Reaching North America With Christ's Gospel.
Helping people find freedom in Christ.
Freedom Teams exists so that God may be glorified through three primary burdens: strengthening local works, training disciples, and encouraging new works across North America and beyond.
What We Are Doing
THE NEED IS GREAT
HOMELESS
771,000
thousand
In 2024, 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the United States on a single night, the highest number ever recorded. This is an 18% increase from 2023. ​
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NAEH
SUICIDE
14 in every 100,000
The suicide rate in the United States increased to 14.0 per 100,000 in 2021 and then increased again to 14.2 per 100,000 in 2022.
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NIMH
CHILD ABUSE
1 in 4 girls
1 in 13 boys
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the U.S. are estimated to experience child abuse.
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NSDUH
DRUG ADDICTION
INCARCERATION
POVERTY
48.5 million
1.23 million
11.1% or 36.8 million
48.5 million (16.7%) Americans (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in the past year.
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NCDAS
In 2022, the United States had 1,230,100 people in prison, which was an increase from 2021. The US has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
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BJS
In 2023, the official poverty rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 11.1 percent. There were 36.8 million people in poverty in 2023, not statistically different from 2022.​
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CENSUS.GOV
These numbers highlight not only a pressing social need but, more importantly, a profound spiritual one.
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Christ came to save and love people, and our deepest desire is for them to know that He offers true life and lasting hope.
How Can you Help
CONTACT US
475 Union Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
