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Students

“We can’t thank then enough for opening their house and hearts to us! During hard times in our life, they've been our first and last resort. We thank God for placing them in our lives because without them it would be scary to think where we’d be right now.  Their love has not only helped us grow into the people we are today, but it protected us when we felt there was no safe place to be.”
- Steven, Pam, and Sheena Ross, PA

“Melanie has a way of being extremely straightforward and does not care to ‘sugar-fluff” her thoughts. That is one of the greatest things I love about her. She is not just honest and raw, but loves someone enough to let them know exactly how it is before a situation can get out of hand… Mike and Melanie have this quality about them that knows there is something truly beautiful in everyone and intend to find out what it is. They have such huge hearts for the younger generation and do not want to see a person give up or fail to meet their potential. If there is one thing I’ve learned from this couple, it’s compassion. They live and walk a life of compassion, continually giving of themselves- being parents in the physical and spiritual sense. As long as I’ve known Mike and Melanie, they’ve lived to love the broken.”
- Linda Gin, CA

“We realized how compassionate the Holland’s were when a friend of ours was kicked out of her house and had no place to go. They opened up their home to this young woman and treated her as if she was their own. They have a heart for helping youth; That is what they were put on this earth for. They can relate to many young men and women who have been through a lot in this world.”
- Christi and Candi Bloom, GA

“...they have made a big impact on my life. I have spent countless hours talking to Melanie, helping me to forgive the people who have hurt me and work through difficult situations. Over the years she has become more then a mentor, she has become one of my friends, one who I know I can rely on and seek advice from.”
- Diana Gibson, TN

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Parents

“...they have a tender heart for young people, giving freely of their time and energy to especially reach teens who have difficulty fitting in with others. My husband and I received help and insight from a class they taught on teenagers. I've had many conversations with Melanie, receiving wisdom and advice for our sons. Our sons have benefited from a great after school program they ran along with many other events. I would personally recommend them to any parent or young person in need of advice or help.”
- Jen Painter, PA

 “Thier support, encouragement and advice has helped us immensely. They have served as an objective sounding board on many occasions. This has helped us gain proper perspective in order to move forward toward our goal of successfully raising our teenage son. I was very excited to hear of their plans to open The Legacy House for families who are experiencing similar challenges to those we encountered. While I am excited about this, I am also honestly saddened that our family did not have access to the same resources when we were in desperate need. We searched high and low to no avail. The only practical support we found came from the Holland’s. We thank them for all they have done.”
- Christine Kreisher, PA

"Melanie Holland is a veteran youth specialist that has a passion to meet students where they are, while leading them to where they need to be! She demonstrates repeatedly that she cares for teens and families in crisis. Mel shares from personal experience that positive change can happen because it has happened in her life! I recommend Mel for your church, school assemblies, youth worker training events, camps and retreats."
-Tom Rees
U.S. Missions Director, PennDel Assemblies of God

"I believe we are living in an hour when students across America as never before, need to be challenged concerning the purpose God has for them, and to be reminded of God's deep love for them. Melanie Holland is a gifted communicator who is being used powerfully to meet that need. Whether it be a church youth group, a Sunday morning service, a high school assembly, or talking to one student over pizza and pepsi, Melanie's heart burns with a passion for every young person to realize how much they matter to God."
-Greg Hubbard
Times Of Refreshing Ministries

“I worked along side of Mike and Melanie for 2 years in their small group for teenagers that met in their home. They both have a gift for seeing the needs in a teenager's life, allowing them to freely be themselves without fear of rejection or abandonment, as well as meeting them where they are and bringing them through a process of reaching their potential."
-Leah Deitrich/ Youth Worker

"What Driven is seeking to accomplish through The Legacy House is something I believe every community needs. Their ability, willingness, and desire to partner with other entities within their community to better the lives of teenagers are remarkable. Through a "family" setting, teaching life skills, and strategies for developing and maintaining a positive life, as well as working alongside of parents, Driven is touching the seemingly untouchable with a means that will leave a lasting impression. This is why we have chosen to partner with them, also. We believe in Driven Ministries and encourage anyone wanting to make a positive impact in their community to find a way to partner with them as well."
-Pastor Adam Smith
Sudden Impact Youth Ministry, Chambersburg, PA

“Working with Driven Ministries has been a great experience. Their heart for hurting teenagers and their families has been an inspiration to me. Ministries like Driven are far and few between! The vision of The Legacy House is a God-given mandate..."
- Pastor Rodney Murphy
Faith Assembly of God, Hazleton, PA

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