Georgia SCI Supports Truth in Nature’s Mission to Mentor Fatherless Boys
December 22, 2022
By Trevor W. Santos
The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) recently met with representatives from Truth in Nature to present a contribution in the amount of $4,000. The Georgia Chapter of SCI’s financial support will assist Truth in Nature, which uses the outdoors, hunting and fishing, to mentor fatherless boys.
Truth in Nature, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was started in Dallas, Georgia, is an outdoor ministry that exists to Reach, Inspire, Support, and Engage middle and high school-aged boys from fatherless, single-parent homes. Their goal is to help boys understand their purpose as Christian men and to help break the fatherless cycle in local communities across our nation. Their programs are a no-cost option for a single parent.
“With the donation from the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International, Truth in Nature can continue to move our mission forward to reach and engage young men from fatherless homes,” said Jeff Davis, Co-founder and Executive Director of Truth in Nature. “By aligning with ministry partners such as Safari Club International, it allows us to push back on the fatherlessness issues facing our country today, while exposing these boys to the Christian faith and outdoor experiences such as hunting, fishing, firearms safety, archery, and more. We thank the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International for the generous donation to assist us in mentoring the next generation through the outdoors.”
At its 2022 Annual Youth Deer Hunt, the Georgia Chapter of SCI welcomed several young men from the Truth in Nature organization as hunt participants, along with a number of the organization’s volunteers who served as hunt mentors. Building a partnership with Truth in Nature is critical to both organizations’ missions by providing hunting opportunities which are extremely important to the future of hunting and conservation.
“The work being done by Truth in Nature is something we at the Georgia Chapter of SCI are proud to support,” said Chris Albrecht, President of the Georgia Chapter of SCI. “The outdoor opportunities and life lessons being instilled by Truth in Nature and their volunteers are pivotal in the development of these young men.”
Longtime supporters of the Georgia Chapter of SCI, Adventure Outdoors and the Wallace family, are also heavily involved with Truth in Nature and strong advocates of their mission and work. “Adventure Outdoors recognizes Truth in Nature’s Christian ministry for boys without fathers in their life as a 501(c)(3) worthy of its greatest support. Adventure Outdoors, along with the Wallace family, have been active in Truth in Nature since its early days eleven years ago with one chapter in Dallas, Georgia,” said Jay Wallace, owner of Adventure Outdoors. “We believe boys need a male father figure in their lives. Truth in Nature teaches these boys to be respectful young men with their many outdoor activities mentored by vetted adult male volunteers. Adventure Outdoors is honored to be associated with Truth in Nature and its ministry that has grown to 20 chapters across 11 states and more in the process.”
Truth in Nature has seen many young men walk away from at risk behaviors, substance abuse, and negative choices for their life. Many of these testimonies can be seen by visiting their website at www.truthinnature.org.
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About the Georgia Chapter of SCI
The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to promoting and protecting our hunting heritage through education, conservation, and humanitarian efforts. Founded in 1981, the Georgia Chapter is one of the oldest SCI chapters in the world. Visit www.GeorgiaSCI.org for more information.