Here, MERIT graduates share their stories of growth, faith, and transformation.
Each testimony reflects the strength to change, the courage to persevere, and the heart of what MERIT stands for: growth from within.
Real stories. Real growth. Real MERIT.
JASON GIBS
Testimonial from one of our very first MERIT Graduates: a brother from the first MERIT graduation. "Jason Gibson aka Abdul Jalil"
We deeply appreciate the love and continued support he’s shown for the program, even beyond the walls.
It fills us with pride to now see him standing as a free man, continuing to live by the principles he learned through MERIT.
ZACHARY PAUL
Zachary Paul also known as Muhammad is a graduate from the very first MERIT class. In his testimonial he shares how the program helped shape his mindset, strengthen his faith, and prepare him for life beyond the walls. Today he continues to grow and build as a free man, a true reflection of what MERIT stands for.
We are proud to share that Abdul and Muhammed, both MERIT graduates, are now free from prison and continuing their journey of growth and brotherhood. Today, they attended Jumu’ah at the Masjid, breaking bread together and showing love within the community.
This is what transformation looks like—faith in action, bonds restored, and lives moving forward with purpose.