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Who the program is for
Loving Hands serves men who are ready for a residential discipleship environment with daily structure, accountability, and staff guidance.
Men seeking structure
A residential discipleship environment for men ready to step into daily accountability and support.
Families and referrals
A calm starting point for parents, spouses, churches, and friends walking beside someone who needs help.
Church and community partners
A clear path for referrals, support, volunteer interest, and questions about a specific campus.
A typical weekday · details vary by campus and phase.
A day in the program
The daily rhythm is practical and steady: prayer, meals, chapel, work, recreation, worship, and quiet time give each weekday a shape men can rely on.
How the first step works
- Start here
Start with the application or a phone call so the team can understand the situation. - Talk through fit
Review readiness, expectations, and whether a residential campus is the right setting. - Prepare documents
Gather family contacts and transportation details. - Arrive with support
The team welcomes him into the daily rhythm of the campus.
Expectations and commitments
Applicants and families should understand the daily commitments before moving forward.
Daily structure
Residents participate in consistent rhythms of prayer, work, meals, mentoring, and community life.
Accountability
The program is designed for men willing to accept guidance, responsibility, and honest follow-through.
Family communication
Families should know where questions go and what follow-up looks like after initial contact.
Handbook and application start
The handbook and application should work together: one helps families understand daily expectations, and the other starts a staff-reviewed admissions conversation.
Resident handbook
Read the handbook thoroughly before applying — it covers the daily rhythms, expectations, and commitments that shape program life, and applications are processed only after it has been read.
Application start
Start with the application or call intake if you need help deciding where to begin. After submitting, call intake within 48 hours so your application is processed.
Compare the Three Campus Locations
No one applies to a specific campus — the intake team works with each man to determine the right placement.
Palmetto
Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties
In Palmetto, Florida — local admissions, support, and family routing for Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
- Setting
- Residential campus
- Placement
- Confirmed by intake
Dade City
Serving Pasco County & the Tampa area
In Dade City, Florida — serving Pasco County and the greater Tampa area since 1992.
- Setting
- Residential campus
- Placement
- Confirmed by intake
Georgia
Serving Southeast Georgia
In Reidsville, Georgia — regional support and everyday needs across Southeast Georgia.
- Setting
- Residential campus
- Placement
- Confirmed by intake
Where to begin
Start the application
Complete the application on the Loving Hands admissions page and staff will review it before any arrival plan is made. Call intake first if you need help with fit, timing, transportation, or campus availability.
After you apply
Call intake within 48 hours of submitting your application — applications without a follow-up call from the applicant are archived and not processed. Staff then confirm fit, practical details, transportation, campus availability, and what comes next before arrival.
Get Help FAQ
When you are ready
You do not have to make the call alone.
Intake will listen first, answer program questions, and help your family understand the next right step.
