Our Journey Together

From adopting children to serving families, our story is one of grace, hope, and lasting commitment.

A warm moment of Joel and Stephanie Conner embracing children outdoors in Sonora under soft sunlight.
A warm moment of Joel and Stephanie Conner embracing children outdoors in Sonora under soft sunlight.
Rooted in Grace
Lifelong Commitment

We build extended families with mentorship and adventure, helping rewrite stories of belonging and light.

Stories

A joyful group of children and mentors sharing a sunny afternoon in Sonora, laughing and playing together.
A joyful group of children and mentors sharing a sunny afternoon in Sonora, laughing and playing together.
Joel and Stephanie Conner warmly embracing a young adult during a life skills workshop outdoors.
Joel and Stephanie Conner warmly embracing a young adult during a life skills workshop outdoors.
A quiet moment of prayer and reflection under a large tree, symbolizing grace and hope.
A quiet moment of prayer and reflection under a large tree, symbolizing grace and hope.
Children from the community painting a colorful mural that represents belonging and growth.
Children from the community painting a colorful mural that represents belonging and growth.
A mentor guiding a young adult through a hands-on adventure activity, fostering confidence and joy.
A mentor guiding a young adult through a hands-on adventure activity, fostering confidence and joy.
A close-up of intertwined hands, symbolizing the extended family and enduring support Brighter Story offers.
A close-up of intertwined hands, symbolizing the extended family and enduring support Brighter Story offers.

Snapshots of hope, growth, and belonging

Voices Heard

Real stories from those touched by brighter story.

Brighter Story gave my son a place to grow in faith and confidence, surrounded by love and understanding.

Maria G.
A smiling young boy playing outdoors with a mentor under a bright blue sky.
A smiling young boy playing outdoors with a mentor under a bright blue sky.

Navojoa

The community here feels like family, offering hope and practical support when we needed it most.

A group of young adults sharing a joyful moment around a campfire at dusk.
A group of young adults sharing a joyful moment around a campfire at dusk.
Joel C.

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