written by Hope Garcia, Back2Back D.R. Co-Director For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. Isaiah 61:11 It was early morning in the beginning of 2023, and my husband and I were praying… Read more
Written by Sammy Summerlin, Back2Back Staff Community is like a river, a constant current flowing by countless faces and places. Its path winds us through family gatherings, school assemblies, local restaurants, and neighborhood block parties. Along its banks are different people and life situations, each one building into us through experiences and individual understandings of… Read more
Written by Chris Cox, Back2Back Cincinnati Director On any given day, the Back2Back Cincinnati team can be found on a number of front porches in one of Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods. Standing behind those front doors is a young man or woman facing charges within the court system. Cincy staff show up and knock, because one… Read more
Two young eyes peered through a small window in the door. “Do you want to go in?” Nine-year old Tabitha* shook her head no at the Back2Back staff member. “I’m too scared. No one will like me.” Right on cue, Ella* laid down her coloring pencil and walked to the entryway, reaching her hand out…. Read more
The noise from the crowd was growing louder. With the bases loaded, the stadium was filled with energy as the Cincinnati Reds worked for a comeback. The pitcher took his signs, began his windup, and released the next pitch. That’s when the most powerful moment of the game happened. Just in front of me, blocking… Read more
He is a college graduate, a professional athlete, and qualified for the World Duathlon Championships held in Spain this year. He stands atop countless podiums with medals around his neck and trophies in his hand. Crowds cheer him on and other athletes ask him how he does it. They have no idea just how incredible… Read more
The heart of Back2Back Ministries is to give care for today and hope for tomorrow to the most underserved children. Our deep, abiding purpose is to gather people together who will reach out with generosity, hold up in hope, surround with prayer, and support with love. God’s story of redemption is a big one, and… Read more
My name is Anna McCambridge. I moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Monterrey, Mx, and my roles include captain of Casa Hogar Douglas, Staff Nurse, and Health Program Coordinator. I’ve been on staff with Back2Back for a year and a half. 1. Why did you go/join Back2Back? I took my first trip to Monterrey as a missions trip… Read more
One of Back2Back’s main initiatives in the Dominican Republic is offering Trauma Competent Care trainings (TCC) to local ministries and organizations. This research-based training is designed to give caregivers a compassionate understanding of complex developmental trauma, and how it effects the body, biology, brain, behavior, and belief system of children from hard places. The training… Read more
My name is Carly Glista. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and my role is Strategic Partnerships, with a focus on emerging generations! I have been on staff with Back2Back for five years. Why did you join Back2Back? Like all great stories begin, when I was 12-years old, I was watching Oprah with my mom. She… Read more