Why We Do It

​In the past several years, through innovation, collaboration, tremendous foresight, and extraordinary hard work, programs and courts have been created in the 19th Judicial Circuit that have produced phenomenal results. These results include: 

-Reduced recidivism 
-Increased public safety 
-Criminal justice system enhancement 
-Saved lives that would otherwise be “lost”

We are now at a crossroads of our endeavors. The potential for even far greater results and achievements are truly limitless.  LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast, Inc. has evolved from tremendous success, unique collaborations and unprecedented results. The achievements realized will not only be seen in the present, but for generations to come. 

“I am another person
​ because of this program.” -MC  

What is LifeBuilders?

​LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is a non-profit organization created by a group of committed citizens to help those progressing through the criminal justice system or dependency court be successful.
With the help of LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast, individuals can receive the assistance, guidance, and motivation they may be lacking elsewhere to continue on their path to recovery and becoming a contributing member of the community.

The impact of this hands-on caring and help is seen in a decrease in crime, less overcrowding in our jails and a decrease in jail and court costs.

LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast is all about giving a hand up, not a hand out, and making a positive impact on the life of an individual, and indeed, the entire community.

​“While in the Drug Court program,
I completed my high school diploma
​ and acquired my first job!”  -CAS
​

Mission Statement

​LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast, Inc. seeks to
reduce crime, recidivism, and assist low-income
individuals who come in contact with Treasure Coast  courts as a consequence of criminal behavior or a
dependency action.

How Much We Give


91 cents of every dollar received provided a
"Hand Up"
toward a productive
lifestyle of our recipients

  $2,179,874 has been disbursed directly for the benefit of indigent residents
 of the Treasure Coast to improve their lives, including….

$ 1,251,235
to help facilitate our clients to live in
a clean, safe, and sober environment;

$ 223,084
for individuals to receive much needed substance
abuse or mental health treatment;

$ 212,515
to help families keep their lights on;

$ 181,324
to allow clients an opportunity for education through tuition and book grants, tutoring costs, licensing fees, and camps for children;  

$ 93,730
for transportation expenses,
including bus fares
and vehicle repair.