# LLMs-Full.txt - Full Content for Project Pages # Generated on: 2026-02-05T10:37:20.877Z # Total pages: 15 --- ## URL: https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/home ### Title: Home ### Page ID: 6578991 ### Content: ### **I Want to apply** ### **Connect with us** ### What's coming up? ### **Donate** # **OUR MAIN FACILITY** # **VICTORY HOUSES** # **WHAT WE OFFER** ### **Daily Discipleship** ### **1 on 1 Mentoring** ### Community Connections ### Church Services ### **Transitional Assistance** ### **Serving Our Community** ### **Employment Assistance** ### **Continued Education Assistance** ### THE WORD OF GOD AND THE GRACE OF CHRIST IN THE PROMISES ARE OUR DAILY SUPPORT, AND THE CONSTANT NOURISHMENT OF OUR SOULS. # Chris Myers ### **Program Director** # **UPCOMING EVENTS** #### Faith In Recovery ##### Date: Every Friday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ###### Category: 12 Step Recovery Faith Based ###### Location: Harvest Church ###### Address: [905 Litchfield Ave SW , Willmar, MN US 56201](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=905 Litchfield Ave SW , Willmar, MN US 56201) #### The Fortress Gathering ##### Date: Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ###### Category: Adults ###### Location: Harvest Church ###### Address: [905 Litchfield Ave SW , Willmar, MN US 56201](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=905 Litchfield Ave SW , Willmar, MN US 56201) #### The 13th Annual Fortress Banquet ##### Date: Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm # **GIVE TO THE FORTRESS MISSION** ### [THE FORTRESS](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com) When you're ready for change and want to be a part of what we do, apply here! Have questions about who we are or what we do? Contact us and let's talk about it! Check out our calendar to see monthly happenings, and upcoming events Be a part of what drives The Fortress to serve this community through your giving The Fortress facility holds up to 31 men at a time. Each client receives their own room, with a shared bathroom. Here is where men will stay and be a part of the program before either moving out on their own or, transitioning into one of our two sober homes. The Fortress is staffed 24/7 with a team of people who have a heart for every man who walks through our doors. The Fortress also operates two sober homes in addition to the program side of what we do. Each home is staffed with a house manager who works for The Fortress. Our victory houses are a great step towards full independence, but with accountability. We want to see you make on to other side of addiction in God's timing, with that said these transitional options would be the progressive step in recovery for men desiring to work, save money, stay sober, and when the time is right, move out on their own. Your road to restoration is important to us, here are a few things we offer along the way As a former resident of The Fortress program, I can truly say that I know what you might be feeling or thinking right now. When I arrived at The Fortress, my life had become truly unmanageable. I had lost everything, pushed everyone away, and didn't like the man I saw in the mirror. It was a leap of faith to walk through those doors. A jump into the unknown. Rest assured, those feelings you may be having are normal. We understand you here, I and many staff have come through the program and have truly felt the restoring power of Christ in our lives. You deserve that same restoration, Jesus' love for you hasn't and will not change. Come, let us show you how to be closer to Him and in the process as you surrender every day, you will witness a change in yourself. How you deal with life, Lord willing, will never be the same again! Giving is a part of our worship to God. It has been said that you can tell nearly everything about a person by the way they spend their money. Whether you are tithing in obedience to Malachi 3:10 or contributing over and above your tithe as an act of sacrificial generosity, your money will help us minister God’s hope and healing to our community and beyond. We give in order to be blessed, not for fear of anything negative in our lives. We give out of gratitude and love! You can give your gift safely and securely online - this is one of the easiest ways to give to our ministry. Thank you. - [Home](/ "Home") - ABOUT - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [EVENTS](/events "EVENTS") - [GIVE](/give "GIVE") - [CONTACT](/contact "CONTACT") - [Apply Online](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/apply-online "Apply Online") - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [Home](/ "Home") - ABOUT - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [EVENTS](/events "EVENTS") - [GIVE](/give "GIVE") - [CONTACT](/contact "CONTACT") - [Apply Online](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/apply-online "Apply Online") - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") --- ## URL: https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/reset-password-page ### Title: Reset password page ### Page ID: 6578996 ### Content: Reset Password Reset Password --- ## URL: https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/what-we-believe ### Title: What We Believe ### Page ID: 6578997 ### Content: # **Who We Are** # **WHAT TO EXPECT** ### **Morning Devotions** ### **& Groups** ### **Work-Study** ### **Evening Groups** ### **Life Skills** # **WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION** ## Service Times ### [THE FORTRESS](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com) *The Fortress is a thirty bed, men’s, faith-based, restoration abstinence-based program, whose center of focus is Jesus Christ. It is not the “Program” that saves us from addiction, it is Jesus in us and Jesus in the “Program” that leads to Victory over addiction.* **“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10** The Fortress is a faith-based organization dedicated to helping men rebuild their lives through the teachings of Jesus Christ. It provides a supportive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who have struggled with addiction and other challenges. The sober community in Willmar, Minnesota has been experiencing growth, with many individuals finding solace and strength in their faith, leading to freedom from their past struggles. At the heart of The Fortress is the emphasis on developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which is considered to be the cornerstone of the recovery process. This approach prioritizes spiritual growth and transformation over a rigid program, allowing individuals to find their unique path to healing and renewal. Our mornings start a little differently than most places. We practice things in the house as though we are living on our own. We believe that the first fruits of our day should be devoted to worship, devotion, and reflection. Devotions run from 7:15am-8:00am and following breakfast we have groups from 9:00am-11:00am Afternoons at The Fortress are dedicated for work, study, and rest. Men can take advantage of this time to catch up on personal studies, meeting with their assigned case manager, look for employment, volunteer and much more. From time to time The Fortress will take guys to the YMCA, or have other outings planned for this time. From experience, we understand that there can be life skills that were not acquired while we were in active addiction. Even groups can be anything from video series, life skills training, checking in with each other or worship. After evening group men are encouraged to attend a 12 Step Meeting if so inclined. We're currently meeting at the Harvest Church in Willmar on Wednesday nights for The Fortress Gathering. This service has seen strong participation, with approximately 80% of attendees actively engaged in their recovery journey. Notably, the gathering represents a diverse range of recovery programs, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among the participants. - [Home](/ "Home") - ABOUT - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [EVENTS](/events "EVENTS") - [GIVE](/give "GIVE") - [CONTACT](/contact "CONTACT") - [Apply Online](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/apply-online "Apply Online") - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [Home](/ "Home") - ABOUT - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [EVENTS](/events "EVENTS") - [GIVE](/give "GIVE") - [CONTACT](/contact "CONTACT") - [Apply Online](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/apply-online "Apply Online") - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") --- ## URL: https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/staff ### Title: Staff ### Page ID: 6578998 ### Content: # **The Fortress Staff** ## **Chris Myers** ### Executive Director ### chrismyers@thefortresswillmar.com ## **Brent Waldemarsen** ### Ministry Coordinator ### brentwaldemarsen@thefortresswillmar.com ## Damion Franklin ### Case Manager ### damionfranklin@thefortresswillmar.com ## Rick Blekestad ### Program Mentor ## Dustin Wynkoop ### Program Mentor ## Jason Houdek ### Program Mentor ## **Melody Myers** ### Nutrition Manager ### [THE FORTRESS](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com) The staff and leadership here at The Fortress is comprised of people who love, care and pray for every single person in the program. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our office to speak with them. - [Home](/ "Home") - ABOUT - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [EVENTS](/events "EVENTS") - [GIVE](/give "GIVE") - [CONTACT](/contact "CONTACT") - [Apply Online](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/apply-online "Apply Online") - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [Home](/ "Home") - ABOUT - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") - [EVENTS](/events "EVENTS") - [GIVE](/give "GIVE") - [CONTACT](/contact "CONTACT") - [Apply Online](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/apply-online "Apply Online") - [Who We Are](/what-we-believe "Who We Are") - [Our Staff](/staff "Our Staff") --- ## URL: https://www.thefortresswillmar.com/give ### Title: Give ### Page ID: 6579002 ### Content: # **GIVE TO THE FORTRESS** # **WHY GIVE?** ### [THE FORTRESS](https://www.thefortresswillmar.com) **For years The Fortress has been blessed to be supported by such a great community of people who truly have a heart for the Lord and this ministry. When you choose to partner with us, we become a united front in seeing the lives of men transformed by the gospel. Together, we walk alongside each man discipling them as we have been commissioned. Thank you for helping us to serve our community. We make a great team!** As people of God we give because God has given so much to us. God doesn't need our money, but he does want what it represents: our purposes, passions, and priorities. We give to make a Kingdom impact locally in Willmar Minnesota! We are sowing into fertile soil when we partner together. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 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Please answer all of the questions as they are designed for us to get to know you the best we can before Step 2. Each application is considered. Period. We take this process seriously, and pray over the applications coming in. After we review the application, we will contact you via phone or email to set up a phone interview. Someone from the admissions team will conduct your phone interview. We do this so we make sure we are a good fit for you and vice versa. 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