About Us

Jerrin’s Hope Vision Statement

Jerrin’s Hope came about after the loss of my 16-year-old son Jerrin Lee Hernandez due to an accidental overdose of fentanyl. About 6 months prior to December 21, 2023 (when our sweet boy passed away) was when we realized fentanyl was at our front door. That was 1 of 3 times that I stood over him. The first time was so bad we had to be flown in a tiny airplane to Cook’s Children. That was such a difficult week for our family. I had to be pulled away from him to eat or shower. I would watch him day and night constantly praying over him.  Once we returned home, I began trying to learn everything I could about fentanyl. 
I began searching for help for our son and quickly learned that there was nothing in our area. Those that are semi close did not take our insurance, had to be court ordered, had low ratings and nothing faith based. I really wanted faith based because only Jesus Christ can break the chains of addiction. I finally found a place that was highly ranked, but 6 ½ hours away. I was so exhausted and beaten down. I was questioning every decision we had to make about our son, whether it was right or wrong, too hard on him or too soft. I remember calling “my person”, crying and screaming on more than one occasion that I cannot do this. I do not know what else to do. That I was done because nothing was working. Of course I was NOT done. I fought the world for Jerrin. I went to court hearings, visited juvy, searched the town for him when he would take off. We drug him to Intensive Outpatient Programs and had him in counseling because of course he had pain off and wanted to feel different. We even drove him down to the facility 6 ½ hours away, but truth be told I could not leave him. We had a long heart to heart with new rules and was so sure this time was going to be different. My husband questioned this decision, but in the end supported me because I was such a mess about leaving him. 
To be clear Jerrin was going through a bad season he was not a bad kid. He was kind, loving, loyal, smart, funny, handsome and had such a good and giving heart. Two months after Jerrin passed away I was lying in bed completely inconsolable and over come with the worst pain of my entire life. God came to me and put Jerrin’s Hope on my heart. As a mother of faith and the state of mind that I was in it was evident that that was from the Lord. A fire rose to fight back against this deadly crisis know as fentanyl and now even more dangerous drugs. To fight for our youth our future. To break the chains of addiction and generational curses with the only weapon that can overcome – JESUS!!!!
The real founder of Jerrin’s Hope is GOD. Our family was in no state of mind to want to stop any other pain, but our own that we were drowning in. We never want another family to lose a child or any family member to drugs or alcohol. Our family has experienced generations of drug and alcohol abuse, The only reason we are here after all the abuse and especially the loss of our sweet boy is Jesus Christ. It gives me such peach of mind to know that the Lord has Jerrin. I prayed all the time for the Lord to lead Jerrin to his salvation and help him lead others to theirs as well. On the day of his funeral our pastor lost count at 15 young people who gave their life to the Lord. In the end God answered my prayers. It might not have been exactly as I wanted, but God’s plans are greater than ours. I have had 3 beautiful dreams that God has my son and Jerrin is at rest, peaceful and happy. Therefore, Jerrin’s Hope must be faith based. NOT religion or any domination, but simply the most like Jesus we can be.  To accept all youth and offer a place free of judgement or shame. Jesus sat with the sinners just like us and loved them. Jesus showed them grace, love, mercy, and strength. That is our prayer for Jerrin’s Hope. 
My name is Krystal Lewis and my amazing husband Huery Lewis co-founders behind GOD!!!We pray that in ten years Jerrin’s Hope will have helped thousands of families and brough even more to the feet of Jesus. We pray that through knowledge, prevention, personal rehabilitative care, and hope shared through community and professional care that our children’s future will be one where our youth will rise up and change the world.  Bring unity and love back to our families and society.
My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me