In 1985 the first drug addict got totally delivered from heroin.  In faith help was provided to one young dad and with prayer and care, he was delivered from drugs. This was the beginning of the realization that with God’s power, men addicted to drugs could be delivered from their addiction.

Power House was formally established in 1989 and has grown over the years into a renowned, successful project where young men come into residential care and through a relationship with God can get free from drugs and have a new life.

The programme supports the family with relief, while the family member is in Power House for a period of 6 months.  Counselling, medical assistance, emotional and spiritual support are given when needed and close follow up once the member leaves the centre.

Power House has two residential estates. At Power House in Bandaragama there is a capacity to take in 25 men at a time.

Vocational training is available in the production of handicrafts, agricultural, poultry & livestock.

The facility has a multipurpose building which is used for skills training.  It is available for hire for seminars, training programmes, conferences and functions.

After successful completion of the programme, the men have several options.  They can remain and become further involved with the project by assisting new entrants, or they may go back to their families or enter into the second stage project at Ruwanwella. Power House Ruwanwella is home to those who cannot go back home and are not ready to go out and live on their own.

Those who have exited the programme are members of a group known as the “Sons of Zebedee.”  They are a support group to the programme and meet regularly, as part of the follow up programme. 

A family camp is conducted annually where nearly 75 members who have exited along with their families and current residents meet for spiritual guidance and support.