2024 Q2
Impact Report

Inspiring revolutionary biblical generosity

This passion is shaped by Peter’s own challenging past—as a young boy, when his father left
the family abandoned in Vietnam, his mother made the courageous decision to get her children
out of the country.

Peter realized his life could have taken a more tragic path. “If my mother had not gotten us out
of Vietnam during the war, I could have been rounded up and taken to a camp, or even forced
into slavery.”

Peter’s story spurred the whole McGowan family to take action. They connected with Atlas
Free, a nonprofit coordinating anti-trafficking efforts around the world, and began supporting
this work financially.

Soon, they asked a bigger question: “How else can I get involved?”

For mother and daughter Jenn and Coryn, the answer involved participating in a 19-hour
“freedom hike” to help raise more funds for Atlas Free.

For Peter, the answer involves using his professional skills to support the cause. His successful
career in media and storytelling has created a large professional network of other media and
technical experts. He invites friends and colleagues to share their own knowledge and expertise
with Atlas Free, coaching the organization in best practices for their campaigns and projects.

“Work is the way I bring glory to God,” Peter told us. “I don’t just work to make money, I work for
the kingdom impact I can have. … It’s all God’s—he calls us to steward what he’s given us and
be generous with it.”