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Applied in 2005

Second Step

Interfaith Housing Coalition

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 1
  • Program Participants Last Year: 53
  • Meets about 35 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 25

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Residents improve financial literacy.

Measure
Credit reports are obtained as each resident enters the program. Outstanding credit issues and scores are monitored throughout the program and upon graduation.

Outcome 2
Residents desiring to own a home are able to purchase one upon graduation.

Measure
Statistics are maintained for those seeking to purchase a home versus those who completed the purchase of a home.

Outcome 3
Psychological and emotional state of the family is healthier.

Measure
Onsite psychologist and therapist note progress in each family case file. Many families continue therapy after graduating the program.

Outcome 4
Residents exit the program with an average savings of $2,000.

Measure
Savings balances are reported bi-weekly to the case manager. Annually, the average is calculated for all residents graduating the program.

Outcome 5
Residents exit the program with a stable full-time position.

Measure
Length of service on the job and loss of jobs are tracked for the program. Re-employment is tracked as well.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Interfaith Housing is unique in its approach to serving the homeless. We believe each individual, whether resident, volunteer, donor or staff has been sent here for God's purpose. In response to this belief, Interfaith has established a community where each person ministers to another regardless of their position. In this environment, all who come experience positive change. Because of this approach, Interfaith residents become not only receivers, but givers as well. As their self-esteem improves, each resident blossoms into the being God created them to be. Our approach is to encourage the participant to set their own goals, with guidance by a mentor and then to hold them accountable to their own goals. By allowing the participant to create their own goals, they learn goal setting techniques while maintaining their sense of worth. Program participants see progress each week while meeting with a mentor who guides them to self-sufficiency. They quickly learn progress toward their goals is ultimately their decision and that challenges along the way are merely opportunities to respond to real life in a constructive way.