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Applied in 2006

Housing for the Homeless

Union Gospel Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 6
  • Program Participants Last Year: 22
  • Meets about 30 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 1 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 100

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
The primary goal of our "New Life Program" is to see the residents develop a genuine relationship with God and consequently learn to interact with others and function in life in a Godly manner. The immediate and more specific goals are to teach and assist the client to overcome their addictions and to move on from failures of the past to the future that God has in store.

Measure
Personal Bible studies, Bible classes, Life Skills Classes, Personal Counseling, work therapy and Group interaction that is designed to help the whole person; spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically.

Outcome 2
To develop a strong relationship with God through Jesus Christ and to learn to live out a Christian testimony that is above reproach.

Measure
In addition to the Bible Studies and Counseling mentioned above, we have a regular weekly prayer breakfast. We strongly encourage local Church attendance participation in local Christian events.

Outcome 3
To see the client living a life free of all addictions.

Measure
a)Personal counseling, working through a program known as the "Genesis Process" to overcome addictions.b)Strict accountability for the client to remain "clean" of alcohol and drugs which includes regular U.A.'s and c)Weekly "group" support and therapy session with certified counselor.

Outcome 4
To become a productive person in the workplace.

Measure
Each person on our program is given a work therapy assignment that will require approximately 6 hours a day, 6 days a week with a view to developing a responsible work ethic. Life skills class provides guidance in the areas of applications, resumes and budgeting. Skills can be acquired at the facilities in the areas of food service, maintenance, janitorial and warehouse work.

Outcome 5
To become a productive and responsible person in society.

Measure
Our weekly life skills class is designed to provide social skills in numerous practical areas. It is also expected that the close environment of working, serving and living with others on our program, as monitored by our staff, will contribute to social development as well.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Our program participants usually come into our facility with addiction issues. They join our program with the intent of changing their lives. They start with a 30-day restriction which may involve withdrawal, and they must break ties with any negative outside influence. From there they go through an extensive program which includes daily Bible study, drug education, job training, counseling, and setting personal goals.

At our site we can train in numerous areas. Many are used in our kitchen, our maintenance program, our warehouse, mentoring youth, and working at our camp. Our program includes a year-long process. At graduation they either sign-up for another year, or they may choose to go out into the community drug-free with skills that enable them find jobs that will pay a living wage.

Through their process of rehabilitation we hope to teach them budgeting, anger management, conflict resolution, job skills and life skills. And, of course, our ultimate goal is for them to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.