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Applied in 2007

Homeless Day Resource Center

Panama City Rescue Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 1
  • Program Participants Last Year: 100
  • Meets about 15 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 6 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 10

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
To make advancements in educational goals as set forth by the client.

Measure
Whether they plan to attend and succeed in on-site GED program or local college.

Outcome 2
To maintain positive and beneficial employment.

Measure
Employment gained with advancement potential, health benefits, and full-time hours.

Outcome 3
Maintain healthy physical and mental capabilities as set forth by client.

Measure
Consistently meet with counselors and take medication as prescribed.

Outcome 4
End their homelessness.

Measure
Follow-up on applications. Gather and save resources for rents and deposits through help by community organizations.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The Homeless Day Resource Center provides client advocacy, referrals and evaluation of people utilizing the feeding and sheltering services of the parent organization. Clients are encouraged to join the other "change programs" offered, but will also extend shelter due to circumstances, offer job referrals, education and training, addiction recovery, transitional housing, case management through participation with the Homeless and Hunger Coalition of Northwest Florida members.

Case managers track success and report on a community network of services provided, called Service Point. It shares this information with local agencies, providing a more thorough picture of what is being offered to each client.

The center gives clients a sense of dignity while seeking to rebuild their lives. Most agency services are provided at a central location and transportation is provided when needed. Children have a safe play area. Individuals have lockers where they can store personal belongings. Computers, phone and other literature are provided for job search. Reading and GED classes are offered on site.