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Applied in 2008

The Transformation Center

Central Wyoming Rescue Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 400
  • Meets about 30 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 3 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
a)Has the resident met the three mandatory requirements of getting food stamps, registering with HCH and Job Service?

b)Did the resident obtain educational assistance (GED prep, education, etc)?

Measure
a)Job acquisition, long-term medical assistance, family has access to food when exiting the shelter-applied/obtained assistance

b)Higher education necessary for self-sufficiency (able to provide for family more adequately)-followed through on referral

Outcome 2
a)Did the resident obtain employment assistance (resumes, interviews, training, etc.) and/or a job?

b)Did the resident need and obtain assistance for substance abuse?

Measure
a)Resident obtained a job, employment assistance, and/or training to sustain long-term employment.

b)Resident obtained assistance for the recovery of long-term sobriety.

Outcome 3
a)Did the resident need and obtain assistance for emotional issues?

b)Did the resident receive ongoing medical and dental care?

Measure
a)Resident received ongoing therapy for mental illness.

b) Resident received medical care that includes dental assistance, physical care and surgery when needed.

Outcome 4
a)Is the resident (family) on the waiting list to obtain housing?

b)Is the family receiving necessary counseling, education and training toward strengthening the family unit?

Measure
a)Resident obtained housing or is on a waiting list.

b)Residents are obtaining assistance toward strengthening the family unit either through CWRM programs or through referrals.

Outcome 5
a)Is the family experiencing some form of leisure or recreational activity?

b)Is the family involved in an inspirational support group including spiritual activities?

c)Are the needs of youth being addressed and met?

Measure
a)Residents are learning to relieve stress through involvement of leisure and recreational activities.

b)The family is receiving spiritual guidance either through CWRM services or an alternative referral in the community. The family is involved in a community support group.

c)Youth are receiving mentorship, counseling, education, etc.

Change Process: (self-reported)

In a safe, therapeutic, restorative environment, indigent women have the opportunity to work toward wholeness and self-sufficiency. Once her crisis is stabilized, each woman assesses her needs with her casemanager and has the opportunity to give or recommit her life to Christ. Each woman's individualized program plan is designed to help address her life-controlling issues, and help her understand and attain the tools she needs to achieve the goal of successful independent living. Within each program, (Emergency Shelter Program, Long-Term Residential Program or Internship), women are encouraged, counseled, and directed to discover the God-given plan for their lives. To improve employability when work is the greatest need, women are helped to attain their GED, gain computer training, and receive employment training and work history through service at CWRM's Thrift Store. Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Service help guests prepare for and secure employment. Women who are able to stay long-term participate in intensive counseling (including meetings with a licensed addiction therapist as needed), purposeful Bible-based classes (including over-comers and anger management), personal devotional time, and involvement within a local church community. All programming contributes to helping guests experience change from the inside out through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Through their healthy identity in Christ, women have strength and wisdom to fulfill their God-given destiny.