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Applied in 2008

One Stop Care - Men, Women and Children

Lighthouse Ministries

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 33
  • Program Participants Last Year: 188
  • Meets about 450 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 9 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 60

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
God's Peace

Measure
Re-dedication/Relationship with Christ established.

Attitude towards others changes.

Determination and dedication seen in program applications.

Voluntary service to others.

Continual Bible Study on own.

Personal testimony.

Affirmation of mentor.

Affirmation by behavioral teams.

Outcome 2
Life Purpose

Measure
Demonstrates leadership qualities in encouraging others in the program.

Goals set. / Objectives are defined. / Steps are taken to carry out objectives and reach goals. / Established goals. Strategic plan to meet goals. Affirmation by behavior team.

Outcome 3
Fulfillment of Potential. (Continues on even after the program).

Measure
Completes the program.

Completes the educational program.

Obtains or maintains employment.

Demonstrates the ability to get out on own and provide for family as well as self.

Involvement in church/Bible study outside of program.

Establishes performance in education and on the job.

Affirmation by work director. Affirmation by mentor. Affirmation by behavioral team.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Program participants begin the process of changing the moment they agree to join the program and take the necessary steps in improving their life. They are asked to make good choices in their behavior in a structured environment. With the behavioral changes being confronted, transformation of the heart and mind takes place. The process of change and transformation is further achieved through the holistic approach of the program. Spiritually, Jesus said “seek ye first the kingdom of God.” Participants change through Bible Study, discipleship, and counseling. In reference to Community Jesus commands us to love one another. Program participants continue the process of change by learning to restore and build relationships. As for Education we are taught in Proverbs to get all of the knowledge and understanding that we can. Program participants desire and pursue knowledge through personal study and higher education. Last is Industry in which Scripture says that if we do not work then we do not eat. Likewise, we are to do all things including our vocation as unto the Lord. Work ethic is instilled in participants as they are trained and sent out into the workplace. By following these four pathways, program participants complete the transformation process and come to God's peace, life purpose, and fulfillment of potential.