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Applied in 2008

Harvey House School of Ministry

Restoration Ministries, Inc.

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2
  • Program Participants Last Year: 102
  • Meets about 60 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 58

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
Men experience spiritual growth.

Measure
Weekly Accountability Group Meetings.

Attendance at daily devotional classes is taken.

Outcome 2
Participants remain drug and alcohol free.

Measure
Participants are given random drug screening tests and breathalyzer tests.

Outcome 3
Participants develop positive work ethics and work habits.

Measure
Participants are given daily job functions and monthly reviews.

Outcome 4
Participants learn financial responsiblities and money management skills.

Measure
Participants take budgeting classes and all finances are monitored and managed by staff.

Outcome 5
Participants rebuild and restore relationships with family.

Measure
Visits to family and weekend passes to spend time with family are arranged and tracked.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Harvey House is a free Christian-based residential eighteen month program for men with histories of drug and alcohol addictions and criminal backgrounds. Through Bible studies, devotionals, and counseling, men gain an understanding of Christian doctrine, rebuild family relationships, discover their gifts and learn to disciple others. The program is divided into three phases. During Phase One, residents are not allowed visits or phone calls, with the possible exception of family members. The residents are given responsibilities from their first day, including classes, work, prayer and even exercise. They help in Restoration Ministries' other outreach programs including our after-school programs — Homework Help & Tutoring, Boxing Club, Chess Club for kids, Friday Night Basketball program - and our food pantry. AIn addition, all men are required to work an eight hour day in one of our two Thrift Stores. In Phase Two, the residents get mentors who walk with them in every area of their lives. Residents are permitted an overnight pass every other weekend and are encouraged to seek restoration with family.

Upon return, we require a drug screen to uphold our abstinence policy. In Phase Three, residents are encouraged to be leaders here, at home and at church. They get jobs and build up savings. Upon graduation, we hope to have a mature productive Christian man who can help others in the same struggle that he came from.