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Applied in 2004

Bethel Village

Panama City Rescue Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2
  • Program Participants Last Year: 8
  • Meets about 30 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 8 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 15

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
Higher sense of spirituality and connectedness to God through Jesus Christ.

Measure
Participant desires to attend worship services, becomes a member of a local church, gets involved in their activities, and studies the Word consistently.

Outcome 2
Becomes a productive member of society.

Measure
Uses the skills learned in the program to acquire and maintain a job, opens and uses checking and savings accounts.

Outcome 3
Maintains a healthy physical lifestyle.

Measure
Stays sober for extended period of time, acquires a stable residence.

Outcome 4
Becomes involved in community service.

Measure
Volunteers at a local community organization to give back is a meaningful way oir volunteers as a mentor in the program.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Program participants are involved in work therapy, fostering a sense of usefulness. Each client holds a position within the Mission where they learn responsibility and job skills. Work advisors consistently monitor improvement and evaluate skills learned. Each client must take care of her surroundings and the home she resides in, thus further teaching responsibility and caring for a home. Clients participate in classes that are deemed effective in helping each participant reach her individual goals, such as parenting skills, 12 steps addiction recovery, or money management. These classes are designed to foster a sense of self-worth. They are taught by mentors, staff, and volunteers that also try to develop trusting relationships with the clients. They meet for one-on-one psychological counseling with the staff, or may continue to meet with their outside counselors. To foster a sense of community connectedness, they participate in the activities of a local church several times weekly. They are further assisted when they begin searching for work outside the program. They take interviewing classes, create a resume and begin the job search. Children’s services include character development programs, homework help, day care and family activities.