Transitional Housing Concepts

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Transitional Housing Funded for Ministry Street Shepherds Street Shepherds Street Shepherds Referral To Faith Partner Determine Needs Intake Family Mentors Women Mentors Men Mentors Family Facilities Men’s Facilities Women’s Facilities Traditional Church Street Churches Home Churches New Believer Groups New Discipleship Groups Referral Agencies Spiritual Needs Career Training Facilities

Determine Needs : 

Determine Needs Collect Sufficient information regarding Health Family Finances Background Handicaps Addictions Goals

Intake : 

Intake Partners gently uncover important needs Partners capture key info for best fits Discernment needed on How we can help Some consist fact gathering is needed This step must happen BEFORE anyone is routed to a Street Shepherd or Facility Determine What They Can not qualify for Relevant info is phoned/emailed to next partner to establish good follow through

Spiritual Needs : 

Spiritual Needs Are They Saved Are they seeking Are they open to help Are they teachable Are they reachable What kind of relationship is needed Can we help them

Street Shepherds : 

Street Shepherds Powerful Neighborhood Resource The “Mom” That can solve problems The one who follows thru The one who can get others involved The one you turn to and trust The one who won’t judge you The one you let your kids hang with Each receives a computer & Training

Mentors : 

Mentors Trained or Discipled on Issues Establish weekly relationships Develop trust and accountability Develop plan for growth Develop healthy attitude Develop Life skills pursuit Determine specialized needs Anger management, Relationships, etc

Referral Network : 

Referral Network A Rainbow Book or CD to Every Street Shepherd Every Covenant Partner An Email setup for each Access to a Ministry Resource DB Ministry Clearance for Food.Clothing etc Each partner gets a computer & training

Faith Based Facilities : 

Faith Based Facilities Providing Housing Family Oriented relationship Requires Acceptance of Conduct Requires Health, Criminal Checks Involves Probationary period Requires Personal Plans for Growth Requires Attending Christian Activities Requires Personal Accountability Requires Day time Productivity Requires Paying fair share as they get it

Transitional Housing : 

Transitional Housing Acquired by Christians at deep discount Maintained by a resident Leader Controlled access to protect residents Spiritual Presence maintained Can be rehabbed to create jobs Designed for short term (7-180 days) Will pass any health, occupancy laws Supported by income of residents Qualifies for Pantry, furniture, clothing help Run for ministry and not for profit May be owned by Christian Partner for resale in 1 year

Job Training : 

Job Training Second Helpings Virtual scavengers Christian Carpenters Christian In Service

Funding for Housing : 

Funding for Housing We buy at Discount 35-65 % Market We Rehab for jobs and income 10-25% of Market value We Use for Housing and Ministry 1 to 3 years Return to Investor or sell at 75% Market We try to rehab multiple units together Best Success if we stay below 80% Market

Referral Agencies : 

Referral Agencies IRN, VA, Legal Aid, etc Good News, Wheeler, Lighthouse, Care HOPE Community Centers Salvation Army Fletcher, Bonnar, Riggs, Work One Horizon House