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Our Programs for the Homeless
The Family Shelter
Our shelter, open until 8:00 PM, is available 365 days a year to
anyone in need of a meal and a place to stay over night, without
discrimination. However, they must be alcohol and substance free at
the time of intake. No religious requirements apply to this phase of
the program as physical needs preclude exposure to spiritual needs,
but, we hold chapel services daily at a time that is available to
them if they should so choose to voluntarily attend.
The Emergency Shelter
 The client is assisted as to which public services are available and
where to begin looking. The men are provided with information on our
temporary shelter program should they desire to rebuild and
restructure their lives.
Those coming in at the time of the evening meal are fed, assigned a
bed for the night, fed breakfast and under-way by 8 A.M. If the
client is earnestly looking for employment and housing through the
various social agencies, he or she may stay for a period of 60 days
if necessary, or longer by the approval of the Executive Director.
The Temporary Shelter
Central to our temporary shelter is a rehabilitation program
comprised of a structured workday in and around the Mission. The
individuals who generally take part in this program are those to
whom life has dealt a heavy blow. Through various circumstances in
their lives their world has come apart and they need to bring it all
back together. They attend daily classes teaching biblical moral
values and principles as they apply to the life of man and
developing life skills. Upon successfully completing and graduating
the "G.R.A.C.E. Program"; the individual is presented with a
"Certificate of Achievement" at their Church.
We strive to change the inner man through Godly values so lacking in
the world today. Astounding results are realized as they learn and
put to practice these values: character integrity, how to relate and
socially interact with their fellow-man, their responsibilities to
God, their Saviour Jesus Christ, country, community, and family.
Many return to provide for and live with their families or to being
a more valuable asset to themselves and their community.
Other's Ministry
 Assists with giving away bedding (blankets & sheets) food: produce,
baked goods and other food items when available; Monday through
Friday. This is done throughout the year. However, during the
Holiday season of Christmas, applications are taken during a
specified period so that needy Families with children can enjoy what
poverty does not afford to a person without means: food, clothing
(gloves, hats, mittens) and toys. Toys are especially needed and
welcomed during Christmas and throughout the year so that children
can enjoy a special Christmas Blessing.
God's Kitchen
God's Kitchen serves anyone needing a hearty nutritious meal,
without question of need.
Serving schedule: Breakfast is served at 8:00AM, Sunday - Monday.
Lunch is served on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM.
Dinner is served at 4:30 PM-5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday, Sunday
at 2:30
PM. During the Sunday meal a Chapel service is provided with a brief
message from the Word of God.
We also offer and serve holiday meals (Easter, July 4th,
Thanksgiving & Christmas), as well as deliver to shut-in's who are
unable to walk or commute; having a legitimate need, for this
service during the holidays. On these particular holidays the meals
are served from 11:00 AM - 1 PM. Due to the poverty of our area,
individuals and families facing tremendous hardships are coming in
increasing numbers. The numbers include men, women, children and
teenagers.
The (G.R.A.C.E.) Recovery Program
The "G.R.A.C.E. Program (God's Redemption Assurance Compassion
Ethics Program)" is a Bible based-Christ centered, faith-based
rehabilitation program.
It begins with the Word of God, is built upon the authority of
Scripture, and is structured according to Bible doctrine: 2 Timothy
3:16, 17.
The G.R.A.C.E. Program at Hope Haven Gospel Mission is designed to
provide, and instill, a godly style of living, in a safe and
healthy, family oriented environment, for men (ages 18 years old and
over) who may be in need of either spiritual or personal structure
for their lives.
Men that are unsure about the direction of their lives, have an open
door of opportunity in the program to experience a plan for their
lives that is only limited by their willingness to believe what God
is able to do for them, and wants to accomplish for each individual
in need. God's formula for success works, because it is that lever
that can lift the world and bring to light new beginnings.
When a person is residing at Hope Haven Gospel Mission in the
program, the accommodations for living are set up as a Group/Large
House style arrangement. Shower and laundry facilities are provided.
Every person eats in the dining room, on the first floor, where the
meals are served.
Read more about the
Grace Program >> Our
G.R.A.C.E. Program Graduates>> |
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