Making a Difference in Our Communities
The need for additional services in our communities is immediate, and we are often met with heartbreaking stories of lack and survival:
- A young lady spoke about how she slept on relatives’ couches. She finally made the difficult decision to live out of her car because she did not want to go into a shelter to sleep with strangers, deprived of privacy as well as her dignity.
- Another young lady who became pregnant and lived under a bridge, wanted to be able to become a contributing member of society. According to her, she had been homeless for so long that she had forgotten how to have manners.
- A married man wanted to be able to send his wife to school and to provide a stable and safe house for her. His wife wanted to have a place where she could shower and change and be presentable for interviews.
- And a young man who was recently homeless talked about sleeping on the couches of family and friends. He finally decided it was better to be in a shelter with people he did not know rather than with those that he did know.
Even though they come from various walks of life, for each of these people, having a safe, stable home where they can thrive without threat to their person or belongings was vital. We want to help make that happen. Below you will find a list of services that the Total Man(Kind) Ministry has to offer to help meet these and other specific needs.
Job Readiness
This program is geared towards helping individuals develop the skills necessary to successfully obtain gainful employment in today’s competitive workforce. Training includes computer literacy, career exploration, effective job seeking, resume writing, instruction on completing applications and other employment forms, interview techniques, and workplace expectations and behavior (including customer service, workplace etiquette, reliability, punctuality and conflict resolution). Please note that this program is temporarily suspended due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our organization and will resume in the near future.
Job Coaching
Job coach mentors are assigned to go to the work site with each participant to help build confidence, give additional guidance, and job skills support. Each participant will learn to overcome barriers that prevent them from completing assigned tasks. Please note that this program is temporarily suspended due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our organization and will resume in the near future.
Life Skills
Participants learn and develop various life skills according to their individual needs, with a focus on self sufficiency and societal integration. This program includes financial planning, money management, homemaking, parenting, social etiquette, health, fitness, and wellness. Please note that this program is temporarily suspended due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our organization and will resume in the near future.
Womens Warming Center
As the months grow colder, the Women’s Warming Center has become an integral part of the community for those who are homeless or do not have a proper place to spend the night. We strive to provide a safe, warm environment, and guests are offered hot food, beverages, snacks, gently used clothing, toiletries, Case Management and medical attention. Many women who have entered our facility have expressed how they do not feel safe at traditional centers that are open to both men and women. Unfortunately, due to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, we were forced to temporarily close our doors and halt operations. However, we are presently working towards reopening our facility so we can continue to be that safe haven that many so desperately need.