OUR VALUES
Christian
We believe in God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We strive to do His will and be Christ-like in loving and serving others.
Empowerment
We empower our clientele by teaching new skills to achieve knowledge and success.
Volunteerism
We engage volunteers in vital and meaningful roles to increase services.
Integrity
We are honest, ethical, and transparent in our work and service to others.
Excellence
Accountability
We are committed to quality and excellence in all that we do to accomplish our mission.
We hold ourselves and our clientele accountable for all decisions and actions.
Stewardship
Compassion
We treat each person with love, dignity, and respect.
Community
We are an integral part of our community's resources for people facing homelessness.
We are effective steward of the human and financial resources entrusted to us.
GAP
SOLUTION
People who are homeless that get an apartment often need furnishings and supplies
Clients attend classes and meet with mentors to earn vouchers to get furniture and household items from our store and cleaning, kitchen, & paper items from our Essentials Pantry.
GAP
SOLUTION
Many people become homeless because they do not have the necessary skills to be
self-sustaining.
Provide life skill classes (budgeting, meal planning, completing job applications, etc.), Bible studies, gardening, etc.
GAP
SOLUTION
Jacksonville does not have a homeless prevention program, and people do not know where to turn for help.
We provide resources to help pay back-rent and utilities. Clients can attend classes to earn vouchers to get use for debt.
GAP
SOLUTION
No central location for information and/or resources, assistance, assessment, or to complete assessments
We distribute resource information, complete intakes and assessments and assist in forms and paperwork for people who are homeless or facing homelessness.
Gaps in
Community Service
The below stats show the resource information we provided at intake as well as how the clients used their Earnings
Intake Applications: 209
Resource Information provided: Housing 81%, Food: 61%, Employment: 64%,
Financial Assistance: 53%
$1,266 Furniture/Household Items (from our Resale Store)
$2,759 Financial Assistance
(birth certificates, insurance, rental or utility assistance, bus passes, etc.)
$1,204 of Gift Card Assistance
(Gas or Food Cards)
Our Impact
Same or Increase in Employment: 62%
Same or Increase in Formal and Informal Education: 77%
Same or Increase in Savings: 69%
Decrease In Debt (if applicable) : 80%
Stable Housing Upon Exit of Program: 77%
