OUR IMPACT

Purpose and Objectives 

1.  Provide a safe place for women receptive to transformation through the development of a personal relationship with the living Savior.

2. Enable women to discover the healing needed for personal woundedness and to place their trust in God.

3. Promote personal accountability for choices/actions through the love of God, the study of His Word, prayer, personal journaling and reflection, Christian fellowship, appropriate counsel, and mentorship.

4. Motivate the development of independent problem solving/decision-making skills, an attitude of integrity and a sense of value.

5. Stimulate the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical growth of women to enable them to develop personal goals, pursue employment, and make a difference in themselves, their families, church and community.

6. Explore/initiate opportunities for education, on-the-job training and employment.

The National Institute of Corrections reports that the number of female inmates is increasing significantly and female inmates must overcome unique social, emotional, and physical challenges that impede their ability to integrate smoothly back into society following a period of incarceration.

The need for a 24/7 year-long transition program is excellent in both counties as there are few, if any, programs available. Many women leave jail or prison with no place to go, no transportation, job, formal job training, source of income, or functional support group and often have less than a high school education. Many of them return to jail or prison because they are ill-equipped to deal with the stresses of daily life in the community often including probation requirements.

The 24-7 Ministry would provide a safe residential place for women receptive to transformation, enable them to discover the healing needed for personal woundedness, promote personal accountability, and provide continued education, on-the-job training, and employment.