Light Of Life Ministries Inc

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND OFFER A LIFE TRANSFORMING PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE RECOVERY, EMPLOYMENT AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, IN ORDER TO EQUIP THEM TO LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES.

FOOD & EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM INCLUDES STREET HOMELESS OUTREACH, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND MEAL MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER HOLDS UP TO TWENTY-TWO MEN (MORE IF ANY OF THE 12 HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT OR SHELTER PLUS BEDS ARE OPEN). MEN CAN COME FOR DINNER, A SHOWER, A BED FOR THE NIGHT AND BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING. THEY ALSO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. THE SHELTER PLUS PROGRAM ADDS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THEIR LIFE. MEAL MINISTRY ENCOMPASSES THE MISSION SERVING BREAKFAST AND DINNER TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS TO THE RESIDENTS. AT THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND EASTER, VOLUNTEERS TAKE MEALS PREPARED AT THE MISSION TO SENIOR CENTERS IN THE COMMUNITY. AN AVERAGE OF 285 MEALS ARE SERVED EVERY DAY. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE INCLUDES DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING AND TOILETRIES AS WELL AS DONATED HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS TO PEOPLE WITH NEEDS. HELD BOTH MORNINGS AND EVENINGS DAILY, LIGHT OF LIFE'S CHAPEL MINISTRY DELIVERS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO MEN AND WOMEN IN DIRE NEED OF HOPE.

MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMTHE HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS FOR A MAN WHO COMMITS TO 90 DAYS OF CASE MANAGEMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL SERVICES, HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES. IN RETURN, HE WILL RECEIVE SLEEPING QUARTERS AND A PRIVATE STORAGE AREA FOR HIS BELONGINGS. TWELVE BEDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. A 12 TO18-MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, THAT INCLUDES A MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM, PROVIDES MEN WITH COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADDICTION RECOVERY, EDUCATION, CAREER TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS, CREATIVE LEARNING, TREATMENT REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, BIBLE STUDIES AND OTHER CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES. UP TO 26 MEN ARE IN THE PROGRAM AT ONE TIME.

WOMEN & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSINGLE MOTHERS IN RECOVERY AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN COMMIT TO THIS 12-18 MONTH RECOVERY PROGRAM. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADDICTION RECOVERY, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, TREATMENT REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND OTHER CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES. ALSO OFFERED ARE SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD NEEDS AND PARENTING SKILLS. A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MEALS. UP TO 30 WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN THE PROGRAM AT ONE TIME.FOR WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN, WE HAVE THE SISTERS' RECOVERY HOUSE, WITH TEN FURNISHED APARTMENTS WHERE THE WOMEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN COMMUNITY, BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.