::Community Gatherings::
We find that building long-term relationships with individuals is an effective model that enables us to determine true needs, prioritize those needs and address them accordingly. We distribute clothing, food, blankets, hygiene products, and related goods on a daily basis. We also carve out intentional time with individuals and smaller groups. By spending larger amounts of time with smaller amounts of people, our relationships are very strong and have resulted in a sense of community. This sense of community creates a greater bond of trust, an environment for openness and honesty, and a framework for long-term success.
::Healthcare Advocacy::
We assist in signing up for Wishard Advantage and all of the documentation involved therein. If available, we provide transportation for appointments. We also act as a patient advocate for individuals that are involved in a long term stay situation at local hospitals and partner with long term recovery centers to ensure that patients have a place to stay while recuperating.
::Current Employment Assistance::
- Federal Bonding: As a Federal Bonding Agent for the State of Indiana, we help ex-offenders increase employment chances via the Federal Bonding Program.
- Job & Skills Database: We maintain employment histories on our clients that include their current skill sets as well as skills each client desires to obtain.
- Education: We promote Continuing Education for clients with an interest in, and aptitude for, college, trade school, or certification in a skill. We assist with the processes and paperwork involved for entrance.
- Conflict Resolution: We provide conflict resolution prior to, and during employment, helping clients work through problems rather than quitting or being terminated.
- Communication & Personal Presentation: Mock interviews help those seeking employment to be prepared to answer challenging questions and think on their feet. Clients are assisted in obtaining proper business clothing for interviews and day-to-day use. Haircuts and other hygiene needs are also addressed.
- Application & Search Process: We provide a mailing address to an actual street address, as well as a local number that can be used as a message phone for employers to contact applicants. In addition, all job seekers are given a toll free number they can call to see if they have messages. We also assist with transportation to pick up, fill out, and drop off applications.
::Other Opportunities::
We assist with obtaining identification, applying for SSI and SSD, obtaining driver’s licenses, and much more!