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Mission Becky’s Place is designed to “provide shelter and create hope” for women and children who are experiencing homelessness and moving toward a life of selfsufficiency. Providing Shelter Creating Hope Learning & Growing Meeting Basic Needs Basic Overview of Services •Shelter •Meals •Case Management •Support Services •Counseling •Educational Resources •Vocational Training •Life Skills •Compassionate, dedicated staff & volunteers Client Commitment •Our goal is for each resident to obtain permanent housing as quickly as possible. Maximum length of stay is 90 days. •Evaluation of program commitment will take place every 30 days. •Each resident will work with a Case manager to develop a life plan. •Residents must commit to seeking employment and/or further education •Residents must commit to remaining drug and alcohol free. •Residents who are employed must commit to saving at least 75% of their income. Funding Sources • Local Churches and Organizations • Community Businesses and Corporations • Community Members • Grants/Foundations Collaboration - Local Locally we will work together with the following agencies to provide services and collect data: Local Law Enforcement Local Hospitals Local Housing Authority Community Health and Wellness Hoosier Uplands American Red Cross Center for Women’s Ministries Centerstone Hoosier Hills Pact Lawrence County DCS Work One LIFE Salvation Army The Society of St. Vincent DePaul Collaboration - Regional Becky’s Place is collaborating with other service providers in Region 10, which includes the following counties: • Bartholomew • Brown • Green • Lawrence • Monroe • Owen One purpose of this collaboration is to combine services and resources when possible in order to allocate them more efficiently How you can get involved • Financial Support • Material Donations • Advisory Board • Volunteer – Projects • Volunteer – Staff • Prayer