Organizations Filed Purposes:
OUR MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS, ADDICTED AND UNWANTED THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, AND WORK-RELATED PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION OF CHANGE IS THE LOCAL CHURCH WHICH ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BECOME STRONG IN FAITH AND INDEPENDENCE, WHILE IT LOVINGLY PROMOTES A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN A COMMUNITY THAT CAN TRULY BECOME "HOME".
OUR MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS, ADDICTED AND UNWANTED THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, AND WORK-RELATED PROGRAMS. GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ITS 1-YEAR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM, 2-YEAR AFTERCARE PROGRAM, EDUCATION AND LEARNING CENTER WHERE CLIENTS GET THEIR GED AND JOB PLACEMENT COUNSELING, HANDS OF HOPE DAYCARE CENTER FOR OUR RESIDENTS WITH CHILDREN AND OUR HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM: OUR LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS PART OF OUR ONE-YEAR REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. DAILY CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP REBUILD A BALANCED LIFE AND ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL CHOICES. CLASSES INCLUDE: SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY, CO-DEPENDENCY, SELF-DISCOVERY, RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTING, OVERCOMING AND PREVENTING ABUSE, GOAL SETTING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR PROGRAM IS A WORK ROUTINE THAT DEVELOPS SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE WORKFORCE. IN THE END, OUR GOAL IS TO RETURN MEN AND WOMEN TO SOCIETY AS USEFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SELF-SUPPORTING CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY.
RESCUED HOMES: HOMES ARE PURCHASED BY GCH AND RENTED OUT TO GRADUATES OF THE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM AT GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO GIVE MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES WHO GRADUATE OUR PROGRAM THE OPPORTUNITY TO EASE BACK INTO SOCIETY WHILE MAINTAINING SOBRIETY, ACCOUNTABILITY, FRIENDSHIPS AND SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR NEW AND REHABILITATED HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EMERGING FROM HOMELESSNESS AND/OR NEAR POVERTY SITUATIONS.
HANDS OF HOPE CHILDCARE: A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES ARE IN GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE'S LIFE SKILLS OR AFTER-CARE PROGRAMS. THIS STATE-LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITY OFFERS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION FOR CHILDREN AGES NEWBORN TO 5 YEARS--ALL FREE OF CHARGE.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Kent W Clark | CEO/CHAIRMAN | 40 | $141,310 |
| Kristin Olmedo | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $108,258 |
| Aimee Claxton | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $84,392 |
| Paul Degrieck | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 40 | $39,892 |
| J Paul Wagner | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Novell | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Mckenna | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Atwell | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Luther | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Mickens | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
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