New Promise Center
Purpose Statement
The New Promise Center is a housing, social service, and spiritual enhancement program of the South Side Mission for homeless women and women with children. This service is a reflection of the mission statement for the South Side Mission: "Our mission is to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to the poor, and in His name to love, feed, house, clothe, and teach all those people He sends to us." We are prepared to house up to 85 individuals.
Individuals and families come to us because of a housing crisis or an intentional need provided by the ministry. A housing crisis could be caused by domestic violence, eviction, natural disaster, stranded, or loss of income or relationship. An intentional need could be sought due to Department of Correction re-location, pre-treatment or post-treatment of drug/alcohol treatment, and restoration of family relationships.
The New Promise Center cares for these individuals through a structured program of progression, which can last up to 12 months. Each client has a case manager who assists her through three phases of residential care. Those phases are: Making a Change, Living the Change, and Securing the Change. (For a synopsis of each phase, please click here.)
The change occurs through intra-agency and inter-agency services. The New Promise Center offers case management, psychological and medical assessments, pastoral care, biblical studies, and life-skills and health classes. The New Promise Center refers clients to local employment training, education programs, and social service and community programs for specific human needs.
Preferably clients are pre-screened by telephone before intake, but walk-ins are welcomed. Proof of identification is required. Intake hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon, 4:00-5:00 p.m., and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Weekend intake is from 11:00 a.m. to noon and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. The client must be able to physically care for herself (and children) and participate in the daily required activities. The New Promise Center is inappropriate for persons who need assisted living, have severe or unattended psychological and medical needs, and active drug/alcohol use.
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