We seek to motivate others to expect the best of themselves and to invest of themselves in economic, social and spiritual empowerment. Residents define their goals, set timetables, and commit to eight hours of community service and at least two workshops per month. In addition to receiving job training, education and transportation services, residents on the plan qualify for an 18-month rent freeze against any increases in earned income. Students are offered a nutritional snack daily, help with homework, works on skills in needed areas, and participate in organized recreation, cultural enrichment activities, the arts, and computer learning. Excel 2001 Child Development Center - is a quality educational primer given in a loving environment for children ages four and under.
Priority is given to working or full-time student parents under an approved empowerment plan.
Residents of public housing are given training to become childcare workers. Workcamps Home Repair Ministry - uses the people power and enthusiasm of mission volunteers from within and without the community to provide needed repairs to low income, elderly or disabled homeowners. The Church often houses the mission groups. The heart of the program is a group of ten local attorneys who have volunteered their services for screening clinics and referrals at no charge. Shalom Community Development - There are three Shalom Zone corridors of poverty in Pike County.