| At our Burnside Shelter, up to 45 men participate in our residential New Life recovery programs.
As they begin to experience care and acceptance, these men slowly begin to see that a better life is possible. They don't have to continue to suffer for poor choices in their past.
In safe and grace-filled relationships with recovery counselors and fellow friends, they face the addictions, hurts and habits that have held them back from the life they've really wanted. They see that they have the power to choose a better way.
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"Once my basic necessities were taken care of, it gave me the motivation to start taking real steps in my life to change."
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~ Dennis, New Life Recovery Graduate
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Jim doesn't need to sleep
in a dumpster anymore.
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Over 12- to 18-months, each man progresses from homelessness to hope, taking on increasing growth and responsibility:
ORIENTATION
- Acclimate to life off the streets.
- Begin the process of recovery through introductory classes and groups.
STABILIZATION
- Demonstrate greater openness to learning and to changing behaviors.
- Engage in healthy church and mentor relationships.
TRANSFORMATION
- Identify key problem areas and take ownership to self-correct.
- Dig deeper into personal growth through support groups, mentor relationships, individual counseling and self-evaluation.
TRANSITION
- Complete commitments in the Learning Center and group counseling.
- Take leadership roles in recovery settings.
- Establish plans for employment, housing and ongoing success.
The friends, family, staff and the residents themselves are joyfully amazed at the transformation that takes place in these men's lives—changes few people thought possible. And it would be impossible without the compassionate care from people like you. Your donations of time, material items and funds do change lives!
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