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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 self-sufficiency.
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 - LocalLocally 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