In addition to classes at the Mission, men in the program participate in clubs. This allows for developing soft skills such as conflict resolution, punctuality, etc., as well as providing the dignity of work until outside employment is found.Īnother aspect of recovery includes helping men develop healthy relationships with others. When a man starts in this program, he is put on the Life Skills schedule and is assigned shifts to help in the kitchen or emergency shelter. Connections are made to medical, housing and other services, as well as education and training essential for career advancement and lifelong learning. Staff and volunteers help men to stabilize their lives through addiction recovery and other essential life skills. There are 30 dorm-style beds at the Mission for the men to stay on site while in the program. A longer commitment than the Housing and Employment Program (described above), this program is a four-phase program that offers men the opportunity to be in a healing, Christ-centered community while taking personal responsibility for their choices in the past and future. The Men’s Life Recovery Program is designed for men who need space to work on healing from past hurts and build a strong foundation for recovery before finding a job and independent housing. By committing to case management, a man enrolled in the program receives sleeping quarters and personal storage in a private area of the men’s shelter.ĭuring a man’s stay in this program Light of Life will provide him case management, educational resources and connections to critical services, such as housing, job, medical and other programs. With a capacity to serve up to eight clients at a time, this program addresses the needs of men who, for various reasons, are not suited for a year-long residential recovery program. Light of Life’s Housing and Employment Shelter Program is a unique program designed to equip men who are homeless to gain housing, employment and stability in their lives.
Light of Life is here to offer healing, hope and resources.
There are various programs for men who are homeless and looking for help, ranging from shorter-stay work programs to longer-term recovery programs for those with greater needs. Oftentimes, when a man comes to the doors of Light of Life, he feels hopeless and is hurting from past traumas, addictions or other difficult life situations.