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Home My WebLink About03- Economic Development Agency DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCII,ACTION FROM: KENNETH J.HENDERSON SUBJECT: RAY OF HOPE MINISTRIES Executive Director HOMELESS SHELTER UTILITY PAYMENTS PROGRAM DATE: May 11, 1994 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s): On May 10, 1994,the Housing Committee recommended(2-0;Oberhelman absent)to the Community Development Commission approval of a$3,000 Grant Award to Ray of Hope Ministries under the Homeless Shelter utility payments program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recommended Motion(s): (Community Development Commission) MOTION: That the Community Development Commission approve a$3,000 grant award to Ray of Hope Ministries under the Homeless Shelter and Utility Payments Program and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this transaction. I(5— U*P-M Administrator KENNETH J.HEND 'RSON Executive Director Contact Person(s): Kenneth J.Henderson/David Fdear Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): All Ward(s): Three(3) Supporting Data Attached: Staff H port:Attachments FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $3,000 Source: _ 20%Set-Aside Budget Authority: Remuested -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commission/Council Notes: KJH:DRE:1ag:05-02-02.cdc COMMISSIONMEETINGAGENDA Meeting Date: 05/16/1994 Agenda Item Number: 3 DE . ELOPMENT DEPARTME14T STAFF REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ray of Hope Ministries Homeless Shelter Utility Payments Program This item regarding potential financial assistance to Ray of Hope Ministries under the Homeless Shelter Utility Payments Program was placed on the May 10, 1994, Housing Committee agenda at the request of Councilwoman Pope-Ludlam. The Ray of Hope Ministries is a religious based organization, with corporate headquarters in the City of Highland, that operates a four-bed shelter located at 165 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue in the City of San Bernardino. The organization operates, by its definition, a drug and alcohol recovery program for homeless women. The facility, opened since March 1993, can accommodate four women and one dependent child. The facility offers shelter and, "...weekly drug and alcohol support groups designed to promote stability in the life of a person struggling to live a clean and sober life. Activities include prayer, bible study and open discussion.". The organization has filed an application dated January 17, 1994, but has not been approved, as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit under the Internal Revenue Code. The organization has provided the following program information(Attachment "B"): • Evidence of financial resources sufficient to meet its facility rent payments. • A program description outlining the specific drug and alcohol counseling intervention services available to the residents clients. • A list of referring agencies and the screening process for client participation in the program. • A list of rules and regulations for client participation in the program, including dispute resolution and screening mechanisms for substance abuse monitoring. The organization's outstanding utility obligations and average monthly bills are noted in Attachment "A" to this report (approximately $3,000). Currently, approximately $3,000 in unexpended/unutilized funds is available within the HSUPP budget. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KJH:DRE:lag:05-02-02.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 05/16/1994 n Agenda Item Number: J DEVELOPMENT STAFFizPORT 0 Ray of Hope Ministries-Homeless Shelter Utility Payments Program May 11, 1994 Page Number-2- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Housing Committee meeting on May 10, 1994, the Committee recommended (2-0; Oberhelman absent), to the Community Development Commission approval of a $3,000 grant award to Ray of Hope Ministries under the Homeless Shelter and Utility Payments program. Based upon the foregoing, staff recommends adoption of the form motion. Uljtx'L�'j KENNItTH I HENDERSON, Executive Director Development Department ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KJH:DRE:lag:05-02-02.cdc COAD4MONMEETINGAGENDA Meeting Date: 05/16/1994 Agenda Item Number: J o a b .I ATTACHMENT A RAY OF HOPE MINISTRIES UTILITY PAYMENT NEEDS MONTHLY UTILITY OUTSTANDING AVERAGE Electric 127 $102.00 Gas 275.53 $50.00 Water 92.73 $17.14 Trash See Above $15.25 Sewer See Above $14.90 SUBTOTALS 495.26 199.29 Assistance needed to pay outstanding amount $495.26 Assistance needed for 12 months : $2,400.00 TOTAL NEEDED $2,895.26 NJd Mh011r OSJNey-91 ATTACHMENT "A" ? ..1 Ray Of Hope Ministries Center of Hope Operation Scope: In response to the urgent need to provide a viable home for women and women with children who have found themselves bound by a life of drug and alcohol abuse, the Ray of Hope Ministries recovery home for women was opened on March 10th 1993. The home is designed to be a place of refuge for those women who have a sincere desire to live a drug 6 alcohol free life . The only criteria for entry is a desire to change, SCOPE: The womens recovery home is designed to offer a clean and sober environment where the women can focus on the issues which caused them to turn to a life of drug abuse . The primary recovery tool used in the home is the support group concept... - Conduct within the home is governed by a comprehensive set of rules which set forth the guidelines upon which the program is ran. Each resident must agree to be subject to the house rules. The program is being monitored by a full time on site house manager who insures compliance to rules and program scheduling . The house manager also serves as liaison between the staff and residents . Her duties include but are not limited to cooking food, assigning work duties, administering discpline, moral support, spiritual guidance, and general overall program compliance. In addition to performing daily chores, there is a morning "group session" conducted by the Program Director Dwight Pledger, this group includes a forum for discussing issues within the home and principles and concepts for inproving and building up self esteem and attitude changes . The after- noon session is administered by various group leaders who conduct lessons designed to improve coping skills. The type of clients that enter the home are usually homeless and addicted to drugs, ages range from 17 to 45, The home is presently able to accommodate up to 5 women and 2 small children. Most of the counseling is conducted by the Program Director, Dwight Pledger. Classes are conducted by Cassandra Walker, Womens Department President, and Ray of Hope Ministries board member. Pastor Dennis Hackett conducts afternoon class. "A Soul Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" (800) 266-2483 (909) 872-9047 (909) 793-9155 Ray of Hope Ministries-Center of Hope-Magdelana Mnaor Recovery Cwter-AB Non-Profit Organhalbns -� P.O.Box 11101 San Bemerdino,CA 92423-162 So.Mt.Vemmn Aveaae,San Bcmardino,CA 97,410 ATTACHMENT "B" Ray Of Hope Ministries Center of Hope We are currently receiving income from the following sources: Residents currently in the home and contributing to the support of the home: Resident Amount Source Donna Hill $350.00 SSI Erma Hollins $350.00 SSI Charlene 6 daughter Odori $450.00 AFDC The following Organizations and individuals are presently contributing on a regular basis. San Bernardino Christian Center Center $100.00 Monthly Grand Terrace Lions Club $1,200.00 Annually Westside Action Group $200.00 Quarterly Center of Hope Fundraiser Programs $200.00 Monthly Arthereane Brown $30.00 Monthly Dan Jordan $25.00 Monthly Wilma Rhodes $20.00 Monthly We also average approximately 200.00 per month in random one time donations of various amounts. Respectfully, Dwight D. Pledger President O "A Soul Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" (800) 266-2483 (909)872-9047 (909)793-9155 Ray of Hope Mlubhim-Cmter of Hope-Magddooa Mum Raoveq Cwter-AB Non-PmOt Orgodatbos P.O.Box 11101 Sm Banmdioo,CA 97423.162 So.Mt.Ve Avenue,San Bcmudino,CA 92410 Ray Of Hope Ministries Center of Hope LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RAY OF HOPE MINISTRIES Dwight D. Pledger, President Greg Williams, Vice-President Wilma Rhodes, Treasurer Margo Allen, Secretary Joy Hampton, Board Chairperson Albert Featherstone, Director of Prison Ministries - Cassandra Walker, Recovery Support Programs "A Soul Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" (800) 266-2483 (909) 872-9047 (909) 793-9155 Ray of Hope Ministrks-Center o[Hope-MMaa¢�delena Manor Recovery Cen ter-AH Non-Profit Organizations 12 P n n. i 1 I n 1 San Bernardino.CA 92413-162 So.Mt.Vernon Avenue.San Bernardino,CA 92410