PROMISE, INC.
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS
Purpose & Community
A Call to Purpose-Driven Living
The Empowering Individuals program is founded on the belief that true independence begins with strong character and a discovery of one's God-given purpose. We provide a nurturing, structured environment for residents to achieve permanent housing stability by building their personal, professional, and spiritual foundations.
Our core residential phase is built around intensive Case Management (CM). The CM functions as a mentor and spiritual guide, collaborating with the resident to develop an Individual Success Plan (ISP). This ISP focuses not just on immediate needs, but on a long-term vision of a life lived with purpose and responsibility.
The program's structure rests on key pillars of transformation:
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Pillar 2: Stewardship of Life Skills. Mandatory, accredited workshops emphasize crucial survival skills and responsible stewardship. Residents receive rigorous training in financial management, credit building, navigating community resources, and the practical responsibilities of home maintenance, ensuring they are prepared to be reliable tenants and citizens.
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Pillar 3: Vocation and Calling. The CM assists the resident in identifying their professional calling, ensuring immediate enrollment in necessary educational programs (GED, vocational certifications, or college applications). This academic path is coupled with hands-on Supervised Transitional Work Experience opportunities to build a reliable work history and integrate Christian principles into their professional life.
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Pillar 4: Character and Community. This pillar is the heart of Empowering Spirits. It focuses on developing resilience through faith-based counseling access, structured group sessions on healthy relationships, and intensive mentorship with spiritual leaders and community role models. For residents with prior legal involvement, strict adherence to all compliance requirements is maintained, with the CM serving as a close, collaborative liaison with parole or judicial authorities, supporting the resident’s path to moral and legal accountability.
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Pillar 5: Transition with Confidence. The transition phase begins 90 days before exit, focusing on securing permanent housing and financial readiness. The CM assists in navigating affordable housing applications and ensuring all educational and vocational milestones necessary for independent success have been achieved.
Upon successful transition to independent living, the resident enters our Aftercare Ministry Network. They receive regular check-ins and continued spiritual and community guidance for up to one year, ensuring the transition is stable and the resident remains connected to a supportive faith community as they walk in their purpose, free from the cycle of instability.