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Applied in 2005

Men's Program

Twin Cities Union Gospel Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 27
  • Program Participants Last Year: 116
  • Meets about 30 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 24 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 105

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
participants will remain drug free and sober during all phases of programming.

Measure
staff records, client tracking, results from drug testing

Outcome 2
participants will demonstrate improvement in their spiritual development.

Measure
attend church and bible studies weekly, evening chapel-staff records Client Tracking

Outcome 3
students will meet or exceed set levels for grade equivalencies (g.e.) or skills.

Measure
pre/post assessment in math, instructional reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and pass the writing course. Staff records Client Tracking

Outcome 4
students will demonstrate competency in basic computer operations.

Measure
computer literacy assessment and projects.

Outcome 5
candidates will find initial employment 30 days after completing Career Development Program and retain employment for 1 year

Measure
monthly contact forms, public agency records(State of MN), employer verification

Change Process: (self-reported)

The process begins with each participants' commitment to change, and to introduce an attitude of working in partnership with staff. Program plans are comprehensive and individually based allowing each person to set personal goals and complete at their own pace. Working at the mission is an integral part of the process that teaches reliability, humility, and a sense of serving Christ and others. After completing the education and employment components of programming, men have up to two years in a safe, supportive environment to rebuild their lives and discover the person God intended them to be.