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Applied in 2006

The Potter's House

Atlanta Union Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 19
  • Program Participants Last Year: 340
  • Meets about 140 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 18 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 50

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
Christian Growth

Measure
Daily devotional, church participation, Restored relationships, increased self-esteem and confidence, healing from negative influences, daily, personal devotional

Outcome 2
Addiction Recovery

Measure
Abstinence, support group attendance

Outcome 3
Employment/Education

Measure
Employment, income growth, further education -- enrolled in college, etc

Outcome 4
Stable/Independent Housing

Measure
Own or rent in your name (current residence)

Outcome 5
Financial Stability

Measure
Current on financial obligations

Change Process: (self-reported)

Clients learn to live spiritually enriched lives by establishing strong relationships with God, self and others. The program is designed to help them heal from negative influences that kept them in bondage. They are empowered to reach toward restored relationships and independence.