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Applied in 2007

Men's New Life Program

Albuquerque Rescue Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 10
  • Program Participants Last Year: 78
  • Meets about 30 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 22

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
Spiritual Growth

Measure
Completion of faith based portion of cirriculum, attendance at daily Bible studies and devotionals, regular attendance at a local church, profession of faith in Christ

Outcome 2
Acquisition of Basic Living Skills

Measure
Completion of classes and materials mastery in managing relationships, finances,personal goal setting and planning, basic residence maintenance, transportation strategies, civic responsibilities

Outcome 3
Resolution of Legal issues

Measure
Appointments with Christian Legal Aid and Homeless Court representatives to clear all legal records of outstanding warrants and other issues that may hinder program completion.

Outcome 4
Resolution of physical issues

Measure
Addictions, personal health, dental and hygiene issues addressed

Outcome 5
Job Readiness

Measure
Completion of indivdualized education programs to obtain GED or advanced training for job search and placement. Successful job placement and follow up by Chaplain

Change Process: (self-reported)

If after an initial interview an applicant agrees to enter the New Life Program, he immediately goes into a period called "Assessment" where the truth of his condition spiritually, educationally, vocationally, physically and legally are brought to light. This is where the vast majority of men who never complete the program leave. The realization of who they are now sometimes overwhelms their willingness to even begin the change process. Sometimes men will begin the program unsure of whether they really are capable of change. As time passes and they see that they are capable of taking small steps to aid in their own recovery as measured by their Chaplain, they gain in confidence and embrace the Program more wholeheartedly. As they come close to the completion their time in Program and begin their job and residency search, the men are prepared to begin living a new changed life and that the life skills and the relationships they acquired during the program are foundational for the maintenance of their new life. The Program Alumni Group meets regularly to encourage the new men in Program.