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Applied in 2008

Spiritual Truth And Recovery Training START

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Program Mission Statement: (self-reported)

The START program is a 5-level program with the primary directive of ending chronic homelessness and helping people to become or return to being contributing members of society. Most people are introduced to the program via our emergency shelter and then lovingly nudged to take the next steps. Since the START program is centered on ending chronic homelessness, all programming addresses the underlying causes for homelessness. Therefore our programming provides counseling, rehabilitation, and aftercare. Additionally the program addresses the underlying causes of homelessness by educating clients with classes on Freedom from Addiction, Becoming Employable, Developing Social Skills, Budget Management, Critical Thinking, and obtaining one's GED. Beyond the individual benefit this program provides for each participant, the START program is of societal value because it reduces criminal recidivism and increases the tax base of a community by encouraging stable housing and employment.

Score Summary

Overall Score: Better
Practice Principles: Better
Faith Related Elements: Better
Outcome Measures: Excellent
Change Process: Excellent

Funding Overview

Organization Budget: $1,941,000
Program Budget: $1,247,617

Program Funding Organization Funding
Program Funding Organization Funding
Foundation Grants		 20% 10%
Government Grants/Contracts		 0% 0%
Individual Gifts		 60% 68%
Business/Corporate Gifts		 10% 9%
Congregation/Denominational Gifts		 10% 8%
Dues/Fees/Income		 0% 0%
Other		 0% 5%