Lighthouse Ministries would like to assist in eliminating homelessness, poverty and improve lives through our various programs for individuals as well as the community so they can become self-sufficient and employed or stay employed. In cases where men, women, and mothers with children were previously torn apart due to poor choices or circumstances through our Success Shelter Life Learning Campus we teach them to become self-sufficient through support,education, training and strengthening the men, women and mothers with children. This impacts the entire family unit as well as the community.

Form an advisory leadership circle in the business community so we can stay in touch with what is going on around Lighthouse. Executive Director to meet with community leaders who are well connected and willing to promote Lighthouse Ministries to search for supporters to grow the operations. Create a business plan for additional land and building to expand our social enterprise through our Thrift Store operations. Prepare a feasibility study for viability of expansion. Evaluating programs, progress and success is important to ensure that our facilities and staff are being used wisely. Each resident is assigned a case manager who is responsible for addressing issues or areas in need of growth. We have four paths for progress: 1. The Spiritual pathway is nurtured through regular church attendance and membership, Bible study classes, and Christian mentorship. Each resident is taught the importance of a daily moral inventory and developing an intimate relationship with God. 2. Residents are also taught to live as a productive member of society (Community). Everyone is encouraged to give back to the ministry through their service in on-campus ministries, which includes duties at the thrift shops, kitchen, preschool, maintenance, and janitorial assignments. They also learn to live as part of a community through their relationships with the other residents, staff, and volunteers. 3. The Industry phase creates job opportunities for our residents. After six-eight months of residency, they are eligible to enter our Internship program. During this time, they are required to save 80% of their income so that when they are ready to complete the program, they are capable of being financially stable, ending the cycle of homelessness in their life. They are also required to pay restitution, child support, and any additional outstanding bills as part of their program. 4. The Education pathway provides our residents the opportunity to earn their GED, enhance their memorization and learning skills, prepare for future employment, and work on computer skills. Monthly case plan meetings are set up between staff and residents in order to monitor a resident's progress throughout the recovery program. The case plan meetings give residents the opportunity to develop their goals for the program. It is a time of affirmation for residents as they speak with staff and receive the accountability, encouragement, and direction they need to continue in recovery. Life coaches help develop behavioral and problem solving techniques as the residents work toward the vision of God's peace, life purpose, and fulfillment of potential. Additional courses are required during the rehabilitation program. They include: Celebrate Recovery, Family Integrity Training (Anger Management, Relationships, Economics, Decision Making, Personal Integrity, Parenting) Bible Study and Internship.

Lighthouse Ministries has been providing hunger relief, emergency crisis and rehabilitation since 1977. To help eliminate poverty and improve the lives we serve it takes the financial contributions and experience of many. Each program allows our mission statement to come to life. Lighthouse Ministries does not accept any government funding and is solely supported by individuals, corporations, churches, foundations and our thrift store operations. We have approximately 82 staff members and 500 volunteers throughout the year that help accomplish the programs and services mentioned above. Our budget is just under $4 million. We have relationships with numerous individuals, businesses and churches in West Central Florida that provide financial support, in-kind donations and volunteer hours.

Lighthouse Ministries has program indicators throughout a resident's stay. The case manager who serves as the resident's advocate and accountability partner during their stay will share key information. We have a Ministry Report where various numerical information is kept on a monthly basis throughout the ministry which measures key information. It provides milestone as well as shortcomings. Quantitative, Qualitative and Leading indicators are some of the ways Lighthouse Ministries will assess our progress and success.

Our goals were to reduce poverty; which can be done through social enterprise. We stand firm on the belief that it is possible to do so by using our four pathways to progress. 1. Spiritual - Last year 238 male and female residents and 41 residential children were served in our residential Success Shelter Life Learning Campus where the residents learn and live by the Four Pathways to Progress. Matthew states "seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well". Take responsibility of your actions every day. Self Check: "Attitude" "Attitude" "Attitude". Focus on your character; integrity, truth, compassion, accountability, discipline and unity. 2. Community - Last year over 3,000 food boxes were distributed to individuals and families in need, which totals to about 45,197 meals. Have integrity, restore & make reconciliation in relationships. Be what you want others to see, be a reflector. Look for opportunity to serve. 3. Industry-Last year, 38 residents received full-time employment within the ministry in areas such as hospitality, production, media, and retail. Your work is worship as unto the Lord; work to become a Servant Leader; be a problem-solver, not a problem announcer; do your best and leave the rest up to God. 4. Education -Last year, 43 residents enrolled in the education program, with a total of 22 graduates. Take advantage of opportunity to learn wherever you are. "Bloom where you are planted. "; be a student of people, learn from experiences of others; validate what you are told; be teachable. Our vision is for those individuals we serve to achieve an overall outcome of God's peace, life purpose and fulfillment of potential. Our Core Values are Jesus Christ, Truth, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Discipline and Unity. From when the residents come in the door until they become an intern 6-8 months later; just seeing the life changes based on Mission, Vision and Core Values is amazing let alone personal growth through case management. We have a Servant Leadership meeting weekly with staff and interns and have seen unity and growth through this process. We are branching this meeting out into groups to discuss the progress of various programs and where there is little to no growth, discuss ideas how we can turn this around.