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The George W. Jenkins Community of Hope is a transformational campaign to create a spirit of hope for homeless families with children in Lakeland and Polk County. To learn more about this life-changing initiative, please call Susan Hurlburt at 863-559-2879.
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The George W. Jenkins Community of Hope
Moving Families from Homelessness to Self-Sufficiency
Our Vision …
To expand proven, well-established, transformational programs …
To a 49-acre wholesome environment … Motivated by hope … Supported by compassion with accountability … Moving families to lead independent lives.
Our Vision …
The Crisis …
Family homelessness is a community problem, and requires a community solution.
Local families and family values must be supported and defended.
60% of sheltered persons are 18-years-old or younger. 42% of children in homeless families are under age 6.
The Crisis …
Our Programs …
Rendering
Family Village
Family Village
September 2014
• 2 year residency program. • Proven program in place in
Polk County since 1989. • Nearly 85% of families who
complete the program never return to homelessness.
Family Village
September 2014
Family Village • A rent type payment is
required of each family. • Families must have a savings
account and job. • Extensive training on life
skills, finance, and family functionality.
September 2014
Rendering
Family Emergency Efficiencies
Family Emergency Efficiencies
September 2014
Family Emergency Efficiencies • Immediate response to families in
crisis. • Housing for up to three months. • Must comply with all rules. • Must work towards their program
goals.
September 2014
Rendering
HALO Child Enrichment Center
HALO Child Enrichment Center
September 2014
• Proper child care is one of the greatest needs of families as they strive to move from dependency to self-sufficiency.
HALO Child Enrichment Center
September 2014
HALO Child Enrichment Center • Parents are required to reenter the
work force as part of our programs. • Early education of children is one of
the strongest indicators of future success.
September 2014
Why the Move?
Recommended by our long-range strategic study. Family homelessness is the fastest growing demographic
among the homeless population. Current Downtown location has limited space for our
area’s growing needs. Improve the environment for our families, by moving
them to more of a neighborhood environment. Improve Lakeland by moving out of Downtown. Helping more families with our donor dollars.
Why the Move?
Phase 1 Plans …
Expand the Family Living Center’s transitional housing program 12 to 21 apartments.
Expand the Family Emergency Shelter from 15 dorms to 20 motel-like efficiency units.
Expand HALO (childcare) capacity from 81 to 162 children.
Phase 1 Plans …
Transitional Housing/Family Village
Economical Impact …
Approximately 440 individuals would transform their lives by moving from dependency to independence in 10 years. These numbers do not reflect the multiplication
effect on subsequent generations.
Transitional Housing/Family Village
Economical Impact …
Emergency Housing/Family Emergency Efficiencies
Economical Impact …
Emergency Housing/Family Emergency Efficiencies
20 Family Efficiency Units with an average 3 month occupancy will impact more than 800 families in the first 10 years of the project. Again, these numbers do not include the multiplier
effect on subsequent generations .
Economical Impact …
Economical Impact …
$12,500,000 Is needed to relocate and expand our programs.
Economical Impact …
We Need Your Help!
Economical Impact …
We need your prayers. We need to get the word out. We need civic organizations to support our project. We need financial support.
Economical Impact …
Our Community …
Economical Impact …
Our People …
Economical Impact …
Our Hope …
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