Slide 2 Interview with Program Director, Cindy Holloman
Presented by: Cherelle A. Pinckney October 27, 2013 Slide 3 Raleigh
Rescue Mission began in 1959, as a group that invited homeless men
in the community to Bible studies or revival meetings weekly and
provided prayer and food for the homeless. In 1961, the Raleigh
Rescue Mission was established to offer hope and life-changing help
to the homeless and hurting individuals in the community. Help may
come in the form of prayer, housing, rehabilitation, or educational
services. Partnerships such as the Food Bank of North Carolina,
Campbell Law School, Salvation Army of Wake County, Wake Technical
Community College, and many more help keep the organization
thriving so that they can provide support and assistance to those
in the community. Slide 4 Classes are constantly changing based
upon client feedback and the evolving education system. Certain
classes are offered continuously because they are considered
fundamental to life. If funding is available or a volunteer is
willing to provide a service, based upon community interest,
classes will be offered on a one time or continuous basis.
Educational programs are divided into 3 different categories: GED
Preparation and Academic classes, Vocational classes, and Life
Skills classes. Tutoring is available for math, reading, and
computer skills to ensure student success. Slide 5 GED/Academic
Preparation Vocational TrainingLife Skills Community
members/clients in residential programs Only clients in residential
programs Provided through partnership with Wake Tech Community
College Volunteer and/or through partnership with Wake Tech
Community College Christ-centered classes provided by volunteers or
those in the ministry Volunteer tutors available Scheduled time
with chaplain open doors to employment and build self-esteem get
retrained and find work that pays a living wage life skills
critical to a lasting recovery Slide 6 Recruiting teachers:
Continuous process that happens each semester dependent upon the
needs as well as what Wake Tech Community College is able to
provide. Teachers need to be certified in their field of specialty.
Volunteers: A Volunteer Coordinator is in charge of all volunteers
that may be seasonal or continuous. These individuals live in the
community and are interested in helping out. Do not need to be
certified in any particular field, but must have a working
knowledge of the subject that they are assistance with. Slide 7
Students range from 18 65 years of age Many students are from
broken homes: abandoned and or raised by gang members. Students
have been victims of sexual assault, physical abuse, or are current
or past drug users. Students may also be from upper middle class
homes that have never experienced poverty but didnt finish high
school. Students may just be interested in continuing their
education. Slide 8 Started as a volunteer in 1997, in 2003 she
became an independent contractor, and in 2004 she became the
program director. Educational background: high school education,
licensed cosmetologist and teacher, certified North Carolina
Victims Assistance Advocate, national certified anger management
trainer Work background: business owner for 12 years, management of
retail for about 10-12 years Substance abuser for 13 years Her
daughter inspired her to begin this type of work and she will
continue in this profession until she is unable to work. Slide 9
Each student that enrolls in a class provided by the Adult
Education Ministry must take an assessment to test their current
knowledge. This ties in with the assumption that the learning
process is cyclical. The test is used to verify their current
knowledge and inform their decisions moving forward. They can then
improve what activities they provide and ensure that their students
are aware of their growth and therefore make meaning of their
experiences. The teachers and volunteers need to love what they do
so they inspire the students to excel. They need to be aware of how
their beliefs, values, experiences, and goals will impact those
that they are interacting with. The ministry recruits many
volunteers and teachers are constantly cycling through. Being aware
of who they are recruiting is important to the success of their
organization. I believe that this program is changing educational
paradigms. They are encouraging adults to continue their
educational through vocational and life skills classes or come back
to complete your GED certification. This program is not concerned
with what grades the participants make. They want to ensure that
they provide the tools and resources to guarantee life-long success
for all clients that utilize their services. Slide 10 Adult
education center. (2013). Retrieved from
https://www.raleighrescue.org/services/adult-education-center
Mackrecher, D. (2004). Making sense of adult learning. Canada:
University of Toronto Press Robinson, K. (Performer) (2010, October
14). Rsa animate - changing educational paradigms. The RSA. [Video
podcast]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
