MY FATHERS HOUSE A COMMUNITY SHELTER INC
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April 28, 2011
I remember when God gave Cathe a vision for this shelter. I worked for Cathe at East Hill church as one of her many nursery supervisors. The other shelters in the city had limits on a child's age, so not all children in a family could go together to a shelter. If a child was 12 or older they would need to go elsewhere. It is very difficult for a family to go anywhere for shelter when rules limit a child’s age. Though shelters do this to protect children from sexual child abuse it offered little hope to whole families with older children. Cathe expressed to me she wanted to find a solution to the problem. From the duplex to the larger building, My Father’s House is growing and becoming what God planted years ago in Cathe and Dan's heart.
Both my husband and I volunteered for a short period of time. The beautiful orcastration God delivered in the organization of the shelter was solid, visual proof that a mighty God called for this to happen.
Years later I entered seminary and asked Cathe if I might intern for the shelters chapel. The shelter offers a church service on Sunday. I look forward to my time in a place where God's love is abundant and in a chapel where the Holy Spirit is moving in mighty ways…….
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching the lives of people changed and in assisting them to relocate to their own apartment to begin their new life.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
continue to ask people to support the shelter. This is a great place to donate and give to others....
November 20, 2010
I've always thought very highly of homeless shelters, but never went anywhere near them. I donated from afar, dropping things into boxes set up to be delivered to them. But last summer I met some kids from My Father's House at Eagle Fern Camp. The day after camp ended I visited for the first time. The building itself is beautiful, built specifically for the purpose and filled with uplifting artwork. The children have a large playroom with all kinds of toys and a large, fenced in play structure. I immediately signed up to volunteer. The staff continually thanks me every time I work. I do a four hour shift once a week, answering the phone and greeting visitors and volunteers. I knew before I ever met Cathe Weise that I would like her. I worked on her day off for quite a while so when I finally switched days and met her I told her immediately how impressed I was with her staff and how I knew that all the consistently positive attitudes I saw in her absence had to be coming from the top down. Working with her regularly has only confirmed it! Every time a staff person even begins to say something negative, they stop and correct themselves, stating the truth with hope instead. I've been there long enough to see the fruit of the ministry in the lives of the people who live there as they find faith, jobs, and hope. The building doesn't feel like a ministry, it has a heart like a church, but more like a home, because it is one.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the families who live there.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
replicate it elsewhere!
November 17, 2010
It is my great pleasure to help with My Father's House's quarterly newsletter. I always look forward to it. My husband and I also make occasional monetary and food donations, and we are adopting a family for Christmas again this year -- it really brings the spirit of Christmas to life for us. There are many ways to contribute to the success of MFH and their clients. MFH changes lives in our community, which makes it a better place for us and everyone else (including you!) to live.
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November 16, 2010
This non-profit is the largest family shelter privately funded and fully supported by ordinary people like you and me. They help whole families and doesn't split them up. They give families help, training, support and tools to become successful in their community. The families that have gone thru the program, come back to give and help out when they can!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing families come out of their cars to have a warm safe place with food and tools to find work and provide for their families.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more money to help out where I cannot.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
November 16, 2010
I LOVE this place! I work in the Donation Center and at the reception desk! It is SO AMAZING to see first hand what a blessing this ministry is to everyone involved here! Residents, volunteers and staff are all just awesome people and I am constantly in awe of what God does thru and for these people. Everyone who can - should somehow become involved - it will bless you as much (or more) as it blesses those you serve.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I'm there almost every day. If I miss a day - I REALLY MISS a day.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
recruit more volunteers!
November 26, 2009
Almost from it's inception, we have had the privilege of observing the unrelenting faith and determination that My Fathers House has displayed in their vision to make a difference in our community by reaching out to homeless families. As part of the prayer support for this work, we have been able to stay very informed of the trials and victories that this outreach has encountered and absolutely marvel at the depth of assistance that they provide, and victories in lives that they touch. This work has a very professional, solid and accountable foundation and at this point in it's ongoing development only needs finances to increase its good works and good fruit in our community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
our community by observing changed lives in families that would not be families if it were not for the stability that this work provided in their time of crises.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing families taken off the streets of our community and becoming productive contributers and solid families.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Compassionate and totally dedicated to the vision. A complete delight to work along side of.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand its vision to other communities that could make a difference in solid fruitful efforts to help those families that need it most i.e. the homeless become families with a foundation and contributers to thier communities.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time and resources to spend assisting this outreach.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Finances to expand this exceptional work in a very needed area in our community.
One thing I'd also say is that...
My Fathers House is the best of the best. Please do what you can to facilitate their vision and accomplishments.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 16, 2009
I have been involved with several aspects of volunteering and have found this organization is far and above the best as far as staff and commitment to their purpose. Relationships with the families as well as all volunteers is demonstrated by LOVE and DESIRE to fulfill the goals they have established in helping families.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing families regain hope and independence.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The staff and the families
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change many more lives
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 15, 2009
The staff makes the difference...& the staff of My Fathers House, is so very wise along with being so very caring. It's making an impact on lives & the community at a time when so few organizations can say the same.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find ways to help them garner more supporters.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Their level of committment & wisdom.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Committed & caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change more than the community, it could change the world!
Ways to make it better...
I had more $$ to offer them.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Financial...same as every other non-profit
One thing I'd also say is that...
There has never been an organization that deserves favorable recognition as much as My Fathers House.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 14, 2009
I've volunteered at MFH for many years. I've seen how it helps the homeless community. One of the unique characteristics of MFH is that they don't split up families. They keep the residents accountable for their actions and help them rebuild their lives. The staff and volunteers don't look down the residents; they have a desire to help them get back on their feet. MFH has a lot of resources that offer free to their residents. They have a computer lab where residents can build their resumes, look for work, and new homes. The community that MFH resides in is very supportive and understands the need of MFH.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing how they encourage and help individuals and families to change their lives.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting the residents and helping them.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly, helpful, & non-judgmental.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Establish another MFH elsewhere.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
November 14, 2009
My wife and son have both served as volunteers, I am so proud of them for doing this. It has been my great pleasure to serve also, as well as donating goods and finances. The thing that impresses me the most is the complete program MFH provides to those who have fallen down and need a little help to get back up. They allow an entire family to stay together while they rebuild their life. For somebody who has lost everything, it takes more than 24 hours, it takes more than a month, MFH allows a family to stay for 6 months. They have all kinds of classes in finances, how to apply for a job and interview successfully, how to be a parent and set boundaries. Many families are rebuilt and return to society and contribute again.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The lives of those who move out with a job and a place to call their own.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very friendly and caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
build several more family shelters, they currently house 30 families, they turn away over a hundred every month.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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