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STUDY CONFIRMS POWERFUL IMPACT OF MENTORING ON FAMILIES Upcoming Events March 12, 2012 The Abundant Community co-author Peter Block will be here to share in interactive ways on recognizing the community gifts of the people and how to create a more hope-filled life for all.
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Community Conversations: everyone's gifts matter
Join Us For conversation with author and consultant, Peter Block, on March 12th, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection Life Church to kick off a series of Community Conversations in Ottawa and Muskegon counties. Known for his work in The Abundant Community and Community: The Structure of Belonging, “Block helps us see how we can change the existing context of community from one of deficiencies, interests, and entitlement to one of possibility, generosity, and gifts.” We welcome and affirm people of all ages, races, shapes, sizes, nationalities, economic levels, sexualities and abilities. This workshop will inspire authentic conversation, bring to light the gifts in every individual, and challenge us to create new community possibilities. Monday, March 12th Please feel free to pass this invitation on to others who may be interested!
Special Note on our Endowment with The law permits a taxpayer to reduce Michigan Income Tax or Michigan Business Tax liability by a credit if 50% of the amount contributed to the endowment funds of a community foundation, subject to a maximum credit of: · $100 for an individual filing single (based on a $200 donation) AmeriCorps work with Neighbors Plus Holland Sentinel article 11-16-11
Helping Without Hurting If you missed out Dec 3 Workshop - please contact Judy VanDyke and we'll share our community news with you via email. I've read When Helping Hurts — but what do I do next? In response, the co-authors of the book—Dr. Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development—are offering a one-day, regional training seminar entitled: Helping Without Hurting: The Next Step. View a short video about the seminar by Brian and Steve (2.4 minutes long). What to Expect
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Study Confirms Powerful Impact of Mentoring on Families Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM) contracted with the Carl Frost Center for Social Science Research to conduct an evaluation of its mentoring programs. The evaluation has taken place over the last four years, and is designed to track cases at various intervals following the time at which cases exit a GSM program. The goal is to evaluate case functioning to determine the extent to which the mentoring programs have long-term impact on people's lives. Until this series of reports, begun in 2002, no evaluation had been conducted beyond discharge. The most recent report from the Frost Center, dated January 2007, continues to demonstrate the sustained relationship between cases and churches. In each of the reports in the series, the data demonstrates increases in the number of churches participating in GSM programs, either as sources for referrals or mentors. The sample data shows that structured church activity is part of the household experience. The number of cases indicating no relationship or no desire for a relationship decreased by half while those with an established social relationship with church members increased by nearly 1/3. There continues to be strong evidence of the immediate impact of GSM programs on cases. Furthermore, although some of the sample sizes are small, the evaluation increasingly indicates a robust, long-term positive economic and social benefit of GSM intervention.¨ The Outcome Study Executive Summary, full report and newsletter are all available. Final Outcome Study Executive Summary 2006 Outcome Study Executive Summary 2006 Outcome Study Full Report 2006 Outcome Study Newsletter |
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