Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.the BibleJesus Christ 350 N Market Street Wichita, KS Simone Cosper Barbara Banks, Brandy Niblett, Vasanthan Naliensegrem Rainee Locke

Date of Visit: 9 Nov Time of Visit: 4:00 p.m. Activities: Tour of the transitional housing program & Interview with the Director of Homeless Services

The Transitional Housing Program of the Salvation Army was created for families and single women. It includes two programs: Emergency Shelter Long term transitional housing program. In addition, the agency provides each client with a case manager.

Emergency Shelter Thirty Day Program Includes 18 beds Temporary housing Includes nine bed rooms, each containing two beds, two dressers and a night stand. Clients staying in the emergency shelter use a community bathroom.

This is a room in the Emergency Shelter. The agency takes precautions to best ensure that each client is comfortable in the facility. Each client MUST have a certain amount of living space. In addition, the agency keeps the rooms clean and organized.

Long term transitional housing program Apartment style living facility Lasts from 60 days up to 1 year Clients live in areas with 1-3 bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom.

These cribs (seen in storage) are waiting to be used by female clients with a child/expecting a child. The facility provides children living in the agency with a play room where “kids make the rules.”

ALL staff members hired by the Salvation army in the transitional housing unit are required to learn how to cook healthy meals for the residents. The Salvation Army provides residents food from Olive Garden, Old Chicago, Red Lobster and other local restaurants.

Case Management Services An initial assessment of the client's presenting problem and social history The development of a case plan with the goal of ending the individual's/family's homeless situation Linkages/advocacy with other social service providers Crisis prevention/intervention/stabilization activities Basic counseling for families/individuals Drug/alcohol assessment, support, and referrals Mental health assessment, support, and referrals Life skills development, Family educational opportunities/ coordination, Assessment of vocational/employment history, training, and options, Discharge plan to facilitate successful reintegration into the community.

What makes the Transitional Housing Unit at the Salvation Army unique? Participants are addressed from a strengths perspective and focus is placed on what they want to accomplish, what skills/resources they possess and what attributes make them unique individuals. Clients are taught budgeting skills. Once the client no longer needs to live in the housing unit at the Salvation army, he or she has an average of a few thousand dollars saved up.

Group Reaction to the Agency Visit Collectively, the group was impressed by the services provided by the Salvation Army of Wichita Kansas. We are grateful that single women and mothers (two populations that are very prone to poverty) have a quality shelter to turn to when they are down on their luck for whatever reason (unemployment, domestic abuse, drug addition, etc.). The agency does its best to alter and add services to best serve the ever-changing and diverse needs of clients.

Other Services the Agency Provides to Alleviate Poverty Disaster Services Emergency Social Services -Back to school supplies and Clothing -Warm hearts winter clothing program -Christmas Assistance Program Veterans Services Youth Residential Services