I would like to have a place for women and their children to go after they have left a shelter and know for sure they want to leave and stay gone. A place where they don't feel pressured and can get on their feet, build their self confidence, and learn the love of God. I would like this place to be a bed and breakfeast / farm, horses and horse trails, etc. a self supporting place where the focus is having faith in Jesus and building a life around him.
2006-10-27 16:05:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you have the money, just do it, but if not... start by searching around for a small place where you can have weekly or monthly meetings and let it grow. A good place to start would be with your local church. Approach them with a well thought out plan and what you would like to see happen. They may be able to give you advice or work with you to make it happen.
2006-10-27 16:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by wscarpelli@sbcglobal.net 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Another idea would be to get some megachurches to back that idea, because in a non-profit, if memory serves me correctly I don't think religious teaching is in the plan.
I'm an ordained minister and the last thing a woman wants to talk about when coming out of an abusive relationship is building a relationship around Jesus. Oh they know about building such a relationship, but these women are concerned about making a way for their children and gaining employment.
They come looking for a place that is going to assist them in employment, obtaining affordable housing, and being a safe distance from their abuser. Plus some women may have the attitude of why build a relationship with Jesus. Where was he when I was being abused? For some building a relationship with Jesus is not going to be at the top of their list, for others the relationship still exists.
2006-10-27 23:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by cajun7_girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a great idea and so many of the answers are very well thought out.
I'd agree with the posts about talking with some of the local shelters and perhaps even see if you can volunteer some time. You need to understand the issues involved for these women and the children.
I also agree with the preacher's post. Be careful about pushing the faith in Jesus. I'm a Christian, but if you push them, you may actually push them away. Let God show in your life and as the Holy Spirit leads, you will find opportunities to share Christ with them.
Finally, I would see if you can find a grant writer who is willing to volunteer some time. There are a lot of grants out there, but it's a case of finding out where the money is available and that typically takes someone skilled in grant writing to obtain the funding.
If God is placing this desire into your heart, pray and earnestly seek his will and find out what steps he has for you in accomplishing this.
2006-10-27 23:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Combine your efforts with what has already been done - you will be able to help more women and children that way. If you meet with the director of your local women's shelter, they will tell you what they need and how to go about helping. I worked at a woman's shelter for a long while. It's not as simple as it appears to just give families a new home. I wish it were as easy as plucking them out of a bad home life and making it better. From what I saw and what I learned from professionals and people who worked in the area for years is that most of the women need long term counseling, the children need to learn how to express themselves without violence, and there are countless other issues as well. Many of the women I met were involved in drugs and some were even the ones who were doing the abusing. It's a complicated, difficult area to treat.
I admire your sincere and loving force and I hope and pray that you will be able to succeed in your mission. God's Blessings to you!
2006-10-27 23:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by MissHazel 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Everytime someone talks about the victims of domestic violence they only and exclusively think of women and children.....hopefully you will include a place for all the abused men in the world...and there are many....women have just as much capacity for violence as men...
2006-10-27 23:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by Therapist King 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi my husband started a drug rehab.You can take out a loan and charge(you may go into debt).lYou can get state funded.You can hook up with local churches and have them pledge a certian amount to your facility each month.DHS Will give the women food stamps and a check if they have children.If you have any other questions e-mail me!Good luck and god bless you in your cause!
2006-10-27 23:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Erica B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is money. There are many good programs. But there is not enough money to fund them. You need to find someone who shares your vision and can provide a network of friends who have the financial means to support it.
2006-10-27 23:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How lovely! I would look online at other shelters that support women in your area and get information from them.
2006-10-27 23:07:43 · answer #8 · answered by Esther 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you may be able to get a government grant
added Oct 28
you may also what to contact your local police station, welfare office or health system......just start talking to people at the places battered women and children would go for services...also contact H.U.D they may have resources to help people that need housing
And keep praying for guidance, strength, discernment, and protection
2006-10-27 23:11:05 · answer #9 · answered by ! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋