The Transitional Employment Specialist is responsible to the Income Navigator for overseeing the trial work program. The program provides individuals with multiple barriers an opportunity to transition back into the work force by developing and practicing...
Some years ago, I stood in the bedroom of a friend in need. Her body had been carried out only moments prior, and all that was left was a few sticks of furniture, a pile of clothes, stacks of paperwork and a cell phone. I had little more than a date of birth to offer...
The Housing Stabilization Navigator is responsible to the Re-housing Navigator for assisting chronically homeless Micah guests in moving from homelessness into permanent housing. The end goal for the Housing Stabilization Navigator is to ensure that Micah guests, once...
Local congregations are developing a system to receive donated furniture and household items and distribute them to those who need it. In partnership with other local service organizations, Micah has secured a 2550 sq. ft. warehouse for storage and started putting...
Prior to 2005, people who found themselves without a home in the Fredericksburg region might have ended up in one of two shelters. If those programs were out of beds or the person had already outworn their welcome, they’d move into a tent, their car or other...
In my line of work, people like to inquire about the point at which we ultimately give up. “How many times will you extend the branch of reconciliation, redemption, even forgiveness, before realizing a person is beyond it?” they often ask. And I’m never quite sure how...
