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MENTOR TEAMS AND FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP
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Each family
enrolled in the HomeStretch housing program
benefits from a Family Mentor Team. This
team consists of trained volunteers working
together to help the family move toward increased self
reliance and stability. Our goal is for
each family to return to permanent affordable
housing. While the primary
relationship exists between the family and the Family
Coordinator, the Family Mentor Team is integral
to the program's success.
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Family Mentor Teams provide assistance with:
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Family Mentoring
- Mentors frequently establish a close
relationship with the family and serve as a
positive role model for the program
participants. They provide emotional support and
encouragement for families enrolled in the
HomeStretch program. Assistance can
range from recognizing birthdays to obtaining
computer equipment to providing an empathetic
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Budgeting -
The Budget Mentor formulates a budget plan with
the family to track income and expenses on a
weekly basis. A Budget Mentor assists the
family in developing a savings plan, debt
repayment plan and relocation budget as the
family prepares for graduation from our
program. The Budget Mentor teaches
parents how to successfully address debt and to
make good financial decisions.
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Resources and Job Coaching - Volunteers
assist the Family Case Manager with locating
resources needed by the family including
services such as child care, transportation,
resume preparation, job referrals/readiness or
securing medical services.
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Financial
Sponsorship:
Of course we have opportunities for financial
support. Your organization can support a family
for $600 per month, providing assistance with
the cost of utilities, insurance and property
tax. Being a HomeStretch sponsor is an
invaluable opportunity for your
organization. The commitment is easy, the
work gratifying, and the results life-changing.
If you would like more information about
sponsorship teams, please contact HomeStretch at
770-642-9185.
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Current
Sponsor Teams
- Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
- Friends of St. Martin at St. Andrew Catholic
Church
- Northbrook United Methodist Church
- Northminster Presbyterian Church
- Roswell United Methodist Church
- Roswell Presbyterian Church
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- Roswell Woman's Club
- St. David's Episcopal Church
- St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
- Zion Missionary Baptist Church
- St. James United Methodist Church
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