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We see that support services need to be provided and the love of Christ administered though four categories of services. The reason for this is that no longer can we afford the luxury of attacking the problems of family and community with a one-shot approach. We are fully convinced that to address the problems, which our communities face today, we must work with every system, which surrounds us: from our own personal support systems to our governmental agencies. We see the Members of churches and civic groups as the core resource for this mission. With the involvement and commitment of these citizens we see that the pieces of the puzzle can be fit together when someone asks, "what in the world can I do?"
HOW DO WE FIT THE PIECES TOGETHER...WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
The Dove Center, Rock Hill, SC
We strive to create a warm, comfortable setting where a person can feel secluded and safe as they talk about their most personal problems in strictest confidence.
When appropriate, phone counseling is available for those who need this service. Counseling can be provided in the complete privacy of one’s own home.
Life
Restoration Program (LRP)
DOVE
SHORES, Perdido Key, Florida
Wounded
Warrior Ministry-Pastor Care
Pastors
and Christian leaders make mistakes, too. But when they do their bad
behavior affects whole communities. DOVE SHORES is a program which
provides on-site lodging for extended-stay, intensive counseling and
restoration. This program is not limited to Pastors but families and
individuals of all walks of life
The Life Restoration Program is a therapeutic program which is intended to assist individuals, families, couples and community leaders in restoring or acquiring relational harmony and wholeness in their lives. This is achieved by combining Biblically-sound counseling, individual self-examination and respite, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, to bring freedom to those who are bound to lifestyles that bring disintegration of their own inner-peace and their closest relationships.
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YOUR PLACE or OURS? We are willing to travel to your area to provide training. Our training is tailored to meet your needs...and the needs of your community. Large groups limit us to lecture or seminar style training. Small groups allow us to do in-depth work and specialized training. Usually small groups will benefit more by coming to our facilities since we are set up for full-scale training. We have included a list of all of our courses in this brochure, but they can be categorized into three large categories.
What affects our relationship with others and their relationship with us at home, at work and in society?
How to assess and train to meet the needs in your community.
Business and Financial Management
How to employ good sound business and financial practices in your home and organization.
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With the increasing need for surrogate parenting for at-risk children, the increasing needs of poor elderly and the shift of the burden for the poor from the government to the private sectors, the churches and communities will have to look at providing programming for homelessness, food and education. We are more than ready to provide training for this!
How to develop a strategic business plan for an organization and follow it.
Tapping into funding streams that fit the needs of your community and developing a budget.
The Pros and Cons of working in a contractual arrangement with a government agency.
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IN SUMMARY
By focusing not on just one area of life, but at all areas of a person's life we feel that we can make a significant impact in you and your community's needs. If you feel that God has led you to us, give us a call...we are here for you.
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How to Start a Non-Profit Organization An Introduction However, a cry is arising out of the state structures. For instance, in the 1995 tax report for the state of Florida, a researcher stated "if the moral weight of religious institutions cannot be brought to bear to curb the rate of illegitimate births in our state, then in 20 years, the way of life for our citizenry will cease to exist as we know it." Notice that emphasis was on 'religious institutions' not government programming. Though it is true that some radical political forces pushed through agenda's which alienated religious organizations from support social help causes, it is also true that states are now calling upon churches to "Help Us!" It is an unfortunate truth that churches are ignoring the plight of the destitute among us, but that is changing. God is moving in the hearts of clergy and laity to reach out with the hand of hope to a suffering, oppressed and dying humanity. Proof of this is that you are reading this to get information. Basic Questions Before you Begin:
Basis Directions: Based upon what you decided about the question above you will be going one of three directions. Each will require common paths, but they will split at some philosophical point. These directions are:
Pros and Cons of Each: A Church (CH)
A Faith-Based Agency (FBA)
A Public Charity (PC)
Other Option If these figures are staggering for you, then you might consider an umbrella agency for your agency/ministry. If you can find a program with similar risk factors (i.e. housing persons, counseling only, educational only, etc.) then that agency can let you work under their 501(c)(3) exemption letter for a small fee each year or month. this gives you the option to have someone else handle all your finances, filing requirements and legal items. It may still cost you up to 50% of your original start-up cost but 50% savings is %50 percent savings anyway you look at it. Also, if they have their books audited, it allows you go apply for grant monies.
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Starting a Business
This is a very basic step-by step Method on how to start a
business. It is by no means comprehensive. It does, however cover
the most usual steps needed to start a small home-based business.
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| Develop a One Sentence Mission Statement | 1 day |
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| Choose no more than 5 Big Goals | 1 day | $0 | |
| Layout how you think you could meet these Big Goals (Your List of Objectives) | 2 days | $0 | |
| Describe What you Believe -Your Philosophy | 1 day | $0 | |
| Develop Your Major Organizational Policies (limit to 3 - 5) | 1 day | $0 | |
| Develop A simple set of By-Laws (if you're incorporating) You can buy them on-line. Here's a couple of links www.uslegalforms.com or check out www.legalkits.com You may want to consider a pre paid legal plan...go to our Resource Page and check out the Pre-paid legal link. | 2 days | $25 | |
| Develop a Board of Directors who believe in your vision for your business--you can be everything--Directors and Officers are for Corporations only. To Begin with you might want to be a Sole Proprietor--Check with your lawyer and CPA. You may want to consider a pre-paid legal plan...go to our Resource Page and check out the Pre-paid legal link. | 1 month | $0 | |
| Pick a Name for the Organization | 1 day | $0 | |
| Register Name with your state's Department of State. | 1 month | $250 | |
| Get a Federal Identification No. (U.S. Dept of Treasury) | 1 month | $50 | |
| Register your business with your
local municipality. Its usually called a Business and
Professional License. You might be required to have a county
and city license. This varies from state to state.
Be sure your "restrictive covenants" for your sub-division where your home is allows home-based business...this can come back to haunt you if you don't. |
1 week | $150 average | |
| Get General Liability Insurance from
an Insurance broker
If your business will be housing persons count on $500 per person per year for general liability otherwise premium will be around $2,000/year on average. |
3 months | $750 to $15,000 depending on type of Business |
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| Find a Certified Public Account who will get you set-up to do your bookkeeping and will provide you with auditing services if required. |
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You can learn more by taking classes at www.thedovecenter.org/Online_Education.htm
or
Call us for Consultation toll free: 877-238-6664