Wednesday, 25 August 2010 16:34

Goals: Employment Development Program

SAMMinistries Program Strategies, Goals, and Evaluations FY13

Strategy: Reduce Homelessness by creating an effective Employment Development Program
GOAL #1:	Reduce the level of homelessness in San Antonio due to lack of employment
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Provide on-the-job training for clients Support/fund job-related training courses
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Clients will be prepared for the workforce Lack of financial support no longer an obstacle
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	No less than 50 Clients obtain sustainable employment
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	Require every client to go through period of on-the-job training Survey participating clients bi-annually to assess workability and level of employment Survey participating employers bi-annually to determine the quality of the trainees

GOAL #2:	Engage the majority of unemployed clients in the program
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Serve 100 unduplicated participants Collaborate with partnering agencies to provide larger scope of opportunities Provide ongoing support addressing client needs
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Increased involvement in workforce Increased level of participation in partner's job-training programs Increased self-confidence in trainees
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	15% increase in clients that will move through the program and into self-sufficiency on a timely basis Motivation amongst the clients will increase
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	Track number of clients served MOA with partnering agencies outlining scope of services Survey participants bi-annually rating level of confidence in their workability

GOAL #3:	Involve community businesses in addressing the issue of homelessness
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Reach out to businesses and develop relationships Establish 3 to 6 formal relationships with employers Continually communicate with partner agencies and employers for maximum efficiency
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Increased level of involvement from the community MOAs with 3 to 6 employers Developed strategies for success
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	Increased level of awareness amongst local businesses More client-to-job matches by 20% Partners will work together to ensure clients are given optimal opportunities
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	Signed MOAs with partnering businesses Survey employers to determine quality of trainees Maintain agreement with partner agencies outlining division of services and collaborating employers for each

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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:13

Goals: Homeless Prevention Services

SAMMinistries Program Strategies, Goals, and Evaluations FY13

Strategy: Reduce Homelessness by creating an effective Homeless Prevention Program
GOAL #1:	Reduce the number of individuals that experience homelessness.
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Provide rental and utility assistance to families at risk of homelessness, who have received a letter of urgency or disconnect notice Research best practices Utilize available funding to provide financial Assistance to families at risk of Homelessness
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	1 intake coordinator will screen clients and schedule assessment 100% of clients served through Homeless Prevention will receive program information Case managers will conduct assessments and determine eligibility Case managers will work with landlords to prevent eviction or reduce fees Case managers will advocate to find clients affordable housing Case managers will see 6-8 clients a week
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	90% of the Individual and families assisted through Homeless Prevention will be able to maintain housing for more than three months 50% of client served through Homeless Prevention Services will be linked to other resources that will benefit client
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	A three, six, and twelve month review will be conducted on every household served through Homeless Prevention by the quality assurance inspector Information collected will also rate customer satisfaction We will serve at least 150 households in the fiscal year 2013

GOAL #2:	Increase collaborative efforts between service providers in San Antonio Community.
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Monthly Community Convenings. Meet with community leaders to explore potential collaborations. Participate in community workshops and service fairs and engage new providers in the community work. Design and implement a resource guide to be utilized by service providers. Create additional opportunities for encourage collaborative efforts.
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	11 Community Convenings will be planned for this year. Partnerships or coalitions formed. MOUs with two partnering agencies will be signed. Over 1000 informational flyers will be handed out to community and service providers.
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	Integrated system of services or interagency resource sharing. Greater coordination among service providers. Seamless referral process established in San Antonio. Increased collaboration with other organizations.
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	There will be at least 20 agencies represented in every convening. A strategic plan will be develop to create a seamless referral process. There will MOU's signed formalizing relations amongst agencies

GOAL #3:	Increase collaborative efforts between service providers in San Antonio Community.
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Move families where the head of household is disabled, from homelessness to permanent Supportive Housing Provide rent and utilities for each resident in Permanent Supportive Housing
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Provide intensive case management with the families participating in the program Work with families on client driven case plan Connect families to community resources Provide life skill classes
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	70% of families will remain in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program 70% of residents will meet one or more goals on their client driven plan
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	We will serve 65 families in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program All information will be collected and entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:20

Goals: Transitional Living & Learning Center

SAMMinistries Program Strategies, Goals, and Evaluations FY13

Strategy: Reduce Homelessness by creating an effective Transitional Living and Learning Center
GOAL #1:	75% of residents in program will obtain permanent housing.
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Intake social history and assessment Case Management Life Skills Classes Mental Health Services Supportive Services: job readiness and education support
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Under the supervision of an LMSW, clients will be interviewed and assessed for the purpose of identifying housing, financial, and social strengths and needs Clients meet weekly for individual case sessions with their case managers Clients will complete four core life skills classes: parenting, conflict resolution, money management, and wellness In collaboration with other agencies, clients participate in services providing additional resources for their family, i.e. medical, mental health, advocacy, nutrition, and childcare
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	A holistic approach of goal setting and action plan steps is developed for the family at the start of the program Through consistent attendance of Life Skills, parents increase their parental skills, demonstrate gained awareness in conflict resolution, increase knowledge about wellness in a holistic approach, increase their knowledge in budgeting techniques
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	HMIS client/ service tracking demographics, services, goals, financial planning, client progress and exit status Six month review of the client’s service plan tracking their progress is implemented Pre/ Post testing is conducted for Life Skills classes Attendance roster for activities is maintained and tracked Verification of mainstream benefits

GOAL #2:	30% of clients will Increase Education/Skills of Residents.
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	On-site educational counseling / guidance from program Educational Coordinator Clients meeting criteria will enroll in pertinent educational program Clients will apply for financial assistance with guidance from the Education Coordinator Homework tutoring is provided
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Clients will receive financial resources necessary to attend school/ class Clients will attend classes on a regular basis Clients will receive additional support through on-site tutoring
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	Clients will increase their self-confidence after regular attendance Clients will achieve greater self-determination Clients will obtain their high school diploma (GED), college credit hours, or vocational program completion
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	HMIS tracking system will provide progress report of their educational goals Grades, test scores, and sign in sheets will be collected Client self-report / testimony Track the number of diplomas and certificates earned by clients

GOAL #3:	70% of families will improve money management by increasing savings and or reducing debt.
Activities (Activities accomplishing this goal)	Weekly meeting with Case Managers- Individual Service Plan –progress worksheet review Six Month review – Case Management Weekly Life Skills Money Management Sessions
Outputs (Outputs of these activities)	Clients meet with Case Managers on a weekly basis Six month reviews implemented by Transitional Services Manager and Case Manage 30% of client income is applied to either debt or savings
Outcomes (Resulting outcomes)	Clients will increase their credit score Clients will gain knowledge in budgeting and spending patterns Clients will see a reduction in their debt and/ or an increase in their savings
Performance Measures (Supporting data and information)	HMIS goal tracking and progress documentation Documentation of case management sessions Pre and post test for Life Skills sessions Credit reports, bank documents, pay stubs, income certification forms Budget of spending patterns

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Friday, 22 January 2010 13:58

History and Mission

SAMMinistries History

During a cold winter morning in 1981, the problems of the homeless were brought into stark perspective for the members of First Presbyterian Church in downtown San Antonio. A homeless man, froze to death, was found on the church grounds. In response, volunteers started a ministry in the church gymnasium to shelter and care for the growing number of homeless individuals.

By 1983 this program, having gained financial assistance of several downtown churches, was incorporated into San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry, Inc. (better known as SAMMinistries). Today SAMMinistries has a staff of more than 70 and is supported by more than thousands of volunteers who support families and individuals on their path to self-sufficiency throughout San Antonio (contributing an average of over 37,000 service hours annually).

Mission Statement

SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency by offering, with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services. SAMMinistries also provides volunteers opportunities to be renewed and fulfilled as they serve.

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Monday, 07 December 2009 09:51

Board of Directors/Advisory Council

Board of Directors

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Deborah Amini, Chair	Renée Flores, Vice Chair AT&T Communications, Inc.

Rick Rosenblum, Secretary Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP	Denise Green, Treasurer BKD, LLP

Linda Bookout Valero Energy Corporation	Rebecca Q. Cedillo Strategic Initiatives

Walter "Trey" Embrey, III Embrey Partners, Ltd.	James Jacobs Capital Group Companies, Inc.

Leanne King Seeking HR	Martha Mangum Real Estate Council of San Antonio

Beverley McClure, Immediate Past Chair Endeavor Management	Ann Parker

Susan Smith	Katherine Tapley Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP

Darrell Taylor HEB	Shonique Tornes

Fr. Carlos B. Velazquez Church of the Holy Spirit	Todd Robertson Nationwide Insurance

Navarra R. Williams President & CEO - SAMMinistries

Advisory Council

Chris Cheever	Ed Cross President Cross & Company

John Eadie Founder and Managing Director Covenant Multifamily Offices LLC	Walter Embrey, II Chief Executive Officer Embrey Partners LTD

Marty Landon CEO The Scooter Store	Harvey Najim Chairman & CEO Sirius Computer Solutions

Mike Stoltz Audit Partner Ernst & Young	Rev. Dr. Louis Zbinden Minister Emeritus First Presbyterian Church

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Goals: Employment Development Program

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Goals: Transitional Living & Learning Center

History and Mission

SAMMinistries History

Mission Statement

Board of Directors/Advisory Council

Board of Directors

Advisory Council

Leadership

Administrative Offices

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Goals: Employment Development Program

Goals: Homeless Prevention Services

Goals: Transitional Living & Learning Center

History and Mission

SAMMinistries History

Mission Statement

Board of Directors/Advisory Council

Board of Directors

Advisory Council

Leadership

Administrative Offices

SAMMinistries on Blanco

SAMMinistries Donation Services Warehouse at Haven for Hope

Furniture for a Cause

SAMMinistries Donation
Services Warehouse
at Haven for Hope