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Systemic Change Workshop

A Society of St. Vincent de Paul Mentoring Program

The Western District Council has received a grant to establish a mentoring Program which we have named VISION NAMED….HOPE CLAIMED. The program is a developing ministry designed to address poverty in our community. The workshop is Free, and all materials required to complete the course including, workbooks, writing supplies, 3 ring binders, calculators, etc. are furnished at no charge. Participants will receive a Gift Card for each session attended and a monetary bonus if all sessions are completed.

The Society’s vision is to transform lives through systemic change, thereby ending poverty one person at a time. VISION NAMED….HOPE CLAIMED is the Western District’s initial step towards making this vision a reality.

UPDATE!!! The next workshop will begin on Jan. 5, 2024. Applications are now being accepted for this next session.

Participants, called “investigators” of VNHC will:

Develop a mentoring relationship with one or two mentors

Be a part of a 16 -18 week informational workshop

Examine their own life experiences while exploring community issues

Understand what is required to make lasting life changes

Assess their personal resources as a move to greater self-sufficiency and

Gain concepts, tools, and relationships to make a difference, not only in their lives but in the life of the community.

VISION NAMED….HOPE CLAIMED provides an opportunity for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and community members in Polk County to join together to show the world, that together, we can make a difference in people’s lives, while also making a difference in the community.

The next workshop will begin on January 5, 2024, and you are invited to be a part of this new adventure. The invitation starts with education, followed by training, and finally action. We are looking for volunteers to be Facilitators, Mentors, and others to arrange for venues, child care, food and snacks and other roles. There may be some compensation available, depending on other costs, but expenses will be covered by the District Council. Training is provided free of charge. Trained Facilitators can be powerful advocates for VNHC even if they choose no further commitment.

We are called to holiness through serving others. Together let us pray that we may live out the plan He has for each of us.

We are now accepting applications for the next workshop scheduled to begin January 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall. The class will be every Friday, 5:30-8:00 p.m., with a light dinner included. There will be no class on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. Submitting an application now secures a spot on our interview list, and we will contact you as updates become available. You can fill out and submit your application below. All responses remain confidential, are for our use only, and will not be shared with anyone outside of SVDP .

VISION NAMED…HOPE GAINED Workshop Application

– Step 1 of 4

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

— Select state —AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Phone *

Date of Birth *

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone Number *

Check one *

• Male
• Female
• Other
• Prefer not to say

Marital Status *

• Single
• Married
• Divorced
• Other

Dependents *

• Children
• Spouse/Partner
• Parents/Grandparentes
• Other

Number of children & ages

Education *

• Grade School
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• College Degree

Next

Employment *

• Part Time
• Full Time
• Seasonal/Temporary
• Unemployed
• Disability
• Retired

How long have you lived in your home?

Do you like living in your home? If no, why not?

Do you feel safe there?

Are your neighbors nice and do they help you?

List the people living in your home, their age and relationship to you

Are you now employed? If so where do you work and how many hours do you work each week? What do you like about your job/ What do you dislike?

If unemployed, are you looking for work and what type. How is the job search going?

Next

Do you or anyone in your household utilize non-profit services? *

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Do you participate in any religious organizations or faith groups?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Do you suffer from mental health problems?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

If yes to the above, how are you handling them? Are you taking medication or receiving counseling??

Do you have substance abuse issues?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Have you ever been incarcerated? (A yes response will not effect your eligibility)

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

If yes to the above, how long and how are you handling it?

When you need help, who do you turn to? What is their relationship to you?

Next

How did you hear about the VISION NAMED…HOPE CLAIMED program?

Do you know anyone who has completed this or a similar program?

Do you know anyone who might be interested in the program?

It's time for me to be a part of VNHC because?

Over the years. I have found that I am good at.

Are there any special tools required to help you learn?

The "VNHC Getting Ahead" program runs appoxomately 16-18 weeks and has a firm attendance policy that supports success in the workshop. What are some things, if any, that could keep you from attending all the sessions? *

Next Workshop Location

• Lakeland
• Winter Haven
• Haines City

The next Workshop is planned for late summer or fall of 2022. We have not decided on a location at this time. What city in Polk County, FL would be the best location for you? Your response is for information only, and will not affect the status of your application.

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