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Applying to MMCF’s Christian Home for Women

Most residents are referred by other agencies such as Big Bend Homeless Coalition, The Shelter, Haven of Rest, The Chelsea House, Disc Village, Apalachee Mental Health Center, and so forth. However, if you or someone you know is dedicated to escaping the homelessness that they are now experiencing and meets the following requirements, they should fill out an application and contact Renee Miller at renee@tallythrift.com or to set up an interview.

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Able to pay $75/week.
• Drug free with a minimum of 3 months clean.
• Physically and mentally able to participate in program.
• You are required to work a full 40 hour week. Attend all household programs and worship services and volunteer in the community.

Scholarships

If you are unable to meet the $75/week requirement, you may apply for a scholarship. To apply, you must attach a letter to your application requesting assistance with program fees. This letter should explain your situation and why you are a good candidate for the scholarship. You must describe your goals and reasoning behind applying for residency with the MMCF Christian Home for Women. Why do you want to make this program work for you? You need to be compelling and motivate the reader to want to help you in any possible way. You may wish to sign the letter with your first name and last initial in order to retain privacy. We will not consider you eligible for sponsorship if you have any finances coming in from the state, family, or employment and you just want to keep that money for other purposes. The scholarships are for women who have absolutely no income and no way of immediately obtaining finances to pay program fees.

Medication Policy

Residents can be on a maximum of three prescribed medications at once.

All medication OTC/RX is to be kept in the safe.

All RX are to be taken as prescribed by doctor.

Some OTC meds are not permitted in the home if they have high alcohol content.

Time/Date/Dosage must be filled out when taking medication. Signature is required by resident and staff.

Staff will check under tongue and in cheek to make sure the meds have been taken.

Anyone caught with medication of any kind in their belongings or on their person may be immediately dismissed from the program.

Money/Food Stamps/Personal Finance

All cash, food cards, bank cards, WIC checks, etc. is kept in the safe.

When going to the grocery store you will get your EBT card and you are required to return it WITH RECEIPT. Balances will be checked.

All items purchased with cash must be approved by staff. All receipts will be kept in your resident file.

All residents are required to create and maintain a personal budget with a financial mentor that will be assigned to you.

Anyone caught selling/trading their government assistance may be turned into authorities and immediately dismissed from the program.

All residents must apply for government assistance within 72 hours of entering the home.