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Upon
successful completion of the initial Screening Committee
review, the Applicant must provide a personal recommendation
from his facility's Chaplain of the applicant. If the
Chaplain's comments are positive, a personal interview
of the Applicant is scheduled. These interviews may
be performed in person or by telephone depending on
the location of the Applicant and the circumstances
at the time. The Applicant is interviewed by a member
of the Screening Committee and the Executive Director.
The results of this interview provide the final evaluation
of the inmates Applicant for Admission.
If
accepted, the Executive Director confirms the guest's
release date and makes initial preparations for their
arrival. Upon release, a representative of the program,
usually the Executive Director, picks up the new guest
at his facility or the Gainesville Bus Station and brings
them directly to the House. Applicants are provided
clothing and other basic necessities as required. Volunteers
often assist the program in providing these items.
Upon
arrival at the House, the Applicant is provided a complete
orientation to the lifestyle requirements of the Program.
This orientation includes review of the house schedules,
protocols and procedures. Guests are assigned chores
in order to keep the house clean and orderly. Guests
are required to shop for groceries, prepare the meals,
and maintain common areas. Areas churches and individuals
often provide gifts of dry goods, canned foods, and
desserts foods for the House guests.
Fiscal
responsibility is a crucial element in our program.
Guests are required to establish a savings account for
holding their paychecks and other income deposits. Similarly,
guests are required to seek immediate, full-time employment
and are allowed to work every other Saturday.
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