2008 Partnership Report

“Immeasurably More”

Helping to restore single mothers and their children back to

God’s good intent for their lives…
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“Immeasurably More”
“IMMEASURABLY MORE” – A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ............................................. 2
PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 3
MISSION ........................................................................................................................ 3
LIFE’S FOUR KEY RELATIONSHIPS ....................................................................................... 3
FIVE-WAY PARTNERSHIP MODEL .......................................................................................... 3
STRATEGY ...................................................................................................................... 4
HOUSING ................................................................................................................... 4
MENTORING ............................................................................................................... 4
SERVICE PLANNING........................................................................................................ 4
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2008..................................................................................................... 5
FEBRUARY – THE 4-PLEX ON OAK AVE ................................................................................ 5
MARCH – OUR SECOND FAMILY ........................................................................................ 5
APRIL - FIRST ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT .............................................................................. 5
APRIL – STROLLER STRIDES & LUNAFEST .............................................................................. 5
MAY – 25 MENTORS AND GROWING ................................................................................... 5
JULY – SMART SAVINGS IDA PROGRAM ................................................................................ 6
AUGUST – A DAY IN THE LIFE… ........................................................................................ 6
SEPTEMBER – OUR FIRST INTERN ....................................................................................... 6
OCTOBER – A MOTHER HONORED IN EVA MAGAZINE ............................................................. 6
NOVEMBER – FIRST ANNUAL RESTORING HOPE BREAKFAST ....................................................... 6
DECEMBER – FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOP................................................................................ 6
FINANCIAL SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 7
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS .................................................................................. 8
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS .................................................................................................... 8
GIFTS IN MEMORY… ........................................................................................................ 10
GIFTS TO HONOR… ........................................................................................................ 10
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES .............................................................................................. 11
SPOTLIGHT ON THE FINANCIAL LITERACY TEAM .................................................................... 11
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VOLUNTEERS ................................................................................................................. 12
CURRENT LEADERSHIP ...................................................................................................... 13
STAFF ....................................................................................................................... 13
BOARD OF DIRECTORS .................................................................................................. 13
ADVISORY BOARD ........................................................................................................ 13
GROWING IN 2009 .......................................................................................................... 14
DEVELOP A PERMANENT SITE........................................................................................... 14
INCREASE STAFF .......................................................................................................... 14
IMPLEMENT CHURCH PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY...................................................................... 14
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE “VILLAGE” .............................................................................. 15
FLOOR PLANS FOR THE “VILLAGE” ........................................................................................ 16

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A Story of Hope… “Immeasurably More” – A Letter from the
Executive Director
"I came into The
Restoration House not
knowing exactly what to Dear Friends,
expect, just hoping to get
In 2008 God has done “immeasurably more” than we could have ever hoped or
some help & support in
imagined. Who would have thought that when we started less than two years
making a life for myself
and my daughter. I came ago that we would already be actively working with five families and over forty
with my mind as open as mentors.
possible, considering the I am continually reminded that we haven’t done this on our own. It is simply
not so great past I’ve had.
amazing to think of all those who have partnered with us in this adventure of
I haven’t grown up feeling
helping to restore single mothers and their children; everyone from the financial
like life had too much of a
supporters, volunteers, community partners, churches, and so many more.
support system. I have to
say, meeting all of my We hope that this annual report is a reflection of what God can do when people
mentors was quite catch on to his vision for restoration and hope.
overwhelming. I mean
what do you expect when Thank each of you so much for partnering with The Restoration House and the
you meet a bunch of families we journey with each and every day.
strangers that are
supposed to love, help,
and support you… and to
Journeying toward Restoration,
form a bond with. Now
that I know them all
though, I feel like they are
an extension. They are a
lot like family and I love Daniel Watson
them as if they are. Then
Executive Director
there is Mandy and
Daniel. They feel like my
protectors. There aren’t
really words to explain
them, other than that
they are wonderful. And
as the months have gone
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by so quickly, amongst all
the issues I’ve been trying
to overcome, I slowly feel
as though life is changing
for the better. Doors are
opening and I am growing
mentally and spiritually.

Who would have

thought???"

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 Purpose
The Restoration House helps to restore single mothers and their children back to God’s good intent for their lives.

Mission
The purpose of TRH is accomplished by providing transitional supportive housing and team mentoring in a safe
learning environment where single mothers and their children are given an opportunity to restore Life’s Four Key
Relationships through a personalized, guided plan.

Life’s Four Key Relationships

God – Our relationship with God is the central relationship that affects all others.

Self – God desires for us to view ourselves as He does; as created by Him and in His
own image.

Others – God desires for us to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Creation – God desires for us to act responsibly toward His creation; He calls us to
be good stewards of all that He gives us.

Five-Way Partnership Model

The mission is accomplished in the context of a five-way
partnership model in which each party contributes
to the overall restoration of the family.
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 Strategy

The Restoration House’s holistic strategy involves three complimentary components when partnering with single
mother families.

Housing
TRH provides a housing unit for up to two years, based on the participant’s need. Each mother participates in a
six month intensive financial literacy program. TRH partners with other organizations to assist in securing
permanent housing for participants when their stay at TRH concludes. Homeownership is encouraged for
qualified families along with homeownership training. Currently, TRH partners with Habitat for Humanity, and
Knoxville Leadership Foundation, for families seeking homeownership. Individual Development Accounts
(matched-savings) are made available for families working toward homeownership or secondary education.

Mentoring
Volunteers from local congregations form a team of 6 to 10 mentors to walk alongside each participating family.
The Mentor Team provides support and friendship throughout the partnership period and beyond. Our
approach creates a diverse team of mentors which allows for a broader spectrum of support. The mentors are
essential contributors to the restoration of participating families.

Service Planning
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expectations of the program. A Family Advocate assists in developing an individualized service agreement with
the participant, identifying goals and action steps in areas such as education, employment, finances, life skills, and
personal growth. Additionally, TRH partners, on an as-needed basis, with community resources for job training,
counseling, life skills, physical fitness, etc.

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 Highlights from 2008

February – The 4-Plex on Oak Ave

One of our three initiatives for 2008 was to grow our capacity to five families
through the use of an intermediate housing strategy. This initiative started to
become a reality when we heard that some of our supporters purchased a large
four-plex in Mechanicsville, near downtown. This opportunity seemed to fit our
need perfectly, the owners planned to live on-site would therefore maintain a
healthy presence there In June 2008 a lease was signed and partnership with these
fantastic TRH supporters continues to grow.

March – Our Second Family

We were so excited to move in our second family. This young mom and her daughter
came to us from a partner organization, House of Courage. HOC worked with her for six
months, preparing her for independent living as they helped her to acquire basic life skills.
Meanwhile our TRH team of staff and mentors started working to help her learn to drive,
live at peace with her family, and begin working while considering a future career. This
young mom made a lot of progress while she was with us and we know that she and her
daughter are now more prepared for the next stage of their lives.

April - First Annual Board Retreat

In April, our board of directors held its first annual retreat at Jubilee Acres farm owned by Ken and Linda Piety. This
fantastic location helped the TRH staff & board to get away and plan for the future of The Restoration House. The
Pietys were incredibly hospitable and our dedicated board left further energized and passionate about the future of
our single mother families. There was a renewed sense of vision and direction as we planned for the next stage of
development for The Restoration House. Since that time we have added three more board members and are planning
our retreat for March. Please be in prayer over them as they continue steering the direction of TRH.

April – Stroller Strides & LunaFest

Also in April, The Restoration House was the beneficiary of the national film festival,
LunaFest. This was LunaFest’s first ever stop in Knoxville. Stephanie Ramirez, and her
team at Stroller Strides worked together to pull off a fantastic event at the Two River’s
Pavilion in Louisville. With over 15 sponsors, viewers were able to come and enjoy
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themselves while learning more about the vision and mission of The Restoration House.
This was an incredibly powerful evening for everyone who attended. Be looking for
more information about LunaFest Knoxville to be held in October of this year.

May – 25 Mentors and Growing

Our second initiative for 2008 was to grow our base of mentors by partnering with local
Churches. After training our third team in May, we had more than 25 mentors and were
partnering with three churches. By the end of 2008, this number grew to over 45 mentors and
5 church partners. What an incredible blessing to have that kind of support behind our single
mother families!

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July – Smart Savings IDA Program
The Restoration House’s third initiative for 2008 was to develop and implement a Smart Savings IDA Program. In
July we partnered together with Covenant Community Capital and Houston, TX and SunTrust Bank to implement
this program for helping our families not only increase their income, but also begin developing financial assets. An
IDA is essentially a matched savings program. At The Restoration House we match a family’s savings 3:1 for the
purchase of home, an education, or vehicle. This is an incredible opportunity for our families; visit our website to
read more.

August – A Day in the Life…

This month marked the inauguration of A Day in the Life. This free one hour monthly event gives people an
opportunity see the day to day struggles of a low-income single mother family in creative and compelling ways using
stories, images, and testimony. This is a casual & informative event, helping others see get a glimpse into that which
thousands of Knox County families face every day. If you want to attend this life changing event or are interested in
allowing us to bring it to your group, please visit our website for more information.

September – Our First Intern

In 2008, The Restoration House was blessed by its first intern, Danielle, from Johnson Bible
College’s marriage and family therapy program. During her four months with us she was able
to see the joys and the pain of working with our single mother families. Danielle’s time here
was a tremendous learning experience for both parties. We are grateful her added energy in
helping to restore single mothers and their children.

October – A Mother Honored in Eva Magazine

Rebekah, our first mother at The Restoration House, has great
passion and a knack for photography. In October of 2008, Eva
Magazine published some of her photos in an article they wrote
about TRH. We are so proud of Rebekah and her work.

November – First Annual Restoring Hope Breakfast

Our first annual Restoring Hope Breakfast was a huge success. The 75 people
who attended were able to experience an inside look into the heart and work of
The Restoration House. Some great relationships began from the breakfast and
we can’t wait to see how God continues to connect his vision for single moms
and their children into the lives of people from around our area. We are
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indescribably grateful for the over $26,000 that was committed in one short
hour, that will help us to continue to serve our Participating Families.

December – Family Christmas Shop

The Restoration House partnered together with over ten other organizations to
be a part of the Family Christmas Shop. This annual shop is setup in a donated
retail space with all brand new items for the whole family. Low-income families
from partnering organization are able to shop for their loved ones with the same
dignity you and I do. Visit www.familychristmasshop.com for more information.

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 Financial Summary

2008 Revenue
Business
2%
Church
Program Fees 16%
3% Foundations
39%

Indviduals
40%

Total Revenue: $131,885.21

2009 Budget
Office Expenses
3%
Professional
Administration Expenses
26% 8%
Marketing
2%
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Program Expenses
61%

Total: $120,135

7 The Restoration House is still early in s development. As the program fully develops the goal is for program expenses to
grow to 80 to 85 percent of the total budget.
 Community Partners & Supporters
Churches
Crossings
Farragut Christian Church
First Baptist Concord
Harden Valley Church of Christ
Freedom Church - Nashville, TN
Newbern Community Christian
Church - Dublin, VA
Park Chapel Christian Church –
Greenfield, IN
Powell Church
West Towne Christian Church
Non-Profits
Bethany Christian Services
Compassion Coalition
Cornerstone Foundation
Individual Supporters
Steve & Sally Absher
Vincent & Christine Acevez
* Greg & Jessica Adkins
David & Nicole Allen
Lacy & Heather Baldy
Kurt Barker
Leonard & Amy Becker
Kim Bedford
Dietrik Bird
Sharon Boswell
David & Ruth Bradford
Craig Bradley
Jeanne Brennesholtz
Jerry & Judy Brewer
* John Bright
Franklin & Sharon Brillhart
Dr. Roger & Darlina Brooksbank
Heather Brown
Daniel Burchett
Joyce Burchett-High
Lesia Byrd
David & Kari Cantrell
Family Promise of Knoxville
Goodwill Industries
Habitat for Humanity
Hands and Feet Ministries
Harmony Adoptions
Haven House
His House – Central Michigan
University
House of Courage
Johnson Bible College
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Knoxville Christian Foundation
Knoxville Leadership Foundation
Northwest Leadership
Foundation
Share It Foundation - FPU
Smoky Mountain Christian
Camp
Michael Cates
Paul & Karin Cavenaugh
Steve & Patty Chen
Alan & Julie Childers
* Holt & Crystal Clark
George & Becky Clark
* Kristy Clark
Robin Clark
Michael Cody
* Craig & Rhonda Covert
Marta Crass
* Joel & Lucy Creel
Jack & Dena Cunningham
Debbie Daniels
William & Diane Darby
Erica Davenport
Dena Deweese
Brad Dodson
Ashley Donald
Michaelina Emerson
* Will & Susan Ferguson
Todd & Britiney Fife
Tennessee Career Center
Warren Village - Denver, CO
Businesses
Baker Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Cornerstone Dental
Duncan Automotive
Family Matters Counseling
Kimberly Clark Corporation
Knox Brick
Lucky Duck Consignment
Scotty’s Radio & TV
Stowers Cat
Stroller Strides
Trinity Medical
Eric & Jenny Frazier
Steve & Vivian Gearhart
Joey & Leslie Davis
* Richard & Carolyn Goff
Dr. Joe Graves
Poli Gress
Dan & Hannah Gump
Jeff & Nancy Haney
* Doug & Carla Harris
Samantha Harris
* Arlie & Kathy Henry
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Aaron Hoback
Susie Holden
* Harry & Sonya Jackson
Paul & Phoebe Jaeger
Ed & Evelyn Jeffries
Jamie Ketchen
Jessica King
Nancy Klein
Thomas & Barbara Knight
Amanda Kobisky
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 Frank & Lisa Kolinsky Lisa Nichols Nate & Katie Smith
Susan Kolody Robert & Freda O’Neal Kristin Smith
Thomas & Sally Lacey Daniel & Carrie Overdorf Shannon Sorah
Mike Lane Dell Paulsen Melanie Spurgeon
*** Jon Lawler Don & Nancy Pember James & Norma Stanley
Charles & Mandi Leopard Tracy Polluck Tiffany Steelman
Sarah Little Michael & Jamie Price * Mark & Bobbie Stephens
Jennifer Loveday Geoffrey & Melody Proud Judy Stooksbury
Andrea Lutton Charles Purkey Blake & Amber Strozyk
** Glenn & Rita Marshall Santiago & Stephanie Ramirez Steven & Jackie Sturdivant
Brandon & Breann Matteson Jennifer Rayner Randy & Betsy Swartzentruber
* Sam & Misty Mayes Sandy Rees Beth Trumbull
* Elwood & Tina McAllister * Kevin & Carol Reeve Ron Underwood
* Eli & Liz McAllister Joe & Terry Richani Danielle Verklas
* Robert & Libby McColl James Roberson * Glen & Barbara Warden
* Mike & Lori McCormick Bob & Debbie Ross Jason & Shannon Warden
Dawn Melton William Rutter Scott & Missy Warden
Dr. Stanley & Phyllis Miller Paul & Carla Sadler Daniel & Mandy Watson
Duane & Consuelo Moore Jackie Schaffer Fawn Watson
Joshua & Heather Morris Phil Schrader * Steve & Ginny Williams
Megan Mullins Nick & Marsha Seagle Scott Wilson
Angela Myers Linda Sealey * Doug and Sara Yoakley
Amy Nachtrab Lee Ann Seay Adam & Christin York
Dori Naler Libby Sherrill Meredith York
Mark & Monica Nelson Margaret Slattery Lindsay Young
Fred & Kathy Nester Eddie & Melody Smith

* Individual donors who gave more than $500

** Founding Member of Restoring Hope Society: Restore a Life - $1,000 a year for 3 years
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*** Founding Member of Restoring Hope Society: Restore a Community - $5,000 a year for 3 years

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 Gifts in Memory…

Ann Dybalski Erma Clark Mary Simpkins

Anna Whitt Gertruda Singletary Sadie Nester
Avis Cavanaugh Phyllis Murphy Nadine Helfst
Beatrice Bergquist Jean Dye Virginia Henry
Catherine Smith Lena Adams Pauline Miller
Edna Roberts Ruth Ketchen Shirley Blanton
Ruby Faye Oaks

Gifts to Honor…

Angela Markowski Frances Bright Margaret Adkins

Ann Proud Gail Reed Marjorie Lacey
Barb Bedford Gearre Hudgins Mary Inell Testament
Barbara Thompson Gladys Lane Mary Swartzentruber
Barbara Warden Helen Butsch Melody Smith
Becky Overdorf Jan Little Michelle Blackwell
Brenda Ackison Jane Ann McAlpin Moira York
Cara Batch Janice Berry Mrs. Allene Mayes
Carrie Sitz Jann Tylka Nadine Cobble
Chris Darby Jeanne A. Brown Nancy McCormick
Christine Gump Jeanne Brennesholtz Rita Sharp
Dana Weiss Joan Porter Roberta Longbottom
Daniel Watson Toby Bright Wanda Hoback
Darlene Wilson Juanita Richani Ros Smith
Dawn Cobble Judy Reeve Rose Barker
Denise Strozyk Judy Stooksbury Ruth Dawkins
Diane Hertlein Karen Denney Ruth Haas
Doris Brown Kathy Eisaman Shannon Andrews
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Dorleen Bird Kay Gentry Sylvia Paulsen
E. Anne Ketchen Lorraine Cockran Tammy Pierce
Evelyn Jeffries Louise Warden Terri Cunningham
Kevin & Carol Reeve Jody Griffin “My Single Mother”

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 Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to volunteer with The Restoration House. The opportunities range from manual labor to
mentoring single mother families, and everything in between. We place a high value on service and want to make
sure that the TRH staff is serving our volunteers as they are serving our single mother families. If you choose to
volunteer with The Restoration House we want to make sure you are supported and are the best equipped volunteer
possible. Our goal is to communicate clearly, train thoroughly, and encourage frequently.

The first step in volunteering is to go to our website where you will find a complete list of volunteer opportunities,
including descriptions. When you are ready to begin exploring the possibilities with us please download the
volunteer information form and return the completed copy back to us. We look forward to working with you!

Spotlight on the Financial Literacy Team

Purpose: The Financial Literacy Team is designed to help single mothers gain the confidence and the tools necessary
to make sound financial decisions for their family in the short and long term through a six month program using
Financial Peace University and Thrivent.

Structure:
The team is composed of four volunteer groups.
 Trainers design lesson plans and teach the curriculum
 Consultants work one-on-one with the moms to conduct very specific financial planning and
assessments
 Mentors are there to act as a financial accountability partner for the mothers
 Support Volunteers provide dinner and childcare for the families while they participate in monthly
classes.

Qualifications:
 Must be 21 years of age or older
Financial
 Demonstrate a willingness to learn alongside the participating family
 Supports overall ministry, purpose, and vision of The Restoration House
Literacy Team:
 Able to maintain formal commitment for at least 8 months
Holt Clark; Trainer
 Have a working knowledge of sound financial principles Paul Sadler; Consultant
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Coordinator
Time Commitments:
 Trainers: 8 hours per month Crystal Clark; Consultant
 Consultants: 8 hours per month Paul Jaeger; Consultant
 Support Volunteers: 6 hours per month Phoebe Jaeger; Consultant
Ben Sealey; Consultant
Application Process: Niki Sealey; Consultant
 Submit application and interview with TRH staff Paul Sadler; Consultant
 Satisfactory criminal background check if working with the children
 Complete knowledge assessment if teaching or consulting Wendel Small Group;
Support Volunteers

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 Volunteers

“I loved mentoring. It
Mentors: challenged me to reach
outside of my comfort
level. When I did I was
Team A Team B Team C
inspired by what I saw.
Lucy Creel* Kristy Clark* Erin Edelen
Mothers with so much
Joel Creel* Paul Jaeger Hudson Ellis working against them – as
Dan Gump Phoebe Jaeger Rebecca Ellis if they were mustering
Hannah Gump Niki Sealey Angela Erfman their way upstream every
Jane King Kristy Siddel Eric Earfman day. When I compare it to
Missy Lassiter Adam York Carolyn Goff* my life I feel inspired that
Diane Southerland Christin York Cristin Patterson these mothers can put
Stephanie Ramirez one foot in front of the
other each day.”
Team D Team E Team F
-Christin York,
Dr. Carl Bridges Michelle Byrd Leslie Davis Mentor
Glenda Bridges KeAndrea Carter Deborah Jerkins
Natalie Clark Rhonda Covert Wilson Jerkins
Kathy Henry* Angela Hemrick Jennifer Little
Ericka Monnett James Hemrick Dr. John Little
Administrators:
Angela Noakes Juli Legg Mark Kohring
Marsha Kohring Rita Marshall
Gwen Luck Breann Matteson
Michael Moss
Rhonda Moss Work Teams:
* These mentors are also Prayer Partners
Christian Academy
Prayer Partners: Crossings
His House, CMU
Sarah Absher Arlie Henry Liz McAllister Park Chapel Christian
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Kathy Benoit Jessica Howard Tina McAllister
Darlina Brooksbank Kelly Landt Nic Nicaud Smoky Mountain Christian
Cherie Culpepper Juli Legg Andy Smith Camp – Sweetwater, TN
Danielle Darling Mandi Leopper Veta Sprinkle West Towne Christian
Richard Goff Eli McAllister Missy Warden Church

Thank you so much to all those who have lifted the work of The Restoration House There are countless others who
up before God…He is leading the way! have given to this work of
restoration. We can’t thank
you all enough!

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 Current Leadership

Staff Board of Directors Advisory Board

Daniel Watson* Crystal Clark, Treasurer Jon Lawler
Executive Director Accountant Director
Full-Time Kimberly-Clark Corporation 10 Year Plan to End Chronic
Homelessness

Mandy Watson Jack Bender Stephanie Ramirez

Program Coordinator/Family Advocate Retired Marketing Director
Part-Time Former CEO of the YMCA Stroller Strides

Craig Covert Kelli Thompson

Marketing & Communications Manager Managing Partner
Alcoa, Inc. Baker Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell…

Paul Jaeger Pam Wolf

Vice President Executive Director
The Trust Company Realty Executives Harmony Adoptions

Nic Nicaud
Realtor
Reality Executives

Lucy Spurgeon
Investor
The Trust Company

Jason Warden, Secretary

Senior Minister
Farragut Christian Church
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* Daniel is a voting member of the board of directors, but refrains from voting when a conflict of interest is present. You can view
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 Growing in 2009
The Restoration House is working on three major initiatives in 2009. All three are geared at growing our
capacity to work with more families while offer exceptional support to our current ones.

Develop a Permanent Site

One of our major initiatives from 2008 was to grow our housing stock. Last year TRH added three more housing
units and increased capacity to five families. This was an intermediate solution to developing a long term site for The
Restoration House and the families with whom we work. Right now those five units, as well as the TRH office space
is scattered among three locations throughout Knoxville. This year we are working with a local church to develop a
two acre piece of property into 15 housing units with three offices, an exercise room, community laundry, computer
lab, children’s playroom, multi-purpose room with kitchen, as well as reception space. Our goal is to break ground
in 2009. This is a God-sized project involving many community partners as we look lower costs, raise money, and
construct the buildings. The team leading the project is advocating for a “Habitat” style build utilizing as many
volunteers as possible for framing and other jobs. Please be in prayer concerning how you and your organization can
help contribute to this project. Feel free to contact us as we would love to share more information.

Increase Staff
Mandy Watson has worked as TRH’s part time Family Advocate and Program Coordinator since the inception of
The Restoration House. Early in 2009, The Restoration House will hire a part-time Family Advocate freeing Mandy
up to focus solely on program coordination. Adding to the TRH staff team is very exciting! The new Family
Advocate will have a background in social work and will be able to offer our families a more structured plan for
reaching their long term goals and dreams. This position will transfer into full-time upon completion of the new site.

Implement Church Partnership Strategy

At The Restoration House (TRH) we believe partnership with the local church is a necessity if single mother families
are going to experience success. There are many ways TRH is partnering with local churches in serving low-income
single mother families throughout the area. As The Restoration House continues to grow in 2009 we want to be even
more intentional and strategic in growing our partnerships with local churches that have a desire to mentors
single mother families and step into their journey of restoration.

Below are some of the many ways The Restoration House partners with local churches.

Mentoring - A church or a group of churches provide a diverse group of 6 to 10 mentors for a participating family.
Mentor groups are one of the most crucial factors in the restoration of the family because of the social network that is
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built through these relationships.

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) -These matched savings accounts are used to build the capacity to
gain assets like secondary education and homeownership. A partner church has the option of supplying the 3:1 match
for a family’s IDA.

Volunteers - Churches are able to provide volunteers in many other areas besides mentoring; such as spiritual
formation, childcare, office support, public relations, and others.

Financial Support - Some churches choose to support TRH through one-time or regular financial gifts.

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 Development Plans for the “Village”

Above – Here is a transparent view of

one of the six unit clusters

Left – This is a 3D rendering of one of

the six unit clusters

Bottom – This is an elevated view of the

roof line of one of the six unit clusters
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 Floor Plans for the “Village”

Three bedroom unit – five, three Two bedroom unit – ten, three
bedroom units total bedroom units total

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 This area includes 3 offices, children’s play area, exercise room, laundry facility, restroom, computer lab, workroom,
waiting area, reception, kitchenette, and large multipurpose room.
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 You can find The Restoration House on the web at…
TRH Main Site – www.therestorationhouse.net
Facebook – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=9393767020
Twitter – www.twitter.com/trhofeasttn
Blogger – trhofeasttn.blogspot.com
YouTube – www.youtube.com/profile?user=trhofeasttn2007

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9300 Middlebrook Pike

Knoxville, TN 37931
865-332-5396
info@therestorationhouse.net
www.therestorationhouse.net

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