2009 Partnership Report

“It Takes a Village”

Helping to restore single mothers and their children back to

God’s good intent for their lives…
 2009 Partnership Report
“It Takes a Village”
“IT TAKES A VILLAGE” – A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ................................................ 2
PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 3
MISSION ........................................................................................................................ 3
LIFE’S FOUR KEY RELATIONSHIPS ....................................................................................... 3
FIVE-WAY PARTNERSHIP MODEL .......................................................................................... 3
STRATEGY ...................................................................................................................... 4
TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING ........................................................................................ 4
TEAM MENTORING ........................................................................................................ 4
SERVICE PLANNING........................................................................................................ 4
REBEKAH & AVERIE’S STORY – “IT TAKES A VILLAGE” .................................................................. 5
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2009..................................................................................................... 7
JANUARY – FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASS ............................................................................... 7
FEBRUARY – NATIONAL MENTORING INITIATIVE ..................................................................... 7
MARCH – NEW BOARD MEMBERS & RETREAT ........................................................................ 7
MAY –AKIMA CLUB GRANT.............................................................................................. 7
JUNE – CURVES FITNESS .................................................................................................. 7
JULY – SINGLE PARENT’S ROUNDTABLE ............................................................................... 8
AUGUST – SOCIAL WORK INTERN: MEGAN DIBENEDETTO ........................................................ 8
OCTOBER – KIM SPOON, LCSW JOINS THE TEAM ................................................................... 8
NOVEMBER –CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH BEARDEN PARTNERSHIP................................................ 8
DECEMBER – FIRST BAPTIST CONCORD JOINS ONE CHURCH, ONE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP .................... 8
FINANCIAL SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 9
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS ................................................................................. 10
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS ................................................................................................... 10
GIFTS IN MEMORY… ........................................................................................................ 12
GIFTS TO HONOR… ........................................................................................................ 12
VOLUNTEERS ................................................................................................................. 13
CURRENT LEADERSHIP ...................................................................................................... 14
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UPCOMING EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ....................................................................... 15

A DAY IN THE LIFE ....................................................................................................... 15
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SALE .................................................................... 15
3RD ANNUAL RESTORING HOPE BREAKFAST .......................................................................... 16
EXPANDING IN 2010 ......................................................................................................... 17
DEVELOP A PERMANENT SITE........................................................................................... 17
INCREASE STAFF .......................................................................................................... 17
ONE CHURCH, ONE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY ............................................................. 17
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE “VILLAGE” .............................................................................. 19
FLOOR PLANS FOR THE “VILLAGE” ........................................................................................ 21

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Reflections… “It Takes a Village” – A Letter from the
Executive Director
“I loved mentoring. It
challenged me to reach
outside of my comfort Dear Friends,
level. When I did I was
Excitement prevailed this past year in the life of The Restoration House and the
inspired by what I saw.
families with whom we journey. This report is a document of celebration as we
Mothers with so much
look over the events of 2009 and how God has prepared us for everything he has
working against them –
in store in the coming months. Please take a moment to read along. I think you
as if they were
will find yourself celebrating right along with us!
mustering their way
upstream every day. A deep sense of community has always been foundational to The Restoration
When I compare it to House, as we understand that none of us were created to live life alone. Each of
my life I feel inspired us needs “a village” to help us live up to our full potential. The families of TRH
that these mothers can are changing their futures with the help of their ever growing “villages” of
put one foot in front of support, friendship, and accountability. The poem below was written by a low-
the other each day.” income single mother on her own journey of restoration, as she reflected on the
village that came alongside of her.
-Christin York,
Day by day, we see
Team Mentor
Our children begin to bloom
Making friends, running with life
"While we are still
And soon we feel free to follow.
getting to know our
The children are the ones
‘mom’, we are amazed
Who show us the way
at the challenges that
We run to keep up with their future
she has overcome, and
Blessed to receive a second chance
the extremely tough
To be the person and parent
times she has faced--
We knew we could be.
times she would not be
able to make it through
It truly takes a village
alone, and because of
Not only to raise a child
the Restoration House
But to raise a person.
she does not have to.
- Amber Shearer
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mom will continue to It is our prayer that you will continually be blessed through your “village”.
see the love of God
Thank you so much for partnering with us in helping to restore single mothers
through relationships
and their children back to God’s good intent for their lives.
with her mentors and
that she will learn God Journeying toward Restoration,
is faithful through the
daily miracles in her
life."
Daniel Watson
-Hudson & Rebecca
CoFounder, Executive Director
Team Mentors

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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.

Transformational Housing
TRH provides a housing unit for up to two years, based on the participant’s need. Each mother participates in a
ten 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.

Team Mentoring
Volunteers from local congregations form a team of 6 to 8 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
TRH staff coordinates family services. A covenant is signed by the family outlining the basic limitations and 2009 Partnership Report | 1/1/2008
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, with community resources for job training, counseling, life skills,
physical fitness, etc.

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 Rebekah & Averie’s Story – “It Takes a Village”

The Restoration House’s First Two Year Graduate

(watch the video at

www.youtube.com/trhofeasttn2007)

I came to TRH at 19 with a one week old baby. I had been

kicked out by my mom when I was pregnant and stayed with
some family for a while. Nothing permanent.

I came to TRH terrified, nervous, shy, depressed, and every

other emotion imaginable besides happy. I had no idea what the
future had in store for me and I was terrified. I wondered how
on earth I was going to be stuck in a program for two years. It
seemed like a ridiculously long amount of time. And having to
get to know a bunch of strangers! Let’s not even go there!
Meeting new people was not a strong point for me.

I am now more comfortable and secure with my surroundings. I meet new people with a smile and I gladly share my
story. I have overcome that old frame of mind. I attend church most every Sunday and my relationship with God has
grown. Out with the old and in with the new!

My mentors mean the world to me! They are part of my being. They have been there when I have fallen down and
have picked me back up again. If I make a mistake, they tell me how it is. If I need a shoulder to cry on, they are
there. They have been a rock for me to lean on the last two years and I hope that it continues.

I have grown in my willingness to meet new people and share my story. I put on a smile and hold out a hand. I don’t
shy away and hide in a corner any more.

Before I came to the TRH I didn’t know many people, and those I did know were probably not the best to be around.
Bad influences, I guess you could say. And now I can’t even count how many people I have met and grown bonds
with. I am surrounded by many warm and positive people. It is amazing what a foundation of good people can do for
you.

I am doing more on my own then ever before! I can cook.

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Well, somewhat. Haha. I am maintaining my own bills and

finances. The financial class was a great resource for getting
everything into perspective. I have learned how to make a
budget and try to stick to it.

Averie is my pride and joy; the light of my life. She is the

reason for everything I have done and learned in the past two
years. Because of her I have become a more confident person
as well as mother. In the beginning I was terrified that
anything I did would be the wrong thing.

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A Mentor Reflects…
"The resilience of the
human spirit continues to
amaze me. For the last
two years, I have
partnered with a number
of others who have
journeyed together to
support a young single
mother. In the beginning,
we were all strangers with
individual hearts…in a
belief that we could make
a difference in the life of a
single mother and her
child. Two years later, as I
sat at a table with the
strangers, I now consider
friends, we listened as
one heart to the Mom we
have mentored. I admit
there have been days
when I felt my best was
not good enough, or
wondered if I was making
a significant impact on
this single mother’s life,
(after all, I do not know
what it is like to walk in
her shoes). But tonight,
as her heart poured out
the gratitude, friendship,
and most of all the love
she has developed for
each of us it left tears in
my eyes and my heart
very full.
I will continue the TRH
mantra and pray for God’s
good intent for her life. I
also thank Him for
allowing me to be a
witness of the amazing
changes the human spirit
is able to accomplish
when we come together
as one. "
_- Lucy Creel
Before I came to TRH I didn’t attend church. Sure, I believed in God, Heaven, and
Hell, but I was bored at church and felt like whoever was speaking, wasn’t speaking
to me. It was gibberish. After that first time Mandy and Daniel invited me to
Crossings, I was hooked. The music was terrific. I felt as though I understood the
teaching. I wasn’t being told that I was going to Hell if I didn’t do this or that. I
formed a relationship with God. I am learning to be patient and put Him in control.
When I first came to TRH, I was “a mess of insecurities.” I thought I was worthless.
I thought I was fat, ugly, stupid, and that no one would ever want anything to do
with me. I have learned since then though. Yes, I have made mistakes, but everyone
does. No matter what errors I have made or what I look like, people will care about
me. I am important just like everyone else and I have a purpose. I am beautiful and I
am strong. Most importantly, my daughter and God love me and believe in me.
In the beginning when things were given to me, I felt somewhat like a charity case.
Now I accept that I need help and I take what is offered. I value what has been given
to me. People are generous.
Overall, The Restoration House has been a Godsend. If it weren’t for Mandy,
Daniel, and all of my mentors, I don’t know where I would be. I have been shown
more love, support, and acceptance, than I have ever been shown. I love these guys
more than anything and would do all of this all over again. It has been a quick two
years and I am sad that it has gone by.
Before:
When Rebekah and Averie came to The Restoration House they were new to
Knoxville and seeking a home outside of a domestic violence shelter. At nineteen
Rebekah had little confidence and self-worth. She came with a newborn, no
money, no job, and no education beyond high school.
After:
After two years at The Restoration House, Rebekah is a confident, well rounded
young woman. Rebekah moved with her daughter into their very own market-rent
apartment in Knoxville. Rebekah completed CNA training and was hired at
LaPetitie Academy where she still works full-time. She is an integral part of her
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church and recently won a volunteer service award. Rebekah is managing her own
money and making very wise decisions since going through financial literacy courses
and meeting with an ongoing TRH financial consultant. She is also a fantastic
parent; she continually impresses us with her gentle guidance and excellent
parenting skills. Through hard work, determination, and the support of The
Restoration House she has changed the future for her and her daughter. Their lives
will never be the same and we are so proud of them!
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 Highlights from 2009
January – Financial Literacy Class
For our Participating Families the financial hurdle is a difficult one to cross. Until a
mom has a career, most single mothers are accepting minimum wage at the first job that
comes along. Additionally, when these families do start making enough money to
support themselves, so few are equipped with the necessary skills to properly manage
their money. . In January TRH kicked off a 6 month financial literacy program that
walks our families through the best of what Dave Ramsey and others have to offer,
while also assigning them an individual financial counselor. Four of our families graduated the financial program.
After the first six months we saw immediate results. One family was able to save her whole $3,000 tax refund check!

February – National Mentoring Initiative

The Restoration House is founded on collaboration and cooperation; it
is in our DNA. For this reason, we were so excited to be chosen as one
of six local organizations included in the National Mentoring Initiative, a
program taking place all over the U.S. Since February, our staff has
been integrally involved in learning from, and shaping the practices of
other local and national organizations who work in mentoring, with the intent to make us all better at what we do.
Out of this effort Knoxville Mentoring Initiative was formed. To learn more, visit www.KnoxMentoring.org .

March – New Board Members & Retreat

We are very focused on remaining a strong organization long into the future not for ourselves, but for the thousand of
low-income single mother families throughout Knoxville. At the foundation of every solid non-profit is a strong and
active Board of Directors. Through our board development process we brought on three new board members in
March, and were privileged to have them jump right in at our annual retreat. This spring we will be developing the
board from 6 members to 15. To see a full listing of our current board members please see page 14 of this report.

May –Akima Club Grant

In May, we connected with a wonderful women’s service organization in Knoxville; the
Akima Club. These generous ladies have been giving back to our community through
grants and volunteer service for over 40 years. We are deeply grateful for their grant of
$1,000 in 2009 that helped with some of our housing subsidies.
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June – Curves Fitness

In June, The Restoration House received a grant through Curves Fitness that allows us
to completely outfit the exercise room in our new facility with Curves Fitness
equipment. This was tremendous news and we can’t thank our friends Ivan and Chris
McDaneld enough for initiating this process. It is a tremendous blessing!

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July – Single Parent’s Roundtable
In July, The Restoration House was asked to join the newly formed Single Parent’s Roundtable of Knoxville. This
roundtable meets quarterly and includes many of the organizations and churches in our community who have a
passion for single parents and their children. We are excited about the collaboration and resources that are going to
continue to flow through this roundtable and great still, the lives that will be changed because of it.

August – Social Work Intern ; Megan DiBenedetto

In August, Megan joined us as our family advocate intern. She is a second year graduate
student at UT’s College of Social Work and will be with us for two semesters. Thanks to our
partnership with Knoxville Leadership Foundation, who supervises the intern program, Megan
has been working with us at 24 hours a week. She is an incredible learner and has really
connected with the families of The Restoration House. Megan has contributed excellent work
to our mentors and financial literacy team. .She will be greatly missed as she leaves us in May.

October – Kim Spoon, LCSW Joins the Team

In October, Kim Spoon joined the team at The Restoration House. Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with
over 20 years experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table in working with our single
mother families. For a time, Kim also worked with several of our government social service agencies so she serves as
a tremendous advocate when a family needs to access those services. With her help, our families are making
tremendous advances in their relationships, while also accomplishing real world goals in education, career
development, parenting, and self-esteem.

November –Central Baptist Church of Bearden Partnership

On November 22nd, we officially announced our new partnership with Central Baptist
Church of Bearden (CBCB), in the development of a permanent site for The
Restoration House. The new site will be located behind Middlebrook Christian
Ministries in West Knoxville.

CBCB will play the role of lead partner in this new development, contributing
$72,000 to the project, the use of the land, overseeing the construction, and acting as
the developer for the project. It is an honor to be working so closely with CBCB, as well as the continually growing
list of other churches who are working to make this dream a reality. For all the latest developments, visit the TRH
website.

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Family Partnership
In December, First Baptist Concord became the first church to join our newly formed
One Church, One Family Partnership. FBC has long been a financial supporter of TRH
as well as an advocate for single mothers in our community. Now, through this
strategic partnership, FBC will not only be contributing $36,000 to our new development but will assist in creating
teams to mentor single mother families amongst a host of other strategies.. To read more about the structure of
these new partnerships please continue to pages 16 & 17. In 2010 TRH still needs 13 more churches to add to this
coalition..

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 Financial Summary

Total Revenue: $133,037.27

2010 Budget
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Total Budget: $138,070

The Restoration House is still in developmental stages. As the program fully develops the goal is that program expenses
grow to 80 to 85 percent of the total budget.

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 Community Partners & Supporters
Churches
Central Baptist Church of
Bearden
Crossings
Harden Valley Church of Christ
Farragut Christian Church
First Baptist Concord
Freedom Church - Nashville, TN
Grace Ann Arbor
Grace Baptist Church
Newbern Community Christian
Church - Dublin, VA
Park Chapel Christian Church –
Greenfield, IN
Powell Church
West Towne Christian Church
Go Ye Class
Non-Profits
Akima Club
Bethany Christian Services
Individual Supporters
Vincent & Christine Acevez
* Greg & Jessica Adkins
Robert and Lucinda Albiston
Steve & Brandi Alley
Sandy Ange
Jessica Antal
David & Vicki Arpino
Joanne Arpino
Sandy Babb
Lacy & Heather Baldy
Glenn & Billie Barber
Matthew & Liz Beavers
* Leonard & Amy Becker
*Jack & Lynn Bender
Brenda Benoit
Mary Beth Berry
* Craig Bradley
Compassion Coalition
Cornerstone Foundation
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
Love89 FM
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Knoxville Christian Foundation
Knoxville Leadership Foundation
Tennessee Career Center
Warren Village - Denver, CO
Willayne Towe Christian
Foundation
*Dr. Roger & Darlina
Brooksbank
Sarah Broyles
Ron & Meriam Bull
Adam Byram
Michelle Byrd
Pat Caps
Daniel Carter
Carolyn Cates
*Brian and Misty Chadwick
Lorenco Chavez
Alan & Julie Childers
*H.M. and Nancy Claiborne
* Holt & Crystal Clark
George & Becky Clark
* Kristy Clark
Michael Cody
Heather Colbert
Businesses
Bank of America
Baker Donelson, Bearman,
Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Chick-fil-A
Cornerstone Dental
Dasia Massage
Duncan Automotive
Ear, Nose, & Throat Consultants
of East Tennessee
Family Matters Counseling
Kimberly Clark Corporation
Management Solutions
Mission Research
Picky Check Consignment
Stowers Cat
Stroller Strides
SunTrust Foundation
Trinity Medical
Turkey Creek Dental
Melinda Connell
Glenn and Karen Coppock
* Craig & Rhonda Covert
Daniella Cracknell
* Joel & Lucy Creel
Jack & Dena Cunningham
Kim Day
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Dena Deweese
Michael & Michelle Duncan
Gail Duncan
Rose Echols
David & Gena Edwards
Cole Edwards
Kathy Ehrnschwender
Michaelina Emerson
Nathan England
Dean & Janet Ertel
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 ** Will & Susan Ferguson Chelsea Lamke Jennifer Robin
Barbara Fields Mike & Denise Lane Andrea Rodriquez
Todd & Britiney Fife *** Jon Lawler Bob & Debbie Ross
Jim & Nina Fisher Joseph Leone Tony Sabota
Angela Ford Charles & Mandi Leopard Paul & Carla Sadler
Patricia Forthman Kylie Lindsey Joshua Sanderson
*Eric & Jenny Frazier Steve Lipsey Kevin & Dr. Nicole Saylor
Hayden Fugate *Jennifer Loveday Lesley Schoch
Jason & Teia Fuller Dale & Debbie Lutton Phil Schrader
Marty Gamble Marcy Ben & Nikki Sealey
Garlington Household ** Glenn & Rita Marshall Alexander Seals
Steve & Vivian Gearhart Martin Household Sandy Sexton
Darlene Gentry Brandon & Breann Matteson Paul Sharp
*** Richard & Carolyn Goff * Sam & Misty Mayes Kay Simpson
Dan & Hannah Gump *Gerda Mayo *Steve & Paula Slack
Arlette Haddad * Elwood & Tina McAllister Jake & Emily Smith
John Hales * Eli & Liz McAllister Tom & Debbie Smith
John Hall Mike & Lori McCormick Lucy Spurgeon
Patricia Hamilton *Susan McKissick Susan Stalgaitis
Jake Harper *Dr. Stanley & Phyllis Miller Grant & Rhoni Standefer
* Doug & Carla Harris Theresa Miller Butch & Cathy Steinert
Randall & Camby Haynes Sue Mitchell **Mark & Bobbie Stephens
Justing & Katie Hayse Denise Montgomery Wanda Sterchi
*Arlie & Kathy Henry Duane & Consuelo Moore Katie Stevens
David Hensley Diana Morris Jackie Sturdivant
Sara Hill Cory & Heather Mounce Steve & Tammy Suggs
Marty Holbrook Danny & Tiffany Murphy Randy & Betsy Swartzentruber
Linda Hough Dan & Debbie Myers Matt Termeer
Jeff & Amy Hyder Lisa Nichols Brandii Toby
* Harry & Sonya Jackson ***Chuck & Laura O’Conner Mark & Vicki Troupe
**Paul & Phoebe Jaeger Daniel & Carrie Overdorf Bob Ward
Heather Jagels Lilabeth Parrish * Glen & Barbara Warden
Ed & Evelyn Jeffries Patel Household Jason & Shannon Warden
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Rachel Jett Jennifer Paxton Scott & Missy Warden

Timothy Johnson Pam Perry Mark & Sarah Warren
Wes & Melanie Jones Delia Peterson Daniel & Mandy Watson
Bryan & Beth Kendrick **Dr. Richard Poehlein Terrie West
Kenya Jim Pomy Scott Wilson & Leigh Wilson
Jaime Ketchen Christopher & Julia Poynter Bill & Betsy Wolf
Jack King Ernie Proffitt Nancy Wyand
Frank & Lisa Kolinsky Christina Raymond-Rehg * Doug and Sara Yoakley
T.J. & Kathy Kuerschen **Kevin & Carol Reeve Adam & Christin York
Thomas & Sally Lacey Linda Rhodes

* Individual donors who gave more than $500

** Member of Restoring Hope Society: Restore a Life - $1,000 a year for 3 years
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 Gifts in Memory…

Alycia Nicole Darlene Sattler Lena Adams

Ann Dybalski Dolores Lee Lula Mae Olive
Barbara Pigut Helen Smith Odell Lovell
Belilah Clark Joshua Mitchell Duve Pauline Miller

Gifts to Honor…

Ada Suite Doris Griffin Mary Ann Sillaman

Aldena Jordan Dorothy Forthman Mary Inell Testament
Angela Markowski Eleanor Ann Gleason Mary Jane Calhoun
Ann Risher Emily Smith Mary Moore
Annette Payne Evelyn Herman Mary Swartzentruber
Arlene Collins Evelyn Jeffries Melanie Lamke
Barb Woods Frances Bright Melody Fife
Barbara Buchanon Gail Reed Nadine Cobble
Barbara Paxton Helen Butsch Nanny Zirl
Barbara Thompson Jane Pickens Nayna Patel
Barbara Warden Janice Berry Nell White
Betty Sumrow Janice Fortner Pat Murphy
Betty Walden Jann Tylka Patty Beavers
Bonnie Antal Jeanne Breenesholtz Paula Fugage
Brenda Ackison Jerilyn Weaver Paulette Dreibelbis
Cara Batch John H. Smith Rita Sharp
Carolyn Turner Judy reeve Roberta Longbottom
Christie McDaneld Karen Denney Ruth Dawkins
Christie Muse Karen Warren Ruth Ketchen
Clara M. Hale Kathy Termeer Sally Deweese
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Cynthia Beason Lenore Lutton Sherree Broyles
Daddy Joe Linda Bull Susan Boyer
Darlene Wilson Linda Jodi Baldy Susan Robinson
Dawn Cobble Lorraine Cockran Thelma Lou Howell
Debbie Hampton Louise Warden Theresa Cunningham
Debbie Keener Margaret Adkins Toby Bright
Dee Witt Marie Hathaway Vera Strevel
Diane Uhll Marjorie Lacey Wanda Sabota

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 Volunteers

Mentors: Financial
Literacy Team:
Team A Team B Team C
Lucy Creel* Erin Edelen KeAndrea Carter
Holt Clark; Trainer
Joel Creel* Hudson Ellis Rhonda Covert
Paul Sadler; Consultant
Dan Gump Rebecca Ellis Angela Hemrick
Coordinator
Hannah Gump Carolyn Goff* James Hemrick
Jane King Cristin Patterson Juli Legg
Crystal Clark; Consultant
Missy Lassiter
Paul Jaeger; Consultant
Phoebe Jaeger; Consultant
Team D Team E Team F
Ben Sealey; Consultant
Dr. Carl Bridges Katie Allen Leslie Davis
Niki Sealey; Consultant
Glenda Bridges Anyssa Blackburn Deborah Jerkins
Paul Sadler; Consultant
Natalie Clark Dustin Blackburn Wilson Jerkins
Kathy Henry* Danielle Cummings Jennifer Little
Mark & Ginny Wendell,
Carol Reeve Matt Cummings Dr. John Little
Chuck & Laura O’Connor;
Kevin Reeve Garry Rollins Gwen Luck
Support Volunteers
Patty Rollins Mark Luck
Team G Jordan Yoakley Michael Moss
Lucinda Albiston Sara Yoakley Rhonda Moss
Kathleen Bullock
Administrators:
Kim Henry * These mentors are also Prayer Partners
Meagan Allen
Consuelo Moore
Rita Marshall
Duane Moore
Breann Matteson
Judy Steadman
Prayer Partners:
Work Teams:
Beaver Dam Baptist Church
Sarah Absher Shawnta Hollins Jessica Moore
Farragut Christian Church
Brenda Benoit Nanette Hurst Nic Nicaud
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First Baptist Concord

Kathy Benoit Kim Kaiser Laurie Phelps
Park Chapel Christian
Darlina Brooksbank Tammy Kennett Lisa Pope
Church - Greenfield, IN
Kristy Clark Kelly Landt Andy Smith
Cherie Culpepper Mandi Leopper Veta Sprinkle
Danielle Darring Eli McAllister Yolanda Stewart Family Nights:
Richard Goff Liz McAllister Missy Warden West Towne Christian
Arlie Henry Tina McAllister 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 Jack Bender Jon Lawler
Executive Director Retired Director
Full-Time Former CEO of the YMCA 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness

Mandy Watson Craig Covert Stephanie Ramirez

Program Coordinator Marketing & Communications Manager Marketing Director
Part-Time Alcoa, Inc. Stroller Strides, National

Kim Spoon, LCSW Paul Jaeger Kelli Thompson

Family Advocate Vice President Managing Partner
Part-Time The Trust Company Baker Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell…

Megan DiBenedetto Nic Nicaud Pam Wolf

Resident Family Advocate Realtor Executive Director
Part-Time Intern Reality Executives Harmony Adoptions

Deborah Townsend Lucy Spurgeon

Counselor Office Manger
Part-Time Intern

Jason Warden, Secretary

Senior Minister
Farragut Christian Church

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You can view our conflict of interest policy and bylaws on our website under About Us: Organization: Organizational Documents.

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 Upcoming Events – Mark your Calendars!

For more information on all of the events below please visit our website at www.therestorationhouse.net. Please
come out and visit us!

A Day in the Life

We invite you into A Day in the Life of a low-income single mother
family. The families of The Restoration House are not unique in their
struggles, but it is hard to truly appreciate all they are overcoming until you see
where they have been.

This free, one hour monthly event lets you walk in "their shoes," by
giving you an inside look into how The Restoration House works to help single
mother families fulfil the goals and dreams they never thought possible. Just go
to our homepage to view all the dates for 2010 and RSVP while you’re there.

Light refreshments or a box lunch will be served depending on the time of the event. You won't be asked to make any
financial contribution, but we always welcome your questions and feedback.

We also take A Day in the Life on the road. If your church, small group, business, or community group would like
to learn more about The Restoration House, and the families with whom we work, just give us a call or email us.
We would be happy to come out and spend time with you.

Central Baptist Children’s Clothing Sale

If you love to consign then this is the sale for you. This year’s sale runs March
8th through the 10th, and is located in the gym at Central Baptist of Bearden
on Kingston Pike. . Sign-up today to volunteer or consign and at the same
time benefit low-income single mothers and their children! We can’t thank
CBCB enough for blessing the families of The Restoration House in this way!

All profits benefit the families of The Restoration House. Space is limited to the first 100 consigners.

4th Annual Mother’s Day Celebration

The Mother's Day Celebration is an opportunity to join The Restoration House in
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celebrating mothers everywhere. This year, this family fun event is being held at
the indoor amphitheatre at West Town Mall on Saturday, May 1st from 11 - 4
PM. There will lots of freebies and fun activities for the kids as well as a visit
from our friends at Love89. Come by and check it out or participate online
leading up to Mother’s Day on May 8th.

Last year over $5,000 was raised to help support low-income single mother
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10 t h Annual LUNAFEST
For the last nine years LUNAFEST has been celebrating women film makers, showcasing their
films and talents in communities across the United States. For the first time since its inception
the national traveling film festival made its way to Knoxville in 2008. LUNAFEST features
short films by, for, and about women. LUNA, the makers of a nutritional bar for women,
sought to find a way to support women's issues while also giving back to the community.
In addition to providing national exposure for emerging female film makers, Lunafest also
supports one of the most important causes for women today by donating 15 percent of the
proceeds nationally to the Breast Cancer Fund. The remaining 85 percent of the proceeds from LUNAFEST
Knoxville go directly to The Restoration House of East Tennessee.

Since their beginning, LUNAFEST has raised over $750,000 nationally. The first two years of LUNAFEST Knoxville
were very successful and we are already in the planning stages for 2010. If you would like to get involved or help us
get the word about LUNAFEST 2010, a contact Daniel Watson. LUNAFEST Knoxville 2010 is tentatively scheduled
for Thursday, October 21st at the Square Room located in Market Square. For more information visit us
at www.lunafestknoxville.com.

3 R D Annual Restoring Hope Breakfast

In November, we held our 2nd Annual Restoring Hope Breakfast at the Cokesbury
Center on Kingston Pike. It was a tremendous celebration, as over 130 guests came
together to hear stories of hope and transformation from our single mother families. It
was an honor to have two of our families personally share their stories of struggle and
new found restoration. We also had the privilege of officially announcing our new
partnership with Central Baptist Church of Bearden (CBCB) in the development of our
permanent site behind Middlebrook Christian Ministries in West Knoxville.

Over $62,000 was raised at the event to help in the restoration of single mother families throughout the Knoxville
area. This amount blew our goal of $25,000 out of the water and we were absolutely amazed by the response of
those who came. We added seven new members to our Restoring Hope Society bringing the total membership to
nine. Five of those new members have committed to give $1,000 a year for three years and two of those members
have committed $5,000 a year for three years. We are amazed by these very generous supporters and thank them for
helping to ensure the long-term impact of The Restoration House in the lives of low-income single mother families.

We would like to also specially thank Christine Sparks and her wonderful team for their work in pulling off such an
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incredible event.

This year on the Restoring Hope LUNCH will take place on Tuesday, November 9th from 11:45 to 12:45 PM.
The location of this event is TBD. If you would like to attend or serve as a table host for this important event,.
contact Daniel Watson and we will be sure you receive the appropriate information..

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 Expanding in 2010
In 2009, major progress occurred in all three of our initiatives. These initiatives were to “Develop a Permanent Site,
“Increase Staff”, and to develop our “One Church, One Family Partnership Strategy”. All three of these initiatives
depend upon the progress of the other and in turn must be carried out incrementally. Each of these initiatives is
geared toward growing our capacity to work with three times the amount of families while continuing to offer
exceptional support to our current families. Read below about our progress as well as what’s ahead.

Develop a Permanent Site

One of our major initiatives from 2009 was to grow our housing stock. In 2008, 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,
are scattered among three locations throughout Knoxville. Over the last two years we have been working with
Central Baptist Church of Bearden (CBCB) to develop a two acre piece of property behind Middlebrook Christian
Ministries (MCM) 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
2010. This is a God-sized project involving many community partners as we look to lower costs, raise money, and
construct the buildings. 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. Read on to view site plans.

Increase Staff
Another initiative from 2009 was to increase our staff by adding on a designated full-time Family Advocate. In
October we hired Kim Spoon. Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field
working with several agencies and nonprofits throughout Knoxville during that time. She brings a wealth of
experience and has helped us greatly in delivering top notch advocacy and service planning for our families. Along
with Kim, we also had Megan join the team as a 24 hour per week intern. Megan is a second year grad student in the
College of Social Work at UT and brings a lot of energy and passion to her work at The Restoration House. As we
look to expand in 2010 we will be growing our team from 3.5 full-time equivalents, to 3 full-time staff, increasing
two positions to full-time and adding in a part-time property manager who will then live at the new site.

One Church, One Family Partnership Strategy

At The Restoration House (TRH) we believe partnership with the local church is essential if single mother families
are going to be successful on their journey toward restoration. Although we have several strong partnerships with a
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few local churches we are working on developing 14 strategic partnerships as CBCB and TRH move forward with the
development of The Village at MCM. These church partnerships are critical not only in developing the site into
multi-family housing, offices, and community space for single mother families, but also in the long term support of
these families as they work toward wholeness and independence. We are seeking out 14 churches that have a deep
passion for low-income single mother families to partner with CBCB and TRH through:

Investing – Although the property will be owned by CBCB, our desire is for these 15 partner churches (including
CBCB at $72,000), to invest $36,000 each over a 3 year period that will go directly to the development of the site
into housing and community space. This works out to be $1,000 per month over the initial 3 year period that will
have a significant impact on single mother families for a least the next ten years. Each church would in a sense “own”
one of the units that will be occupied by single mothers. Two foundations have also expressed interest in matching
50 cent on the dollar for moneys given by the 14 church partners toward the development of the property. This

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means a church’s $36,000 could then be doubled through the matching gifts of these foundations, making the effect of
that church’s contribution $72,000!

Because the site will likely be built with a high percentage of volunteer labor, we encourage each partner church to
join in on the actual construction of the property. The construction stage is a great time to build excitement in the
church for the future..

Referrals - All of the families who come to TRH are referred from other partnering organizations and agencies.
Strategic partner churches will be offered preference when referring a single mother family to TRH.

Mentoring – Each partner church may then have opportunity to make a relational investment in the lives of these
families by providing 6 to 8 mentors working as a team for one of the TRH Participating Families. These mentor
teams are one of the most crucial factors in the restoration of the family as they act as a social network as well as the
emotional and spiritual support of their Participating Family.

Adopt-A-Unit – Each partner church may also agree to stock a participating family’s apartment with furniture and
household items. These items are available to the participating family to take with them when they transition into
permanent housing. In addition, volunteers may agree to serve as the long-term maintenance crew for their
Participating Family’s unit.

Volunteers - Churches can also provide volunteers in many other areas besides mentoring and property
maintenance; such as spiritual formation, childcare, office support, public relations, and others.

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. The provision of the IDA account potentially serves to help provide for a family’s future in
a way that make a long term impact as they gain more assets, and in turn move across the poverty line.

Financial Support – There are also churches who may choose to support TRH through one-time or regular
financial gifts.

**As of the publication of this report we have 6 of the 14 partner churches needed

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 Floor Plans for the “Village”

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

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/restorationhouse
Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/trhofeasttn
YouTube – www.youtube.com/trhofeasttn2007
Blogger – trhofeasttn.blogspot.com
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9300 Middlebrook Pike

Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-332-5396
Fax: 865-978-6227
info@therestorationhouse.net

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