Client success is a woman progressing in self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty. Her journey starts when hope is restored and the sparkle in her eyes returns and she lifts her head up higher. With restored dignity she values herself more. She begins a journey of knowing that the Creator, created her, for a purpose. Her journey of restored hope and dignity help her value herself enough to build a better life. Restored hope and dignity result in women:
- Gaining educational training
- Improving employment
- Increasing income
- Setting healthy relationship boundaries
- Giving back to others and the community
- Growing spiritually with a new or re-dedicated relationship with Christ
- Walking out a spiritual journey that changes her from the core of who she is and builds a strong foundation for life and eternity
- Watching the ripple effect of transformed families and communities
Over 140 women
have been served from August 1, 2004 through August 1, 2008.
Community Relationships/Referrals
TN Career Center, Adult Education and Literacy, Center of Hope,
Pregnancy
Resource Center, House of Courage, Chilhowee Baptist Center, Blount
County and Maryville City School Resource Leaders & Teachers, United
Way, Sycamore Tree United Methodist Church and other community agencies and churches.
Corporate Donors
Wal-Mart, Ruby Tuesday, Blount Memorial, Denso, Lamar Copy &
Printing, Marriott Business Services, First Tennessee
Bank, The CarMax Foundation, Industrial Commutator Corporation and many small companies are some of JRC's corporate sponsors.
2008 Income & Expense Budget $75,000.00
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Julie Vanover |
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“I
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