Praise and Prayer Report – March 2015
Stop the Violence Indianapolis has been very fortunate to be in a position to help others and lift their families out of rough situations. Today, Sharon Bryant and her family are rebuilding their lives through the assistance of STVI. Bryant has completed the necessary requirements and has now moved into a home that was donated to STVI by the Martindale Brightwood CDC.
Bryant was introduced to STVI a year ago. She came with many barriers in front of her personal goals which included short term homelessness. Bryant understands that STVI is here to help and not handicap which means she will be held accountable to her goals. She has been paired with an intern from Ivy Tech School of Social Work to aid her in the process.
Parent Creed
“We are strong and caring parents who show love and set limits. We are helping our youth become responsible young adults.”
Prayer for:
- Strengthening Families Program – parent development as leaders of their homes. Many parents want to help their children do well but there is lack of tools in many basic areas. Children who are not able to fully develop in their childhood stages grow to become under developed adults
- The Families involved with the 13 year old who was gun downed in a shooting.
- STVI Board of Directors – leadership development and a more high level engagement
- STVI Summer Programs
- Outreach Programs for the Summer of 2015
- Personal Development – spiritual and relational
- New Focus Team for STVI around Crime Prevention and Policy that support family develop versus creating more barriers
- Coaching Leadership Training
Praise:
- Sharon Bryant – moves into STVI home to rebuild her family
- Partnership with CAFÉ
- Partnership with Edna Martin Center
- Partnership with Churches – Oasis of Hope, Word of Faith, Emmanuel MBC and Shiloh MBC
- Partnership with IPS (Joyce Kilmer Academy)
- IT Prospers Organization is helping STVI develop a Strategic Plan – Mrs. CoraLyn Turentine offered her services pro bono