what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $231KSAFE HOUSING - A KEY ELEMENT IN A SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION IS A SAFE, DRUG-FREE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT (DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING CENTER APARTMENTS) WHERE CHRISTIAN LIFE SKILLS ARE TAUGHT AND ENCOURAGED. COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AND BIBLE STUDIES ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.
- #2 $232KMENTORSHIP PROGRAM - ASM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO TRAIN AND EQUIP MENTORS TO WORK WITH THE EX-OFFENDER BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE PRISON TO DEVELOP A WORKABLE TRANSITION PLAN. THE MENTORS COME ALONG SIDE THE EX-OFFENDER TO PROVIDE SOUND COUNSEL IN CRITICAL LIFE DECISIONS AND TO TEACH AND BE AN EXAMPLE ON HOW TO LIVE A CHRIST CENTERED LIFE OUTSIDE THE PRISON WALLS. IN 2022 THERE WERE 30 MENTORS WORKING WITH MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR PROGRAM.
what they call their work
what they do
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Christian In-Prison Spiritual Support 2 activities
- In-Prison Ministry and MentoringProvides Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and worship services in over 22 Arizona prison yards, reaching over 300 incarcerated Christian men and women with spiritual and practical guidance. This includes weekly Discipleship Groups focusing on applied Christianity and reentry preparation.
- In-Prison Ministry and MentoringProvides Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and worship services in over 22 Arizona prison yards, reaching over 300 incarcerated Christian men and women with spiritual and practical guidance. This includes weekly Discipleship Groups focusing on applied Christianity and reentry preparation.
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Transitional Housing for Recovery 2 activities
- Residential Reentry ProgramOperates a residential/reentry program providing safe housing at Discipleship Training Centers for men and women transitioning from prison. The program includes weekly Discipleship Groups, Celebration Recovery, Life Skill training (counseling, cognitive development, financial planning, parenting, vocational aid), and church services.
- Residential Reentry ProgramOperates a residential/reentry program providing safe, clean, and sober housing at Discipleship Training Centers for men and women transitioning from prison. The program includes weekly Discipleship Groups, Celebration Recovery, Life Skill training (counseling, cognitive development, financial planning, parenting, vocational aid), and church services.
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Women's Reentry Job Training and Mentorship 1 activity
- Aftercare and Alumni SupportOperates a 3-6 month Aftercare Program providing continued support for program graduates, including goal execution, mentor connection, and participation in monthly Alumni Association Aftercare groups. The program boasts a 97% success rate of graduates remaining out of prison after release.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- (discarded)Evidence rejected as non-activity content.
- Aftercare and Alumni SupportOperates a 3-6 month Aftercare Program providing continued support for program graduates, including goal execution, mentor connection, and participation in monthly Alumni Association Aftercare groups. The program boasts a 97% success rate of graduates remaining out of prison after release.
- Community Engagement and OutreachHosts "Beyond the Bars" events every two months to provide an overview of their ministry work and volunteer opportunities, and celebrates program graduates at events.
- Community Engagement and OutreachHosts "Beyond the Bars" events every two months to provide an overview of their ministry work and volunteer opportunities, and celebrates program graduates at events.
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the money
who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KENNETH SHEETS | EX OFFICIO - NON-VOTING UNTIL 5-2022 | 40 | $85K |
| JAY CORY | EX OFFICIO - NON-VOTING SINCE 5-2022 | 40 | $70K |
- ANGELA COOPER — VICE CHAIR
- BRUCE KETOLA — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 11-2022
- DAVID FILANI — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRIET HEMERLING — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 8-2022
- JAMES RUMPELTES — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK PONTE — BOARD MEMBER SINCE 3-2022
- STEVEN HENDRICKS — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- THOMAS MAYER — CHAIR
who they work with
- Bob Corelli Partner — Dedicated volunteer
- First Christian Church Partner — Hosts graduation events for Along Side Ministries.
- First Christian Church Partner — Hosts graduation events for the ministry's graduates.