Reaching Out Spring 2003

Strong families make strong communities

Looking Ahead to a New Year

From the Executive Director
Devee A. Mulanix

Many of us look back at the year ending and determine what we have, or have not, accomplished. Home Management Resources certainly has many accomplishments to be proud of. Our reputation within the community as an organization that effectively assists families wishing to improve their skills in running a home and raising a family to lead more productive lives has resulted in many new and exciting agency partnerships. Our Family Life Seminar has produced positive results at every venue.

We first told about our contribution at the Center for the Homeless in the Winter 2002 addition of Reaching Out. We continue to provide the "New Beginnings" series on an ongoing basis for Center residents. The staff at the Center tell us that residents who have taken our "New Beginnings" course choose to stay longer and complete more of the Center’s total programming before making the decision to begin living independently.

We will begin to provide the "New Beginnings" series at Hope Rescue Mission this spring. The series will be provided to both women and men residents. *(See Hope Makes A Difference article on front page.)

The Juvenile Justice Center has asked Home Management to expand our current programming to include their Academy students and parents. Academy students are teens mandated by the court to attend this alternative school. In addition, their parents are required to attend workshops along with their teen to strengthen communication skills and increase positive interaction.

Home Management is also working with Teacher’s Credit Union to provide our program for their employees through TCU’s employee enrichment program. TCU is consistently in the forefront of providing their employees with various programs to create happier, more productive life styles both at work and at home.

We are also working with the South Bend Housing Authority to develop an orientation program for their residents. This project will begin later this year and will be conducted at the Housing Authority office. Each family will be mandated to attend the two-hour workshop before moving into their own apartment unit. The programming will focus on housecleaning, clutter management and mold prevention.

Other projects on the horizon include The Robinson Learning Center and Children’s Services at Memorial Hospital. As you can see, we plan to be very busy in 2003! This year, more than ever, we are looking for people who want to put more meaning in their life and share with others new life skills to enrich their lives as well as the lives of their family’s. Our greatest resource remains to be the people who believe in our mission and want to participate in the opportunity to make a difference. If you are one of these people call Home Management and ask how you can help.

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