Partners and Church Outreach
As a non-profit organization, The Joshua Foundation
realizes that there is only a need to charge guests enough to cover the cost of
the retreat and upkeep. Although
this is a nominal amount for most of us, there are those in congregations that
do not have the means to make this type of fantastic retreat.
That is why it is our goal to reserve at least 50% of the year for
churches, groups and individuals that could normally not afford to stay at a
place like this.
Partners and partner churches that can afford to, will
be given the opportunity to sponsor those with lesser means. There is also an emphasis to align with Christian companies.
The Joshua House will be available for company functions; subsequent
expansion could occur with corporate donations.
The Joshua House will have an emphasis on evangelism with a desire to
touch everyone that enters its grounds.
The Joshua House “Ministry”
Guests-Retreat
Groups/Programs
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Youth Retreat - Kids have a way of becoming
“on fire” for the Lord.
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Family Retreat – Allow for family growth and
bonding in a spiritual environment.
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Couple Only-Marriage – There is a need to
simply be a couple (away from kids, etc).
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Teen Groups – Surround searching teens with
answers.
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Grief Support – All who have needed this know
there is really only one place to turn.
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Divorce or Separated Individuals – A place
that provides solace and encouragement.
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Drug or Alcohol Dependence – Structured
weekends geared to kick-off programs.
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Christian Businesses – Building businesses
around Christian principles.
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Financial Stewardship – A place to clear ones
mind and set monetary priorities.
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Pastors/Religious Leaders – Many are not aware
of the important need to recharge.
College Ministries – Students that feel motivated to stand
their ground and be a voice.
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Crisis Pregnancies – A haven for those who are
confused or are overridden by guilt.
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Silent Retreat – Slow down a life that seems
to be passing too quickly.
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Abusive Relationships - From clear air and
counsel can emerge clear thinking.
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Troubled Youth – When secular and disciplinary
means fail, call them to be Disciples.
- Broken Families –
Children of divorce, dysfunctional or broken families.
We
Are Non-Sectarian
Although the Joshua Foundation
is faith-based, it is important to know that we are non-sectarian and as such,
we are collaborating with other organizations for the most efficient and
effective method to address the ‘felt-needs’ of our communities. In general,
our foundational philosophy is to make our future facility available for our
partners to help in their effort of providing holistic care because we believe
that the best care addresses the whole person:
emotionally, spiritually, practically and socially.
Below is a sampling of the women-focused care our partners currently
provide in our region:
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Housing
Emergency shelter for the homeless and permanent housing and repairs
for the underprivileged and “working poor”
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Education
Including: financial, women’s health education, career training,
parenting and life skills
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Domestic Violence
Counseling and protection as well as a focus on community awareness to break
the cycle of violence
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Practical support
Beyond shelter: food, clothing and general sustenance needs are met
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Health care
Mental/emotional and complete physical health care is provided including
podiatry, dental, obstetric/gynecological services
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Family Guidance
Attention is given to families with at risk teens, there is support for
broken families, as well as intensive marriage support