Located in Kingsport, Tennesse
Who Are We?
At RESTORATION HOPE we are committed to promoting hope and healing through our educational and workforce-driven initiatives. Our range of services includes; assistance with behavioral and trauma management, faith-based counseling, transitional housing for unaccompanied minors, and mentorship. Our ultimate goal is to empower our community towards achieving collective change.
Our program participants receive the best possible support as we mandate our mentors to attend regular training sessions, receive ongoing coaching and feedback from administrative staff and the executive director. Mentors are also required to debrief concerns regularly. Moreover, all mentors must undergo training in trauma and crisis management, CPR certification, prevention and verbal de-escalation skills, and physical intervention techniques.
Our mission at RESTORATION HOPE is to empower individuals and communities through education and support. We understand that constant resources and support are crucial for individuals to develop a growth mindset. That's why we offer a range of services, including clothing, laundry, toiletry, and baby care donations through our BLESSINGS PANTRY. We provide youth street outreach, micro-school sponsorship, online and streamed classes, peer-run life skill classes.
Additional resources are job placement, career training and internship, faith-based counseling, Bible study, and group table talk .
Join us in our efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.
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