At a recent service with residents and family members, Project Restoration and the Nancy Cole Women's Home recognized graduates from the restoration program offered at the home.  A diploma has been designed and each graduate was presented with their own certificate.  A copy of each certificate will be framed and displayed at the home as an incentive for residents to complete the program.

The entire rehabilitation program is designed to last for three years.  However, due to the large number of teenagers in the current program, those guidelines are being reviewed.  The program includes spiritual training, psychological training, teaching on addictive behavior, group and individual counseling, topical Bible studies, recreation, literacy and career training, family living and health training, and exposure to positive role models. 

When a person leaves the program, an evaluation is made to determine if their goals have been met.  If the answer is "yes," the person is listed as a graduate of the program.  If a resident leaves without completing their goals, they are encouraged to return to the program at a future date to complete the process.  The challenges that are faced by the residents often lead to a high turn-over rate.  However, the workers encourage the residents to stay until their goals are met.

Graduates will be recognized each August and February with a special ceremony for families and visiting mission's teams.  The graduates recognized at the recent ceremony, including some of the graduates from the past six years, are:

Nancy A.
Irina A.
Sara R.
Rosa T.
Nelly S.
Rosa M.
Evelyn C.
Mirtha C.
Mirella S.
Yeritza M.

Congratulations to all of the graduates!


Irina (pictured here receiving her diploma from Dale Baird and Pastor Lilliam) volunteers several days each week at the home.  She and her husband are both involved in the support of the ministries of the home.