Deirdre Mingo and her new vision

What I am doing now – Non-profit agency for Single Women without children

Eight (8) months ago another woman struggling with alcohol addiction came to the church and she is in need of housing, she has some income but struggles with living by herself. She needs a more controlled environment. My inspiration and burden for creating a homelike environment is even stronger than before. Now the Lord has made it possible for me to start a non-profit organization for housing hurting single women without children.  The organization name God gave me is ‘On Eagles Wings 4UL” Isaiah 40:31. I am the Director, President and Visionary of this non-profit organization. My husband is the Treasurer, my pastors wife is a board member. She worked in a supervisory capacity at Joy House and still volunteers there working with hurting women. My husband tells me they have to turn away single women without children on a regular basis and they are waiting to be able to refer them to our organization.

My vision is to have a homelike environment for single women without children where they can stay and be at ease that they have a bed/room (share a room- 2 women to a room) where they can grow and we identify what is hindering them from being self-sufficient and help them walk thru those issues thru counseling, and have them participate in Christian Based Programs to get them back on their feet again. 

We wanted to have a home in the 15th alderman district not far from my church, but we are not sure if that is the home God has for us.  We are leaning towards identifying a home to rent that perhaps was a group home or facility that closed or a landlord that is willing to allow us to rent their home for this purpose. Either way we are in great need of identifying funding for these women to be able to pay for the living expenses of running a home and staff to assist them in their healing and growth.

 If you or your organization are not able to assist us can you please direct me to a resource that could.

On Eagles Wings 4 UL

Deirdre Mingo started a new Christian non profit.

On Eagles Wings 

Mission Statement

On Eagles Wings 4UL offers immediate, short term or transitional housing for hurting, needy single women without children.

Vision Statement:

There are many reasons a single woman may be in need of immediate, short term or transitional housing. Some of the reasons could be abuse (physical or mental), joblessness that leads to homelessness, drug or alcohol addictions or women in need of a safe haven from sex trafficking. There are not as many homelike shelters / facilities in the city of Milwaukee as we believe are needed for single women without children. “On Eagles Wings 4UL” exists is to help fulfill this need in our community.

At "On Eagles Wings 4UL", our vision is to provide a home where a woman can be encouraged and nurtured.  Our residents will receive a bedroom that she may or may not share with one other roommate if there is an overcrowding issue. A comfortable room equipped with their own dresser and bed.  Our residents are given time to get in touch with themselves, are offered life-changing encouragement through Christian-based programs and support to assist them in rebuilding their lives.  Residents needing more time will be allowed to stay longer. This will eliminate the need for them to be forced to live in undesirable conditions or situations while giving them time to heal, get back on their feet, and change the direction of their lives.

You may wonder what “4UL” means at the end of the name “On Eagles Wings 4UL.  It means “For You Lord”. We rest our faith and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Our foundational Scripture is Isaiah 40:31

“Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.”

Programs:

1.      Immediate Rescue

·        Intake with Immediate shelter for a rescue situation (sex trafficking - physical abuse rescue).

2.      Intake process

·        Assessment of their mental state and why they are here.

·        How can we help them?

·        How long do they need to stay?

3.      Life Rebuilding Program – Duration approx. 6 month

·        Nurse Visit - for basic general health assessment

·        Assess job readiness

·        Assist with search if needed (resume creation or direct to resources)

·        Assist with Job interview skills

·        Assist with Clothing for Job Interviews

·        Assist with locating basic education resources

·        Christian Counseling - time to reflect

·        AODA Counseling or resource referrals * depending on the need

    

4.      Flying On Eagles Wings - Duration Approx. 6 - 12 month ** Include continuation of “Life Rebuilding Program”

·        Christian discipleship

·        Love yourself/ deal with insecurities

·        Positive thinking

·        Healthy relationship choices

·        How to make healthy decisions for her success

5.      “Graduate” Resident Follow-up and Mentorship Program

·        Monthly telephone or in person “check-up” of former residents

·        Ongoing support and assistance to former Residents including access to additional resources provided by other, partnering 501c3 and Christian organizations

·        Establishment of a Mentorship Program that encourages former residents to volunteer their time and give back by coaching and supporting other women

·        “Graduate” volunteers work in a collaborative partnership with current residents to help formulate goals, create accountability and measure progress in moving their lives forward.