Deirdre Mingo started a new Christian non profit.
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.
