The Seeds of Hope program is designed to assist the low-income and at-risk population, which includes single parents, youth ages 12-25, and other family units. This assistance will be in the form of education and career support, which includes mentoring and employment internships, career development, college readiness and/or post-secondary training, life skill support, and other tools that will assist in enhancing financial and educational independence.

The result will be that of developing the necessary skills to obtain a stable work and home environment, thus enhancing the community in which we live. The Seeds of Hope program is a 12-month experience, beginning in November of each year, and maintaining support for the identified participants during the entire time.

Underemployed

Employed in less than full-time or regular jobs, or insufficient jobs for their training or economic needs, or not having the resources or means to re-train themselves.

Unemployment

Available and actively searching for employment yet unable to find work.

Homelessness

An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Lack of Resources

Insufficiency, shortage, or absence of knowledge, finances, skills, access, and training.

Catastrophic Event

Divorce/separation, death, or other traumatic events, including sudden and/or great damage to the physical body or mental health.

Seeds of Hope’s assistance may include:

Mental Health and Family Counseling Referrals
Financial Literacy Classes and Credit Seminars
Community Outreach Referrals
Financial Assistance in the form of scholarships, technology, transportation assistance, prep classes for college entrance exam testing, and technology and vocational training
Job placement and internships
Leadership development and mentoring
Academic assessments
Credit and Financial Literacy Counseling

Guidelines and Eligibility

Determined to be At-Risk and/or Low Income
Commitment to the program for 12 months
Commit to budgeting, counseling, tithing, and transparency
Commit to developing and monitoring goals
Must submit to a confidential panel interview
No medical information will be requested
Must attend required meetings held monthly
Commit to a testimonial of the program to be published on MSI’s website or other public forums
Must be a US citizen and reside within the United States
Commit to volunteering in the local community