![]() As families are re-united, there are often children who have been affected which is an area of special concern. Since its inception, New Beginnings has helped over 10,000 homeless persons recover and transform their lives. New Beginnings works closely with the Veterans Administration and has been lauded for it impressive success rate. Veterans have unique needs and therefore, New Beginnings developed a special program for homeless veterans designed to engage them with the existing network of veteran resources. Over the years, New Beginnings has developed a primary emphasis on assisting homeless and struggling veterans who constitute 25% of the total homeless population. ![]() This approach includes basic needs (food, clothing & shelter), rehabilitation, life skills training, counseling, case management, adult education, employment assistance (assessment, training & placement) and permanent housing placement. ![]() ![]() Over time, New Beginnings has built a team of dedicated, professional staff and a network of collaborative partnerships which are critical in sustaining a holistic approach. New Beginnings acquired a second property on Nebraska Avenue which currently houses its Emergency Shelter. This property became the main campus for New Beginnings Transitional Housing Program. Through Divine Providence and Miss Ginny’s wise counsel, New Beginnings acquired a large property which had previously been used as an Assisted Living Facility. In 2002, they founded New Beginnings as a nonprofit Florida corporation which then obtained tax exempt status from the IRS as a Public Charity. Pastor Tom and Ginny soon understood that effective, long-term solutions would require substantial resources, facilities and concerted efforts which were beyond the scope of their local church. This initial project was a real eye-opener as they struggled to learn more about the complex problems contributing to chronic homelessness. Pastor Tom and Ginny decided to immediately began using a church parsonage to house homeless women. From that day on, they were consumed with a passion to do more and to really help people transform their lives. One day as they watched a homeless woman leave church with her food box in hand, Tom and Ginny realized that giving out food provided some temporary relief, but it did nothing to solve her deeper problems.
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