CFM is a faith-based ministry beginning with jail inmates to the newly released men and women--though the residence is for men only. A visit to CFM¹s facilities and a long talk with Richard Johnson, the Executive Director, attest to 1. their accomplishments to date; 2. the ongoing remodeling and repairing work right now, especially at the Center; 3. their future plans, both soon and long-range; and 4. their successes and struggles.
There is a meaningful weekly program especially for the residents but open to anyone 6 evenings a week. The Outreach Committee has a copy of their schedule and their Mission, Vision and Values statements.
CFM¹s needs are HUGE. Here is a list:
CHRISTIAN FORMATION MINISTRIES INC.
QUANTITY ITEMS for RESIDENCE (ROOM FOR 7 RESIDENTS) many $25. Wal*Mart gift cards--shopping with newly released residents
4 tall, narrow chests of drawers or bureaus
7 clothes hampers-tall like kitchen waste basket (1 for each resident)
7 alarm clocks
7 metal lockers (1 ft. wide by 5 ft. tall)
4 folding chairs
twin sheet sets, blankets, pillows, large bath towels
100 plastic coat hangers
2 bicycles with chains/locks
8 curtains and curtain rods for 3 x 4 foot windows--for men
1 drapes and curtain rod for 5 x 6 foot window--neutral style
1 gas grill
broom & dustpan
ITEMS FOR BOTH RESIDENCE and/or CENTER 24 energy-saving light bulbs (60-100 watt equivalent)
1 vacuum cleaner (can go back and forth)
3 fire extinguishers
12 ice trays
Tupperware/other food storage items
2 sets of good cooking knives
large pots & frying pans
miscellaneous kitchenware
1 storage shed
ITEMS FOR THE CENTER 1 CASE large print Bibles - International Bible Society
1 programmable HVAC thermostat with access code capability
2 garbage disposals
2 toilet paper dispensers/various towel bars
1 lawn mower
1 refrigerator
1 freezer
WE HAVE AN ONGOING NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING: DAIRY!!: milk, cheese, butter, eggs
staples (spices, coffee, sugar, condiments, etc.)
zip lock bags, aluminum foil
kitchen trash bags
laundry and dishwashing soap, bleach
sponges and other cleaning supplies
toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates
