The Programs of Baldwin Center
Adult and Family Services
 Counseling Services - Free to clients. The clients meet one on one with a licensed counselor, 1-hour sessions each week for adults and children. 5 scheduled appointments per week, 83 sessions held in 2007.
Anger Management Under the guidance of a licensed counselor, clients learn to control their outbursts according to personality trait; to recognize the benefits of anger; and where responsibility lies. Group sessions held once a week. 32 clients in 2007.
JOBSTART OLHSA - In cooperation with our local community action agency, we assisted 20 individuals with job applications and interviewing.
 Lighten Your Load A Laundromat readiness program providing clients with an opportunity to use the washers and dryers at the Baldwin Center to launder their clothing. 10-15 scheduled appointments per week in 2007.
Focus: HOPE Food Distribution Program Once a month, volunteers deliver and distribute staple food items from Focus: HOPE to 151 senior citizens that live at or below the federal poverty level.
Holiday Store Program 243 (1060 individuals) low-income families qualified through the Pontiac Clearinghouse (a collaborative group of Pontiac agencies) to receive a new sweatshirt or sweatpants and a gift item, as well as new underwear, socks, gloves and a hat for each family member.
Pharmacy Assistant This program provides prescription coverage for low-income clients who are unable to afford necessary medications.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings are on-site Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
 Clothing Closet Program This program provided for 12,500 low income individuals and families with clean clothing, sheets, blankets (in good condition) and small house hold items: free of charge.
Baby Food/Diaper Program Donations of baby food and formula are passed on to clients who need temporary assistance feeding and diapering their babies.
Client Needs In cooperation with area human service agencies, we help families and individuals with rent, utility bills, and other housing and transportation needs. In 2007, we helped 74 clients with over $10,163 was distributed.
Domestic Skills Classes Skill based classes that teach Quilting and Knitting. In 2007, 4 people participated in quilting and 4 people participated in knitting.
Warming Center From January through March, Hope, Hospitality, & Warming Center operates out of The Baldwin Center providing overnight shelter seven days a week. In 2007, 294 homeless people used our facility. Over 4,121 evening meals were provided and served by 15 area congregations. |
