Crisis Line: Non- 911 related calls such as loss of family member, job, prayer request etc.
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday’s 9pm- 11pm on call numbers provided .
Friday & Saturday 1am – 3am
***Volunteers needed…clergy, counselors, spiritual leaders
Unity Sessions
If an individual is seeking a structured commitment, refer to one of our “Unity Sessions”. Examples but are not limited to: Abuse Training, Anger Management, Problem-Solving techniques, Understanding Control and recognizing Peer Pressures.
Cleaning House/Landscaping … This will be a community type cleanup day with assigned areas. Enhance hand eye coordination and social skills.
Gun safety : attempting @ reducing gun related incidents by trying to eliminate the fear of guns through safe handling techniques, proper storing of the weapon and usage.
***Volunteers needed… officers, hunters, gun shop owners
Thump Therapy: aimed at reducing fighting/violence. Identify triggers, recognize strengths vs weaknesses, process anger issues and release stress through hitting and kicking punching bags. 4week course (1)Intro,(2) Working with triggers,(3)Coaching feelings and (4)Stress test punching/kicking gym workout bags.
Debate Day/ Mock interviews : teach individuals how to engage in healthy expressions related to everyday life as well as prepare them for future job interviews by role playing. Teach healthy forms of expression, prepare applications, conduct panel interviews and model appropriate dress codes through donated materials.
Basic Tool Awareness : Express the importance of tool knowledge and what some engineers and construction workers need to complete a job. This will give participants an edge at identifying the purpose of basic tools like screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, rulers etc.
***Volunteers needed… construction workers, handymen, hardware shop owners
Fishing Techniques/Supplies … Give a man a fish versus teaching a man to fish approach. Teach the difference between tying knots, casting reels, lures etc.
***Volunteers needed… anglers, school groups, store associates
Public speaking / Talent Show : Create an environment where individuals are excited to engage, teach and or entertain groups. Have designated times and locations for participants to display their talents and gain confidence concerning personal skills.
Cooking Time : Offer simple cooking lessons for breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that will benefit all family members. Teach independent skills that will allow any person to favorably prepare a meal long-term.
***Volunteers needed… chef, restaurant owners, established cooks
Computer & Keyboarding Intro:Give individuals the opportunity to learn how to operate and execute basic computer tasks while being comfortable preparing printable documents. Help design and or create resumes, school documents and personal files.
Movie Day :This will provide an outlet for people in the community to relax and enjoy a family oriented social gathering with entertainment, free of charge. Hopefully, create a monthly movie experience for all to look forward to with community involvement.
Sports corner: provide an opportunity for individuals to exercise, practice and or meditate.
***Volunteers needed… personal trainers, coaches etc.
Farming/Health & Wellness Prep: allow the participants to learn how to cultivate farming plots and grow vegetables and plants that could be utilized throughout the community for feeding and donating purposes. Focus on healthy eating habits and practice preparing well balanced meals.
***Volunteers needed…farmers, school reps etc.
A Budget is needed to purchase a building to house the entire program or build a multi-million-dollar facility from ground up with the necessary resources, materials and equipment. I will have to pay all utility bills as well as maintenance fees as needed. I will need to hire an attorney. I will need to secure reliable transportation for transporting clients and carrying out the daily duties of the program such as meetings, networking with other entities and providing services where requested (van and truck) and any other unforeseen issue. I will need a budget to purchase uniforms, promotional equipment and advertisement. I will need a budget to hire staff such as but not limited to: Sec/Tres., Office Clerk, Counselor(s), Personal trainer(S), labor assistants, In-kind monies to compliment all volunteers and board members. I will need a budget for incentive programming like rewards, tokens of appreciation, acknowledgment ceremonies. I will need a budget to purchase session materials like but are not limited to: punching bags, boxing gloves and helmets, kicking bags, computers for computer lab, T. V’s and movie screens, cooking supplies, fishing equipment, carpenter tools, guns (real & fake), lawn/landscaping equipment, telephones (carrier provider for crisis line) and food. All services will be offered free of charge.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Andrus Love, possess a masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology & Counseling from Troy University 2011; with a bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice from UAB 2001. Has 10+ years of experience serving in capacities such as but is not limited to: Juvenile Probation, Electronic Monitoring, Counseling and Case Management affiliated with Department of Youth Services & Department of Human Resources, Mental Health Activity Therapist affiliated with Alabama Department of Corrections (incarcerated adults), Adult Group Home/Residential Treatment and Clinical Health Management.
Community involvement includes but is not limited to Former Chairperson of the Macon County Head Start Program and President of the Male Initiative Program. He has Mentoring experience with youth and young adults within the surrounding counties (Tallapoosa, Macon, Elmore, Lee, Chambers and Montgomery) which also involve motivational speaking. He is currently active with little league sports programs like: soccer and baseball with 5+ years coaching experience for ages 4-10.
Contact: Andrus D. Love, MS (334) 354-9745
AL 01/26/18
