WELCOME TO THE DR. DENISE L. FOLKS WOMEN'S COUNSEL HOUSE
GOD'S CHANGING "WOMAN" MINISTRY (est.1999)
We're Here. We Exist. And, There's HOPE !
God's Changing "Woman" Ministry is a Christian
organization founded in November of 1999 by Dr. Denise L Folks. It's purpose is to provide women of all ages, ethnicity
and race with a safe and nurturing environment in which they can be encouraged and edified through the word of God and gain
necessary life skills through workshops, seminars, retreats and counseling. The Dr. Denise
L. Folks Women's Counsel House was established by God's Changing "Woman" Ministry to provide extended assistance
to women needing supportive/transitional housing. |
MISSION |
To comfort the hearts of women; To edify and instill greatness in the midst of trial, trivial, and transformation
regardless of age, race, or ethnicity and to establish in them every good word and work according to the word of God (The
Holy Bible). |
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PHILOSOPHY |
God's
Changing "Woman" Ministry believes that "women problems cut across race and countries." God's Changing "Woman" Ministry believes that it is the responsibility of every individual,
to the best of his/her ability, to help those who are unable to help themselves. God's
Changing "Woman" Ministry further contend that an individual must have within him/herself the desire and will to
be helped and the humility to receive help. And, once help is received the individual will be able to move from helplessness
to hopefulness. |
MISSION STATEMENT |
The
Dr. Denise L. Folks Women's Counsel House provides supportive, transitional housing to women ages 18-55, transitioning
from correctional facilities. The program is designed to prepare women to re-enter mainstream society with the skills necessary
to become productive citizens by obtaining employment, permanent housing, coping strategies and family unification. The Dr. Denise L. Folks Women's Counsel House is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and serves
the diverse population of the United States. |
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GOALS |
To
provide temporary housing and support for women who are undergoing transitioning in their lives. To
provide activities associated with daily maintenance as well as resource information to enable women to explore their options
and define their goals. To provide additional services, such as, short term supportive
counseling, referrals to appropriate agencies, assistance in attending appointments, finding permanent housing and crisis
intervention. To provide follow-up with women after they leave the Dr. Denise L Folks Counsel
House. To provide information to groups and organizations on the needs of women in transition. |