My Sister's House is a non-profit ministry in East County Area established in 2004 by Becky Coleman. It is a safe home that provides shelter, education opportunities and assisted childcare for women and children in transition.

The mission of My Sister's House is to be the stepping-stone into a new life for women and children who need stable, secure and safe housing. My Sister's House provides an opportunity for growth in knowledge, wisdom, and discernment.

The story behind the ministry
In the fall of 2003 Ms. Coleman took a personal retreat at Menucha in the inspirational Columbia Gorge near Corbett. During the wee hours of the morning God gave her a vision for a home for women and children in transition. She got up and prepared for my morning jog knowing it was still dark outside. She put a fleece before the Lord praying "God, if this vision is truly from you, and I believe it is, bring me back from this jog and I will run with it to make it a reality." God brought her back and has been faithful to point her in the right direction, make contacts with the right people and receive lots of encouragement along the way. My Sister's House opened its doors in the fall of 2004.

Goals
The goal of the ministry is to have every family able to be self-supporting and life-skill confident upon leaving the program to permanent housing. So many houses and apartments stand empty, so many women and children need a safe place to get their feet and hearts back to God's path for them. Assessment of current steps taken in each category and what is available at My Sister's House will be done upon entry to the house. Each woman will be asked to complete a goal sheet in the following categories:

• Careers - job fairs, job skill refresher courses, job search
• Living arrangements - ready to rent class, budget planning, living skills classes
• Relationship with child - daily opportunities for interactions, schedule routine, cozy reading/game corner
• Church Involvement - daily devotions, weekly church attendance, bible studies
• Parenting Skills plan- hands on parenting classes, support groups, M.O.M.S

Mission Statement
The mission of My Sister's House is to be a stepping-stone into a new life for women and children in transition by helping to lead them in the pathway of continual growth for a better future.

Growth in Knowledge - Life, education and job-skill training including onsite computer lab with internet access for refresh courses and onsite life skills classes.
Growth in Wisdom - Seeking God's plan for my life. Daily devotions, bible studies, and church involvement.
Growth in Discernment - Implementing goal orientated decision making.

Transitional Housing
My Sister's House offers short term Housing for women in need. A woman trying to regain custody of her child/children, will have a safe place for supervised visitations. A woman who just needs a place to regroup after a divorce or a separation would find a refuge here. A woman with a child/children who need a place to stay while they await for another housing opportunity, would all be welcome here. Who can live at My Sister's House? Any woman with a child/children who has a need for temporary shelter, an education and has the desire to make their life better. For more information about transitional living please call (503) 665-1026.

Domestic Violence Classes
The local church, East Hill, will provide counseling classes for women who've been abused.

Parenting Classes
Parenting classes consist of Metro Family Services, Rick Jonson's Courageous Moms, Parenting Wisely and Love & Logic.

Job Skill Training
A computer lab is available for on line education opportunities.

Educational
Educational opportunities include Work Source Oregon where we receive the inside recruiting reports weekly and IRCO offers the clerical training and Women in Construction the hard hat women.

Donations
Donations are gladly accepted as we are in a building phase to increase capacity. We are seeking your prayer support first and foremost, as without that firm foundation so much in life is a struggle. We faithfully request your assistance in whatever way GOD has placed upon your love to give. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please call (503) 665-1026 for a list of needed items and a suitable time of delivery. Thank you, and GOD bless you.

PLEASE DONATE!
Your donations will go a long ways to help our cause. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.

Items that we need:

Becky Coleman (left) and friend take donations from people throughout the area.

Clothes for women and children Milk and fresh fruit Toys Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, Kleenex Baggies (sandwich/garbage size) Pledge Windex 409 cleaner - Pine Sol Comet Canned food (veggies, tuna, fruit) Bus tickets and passes