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We’re Glad You Asked!
1. Q: What is S.I.C.? A: S.I.C. is “Sisters In Christ and Soldiers In Christ a combined non-profit organization founded in 1999, and 2005, established as a social services organization to help those who disenfranchised and disadvantage in our communities. 2. Q: What is the purpose of S.I.C.? A: The mission of S.I.C. is to help adults and young adults who have needs that are not being met by the city, state, and government. A volunteer force whose outreach efforts will find, stabilize and assist people in their efforts to improve their lives shall carry out this mission. The organization’s mission shall also be furthered through deterrence and resource programs provided in schools, corporations and via the Internet. All facets of this mission shall be guided by the mandate that our volunteers shall tell our clients they care about them and then, at every turn, prove it. 3. Q: How did S.I.C. start? A: Minster Glenda Fields and Lay Counselor Diane Kennon had a dream and desire to help the less fortunate in their area and aboard, thus they started SISTERS IN CHRIST in Fort Worth in 1999, after seeing that their were needs in the male population as well, Rev. Rufus and Minister Glenda Fields started SOLDIERS IN CHRIST, thus S.I.C. was complete in 2005. In 2006, La’Donna Davis and her husband Melvin Davis Jr become a part of the this organization because of their heart for people and new this is what they were call to do. This is a natural extension of their ongoing outreach efforts. They all were inspired to begin outreach in theDallas/ Forth Worth area when they realized that the government will never solved, nor afford to solve the problems in the communities around them… They were so disturbed by this problem, having grown up around poverty and seeing it on a daily basis that, when the opportunity to help arose, they immediately became involved in pulling together as business owners and other functioning entities in the communities to identify the basic needs of the less fortunate around them and to get them help. 4. Q: What is the target population for S.I.C.? A: S.I.C. is a social services non-profit organization that targets the disenfranchised and disadvantage individuals in our communities, city, state and the world at large. Based on current estimates, there are millions of children, teenagers and adults trying to survive in the U.S.in low income areas, many of them have never been a part of the government assistance programs, but just fell on hard times. If these people are not helped they will become the new homeless community in the cities around them. 5. Q: Does S.I.C have a religious or political affiliation? A: Yes, although S.I.C. is a ministry first, then a non-profit organization that desire to help the total person. S.I.C. was established to help people without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds, because charity starts at home, and we want to make a difference in our communities, States, and World; however we do not associate with any particular political group. 6. Q: How does S.I.C. operate? A: S.I.C. is entirely run by volunteers. Volunteers fill a variety of positions — such as executive director, public relations manager, community resource director, outreach and assistance support directors, and kid and adult training directors. Since 1999, S.I.C. volunteers have been hard at work, trying to Make A Difference in the lives of others. S.I.C.S’ volunteers are priceless! 7. Q: What services does S.I.C offer? A: S.I.C.’S mission is to help those that are disenfranchised and disadvantage in our communities which cover a wide array of services. Just to name a few, helping at-risk youth with immediate necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and personal hygiene. Providing assistance to college students who have a need financially with care boxes to assist them on a monthly basis. Sending out care boxes for our senior citizens for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. S.I.C. offers a wide array of services, including: assistance in finding temporary housing; education assistance; vocational development; counseling; health services; transportation to self-help meetings; and legal assistance. Volunteers also conduct life-skills training, covering such areas as budgeting, banking, and safety, shopping and cooking, nutrition, and hygiene. 8. Q: Does S.I.C. train its volunteers in any way? A: Yes, volunteers go through an extensive S.I.C. training program, consisting of eight 2-hour classes. The training program prepares volunteers for working with our clients. Those who want to work directly with kids usually become Outreach Mentors or Support Counselors and receive additional training by walking the ropes with experienced volunteers and performing role-plays with clients to better understand where they personally are. 9. Q: What can volunteers expect? A:Though the number of kids a local program will help fluctuates, volunteers often work with 25-50 kids. Volunteers can expect to provide a variety of services, such as counseling, providing nourishing food, transporting kids to and from church meetings or any other meetings as described by the counselors, helping kids and adults locate jobs, teaching kids basic living skills, helping with clothing, and providing the local S.I.C. office with clerical assistance. Basically, volunteers can expect to be the first line of defense for crisis counseling with our clients. 10. Q: Where does S.I.C have programs? A: Since 1999, S.I.C. has established programs in: Fort Worth, Dallas, Desoto, Cedar Hill, etc. In 2007, S.I.C. will establish programs in other cities in Texas. 11. Q: Where does the money come from to run S.I.C.? A: Operating revenues come mainly from charitable donors committed to the aims of the organization. Each year S.I.C. organizes a giving campaign known as “Making A Difference.” In addition to gifts, the organization seeks national and local sponsors, grants, endowments and gifts-in-kind. 12. Q: Has S.I.C. been recognized for its work? A: S.I.C. has not yet been recognized but we will keep you posted as we are just starting to make a mark, but the sky is the limit!
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