Miracle Hill Ministries

Thrift Ministries - Miracle Hill's first thrift store opened in 1957 to raise operating funds for the organization. Today, our eight stores not only provide a valuable revenue stream but also give individuals in our shelters and programs employment and training opportunities, helping them re-integrate into society and return to the workforce. Additionally, our thrift ministry voucher program provides free resources for families and individuals in the community who are experiencing a crisis. Other local non-profits partner with us in this program by making referrals and requests. On average, thrift employs over 150 people in the local community.

See schedule o - addiction recovery programsaddiction recovery programs - Miracle Hill operates two recovery programs that occupy three campuses. Both programs empower individuals to overcome addiction using a biblical adaptation of the 12-step recovery model. Program participants attend classes daily and receive individual and group counseling. Classes cover topics such as cognitive skills training, sexual assault, domestic violence, healing broken relationships, relapse prevention skills, and developing transitional plans for life after graduation. In addition, bible study, chapel, devotional services, healthcare, personal training, and other relevant seminars are all available so that participants can begin to rebuild healthy, stable lifestyles. Miracle Hill partners with local agencies for ged and employment training and offers a post-graduation residential transition program with assigned mentors to help equip graduates for sustained success. Our recovery programs served 501 individuals last year, providing 51, 449 days of comprehensive care and counseling. Ninety-six (96) individuals graduated. Our long-term success rate for graduates is 60%.=== overcomersthe overcomers center is a 27-week, 80-bed, residential addiction recovery program for men suffering from life-dominating addictions. We implement a biblical adaptation of the twelve-step program to help men develop the ability to live a life free from addiction. Educational and life skills classes, group and individual counseling, bible study, devotional services, classroom instruction, and seminars are part of the four-level curriculum. After graduation guests are encouraged to stay in a Miracle Hill transitional house for additional support as they move toward independent living.=== renewalrenewal is a 27-week, 44-bed, residential addiction recovery program for women struggling with addiction. In this christ-centered, residential facility our guests complete four levels of a bible-based twelve-step program to qualify for graduation. Group and individual counseling, life skills and educational classes, devotional services, and discipleship help these ladies focus on god as they learn to live a life free from addiction. After graduation guests are encouraged to stay in a Miracle Hill transitional house for additional support as they move toward independent living.

See schedule o - shelter servicesshelter services - Miracle Hill Ministries operates four rescue missions/shelters in upstate south carolina: greenville rescue mission for adult men; spartanburg rescue mission for men, women, and mothers with young children; cherokee county rescue mission for men, women, and mothers with young children, and shepherd's gate shelter for women and mothers with young children. We provide housing, food, clothing, christ-centered counseling and discipleship, case management, on-site health care, connections to community resources, accountability, and most of all, unconditional love. This holistic approach helps individuals and families regain hope and the tools they need to successfully exit homelessness. Guests enrolled in the new life program live at our shelters for at least 90 days and often six months or longer to establish employment, save money, develop life skills, improve physical/mental health, secure transportation and prepare for a successful exit into permanent housing. Two of our shelters also operate south carolina's only respite centers where homeless individuals discharged from the hospital can recover. Last year our rescue missions cared for 2,003 individuals, served 237,498 meals, and provided 124,008 nights of safe shelter.=== greenville rescue missiongreenville rescue mission is an emergency shelter for men that provides refuge from the dangers of living on the streets. Services are offered in two tiers: one for guests who need temporary shelter and the other for guests in need of more comprehensive help. In partnership with new horizon family health services, the mission also provides respite care beds for men experiencing homelessness who have just been released from the hospital or who have special medical needs.=== shepherd's gateshepherd's gate in greenville provides safe shelter for women and mothers with young children who are experiencing homelessness. Short-term services are provided through a crisis program and more in-depth services are provided through a new life program for women in need of comprehensive care. Shepherd's gate also provides beds for ladies waiting to enter renewal, Miracle Hill's addiction recovery program for women. In partnership with new horizon family health services, shepherd's gate also provides respite care beds for women experiencing homelessness who have just been released from the hospital or who have special medical needs.=== spartanburg rescue missionspartanburg rescue mission is an emergency shelter that serves men, women, and mothers with children who are experiencing homelessness. Housed in separate wings, individuals receive the basic needs of shelter, food, and clothing along with counseling, educational opportunities, and discipleship. In partnership with local volunteers from the medical and dental fields, a free on-site medical clinic provides services once a month for our guests and individuals from the community.=== cherokee rescue missioncherokee county rescue mission, located in gaffney, provides safe shelter for a variety of people experiencing homelessness, including men, women, and mothers with children in two different dormitory-style wings. Comprehensive services that include personal counseling, educational opportunities, and basic life skills advice are available for those who need extra care. Temporary shelter is also available for those who only need a few weeks to get back on their feet.

Foster care - Miracle Hill Ministries' foster care program is designed to bring hope and healing to children who have been removed from their birth families due to neglect or abuse. We recruit christian foster parents and provide them with support and training throughout licensing, placement, and beyond. We develop genuine relationships with our foster parents, praying with them, counseling them, and providing physical resources as they navigate the often-challenging waters of fostering. We take a trauma-informed approach for equipping and coaching parents. Our licensing specialists, care coordinators, trauma specialist, and educational enrichment coordinator work together to support successful placements. In addition to individual foster homes dispersed throughout upstate sc, Miracle Hill also has developed a foster home community. This community of seven large homes in pickens county provides a beautiful setting for foster parents and up to 35 foster children to grow and thrive. Our staff provides ongoing oversight and support to ensure each child and family is equipped for success. Last year, we served 352 foster children, providing 40,999 days of stability and loving care. Of those, 136 were reunited with their biological families, and 30 were adopted. We also licensed 41 new families.

Food relief ministry - Miracle Hill from god to you is a community pantry for food-insecure individuals and families. The warehouse also supplies the food needs of Miracle Hill's six shelters. A case manager oversees the community food distribution program, providing counseling and referrals for additional resources, such as furniture and clothing, as needed. Last year, the ministry welcomed 641 new community clients, served 1,833 individuals, gave 20,188 boxes of groceries, and distributed 706,580 pounds of food.

Transitional housing - in 1995 Miracle Hill Ministries started providing limited transitional housing for guests exiting our programs. Since then, the need for transitional housing has exponentially grown in the upstate, and we now offer affordable, supportive housing opportunities for all our adult shelters and programs. We have learned that living in community and having healthy mentor relationships results in higher success rates for our guests as they transition to independence. To be eligible for our transitional housing, the applicant must have successfully completed the new life program in one of our shelters or have graduated from one of our recovery programs. They must also be employed or ready to enter the workforce, remain clean and sober, and continue in close contact with a volunteer mentor. We currently operate 18 transition homes with a capacity to house 118 individuals, providing 82 beds for men, 19 beds for women, and 6 beds for women with children.