The Charis Project

The Charis Project is rated 3 out of 5 in the category nonprofit organization management. Read and write reviews about The Charis Project. The Charis Project is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to healing families, strengthening families, and keeping families together. Our model deploys 3 integrated phases of engagement. STEP 1 - Family Engagement Program ---Our first step of intervention is to engage families in crisis and to hold out a hand of friendship and support. It involves the “hand-out” of food support and is executed in the context of intentional relationship building. STEP 2 - Family Education Program ---Our second step is training and education. We have three main topical focuses: 1) Physical health and wellbeing a) Women’s health, pregnancy, childbirth, attachment, and breastfeeding b) Nutrition c) Community health, hygiene, and sanitation 2) Healthy family dynamics a) Domestic violence and substance abuse b) Positive parenting c) Early childhood education d) Healthy marriage 3) Healthy financial practices a) Basic household financial management b) Village Savings and Loan Association STEP 3 - Family Enterprise Program ---Our third step is empowerment toward sustainable health and strength. Here we employ creative financing programs to partner with families to empower them to create their own financial security. The core of our model of financial empowerment for family enterprise is the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA). We train communities in managing and administering their own micro savings and loan. The Charis Project deploys an integrated suite of targeted services to save the lives of children by healing, strengthening, and keeping their families together. We do this in the context of ongoing supportive intentional relationship. Our vision is for every child to be in a strong healthy family.