Micheal’s House Receives Grant

TYLER — Michael’s House of Hope, on Highway 155 South outside Tyler, recently received a $10,000 grant award from the Verizon Foundation. Michael’s House personnel say the grant will help MHOH serve the community through its Domestic Violence program that provides an interventional approach through cognitive intervention. According to a news release, “MHOH is proud to be a recipient of this award and will continue to be instrumental in providing housing, spiritual development and job placement to men who have difficulty restructuring their lives.” MHOH personnel say there are many services that serve the victims of domestic abuse, but the perpetrators are often not seen as reparable. MHOH has joined with the Texas Council on Family Violence and has developed a program in Tyler that Michael’s House representatives say will decrease if not eliminate family domestic violence.

According to MHOH representatives, the Verizon Foundation and Michael�s House are making significant progress towards the reduction of domestic violence in East Texas, and the community is urged to get involved. Michael’s House is a ministry of New Life Worship Center in Tyler. It provides transitional housing and support for men who have been affected by substance abuse or homelessness, or have completed a structured program while in prison. You can go to http://www.michaelshouseofhope.com for more information.