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Restoration

Heal. Skill. Belong.

Oak Farms is our community where survivors heal deeply, master valuable skills, earn wages, and graduate with savings and a plan.

What Restoration Is

A guided runway to a new life. After Recovery (0–6 months), participants move into Oak Farms for 6–24 months of structured living, skill building, and community. Every resident works toward:
  • Personal Stability: ongoing therapy, healthy routines, strong relationships
  • Marketable Skills & Credentials: certifications that employers respect
  • Financial Readiness: earned wages + savings at graduation
  • Purpose & Community: mentors, alumni network, optional faith formation

Restoration Tracks (Choose 1-2; cross-train as needed)

Four primary tracks with clear outcomes, certifications, and job paths.

1

Agriculture

Market garden, greenhouse ops, logistics, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) & farm market

Outcomes

Food safety, small-engine basics, harvest/logistics certs

2

Culinary Arts

Teaching kitchen/restaurant, bakery, catering, farm-to-table operations

Outcomes

ServSafe/food handler, line cook skills, front-of-house basics, head chef track, business management

3

Trades

Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC (with licensed mentors)

Outcomes

Apprentice hours, pathway to journeyman tracks

4

Technology & Design

IT support, light fabrication/printing, digital design/production

Outcomes

Google IT support basics, portfolio projects, client communication

Apprenticeships & Profit Centers (Mission Sustainability)

Work that funds the mission and grows your résumé.

Participants apprentice in mission-aligned businesses:

  • Furniture shop & retail
  • Teaching kitchen/restaurant
  • CSA/farm market
  • Trades apprenticeship contracts
  • Select tech/design services

Earnings & Savings

Residents receive wages; a portion supports program sustainability, and a savings account is built for each participant. This is released at graduation to launch housing, transport, or education.

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Daily & Weekly Rhythm (Structure that heals)

Weekday cadence (sample):

Morning:
Community check-in • Therapy/Case plan • Track training
Midday:
Skills lab • Work shift (apprenticeship)
Afternoon:
Fitness/health • Financial coaching • Study hall
Evening:
Peer group • Optional chapel/mentor hour • Personal time

Weekends:

Family visits (per policy), community meals, recreation, alumni gatherings, optional worship.

House standards (posted & enforced):

No contraband, no intimidation or harassment, clear visitor rules, tech boundaries, grievance & appeal process.

Care & Support While You Work

Therapy & Case Management:

ongoing trauma-informed care, relapse-prevention coaching

Health

regular medical/psych follow-ups, sleep & nutrition support

Legal

court follow-through, IDs, records repair

Education & Money

GED (General Educational Development) tutoring, budgeting, credit repair, taxes

Mentorship

trained mentors, alumni sponsor model

Housing & Community Life

Creating a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth

Safe, Sober Housing

Separate male/female lodging with quiet spaces, chapel, workshops, and gardens for reflection and growth

Community Living

Community meals, shared responsibilities, and restorative conflict practices that build connection

Guest House

Space for family visits and future teaching kitchen/restaurant for community connection
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Building community together

Our housing model creates a foundation for lasting transformation through safe spaces and meaningful connections.

Faith at the Core

Faith helps. We'll help you build it.

Chaplaincy services available

Small groups and community support

Prayer and worship rhythms

No pressure, no prerequisites. Dignity and consent lead the way.

Graduation & Alumni Network

Supporting your journey from program completion to long-term success

Graduation Checklist

  • Stability markers achieved
  • Certifications earned
  • Job placement secured
  • Verified housing plan
  • Savings released

Alumni Network

  • Monthly meetups
  • Peer sponsorship
  • Job board access
  • Start-up micro-grants

Micro-grants are subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Sobriety at 6/12/24 months

Industry certifications earned

Employment & wages at exit and 90 days post-exit

Stable housing at exit and 90/180 days

Recidivism reduction vs. baseline

Savings at graduation (median)

For Employers & Partners

Why hire our graduates

  • Reliable and committed team members
  • Professionally trained in essential skills
  • Mentored and work-ready
  • Dedicated staff support for smooth onboarding

We provide

  • Skills verification and assessment
  • Soft-skills preparation and coaching
  • On-the-job check-ins and support
  • Dedicated point-of-contact for problem-solving

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Typical 12–24 months; your plan is individualized.

  • Yes, case team approval ensures safety and progress.

  • Yes, wages are earned; a portion supports sustainability; savings are released at graduation.

  • Yes. Approvals depend on safety, stability, and employer vetting.

  • We re-stabilize with your consent and adjust the plan.

Ways to help

  • Sponsor a Cohort — tools, certifications, mentorship
  • Seed a Shop — equipment/startup for profit centers
  • Use our services — our profit centers fund the mission and sport our residents.