Pathway Transitional Housing

There are so many incredible things happening at the Pathway Apartments. (Pathway is a comprehensive support program that was created in order to help homeless families transition out of a state of chronic dependency on others.) Currently we have 14 adults and 15 children (soon to be 16 as we will be adding a precious new born to our Pathway family in just a few weeks) residing in the apartments.

The "Getting Ahead" classes are scheduled to begin in early February. This is an incredible curriculum that is designed to equip the adult residents with the basic life and social skills necessary to survive and thrive on their own. In support of these classes we are looking to implement two new programs.

One is a Lawn Care Service. This Vision Onward sponsored business will employee residents that are struggling to find jobs and in the process teach them necessary skills that will aid them in finding employment that pays a life sustaining wage. To be able to get this small business off the ground by Spring, we are in need of push mowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers that are in good working condition. If you have any of these supplies that you would like to donate, please call us at 918-766-3801.

Second is the development of Case Management Teams. These teams will be comprised of 2 to 3 people and each team will be assigned to certain apartments. The team will be responsible for meeting with their residents on a routine bases to discuss how things are going, talk about the goals each resident will be setting during their class time, advise on financial decisions, and become a community advocate when needed. What an awesome opportunity to surround these families with the love of Christ! If this is something you are interested in learning more about or you feel God nudging you to get involved, please call us at 918-766-3801

Haviland-Phillips Family

Our family ministry is called JESUS twentyfourseven because we believe we are to live for the Lord 24 hours a day 7 days a week no matter what that looks like. We believe we are to live a fasted lifestyle which will keep us focused on HIM and what he has called us to do, which is to go into all the nations and prepare for HIS return. Matt.28:19. Wherever we go we want others to know who God is and how their lives would be different if they believed and lived for HIM. Our soul cries out for those that do not know HIM and we are commanded by God to share HIS love with them and to give them hope in Jesus. We also believe we are to encourage other brothers and sisters to stay strong in the Lord and to help them to draw closer to HIM, to keep the faith, and to finish the good fight. 1Corin.9:24, 1Tim 6:12, 2Tim 4:7.

You can visit our website here: www.jesustwentyfourseven.com.

If you would like to support the Haviland-Phillips Family, you can donate to Vision Onward through Paypal or mail a check to Vision Onward, PO Box 252, Bartlesville, OK 74005. Please note Haviland-Phillips on the donation.

Vision Onward is a 501C-3 organization and your donation will be tax deductible.

Daniel Castro - Reynosa, Mexico

 "After years of chasing things I thought would give me joy, peace, security, and purpose to my life only to end up depressed, frustrated, and hopeless I decided to commit my life to knowing God personally and seeking His will for my life. 

In 2001, I joined a church group on a mission trip to Reynosa, Mexico to help build homes for those in need.  It was there that I first witnessed a level of poverty which I had never seen before, with many needing the most basic of necessities.  

As I spent time with families trying to meet their most basic needs and often just spending time listening to their struggles and praying for them, I realized how little acts of love and kindness could impact the lives of others both physically and spiritually.  

The next few years as I searched for opportunities and served locally and globally on short term mission trips, I sensed God calling me to leave my comfort zone and make my life all about loving the poor, broke, and lost.  

In August of 2010, I moved to Reynosa to work with friends in a community with much need.  We are currently teaching English, distributing food, water, clothing, and medicine, building homes, gardens, and most importantly friendships with families in hope of leading them to a relationship with Jesus Christ.  

We are hoping in the near future to construct a well for access to clean water as well as building a school to teach carpentry and basic computer skills.  Daily we pray for wisdom and guidance in how we can further work in this community and proclaim the love of Christ and bring glory to God."

If you would like to support Daniel in Reynosa, Mexico you can donate to Vision Onward through Paypal or mail a check to Vision Onward, PO Box 252, Bartlesville, OK 74005.   Please note Daniel Castro on the donation.  

Vision Onward is a 501C-3 organization and your donation will be tax deductible. 

Transitional Housing Volunteer Opportunity *Update - All Fulfilled*

Thank you to everyone who stepped up here!!  All of these needs have been met.  Glory to God!

2010 Graduation - Year One

"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." Proverbs 22:9

Looking for a way in 2011 to get involved in the community? Vision Onward offers many opportunities for individuals and groups to be involved locally and internationally. One immediate way that folks can get involved in Bartlesville is through providing meals. The next group of Pathway Apartment residents are beginning the “Getting Ahead” class series.

Not familiar with this Vision Onward ministry? Well simply stated, the Pathway Apartments are a 22 unit complex that have been renovated into a transitional housing facility. This allows families or individuals a stable living environment for a twelve month period. Residents are provided comprehensive training, counseling, and coaching that are designed to equip them with the basic life and social skills necessary to survive and thrive on their own. It is the only transitional housing available in the Bartlesville area and the program has proven to be very successful as we have seen the first round of residents graduate and move forward into the community as productive and contributing citizens.

We are searching for families or groups that are interested in providing hot meals for 25 people. The meals will need to be delivered to the apartments “ready to serve” by 5:45 on the nights the classes are scheduled. The classes meet every Thursday night beginning Feb. 18th. The meal can be anything from spaghetti to tacos to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings – it is completely up to you but we will be happy to provide suggestions.

About now you are thinking, “I’m not a cook but I’d love to help.” Here is a list of items that can be donated a head of time and take no preparation at all. These are items that will be used in support of the meals during the classes. These items will need to be delivered to the Pathway Apartments no later than Feb. 16th but can be received any time prior to this date.

25 cases of water
12 cans of presweetened lemonade mix
625 paper plates
625 paper or plastic cups
1000 paper napkins
12 large packs of plastic forks, knives, and spoons
12 jumbo rolls of paper towels

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Pathway Apartment meals, donate any of the specified items above, or you would like information about other opportunities to volunteer with Vision Onward, please contact us via response to this posting or calling us at 918-766-3801.

Thank you to everyone who stepped up here!!  All of these needs have been met.  Glory to God!