Learning Center

At the Mission, sharing our gifts of education and skill building rescues people from poverty by helping them to reach their academic, career, and life goals. At our Learning Center, residents of the Changed Life Recovery Program and women at Faith House receive the encouragement and ongoing support they need to be successful. 

The Learning Center is also open to all Mission guests, as well as Mission volunteers!

To visit the Learning Center, email Director Mrs. Chris Bugher or call 904-304-9161.

Let the wise hear and increase in learning and the one who understands gain guidance.

Proverbs 1:5

If you would like to support the Mission, please visit our Giving or Current Needs pages.

We Invest in People

The Learning Center offers:

Basic Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

GED Prep

Computer Literacy

Employment Skills

Resume Writing

Finding a Job

Keeping a Job

Interviewing

Communication

Time Management

Goal Setting

Customer Service

Teamwork

Working with Others

Life Skills

Cultural Literacy

Health & Appearance

Housing

Relationships

Transportation

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Shari Balodato
Faith House Program Specialist

Shari Badolato is the Program Specialist for Fath House. Before joining the Mission staff, she was a church Kids and Family Pastor. Shari enjoys hand lettering and going to the beach and movies with her family. She says, “I am grateful for the hope I have found in Jesus and have a passion for helping women find wholeness and healing in Him. I consider it a true privilege to partner with The Faith House.”

Brenda Bell
Rescued Treasures Coordinator

Brenda coordinates the volunteers who sort clothes and assist guests in Rescued Treasures.

She has been working with people in poverty since 1981. She says, “First, I befriend them. Then I find out what they need and refer them to the program that could best help. I only help people who want help, and only in the ways they want help. Some people have addiction problems and don’t want to leave the street. I’m still their friend.”

Carol Switzer
Faith House Program Coordinator

Carol coordinates the programs at Faith House, working with residents to help them develop skills for independence. Carol also runs Crossed Bridges with her husband Jonathan. She enjoys playing any sport with a ball, crocheting, bike riding, and spending time with her husband and five children. 

“He who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:21) explains what wakes Carol up in the morning to begin a new day; being able to serve the Lord while working with people, whether it be administratively or relationally. She loves hearing the testimonies of how Jesus has changed people’s lives, especially because He’s done so much for her!