Simonka Place for Women and Children
5119 River Road N., Keizer, OR 97303
503.362.7487
Women’s Ministries Director
Jeanine Knight jknight@ugmsalem.org
Guest Services
Providing emergency services, such as nourishing meals, warm safe shelter, a hot shower, clean clothing and personal care items are just the first step in sharing Christ’s love and providing for those in need.
In addition to emergency services, guests have access to:
- Case managers
- Counselors
- A dayroom
- Mail service
- Work referrals
- Dental Clinic
As our staff develops relationships and trust with our guests, they are encouraged to join our New Life Fellowship program.
New Life Fellowship (NLF) Program
The NLF program is an extensive 12-month Christian discipleship and recovery program for women who are ready and willing to make dynamic change in their lives as they learn to follow Christ.
Through Bible studies and systematic discipleship, women in the program receive help in overcoming drug and alcohol abuse as well as learning to deal with other dysfunctional lifestyles, addictions and habits as they learn to depend on the Holy Spirit to guide and direct them.
Work therapy assignments help the women develop appropriate workplace skills.
The Learning Center and Valley Employment & Career Services programs help improve academic skills (and prepare for the GED exam) and ready the women to return to the workplace through job readiness classes.
Exodus Program
After completing the NLF program, a woman may continue residing at Simonka Place for an additional 90 days in this aftercare program while seeking employment and housing.
Christian Service Internship
Upon completion of the NLF program, qualified women may apply to this 12-month program providing ongoing Biblical training, continued discipleship and internship opportunities throughout the mission to prepare for vocational ministry service after graduation.
