Programs
How Individuals Recover
Click here to view our 12-step recovery program.
The people who come to our home have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
New Beginnings provides programs that create a road to recovery. We use a 12-step recovery program as our basis, while providing a disciplined and loving environment.
Weeds-To-Go Program
Men are given yard work to do as initial work therapy and mainstreaming them back into the work force.
If you or someone you know are in need of yard work, please contact 352-404-6946 or email info@newbeginningslake.org.
MULBERRY INN
HOME FOR MOMS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Kicking off a fundraising campaign, with a dinner honoring Leslie Longacre, CEO of South Lake Hospital, in the fall of 2008 New Beginnings began to transform an old inn into a Woman with Children’s Home. After three months of major renovations, New Beginnings of Lake County opened the doors of the Mulberry Inn Women with Children’s Home on Saturday, September 12th. This magnificent 1890’s Victorian Home on ½ acre in Historic Downtown Clermont has been transformed into a home for mothers with young children. The property has three large buildings and plenty of space for children to play, as well as a gazebo to host special events for the community.
New Beginnings wants to express gratitude to the businesses, organizations and individuals that donated furnishings, services and materials; including over $50,000 of building materials, as well as to the hundreds of volunteers that logged over 300 hours. We thank each and every one of those in the community that gave from their heart to bless this project and assist us as we continue to move forward to transform the lives of mothers with children.
Thank you to the South Lake Chamber of Commerce for recognizing the four-month long rehabilitation project of the Mulberry Inn with the We Care Award.
NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
A future learning center for the community is underway. It will include life skills and job training, a computer lab and a large food pantry downstairs with an area allowing for space to tutor kids and provide activities. We have received the approval of Clermont ‘s Planning & Zoning Department and we anticipate having our permits approved on time in order to start renovations by September 2011. The floor plans are completed, and we continue to receive donated materials and furnishings. Many volunteers are coming forward offering their services. Due to the huge need for this facility we are praying that God provides the resources for this to be completed ASAP. Anyone wanting to help please contact us at (352) 404 6946 or email us at info@newbeginningslake.org.
Items Still Needed:
- Roof Shingles & Installers
- Plywood & Carpenters
- Plumbing Materials & Plumbers
- A/C Unit & Installer, Including Duct Work
- Electrical Supplies & Electrician
- Painters Inside & Out
- Drywall Hangers
- Ceiling Insulation
- Ceiling Tile
- Plants, Bushes & Trees
- Clean Outside Block
- Remove Roof & Interior Floor
- New Flooring/Tile
BECOME A MENTOR:
A Community Advocate is available to counsel families in need. Volunteer Mentors are needed to provide families with tutoring for children, a list of local available job openings, a list of affordable housing and other needed services, along with providing words of encouragement. There are no financial contributions required.
For more information on becoming a Mentor contact Brenda Rivera at 352-404-6946 or brendarivera@newbeginningslake.org. MENTOR APPLICATION FORM You can fax your form to 352-404-6947 Attn: Brenda.
