reset home

ANNOUNCING ...RESET HOME!
By Lorie Goggin

Collins English Dictionary defines RESET as a transitive verb and it simply says, ‘to set again.’ It goes on to say, if you reset a machine or device, it is ready to work again or perform a particular function.   For some of the teens we serve, that ‘particular function’ is ‘normalcy.’  Learning how to live in a home setting with adult role models who provide boundaries and love while they learn the skills they need to be successful adults.  

A place where there will be life skills training, teen nights, and support to ensure they have the things they need to be successful: driver’s license, school support, job training, learning how to budget, do home repair, and cook… all the things teens need to be successful adults.
 
When God gave us a vision for Reset Home – a property in Round Rock with two structures on it and on the bus line – there were a couple of problems. 1) Round Rock didn’t have a bus line yet.  2) As I began looking for properties I couldn’t find anything that fit that description or our needs for under $400,000 as we had to find a special zoning area where homes and businesses existed side by side.

I started thinking maybe I heard Round Rock wrong.  Then one Thursday while driving down the street checking out a house for sale on Egger Ave in Round Rock with my mentee, she looked at me and said, “Miss, I think that’s our home.”   Monday morning I called my realtor, by Tuesday we made an offer, and on Wednesday we had a contract!  After two years, God answered in three days!  There are so many God stories behind the Reset Home. Next time you see one of our mentors or staff, ask them to share one with you.
 
Now we have a big property with two structures on it, walking distance to the bus route in Round Rock – just like God told us we would!  Tuesday we sign the papers on the home.  I should be terrified, but to tell you the truth, I’m so excited!  God has been with us from the very beginning. If you have followed us since 2009, you will remember God launched this whole thing with the words, “I’m going to use your book to reach incarcerated teens.”  Since 2009 he has indeed reached incarcerated teens – with volunteers and mentors and people who give of their time, talent, and treasure to spread light and be the hands and feet.  God has been with us from the beginning and I know he will be with us until the end, as long as we keep following His voice.  

I hope you will continue this God-journey with us.  I get excited when I think of where we’ve come from and where we’re going… all that God is going to do!  It amazes me that he uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.  As we move forward I want to say thank you to all of those at Night Out this year who gave large sums of money to enable us to be able to close today.  Without your generous donations, we would not have been able to pay the $40,000 in closing costs and down payment. Thank you for being the hands and feet and making a difference… one teen at a time!

Thank You All!

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EXTRA!  EXTRA!  READ ALL ABOUT IT!  
LIVES ARE CHANGED AS DONATIONS ARE TRIPLED

That's right!  We have a donor willing to match $2 for every $1 donated to ensure we have the money needed to complete the renovations and updates on the property up to $6,300.   That means for every dollar donated for 'Renovations,' Reset Mentoring receives $3!  Have a bake sale and raise $100, that turns into $300!  Old furniture you need to get rid of?  Have a garage sale, raise $400 and it turns to $1,200!  If we meet the double matching goal and raise $6,300 for ‘Renovations,’ the total amount Reset will receive for the Renovations will be $18,900.  If by some miracle we don’t use that money in the renovations, we will put it towards the principal on the house.  

Other ways to be a light and support Reset Home: 

• ​​Check your employment - many employers double their employee’s donations.  Reset is listed on Your Cause and Benevity as a certified 501(c)(3).  That means your monthly giving can be doubled!
• Amazon Smile - when you or your office are online shopping, chose Reset Mentoring under Amazon Smile and a portion of everything you spend will be used to support teens in your area.
• I’ll Eat to That! - Reset will be hosting monthly “I’ll Eat to That!” events at specific restaurants on specific dates.  Eat like you normally would, turn in your receipt, and earn cash back for Reset. This month "I'll Eat to That!" will be on Saturday, July 21, at Chipotle in Round Rock where 30% of your total bill will be donated to Reset Mentoring!
• Monthly Partner - We are incurring an additional $2,200 per month in cost; so now would be a GREAT time to become a monthly partner!  
• PRAY - I was reminded this week of the power of prayer!  PRAY for wisdom, guidance, and protection as we move forward.

Donate

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DEMO DAY!  
Many Hands Make Light Work!  ​

Join a Serve Day!   Our first demo day will be July 14th! We will be scraping ceilings, pulling up floors, and taking out doors and cabinets.  There is plenty of work to go around! 

If  you attend  Celebration Church,  we will be meeting on Saturday, July 14, at  Celebration at 8:30 a.m. then  going to the property. Check out this link for Celebration Church's Serve Day: https://celebration.church/serve-day-2018.
 If you prefer to show up at the property (at 9:30 a.m), the address is 1110 Egger Ave, Round Rock, TX!  Bring your hammer, crowbar, chisel, gloves, garden shears, protective eyewear, and scrapers.  Please be sure to wear protective clothing and footwear.  We’ll have the snacks and water ready!  
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IF you can’t make it on the 14th but have a church group, work friends, or need a neighborhood project, contact us at a[email protected] and we can set up other work days!  There is a lot of work to be done.  It will take ALL our hands and feet -- and a lot more skill than I possess!