Family Life

11.27.09 | Sarah Harnisch

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Summary (2-4 lines): Renovation House is an addiction ministry for men. It's a 12 month program where men live together in Spencer, New York under the direction of Pastor Manny Archilla. For the first 30 days, the men are in a "blackout" period-- there's no t.v., no phones or mail or email. They are totally isolated from the outside world, except for the men, Pastor Manny and the visiting pastors, and the ministry. They're taught in classes during the day, and there are guest speakers during class time and at night. 9 months into the program they are re-integrated into society, working outside the House but still living there. There is a 96 percent success rate with the program.

If you'd like more information on Renovation House... here is their contact information:

P.O. Box 396

Spencer, NY, 14883

phone: (607) 589-4413

fax: (607) 589-7383

email:

They accept donations to run the house, and are regularly in need of the following items:

-Dish soap / Bleach / Toilet paper / Napkins / Hangers / NIV or NLT Bibles -Vacuum cleaners / Iron and Ironing boards / Washers and Dryers -Refrigerators / Freezers / Personal size water bottles -Toiletries (please call for current needs) / Shower flip flops

-Food: eggs, milk, meat, fruit, veggies, condiments and cooking oil -Lawn mowers (*riding and push) / replacement line for weedwackers -Building supplies (please call for current needs) -Copy paper / one subject notebooks / CD-R disks -Updated computers and printers w/ ink cartridges -Ink cartridges ( HP 94 / HP 97 / Lexmark 16 / Lexmark 26 / s - 35 / pc 301 -Towels / Any and all types of bedding / Shoes: work, “dressy”, and all types

-Clothing: Winter, “dressy”, socks, underwear and all other types -Monthly financial support

*Donations are tax deductible.