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Things to continue to pray about:

1. PRAY over the poverty, the oppression, the lack of fathers, the drug, alcohol, gang and violent influences in the region of SacMetro.

2. PRAY over Jesus said…”But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” – Luke 14:13-14

3. PRAY over “Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers? If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary, if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherless-- but from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my birth I guided the widow-- if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a garment, and his heart did not bless me for warming him with the fleece from my sheep, if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court, then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint” Job 31:15-22

PRAY over “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” Jas 1:27

4. PRAY over “Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow” Isa 1:17

5. PRAY over:
90% of MLK students without fathers
94% of the students from families on welfare
20% who have special needs
41% who are English is a Second Language (ESL)
The 50% of the young men that won’t graduate from HS

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Vision and Mission of Freedom Hall

Bill Coibion and Sam Harris, MLK jr, Jr Hi, Principal - share the vision and the mission.


Vision:
Freedom Hall is helping at-risk, fatherless young men prepare for life, become leaders in their community and inspires others to follow in their footsteps.

Mission:
Freedom Hall tutors, encourages, trains and mentors these young men through a family environment of safety, acceptance and assurance that we’re not going to abandon them. Starting in 7th grade, young men, along with their mentors, will form a virtual family, which will remain intact through high school graduation and beyond. Freedom Hall intends to provide direct funding for higher education after High School. With encouragement and guidance Freedom Hall will support those young men who their desire to further their education.

God tells us to care for orphans and widows in times of stress. Freedom Hall is focused on doing just that… caring for the fatherless young men and their families.

Why do we call it FREEDOM HALL? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life for freedom. As men of God, both Mr. Harris and Mr. Coibion, sense that FREEDOM HALL is the most appropriate name for this effort to free these young men from drugs, alcohol, violence, anger, oppression, abuse, pre-marital sex and other bad influences of poverty in their lives that lead to death, destruction and limiting future choices.

Mr. Harris, Mr. Coibion and many others believe that being free from these influences will facilitate their preparation for a life of peace, joy and prosperity, which will enabled them to serve others in the same way they have been served…e.g., live out the Golden Rule…”do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.

... Principal, Sam Harris, at MLK jr, Jr High School, in Del Paso area of Sacramento, California, shares the vision and the mission of Freedom Hall.

At FREEDOM HALL, young men will:

• Be accepted for who they are, not what they are, in an environment of unfailing love
• Become a member of a small group or team with other young men and mentors and participate in team competitions
• Raise their standard of moral character, learn more life skills and enhance their studying techniques
• Expand their view of their world, experience some of its opportunities and will establish new life goals
• May participate in fun, exciting events and trips such as to the ocean, Lake Tahoe, hiking, camping, rock wall climbing, and ropes courses
• Serve others trough various activities such as neighborhood beautification projects, helping team families and serving at MLK

PARENT PARTICIPATION will help parents become more involved in their sons lives and with MLK. Participation includes such things as:

• Social events for FREEDOM HALL participants and their families
• Regular progress meetings for FREEDOM participants
• Volunteer opportunities at MLK where parents can serve in ways such as: helping with MLK dinners, events and trips, assisting with school and area beautification, administrative support as well as other alternatives. Volunteers can earn Freedom Store “points” can use them to make purchases and resources for their family.
• Attend classes to improve your children’s school performance and character development