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IMPORTANT FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE STAR GOPSEL MISSION

Rev. Obadiah Dugan ministering in prison

bulletSouth Carolina's oldest Christian welfare organization, providing short-term residential housing for up to 21 men.
bulletA clean, safe, comfortable environment within a Christian atmosphere, where men who have lost almost everything can attempt to make a fresh new start.
bulletSpiritual guidance and emotional/psychological counseling with a full-time pastor as Managing Director.
bulletA structured and disciplined community where residents can begin to assimilate improved values and principles for living a more wholesome, fulfilling life in harmony with their immediate families.
bulletOpen to men of all faiths, races and walks of life.
bulletInterdenominational worship service every Sunday morning (attendance for residents is mandatory).
bulletAssists in helping homeless men find gainful employment within the community.
bulletCounsels individuals with drug, alcohol and other addictive behaviors, family problems, or past criminal records.
bulletCommunicates and works with families of residents as needed.
bulletGuides and monitors savings plans for each resident.
bulletCounsels residents in preparing an exit strategy for life outside the Mission prior to their departure from it.
bulletCollects and distributes clothing and toys for children at Christmas.
bulletDistributes food vouchers to hundreds of people in Charleston at Christmastime, through the generous contributions of individuals to The Post & Courier's Good Cheer Fund. The Star Gospel Mission is one of five recipients of monies donated to the Good Cheer Fund.
bulletOffers emergency financial assistance to the community, including: medical, dental, utilities, rent, food and transportation expenses.
bulletSupported by numerous local churches, civic organizations, businesses and concerned individuals throughout the greater Charleston area.
bulletAssociated with His Way Ministries, a national Christian rehabilitation program for incarcerated men and those recently released from prison.
bulletMaintains a strong affiliation with the South Carolina Food Bank and the Thrift Store of Charleston.


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