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Discussion and possible action regarding the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office request to approve the Contract for Services between the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office and Growing Oaks Association for the provision of Elevation Station Programs at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. This agreement will cost $40,000 and shall commence on 1/16/2026 and shall continue until all eight (8) programs are have been completed, or until 12/31/2026, which ever comes first.
Under this agreement, Growing Oaks Association will provide eight (8) Elevation Station Programs. Four (4) programs will be designed specifically for male participants and four (4) programs will be designed specifically for female participants.
Program Overview
The first program, Level I - Putting Down Roots, is a twelve (12) week course focused on equipping participants with essential life skills to support successful reintegration following incarceration. Each week addresses key areas of personal development and financial literacy:
Week 1: Goal Setting
Week 2: Communication and Decision-Making
Week 3: Saving for Emergencies, Purchases, and Goals
Week 4: Spending Plan and Uprooting Debt Workshop - Part I
Week 5: Spending Plan and Uprooting Debt Workshop - Part II
Week 6: Voice Your Vision and Launch Your Plan
Week 7: Banks, Credit Unions, and Loan Businesses
Week 8: Credit Reports, Collections, and Legal Actions
Week 9: Life, Home, and Vehicle Insurance
Week 10: Buying and Owning a Home
Week 11: Retirement Planning
Week 12: Stewardship - Launch Your Vision and Level Up
Each level is structured to teach progressive life skills that provide participants with practical tools for financial stability, responsible decision-making, and long-term success after release. The subsequent three levels of the Elevation Station Program will include structured monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual goal check-ins. These follow-up sessions are designed to ensure participants rema...
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