BREAD OF LIFE INC
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Mission Statement
The Bread of Life, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a missional focus on supporting underserved communities in removing barriers to achieving their desired quality of life, and restoring hope in Houston.
About This Cause
Bread of Life, Inc.'s vision is to eliminate food insecurity while improving health outcomes in vulnerable communities in Houston, as well as providing the fundamental human needs of love, hope, dignity, and belonging. We accomplish both our mission and vision through five program areas: 1) The Academy-Workforce Development Training and job placement, 2) homeless outreach, 3) hunger relief, 4) health outcomes and mental health and wellness, and 5) our community outreach radio station KMAZ 102.5 FM, which bring educational insights on health related issue. In September of 1992, Pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus founded the Bread of Life, Inc. with a simple mission to serve hot nutritious meals to homeless men and women in the downtown Houston area. By December of 1992, Bread of Life, Inc. was serving more than 500 hot meals per day in the sanctuary of St. John’s Downtown Church. It wasn’t long before Bread of Life, Inc. became a fixture in the downtown area providing much needed services, resources, and support to families in need and the homeless population. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus, Bread of Life, Inc. has been at the forefront of HIV/AIDS prevention, eliminating food insecurity, providing permanent housing to formerly homeless individuals, and disaster relief. Essential Food Support, Mental Wellness, and Workforce Development Training services to low-income members of our community. This program supports formerly unhoused individuals, justice-involved people, aged-out foster youth, young-adults, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing housing instability. Demonstrated Experience Warehouse and Household Distribution ✅Warehouse and Distributions, supporting the community through the distribution of fresh and nutritious food and household and hygiene supplies. Hot Meals, Food Pantry, and Food Distribution Warehouse • The Dinner to Home Initiative, in partnership with the City of Houston, provided 59,679 hot meals to the homeless (unhoused) community members from November 2022 to July 2024. • Food Pantry: 1630 Families received food boxes and household cleaning and hygiene supplies in 2024. • The Warehouse Distribution Center served fresh, nutritious food to 65,312 low-income individuals in 2024 alone. Mental Health Services ✅ Project H.O.P.E., a trauma-informed mental health support program, has provided therapy and crisis intervention to residents of Temenos CDC and students of The Bread of Life Academy ● Description: HOPE @ Bread of Life, Inc. provides trauma-informed mental health care through the lens of cultural humility to support housing retention and overall well-being. ● Services Provided: o Individual and group counseling o Crisis intervention and de-escalation o Peer support groups o Coordination of care with local behavioral health providers ● Expected Outcomes: o 75% report improved mental health o 75% report reduced distress levels o 60% engage in ongoing mental health after 6 mos. ✅The Academy – Workforce Development ● Bread of Life Academy, a department of Bread of Life, Inc., aims to provide quality certification pathways that promote employment equity and economic mobility for historically underserved Houstonians of all ages. Vision Statement Bread of Life Academy's vision is to ensure historically underserved communities have access to transformative certification pathways, comprehensive wraparound support, and robust workforce development programs. We aim to recognize and cultivate our community members' inherent potential and unique strengths, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Theory of Change Assumptions: 1. Recognition of Unique Assets: We believe acknowledging and celebrating the unique strengths and assets of individuals from diverse backgrounds instills confidence. 2. Transformative Education: Providing access to quality education that is tailored to individual strengths empowers adult learners to unlock their full potential. 3. Comprehensive Support Systems: Our comprehensive wraparound support systems address non-academic barriers, creating a holistic environment conducive to personal and professional growth. 4. Dynamic Workforce Development: Customizing workforce development programs to match individual strengths with market demands, guided by our in-house staffing agency, Eco-Life Employment Group., and supported by Life Preparation Advisors, will enhance employability and bridge the gap between potential and opportunity. 5. Equitable Employment Opportunities: By eliminating systemic barriers, we aim to create a society where equitable employment exists for those exiting foster care, justice-involved individuals, and other historically underserved communities. Components of Change: 1. Asset-Based Education: We have developed and implemented a curriculum that nurtures each participant’s unique strengths and talents, fostering a positive self-concept and a sense of belonging. 2. Wraparound Support Services: Utilize the already established support system, which includes in-house Life Preparation Advisors and Project HOPE mental health professionals, along with partnerships with social services and other community organizations, to address other non-academic challenges holistically. 3. Tailored Workforce Development: We collaborate with local industries and our in-house staffing agency to ensure that our programs align with market needs while leveraging adult learners' individual strengths and aspirations. 4. Advocacy and Systems Change: Advocate for policy changes at local and systemic levels, with insights from Life Preparation Advisors, instructors, and adult learners to dismantle institutional barriers and promote equitable opportunities. The Academy Outcomes: 1. Increased Self-Efficacy: adult learners will gain confidence in their abilities and recognize their unique strengths, contributing to an improved self-image. 2. Holistic Growth: adult learners will experience personal growth through comprehensive support, addressing challenges beyond academics and fostering resilience.