saved are intended to be used for permanent housing. While guests remain in the program, funds shall be used only for the purposes in the established budget. Guests must consult their PA before making purchases other than those in the established budget. Loaning or borrowing money from staff, PA's, congregation volunteers or other guests is strictly prohibited.
9.
Guests must attend all scheduled meetings with the PA, Program Director, Church Coordinator or other mandatory SHIP meetings, including weekly group, budget training, AA/CA/NA meetings.
Rules & Enforcement
10.The following infractions are cause for immediate exiting from the program:
Evidence of intoxicating substance use or abuse
Physical, threatening, or extreme verbal abuse of other guest or volunteers
Infractions that endanger life and/or property
Extremely disruptive behavior
Possession of any weapon (including knives)
Willful destruction of congregation or SHIP property
Discovery of dishonesty on SHIP documents
Theft of property
Any threat of violence
AWOL – Staying out overnight without prior approval from the Program Director.
11.Foul language or personal slurs against any guest or volunteer will not be tolerated.
12.For minor infractions, SHIP operates on a "three strikes and you're out" policy. Each guest is allowed two "strikes" with regard to minor violations of SHIP or individual congregation rules (including savings, goals, meetings, curfew). Guests will be informed in writing when a "strike" has been issued to them. Guests will be automatically exited upon receipt of a third "strike". Strikes may be issued by PA's, Church Coordinators or the Program Directors.
13.SHIP adheres to a strict curfew policy. All guests are expected to attend dinner. Alternate arrangements must be made in advance if due to work. Guests may leave after dinner but must return by 10 p.m. Leaving the premises after curfew is not allowed. Guests must sign in and out at all times. Guests should plan their schedules around mandatory evening meetings. Guests are not allowed to stay out overnight except when advance clearance has been given by the PA, Church Coordinator and Program Director. No overnight visitors are permitted. All other visitors must be approved in advance by the Church Coordinator.
14.Guests must leave the congregation site daily before 7:00 AM and arrive back no earlier than 6:00 PM, except on weekends or other special dates as established by the host congregation.
15.Guests must keep their living area clean and in good order. All guests will have individual and communal cleaning responsibilities. Guest must maintain proper personal grooming and cleanliness at all times.
16.No pets of any kind are allowed.
17.Pornographic material is not allowed at the site.
18.Guests must remove all personal belongings within 24 hours of exit. Any belongings left following 24 hours of exit (or non-contact) will be donated to charity or otherwise distributed to the needy.
19.Sexual activity on the congregation grounds is not allowed at any time.
20.Guests must also comply with site-specific rules as provided by the host congregation.
