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Dream Center – Ambassador Discipleship Center
164 S. Main Street
APPLICATION OBJECTIVE:
Provide proper entitlement of the new Ambassador Discipleship Center, for Dream Center Lake
Elsinore via the City of Lake Elsinore’s conditional use permit process. Dream Center Lake Elsinore
will be the owner operator for the center.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
What is Dream Center:
A volunteer driven organization that finds and fills the needs of individuals and families in our
community. We do this by connecting isolated people to God and a community of support through
regular service projects and neighborhood events, promoting freedom from life-controlling issues,
offering practical life skills training, and fostering deep spiritual growth.
We work to meet people where they are, to bring them hope and a way off the streets, out of
poverty, and into self-sufficiency.
Our Mission Statement:
We have been called to RESTORE and REBUILD
the PEOPLE and PROPERTY of Lake Elsinore
physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Purpose of Development:
Dream Center Lake Elsinore’s Vision for the Ambassador:
To fulfill our purpose and mission, the Dream Center has been seeking a unique property with both;
(I) the capacity to address the needs of our local community as well as (II) the opportunity to
collaborate with others in a way that allows us to lean into the rich history of our beautiful city.
In our acquisition of the Ambassador Hotel, it is our vision to restore a historic property to be used
for rebuilding lives that will, in turn, revitalize our community. As we embark on this project, it is our
desire to not only help those experiencing systemic brokenness but to create an impactful
organization that makes our entire community cleaner, safer, and more desirable place to live and
play.
Over our seven years of active service in the Lake Elsinore Community we have had numerous
opportunities to build trust & confidence with our City Council and Staff from various departments.
Site History:
The original building that became the Ambassador Hotel was built as the 1Exchange Bank of Elsinore
and opened in 1888. It was later remodeled and turned into the Ambassador Hotel. Many remodels
and at least one fire bring the site to its current condition where it has been abandoned and
partially open to the elements for many years.
Dream Center Lake Elsinore acquired the building in January of 2022.
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Site Information:
The project property is comprised of two parcels that make up a 0.85 acre site.
Located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of South Main Street and East Prospect Street.
The Current Ambassador site is 0.38 acres (APN-373-153-041) of mostly flat terrain that contains
the existing Ambassador Hotel, its swimming pool, outdoor areas and a gravel parking lot.
Prospect Street slopes uphill from the intersection with Main Street and is separated from the east
property line of the project site by an existing street sidewalk and an existing concrete retaining
wall that continues along the full south property line. At the Southeast corner of the property This
wall is over 10’-0” high.
Dream Center Lake Elsinore and the adjacent property owner of Gearhart’s Garage have entered
into an agreement for Dream Center Lake Elsinore to purchase this adjacent property (APN-373-
153-039). The site is mostly level and was used as a Mechanics Service Garage from the time of
construction until the fire destroyed the site. It currently shares driveway access to Main Street with
the Ambassador property on its eastern edge.
The Gearhart property is 0.47 acres and contains two structures. The first being a service station
building, that has been long since abandoned and is currently being used for storage and a fire
damaged Mechanics Service Garage structure currently unused.
This acquisition brings the total land area for the project site to 0.85 acres. The two sites are made
up of several small parcels, these will all be merged to form one parcel via a Lot Merger process.
That is intended to run parallel to the CUP process.
Building Information:
Occupying the NE corner of the property the building is currently (4) stories, of masonry and wood
construction. There is a turret element at the corner of the building that faces both South Main and
Prospect streets. The roof is of wood construction in a low slope gabled, and hipped configuration
set back behind a low tile mansard roof. Most if not all the original historic character has long since
disappeared due to the damage, likely caused by the fire. The building was most recently
configured with a restaurant on the ground floor. The exterior walls have had stucco applied over
the masonry substrate at some point in the past.
The remaining portion of the site is occupied by a large swimming pool patio surrounded by a
masonry fence. A small parking area takes up the back 1/3 of the parcel.
To the west is the Gearhart’s property. It currently has an unused gas station building that appears
to be of 1960 or 70’s construction and a masonry Mechanics Garage building that was partially
damaged by a fire and has not been rebuilt. The exterior walls are still standing by means of
construction bracing since the entire roof structure is gone.
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Program Information:
The Ambassador project will house program participants meeting the qualification standards as set
forth by the Dream Center. Programs provided will include Leadership, Mentorship, see exhibit B,
and Discipleship Program, see exhibit A.
Participants will be provided with:
· A safe place to live for periods longer than six months up to two years.
· Daily meal service.
· Access to supportive services such as Spiritual and Life Skill Training and Mentoring,
provided by the program, to assist the participant to become a productive member of the
community.
· Assistance in obtaining services offered by others not located at the Ambassador.
Clarifications:
· The program does not require licensing by the State or other authority as the program does
not provide Medical, Dental or Behavioral Health treatments, but does refer participants to
these service providers not located at the Ambassador.
· The project is not a place of religious assembly. The program is centered around spiritual
principles and teaching. The program is administered in group, individual, and educational
Sessions.
· The program does not provide transient room and board. All participants must be enrolled in
the program and as such will be housed for longer than six months up to two years.
· The program will serve as a transitional housing option, in a congregate dormitory setting,
for participants enrolled in or moving on from other programs not located on the property.
· The facility and programs are voluntary, the participants may leave whenever they choose.
Participants wishing to reapply for the program after leaving will be subject to higher level
of scrutiny before they are allowed to rejoin the program. But in no case will a participant
be allowed to reside at the Ambassador for greater than twenty four months (two years).
· Participants may include men, women and families each in designated areas of the building.
Key Points:
· The total planned occupancy is 52 participants plus staff for a total of 64.
· The doors (exiting/egress) are not locked, participants are ambulatory and can self-
rescue/evacuate if required by an emergency.
· The building will be protected by a fire alarm and fire sprinkler system as required by the
CBC, CFC and NFPA.
· Upgrades to the building will comply with the appropriate codes and standards. (I.E. CBC,
CFC etc.)
Security and Safety Features:
· The Ambassador will be staffed by trained qualified personnel 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a
week and 365 days a year. These personnel will provide security monitoring of the campus.
As such Burglar alarms as required by LE DSP 3.4.1.12 b will be redundant, however
security alarm and “panic buttons will be used in conjunction with staffing.
· A dedicated resident entry has been provided between the reception area and the Diner on
the first floor. This entry will be key coded and allow only the residents to access the
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sleeping floors of the facility. The elevator will also be key coded to not allow unauthorized
persons to access the sleeping floors.
· Address signage will be automatically illuminated as required by LE DSP 3.4.1.12 a.
· The public interior and exterior areas will be well lit.
· Security cameras and alarms may be used in areas both on the interior and the exterior to
monitor the campus.
· The Ambassador has a no abuse/violence policy. Persons not complying with this policy will
be removed from the program.
· Program participants must maintain their sobriety. Participants found to be intoxicated or
under the influence of drugs will be removed from the program.
· The building will be equipped with a Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm system.
· Building Plans as submitted for Building permits shall reflect all security and safety features.
Proposed Activities:
This program will include things like, access and guidance to other state and privately funded
services off site for housing, mental and physical health as well as restorative programs aimed
at making them responsible, active, contributing members of the local community. There will also
be training, and other activities offered on-site for the improvement of the residents. Some of
these things may include bible studies, work search workshops, tutoring, resume writing,
computer literacy, etc.
Retail Operations:
Retail Food and Drink Sales (restaurant) from the Diner Dining room.
The Ambassador will offer dining options for retail patrons in the off hours from meal service
for residents. The dining room will provide light meals, and nonalcoholic drink service. The
facility will serve as a training ground for residents who enroll in the Culinary Art training
program scheduled to be offered to residents. This program will provide yet another avenue
for job training while providing an opportunity for residents to provide “service” to the
community. Additionally, the dining room will have a pickup counter to patrons to call ahead or
schedule delivery service pick up of food items or meals.
Retail Training/Conference room rentals:
The Ambassador will make its first floor conference center available to the public for rental,
when the Ambassador’s programs are not using the spaces. These rentals will be coordinated
with the reception staff on the first floor. Catering from the Kitchen/Diner will also be available
for these spaces.
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Hours of Operation:
The facility will operate as follows:
· Office/Operations: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday Through Friday.
· Meal Service/Dining Room:
o Breakfast – 6:30 am to 9 am 7 days a week.
o Lunch – 11:30 am to 1:30 pm 7 days a week.
o Dinner – 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm 7 days a week.
· Housing/Mentorship Component: 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
· Staff will be onsite 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
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ENTITLEMENT INFORMATION
Zoning:
The project is located in the Downtown Elsinore Specific Plan (DESP). The underlying zone is Mixed
Use.
Use:
We propose that the new use definition of Supportive Housing – Privately Administered be
added to the DESP. The project is by its nature, less than 24 months. As such we propose this project
best fits the definition in the building code of a Congregate Residence.
This new definition would be very closely based on the State Dept of Housing definition of “Supportive
Housing” as defined by CA Government Code Sec. 65582.
“Supportive Housing - Privately Administered“- means - housing provided by a private social service entity
or organization, with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population*, and that is
linked to an onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing,
improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the
community.
*” Target Population” means - persons that require assistance from a governmental agency(ies) or
privately funded entity(ies) or organization(s) with the goal of becoming an active and productive
member of the community. These persons may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated
minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system,
individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.
This definition is similar to several already allowed uses in the specific plan… ie: Office, Restaurant,
Housing, Boarding Houses, Motels and Live-Work Units. The project as proposed has several of these
uses already built into the program.
Case in point, this program is very similar to the City’s existing Homeless Services project at
“The Anchor”. “The Anchor” is the first line of programs that serve the Homeless Population in the
Lake Elsinore region. Currently Dream Center Lake Elsinore partners and provides services to
“The Anchor’s” short term mission to provide emergency support and stabilization of the
Homeless Population. After “The Anchors” limited 60 day commitment to these persons, the
Ambassador will be there to step in and provide longer term (up to 24 months) support,
resourcing, stabilization and development of the resident.
The residents will be required to enter into an agreement that sets forth their responsibilities in the
program. There is no monetary rent required to be in the program. If approved the resident would then
be given “room and board” as part of their participation in the program.
Each dorm room would be set up to house 4 persons (beds), there are proposed to be 13 dorm rooms
= 52 residents. Additionally, there would be resident staff on each sleeping floor. Currently it is
proposed that each of these staff quarters could potentially have between 2-4 persons (beds) . There
are 3 staff quarters for approximately 12 staff. 52 residents plus up to 12 staff = 64 persons as
currently planned. 13 dorms plus 3 staff quarters = 16 dwelling units.
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All portions of the building support this use; the residential sleeping rooms and kitchen areas are
exclusively for use of participants and staff. No additional “general public” visitors will use these
spaces. The areas of the first floor used for training rooms and the dining room will have a retail
component including:
A) Rental of training and conferences rooms to the general public.
B) Dining room limited hours public sales of food and drink to the general public, walk in or
pick up (“uber eats”, etc.)
The offices and conference room above the 1st floor are for the use of staff assigned to this building
and are used to administer the program of the center.
The reception area on the first floor will be staffed to assist participants with questions, provide
intake interviews for new participants and will act as the entrance/check-in portal for all visitors and
deliveries. Some deliveries may check in in the reception area, but due to their nature, are for the
kitchen and drivers will be directed to the delivery zone at the rear entrance of the kitchen.
This reception area will also serve as the reservation center for the retail rental of the training and
conference rooms.
Setbacks:
The majority of the street facing frontage of the building is existing, thus moving it back to the 15
foot setback requirement is not possible, however the new portion of the building housing the
elevator and stair tower will be pushed back from Prospect Street greater than 15 feet.
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Parking:
The Downtown Overlay parking requirements are established by use.
The office uses are set to be 1 space per 333 SF. The equates to approximately 3000 sf of area or
9 parking spaces.
For the residential component, the program requirements of the campus dictate that participants
cannot have a vehicle on site. This dramatically reduces the parking required to support the actual
use of the program. As such the table designation of hotel appears best suited to the program, this
requires 1 parking space per DU, use this factor it has been applied to the number of sleeping units
provided. This equates to 18 parking spaces. (18 +9= 27 required spaces)
The project provides 29 spaces for vehicles.
Based on this number Bicycle Parking shall be provided at 5% of the total parking, 2 bicycle
parking spaces are proposed.
Clean Air Vehicles are required to be 5% of the commercial use required parking spaces. 5% of 9
spaces is 1 space. The project proposes 1 space. Which is included in the total of 29.
BUILDING CODE INFORMATION
General Information:
Size: Approx. 14,500 SF made up of 4 stories of approx. 3,600 SF each.
Intended Occupancy Use:
R-2 occupancy Congregate Residence Dormitory Facility for more than 16 occupants (CBC310.3)
including A-3 occupancy Dining with B occupancy Kitchen, Office and Training rooms. Additionally,
the adjacent Storage Building would be S-2 Occupancy.
Applicable Codes:
2022 California Building Code.
2022 California Existing Building Code.
2022 California Fire Code.
2022 California Green Code.
And others, currently adopted at time of building permit submission, codes and standards.
Type of Construction:
V-A Fully Sprinklered
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Other intended upgrades to the buildings:
All upgrades, new construction and repairs shall be completed based on current codes and
standards as adopted at the time of building permit application.
· Seismic upgrades.
· Evaluation and repairs if necessary to the existing retaining walls on site.
· Replacement and repair of fire or weather damaged building components.
· New vertical circulation including new elevator and stairway.
· Abatement of Lead and Asbestos, if any, based on the required Lead and Asbestos survey
report.
· Replacement or repair of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical systems.
· Compliance with title 24, CalGreen, and Chapter 11-A and B accessibility requirements.
All work shall be in compliance with the compliance agreement between Dream Center and the City
of Lake Elsinore dated August 23, 2021.
EXHIBITS
A – Discipleship Program information
B – Leadership Program Information
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1 “Seventy-five Years of Banking in Lake Elsinore” La Laguna Revue, March (part 1) and April (Part 2)
1962.
DISCIPLESHIP
“…make DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you .”
Matthew 28:18-20
EXHIBIT A
What is the Dream Center?
The Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization that finds and fills the
needs of individuals and families in our community.
We do this by connecting isolated people to God and a community
of support through regular service projects &neighborhood events,
promoting freedom from life-controlling issues,offering practical life
skills training, and fostering deep spiritual growth.
We work to meet people where they are at, to bring them hope and a way
off the streets, out of poverty,and into self-sufficiency.
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Dream Center’s Mission Statement
We have been called to RESTORE and REBUILD
the PEOPLE and PROPERTY of Lake Elsinore
physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
“Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins
and will raise up the age old foundations;
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,
Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”
Isaiah 58:12
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Dream Center’s Vision
We see a community of resilient people whose lives
have been redeemed by God’s love.
Much more than examples of God’s power to restore
broken lives… The men, women, and families we
help will go on to share the love they’ve
received,pass on the hope they have been given,
and make transformation possible for others.
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DISCIPLESHIP
Program Overview
DC Discipleship Program
Spiritual
Formation
Life
SkillsRecovery
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S E R V I C E
Our Discipleship Program freely provides
personalized support, mentorship and
guidance to each participant.
Our goal is to help families and
individuals develop positive social skills,
secure employment and independent
housing, continue in their education and
personal growth, and engage in healthy
community.
A highly structured residential program
designed for radical life transformation
and measurable city IMPACT.
DC Discipleship Goals
To facilitate a structured environment to
support the following four key objectives:
1)Meet immediate Physical Needs
2)Bring lasting Emotional Healing
3)Equip with transferrable Life Skills
4)Foster deep Spiritual Growth
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DC Discipleship Process
Under-resourced people desiring assistance are invited to complete an intake form
and background check, a database is kept with all those receiving assistance
An action plan is drafted according to the dreams & desires of each family or
individual including a collaboration of local resources available
Candidates are matched with trained mentors to walk with them through a long -
term development process based on their personalized action plan
Participants move from immediate assistance to longer-term sustainability as they
progress through a variety of life skills and leadership modules
*Note: Since we strongly discourage dependence without movement toward self-sufficiency,
candidates who choose not to draft an action plan or be connected to a mentor are choosing
not to receive ongoing assistance at that time
Initial intake
& assistance
Personalized
action plan
Mentoring
relationship
established
Progress
through
equipping
modules
DISCIPLESHIP
Key Program
Components
DC Discipleship Components
Spiritual
Formation
Biblical, Spiritual,
Leadership
Life
Skills
Physical,
Financial,
Relational
Recovery
Emotional,
Psychological,
Clinical
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Foundation of Community
S E R V I C E
Dream Center’s Discipleship Program is a
one-year residential program designed to
support men & women on a pathway from
dependency toward self-sufficiency.
This program is structured to eliminate
distractions so that participants can focus
on building a healthy foundation to rebuild
their lives.
Food, housing, education, and mentorship
are all provided free of charge.
DC Discipleship Components (cont.)
Recovery
Clinical Outpatient (third party providers only)
Celebrate Recovery
12-Step Studies
Accountability & Support Groups
One-on-One Mentoring & Case Management
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DC Discipleship Components (cont.)
Life Skills Modules
1.Conflict Resolution & Communication Skills
2.Household Management & Personal Finance
3.Job Readiness, Job Options & Opportunities
4.Civic Responsibility & Community Advocacy
5.Family Reunification
6.Leadership
7.Rest
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DC Discipleship Components (cont.)
Spiritual Formation
Scripture Memory
Basic Bible Classes
Life to the Full / Christian Worldview
Foundations of Christian Doctrine
Old Testament & New Testament Survey
Book of Acts / Church History
Spiritual Disciplines
Disciplines of Abstinence
Solitude, Silence, Fasting, Frugality, Chastity, Secrecy, Sacrifice
Disciplines of Engagement
Study, Worship, Celebration, Service, Prayer, Fellowship, Confession, Submission
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DC Discipleship Components (cont.)
Foundation of Service
Adopt-A-Block
DC Pantry
Other Weekly Outreaches
Weekly Worship Services
Local Church
Mid-week Celebration
Daily Responsibilities
Outside jobs & Gardening
Household jobs & Projects
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Other Program Components
Values-Based Questionnaire
Shared Housing Application
Reference & Background Check
Case Worker File
With personalized action plan
Shared Housing Rules
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DISCIPLESHIP
Program Calendar
1.1
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Wk 1 -2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:00 AM Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
8:00 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9:00 AM Group
prayer/devo
Leave for Clinic Leave for Clinic Leave for Clinic Leave for Clinic
10:00 AM Meet
with
Adopt-A-Block Church Service
11:00 AM Mentor
12:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00 PM Meet with
Mentor
Clinical
Outpatient
Clinical
Outpatient
Clinical
Outpatient
Clinical
Outpatient
2:00 PM Leave for C4LC
Rest Rest
3:00 PM &
Free
&
Free
4:00 PM Time Time
5:00 PM Return &Free
Time
Return & Free
Time
Return & Free
Time
Return & Free
Time
6:00 PM Clinical
Outpatient
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:00 PM Rest
&
Rest
&
Rest
&Week Movie
Rest
&
8:00 PM Free
Time
Free
Time
Free
Time
Debrief Night Free
Time
9:00 PM Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down
10:00 PM Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
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Wk 3 -6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:00 AM Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
8:00 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9:00 AM Group
prayer/devo
Leave for Clinic Group
prayer/devo
Leave for Clinic Group
prayer/devo
10:00 AM Meet
with
Outside
jobs
Household
jobs
Adopt-A-Block Church Service
11:00 AM Mentor &
Gardening
&
Projects
12:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00 PM Meet with
Mentor
Clinical
Outpatient
1. Conflict Clinical
Outpatient
1.Conflict
2:00 PM Life
Resolution Resolution Rest
&
Rest
&
3:00 PM to
the
and and Free
Time
Free
Time
4:00 PM Full Communication Communication
5:00 PM Return from
C4LC
Help with
Dinner
Return from
C4LC
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
6:00 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:00 PM Clinical
Outpatient
Rest
&
Rest
&
Rest
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Celebrate
Movie
Rest
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8:00 PM Free
Time
Free
Time
Free
Time
Recovery Night Free
Time
9:00 PM Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down
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Wk 7 -16 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:00 AM Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
8:00 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9:00 AM Group
prayer/devo
Leave for Clinic Group
prayer/devo
Leave for Clinic Group
prayer/devo
10:00 AM Meet
with
Outside
jobs
Household
jobs
Adopt-A-Block Church Service
11:00 AM Mentor Clinical
Outpatient
&
Gardening
Clinical
Outpatient
&
Projects
12:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00 PM Meet with
Mentor
Return from
Clinic
Return from
Clinic
2:00 PM Life
Life
Skills
Life
Skills
Rest
&
Rest
&
3:00 PM to
the
Fitness Modules
2 & 3
Fitness Modules
2 & 3
Free
Time
Free
Time
4:00 PM Full
5:00 PM Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
6:00 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:00 PM Clinical
Outpatient
Rest
&
12
Step
Rest
&Celebrate Movie
Rest
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8:00 PM Free
Time
Study Free
Time
Recovery Night Free
Time
9:00 PM Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down
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Month
5 -12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:00 AM Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
Wake-up &
Devotionals
8:00 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9:00 AM Group
prayer/devo
Group
prayer/devo
Group
prayer/devo
Group
prayer/devo
Group
prayer/devo
10:00 AM Meet
with Community
Outside
jobs Community
Household
jobs
Adopt-A-Block Church Service
11:00 AM Mentor Service &
Gardening
Service &
Projects
12:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00 PM Basic
Personal
Basic
Personal
Basic
2:00 PM Bible Bible Bible Rest
&
Rest
&
3:00 PM Modules
Fitness
Modules
Fitness
Modules
Free
Time
Free
Time
4:00 PM 4-7 4-7 4-7
5:00 PM Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
Help with
Dinner
6:00 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:00 PM Life
Rest
&
12
Step
Rest
&Celebrate Movie
Rest
&
8:00 PM Groups Free
Time
Study Free
Time
Recovery Night Free
Time
9:00 PM Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down Wind down
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Statement of Faith
“We can do all this through Him who gives us
strength.” Philippians 4:13
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EXHIBIT B
114 E Peck Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 | 951.376.3703 | DreamCenterLE.org |
Leadership School
*Ministry manual and application currently under development.
SHORT TERM
MISSIONS
IF YOU ARE
READY TO
PUSH YOUR
LIMITS, GROW
YOUR FAITH,
AND USE YOUR
GIFTS AND
ABILITIES TO
MAKE A MARK
ON THE
WORLD, THE
DREAM
CENTER
SHORT TERM
MISSIONS
EXPERIENCE IS
FOR YOU!
The Dream Center of Lake Elsinore launched in October of
2014 as a missional church plant of the Free Methodist
Church of Southern California and as an affiliate of the Los
Angeles Dream Center.
Our heart is to restore and rebuild the people and property
of Lake Elsinore... physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
We do this by connecting isolated people to God and a
community of support through regular service projects &
neighborhood events, promoting freedom from life-
controlling issues, offering practical life skills training, and
fostering deep spiritual growth.
We work to meet people where they are at, to bring them
hope and a way off the streets, out of poverty, and into
self-sufficiency.
We believe that meeting the physical needs of individuals
and families on a consistent basis leads to valuable
relationships and a brighter future for our community.
When you come to the Dream Center on a mission trip, you
have the opportunity to be a part of many of the life-
changing outreaches that take place daily. From playing with
neglected kids in under-resourced neighborhoods, visiting
seniors who are isolated and alone, and handing out food
and other necessities to those experiencing poverty, you get to
play a role in bringing hope and help to the broken of Lake
Elsinore.
With the Dream Center Short Term Missions experience, you
will work hard, pray loud and return home a different
person. With us, through Jesus, you will have the opportunity
to be part of the miracle of restoration in countless lives.
We hope that not only will you be able to see the
transformation in this community, but you will bring home the
skills, tools, and a heart for your own community and city.
ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS…
Your team will meet with a Dream Center outreach leader before leaving for the
outreach site. This is your time to receive information about the outreach, get to know
your leader, ask any questions you may have, and be challenged and inspired.
In the morning and afternoon sessions, your team will participate in various ministries
and outreaches as well as times of study and sharing. Depending on the size of your
team, you will stay together or split into smaller groups. As you come here to serve
alongside us and be a part of impacting people’s lives, you may not be able to choose in
what capacity you wish to serve. We always do our best to ensure you have a great
experience, but we trust that God will use your gifts and talents in every outreach with
which capacity you have the opportunity to serve.
Please keep in mind the Dream Center’s daily operation schedule is subject to change.
A few areas of service are…
A few of the ministries you could serve with are... ADOPT-A-BLOCK
Adopt-A-Block is the heartbeat of the Dream Center
where we “find a need & fill it, find a hurt & heal it.” Our
goal is to bring hope and change the atmosphere of the
community and our strategy is to meet physical,
tangible needs on a consistent basis, build relationship,
and speak into people’s God-given potential.
Volunteers with Adopt-A- Block will have the
opportunity to help with a variety of sites where we have
been faithfully serving and building relationships for
many years. This will look like visiting isolated seniors,
playing with kids from broken homes, picking up trash,
painting, bringing food to shut-ins, etc.
DREAM CENTER CONSTRUCTION
We have multiple facilities
here at the Dream Center,
and we are always
expanding. Construction is
an ongoing need for us as
we are maximizing our
space and beginning new
ministries. If anyone in your
team has experience in this
area, please let us know.
DC PANTRY
As we seek to see long-term transformation in our
community and want to give a hand up instead of a
handout, we recognize that people’s immediate
physical needs have to be met before deeper
emotional and spiritual healing can happen. In 1990
a group of churches in Lake Elsinore banded
together to do just this and formed HOPE (Helping
Our People in Elsinore). HOPE has been meeting
needs in our community ever since! HOPE became
a ministry of the Dream Center in 2017. We’re
passionate about seeing the meeting of physical
needs act as an “on-ramp” to relationship and
community that leads towards self-sufficiency. As
you volunteer here you will be packing and sorting
food, handing out food while caring for our guests,
and other work projects around the facility.
DC ATHLETICS
DC Athletics is a place where we plant seeds of hope,
life, encouragement, perseverance, and love in the
hearts of middle schoolers in our downtown community.
We host a free summer sports league as a response to
the long summers and lack of affordable activity for the
youth in our community. There are multiple sports where
coaches and mentors pour out their knowledge of the
game as they also love on kids who might never have
heard the phrase, “good job,” “nice kick,” or “what a
shot!” Come ready to play and speak words of life into
kids!
LOVE YOUR CITY TOUR
We believe God loves cities because cities are full
of people! We have a burden and a call to our city
as a mission field so as you serve with us in Lake
Elsinore, we want you to fall in love with this city.
We want you to see the brokenness as well as the
beauty and incredible potential. We will take you
around to our areas of service, the neighborhoods
we are praying to move into, and some unique fun
places in Lake Elsinore! We hope this tour will
also give you eyes of vision about how to
strategically reach your own community!
WHAT INCOMING TEAMS NEED TO KNOW…
Cost Involved:
Our Short-Term Missions program is designed to be a one-week mission trip arriving on
Sunday evening or Monday morning and departing Saturday after lunch.
TOTAL COST (per person):
▪ Local Church or Dream Center Headquarters: $400
o Your group will need to provide transportation (including gas)
The above pricing options are estimates and vary depending on availability and time -of-
year. Please contact our Short-Term Missions Team 3-6 months in advance to
coordinate details.
Arrival & Departure:
All teams need to coordinate arrival and check-in with the Short-Term Missions Team to
ensure a smooth landing. We are flexible and work to accommodate your team’s
schedule. We recommend that teams stay through Saturday Adopt-A-Block for the full
Dream Center experience.
Facilities:
• Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Included
• Free Parking
• Office-style kitchenette (microwave, refrigerator, sink, etc. available)
Accommodation:
During your stay at the Dream Center, you will stay either at our downtown
Headquarters or a local church. You will be sharing a large space and/or classrooms
with your group. There are women’s and men’s bathrooms on the premises. Showers
will be offered at another location throughout the week. There are no beds available, so
please make sure to bring a sleeping pad or air mattress. You will need to pack up your
items every morning and keep them in our storage bays or classrooms so the building
can be utilized during the day. If this is a problem, you may need to find
accommodations elsewhere. Unfortunately, we do not offer couple housing or private
individual rooms. There’s a possibility WiFi will available on campus, but not guaranteed.
Policies:
• No smoking
• No alcohol
• No drugs
• No weapons
How do I book a trip?
First, contact the Dream Center office at (951) 376-3703 or email
info@DreamCenterLE.org to check availability on dates. We will confirm dates and
contact you to discuss housing options and other details. As soon as everything is
confirmed we can complete your booking accordingly. We will write and send you a
contract agreement that must be signed and sent back to us along with a first deposit of
$100.00 by the requested date on the contract. As soon as we’ve received this, your
booking is confirmed, and you are set to come!
Age Policy:
Due to the nature of the program, we must stress that no one under the age of 18 is
allowed to attend unless a Parent or Guardian completes Assumption of Risk and
Medical Information forms. In addition to this, the Dream Center will not be responsible
for overseeing the minors in your group. You will need proper adult supervision for any
minors in your group so that our leaders are free to lead the entire team effectively.
Transportation:
We ask that you provide your own transportation while you’re here in Lake Elsinore. You
will need transportation to travel to each outreach site. A leader will either provide
directions or ride along to navigate.
Dress Code:
While you are here, you are representing the Dream Center and a Christian lifestyle. It is
very important that all volunteers/visiting team members dress modestly and in such a
way that does not draw attention.
1. No spaghetti straps, midriff, or low-cut tops.
2. No excessively tight-fitting clothes (male & female)
3. Shorts or skirts MUST be at a modest length. Basketball shorts are fine.
4. Closed toe shoes must be worn on outreaches and campus work assignments.
Taking it to the Streets:
Your team will experience several different areas of ministry. At the Dream Center, a
typical week will include, outreach ministry, prep work, study, and sharing. Prepare your
team to give their testimony and pray with many people. Also, learn some Spanish!
How safe is the neighborhood?
Your team will be serving in several of the most impoverished areas of Lake Elsinore.
This is not a reality we engage with fear, however, we do practice wisdom. We ask that
you follow our “two-adult rule.” This means you are never out in the community alone but
instead have at least two adults in your group. During outreaches, you and your team
will be accompanied by experienced Dream Center leaders that know the community
well. They are there to guide and protect you and will follow the same rules.
Who should I bring on the missions trip?
Bring people who are spiritually, physically, and emotionally ready for this kind of urban
ministry. Even if they may not seem ready, this trip could be an eye -opener for teens or
young adults who are in a dry season.
What kind of teams can I bring?
We feel tremendously blessed to have you! Bring adult, youth, or mixed teams;
everybody’s welcome and we will do our best to set up a schedule that suits your group.
Do we get to pick which ministries we will be doing?
The Short-Term Missions crew will do their absolute best to give you a great Dream
Center experience, but you will always work alongside u s wherever we have the need. If
you have a preference, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
How should I prepare my team for the mission trip?
1. Pray! Pray, pray, pray! Pray for your team, for the Dream Center, and for the
people in this community.
2. Watch and discuss the first 5 short-term missions videos by The Chalmers Center
at: www.chalmers.org/resources/short-term-missions-participants-guide/ (you will
the final Chalmers video [unit 8] when you get home)
3. Explain to your group the kind of people they will meet and minister to, go through
the rules and information and make sure they’re ready for a challenging,
stretching, and amazing week.
What are the meals like?
We will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Meals will be a mix of catered
meals, visits to local restaurants, and packed lunches. If you’re staying at one of the
hotels, you will likely eat the provided continental breakfast before you head out to your
sites. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accommodate those with special diet requests.
so please bring a supply of your own food if that applies to you (we will provide space in
the refrigerator for your food).
Will there be any free time?
Yes, you will have free time! The specific times depend on the schedule your team
works out with us. You will have free time to relax, explore, hang out and play sports at
the lakefront. You will also have some time outside of Lake Elsinore to explor e some
“Southern California” tourist attractions!
Packing List:
Personal Hygiene Items
Daily Clothing – Shorts (please make sure they are a modest length), jeans, light
sweatshirt or jacket (it may get cold at night), t-shirts, modest pajamas, modest
swimsuit, closed toe shoes, flip flops for the shower and beach.
Water Shoes for the Beach
Shower towel, beach towel, sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad/mattress
Bible, pen, and notebook – You will have the opportunity to participate in times of
study and sharing. Remember that you will also have down time during your stay.
You can use these times for reflection, journaling, devotion, etc. This is your
chance to really connect with God and your team on a spiritual level.
Spending Money – you will have multiple opportunities to buy snacks or souvenirs
(there’s an ice-cream shop around the corner from our Headquarters!)
Donations—Hygiene & Household Items, Non-perishable food, and anything else
you would like to donate.
Willing hearts – Be prepared to give of yourself and serve others
Are there any dates you don’t accept teams/individuals?
We are unable to accept teams during Thanksgiving week and the last two weeks of
December, as we like to give our staff/volunteers time off to visit with their families. We
have events before breaks, such as our holiday giveaways. These events take place the
weekend prior to the holidays. Also, if you plan to come during a holiday like Good
Friday or Independence Day, be aware that we normally give our full time volunteers the
day off.
*PLEASE NOTE – For spring/summer mission trips, you’ll want to sign-up 8-12 months
in advance. If it is closer to the date, give us a call and we will do our best to
accommodate you!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Sunday (check-in day)
▪ 8:00pm – Arrive at the Dream Center
▪ 8:30pm – Introduction & Welcome
Monday
▪ 7:00am-8:00am – Breakfast
▪ 8:00am-8:30am – Morning Reflection
▪ 9:00am-1:00pm – Ministry
Assignments
▪ 1:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch Break
▪ 2:30pm-5:00pm – Free Time &
Showers
▪ 5:00pm-6:00pm – Dinner
▪ 6:00pm-8:00pm – Evening Session
▪ 10:00pm – Lights Out
Tuesday
▪ 7:00am-8:00am – Breakfast
▪ 8:00am-8:30am – Morning Reflection
▪ 9:00am-1:00pm – Ministry
Assignments
▪ 1:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch Break
▪ 2:30pm-5:00pm – Free Time &
Showers
▪ 5:00pm-6:00pm – Dinner
▪ 6:00pm-8:00pm – Evening Session
▪ 10:00pm – Lights Out
Wednesday
▪ 7:00am-8:00am – Breakfast
▪ 8:00am-8:30am – Morning Reflection
▪ 9:00am-1:00pm – Ministry
Assignments
▪ 1:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch Break
▪ 2:30pm-5:00pm – Free Time &
Showers
▪ 5:00pm-6:00pm – Dinner
▪ 6:00pm-8:00pm – Evening Session
▪ 10:00pm – Lights Out
Thursday
▪ 7:00am-8:00am – Breakfast
▪ 8:00am-8:30am – Morning Reflection
▪ 9:00am-1:00pm – Ministry
Assignments
▪ 1:00pm-3:00pm – Drive to Dream
Center Los Angeles (eat packed lunch
on the road)
▪ 3:00pm-4:00pm – Dream Center Los
Angeles Tour
▪ 4:30pm-5:30pm – Dinner at DCLA
Diner
▪ 5:30pm – Drive to Angelus Temple &
Find Parking
▪ 6:00pm-7:00pm – Walk Echo Park &
Find Seating at Service
▪ 7:00pm – Service at Angelus Temple
Friday
▪ 8:30am-9:30am – Breakfast
▪ 9:30am-10:00am – Morning Reflection
▪ 10:00am-11:00am – Head to Doheny
State Beach
▪ 11:00am- 5:00pm – Day at the Beach!
▪ 5:00pm-7pm – Dinner, Worship, and
Teaching at the Beach
▪ 7:00pm – Head back to Lake Elsinore
▪ 10:00pm – Lights Out
Saturday (check out day)
▪ 9:15am-12:00pm – Adopt-A-Block
(includes prayer & breakfast)
▪ 12:30pm-2:00pm – Lunch & Debrief
▪ 2:00pm – Head Home