Needs of the Ministry

The following are a list of current needs of Christians in Recovery. Because of the demands of the ministry, all equipment must be commercial grade and costs more than home office equipment.

Monetary Donations are needed for:
(Please do NOT send us equipment !!)

New Computer Equipment

  • 2 – 3 TB Hard Drives $350   donate
  • 2 – 1.5TB Hard Drives $300   donate
  • 2 – Computers, Administer Web Site and IT Network $2,400   donate
  • 1 – Computer Workstation for Executive Director $1,200   donate
  • 1 – Server with Linux-OS $1,700   donate
  • 4 – Monitors $900   donate
  • 1 – Lexmark Laser Printer $700   donate
  • 2 – Hardware Firewalls $2,400   donate
  • 1 – JetDirect Card for Existing Laser Printer $600   donate
  • 2 – UPS Battery Backups/Surge Protectors $1,100   donate
  • Blackberry $300   donate
  • Yearly Service for Blackberry $1,200   donate

Updated Software

  • 1 -Quickbooks Pro 2011 Not for Profit Edition $350   donate
  • 6 – Windows 7, licenses $480   donate
  • 1 – Windows 7 Media Kit $30   donate
  • 4 – Microsoft Office Pro Plus $320   donate
  • 2 – Corel® WordPerfect® Office X5 – Prof $400   donate
  • 1 – Adobe Creative Suite Design Standard $1,300   donate
  • Upgrade older software for Windows 7 Compatibility $1,000   donate
  • Implement audio/video chat in our meeting rooms
    • $110 per month ($1,320 per year) for up to 12 people at once   donate
    • $169 per month ($2,028 per year) for up to 25 people at once   donate

Programming Needs

  • Custom Programming and Labor $17,800   donate
    Upgrade code, modules, bridge modules, theme as well as technology specifications critical to CIR.
  • Includes Professional consulting
    (assist with installation / configuration of new CIR firewall systems, configuration / optimization of VPS web hosting platform, and security optimization / audits of these systems)

Other Critical Needs

  • Domain Name Renewals $500   donate
  • High Speed DSL Business Service $1,600 per year   donate
  • Commercial Display for Exhibits, Conventions and Conferences $5,000   donate
  • Additional Employees – $20,000 per year per person   donate
  • Volunteers are always needed! Please see our Volunteer Opportunities