Brief History
The Providence Home is a Christian Community Service Program that was founded by John Zenoni, a reformed alcoholic. His personal ministry to people struggling with addiction led to the incorporation of the ministry in 1963. In the early years it was a one person operation with the support of a small board comprised of friends and family.
The residential program has been housed in 20 different locations in the greater Columbia area, finally moving to its current site in 1987. John Zenoni retired in 1992 and died the following year.
The Providence Home is a Christian Community Service Program that was founded by John Zenoni, a reformed alcoholic. His personal ministry to people struggling with addiction led to the incorporation of the ministry in 1963. In the early years it was a one person operation with the support of a small board comprised of friends and family.
The residential program has been housed in 20 different locations in the greater Columbia area, finally moving to its current site in 1987. John Zenoni retired in 1992 and died the following year.
After his retirement, the home experienced two major crises—the destruction of the main facility by fire in December, 1993, and the death of the succeeding executive director in October 1995.
A new facility, specifically designed for congregate living, was completed on the same site in 1996. A new dining hall was completed in 2002. Various other physical improvements have been made to the campus in recent years.
Presently, Ken Ritchie is the Executive Director and Steve Wilson is the Operations Manager.
A new facility, specifically designed for congregate living, was completed on the same site in 1996. A new dining hall was completed in 2002. Various other physical improvements have been made to the campus in recent years.
Presently, Ken Ritchie is the Executive Director and Steve Wilson is the Operations Manager.
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