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Victory in jesus christ ministries has done the following to self, current, and past members- Used vulnerable homeless citizens and made them fundraise until all donuts were sold or until dark. Any member that didn't bring back a certain amount of funds that the Pastors wanted for personal use were ejected from the program. Current members who are on disability and physically can't go beyond there means of travel were forced to fundraise and in not doing so was ejected from the program. Self, current, and past members were mentally, spiritually, and emotionally abused through the weaponization of the Bible and faith. The organization is reported to be nonprofit, but the leaders Elder Michael Simon and Diane Simon currently hold more than or up to $100k in physical cash located in their room. Current Member Matthew was filing grants for the organization and asked exact dollar numbers needed for he grant and Carise Rick's instructed the Member to "guess" on those documents. Self worked for Westrock Coffee while attending the program and was asked to pay rent in the amount of $400 a month. During the times of Self receiving payment from Westrock Coffee, self was forced to tell Michael and Diane Simon how much self made and was forced to pay 10% of every check every week. Self payed a total of $965 to the organization disguised as a church and was not taught money management, budgeting and or given proper treatment during critical weather conditions traveling to and from work while the other members and leaders went to a conference in Portsmouth Virginia which is Called Victory Gospel Chapel. During a meeting Diane Simon received a call from the IRS and as asked to file their reports for funds and swiftly hung up. This organization currently holds two accounts with Payment Processer Square where members take payment from donors of $15 for 12 donuts. Also encouraged to take donations and if not doing so was humiliated in front of the congregation and or ejected from the program. Leader(s) Michael and Diane Simon are verbally and spiritually abusive to their members. When Self payed over the required balance of rent and 10% "tithe" self asked for the ovet remaining balance and Diane Simon proceeded to put funds directly in pocket. All cash, funds, and donations are never reported and used for personal use. Anything purchased they used it as a tax right off when majority of items purchased where not related to the organization. The three homes rented by the leader(s) have bed bugs, mold, and inhumane sanitation violations. Physical and verbal contact is not allowed period with make and female members. Any further questions or want the full extent of events taken place please contact Self.