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THIS PROGRAM IS A FREE WALK UP CAMP THAT EXISTS TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY DURING OUT OF SCHOOL MONTHS. WE SERVED 617 MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING THE PROGRAM, AND WE HOSTED VOLUNTEERS FROM 10 STATES TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY CAMP EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO CONTINUED THIS YEAR SERVING KIDS WITH OUR NORTH NASHVILLE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. WE ENROLLED 30 STUDENTS FROM ROBERT CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM WAS FOCUSED ON TUTORING, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE SERVED OVER 2,000 MEALS EACH SEMESTER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. 388891 202149 COMMUNITY OUTREACH - WE PROVIDED VARIOUS RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUCH AS COUNSELING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, UTILITIES RELIEF, AND COMMUNITY WIDE HOLIDAY EVENTS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED A LOCAL NON-PROFIT CHILD CARE CENTER WITH GRANT FUNDS TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED CHILD CARE TO SINGLE PARENTS. 58452 JOB READINESS - THIS FELONY FRIENDLY PROGRAM EXPANDED TO WELCOME IMPOVERISHED MALES LIVING IN THE 37208 AREA OF NORTH NASHVILLE. PARTICIPATES RECEIVE SOFT SKILL AND JOB SPECIFIC SKILL TRAINING FOR A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON INDUSTRIES. 1273173 FOOD MINISTRY - THIS PROGRAM REMAINS ONE OF OUR LARGEST PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE RISING COST OF LIVING IN MIDDLE TN AND RECORD HIGH INFLATION. WE DISTRIBUTED 560,271 POUNDS OF FRESH GROCERIES TO 42,585 INDIVIDUALS. WE INCREASED OUR FOOD PARTNERS IN THE AREA AND WE NOW PICK UP FOOD DONATIONS 24 TIMES PER WEEK AND DISTIBUTE TO 11 SEPARATE SITES IN WEST AND NORTH NASHVILLE. MOMS MINISTRY - THE MOMS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 35 UNDER-RESOURCED MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP, SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES GOAL SETTING, COOKING CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS, ART ACTIVITIES AND PERSONAL GROWTH CLASSES. DREAM HOUSING GRANT - THE DREAM HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM IS A FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF MOVING MINORITY INDIVIDUALS INTO FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP. ENROLLEES ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR AND GIVEN REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN GOOD STANDING IN THE PROGRAM. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH A MONTHY RENT STIPEND TO FACILITATE THEM PAYING DOWN DEBT AND ESTABLISHING A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PORGRAM, SOME WILL QUALIFY FOR A DOWN PAYMENT MATCHING GRANT. TRANSITION HOUSING - THE JAMES R BROWN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY WAS OPENED JANUARY 2024 TO HOUSE PARTICIPANTS IN THE JOB READINESS PROGRAM AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILES IN NEED OF TEMPORARY HOUSING. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING HAS BECOME A CRUCIAL INITIATIVE IN THE CURRENT MIDDLE TENNESSEE AFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. 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WE DISTRIBUTED 560,271 POUNDS OF FRESH GROCERIES TO 42,585 INDIVIDUALS. WE INCREASED OUR FOOD PARTNERS IN THE AREA AND WE NOW PICK UP FOOD DONATIONS 24 TIMES PER WEEK AND DISTIBUTE TO 11 SEPARATE SITES IN WEST AND NORTH NASHVILLE. MOMS MINISTRY - THE MOMS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 35 UNDER-RESOURCED MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP, SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES GOAL SETTING, COOKING CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS, ART ACTIVITIES AND PERSONAL GROWTH CLASSES. DREAM HOUSING GRANT - THE DREAM HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM IS A FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF MOVING MINORITY INDIVIDUALS INTO FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP. ENROLLEES ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR AND GIVEN REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN GOOD STANDING IN THE PROGRAM. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH A MONTHY RENT STIPEND TO FACILITATE THEM PAYING DOWN DEBT AND ESTABLISHING A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PORGRAM, SOME WILL QUALIFY FOR A DOWN PAYMENT MATCHING GRANT. TRANSITION HOUSING - THE JAMES R BROWN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY WAS OPENED JANUARY 2024 TO HOUSE PARTICIPANTS IN THE JOB READINESS PROGRAM AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILES IN NEED OF TEMPORARY HOUSING. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING HAS BECOME A CRUCIAL INITIATIVE IN THE CURRENT MIDDLE TENNESSEE AFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. TENANTS ARE CHARGED RENT BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ACCOUNTANT REVIEW THE FORM 990. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENTIRE BOARD RECEIVES THE FORM 990 FOR THEIR REVIEW. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE POLICY REQUIRES INTERESTED PERSONS, SUCH AS BOARD MEMBERS, TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO SIGN A STATEMENT THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. THE BOARD MAKES PERIODIC REVIEWS TO MAKE SURE COMPLIANCE IS OCCURRING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BOARD COMPARES IT EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION TO SIMILAR SIZED NON-PROFITS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BOARD COMPARES IT EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION TO SIMILAR SIZED NON-PROFITS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THROUGH TWO WEBSITES, INCLUDING GIVINGMATTERS.COM AND GUIDESTAR.COM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.