2022 Year End Report

Our first calendar year ended with great success! Here is a rundown of what 41 days accomplished in 2022…

We kicked off our ministry on February 13, 2022 with an announcement at Hope Community Church in Gilbertsville. We follow this up with a dessert / info night on Feb. 25. During this first push for funds, we raised app. $4, 100.

While we did request donations on facebook in July (bringing in about $300), our big fundraiser was not held until October, at which time we held a benefit concert featuring Mark Cable.  While advertising and donations brought in about $4,200, we  netted about $2,100 in profits.

As of December 31, we raised a total of $16, 185.65 in donations.

Our expenses for the year were  $ 7,730.00 which included the following:

• Client Services ( directly to clients)       $ 3,499.00

• Concert Costs                                            2,180.00

• Advertising                                                   200.00

• Legal fees/website                                        795.00

• Start Up fees (supplies, marketing, etc)     1,058.00

 

This left us with an account balance of  $8,809.00 to begin the New Year

 

 

 

 

Other highlights for the year included:

 

• We had 40 named donors and a handful that gave cash during our fundraiser in October

• We helped 11 “official” clients between February and December, with about 10 more assisted unofficially. This means that they did not “ask” for help, but needs were seen and taken care of. This included such things as meals, support services, mentoring, Xmas gifts to those alone during the holidays, etc. Financial support was given to 5 clients during this time. Other supports included such things as court attendance support; guidance; life skills training; housing assistance; medical care supplies offered, etc.  Financial support was given to cover such costs as:

• House cleanout/cleanup

• Travel expenses to see sick son (cancer)

• Water bill and car payoff for cancer patient

• Medical and travel expenses for local missionary 

• After school care ( deposit)

Note: one person was turned away. While we tried to help, their needs were too great; and they became very disrespectful when we tried to find other assistance programs for her. She wanted cash for things not within our scope and ended up telling her no after several attempts to find ways to help. 

• We received our 501C3 designation in July 2022

• We were nominated for matching grant status with Apple Corp in December and are awaiting approval. This will allow Apples employees to participate in a matching donation opportunity through corporate match. 

• We have been approved for donation assistance through Brevity, a  company that works with more than 2,000 corporations in raising funds for local non profits across the nation. 

 

Plans for 2023:

So what are our plans for 2023?  We have several events scheduled:

• Annual 41 Days of Prayer (Feb 13-March 26)

• Financial Workshop Event for Widows and Widowers (May 2023)

• Ridiculous Conference (day long event) for the hurting  (Sept, 2023)

• Plan to attend 5 community events throughout the year

• Schedule to speak at 6 churches through 2023

• Planning annual fundraiser for summer or fall of 2023

 

Other plans for the year include:

• Establishing a solid social media presence

• Researching grant opportunities and applying for at least 3-5 grants

• Increasing our community presence by speaking at least 5 churches; attending community events and contacting local agencies

• Recruiting volunteers to help with above goals

• Making corporate contacts: donors, match campaigns, etc

• Recruiting corporate sponsors for our Fall Conference

FINANCIAL GOALS FOR 2023:

Goal for 2023 (donations and fundraising):           $ 30,000

This is basically double what we brought in last year. (Our minimum goal is set at $20,000). We plan to raise these funds with:

• Asking 6 local churches to donate $1,000 each                               -       $ 6,000.00

• Repeat donors                                                                                   -          5,000.00

• New Donors                                                                                      -          5,000.00

• Fundraiser Profits/Sponsorships                                                       -          5,000.00

• Conference Sponsors /Donations                                                     -           7,000.00

• Grants                                                                                               -          2,000.00

Our first calendar year ended with great success! Here is a rundown of what 41 days accomplished in 2022…

 

We kicked off our ministry on February 13, 2022 with an announcement at Hope Community Church in Gilbertsville. We follow this up with a dessert / info night on Feb. 25. During this first push for funds, we raised app. $4, 100.

 

 

While we did request donations on facebook in July (bringing in about $300), our big fundraiser was not held until October, at which time we held a benefit concert featuring Mark Cable. While advertising and donations brought in about $4,200, we netted about $2,100 in profits.

 

 

As of December 31, we raised a total of $16, 185.65 in donations.

 

 

Our expenses for the year were $ 7,730.00 which included the following:

 

 

-Client Services ( directly to clients) $ 3,499.00

 

 

-Concert Costs 2,180.00

 

 

-Advertising 200.00

 

 

-Legal fees/website 795.00

 

 

-Start Up fees (supplies, marketing, etc) 1,058.00

 

 

 

 

 

This left us with an account balance of $8,809.00 to begin the New Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other highlights for the year included:

 

 

 

•We had 40 named donors and a handful that gave cash during our fundraiser in October

 

 

•We helped 11 “official” clients between February and December, with about 10 more assisted unofficially. This means that they did not “ask” for help, but needs were seen and taken care of. This included such things as meals, support services, mentoring, Xmas gifts to those alone during the holidays, etc. Financial support was given to 5 clients during this time. Other supports included such things as court attendance support; guidance; life skills training; housing assistance; medical care supplies offered, etc. Financial support was given to cover such costs as:

 

 

-House cleanout/cleanup

 

 

-Travel expenses to see sick son (cancer)

 

 

-Water bill and car payoff for cancer patient

 

 

-Medical and travel expenses for local missionary

 

 

-After school care (deposit)

 

 

Note: one person was turned away. While we tried to help, their needs were too great; and they became very disrespectful when we tried to find other assistance programs for her. She wanted cash for things not within our scope and ended up telling her no after several attempts to find ways to help.

 

 

•We received our 501C3 designation in July 2022

 

 

•We were nominated for matching grant status with Apple Corp in December and are awaiting approval. This will allow Apples employees to participate in a matching donation opportunity through corporate match.

 

 

•We have been approved for donation assistance through Brevity, a company that works with more than 2,000 corporations in raising funds for local non profits across the nation.

 

 

 

 

Plans for 2023:

 

 

So what are our plans for 2023? We have several events scheduled:

 

 

•Annual 41 Days of Prayer (Feb 13-March 26)

 

 

•Financial Workshop Event for Widows and Widowers (May 2023)

 

 

•Ridiculous Conference (day long event) for the hurting (Sept, 2023)

 

 

•Plan to attend 5 community events throughout the year

 

 

•Schedule to speak at 6 churches through 2023

 

 

•Planning annual fundraiser for summer or fall of 2023

 

 

 

 

Other plans for the year include:

 

 

•Establishing a solid social media presence

 

 

•Researching grant opportunities and applying for at least 3-5 grants

 

 

•Increasing our community presence by speaking at least 5 churches; attending community events and contacting local agencies

 

 

•Recruiting volunteers to help with above goals

 

 

•Making corporate contacts: donors, match campaigns, etc

 

 

•Recruiting corporate sponsors for our Fall Conference

 

 

FINANCIAL GOALS FOR 2023:

 

 

Goal for 2023 (donations and fundraising): $ 30,000

 

 

This is basically double what we brought in last year. (Our minimum goal is set at $20,000). We plan to raise these funds with:

 

 

•Asking 6 local churches to donate $1,000 each - $ 6,000.00

 

 

•Repeat donors - 5,000.00

 

 

•New Donors - 5,000.00

 

 

•Fundraiser Profits/Sponsorships - 5,000.00

 

 

•Conference Sponsors /Donations - 7,000.00

 

 

•Grants - 2,000.00