A Year In Review
AttackPoverty.org @attackpoverty
Annual Report 02
Letter From CEO
04
Our Mission
05
Our Programs and Locations
07
Disaster Recovery
09
Friends of North Richmond
11
Friends of Northside
13
Friends of North Rosenberg
15
Friends of Sundown
17
Friends of Uganda
19
Our Affiliates
21
Financials
Dear Friends, This is a story of transformation and we are all part of this together! I’m deeply moved by the generosity of so many individuals, churches and organizations that make Attack Poverty what it is today. Cliché as this may sound, we really could not do this without your partnership. As you look through this annual report, you will see the transformational impact in our own backyard and around the world! This transformation is taking place in all of us. Together we were able mobilize 5,614 volunteers to impact 15,042 lives! I’m equally excited to report that we worked with 423 partners (churches, organizations., and businesses) to accomplish the work highlighted here! Together, we are partnering with God to restore hope and healing to the broken places where poverty has ruled for generations; seeking the peace and prosperity of the cities God has called us. We are deeply grateful to have you by our side as partners in community development. I pray these stories of hope and transformation, in Jesus’ name, make clear the powerful role you play! As we look to the next year, we feel God calling us to stretch, I invite you to stretch with us! To God be the glory,
Richard Logan President & CEO info@attackpoverty.org
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O UR MIS S I O N
At Attack Poverty Our Mission is to Strengthen Under-Resourced Communities Through Spiritual Growth, Education, Revitalization and Basic Needs.
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O UR PRO G R AM S & LO CAT I O NS Our community development model requires a longterm commitment and collaborative efforts with local organizations, churches, residents, and stakeholders committed to community transformation. We use an asset-based approach that aims to build on the strengths and capacities of the community. We give people tools to help themselves break out of the cycle of generational poverty. It’s about development, not charity; dignity, not shame. Believing all humans are created in the image of God, we will always promote the dignity and worth of people and families. IN-SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL PROGR AMS LITER ACY TR AINING GED PREPAR ATION JOB RE ADINESS TR AINING COMPUTER LITER ACY FINANCIAL LITER ACY HOME REPAIR SAFE WATER PROJECTS COMMUNIT Y REVITALIZATION EVENTS
05
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Disaster Recovery
FORT BEND & HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
What is Attack Poverty: Disaster Recovery (APDR)? Â The flooding of the Brazos River in 2016 directly impacted the communities we serve and love. Attack Poverty saw a need for immediate reaction and started to assist residents with muck and guts and unmet resources, but saw it would still be years before our communities found their new normal so we launched a long-term disaster recovery department. APDR has since created a home repair process that is shared and used by multiple disaster recovery agencies, managed a donations warehouse to offset building costs, launched a 3-series segment presentation for disaster preparation, (www.facebook.com/APDisasterRecovery), and is steadfast in accuracy through disaster record management. Â APDR is committed to empowering residents to lead their own recovery, by teaching residents how to obtain and read contractor quotes, how to manage a personal recovery project, and advocate for residents needing additional funds when a financial gap is found.
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H O M E R E PA I R & C O M M U N I T Y R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N P R OJ E CT S
425+ 874+ H O M E R EC O V ERY P R OJECT S
PEOPLE S ERVED
15
3990
PA RT N ER S
V OLUN T EER S
ADDITIONAL WORK & RESOURCES
In addition to community and home revitalization projects, we hosted Disaster Preparedness Seminars in 2 communities, published a 3-segment series for disaster preparedness, trained 6 organizations and teams in our disaster recovery process, and met with local contractors to prepare for future projects.
Friends of North Richmond has been active in the North Richmond community for 8 years, celebrating our 4th year in our Neighborhood Resource Center. It has been beautiful to see students who graduated from our programs now serving and, in turn, provoking transformation and awakening potential in their neighbors. Last year, we began serving in the Riveredge Community in response to the Brazos River Flood in 2016. Our efforts to help rebuild the community were doubled when Hurricane Harvey hit and devastated the community a second time. We have now included the Riveredge Community in all of our programs.
H O M E R E PA I R & C O M M U N I T Y R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N P R OJ E CT S :
116
121
1600
REV I TALI Z AT I O N P R OJECT S
HOME AS S ESSMENTS
VOLU N T EER S
C H I L D & A D U LT E D U C A T I O N
50
310
27
93
Y O U C AN AC AD EMY S TU DENT S ENR O LLED
STA A R TES TING INCENTIVE PA RTICIPA NTS
S OCC ER A N D BAS KETB A L L T E A M PARTIC IPA N T S
A DULT S EN R OL L ED IN EDUC AT ION P R OG R A M S
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS
550
282
20
PE O P LE I MPACT ED
VOLUNTEERS
CHURCH PA RT N ER S
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What an exciting year for Friends of Northside! While we kicked our new community efforts off the Monday of Hurricane Harvey, we see the silver lining in the relationships God connected us to over the course of this year. We are firmly planted within the community and positioned to serve further and wider. Not only did we hire a Director, but we also brought on a Program Coordinator. They’ve hit the ground running to complete several grant cycles working with over 20 families in rebuilding after the flooding devastation of Hurricane Harvey. We are also excited to see that in our first year we hosted over 369 volunteers from all over the U.S., as well as Houston.  One of the highest honors we had this year was hosting our first Mission Week here in the Northside community! We were just blown away by the response and how God provided during that week. Thank you for your continued partnership, prayers, and support for our work in the Northside community!
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MISSION WEEK
92
20
2
7
V O LU NT EER S
HOME A S S ESSMENTS
HOME PART N ER S H IP S
C H UR C H PA RT N ER S H IP S
2018-2019
We look forward to the coming year where we will kick off You Can Academy, ESL, and Jobs for Life. We aim to have a vibrant prayer ministry alongside meaningful events to elevate the community and the assets we serve amidst.
Despite the North Rosenberg area being impacted by a catastrophic disaster for a second time in less than 15 months, this CommUNITY continues to show its resiliency. With the collaboration of our partners and volunteers, we have accomplished a lot this past year. As the residents in our community began their recovery from Hurricane Harvey and some still recovering from the Brazos River flood of 2016, it was very encouraging to see volunteers from all around the world come to the aid of our friends and neighbors in North Rosenberg.
1,754 volunteers have served in 198 homes assisting with muck and gut and sanitizing homes. Some repair projects consisted of installing insulation and drywall. The recovery phase is definitely a phase that can take time and we are committed to being here to provide Hope after Harvey for the residents who were affected.  Through the adversity, we are still able to see transformation through empowerment in our on-going programs and collaborations! 13
H O M E R E PA I R & C O M M U N I T Y R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N P R OJ E CT S :
4
198
12
1800
REV I TALI Z AT I O N P R OJECT S
S A NITIZE PROJECTS
HOME RES OR AT ION S IN PR OG R ES S
V OLUN T EER S
C H I L D & A D U LT E D U C A T I O N
18
16
4
14
Y O U C AN AC AD EMY S TU DENT S ENR O LLED
STUDENTS IN SUMMER RE A DING PROGR AM
MEN EN R OL L ED IN 24/7 DADS P R OG R A M
A DULT S EN R OL L ED IN EDUC AT ION P R OG R A M S
MISSION WEEK
236
560
12
PART I C I PANT S
VOLUNTEERS
PA RT N ER S
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Friends of Sundown is in its fourth year of programs and gaining traction in the community like never before. Our friends in our communities have come to understand we are here for the long haul and are truly invested in seeing lives transformed. This has definitely been the year of building new relationships as we introduced a new Director, Jason Hall and Programs Coordinator, Rebecca Ellington, as well as developed deeper partnerships with other Katy area nonprofits. We have seen the Kingdom work double as we have been able to work together to make an even greater impact.
C O M M U N I T Y R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N , E N G A G E M E N T & E V E N T S
1039
29
492
43
PART I C I PANT S
HARVEY REL ATED PROJECTS
VOLU N T EER S
PA RT N ER S
C H I L D & A D U LT E D U C A T I O N
433
813
22
88
S TU D ENT S R EC EI V ED I N - SC HO O L SU P P O RT
VOLUNTEERS
PA RT N ER S
A DULT S EN R OL L ED IN EDUC AT ION P R OG R A M S
100
140
5
PART I C I PANT S
VOLUNTEERS
PART N ER S
MISSION WEEK
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Over this past year we have seen growth like never before in Uganda! With increased enrollment in Rushere Christian High School (150 students), we are seeing young leaders emerge. Many of the high school students are now becoming leaders in the local church and community. We are also excited to report that Rushere Community Church has planted 3 new churches in the past 5 years, and last year Pastor Gerald, after a year of raising up his predecessor, has moved to start a new work in a community called Bukomero. With church expansion and ongoing pastoral training (over 300 pastors and ministry leaders attended the Rushere conference last year), we continue to see a unified growth of the church as catalysts for community transformation. As more and more people visit Uganda through mission trips, the story of Friends of Uganda continues to spread! We are excited that we now have 40 students in the school sponsored! Mission Trips are a great way to connect relationally to the ongoing work in Uganda and partner with us around the world. This past year alone we have been able to partner with Rushere Community Church to care for over 1,000 people through mission trips. This expands the work of the church locally, and supports the ongoing strategy for holistic community development in Rushere. We look forward to the coming year where we will be able to expand into new communities, build local leadership capacity, strengthen the work of the church locally, deepen educational best practices, and empower new leadership for a sustainable future. Thank you for your 17
continued partnership, prayers, and support for our work in Uganda!
C O M M U N I T Y R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N & E V E N T S
2553
92
16
PART I C I PA NTS
VOLUNTEERS
PA RT N ER S
CHILD SERVICES
733
11
8
PART I C I PA NTS
VOLUNTEERS
PA RT N ER S
A D U LT E D U C A T I O N
33
6
6
PART I C I PANTS
VOLUNTEERS
PA RT N ER S
18
AT TA CK PO V E RT Y AF FILIAT ES
We are working out the best way to get financial support to India for the House of Love Orphanage. We have sent some money with David Fuller of Answer The Call Ministry and Israel Paulose of Body of Christ International Ministries. Last month they submitted their first monthly program report: Living Stone Ministries hosted a Bible Camp which served and ministered to 4,000 children.
Pictured Below: Friends of India
A ribbon cutting was held in May for a new Four Corners Community Center, a new building at 15710 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land. This project was headed up by James Patterson, Commissioner Precinct 4. The new facility features a gym, multipurpose room and classroom and is currently being used by the YMCA to host a summer program, the Four Corners Water & Sewer District and the Sheriff’s Department.
Friends of Westchase has completed two Saturdays of assessments and are working on the 2nd round of assessments. They have had t-shirts printed, and their relationships with Paul Revere Middle School and the Monte Carlo apartments are moving forward and growing closer towards collaboration.
Our Moberly affiliate is coming together! They have had t-shirts printed and have been conducting trainings on how to conduct door to door assessments.
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201 7-201 8 FI NA N CIAL S Financial Integrity is more than a priority at Attack Poverty; it is a deeply held value. Attack Poverty is committed to outstanding stewardship, transparency and accountability. We believe the gifts we have been given are His and we are to steward them wisely. We are vigilant about our spending and our focus is on breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Attack Poverty has been a trusted charity since 2011. Reputable financial accountability groups and accrediting agencies have recognized Attack Poverty for superior financial integrity. We invite you to review our financial performance and accomplishments and see how God is multiplying your gifts for the glory of His Kingdom.
EXPENSES
D O N AT I O N S
$2,999,101
$3,833,400
TOTAL E XPEN S ES
TOTA L D O NAT I O NS
$2,532,092 Programs
$2,523,935 Organizations
$303,240 Administration
$940,027 Individuals
$163,767 Development
$369,438 Churches
80%
PROG R AM S
14%
A DMINISTR AT I O N
6%
DE VE LOP M EN T
66%
O R GA NIZ AT I O NS
25%
IND I V I D U A L S
9%
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Thank You For Joining Us In Breaking The Cycle Of Generational Poverty!
G E T INV O LV E D
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