AnnualReport
Empowering people to attack poverty in their life & community
THANK YOU!
a message from our CEO
We have seen so much growth this year as we worked
Upon completing our fourth year as an organization, we
diligently to cultivate the soil for human flourishing,
see God’s goodness carried out by you in four different
continually reminding people of their dignity as human
communities, and we are in awe of the beauty of this
beings created in the image of God. That is the
work. This year you have joined us as agents of
foundation of what we do and who we are.
restoration knowing and believing that Jesus restores all things! Thank you for all you do for those bravely
As Attack Poverty, we show up and expose assets in places
breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
once labeled as deficient and offer a new lens though which to view the world. We simply cultivate the
Together, we are partnering with God to restore hope
conditions where people can discover their God-given
and healing to the broken places where poverty has
capacities!
ruled for generations. But we are turning the tables; we are pushing back; and we are confronting the lies
Through your faithful giving and our strategic programs,
that poverty tells as we seek the peace and prosperity
our impact this year grew to reach almost 1,000 children,
for the cities God has called us to.
over 600 adults, and countless families. Even more so, we have more than doubled the number of volunteers with
As we walk toward our milestone fifth year together, we
over 2,200 people stepping up to serve!
are deeply grateful to have you by our side as partners in community development. I pray this report of hope
We’ve had so many exciting milestones as an organization
and transformation, in Jesus name, makes clear the
this year! We designed and launched our very own
powerful role you play!
internship program called the Community Development Leadership Program with 4 college students, and we’re
With gratitude,
excited for this Spring’s group of interns. We have also created a sustainable growth strategy along with some important organizational functional improvements.
Richard J Logan President | CEO
Highlights
Children 984 Impacted Adults 628 Impacted Revitalization 62 Projects
2207 volunteers
friends of north richmond richmond, texas
ADULTS
103
enrolled in our Adult Education Programs (GED, Jobs For Life, ESL, and Computer Classes)
512 volunteers
MISSION 432 kids in Kids Camp
WEEK
58
CHILDREN
20
10 home repairs
973
volunteers
received directed homework help given a meal twice a week learned about Jesus
Revitalization Projects
Street Church
105 Children 33 Adults
friends of north rosenberg rosenberg, texas
7
community clean-ups
volunteers MISSION 168 69 kids in Kids Camp
WEEK
12
1 home repair
500
volunteers
Revitalization Projects
BREAKING
BREAD
500 in attendance 300 served 150 Thanksgiving meals given
Weekly
Bible Study
32 people
friends of sundown katy, texas
ADULTS
39
serving Sundown Elementary! 19 mentors meeting weekly with students, and 20 regular in school volunteers serving during the week.
volunteers MISSION 100 140 kids in Kids Camp
WEEK
1 home repair
729
volunteers
CHILDREN
LAUNCHED You Can Academy! received directed homework help given a meal twice a week learned about Jesus
30
35
Sundown Carnival Revitalization 1,000 in attendance Projects raised for $12,000
Sundown Elem.!
friends of uganda
rushere, uganda PASTORS
100
MERCY MINISTRIES
pastors trained, encouraged and equipped for christian community development
100 people served 200 bags of flour 200 bags of sugar 100 bars of soap
500 people received medical attention during our 2 day medical clinic
EXTRAS
4
Community Development Leadership Program interns were accepted into the Summer program and received training in community development, fundraising, and leadership development
Church PARTNERSHIPS
49 200 Volunteers 360 Participants 42 Sponsors
the
FINANCIALS
2014 - 2015
Expenses 32% 40%
Friends of North Richmond Friends of North Rosenberg Friends of Sundown Friends of Uganda Program Opperations Management & General
9% 13%
3%
3%
total expenses $879,677
the
FINANCIALS
2014 - 2015
Revenue $824,219.00
$24,081.00 $2,404.00 Contributions 5K - Fundraising Event Other
figures taken from our compilation report that can be found online at attackpoverty.org
total revenue $850,704
2015 - 2016
LOOKING
AHEAD
Over the next year we hope to...
100
ADULTS
empowered through our Adult Education Programs (GED, Jobs For Life, ESL, and Computer Classes)
volunteers MISSION 700 400 kids in Kids Camp
WEEK
14 home repairs
CHILDREN
150+
65
40 Home Repairs 25 Revitalization Projects
2500 volunteers
over 150 enrolled in You Can Academy
1
Secondary School in Uganda!
LOOKING
AHEAD
2015 - 2016
(Financials)
total budget $1,067,604
Seek the peace and the prosperity of the city to which I carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers you too will prosper.
- Jeremiah 29:7