JULY
JACOB’S PLACE empowering homeless families
annual report 2013
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JOB LOSS POVERTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
MEDICAL OR HEALTH COSTS
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LOW PAYING JOBS
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of Jacob’s Place Homeless Mission, it is my pleasure to bring to you this firstever Mission Report.
dear friends,
Jacob’s Place was borne out of a concern for homlessness in White County, Arkansas by a local high school student. The concern was brought before the Searcy Ministerial Alliance, who then decided to investigate. The idea of homelessness in our area was first met with skepticism. After conferring with city and county officials, it was determined that homelessness was indeed an issue needing attention. In a short period of time, meetings were held, a board of directors was chosen and our 501 (c) (3) status was applied for. The First United Methodist Church of Searcy (FUMC) granted us a lease to a home they owned at the corner of Locust and Market streets. The historic “Ben Lightle” house is a four-bedroom, two bath, two-story home. Much work was needed to bring the house up to city code. With monetary donations from churches and individuals across the county, along with a boatload of sweat-equity, the old house began to take shape. Our nonprofit status was granted in December of 2007. Jacob’s Place officially opened the doors to the first clients in March of 2008. In 2005, according to national statistics, there were approximately sixty-four (64) homeless families in White County, Arkansas. In January 2007, an actual count re-
HOMELESSNESS
APPLY TO LIVE AT JACOB”S PLACE
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corded 341 persons considered homeless. Of these, eighty-seven (87) were children (under age 18). Seventynine (79) of the adults on record had children with them. It is these families that Jacob’s Place intends to serve. As the Board studied the homeless situation, it decided that Jacob’s Place would be a facility that housed only “families with children.” This way, it was serving and protecting the most vulnerable (children) as well as filling the facility to near capacity. Arkansas currently ranks 48th, of the 50 states, in child homelessness. Since opening the doors in 2008, Jacob’s Place has served over one-hundred-twenty-five (125) families with children. There has been an ongoing “waiting list” since January of 2009. Countless referrals have been made to other facilities, not only for housing but for food, clothing and other services as well. One of the most difficult tasks we have is turning people away. It’s not our nature, yet out of necessity and according to the law, we must. We haven’t enough room. One of our long-term goals is to have the funding to build or lease a facility that would house single men and women. There is a tremendous need out there, but we simply cannot do it at this time.
At this point in time, we look to our faithful donors – be it churches, organizations or individuals – to help us continue to serve the homeless families in our community. With your continued generosity and by the grace of God, we will move onward toward our goals. To God be the glory for all we are able to do! Sincerely, Mark Carson Vice President
PRAYER TEAM MOVE INTO JACOB’S PLACE
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history of jacob’s place
Every other year, a count is made of the homeless in the U.S.A by the Federal Government. In 2007, on January 24 the count revealed that White county had 341 homeless folks. Of these, 87 were children (under age 18). 79 of the adults on record had children with them - 79 homeless families. White County, AR had 69,354 on 2002 census check which makes a considerable number our neighbors who need a roof over their heads. It is these families what Jacob’s Place is serving. We want to serve these children and their parent(s). On November 8, 2006 the Greater Searcy Ministerial Alliance appointed a committee to begin work on the situation, The work was to include: 1) the whole of White County, 2) all the churches in the county, and 3) the persons in the county. Jacob’s
Place came back to the Alliance on January 10, 2007 with Bylaws (including Motto & Mission Statement), officers, and fundraising ideas. The work was divided into five teams: 1) Prayer Team, 2) Facilities Management Team, 3) Funds Raising Team, 4) Client Management Team, and 5) Office Managment Team. Jacobs Place decided to serve Homeless Families first. Our goal is to interrupt the homeless cycle with more than just an overnight stay (perhaps two, three, or more months). We developed contacts in the community for classes in job skills, parenting skills, better meal planning, budgeting, among other skills. With a job within two weeks, the client can begin to save monies toward housing, transportation, and other needs so that when they leave they can join the rest of us paying
CLASSES IN JOB SKILLS ABLE TO SAVE MONEY FOR A CAR, HOUSE & OTHER NEEDS
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out taxes. We leased the house at 301 E. Market. from the First Unitited Methodist Church, Searcy on Oct. 1, 2007. It has four bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a living room with a fireplace, an office, and conference room. We can serve 16 persons at a time. Our first day to recieve clients: March 14, 2008 was historic. Fudraising is ongoing. We have a website which gives information and accepts monies, and email addresses for quick communication, a regular Post Office Box, and a phone. Over fifty churches have now joined the work with more joining us all the time with their prayers and pledges. Students from Harding University, from Central High School’s Future Business Leaders of America, Searcy High School, Riverview High School, and varios church groups are strong in their support
PARENITING CLASSES
and development of fundraisers. We have our Incorporation papers and non-profit status from the Secretary of State, Arkansas Revenue Dept. The IRS have recognized us as a non-profit organization. As you can see the work is huge. Anyone/everyone with a passion for the homeless is invited to join us. There is a job that will fit your interests: pledging monies; counseling with clients, mentoring a client family; keeping the house running; transportating clinets to jobs; serving on the Board and most of all, praying. I am sure that we can put you to work in this very large effort.
duck derby fundraising student volunteer work
Call, write, or otherwise contact us for a Volunteer Application or any other questions you might have.
BUDGETING
BETTER MEAL PLANNING
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2007
homelessness
Total: 341
in white county
ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN
ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
79
CHILDREN
87
AR population in 2002 : 69,354
SEARCY
WHITE COUNTRY ARKANSAS
JACOB’S PLACE
currently ranked 48th in child homelessness
JULY
FAMILY MOVES OUT FAMILY CONTINUES TO STAY AT JACOB’S PLACE FOR 2, 3, OR MORE MONTHS
175
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By 2008, Jacob’s Place served 125 families since opening
Currently can serve 16 people at a time
Currently AR is 48th in child homessness
$ Jacob’s Place deemed nonprofit December 2008
FUNDRAISING IS ONGOING
Waiting list since 2009
VOUNTEER WORK COMPLETED BY STUDENTS AND CHURCHES
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2013 BUDGET Item #
Budget Item
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House Manager at $9.00 per hour. 49 hrs./wk. 52 wks/yr at $9.50 per hour in Jan. 2013
APPROXIMATE FIGURES 2013 Budget
2012 Expenses 22,735.50
24,500.00 16,741.75
Night Manager at $7.75 per hour, 43 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr at $8.00 per hour on in August 2013
17,600.00
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Client Monitor at $7.00 per hour/40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr at $7.25 per hour in Nov 2013
14,700.00
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Employers Match of Soc Sec & Medicar at 7.65%
4,400.00
3,957.40
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Unemplyment Insurance at 7.1% of first $12m/ea
2,600.00
2,544.85
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Workers Comp Insurance
1,200.00
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1,117.00
65,000.00
59,350.00
Cable Service Electricity Gas Water
1,800.00 5,100.00 700.00 900.00
1,752.00 5,050.00 725.00 900.00
UTILITIES TOTAL
8,500.00
8,427.00
STAFFING TOTAL
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12,253.50
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2013 BUDGET Item #
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Budget Item
2013 Budget
2012 Expenses
Insurance - General Liability Insurance - Board Liability
1,600.00 900.00
1,220.00 744.00
LIABILITY INSURANCE
2,500.00
1,964.00
500.00 500.00 500.00
0.00 808.00 347.00
1,500.00
1,964.00
400.00 400.00 900.00 300.00
52.00 100.00 392.00 190.00
2,000.00
734.00
500.00 500.00
95.00 385.00
HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES
1,000.00
480.00
Underpinning Commercial Stove
2,000.00 3,000.00
0.00 0.00
CAPITAL EXPENSES
5,000.00
0.00
85,500.00
72,110.00
Advertising Printing and Postage Banquet Expenses
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FUND RAISING EXPENSES
P.O. Box Rental and Postage Ink and Toner Paper and Office Supplies Drug Testing Supplies
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OFFICE EXPENSES Household Supplies Household Maintenance and Lease
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APPROXIMATE FIGURES
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
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2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Beginning Balance
8,381.22
9,089.34
7,521.24
12,733.44
11,303.63
Churches For Me Pot Luck/Church Support Board Members Direct Public Support Business Donations School Donations Service Organizations Ask Community Foundation Fire Suppression System: Chesapeake Resource Book: Christian Church
30,611.06
21,904.32
24,720.03
20,869.26
21,635.16 6,561.00 1,702.03
13,023.10 4,197.14 1,821.53
4,500.00 8,041.66 4,224.33 800.00
6,901.61 6,602.62 1,654.50 2,772.20
23,882.90 5,300.37 5,400.00 9,945.00 1,319.40 1,488.12 500.00
1,005.00 3,000.00 1,600.00
1,247.88
3,125.00
972.00
66,114.25
42,193.97
42,193.97
39,772.19
47,835.79
5,456.21
12,900.00 1,343.96
15,970.50 2,710.00 5,200.00
22,661.00 632.72
20,724.00 4.00
3,064.97
3,113.06 1,005.00
16,637.35
26,358.69
24,846.06
2,700.00 3,149.08
3,775.99
347.00
127.78
42.94
JACOB’S PLACE TREASURY REPORT
Donations and Grants (990EZ-1-1) Volunteer Banquet Garage Sales Reverse Raffle Sonic Hop Rubber Duck Derby Motorcycle Show and Shine Car Washes Klassic Car Show
Fund Raising Revenue (990EZ-1-6b) Reverse Raffle Expense Volunteer Banquet Expense Bike Show Expense Advertising Printing of Newsletter, Fliers, Event Sign, Pens T-Shirt Expense JP Cups
1,000.00 1,313.00 2,016.95 361.00 310.30
1,260.00 755.60 377.79
10,457.46
16,637.35
814.26 195.11 964.30 2,085.99 388.80
3,542.49 701.51 250.96 322.37
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2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Fund Raising Expenses (990EZ-1-6c)
8,381.22
9,089.34
7,521.24
12,733.44
11,303.63
Net Wages Employment Taxes Unemployment Insurance Worker’s Comensation Insurance
30,611.06
21,904.32
24,720.03
20,869.26
4,500.00
6,901.61
21,635.16 6,561.00 1,702.03
13,023.10 4,197.14 1,821.53
4,224.33 800.00
23,882.90 5,300.37 5,400.00 9,945.00 1,319.40
66,114.25
42,193.97
42,193.97
39,772.19
47,835.79
5,456.21
12,900.00 1,343.96
15,970.50 2,710.00 5,200.00
22,661.00 632.72
20,724.00 4.00
3,064.97
3,113.06 1,005.00
JACOB’S PLACE TREASURY REPORT
Payroll Expenses (990EZ-1-12) Liability Insurance (lease requirement) Board of Director Liability Insurance Cable, Electricity, Gas, Water Office Expenses, Printing and Postage Renovations Home Maintenance (includes lease) Household Supplies
1,000.00 1,313.00 2,016.95 361.00 310.30
1,260.00 755.60 377.79
10,457.46
16,637.35
16,637.35
26,358.69
24,846.06
ENDING BALANCE
9,089.34
7,521.24
12,733.44
11,303.63
13,290.88
NET FUND RAISING INCOME (990EZ-1-6d)
6,009.00
72,123.25
17,904.39
22,539.76
24,499.06
72,123.25 71,415.13 708.12
54,013.99 55,582.09 (1,568.10)
63,315.41 58,103.21 5,212.20
62,311.95 63,741.76 (1,429.81)
72,334.85 70.347.60 1,987.25
OCCUPANCY EXPENSES (990EZ-1-14)
NET INCOME (990EZ-1-9) NET EXPENSES (990EZ-1-17) EXCESS OR DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR (990EZ-1-18)
CONTACT INFORMATION Unless the Lord build the house,
P.O. Box 1643 301 East Market Street Searcy, AR 72145 office@jacobsplace.org 501.380.8283
the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord warches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Psalm 127:1
Office Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.