LIVEmpowered Inc. General Information Contact Information Nonprofit LIVEmpowered Inc. Address 360 Stonegate Drive Franklin, TN 37064 Phone (615) 804-8751 Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Email info@livempowered.org At A Glance Year of Incorporation 2013 LIVEmpowered MAM Former Names Morning After Ministries 1
Mission & Impact Statements Mission EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE. EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES. LIVEmpowered (Formerly known as MAM) believes that every young person is LOVED, that they have intrinsic VALUE. By helping them understand that, they can be EMPOWERED to live a healthy life. We do this by providing PREVENTION EDUCATION and TRAINING in schools, communities, and churches on challenging topics such as: eating disorders, self-harm, addiction, depression, suicide prevention, anger management, teen pregnancy, body image, and more. We believe that poor choices are a direct result of misunderstanding one s value. Our goal is to equip young people to see that they have something unique and amazing to offer the world and help them access the resources they need while providing safe spaces where each individual can be heard. Background LIVEmpowered (Formerly know as MAM) was founded by Christy Brooks when she was pastoring young adults at her local church in 2008. The need for community for young women and men to come together and be understood was evident. She was regularly meeting young people the day after they did something that brought shame into their life. Having suffered from a lack of self worth and value growing up, Christy knows the struggles that young people face today are real and relational. Her mission is to instill truth in these areas and provide a safe place where young women and men can come together and talk about the struggles they are facing. Impact Last Year Accomplishments:In the 2018/2019 school year, the LIVEmpowered Meant to Be program was represented in 14 metro Nashville Public Schools, as well as some Williamson County Schools. We proudly work alongside the Community Achieves Program & with area partners to provide transformational classes to students on topics such as goal setting, mentorship, overcoming obstacles, & self esteem.we also provided our Community Empowerment program and suicide prevention program for more than 100 adults in the 2018/19 school year. Equipping these community leaders, parents, and teachers in working with young people and how to prevent suicide in their communities. LIVEmpowered is currently seeking new board members & is focused on growing internally as well as outwardly. Goals for the Current Year:LIVEmpowered also successfully rebranded and is currently focused on updating our Youth Empowerment Curriculum for schools and youth groups as well as creating a new target issues lesson plan that will directly discuss the target issues youth face today. We are also currently updating our Community Empowerment Program for community training, target issues and community partnerships training. We also are working with Community Achieves Program to help increase LIVEmpowered's program in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Needs Funding for Student Prevention Education Programs that reaches young people in Middle TN. Each program provides skills and knowledge through one-on-one experience that equips young people to live a more positive and joy filled life. Goal is $12,000 to support the work in 4 schools in 2016.Funding to provide training classes to community centers and churches that work with youth and young adults. Goal is $5,000 to allow us to provide outreach to 50 people in the community free of charge. Funding for High School Teen Moms to provide educational materials for our program and assistance as needed for teen moms, such as temporary housing, baby items, clothing and support. Goal is $6,000 to provide resources and support to 30 teen moms. Funding for Youth Festival Outreaches that educates community leaders, and provides a safe place for teens during the festivals where they can work through challenges they are facing through activities and fellowship. Goal is $8,000 to provide recreational activities and seminars. Funding for Out-of-States Mission where LIVEmpowered provides training and prevention on an unreached Native American Reservation in ND. Goal is $6,000 to provide resources and activities. Volunteers for school program, festivals and missions. Donations of office supplies and space. 2
Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer Give to LIVEmpowered (Formerly known as MAM)We raise 100% of our funding through the generous donations of LIVEmpowered supporters. God continues to open up more and more opportunities in our cities and across the country. This means we need your partnership and support to be able to take up these opportunities and share our message of LOVED, VALUED and EMPOWERED while we meet the needs of young people facing difficult situations. We need monetary support for our school programs, community outreach, community leader training and so much more.monthly Donations are welcomed of any size. $50/month = provides 3 parent seminars on communication with teens, suicide prevention, and self esteem issues for communities that cannot afford these programs$100/month = provides program curriculum and materials for 2 schools to provide our 8-week prevention and education course for middle and high school students. $500/month = provides our community empowerment program and suicide prevention for up to 120 individuals in up to 3 separate communities that have high risk factors Give online at: https://www.mogiv.com/mam/livempowered/ Please mail check to: 360 Stonegate Drive Franklin, TN 37064 Other ways to give back:add LIVEmpowered as your local giveback on Kroger Plus Card: www.kroger.com/communityrewards Amazon Smile: smile.amazon.com Volunteer for LIVEmpoweredWe are always looking for dedicated volunteers who believe in our mission of LOVED, VALUED and EMPOWERED. LIVEmpowered relies 100% on volunteer help. There are many opportunities that you can get involved in on almost any level. If you have a desire to volunteer with LIVEmpowered we would love to hear from you. A few of our current needs include: Nashville Area School ProgramsAdministrative Help in the OfficeWeb and Graphic DesignSocial MediaPhotographyVideographyFundraising and Event PlanningShort-Term Mission Trips For more information about how to get involved please email: info@livempowered.org Service Categories Primary Organization Category Youth Development / Youth Development Programs Secondary Organization Category Education / Tertiary Organization Category Public & Societal Benefit / Areas of Service Areas Served TN - Williamson TN - Davidson TN - Maury Tennessee, Michigan, Kentucky, North Dakota 3
Programs Programs Youth Development and Empowerment Description YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT It is LIVEmpowered s desire that everyone knows and understands that they are LOVED, VALUED and EMPOWERED to make choices that lead to a life full of purpose and joy. We believe that prevention education on society's pressures and how we negatively view ourselves will develop strong and wise young adults, who are empowered to make positive life choices. As a result, these young adults will feed into the next generation of youth and take part in the development and empowerment process within their own communities. Our interactive curriculum developed by LIVEmpowered takes students and youth on a journey of self discovery through games, media, and groups discussions. LIVEmpowered's Youth Development and Empowerment program is an 8 session curriculum that: focuses on prevention education on stresses that come with societies pressures such as self-harm, eating disorders, sexual health, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, anger management and morefocuses on overcoming society s stresses of body image, perfection, and cultural differencesfocuses on goal-setting and how to take the first steps towards that goalfocuses on positive role models and community supportprovides a safe place for a person to be heardprovides resources and help to those who are in crisis Places where LIVEmpowered 's Youth Development and Empowerment program is conducted: Middle School and High SchoolsTeen Mom Classes and GroupsYouth Groups and ChurchesRetreats and FestivalsYouth Activity Centers Budget 35800 Category Population Served Short Term Success Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Youth Development, General/Other Youth Development, General/Other Adolescents Only (13-19 years), Alcohol, Drug, Substance Abusers, At- Risk Populations The short-term successes from LIVEmpowered's Youth Development and Empowerment program are:higher graduation rateslower teen pregnanciesprovided resources for immediate crisis needs Better value and love for oneselfdesire to make good choice for self and communityknowing that they are not alone when it comes to dealing with society and societies pressures in body image, perfection and cultural differences The long-term results from LIVEmpowered's Youth Development and Empowerment program are: Communities walking with other communities to LOVE and VALUE everyone so that they are EMPOWERED to make positive choices.ending society pressure issues such as self-harm, eating disorders, sexual health, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, anger management and more. LIVEmpowered measures results by taking surveys before the program and after the program. We use the school data before our program was introduced and after to compare graduation rates, teen pregnancy rates, drug and alcohol abuse, as well as suspension rates. 4
Community Leadership and Empowerment Program Description COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT It is LIVEmpowered s desire that every community will eventually take part in leading and empowering our youth to make choices that lead to a life full of purpose and joy. LIVEmpowered provides seminars, training, and workshops for community leaders and organizations that are passionate about empowering our youth and letting them know that they are loved and valued. Each program is designed specifically to help leaders tackle the challenging topics that youth face today by provide the resources and tools needed. LIVEmpowered s Community Leadership and Empowerment program educates leaders on: how to creatively and effectively development a safe space for youthhow to talk through and discuss society s pressures with youthhow to handle the hard topics of self-harm, eating disorders, drugs and alcohol abuse, sexual health and more. LIVEmpowered s Community Leadership and Empowerment program is for: Church and Youth LeadersCommunity Center LeadersTeachers and FacultyParentsCommunity Leaders Budget 20000 Category Population Served Youth Development, General/Other Youth Leadership Adults, At-Risk Populations, Other Named Groups 5
Governance Board Chair Board Chair Jenifer Kitchen Term Mar 2019 to Mar 2022 Email jenifer@livempowered.org Board Members Name Affiliation Status Christine Brooks Morning After Ministries Voting Anne Marie Carter HCA Voting Jenifer Kitchen Robert Ward Jenifer Hall Photography and J2 Company Voting Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 4 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 1 Female 3 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 100% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation No Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 6
Board CoChair Board CoChair Greg Molinaro Term Feb 2016 to Feb 2018 Email greg@livempowered.org 7
Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Rev. Christy Brooks Term Start Feb 2008 Email chrisy@livempowered.org Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 1 Volunteers 5 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 0% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? No Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? Yes 8
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 01 2019 Fiscal Year End Dec 31 2019 Projected Revenue $72,400.00 Projected Expenses $72,400.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $0 $0 $0 Total Expenses $0 $0 $0 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $0 $0 $0 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $0 $0 $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 9
Expense Allocation Program Expense $0 $0 $0 Administration Expense $0 $0 $0 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates -- $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses -- -- -- Program Expense/Total Expenses -- -- -- Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue -- -- -- Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $0 $0 $0 Current Assets $0 $0 $0 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Net Assets $0 $0 $0 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets -- -- -- Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? No Capital Campaign Goal $0.00 State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires June 2019 Organization Comments LIVEmpowered is in need of donation, grants, and givings to reach our goal budget income. We are regularly assessing our funds and planning quarterly to stay within budget. GivingMatters.com Financial Comments This organization filed a 990-N form with the IRS, which does not provide specific financial information. Most small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less are required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead. Comment provided by Kathryn Bennett 4/8/19. 10
Created 04.14.2019. Copyright 2019 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 11