JACOB’S PLACEe m p o w e r i n g h o m e l e s s f a m i l i e s

annual report 2013

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JULY

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JOB LOSS

POVERTY

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING

MEDICAL OR HEALTH COSTS

LOW PAYING JOBS

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JOB LOSS

POVERTY

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING

MEDICAL OR HEALTH COSTS

LOW PAYING JOBS

Philippians 2:4

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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APPLY TO LIVE AT JACOB”S PLACEHOMELESSNESS ACCEPTED

MOVE INTO JACOB’S PLACE

PRAYER TEAM

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Jacob’s Place Home-less Mission, it is my pleasure to bring to you this first-ever Mission Report.

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 Al-liance, who then decided to investigate. The idea of home-lessness 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 ap-proximately sixty-four (64) homeless families in White County, Arkansas. In January 2007, an actual count re-

dear friends,

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corded 341 persons considered homeless. Of these, eighty-seven (87) were children (under age 18). Seventy-nine (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 pro-tecting 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 “wait-ing 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 accord-ing 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 wom-en. 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 con-tinue 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 CarsonVice President

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ABLE TO SAVE MONEY FOR A CAR, HOUSE & OTHER NEEDS CLASSES IN JOB SKILLS PARENITING CLASSES BUDGETING BETTER MEAL PLANNING

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 consider-able 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 appoint-ed 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 (in-cluding Motto & Mission Statement), officers, and fundraising ideas. The work was divided into five teams: 1) Prayer Team, 2) Facilities Man-agement 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

history of jacob’s place

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ABLE TO SAVE MONEY FOR A CAR, HOUSE & OTHER NEEDS CLASSES IN JOB SKILLS PARENITING CLASSES BUDGETING BETTER MEAL PLANNING

out taxes. We leased the house at 301 E. Market. from the First Unitit-ed 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 cli-ents: March 14, 2008 was historic.

Fudraising is ongoing. We have a website which gives information and accepts monies, and email ad-dresses 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 Hard-ing University, from Central High School’s Future Business Leaders of America, Searcy High School, River-view High School, and varios church groups are strong in their support

and development of fundraisers. We have our Incorporation papers and non-profit status from the Secretary of State, Arkansas Rev-enue 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 in-terests: pledging monies; counsel-ing with clients, mentoring a client family; keeping the house running; transportating clinets to jobs; serv-ing on the Board and most of all, praying. I am sure that we can put you to work in this very large effort.

Call, write, or otherwise contact us for a Volunteer Application or any other questions you might have.

duck derby fundraising

student volunteer work

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FAMILY CONTINUES TO STAY AT JACOB’S PLACE FOR 2, 3, OR MORE MONTHS

FAMILY MOVES OUT FUNDRAISING IS ONGOING VOUNTEER WORK COMPLETED BY STUDENTS AND CHURCHES

JULY

homelessnessin white county

Total:341

2007

ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN

ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

CHILDREN 87

79

175

SEARCY

WHITE COUNTRY

ARKANSAS currently ranked 48th in child homelessness

AR population in 2002 : 69,354

By 2008, Jacob’s Place served 125 families since opening Currently can serve 16 people at a time

JACOB’S PLACE

Currently AR is 48th in child homessness

Waiting list since 2009Jacob’s Place deemed nonprofit December 2008

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FAMILY CONTINUES TO STAY AT JACOB’S PLACE FOR 2, 3, OR MORE MONTHS

FAMILY MOVES OUT FUNDRAISING IS ONGOING VOUNTEER WORK COMPLETED BY STUDENTS AND CHURCHES

JULY

homelessnessin white county

Total:341

2007

ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN

ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

CHILDREN 87

79

175

SEARCY

WHITE COUNTRY

ARKANSAS currently ranked 48th in child homelessness

AR population in 2002 : 69,354

By 2008, Jacob’s Place served 125 families since opening Currently can serve 16 people at a time

JACOB’S PLACE

Currently AR is 48th in child homessness

Waiting list since 2009Jacob’s Place deemed nonprofit December 2008

$

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Budget Item

House Managerat $9.00 per hour. 49 hrs./wk. 52 wks/yrat $9.50 per hour in Jan. 2013

Night Managerat $7.75 per hour, 43 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yrat $8.00 per hour on in August 2013

Client Monitorat $7.00 per hour/40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yrat $7.25 per hour in Nov 2013

Employers Match of Soc Sec & Medicar at 7.65%

Unemplyment Insurance at 7.1% of first $12m/ea

Workers Comp Insurance

STAFFING TOTAL

Cable ServiceElectricityGasWater

UTILITIES TOTAL

2013 Budget

24,500.00

17,600.00

14,700.00

4,400.00

2,600.00

1,200.00

65,000.00

1,800.005,100.00

700.00900.00

8,500.00

2012 Expenses

22,735.50

16,741.75

12,253.50

3,957.40

2,544.85

1,117.00

59,350.00

1,752.005,050.00

725.00900.00

8,427.00

2013 BUDGET APPROXIMATE FIGURESItem #

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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Budget Item

Insurance - General LiabilityInsurance - Board Liability

LIABILITY INSURANCE

AdvertisingPrinting and PostageBanquet Expenses

FUND RAISING EXPENSES

P.O. Box Rental and PostageInk and TonerPaper and Office SuppliesDrug Testing Supplies

OFFICE EXPENSES

Household SuppliesHousehold Maintenance and Lease

HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES

UnderpinningCommercial Stove

CAPITAL EXPENSES

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET

2013 Budget

1,600.00900.00

2,500.00

500.00500.00500.00

1,500.00

400.00400.00900.00300.00

2,000.00

500.00500.00

1,000.00

2,000.003,000.00

5,000.00

85,500.00

2012 Expenses

1,220.00744.00

1,964.00

0.00808.00347.00

1,964.00

52.00100.00392.00190.00

734.00

95.00385.00

480.00

0.000.00

0.00

72,110.00

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9

10

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2013 BUDGET APPROXIMATE FIGURES

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Beginning Balance

ChurchesFor Me Pot Luck/Church SupportBoard MembersDirect Public SupportBusiness DonationsSchool DonationsService OrganizationsAsk Community FoundationFire Suppression System: ChesapeakeResource Book: Christian Church

Donations and Grants (990EZ-1-1)

Volunteer BanquetGarage SalesReverse RaffleSonic HopRubber Duck DerbyMotorcycle Show and ShineCar WashesKlassic Car Show

Fund Raising Revenue (990EZ-1-6b)

Reverse Raffle ExpenseVolunteer Banquet ExpenseBike Show ExpenseAdvertisingPrinting of Newsletter, Fliers, Event Sign, Pens T-Shirt ExpenseJP Cups

7,521.24

24,720.03

4,500.008,041.664,224.33

800.00

3,125.00

42,193.97

15,970.502,710.005,200.00

16,637.35

2,700.003,149.08

127.78

9,089.34

21,904.32

13,023.104,197.141,821.53

1,247.88

42,193.97

12,900.001,343.96

1,260.00755.60377.79

16,637.35

3,542.49701.51250.96322.37

8,381.22

30,611.06

21,635.166,561.001,702.03

1,005.003,000.001,600.00

66,114.25

5,456.21

1,000.001,313.002,016.95

361.00310.30

10,457.46

814.26195.11964.30

2,085.99388.80

12,733.44

20,869.26

6,901.616,602.621,654.502,772.20

972.00

39,772.19

22,661.00632.72

3,064.97

26,358.69

3,775.99

42.94

11,303.63

23,882.905,300.375,400.009,945.001,319.401,488.12

500.00

47,835.79

20,724.004.00

3,113.061,005.00

24,846.06

347.00

2008JACOB’S PLACE TREASURY REPORT 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Fund Raising Expenses (990EZ-1-6c)

Net WagesEmployment TaxesUnemployment InsuranceWorker’s Comensation Insurance

Payroll Expenses (990EZ-1-12)

Liability Insurance (lease requirement)Board of Director Liability InsuranceCable, Electricity, Gas, WaterOffice Expenses, Printing and PostageRenovationsHome Maintenance (includes lease)Household Supplies

OCCUPANCY EXPENSES (990EZ-1-14)

ENDING BALANCE

NET FUND RAISING INCOME (990EZ-1-6d)

NET INCOME (990EZ-1-9)NET EXPENSES (990EZ-1-17)EXCESS OR DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR (990EZ-1-18)

7,521.24

24,720.03

4,500.00

4,224.33800.00

42,193.97

15,970.502,710.005,200.00

16,637.35

12,733.44

17,904.39

63,315.4158,103.21

5,212.20

9,089.34

21,904.32

13,023.104,197.141,821.53

42,193.97

12,900.001,343.96

1,260.00755.60377.79

16,637.35

7,521.24

72,123.25

54,013.9955,582.09(1,568.10)

8,381.22

30,611.06

21,635.166,561.001,702.03

66,114.25

5,456.21

1,000.001,313.002,016.95

361.00310.30

10,457.46

9,089.34

6,009.00

72,123.2571,415.13

708.12

12,733.44

20,869.26

6,901.61

39,772.19

22,661.00632.72

3,064.97

26,358.69

11,303.63

22,539.76

62,311.9563,741.76(1,429.81)

11,303.63

23,882.905,300.375,400.009,945.001,319.40

47,835.79

20,724.004.00

3,113.061,005.00

24,846.06

13,290.88

24,499.06

72,334.8570.347.601,987.25

2008JACOB’S PLACE TREASURY REPORT 2009 2010 2011 2012

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P.O. Box 1643301 East Market StreetSearcy, AR 72145

office@jacobsplace.org501.380.8283

Office Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Unless the Lord build the house,

the builders labor in vain. Unless

the Lord warches over the city, the

watchmen stand guard in vain.

Psalm 127:1