Equipping Next Gen Advocates for Gospel & Community Transformation!
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Transcript of Equipping Next Gen Advocates for Gospel & Community Transformation!
History & 4-Fold Mission
1998: “NSSS” Launched2004: 501(c)(3) & Vine House2008: Shift to Relational Model2013: 1st Ex.Dir., New 12-Year
Strategic Plan
PURPOSE:• SHARE• DEVELOP• CONNECT• TRANSFORM
God’s Heart for All People – Biblical Basis
• Deuteronomy 10:17-18• Psalm 82:3-4• Matthew 22:37-40• Matthew 25:40• 2 Corinthians 5:19
Guidelines forChristian Community Development
• Relocation• Reconciliation• Redistribution• Indigenous Leadership Development• Empowerment
SUCCESSES
• Easy connect via NAS• Leveraged strong volunteer base• Many re-located into North End• Life-changing stories• Strong collaborative spirit• Vibrant support from limited base
SUCCESSES
• 75 regular volunteers• 7 staffers• 34 elementary schoolers• 35 middle & high schoolers• 40 children in Camp Noah• 5 college interns, 5 “StreetLeaders”• 2,000+ participants over last 8 years
Snapshot of NortheastNeighborhood
• $26,300 median income (cp. Avon: $109,000; Glastonbury: $124,000; Simsbury: $105,313)
• Poverty rate: 38% (cp. Avon: <1%, Glastonbury: 2.7%; Simsbury: 2.9%)
• Owner-occupied housing: 18%
“Vision2025” Strategic Plan
• Expansion of NAS from 2 to 10 sites (180 kids)• Daily, drop-in center for older youth• Housing strategy for accessibility & stability:
15 multis as witness for advocates, volunteers• New business: jobs in North End, incubator,
social enterprise
Key Components for Vision• Build Staffing• Incorporate Metrics• Broaden Support Base• Team of Advisors (SIAC)• Integrated Organization• Increased local engagement
Current Initiatives – New Vision Plan
Program Enhancements• Program costs (non-staff)
for expansion• College Interns & Teen
“StreetLeaders”• Summer Camp Scholarships
& Transportation• Youth Leadership CCDA
Development
Kingdom Impact• 20+ teens discipled daily,
not just weekly• Urban experience, future
advocates• Salvation & spiritual
commitments• Intensive training of local
youth
Current Initiatives – New Vision Plan
Facility Expansion & Growth Required
• Office Space, Location for Teen After-School, Community of the Vine House
Kingdom Impact
• Accommodate growing staff, daily discipleship for WL/YL, major projects for Vine house maintenance
• GOD’S KINGDOM VALUES EVIDENT IN NORTH END!