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%

VISION:“Sustainable Development”

betterment• “a handout”

development• “a hand up”

New Generation of Catalysts

Incarnational… Relational

• 35 vs. 350...hours/year

“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!

Developing a New Generation of Stakeholders Who Lead Community Transformation That Reflects God’s

Kingdom Values