HELP!!!HELP!!! MY PROGRAM NEEDS MY PROGRAM NEEDS

FUNDS!!!FUNDS!!!HOW TO FIND FINANCIAL HOW TO FIND FINANCIAL

RESOURCES FOR YOUR TMC RESOURCES FOR YOUR TMC PROGRAMPROGRAM

Is your TMC site in Is your TMC site in financial turmoil???financial turmoil???

Not enough funds forNot enough funds for SuppliesSupplies GamesGames FoodFood Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular Activities Software and other TechnologySoftware and other Technology Parental ResourcesParental Resources Outreach into the CommunityOutreach into the Community

There may be a way to cross the broke There may be a way to cross the broke barrier…barrier…

There are many There are many financial resources financial resources out there, that our out there, that our TMC sites can TMC sites can benefit from.benefit from.

But sometimes they But sometimes they are just a little are just a little hard to locate.hard to locate.

GRANTS!!!!GRANTS!!!!

Are the perfect way to bring all kinds of financial Are the perfect way to bring all kinds of financial resources to your siteresources to your site

BUT…BUT…

Every site has different needs and, one site might Every site has different needs and, one site might not be able to fully benefit from a certain grant not be able to fully benefit from a certain grant that another one can.that another one can.

SO HOW DO WE SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND GET SO HOW DO WE SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND GET THE RESOURCES WE NEED???THE RESOURCES WE NEED???

Step #1Step #1

We must find where all We must find where all these grants are being these grants are being

offered, and the best place offered, and the best place to check is with…to check is with…

Associated Grant MakersAssociated Grant Makers www.agmconnect.comwww.agmconnect.com

Associated Grant MakersAssociated Grant Makers

Our MissionOur MissionTo support the practice and expansion of effective To support the practice and expansion of effective philanthropic giving. AGM is a community of philanthropic giving. AGM is a community of foundation staff and trustees, corporate grant makers, foundation staff and trustees, corporate grant makers, donors and philanthropic advisory services that builds donors and philanthropic advisory services that builds a connection with nonprofit leaders.a connection with nonprofit leaders.

Step #2Step #2 Look at the RFP or objective of each available Look at the RFP or objective of each available

grant to see if your TMC site qualifiesgrant to see if your TMC site qualifies

RFP = Request for ProposalRFP = Request for Proposal OR…OR… The questions that your program must answer in The questions that your program must answer in

order to receive funds. You must also look at the order to receive funds. You must also look at the deadline in which you must turn the proposal in, deadline in which you must turn the proposal in, and what interests the grant will serve.and what interests the grant will serve.

Let’s look at some examples… Let’s look at some examples…

REMEMBER…REMEMBER…

If your site does receive a If your site does receive a grant, the RFP ALWAYS grant, the RFP ALWAYS

APPLIES!! If the program APPLIES!! If the program misuses the funds, they will misuses the funds, they will

come and get you.come and get you.

Step #3Step #3

Now that you have Now that you have chosen a RFP, there chosen a RFP, there are several steps that are several steps that must be taken to must be taken to complete the grant complete the grant application process.application process.

These steps vary by These steps vary by the grant that you the grant that you select for your TMC select for your TMC site. Some grants ask site. Some grants ask for more information for more information than others.than others.

Here are some of the Here are some of the basic documents that basic documents that need to be submitted need to be submitted into the application.into the application.

RFP ExampleRFP Example Boston Capacity TankBoston Capacity Tank 2009 (Year 2) Capacity Grants for Clusters2009 (Year 2) Capacity Grants for Clusters Application PacketApplication Packet TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS Please notePlease note: Overview, Instructions, Budget Instructions, and Funding Criteria : Overview, Instructions, Budget Instructions, and Funding Criteria

are found in the 2009 (Year 2) Capacity Grant Overview,are found in the 2009 (Year 2) Capacity Grant Overview, which may be found on which may be found on the website of the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston, the website of the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston, www.bmaboston.org or by contacting Deandra Robinson at www.bmaboston.org or by contacting Deandra Robinson at drobinson@bmaboston.org or 617-445-2737 x26. drobinson@bmaboston.org or 617-445-2737 x26.

Intent to ApplyIntent to Apply Page 1Page 1 Application ChecklistApplication Checklist Page 2Page 2 Application for Lead Agency OnlyApplication for Lead Agency Only Pages 3-5Pages 3-5 Application for Each Cluster Partner AgencyApplication for Each Cluster Partner Agency Pages 6-7Pages 6-7 Required AttachmentsRequired Attachments Page 8Page 8 Federal Budget Form 424AFederal Budget Form 424A Page 9Page 9

RFP (2)RFP (2) Boston Capacity TankBoston Capacity Tank INTENT TO APPLYINTENT TO APPLY Application for 2009 Cluster Capacity GrantsApplication for 2009 Cluster Capacity Grants Please fax to Ellen Bass, 617-445-3557 by Monday, November 17, 2008. Please fax to Ellen Bass, 617-445-3557 by Monday, November 17, 2008. Submitting an Intent to Apply is not mandatory or binding.Submitting an Intent to Apply is not mandatory or binding. Please complete the following to indicate your intent to apply for a 2009 Cluster Capacity Grant:Please complete the following to indicate your intent to apply for a 2009 Cluster Capacity Grant: Lead Agency Organization Name:Lead Agency Organization Name: Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc Lead Agency Organization Address: 378 A Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124Lead Agency Organization Address: 378 A Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 Application Contact Person Name: Tanna PrestonApplication Contact Person Name: Tanna Preston Contact Telephone: 617-282-1464Contact Telephone: 617-282-1464 Contact email: tpreston.asp@verizon.net Contact email: tpreston.asp@verizon.net Cluster Partner Agencies (name only; not binding).Cluster Partner Agencies (name only; not binding). The cluster will include a lead agency, to which all grant funds will be The cluster will include a lead agency, to which all grant funds will be

paid, and may include partners expecting to subcontract under the grant budget, and/or in-kind partners.paid, and may include partners expecting to subcontract under the grant budget, and/or in-kind partners. List partner agencies expecting to subcontract under grant budget:List partner agencies expecting to subcontract under grant budget: List in-kind partner agencies:List in-kind partner agencies: GBNCC-Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center Haitian Nazarene ChurchGBNCC-Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center Haitian Nazarene Church GRASP, Inc. John Marshall SchoolGRASP, Inc. John Marshall School ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ If desired, please contact Ellen at 617-445-2737 x13 or ebass@bmaboston.org before November 17 to schedule a time to If desired, please contact Ellen at 617-445-2737 x13 or ebass@bmaboston.org before November 17 to schedule a time to

discuss your project or to submit a draft for feedback.discuss your project or to submit a draft for feedback.

RFP (3)RFP (3) Application ChecklistApplication Checklist Contact:Contact: For any questions regarding the application, please contact Ellen Bass at 617-445-For any questions regarding the application, please contact Ellen Bass at 617-445- 2737 x13 or ebass@bmaboston.org. 2737 x13 or ebass@bmaboston.org. Deadline:Deadline: 12:00 noon on Monday, November 24, 200912:00 noon on Monday, November 24, 2009 The Boston Capacity Tank, 4th floorThe Boston Capacity Tank, 4th floor c/o The Black Ministerial Alliancec/o The Black Ministerial Alliance 2326R Washington Street2326R Washington Street Roxbury, MA 02119 Roxbury, MA 02119 (Submissions received after this deadline by any means will not be accepted. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.)(Submissions received after this deadline by any means will not be accepted. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.) Electronic Copies:Electronic Copies: To download an electronic copy, go to www.bmaboston.org, and click on Grants, then click on Apply for a Grant. To download an electronic copy, go to www.bmaboston.org, and click on Grants, then click on Apply for a Grant.

You may request an email copy by e-mailing drobinson@bmaboston.org. Please note that You may request an email copy by e-mailing drobinson@bmaboston.org. Please note that ten (10)ten (10) hard (printed)hard (printed) copies (including original) of the copies (including original) of the completed application must be submitted for circulation and review by volunteers. completed application must be submitted for circulation and review by volunteers.

The following items comprise the Grant Application package. Please submit The following items comprise the Grant Application package. Please submit ten (10) COPIESten (10) COPIES of each, collated in the following order: of each, collated in the following order: Lead Agency submissions:Lead Agency submissions: ______ Cover letter signed by Board Chair of lead agency and Executive Directors of each Partner FBO/CBO (or appropriate administrator Cover letter signed by Board Chair of lead agency and Executive Directors of each Partner FBO/CBO (or appropriate administrator

of public agency). (Faxed signatures are acceptable.)of public agency). (Faxed signatures are acceptable.) ______ Section I. Lead Agency Grant Application with 4-page attached narrative (Sections II and III).Section I. Lead Agency Grant Application with 4-page attached narrative (Sections II and III). ______ Standard Form 424A Budget (use of grant funds only)Standard Form 424A Budget (use of grant funds only) ______ Grant RequestGrant Request Budget NarrativeBudget Narrative ______ Audited or Reviewed or Compiled Financial StatementsAudited or Reviewed or Compiled Financial Statements ______ Board-approved operating budget for the organization (current fiscal year)Board-approved operating budget for the organization (current fiscal year) ______ Year-to-Date Financial Statements (current fiscal year)Year-to-Date Financial Statements (current fiscal year) ______ Board RosterBoard Roster ______ IRS letter (or substitute, see application instructions)IRS letter (or substitute, see application instructions) ______ Job Description(s) for staff and/or Scope of Services for consultant(s)Job Description(s) for staff and/or Scope of Services for consultant(s) Each partner agency submission:Each partner agency submission: ______ Section V. Partner Agency Grant Application with 1-page attached narrative (Section VI) for each cluster member, including lead Section V. Partner Agency Grant Application with 1-page attached narrative (Section VI) for each cluster member, including lead

agency.agency.

RFP (3)RFP (3) Boston Capacity TankBoston Capacity Tank Application forApplication for Cluster Capacity Grants 2009Cluster Capacity Grants 2009 Please type or print neatly; please submit 10 copies (including original).Please type or print neatly; please submit 10 copies (including original). Section I: OverviewSection I: Overview To be completed by lead agency only. To be completed by lead agency only. Lead Agency Organization Name (Legal): Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, IncLead Agency Organization Name (Legal): Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc Applicant is (check one):x Faith-based organization (FBO) ___Applicant is (check one):x Faith-based organization (FBO) ___ Community-based organization (CBO) ___Community-based organization (CBO) ___ (Please refer to guidance in instructions to determine if your organization is an FBO or a CBO.)(Please refer to guidance in instructions to determine if your organization is an FBO or a CBO.) Main Address:Main Address: 378 A Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124378 A Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 St City State ZipSt City State Zip Phone:Phone: 617-282-1464 Fax: 617-282-1573 617-282-1464 Fax: 617-282-1573 Web Site: www.greenwoodmemorialumc.org./outreachWeb Site: www.greenwoodmemorialumc.org./outreach Director of Lead Agency (Executive Director, Pastor, Minister, Rabbi, Imam, etc.): Director of Lead Agency (Executive Director, Pastor, Minister, Rabbi, Imam, etc.): Tanna Preston Phone: 617-282-1464Tanna Preston Phone: 617-282-1464 Contact for this Proposal (Name & Title): Tanna PrestonContact for this Proposal (Name & Title): Tanna Preston Contact Phone:Contact Phone: 617-282-1464 617-282-1464 Contact Email:Contact Email: tpreston.asp@verizon.nettpreston.asp@verizon.net Does cluster have: Does cluster have: 1. A strategic plan? 1. A strategic plan? YesYes / No / No 2. A fundraising plan? 2. A fundraising plan? Yes Yes / No / No Summary of Capacity-Building Project (no more than 4 lines): Summary of Capacity-Building Project (no more than 4 lines): Please list each cluster member:Please list each cluster member: List partner agencies expecting to subcontract under grant budget:List partner agencies expecting to subcontract under grant budget: List in-kind partner agencies:List in-kind partner agencies: Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center Haitian Nazarene ChurchGreater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center Haitian Nazarene Church GRASP, Inc. John Marshall SchoolGRASP, Inc. John Marshall School ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Section II: Budget Summary and Requested Grant Amount Section II: Budget Summary and Requested Grant Amount To be completed by lead agency only.To be completed by lead agency only. Total Grant Request $40,000_____________ Total Grant Request $40,000_____________ Within the period: Within the period: January 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2009January 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2009 Total Current Organization Budget $379,414.84 Total Current Organization Budget $379,414.84 Organization Fiscal Year End: 6/30Organization Fiscal Year End: 6/30 Agency unrestricted net assets as of last fiscal year end (see Statement of Activities in audit): $6,446Agency unrestricted net assets as of last fiscal year end (see Statement of Activities in audit): $6,446 Does agency have financial policies and procedures regarding budgeting__x_, bank reconciliation_x__, cash Does agency have financial policies and procedures regarding budgeting__x_, bank reconciliation_x__, cash flow__x_, management reporting_x__, and internal controls__x_? (Check if yes for each, leave blank if no.)flow__x_, management reporting_x__, and internal controls__x_? (Check if yes for each, leave blank if no.) Does agency have a financial system allowing for segregation of sources and uses of funds? _x__yes ___noDoes agency have a financial system allowing for segregation of sources and uses of funds? _x__yes ___no Which of the following is attached to document your agency’s tax exempt status?Which of the following is attached to document your agency’s tax exempt status? x_____IRS letter confirming 501(c)3 statusx_____IRS letter confirming 501(c)3 status _____Copy of agreement with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent and copy of its IRS letter_____Copy of agreement with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent and copy of its IRS letter _____If neither of the above, State tax exempt certification or State Articles of Incorporation_____If neither of the above, State tax exempt certification or State Articles of Incorporation

RFP (4)RFP (4) Section III: Lead Agency Overview of PartnershipSection III: Lead Agency Overview of Partnership Please limit response to 2 pages; Lead Agency only should complete.Please limit response to 2 pages; Lead Agency only should complete. Please describe the cluster’s activities to date and relationships. Please mention briefly what makes your cluster uniquePlease describe the cluster’s activities to date and relationships. Please mention briefly what makes your cluster unique. The development of this . The development of this

partnership has been an ongoing work in progress over the last four (4) years. Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc. and GRASP have a partnership has been an ongoing work in progress over the last four (4) years. Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc. and GRASP have a history of collaborating on various projects together to enhance the services for its constituents and working closely together to ensure the growth and history of collaborating on various projects together to enhance the services for its constituents and working closely together to ensure the growth and development of organizational capacity and the success of their programs. Early in their development located in close proximity they became a development of organizational capacity and the success of their programs. Early in their development located in close proximity they became a resource for each other in various capacities. DNCC initially being located in Dorchester with a similar mission, after joining VGASP 2003, attending resource for each other in various capacities. DNCC initially being located in Dorchester with a similar mission, after joining VGASP 2003, attending the monthly workshops, and identifying similar issues of concern began to seek assistance on various projects and provide encouragement and support the monthly workshops, and identifying similar issues of concern began to seek assistance on various projects and provide encouragement and support to other VGASP programs. The following list of organizations and activities have provided the agencies with technical assistance and resources, to other VGASP programs. The following list of organizations and activities have provided the agencies with technical assistance and resources, economic support, and have been integral in quality programmatic development. The work and affiliations outlined below have been key in the economic support, and have been integral in quality programmatic development. The work and affiliations outlined below have been key in the development of this proposal.development of this proposal.

Greenwood and GRASP participated in the Boston After School Quality Initiative designed to assist inner city out of school time Greenwood and GRASP participated in the Boston After School Quality Initiative designed to assist inner city out of school time programs to improve quality and to pursue national accreditation and have attended trainings, traveled together to national conferences to learn new programs to improve quality and to pursue national accreditation and have attended trainings, traveled together to national conferences to learn new practices and to visit programs out of state. The executive directors of each program have become program endorsers for National After School practices and to visit programs out of state. The executive directors of each program have become program endorsers for National After School Association.Association.

Greenwood and GRASP were participants in the Engaging Families Initiative (EFI) sponsored by the United Way of Mass Bay, Greenwood and GRASP were participants in the Engaging Families Initiative (EFI) sponsored by the United Way of Mass Bay, Harvard Family Research Project, and BOSTnet. Greenwood Shalom is featured in the publication “Focus on Families- How to Build and Support Harvard Family Research Project, and BOSTnet. Greenwood Shalom is featured in the publication “Focus on Families- How to Build and Support Family-Centered Practices in After School” published by the above mentioned partners of EFI. The goals were to help strengthen parent and child Family-Centered Practices in After School” published by the above mentioned partners of EFI. The goals were to help strengthen parent and child relationships, to promote parent involvement in their child’s school and after school, and to develop parent leadership ability. relationships, to promote parent involvement in their child’s school and after school, and to develop parent leadership ability.

Tech Mission, CTC Net and ATA Access are agencies dedicated to the technological development and advancement of community Tech Mission, CTC Net and ATA Access are agencies dedicated to the technological development and advancement of community based and faith based organizations serving low-income and disabled participants. Greenwood, GRASP and DNCC have all been recipients of based and faith based organizations serving low-income and disabled participants. Greenwood, GRASP and DNCC have all been recipients of funding from one or all of these agencies to develop computer labs, to improve accessibility, to acquire hardware and software, and to develop youth funding from one or all of these agencies to develop computer labs, to improve accessibility, to acquire hardware and software, and to develop youth and community training programs. The program staff have attended local trainings, traveled to conferences, researched materials and curriculum and and community training programs. The program staff have attended local trainings, traveled to conferences, researched materials and curriculum and worked together to improve their technology programs.worked together to improve their technology programs.

Our partnership is founded on similar and missions and goals to which we are strongly committed. We view each agency as having Our partnership is founded on similar and missions and goals to which we are strongly committed. We view each agency as having resources and strengths to help and to benefit the other. We are dedicated to ensuring the growth and development of our youth, determined to resources and strengths to help and to benefit the other. We are dedicated to ensuring the growth and development of our youth, determined to facilitate the academic and educational success of our youth, committed to fostering and developing the gifts and talents of our youth, and understand facilitate the academic and educational success of our youth, committed to fostering and developing the gifts and talents of our youth, and understand the dire importance of addressing the health issues within our community. We believe if we work together more youth and more families will receive the dire importance of addressing the health issues within our community. We believe if we work together more youth and more families will receive better services and extract the best each program can offer. The organizations’ key personnel bring together years and years of professional and better services and extract the best each program can offer. The organizations’ key personnel bring together years and years of professional and personal experience in education, youth development, health, and experience in the other services we provide. We look forward to continue to work personal experience in education, youth development, health, and experience in the other services we provide. We look forward to continue to work together on our various projects and working together on this proposal. together on our various projects and working together on this proposal.

This cluster collaborated on An After School and Out of School Grant and was awarded a grant of $150,000 which will cover both This cluster collaborated on An After School and Out of School Grant and was awarded a grant of $150,000 which will cover both the after school 2008-2009 and summer programs 2008.the after school 2008-2009 and summer programs 2008.

RFP(5)RFP(5)

Because this RFP is written with other Because this RFP is written with other agencies, the lead agency writes one section agencies, the lead agency writes one section and the other agencies have to write their part.and the other agencies have to write their part.

This can be tricky because all parts have to This can be tricky because all parts have to work together to get everything in on time.work together to get everything in on time.

Letter of assurance for RFP for the Letter of assurance for RFP for the AOST grant that was funded.AOST grant that was funded.

Grasp, INC.Grasp, INC. Full Life Gospel CenterFull Life Gospel Center John Marshall Elementary John Marshall Elementary

SchoolSchool 493 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124493 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 35 Westville Street, Dorchester, MA 35 Westville Street, Dorchester, MA

0212402124 617-288-3027 x12, x14 (T) 617-288-7788 (F)617-288-3027 x12, x14 (T) 617-288-7788 (F) 617-635-8810 (T) 617-635- 617-635-8810 (T) 617-635-

8815(F)8815(F) August 19, 2008August 19, 2008 Donna TraynhamDonna Traynham Center for State and Federal ProgramsCenter for State and Federal Programs Massachusetts Department of EducationMassachusetts Department of Education 350 Main Street350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148-5023Malden, MA 02148-5023 Dear Ms. Traynham:Dear Ms. Traynham: As a way of introduction, Grace Renaissance Academic Studies Program restructured as GRASP, Inc. has provided youth enrichment services in the Dorchester Codman Square area for As a way of introduction, Grace Renaissance Academic Studies Program restructured as GRASP, Inc. has provided youth enrichment services in the Dorchester Codman Square area for

approximately ten years reaching several hundred youth from the surrounding neighborhoods and greater Boston including two years of after school programming in the Roxbury area as partners approximately ten years reaching several hundred youth from the surrounding neighborhoods and greater Boston including two years of after school programming in the Roxbury area as partners with the Orchard Garden Pilot K-8 School and look forward to commencing our second year of programming as partners with John Marshall Elementary School through the Partners for Student with the Orchard Garden Pilot K-8 School and look forward to commencing our second year of programming as partners with John Marshall Elementary School through the Partners for Student Success Initiative now coordinated with the BPS DELTAS office. Our services are provided year round, during out-of-school time hours and full day vacation weeks and summer. We are proud of Success Initiative now coordinated with the BPS DELTAS office. Our services are provided year round, during out-of-school time hours and full day vacation weeks and summer. We are proud of our quality academic program that provides homework assistance and tutoring and extra-curricula activities in literacy, math, science, and social studies. Our performing arts program has developed our quality academic program that provides homework assistance and tutoring and extra-curricula activities in literacy, math, science, and social studies. Our performing arts program has developed a performance choir that has appeared on local television and produced several showcases of youth talent and a cassette disc featuring a performance choir that has appeared on local television and produced several showcases of youth talent and a cassette disc featuring GRASP Young Anointed ChoirGRASP Young Anointed Choir singing a collection of singing a collection of Christmas carols. In addition, we offer music lessons in piano and vocals with a goal to add other instruments in the upcoming season. In addition to the above activities, we provide a host of Christmas carols. In addition, we offer music lessons in piano and vocals with a goal to add other instruments in the upcoming season. In addition to the above activities, we provide a host of enrichment activities including, but not limited to public-speaking culminating in an oratorical showcase, sports, arts and crafts, sewing, gardening, computer access and training, educational and enrichment activities including, but not limited to public-speaking culminating in an oratorical showcase, sports, arts and crafts, sewing, gardening, computer access and training, educational and recreational field trips and photography. Of primary importance to our program mission is providing support to the families. Educational advocacy is provided to help our parents of children with recreational field trips and photography. Of primary importance to our program mission is providing support to the families. Educational advocacy is provided to help our parents of children with special needs to understand and to navigate the educational process for child with disabilities and to develop an Individual Education Plan that addresses their child’s needs.special needs to understand and to navigate the educational process for child with disabilities and to develop an Individual Education Plan that addresses their child’s needs.

We have had many partners in our work. Our success has been contingent upon collaboration with many agencies all striving to provide quality programs for youth. We have worked closest with We have had many partners in our work. Our success has been contingent upon collaboration with many agencies all striving to provide quality programs for youth. We have worked closest with Greenwood Shalom Community Outreach, Inc. and our mutual efforts have been a model for other programs. This proposal is a natural progression of our work together on an extensive list of Greenwood Shalom Community Outreach, Inc. and our mutual efforts have been a model for other programs. This proposal is a natural progression of our work together on an extensive list of projects and activities. After careful review of our current program designs, we mutually agree that the enhancements outlined in this proposal: health and nutrition program, performing arts, projects and activities. After careful review of our current program designs, we mutually agree that the enhancements outlined in this proposal: health and nutrition program, performing arts, academic support and a collaborative system to build relationship with schools and teachers will improve the quality of our programs. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Greenwood academic support and a collaborative system to build relationship with schools and teachers will improve the quality of our programs. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Greenwood on another Department of Education After School and to Out of School Time Quality Grant to provide our youth and families with the best possible services which awarded this grant will help to on another Department of Education After School and to Out of School Time Quality Grant to provide our youth and families with the best possible services which awarded this grant will help to facilitate. Our agency is prepared to cooperate with Greenwood to accomplish all aspect of the requirements outlined by the Department of Education After School and to Out of School Time facilitate. Our agency is prepared to cooperate with Greenwood to accomplish all aspect of the requirements outlined by the Department of Education After School and to Out of School Time Quality Grant.Quality Grant.

Please accept this letter as the assurance that our proposed programs will in no way displace our other after school and out-of-school time activities. The grant will afford us the opportunity to Please accept this letter as the assurance that our proposed programs will in no way displace our other after school and out-of-school time activities. The grant will afford us the opportunity to expand and enhance upon existing activities by providing financial support to hire staff. We trust this application will meet with approval and look forward to partnering with the state to provide expand and enhance upon existing activities by providing financial support to hire staff. We trust this application will meet with approval and look forward to partnering with the state to provide quality services for our future leaders.quality services for our future leaders.

Sincerely,Sincerely, Katherine Allen CombsKatherine Allen Combs CEO Program DevelopmentCEO Program Development GRASP AFTER school programGRASP AFTER school program GRASP alternative summer programGRASP alternative summer program GRASP ADVOCACY SERVICE PROGRAMGRASP ADVOCACY SERVICE PROGRAM (GRASP)(GRASP)

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTSIMPORTANT DOCUMENTS 501 C3 => Tax exempt status501 C3 => Tax exempt status

YTD Financials => Profits, Losses, Budgets and YTD Financials => Profits, Losses, Budgets and BalancesBalances

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

ArticlesArticles

Letter of Intent => Your TMC sites mission Letter of Intent => Your TMC sites mission statement and also include your intentions statement and also include your intentions after receiving the funds and what you plan to after receiving the funds and what you plan to use the resources for.use the resources for.

501 c 3501 c 3

Year to date financialsYear to date financialsNov 30, 08

ASSETS

Cur re nt As s e ts

Che ck ing/Savings

1010 · Che ck ing 4,921.72

1020 · Che ck ing Payroll 29,700.88

1040 · Pe tty cas h 40.00

1070 · Savings & s hort-te rm inve s tm e nt -87.38

Total Che ck ing/Savings 34,575.22

Accounts Re ce ivable

1100 · Accounts Re ce ivable

1130 · Tuition Paym e nts 6,634.91

1100 · Accounts Re ce ivable - Othe r -905.61

Total 1100 · Accounts Re ce ivable 5,729.30

Total Accounts Re ce ivable 5,729.30

Othe r Curre nt As s e ts

1200 · Em ploye e Advance 1,068.46

Total Othe r Cur re nt As s e ts 1,068.46

Total Curre nt As s e ts 41,372.98

Fixe d As s e ts

1500 · Equipm e nt 6,188.00

1510 · Fur nitur e 4,719.00

1515 · Com pute rs 6,865.18

1520 · Com pute r Softw are (capitaliz e d) 2,894.55

1550 · Accum ulated De pre ciation -3,555.44

Total Fixe d As s e ts 17,111.29

TOTAL ASSETS 58,484.27

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilitie s

Curr e nt Liabilit ie s

Accounts Payable

2000 · Accounts Payable 3,018.95

Total Accounts Payable 3,018.95

Othe r Curre nt Liabilit ie s

2100 · Payroll Liabilit ie s

2101 · 403B-Liability 6,085.00

Total 2100 · Payr oll Liabilit ie s 6,085.00

Total Othe r Curr e nt Liabilit ie s 6,085.00

Total Curre nt Liabilitie s 9,103.95

Total Liabilit ie s 9,103.95

Equity

3000 · Ope ning Fund Balance 5,955.79

3010 · Fund Balance 12,061.11

Ne t Incom e 31,363.42

Total Equity 49,380.32

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 58,484.27

Year to date (2)Year to date (2)

No v 30, 08

A SSET S

C ur r e n t A s s e ts

C h e ck in g /Savin g s

1010 · C h e ck in g 4,921.72

1020 · C h e ck in g Payr o ll 29,700.88

1040 · Pe tty cas h 40.00

1070 · Savin gs & s h o r t-te r m inve s tm e n t -87.38

T o tal C h e ck in g /Saving s 34,575.22

A cco un ts Re ce ivab le

1100 · A cco u n ts Re ce ivab le

1130 · T u itio n Paym e n ts 6,634.91

1100 · A ccou n ts Re ce ivab le - Oth e r -905.61

To tal 1100 · A ccou n ts Re ce ivab le 5,729.30

T o tal A cco u nts Re ce ivab le 5,729.30

Othe r C u r r e n t A s s e ts

1200 · Em p lo ye e A d vance 1,068.46

T o tal Oth e r C u r r e n t A s s e ts 1,068.46

T o tal C u r r e n t A s s e ts 41,372.98

Fixe d A s s e ts

1500 · Equ ip m e n t 6,188.00

1510 · Fur n itu r e 4,719.00

1515 · C o m p u te r s 6,865.18

1520 · C o m p u te r So ftw ar e (cap italiz e d ) 2,894.55

1550 · A ccu m u late d De p r e ciat ion -3,555.44

T o tal Fixe d A s s e ts 17,111.29

T OT A L A SSET S 58,484.27

L IA BIL IT IES & EQUIT Y

L iab ilit ie s

C u r r e n t L iab ilit ie s

A cco u nts Payab le

2000 · A ccou n ts Payab le 3,018.95

To tal A cco u n ts Payab le 3,018.95

Othe r C u r r e n t L iab ilit ie s

2100 · Payr o ll L iab ilitie s

2101 · 403B-L iab ility 6,085.00

T otal 2100 · Payr o ll L iab ilit ie s 6,085.00

To tal Oth e r C u r r e n t L iab ilitie s 6,085.00

T o tal C u r r e n t L iab ilit ie s 9,103.95

T o tal L iab ilit ie s 9,103.95

Eq u ity

3000 · Op e n in g Fu nd Balan ce 5,955.79

3010 · Fun d Balan ce 12,061.11

Ne t Inco m e 31,363.42

T o tal Equ ity 49,380.32

T OT A L L IA BIL IT IES & EQUIT Y 58,484.27

Profit and lossProfit and loss

Jul - Oct 08

Income

4030 · Individual Donors

4070 · Unrestricted 25.00

4030 · Individual Donors - Other 761.00

Total 4030 · Individual Donors 786.00

4100 · Program Income

4105 · Tuition Income 4,013.00

4106 · Program Fees 525.00

Total 4100 · Program Income 4,538.00

4110 · Grants

4111 · Goverment Grant

4112 · Voucher Child Care Choices 11,572.90

4111 · Goverment Grant - Other 7,982.58

Total 4111 · Goverment Grant 19,555.48

4120 · Non Goverment Grant 29,488.00

Total 4110 · Grants 49,043.48

Total Income 54,367.48

Profit and loss (2)Profit and loss (2)

E x p e n s e

5 0 0 0 · S a l a r y a n d b e n e f i t s

5 1 0 0 · S a l a r i e s 1 9 , 7 5 5 . 6 5

5 2 0 0 · P a y r o l l t a x e s 3 , 6 8 8 . 4 0

T o t a l 5 0 0 0 · S a l a r y a n d b e n e f i t s 2 3 , 4 4 4 . 0 5

6 2 7 0 · P r o f e s s i o n a l F e e s

6 2 7 2 · A c c o u n t i n g 6 6 6 . 6 6

6 2 7 3 · C o n s u l t i n g 5 , 1 7 0 . 0 0

T o t a l 6 2 7 0 · P r o f e s s i o n a l F e e s 5 , 8 3 6 . 6 6

6 2 8 0 · S t i p e n d

6 2 8 3 · S t i p e n d - A m e r i c o r p s

6 2 8 4 · A m e r i c o r p s K e y s p a n 2 5 0 . 0 0

6 2 8 5 · R e n t a l A m e r i c o r p s 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0

6 2 8 3 · S t i p e n d - A m e r i c o r p s - O t h e r 2 , 7 5 0 . 0 0

T o t a l 6 2 8 3 · S t i p e n d - A m e r i c o r p s 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0

6 2 8 0 · S t i p e n d - O t h e r 7 5 0 . 0 0

T o t a l 6 2 8 0 · S t i p e n d 5 , 7 5 0 . 0 0

Profit and loss (3)Profit and loss (3)

6350 · Travel & Ent

6360 · Entertainment 50.40

Total 6350 · Travel & Ent 50.40

6400 · Program Expenses

6401 · Field trip expense 1,961.65

6402 · Food 871.42

6403 · Filing state and fed forms 125.00

6405 · Technical Support 79.89

6406 · Parking 34.00

6407 · Workshop 280.00

6408 · Electronic equipment 26.22

6420 · Program Supplies

6421 · Educational Supplies 10.95

6422 · Computer supplies 362.73

6423 · Kitchen supplies 694.38

6424 · Bathroom supplies 55.98

6425 · Arts and Crafts 408.42

6426 · Computer software 69.99

Total 6420 · Program Supplies 1,602.45

Total 6400 · Program Expenses 4,980.63

6450 · Contract Labor

6452 · Trash Removal 587.32

Total 6450 · Contract Labor 587.32

Profit and loss (4)Profit and loss (4)

6 5 5 0 · S u p p l i e s

6 5 5 2 · O f f i c e S u p p l i e s 1 4 7 . 8 4

T o t a l 6 5 5 0 · S u p p l i e s 1 4 7 . 8 4

6 6 0 0 · P a y r o l l P r o c e s s i n g F e e s 6 0 6 . 6 4

6 7 0 0 · P r i n t i n g a n d R e p r o d u c t i o n

6 7 0 2 · C o p i e r m a i n t e n a n c e 9 8 7 . 8 5

6 7 0 3 · C o p i e r l e a s e 9 6 6 . 0 0

T o t a l 6 7 0 0 · P r i n t i n g a n d R e p r o d u c t i o n 1 , 9 5 3 . 8 5

7 5 0 0 · O c c u p a n c y

7 5 3 0 · T e l e p h o n e o t h e r c h a r g e s 9 0 5 . 0 1

T o t a l 7 5 0 0 · O c c u p a n c y 9 0 5 . 0 1

7 6 0 0 · R e p a i r s 1 1 6 . 3 5

8 0 0 0 · O t h e r E x p e n s e s

8 0 1 1 · A m e r i c a n E x p r e s s 4 1 1 . 0 0

8 0 1 5 · L i c e n s e s a n d P e r m i t s 6 4 5 . 0 0

8 0 2 0 · P o s t a g e a n d D e l i v e r y 7 0 . 1 7

8 0 9 0 · M i s c e l l a n e o u s

8 0 9 5 · G a s f o r c a r 2 3 4 . 7 1

8 0 9 0 · M i s c e l l a n e o u s - O t h e r 6 0 0 . 9 6

T o t a l 8 0 9 0 · M i s c e l l a n e o u s 8 3 5 . 6 7

T o t a l 8 0 0 0 · O t h e r E x p e n s e s 1 , 9 6 1 . 8 4

T o t a l E x p e n s e 4 6 , 3 4 0 . 5 9

N e t I n c o m e 8 , 0 2 6 . 8 9

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Term ExpTerm Exp Rev Garvin WardenRev Garvin Warden PresidentPresident 380 Washington Street380 Washington Street July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 Dorchester, Ma 02124Dorchester, Ma 02124 (Pastor, Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church)(Pastor, Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church) Joyce HarveyJoyce Harvey Member Member 106 Radcliffe Street106 Radcliffe Street July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 (Massachusetts Department of Health)Dorchester, MA 02124(Massachusetts Department of Health)Dorchester, MA 02124 Allan MerrenAllan Merren MemberMember 17 Larchmont Street17 Larchmont Street July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 Dorchester, Ma 02124Dorchester, Ma 02124 ( Mechanic/Maintenance, Amtrak)( Mechanic/Maintenance, Amtrak) Jeanette MerrenJeanette Merren Vice PresidentVice President 17 Larchmont Street17 Larchmont Street July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 Dorchester, MA 02124Dorchester, MA 02124 (Trustee Chair, Greenwwood; Chemistry Lab Technician, Brigham & Women’s Hospital)(Trustee Chair, Greenwwood; Chemistry Lab Technician, Brigham & Women’s Hospital) Winston EdwardsWinston Edwards MemberMember 150 Clare Avenue, Apt 4C150 Clare Avenue, Apt 4C July 30, 2009July 30, 2009 Hyde Park, MA 02136Hyde Park, MA 02136 (Laboratory Processor, New England Medical Center)(Laboratory Processor, New England Medical Center) Cassandra Morgan ClerkCassandra Morgan Clerk 12 Larchmont Street 12 Larchmont Street July 30, 2009July 30, 2009 Dorchester, MA 02124Dorchester, MA 02124 (Teacher- James Curley School)(Teacher- James Curley School) Deidre DeGraffenreidDeidre DeGraffenreid 51 Larchmont Street51 Larchmont Street July 30, 2009July 30, 2009 Dorchester, MA 02124Dorchester, MA 02124 (Harvard University- Registrar’s Office)(Harvard University- Registrar’s Office) Christopher GeerChristopher Geer P.O. Box 126P.O. Box 126 July 30, 2010July 30, 2010 Milton, MA 02186Milton, MA 02186 GREENWOOD SHALOM OUTREACH COMMUNITYGREENWOOD SHALOM OUTREACH COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDADVISORY BOARD NameName TitleTitle AddressAddress

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Greenwood Shalom After School ProgramGreenwood Shalom After School Program In 1999, the Greenwood Shalom After School Program was founded in the living room of one of its current board members. It was a fitting beginning: The organization, which has since In 1999, the Greenwood Shalom After School Program was founded in the living room of one of its current board members. It was a fitting beginning: The organization, which has since

moved to the Greenwood Memorial Church in Dorchester, provides intensive academic support to children from around the city—of the 33 children currently enrolled, nearly all test moved to the Greenwood Memorial Church in Dorchester, provides intensive academic support to children from around the city—of the 33 children currently enrolled, nearly all test below grade level and more than 30 percent have special needs—but it has also become an important gathering place for families.below grade level and more than 30 percent have special needs—but it has also become an important gathering place for families.

““It’s not just a drop-in after-school program,” explains Tanna Preston, Greenwood Shalom’s executive director. “It’s not just about helping children with homework. It’s about helping It’s not just a drop-in after-school program,” explains Tanna Preston, Greenwood Shalom’s executive director. “It’s not just about helping children with homework. It’s about helping parents become engaged in their children’s lives on various levels.”parents become engaged in their children’s lives on various levels.”

During the 2002-2003 school year, Greenwood joined the United Way’s Engaging Families Initiative and began offering structured activities for parents and families: workshops on During the 2002-2003 school year, Greenwood joined the United Way’s Engaging Families Initiative and began offering structured activities for parents and families: workshops on parent-teacher conferences, cultural outings to the Wheelock Family Theater, day trips for apple-picking. (At the beginning of every year, the program sends out surveys to parents asking parent-teacher conferences, cultural outings to the Wheelock Family Theater, day trips for apple-picking. (At the beginning of every year, the program sends out surveys to parents asking what they’d like to see offered.) Aside from providing memorable experiences—some of the families had never been to the theater, or outside of the city—such activities, says Preston, what they’d like to see offered.) Aside from providing memorable experiences—some of the families had never been to the theater, or outside of the city—such activities, says Preston, allow children to see their parents in a different light.allow children to see their parents in a different light.

The relationship between the families and the program has deepened as a result, and now it is not uncommon for parents to approach the staff with questions or problems; Greenwood The relationship between the families and the program has deepened as a result, and now it is not uncommon for parents to approach the staff with questions or problems; Greenwood Shalom, which is affiliated with the Black Ministerial Alliance, then refers parents to the appropriate organization or agency. And the staff has found that engaging parents trickles down Shalom, which is affiliated with the Black Ministerial Alliance, then refers parents to the appropriate organization or agency. And the staff has found that engaging parents trickles down to the children. As just one example, Preston points to the parents who have pursued GEDs and have enrolled in community college with Greenwood Shalom’s help. “The children think, to the children. As just one example, Preston points to the parents who have pursued GEDs and have enrolled in community college with Greenwood Shalom’s help. “The children think, ‘Oh, Mommy is studying,’” she says, “and they realize that it’s important for them to study, too.”‘Oh, Mommy is studying,’” she says, “and they realize that it’s important for them to study, too.”

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focus on families! Building and supporting family-centered practices in after school

In 2000 Consuedo John was ecstatic to learn that her son, Mathew, had been accepted to the John J. Murphy Charter School in Dorchester, but she had a dilemma. As a full-time accountant, what would Mathew do after school?

Her neighbor also had a son attending the Murphy School. She agreed to pick up the boys after school if Consuedo dropped them off in the morning. Better yet, the neighbor invited Mathew to enroll in the after school program where she taught at the Greenwood Shalom, a church in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.

UWMB helps to improve lives by providing the resources people need to access opportunity. Through UWMB’s Engaging Families Initiative (EFI), Ms. Tanna Preston, Executive Director of the Greenwood Shalom After School was able to leverage the best practices offered by the initiative.

A multi-year, community-wide effort to improve the lives of black and Latino children ages 6-10, EFI enables after-school programs through the usage of research-based practices and technical assistance to help parents support their children’s learning and to develop their own leadership skills. Through the initiative, Ms. Preston and her staff designed a program that takes into account the challenges and strengths of the working family and increases family involvement, a key factor in a child’s informal learning.

At Greenwood Shalom, Matthew had a safe place to go after school and Consuedo discovered a network of supportive adults (other parents, caregivers and the after school staff) with whom she shared both the struggles and victories that come with raising children. Thanks to EFI, Consuedo and Mathew joined other families from the after school program for movie nights, pot lucks, and visits to local museums. The more she became involved the more she felt an important part of her son’s education and his life in general. She was even happier to lend her accounting services to the program when Ms. Preston asked.

Consuedo’s experience with Ms. Preston and the Greenwood Shalom After School was so positive that she now sits on the board of directors. She epitomizes the success of the Engaging Families Initiative through her increased involvement in her son’s out-of-school learning and the cultivation of her own leadership skills. EFI is a prime example of how United Way is fulfilling its mission to bring the community together to improve peoples’ lives and strengthen the neighborhoods of Greater Boston.

Letter of intent-Some grants need a letter of intent before you Letter of intent-Some grants need a letter of intent before you respond to the RFPrespond to the RFP

Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc.Greenwood Shalom Outreach Community, Inc. Greenwood Shalom After School ProgramGreenwood Shalom After School Program Summer Enrichment ProgramSummer Enrichment Program A Victory Generation AffiliateA Victory Generation Affiliate 378 A Washington Street378 A Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124Dorchester, MA 02124 Phone: 617-282-1464Phone: 617-282-1464 Fax: 617-282-1573Fax: 617-282-1573 October 27, 2007October 27, 2007 FoundationFoundation Dear Ms. :Dear Ms. : I am pleased to submit this letter of inquiry for your consideration. I believe the Greenwood Shalom After School and Summer Enrichment Program responds to the Foundation’s I am pleased to submit this letter of inquiry for your consideration. I believe the Greenwood Shalom After School and Summer Enrichment Program responds to the Foundation’s

funding priorities by taking a long-term, multi-faceted approach to youth development for Boston’s inner city youth, including enhancing their self-esteem, and providing mentoring and funding priorities by taking a long-term, multi-faceted approach to youth development for Boston’s inner city youth, including enhancing their self-esteem, and providing mentoring and parental/caregiver supports. parental/caregiver supports.

Program Description: Program Description: Housed at the Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church in the Four Corners area of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the Greenwood Shalom After Housed at the Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church in the Four Corners area of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the Greenwood Shalom After School and Summer Enrichment Program is an out-of-school-time program dedicated to improving our students’ academic achievement and encouraging their individual growth. We School and Summer Enrichment Program is an out-of-school-time program dedicated to improving our students’ academic achievement and encouraging their individual growth. We strive to nurture the whole child, raising in-school performance, encouraging self-discovery and expression, and building self-confidence. We also reach out to parents, helping them to strive to nurture the whole child, raising in-school performance, encouraging self-discovery and expression, and building self-confidence. We also reach out to parents, helping them to participate in their children’s learning and encouraging them to continue their own educational journeys by working toward a GED or community college degree.participate in their children’s learning and encouraging them to continue their own educational journeys by working toward a GED or community college degree.

Our students are bright and energetic, but they face a variety of challenges in their home neighborhoods and public schools. According to the 2000 Census, 38% of all families residing Our students are bright and energetic, but they face a variety of challenges in their home neighborhoods and public schools. According to the 2000 Census, 38% of all families residing in Dorchester earn below $30,000 per year. The average educational level is a high school diploma; 27% of the adult population has attained less than a high school diploma. 31% of in Dorchester earn below $30,000 per year. The average educational level is a high school diploma; 27% of the adult population has attained less than a high school diploma. 31% of Dorchester’s children live below the Federal Poverty Level. Moreover, there has been a recent spike in violence, primarily committed by area youth against other area youth, in close Dorchester’s children live below the Federal Poverty Level. Moreover, there has been a recent spike in violence, primarily committed by area youth against other area youth, in close proximity to our site. Other crime statistics indicate that our students live in areas of Boston that have alarming levels of both fatal and non-fatal violence every year. proximity to our site. Other crime statistics indicate that our students live in areas of Boston that have alarming levels of both fatal and non-fatal violence every year.

Therefore, Greenwood Shalom’s after school program serves two critical functions in our community. First, we provide our students with a place to go every day after school. We are Therefore, Greenwood Shalom’s after school program serves two critical functions in our community. First, we provide our students with a place to go every day after school. We are open from 1:30-6:00 PM, and we expect the kids to come directly to us at the end of their public school day. We provide a safe space where they can continue their learning day; find open from 1:30-6:00 PM, and we expect the kids to come directly to us at the end of their public school day. We provide a safe space where they can continue their learning day; find new ways of self-expression through our art and music programs; and build friendships based on affirming, constructive interactions monitored by positive adult role models and mentors.new ways of self-expression through our art and music programs; and build friendships based on affirming, constructive interactions monitored by positive adult role models and mentors.

Second, we offer a strong academic curriculum based on core components of quality after school programs. These core components include academic tutoring, assistance with Second, we offer a strong academic curriculum based on core components of quality after school programs. These core components include academic tutoring, assistance with homework, arts and crafts, speech and language skill development, and emphasis on reading, math and computer literacy. Additionally, we reach out to parents in several key ways. homework, arts and crafts, speech and language skill development, and emphasis on reading, math and computer literacy. Additionally, we reach out to parents in several key ways. General program highlights include:General program highlights include:

Literacy and math skills instruction based on Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Literacy and math skills instruction based on Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. 5th thru 8th grade participation in AXIS, an intercultural science education program.5th thru 8th grade participation in AXIS, an intercultural science education program. A new Teen Corner Initiative that focuses on high school prep, as well as a Teen Job Readiness Program.A new Teen Corner Initiative that focuses on high school prep, as well as a Teen Job Readiness Program. The Behavioral Modification Plan, a program that works with parents to establish a rewards system for their child’s good behavior and homework completion here and at home.The Behavioral Modification Plan, a program that works with parents to establish a rewards system for their child’s good behavior and homework completion here and at home. Workshops to teach new math concepts to parents and caregivers, thus enabling them to help their kids with homework. Workshops to teach new math concepts to parents and caregivers, thus enabling them to help their kids with homework. A Parent Support Program, which includes referrals, financial aid and academic support for parents who wish to pursue a GED and then community college. Parents completing this A Parent Support Program, which includes referrals, financial aid and academic support for parents who wish to pursue a GED and then community college. Parents completing this

program receive credit toward vouchers for their children’s enrollment.program receive credit toward vouchers for their children’s enrollment.

Letter of intent (2)Letter of intent (2) We are licensed to serve 49 students in grades K-8 (and up to age 16 for children with special needs). In 2006-7, we served 43 children, referring a number of families We are licensed to serve 49 students in grades K-8 (and up to age 16 for children with special needs). In 2006-7, we served 43 children, referring a number of families

on our waiting list to other area programs, because we did not have funding for additional staff. on our waiting list to other area programs, because we did not have funding for additional staff. Next year, we hope to be fully funded so that we can fill all 49 of our Next year, we hope to be fully funded so that we can fill all 49 of our student slots without compromising our low staff-to-student ratiostudent slots without compromising our low staff-to-student ratio. Most of our students are not Greenwood Church congregants, and most attend Boston Public . Most of our students are not Greenwood Church congregants, and most attend Boston Public Schools. Last year, 4% of our students’ families paid full fee, while 96% received vouchers or were awarded scholarships based on the Massachusetts Sliding Scale Schools. Last year, 4% of our students’ families paid full fee, while 96% received vouchers or were awarded scholarships based on the Massachusetts Sliding Scale Fee for Child Care.Fee for Child Care.

Goals and a Sample of Related Objectives:Goals and a Sample of Related Objectives: Work in partnership with the children's parents/caregivers so that they are knowledgeable and actively engaged in their children’s education. (Ensure at least 80% Work in partnership with the children's parents/caregivers so that they are knowledgeable and actively engaged in their children’s education. (Ensure at least 80%

parents attend at least 3 activities throughout the school year, including a Parent Empowerment Seminar.)parents attend at least 3 activities throughout the school year, including a Parent Empowerment Seminar.) Enhance each child's academic performance, love of learning and self-esteem. (Ensure at least 90% of participating students are promoted to the next grade.)Enhance each child's academic performance, love of learning and self-esteem. (Ensure at least 90% of participating students are promoted to the next grade.) Provide high-quality, affordable activities. (Increase number of youth served to license capacity of 49.)Provide high-quality, affordable activities. (Increase number of youth served to license capacity of 49.) Create a network of community groups committed to nurturing, educating and advancing the children's social development. (Maintain and increase the number of Create a network of community groups committed to nurturing, educating and advancing the children's social development. (Maintain and increase the number of

committed volunteers.) committed volunteers.) Budget and Funding:Budget and Funding: Greenwood Shalom After School Program’s projected budget for fiscal year 2008 is $318,896. Of that, $30,000 will be covered by support Greenwood Shalom After School Program’s projected budget for fiscal year 2008 is $318,896. Of that, $30,000 will be covered by support

from the Black Ministerial Alliance, approximately $44,000 by student tuition (with a projected estimate of 95% of students receiving financial aid) and $61,000 in in-from the Black Ministerial Alliance, approximately $44,000 by student tuition (with a projected estimate of 95% of students receiving financial aid) and $61,000 in in-kind donations. The remaining $183,896 will be obtained primarily via governmental or private grants. We currently have funder commitments for approximately kind donations. The remaining $183,896 will be obtained primarily via governmental or private grants. We currently have funder commitments for approximately 60% of these outside funds. 60% of these outside funds.

We receive in-kind support from the Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church, which donates the church’s vestry hall to our program, as well as from the We receive in-kind support from the Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church, which donates the church’s vestry hall to our program, as well as from the Boston Public Schools, Americorps, area colleges and various local community outreach programs, which provide staffing, curriculum training and technical support.Boston Public Schools, Americorps, area colleges and various local community outreach programs, which provide staffing, curriculum training and technical support.

Over the last two years, we received grants from the Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation, Sovereign Bank Foundation, Clipper Ship Foundation, Wheeler Over the last two years, we received grants from the Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation, Sovereign Bank Foundation, Clipper Ship Foundation, Wheeler Charitable Trust, United Methodist Foundation, StrideRite Foundation, Black Ministerial Alliance, Boston Compassion Capital Fund, Boston Capacity Tank, CEDAC Charitable Trust, United Methodist Foundation, StrideRite Foundation, Black Ministerial Alliance, Boston Compassion Capital Fund, Boston Capacity Tank, CEDAC (for facilities), Hestia Fund, Citizens Charitable Foundation, Connections for Technology (CTCNet), Dammann Fund, BOSTnet, Sean McDonough Charitable (for facilities), Hestia Fund, Citizens Charitable Foundation, Connections for Technology (CTCNet), Dammann Fund, BOSTnet, Sean McDonough Charitable Foundation, Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation, and Massachusetts Department of Education - After and Out of School Time and Supplemental Educational Foundation, Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation, and Massachusetts Department of Education - After and Out of School Time and Supplemental Educational Services (No Child Left Behind). Several of these grants may be renewed, and we have targeted ten new foundations to approach in the coming months.Services (No Child Left Behind). Several of these grants may be renewed, and we have targeted ten new foundations to approach in the coming months.

Our Request:Our Request: Recognized both locally and nationally as a model out-of-school-time program, Greenwood Shalom provides a much-needed service to a community Recognized both locally and nationally as a model out-of-school-time program, Greenwood Shalom provides a much-needed service to a community desperately in need of safe, affordable, high quality youth development programming. Children learn, grow and develop here, and parents/caregivers find new ways desperately in need of safe, affordable, high quality youth development programming. Children learn, grow and develop here, and parents/caregivers find new ways both to participate in the children’s learning and to continue their own education. Our program is effective and enriching, but we need private dollars to be able to both to participate in the children’s learning and to continue their own education. Our program is effective and enriching, but we need private dollars to be able to continue to provide these services. continue to provide these services. To this end, if invited to submit a full proposal, we would respectfully request a $20,000 grant from the Foundation, which To this end, if invited to submit a full proposal, we would respectfully request a $20,000 grant from the Foundation, which would support two additional tutor stipends during after school time. The additional staff would enable Greenwood Shalom to serve more youth, while would support two additional tutor stipends during after school time. The additional staff would enable Greenwood Shalom to serve more youth, while maintaining a low staff-to-student ratio. maintaining a low staff-to-student ratio.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at (617) 282-1464 or tpreston.asp@verizon.net. Thank Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at (617) 282-1464 or tpreston.asp@verizon.net. Thank you for your consideration.you for your consideration.

Sincerely,Sincerely, Tanna PrestonTanna Preston Executive DirectorExecutive Director

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your director can use to help look for foundation, your director can use to help look for foundation, corporate, state and federal funds.corporate, state and federal funds.

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