Lighthouse Mission Ministries

By Molly Anderson, Joe Davis, Joy Florendo, Olivia Sund, Megan Taylor, and Veronica

Kieft

For the glory of God, Lighthouse Mission Ministries desires to

minister to needy men, women, and children through the

provision of compassionate resources and services in the

Name of Jesus Christ.

Mission Statement

1) To lovingly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the economically and spiritually impoverished

2) To demonstrate our compassion by responding to

basic physical and emotional needs 3) To promote Christian growth as characterized by

a productive, changed life 4) To raise the resources of volunteer help, prayer support, money, in-kind gifts, and long-term follow-up from churches and the community as an evangelical ministry

Mission's overall objectives are:

• Founded in 1923 by Thomas and Elizabeth Boston

• Established as a safe haven for those in desperate human need

• A continuation of the Gospel Missionary League, which the Bostons began in Seattle two years earlier

• Publicly supported, non-denominational Christian ministry

• "Walk-in" crisis homeless shelter for men, women, and women with children

History

Lighthouse Mission 90th Brochure

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• Cold Weather Shelter: Men & women

• Emergency Shelter: Men, case management

• Extended Guest Shelter: Men, long-term, & working residents

• Special Circumstance Shelter: Men w/ children, women w/ teenage sons, or intact families

• Medical Respite: Men, referred by St. Joseph's Hospital only

Shelters

• Mental health counseling

• YMCA shower passes

• Laundry service

• Lockers and 2-bag storage

• Clothing distribution

• WTA bus passes

Services

• Work referral

• Housing referral

• Tutoring (residents only, post-

secondary and GED)

• 12-step meeting

• Chapel service

Services

• Are you within or level of care and

appropriate for congregate living?

• Are you willing to address issues that

led to your homelessness?

• Are you willing to remain drug and

alcohol-free while at LMM?

Conditions for receiving assistance generally are:

• Post-traumatic stress syndrome

• lack of finances due to drug use, gambling, marital change, health costs

• being stranded while traveling

• domestic violence

• life-dominating problems such as addictions

• emotional health issues

• legal problems and many, many others.

Issues which result in homelessness generally

are:

• Established in 1973• It's purpose is to provide emergency

shelter and transitional housing for homeless women and single women with children

• The women at Agape Home are involved in daily routines including household chores and job searches.

Agape Home for Women & Children

• Shelter• New Life Program• Medical respite• Lockers and 2-bag storage• Laundry• Showers• Clothing and diaper distribution• WTA passes• Housing referral• Computer access

Agape Home Offers:

"I was able to change my life with the help and care of the women who worked at the Agape Home. These women are very compassionate and an asset to Agape Home."

-Former Guest

"Donor Relations and fundraising are vital to the work that Lighthouse Mission Ministries does in the community. Since we choose to receive no government funding, it is up to our department to raise enough money to support the services Lighthouse Mission provides. A huge part of this is building relationships with our donors and the community; helping them to “get to know” us as an organization while making them feel like they are a part of the work being done at the Mission and Agape Home. Because when it comes down to it, without their generosity and faithful support there would be no services."

From the perspectives of donor relations and fundraising, Rachel

Tinnell:

From the perspective of the Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica

Hess:"Sometimes with giving money, it is hard to see that

those dollars are working, but when you can be here and personally see the people who are being helped, it becomes real. Our volunteers do things that paid staff don't have time or the resources to do. For example, 10 people spending 4 hours a month to stuff envelopes for our appeal, 3 people serving 2 meals a day, a mentor spending extra time with a guest, or doctors doing eye exams for free. They can save an organization money in this way. Some volunteers are donors too."

"Volunteering is also a great way to spread the word about the work we are doing here, because volunteers will see what's going on and share it with their friends and family."

Continued...

"Another part of people being able to be involved in the work we are doing here is that it breaks down stereotypes as volunteers see that the homeless are just people, and it could be anyone who ends up being homeless."

"My job is to inform volunteers about what we do here at the mission, ensure that all volunteers understand what their conduct should look like, determine if they would be a good fit for the organization, place the volunteer, account for their hours served, and discipline if any problem arises with a volunteer. A large part of what I do is

communicating with people who are interested or figuring out scheduling with them."

Board Meeting

Board Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order by Chairperson and Board Roll Call

2. Prayer3. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)4. Financial Report5. Committee Comments6. Board President Comments7. Executive Director Comments8. Old Business9. New Business10. Good and Welfare11. Adjournment

Board Meeting: Leaders and Responsibilities

• 13 board members: includes president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and business manager

• Ex officio member= executive director of LMM

• Self-perpetuating / hybrid board

• Board meeting covers spending, activities, and issues from previous month

• Focus on future and longevity of LMM

Board Meeting Topics• Addition of new board

member

• Fundraising and repairing of elevator

• Updating health insurance benefits for staff

• Planning for refinancing of Agape Home (with joint committee)

• Replacing exhaust fan in kitchen

• 90th Anniversary

• Executive director's vacation

Board Meeting Analysis

• Overall very organized/professional, but relaxed

• Compare fiscal year finances to show cash flow and changes from previous years

• Membership accountability of use of resources

• Board membership designed to meet specific needs

• Each board member given equal opportunity to input comments/concerns

• Major focus on long term benefits/consequences of decisions

• All members active & dedicated to organization

2012 Annual Meeting Binder

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• Not a government entity; receives no government funding, no grants, no scholarships, etc.

• Does not charge for any services• All funding comes from

voluntary donations• Governed by local board of

directors

Funding

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• Assets• Surprise costs (elevator)

990 Forms

*Obtaining Nonprofit status takes a lot of time and PAPERWORK. It can take a whole year and sometimes up to three.

*The 990 form acts as the W-2 for the nonprofit.

*They're audited every year"We could have the IRS walk in here right now."

*It would be stupid to jeopardize the whole mission for $5,000 or something.

Perspective of Ron Buchinski, Executive Director

*We get no government assistance. It's really important to acknowledge our donors. Have to be accountable with them on where money's going.

*2/3 of the budget is spent on staff. We have to consider what benefits we'll have to provide(what will obamacare obligate us to provide?).

*The current payroll of the director is more than what the entire women's program was 9 years ago.

*It can cost $80-100,000 a year for 2 full time staff members. 40 staff, half are full time.

* Experience is important. I worked 8 years in the highest crime rate neighborhood in New York State.

*Women staying at our shelter used to have to give us 70% of their income. “Drowning in Red Ink.” Finally said “NO MORE FEES! Get help and go!”

*In the last 9 years, we’ve obtained 3 more properties. We now have 11 college students.

*Free health clinic (as compared to others in town which have fees). It can serve 14 people a day and ANYBODY can get examinations (mostly eye exams for glasses). Last year gave away $80,000 in free health care. St. Joe loses $50 million a year in unpaid medical bills.

*The reason employers want to do a business is because they love what they're doing and they want to make enough money in order to pay you, the employee

*Main drive an inspiration is to do the work of Jesus Christ in helping those who can't help themselves.

Buchinski, R. (2013, May 17). Interview by J Davis []. On managing lighthouse mission.

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"The help that the Mission gives is incredible. They saved my life, and I love them for that."

-Former Mission Guest

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