Funding is the most important thing to any program. Without funding there is no program because they cannot operate or provide services. Finding consistent funding to keep the program operational is important as well. This means finding reliable sources in which to get the funding from. These sources may want some kind of proof as to where the money is spent or may give the money with a condition of some kind.
Family Promise has an annual budget of $133,000 (Adams, 2012). The way this money is funded to them comes in various forms.
Peggy Adams, director of Family Promise in Lima Ohio, told me they receive private donations from area businesses and churches who are affiliated with them and what is known as in-kind money. She explained how in-kind money works to me. Items donated, volunteer time, travel distance of volunteers, and services provided are written down. The cost of donated items and services provided are figured out, then it is decided what the going rate of mileage and hours of time volunteers would amount to on a regular job.
All of this is then added to together and the amount of the total is considered "match" money. Adams then went on to explain how "match" money works: the State of Ohio gives Family Promise a grant in the amount of $33,000, but in order to continue to receive this grant they must show they spend $66,000 every two years. Between the use of the church owned building for a day center, meals volunteers bring for evening meals, items and food donated to the day center for use by the clients, and the time and mileage of volunteers, Family Promise can show over $90,000 spent to serve the needs of their clients.
[...] Finances Finances Funding is the most important thing to any program. Without funding there is no program because they cannot operate or provide services. Finding consistent funding to keep the program operational is important as well. This means finding reliable sources in which to get the funding from. These sources may want some kind of proof as to where the money is spent or may give the money with a condition of some kind. Family Promise has an annual budget of $133,000 (Adams, 2012). [...]
[...] She would go through the day center reminding everyone to turn off lights or any unnecessary appliances. Adams always bought off brand product names and looked for the best deals when shopping for food, laundry soap, dish soap, other items needed at the day center. If I were going to donate a large sum of money to Family Promise, I know I could fully trust Mrs. Adams to spend the money appropriately. In conclusion, I want o express that Mrs. [...]
[...] All of this is then added to together and the amount of the total is considered money. Adams then went on to explain how money works: the State of Ohio gives Family Promise a grant in the amount of $33,000, but in order to continue to receive this grant they must show they spend $66,000 every two years. Between the use of the church owned building for a day center, meals volunteers bring for evening meals, items and food donated to the day center for use by the clients, and the time and mileage of volunteers, Family Promise can show over $90,000 spent to serve the needs of their clients. [...]
[...] Adams said time a woman came to interview her because her father had passed away and stated the bulk of his estate was to be donated to a worthy non-profit organization of her choice.” This woman interviewed several agencies and then one day walk into Adams office with a check for $10,000 and she was shocked (Adams, 2012). She was thinking the donation would be one or two thousand dollars, never had she dreamed it would be this large or that her organization would be chosen. She called the accountant and had him pick up the check for depositing into the account. [...]
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