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Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministries

Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministries

Houston, TX 770561747
Tax ID20-5803873

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About this organization

Revenue

$3,202,374

Expenses

$3,233,022

Website

afcyouth.org

Mission

TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE AND PROMOTE LEADERSHIP TO YOUTH THROUGH MENTORING, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS IN ORDER TO PROVOKE POSITIVE CHANGE AND ENRICHMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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OUR ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED AN OUTLET AND PLATFORM FOR GROWTH TO OVER 4,400 AT-RISK YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. AFC'S PROGRAMS ARE UNIQUELY STRUCTURED TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED IN SCHOOL, TO TEACH STUDENTS TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE, AND TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS WHILE WORKING WITHIN A TEAM-ORIENTED, COOPERATIVE LEARNING FRAMEWORK. THROUGH THE ENHANCEMENT OF THESE SKILLS, STUDENTS ARE BETTER PREPARED TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES EFFECTIVELY AND CREATIVELY IN ANY SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, THUS BOLSTERING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE AND WORK. TESTIMONIES FROM YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS CONFIRM THAT OUR PROGRAM PRODUCES POSITIVE RESULTS BY CURTAILING MANY OF THE INNER CITY PROBLEMS THAT CHILDREN AND YOUTH FACE TODAY, INCLUDING HIGH STUDENT DROPOUT RATES, LOW SELF-ESTEEM, SUICIDE, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. AFC ENJOYS THRIVING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEARLY 20 SCHOOLS IN THE ALIEF AND HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AS WELL AS OTHER YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. MANY OF OUR PARTNERING SCHOOLS ARE THE LEADING PROVIDERS OF ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE MOST CHALLENGING, DISRUPTIVE, LOW-PERFORMING, CREDIT DEFICIENT, GRADE-REPEATING STUDENTS WHO ARE AT-RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. AFC IS ACCOUNTABLE TO A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS FISCAL AND LEGAL OPERATIONS. AFC HAS BOARD APPROVED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (P&P) AND A HUMAN RESOURCES MANUAL AS WELL AS QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS IN PLACE FOR WHICH ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED AND ACCOUNTABLE. SINCE 2012, AFC HAS IMPLEMENTED ITS PROMOTING HEALTH AMONG TEENS (PHAT), TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM TO OVER 1,200 YOUTH, THROUGH THE PREP FEDERAL FUNDING. LAST FALL (2015), AFC WAS RE-FUNDED BY THE PREP GRANT FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS. IN 2014, AFC WAS AWARDED TWO ADDITIONAL 3-YEAR GRANTS THAT TARGET RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND STREET YOUTH. ALSO IN 2014, AFC OPENED A DROP-IN AND RESOURCE CENTER THAT IS CATERED TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH NEEDING TO -DROP IN" FOR FOOD, SHELTER, AND/OR SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITY. THE DROP-IN CENTER ALSO HAS A COMPUTER LAB, AS WELL AS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CASE MANAGER READY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR TARGET YOUTH.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To inspire excellence and promote leadership to youth through mentoring, music and the performing arts in order to provoke positive change and enrichment in our community.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To inspire excellence and promote leadership to youth through mentoring, music and the performing arts in order to provoke positive change and enrichment in our community.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is TX.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 5120 WOODWAY DR, HOUSTON, TX, 770561747.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 32.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$30,648.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has 3 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2006.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,334,003 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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