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Tree of Lives

Tree of Lives

Norfolk, VA 23517
Tax ID47-4993846

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About this organization

Revenue

$250,960

Expenses

$282,300

Website

treeoflives.org

Mission

FIGHTING POVERTY AND HIV/AIDS ONE PERSON, ONE FAMILY, ONE COMMUNITY...IN HIS TIME THE 5 PILLARS OF OUR MINISTRY ARE (1) FUNDING THE OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S JOY VILLAGE (ORPHANAGE WITH 60+ CHILDREN), (2) MEDICAL PROGRAMS AND TRAINING AT NAZARETH MISSION HOSPITAL AND HOLY FAMILY CENTER AIDS CLINIC, (3) CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, (4) COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY MODELING, AND (5) LEGACY PROGRAMS FOR SUPPORT OF COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE OF NAZARETH MISSION HOSPITAL AND JOY VILLAGE.

About

JOY CHILDREN'S VILLAGE ORPHANAGE 6 TEENS FROM THE JOY VILLAGE CONTINUED THEIR EDUCATION AT BOARDING SCHOOL, WHICH THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND WITHOUT TREE OF LIVES' SUPPORT. 61 CHILDREN RECEIVED UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT UNDER THE CARE OF SIX MAMAS. 17 CHILDREN WHO NEEDED DENTAL CLEANINGS AND DENTAL WORK RECEIVED TREATMENT. IN AN EFFORT TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, 57 CHILDREN HAD HOME VISITS DURING THE SUMMER AND WINTER HOLIDAYS. COMPLETED RENOVATIONS ON THE SEVENTH HOUSE, PLANNING FOR FUTURE GROWTH OF THE JOY VILLAGE. CURRENTLY, THE HOUSE IS USED FOR TREE OF LIVES PILGRIMS WHEN THEY COME TO SPEND TIME WITH THE FAMILIES. NAZARETH HOSPITAL HELPED 150 NEEDY PATIENTS THROUGH THE CHARITY FUND IN 2018. THIS FUND HELPS SUPPLEMENT AND PAY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES. THE KENYA MEDICAL & DENTAL BOARD GRANTED NAZARETH AN UPGRADED STATUS, ALLOWING THE HOSPITAL TO NOW OFFER SPECIALIZED SERVICES. THE HIGHER CLASSIFICATION ALSO ALLOWS NAZARETH PATIENTS TO GET BETTER BENEFITS THROUGH THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE FUND. IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF KENYA, NAZARETH HOSPITAL WAS PRESENTED WITH A NEW AMBULANCE. MORE THAN 3,600 PATIENTS WERE COUNSELED BY OUR NAZARETH HOSPITAL PASTORAL COUNSELORS. HOLY FAMILY CENTER DISTRIBUTED 175 FOOD PACKS (RICE, OIL, FLOUR) PER MONTH TO NEEDY FAMILIES. PROVIDED 10 BABY FORMULA TINS PER MONTH TO NEEDY ORPHANED BABIES AND CHILDREN WHOSE MOTHERS WERE NOT ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. ASSISTED 65 PATIENTS PER MONTH IN RECEIVING TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES SUCH AS LAB TESTS, SCANS, DRUGS AND MEDICATION, ULTRASOUNDS, TRANSPORTATION AND CONSULTATION FEES. MORE THAN 4,000 HIV+ PATIENTS RECEIVED MEDICAL TESTING, COUNSELING AND FOOD SUPPORT. ALLAMANO SCHOOL 250 FAMILIES AT THE ALLAMANO SCHOOL AND HOLY FAMILY CENTER WERE GIVEN RICE, FLOUR, SOAP, OIL, SUGAR AND SHOES FOR 8 WEEKS THROUGH BOXES OF LOVE. COMPLETED RENOVATIONS AT THE ALLAMANO SCHOOL, INCLUDING A NEW ROOF AND PAINTING THE BUILDINGS. CREATED A NEW PROGRAM TO OVERSEE THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS UPON FINISHING THE ALLAMANO SCHOOL AT THIRD GRADE. THIS YEAR THE PROGRAM PLACED FOURTEEN STUDENTS INTO INDIVIDUALLY SELECTED DAY SCHOOLS WHERE THEY WILL RECEIVE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND MENTORSHIP FROM 4TH-8TH GRADE. YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT HFC 2 YOUTH MENTORS WERE ADDED TO THE HOLY FAMILY PEER COUNSELING CENTER TO MENTOR HIV+ TEENS AND HELP ENCOURAGE DRUG THERAPY, SOCIAL OUTINGS AND FUNDRAISING. HELD FIRST ANNUAL NAZARETH YOUTH PLATFORM RETREAT. THIS EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM SURROUNDING CLINICS TO DEVELOP PEER LEADERS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES ON HIV CARE AND TREATMENT, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. YOUTH MENTORS VISITED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND PRESENTED PROGRAMS ON HIV PREVENTION AND HOW TO HANDLE DIAGNOSIS OF FAMILY MEMBERS. PROVIDED 1,200 HIV+ YOUTH WITH COUNSELING, FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME-GENERATING SKILLS AND TRAINING. MOTHER TO MOTHER 0% HIV TRANSMISSION RATE FOR 151 CHILDREN BORN TO HIV+ MOTHERS THROUGH THE MOTHER TO MOTHER PROGRAM. LAUNCHED A FULL-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDED FATHERS AND SIBLINGS, AS WELL AS THE MOTHERS. 100% SUCCESS RATE OF NON-HIV+ CHILDREN BORN TO HIV+ MOTHERS. ALL 151 BIRTHS RESULTED IN A NEGATIVE HIV TEST AT AGE ONE OF THE CHILDREN. ROLLED OUT SATELLITE CLINICS THAT ALSO PRODUCED A 100% SUCCESS RATE IN NON-HIV+ BIRTHS TO HIV+ MOTHERS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Fighting poverty and hiv/aids one person, one family, one community...in his time the 5 pillars of our ministry are (1) funding the operations of the children's joy village (orphanage with 60+ children), (2) medical programs and training at nazareth mission hospital and holy family center aids clinic, (3) children's development and education, (4) community-based family modeling, and (5) legacy programs for support of communities outside of nazareth mission hospital and joy village.”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Fighting poverty and hiv/aids one person, one family, one community...in his time the 5 pillars of our ministry are (1) funding the operations of the children's joy village (orphanage with 60+ children), (2) medical programs and training at nazareth mission hospital and holy family center aids clinic, (3) children's development and education, (4) community-based family modeling, and (5) legacy programs for support of communities outside of nazareth mission hospital and joy village.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is VA.
  • As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is PO BOX 11390, NORFOLK, VA, 23517.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 0 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$31,340.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2016.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $688 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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