Christian Community Services Inc.
Christian Community Services Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED FAMILIES THROUGH CARING RELATIONSHIPS TO ACHIEVE A LEGACY OF SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND ECONOMIC SELF SUFFICIENCY.
About
MENTORING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE MENTORING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE (MTI) IS OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM. THIS NINE MONTH (SEPTEMBER - MAY) PROGRAM TARGETS FAMILIES EARNING BETWEEN 100%-200% OF THE HHS FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES ABOUT 80 VOLUNTEERS EACH MONTH AS TUTORS, MENTORS, AND FOOD TEAMS WHO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FAMILY STYLE MEALS DURING THE WEEKLY SESSIONS. MTI TYPICALLY HAS 20 FAMILY PARTICIPANTS DURING A PROGRAM YEAR. TOPICS INCLUDE THE FINANCIAL PEARCE UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM AS WELL AS LIFE ENHANCING TOPICS THAT ADDRESS MINDSET AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL GOALS. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK THE PARTICIPANTS (MENTEES) COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR MENTORS AND THEY MEET IN PERSON AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH TO ENCOURAGE AND SERVE AS ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS. ANOTHER GREAT COMPONENT OF MTI IS THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS (IDAS), DESCRIBE IN NOTE 3. THE IDAS ARE MATCHED SAVING ACCOUNTS IN WHICH CCSI WILL MATCH 2 FOR EVERY 1 THEY SAVE UP TO A TOTAL MATCH OF 3,334. A PARTICIPANT HAS 5 YEARS TO SAVE THEIR PORTION OF 1,666 AND RECEIVE THE MAXIMUM MATCHED PORTION, GIVING MENTEES A COMBINED TOTAL OF 5,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOUSE, MICRO-ENTERPRISE OR HIGHER EDUCATION. TO DATE AT LEAST 160 FAMILIES HAVE ACHIEVED SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WITH 133 OF THOSE AS FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS AND THE REMAINING PAYING FAIR MARKET RENT. TO KEEP IDA SAVERS ENCOURAGED AND ENGAGED AS THEY PREPARE FOR THEIR ASSET PURCHASE, WE OFFER QUARTERLY SAVERS CLUBS. THESE MEETINGS ARE FOR THE MTI MENTEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE INITIAL NINE MONTHS OF THE MENTORING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM BUT HAVE NOT PURCHASED THEIR ASSET. THE SAVERS CLUB OFFERS GUEST LECTURE TOPICS RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION, SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND HOME PURCHASES, ETC. TO PROMOTE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL WELLBEING. MTI ALSO OFFERS A DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN WHILE THE ADULTS ARE IN THEIR SESSIONS. THE CHILDREN LEARN TOPICS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF THE ADULTS. THEY ENGAGE WITH THEIR TUTORS FOR HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, CAREER EXPLORATION, VISION BOARDS, PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHILDREN ENGAGE IN SERVICE PROJECTS AS A COMPONENT OF THE "EARN IT, SAVE IT," INITIATIVE IN WHICH THEY EARN MATCHED SAVINGS FUNDS BASED ON THE TIMELINESS, COMMITMENT, AND QUALITY OF THEIR WORK/SERVICE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The mission of christian community services, inc. is to empower underserved families through caring relationships to achieve a legacy of social, spiritual, and economic self sufficiency.”.
Their activities were defined as: “The mission of christian community services, inc. is to empower underserved families through caring relationships to achieve a legacy of social, spiritual, and economic self sufficiency.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as TN.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 601 BENTON AVE SUITE B, NASHVILLE, TN, 37204.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 3 employees as of 2020.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $20,746.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- 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 $157,047 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $13,884 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.