Higher Up Ministries

“Part 1, Line 10 - All expenses incurred were direct gifts of purchased or donated items (e.g., merchant gift cards, gently used household items) and/or payment assistance (e.g., utilities) to indigent families and individuals in the Boxwood and Piper Lane neighborhoods.”

“Part 1, Line 16 - Primarily includes direct program expenses, but also includes administrative expenses such as insurance, office supplies, bank and payment system fees, memorial and volunteer gifts, and depreciation.”

“Part 2, Line 24 - Primarily office supplies and HUMble eXpressions inventory, as well as an inventory of gift-in-kind donations not yet sold via our annual dinner/auction event or otherwise utilized in conjunction with our various Programs.”

“Part 2, Line 26 - Includes payables and accrued expenses related to operations, payroll and benefits, and related payroll tax liabilities.”

“Part III, Line 28 - Spiritual Programs - Help Participants learn Christian values and apply them to their everyday lives. Presented the Gospel to 1169 different people during 2022 with 7 that we are aware of making a decision to follow Christ. Programs included: 1) Mentoring sessions (group & individual) in-person 526 served 2) Studies: Teens and Adults (weekly and monthly) in-person: 381 served, online daily bible: 4129 served and online clubs: 49 served 3) VBS Promotion in the Park and VBS (for K - 5th grade): a lot attended, 8 Volunteers 4) Ladies, You're Special to Him Pamper Days (2): 18 served 5) Family History Help with Jan (Your Story, Jan's Story, His Story): 12 Part III, Line 29 - Educational Programs - designed to teach specific characteristics and skills that equip Participants to be responsible and successful contributor's in their own social circles and in the workplace 1) Leadership Training and Character Building (Boys and Girls): 10 served 2) Community Service Training: 4 served 3) Hire Up Job Training and Mentoring: 6 served, Job Coaching and Resume Prep: 1 served 4) HUMble eXpressions (HUMX) on the job training - youth ebay sales, packing and shipping: 6 served 5) Finance Mentoring (Hand Up): 3 served Part III, Line 30 - Social and Community Outreach events - Creates opportunities and/or peer-to-peer interactions in safe environments. Events included: 1) Boxwood Bash Community Festival, an annual event: 178 attending (registered), 15 agencies / churches participated, 15 Volunteers 2) Food Pantry (food distribution to families in need, held weekly at 2 alternate locations with 8 stores providing food items and Higher Up providing countless volunteers to handle the organization and distribution: 3977 families served and 3 local Pantries assisted each week 3) Thanksgiving Dinner: 84 attended, 8 Volunteers and Holiday meals (1 turkey, 4 sides - provided by Jewel - MP) given to 26 families to take home for their Thanksgiving meal. Another 90 Holiday meals were given out to families at our pantry and to 4 local pantries we assist 4) Christmas Community Party: 68 attended, 14 Volunteers 5) Holiday Smile Maker Packs: 44 served 6) Special Drive-thru Christmas Eve Pantry: 35 served 7) Veteran's Project: 140 served, 5 other VA / Agencies serving countless Vets. 34 Volunteers packed and helped at pick-up 8) School Supplies Project (2 events): 300 packs (100 in a backpack, 200 in xlarge ziploc) given to 2 school districts, 22 Volunteers sorted and packed supplies 9) Ladies Purse Project: 67 Ladies served, 5 Volunteers packed Part III, Line 31 - Physical Programs - Helps Participants to be challenged physically and develop teamwork skills. Activities included: Boys Club Outings - laser tag, mini-golf, fishing, sledding etc.: 55 served, weekly athletic activity including open gym nights: 371 served”