Jubilee Ministries

“Bonnie Zimmerman - CFO is married to Marlin Zimmerman - Board Chairman”

“Each of the Lebanon District churches of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference shall be eligible to nominate one member from that church for appointment by the Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of Lancaster Mennonite Conference.The Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of Lancaster Mennonite Conference is entitled to appoint up to five additional members to the board. A majority of the board members are to be appointed by the above stated churches and the Ministerial Board.”

“Jubilee Ministries is a mission organization under the auspices of the Ministerial Board of the Lebanon District of Lancaster Mennonite Conference operating as a non-profit corporation in the state of Pennsylvania.”

“The board reviews the form 990 as well as annual audit report prior to submission”

“The bookkeeping department regularly monitors for possible conflicts. The officers are also required to complete a conflict of interest form annually.”

“The CEOS compensation process is as follows - every two years a committe made up of the board members sends out evaluations relating to performance of the CEO. This evaluation goes directly to the board members, a few staff members, and some local church leaders to complete and return. The committee then reviews the evaluations and determines the necesaary compensation changes for the CEO.”

“All financial information is available to the general public at the organization office as well as on the guidestar website. Additional inforamtion can be obtained by a written request to the board of directors.”

“All governing documents are available to the pubilc at the organization office”

“Reclassification of net assets to liability section”

“Part III-4b-Jubilee Chaplaincy Services cont.Addressing the spiritual needs of all inmates is quite a demanding and challenging role. Bible studies, life skill classes, one-on-one counseling, and English and Spanish church services are all a part of the role of Jubilee Chaplains. As all prisons are overcrowded, the chaplains also play an important part in supporting the morale of both inmates and correctional staff. Total material assistance given was $16,183. This includes $6,400 worth of clothing and furniture given from Jubilee Stores to those in need. Most of our funding helped clients that are prison related. This could include those released from prison who are starting over and family members of inmates who are facing financial difficulties related to an incarceration. We may assist in many practical ways such as giving financially toward rent, utilities, prescriptions, obtaining a photo ID for employment, or transportation home after release from prison. Our caseworkers had over 228 requests for material assistance. In the Lebanon County Correctional Facility, volunteers gave over 3,595 recorded hours for Bible training, leading worship services, and assembling prison release kits. Jubilee provided $9,690 in full summer camp scholarships for children whose parent(s) are being served through Jubilees prison ministry, aftercare program, or homeless ministry. The parent or guardian selects a week at one of the local summer camps. The overnight camp provides fun opportunities that many children would not otherwise experience. Families can struggle financially when faced with a proison sentence or homelessness or other life crisis. A number of the families we come alonside are single mothers or grandmothers raising their grandchildren who simply do not have the resources for summer camp. In 2018, 22 children went to a week-long camp through a Jubilee scholarship. Part III - 4c - Jubilee Aftercare - continuedStudents are expected to maintain employment, live by an established budget, develop healthy relationships, and practice behaviors free from addiction and destructive life choices. Jubilees Aftercare Program is a step toward creating a safer community and lowering the return-to-prison rate of offenders. The average occupancy in 2018 was 11 students. A total of 31 people were in the program at various times throughout the year. The number of students who completed the program in 2018 was 7. Volunteers gave 576 recorded hours of their time talking and relating with the residents. Lebanon Mediation Services operates under the umbrella of Jubilee Ministries. We have a team of four volunteers who are trained mediators. They work in pairs to help people settle their disputes. Neighbor issues are the most frequent conflicts referred for mediation. These conflicts are resolved through mediation in such a way that both disputants come to a mutual agreement. In 2018 there were 13 inquiries for mediation, 3 referrals and 7 mediations. Part III - 4d - Jubilee Other Programs - continuedNew Path Homeless Ministry Expenses: $30,331 Grants: $ 0 Revenue $0This is a six-stage long-term program designed to provide each family with the tools needed to break the cycle of homelessness. This will be accomplished through life skills classes that address the deeper issues that pull a family into circumstances that lead to homelessness. It is a comprehensive program in that it will minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of family life. Families will live in housing provided by Jubilee. Faith-based classes and life-skills classes will foster hope and develop skills in money management, parenting and job success. Lebanon County VOAD Expenses: $1,304 Grants: $ 0 Revenue $0Lebanon County Disaster Recovery began after the devastating flooding in Lebanon County and the surrounding areas in October of 2011. In September 2014 they became Lebanon County VOAD(Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). They are operating under Jubilee M”