Clerestory Inc.

“Other revenue 1,374 ptr/s corp gross income -704 total 670”

“Expenses advertising and promotion 1,441 office expense-jfl 1,119 conferences, mtgs, etc.-jfl 4,672 insurance-clp 10,043 automobile 2,615 automobile-clp 5,223 automobile-jfl 353 automobile-other 10,223 bank charges 1,056 contributions-other 17,000 dues and subscriptions 110 gifts 146 gifts-jfl 275 meals-other 3,958 meals-ff 425 membership dues 135 miscellaneous-other 890 miscellaneous-jfl 1,050 repairs and maint-clp 630 supplies-other 8,314 supplies-ff 227 supplies-jfl 1,778 taxes and licenses-clp 1,187 taxes and licenses-jfl 182 telephone 257 total 73,309”

“Loan receivable 647 2,497 vehicles 7,000 7,000 start up expenses 3,028 3,028 total 10,675 12,525”

“As with natural disasters there are stages to the complete recovery of a community. These include: search and rescue, relief efforts, rebuilding and restoration. Similar to natural disasters, there are stages in administering aid to those experiencing disasters in their personal lives. We are thankful for agencies/organizations/churches that provide relief in ministering to individuals, but so many times the help is temporary for example feeding the hungry, providing clothing, paying over-dues bills, etc. Frequently, these relief efforts are lacking in ways to identify the broken relationships the individuals are experiencing, or to equip and support them as they seek to move forward from their disasters. Clerestory identified this gap in mercy/mission/relief efforts. Initiatives were implemented to provide genuine opportunities for individuals to engage life and society with dignity, strength and health. Behind all the initiatives is the desire to see the broken relationships mended and for the restoration of a life.”

“How often do we take transportation for granted? Transportation for many is a barrier to gaining and maintaining employment. This barrier becomes even more of a challenge when public transportation systems can't adequately serve individuals in the community working night shifts or weekends. Through an affordable car program, this barrier to employment is being removed. Would you consider donating your used car to milo, so more individuals can be given the opportunity to purse meaningful employment, and provide for their families?”

“Clerestory has developed a relationship with the chalmers center, which is a research and training organization that develops strategies "that holistically empower people who are poor." (www.chalmers.org) through this relationship, clerestory conducts an eleven session fiscal literacy class, faith and finances, targeted for low income and financially vulnerable adults.”

“Clerestory utilizes a job preparedness curriculum developed by the non- profit, jobs for life, located in raleigh, n.c. (www.jobsforlife.org) in partnerships with other communities organizations in birmingham, al, clerestory implements the jfl job training program and support strategy creating employment opportunities to unemployed and underemployed individuals.”

“"counseling" jay lloyd, board member of clerestory and licensed professional counselor, developed a low cost counseling program in conjunction with the leadership of st. Anne's home, inc. Sah is a women's home for individuals recovering from chemical dependency. Dr. Christy carroll, st. Anne's home, inc. Executive director & coo, in referring to lisa phillips, the program's on site counselor, "lisa...adds a dimension to our services that would be lacking if she were not here. Because many of our clients have co-occurring addictions, trauma, grief and/or a severe mental illness such as bipolar or major depression, lisa's expertise as a psychotherapist is extremely important." "veteran housing" clerestory through a series of meetings with local community leaders and advocates for u.s. Veterans was made aware of the growing issue of homelessness among former service personnel. In developing a strategy to address this concern, a coalition was formed, resulting in the purchase of a vacant home in the grasselli heights community of birmingham, al. The home provides three men low cost housing, and will be used as a transitional living option for this veterans. Clerestory continues to purse additional housing opportunities for individuals coming out of at risk situations.”