Mothers for Justice and Equality Inc.

“Copy of form 990 is presented to the board of directors for review and approval prior to filing with irs.”

“The organization requires board members to sign and disclose any conflict of interest annually.”

“The board of directors is in charge of setting compensation of the ceo and other key employees. The board uses compensation data from organizations of similar size in making decision.”

“The board of directors is in charge of setting compensation of the ceo and other key employees. The board uses compensation data from organizations of similar size in making decision.”

“No documents were requested by the public in 2016. Mje's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Engagement: - one million hurting souls to the polls - mje is conducting a voter engagement drive and to date over 600 individuals have registered to vote with our support. Phone bank activities will begin in mid-october and run through the november election. - mje was recently selected to form a parent/police partnership advisory group with the boston police commissioner. The goal of this group is to improve community policing by addressing issues of families and engaging the police in community meetings. - mje recently became a department of transitional assistance work service site. As such we are supporting chronically unemployed mothers with workforce training. - mje hosted a conversation with women of color leading change in boston in april, with city councilor ayanna pressley, senator sonia chang-diaz, rep. Gloria fox, monalisa smith mje ceo, senator linda dorcena forry and mia alvaro. - mje is an approved provider for the boston public schools. This includes parent engagement training and offering our youth peer leadership programs to students at various bps sites.”

“Education: adult programs are designed to help victims recover from trauma and become advocate for change in the communities where their families live and work. Mje believes that mothers are powerful change-makers in our communities. We believe educated and empowered mothers, working together, are key to ending neighborhood violence. Programs address their needs for trauma recovery, workforce skills, financial literacy, and leadership opportunities. Adult program outcomes: - 200 individuals have completed the you matter training both at mje and at new community-based locations such as libraries, local schools, and other sites. - 100% of participants gained understanding about the impact of trauma and violence on their lives and in the community - 100% of participants increased their ability to educate and advocate for change in the community and through public processes - 100% of women participate in workforce readiness initiatives following their you matter training - 85% of participants have obtained sustainable employment within 12 months of program completion - 100% of the house of correction inmates will successfully develop a financial plan before re-entering the community youth peer leadership: mje's youth peer leadership program is a year-round, after-school and summer program that provides at-risk high school students with trauma-informed leadership training, workforce preparation, academic tutoring, and peer-to-peer support. Students participate in activities that focus on personal and professional development, and key life skills such as building healthy relationships, conflict resolution, financial literacy, college preparatory work, writing, resumes, and interviewing. Youth program outcomes include: - 250 youth served since the program began in 2013. - 100% of graduating seniors during the past three years have gone to college prepared to succeed. - 100% of students progressing to next grade on schedule. - 100% of youth will increase their ability to educate and advocate for change in the community and through public processes. - 85% of youth become involved in civic engagement efforts with mje in their communities. - 100% learn self-awareness and leadership skills that promote personal development and meaningful decision-making. - 100% of youth engage with positive, ongoing, caring adult mentors from mje's you matter program participants and alumnae network as well as college-age mentors. - 85% of youth stay actively engaged with mje through high school”

“Special events revenue 59,408 special events expenses -59,408”