Love and Light Ministries Inc

“| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Merchandise Income: Contributions received for ministry-branded clothing and hats; amounts received cover the cost of the items., $1473|”

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Other Expenses: Includes auto costs financial fees homeless program expenses charitable donations warehouse equipment groceries for outreach legal and licensing fees office and administrative costs phone and postage expenses volunteer support meals spiritual literature and ministry-branded merchandise., $89949|”

“| Explanation:| $16,096 Auto Expense - Includes repairs maintenance insurance registration supplies gasoline and toll road fees”

“| Explanation:| $ 3,030 Financial Expense - Includes Bank Charges and PayPal and Venmo Services for payment collections”

“| Explanation:| $31,732 Homeless Program Expenses: Includes transportation hygiene and seasonal supplies meals medical support housing assistance gift cards and support for special requests to meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.”

“| Explanation:| $1,975 Charitable Donations: Contributions to other organizations that provide services or support to individuals experiencing homelessness.”

“| Explanation:| $832 Equipment Expenses: Costs for purchasing and maintaining equipment used in the ministrys warehouse operations.”

“| Explanation:| $19,666 Grocery Expenses: Purchase of groceries for meal preparation during outreach and to support individuals transitioning into housing.”

“| Explanation:| $211 Legal Licensing Expenses: Costs for legal services licensing fees and related fines or regulatory compliance.”

“| Explanation:| $3,108 Phone Expenses: Telephone costs for the Executive Director related to conducting ministry business and outreach operations.”

“| Explanation:| $32 Postage Expense: Costs for mailing correspondence outreach materials and other ministry-related communications.”

“| Explanation:| $4,062 Meal Expenses: Meals provided for volunteers including appreciation meals and meals during outreach or appointments.”

“| Explanation:| $495 Volunteer Expenses: Appreciation gifts for volunteers primarily provided during the year-end holiday event.”

“| Explanation:| $97 Spiritual Literature: Costs for spiritual materials such as devotionals and literature provided to volunteers and individuals served.”

“| Explanation:| $2,647 T-Shirt Expenses: Purchase of ministry-branded t-shirts hoodies and caps for volunteers and donors.”

“| Explanation:| Program Service Accomplishments --- 1. Homeless Street Outreach: The ministry provides weekly street outreach serving individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers distribute hot meals sack lunches clothing hygiene supplies seasonal items and other essential resources while building supportive relationships with those living unsheltered. Volunteers also provide encouragement prayer and referrals to additional services when available. An estimated 250 to 350 individuals are reached weekly and approximately 2,000 to 2,500 meals are distributed each week through this program. --- 2. Relocation and Housing Assistance: The ministry assists individuals transitioning from homelessness into stable housing. Once housing is secured through approved housing programs the ministry helps furnish homes with donated furniture household goods and basic necessities. The ministry also provides an initial supply of groceries to help individuals establish their household. During housing setup and delivery of items the ministry often identifies and assists additional residents within the housing community who have unmet basic needs. --- 3. Volunteer Mobilization and Community Service Engagement: The ministry mobilizes community volunteers who serve individuals experiencing homelessness through outreach events and service opportunities. Volunteers assist with meal preparation and distribution clothing and supply organization outreach preparation and housing transition support. Community partners student groups and local residents participate in service opportunities that strengthen community engagement while expanding services provided to individuals in need.”

“| Explanation:| $462 Volunteer Expense: volunteer gifts and pre-paid gift cards to purchase outreach needs with receipts turned in”