Blessings from Above

“28 Service for Purpose so that teaches participants the importance of community service not as a punishment, bu asan opportunity to learn how to utilize their gifts and life experiences to advocate for needed change for themselves, their families and their community. We intend to replicate this innovative model throughout the state of NJ and ultimately work with partner agencies nationally. It is unique because the program process helps a particiapnt take thie anger, fustration and sense of Life isn t Fair to use it as fuel for transfermortion. For many the result is passion and drive to advocatwe for change in any area they chosse food secuirty affordable housing mass incarcweration etc. Through Service to their commnunity particapants realize they are not only helpimng their community, but they make connections and relationships to help themselves. This Progrm teaches how to leverage networks for opportunities around employment community and service providers that can be trusted. 28 Cummunity Events Men s mental health support is an ongoing need in our cummnuity. Volunteers and the BFA Team provided an open forum 04 20 24 to help men talk about feelings and emotions such as depression, anxiety and the cultural stigma surrounding mental health. This created a safe space where 24 men shared their experience without judgement. On 04 27 2024, we facilitated a 5 k walk to raise awareness regarding autisim spectrum disorder (ASD). Where 135 residents of Perth Amboy NJ walked along with local agencies advocates and familieswho participated in fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity among those who share similar experiences or interest related to autism. Similar to our men s mental health awareness, we provided the same safe space for 27 women on 05 04 2024 in our Spring Cleaning for the Soul Program. The BFA team created a safe environment for womenn to share with each other vital resopurces face to dwepression,create goals and build action plans to overcome some life struggles.”

“Description: ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS Amount: 7524”

“Description: NET ASSETS Amount: 13641”