Organizations Filed Purposes:
OUR MISSION AT THE DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND SUPPORT UNDER-SERVED FAMILIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS AND COACHING TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PARTNER WITH EXISTING AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY HUBS, WHICH BOOST THE ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS. WE ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GARDEN-TO-TABLE INITIATIVES, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.
THE FAIRBANKS CONTINUES TO GROW AS A COMMUNITY HUB WITH SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF PHASE III AND MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS USING THIS SPACE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. LIFE360 DAYCARE AND LIFE360 CHURCH CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE FACILITY. REDEEMER CHURCH ALSO HOLDS SERVICES AND AN OFFICE. MISSOURI MENTORING PARTNERSHIP AND SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY GARDENS ALSO LEASE SPACE AND COLLABORATE ON SERVICES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY.
DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION CONTINUED MANAGING THE NORTHWEST PROJECT GRANT, A 1.3 MILLION 5-YEAR PILOT PROJECT WHICH SEEKS TO HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING WEEKLY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMS. EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AN AVERAGE OF 50-100 INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN THE COMMUNITY MEET AT THE FAIRBANKS. THE PROGRAMMING ON THURSDAY EVENINGS WORKS TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL WHILE OFFERING EDUCATION ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, FAMILY DYNAMICS AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: WEEKLY DINNER AND FOOD RESOURCES; DIAPER AND HYGIENE RESOURCES; AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS. A LOAN CONSOLIDATION AND CREDIT REPAIR PROGRAM WITH MULTIPLI CREDIT UNION CONTINUES TO REBANK FAMILIES TO SET THEM UP FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE NORTHWEST PROJECT INCLUDE OVER 52 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCLUDED: 1) CONTINUED A COMMUNITY SEWING GROUP WITH MEMBERS MEETING WEEKLY TO REPAIR CLOTHING AND LEARN NEW SEWING SKILLS. 2) SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOOD BETTERMENT/CLEAN-UP DAYS ENGAGING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE. 3) HELD WEEKLY PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. 4) HOSTED 5TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT, FASHION FORWARD, WHICH FEATURES CHILDREN OF NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD MODELING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTFIT (WHICH THEY GET TO KEEP) IN A FASHION SHOW AND SHARING THEIR DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. 5) FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF "THE BLUE HOUSE PROJECT" WHICH PURCHASES HOMES IN NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD, UPDATES THE HOMES TO MODERN STANDARDS AND THEN OFFERS THEM ON A RENT TO OWN BASIS TO NORTHWEST PROJECT MEMBERS. THE PROJECT NOW OWNS 7 HOMES. 6) CONTINUATION OF "SPRINGFIELD CONNECT PROGRAM TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH CHURCHES THAT MEET THEIR PRACTICAL NEEDS AT FIVE TIMES DURING THE YEAR. 7) CONTINUE PROGRAMMING THROUGH MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE. THE HHI ENTAILS HOME VISITS AND EDUCATION TO ADDRESS AND MITIGATE ISSUES IN THE HOME THAT CAN CREATE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS. 8)UTILIZED FUNDS FROM HRJ CONSULTING, BROWNFIELDS GRANT, AND CDBG CITY FUNDSTO SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE RENOVATIONS ON PHASE III OF THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE BUILDING. THIS EXPANDED SERVICES INTO 14,000 SQFT OF CLASSROOM AND OFFICE SPACE, INCLUDED A COFFEE SHOP AND LIBRARY AND PROVIDED EXPANSION OF SPACE FOR THE SEWING PROGRAM AND THE BIKE SHOP. 9) NEW CURRICULUM AND ONLINE PORTAL TO EVOLVE NWP INTO PROGRAMMING CALLED RISE THAT HAS BEEN EXPANDED INTO TWO RURAL LOCATIONS (AURORA AND SALEM.) 10) WE ADDED YOUTH PROGRAMMING TO MATCH THE ADULT PROGRAMMING. 11) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONSITE AT THE FAIRBANKS. 12) THE FAIRBANKS BIKE SHOP, POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTED BY SBC ATHLETICS COMMUNITY, PROVIDES BICYCLE EDUCATION, FREE HELMETS FOR KIDS, FREE BIKE REPAIR AND LOW-COST BIKES.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Amy Blansit | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $18,385 |
| April Huggins | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Smith | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Celeste Skidmore | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Parnell | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Jean Gruetzemacher | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Keith Laferriere | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Cobb | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Ramon Martinez | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Walker Cpa | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Maria Johnston | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Dunville | VICE CHAIRMA | 1 | $0 |
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