2. Equipping Next Gen Advocates for Gospel & Community Transformation!

3. History & 4-Fold Mission 1998: “NSSS” Launched 2004: 501(c)(3) & Vine House 2008: Shift to Relational Model 2013: 1 st Ex.Dir., New 12-Year Strategic Plan PURPOSE : SHARE DEVELOP CONNECT TRANSFORM

4. God’s Heart for All People – Biblical Basis Deuteronomy 10:17-18 Psalm 82:3-4 Matthew 22:37-40 Matthew 25:40 2 Corinthians 5:19

5. Guidelines for Christian Community Development Relocation Reconciliation Redistribution Indigenous Leadership Development Empowerment

6. SUCCESSES Easy connect via NAS Leveraged strong volunteer base Many re-located into North End Life-changing stories Strong collaborative spirit Vibrant support from limited base

7. SUCCESSES 75 regular volunteers 7 staffers 34 elementary schoolers 35 middle & high schoolers 40 children in Camp Noah 5 college interns, 5 “StreetLeaders” 2,000+ participants over last 8 years

8. Snapshot of Northeast Neighborhood $26,300 median income (cp. Avon: $109,000; Glastonbury: $124,000; Simsbury: $105,313) Poverty rate: 38% (cp. Avon: <1%, Glastonbury: 2.7%; Simsbury: 2.9%) Owner-occupied housing: 18%

9. VISION:“Sustainable Development” betterment “a handout” development “a hand up”

10. New Generation of Catalysts

11. Incarnational… Relational 35 vs. 350...hours/year

12. “Vision2025” Strategic Plan Expansion of NAS from 2 to 10 sites (180 kids) Daily, drop-in center for older youth Housing strategy for accessibility & stability: 15 multis as witness for advocates, volunteers New business: jobs in North End, incubator, social enterprise

13. Key Components for Vision Build Staffing Incorporate Metrics Broaden Support Base Team of Advisors (SIAC) Integrated Organization Increased local engagement

14. Current Initiatives – New Vision Plan Program Enhancements Program costs (non-staff) for expansion College Interns & Teen “StreetLeaders” Summer Camp Scholarships & Transportation Youth Leadership CCDA Development Kingdom Impact 20+ teens discipled daily, not just weekly Urban experience, future advocates Salvation & spiritual commitments Intensive training of local youth

15. Current Initiatives – New Vision Plan Facility Expansion & Growth Required Office Space, Location for Teen After-School, Community of the Vine House Kingdom Impact Accommodate growing staff, daily discipleship for WL/YL, major projects for Vine house maintenance GOD’S KINGDOM VALUES EVIDENT IN NORTH END!

16. Developing a New Generation of Stakeholders Who Lead Community Transformation That Reflects God’s Kingdom Values