CHARIOTS4HOPE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT

2022

ANNUAL REPORT Demonstrating God’s love by removing transportation barriers

www.chariots4hope.org

A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDERS

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REMOVING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS

Redefining our mission to reflect why we

Last year was definitely a year to remember.

created that extend way beyond the car,

As we reflect back on 2022, our numerous

resulting in our ability to serve more than

victories certainly didn’t come without our

600 people last year, an increase of 105%

share of challenges. One of our largest

from 2021. We accomplished this all while

challenges was redefining our mission to

developing an affiliate program that has

properly reflect what we do which is so much

helped launch this mission into our 5th

more than providing cars to people.

market with many more on the burner.

When Michelle and I started this ministry back in 2014, we had a strong desire to share the love of Christ and thought the best way we could do that is by helping people remove transportation barriers that were holding them back from experiencing freedom on a variety of levels. Our identity quickly

exist which is to demonstrate God’s love by removing transportation barriers has generated impact beyond our imagination.

New services and programs have been

Considering the challenges of developing new services and new markets, the outcomes we’ve been able to witness through God’s mercy and grace have literally brought us to our knees. YOU once again have gone above and beyond with your prayers, love, and support for this ministry.

morphed into a ministry that provides cars

We thank our entire Chariots4Hope

to the needy since this was one of the largest

family for believing and supporting this

barriers facing our low-income communities.

life-changing mission.

JASON HURT CO-FOUNDER CHARIOTS4HOPE

&

MICHELLE HURT CO-FOUNDER CHARIOTS4HOPE

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JULIE’S STORY Sometimes you meet people who you can

Julie also had been a therapist; and loved

glean an immediate sense of genuineness

it, but got caught up in substances and toxic

and authenticity from. They let you into

relationships.

their heart space without time passing by, or loyalty being forged. They just feel deeply, and they share openly.

Julie is one of those people.

We first encountered Julie – a single mom struggling to make ends meet – when she was referred to us and approved for our RIDE program. The day of her blessing (the surprise event where recipients receive their vehicle), she opened up about some painful things happening in her life. Her identical twin had died from an overdose; which broke her heart and left her feeling like a part of her was missing.

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At the time, she was going to work early every morning to make donuts and put out breakfast pizza; filling in when people needed it, working extra hours. Needless to say, Julie was EXHAUSTED. She was searching; and yearning for more.

Over time, Julie had achieved sobriety,

I am currently studying for the Counselor

but needed a vehicle to get her young son

Preparation Comprehensive Examination

to school, to her appointments, work, and

which will allow me to apply for my

everywhere else. We were INCRERDIBLY

provisional license to practice counseling.

happy to help her get into a reliable vehicle

My son continues to do well at his school.

the day of her surprise blessing!

I am an active member of AA and enjoy

A year later, Julie is THRIVING! She recently reached out to us with an update, and a heartfelt message of gratitude. This is that message:

sharing the journey of sobriety with the participants I support at LFS and Community Corrections.

Chariots4Hope is an organization I feel honored to call family; and hope to give back to this community as my recovery and

“Dear Chariots4Hope, Thank you for blessing me with a car!!

Since receiving a 2007 Toyota Camry in January 2022; God has continued to bless me. I started working for Lutheran Family Services as Peer Support Specialist in May 2022. Having a vehicle has given me freedom to have a flexible work schedule as

wellness journey continues.

Thank you for blessing my life! In God’s Amazing Grace, Julie” We love you, Julie! #beyondthecar

well as transport my son to and from school.

I continue to put God and my recovery first in my life, which allows everything else to fall into place.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS Another outrageous year of support from our amazing community partners. Thank You for your unconditional love and support for the people we serve. We’ve developed hundreds of partnerships that have been instrumental towards our impact but need hundreds more in order to keep up with the needs of our communities. Check out this feedback from a few of our partners on why they give back to their community through Chariots4Hope:

ALEX BUSSKOHL

ADAM MEYER

ARROW STAGE LINES

WHITING TURNER

“We love supporting Chariots4Hope

“Meeting Michelle & Jason along

because we have witnessed the

with their C4H team has been an

freedom they give by breaking down

amazing experience. They saw a need

transportation barriers for men/women/

within our communities and didn’t

families.

hesitate. Their passion and love that

Chariots is changing lives not only by providing reliable transportation and

they bring every single day is absolutely contagious and the impact is real!

education, but also by creating an eternal

When a recipient is blessed with a

impact on families and future generations

vehicle and knowing just a little piece of

by sharing the love of Jesus Christ!”

what they had to endure to get to that moment…WOW! Hard to put into words those raw emotions express during powerful moments like that. We at Whiting-Turner are extremely grateful for C4H, their actions, and allowing us to be a part of the journey.”

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REFERRING ORGANIZATIONS

200+ VOLUNTEERS

HOURS SERVED

117

1,960

SUPPORTERS

VEHICLE DONORS

500+ 102

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES NEW PROGRAMS, SAME CHARIOTS This past year, the difficulties and challenges presented to us by the increase of costs across the country - as well as the extremely low availability of used vehichles/vehicle parts - allowed us the opportunity to re-evaluate whether or not we were doing our absolute best in providing for those needing help with their specific transportation barriers.

As a result of prayer and refinement, we’re excited to now offer four incredible programs that will help cast a much wider net on who we’re able to help. Here is a list of our major programs and services that are now in operation:

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RIDE PROGRAM Responsible. Informed. Developed. Equipped.

This program consists of a Transportation Plan Workshop that focuses on the most common transportation barriers faced by our community and how to overcome them.

At the end of the workshop, each client is given an opportunity to participate in building a Transportation Plan specifically designed for him/her to help them overcome their barriers.

VEHICLE OWNERSHIP PROGRAM The Vehicle Ownership Program is designed to help your client secure a vehicle, a warranty, and build a long-term transportation plan. There are two ways, based upon your client’s situation and/or qualifications, that we accomplish this: (1) The original $500 entry-level route for those with the greatest needs (2) 50% match of savings, up to $2,500, for purchase of vehicle

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES (CONTINUED)

EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS Emergency Transportation Grants focus on meeting the transportation needs of those in crisis. Here are a few examples of those who qualify: A person who has lost a job A person who has lost income due to losing a loved one A person who experienced health problems with growing medical bills

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A person who has experienced natural disaster A person coming out of domestic violence and is starting all over

TRANSPORT & HAULING SERVICE This service will provide assistance to individuals in need of transport and hauling assistance. Here are a few examples of the services we offer currently in Omaha: Furniture Removal

Donation Transport

Estate Cleanouts

Illegal Dumping

Foreclosure cleanouts

Emergency Relocation for victims of

Construction Debris

DV and sex-trafficking AND MORE

COMMUNITY CAR CARE CLINICS Classes designed to educate individuals on the importance of vehicle maintenance, safety, and how to keep your car running healthier and longer. A few examples of areas of focus are: how to check your fluid levels, how make your vehicle more fuel efficient, how to care for your tires, importance of preventative maintenance, warning lights and sounds to pay attention to, and many more.

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FINANCIALS We’re excited to announce that we added

2022 saw the economy become a challenge

another level of financial transparency

for all Non-Profits in attracting new donors

by earning our GuideStar Platinum level

and maintaining ongoing support, including

certification last year, which fewer than one

Chariots4Hope. The year came with our

percent of nonprofit organizations earn this

own challenges in total donations as our

designation. As we continue working hard

programs and services continued to grow

at being the best stewards of the resources

to meet the needs of the communities we

God has given us, we also received our ECFA

serve, as well as expanding our communities

seal of integrity and accountability. We’re

through our affiliate program.

beyond thankful for our supporters and donors who contributed financially towards our mission. Because of YOU, we witnessed another year of outrageous giving!

With these expansions of programs, services and markets came up front costs that have led to a larger than normal loss for 2022. We consider this an investment in the future of the ministry and anticipate recovery of these investments in future years.

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PIT CREW MEMBERS New in 2022; our PIT CREW (which stands for PURSUING IMPACT TOGETHER) is our incredible collective of monthly donors.

341

NEW DONORS

139

IN-KIND DONORS

718

EVENT ATTENDEES/ SUPPORTERS

PR

S

2022 PROGRAM EFFICIENCY

2022 EXPENSES $1,202,592

GENERAL ADMIN 18%

$1.003,453

FUNDRAISING 7%

ROGRAMS 75% EXPENSES

REVENUE

2022 REVENUE $1,003,453 EVENTS 27.8%

FOUNDATIONS/ GRANTS 35.4%

EARNED INCOME 23.5%

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 13.3%

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2022 IMPACT

623

PEOPLE SERVED

(^105%)

Individuals served through one of our programs and services.

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VEHICLES AWARDED People who received a car through our Vehicle Ownership Program

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RIDE GRADUATES Long-term transportation plans completed with clients.

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127 BLESSINGS

(^72%)

People who received financial assistance towards removing a major transportation barrier

409

GOSPEL SEEDS Opportunities to share the hope of Jesus through presenting the Gospel.

2023 MONETARY NEEDS Please check out the areas of need in 2023 for ways YOU can give back to the community through Chariots4Hope:

$2,500

$2,700

JUMPSTART SPONSOR

TOWING

Sponsor a recipient by providing

Provide a year’s worth of towing to

him/her a vehicle and a bumper-to-

help secure reliable transportation for

bumper warranty.

our programs.

$25/MONTH AND UP

$40,000

PIT CREW MONTHLY DONOR

EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS

PURSUING IMPACT TOGETHER

Provide emergency assistance to

Join our community of monthly donors

individuals in need of transportation

removing transportation barriers for

for employment, medical or childcare

people in need.

related reasons.

$50,000

$93,500

BUILDING EXPENSES

PROGRAM VEHICLE REPAIRS

Cover 1 year of building expenses to

Help provide supplies, labor and

help us continue providing services and

parts towards the repairs of our

programs to our amazing recipients.

recipient’s vehicles.

$75,000 NEW MINISTRY SITE Want a program started in your city or state? Launch it yourself with a check!

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OUR MISSION

WE EXIST TO DEMONSTRATE GOD’S LOVE BY REMOVING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS OUR VALUES

Passion, Family, Performance, Collaboration, Compassion, Fostering economic stability, cultivating abundant life, creating hope OUR BOARD

Michael Lechtenberger (Board Chairman), Dan Tucker, Rachel Knapp, Toby Asplin, Greg Westbrook, John Ewing, John Parsons, Jason Hurt, Mike Anderson www.chariots4hope.org