LIFELINE YOUTH MINISTRIESTHELIFELINEHUB"Through these doors walk the greatest kids in Elkhart."-Irv Polk, Founder
The Lifeline HubBuildingResiliency inYouthCONNECTION FORELKHART'SYOUTHIntroductionWhy The Lifeline HubLifeline Purpose and ProgramsTheHub Project Plan
The Lifeline HubThe Problem: KIDS NEED GUIDANCECRIME TRENDSOver 80% of juvenile cases originate from thesouthside of ElkhartOver 1,200 probation cases originate from thesouthside of ElkhartJuvenile violence and crime peak in 3pm-6pm hours Single family homes make up the vast majority offamilies with unsupervised youth after the schoolday ends and during the summer
The Lifeline HubOur Reality: KIDS NEED MENTORSHIPFAMILY STRUCTUREFather-deprivation is a more reliablepredictor of criminal activity than race,environment or poverty. The vast majority of our students come fromsingle parent or no parent (grandparent,relative, etc..) homes.Often fatherless, nearly half of AfricanAmerican/Latino/Native American studentsfail to graduate on time.
Father-deprivedchildren are:72% of all teenage murderers60% of rapists70% of kids incarcerated2x’s as likely to quit school11x’s more likely to be violent3 of 4 teen suicides80% of youth in psychiatric hospitals90% of runaways71% of pregnant teenagers85% of youth in prison90% of youth runaways
NO SIGNIFICANT LEARNINGOCCURSWITHOUT A SIGNIFICANTRELATIONSHIP.CONNECTION PRIMES LEARNINGDR. JAMES P. COMER
The Lifeline HubThere is a misperception that education is the onlyprimary element youth need to prepare for success inlife. The research completed by Dartmouth in Hardwired toConnect states that there is a scientific case for the needfor Authoritative Communities which are groups that liveout the types of connectedness that our childrenincreasingly lack. This is primarily accomplished by providing committedrelationships over time with youth who model what itmeans to be a good person and live a good life. The report states, as we have experienced, that withthese relationships, learning can be engaged andsustained to lead to a life of meaning and success. Why LifelineOUR MISSION MISSIONServing youth by demonstratingthe love of God & communicatingHis message to see livestransformed.VISIONProvide youth with caring rolemodels, teach basic life skills,develop student leaders.
HARDWIRED TO CONNECTOF STUDENTS INDICATE THAT CONNECTEDNESSIMPROVES THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE94% Sense of security and comfort | Increased motivation | Increased retention The presence or absence of a nurturingenvironment during childhood alters brain development.
The Lifeline HubResearch shows that youth participation in quality out-of-schooltime programs is linked to significant gains in standardized testscores and work habits, as well as reductions in behavior problemsamong disadvantaged students.
A Lifeline of ConnectionFULL-CYCLE ENGAGEMENT TO EQUIP & EMPOWERFAMILYParenting Classes, ESL,GED, FinancialTraining, Cooking, Adult sports Leagues,ChurchELEMENTARYBuild Relationship,Tutoring, LifeSkills, Counseling, FunMIDDLESCHOOLLeadershipDevelopment,Athletics, Trips,Service OpportunitiesHIGH SCHOOLLeadershipOpportunities,Internships, Job SkillsTraining, CollegeVisitsCAREERInternships, CollegeAssistance,Mentoring, JobPlacement, Financial Training Housing:Imo’s Den, Ryrie House
The Lifeline HubLIFELINE PROGRAMSAFTER SCHOOLCLUBSTutoringAthletics, tripsSummer campGames, fun, timeMealsCharacter lessonsSmall group mentoring INTERNSHIPSHigh school internsCorporate engagementConnection to collegesTraining for college TRADES SKILLSTRAININGRestore historical homesBeautify downtownJob incomeAt-risk skill developmentCareer preparationCAREEROPPORTUNITIESLife skill trainingFinancial trainingRenew housing jobsLifeline jobsHome provision forgraduates and singlemomsIn the last 6 years, all Lifeline employees have been hired from our internships.We have also placed Interns in other area nonprofits.
OVER 6 YEARS, ALL LIFELINE TEAM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN HIRED FROM OURINTERNSHIPS
The Lifeline HubIMPACT FACTORSCONNECTIONDevelop lasting, life long relationships.CAREER ADVANCEMENTSYouth mentorship, leadership and coachingneeded. Unemployment, lack of workforcereadiness.BEHAVIORAL CHANGEHigh-poverty, single mother trends.High drop-out rates. High crime rates after school.WELLNESSYouth health, fitness, nutrition andwellness education.
KeyPartnershipsLifeline partners with schools,organizations and businesses tocomplete our full cycle of social.educational and careeradvancement.Concord SchoolsElkhart Community SchoolsTaylor UniversityDJ ConstructionDuragreenFinal Phase ElectricMoyer ElectricService ExpertsBashor Children's HomeElkhart Juvenile CourtsJAGLocal ChurchesRenew - Imo's DenUnited WayWord of LifeEducationBusinessService
The Lifeline HubThe Lifeline HubWHERE STUDENTS CONNECT TO LEAD AMEANINGFUL LIFE
The Lifeline Hub1,000+StudentsWILL BE SERVED WITH THEHUB EXPANSION400+StudentsSERVED TODAY
The Lifeline HubCentral Location6,000+ school-aged children2,376 apartments & 3,500+ homes5 elementary schools and 1 middle school with almost 100% free andreduced lunch19.2% of residents without high school diploma - 33% higher than therest of Elkhart, 229% higher than the state of IndianaIncome < $25,000 is 26% higher than the rest of Elkhart5,500 residents including youth less than 18 years of age 28% of all youth under 18 in Elkhart are from the South Elkhart34% more children under the age of 5 than the rest of ElkhartGreatest density of Hispanic and Latino by 40%Greatest density of African Americans by 34%Greatest Density of households with 3,4,5+ people in all of ElkhartThere are 44% more households with 5 people than the rest of ElkhartWITHIN 1.5 MILES OF DENSITY
The Lifeline HubThe ExpansionOur current building can only house middle school and high schooland those are on separate days with no room to expandWe have waiting lists at every elementary schoolWe are in multiple locations each night serving youthOur plans include a new building that will double our capacity andimpact to serve over 1,000+ kids and also:Centralize programming making us more efficient and effectiveExpand current programing hours and dayExpand programming for single mothers and young parentsExpand career development services Longevity of staff & internship programs. We have been serving youthin Elkhart since 1963.FULFILLING THE NEED
The Lifeline HubHUB Progamming
The Lifeline HubThe Lifeline HubCentrally located atPrairie / Hively36,000 square feetWill serve over 1,000kids per yearCurrent operating costsof $450,000 projectedto increase less than10% in new facilityThe place thatprovides a safe,family-likeatmosphere for youthfrom 1st-12th grade.
The Lifeline HubThe Lifeline Hub: Spring 2022First Floor Second Floor
The Lifeline HubThe Lifeline Hub: Spring 2022Total capital for construction: $7,000,000Total endowment: $5,000,000 Match gift from The CommunityFoundation of Elkhart County: $1,000,000 Private donations raised: $6,695,000Total capital campaign: $12,000,000Reflects 2021 30% increase in material costsContributing $250,000 to annual operatingexpenses Less existing gifts: $7,695,000 $4,305,000 remaining64% complete
The Lifeline HubThe Hub Gift LevelsHOW TO ACHIEVE$4,305,000# Gifts Giving level Total donations1 $1,000,000 $1,000,0002 $500,000 $1,000,0006 $250,000 $1,500,0005 $100,000 $ 500,000X <99,999 $ 305,000 *Pledges can be paid over a five-year period.
Darrell PetersonExecutive Director darrell@elkhartlifeline.com574.320.4720elkhartlifeline.comCONTACT USFundraising Committee Tom HousandShelley MooreAndy MurrayDave Weaver