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Jah Works Inc

Sustain. Connect. Give Back.

aka Jah Works   |   Winston-Salem, NC   |  www.JahWorksExperience.org

Mission

We empower rural communities to thrive, through sustainable development programs that create greater personal independence. We collaborate with community leaders and residents to exchange knowledge and build programs that align with existing cultures and specific community goals. Our co-created programs align with four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals focusing on improving access to clean water, food security, quality education, and economic development opportunities.

Ruling year info

2017

CoFounder and Executive Director

Megan Smoot

CoFounder and Executive Director

Thomas Smoot

Main address

452 Guthrie Ct.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101 USA

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EIN

81-4670035

NTEE code info

International Economic Development (Q32)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The lack of sustainable practices in building a strong community is alarming. This impacts the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, the level of poverty, mental health, and so much more.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Clean Water

We align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #6: to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.

Our Clean Water program helps those who need it most to have better access to clean water by bringing 650 gallons of filtered, mosquito-proof, water to their doorsteps. The most effective way to collect water is from the rain, and we install rainwater catchment systems, complete with three or more types of filters, onto the home of the family in need. Once it rains, they have water!

Population(s) Served

We align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #2: to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Our Healthy Food program is in it’s infancy and we are excited to start growing it in partnership with the people of Jamaica. To date, we’ve begun a pilot Farm to Table Food Relief project that provides a box of organic food to those who are food insecure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Population(s) Served

We align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #4: to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Our Relevant Education program supports students, teachers and schools in rural Jamaica, and offers merit-based scholarships for higher learning and for workshops in entrepreneurship and other job skills.

Population(s) Served

We align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #4: to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.

Our Equitable Jobs program provides gainful employment to a number of people in rural Jamaica, from artists to farmers, chefs to entrepreneurs, to those supporting our travel teams, and installing and maintaining our rainwater harvesting systems.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We have chosen to focus our efforts to promote community sustainability, to make a measurable and direct impact by meeting the need for clean water, healthy food, relevant education and equitable job opportunities.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Jah Works Inc

Board of directors
as of 02/20/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Megan Smoot


Board co-chair

Thomas Smoot

Brandon Ward

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/20/2024
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/20/2024

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.