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Mechanics of FAITH

Helping keep vehicle safe in the community through Christ

Richmond, VA   |  http://www.Mechanicsoffaith.org

Mission

“Sharing God’s love & keeping the community safe, one auto repair at a time. “

Ruling year info

2020

Director

Jason L Wells

Main address

6229 Osborne Trnpk

Richmond, VA 23231 USA

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EIN

83-3716173

NTEE code info

Automotive Safety (M42)

Unknown (Z99)

Unknown (Z99)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Transportation is causes many issue in the community from employment, medical, food and more. Mechanics of Faith is working to solve that problem by making sure our client vehicle are safe on the road.

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?

Volunteer Auto Repairs

Repair vehicles for those in need, we currently go into the mission field 1 Saturday per month to support all those with the below services.

Services offered, but not limited to:

Brake Service
Oil Change
Tire Rotation
Serpentine Belt Replacement
Battery Replacement
Diagnostic Test
Light Bulb Replacement
Air Filter / Cabin Filter Replacement
Window Wiper Replacement

Population(s) Served

Taking in donated vehicle and donating them back to Veteran in the community that need transportation

Population(s) Served
Veterans

Offering finacial support to cover the parts cost for a repair that is needing within our Volunteer Auto Repair program

Population(s) Served
Adults
Adults

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Hours of volunteer service

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Volunteer Auto Repairs

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Number of training events conducted

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Education on automotive repair with single mothers, and young adults.

Number of organizational partners

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Other organizations we have partnered with to explain our service to reach more individuals within the community seeking help with automotive repairs

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.

Our goal is to keep the community moving so that more of our clients are able to apply for the job 15 miles away from their home without concern for transportation. Seek medical treatment they need at Hospitals or out of state clinics and put food on their families table.

- Collaborate with local organization in the community to connect with their client in need of repairs
- Continue education program so our volunteer can continue to learn life skills around automotive repairs
- Work with board members and others on strategic planning

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 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 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 act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

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

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Mechanics of FAITH

Board of directors
as of 09/12/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Jason Wells

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Term: 2019 - 2020

Holly Hanner

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Bryan Turner

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Kim Wells

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Casey Billups

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Fatemia Guner

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Kerry Simms

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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? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • 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? No
  • 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? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/24/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/22/2022

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Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.