Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
We're MOVING FORWARD!
Fun, Friends & Community After Brain Injury
Mission
We’re MOVING FORWARD! is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Arizonans impacted by brain injury. Our goal is to promote community integration through social and recreational activities, provide support and help make valuable connections for survivors, families, and caregivers that create an overall sense of inclusion.
Ruling Year
2015
President / BOD Chair
Ronda Alcorn
Treasurer / BOD / Co-Founder
Tara Pepiton
Main Address
2444 E. Boston St.
Gilbert, AZ 85295 USA
Keywords
Phoenix Arizona Brain Injury Activities
EIN
47-2199053
1211910123
Single Organization Support (N11)
Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Club (N50)
IRS Filing Requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
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Our Results
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Social Activity
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Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Partnerships for Social Activities
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Social Activity
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Output - describing our activities and reach
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Increasing
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Social Activity
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Direction of Success
Increasing
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Social Activity
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Requests for We're MOVING FORWARD! to speak at a business regarding the need for Social Activities of brain injury survivors, family and caregivers.
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No target populations selected
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Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Number of presentations requested for the importance of Social Activities and Community involvement of survivors of brain injury, family and caregivers.
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No target populations selected
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Social Activity
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Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Our goal is to enhance the life of persons affected by an acquired or traumatic brain injury by providing a series of group events throughout the year in a safe and controlled environment which allow for renewed or continuing social interaction among peers and family members. Funded solely through donations and fundraising efforts, we hope to:
• Organize one to two activities per month at various locations in the Phoenix Metro area or Arizona
• Foster a sense of community among the Survivors and family members
• Create opportunities for peer mentoring, leadership, exchange of ideas and information
• Inspire the return of hope, strength, and joy among all our participants
Our goal is to enhance the life of persons affected by an acquired or traumatic brain injury by providing a series of group events throughout the year in a safe and controlled environment which allow for renewed or continuing social interaction among peers and family members. Funded solely through donations and fundraising efforts, we hope to:
• Organize one to two activities per month at various locations in the Phoenix Metro area or Arizona
• Foster a sense of community among the Survivors and family members
• Create opportunities for peer mentoring, leadership, exchange of ideas and information
• Inspire the return of hope, strength, and joy among all our participants
Our goal is to enhance the life of persons affected by an acquired or traumatic brain injury by providing a series of group events throughout the year in a safe and controlled environment which allow for renewed or continuing social interaction among peers and family members. Funded solely through donations and fundraising efforts, we hope to:
• Organize one to two activities per month at various locations in the Phoenix Metro area or Arizona
• Foster a sense of community among the Survivors and family members
• Create opportunities for peer mentoring, leadership, exchange of ideas and information
• Inspire the return of hope, strength, and joy among all our participants
Attendance / participation at events from our list of contacts.
Participation of persons on our Fundraising and Activities Committees.
Feedback on our webpage and Facebook Group page.
We would like to be able to cover a minimum 75% of the cost of activities. Fully cover the cost of the Annual Holiday Party for the Survivors and their immediate family / caregiver(s).
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Board of Directors
as of 12/9/2019
Board Chair
Ronda Alcorn
Tara Pepiton
Justin Larson
Michelle Alcantar
Kelly Socha
Marianna Robertson
Lauren Bostick
Rob Poundstone
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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
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No
ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
Yes
BOARD COMPOSITION
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Yes
BOARD PERFORMANCE
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No
Organizational Demographics
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