In My Backyard
Offering a hand to extend the branch of hope to our neighbors in our backyard, the global community. With love we embrace the world.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Congo
As a result of the what has been called the Great African War over 4,000,000 children were displaced as a result of parents lost during the conflict. 63% of these children also live in some of the poorest conditions known to man.
This means the following:
They can’t afford school
Die of starvation
Lack of adequate shelter
Lack of proper clothing
End up in prostitution
IMBY tries to send monthly donations to the orphans in the town of Bunyakiri in South Kivu to assist orphans with schooling and food.
India Feeding and Educating
India is the world's largest democracy, a global center of technology and finance, the country with some of the largest cities in the world - Delhi and Mumbai. But despite its exponential rate of economic growth, millions of children are being left behind.
IMBY sends monthly donations to the pattern Education school in Manipur India to assist orphans with schooling and food.
Water For Life
The In My BackYard (IMBY) ministry is a non-profit organization which partner’s with communities, organizations and individuals, to impact the following areas: Children in need, water sanitation and hygiene education, disaster response, community health awareness, medical evacuation and Veterans.
IMBY goes to Kenya with it's Hydromissions drilling system to improve the quality of life by providing clean well water and sanitation in the town of Nakaru Kenya
Computer literacy in North Carolina
Computer literacy is the ability to use computers and related technology efficiently it also refer to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and other applications that are associated with computers. Children from low-income homes in North Carolina need training to advance technologically and meet the high demands of school and workplace. IMBY aims to deliver computers to schools in the low income areas within the state of North Carolina
Where we work
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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In My Backyard
Board of directorsas of 12/18/2019
Jerome Gayle
In My Backyard
Term: 2016 -
Stacy Gayle
In My Backyard
Term: 2017 - 2025
Adolph Daly
In My BackYard
Alvin Jnbaptiste
In My BackYard
Martha Ochako
In My BackYard
Rhonda Spence
In My BackYard
Stacy Gayle
In My BackYard
Isaac Ochako
In My BackYard
Madison Gayle
In My BackYard
Davia Spence
In My BackYard
Board leadership practices
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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 ? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 12/18/2019GuideStar 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
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.