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Lights Back On Inc

Bringing people together through compassion and community.

Norcross, GA   |  https://www.lightsbackon.org

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Mission

To uplift and edify vulnerable populations leading to an uproot into better circumstances for a more positive and productive livelihood through volunteer opportunities, crowdfunding, and charitable donations while practicing social distancing.

Ruling year info

2020

President

Countess Young

Vice President

George Young

Main address

100 Castor Drive Unit N8

Norcross, GA 30071 USA

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EIN

84-3196743

NTEE code info

Education N.E.C. (B99)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Programs and results

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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?

Lights On Energy Assistance Team (LOEAT)

Lights On Energy Assistance Team (LOEAT) ensures that vulnerable populations and all eligible residents including disabled individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, and the elderly residing in Gwinnett, Dekalb, Fulton, and Cobb Counties within the state of Georgia, can access heating in winter and cooling in summer.
Income-eligible Georgia residents can receive assistance from LOEAT, with a payment ranging from $350 to $500 offered once in winter and once in summer per program year, determined by annual income before taxes. The program operates on a "first come, first served" basis until funds are depleted.

Population(s) Served

Lights On Water Assistance Team (LOWAT), provides critical support for residents facing emergency situations with their water bills in Gwinnett, Dekalb, Fulton, and Cobb Counties, Georgia. Our targeted assistance aims to alleviate financial burdens by offering a one-time emergency payment of up to $150.LOWAT's purpose is to ensure immediate relief for individuals and families grappling with water bill emergencies. The program is committed to addressing the needs of our community promptly and effectively. Residents in eligible counties can access LOWAT's assistance, with application details and times communicated transparently once funding becomes available.

Population(s) Served

LBO Homes for the Homeless, goes beyond shelter, encompassing outreach, prevention, and emergency services with a focus on addressing the dire consequences of homelessness. LBO Homes for the Homeless targets individuals and families facing homelessness or on the brink of it stemming from far-reaching consequences, such as health issues to limited educational and employment opportunities, strained relationships, and a lack of social Short-term housing assistance will be offered to people experiencing natural disasters and other emergencies. This assistance covers up to one month of payments toward hotel stays, rent, or mortgages, ensuring immediate relief and stability for those in crisis.

Population(s) Served

LBO Food Pantry is a vital initiative committed to ensuring that families and individuals don't face the heartbreaking choice between a hot meal and paying bills. Inspired by the principle of loving thy neighbor, as articulated in Matthew 22:37-39, the program underscores the belief that caring for one another is a reflection of love for the divine and oneself. LBO Food Pantry is rooted in the conviction that no one should go to bed hungry, and children should not endure nights without sufficient food. By offering food and essential supplies to low-income families and individuals, Lights Back On aims to foster a sense of community where neighbors support each other, preventing the devastating impacts of poverty and hunger. The availability of dates and times for assistance will be communicated transparently once funds become available.

Population(s) Served

Smart Sacks for Students (SSS), is dedicated to ensuring that low-income students in Gwinnett, Dekalb, Fulton, and Cobb counties within Georgia have the essential tools for a successful school year. Recognizing the financial challenges faced by families living paycheck to paycheck, SSS addresses the critical gap in access to school supplies. The initiative targets children preparing to return to school, whose educational success may be hindered by a lack of necessary tools. SSS identifies and supports students in low-income communities, providing them with Smart Sacks filled with essential school supplies. Smart Sacks for Students alleviates the burden on parents struggling to make ends meet, ensuring that every child has the resources needed to thrive academically.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Non-adult children

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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

Total dollars received in contributions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults, Children and youth, People with disabilities, Economically disadvantaged people, At-risk youth

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Support is slow, but steady with more brand and mission awareness.

Number of overall donors

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

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of website sessions

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

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Not enough traffic to account for 2021 or 2022.

Number of website pageviews

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

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Not enough traffic to account for 2021 and 2022.

Number of people on the organization's email list

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

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of grants received

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

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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 bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, 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 collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, 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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Lights Back On Inc

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

Mrs. Countess Young

Lights Back On Inc.

Term: 2019 -


Board co-chair

Mr. George Young

Lights Back On Inc.

Term: 2019 -

George Young

Lights Back On

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 ? Yes
  • 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? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/20/2022

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
Native American/American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous
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
Native American/American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person with a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 12/29/2023

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 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.
Policies and processes
  • 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.