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Bringing Hope To the Family USA

We holistically work to change families from dependency to self-sustainability.

Santa Monica, CA   |  https://bringinghopeusa.org

Mission

Bringing Hope to the Family USA provides care and support to orphans and displaced families, restoring hope and improving the quality of life in communties affected by HIV and AIDs, poverty, and tragedies.

Ruling year info

2020

Executive Director

Christine Deschaine

Co Principal Officer

Carl Hebeler

Main address

1223 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 115

Santa Monica, CA 90403 USA

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EIN

85-1595609

NTEE code info

Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services (M20)

IRS filing requirement

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

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Our programs

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

Building Women

Bringing Hope to the Family USA holds a annual Building Women three day program for the girls who are attending vocational school. The purpose of this program which is designed for 100 girls is to provide additional skills for future sustainability for each individual as well as the overall community. Topics offered are as follows; step by step teaching on how to create a business, goal setting, family planning, health & wellness, and higher level education opportunties. Breakout sessions are offered to share ideas and collaboration to encourage communication. A business plan is encouraged to present to the group and facilitators. Above the teaching, each girl is given an opportuntity to share thier stories and encouraged to team up with a mentor. During the retreat a day is allocated to visit successful local businesses or an area in the region as a day of rest and fulfillment.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
Children and youth
Health
Social and economic status
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Goals & Strategy

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Bringing Hope to the Family USA is the sister organization of BHTF Uganda established in 2000. Together we are a non-profit organization which continues to provide basic needs, education, medical and clean water to orphans and displaced families in the Village of Kaihura located in the Kyenjojo District, Uganda. BHTFUSA is committed to changing families from dependency to self-sustainability. Programs that are supported include Medical, HIV/AIDS awareness, Community Development, Education, Emergency Relief Fund, Scholarships and Sustainability. Building Men and Women annual programs. USA based volunteers and the local African community in the Village of Kaihura work together closely as a team to achieve the program goals on a daily basis.

Our goal is to implement a 5-year support plan that enables the following:
• Provide basic humanitarian resources such as clean water by building more water wells.
• Improve the opportunities of the youngest citizens by developing and delivering educational programs that are accessible to all
• Provide basic and necessary resources to change families from dependency to economic self-sufficiency through targeted initiatives that teach skills such as farming and business management
 Improve access to basic health care and elevate the quality of health care delivery.

Financials

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Bringing Hope To the Family USA

Board of directors
as of 02/10/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Christine Deschaine

Carl Hebeler

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Tori Robinson

Bringing Hope to the Family

Leeza Hoyt

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Christine Deschaine

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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 ? 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? Yes
  • 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 1/11/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 11/11/2021

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  • 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 seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.