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Mission Statement
“Preparing today's youth for tomorrow's challenges by giving youth the power to invent new possibilities, the courage to face challenges, and the freedom to create, grow, and be fully-expressed in a Christian manner.”
The Purpose
Services of Hope Entities, Inc. is a non-profit agency committed to the mission of providing structure and organization for at-risk youth and families in diminishing communities. We provide services in the form of programs that enable these youth and families to gain confidence, knowledge, and skills that will empower them to rise above the economic and social pressures that plague our society.
The History
Services of Hope Entities, Inc. (SOH) was founded in 2004 by former employees of Voice of Hope. It is a faith based organization, founded on principles of self-help, spiritual enrichment, and urban renewal. SOH is a 501 © 3 tax exempt corporation. It started as a prime contractor for the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department, working with at-risk and adjudicated youth in an after-school setting. SOH now offers services and programs for youth ages 10-18.
Our Logo
Our logo uses triangles and arrows juxtaposed with a cross to represent the motivation of Services of Hope: SERVICES (represented by triangles) point (the arrows) recipients to Christ as the ultimate source of HOPE.
Target Communities
The target communities consist of a melting pot of new immigrant families and a core of families who have lived in the area for several generations. They are some of the poorest communities in the nation, with an average of 45% of the residents living in poverty, 88% earning less than $29,000 per year, and 67% of the adults lack a High School diploma. There is a high rate of drug abuse, early sexual activity, teen pregnancy, and gangs.
Services of Hope's youth program participants are less likely to return to drug abuse activity, criminal activity, gangs, and engage in early sexual activity. They are three times more likely to pass the TAKS test, to stay in school, and to experience academic and personal success.
Financial Information
Services of Hope Entities, Inc.(SOH) is a 501 © nonprofit corporation committed to financial transparency and accountability. SOH form 990s are filed and outside audits are conducted annually.
| Source of funds |
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1. Dallas County |
48% |
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2. Grants |
11% |
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3. Earned Income Model |
20% |
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4. Contributions |
21% |
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Total |
100% |
| Expenses |
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1. Programs |
52% |
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2. Program Salaries |
25% |
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3. Overhead |
23% |
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Total |
100% |
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