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Capacity Building Services

Since 1992, LPAC has provided holistic leadership development and capacity building services to people, institutions, churches, and communities in New York City, across the United States, and abroad.  Our accomplishments are divided into three periods:

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1.   1993-2003: Serving Other Ministries

During this period, we served over 180 faith-based and community-based organizations in various stages of development.  Of these, 55 received funding at some level, and 12 reached a developmental stage that has ensured a healthy future. 

Specifically, we achieved the following:

a.   Holistic Ministries Leadership Institute (HMLI) & Individual Servant Training Program (IST)

Through the HMLI, we conducted 6-10 month leadership development trainings to more than 150 individuals from 50 organizations.  Graduates of HMLI subsequently enrolled in the IST, where they received individual technical assistance in the areas of strategic planning, non-profit management, and community development.  We provided one-on-one site visits and consultations.  We reviewed their materials, helped them form a mission statement and obtain their employer identification number, and referred them to pro bono attorneys to obtain their tax exemption status and incorporation papers.  We helped over 55 organizations through IST, and assisted over 35 individuals in planning for new organizations in New York City and across the country.  We also provided custom-designed, on-site training.  From 1994-1997, we helped more than 34 people.  In 1998, we helped five schools.

 

b.   Fundraising Institute (FI)

In conjunction with the Fundraising School of the Indiana University Center of Philanthropy, the Fundraising Institute trained faith-based organizations throughout the East Coast and South Florida on issues of stewardship and donor development.  We were authorized to use the school’s curriculum, and taught faith-based and community-based organizations in New York, Philadelphia, and Florida how to engage in fundraising.

 

c.   Pastoral Care and Counseling Program (PCCP)

In conjunction with the Blanton-Peale Institute of Religion and Mental Health, the PCCP trained 120 pastors and lay leaders in urban ethics and practices, psychology, sociology, theology, and the educational ministry of the church.  Participants were supervised by practicing mental health counselors and professors, and attended peer group sessions to discuss cases. 

 

d.   Urban Youth Fellows Leadership Program (UYFLP) & Association of Church-based Community Ministries (ACBCM)

The UYFLP trained over 150 youth and young adults to become leaders in their organization or create an organization, and get involved in the four pillars of community life.  The ACBCM offered opportunities for T/TA recipients to network and share best practices.

 

2.   1997-Present: Incubating Other Ministries

Once we moved to our headquarters, the Urban Ministry Complex, in the Southwest Bronx, we began incubating faith and community-based organizations  These ministries include:

ª  Angels Unaware, for children with mental and physical disabilities (1997-2002);

ª  Urban Youth Alliance, for youth mentoring (1997-2004);

ª  Bruised Reed Ministry, for women and children afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS (1997-2005);

ª  Servicing Our Youth (SOY), a youth civic engagement program that develops youth community decision-makers (2004-present);

ª  American Latin Association of New York (ALANY), a mentoring program for middle school youth (2007-present);

ª  United Auto Merchants Association, a network that serves small and mid-sized auto merchants (2008-present); and

ª  Survival Instinct the Network, Inc., for cancer awareness and advocacy (2008-present).

 

 

3.   2004-Present: Partnering with Other Ministries

In 2004, we shifted our holistic leadership development and capacity building services to reflect directly the learning we gained through our holistic ministries and our capacity building services.  Subsequently, we provided our services through the following partnerships:

a.   National Urban Ministry Project (NUMP)

We operated the National Urban Ministry Project (NUMP), an AmeriCorps-based capacity building and direct service partnership of five faith-based organizations:

(1) LPAC in the Bronx, NY;

(2) Ayuda Community Center in Philadelphia, PA;

(3) La Capilla del Barrio in Chicago, IL;

(4) My Friend's House in Whittier, CA; and

(5) Spanish Evangelical Church in Lawrence, MA. 

 

NUMP’s aimed to develop the local communities of our partners by guiding youth and adults to a life-long calling of personal and community growth. 

ª  Our partners developed programs and activities for children, youth, and adults, along with corresponding paperwork and assessment tools. 

ª  Consequently, they launched or expanded their children’s after-school program and youth development program, and some created adult and family-based programs. 

ª  Throughout, we provided technical assistance and guidance to ensure formal and informal connections and shared-learning opportunities among the sites, including conference calls.

 

b.   National Holistic Ministry Development Program (NHMDP)

From 2005-2007, we operated the National Holistic Ministry Development Program (NHMDP) in New York, NY and Chicago, IL (with support from La Capilla del Barrio). 

ª  Through the Holistic Ministry Leadership Institute, we provided training and technical assistance to a total of nearly 200 faith-based and community-based organizations from the two sites. 

ª  Over 90% of partnering organization participated in general and specialized trainings (21 hours) covering holistic ministry development, organizational development, fund development, programs & services, and community engagement. 

ª  Of these, 75% of organizations received at least two (2) on-site meetings (average 6 hours).  Through the Holistic Seed Grants Program, we awarded and monitored sub-awards to over 30 partners, totaling over $280,000.

 

c.   Transforming Youth Capacity Building Project (TY)

In 2007, we began operating the Transforming Youth Capacity Building Project (TY), a three-year capacity building and leadership development initiative that assists faith-based and community-based organizations in developing youth servant leaders around the issues of gang prevention, youth violence, and child abuse/neglect. 

Along with our Greater Heights Youth Program, we partnered with four NYC youth-serving organizations:

ª  CitiVision (Washington Heights/Inwood in Manhattan),

ª  Generation Xcel (Lower East Side in Manhattan),

ª  Infinity Church (Soundview in the Bronx), and

ª  Coalition of Youth Workers (citywide). 

We have trained every partner in holistic ministry operations, organizational development, community engagement, leadership development, and fund development. 

ª  We have awarded our partners sub-awards totaling over $36,000. 

ª  Already, they have developed fundraising systems (in-house and online), a website, a youth board, a client tracking system,

ª  They have developed program designs, evaluation methodologies, community engagement strategies, community asset maps, grant proposal and Letter of Inquiry templates. 

ª  They also have secured numerous program partners.  In addition, they have engaged in several collaborations, including the 20/20 Vision Adopt-a-School initiative.

 

d.   Bronx Capacity Building Project (CBP)

From 2007-2008, we offered the Bronx Capacity Building Project, a one-year capacity building and leadership development initiative that targeted Bronx faith-based and community-based organizations.  For this initiative, we partnered with nine (9) NYC organizations:

Every partner was trained in holistic ministry development and operations, leadership development, and fund development.

 

e.   Youth Service and Capacity Project (YSCP)

In September 2008, we launched the Youth Service and Capacity Project (YSCP), a one-year capacity building and leadership development initiative that assists faith-based and community-based organizations serving out-of-school youth. 

We are partnering  with five (5) NYC organizations serving out-of-school youth:

Every partnering organization is being trained in holistic ministry development, holistic ministry operations (focusing on services to out-of-school youth), organizational development, community engagement, leadership development (of board, staff, and volunteers), and fund development.

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