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1 1.What is Jericho Road? 2.Where are we? 3.How can other churches participate? 1

2 1. What is Jericho Road? Jericho Road bridges communities by matching the professional talents of volunteers with the needs of nonprofit organizations in Dallas, to: promote community development, strengthen social services, and enrich the lives of volunteers. Jericho Road Project Mission Statement 2

3 Non- Profits Skilled Volunteers Communities in Need Jericho Road will: Connect our church with the broader community. Create meaningful volunteer opportunities. Strengthen area nonprofit organizations. Increase the visibility of Unitarian Universalism 3

4 Inspiration for Jericho Road On April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King preached a sermon, calling people to play the Good Samaritan as they walk life’s roads. But Dr. King urged us all to recognize that unless we change the whole road to Jericho, in a systemic manner, men and women will continue to be beaten and robbed as they make their journey along life’s highway. “True compassion,” he said, “is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it is not haphazard and superficial. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” The Jericho Road Project is about that restructuring. 4

5 Started 2003 by First Parish Concord Unitarian; led by business people and ministers. Started out of a desire to affect systemic social change and engage new parishioners in social action. Complemented existing social action programming focused on alleviating symptoms of poverty (lack of clothing, food, shelter). Has expanded to include: –Other faith-based volunteer pools; –Corporate Partners; and, –Other Communities. A Short History of Jericho Road 5

6 Lowell, MA2003 Lawrence, MA2005 Worcester, MA2009 Lynn, MA2010 Pasadena, CA2010 Roxbury, MA 2012 Dallas, Texas 2013 (Planned) Jericho Road Sites 6

7 Jericho Road volunteers do projects for non-profit organizations at no cost. Projects are carefully planned and managed, to ensure that roles are clear and goals are achieved. Typical Projects involve 30 - 60 hours. Examples: finance, human resources, legal, marketing, strategic planning and more. How It Works 7

8 Examples of Jericho Road Projects 8

9 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Confirm Need and Viability Raise funds for 18 months of operations Hire staff; start projects 2. Where are we? 9

10 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch CompletedIn Process Targeting Fall 2013 10

11 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Verified: Demand Volunteers Minimal “Competition” Fundraising Potential 11

12 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Met with leaders of over 30 non-profits. All confirmed the need for Jericho Road in Dallas. 12 Verified: Demand Volunteers Minimal “Competition” Fundraising Potential

13 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Surveyed members of the congregation about their skills. Received over 125 responses, representing over 500 skills. 13 Verified: Demand Volunteers Minimal “Competition” Fundraising Potential

14 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Met with organizations similar to Jericho Road: Center for Nonprofit Management Executives in Action Dallas Social Venture Partners All confirmed that the need far exceeds their capacity, and would like to partner with Jericho Road. 14 Verified: Demand Volunteers Minimal “Competition” Fundraising Potential

15 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Met with potential donors to confirm possible interest. Raised initial seed money from early contributors. Applied for and received a grant from the UU Funding Program. 15 Verified: Demand Volunteers Minimal “Competition” Fundraising Potential

16 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch Raising Funds from: Individuals First Sunday Collection Grants (UU Funding Program, NTAUUS) Dr. Kanter’s Ride to Jericho Over $70,000 so far. Goal is to cover first 18 months. 16

17 17 Daniel’s Ride to Jericho

18 Explora- tory RevenueLaunch We intend to Launch in the Fall of 2013: Hire a staff person (may be part time) Start doing projects (initial focus on Dallas area) Continue fundraising 18

19 3. How can other Churches participate? 1.We would be happy to come and talk about Jericho Road. 2.Support Jericho Road Dallas financially. 3.Become part of our database of potential volunteers. 19

20 Questions? 20


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