| Name | Vivian |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Jackson |
| Home Address | 6778 Neville Drive Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363 United States |
| Organization Name | Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church |
| Describe Your Role In The Organization | My role in our church is the Community Liaison Coordinator. Before Covid I was the Youth Ministry Coordinator. A |
| Organization Address | 1800 North Chamberlain Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37406 United States |
| Website | |
| Best Phone Number To Reach You | 423-677-2106 |
| Alternate Phone Number | 423-488-9942 |
| Email Address | power1now@comcast.net |
| Alternate Email Address | s.jackson001@comcast.net |
| Please Describe Your Project In Detail | Our project is about Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Adults while improving the physical, spiritual, and mental. Our congregation was a thriving congregation prior to Covid - 19. We had Youth Ministry, Church Fellowships, Conferences, Concerts, Birthday Celebrations, Anniversary Celebrations. Covid has left our congregation scattered. Part of our congregation worships with us via social media. Another group worships in person and then yet another group is missing in action and will never return to our congregation to worship. |
| Please explain how your project meets the requirements of the American Rescue Plan | Our project meets the American Rescue Plan based on |
| Where would your project take place? | On the campus of the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. We have apartments, a church building, and several pieces of undeveloped parking space. |
| How much will your project cost in total? | 250000 |
| Do you have any matching funding sources from other local governments, private entities, non-profits, or philanthropic entities for your project? | No |
| Please describe the source and list amounts of any other funding. | |
| What portion of the project are you asking the city to fund? | |
| If funded, when would your project start? | February 28, 2022 |
| How long would your project take to complete? | 4 to 6 months |
| What milestones would you use to measure your project’s progress? | 1 - Grant submission 2 - Grant funded 3 - Secure architect 4 - Secure contractors 5 - Project Managers 6 - Purchase Equipment, Supplies, etc. 7 - Project Completion/Ribbon Cutting Blessing Ceremony 8 - First events planned |
| How would you ensure accountability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle? | For this project our Pastor, Board of Directors, Trustees and Project Manager would have weekly and monthly meetings from the receipt of grant funds to the completion of the project. Our Finance Ministry would oversee the use of the funds in accordance with the approved grant. |
| If successful, how would your project benefit the community? | Our project would benefit the community by continuing to provide several families with affordable housing. Next, we would provide a safe space for people to study, play and learn new skills. And yet another benefit would be to provide office space that is accessible on the first floor. Finally, we would provide transportation for our congregation and for our youth in the community. |
| How will you attract community buy-in for your project? | We would be able to attract community buy-in for our project via social media and our in-person worship services. |
| Name | Samuel Jackson |
| Contact Information | 4234889942 |
| Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project? | Our church has suffered tremendously due to Covid along with our efforts to serve our community through our food and clothing pantry. Additionally, we had a huge desire to support the academic needs of our community for all ages. The funds from this grant would help us do this. |