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MARY, JAMAICA THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION, ENTERPRISE, HEALTHCARE, AND DISCIPLESHIP. 8 8 1 500 0 0 1013009 869045 212824 357257 -590 1804 5215 5636 1230458 1233742 1019116 985451 0 0 116900 117010 0 0 58704 235279 318664 1371295 1421125 -140837 -187383 437734 289005 190319 225060 247415 63945 X AMERICAN-CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE IS A CHRIST-BASED OUTREACH MINISTRY DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, JAMAICA THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION, ENTERPRISE, HEALTHCARE, AND DISCIPLESHIP. 0 0 674322 588992 EDUCATION - ACE OPERATED THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR SPONSORED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2023 WE CONTINUED THE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTABILITY WITH THE PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF THE STUDENTS SPONSORED. WE WERE ABLE TO EMPLOY SOME OF THE PARENTS WHO NEEDED TO EARN AS WELL AS BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CELEBRATING STUDENT ATTENDANCE, GRADES AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS THAT HELP BUILD THE CONFIDENCE NEEDED IN THE STUDENTS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES BENEFITED AND CONTINUE TO BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY. 101749 23888 HEALTHCARE - WELLNESS AFTER COVID WAS VERY LIMITED TO OUTREACH. WITH 2023 OPENING UP MORE IN OUR HEALTH REGION, ACE PROVIDED THE NECESSARY PROGRAMS AND FOLLOW UP WITH OUR ELDERLY, HOMEBOUND AND SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS. ACE PROVIDED LICENSED HEALTH PROVIDERS TO SEE AND ACCESS THE SICK AND FRAIL WHO WERE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES FOR MEDICAL HELP. IN ADDITION, IF THEY NEEDED A HAIRCUT OR SHAVE, WE USED OUR EQUIPMENT TO HELP CLEAN THEM UP. WE WERE BLESSED TO GET TO SPEND OVER TWO HOURS OR MORE PER RESIDENT. 334867 283171 362893 ENTERPRISE - THE MICROBUSINESS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE A LEADING FORCE IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND YET KEEPING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT SMALL. THIS PROGRAM HELPED ADULTS LEARN SKILLS AND GAIN EMPLOYMENT WHILE TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN THAT A FUTURE IS POSSIBLE IN A FAMILY BUSINESS. ACE HIRED A TOTAL OF 4 MEN/WOMEN TO JOIN THE AGRICULTURE WORK FORCE. OUR HONEY PROGRAM IS CONTINUALLY EXPANDING AND SELLING ON A RETAIL BASIS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. CLOUD 9 CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION HAS EXPANDED TO ANOTHER BAR, MINT CHOCOLATE, MAKING OUR LINE OF BRANDS 5 BARS AND 1 ESPRESSO BEAN. THE EDUCATIONAL PIECE OF HOW TO GROW, REAP, AND MAKE CHOCOLATE IS A BIG DEMAND IN THE TOURIST MARKET. 169494 89400 DISCIPLESHIP - 2023 BEGAN THE WEEKLY USE OF THE PEACE HOUSE WITH ACTIVITIES, DINNER, CELEBRATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUP CHATS THAT DEALT WITH SPIRITUALITY. WE WERE ABLE TO HOLD DINNERS FOR OUR STAFF AND NEIGHBORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF A COMMUNITY WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WHILE ACE IS NOT A CHURCH NOR DOES IT DESIRE TO BECOME ONE, THE MINISTRY PROMOTES SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP THAT PROMOTES FAMILY LIFE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND A SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING OF A GOD WHO LOVES THEM AND GIVES EACH PERSON A PURPOSE FOR THEIR LIVES. ACE HIRED A LOCAL PASTOR TO SPEAK TO THE COMMUNITY ATTENDING ABOUT TOPICS ON FINDING PEACE AND ESTABLISHING A BASE LINE FOR LIVING. MANY TOPICS WERE DISCUSSED DEALING WITH CHALLENGES OUR COMMUNITY FACES. BOOK CLUB WAS REINSTATED FOR THE ACE EMPLOYEES HELPING THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH WALK. 169494 89400 1280432 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 GA X X ELAINE BEARD 7705737024 4670 HAMPTONS CLUB DR ALPHARETTA GA 30004 MIKE CAULDWELL VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GAYLA CAULDWELL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALLEN FITZWATER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE GUY CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DIXON MARLOW DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE HATCHER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MELISSA HATCHER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL GUY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARLA DAY-FITZWATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 93934 0 20000 93934 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 869045 869045 MISSION TRIP FEES 561520 357257 357257 357257 1804 1804 OTHER REVENUE 900099 5636 5636 5636 1233742 362893 0 1804 985451 985451 87192 66266 4360 16566 20000 15200 1000 3800 3191 2425 160 606 6627 5037 331 1259 17281 17281 120865 83440 37425 17973 17973 617 469 31 117 27393 20818 1370 5205 4052 4052 24717 14543 10174 894 715 179 11497 11481 3 13 MISSIONARY SUPPORT 78492 78492 BANK FEES 6217 4145 1036 1036 OTHER 5783 2091 3692 FOOD 2422 555 1867 461 350 23 88 1421125 1280432 81989 58704 353194 198698 6260 3515 3639 2745 80901 87562 437734 289005 42588 24990 56769 118755 90962 81315 190319 225060 X 150065 33530 97350 30415 247415 63945 437734 289005 -187383 3913 0 X 0 0 0 X 739364 992807 1101697 1013009 869045 4715922 602619 83830 97250 212824 357257 1353780 1341983 1076637 1198947 1225833 1226302 6069702 39208 95053 32485 87533 119454 373733 0 39208 95053 32485 87533 119454 373733 5695969 8508 928 1804 11240 8508 928 1804 11240 580 580 5636 5636 1351071 1077565 1198947 1225833 1233742 6087158 0.93570 0.93970 0.00180 0.00460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38593 4699 43292 44939 -6346 38593 37469 7470 44939 34725 2744 37469 236850 24297 32981 -259403 34725 1.00000 0 0 6260 3515 2745 2745 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS EDUCATION & TRAINING 588992 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS HEALTHCARE 23888 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS MICRO-BUSINESS 283171 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS SPIRITUAL 89400 4 4 0 0 4 4 985451 0 985451 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, EDUCATION 588992 CHECK 0 FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, HEALTHCARE 23888 CHECK 0 FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, MICRO BUSINESS 283171 CHECK 0 FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, SPIRITUAL 89400 CHECK 0 FMV 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CLOSELY MONITORS ALL BUSINESS MATTERS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE GRANT FUNDS IN JAMAICA. TRAVEL TEAM BROKERS INC OWNED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 73095 TOUR EXPENSES 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 MARLA DAY-FITZWATER & ALLEN FITZWATER EXEC, DIR. & SECRETARY FAMILY RELATIONSHIP GAYLA CAULDWELL & MIKE CAULDWELL DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STEPHEN AND CAROL GUY DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STEVE HATCHER AND MELISSA HATCHER DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DRAFT IS SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW. THE TREASURER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN SAID POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.