2010 Mercy Maternity House Annual ReportMission Statement:
The Mercy House exists to provide alternative options for pregnant girls living in the streets of Kenya. The Mercy House will aid them in nutrition, housing, prenatal care, counseling, Biblicalteaching and job skills for sustainable livingBoard Members:Kristen Welch, PresidentSeth HainesIvan BychkovLisa Jo Baker Amber HainesTerrell WelchKenya Executive Director, Maureen Owino
Review of Year:
Hired Maureen full time in August, 2010 as Executive Director
Formed Board of Directors
Started website, fundraising in September of 2010
Applied to be a Charitable Society in Kenya (under Rehema House)/formed Kenya board
Initiated fundraising efforts with store and partnership with Dayspring Cards
Achieved 501C3 status from IRS in November 2010
Confirmed Maureen’s extensive live-in training in Ethiopia –December
Set budget of $4000 monthly operating expenses for Mercy House
Enlisted the helps of dozens of volunteers online
Established relationships with at least 5 organizations working in Kenya
2010 Financials:
Total number of Donors: 343Recurring monthly donated amount: $2500