Holistic Offerings & Opportunity for

People, Inc.

(H.O.O.P. ) Foundation

Annual Report Fiscal year 2014

Our Mission

“To inspire and empower at-risk young

people by building a holistic foundation of critical skills and experiences.”.

Empower Urban Communities Board of Directors

CHAIRMAN

Les Jones

SECRETARY

Shanon Lampkins

TREASURER

Frances Jones

Bryan C. Jones

Executive Director

Members

Jacclyn Carmouche Tim Griffith James Riley Nic Ansom Quiana Hall Beverly Lassiter Lannie Franklin Gina Harris Jamila Jabulani Cathy Thomas

Advisors

Janet Kelly Rev. Frank Jackson Jr. Terry Boykins

1137 East Redondo Blvd.

Inglewood CA. 90302

Tel/Fax 888.865.7773

Email: info@hoopfoundation.org

Website: www.hoopfoundation.org

Our Mission

To inspire and empower at-risk young people by

building a holistic foundation of critical skills and experiences.

December 2014

As a new year eclipses, H.O.O.P. stabilizes its mission,. “To inspire and empower at-risk young

people by building a holistic foundation of critical skills and experiences. Through HOOP’s

efforts, over 2,500 vulnerable and low-income members of our community were served as we aided in

their healthy active lifestyle.

The 2014 restructuring of our programs to include younger participants has increased participation!

The new motto PASS IT, will sustain our future involvement in the lives of our local neighborhood.

PASS IT! - Physical, Academic, Social, Spiritual, with Integrity and Truth.

In addition, new focused members were infused to the Board of Directors and staff to ensure proper

governance of the organization’s programs, mission, finances and goals. The pursuit of sustainable

progress is much clearer in 2015.

Our landmark events, the Los Angeles Million Father March, in its 5th year produced new territory,

fostered new partners and identified new resources. Our Partnership with Venice Beach League to

produce Kids Venice Beach League- Summer Camp rejuvenated the organization and continues to

breathe life into the configuration of future endeavors. The Annual Shoes to Fill- Toy Drive, over

achieved expectations, forged new relationships and served less fortunate children and families during

the Holiday Season.

Like all non profits which provide community social services, we are under unvarying demands to

secure economic support. Watchful of these disadvantages, we modestly explore for the continual

support of agencies, business and the community.

Out of obligation we recognize and thank all of H.O.O.P.’s community partners, donors, supporters and

volunteers. Most important, we extend our gratitude to the community members who have

participated in our programs and events for giving us the opportunity to serve.

Sincerely,

Les Jones Bryan C. Jones

Chairman Executive Director

Who We Are

A California nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization serving

socially and economically disadvantaged youth in

South Los Angeles and Inglewood.

Founded in 2008, H.O.O.P’s objective has been to

empower youth and their families with the tools for

self-sufficiency through sports.

We engage youth in activities that teach and

promote self-awareness, team-building, and

confidence-modeling to reduce high risk behaviors

that may put them on a path to incarceration or

unhealthy lifestyles.

P. A. S. S. I. T. --- P. A. S. S. I. T. Physical Skills * Academic Skills * Social Skills

* Spiritual Skill With Integrity and Truth

Promote Physical and Healthy Lifestyle Skills: The

observation and recording of our youth progress in participating in

an on-going regimen of regular exercises and the changes in their

eating habits will measure the success of our program. Students will

receive fitness tests and routine health screenings performed by

licensed professionals.

Improve Academic Skills: Youth are required to submit their

grade cards to enter our programs. Youth and their parent/guardian

contractually agree to submit all subsequent grade cards to HOOP

as long as the youth is participating in our programs. HOOP

coaches, tutors and mentors will review the grade card with the

youth and prepare an action plan to help them improve their grades.

Records of improved grades will measure the success of our

program.

Develop Social Skills and Cultural Awareness: The

observation and recording of our youth behavior in life skills

training, tournaments, culmination events and community outreach

events will measure the success of our programs. Respect, positive

sportsmanship, teamwork, positive self-image and confidence are

the fundamentals we are measuring. Our How-To sessions will

measure their ability to provide encouragement and leadership skills

to each other in the program. Our ultimate goal is for our youth to

be able to connect with youth from all walks of life. Although they

may have very different views, they may be able to develop mutual

relationships.

Enhance Spiritual Skills: The observation of our youth’s change in

attitude and conversation during the Life Skills program will measure

the success of our program. We will measure our youth based on

their growth in knowing their reality and being able to motivate their

peers in spite of. We will measure our youth based on their

willingness to participate in our community outreach events. HOOP’s

goal is for youth to recognize the importance of service before self.

Instill Integrity and Truth: HOOP will assist our youth in

developing their personal goals plan. We will review the plan with the

youth and their parents. We will allow the youth the opportunity to

change their plan as needed. Our measure of success will be the

youth’s ability to be honest and accountable for their personal goals.

True leadership recognizes that things will change and integrity and

truth allows you to successfully adapt to those changes in a positive

manner.

At the completion of their programs, we celebrate our youth’s

victories at our HOOP Foundation Annual Gala for our Sports,

Tutoring and Life Skills Programs, a Fashion Show for our Beautiful

Anointed Daughters Program and a Certificate Celebration for our

Summer Sports Camp. These events provide the opportunity to

acknowledge our youth for their participation and achievements in

the presence of their family and peers.

What We Do

H.O.O.P. provides positive

alternatives through sports to

promote academic achievement

and character development.

How We Do It

H.O.O.P offers a safe environment

where youth can learn, compete,

laugh, and explore with caring

adults. Using sporting recreational

activities, we engage youth in

academic and peer supports,

including but not limited,

tournaments, tutoring, and

mentoring to put them on a

trajectory of success.

Program Director: Bryan Jones

Problem to Address: Sports are one of the top interest

programs for at-risk youth in the underserved communities

of Inglewood and Los Angeles, California. However, there

are few safe, available places for organized, supervised, and

quality sports training experiences. Our program provides a

constructive, positive alternative for potentially at-risk

children and youth, instead of violence, drugs and on-street

activities.

Our youth lack the opportunity to participate in organized

sports activities that provide the exercise they need to fight

health issues of obesity and diabetes. A Recent United

States statistic on obesity as reported in Inglewood Today,

February 6, 2014 issue stated the incidence of obesity at

age 14 was highest among black children (17%) followed by

Hispanics (14%)

Gender: Boys and Girls

Ages: 5-16

Number of Weeks: 36 (Sep - Jun)

Location: New Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church

Gymnasium

434 S. Grevillea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301

Basketball Skills Training

Weekend Tournaments (August- June)

Our Services

Leadership Development -.

• Tutoring and Homework Assistance (August- June)

Program Director: Timothy Griffith

Problem to Address: The average size of today’s classrooms is

30 students. At-risk youth in the underserved communities in

Inglewood and Los Angeles, California are getting lost in the crowd

and making the decision to drop out. At-risk youth are dropping

out of school as early as age 12.

According to the California Department of Education Data

Reporting Office, Dropouts by Grade and Ethnicity Report for

2011-2012 in Inglewood and Los Angeles Unified School Districts:

• 1,881 African American students in grades 7th through 12th

dropped out.

• 8,273 Hispanic students in grades 7th through 12TH dropped out.

Measurable Successful Outcomes:

The progress and success of all HOOP programs will be measured

quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative evaluations will

include: enrollment, measurable improvements and retention rates.

The qualitative evaluations will include surveys on the general

feedback on our programs.

HOOP programs require the youth’s current report card and a

three-tier contractual agreement between the youth, their

parents/guardians and our coaches and mentors as follows to

confirm their full commitment to the programs:

1. Youth commit to attend, practice and study while participating in

our programs.

2. Parents/guardians commit to encourage and support the youth.

3. Tutors and Mentors ensure their commitment to our youth and

programs.

HOOP works

with local High

School and

Middle School

students in the

community to

assess strengths

and

weaknesses.

One objective

includes,

allowing the

Mentees to

become

Mentors to

learn a sense of

responsibility

and obligation

to give back.

Summer Bridge –

Our Event

Los Angeles Million Father March- Back to School Celebration Backpack-School Supplies Give Away

Program Director: Bryan Jones

Problem to Address: Los Angeles Million Father March and

Back to School Celebration. The Million Father March is a

nationwide event sponsored by the Black Star Project. HOOP

in collaboration with other local agencies, is responsible for

facilitating the March in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The

March is a series of projects throughout the year to promote

fathers being more active in their children’s education and

lives. This years event focused on teen fathers of the

community and the distribution of over 100 backpacks, over

100 Bags filled with diapers, baby and school supplies.

Gender: Family

Ages: All Ages

Number of Weeks: 1

Location: Southern CA

Measurable Successful Outcomes:

The progress and success of all HOOP programs will be

measured quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative

evaluations will include: enrollment, measurable

improvements and retention rates. The qualitative evaluations

will include surveys on the general feedback on our

programs.

Shoes to Fill

Shoes to Fill- Toy Drive Charity Basketball Game

This program was sponsored by the H.O.O.P. Foundation, in conglomeration with Inglewood High School, Venice Basketball League All- Stars and several other entities in the non-profit, civic and business sectors.

This campaign featured a simplistic, inexpensive, yet effective fundraising drive, as well as an event to raise awareness to the need for assisting veteran fathers and their families.

This campaign mirrors the purpose of the H.O.O.P. Foundation in its efforts to provide mentorship and fill the gap for the children in our community.

This Annual campaign requests that each person donate a minimum of one US dollar per their shoe size (ex. A person wearing a size 7 shoe will donate 7 US dollars)

HOOP Foundation, Inc. Profit & Loss

January 01, 2013 through December 31, 2013

(unaudited)

Jan-Dec 2013

Income

Individual, Business Contributions $ 9,253.68

Total Income $ 9,253.68

Expense

Bank Charges $ 252.00

Insurance - Liability $ 2,405.17

Posting, Mailing Services $ 3.96

Printing and Copying $ 110.00

Supplies, Materials, Books $ 184.79

Tournaments, Gala, Meetings $ 5,835.17

Transportation, Meals, Hotels $ 149.18

Total Expense $ 8,940.27

Net Income/(Loss) $ 313.41

HOOP Foundation, Inc.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2013

(unaudited)

Dec 31, 13

ASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Accounts $ 1,816.93

Total Current Assets $ 1,816.93

Fixed Assets $ -

Total Fixed Assets $ -

TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,816.93

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities $ 779.33

Long Term Liabilities $ -

Total Liabilities $ 779.33

Equity

Opening Bal Equity $ 97.25

Unrestricted Net Assets $ 626.94

Net Income $ 313.41

Total Equity $ 1,037.60

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 1,816.93

Our Mission To empower urban communities by engaging them in enriching activities that will enhance and promote a lifetime of positive results.

100 Black Men of Los Angeles All City West Basketball Animo Inglewood Charter High School Black Star Project Inc. Banks Foster Walk-In Faith Foundation City of Compton Parks and Recreation City of Inglewood Parks and Recreation City Lites Network Inc. Chuco Youth Justice Coalition Dave & Busters Department of Children and Family Services Dick’s Sporting Goods Easter Seals EFF Sports Falcons Youth Family Services Filipino American Services Group, Inc. First 5 LA Free L.A. High School

Green Dot Public Schools Group Village Solutions Inglewood High School Jonathan Reid Family Rights Foundation Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation Los Angeles Police Department Manufacturers Bank New Mount Pleasant M.B.C. Peete’s Coffee & Tea House Project Fatherhood Sanctuary of Hope Stentorians LA County Firefighters Street Positive Inc. Unity One Foundation USC Center of Religion and Civic Culture Venice Basketball League Wells Fargo Bank Watts Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club Watts Health Care

Strategic Partners