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Founded
2011
Led by
Joel Penton
HQ in
Hilliard, OH

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
7% improvement in participating public schools' student attendance, 11.75 fewer in-school suspensions, and 3.73 fewer out-of-school suspensions
Growth in last 3 years?
998% Growth in clients served
How is money spent?
$18,246,930 spent last fiscal year to serve 31,732 students
Is fundraising efficient?
5¢ spent to raise $1 from 15,174 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
515 staff + 3,750 volunteers + board of 8
Mission
To positively impact students, schools and communities through a Bible-based, character-focused release time program
Topic(s)
Evangelism, Character Development
People Served
Believers, Unevangelized, Children, Youth
Location(s)
1 (view list)

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