We Are Cherished Inc

Organization Overview

We Are Cherished Inc, operating under the name Valiant Hearts, is located in Southlake, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Valiant Hearts employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valiant Hearts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Valiant Hearts generated $372.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $470.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX IS A MAJOR HUB FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE MOST VULNERABLE TO VICTIMIZATION ARE WOMEN WITH A HISTORY OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, DRUG DEPENDENCY, AND HOMELESSNESS. VALIANT HEARTS HAS BEEN WORKING TO HEAL, RESTORE, AND EMPOWER SEXUALLY EXPLOITED WOMEN THROUGH COMPASSIONATE AND CUSTOMIZED CARE SINCE 2011. OUR ORGANIZATION OFFERS HOLISTIC WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT TO WOMEN AGES 17 AND OLDER TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE, RESTORE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND INFUSE A RENEWED SENSE OF STRENGTH, DIGNITY AND WORTH. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: HOUSING, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT GROUPS, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTORING, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CHERISHED HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE OF HEALING TO WOMEN WHO ARE FLEEING THEIR TRAFFICKERS OR STRUGGLING TO REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES 30 DAYS OF FOOD, CLOTHING, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, AND ENRICHMENT CLASSES TO GUIDE THE WOMEN FROM CRISIS MODE TO STABILIZATION. THE STAFF PROVIDES 24/7 TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL REGULATION WITH LONG-TERM PLACEMENT AS THE GOAL. WE PROVIDE SAFE SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND MANY WERE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED IN A RESOTRATION HOME. OUR GOAL IS TO ANNUALLY ASSIST 36 WOMEN ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL STABILITY AND GAIN LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO A LONG-TERM RESTORATION HOUSING PROGRAM.


COMPREHENSIVELY, OUR ORGANIZATION SERVED A NUMBER OF WOMEN VIA CASE MANAGEMENT,COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND MENTORING. WE HAVE PROVIDED FUNDS TO ASSIST SURVIVORS WITH RENT, UTILITIES, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, TUITION PAYMENTS, FOOD AND BASIC NEEDS CARE PACKAGES. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONTRACTED WITH TWO SURVIVOR OWEND BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR ECONOMIC STABILITY AND FREEDOM.


DURING THE PANDEMIC, OUR FACE TO FACE SERVICES WERE LIMITED AND WE UTILIZED CREATIVE OUTREACH METHODS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO REACH THE WOMEN. OUTREACH MINISTRIES HAVE BEGUN TO REENGAGE AND MANY WERE REACHED AND PROVIDED WITH PRINTED MATERIALS AND GIFTS.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MINISTRY AWARENESS, STAFF SALARIES, STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Braddy
Chairman
$0
Da'shonda Parks
Acting Execu
$0
Janet Lovrien
Executive Di
$0
Carol Montgomery
Board Member
$0
James Phillips
Board Member
$0
Jordan Hora
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$70,255
Related organizations$0
Government grants $127,080
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$180,799
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,290
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$378,134
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $66
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$7,843
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $372,281

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that We Are Cherished Inc has recieved totaling $19,661.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jensen Project Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WOMEN EXPLOITED BY THE SEX TRADE INDUSTRY BY ENCOURAGING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND LIVE RESTORED LIVES.

$10,000
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$9,661
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