We desperately need your help to continue!
We have been OPERATING in a SEVERE DEFICIT so far in 2018 and if we can’t turn it around we will be FORCED to cut programs and services.
We are begging you for your help! Each and every dollar counts!
At this time all actions related to Ambassador Livestock Programs have been suspended due to our dire financial status. We need $6500 to be able to start this back up and we need it before the end of the year to maximize our impact going forward.
2018 MAJOR EXPENSES: (Total estimated projected $17,000 for 2018)
- $9000 cost to file restructured Community Development Non Profit parent organization (this was done but still owe $4800 on this)
- $3500 to re-license Ambassador Livestock for year ($3500 was raised for 2017 need $3500 yet for 2018)
- $1000 to get Tiny House On the Road Legally (a few minor fix it issues and another inspection) THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RAISED
- Tiny house is legal except for liability insurence which is approximately $1000 a month, with three months being needed up front.
- $1750 Finish paying off Trailer for behind tiny house
- $1500 General Liability Insurance for this program
OTHER COSTS:
- $3500 annual Cost to feed, and care for the Ambassador Livestock, and Ambassador Dogs.
- $75 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet for Crew
- $200 Monthly Food Costs for Crew ($2400 annual)
- $600 Monthly fuel cost for vehicles ($7200 annual)
- $118 Monthly Vehicle Insurance Costs
- $200 Monthly vehicle maintenance ($2400 Annual)
Estimated annual other costs $33,220
Estimated Costs for 12 month – 350 Days of Action (350 cities / towns in 365 days coast to coast): $35,000
Some of the other costs would be stopped once the nationwide action started.
Total estimated fixed needs for 2017: $50,320
This above figures include NO PAID STAFF an additional $12,000 a year would cover one full time paid staff.
The figures above do not cover the additional costs of any of the specific programs other than the Ambassador Livestock and the 350 Days of Action. Programs Like the Advocacy Program, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Helping hands all over, Take back America – Plant a victory garden, and others continue to cost additional funds to operate. Estimated Costs of these programs is an additional $50,000 annually at this time, at their current levels.