MULTIPLYING THE POWER OF FAITH ENGAGEMENT EBENEZER BAPTIST

MULTIPLYING THE POWER OF FAITH ENGAGEMENT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH AND THE MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. COMMUNITY RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE Presented by: Detria Russell Executive Director

WHAT IS THE MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. COMMUNITY RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE? In an effort to inspire Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn and Old Fourth Ward to tap into the strength, wisdom and vision within their own communities to help families build better lives, The Martin Luther King Sr. Community Resources Collaborative (Collaborative), was founded in 2012 by lead organization Ebenezer Baptist Church and partner organizations, The Center for Working Families, Inc. , Operation Hope and Casey Family Programs.

WHAT IS THE MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. COMMUNITY RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE? Located at 101 Jackson St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312, the 30, 000 -square-foot complex is named in honor of Martin Luther King Sr. , an advocate for equal justice, who served 44 years as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and led the NAACP in Atlanta, Georgia. The Collaborative faithfully follows the 125 year legacy of Ebenezer Baptist Church to work on behalf of the oppressed,

VISION &MISSION OF THE COLLABORATIVE n n The Collaborative’s Vision is: To have a thriving community improving the quality of life in the community at large through an active, effective, credible social and family support network. The Collaborative’s Mission is: To provide resources towards helping families develop the tools to face daily challenges and obtain the results they need throughout their lives.

COLLABORATIVE TARGET AREAS AND PARTNER AGENCIES Target Areas: n n n Children and Family Services Educational Achievement Workforce Readiness Housing Services Family Economic Success Collaborative In-House Partner Agencies: n n n Ebenezer Baptist Church Operation Hope Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) Georgia Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) Enroll America

SWEET AUBURN AND OLD FOURTH WARD STATISTICS n According to a 2010 United States Census Bureau report, Sweet Auburn and Old Fourth Ward areas have lower employment rates, higher poverty rates and higher percentages of vacant housing than most other communities in Atlanta and the city as a whole.

THE STATISTICS REGARDING HEALTHCARE n According to a 2011 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, the socioeconomic circumstances (Educational Attainment and Household Income) of persons and the places where they live and work strongly influence their health. In the United States, as elsewhere, the risk for mortality, morbidity, unhealthy behaviors, reduced access to health care, and poor quality of care increases with decreasing socioeconomic circumstances.

FAITH ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN REGARDS TO HEALTHCARE For Church Outreach Ministries to reach individuals who need healthcare information and healthcare enrollment. These strategies can be deployed: n n n Host and co-host healthcare seminars, screenings and open enrollments events that are fun and family oriented. Send email, text and auto-call reminders to church members, visitors and other churches to announce open enrollments and healthcare seminars and screenings. Utilize church website and social media, and

COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE ENGAGEMENT To impact healthcare enrollment disparities the Collaborative administers various programs, community events and relationships with other non-profit community partners. Some key strategies include: n n n In-House Healthcare Education Agency Enroll America Programs such as Free Tax Preparation for eligible participants Regular participant intake screening process which includes healthcare

CLOSING THOUGHTS Our goal is to provide education, awareness, and affordable healthcare options for all individuals residing in the Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn Communities. Ebenezer Baptist Church and The Collaborative are dedicated to this endeavor through various community based programs, events, partner agencies and marketing outreach strategies. "Moving beyond charity to real change; a movement toward self sufficiency. " Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock

MULTIPLYING THE POWER OF FAITH ENGAGEMENT Presented by: Detria Russell, Executive Director Martin Luther King Sr. Community Resources Collaborative 101 Jackson St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312 404 -460 -8321/www. mlksrcollaborative. org