This is Who We Are
A 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization A WA Non-Profit Incorporated on 05/16/2023 UBI 605 240 191
About Us
As of 2022, the city of Yakima, Washington, with a population of approximately 100,000, had 18% of its population in poverty (United States Census Bureau). This directly correlates with the increase in the less privileged. Across the state of Washington, the country, and the world, this figure gradually increases due to global economic issues. The number of resources available by government and organizations is inadequate to support and provide direction to alleviate people to a higher standard of living and a better future. We want to be a part of the solution by empowering more people to get the future they desire and deserve. Like a chain reaction, the underprivileged can be relieved and let everyone know it is possible.
Core Values
We are guided in our work to encourage people to:
- Be privy to acknowledge that God Almighty holds the future.
- Be positive in your attitude and mindset.
- Be proactive in tackling challenges.
- Be persistent in keeping track of your goals while staying on the right path
Objectives
- Help individuals to achieve their goals.
- Help to discover their goals if they have not.
- Help to reposition their goals if they have lost them.
- Help to pursue their goals by removing hindrances and obstacles along their pathways.
- Be privy to acknowledge that God Almighty holds the future.
- Be positive in your attitude and mindset.
- Be proactive in tackling challenges.
- Be persistent in keeping track of your goals while staying on the right path
Audience
- Dropouts
- Those who drop out due to circumstances and those who wish to continue.
- Those who drop out but do not want to continue school and want a better future.
- Those who complete some form of schooling.
- Who wants to continue to a higher level but are hindered by some circumstances.
- Who does not want to continue but still wants a better future.
- Those who have entrepreneurial skills but are not able to complete, establish or expand business due to financial or logistical constraints.
- Those who are totally confused, and don’t know what to do.
- Influenced by substances (drugs, alcohol, etc).
- Lack of parental guidance, self-living, and out-of-foster homes.
- Physically, emotionally, mentally, etc but wants a better life.
- Ex-convicts.
- Who just returned from prison or back from incarceration but need a future.
- Those who have just migrated into the country and need direction to live a profitable life (either with or without skills from their camp).
Potential Services and Programs
- Drop out of school.
- To help them return to school.
- Have an alternative to school.
- Discover a new pathway to a better future and secure one of their dreams.
- Those who have no idea of what they want to do.
- Open counseling
- Motivate such people.
- Advise and direct them.
- Expose them to a series of operations and let them discover their dreams.
- Those who are struggling to keep their heads up in life with existing skills.
- Provide support in terms of management / financial support.
- Provide Equipment/ facilities.
- Provide Training
- Some have skills with no place to use it
- Create opportunities by offering grants or connecting to grants.
- Launch business opportunities or partnerships.
- Connect to existing resources.
- Employ to train others.
Monitoring and Evaluation
At BFF, we recognize the critical importance of monitoring and evaluation in achieving our mission and maximizing the impact of our programs. We are committed to employing robust monitoring and evaluation systems that enable us to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of our initiatives.
Key Principles:
- Outcome-Oriented Approach: We are dedicated to achieving meaningful outcomes and creating positive change in the communities we serve. Our monitoring and evaluation processes are designed to measure the extent to which we are achieving our intended outcomes and to identify areas for improvement.
- Clear Objectives and Indicators: We establish clear and measurable objectives for each of our programs and projects. We develop appropriate indicators that allow us to track progress, assess performance, and determine whether we are on track to achieve our desired outcomes.
- Data Collection and Analysis: We employ rigorous data collection methods, ensuring that relevant and reliable data is systematically collected to inform our monitoring and evaluation efforts. We analyze this data using sound methodologies and tools to generate evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation: We view monitoring and evaluation as a dynamic and iterative process. We are committed to learning from our experiences, successes, and challenges. By regularly reviewing and reflecting on our findings, we continuously adapt and refine our strategies to enhance our impact.
- Stakeholder Engagement: We actively engage our stakeholders, including beneficiaries, local communities, partners, and donors, in the monitoring and evaluation process. We believe that their perspectives and feedback are invaluable in assessing the relevance and effectiveness of our programs.
- Transparency and Accountability: We are transparent in sharing our monitoring and evaluation findings, both internally and externally. We communicate the results of our assessments, successes, and areas for improvement to our stakeholders, promoting transparency, and being accountable for the use of resources entrusted to us.
- Capacity Building: We invest in building the capacity of our staff and partners in monitoring and evaluation techniques and methodologies. This empowers them to effectively collect, analyze, and utilize data for evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.
- Continuous Improvement: We strive for continuous improvement in our monitoring and evaluation practices. We actively seek feedback from external experts and organizations, participate in peer learning networks, and incorporate emerging best practices to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our monitoring and evaluation systems.
By embracing a robust and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, BFF aims to optimize the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of our programs. We are committed to learning, adapting, and being accountable for our actions as we work towards achieving our mission of BFF.
Financial Accountability
At BFF, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of financial responsibility and transparency. We firmly believe that the effective and ethical use of funds is crucial to achieving our mission and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our commitment to financial responsibility encompasses the following key principles:
- Transparent Accounting: We maintain meticulous and transparent accounting practices, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and documented. Our financial statements are prepared with utmost diligence and are available for scrutiny by relevant stakeholders.
- Governance and Oversight: Our NGO is governed by a board of directors or trustees who are responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial matters. They diligently review budgets, and financial reports, and approve major expenditures to ensure fiscal prudence.
- Ethical Fund Utilization: All funds received by BFF are used solely for the purposes outlined in our mission and objectives. We adhere to strict ethical guidelines to avoid any misallocation or diversion of funds.
- Donor Stewardship: We value the trust placed in us by our donors and partners. As responsible stewards of their contributions, we ensure that donations are utilized effectively to maximize their impact and achieve our shared goals.
- Cost Efficiency: We are committed to maintaining a lean and efficient operational structure, striving to minimize administrative expenses without compromising the quality of our programs and services.
- Compliance and Reporting: BFF complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements concerning financial matters. We adhere to reporting obligations, including filing necessary tax forms and financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Internal Controls: Our NGO implements robust internal control mechanisms to safeguard against financial mismanagement and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization.
- Impact Assessment: We continuously assess the impact of our programs to evaluate their effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for future initiatives. This enables us to enhance outcomes and optimize the use of resources.
As a responsible NGO, we are dedicated to maintaining the trust and confidence of our supporters, partners, and beneficiaries. We recognize that financial responsibility is vital to sustaining our mission and upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and integrity that define our organization.
