Paperwork: As an update to the Feb. 10th posting regarding the paperwork, we did hear back (May 5th) from the IRS- but we weren't approved yet for our 501c3 status. They need more information from us. It was a bit of a let-down, considering the hundreds of pages and hours put into the 1023 application already, to hear a "no, not yet". But that is way better than a "no, never". Staying hopeful!
So, again- more paperwork and another review of the application are pending.
People: We have a great group of people on our Board! We meet once a month, and have been getting through many paperwork-intensive meetings. While we are still growing we are so excited for the dynamic talent of those who have stepped up. We have fun, and we get a lot accomplished. Let me (Becca@emergetwincities.org) know if you can think of someone great (CPA, attorney, medical advisor, property & legal) in a professional role who would love to give back to the community.
Place: Our property hunt continues, and we are still hopeful that an investor/investors will pursue something with us that is a win for them, and a win for Emerge! The majority of our leads have been in S. Mpls, in the Powderhorn/Phillips/Ventura Village/Elliot neighborhoods. If you would like to be on this planning and building committee I would love your help. Our hope is to eventually find room sponsors for each of the womens' bedrooms- a couple, individual, church or family would be in charge of painting, decorating, furnishing and filling a room and could maybe become mentors to the woman/child staying in that room!
