Annuit Coeptis is a nonprofit formed to help homeless families by providing housing, community services, and programs to help families regain independence. The executive director is Latasha Lee. Funding is being sought to obtain property, hire staff, and obtain equipment to serve clients through providing access to technology, training programs, and other resources needed to transition families from homelessness to self-sufficiency. The goal is to help families reconstruct their lives through innovative and loving support over a 90 day program.

1. Createdfor the purpose of: A homelessshelter
Executive Director: Latasha Lee
Date: February 6, 2012
A Nonprofit

2. I. SUMMARY
AnnuitCoeptisisanonprofitformedonthe basisof givingfamilieswhoare experiencinghomelessness
a new start. We understandthathomelessnessstemsfrommore thanjustnothavinga home tolive,
but a lack of communityservices,education,anddisconnectednesswithinthe familystructure.Annuit
Coeptisfavorsthose whoare inthispositionforwe realize thatwhenpeople are attheirmostvenerable
positionstheyare alsoatthe positionwhere theycanembrace change,take opportunitygiven,andturn
theirlivesaround.Thisisanamazingjourney,andto be able to be a part of that isa blessingwhichwe
receive graciously.
AnnuitCoeptisisasupportto familiesof crisiswhichare involvedwithinfamilycourt.There isalarge
numberof familieswhoare inneedof guidance of how toget throughfamilycourt.There isnohelpfor
familieswhoare thrustintothissituation.Theyare railroadedbythe judicial systemwhichseekstoturn
a dime,andby social workerswhoonlyhave the bestinterestof the childrenathandforthat moment.
Social workersalike feel thatchildrendonotnecessarilyneedtogrow up withtheirnatural families.We
are fightingtokeepfamiliestogetherespeciallyduringtimeof trouble.
The founderandExecutive Directorisastudentof businessadministration&political science. The
addressabove iswhere she maybe reacheduntil furthernotice.We allow anopenmembershipof
nonprofits thatare willingtostandalongside usinthisjourney.
Fundingisneededatthistime forvariousreasonsforfuture expenditures.Atthe presentmoment
advertisingthe organization’smissionandtrue purpose inordertoacquire investorsisoursole purpose.
The propertythat our founderhasitseyesonis a valuable piece of propertythatislocatedinthe heart
of the place where we feel aneedwillbe met.Inorderto be inline forthispropertywe mustsecure
certainfunds.
There are costsin gettingthe professionalsneededinthe organizationinordertoachieve ourmission.
A highlyqualifiedandeducatedstaff isamust.We will dowhateverittakestosecure a teamof
successful, healthyprofessionals;thatare funlovingseriousmindedanddiligentingettingthisnonprofit
where itneedstobe.
There isa greatneedforoffice equipmentinordertomassproduce flyersbrochures,webpages,etcin
orderto acquire the fundingwe deemnecessary.We alsoare goingto be creatinga space where our
clientswill have accesstothe besttechnologyinordertomake their effortsswiftanduptopar. We
wantto assure theyhave access to the latesttechnologymoneycanbuysowe will achieve amaximum
successrate whenitcomesto puttingthemina betterposition.We cannotstresshow importanthaving
the necessaryresourcescanmake inthe processof givingthese familiesthe quantumleaptheyso
desperatelyneed.The oldwaysare not workingandwiththe new age arrivingwe are dedicatedto
these familiesthattheywill gainabroadperspective andthattheywill see nolimitationsandstrive for
greatness.

3. We notonlywant to provide themwithwhattheyneedtosurvive,whichfoodisclothingandshelter;
we want to give themthe toolstothrive fromthisplace forwardintheirlives.There isnolimittowhat
one can achieve,andwiththe elementsplaceddelicatelyinthe rightplace theywill succeed!
The financial backingIam looking forisup inbetween50-60,000. This isnot impossible butonlyamere
goal alongthe way.Withthisamountwe will be upandrunningsmoothlywithlittle tonocomplications,
we have everydetail sketchedfromstartto finish. We ultimatelywantourclientstohave an experience
that stayswiththemfor a life time.Thattheymaypasson the good that has beendone tothemand
there becomesacycle of givingthatcatcheson like wildfire.
We are so secure inour abilitiesthatall we needisthe financestomatchourambition.There isa great
needforthisservice aswell asmanyother isCincinnati.Seeingthe lackof servicesforfamiliesand
childrenisdespairingandwe wantto be an aid to thatproblem.
II. INTRO
AnnuitCoeptisis anonprofitformedforthe basisof givingfamilies whoare experiencinghomelessness
a newstart. We understandthathomelessnessisfromthe lackof communityservices,education,and
disconnectednesswithinthe familystructure.AnnuitCoeptisfavorsthose whoare inthiscondition,
because we realize whenpeople are attheirmost vulnerable conditionstheyare alsoare at the place
where theycan embrace change,take opportunitygiven,andturntheirlivesaround.Thisisanamazing
journeyandto be able to be a part of it isa blessingwithinitself.We atAnnuitCoeptisseeaneedand
are deemingourselvesresponsibleformakingsure thatneedismet.
The founderof AnnuitCoeptis isLatashaA Lee,a studentof businessadministration&political science.
The addressmost usable atthispointislistedabove until aoffice box isobtained.Fundingisneededat
thistime forvariousreasonsforfuture expenditures,butatthe presentmomentadvertising the
organizationsmissionandtrue purpose inordertoacquire fundingisthe mainpurpose.The property
that our founderhasitseyesonit a valuable piece of propertywell over60,000 but itis a goal that we
deemreachable.Itislocatedinthe heart of the area where agreat needresides.Inobtainingthispiece
of propertywe acquire certainfunds.
Alsothere isa needforequipmenttoserve ourclients.We wanttoassure that theyhave the verybest
whenitcomesto technologyinorder toachieve maximumsuccessrateswhenitcomestoaidingour
families.We cannotstresshowimportanthavingthe necessaryresourcescanmake inthe processof
givingthese familiesthe quantumleapsodesperatelyneeded.The oldwaysare not workingandwith
the times changingwe wantto helpthese familiesgainabroad perspectivesotheywill see no
limitationsandwill strive forgreatness.We don’tonlywanttogive themwhattheyneedtosurvive but
whatthe needtohelpthemtounderstandthatwithgreat effortthere isnolimittowhatone can
achieve.

4. The financial backingIam lookingforisup inbetween50to 60 thousand.Thisisjust to start usoff on
the positive note we are seeking. We understandthatthese fundswill all have tocome fromvarious
resourcesandwill notall come at the same time orthe time we maywant them, Butwe have setour
goalsto succeedandwill nottake no for an answer.We wantour clientstoexperience adreamlike
experience, sortof aeuphoriathatwill lastforyearsto some. It ismy experience thatif youare exposed
to nice thingsthisiswhatyou will notonlyexpectoutof life butwill striveforgreater.The usual will
seemmundane andordinarywill notbe anoption.
We are so secure inour abilitiesthatall we needis the financestomatchourambition.There isa great
needforthese servicesinourgreaterCincinnati.There issucha lackof servicesforfamiliesinOhioand
we want to be the one whohelpsbybringinga solutiontothe problem.
ASSESMENT OF NEEDS
AnnuitCoeptis meantomake thingsanew.Throughoureffortswe wouldliketotransformthe livesof
people.Though we are a nonprofitandourpurpose isnotonlyfinancial gainswe understandthatitwill
take some fundingto continue tomake our dreams become areality.Ithiddenmeaningistostressthat
the pointthat we are workingtoachieve isa moral organizationwhose ethicswillbe forthe betterment
of humanity.Forsolongwe have lookedatthe imbalance withinoursystemsandthere hastobe
someone tolookoutfor the little guy.We are all Americansandby takingour weakestlinksandbuilding
themup itshouldstrengthenusasa whole.
Our organizationneedsfundingforthe equipmentnecessarytorunour organizationwhichincludes5
desktops highspeedcomputers,andindustrial strengthcopier,fax,multi-use organizer,andmanymore
appliancesforthe offices.Once the office needsare metwe thenwill focusonthe staff necessaryand
funnelingthe resourcesavailableneededtofulfill ourclient’sneeds.Alsothe propertyisamajorpiece
of propertywe will beginbyrentinghopingtorejuvenate ourchoice propertyandthe manymore to
follow.Lastbutnot leastthe housingneedswhichwe hope willbe able toobtainthroughfundraising
and donation.We wantto move these adultsfromastate of homelessnesstoa place of theirownthey
can supportthemselvesandtheirfamilies.
Our organizationwill be ahelpfinanciallytofamilieswhoare onthe journeyof makingthingsanew.
Providingfamilieswithtransportationtoandfromserviceswill be necessaryinensuringthattheymake
it to all of theirappointmentsanddatesof importance.Because familiesmaybe fightingcustodyof their
childrenwe will needtohave social workerswhoare paidthroughour organizationthatwill maintain
theircaseloadsaswell.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The atmosphere we are strivingtocreate is thatof comfortfamiliarity,security,andnurturing.We want
our gueststofeel like theyhave steppedintothe beginningof the restof theirlives.We wouldlike to

5. establishahomelike experience ratherthana facility.Ourhomelessshelterwillbe more thana place to
fulfilltheirbasicneedsbutaplace to beginalife whichtheywill hopefullyneverreturnthe waythey
came.We accept menwomenandchildren.Menonlyif theyare marriedandtheirspouses have
childrenwhowill be comingtostay.Single womenwithchildrenalsoare ourmainfocus.
Our objectivesare tonotonlyprovide the familieswiththeirneedsbuttohelpthem reconstructtheir
lives.Takingthembythe handand showingthemwhatthey couldachieve iof theywanttocanbe the
difference betweenlifeanddeathfora lotof people.There isaneedwithinthe communityforan
awakeningandwe are the onesto provide andanswerto the call.
METHODOLOGY
We will screenourguestsandallow them30-90 days inour shelter.Duringthistime there are avariety
of servicesthatwill be putinplace while beingaguestinthe house.There will be alife coachassigned
to each adultanda case planto outline the goalsandresponsibilitiesof each adulthouseguest.There
will be a numberof servicestocaterto the needsof the familiesthatinclude lifeskills,Alcohol
anonymous,NarcoticsAnonymous,parentingclasses,religiousstudies,mentorship,referralstohealth
assessments,supportsgroups,andmandatorydrugtesting.There are a setof rulesrequiredtofollowin
orderfor a tenantto stay inthe shelter.We will have ano tolerance policyfordrugsalcohol,violence,
and self-abusingtendencies.
Havingexperiencedthe state of hopelessnessandhavingtostart overfromnothingIcan relate tothe
situationthese people have gottenthemselvesinto.Iwasan unmarriedmotherof 5 caught upin a
domesticallyviolentrelationship.Iknow how hardit isto come from nothingtoacquire something.
These skillswhichIwasgivenandlearnedIwill passontothe next.Ihave livedinone of the best
homelesssheltersinCincinnati;inmyopinion.The experience was phenomenal;Iknow Ihave foundmy
callinginthislife.Ican take whatwas positive implementthose attributes,andtake whatwasmissing
and finda wayto implementthose practices.
There will be awaitinglistanda numberfor familiestocall.Obviouslyfirstprioritywillbe womenwith
children,andthennextfamilieswithchildren. Fromthenonitwill be whichseatisavailable.However,
we will acceptsinglesbutonlyif there isnota greaterneedatthat moment.These positionswillbe very
limitedandtheirtime allottedtostaywill be muchshorterthanthe rest whomwe have made
provisionsfor.Once aspot becomesavailable,there will be anintake processwhere the adultis
screened.There willbe drugandalcohol testingif there are anyobviousreasonstodoso.
There isa nodrug, no alcohol policythatwill be enforcedseverely.We willletthemsettleinforthe
nightand that nextdaytheywill be fitintosee the social workeror life coachdependingonwhichneed
ispresent. Mentorswill be assigned toanyat riskchildrenwhowouldbe exhibitingstressoremotional
issuescomingfrombeingdisplaced.Fromthese case plans,whichwilloutline the necessarystepsof the
path needtakentoexitsuccessfully,we willserve ourclients.Ourultimate goal istogetthese families
not onlyintotheirownhomesbutintoa place where theycansupportthemselvestoneveragainreturn
to thisstate whichbroughtthemto our doorstep.Itisa verybigchallenge butwe are upto it and
harnessthe skillsnecessarytomake a difference inthese people’s lives.

6. The maximumstayis 90 daysthough exceptionswill be made if there issufficientprogressshown.We
will provide first month’s rentasa rewardfor graduationfromour programand shelter.There willalso
be a ceremonyheldandhousewarmingpartygiven.We are dedicatedtothe successrate of this
program that we have a 100% turn out.We will implementanaftercare programto ensure through
correspondence thatourguestsstayon the rightpath.
EVALUATION
Upon evaluatinghomelesssheltersinourcityof Cincinnati Isee that we are on the low bar whenit
comesto communityservicesformenwomenandchildren.There isbarelyfundingavailable andthis
leavesfamilieswithlessthannooptions.Igreatlysee aneedforour servicesandhope thatwe can be
that newniche thatour marketso desperatelyneeds.
II. TARGET SOURCES FOR FUTURE FUNDING
 S.B.A- The small businessadministration
 Grants.gov
 UnitedWay
 Angel Investors
 C.F.D.A-
 Ohio.gov
 C.R.S- Catholicreliefservices
 N.A.A.C.P
BUDGET PROPOSAL
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AnnuitCoeptisis anonprofitformedonthe basisof curingthe issue of homelessnessandthe separation
of familywithinourtri-state area.There are manyfamiliesinthe needof abrandnew beginning,but
not enoughprogramstoassistwiththisjourney.We see a need,therefore we wouldliketogetinthere
and assistwithtransitioningbroken,homeless,helplessindividuals&familiesintoabetterposition.
AnnuitCoeptisisstrivingtobe unlike yourordinaryhomelessshelter.We wouldlike tocome awayfrom
the traditional ideathatchurchesare the onlyorganizationsthatare solelyforthe people.Food, shelter,
and clothingare the basicneedswe will provide;alsothatspiritual piece whichIsnecessary andmissing
inthe familystructure will be implemented.When ourfamiliesleave ourhome andgoout ontheirown
to create a life forthemselveswe wantthemtofeel inspired,renewedrefreshed,andempowered.We
wantto committo be that quantumleaptheyneedintheirlives.
We are verypassionate aboutthe state of the familyinthe current,andindoingour part we feel we are
helpingtorestore whathasbeenbroken.Throughinnovative practices,practical methods,anda loving
approach we are goingto give these familieswhattheyneedinordertosucceedasa unit.
II. PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES

7. The purpose of our nonprofitistocorrect one of the issueswithinthe worldwhichishomelessness. To
not onlygive these familiesandindividualsthe physiological needsbuttotake all that we have learned
and implementthem viacase plans.We wantto take these familiesfrombeinghomelesstosupporting
themselvesandhavingabackupplanso that theycan neverbe inthe same place again.
Our objective istoscreenthese familiescomingintogive themreferralsisnotobtainedonsite:drug
alcohol,andpsychological,andphysicalexaminations.Thiswill notbe adisqualifying factor,howeverif
there are any unfavorable findingsthere will be servicesputinplace tocounteractthese negative
habits.
Upon entrythere will be:A case planassigned,aroom, a schedule of house eventsandrules,andany
staplesneededwhichwill helpthemtobe comfortableintheirstay.
There is a deadline inachievingall of the concernsof the caserplansand alsoa time line established to
where these goalsshouldbe reached.Thisisanextensiveprogramandwe will notacceptfailure asan
optionandwill notfail ingivingthemthe servicestheyneedaslongastheyfollow the necessarysteps
neededinordertosucceed.Everyone person isincharge of theirowndestiniesanditistheirjobto take
the opportunitygivenandtotake advantage of it.
III. ENVIROMENTAL ANALYSIS
We are in a recessionandhave beenfora few yearsherinthe UnitedStates.Thoughjobsare finally
beginningtoreturntoour economymore andmore people are goingbackto furthertheireducations
we still have barrierswhenitcomestogettingfamiliesintoaplace where theycanbe efficient.Just
havinga jobis notenoughinAmericatoday,and itis necessarythat youhave an acquiredsetof
specifiedskillsand/oreducation.Itisveryrecommendedthatwe supportthe effortsof ourclientsto
returnto school and/orgo intobusinessforthemselves.Thougheveryonedoesnothave the
entrepreneurialmindsetthatwouldallow forgoingintobusinessforthemselves;itisimportantthat
theyestablishaplaninwhichtheywill be supportednomatterhow the economyisdoing. Our
nonprofitisneededinthisdayandage especiallyaspeople are becomingaware thatsomethingneeds
to change thoughthere are notenoughservicesavailable.We have aniche that will serve ourpeople
well.
IV. THE POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
In the currenttimesthere are forceswhichare incontrol whichfavorsthe wealthy.We have a
democraticpresidentandhe justsohappenstobe black forthe firsttime inhistory.Withthisasan
inspirationthere are nolongerbarriersregardingtorace or sex that we cannotovercome.The target
marketfor our clientbase isinthe neighborhoodswhichare mostlyurban.Throughhardwork&
dedicationwe willbe successfulandsee toitthat our familiesare aswell.
V. THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
There are large numbersof people insubsidizedhousingwhichall butincludesCMHA,andSection8
programs.There are waylargernumbersof people andfamiliesrentingratherthanowninghomes.Our

8. economytooka bighit withthe housingmarketplummetingthenthe stockmarketcrashing.Everyone
saysjobsare the answerbut I feel teaching self-sufficiency isthe key.InCincinnati there are justafew
homelesssheltersandnone thatcater to manwoman andchildfor certainreasonsIcan understand;
but we wouldlove tobe the monopolyonthe marketwhenit comesto familyshelters.
VI. THE TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
There has neverbeenabettertime foradvertisingwhenitcomestohavingor startinga business.
Throughall the free social networksavailable online,andhow cheaplyandefficientlyyoucouldruna
website,itwouldbe madtonottake advantage of our technological environment.Iwill filterfunds,
spreadawareness,andpublicize AnnuitCoeptisuntilwe gettothe heightswe are strivingtoachieve.
VII. THE MARKET
There isa greatneedonthe marketforsocial programs& anythingelse thatwouldbetterourposition
as a people.Thoughmanyare blessedwithwealthnotverymuchmakesitto the people thatgenuinely
needitinmy opinion.We will nottake ourjobslightly.A homelessshelterthatcatersto the entire
familyasa unitwouldbe a monopolyonthe market.
VIII. THE COMPETITION
There are a fewhomelessshelterswithinCincinnati,butthere isnotone thatdoeswhat we are tryingto
achieve.There are placesthatcater onlytosingle womenandbatteredshelters.There istransitional
housingwhichcatersjustto single men andwomen.There are afew sheltersthatcaterto womenand
children.ThroughoutCincinnati Ihave notfoundone thatcaters to manwomanand childas a family
unit.Asfar as I am concernedthere isno competition.The reasonforthisisbecause withthe presence
of youngmalesandmen,there wouldhave tobe securityhiredtomonitorthe safetyof others.We see
thisas an opportunityandhave noproblemshiringthe professionalsneededtoensure ourclients
safety.We will be amonopolyonthe marketwhenitcomesto cateringto the familyunitasa whole.
SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
 There is a needfor our serviceswithin
Cincinnati
 We have a monopoly on the market within
Cincinnati.
 We have an outline of servicesand
implementation;there are no grey areas
whenit comes to what we want to achieve
in our nonprofit.
 We will have servicesthat cover mental,
spiritual,physical,and emotional
awareness.
WEAKNESSES
 We are starting from ground zero and in
order to get to where we are striving we
have a steephill to climb.
 Findingthe financial support isour only
weaknessthough through fundraising&
spreadingawareness we will turn that
weaknessinto strength.

9. OPPORTUNITIES
 Having experiencedhomelessnessIhave
connectionswith the service coordinators
and through mentorshipI am building
what I saw a lack thereof.
 My study in businessadministrationand
political science and law will be the
knowledge beingthe force that drivesus.
 Beinga nonprofitwe have the option to
solicitfunds through grants and loans
specificallyalsothere are agenciesthat
wouldbe willingto helpus through good
will and social endeavors.
 Having a 501c3 makes it a lot easierwhen
making big purchases.
THREATS
 The property we are looking to buy is n
foreclosure and in needofremodeling.
 Though grants are available theyare
limitedto nonprofitsbeingincorporated
lessthan 1 year.
 The 501c3 is expensive butnot
unreachable.There is a lot more
paperwork also whendealingwith a
nonprofit.
STATEGIES
 Case Planswill be assignedthatwill outlinethe course of actionneedtaken
 There will be atime limitof 90 days.Withinthese three monthswe willgetthemontothe right
track where theyare readyto move intoa place of theirownand have a planinplace to
continue.
 We will provideourconsumerswithfood.
o The kitchenwill be open6days a weekfordinneronly.
o Breakfastisto be servedonweekendsonly
o The kitchenisto be opento the consumersthroughoutthe day.
o No outside foodisallowed.
 We will provideourconsumerswithshelter.
o All family mustroomtogether.
o There will be provisionsmade forupto twoto a bedonlyif theyare same sex and when
it comesto children.
o Roomsare to be maintained,and there isadailyinspectionof the unit.
 Instill guidelinessuchascurfewat 8 p.m.foradultsand children.
o Onlyexceptionsare made forthose whohave a school or work schedule.
 There are householdchoresgiventoeachand everyadult.
 Whendonationscome throughtheyare a firstcome firstserve basisandopentothe entire
house.
 We will providementoringtoyoungadults&children.
 We provide transportationtoactivitiesfundedbythe charityviaour vehicle
 There will be anoff dutysecurityguard presentthroughthe hoursof 8 pmto 8 a.m.

10. IMPLEMENTATION & CONTROL
The veryfirststepnecessaryisto acquire the fundingnecessaryandtoputout ads forthe staff we will
be acquiring.We will follow the guidelinessetto ensure thateachconsumergetsthe servicesthey
need. We are veryconfidentthatthere will be a100% turn out of successrates withinourorganization
and that we are goingtobe settinggroundbreakingrecords.
CONCLUSION
There are manyfamiliesinthe needof abrandnew beginning,butnotenoughprogramstoassistwith
thisjourney.We see aneed,therefore we wouldliketogetinthere andassistwithtransitioningbroken,
homeless,helplessindividuals&familiesintoabetterposition. We cannotstresshow importanthaving
the necessaryresourcescanmake inthe processof givingthese familiesthe quantumleaptheyso
desperatelyneed. .We will nottake our jobslightly.A homelessshelterthatcatersto the entire family
as a unitwouldbe a monopolyonthe market.
Annuit Coeptis
810 BlairAve Apt13
Slogan/Motto
Securingandstrengtheningfamilies
Description
AnnuitCoeptisisanonprofitformedonthe basisof givingfamilieswhoare experiencing
homelessnessanewstart.
Mission Statement
Since itsformation,the missionof the Foundationhasbeentoimprove the qualityof life. Tobe
a service thisaidsothersinimprovingthe qualityof theirlivesbyremedyinghomelessness. We take
pride inempoweringfamiliestoachieve lifelongsuccesses bycreatinganurturing,stable,andculturally
diverse familyenvironment.