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Mission and Programs

Mission

Our mission is to encourage and equip leaders to transform impoverished neighborhoods through spiritual and community development.

Programs

Desire Street Ministries serves nearly 100 students at our school (Desire Street Academy), is planting a church in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans, is partnering to renovate and build affordable homes in impoverished areas of New Orleans, and is encouraging and equipping new ministries in other impoverished neighborhoods around the country.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Christian
Leadership Development
Religious Leadership, Youth Development

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2007

1. Planted St. Roch Community Church in New Orleans' Eighth Ward.
2. Graduated second class of 23 students, 6 of whom received Division I football scholarships.
3. Continued redevelopment phase in New Orleans Ninth Ward utilizing staff and volunteers to renovate homes, as well as facilitating other community development efforts.

1. Renovate at least 5 homes in New Orleans' Ninth Ward
2. Build Independent Living Program to help graduating students transition to adult life, including college, trade school and jobs.
3. Transition corporate offices to better position the ministry for future replication works.

Danny is a 1996 graduate of the University of Florida, where he led the Gator football team to 4 SEC championships, a national championship and won the Heisman Tropy. He played professionally for 7 years before retiring to work for Desire Street Ministries. He is married with three children, and has written a book, "Danny Wuerffel's Tales from the Gator Swamp: Reflections of Faith and Football."

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $3,445,928 Government Grants $79,603 Program Services $1,259 Investments $92,089 Special Events $0 Sales $0 Other $30,504			Program Services $3,441,072 Administration $480,185 Other $548,901 Total Expenditures $4,470,158
Total Revenue	$3,649,383		NET GAIN/LOSS	$(820,775)

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Assets	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$2,644,942	$1,453,227	$(1,191,715)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$77,670	$66,340	$(11,330)
Receivables/Other	$109,039	$26,908	$(82,131)
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Securities	$71,900	$512	$(71,388)
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$4,739,845	$5,258,055	$518,210
Other	$77,170	$44,721	$(32,449)
Total Assets	$7,720,566	$6,849,763	$(870,803)
Liabilities	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Accounts Payable	$493,844	$243,134	$(250,710)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$310,697	$511,379	$200,682
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$804,541	$754,513	$(50,028)
FUND BALANCE	$6,916,025	$6,095,250	$(820,775)

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