SIDEWAYS SUNLIGHT MINISTRIES
EIN 87-3955469 · Youth Development - Religious Leadership (O55)
What they do
Founded In 2019, Sideways Sunlight Ministries (SSM) Mission is to Bring Spiritual and Emotional Support to Children Living In At-risk Situations In Athens, Georgia. SSM Seeks Fun and Creative Ways to Make Deep and Meaningful Connections to The Children Within The Community While Teaching The Gospel of Jesus Through Our (1) Weekly Church Gatherings (2) Mentor Ship Program and (3) Community Support. Weekly Church Gatherings Allows Children From The Rocksprings Community to Gather At A Local Church Every Thursday Night Where Each Child is Served Holistically. This Approach to Caring for The Youth Looks Like Tending and Focusing On Every Facet of Each Childs Bing Such As The Physical, Spiritual, Mental, and Emotional Needs. SSM Focuses On Providing Exceptional Biblical Lessons Centered On Unconditional Love, Health Home-made Meals, Emotional and Mental Health Tools, and Healthy Communication. SSMs Mentorship Program Focuses On Pairing Each Child With A Safe and Jesus Loving Adult Who Will
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KATIE KNOBLAUCHEXECUTIVE DIR.
LINDSEY BOWENDIRECTOR
CATHY URICKSECRETARY
CLAIRE JORDANCHAIRMAN
KIM BARTONVICE CHAIRMAN
ROSA VENTRELLVICE CHAIRMAN
SCOTTLYN JAMESTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2022
- Location
- PO Box 301, ATHENS, GA 30603
- County
- Clarke
- In care of
- KATIE KNOBLAUCH
- Primary officer
- KATIE KNOBLAUCH, Executive Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- TURNER AND PATAT PC
- NTEE classification
- Youth Development - Religious Leadership (O55)
- IRS tax category
- Youth Development - Religious Leadership