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    Activate Your Life Inc.
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    Leadership & Adaptability
    Activate Your Life Inc.
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    501(c)(3) organization
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    38 REMINGTON PL New Rochelle NY 10801-3900

    New Rochelle NY | IRS ruling year: 2017 | EIN: 81-4687581  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
     

    Rating Information

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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    100

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.

    Strategy

    40 out of 40 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Mission Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    Activate Your Life, a Non-Profit which focuses on women of color who have previously been involved in the criminal justice system. We aim to enforce our members financial stability, aid their mental health, and facilitate reunification with their children and family members. AYL helps members reintegrate with their communities through volunteer work, involvement in community programs, and mentorship opportunities. AYL addresses these needs through a holistic and gender-responsive approach to help women in the re-entry process to overcome barriers and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    Activate Your Life envisions a world where all system-impacted women have the opportunity to thrive as empowered, self-sufficient leaders who drive positive change in their communities and break cycles of disadvantage. Through economic mobility and personal development, we aspire to build resilient, inclusive communities rooted in justice and equality. An alternative to incarceration is the vision.
    Strategic Goals
    20 out of 20 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: The goal is to expand our reach and impact by building the organizations capacity, enabling us to serve more system-impacted women and youth through enhanced programs, resources, and partnerships. By strengthening our infrastructure and capabilities, we aim to deliver more comprehensive support, foster sustainable economic mobility, and create lasting change within underserved communities.
    Goal Two: Our goal is to strengthen and expand Activate Your Life's advocacy efforts to bring greater visibility to the needs and rights of system-impacted women and youth. By raising awareness, influencing policy, and building strategic alliances, we aim to address systemic barriers, promote restorative justice, and champion economic and social opportunities that foster lasting empowerment and equity.
    Goal Three: The goal is to allow us to reach more system-impacted women and youth. By expanding our resources, enhancing program delivery, and strengthening community partnerships, we aim to provide more individuals with essential tools for economic empowerment, personal growth, and long-term success.

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    • Mentorship and Coaching Programs
    • Leadership Conferences and Networking Events
    • Formal Education and Certifications/Training Programs
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Thought Leadership
    • Social Promotion

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Adaptability Practices
    30 out of 30 points
    This charity implements the following practices:
    • Organizational Restructuring
    • Partnerships & Collaborations
    • Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement