ARTICLE II. CORPORATE PURPOSE
Section 1. Nonprofit Purpose
This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, public
health and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to
organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Section 2. Specific Purpose
Provide individuals who suffer from substance abuse disorders with the opportunity to
recover their mental, physical & spiritual health with a physically safe, socially supportive
environment through the following:
A. The sharing of ideas, struggles, challenges, spiritualities, beliefs, experiences, faith &
hope, amongst a community of like-minded individuals from across different 12 step
recovery & fellowship programs within publicly accessible forums.
B. To provide safe, clean & efficient housing during a recovering addicts transition back
into society, at minimal cost to the individual through the corporation contracting with
private owners & other 501(c)(3) non-profit entities for residential facilities that are
compliant with all municipal ordinances & State codes.
C. Foster, encourage & assist recovering addicts who have demonstrated a substantial
effort to become self-sustaining & sufficient in regards to improving their skillset &
situation by pursing education opportunities, gaining meaningful employment,
learning new job skills, effectively communicate, literacy, computer literacy, and other
life skills necessary to return as a productive, contributing member of society.
D. To financially assist the recovering individual who has maintained sobriety for a
significant amount of time, has consistently worked a 12 Step Program encouraged by
the Corporation, has acquired a Qualified Sponsor and demonstrated an ability to
make appropriate decisions for their life during the course of their recovery.
Section 3. Fundraising
The Corporation may conduct fundraising efforts by soliciting donations from public &
private organizations and/or individuals in accordance to all municipal, State & Federal laws &
governed by all 501 (c) (3) non-profit statutes contained within the Internal Revenue Code. The
Corporation may also apply for state & federal funds to assist in meeting the financial
requirements of its objectives stated in Section 2 of this Article.
Section 4. Expense Payments
The President and Treasurer are authorized to approve & distribute payment for any
expenses deemed necessary to support the objectives in Section 2 of this article. This can
include rent for facilities, supplies to facilitate Fellowship Community Groups, stationary,
communications, transportation, lodging, advertising & promotions, and all other necessary
operating expenses of the organization. Either President or Treasurer will be authorized to sign
any payments/disbursements to be made by check.