Needs
Fenta Nah's Organizational Needs
Programs:
To effectively deliver programs and services to communities, Fenta Nah requires the following resources for each initiative:
Fenta Nah Funeral Fund:
Purpose: Provide financial assistance to families for burial expenses, helping them grieve without added financial stress.
Needs:
Dedicated fund of $150,000 annually. Staff to process applications and manage disbursements. Partnerships with local funeral homes to offer discounted services.
College Fund
Purpose: Ensure youth affected by the fentanyl crisis have access to higher education.
Needs:
$100,000 annually for scholarships. Partnership with colleges and donors to increase available funds. Outreach efforts to identify eligible students.
Fentanyl Naloxone Youth Outreach Program (FNYOP)
Purpose: Equip youth with naloxone kits and educate them about the dangers of fentanyl.
Needs:
$200,000 for naloxone procurement and youth education campaigns. Staff for mentorship and program administration.
Community spaces for workshops and training sessions.
Bereavement Support Groups
Purpose: Provide emotional support to families and individuals impacted by fentanyl-related losses.
Needs:
Licensed counselors. Meeting spaces or virtual platform subscriptions. $50,000 annually for program support.
Fentanyl Crisis Hotline
Purpose:
Offer 24/7 emotional and crisis support.
Needs:
Dedicated call center infrastructure. $150,000 annually for staffing and operations. Technology for hotline management.
Fentanyl First Response Team
Purpose: Respond to overdose cases and distribute naloxone kits.
Needs:
$100,000 for naloxone kits and response equipment.
Vehicles for rapid deployment.
RFID Life Alert System (Planned for 2026)
Purpose: Develop wearable devices to detect and alert for overdoses.
Needs:
$300,000 in R&D funding. Partnerships with tech developers.
Community Events and Fundraisers
Programs: Summer Splash, Fentanyl Fall Fest, Spring Brunch Fundraiser, Silent Book Auction, Christmas Ball Gala.
Needs:
Event spaces and permits. Marketing and promotion budget.
$75,000 annually for event execution. Infrastructure
Office Space & Warehouse: A secure, temperature-controlled, Functional workspace for staff and volunteers facility ($250,000 setup, $125,000 annual maintenance).
Storage Units: For naloxone, event supplies, and educational materials.
Transportation
Vehicles: FNYOP teen van and event logistics ($50,000 initial purchase, $20,000 annual maintenance).
Fuel and Insurance: $25,000 annually for operation costs.
Staff
Warehouse Staff: $50,000 annually for weekend workers managing naloxone stock and logistics.
Counselors and Hotline Operators: $200,000 annually for support staff.
Event Coordinators and Outreach Specialists: $100,000 annually for program execution. Fundraising Events and Campaigns, Silent Book Auction, Spring Brunch, Summer Splash, and Christmas Ball Gala to sustain funding.
Campaigns for donor engagement, such as a “Sponsor a Family” initiative and corporate sponsorships.
With this comprehensive framework, Fenta Nah will effectively meet its goals and deliver transformative impact across communities.