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Funders need clear program names, target populations, service descriptions, budgets, outputs, outcomes, and evidence. This page shows the core categories MANNA uses.

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Youth Development / Violence Prevention

Safe Pathways Youth Initiative

A youth development program providing structured mentoring, academic support, leadership development, violence-prevention education, family engagement, and safe enrichment for youth ages 10-18.

MentoringTutoringConflict resolutionLife skillsCareer exposureParent engagementSafe after-school or weekend activities
Metrics to track
Youth enrolledName, age, school, grade, zip code
AttendanceSessions attended and participation pattern
Academic supportHomework completion, grades if available, tutoring milestones
BehaviorSuspensions, incidents, conflict reports where available
Protective factorsAdult mentor connection, school attachment, leadership growth
Family engagementParent meetings, referrals, follow-up notes

Early Education / School Readiness

Bright Start Family Learning Program

An early learning program supporting children ages 0-5 and caregivers through school-readiness activities, parent engagement, early literacy, referral navigation, nutrition support, and family resource coordination.

Early literacyParent-child learning sessionsKindergarten readinessDevelopmental screening referralsFamily resource navigationFather engagementNutrition and wellness education
Metrics to track
Children servedAge, zip code, household size
Parent engagementSessions attended and caregiver participation
Literacy growthBooks distributed, reading minutes, skill checklists
DevelopmentScreening referrals and milestone observations
School readinessPre/post readiness indicators

Reentry Program

Second Chance Pathways

A reentry stabilization program for justice-involved adults that provides case management, employment readiness, digital literacy, mentoring, housing navigation, family reunification support, referrals, and long-term follow-up.

Intake and risk/needs assessmentReentry planID recovery supportJob readinessDigital skills trainingEmployer connectionsHousing navigation
Metrics to track
Participants enrolledAge, zip code, release date, referral source
BarriersID, housing, employment, transportation, health needs
Job readinessResume, interview prep, training completion
EmploymentPlacement, wage, retention
Stability30/60/90/180-day follow-up

Workforce Development

WorkReady Community Pathways

A workforce program providing unemployed and underemployed adults with job readiness training, digital literacy, career coaching, credential pathways, employer connections, transportation support, and retention coaching.

Career assessmentResume and interview preparationDigital literacyAI and workplace technology trainingFinancial literacyEmployer partnershipsSoft skills
Metrics to track
EnrollmentDemographics and employment status
TrainingHours completed and modules completed
CredentialsCertifications earned
Job placementEmployer, start date, wage
Retention30/90/180-day employment retention

Homelessness / Housing Stability

Housing Stability Navigation Program

A housing stability program that assists people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity through screening, resource navigation, landlord mediation, document recovery, employment referrals, and case management.

Housing intakeShelter diversionLandlord mediationUtility/rent support referralsCase managementFood, clothing, and hygiene supportBenefits navigation
Metrics to track
Housing statusUnsheltered, shelter, doubled up, eviction risk
Household sizeAdults and children
BarriersIncome, eviction, documents, disability, transportation
ReferralsShelter, CoC, benefits, landlord, workforce
StabilizationHousing retained or housing obtained

Mental Health / Family Wellness

Community Wellness and Resilience Program

A non-clinical wellness and navigation program that provides peer support, family wellness workshops, trauma-informed education, crisis referral pathways, and partnerships with licensed providers.

Non-clinical supportMental health navigationPeer supportFamily wellness workshopsCrisis referral pathwaysLicensed-provider partnershipsFollow-up support
Metrics to track
Participants servedDemographics and zip code
NeedsStress, grief, housing, food, family conflict
ReferralsCounseling, crisis line, support groups
WorkshopsAttendance, topic, completion
Follow-upConnection to services and self-reported progress

Food Pantry / Family Stabilization

Family Resource and Food Security Program

A food security and family stabilization program providing consistent access to nutritious food, household supplies, benefits navigation, health referrals, and practical support for households facing hardship.

Food distributionHousehold suppliesBenefits navigationHealth resource referralsFamily stabilization supportWorkforce and housing referralsFollow-up for recurring needs
Metrics to track
Households servedZip code and household size
Food distributedPounds, boxes, meals equivalent
FrequencyFirst-time versus returning households
NeedsSNAP, housing, utilities, employment, health
ReferralsBenefits, workforce, health, housing

Universal intake data

Track what applies to the program and funder.

Collect only what is appropriate, consented, and useful. Better documentation creates stronger grant narratives and reporting.

NameDate of birth or age rangeAddress or zip codePhone/emailHousehold sizeRace/ethnicity when required and voluntarily collectedIncome range when relevantEmployment statusHousing statusSchool/grade for youthReferral sourceConsent to receive servicesConsent for follow-upSeparate photo/testimonial consent