DID YOU KNOW??

Did you know that our homeless assistance program is supported entirely by charitable donations?
Straight Ahead Outreach does not receive any funding from government, or other charities.

We are solely dependent on the donations our caring supporters provide.

So, please give generously towards the efforts of Straight Ahead Outreach (Taking Back Your Life) Inc., in our efforts to assist, educate and turn around the lives of our "Friends In Need" and the homeless of Knoxville, TN.

***2/23/2010- Also DID YOU KNOW? Currently, and for the last 24 years of helping homeless and people with suicidal tendancies, none of us at Straight Ahead Outreach (Taking Back Your Life) Inc. has never and does not currently take wages from any donations or funds received. ZERO wages. One day we hope to, but at this current time we do not.

Our March 2010 application for our 501c3 nonprofit determination states the following in regards to Current and Future wages:
CURRENT
1) Lance Greene – Founder/CEO/Sr. Case Mgr. – One Market Sq. Knoxville, TN. 37902
Wages: (Past/Present/Planned) = Zero Wages
**Please see separate attached packet of “Speculative/Proposed” wages we will seek once grants/donations are secured to allow.

2) Patricia Mishler – Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer - One Market Sq. Knoxville, TN. 37902
Wages: (Past/Present/Planned) = Zero Wages
**Please see separate attached packet of “Speculative/Proposed” wages we will seek once grants/donations are secured to allow.

3) Mr. Hossein Ghodrat – Advisory Group Member (Culinary Advisor) – Uncompensated Volunteer - One Market Sq. Knoxville, TN. 37902
Wages: (Past/Present/Planned) Wages = Zero Wages

4) Ms. Mary Hawk - Advisory Group Member (Resources/Social Services Advisor/Volunteer Case Manager) – Uncompensated Volunteer - One Market Sq. Knoxville, TN. 37902
Wages: (Past/Present/Planned) Wages – Zero Wages
**Please see separate attached packet of “Speculative/Proposed” wages we will seek once grants/donations are secured to allow.

"Proposed" or "Future" Compensation: Please keep in mind, we are a 24/7 operation, and only 3 of the 4 people listed below do all the work involved in this 24/7 operation, so you will see the "Proposed" or desired future wages are extremely reasonable. If you should have any questions, please feel free to call me. Lance Greene - Cell: 865-964-1461
Officers & Directors
1) Lance Greene – Founder/CEO/Sr. Case Manager
Past- 1985 - Present – Zero Wages
Proposed Wages - $39,400.00/yr includes (Health Ins, deferred retirement, Use of vehicle,). Wages will only be paid once we are able to raise tax deductible donations enabling us to provide first for those we assist. All wages including mine will be kept at a reasonable level and with a cap. Mine for example is not to exceed $60,000.00 and will only reach that level once if ever we reach a $5 million budget. Forms will be signed by myself and all other future compensated employees of STA stating their wages and wage caps. Wages for this position are to never exceed $85,000.00/year at any point in time no matter the budget level and may reach this level of $85,000.00/yr only once the $5 million budget is attained and the performance and or combined needs warrant the raise. This, is for all services provided to STA in this position.

2) Patricia Mishler – Vice President/Assistant Director:
Past –Present – Zero wages
Proposed Wages- $39,400.00/yr - includes (Health Ins, deferred retirement, Use of vehicle,). Wages will only be paid once we are able to raise tax deductible donations enabling us to provide first for those we assist. All wages including Patricia Mishlers will be kept at a reasonable level and with a cap. For example V.P Patricia Mishler is not to exceed $60,000.00 and will only reach that level once, if ever we reach a $5 million budget. Forms will be signed by myself and all other paid employees of STA stating their wages and wage caps. Wages for this position are to never exceed $85,000.00/year at any point in time no matter the budget level and may reach this level of $85,000.00 only once the $5 million budget is attained and the performance and or combined needs warrant the raise. This, is for all services provided to STA in this position.

3) Mr. Hossein Ghodrat – Advisory Group Member (Culinary Advisor):
Joined STA 1/15/2010 – Zero Wages - Uncompensated
(Past=Zero Wages/Present=Zero Wages/Planned= Zero Wages)

4) Ms. Mary Hawk – Planned Advisory Group Member (Resources/Social Services Advisor/Volunteer Case Manager)
Joined STA 1/15/2010 - Wages – Uncompensated – (Past/Present) – See below for Proposed wages as we will hire Ms. Mary Hawk as an STA employee as growth permits.
Proposed Wages - Full-time Case Manager I & Advisory Group Member – ie: Ms. Mary Hawk.
This will be a newly added position once funds warrant as we need this position filled as soon as is possible.
$39,400.00/yr (Includes Health ins., deferred retirement, use of company vehicle on as needed basis)
Wage cap for this position will be $45,000.00/yr.
This is for all services provided to STA in this position.

Proposed Part-time Case Manager II - Proposed Wages:
This will be a newly added position once funds & growth warrant.
$28,500.00/yr – (includes Health Ins.) – No retirement contribution planned at this time, but may change and no use of company vehicle planned at this time but, also may change.
Wage Cap is the $28,500/yr- Cap may include Health insurance to be determined. This is for all services provided to STA in this position.