2025-11-14T05:21:30-08:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 842833924 Umoja Health Wellness and Justice Collective UMOJ 8284905774 441 N Louisiana Avenue Asheville NC 28806 Michael Hayes Executive Director 8284905774 2025-11-13 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Hayes 441 N Louisiana Ave Ste E Asheville NC 28806 939349 false X umojahwj.org X 2019 NC Umoja Health Wellness and Justice Collectives mission is creating community through connection and culture. 4 4 24 10 0 0 572385 584511 348062 17 10 4266 572402 936849 426 20095 0 247145 381428 0 45697 342145 301020 589716 702543 -17314 234306 23956 254271 43879 39888 -19923 214383 We provide a multifaceted network of supports that address the Social Determinants of Health in historically low-wealth and marginalized communities, especially Black communities. All services are culturally aligned, trauma-informed, and rooted in participant and youth voice. false false 542324 20095 348062 HOPE (Healing Our Past Experiences) 4 the Future: A free prevention-based in-school, after-school, and summer program serving more than 100 school-aged children annually across 20+ schools. HOPE provides a safe, creative space for young people to build resiliency, develop leadership, and heal from trauma through arts, mentorship, and culturally aligned peer support. Community Paramedic Peer Support Specialists & Ujima Trauma Care Recovery Center: A two-pronged approach to recovery and healing. Trained Peer Support Specialists work alongside Community Paramedics to respond to overdoses and behavioral health crises, providing culturally aligned care, linkage to treatment, and up to one year of continued support. This work is anchored by the Ujima Trauma Care Recovery Center, Buncombe Countys first culturally specific recovery hub for Black and other historically marginalized people navigating substance use, trauma, and systemic barriers. Ujima offers peer-led healing spaces, harm reduction supports, and workforce pathways through the Certified Peer Support Specialist model. John R. Hayes High Steppin Majorettes and Drum Corp: Reviving a historic community marching band tradition rooted in HBCU excellence, this program connects cultural heritage to leadership development, creative expression, and violence prevention. Youth as young as six participate as majorettes, drummers, and dancers, keeping alive a legacy that has long served as both a cultural anchor and a civic hub in Ashevilles Black communities. 542324 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 3 0 24 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Richard Caro 8284905774 441 N Louisiana Ave Suite E Asheville NC 28806 Michael Hayes Executive Director 40.00 X 56784 0 0 Pierre Griffin Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Brandi Hayes Vice-Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Alexandria Monque Ravenel Secretary/Treasurer 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Ivey Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 56784 0 0 false false false 2400 36679 545432 38026 584511 Peer Support Specialists 621990 241167 0 0 Youth Programs 624100 92159 0 0 Peer Support Training 611710 14736 0 0 348062 10 0 10 455 2400 2500 -2045 0 -2045 Insurance Proceeds 999999 6311 6311 0 0 6311 936849 354373 0 -2035 20095 20095 56784 42588 8518 5678 294354 220766 44152 29436 30290 22718 4544 3028 1500 0 1500 0 12000 0 12000 0 116033 101183 14850 0 8387 6290 1258 839 13269 9391 2455 1423 2154 1034 1120 0 58938 46079 9217 3642 35473 32700 1511 1262 2247 0 2247 0 7778 7000 389 389 15231 7371 7860 0 Hope 4 the Future Program 11842 11842 0 0 Majorette and Drum Corp 8884 8884 0 0 Peer Support Work 3812 3812 0 0 Dues and Subscriptions 3097 310 2787 0 375 261 114 0 702543 542324 114522 45697 8337 179715 5 5 93468 21117 13414 72351 2200 2200 23956 254271 43879 39888 43879 39888 X -19923 121828 92555 -19923 214383 23956 254271 234306 X false false false X 0 479291 79695 257029 572385 584511 1972911 0 0 479291 79695 257029 572385 584511 1972911 698723 1274188 149 4 216 17 10 396 0 6311 6311 1979618 368722 0.64370 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Insurance Proceeds 2024: 6311. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 1541 411 1130 9513 7795 1718 82414 12911 69503 72351 true Direct Cash Assistance 20 16089 Rent and Lodging 3 355 FMV rent and lodging Groceries 20 1546 FMV groceries Shoes and Clothing 20 2105 FMV shoes and clothing X 1 38026 FMV false false false Pt VI, Line 2 Michael Hayes, the Executive Director is married to Brandi Hayes, the Vice-Chair of the Board. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm and reviewed by management for proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any board member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the board and abstains from voting on the issue. Pt VI, Line 15a The Board reviews the salary of the Executive Director. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 990 are available on the IRS website and the websites of many charity watch organizations, such as Guidestar. Form 1023 is available upon request. Other Elizabeth Ivey is the owner of Sister Soul Sessions, who Umoja contracts with for Art Therapy. The contract was at, or below, market rates and was voted on and approved in accordance with the conflict of interest policy by the Board. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Operations Director 38700. 35100. 3600. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract Labor 73725. 66083. 7642. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Processing Fees 3608. 0. 3608. 0.