2026-09-15T14:25:34-07:00 2025-12-31 931351316 Stronghold Accounting & Consulting LLC PO Box 553 Pearce AZ 85625 990 2025-01-01 264802076 JUST THE BEGINNING JUST 9186910519 PO Box 14486 TULSA OK 74159 Jenice Jones President 9186910519 2026-10-30 1 Jennifer Lynch Miller P01610410 5203509881 2026-08-04 2025 Jenice Jones PO Box 14486 Tulsa OK 74159 292571 0 X WWW.JUSTTHEBEGINNINGOK.ORG X 2009 OK Empowering justice-involved women to break cycles while promoting health equity and strengthening our community. 9 9 3 35 0 0 283030 290071 0 2500 0 0 -1622 -828 281408 291743 10086 15135 0 0 173772 176804 10185 0 30049 91576 108421 285619 300360 -4211 -8617 92487 83872 0 0 92487 83872 Empowering justice-involved women to break cycles while promoting health equity and strengthening our community. 0 0 125739 12910 2500 Empowerment Programs Serving Justice-Involved Individuals Our Empowerment Programs are designed to address the underlying causes of justice involvement while providing participants with the tools, accountability, and support needed to achieve lasting transformation. Empowerment Diversion Program (24 Months) The Empowerment Diversion Program is a minimum 24-month intensive program for justice-involved women who are facing incarceration and have been given the opportunity to remain in the community through diversion. Participants receive trauma-informed behavioral health case management, individualized service planning, life skills education, workforce readiness, substance use recovery support, court advocacy, healthy relationship education, financial literacy, and employment preparation. The program emphasizes personal accountability while helping women develop sustainable lifestyle changes that reduce recidivism and strengthen family stability. Empowerment Reentry Program (6 Months) The Empowerment Reentry Program provides a structured six-month transition for women returning to the community following incarceration. Participants receive individualized support focused on employment, housing stability, behavioral health, family reunification, life skills, transportation, community resource navigation, and long-term self-sufficiency. The program equips women with the confidence and resources necessary to successfully rebuild their lives. Prison Training Program (8 Weeks) The Prison Training Program is an eight-week trauma-informed curriculum delivered within correctional facilities prior to release. Participants engage in classes focused on trauma recovery, emotional wellness, healthy decision-making, communication, financial literacy, workforce readiness, goal setting, resilience, and successful community reintegration, preparing them for a smoother transition upon release. Leadership Development Program (6 Months) The Leadership Development Program is a six-month program designed to cultivate leadership, confidence, and civic engagement among program graduates and participants. Through leadership training, professional development, public speaking, mentoring, volunteerism, and community engagement, participants develop the skills necessary to become positive leaders within their families, workplaces, and communities. 62843 2225 0 Career Success Navigation Career Success Navigation prepares participants for meaningful employment that leads to long-term economic mobility and family-sustaining wages. Coaching to Employment - THRIVE Workforce Resilience Training (8 Weeks) The THRIVE (Transforming Habits, Rebuilding Identity, Vision & Empowerment) Workforce Resilience Training is an eight-week trauma-informed workforce development program that prepares participants for long-term workplace success. The curriculum combines workforce readiness, emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict resolution, financial capability, professional behavior, healthy workplace relationships, time management, and career planning to help participants develop the confidence and skills necessary to obtain and retain employment. Technical Training to Employment (16 Weeks) 9079 0 0 Community Outreach Just The Beginning believes community transformation occurs through collaboration, education, and access to opportunities. Second Chance Hiring Event The annual Second Chance Hiring Event connects justice-involved individuals and other job seekers with second-chance employers, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and community resources. Participants have access to on-site interviews, résumé assistance, workforce coaching, supportive services, and employment opportunities that promote long-term career success. Fall Carnival The annual Fall Carnival is a family-centered community event designed to strengthen neighborhoods by providing free food, family activities, children's entertainment, health and wellness resources, community services, educational information, and workforce opportunities. Together, the Second Chance Hiring Event and Fall Carnival are expected to serve more than 1,000 individuals annually, expanding access to critical resources while strengthening community connections. 2326 0 0 #HealthyMatters Workshops The #HealthyMatters initiative promotes health equity by addressing the physical, mental, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual well-being of participants through interactive workshops held throughout the year. Nutrition Workshop (4 Weeks) A four-week workshop designed to improve nutrition knowledge, meal planning, food budgeting, healthy cooking habits, and disease prevention through practical education and hands-on activities. Mental Health Workshop (8 Weeks) An eight-week workshop providing trauma-informed education on stress management, emotional wellness, resilience, healthy coping skills, self-awareness, and mental health resources that promote healing and long-term wellness. Physical Health Workshop (8 Weeks) An eight-week wellness workshop promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activity, movement, mindfulness, preventive health education, chronic disease awareness, and practical strategies that improve overall health and well-being. 2326 0 0 199987 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 OK X Jenice Jones 9186910519 PO Box 14486 TULSA OK 74159 JENICE JONES PRESIDENT & CEO 50 0 X 54680 0 12375 ANITA BARNES CHAIR 1.5 0 X X 0 0 0 AREYELL SCOTT Secretary 1.5 0 X X 0 0 0 LINDSAY MCATEER Treasurer 1.5 0 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN LEE Director 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 TAMMY PEA DIRECTOR 1.5 X 0 0 0 Izetta Gibson Director 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 KEITH CARPENTER DIRECTOR 3 0 X 0 0 0 Mary Burchett Director 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 Rachel Wolfe Director 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 54680 0 12375 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7537 0 0 282534 0 290071 Case Management 624190 2500 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 2500 0 0 0 0 0 7537 828 -828 0 -828 0 291743 2500 0 -828 X 0 0 15135 15135 0 0 0 0 67055 40905 16975 9175 0 0 0 0 73685 44950 18653 10082 2820 1621 876 323 23728 13640 7367 2721 9516 6192 2087 1237 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12600 0 12600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 0 1500 0 49755 49120 487 148 2637 2234 403 0 8332 6473 970 889 5180 1285 872 3023 0 0 0 0 18000 10916 4997 2087 1719 1719 0 0 0 0 0 0 3918 3661 257 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1836 0 1836 0 1600 1090 377 133 Membership Dues 396 98 67 231 Training and Materials 948 948 0 0 300360 199987 70324 30049 88852 75223 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 6702 7356 5409 3135 1947 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92487 83872 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11931 27328 80556 56544 92487 83872 92487 83872 X -8617 0 0 0 0 2 X X 0 0 0 X 146655 179644 207279 283030 290071 1106679 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146655 179644 207279 283030 290071 1106679 140733 965946 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1106679 2500 0.87283 0.97714 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7356 5409 1947 0 0 0 0 1947 1 Leadership program stipends 11 11590 0 FMV Transportation assistance 90 1300 0 FMV Utilities assistance 4 747 0 FMV Housing assistance 4 618 0 FMV Food assistance 24 480 0 FMV Personal document assistance - birth certificates and ID/Driver's license 2 430 0 FMV Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Assistance paid on behalf of program participants is paid directly to vendors (landlords, utility companies, etc.). Schedule I, Part III No individual received more than $5,000 of cash assistance during the year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the President with the preparer prior to filing then is electronically distributed to board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c During monthly board meetings, board members are asked for any possible conflicts prior to discussion and voting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization did not receive requests, other than by grantors, to provide any policies or financial documents during the year. When requested by a grantor, financial documents and policies are provided in writing as part of grant applications and grant reports. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP FACILITATORS Total $31,410 PROGRAM $31,410; GROUP THERAPY Total $9,492 PROGRAM $9,492; SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Total $6,500 PROGRAM $6,002 ADMIN $382 FUNDRAISING $116; PAYROLL PROCESSING Total $1,782 PROGRAM $1645 ADMIN $105 FUNDRAISING $32; DRUG SCREENING Total $570 PROGRAM $570 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rounding difference $2 Form 990, Part XII, Line 1 The organization uses a modified accrual basis of accounting, recording fixed assets, material prepaid expenses, and payroll liabilities using accruals.