July Update

I love the show Shark Tank on ABC.  It is the only show that I actually watch consistently every week.  It is very fascinating and I love seeing all of the cool products that they feature on the show.  I have learned a lot from this show and possibly the most important is to know your numbers.  Nothing will get you put out of the tank quicker than not knowing your numbers.  This has led me, along with some guidance from a friend, to create a strategic plan.  I have taken a couple weeks now to get everything down on paper.  There is a lot that goes into this and I want to make sure that everyone involved is on the same page and knows where we are going.  I will be referencing the strategic plan in the following posts.

I would like to share the needs that we have with everyone:

• Board of Directors
• We need people who have a passion for this cause to step up and be a part of this board.
• Vehicles
• We need to have a reliable 12 passenger van.
• Costs vary, but we could get an older one in great shape for around $7,000.
• Other organizations
• We need to create a network with other organizations so that we can give recommendations to those who are being released.
• Drivers
• We need people who are willing to be a part of a two person team on the trips.

The immediate need is money so that we are able to start funding trips.  If you are willing to give anything please email me at LUVnLUGZ@yahoo.com or keep your eye out for a donation page link soon.  Thank You so much for your time!

I was in Columbia on Sunday and as I was driving by the correctional institutions I began to weep.  I say this because I want everyone to know that I'm passionate about this cause.  I will do everything in my power to ensure that LUVnLUGZ helps change lives.  I thank you for taking your time to read this post.  If you are unable to help financially, you can help us in another very important way: I ask that you pray for us!

God Bless,
     Dylan Marshall