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• About Love INC
  • 2.1: Mission and Core Values
  • 2.2: History
  • 2.3: Ministry Structure
  • 2.4: Love Stories
  • 2.5: Love INC President
  • 2.6: Annual Report
• Poverty in America
  • 3.1: Bible Verses about Poverty
  • 3.2: Poverty Fact Sheets
• Love INC Model
  • 4.1: Overview
  • 4.2: Levels of Service
  • 4.3: Ministry Impact
• Love INC Affiliates
  • 5.1: Affiliate Locations
  • 5.2: How to Start an Affiliate
  • 5.3: Resources to Support Affiliates
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Events
• Get Involved
  • 9.1: Support the Ministry
  • 9.2: The Sound Off for Poverty
• Contact Us

How to Start an Affiliate

How does Love INC form in a community?

1. The Love INC National Headquarters responds to inquiries about Love INC with a free information packet.
2. An individual or group interested in forming a Love INC affiliate orders a Development Kit ($50) from the National Headquarters.
3. A development committee of local Christians is formed to cast the vision for Love INC in their community.
4. Assisted by the Love INC National Headquarters, the development committee forms a nonprofit corporation and implements the steps toward affiliation, including identifying at least six partner churches from six different denominations.
5. The development committee raises a one-time affiliation fee from churches and individuals in the community. An Affiliate Agreement is signed with the Love INC National Headquarters, giving the affiliate permission to use the Love INC name, logo, and model.
6. The Love INC National Headquarters trains the affiliate in the Love INC model and in how to operate the Love INC Clearinghouse.
7. The development committee selects a board of directors and the board hires an executive director.
8. The Love INC National Headquarters provides ongoing support, training, and guidance throughout the life of the affiliate.

Call 800.777.5277 to order a free Love INC information packet.