named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
California Mission
Evangelism trips to California focusing on college campuses and homeless outreach, combining Gospel sharing with practical care
Digital Evangelism
YouTube channel and digital content ministry providing evangelism tools, apologetics, and encouragement to equip believers
Gospel Music Ministry
Music outreach led by Robert Rivers sharing the Gospel through worship in assisted living facilities, prisons, and churches in South Carolina
International Missions
Short-term mission trips to Puerto Rico, India, and Mexico to share the Gospel and support local believers through prayer and evangelism
Street Outreach
Weekly distribution of meal and care packages combined with prayer and Gospel literature to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Rochester, NY
Women's Evangelism Ministry
Ministry led by Persi Negron bringing the Gospel, hope, and restoration to women in homeless shelters
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Faith-Based Integrated Support Services 1 activity
- Distribution of care packages with Gospel literaturePrepares and distributes care packages containing everyday essentials and Gospel Tracks to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Delivered over 2,600 meals and care packages as part of ongoing outreach efforts.
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Domestic and international mission tripsConducts short-term evangelism mission trips domestically and internationally, including a week-long outreach in California in 2026, and missions in India (2023–2024) and Mexico (March 2024), extending Gospel outreach across cultural and geographic boundaries.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Domestic violence awareness and prevention outreachRaises awareness and supports survivors of domestic violence through annual participation in the Walk Against Domestic Violence and direct conversations with affected individuals to address impact and promote prevention.
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Christian Gospel Proclamation 1 activity
- Evangelism training and discipleship resourcesEquips believers with practical tools for evangelism, apologetics, and Biblical encouragement through free YouTube playlists, teaching materials, and spiritual mentorship. Supports Christians in living out the Great Commission through accessible digital content and relational discipleship.
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Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
- Recycling donation program to fund outreachOperates a bottle and can recycling donation program through participating return locations to generate financial support for evangelism and outreach initiatives.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Sale of coffee to support ministry operationsGenerates mission support through the sale of coffee, including a monthly subscription service at $14.99 and nationwide delivery, with proceeds funding outreach and evangelism activities.
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Religious Support for Incarcerated Individuals 1 activity
- Street-level and institutional evangelism outreachEngages individuals experiencing addiction, homelessness, and despair through prayer, scripture, and practical care in street-level, jail, prison, and shelter settings. Conducts face-to-face Gospel conversations and spiritual support in high-risk environments to prevent violence and provide hope.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$129K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7481%
Other revenue$363
expenses
Total expenses$136K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +23.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Negron | Director | 25 | $43K |
board members · 2
- Christopher Trento — Board Member
- Ted Pawlicki — Board Member
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- CR Bottle Return Partner — Participating bottle and can return location that supports Wakem-Up Ministry through recycling donations.
- Child Evangelism Fellowship Partner — Collaborates to support Gospel teaching in schools.
- HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Partner — Partner location selling Wakem-Up Coffee.
- JUICE BAR SHOP Partner — Partner location selling Wakem-Up Coffee.
- Jimmie Borders Partner — Founder of the Fueled by Prayer 24/7 prayer line that generates financial support for Wakem-Up Ministry through tithed business revenues.
- Julio Partner — Mentor who has guided a young man featured in a ministry video.
- KAIZER CAFE Partner — Partner location selling Wakem-Up Coffee.
- Legacy Assisted Living Partner — Site for gospel music ministry outreach by Wakem-Up Ministry.
- Local believers in Puerto Rico Partner — Partners with local believers in Puerto Rico to reach communities through prayer, evangelism, and encouragement.
- Miracle Hill Mission House Partner — Partner site for gospel outreach conducted by Wakem-Up Ministry.
- Perry Correctional Facility Partner — Location for prison outreach through Wakem-Up Ministry's gospel music ministry.
- Restoration Community Partner — Site for gospel music ministry outreach by Wakem-Up Ministry in Simpsonville.
- Ridge Nickelback Partner — Participating bottle and can return location that supports Wakem-Up Ministry through recycling donations.
- TEXAS BAR-B-Q Partner — Partner location selling Wakem-Up Coffee.
- THE PIZZA STOP Partner — Partner location selling Wakem-Up Coffee.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Apologetics-Based Faith Equippingmethodology: apologetics_based_evangelismBy training Christians to answer theological and apologetic questions, the ministry increases confidence and effectiveness in evangelism, because intellectual preparedness enhances credibility and deepens engagement in faith conversations.
- Believer-Empowerment Evangelismmethodology: believer_empowerment_evangelismBy equipping everyday believers to share their personal faith stories and lead local outreaches, the ministry advances evangelism more effectively than through institutional methods, because peer-led, relational engagement fosters deeper spiritual receptivity and sustainable discipleship.
- Faith-Integrated Holistic Outreachmethodology: faith_integrated_outreachBy combining material assistance with spiritual engagement—such as sharing Gospel messages, prayer, or gospel music—the ministry fosters personal and community transformation, because practical compassion paired with faith-based hope addresses both physical and spiritual needs, increasing receptivity to life change.
- Gospel-Centered Transformationmethodology: gospel_centered_changeBy facilitating encounters with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the ministry produces internal, holistic change in mindset and behavior, because genuine faith is believed to be the root source of lasting personal and communal restoration.
- Hybrid Digital and In-Person Evangelismmethodology: hybrid_evangelismBy combining in-person outreach with digital evangelism, the ministry extends its reach and sustains engagement across generations, because multi-channel access lowers barriers to participation and supports ongoing spiritual connection.