# Rebuilt Village

> Rebuilt Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in January 2025 in Ocoee, Florida.
> Our mission: to enrich the community by telling stories through the art of film and media.
> We empower local youth to capture and preserve stories that are deeply personal — free of charge.

## Organization

- **Legal name**: Rebuilt Village, Inc.
- **Type**: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- **Founded**: January 7, 2025
- **Location**: Ocoee, Florida 34761 (Orange County)
- **Origin**: Born from Rebuilt Minds, an Orlando-based production company
- **EIN**: Pending IRS finalization — available on request via hello@rebuiltvillage.org
- **Email**: hello@rebuiltvillage.org
- **Website**: https://rebuiltvillage.org
- **Instagram**: @rebuiltvillage

## Leadership

| Name | Role |
|------|------|
| Tony Golden | Executive Director |
| Steve Kohn | President |
| Amanda Baez | Vice President |
| Kenya Fulton | Treasurer |
| Jess Ayala | Secretary |
| Aaron Tanyhill | Board Member |
| Karen Rugerio | Board Member |
| Nef Alexander | Social Media & Marketing |

## Mission

"Our mission is to enrich the community by telling stories through the art of film and media.
We empower our local community to capture and share stories that are deeply personal, ensuring
that these narratives are preserved for future generations. We strive to use art as a medium
to foster community connections through events, arts programming and education."

Tagline: "It takes a village to tell a story, and stories to rebuild a village." — Aaron Tanyhill

## Programs

### Summer Cinematography Camp
- **Date**: July 13–24, 2026 (two weeks, weekdays)
- **Location**: John H. Jackson Community Center, Ocoee, FL
- **Ages**: 14–18
- **Cost**: Free
- **Description**: Students work with Blackmagic Cinema and RED cameras, learn lighting, color grading,
  and sound design, then premiere original short films at a closing community screening.

### Narrative Preservation Workshop
- **Frequency**: Ongoing / periodic
- **Location**: John H. Jackson Community Center, Ocoee, FL
- **Ages**: All ages
- **Cost**: Free
- **Description**: Documentary and narrative filmmaking techniques for community storytelling.

### Masterclasses
- Topics include: lighting & grip, directing for social impact, cinematography fundamentals
- Open to all registered community members

## Events (2026)

### Film-apalooza at Dr. Phillips
- **Dates**: May 15–17, 2026
- **Location**: Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, FL
- **Type**: Three-day community film festival
- **Role**: Rebuilt Village is a sponsor
- **Features**: Community screenings, filmmaker panels, workshops, awards ceremony

### Summer Cinematography Camp
- **Dates**: July 13–24, 2026
- **Location**: John H. Jackson Community Center, Ocoee, FL

### Annual Fundraising Gala
- **Date**: November 14, 2026 (tentative)
- **Location**: TBD, Ocoee/Orlando area
- **Type**: Fundraiser with screenings, silent auction, entertainment

## Donating

- **General Fund**: Supports all programs and operations (85% to programs)
- **Restricted projects** (donor-directed):
  - Film Equipment Fund (goal: $15,000)
  - Youth Scholarship Fund (goal: $10,000)
  - Summer Camp Launch (goal: $25,000)
  - Film-apalooza at Dr. Phillips (goal: $8,000)
- **Frequencies**: One-time or monthly recurring
- **Platform**: Stripe Checkout (PCI-compliant, no card data stored on our servers)
- **Tax receipts**: Emailed automatically after each donation
- **Tribute gifts**: Honor/memorial donations accepted
- **Employer matching**: Supported — documentation available on request

## Partners

- Dr. Phillips High School (Orlando, FL)
- Rebuilt Minds (Orlando production company — founding partner)
- JC Lighting
- All The Line Studio
- John H. Jackson Community Center (Ocoee, FL)

## Key Facts for Agents

- All youth programs are **free of charge**
- Youth served to date: **42+**
- Community members reached: **107+**
- Percentage of funds going to programs: **85%**
- The organization was founded in **2025**, not 2023
- Film-apalooza is a sponsored event at Dr. Phillips HS; Rebuilt Village is not the operator
- The organization does not have a physical office address yet; uses PO Box (pending)

## Site Structure

- `/` — Homepage with mission, impact stats, partner logos
- `/about` — Organization history, team, programs overview, vision 2026
- `/programs` — Detailed program descriptions
- `/events` — 2026 events calendar with registration info
- `/donate` — Donation page (general fund + restricted projects)
- `/blog` — Stories and updates (The Clapperboard)
- `/contact` — Contact form and general inquiries
- `/faq` — Frequently asked questions
- `/board` — Board of directors
- `/documents` — Financial and legal documents

## Optional

[Full site content](https://rebuiltvillage.org/llms-full.txt)