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-# README
+# EndsideOut LMS
 
-This README would normally document whatever steps are necessary to get the
-application up and running.
+## Mission
 
-Things you may want to cover:
+[EndsideOut](https://endsideout.org/) is a non-profit organization dedicated to combatting obesity and chronic health conditions by building health literacy and fostering behavior change in underserved communities.
+They currently run programs in Baltimore, Maryland and some surrounding counties as well as a remote program in Liberia. 
 
-* Ruby version
+## This Application
+This application serves as an LMS tool for EndsideOut to deliver their health literacy curriculum to students and parents in their programs, as well as track statistics and trends. 
 
-* System dependencies
+## Ruby for Good
+EndsideOut is one of many projects initiated and run by Ruby for Good. You can find out more about Ruby for Good at https://rubyforgood.org
 
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+## Current Status
+This project is currently in active early development and is not yet ready for open source contributors. 
+We are currently working with the organization to determine exactly what the application needs to do and how it should work. 
+Once the requirements are more clearly defined, we will be opening the project up for contributions.
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