On the Rise Inc.

“Members of the board of directors (bod) received a copy of the form 990, minus schedule b of confidential information, prior to its filing. The audit/finance committee reviews the form 990 and recommends approval to the full bod. The bod then approves the form 990 prior to its filing and the executive director is authorized to sign the form and file it.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 12c - explanation of monitoring and enforcement of conflictsan independent compliance officer shall be elected by the board of directors (bod) . In the absence of a specifically identified compliance officer, the treasurer shall serve in such capacity.the executive director and compliance officer shall review all conflict of interest disclosures annually and refer any conflicts to a committee of the bod for review and disposition. The reviewing committee shall evaluate and make written recommendation to the bod that addresses the risk to on the rise, inc. Of the conflict and how the risk will be mitigated.the reviewing committee shall be the executive committee of the bod, unless the individual having such conflict is also a member of the excecutive committee. In such case, the individual having such conflict shall recuse him or herself and the remaining committee members will selct a replacement.the recommendation and disposition by the bod shall be incorporated into the official minutes of the bod.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15b - compensation review & approval process - officers & key employeesthe executive director (ed) is responsible for determining compensation and benefitsof all other staff members. Compensation levels shall take into account factors,including compensation for comparable positions / organizations (size, location,client population, service model), quality of performance, length of service, coastto replace, and financial resources / limitations of teh organization.the executive committee of the board of directors shall review the executivedirector's recommedations for compensation of key employees in advance of anychanges, and may veto the ed's recommendation if it is deemed inconsistent with thefactors noted above.bonus compensation for any staff in excess of 1% of the individual's annual wages orsalary must be explicitly approved by the bod.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15a - compensation review & approval process - ceo & top management the board of directors (bod) determines the executive director's compensation and benefits. This may occur with an annual performance review in writing as outlined in the governance policies. In determining compensation, the bod takes into account factors, including compensation of comparable organizations (size, location, client population, service model), quality of performance, length of service, cost to the organization.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 18 - explanation of other means forms available for public inspectionon otr's website (minus schedule b) and by request.form 990, part vi, line 19 - other organization documents publicly availableupon request.”

“On the rise creates a community where women have the relationships, safety, and resources they need to move out of homelessness. We engage with those most in need and support their initiative and strength as they move beyond crisis and discover new possibilities.”

“Safe haven: about two-thirds of on the rises participants are experiencing homelessness. Through comprehensive daytime direct services, the safe haven program engages and assists these participants providing emotional, practical, and professional support that helps them achieve and sustain extraordinary accomplishmentsfrom improving health, to getting jobs, to finding housing. The goals of the safe haven program are to: goal 1: provide a safe space six days a week where participants can find practical necessities and a supportive community to begin to explore the steps they need to take to move out of homelessness and increase their quality of life. Goal 2: provide advice, assistance, accompaniment, and advocacy for individuals addressing housing, abuse, trauma, physical/mental health, legal concerns, and other urgent needs and issues. Goal 3: ease access to and transition into specialized and single-issue programs and eventually out of homelessness. On the rise relies on a collaborative network with approximately fifty other human service providers. This network helps facilitate an individuals access and success in programs such as domestic and sexual violence services, detoxification programs, emergency and transitional shelters and housing, legal and healthcare services, and more. On the rise does not duplicate other services but fills in the cracks to make the whole system work better for those who need it the most. Many of on the rises women and trans/nonbinary participants cope with complex physical and mental health conditions. Program participants struggles are often complicated by the fact that they cannot set a daily routine, have no sense of place in a family or in a community, and have little control over when and what they eat, where they can sleep, and other basic survival needs. Wellness activities improve well-being by providing positive care to minds and bodies in the safe haven, as well as facilitating access to emergency, primary, and preventative healthcare through referrals, support, accompaniment, and advocacy at community health centers, hospitals, and other services. These and other strengths-based group and individual activities are key components of on the rises success.”

“Keep the keys: with the help of on the rise and other service providers, over time many participants have succeeded in securing housing. In housing, they continue to address the long-term challenges that existed during homelessness addiction, mental and physical health issues, domestic and sexual violence, financial struggles, unemployment, legal issues, etc. They also face the challenges and responsibilities associated with independent living, and new opportunities for well-being that were not available in homelessness. Each year, about one-third of participants are housed. Participants in the keep the keys program maintain their connections with on the rise staff and the safe haven community and receive a range of services designed to support housing retention and help them build the neighborhood connections and independent living skills they need to sustain and continue to improve their quality of life. Services include home visits, goal setting, support with life skills, and weekly support groups. Keep the keys participants are also welcome to visit the safe haven during certain hours and participate in on the rises social and wellness activities.”

“The community outreach and education program: integral to on the rises mission is its responsibility to raise awareness and facilitate public discourse about the issues that affect the women who participate in on the rises programs. Through the community outreach and education program, on the rise informs the broader community about the interplay of homelessness, trauma, mental illness, addiction, and domestic violence. On the rise works to educate and end all forms of oppression that affect program participants, especially racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. The community outreach and education program helps individuals and groups participate in creating a safe, supportive space for women and trans/nonbinary individuals, as they experience and recover from homelessness, heal, and strengthen their connections with community and mainstream resources.”

“Refer to programs 1, 2, and 3.”