Lifebridge Community Services Inc.

“The chief executive officer and president's compensation is approved by the executive committee of the board. A national alliance survey is used to determine the compensation level.”

“Prior to filing of form 990, the president, cfo and treasurer review the return and approve the information. Form 990 is signed and filed.”

“Compensation for key employees is reviewed and approved by the ceo and president.”

“The organization makes government documents and financial statements available upon request.”

“The organization will monitor any conflicts of interest through its risk management program quarterly. Annually, the organization will disclose any instance of an existing conflict. For members of the board of directors, such disclosures will take place at the september board meeting. For employees and volunteers, such disclosures will take place at the first meeting in september of the organization's executive management group. The president or his designee shall record all disclosure of conflict of interest that arise during the course of the year and report such to the risk management committee. This data will constitute the information disclosed annually each september.”

“Other changes to net assets include the following: excess book depreciation of $(21,694) and change in beneficial interest in a perpetual trust $(1,257).”

“No change in oversight process from prior year. The organization has an audit committee.”

“Social advocacy: bridgeport child advocacy coalition provided social and emotional learning training to its participants. Bcac assumed leadership of the parent leadership training institute, designed to build parent and family engagement. Bcac prepared and presented the state of the child report, providing data comparing the status of bridgeport children to children in connecticut. Bcac advocated for issues impacting the services provided by lifebridge and the community, hosting community forums and providing education regarding the issues. Economic empowerment initiative: lifebridge works with other agencies to improve financial knowledge and skill, secure and maintain housing, improve employment and entrepreneurial skills, prepare individuals for better jobs, and meet some basic needs. The community closet provided clothing and household goods to its clients and their families. Additionally, disposable diapers were distributed to families in partnership with the diaper bank. Clients secured utility assistance through operation fuel.”