Malta House Inc.

“On june 28, 2016, the members voted to amend the bylaws of the organization. The amendment reduced the number of members to three (3). On november 15, 2016, and amended certificate of incorporation was filed with the state of connecticut.”

“The organization members are as follows: board director or executive director of good counsel inc.; board director or executive director of malta house inc.; and, individual in a leadership position in the roman catholic diocese of bridgeport whose role as a member has been approved by the bishop of the diocese of bridgeport.”

“The organization members will elect the directors of the corporation.”

“Matters reserved to the members include: the approval of the executive director of malta house, inc., the approval of nominations for the board of directors, dissoluion of the corporation, and the purchase or sale of assets in excess of one million dollars (1,000,000). Any vote of the members to amend the certificate of incorporation or for the removal of any or all members of the board of directors requires unanimous approval of the members.”

“Form 990 is provided to the full board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“Directors are required to sign a conflict of interest policy annually, indicating that they have read and understand the policy and agree to comply with the policy.”

“The board of directors approves compensation for the organization's executive director and key employees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Based on the social teachings and traditions of the catholic church, we promote the dignity of god-given life in serving homeless pregnant and parenting young women and their children, of all faiths, beginning with a safe nurturing home environment. Our residence can house up to 10 women and 10 children at one time. Through our integrative formational program of services and educational opportunities, we support each family in developing socially, intellectually, physically, economically, emotionally and spiritually so that they gain self-confidence, self-respect, self- sufficiency, and independent-living skills as new parents.”