Nami-Greater Cleveland

“Nami greater cleveland's process to review and approve the annual form 990 is to have it be reviewed by members of the board of directors, the executive director, and the organization's accountant prior to filing.”

“Our conflict policy requires that board members complete a new disclosure if there is a change in status outside of the annual process.”

“Nami greater cleveland's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available through our website as well as available upon request.”

“Nami-greater cleveland is dedicated to empowering persons affected by mental illness, and their family members, to achieve a better quality of life by providing them with mutual support, practical information, referral, advocacy and educational resources.”

“In 2024, our organization continued to deliver high-impact mental health programs across diverse focus areas. We significantly surpassed many of our program goals, expanded community reach, and deepened engagement- demonstrating our strong commitment to education, support, and prevention in mental health. Faith-based programs faith-based programming made remarkable strides this year. -faith-based mental health first aid (mhfa) trained 78 individuals, exceeding the annual goal of 30 by 160%. -faith-based awareness & education initiatives reached 750 individuals, a more than 5-fold increase over the goal of 140. Though slightly lower than 2023, engagement remained exceptionally high. Peer support peer-led support programs remained a cornerstone of our service model. -peer-to-peer education served 9 individuals, just shy of the 10- participant goal. -connection support groups showed significant growth, with 1,060 participants-more than three times the goal of 350 and a substantial increase over 2023. -inform & inspire (formerly hope network presentations) served 743 attendees, exceeding the goal of 700 and maintaining engagement from prior years. -caring calls saw exponential growth, with 721 supportive calls made to 50 individuals, surpassing the target of 75 and improving on 2023 participation. -in our own voice (ioov) presentations reached 261 individuals, surpassing the goal of 210 by 24%. While slightly decreased from 2023 (314), the program continues to foster awareness and reduce stigma through personal storytelling. Community prevention & education we dramatically expanded our prevention and education efforts across the community. -community prevention programming reached 7,222 individuals, a 14-fold increase over the goal of 500. -ending the silence (ets) educated 1,307 youth, more than quadrupling the goal of 300 and up from 578 in 2023. -speakers bureau engagements totaled 616, doubling the annual goal. -mental health first aid (mhfa) was provided to 70 individuals, 175% of the intended target. -helpline services supported 2,870 individuals, more than doubling the projected 1,370. -staff presentations reached 526 individuals, exceeding the goal of 500 and continuing to grow from the previous year. Website & digital outreach digital engagement also saw meaningful increases. -our website received 94,681 hits and served 36,686 individuals, exceeding benchmarks and slightly outperforming 2023. Family education and support family-focused services continued to thrive: -family-to-family classes served 29 participants, well above the goal of 20. -family support groups engaged 780 participants, exceeding the goal by 160%. -understanding mental illness (umi) educated 662 individuals, over six times the expected reach. -homefront remained consistent, with 2 classes held and 11 individuals served, matching 2023 levels. Youthmove youthmove outreach and recruitment events connected with 1,034 youth, demonstrating growing engagement with young audiences. Volunteer engagement we onboarded 45 new volunteers, continuing our commitment to capacity- building through community involvement. Professional development in support of continuing education, we awarded 120 hours of free ceus to mental health professionals, fostering knowledge-sharing and ongoing training. Conclusion across all major service areas, we met or exceeded our goals in 17 out of 20 measurable programs. Notably, programs in faith-based outreach, community prevention, peer support, and family education saw outstanding success. These results reflect our dedication to building a more informed, resilient, and supported community.”

“Grant and contract expenses 146,669 16,038 13,110”