Homeless Solutions Inc.

“As the tax forms are prepared, the cfo and ceo carefully review them. The tax return is then made available to the board of trustees prior to filing. The tax return is not released to the irs until a response is received from a majority of the trustees.”

“At the organization's annual meeting, a discussion is held, the policy is distributed in advance and signatures are required on an annual basis. The audit committee also has conflict of interest discussion on the agenda at each committee meeting.”

“The organization uses publicly available salary data for comparable non-profits in its geographic area. The executive committee review includes comparable market data from other similar social service agencies in the area.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statments are always available to the public at the organization's office or by request.”

“(continued from from 990, page 1) housing issues since we were founded in 1983 as an emergency men's shelter. With a philosophy of "a hands up, not a handout," hsi has earned a reputation as one of the most respected housing organizations in the area. We started by gradually expanding our shelter and social services, then added transitional housing, and finally, included supportive housing with the establishment of our housing development (hd) division in 2004. Hsi establishes, operates and maintains shelter facilities, transitional housing and the construction and management of permanent low-income housing. Hsi educates the general public concerning the conditions within society which create the need for such facilities and obtain the necessary professional staff and volunteers to manage such facilities. For the homeless and working poor in our community, hope begins at homeless solutions, inc., a private, non-profit organization. We have been helping those in need for over 30 years. In 2017, approximatley 600 people received shelter and housing through our programs and services. 100% of the families that graduated from our transitional housing program secured permanent affordable housing. Our case managers offer the suppport needed to help our guests rebuild their lives and successfully return to independent living. We also develop permanent supportive housing that is energy efficient for very low, low, and moderate income families and individuals. In 2017, we provided an additional seven new apartments which people can afford that have the strongest possible impact on our most vulnerable neighbors. We often hear from our graduates how we have given them a "second chance at life." this exemplifies the transformative experience at hsi. This would not be possible without your support, encouragement and dedication. By supporting hsi through financial donations or volunteering, you are making a tangible difference in the lives of those most in need in our community.”

“(continued from form 990, page 2) hsi provides transitional housing programs, including all services needed to move people to permanent housing; hsi develops and manages affordable housing. Our guests receive services including case management, transportation to work and necessary appointments, money management and employment assistance, housing search assistance and daily living skills training. Referral services for counseling, substance abuse intervention, and prevention are also provided.”

“There has been no change from the prior year.”