The Open Link Inc.

“The executive director and board reviewd form 990 and approved filing it with the internal revenue service.”

“Conflict of interest policy is updated annully.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The request should be in writing and addressed to the board of directors.”

“The open link, a multi-service nonprofit, envisions an upper perkiomen valley (upv) where everyone can flourish. We accomplish our mission through four main program areas; community services including financial, employment and domestic violence counseling; food and nutrition support including meals on wheels, choice food pantry and daily lunches; adult education including high school equivalency prep and testing, health and wellness programs and lifelong learning. The open link thrives because of community support of time, talent and treasures; only 30% of our financial support comes from county, state and federal governments. More than 150 volunteers give more than 8,000 hours (4 full-time equivalents).”

“For 45 years, our community has relied on us to offer services and programs for those individuals and families who need a hand up. We couldn't do this critical work without your generosity we are so thankful for the deep love that our community members and donors have for, not only our neighbors, but for the open link itself. In these uncertain times, your gifts at all levels make our work possible each day and we're grateful to have you on our team these are uncertain times with potential disruptions in both our private (approximately 70%) and public/government ( approximately 30%) funding. We thank you for your investment in our work and for caring for your neighbors in the upper perkiomen valley.”

“Free services provided in 2020-2021 include: overall, our staff had greater than 12,100 contacts by phone, email and in person for information, referral and services. Community services: provided residents resources necessary to be safe, healthy and move to self-sufficiency. Benefits acquisition support (including snap/food stamps, medicaid, liheap, unemployment) was provided to 262 households. Budgeting and financial assistance of 27,063 (including rental, utility, medical, transportation and other basic needs) was provided to 55 households; domestic violence counseling to 48 individuals; holiday gifts to 416 children; back-to-school supplies to 164 children. Food and nutrition: the open link's food pantry was the only one in montgomery county that maintained full choice throughout the pandemic using our online inventory and ordering system with safe "no touch" pick-up or delivery serving 771 individuals 168,920 pounds of food. Through our "food pantry without walls" program we deliverd groceries to 70 senior households with mobility or transportation issues. Volunteers and staff distributed 4,508 meals to children through the summer kids meals program. Through tol's meals on wheels program, volunteers and staff prepared and delivered 20,214 nutritious meals straight to the homebound elderly; community lunch: 1,928 lunches were served to seniors in our community at drive-through or walk-up events; distributed thanksgiving dinners serving 454 people; played leadership role in first monday community meal providing ~200 meals/month to folks in the community. Education: instructors and tutors gave free assistance to 15 students preparing for testing to obtain their high school diploma via testing safely given on-site; 31 subject tests were taken with a 94% pass rate; 5 obtained their hs diploma.”