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 providing free services in three main program areas: community services including financial, employment and domestic violence counseling; food and nutrition support including meals on wheels, choice food pantry, summer kids' meals and daily lunches; adult education including high school equivalency (aka ged) prep; senior services including 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 the county, state and federal governments. More than 200 volunteers provided 6,100 hours of volunteer time last year.”

“For almost 5o years, the upper perkiomen valley has relied on the services and programs of the open link. We could not do this critical work without the help and generosity of the community. The open link is incredibly grateful for the commitment to our neighbors and to the organization as demonstrated by the generosity and time dedicated this year. The community provides the majority of funding at 70% for this mission and the neighbors we serve. Thank you.”

“Overall, our staff responded to 13,186 contacts by phone, email and in person for information, referral and services. Community services: provided residents free resources necessary to be safe, healthy and move to self- sufficiency. Benefits acquisition support (including snap/food stamps, medicaid, liheap, unemployment) was provided to 181 households. Budgeting and financial assistance of 11,379 (including rental, utility, medical transportation and other basic needs) was provided to 166 households; domestci violence counseling was provided to 29 individuals; holiday gifts to 480 children; back-to-school supplies to 214 children. Food and nutrition: the open link's food pantry provides a choice pantry experience while allowing the consumer to order online. This past year, the pantry served an average of 502 people monthly a total of 271,080 pounds of food, a 30% increase from the year before. Through the "pantry without walls" program we delivered groceries to 65 senior households with mobility or transportation issues. Volunteers and staff distributed 17,668 meals to children through the summer kids meals program. Through tol's meals on wheels program, volunteers and staff prepared and delivered12,777 nutritious meals straight to the homebounds elderly; community lunch: 4,472 nutritious lunches were served to seniors through the daily community lunch; distributed thanksgiving dinners serving 476 people; played a leadership role in first monday community meal providing 200 meals/month to folks throughout the community. Education: instructors and tutors gave free assistance to 11 adult learners preparing to test for their high school diplomas; 31 adults were provided employment counseling and job placement assistance.”