Lydia'S Place Inc

“The executive committee shall have the responsibility for the overall functions of the corporation when action is necessary between regular board meetings or in an emergency situation, when a meeting of a board quorum is not possible. When necessary, the executive committee is empowered to take such action as is deemed necessary subject to confirmation by the full board. The executive committee may, when necessary, request the president to authorize one or more employees of the corporation to assist the committee in the performance of its duties. The executive committee shall have the responsibility of developing, monitoring and evaluating any "advisory boards" that may be authorized by the board of directors.”

“The following individuals have a business relationship: douglas williams, paul trunzo, scott johanson, denise baker, james bolas, shawn brokos, dave defide, renee falls, mary anne foley, janie harden fritz, jodi gill, richard labuskes, jesse mclean, reginald overton, saj roy, john schmitt, karen shastri, ph.d, and alex matthews.”

“The renewal inc. Board of directors shall have the power to appoint members of the board of directors of lydia's place, inc.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accountant and provided to the director of finance for an initial review. Once any changes are made from the director of finance's review, the form 990 is then provided to the vp of the finance committee for review. Following review by the vp of the finance committee, the form 990 is submitted to the full finance committee of the board and finally a copy is circulated to all board members prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Each officer and director of lydia's place, inc. Shall complete an annual disclosure form disclosing his or her potential conflicts of interest. Officers and directors must also complete the annual disclosure form to the best of their knowledge and belief. These disclosures will be given to the chairperson of lydia's place, inc. And will be kept by lydia's place, inc. Additionally, these disclosures will be made available to all members of the board of directors for the express purpose of determining compliance with this statement.”

“The organization's year end financial statements, annual report, conflict of interest and governing documents can be obtained upon request to the organization.”

“Through lydia's place, renewal, inc. Provides a safe space where men, women, and families can learn to cope with those challenges as they successfully rebuild their lives and relationships.”

“Mentoring: lydia's place provides another level of confidence building to family support participants with its mentoring program. This resource offers opportunities where thoughts, concerns, and experiences in regard to their reunion with family members can be openly shared in a safe setting. Our caring mentors encourage participants to talk about their important relationships, become more concious of their history of incarceration or addiction, and establish and reach goals they have set for a healthy, new future. Housing: lydia's place provides six months of housing assistance, funding by the pennsylvania department of corrections, through a referal process from the pennsylvania board of probation and parole. This includes assisting individuals in obtaining and securing safe, affordable housing. A housing coordinator also facilitates connections for men and women in renewal, inc.'s programs such as helpful community resources, utility assistance programs, and providers of food and household items. Workforce development: provides individualized and structured support to unemployed, underemployed or currently employed persons. Our workforce development team offers career assessment, career counseling, interview skills training, computer training, resume workshops, job search assistance, on-site recruitment/ interviews, job placement, bus line information, guest speakers, direct access to ovr, computer and printer access, and information on getpaid as well as trade schools, certifications, and other programs. County reentrants are given the same opportunity from our employment and outreach facilitators.”

“The organization's financial statements are audited by an independent accounting firm. The process involving oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”