5 Cities Homeless Coalition Inc

“Form 990 is completed annually by the outside cpa who conducts the annual financial statement audit. Upon submission of the draft 990 to 5chc's operations director the form is emailed to all board members for review. At the following board meeting or via email questions (if any) are submitted to the cpa and answers received are reviewed. Once all questions are answered and changes made (if any) the board votes its approval to file the form 990 at a regularly scheduled board meeting or by email vote if between meetings. Form 8879-eo is signed and returned to the cpa and then the cpa firm e-files the 990.”

“Each board director and employee disclose potential conflicts of interest via a conflict certification form submitted annually and upon joining 5chc's board or becoming employed by 5chc. When/if a potential conflict arises the affected individual is required to bring the issue to the board president and then leave the meeting in which the conflict is discussed and a decision reached. The executive director is responsible to ensure certifications are obtained in a timely manner each year. The board secretary receives copies of the certifications and monitors discussions for any potential conflicts that may arise.”

“The board of directors conducts an annual review of the executive director's performance and goals achieved in an executive session or closed meeting. Any pay raises or changes are discussed using comparability wage data from other area comparably sized nonprofit organizations and must be approved and documented in the board minutes.”

“The executive director sets pay rates for all other employees and the pay schedule is approved by the board of directors each year. Once again wage data from other comparable area nonprofits is used in addition to an assessment of employees' accomplishments, goals reached, and work contributions.”

“5chc publishes its annual audit, form 990, ca form 199, and irs 501(c)(3) determination letter on its website at 5chc.org under the "about" tab selecting financial statements. Form 990s are also available at guidestar.org where 5chc is a silver-level exchange participant. Interested parties may also request 5chc documents in writing to the address listed on this return.”

“5cities homeless coalition (5chc) is transforming lives in southern san luis obispo county, california, from avila beach to nipomo. 5chc strengthens the community by mobilizing resources, fostering hope, and advocating for the homeless and those facing homelessness. Through collaboration and leadership 5chc is building an engaged community that fully understands the complexities of homelessness and actively shares the responsibility of creating and implementing solutions to reduce it.”

“Related programs: immediate needs assists homeless and low-income families who reside in the five cities area (arroyo grande, pismo beach, grover beach, shell beach, avila beach) with funds to address their immediate needs and move them to self-sufficiency, home stability, and economic improvement. Assistance is used for utilities, fuel, auto repairs, food, clothing, and unpaid bills paid directly to applicable vendors on behalf of program participants. Homeless youth matches a case manager with unaccompanied youth aged 16-24 to provide education, connection, and services such as immediate needs, housing, and development of an individualized action plan to assist them in living independently, maintaining steady employment, and continuing their education. Benefits advocacy; those enrolled in 5chc's case management program are offered additional guidance and advocacy for obtaining and retaining public benefits such as supplemental security income (ssi), social security disability insurance (ssdi), calfresh, and other assistance. Participants are encouraged to learn financial literacy and budgeting.”

“Outreach and other programs: information and referral, coordinated entry: assistance begins with general information and referral to community services coupled with a comprehensive assessment of needs, identification of barriers to success, and development of an immediate action plan. 5chc's staff serves as a source of knowledge, information, and referral services to those in need.”