Homeless Gear Inc

“The form 990 was reviewed by our executive director and one director, who is a cpa, who have the professional experience and expertise required to provide substantive feedback on the form 990. The board is provided a copy of the 990 prior to filing.”

“Reviewed periodically by board members.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed by the board of directors on an annual basis. Compensation levels are determined based on comparability date (when necessary) and available funds of the organization.”

“The corporations general policy is to make such documents available to the general public upon request, provided that the request is made for a proper purpose.”

“The corporations general policy is to make such documents available to the general public upon request, provided that the request is made for a proper purpose.”

“Mobile laundry program started during 2019.”

“Street outreach: we recorded approximately 2,000 interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness on the streets of fort collins. We distributed supplies, shared resource information and connected people to services. Hand up: we helped secure 200 jobs for program participants who were homeless or at-risk of being homeless. One village one family: we helped secure housing for 19 families. All remained housed at the end of the year. Housing first initiative we provide intensive, housing-focused case management to individuals who have been homeless for at least six months. We also collect city-level data (fort collins) on the issue of homelessness. In 2019, the program helped approximately 60 individuals escape long-term homelessness. Children in need: we host quarterly service events for children and families who are housing insecure. We also send supplies to other organizations that serve children and families (those organizations distribute what we send to the families/children they serve). In 2019, we served 350 unduplicated families (including 991 children) at our quarterly service events. We distributed food to a weekend hunger relief organization serving the thompson school district in loveland. Dedicated navigator: in 2019, we helped 225 households obtain approximately 1m in government benefits (medicaid, snap, tanf, oap, and). Bike repair: we ensure safe, reliable transportation and build positive relationships through bicycle maintenance and repair. In 2019, we completed more than 550 bicycle repairs. Mobile laundry: we park a custom built laundry truck at key locations in larimer county and complete up to 40 loads of laundry per day for people who are homeless or low income. This pilot program started up in late 2019.”