The Christmas Box International

“Chapter responsibilities i.chapter responsibilities for shelter clubs - those chapters established within the vicinity of a functional cbh facility. 1.to assist with the functioning of the shelter by: (a)promoting awareness of the cbh (b)supporting cbh facility partners (c)supporting cbh programs through volunteer efforts (d)support cbh programs through fundraising (see fundraising section for list of possible fundraisers) ii.non-shelter model - those chapters not within the vicinity of a cbh facility. 1. Support local child advocacy through volunteerism 2. Support local child advocacy through public relations 3. Support local child advocacy through fundraising 4. Ascertain readiness and feasibility of cbh facility development 5. Prepare groundwork for cbh facility”

“Management and the board are provided a draft copy of the form 990 prior to filing. They are given the opportunity to ask questions, request changes or clarifications, and approve the form for filing.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy covers all directors and staff. Each director and staff member is required to disclose actual or apparent conflicts of interest in writing each year. They are also required to sign the following statement each year: i will avoid direct or indirect, actual or apparent, conflicts of interest and advise all appropriate parties of any potential conflict. Such conflicts might occur if: my personal business or my friend or relative provides goods or services to the christmas box international for consideration; or a vendor or business acquaintance with whom i have an outside business relationship provides goods or services to the christmas box international for consideration. If i am requested by the christmas box international to perform a service, or provide a product for the organization, competitive bids will be sought and/or comparable valuation determined. I will recuse myself from any board vote from which i could potentially benefit. If the contract is awarded, the board member will be paid accordingly for the service or product. If actual or apparent conflicts of interest are disclosed or otherwise identified the board chair is ultimately responsible for determining whether an actual conflict of interest exists. The board chair may ask other board members to assist in this determination. If a board member is determined to have a conflict of interest the board member is excluded from voting on related matters. If necessary, the board member may be excused from the board. If a staff member is determined to have a conflict of interest, the appropriate action is determined by by the board chair on a case by case basis.”

“Compensation for the executive director is determined through the following process. 1. Comparisons are made to information available through online resources such as the utah nonprofits association to determine a reasonable compensation level based on similar types or organizations, duties, and geographic region. 2. The compensation is discussed first with the board chair and then with the entire board. 3. Deliberation and decision related to pay changes is recorded in the board minutes.”

“There are no other officers or employees classified as "key."”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements of the organization are made available to the public upon request.”

“The christmas box international provides assistance to prevent child abuse and services to improve the quality of life for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Our motto is simple: every child deserves a childhood.”

“459 volunteer hours by 78 volunteers 2016 salt lake christmas box house statistics: - 272 total children served - 4,219 total days of care - 11.5 average of days children were in placement - 303 youth served at the group homes through the cbh - 22 children served through the christmas box room that didn't stay at cbh - 1,631.75 volunteer hours donated by 389 volunteers 2016 ogden christmas box house statistics: - 272 children served (stayed at house) - 3,986 total days of care - 14.65 average of days children were in placement - 96 additional children that stayed less than 24 hrs - 206 children served through christmas box room that didn't stay at cbh - 138 children served through animal adoption program at cbh - 1,323 volunteer hours donated by 279 volunteers in-kind donations totaling 722,796.55 for children and youth and assisted 40 other charities and community partners volunteers: moab christmas box house: 78 volunteers; 459 hours salt lake christmas box house: 389 volunteers; 1,632 hours ogden christmas box house: 279 volunteers; 1,323 hours board members: 19 members; 234 hours utah valley: 12 volunteers; 19 hours journeyup mentor project: 130 volunteers; 688 hours project elf: 107 volunteers; 574.25 hours events: 59 volunteers; 167 hours 2016 total volunteers: 1014 volunteers; 4929.25 hours of assistance to children and cbi projects international efforts: resources have been shared with children in: - columbia - ecuador - haiti - india - kenya - mexico - peru - uganda children served through international partners: - eagle condor humanitarian: 300 - education for generations: 316 - operation underground railroad: 125 - service trips to mexico: 250 - youth making a difference: 200 total served: 1191 agencies and organizations assisted during 2016: salt lake valley area: - sl county youth services o salt lake christmas box house o teen group homes o in-home services o milestone houses o after school program - dcfs, salt lake region o in-home services , child protective services, foster care, kinship, post-adopt o transition to adult living - jump boxes - youth summit - resource room - regional activities - big brothers, big sisters - children's service society - grandfamilies - criminal justice services - deseret industries - first presbyterian church - foster family resource room - south main clinic - the road home - volunteers of america o youth resource center o young men's transition home o young women's transition home ogden area: -dcfs, northern region o ogden christmas box house o in-home services, child protective services, foster care, kinship, post- adopt, preliminary placements o transition to adult living - resource room - regional activities - archway - big brothers, big sisters - box elder food pantry - brigham acts six soup kitchen - brookdale assisted living - children's service society - grandfamilies - deseret industries - family support center, ogden - foster family resource room - lantern house - little lambs - operation give warmth - teddy bear den - utah foster care foundation - youth futures utah valley area: - dcfs, western region o the christmas box rooms; provo, orem tal and american fork o in-home services, child protective services, foster care, kinship, post- adopt - foster family resource room - grandfamilies moab area: - moab christmas box house - grand county family support center - dcfs, eastern region o in-home services st. George area: - dcfs, southwest region o in-home services international: - eagle condor humanitarian - education for generations - operation underground railroad - service trips to mexico - youth making a difference”

“Foster families, kinship placements and at-risk young adults starting their journey into adulthood. Christmas box rooms: (supported by ongoing volunteers and community providing assistance to cbh children and partners) salt lake: served 661 children ogden: served 712 children provo: served 466 children american fork: served 165 children orem tal: served 120 youth salt lake foster family resource room: served 1,017 children utah valley foster family resource room: served 699 children ogden foster family resource room: served 395 children total children served: 4,400”

“O 33 in moab area o 26 in st. George area - donations help fill christmas box rooms in salt lake, ogden & utah county areas - 107 volunteers contributed 574.25 hours of service. - cbi shared remaining donations with other partnering agencies/organizations locally and internationally.”

“Journeyup mentor project: the journeyup mentor project (jump) assists young adults to develop life skills, accomplish goals, and find resources to become independent by providing access to volunteer adult mentors, semi-monthly life skills workshops, community activities and to basic services such as housing, employment, educational opportunities, medical and dental, and mental health services. How it works... Mentors are positive role models, advisors, and supporters for youth who were formally in foster care or facing homelessness. A mentor and young adult (ages 16-24) are matched in a one-to-one friendship that they help choose. They socialize and spend time together each month, usually about 4 -8 hours. Mentors can help youth develop life skills and accomplish goals with the support of the jump services and activities. Transitioning to adult living youth served: journeyup mentor project: 85 jump boxes: 9 youth summits: 150 regional activities and resources: 380 homeless youth resource centers and transition homes 115 total served: 580 130 volunteers; 688 hours”

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