Richland Crisis Pregnancy Services

“A draft copy of the form 990 is distributed to all board members by email for their review and approval prior to filing with irs.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is circulated annually to all board members and employees and requires a signed acknowledgement form confirming their receipt, understanding and compliance. Members of the board may not participate by discussion, voting or by other action in the enactment or defeat of a motion which relates to any transaction with any party in which a conflict exists according to the policy.”

“The executive director's salary is determined using comparable salaries and what the organization can support for the position. The salary is reviewed by a committee of the board of directors and adjusted for the coming year.”

“Key employees' salary is determined using comparable salaries and what the organization can support for the position. The salaries are reviewed by a committee of the board of directors and adjusted for the coming year.”

“Organization makes its federal form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The federal form 990 is also available on another's website at www.guidestar.org.”

“Provide medical, educational, material and emotional support (without prejudice to religion, age, race, gender, marital status, income or sexual orientation) to women and men faced with an unplanned pregnancy, as well as provide abstinence education programs”

“Direct aid to clients provided through parenting classes and mentoring programs in the form of cribs, maternity clothes, baby clothing and supplies and pre-natal vitamins. Over 1,000 clients received services and education on how to care for themselves and their baby. Richland pregnancy services offers hope and truth to women facing difficult pregnancy situations. By offering free services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasound scans and education about alternatives, we are able to provide loving support and information that lead women to make a positive decision for them and their unborn children. Over 100 ultrasounds were performed on pregnant women. These have proven successful in helping women decide to carry their unborn child to term. Programs were held in local schools informing children of the option of sexual abstinence and the benefits of avoiding casual sex. In richland county, over 2,500 students participated in the program. Materials were distributed to the students to further educate them in the dangers of casual sex and the benefits of abstinence. The purpose of these programs are to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases in the lives of young people.”