Hope House Inc

“The organization's finance committee reviews the 990 and approves for recommendation to the board of directors. At the meeting of the board of directors held on october 28, 2014, the finance committee made such recommendation and the 990 was approved by the board of director's for filing.”

“All board members are required to submit annually a "conflict of interest" disclosure questionnaire. The organization's executive director and board chair make sure that all board members comply with this requirement. The conflict of interest questionnaires are reviewed by the executive committee for potential conflict of interest issues.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors, with input from all directors, completes an annual performance review of the executive director. The executive committee determines the annual salary and compensation of the executive director in a process that includes review of comparable salaries of executives in similar organizations in the local area served. Minutes are kept of these executive committee meetings.”

“No officers of the organization are compensated. Salaries for employees other than the exeuctive director are determined by the executive director in accordance with budget guidelines established by the board of directors.”

“Copies of the organizations governing documents are made available to the public upon request. The organization also provides a link to the 990 on the guidestar website from their own website.”

“Hope house, inc. Provides homeless, chemically dependent women with opportunities to pursue recovery and self-sufficiency in a healthy supportive living environment. Supportive services include individualized case management, addictions counseling & recovery support groups, life skills classes, education assistance, a strong employment program, housing placement, and referrals for any needs not met on-site.”

“The organization has 3 types of volunteers: community volunteers teach classes, perform yard work and minor repairs and various tasks to maintain the properties. The board of directors is composed of volunteers from the community who oversee the activities of the organization. Student volunteers help with paper work, filing, running errands, and helping the residents develop various life skills.”