Keystone Community Services

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Signed

Aug 7, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$3,202,471

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Basic needs programfor many low-income families in our community, keystone's basic needs program is a lifeline in difficult times, offering food, information and referral, emergency assistance and the assurance that someone cares.with three food shelves serving hundreds of clients every day, keystone is a primary provider of emergency food services for st. Paul and suburban ramsey county. Our service area extends from downtown st. Paul to roseville, from little canada to the midway and the north end neighborhoods of st. Paul. Besides food distribution, keystone provides short-term emergency assistance to families at risk of losing their housing, including connecting clients to other community resources and when appropriate, providing small grants through keystone's family success fund. Often, a small amount of money can help families get through the crisis and back on their feet, avoiding homelessness and maintaining stability.currently underway is a major effort by keystone to better assist families with multiple needs. In response to the voices of the hungry assessment of food shelf users conducted in 2011 keystone is working to expand and enhance case management services and is also developing stronger strategic alliances with other service providers around jobs, training and housing.through a partnership with the suburban ramsey family collaborative, keystone provides school-linked community social work services for families within the roseville, mounds view, white bear lake and north st. Paul/maplewood/oakdale school districts.as the demand for basic needs services grows, the community continues to play a critical role as volunteers and as donors. In 2011, 335 keystone volunteers gave nearly 15,100 hours of service in our three food shelves - equivalent to 7.2 full-time employees.school supply drive and gifts of hopeevery august, generous donors to keystone's annual school supply drive help equip several hundred children with the basic items they need to start the year off right - backpacks, notebooks, crayons and pens, rulers, etc. November is the start of gifts of hope, which matches sponsors - corporate and employee groups, faith communities, families and individuals - with keystone client families in very difficult circumstances. Sponsors purchase specific household items needed by the family as well as toys for the children. Voices of the hungrystudy sheds light on needs of food shelf users what are the needs of today's food shelf users? What barriers do they face to self-sufficiency? In 2011, keystone undertook a study of food shelf users to better understand the needs of the growing number of families who turn to keystone for assistance.2011 accomplishments:food shelves 20,790 individuals served79,416 visits by individuals2,081,187 pounds of food distributedfamily outreach1,297 services were provided to families in crisis.gifts of hope holiday program187 individuals in 40 households were assisted.school supply drivemore than 250 children received school suppliesfamilies (through the suburban ramsey family collaborative)109 families served

Activity 3

Case managementfor seniors and disabled adultshelping seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence is the goal of keystone's case management program. Seniors and adults with disabilities in ramsey and hennepin counties are referred to keystone through several home- and community-based medical assistance programs.keystone case managers use their knowledge of community resources to access services that help clients live safely and with dignity. When problems arise that threaten a client's self-sufficiency, case managers help develop solutions, and when necessary, advocate on the client's behalf.2011 accomplishments:seniors and adults with disabilities594 clients served

Filer

EIN

41-0693924