Tubman

“The form 990 is reviewed by the chief executive officer, chief operating officer and director of finance of the organization. The form 990 is reviewed and accepted by the finance committee. The form 990 is circulated to the board of directors prior to filing.”

“Annually after the annual meeting, the conflict of interest policy is provided to all board members. The policy form is completed, signed and returned to the executive assistant. A person with a conflict of interest shall not participate in the board's discussion of the matter, except to disclose material facts and to respond to questions. A person with a conflict of interest shall not be counted in determining a quorum for purposes of the vote and cannot vote on the contract or transaction. The agency human resources policies and guidelines handbook contains a conflict of interest policy whereby potential conflicts must be discussed with department directors.”

“Annually the board of directors completes a performance appraisal for the chief executive officer. Salary is determined based on merit and review of comparable positions in the community in addition to using non-profit salary survey information.”

“Annually the chief executive officer completes a performance appraisal for the director of finance and director of operations. Salary is determined based on merit and review of comparable positions in the community in addition to using non-profit salary survey information.”

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

“Tubman is a multi-service agency with more than 45 years of experience providing crisis and support services, formed from the merger of chrysalis, a center for women; harriet tubman center; family violence network; and eldercare rights alliance. Tubman's vision is thriving people, healthy relationships, and peaceful communities. Our mission is to advance opportunities for change so that every person can experience safety, hope, and healing. Each year, tubman serves approximately 17,000 people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds who are facing violence, exploitation, homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or other trauma. In addition to the services described below, tubman is currently in the community phase of a three year sustainability campaign to invest in the places, programs and people that make tubman a unique and critical community resource. The great dreams campaign is raising dedicated funds to accelerate our programs and make critical long-lasting investments in our facilities and staff that will strengthen our ability to meet people where they are in their journey from fear to freedom. Tubman's services include safety planning; a 24/7 crisis and resource help line; emergency shelter for victims of violence; supportive housing programs; legal services including orders for protection and attorney representation; mental and chemical health asssessment, treatment and aftercare; parenting education and child care; youth outreach, mobile case management and in-school violence prevention education; support groups; job readiness and financial education; community education; and professional training for service providers. More information can be found at www.tubman.org. 2023 service highlights support in crisis: 11,834 people in crisis accessed support and resources by phone or in person. Safety plans: 5,969 people developed a safety plan by phone or in person. Shelter & housing: 244 adults and youth and their 274 children received safety and support at our domestic violence shelter. Safe journeys provided transitional housing and supportive services for 33 youth and their 7 children. Rapid rehousing programs helped 58 youth and adults and their 34 children secure and sustain housing in the community, with rental assistance and wrap-around services. Legal services: 3,105 clients received 12,869 services including victim advocacy, legal information, advice or representation in orders for protection and family law, or helpline support on legal matters. Mental & chemical health services: 595 clients accessed addiction- informed mental health support in our licensed clinics. School-based prevention: 3,718 youth participated in our six-week school-based violence prevention curriculum or attended a presentation on healthy relationships and violence prevention. Youth advocacy: 1,161 youth and young adults experiencing violence and exploitation received support or direct services in the community and in tubman's housing and shelter programs. Meeting goals for stability: 534 clients addressed their wellness, financial, employment, education or housing goals, individually or in workshops. Community education: 2,043 professionals, students, and community members learned about tubman services, relationship violence, exploitation, and other topics at community events and presentations. Net assets/operating income: form 990, part x, line 27 unrestricted net assets includes all net assets without donor restrictions, including net assets that are board designated. End of year (september 30, 2023) unrestricted net assets include: undesignated 2,185,879 designated for future depreciation 6,975,868 designated for repairs/cash flow/staff comp 2,006,250 total unrestricted net assets 11,167,997 beginning of year (september 30, 2022) unresticted net assets include: undesignated 2,005,363 designated for future depreciation 7,117,507 designated for repair/replacement and cash flow 2,535,492 total unrestricted net assets 11,658”

“Line 4a - first accomplishment (continued) supportive housing services: tubman helps families, youth, and single adults who have experienced relationship violence to find and sustain housing in the community. Tubman uses a rapid rehousing model and provides comprehensive support services, financial assistance, including rental subsidy, and additional resources as needed. Staff, interns, and volunteers assist clients in finding permanent affordable housing, provide transportation assistance for critical appointments and job interviews and help address long-term needs. The team helps clients develop customized education, career and financial goals, as well as provide individual and group support related to family violence, child development, parenting issues, family communication, and problem solving. Youth and young adults who have experienced violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking, have access to on-site transitional housing through the safe journeys program, located at harriet tubman center east in maplewood, mn, and various community-based sites. A full array of support services are provided to all young people in our housing programs, including helping youth develop customized educational, personal, social, spiritual, career, financial, and long-term goals. Line 4b - second accomplishment (continued) attorneys, assisted by law students and paralegal interns, provide legal representation, advice and information primarily in family law matters. Tubman's safety program provides pro bono legal representation to low- income victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking who are seeking orders for protection and harassment restraining orders in hennepin, washington, and ramsey counties. Tubman partners with several other organizations to reach specific communities, including: the aurora center at the university of minnesota to provide on-campus legal advice and representation to college students who have experienced dating violence and/or sexual assault; and the immigrant law center of minnesota and esperanza united to provide comprehensive legal services to immigrant families experiencing relationship violence. Line 4c - third accomplishment (continued) crisis counseling and short-term therapy is also available onsite for shelter residents. In addition, tubman offers a medication clinic for people participating in our mental or chemical health programs, as well as outside referrals. Drop-in mixed issues therapy groups and peer support groups are also available to people experiencing both mental and chemical health issues. Other therapy groups focus on trauma, healthy relationships and parenting, and using expressive art to process emotions and life experiences. With the exception of our co-occurring program, tubman's clinical services are provided to people of all genders, and individual services are provided for youth and adolescents. Chemical dependency treatment is provided through a state licensed 245g substance use disorder outpatient program. Services include co-occurring disorders (serving women with a dual diagnosis of chemical dependency and mental illness, recognized as a best practice by the state of minnesota), case management and state licensed chemical dependency assessments. Chemical health assessment services are also available to men and youth. The relationship violence intervention program provides therapeutic treatment for self-referred and court-ordered domestic abuse offenders of all genders. Tubman's relationship violence counseling program is designed to help people hold themselves accountable to end their violent behavior and maintain healthy relationships. Services include a 21-week group curriculum led by a master's level therapist and individual counseling, if desired. Clients not able to participate in group also may participate in individual sessions. Couples counseling is available when requested by both parties, after indiviual treatment has been completed and with ongoing”

“Children & youth services: services for youth in residential programs include: individual support, safety planning, goal planning, age-specific support groups and recreational activities, respite child care, assistance with homework, school transitions and employment goals, financial coaching, health access, dating violence prevention and youth leadership, conflict resolution skills, family activities, and resource referrals for these and/or other requests. Tubman also serves youth in community-based settings and receives referrals from schools, coordinated entry, the juvenile justice system and other community partners to serve youth of all genders between the ages of 10-24 who are suvivors of or at risk for dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation, and stalking, including youth who are homeless or precariously housed. Youth workers meet with clients in home and/or community locations to access resources and develop customized goal plans to meet basic needs and support both their short and longer term aspirations. Youth workers provide intensive case management services to ensure youth overcome barriers associated with callenges faced, and support them in meeting personal goals like improved relationships, violence prevention, parenting support, safety planning, educational or economic advancement, rent search and assistance, housing access and home ownership resources, job search and career development, managing finances, basic banking, legal resources, civic engagement, leadership, cultural and/or spiritual connections in order to advance holistic life pursuits. Tubman's movement for violence prevention (mvp) program includes a variety of services and activities to help youth learn skills for healthy relationships and peer leadership opportunities. This includes young people serving as peer advisors and community activists, and using interactive media to shape and deliver teen-generated content to families, schools, and faith commmunities. Tubman's voices in prevention (vip) program is a school-based violence prevention program for middle and high school students. This culturally relevant and interactive curriculum provides youth with the tools to assess, reflect, prevent, respond and take action to address dating violence and other challenges in order to improve personal and societal conditions. Taught by tubman youth educators, the program serves students in over 20 public, alternative, and charter schools in minneapolis, st. Paul, throughout suburban ramsey and washington counties, and the surrounding metro. Northstar youth outreach center is largely a volunteer supported drop-in center based in the community at maplewood mall. The center provides advocacy, safey planning and connections to a range of additional community resources, like access to counseling, housing, career, legal, health, recreation, spiritual and educational assistance, computers, laundry, supplies, food and clothing, and creative art spaces. Workshops and support groups: additional support is also provided by tubman staff, interns,and professional volunteers in the community, with a range of opportunities for people seeking to make and sustain changes in their lives. These services are designed to help participants meet their basic needs during crisis, remain self-sufficient during transition, prevent future crises and maintain stability in the face of economic and life challenges. Resource advocacy and a 24-hour crisis line supported by volunteers provide safety planning and connection to resources within the agency or in the community regarding a wide range of issues. Support groups offer a forum for people to connect with others experiencing similar challenges and changes in order to find encouragement, share coping strategies, obtain resources and to strengthen personal support networks. Economic advancement work includes jobs, education and finance support that is accessible to shelter and housing clients, people parti”