Valley Outreach

“A draft of the 990 is provided to the members of the finance committee, audit committee, and board of directors, including the treasurer and chief executive officer. The treasurer and chief executive officer have the authority of the board of directors to approve and file the 990.”

“Each board member completes and signs a conflict of interest reporting form on an annual basis.”

“The board of directors sets compensation and benefits for the chief executive officer using current, relevant compensation comparison data from comparable nonprofit organizations and for chief executive officers with comparable qualifications.”

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

“Food shelf: we have been feeding families through our food shelf since 1983. We offer a choice model, allowing clients to shop for their specific needs and family preferences. We also embrace nutritious options, with an emphasis on increased amounts of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains. We distributed the equivalent of 1,146,278 meals and surpassed, for the first time ever, the million meal mark. It is a 26% increase over the prior year's 910,008 meals. We also had a 23% increase in the number of unique households served each month, from 682 to 842. Households leave with enough food for approximately 7-10 days, which is almost two times the state average. Aside from a monthly shopping experience, clients may also come weekly for bonus friday, a distribution of perishable dairy, deli, produce, and meat choices. We also offer a snack pack program for elementary-aged kids. Snack packs contain breakfast, lunch, and snack items for the weekend, when children do not have access to free or reduced meals at school. Other food support programs include mobile choice, home delivery for clients with limited mobility.”

“Personalized support including resource advising, case management and emergency fund: previously separate programs, the emergency fund, resource advising and case management areas are now integrated client services that provide broader basic needs. These services are not a one-size-fits all and require personalized approaches and plans, dependent on client needs and goals. Detailed numbers representing our personalized support services are as follows: through resource advising - client support services, we provide referrals to other social services or available resources such as health insurance, snap benefits, legal advice, dental care and tax preparation, among other things. Case management - client support services includes intensive support to support individuals and families working towards stability. A reminder that this category counts simple referrals (one and done) to multiple referrals to longer-term and more intensive case management. In 2018-19, 1,792 households benefitted from our services. Through the emergency fund - client support services, we support those facing financial adversity by providing funds for rental and mortgage expenses, heat and utility costs and car repair that maintains reliable transportation to work. Support from the emergency fund creates stability for clients. In 2018-19, 233 households, representing 942 individuals, received assistance - an increase over 162 households in the prior year.”