Congregations for the Homeless

“Jensen vessels shawn mccord vice chair treasurer father/son-in-law”

“The form 990 will be reviewed in detail and approved by the finance committee of the board of directors. The remaining board members will receive a copy of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy covers officers, trustees, and employees that can influence the actions or the organization or its board or make commitments on their behalf. The existence of any of the interests described in section 4 of the policy shall be disclosed before any transaction is consummated. It shall be the continuing responsibility of individuals covered by the policy to scrutinize their transactions with outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts and to immediately make such disclosures. Disclosure should be made to the executive director (or if the executive director is the one with the conflict, then to the chairman of the board), who shall bring these matters to the attention of the board. The board shall then determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable as to the organization. The decisions on these matters are the sole discretion of the board. Restrictions placed on individuals determined to have a conflict will be determined by the board. Proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes or as otherwise appropriate.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed and approved by the whole board.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents or financial statements available to the public.”

“Shelter: the emergency mens shelter (ems), along with our day center, provides a safe, welcoming, resource-rich environment 24 hours a day every day of the year for men experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives and obtain stable income and housing. Men in the enhanced shelter have access to safe sleeping accommodations, three nutritious meals a day, showers and laundry, storage, mail, haircuts, computers, etc. This low-barrier program serves 100 men experiencing homelessness on the eastside each day, and between 700-900 men each year. In addition to limited case management services, cfh offers on-site housing navigation, employment navigation, medical and dental care, and professional mental health and addiction supportive services. Cfh's hotel program is an extension of the ems: its goal is to provide a healthier environment for the most medically fragile men who seek shelter with us. Cfh rents rooms within an eastgate area hotel, which serve up to 19 men. Men staying with us also must follow specific behavioral requirements. Clients in the hotel are provided meals and have access to all of our supportive services, including housing navigation and case management. The rotating shelter (rs) is night shelter operating from 7pm - 7am for 30 men at a given time experiencing homelessness. The rs provides a vibrant healthy community within host congregation spaces where men can rest, recover, and rejuvenate. In addition to accessing case management supports, the men are able to obtain three meals a day, washers, dryers, showers, and haircuts.”

“Housing: the cfh housing program provides 80 units of permanent housing with supportive services in single-family residences on the eastside for single men transitioning from homelessness to stable living. Men pay rent equal to 30% of their income. Each man is connected to our community of supports through case managers, house managers, agency partners and other cfh staff. In 2022, our housing program had a 95% success rate of keeping men housed for two years or longer or graduating them to other permanent housing. The cfh on and up housing program consists of one single family residence for up to three men who are pursuing a clean and sober living environment. It is a privately funded program that looks to fill the gap between housing first, which strives to house the most vulnerable in our society, and the client who has been priced out of the market due to the high cost of housing in the puget sound area. The rent is capped at 600 as a mechanism for clients to stabilize, increase their earning potential, address addiction or mental health issues while saving money to move out to market rate housing after they leave the program. The program is time limited to 3 years to encourage clients to work towards the ultimate goal of leaving the program and never returning to being unhoused.”

“Program support: the cfh navigation program provides access to housing for men, women, and children who would otherwise be sleeping outdoors or in places that are not meant for human habitation. We do this through customized staff support in navigating an incredibly complex service and housing system, coupled with one-time direct financial assistance as needed to remove housing access barriers. Our case management program is key to a successful transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Our professional case managers provide one-on-one assistance, advocacy in obtaining necessary resources, encouragement in setting goals, and other support as needed to move men into stable living. Case managers work with each man to create a unique, personalized strategy for helping him to move out of homelessness. Through our behavioral health program, a licensed social worker provides one-one-one and group support to our clients and staff as they navigate the traumatic stress of homelessness and deal with other mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and prior trauma. Our addiction support program-serenity-provides men with the space and support they need to heal from addiction. This program includes daily aa style meetings, weekly classes on subjects related to addiction, and group sessions led by a mental health professional. Individuals also have access to a library of addition/recovery materials.”