Overcomers Refugee Services

“The finance committee reviews and present the 990 to the board of directors for review and approval prior to filing.”

“Each board member is responsible for completing and submitting a conflict of interest policy upon becoming a board member. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually for any changes. If a conflict arises, that person is excused from participating in conversation and board actions.”

“Salaries and wages are considered and approved by the board of directors once a year when preparing the annual budget based on annual employee reviews and information from comparable nonprofit organizations.”

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“The organization's mission is to educate, empower, and engage refugees by offering support services to promote independence and integration in the community by providing advocacy, resource services, and education to refugees in the concord, nh and surrounding areas.”

“Volunteers include the board of directors who assist with the organization's fiscal management, governance, and support of the organization's mission. Other volunteers provide services to serve the organization's refugee population.”

“The organization provides direct services to the refugee population to promote cultural orientation and educational services to assist in their transition into new americans. Refugees receive detailed immigration and resettlement curriculums and engage in comprehensive programs to promote independence, create opportunities, and develop meaningful partnerships within the community. Case managers and trained volunteers assist refugees with access to social services by identifying resources, making referrals to partner agencies, helping fill out forms, providing intrepretation services, navigating the immigration process, and assisting with basic services such as scheduling appointments and providing transportation. The organization also provide social services to youth and women groups and services to promote peace and reconciliation amongst different refugee groups through formal conflict resolution and peace education programs. Refugees also receive educational, language, and employment services to provide them with the skills needed to obtain employment opportunities.”