Sisu Youth Inc

“The 990 is presented to the financial committee for review and acceptance. The finance committee will then present the accepted 990 to the full board of directors for review.”

“Policy is reviewed and signed with each new board member and again annually by all board members.”

“Personnel committee snnually reviews compensation of the executive director and makes recommendations to the full board of directors for vote.”

“Personnel committee annually reviews compensation of the key employees, when applicable, and makes recommendations to the full board of directors for vote.”

“Available upon request at main office.”

“Revisions made to accurately present the organization and it's policies.”

“Sisu is a low-barrier, identity-affirming space in oklahoma city where unhoused transition-age youth find the shelter and support they need to pursue the life they want. We offer an emergency shelter, a drop-in resource center, case management services, and housing opportunities for young people between the ages of 15-24.”

“Shelter - drop-center: in 2024, sisu youth services shelter and drop-in center provided critical safety, stability, and resources for youth experiencing homelessness. Across all programs, we served 548 unique young people. At the shelter and drop-in center, youth accessed 14,502 meals (an average of 40 meals per day), completed 4,055 loads of laundry, and took 5,977 showersmeeting basic needs that are essential for dignity and health. Our clothing closet supported 1,214 appointments, ensuring youth had weather-appropriate clothing for life and work. We also distributed bus passes, enabling young people to access schools, employment, and health care appointments. Beyond meeting immediate needs, these services serve as the entry point into more comprehensive case management and housing programs that help youth transition from crisis to long-term stability.”

“Housing programs: in 2024, sisu youth services provided housing for 71 young people and 11 babies of parenting youth, creating safe and stable homes that form the foundation for long-term success. Nearly 40% of our clients self-identified a mental health disorder, physical disability, developmental disability, chronic health condition, or substance use disorder, and most entered sisu without health insurance, income, or non- cash benefits. Forty percent were survivors of domestic abuse, and 41% came directly from street homelessness or emergency shelters. To address these layered barriers, sisu operates a continuum of housing options: rapid rehousing provides up to 18 months of rental support to help youth build credit, rental history, and financial stability; transitional housing places youth in sisu-leased apartments where they gain independence with staff support; and host homes connect youth with trusted community members for safe housing while planning next steps. These programs move young people beyond crisis into stability, independence, and opportunity.”

“Sisu is a low-barrier, identity-affirming space in oklahoma city where unhoused transition-age youth find the shelter and support they need to pursue the life they want. We offer an emergency shelter, a drop-in resource center, case management services, and housing opportunities for young people between the ages of 15-24.”

“Net assets not reported on prior return 0”