The Briermost Foundation Inc

“A copy of form 990 and required schedules was provided to the chief financial officer and executive director for review and approval. Upon completion of their review and revision process, a copy of form 990 and required schedules were provided to the entire board of directors prior to filing with the irs.”

“Annually, each member of the board of directors is asked to read the organization's conflict of interest policy, and then submit in writing any possible conflicts, or to confirm no conflict of interest exists.”

“The board uses various sources to determine salaries including other organizations' federal 990, compensation surveys and considerations the financial limitations of the organization.”

“A copy of the federal form 990 is provided to anyone who requests it.”

“Consistent with the requirements of section 6104 (d) of the irc and the regulations thereunder, copies of the organization's governing documents shall be made available upon request, in a timely manner, and subject to the charges permitted by law to any individual who requests it.”

“The briermost foundation has continued to provide quality recovery housing and promote purpose-filled living to women in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our success continues to surpass the national average - 82% of residents maintain sobriety; 96% have connected to their recovery community of choice; 87% self-report feeling connected to family and/or friends' 88% of residents are employed, in school, or volunteering in the community; 92% have obtained personal documents; and over 98% self-report being happy with the support and structure they receive while living at the recovery house. The agriculture training program provided a farmer's market throughout the summer in slavic village in an area that is conserved a food desert. The training program also produced another successful year of consumer supported agriculture program. This past year has been filled with hope and change.”

“Briermost launched a new project, on the road of recovery. Through grant funding and fundraising our dedicated team have begun to tackle stigma reduction. The project utilizes the in-kind use of an rv to travel ohio in search of uplifting recovery stories from recovering people, family members, allies, and community members. Sharing stories makes recovery real. Addiction is tough, but so are recovering people. Millions have reinvented themselves through various recovery methods and now have the our board of directors and executive team worked with consultants from the opioid response network to create and implement our diversity and inclusion plan. We have successfully completed the plan and have fully implemented in our daily work. The board of directors have also hosted a yard clean up day at the recovery homes.”