Elizabeth Ballard Community Center Inc.

“The committees of the organization are advisory in nature and do not have the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

“The board reviews the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Annually the board discloses any conflicts.”

“The board approves all pay levels.”

“The board approves all pay levels.”

“Policies and financial statements are available upon request during regular operating hours.”

“In 2019, ballard sold property previously known as penn house, located in east lawrence, which had historically provided direct emergency assistance and ceased operations as of september 2018. The property was sold for 155,510 and after cost of sale, generated 148,993 gain to be used to address current program needs. While the closure of penn house and the subsequent sale of that property changed the point of access, clients are still able to access those same services at the ballard center location.”

“Child care program- provides quality, affordable early childhood education program for economically disadvantaged families in the community. Family stabalization program - provides financial assistance for rent and utilities, pantry services and connection to community resources.”

“The ballard center is blessed to be part of a community that is rich with volunteers willing to give of their time and talents. During 2019 ballard volunteers contributed 3,100 hours of service valued at 72,500. Volunteers were essential to sustaining and growing our services. Volunteers were utilized for a wide variety of tasks - from ku music, art and special education classroom support, to ku community outreach, local churches, and businesses assisting with major building projects and fund-raisers.”

“Ballard center's early education program has a capacity of 48 kids. 48 boys and girls that will grow up more likely to own a home, graduate from high school, and hold a job than if they were not able to participate in a preschool program. Each time a new boy or girl walks through the doors of the ballard center to attend its preschool, the liklihood of that child becoming an adult with a more stable and successful adult life has increased. In 2019, 137 families received christmas gifts; 543 family members received wrap-around support services. We do not just care for the children attending our center - we support the child's parents and siblings; 8,800 douglas county community members received food, clothing, personal care items and diapers; nearly 1,600 households received food at mobile food pantry distributions.”

“Event expenses 25,870 event expenses -25,870”