Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Center Inc

“Prior to filing, the organization provides a copy of the form 990 to its executive committee and business operations committee for review. Also, prior to filing the 990 is presented to all board members.”

“Newly appointed board members are given a copy of the policy which require s that they disclose any potential conflicts of interest and sign the disclosure statement annually at the may meeting. Board members are reminded at each board meeting that they are to disclose any conflict of interest that arises in the course of the meeting.”

“The compensation of the executive director is reviewed by the board as part of the annual budget process.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The federal 990 is also available for viewing at the office of the secretary of state for the state of maryland and can be accessed on grassroots website.”

“Grassroots empowers people in crisis to make positive changes by offering professional, 24-hour crisis intervention, shelter, and outreach services. Grassroots is a 24-hour professional crisis intervention service, available to anyone in need of immediate assistance for a mental health, situational, family, personal, or shelter crisis. Our goal is to help people achieve a positive resolution of the crisis situation and develop a longer term plan to achieve stability.”

“Social security for eligible persons, and assistance locating permanent housing. Transportation and limited financial support are also available. Staffing includes case managers, residential assistants, drivers and kitchen staff. Volunteers assist with meals, mentoring, recreational activities, tutoring and fundraising. In fy15, the family shelter served 99 people and provided 10,934 bednights. The men's shelter served 65 men and provided 6,203 bednights. The majority of adults in shelter have a mental health diagnosis, physical disability or serious health issues, or an addiction problem.”

“Other program services: route one day resource center which serves the homeless population living outside along the route one corridor in howard county. Last year the program served 904 individuals. Emergency motel program serves up to three families per day area motels for up to 15 days, while a case manager works with them to resolve their homeless situation. In fy15 the program served 93 people. The cold weather shelter provides up to 25 additional shelter beds during the winter months through a partnership with the faith community. Each participating congregation hosts the shelter for one or two weeks and grassroots provides staffing and management of the program. In fy 15 the program served 78 homeless individuals including 3 families and 8 children.”