Thrive DC

“A copy is provided to the board to review prior to filing and any comments or changes are returned to the preparer for correction.”

“Thrive dc requires the responsible person having a conflict to present the conflict to the board of directors. The person is not allowed to participate in the board discussion in relation to the matter. The board examines whether the conflict actually exists and determines whether another arrangement would be more advantageous to the organization. If a more advantageous arrangement or arrangement that does not give rise to a conflict cannot be identified, then the disinterested members of the board will vote whether the transaction is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. Annual disclosures of any potential conflicts are submitted to the board chair and executive director and are reviewed by the same.”

“Board researches executive pay scales in the nonprofit sector to determine acceptable compensation.”

“Form 990 is available on the nonprofit information website, guidestar.org, or can be furnished upon request.”

“A resource for nutritious foods essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and also to alleviate the economic burden of paying for healthy food and costly medication and treatments. As a part of our weekly farmers market, clients can pick from a variety of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables at no cost. In 2015, thrive dc served more than 137,000 meals and distributed 212,000 pounds of emergency groceries from our emergency pantry. In addition we gave a total of 36,746 pounds of produce away through the fresh food fridays initiative. Supplementing the nutrition programming, thrive dc also provides free showers, laundry, and critical care supplies, which are available daily. Last year thrive dc offered 4,014 showers and 2,261 free loads of laundry and distributed 61,324 critical care items. Our program not only provides our disadvantaged neighbors with life-sustaining meals and personal care supplies, but also serves as a gateway to comprehensive social services”

“Therapeutic, and enrichment activities experienced 8,669 duplicated client participants.”

“Graduated and 29 of 45 have gained employment post graduation. Finally, our reentry program - women in new directions (wind) - provides intensive case management, substance abuse counseling and wrap-around services to women reentering society after incarceration. In 2015, there were a total of 29 active participants in wind, who have been involved in some form for 30 days or longer. The wind program manager identifies potential candidates for the program through orientations offered at the dc correctional treatment facility to women being released from prison and through referrals from partner organizations.”

“Thrive dc's computer workshop enables participants to develop the skills they need to function in today's workplace by searching for jobs, preparing for interviews, and strengthening key networks with family and friends. Thrive dc's public education program informs the public, supporters, and clients about issues related to homelessness, poverty, and thrive dc's services through social media, the organization's website, blog, mass emails, and other communications media.”