Diakonos Inc.

“Prior to filing the form 990, each board member receives a packet containing a preliminary draft of form 990 for the tax year, a copy of diakonos's audited financial statements, and a list of questions to answer and return to the organization. The board member reviews the tax return and compares it to the audited financial statement. The board member then fills out the questionnaire to return to diakonos including representations about related party relationships and any changes they think need to be made to the form 990. Diakonos obtains the completed questionnaires and makes any changes needed to form 990 prior to filing.”

“The board of directors reviews any conflicts that may arise and they make a decision based on each individual situation.”

“The process for determining compensation of management is to gather information for salary ranges for comparable positions within the local area. A review of this information along with work experience and education of the current employee is reviewed and a compensation amount is then approved by the board of directors.”

“The process for determining compensation of management is to gather information for salary ranges for comparable positions within the local area. A review of this information along with work experience and education of the current employee is reviewed and a compensation amount is then approved by the board of directors.”

“Upon request the document is provided to the individual by a mutual agreed method.”

“Mission statement the mission of diakonos, inc. Is to compassionately serve men, women, and children in need by providing clothing, food, healthcare, and safe sanctuary; advocating for change and offering hope. Taken from the greek language, "diakonos," means "one who serves.”

“The organization is served by about 200 active volunteers. In addition the organization receives help from an additional 300 volunteers on a temporary basis for various events and program activities that promote the mission of the organization.”

“Level 3, they have the opportunity to move into transitional. The second level of transitional housing is resident staff level. Working with case manager, setting short and long term goals, securing employment, developing job skills, attending mandatory classes in our day center are just a few of the requirements of those working their way to self-sufficiency. The case manager provides direction in obtaining housing, employment, transportation for medical appointments, scheduling appointments and working with discharge planners at hospitals, prisons, etc. All of our guests are homeless, 100% have incomes that are well below the poverty level. Food services program description: three meals a day, seven days per week. The fifth street kitchen is busier than busy on most days. Breakfast is for night shelter and transitional guests only, but lunch and supper is available for anyone who is hungry and does not have the financial means to provide for themselves or their family. We provide bag lunches for our guests that are starting a new job until they get their first paycheck. We no longer do emergency food boxes, but share our excess food with those agencies and churches that do and we refer those in need of that service to our collaborators. Shelves, freezers and refrigerators are kept stocked at my sister's house so that no one is ever without food. Food bags are provided for weary travelers who do not have funds to buy food for their journey - usually individuals that are traveling in search of better employment. Our goal is to comprehensively address hunger within our community. Healthcare services program description: medical services at fifth street include: daily nurse clinics, monitoring of chronic illness, medication management, referrals for provider care, giving over-the-counter medications as appropriate, etc. Two physicians provide clinics for shelter guests and for children. Prevention education is taught each week as one of our classes covering such subjects as women's health, chronic disease prevention and management, men's health, nutrition, dental hygiene, exercise, etc.. Hiv testing is done two times a month by the metrolina hiv/aids consortium. Volunteers provide blood pressure/blood sugar screenings on occasion. We have a presence on the healthnet iredell advisory committee and work with the safety net committee at iredell memorial hospital. Other offerings program description: special needs room, thanksgiving dinner, easter breakfast, transportation, christmas dinner, and clothing closet.”

“Community. Through counseling, court advocacy, peer support, case management, etc. Our guests can start the long process of rebuilding lives and moving on to becoming self sufficient and having a life that is violence free.”

“Veteran's housing - transitional housing for homeless veterans. Home - hope of mooresville provides temporary housing for homeless women and children in the mooresville, north carolina area.”

“Special projects expense 8,251 special projects expense -8,251”