Must Ministries Inc.

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

May 13, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$8,119,796

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

MUST Housing programs work to address the emergency needs of persons experiencing homelessness, the long term needs of those struggling with chronic homelessness as a result of a disability, and rental assistance for those who are living in homelessness or facing eviction. MUST's emergency shelter serves over 1,000 persons annually, including children. MUST's supportive housing programs offer stable housing for 108 persons, including Veterans, who are chronically homeless. In the 2012-2013 fiscal year, these programs provided 57,251 bed nights of rest to persons recovering from homelessness. The Elizabeth Inn Work Recovery Program provides emergency shelter for men, women, and families who are living in homelessness. Our program connects the client to Employment and Education services for resume writing and career building opportunities, each client is assigned a case manager who will meet with them bi-weekly to develop an Individualized Service Plan indicating their program goals and addressing any possible barriers to housing the client may experience. In addition, the client will receive appropriate referrals to mainstream services for concerns such as mental and physical health, substance abuse, and domestic violence. In the past 6 months 383 clients have successfully entered into an Individualized Service Plan after receiving placement in our program. This total represents 87% completion toward our annual goal. 175 clients completed one goal toward self-sufficiency (obtained employment, obtained a mainstream benefit, or qualified for housing). This total represents 80% completion toward our annual goal. 100 clients have graduated from the Elizabeth Inn Work Recovery program and received stable housing. This number represents 100% of our annual goal.MUST Ministries Supportive Housing Program addresses the needs of persons with Mental Disabilities and Substance Abuse who are chronically homeless. As of the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the Program served 70 individuals with Case Management, Medical Assistance, Education (GED Program) and Employment Services. These services are rendered through the Programs in Cobb, Cherokee and The Veterans Program in Marietta. Through this program our goal is to help individuals move toward self-sufficiency with stable Housing, Education, Employment and Financial Benefits.MUST can serve those who are living in homelessness or who are facing eviction through several federal grants. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) is a program for individuals/families who are living in homelessness and meet the income limits of 50% or below AMI. This program housed clients in Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas, Paulding and Pickens counties. A total of 56 individuals were served in this program. Of the 56 individuals served, 51 were stably housed upon completion of the program. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) is a program for individuals/families who are living in homelessness and meet the income limits of 50% or below AMI. This program housed clients in Cobb County. A total of 25 individuals were served in this program. Of the 25 individuals served, 24 were stably housed upon completion of the program.

Activity 3

MUST's Seasonal Programs provide supplemental food and holiday assistance for families throughout an 8 county region. MUST's Summer Lunch Program delivers lunches each weekday of the summer to school aged children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year and to their younger siblings. Partnering with community churches and organizations, 247,087 meals were delivered to 6,206 children in 8 counties. MUST's Toy Shop provided Holiday gifts to 3,884 children in two counties and MUST's Thanksgiving program provided 883 families a turkey and all of the accompanying holiday food items needed for a traditional celebration within their own homes

Filer

EIN

58-2034725