Safe Children Coalition Inc.

“Amended and restated bylaws of the organization, approved by the board of directors, were adopted effective as of september 30, 2019. Old article i (removed entirely): the young men's christian association is universally regarded as being, in its essential genius, a worldwide fellowship of persons united by a common loyalty to god for the purpose of developing judeo-christian values within the communities we serve. New article 1 of the amended bylaws states that the name of this corporation shall be "safe children coalition, inc.". Old article iii - purpose has been replaced by amended and restated article 2: purpose. Old article iii - purpose: section 1. The purpose and object of this corporation shall be to develop and improve the spiritual, social, mental and physical life of youth and adults and, in cooperation with other organizations and with individuals, to render such services to the community as will secure better economic, social and moral conditions for youth and adults. Section 2. This corporation shall establish and maintain membership in the national council of the young men's christian associations of the united states of america (the "national council"), the constitution of which it accepts; it shall be organized in conformity with standards established by the national council. In the event of failure to maintain such membership it shall relinquish the use of the name "young men's christian association, "the letters "ymca," the letter "y, and the symbols and trademarks used or registered on behalf of the national counsel and the national board of ymcas. Section 3. No individual may be denied the services of the sarasota family young men's christian association, inc., due to that individual's inability to pay. Financial assistance and fees based on a sliding scale will be offered to any participant in sarasota family young men's christian association, inc. Events who is in need of such assistance. Amended and restated article 2: purpose: 2.1 this corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, purposes as follows: (a) to provide services to neglected, abused, homeless and at- risk children and their families seeking to prevent the aforesaid conditions alone and in cooperation with other organizations, (b) to render such services to the community intended to secure better economic, social and moral conditions for children and their families. (c) to engage in and do any and all lawful activities necessary or desirable for the accomplishment of any of the above described objectives and purposes. Old article iv - principal office has been replaced by amended and restated article 3: principal office. The principal office has moved from one south school avenue, sarasota, fl to 1500 independence boulevard, sarasota, fl. Old article v - management and meetings of the directors, sections 1, 2, and 14a) have been replaced by amended and restated article 4: management and meetings of the directors, sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.13a). Old article v - (sections removed): section 1. The management of this corporation shall be vested in a board of directors of not less than twelve (12) nor more than 24 (twenty-four) persons. A director must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Section 2. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of directors. Additional directors may be elected at other meetings of the board of directors for which notice of such election has been properly given. Each director elected shall hold office as follows: (a) a director shall be elected for an initial term that expires at the next annual meeting of directors that occurs at least four (4) months after that director's initial term commences. (b) upon the completion of the initial term, a member of the board of directors shall be eligible to hold office for a term of three (3) years, until resignation or until a successor is elected and qualified. (c) beginning with the annual meeting of directors held in june 2013, a direct”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. It is reviewed by the organization's management. A paper or electronic copy of the return is provided to all board members. The form 990 is presented at a regular board meeting where the floor is open for questions and discussion.”

“Transactions with directors, officers and employees of the organization are discouraged. Should a transaction involving a director, officer or employee be deemed necessary, the conflict of interest must be submitted to the audit committee for approval. Annually, conflict of interest statements are provided and signed by all directors, officers and employees who are exempt or in key positions and all transactions must be authorized.”

“The ceo's compensation is reviewed annually by the governance committee of the board of directors using comparability data. This data may be provided by an independent consultant of the organization's hr department. The review process is documented and all findings and recommendations are presented to the full board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Safe children coalition, inc. Is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1945 committed to providing a diverse array of services to the most disadvantaged and at-risk youth and families in our community. Since 1997, scc has been the contracted lead agency with the department of children and families to provide foster care, adoptions and related child welfare services in circuit 12, covering sarasota, manatee and desoto counties. Scc's social service programs also include early childhood literacy through our home instruction for parents of preschool youngsters (hippy) program with services to more than 200 parents and children each year. Our homeless youth education support program (schoolhouse link), serves more 800 youth every school year. We operate the only shelter for homeless, foster and runaway youth in sarasota, serve more than 1,500 abused and neglected children every year, help over 135 youth get adopted annually and assist over 280 youth in our achievers program with college and career preparation. Our adventure club program provides before and/or after school programming for 3 elementary schools within sarasota county. For the good of our overall organization, the health and wellness segment ceased operations on september 13, 2019. The ymca fitness branches were no longer financially viable. The ymca charter was returned to y of the usa and all social service programs were reorganized under the name, safe children coalition.”

“Volunteers help children to improve their reading skills, tutor and counsel youth, participate in fundraising events, obtain and organize clothes/school supplies/other needed items for needy children and participate as board and committee members.”

“On september 13, 2019 the organization closed all ymca fitness branches in sarasota county, ending all health and wellness programs.”

“Change in beneficial interest in net assets of scc foundation, inc. -287,115. Equity gain on investment 6,882.”

“The organization has an audit committee which is responsible for audit oversight and selection of an independent accountant.”