Hope Outreach Center Inc

“All board members review form 990 at board meetings and an electronic version is sent for review.”

“Policy is reviewed and discussed by board members and employees annually at meetings and any possible conflicts that arise are required to be disclosed.”

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“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Helping other people everyday by providing services and support that immediately improve the quality of life for those in need in our communities. The purpose of hope outreach center, inc. Is to build stronger and more thriving communities through program and services that: help youth succeed strengthen and support families in need assist the elderly, homebound and infirm this is accomplished with the help of a small staff and a large volunteer force who share their time, expertise and talents. From july 2019 through june 2020, more than 3,675 adults and 2,711 children living in south west broward communities were touched by hope outreach center's programs and services.”

“Emergency assistance-provides a food pantry, financial assistance, financial literacy, information and referral services, access partner with the department of children and families, social services, case management, education and support groups. The food pantry: distributed food valued at 177,129.00 with 1,968.50 bags and total of 831 bags of fresh produce was provided through a partnership with the united way of broward county's project lifeline initiative, enhancing the nutritional value to families and children. Emergency financial assistance: 57 families were provided with one-time financial assistance valued at 22,956.66 thus preventing families from being evicted and having their utilities shut off. Public benefits assistance: hope provides much needed support for qualifying individuals to apply for government financial assistance. 509 applications, re-certifications and changes were processed for families to received medicaid and food stamps. Transportation: 1,385 worth of gas vouchers & bus passes were distributed to individuals needing assistance to get to and from work or to get medical attention. Miscellaneous items: 8,996.00 worth of items were donated to men and women in need. Some of the items included medical equipment (walkers, crutches etc.), household goods (blankets, comforters, dishes) and small appliances (microwave, coffeepots, etc.) our annual special projects program, which includes back to school backpacks for over 100 families in august 2019, ensured that the children of our community arrive at their schools and classrooms with all the supplies that are required to give them a head start into a productive school year. They are excited to get started with new pencils, paper, books, uniforms, and a brand new backpack, just like all the other students in their class.”