Sacramento Self-Help Housing Inc.

“A PDF copy of Form 990 is emailed to the board of directors prior to submission to the IRS.”

“Board members and key employees must annually sign a conflict of interest statement.”

“Salary of Executive Director is reviewed annually by the board of directors during the budgeting process. Salary from comparable organizations is reviewed during this process.”

“Employee salaries are reviewed annually by the board of directors during the budgeting process. Salaries from comparable organizations are reviewed during this process.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are disclosed upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Housing ProgramsOur Housing resources program provides housing counseling and referrals to over 2,000 desperate households each year. We do this through individual interviews focusing on rental history, credit issues, special needs and potential barriers and income. We provide housing referrals that realistically match the housing option to the household. We temporarily house individuals sent from Sutter Hospital while WellSpace works with them to obtain permanent supported housing. We also provide short term housing to homeless individuals referred by the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and the City of Elk Grove.In 2015, two-hundred seventy-five homeless individuals stayed in SSHH short term housing and 65% successfully moved into permanent housing.SSHH is collaborating with Sacramento Employment and Training Agency to engage in proactive intervention strategies to keep households in their housing or relocating them to stable housing. Together we will achieve housing and employment stability. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)SSHH contracts with the Veteran's Administration to assist in locating housing for veterans who are given housing choice vouchers in Sacramento County. We also work with veterans without vouchers in conjunction with the VA workers at the Mather VA hospital. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Housing ResourcesEvery month, Housing Resources obtains information regarding rental cost, policies and vacancies for over 300 housing complexes. Each month, our staff also addresses the housing needs of over 200 people by utilizing this information to make appropriate housing referrals. During 2015, Sacramento Self Help Housing counselors met with 3,291 households and successfully assisted 65% of them with locating housing.Our renters' helpline staff made 114 referrals for fair housing investigation of which 44 cases were opened by our partner, Project Sentinel. Additionally, helpline staff received 4,298 calls and successfully helped 82% of individuals either retain their housing or relocate into new housing.”