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 2016, 296 homeless individuals stayed in SSHH short term housing, and 135 successfully moved into permanent housing which included the Common Cents and Coordinated Exit programs.The Community Outreach program develops Homeless Assistance Resource Teams in communities throughout Sacramento County. Significant groups of volunteers have formed in Elk Grove, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova and Citrus Heights. They organize Winter Shelter programs, Veteran Stand Downs, transitional housing and volunteer housing counseling in their local communities. Through the Community Outreach efforts we served 2,139 households in 2016. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)SSHH staff provides housing counseling and referral services for veterans in crisis. SSHH staff partners with the Veterans Affairs Northern California Healthcare System, and since 2010, assessed veterans needs, provided a list of housing options, and then assisted them in completing the applications. We housed 12 veterans in 2016 and a total of 95 since 2010. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Renter's HelplineRenters Helpline is available to tenants who are experiencing difficulties with the landlord. SSHH sorts out over the phone the nature of the problem, provides information on renters rights and responsibilities and offers to mediate with the landlord to resolve the difficulty. In some cases when situation appears to be discriminatory there is a referral to our fair housing attorney for further investigation. In 2016 the Renters Helpline responded to over 8,286 calls, helping 66% of families maintain their housing, and assisting 33% of the families in relocating to appropriative permanent housing. Our fair housing partner, Project Sentinel, was asked to review 543 of the cases. Of those 543 referrals, 42 turned out to be serious cases which were closely investigated and in a few cases legal action was taken. Over half of the cases were related to discrimination on the basis of a disability, reflecting the needs of some of our most vulnerable residents and people. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Sacramento Employment Training Agency (SETA)SSHH recognizes that housing instability can be a significant barrier to employment. Since 2014, SSHH has provided housing counseling to SETA clients while receiving employment and training services. This helps lower-income families become self-sufficient through training and employment. We enrolled 117 individuals or families in 2016, helping them achieve their long-term success. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Coordinated ExitAn interim housing program which provides a short term place to live while people work on their housing barriers and then move on into their own permanent housing. Ready to Rent curriculum is taught, employment opportunities or disability benefits are obtained, and we assist in locating decent housing for them. During 2016, a total of 87 persons were served of whom 53 went on to obtain permanent housing. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Common CentsAn interim housing program which provides a short term place to live while people work on their housing barriers and then move on into their own permanent housing. Ready to Rent curriculum is taught, employment opportunities or disability benefits are obtained, and we assist in locating decent housing for them. During 2016, a total”