Neighborhood Services Organization

“Derek dixon shawna dixon board member board member husband and wife”

“Form 990 was reviewed by the cfo and ceo and discussed with the organization's outside cpa. Each finance and executive committee member will be given a copy and any other board member that requests one.”

“Inquiry made for new members. It is up to each board member to inform the board regarding possible conflicts that may not have come to their attention. The board also appoints a governance committee to monitor and enforce board policies.”

“The board conducted a personnel committee meeting to discuss and approve salaries. Wages were determined by reference to the oklahoma center for nonprofits' wage and compensation survey.”

“Same as 15 (a) plus performance evaluations were conducted on all key employees.”

“Available upon request at the address shown on the return.”

“Neighborhood services organization, inc., was founded in 1920 and incorporated on august 19, 1969 as a faith-based nonprofit corporation. Its mission is transforming lives and encouraging independence through safe, healthy homes, dental care, and nutrition.”

“4b: housing and community development since 1920, nso has served central oklahoma's most marginalized neighbors - those living in poverty, those experiencing homelessness, the uninsured/underinsured and those at risk for homelessness and hunger. As neighbors face moments of hopelessness, we respond with hope, dignity, and a path forward. Nso's history paints the picture of a dynamic organization that is agile and responsive to the needs of its community. Through our decades of service, nso has incubated innovative programs that meet emerging and unmet needs. Several of those programs, including the okc food bank and others, were founded and nurtured at nso before becoming independent, successful nonprofit organizations. Today, nso leaders continue to serve as a leader in responding to the harshest challenges in the community. We collaborate with other service providers to identify gaps and eliminate duplication of effort. In 2024, nso's housing programs included homeless prevention, emergency assistance with rent and mortgages, transitional living, and permanent supportive housing. Populations served include young men ages 18-23; mothers and children; and chronically unhoused adults with mental illness. The carolyn williams center (cwc) is a 24-month transitional housing program serving unhoused young men ages 18-23. Many cwc residents have aged out of foster care. The cwc's goal is to provide a safe, healthy home for the young men, while helping them develop the resources and skills needed to transition into a permanent home. In 2024, this program served 39 young men, providing 1,403 hours of case management. Nso has two transitional living programs for unhoused mothers and children. At martha's house, women and their children have a furnished three-bedroom apartment. At gatewood, mothers who are pregnant or have a young child have a furnished one-bedroom apartment. The goal is to ensure moms and their children have a safe, healthy home for up to 24 months while they gain the skills and resources they need to support their families in permanent housing. In 2024, our martha's house and gatewood served 18 moms and 50 children. Palo duro is a permanent supportive housing program serving once unhoused adults with chronic mental illness. Many palo duro residents lived on okc streets for years before coming to nso. Our goal is for residents to maintain their permanent housing, stay healthy and be part of the palo duro community. In 2024, palo duro gave 42 adults a safe, healthy home. In 2024, nso helped 122 families - or 295 adults and children - stay in their homes by providing one-time rental or mortgage assistance. All nso housing programs work to help residents live as independently as possible.”