Neighbors Along the Line

“The executive director and treasurer review in detail against the balance sheet and income statement; review all information in the 990 form; review notes and discuss with auditor/tax preparer. The full board sees the 990 after filing.”

“The policy is distributed annually to the officers and director, who then sign a statement of compliance.”

“Board reviews comparable data and votes on compensation package.”

“We send our annual return and exemption application with a grant request. The documents are also available upon request. In addition, the 990 and financial statements are available to the public on guidestar.”

“Our organization provides food, medical care and educational services and a variety of other human needs and self-development assistance to qualified individuals residing in a 5.5 square mile area of tulsa, as well of residents of sand springs. In 2019 we continued our partnership with osu center for health sciences that allowed our organization to increase its clinic times to serve more uninsured patients. Provided free medical services for 700 patients as well as assistance with over 10,000 prescriptions in which 90% were filled at no charge. We provided no cost lab tests, specialty care, diagnostic testing as well as dental care for 130 patients. Provided free food from our food pantry to 7,000 people for 150,000 nutritious meals. This is a 61% increase over the number served in 2017. Enrolled 170 students in the ged program. Our community accessed the educational resources of our literacy program for more than 5,700 hours for services such as tutoring, computer usage, job search assistance, ged preparation and testing. Our community activities department offers program services such as utility assistance, holiday assistance, wic referrals, legal aid and 12 step programs. This program also offers enrichment opportunities such as life skills classes and community wide events that promote awareness of services and well-being in the community. We partner with a variety of other agencies to make as many services as possible available from our location.”

“Neighbors along the line helps individuals meet their basic needs and also provides opportunities for development and increased independence.”