Freedom House

“Form 990 is provided to the board of directors at the next scheduled board meeting following the completion of the tax return. Also, the audit report is presented at the same time. The electronic file signature is then signed and submitted to the preparer to authorize transmission of the return.”

“Conflict of interest policy are in the by-laws of the board and in the personnel mannual. When considering membership in the board, conflict of interest is discussed prior to voting. On an annual basis, board members review and consider activities that may pose a conflict of interest. This is also done to the staff members during their annual review.”

“Compensation of the executive director is reviewed annually by the executive committee. Salary increases are based on merit and the executive director has the same benefit package as all full time staff.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“Freedom house is a crisis intervention center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and victims of crime. The organization provides temporary shelter to women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Meals, living quarters, counselling and legal assistance are provided.”

“The organization received contributed client services in areas of child advocacy, translation services, sexual assault and family violence programs. Volunteers are trained to handle crises counseling, safety planning and danger assessments.”

“Family violence intervention and prevention services - provided emergency shelter which included food, clothing, and other items to victims of family violence seeking safety from abusive situations. Victims receive safety planning, crisis intervention and case management while residing in the shelter. Freedom house also provides outreach services that include therapy, crisis intervention, a 24-hour hotline, assistance with law enforcement and other services to prevent and heal from family violence. The organization served 25 individuals in the shelter and 267 individuals through the outreach office. Services also include community education and volunteer training.”

“Sexual violence intervention and prevention services - provided crisis intervention and therapy to victims of sexual violence, both adults and children. These services included assistance to law enforcement and other legal entities, assistance in obtaining medical help, providing emergency clothing at hospitals, information and referral to needed resources and follow-up. A prevention program has been developed and implemented. Community education and volunteer training is provided. The organization served 129 individuals through the outreach office. Any victim, either past or present and their families are eligible for assistance.”