Northwest Assistance Ministries

“Management performs a detailed review prior to filing. All voting members of the board are provided an electronic copy of the return prior to filing, with management available for questions and comments.”

“Annual written acknowledgement of conflict of interest obtained from all members of the governing body.”

“Annual performance evaluation completed by committee of the governing body. Committee of the executive board reviews compensation practices and trends for similar organizations as well as the performance evaluation results to set the ceo compensation.”

“Annual performance evaluation completed by committee of the governing body. Committee of the executive board reviews compensation practices and trends for similar organizations as well as the performance evaluation results to set the officers and key employees compensation.”

“All governing documents, policies and procedures and financial statements are made available upon request to management.”

“Nam receives substantial donations of services from volunteer medical and other professionals. Additional volunteer hours are donated to fulfill the many activites of the organization.”

“Assistance-emergency basic needs provided assistance to 19,019 individuals with 15,787 specific services which included food, rental assistance, hoemless prevention, clothing, transportation, prescription medicines and referrals. Due to covid-19, and to reduce exposure, the emergency basic needs program, through nam's online website streamlined the intake process. A new procedure was implemented to reduce the amount of time needed to receive assistance and to minimize personal contact between clients and our staff-helping us all stay healthy. Since this was implemented, 1,700 applications were received through nam's website. The back-to-school project provided 891 children with school supplies. The 2019 holiday project provided 1,773 children with holiday toys. The joanne watford nutrition center provided food for 15,267 individuals resulting in 11,947 service units. Covid-19 made us re-evaluate the way we operate. In order to follow the health guidelines and ensure social distancing, the choice pantry was temporarily converted to a drive-thru. As part of the senior food program, 737 low income seniors received monthly supplemental groceries. In 2019, more than 994 families received thanksgiving meals and holiday meals. Housing services provided 105 individuals with 2,303 case manager services such as housing search, placement and housing stability. Furniture, housewares, and other supportive services through nam resale were also provided. At any given time throughout the year, the housing department makes available homes for 75 families each month. Through the interfaith homeless network 73 people were assessed and 25 clients received stable housing. In addition, the following services were given to clients via our covenant congregations: move-in kits, cleaning supplies, street kits,etc. In 2019, nam provided harvey disaster relief assistance to 84 individuals with services including mortgage assistance, furniture, appliances and home repairs.”

“Meals on wheels provided 240,476 nutritious meals to 1,369 homebound seniors and disabled individuals in 24 zip code areas. In addition, 309 indiviuals received saturday frozen grocery deliveries. As prescribed by their physicians, 20 seniors received weekly nutritional supplements. During this pandemic meals on wheels never stopped delivering meals. The meal service made adjustments and staff and approximately 700 dedicated volunteers are still delivering shelf-stable and frozen meals. Young at heart senior center, formallly know as 50+, served 279 senior individuals who participated in 3,418 senior activites such as physical fitness, dance, community field trips and general well-being classes. A portion of the activities were held online due to covid-19 to keep the seniors connected and engaged. The 60+ cafe congregate meal program provided 1,002 rides to the center and served 9,225 meals. Due to the pandemic the 60+ cafe congregate meal program delivered frozen and shelf- stable meals to those seniors through nam's meals on wheels.”

“The family violence center provided assistance to 278 individuals resulting in 58,434 ancillary services such as crisis intervention, shelter referrals, and legal advocacy in addition to traditional case management services. The fvc hotline received 4,892 calls. Another 4,492 community members participated in teen education presentations or awareness events. Fvc's 5,170 clients and callers reported experiencing 1,133 crimes, in addition to their domestic violence. During the covid-19 pandemic, the fvc participated in a project to house survivors in hotels when a domestic violence shelter was unavailable, 53 clients (and their 39 dependents) spent 355 nights in the program. 47 clients benefited from new economic stability funding in the form of rent, utilities, deposits, car repairs, child care and other basic needs. The learning center provided 157 adults with financial literacy classes, with 152 of those attending financial coaching. 522 students attended ged and esl classes.nam's thrive program provided 159 vocational scholarships, with 100 jobs obtained. The workforce connector program served 750 clients with vocational training, financial literacy job search, and assistance referrals. Due to the pandemic, plans were implemented to provide skills training online. The resale shop provides low cost and no cost clothing and household items to nam's clients and shopping alternatives and volunteer opportunities to the community in general and support for other programs.”