Achieve Zero

“Madonna Sisson (Director), Augustus Acosta (Executive Director), and Joseph Acosta (Director of Operations) are siblings. Joel and Mary Ann Bongco are married.”

“Our bylaws have been ammended. We updated our mission & vision statements and updated a few other minor items in our bylaws. Key changes: Mission: Empowering people in need to achieve self-sufficiency through genuine compassion and innovative, community-based solutions. Vision: ALEA Bridge will reduce homelessness on Oahu through the delivery of quality, comprehensive services and effective partnerships. With values of compassion, commitment, respect, and integrity, we serve as the bridge that connects those in need to the resources and assistance necessary to rebuild a life of Hope, Purpose, and Success.”

“Our Bylaws require the Form 990 to be reviewed by the Directors prior to filing. We will create a complete PDF copy and email it to all Directors and Executive Director at least 10 days prior to the filing and at a minimum of 72 hours before the last Board meeting prior to the filing deadline. All Directors are to review the Form 990 in its entirety and provide feedback and input as well as check for errors, omissions, & incorrect/false statements. Any items needing further discussion will be resolved at the board meeting and all corrections will be made prior to filing.”

“Salary & compensation schedule was proposed and discussed during a regularly scheduled Board of Directors/Leadership meeting on November 18, 2018. All (eligible, non-conflicted) voting members approved the motion (5-0).”

“All required documents are available at our office at 123 Mango St., Wahiawa, HI 96786 for review and copies are printed upon request.”

“2018 was a year of growth and expansion for ALEA Bridge. Some of the major program additions is the 1) Resource & Navigation Center phase of the Wahiawa Hale o Maluhia (HoM) Program and 2) Rapid Rehousing program, 3) After Hours outreach program. 1) We purchased land and 2 portable buildings (yet to be refurbished and repurposed). to establish the Resource and Navigation Center (RNC), a community hub of comprehensive homeless services, onsite amenities, and emergency/bridge housing options. The RNC is a Capital Improvement Project, sponsored by Aloha United Way (AUW), approved by the Legislature in May 2017. The RNC will provide a safe and stable environment with low barriers to entry, access to supportive services, and the goal of rapid placement into permanent housing within the facility or throughout the community. A vacant lot was purchased in April 2018, and some preliminary construction work/site prep was completed. The construction is expected to be completed in the 3rd quarter of 2019. 2) Rapid Rehousing Program- AB assisted individuals and families to access permanent housing through Rapid Rehousing (RRH). This includes, but is not limited to, Client/Landlord Outreach & Engagement, Intake & Assessment, Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) & goal setting, obtaining required identification, establishing a Housing Plan, Counseling & Education, identification of appropriate housing options, completion of housing/rental applications, rental subsidies & other related housing/moving costs, referral and/or placement to supportive services, referral and/or enrollment into General Assistance programs, referral and/or placement for employment, and ongoing Case management. The overall focus is to provide access to housing options within a relatively short time frame. Appropriate supportive services will be provided to promote readiness, housing stability and retention. 3) The After Hours outreach program was created to provide outreach services beyond the regular 40 hour work week. This allows us to serve and help individuals and families who aren't available during regular operating hours. There was a clear need for services outside of the normal operating hours as many of our homeless neighbors were simply unavailable throughout the weekdays and not able to speak to us during those times.”

“Client Services Expense: $49,306; Outreach Event Expense: $8,324; Donated goods distributed: $3,400; Rental Security deposits unreturnable: $1,277”

“Client rental deposits. Rental security deposits paid on behalf of clients and due to be repaid at end of each lease.”