The Urban Renewal Center

“Form 990 is provided to the director of administration and finance and to the board treasurer for review and approval before the tax return is filed. A copy of form 990 is also provided to the board members.”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored through ongoing discussion with board members during the year.”

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

“1. Homeless services initiative a. Homeless employment services a. 500 bus passes b. 77 essential identification documents replaced to aid in employment c. 68 new resumes created d. 98 new job offers e. 38 employees assisted with uniform and interview clothing support f. 19 enrolled in education and professional training b. Homeless housing program a. 25 volunteers deployed to support people who are transitioning from homelessness to stable housing b. 43 local citizens donated furniture and other household items to support people transitioning from homelessness to stable housing c. 50 people transitioning from homelessness were supported through our homeless housing program c. Norfolk thrive initiative a. 230 applicants applied to the program b. 80 families were accepted and remained committed for the duration of the year-long program c. 75 children were involved in the program with their families d. 12 families met their goals and graduated from the year-long program e. 109 goals reached regarding housing f. 107 goals reached regarding debt and spending g. 47 goals reached regarding physical and mental health h. 56 goals reached regarding education, training, and career management i. 32 goals reached regarding levels of earnings and benefits j. 26 goals reached regarding transportation k. 16 goals reached regarding savings l. 4 goals reached regarding childcare 2. Impact youth programming: a stream (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics) is a weekly program for 4th- to 7th-grade students in norfolk. A. 90 students enrolled b. 9 volunteers served more than 62 hours in the program c. 5 international university students taught cultural dances and songs d. 3 volunteer tutors in math and reading 3. Community events a. Evening of hope (commemorating lives taken in violence, celebrating survivors of violence, and honoring frontline workers who work tirelessly to save lives b. Black sacred art informances c. Race in america forums 4.volunteerism and organizational partners a. Winter shelter a. 7560 meals were served at winter shelter b. 6600 volunteer hours at winter shelter c. 660 volunteers helped with winter shelter d. 160 guests were served at winter shelter e. 60 guests each night were served at winter shelter f. 90 volunteers from eight different churches were celebrated at the volunteer reception b. Christmas toy drive a. 500+ toys collected b. 15 organizational community partners collected toys c. 90+ children received toys d. 14 international university students volunteered for the toy drive c. Partnerships a. 45 volunteers served weekly at our partner organizations b. 40 volunteers helped with the uniform drive that supported students from twenty-six different schools”