Oneheart

“The form 990 is prepared by a licensed cpa firm and reviewed in detail by the executive director and finance director. A copy is also provided to the board of directors for review and formal approval prior to filing with the irs.”

“All employees and board members are subject to a board-approved conflict of interest policy that outline examples of potential conflicts and requires an annual disclosure form. Disinterested members of the oneheart executive committee shall make a determination as to whether a prohibited conflict exists and what subsequent action is appropriate. The board shall retain the right to modify or reverse such determination and action and shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to the interpretation and application of the policy. Interested individuals are prohibited from participating in debates or voting on any matter deemed to be a conflict.”

“The board of directors approves an annual budget that includes the salary of the executive director. Annual adjustments are made based on availability of funds, board-approved cost of living allowances, merit increases, salary increases, etc. Salaries for organizations of similar size and purpose are reviewed as part of this process.”

“See line 15a above. The salary for the human resource/finance director is also included in the annual budget approved by the board of directors and follows the same process.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Oneheart: a place for hope & healing is a four-acre transformation campus in rapid city, south dakota, with a mission of empowering people to overcome crisis and achieve self-sustainability. After nearly four years of intensive research, intentional planning, and campus renovations, oneheart opened its doors to the first enrollees in january 2021. Oneheart provides transitional housing and meets other basic needs at no cost to program participants (our "guests") so they can focus on furthering their job, skill, and/or education levels to foster upward mobility. The goal is that guests leave the campus with steady incomes and housing options so they can escape the crisis of poverty permanently and experience a better quality of life.”

“Oneheart leases a facility through a long-term agreement with the city of rapid city. The facility went through a complete remodel that was finished in 2021. The campus is designed to get people out of crisis mode, mitigate barriers to upward mobility, and help people rebuild their lives. Guests are referred to the campus through community partners. Once accepted, they live in one of three towers (men, women, and families) and work with their transformation team to address their individual needs. The campus offers person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. In return, each adult resident is expected to create an income plan, housing plan, and agree to live clean and sober. Our vision is to see all the vulnerable and marginalized people and families who enter oneheart as thriving citizens of our community upon graduation. Our target market is those individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, and homelessness. A variety of services are co-located on campus to help achieve these goals and provide direct and timely services to our guests. Nonprofit services on campus include: healthcare, mental health services, case management, domestic violence assistance, counseling, addiction services, life skills classes, job skills training, and native american cultural development and healing services. Even more services are available on a referral-basis, determined by the individual needs of the guest. We also offer onsite food service, a wellness facility, a child development center, substance abuse support, and transportation services free of-charge. Through the time and resources we invest in people, along with the security and stability we provide, guests are able to move towards a life of greater self-sufficiency. We aim to efficiently, effectively, and collectively help our neighbors in crisis move into better jobs, permanent housing, and a better quality of life. Oneheart is working towards a common goal with local nonprofits and government services to change the system of opportunity for individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness. Through close collaboration, a significant impact can be made. Oneheart has welcomed more than 600 people since opening its doors in january 2021. In 2023 alone, oneheart served 262 people and received 188 guest referrals from partnering agencies. Other outcomes in 2023 included: average stay increased to 249 days, hosted 103 onsite classes, assisted with 17 family reunifications. Overall, 2021-2023 we have: added 100+ to the workforce, helped 87 adults attain a ged, helped 87 adults graduate high school, helped 110 adults access higher education, 13 receive vocational training, and another 26 achieve skills certificates. We helped 117 guests reduce debt, helped 49 build emergency savings, and helped 94 establish savings/checking accounts. Oneheart also provided as many as 40,011 "safe sleeps" in the secure transitional living units, more than 15,764 wellbalanced meals and roughly 3,580 rides to or from work, school, or other life-rebuilding appointments and activities in 2023 alone, and 91,203 sleeps, 26,408 meals, and 6,267 rides through 2023.”