Esperanza En Escalante Inc

“Directors Dodie Kriho and Milan Kriho are spouses. Executive Director Phyllis Russell and Director of Development Pat Beauchamp are domestic partners. Ms. Russell consulted with the board president prior to Mr. Beauchamps employment. In order to avoid any conflict of interest, Mr. Beauchamp was not given any fiscal authority within the organization.”

“The 990 is reviewed at a board meeting prior to filing.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“Part III, Statement of Program Accomplishments:During the 2016-2017 fiscal year, Esperanza En Escalante continued to provide housing and supportive services to homeless veterans through several programs. Specifically, the following was accomplished:>Esperanza En Escalante provided transitional housing and supportive services to 156 adults and 14 children during the year. Services to these individuals were funded by the Veterans Administration Grant and Per Diem Program. Esperanza En Escalante during the year three distinct Grant and Per Diem programs, one for disabled veterans, one for single male veterans and families and a third for female veterans and families. >Esperanza En Escalante provided case management services to an additional 56 clients living in offsite apartments through the Shelter Plus Care program and the project based Housing Choice program, both funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. That program ended in June 2017.>EEE also worked with a variety of volunteer groups who provide both services and donations.>Esperanza En Escalante, one of the few transitional housing programs that allow pets, continues to provide a dog obedience program that all dog owners must attend in order to keep a dog on the premises. The course is taught by one of the case managers who is a certified trainer. In addition, on-site grooming is provided free of charge to residents. >EEE, working with the Southern Arizona VA Medical Center staff, continues to provide an on-site employment group.>EEE also provides groups dealing with nutrition, budgeting and other subjects throughout the year.>EEE also worked with a variety of volunteer groups who provide both services and donations. The Home Depot provided volunteers and supplies to install a patio in the family cluster, as well as installing window boxes with herbs on the female units. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Club provided food for our pantry on a number of occasions as well as hosting events on the 4th of July and Veterans Day. Numerous individuals donated clothing and furniture items used by the residents both on-site and to help establish themselves for independent living. In addition, Esperanza En Escalante received a Low Income Housing Tax Credit reservation from the Arizona Department of Housing. The funding allowed Esperanza En Escalante to build 44 new one-bedroom apartments on the current site, specifically targeting low income, older veterans. The project opened in May 2017, with 30 of the residents from transitional housing moving into the new, permanent supportive housing.”