Summit Recovery Hub Inc

“The 990 is disseminated to the entire board for review prior to an upcoming board meeting. The cpa firm who prepared the return attends the board meeting to both answer questions about the 990 as well as other tax and compliance related questions.”

“The organization maintains a conflict of interest policy for board members, staff, and volunteers who have decision-making abilities or influence over decision-making. The board reviews the policy annually to ensure it has been adapted to changes within the organization's operating environment. All individuals identified above must immediately disclose all conflicts of interest or update any changes to prior disclosures. In addition, on an annual basis, all individuals identified by the policy are required to affirm no conflicts exist or that previously identified conflicts still exist.”

“The board engages in a comprehensive annual market analysis to assess executive director compensation, focusing on nonprofit organizations that provide similar services, are of comparable size, and operate within the same geographic region. This thorough study ensures that the compensation offered is competitive and aligned with industry standards. Beyond just benchmarking against similar organizations, the board carefully evaluates where the executive director's salary should be set within that compensation range. This decision is informed by various critical factors, including the executive's performance evaluations, which provide insights into their effectiveness and leadership capabilities. Additionally, the board considers the amount of funding the executive has successfully secured, reflecting their ability to sustain and grow the organization's financial health. The executive's strategic vision and planning are also key considerations, as these elements are vital for steering the organization toward its long-term goals. By considering these diverse factors, the board ensures that the compensation package attracts and retains top talent and aligns with the organization's mission and strategic objectives.”

“The organization believes in the highest level of transparency and disclosure and believes that making its governing documents available to the public upon request allows both funders and the public to understand how the organization governs at the highest level, engages in fiscal responsibility and operates as a community asset.”

“The summit recovery hub is dedicated to promoting sustained recovery by providing connection, pro-social community activity, support, and advocacy to those affected by mental health, addiction, and substance use challenges.”

“Volunteers at summit recovery hub have personally navigated the challenges of behavioral health issues and have found support and empowerment through the organization's services and activities. These dedicated volunteers embody the spirit of recovery and resilience, benefiting from the hub's comprehensive programs promoting healing and growth. By choosing to give back, they sustain their recovery journey and actively contribute to the mission, vision, and values of summit recovery hub. Their lived experiences enrich the community, fostering an environment of empathy and understanding and reinforcing the hub's commitment to inclusiveness, compassion, and dignity. Through their invaluable contributions, these volunteers help create a supportive network that uplifts others, ensuring that the cycle of recovery and support continues to thrive. 9 meetings/week (5 volunteers, 2hrs each) = 90hrs/week peer-run, drop-in recovery community center was open 37 weeks of fy24 3330 hours of volunteerism for meetings value of hour of volunteerism = 25 = 83,250 in-kind service hours 3 events - (15 volunteers, 5 hrs each) - 225 hours of volunteerism for events value of hour of volunteerism = 25 = 5,625 in-kind service hours total in-kind service 88,875”

“Enhanced recovery navigation: we provide in-person, drop-in peer recovery support in our low-barrier peer-run, drop-in recovery community center. 93% of our participants are satisfied or highly satisfied with the services and support provided. Fy23 individual recovery contacts for support = 5400+ summit road (reducing overdose and death) harm reduction: in fy23 we started with naloxone distribution in a low-barrier way out of our peer- run, drop-in recovery community center. We added fentanyl and xylazine test strips and hygiene kits. We've done community outreach where we walk the streets of our neighborhood in west hill, akron, ohio, and distribute harm reduction supplies to bars, restaurants, businesses, and individuals. We now partner with summit county public health; we can provide low- barrier, drop-in syringe exchange. Summitpeers: the summit recovery hub is committed to developing the most competent and professionally developed peer workforce around. Potential peer support candidates interested in learning more about the field contact us for support for the training and application process that leads to certification. Once certified, we get them connected to summitpeers, which offers resources, training opportunities, competency development, advocacy, and connection to the demanding work of peers. We've served over 300 certified peers in fy23. We were also involved in the advocacy for the rule change, which now allows peers certified in correctional facilities to become certified and not allow their background to hold them back from obtaining meaningful work in the recovery field. Mutual support meetings: we offer nine weekly and four monthly mutual support meetings. We support all stages and phases of recovery and all pathways to recovery. We are dedicated to helping individuals find support that fits their needs. Over 3220 people attended our various support groups in fy23. Participants cite that they love the variety of meetings offered at the hub. Recovery events: we host several significant community events that help the community reduce stigma, get introduced to the recovery community, and help individuals seeking or sustaining their recovery develop connections. We have overdose awareness day on august 31, where we convened 365 community members for remembrance of those we've already lost to overdose death and to commit to act to raise public awareness and reduce deaths. We have an international recovery day celebration at the end of recovery month (september) and gathered 220 folks for a cookout and a day of celebration of all things recovery. We also host a monthly first friday recovery community dinner which regularly gets 50+ attendees. Total served in fy23 = 835 recover with pride: focusing on developing culturally relevant services, programs, and activities for our lgbtq+ community. We have grown this priority population to around 15% of our participants. Group members say, "this is the first place that seems to get me and my needs, and it's a safe place. I feel safe coming here." another participant stated, "when i was introduced to the summit recovery hub, i rarely left my home. I had crippling social anxiety and difficulty maintaining eye contact with people. I feel valued and heard here, and now i regularly come out to the hub for support and to help support others like me."”

“Contract & professional fees 21,179 0 0 subcontract labor 27,451 0 0 total 48,630 0 0”