Vision House

“Prior to filing, the executive director sends a copy of the 990 draft to the board members via email. The draft is then reviewed by the board.”

“Board members must review and sign conflict of interest statement annually. Immediately upon becoming aware that such a conflict may exist, a board member must disclose the existence of the potential conflict to the remaining board members and withdraw from further deliberation on the issue. Any such disclosure and withdrawal shall be fully documented in the board minutes.”

“Compensation is made on the basis of job title and job content as identified by the united way wage and benefit survey. Four market cut areas are averaged to come up with the interquartile range or "going rate" for each position. Human resources provides the board of directors with the wage scale information from which they establish the annual rate of compensation for the executive director. This process was last done in 2020.”

“These documents would be made available upon request. The organization's website directs the public to call the organization's office to obtain copies of the audited financial statement and form 990. In addition the annual reports, copies of the audited financial statements, and form 990 are now also available for direct download from the organization's website.”

“Vision house was founded on a clear calling consistent with james 2:14-17 to follow the lord and savior jesus christ as they minister to the homeless. This is done by first meeting the physical needs of homeless children, men, and women by providing temporary housing and support services. Services include crisis counseling, licensed childcare, budgeting and parenting classes along with help securing a stable home. Our hope is that we will also have the opportunity to meet their spiritual needs so residents will experience christ's love for them firsthand which will have an everlasting impact on their lives.”

“A. Since its inception in 1990, vision house has helped more than 1,400 homeless men, women, and children rebuild their lives. Vision house owns and operates four transitional housing facilities and two child care centers that serve washington's greater puget sound region - located in shoreline and renton vicinities. The family program has a total of 46 apartments for parents and children, and a residential house that provides housing for two families experiencing homelessness. Residents sign a lease and pay 30 percent of their income toward rent. If they do not have any income, then they do not pay any rent. No one is turned away because they cannot pay. However, case managers work with residents to find an income source so they can pay some level of rent, which is part of their financial management training for handling life after vision house. The goal of vision house is to coordinate successful re-integration of residents into the community through a program of quality housing and support services such as: counseling, child care, food, clothing, and referrals for medical and dental care. Residents live at vision house for up to two years, during which time they set goals in the areas of education, employment, finance, parenting, health, and other areas in order to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency. Weekly one-on-one meetings with a case manager and monthly group meetings offer counseling and support, while providing accountability in helping residents to make progress with their goals. In 2021, vision house provided housing and support services for a total of 194 homeless children, women and men. The breakout is as follows: 128 children (family program), 56 mothers and 10 fathers. Our success rate represents families who leave vision house for permanent housing, a job and a better way of life. In 2021, the success rate was 84 percent. Since the beginning, vision house has had a strong success rate with 88 percent of all residents transitioning to permanent housing.”

“Children's village child care center in renton, owned and operated by vision house, is licensed for 87 children. In 2021, approximately 30 percent of the children were vision house and low-income children; 70 percent were children from the community paying full market rates. In 2021, children's village child care center provided childcare and early childhood education to 98 children overall, including resident children, alumni children, and children from the community. Children's village child care center is regarded as one of the best childcare centers in the area, affirmed by the center receiving accreditation from ea, early achievers of washington. Children's village child care center in shoreline, also owned and operated by vision house, is licensed for 18 children. It had 25 children attend in 2021.”

“Our vision house thrift store/resale is located in renton, wa. The resale operations in 2021 included sales from craigslist. Our thrift store continues to be a donation site. We had items used in our units totaling $15,584. Vision house residents are given vouchers so they can shop for items they need at our on-site resident stores.”

“The selection of the auditor process and review of financial statements has not changed from last year.”