Vision House

“The board of directors delegated derek sciba to be the executive director of vision house. Who is tasked with managing the organization.”

“There are no committees that can act on behalf of the entire governing body.”

“The finance director will review the 990 for accuracy, then it is passed to the executive director for review. The ed will present it at the board meeting.”

“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. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“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.”

“We closed the thrift store in october 2024”

“Started in 1990, vision house exists to serve and empower families experiencing homelessness. Through transitional housing and diversion services for families in crisis, as well as childcare, the ministry of vision house has touched the lives of nearly 800 families in 2023. Vision house operates four transitional housing facilities in renton and shoreline; three diversion centers for families experiencing homelessness in renton, shoreline and burien; two daycare centers in renton and shoreline; and one thrift store in renton. The family program of vision house includes 46 units of transitional housing, with supportive services for all ages, including life skills training, counseling for adults and children, job search assistance, referrals for medical and dental care and financial management training. Residents sign a lease and pay 30 percent of their income toward rent as part of their participation in the vision house program, with a goal of equipping families to be able to pay rent or mortgage payments beyond vision house. With caseworker support, participants find and grow sources of income through employment and qualifying for available social support. Participants in vision house's transitional housing family program sign a lease for one year, with a possible lease extension of up to one additional year. 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 2024, vision house's family program provided housing and support services for a total of 178 homeless children, women and men. The breakout is as follows: 115 children, 54 mothers and 9 fathers. In 2024, the success rate of families transitioning to permanent housing was 88 percent. Our goal: to break the cycle of family homelessness. In addition to the family program, vision house served 749 families in crisis through its three diversion centers, facilities where families experiencing homelessness receive casework to help regain housing and family stability. At diversion centers, families can work through barriers to housing, including assistance acquiring identifications for family members, connections to therapy and job training, and a host of other as-needed support unique to each family. Families can also find a place to shower, wash clothes, use computers for job searches, receive emergency supplies and food. The diversion team also placed more than two dozen client families into permanent housing.”

“Vision house also operates children's village childcare centers in renton and shoreline. Children enrolled include those from vision house programs, alumni families, and community families seeking high-quality care. Kids benefit from age-appropriate curriculum, play, and fresh meals in a structured, nurturing environment. Children's village renton, licensed for 68 children, serves newborns through pre-k. In 2024, 44% of children were in vision house programs or received low-income subsidies; 56% were community families paying privately. A total of 84 children were served, and the center was voted best childcare provider for 2024 by the renton reporter. It also participates in early achievers of washington, the state's quality recognition system. Children's village shoreline serves newborns through school-age children, with before- and after-school programs and a summer program. In the summer program, kids learn and enjoy periodic community field trips. Licensed for 72, children's village shoreline served 77 children in 2024. Of these, 74% were from low-income families and 26% from private-pay families. It also participates in early achievers of washington.”

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