Easter Seals of Oregon

“The ceo and cfo review the 990 for accuracy and provide feedback and applicable changes to the preparer. The completed 990 is made available to all board members during the next official board meeting.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers employees, volunteers, and board members. Potential conflicts are reviewed and the cfo and/or ceo. A conflict is deemed to exist if any of the following is indicated: - ownership or investment interest in any entity with which eso has a business relationship; - fiduciary or governing interests in any affiliate or related party or organization in which eso is affiliated with; - compensation arrangement in which the person was an officer, director, member, associate, partner, proprietor or employee or served in any advisory capacity during the preceding calendar year with eso, any affiliate, entity or individual with which eso is negotiating a business relationship; - any relationship by blood, marriage or domestic relationship with any director or staff member of eso; - any relationship with any organization that competes with or receives funding from, or is a contributor to eso (does not include personal monetary donations to other tax-exempt religious or charitable organizations or volunteer commitments to other tax exempt or charitable organizations undertaken on the person's own time); - any additional relationships other than previously noted which could create a potential conflict of interest for eso, any affiliate, entity or individual in which eso is affiliated. If a conflict by a board member is determined to exist, the board member may be removed from voting rights where a conflict arises, or if necessary, from the board of directors. Board member conflicts of interest documented in the minutes.”

“In establishing compensation for the ceo, the organization reviews and sets compensation annually consistent with comparative compensation survey data received by easter seals national office. In addition local comparative compensation information is reviewed during the annual performance evaluation.”

“The audited financial statements are posted on our website.”

“The executive committee acts in an advisory capacity to the president/ceo and may, by a vote of a majority of its members, exercise authority of the board when, in the judgment of the chair, corporate action may be necessary and it is not practicable to hold a meeting of the board; provided that any action taken by the committee shall be reported to the board and may be disaffirmed by a 2/3's majority of all of the members of the board.”

“Employment, job training, and veteran services: easter seals oregon provides employment services to oregonians with disabilities and other barriers to learn skills to successfully enter or return to the workforce. Our services include housing, job placement and development, training, and language assistance. The senior community service employment program is a job training and placement program that matches quality older workers with employers who value their skillset. Adults 55 and older are first matched with a wide variety of community service activities at nonprofits and public facilities and receive paid training that aligns with their career goals. After the training, participants then seek unsubsidized employment. 384 participants received training and employment services. The homeless veterans reintegration program is an employment program for veterans experiencing homelessness or who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Training and wrap around supports are provided in addition to job placement services. 258 veterans received training, employment and supportive services. Connecting communities is a culturally program that provides job training, placement, coaching, interpretation, computer classes, and wrap around services to individuals with disabilities and english as a second language. 206 individuals were provided services. Supportive services for veterans families provides support to veterans and their families to find permanent housing, prevent eviction, secure benefits, and increase skills and income. Case management is provided to identify barriers and connect the veterans with community resources. 243 previously houseless veterans secured permanent housing and 60 veterans facing eviction maintained their housing through this program. Supportive housing services are provided to individuals in washington county experiencing barriers to housing, prioritizing individuals 55+ and those with multiple barriers. Case management is provided to identify barriers and connect with community resources and to assist the participants with maintaining their housing. 43 individuals received housing services.”

“The organization's process for selecting an independent auditor and for overseeing the financial statement audit did not change during the year.”