Community Action Organization

“The form 990 will be reviewed and approved by the audit and finance committee of the board of directors, and signed by the board treasurer, prior to filing the 990. It is made available to all the members of the board with questions directed to the treasurer and director of finance.”

“The board and key staff members are requested to come forth with any perceived or real conflict of interest. Board members are requested annually to review all relationships that may be a conflict. Key staff members are expected to self-monitor on an ongoing basis and report any real or preceived conflicts to the executive director, who will examine the potential conflict and make the determination as to the nature and/or potential negative impact of the conflict.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors uses outside consultants as needed to determine the executive director's salary at contract renewal. The hr director reviews the salary grids of key employees of the organization and relies on a variety of salary data, such as, but not limited to milliman national non-profit data, as well as cascade employers associationo materials and head start salary survey data to provide comparative information.”

“Cao's current 990 is available on our website and upon request”

“Cao's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Audited finacial information is inclujded on the website”

“Other program services 4: housing support housing support programs provide emergency rents to those at risk of eviction, assist homeless individuals and families in obtaining temporary housing, and assist with the supportive services necessary to maintain long- term stability. In addition, our hillsboro family shelter provides short-term shelter while helping residents develop a plan to find permanent housing and address other needs. 124 homeless children and parents had the chance to get back on their feet by staying at community actions hillsboro family shelter.2,282 families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness accessed our communitys coordinated entry system for housing resources available through the continuum of care in washington county.258 families experiencing homelessness were rehoused and stabilized with short-term rent assistance.2,239 families at risk of homelessness were stabilized with short-term rent assistance. Other program services 5: utility supports and energy conservation utility supports programs enable families to stay warm, safe, and healthy in their homes with water, garbage, heat, and electricity bill payment assistance. Energy conservation helps families reduce energy bills by assessing home energy use, recommending cost saving measures and connecting with resources to improve energy efficiency.8,068 families stayed warm, safe, and healthier in their homes with water, garbage, heat and electricity bill payment assistance from community action.208 families had lower heating costs and warmer, safer, healthier homes because community action provided comprehensive weatherization services. 225 households reduced energy costs, improved home health and safety, and increased energy efficiency by receiving energy education and conservation services.”