Outside In

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Nov 26, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$6,988,073

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

The youth services department includes a range of programs to support homeless youth. The day program provided 928 homeless people between the ages of 14-25 with meals, showers, hygiene supplies, recreation and skill-building activities, and assistance obtaining id. Queerzone provided 93 youth with creative supportive services to help build a supportive environment within the homeless youth continuum for homeless youth that identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans or questioning (lgbtq). Chat pdx utilized theater and media activities to engage 166 youth to increase their knowledge of hiv prevention. Case managers supported 252 youth, working with 116 youth more intensively on physical and mental health, education, employment, community connections, and housing resource and support needs. A parent support specialist provided specialized parenting coaching and support to 28 youth and their children. Specialty mental health and substance use services were offered to youth to support recovery, with 52 youth accessing psychiatric services and 243 youth participating in alcohol and drug treatment activities. Outside in offers both transitional and permanent supportive housing programs. The transitional housing program provides 28 units of housing on the top two floors of the outside in building as well as 8 community apartments. Fifty-five youth resided in the transitional housing program, with 89% positive outcomes from youth exiting the program. Fifty-three youth resided in permanent supportive housing with wrap-around supports to maintain housing. The employment resource center worked with 231 youth on all levels of work preparedness; from assisting 17 obtain their ged to supporting 46 youth in college, and helping 45 youth enter employment.

Activity 3

The virginia woof dog day care is an on-the-job training program for homeless youth. Youth are taught the basics of employment, employer expectations and customer service using the venue of dog day care. During the year 32 youth completed the ten-week training course, four youth were hired as employees of virginia woof, three of whom are still employed and one of whom was promoted to boarding coordinator..

Filer

EIN

93-0567549