Outside In

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Jan 12, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.2

Gross Receipts

$6,795,159

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

The youth services department includes a range of programs to support homeless youth. The day program provided 883 homeless people between the ages of 14-25 with meals, showers, hygiene supplies, recreation and skill-building activities, and assistance obtaining id. Queerzone provided 122 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 188 youth to increase their knowledge of hiv prevention, with 45 youth becoming peer educators. Case managers supported 333 youth, working with 224 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 22 youth and their children. Specialty mental health and substance use services were offered to youth to support recovery, with 92 youth accessing psychiatric services and 236 youth participating in alcohol and drug treatment activities. Outside in's offers both transition and permanent supported housing programs. The transitional housing program provides 28 units of housing on the top two floors of the outside in building as well 8 community apartments. Forty-five youth resided in the transitional housing program, with 94% positive outcomes from youth exiting the program. Thirty-six youth resided in permanent supported housing with wrap-around supports to maintain housing. The employment resource center worked with 259 youth on all levels of work preparedness; from assisting 24 obtain their ged to supporting, 39 youth in college, and helping 74 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 20 youth completed the ten-week training course, five youth were hired as employees of virginia woof, four of whom are still employed and one of whom was promoted to boarding coordinator..

Filer

EIN

93-0567549