Shanti Project Inc.

“The Audit Committee reviews Form 990 and recommends approval by the Board of Directors. BOD approves Form 990 prior to filing.”

“Board members and key officers are required at the beginning of each fiscal year to review and sign the Shantis conflict of interest policy.”

“The Board of Directors studied local salaries of Executive Directors of comparable organizations, and noting the agencys currect budget agreed with the Executive Director on a salary figure amenable to both parties.”

“The Executive Director studied local salaries of the relevent positions at comparable organizations, and noting the agencys current budget agreed with the employees on salary figure amenable to everyone.”

“Shanti posts financial statements annually on own website. Public is invited to all board meetings where current financial statements are reviewed. Financial statements, conflict of interest policy, and governing documents are available at the Shantis office at 3170 23rd street, San Francisco.”

“Board and committee minutes are recorded, reviewed, and accepted by the respective group.”

“Program Service Expenses 406,340, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Pets Are Wonderful Support PAWS Shantis PAWS program provides three tiers of services to clients which are determined by the severity of need based on both the functionality of the clients and the pets. Client services include Care Navigation, home based practical and emotional support as well as client/pet social activities. Pet services include food bank services service-site and home delivery, veterinary services financial subsidies for preventive and emergency services, pet care dog walking, cat-care, emergency foster care, transportation, and full-service dog grooming. The total value of volunteer hours donated for services in this program, as stated on the audited financial statements was 54,839.”

“Program Service Expenses 91,668, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Volunteer Services Program The Volunteer Services Program offers opportunities for members of the community to be of service, to put their compassion, their skills, and their interests into action to support people living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS and cancer. Volunteers are trained to provide emotional support and practical assistance to individuals living with life-threatening illnesses, using the internationally recognized the Shanti Model of Peer SupportTM. Volunteers serve clients through one-on-one client/volunteer matches, short-term or one-time only support, our drop-in center, our activities program and by offering workshops and classes. Further, our Volunteer Services Program coordinates all volunteerism components of the PAWS program including volunteer training centered on effective animal care strategies. The total value of volunteer hours donated for services in this program, as stated on the audited financial statements was 243,246.”

“Program Service Expenses 341,912, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Peer Advocate Care Team PACT The PACT program, a Shanti collaboration with Bridge Housing, is a housing stability program that is part of the citys HOPE SF revitalization project of the public housing on Potrero Hill. This program uses interventions based on the Shanti Model of Peer SupportTM to engage residents in the revitalization initiative as a way to ensure that they are stably housed during the refurbishment of the housing.”

“Program Service Expenses 467,018, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The L.I.F.E. Program The L.I.F.E. Learning Immune Function Enhancement Program promotes the health of persons living with HIV through an evidence-based approach to health education and peer support, based on research in health-enhancing practices of long-term HIV survivors. Participants of the L.I.F.E. Program gain the knowledge, motivation and skills to self-manage their health. Services include individual counseling, multi-session workshops, 1-day seminars, bi-annual weekend retreats, weekly yoga, and on-going community-building events. The L.I.F.E. Program is offered in San Francisco by Shanti, as well as at three sites in the U.S. where we provide updated curriculum, implementation support including tailored marketing materials, technical assistance, easily accessible web-based outcome measures, and outcome analysis.”

“Program Service Expenses 383,126, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HIV Health Services Planning Council Support Program The HIV Health Services Planning Council HHSPC prioritizes all service categories within the San Francisco EMA Eligible Metropolitan Area, comprising San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties and allocates resources/dollar amounts to each service category. The Council also conducts regular needs assessments and targeted focus groups to assess current areas of need and to maintain quality assurance protocols. The HHSPC Support program provides administrative oversight to the Council and support, education, and training to council members, all of whom are volunteers and are individuals living with HIV, service providers, and/or government representatives. HHSPC Support program also provides information and public policy assistance to any interested parties including service providers, other community bodies, governmental agencies, and individuals living with HIV.”

“The Shantis Mission Statement is to enhance the health, quality of life and well-being of people with terminal, life-threatening or disabling illnesses or conditions. Through a continuum of services, including in-home and onsite patient and care navigation, emotional and practical support and preserving the human-animal bond, we strive to achieve the highest medical and quality of life outcomes for San Franciscos most vulnerable people.”