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 68,403, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Volunteer Services When volunteers are trained to make meaningful personal connections, they learn to offer compassion and presence that affects the entire community. Shanti offers an immersive, life-changing 24-hour volunteer training, the Shanti Model of Peer Support, which prepares volunteers to be paired one-on-one with clients and provide them with both emotional support and practical assistance.”

“Program Service Expenses 531,108, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Peer Advocate Care Team PACT When our neighbors who live in poverty in Potrero Terrace and Annex public housing, which is undergoing a vast redevelopment, receive emotional support, they feel strong, empowered, and more self-reliant. Using the Shanti Model of Peer Support, our PACT services enable these individuals and families to stay or become stably housed in a safe and livable environment, one where they feel invested and connected to each other and their community.”

“Program Service Expenses 443,916, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 LGBT Aging and Abilities Support Network LAASN When LGBTQ elders with disabilities are recognized for who they truly are, they feel valued and empowered to vibrantly contribute to their community. The LGBTQ Aging and Abilities Support Network provides supportive services that address social isolation, emotional, behavioral, and health challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer seniors and adults with disabilities.”

“Program Service Expenses 385,518, 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 354,733, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HIV Health Services Planning Council Support Program The San Francisco EMA HIV Community Planning Council is a collaborative regional planning body that consists of volunteers and government appointees from throughout San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties, including persons living with HIV, community members, and representatives of private and public agencies providing a wide range of HIV-related services and programs. Shanti provides management, administrative support, and training to council members of the San Francisco HIV Community Planning Council. The body is mandated by HRSA and the CDC to assess the needs of the HIV-positive population and those at risk of contracting HIV, prioritize service categories, and set funding allocation levels for those services.”