Cardinal Housing Network Inc.

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“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Additional 2024 expenditures listed in 999-EZ Expenses line 16 include:Smoke and CO2 alarms storage solutions energy efficient light fixtures beds window blinds washing machine general construction needs like sanding paper paint and a car security camera system., $3143| Cardinal Housing Network Inc. was awarded two major funding opportunities in 2024 with distribution in fiscal year 2025.These include a $383,000 allocation from the Douglas County government to assist in construction costs with additional renovation efforts. These funds were approved August 2024 for distribution in January 2025. The organization was the recipient of $168,200 in grant funding from the Kansas Fights Addiction fund. These funds were awarded in December 2024 and available for use in February 2025., $0| Cardinal Housing Network Inc. was incorporated on February 15 2024. The organization was created to provide safe and affordable housing opportunities to women in Substance Use Disorder SUD recovery in Douglas County KS. The organization submitted the 1023 application for IRS 501c3 designation in April 2024 and was granted tax exempt status on July 31 2024. Cardinal Housing Network identified a property to serve as a group home for 10 single women in SUD recovery. The property identified had been vacant for many years prior and was in disrepair due to years of delayed maintenance. The modifications needed to meet code compliance required for group home classification included ADA modifications to the first floor ensuring the property would be able to serve individuals seeking accessible accommodations. The property required upgrades to electrical and demolition and reconstruction of an exterior deck to meet ADA compliance. The organization worked closely with the City of Lawrence Planning and Development department to ensure resident safety code compliance and structural integrity with the goal of addressing all concerns prior to occupancy. Funds received during the 2024 fiscal year were applied to construction costs via independent contractors to meet code compliance to meet organizations mission to provide housing opportunities to women in SUD recovery. These expenses included resident safety measures and accessibility. Independent contractor expenses included the installation of a security system ADA kitchen modifications reconstruction of porch due to unsafe conditions and addition of ADA ramp ADA modifications to door way width and floor grading ADA bathroom remodel including transfer shower and sink a fire suppression system a fire alarm system and necessary electrical upgrades to meet needs of a higher occupancy property., $0|”