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Nonprofit Overview Presentation Athens Area Homeless Shelter

Nonprofit Overview Presentation Athens Area Homeless Shelter. A Presentation Submitted To Dr. Gerald Merwin In Partial Fulfillment of PADM 7040 By Justin M. Vollmer Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA September 19, 2005. Nonprofits Fight for the Homeless.

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Nonprofit Overview Presentation Athens Area Homeless Shelter

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  1. Nonprofit Overview Presentation Athens Area Homeless Shelter A Presentation Submitted To Dr. Gerald Merwin In Partial Fulfillment of PADM 7040 By Justin M. Vollmer Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA September 19, 2005

  2. Nonprofits Fight for the Homeless • “While women weep, as they do now, I’ll Fight; while little children go hungry, as they do now, I’ll Fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I’ll Fight; while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I’ll Fight, I’ll fight to the very end!” -William Booth Salvation Army

  3. Homeless DefinitionMcKinney Act of 1987Title I • Homeless may include: • Lack a regular, fixed, and adequate nighttime residence (or) • Live in a shelter or transitional housing residence for homeless persons (or) • Live in a temporary residence for persons waiting for institutionalization (or)

  4. Homeless Definition(Cont.) • Are sleeping in a place not intended for human beings (or) • Will be evicted within one week from their home (or) • Will be discharged within one week from institutions where they have lived for more than 30 days in a row. • Note: Persons in jail or persons living with friends or relatives are NOT considered homeless. Source: www.arches.uga.edu/~meglenn/homelessness.html

  5. Scope of the Problem • Nationally • Any given night- 700,000 to 2 Million homeless in America • Single men make up approximately 44 percent of homeless • Single Women: 13 percent • Families With Children: 36 percent (Source: www.policyalmanac.org)

  6. Scope of the Problem • Athens, Ga • 246 homeless adults • 27 homeless childen These numbers taken from 2002 survey count. In 1999, the homeless count found just 123 adults that were homeless in Athens, GA. The number has gone up drastically. The amount of people homeless in Athens in 2005 is sure to be much higher. (Source: Athens Banner Herald 2002) Photo: Local area homeless (Athens, Ga)

  7. Divorce Unemployment Unable to pay rent/mortgage Argument with family/friends Family member or personal illness Drug/Alcohol abuse Physical or mental disabilities Family Violence Prison/Jail Welfare time limits (Source: http://www.thn.org/surveys/reason/reason.htm Reasons for Becoming Homeless

  8. Where Help Can Be Found:Athens Area Homeless Shelter • Mission Statement • “The Athens Area Homeless Shelter (AAHS) provides a cooperative approach to the homeless individuals and fosters public awareness of the homelessness in the community. AAHS’ Almost Home Transitional Program provides long-term residential support for single women and families with children who are homeless and who wish to make life changes to regain self-sufficiency and independence. The Job TREC program provides case management and support to all homeless in Clarke County by offering personalized job training.” • What is the AAHS (Athens Area Homeless Shelter) • Operates within compliance of IRS Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization • “an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for one or more of the purposes set forth in IRC Section 501(c)(3) and none of the earnings of the organization may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate at all in campaign activity for or against political candidates. “ (source http://www.irs.gov/charities/) Source: www.athensareahomelessshelter.org

  9. Athens Area Homeless Shelter • Main source of help to homeless in Athens • Strives to work cooperatively with the community to eliminate homelessness and educate the public on the many complex social reasons to may lead to homelessness. • AAHS receives 40% of their funding from donations alone.

  10. Athens Area Homeless Shelter • Goals • Provide short and long term shelter of families and single women • Provide employment and education supportive services • Provide assistance to homeless families with child care • Educate the community that homelessness is a result of several complex factors • Advocate for the homeless

  11. Athens Area Homeless ShelterPrograms/Services • Job TREC program • (Job Training, Referral, and Education Center) • Job TREC is an employment and education assistance program • Administered by AAHS and first funded by HUD in 1996 • In 2004, the program served 330 new clients

  12. Job TREC (cont.) • Job TREC services: • Drug Testing • Case Management • Transportation to and from work • Counseling • Work clothing and supplies • Childcare • Many more…

  13. Job TREC (cont.) • Interesting performance statistics for 2004… • 38% of clients that left program obtained permanent housing. • 58% of clients that entered the program unemployed during the program year gained employment in only one month. • 86% of clients met at least 2 of their long or short term goals Source: www.athensareahomelessshelter.org

  14. Athens Area Homeless ShelterPrograms/Services • Nancy Travis House • Child care voucher program. • Program serves about 80 children each year. • The Nancy Travis House is funded by the local Community Development Grant Program and is funded at the state level by the Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds. • Federally, support is obtained from HUD through the Supportive Housing program.

  15. Athens Area Homeless ShelterPrograms/Services • Almost Home Program • Emergency shelter and transitional housing for single women and families. • Case workers work extensively with single women/families to achieve mutual goals. • AAHS and the Almost Home Program can house up to five families and four single women at one time

  16. How does the AAHS get help? • Most of the Athens Area Homeless Shelter’s operating services comes from VOLUNTEERS. • Volunteers… • Provide daily evening meal • They prepare, purchase, and serve the evening meal every night of the year • Provide child care assistance • Watch children of families staying at shelter while the parents attend the informative programs and support groups.

  17. Volunteers (cont.) • Volunteers… • Make donations • Including clothing, supplies, and food (see wish list) • Provide mentoring/tutoring • Help children with homework etc. • Provide support for special events and fundraisers

  18. AAHS and Volunteers • The AAHS has a very strong volunteer base. • 3 calendar months are usually booked in advance of help from volunteers offering to prepare and serve. • Membership involves pledging a monthly amount (auto deduction) to the AAHS. • Volunteers come from community service groups, fraternities and sororities, professional organizations and individuals. • Marketing continually involves the recruiting of volunteers for daily activities and special events/fundraisers.

  19. Administrative Staff Executive Director Assistant Director Almost Home Case Manager Job TREC Case Manager Maintenance Coordinator Board of Directors President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 9 board members IT Staff Website Maintainer and administer Night and Weekend Staff AAHS Operations

  20. Donations to AAHS • Donations make up approximately 40% of the shelters annual budget! • AAHS makes it very easy to donate • Tax deductible gift • Make donation through PayPal via their website • www.athensareahomelessshelter.org • Welcomes any donation amount.

  21. Silverware and Glasses Bath and Hand Towels Twin Sheets Diapers Rain Ponchos Cleaning supplies Dish Soap Feminine Hygiene producs Juice and Milk Digital Camera Copy paper Polaroid film Back Packs Dish Soap Laundry Detergent Rubbermaid totes Fall 2005 Wish List

  22. Where else does money come from? • Fundraising events • Third Annual Gospel Benefit Concert • Presented by the UGA South Campus Custodial Department • Tickets $10-proceeds benefit AAHS • Amici Italian Café Share Cards • Use card to receive 10% off your meal and donate that 10% to the Athens Area Homeless Shelter

  23. Department of Community Affairs“Press Announcement” • On July 7, 2005 DCA announced $5.5 million to assist homeless Georgians • Among the recipients in Athens, GA • Advantage Behavioral Health Systems (runs the Athens Homeless Day Service Center - $20,000 • Athens Area Homeless Shelter - $60,000 • Food Bank of Northeast Georgia - $7,500 • The Healing Place of Athens - $26,400 (Source: www.dca.state.ga.us / Press Release)

  24. Food Bank of Northeast Georgia • Distributes food from donors • Acquires and distributes food that would otherwise be wasted. • Food Bank supplies the Athens Area Homeless Shelter.

  25. More Funds… • Locally: • Money from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant is locally distributed by the Athens Clarke County Human and Economic Development. • Among the total block grant, public services receives funds. • The county allocated $10,000 in 2005 for Athens Area Homeless Shelter

  26. Proceeds from race benefit seven local charities. Including: Athens Area Homeless Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Project Safe, Salvation Army. Last Year (2004) Raised $2,500 Run/Walk for Home 5Kin Athens, GA

  27. Obstacles facing Shelter • In addition to providing transitional housing and support for the homeless, AAHS is also involved in lobbying and holding a voice for the homeless. • Currently the Athens Downtown Development Authority is debating to push for stricter panhandling laws. • Currently Athens has a law against “aggressive panhandling”

  28. Obstacles cont. • Courtney Davis, executive director of the Athens Area Homeless Shelter has spoken out against laws preventing panhandling citing… • “It certainly isn’t a solution to poverty or homelessness.” • Davis contends that a ban on panhandling would make homeless people less visible, rather than resolving the problem. Source: Athens Banner Herald, 2005

  29. AAHS fights to prevent the “criminalization” of the homeless. • Many communities have enacted ordinances making it illegal to engage in certain activities like: • Sleeping in the park/urban camping • Sitting or lying on public benches • Urinating in public with no public restrooms available • Panhandling • Eating from trashcans, dumpsters • Etc.

  30. Athens Area Homeless ShelterConclusion • The Athens Area Homeless Shelter, in combination with other local and area services provides many transitional services to the local homeless population. 40% of the AAHS’ budget comes from donations alone illustrating the importance of volunteers, members, and donors. This nonprofit organization and others like it will continue to supplement the local government as they share many of the same goals.

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