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Program 1 [2021]
MCHENRY TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS: EACH YEAR, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR WOMEN (AGE 18 AND OVER) AND THEIR CHILDREN. IN THE REPORT YEAR, THE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVED 44 INDIVIDUALS, DUE LARGELY TO THE COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS LIMITING THE SHELTER TO 50 PERCENT OF ITS TYPICAL CAPACITY. THE WOMEN MAYBE SINGLE OR HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS. THE SHELTER INCLUDES NINE DORM ROOMS THAT ACCOMMODATE SINGLES AND FAMILIES; THE DORM ROOMS SHARE TWO KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, FOUR INDIVIDUAL LIVING UNITS (ILUS) ACCOMMODATE FAMILIES WITH ADOLESCENT AGE BOYS OR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE ILUS INCLUDE TWO BEDROOMS, A KITCHEN, BATHROOM, AND A SMALL LIVING SPACE. THE SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN REBUILD THEIR LIVES. UPON PROGRAM ENTRY, RESIDENTS' IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED FIRST, AND THEN CASE MANAGERS AND COUNSELORS WORK WITH EACH CLIENT TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN THAT LEADS TO SELF-SUFFICIENT PERMANENT HOUSING. SHELTER STAFF PROVIDES TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND COLLABORATES WITH OTHER AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS TO LINK CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAFF ARRANGES FOR TRAININGS IN LIFE SKILLS, ON THE JOB COMPETENCIES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, NUTRITION, AND PARENTING. CASE MANAGERS IDENTIFY RESIDENTS' CAPABILITIES FOR JOB READINESS AND WORK TO FILL GAPS OR BARRIERS. IN THE COMING YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION WILL RE-INTRODUCE A SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THAT WILL ALLOW CLIENTS TO GAIN VALUABLE JOB-SEEKING AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS. CHILDCARE IS ARRANGED WHILE WOMEN SEARCH FOR JOBS OR TAKE CLASSES. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS BETWEEN 4.5 TO 6 MONTHS. AFTERCARE IS OFFERED UNTIL CLIENTS NO LONGER NEED IT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$915.3KProgram 2 [2021]
RAPID REHOUSING: THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES SHORT-TERM TO MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EMPLOYMENT BUT HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIFE-EVENT THAT PUT THEM INTO FINANCIAL JEOPARDY. THESE FAMILIES ARE READY TO BYPASS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES AND ENTER DIRECTLY INTO AN APARTMENT. FAMILIES ARE ASSISTED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE INTO THIS PROGRAM. A HUD GRANT ADDS FUNDS TO SPECIFICALLY SERVE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ADDITIONAL CARES ACT FUNDING FROM THROUGH THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT OFFERED MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY COVID 19. THIS YEAR THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS COMBINED TO SERVE 76 INDIVIDUALS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$452.7KProgram 3 [2021]
SPARROW'S NEST: THIS PROGRAM HAS SEVEN THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS: CARY, MCHENRY, MUNDELEIN, PALATINE, WOODSTOCK, THIRD LAKE, AND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS. INVENTORY FOR THE STORES IS RECEIVED FROM DONATIONS WHICH ARE THEN RE-SOLD. THE INCOME FROM SALES HELPS TO SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.4M
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