Programs

  • Program 1 [2018]

    Harvey Recovery Efforts: During 2018 MAM continued to serve families with Disaster Case Management services. Disaster Case Management at MAM included a family assessment, documentation of Harvey impact, recovery planning, direct provision of household goods, furnishings, appliances, mortgage, rent, property tax and other basic needs as well as connection to re-builders. In 2018 MAMs Harvey Recovery Program assisted 1,099 individuals from 457 families; in 2017 the program assisted 5,822 people from 1645 families.The MAM Network offers a wide range of programs and supportive services opening the pathway to improved employment status, financial management, housing stability, and independence. There is no wrong door to access the network. It is designed to meet each family where they live and connect them to an array of services that will help them achieve financial stability. For management purposes, we divide these programs into 3 areas: Family Assistance, Family Education and Programs for Children in Schools.Family Assistance helps families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness. This program provides cash and other assistance in the following areas: MAM helps families with assistance funds in two ways. The first, MAM Assistance, is a one-visit immediate third-party bill payment for rent or utilities. It is available to clients once a year for a partial bill payment. In 2018 and 2017, 2,145 and 2,816 families, respectively, received rent or utility assistance. The second approach is Case Managed Assistance which supports a family in decreasing amounts for 3 months while the wage earner(s) find or return to work, balance their budgets, access public benefits, if appropriate, and pay down debt. In 2018 and 2017, 121 and 197 families, respectively, received case-managed assistance through three program models. Medical/Health provides clients with referrals and assistance for a doctor or dentist visit or a medical prescription. A total of 530 clients were provided with healthcare referrals or assistance through this service in 2018 and 618 in 2017. MAM also provides application assistance for Harris Health, CHIP and Medicaid. MAM filed 2856 applications for health benefits on behalf of 2,595 individuals in 1,305 families in 2018. Food/Household provides two area food pantries with direct financial assistance and refers our eligible clients in their direction. MAM also provides families with home care packs (cleaning and toiletries) and with sack lunches to those who show up in our offices hungry. In 2018, MAM provided 1,988 items to 3,484 households and assisted 1103 individuals access SNAP benefits to provide relief to the food line in their household budgets. Clothing is provided to qualified MAM clients by issuing vouchers that may be used in the resale store. A total of 1,148 families qualified for clothing through the MAM Resale Store at no cost in 2018 and 1,556 in 2017. Transportation Metro money or gasoline vouchers are given to clients who are newly employed or seeking jobs, or to those needing assistance getting to a doctor, dentist or pharmacy. MAM provided transportation to 600 clients in 2018 and 647 in 2017.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $3.1M

  • Program 2 [2018]

    Family Education MAM provides programming to support families who are working to improve their financial circumstances. This program provides assistance as follows: Employment Services MAM assists clients seeking employment by providing them with the education, tools, and support needed to obtain gainful employment in order to stabilize their family. Job search skills, computer classes, employment coaching, workshops, and connections to vocational training and other services are provided throughout the year. In 2018, 983 people entered MAMs Employment Services Program; 72% of those who completed all workshops found jobs. In 2017, 1,025 people were provided with employment services; 83% of those who completed all workshops found jobs. English Language Instruction In 2018, MAM hosted 55 English as a Second Language classes at 3 locations serving 823 adult students. In 2017, MAM hosted 55 classes at 3 locations serving 719 adult students. In 2018 and 2017, 69% of the students attended 75% or more of their classes. MAM acquired Literacy Advance of Houston in November 2018. An additional 1,548 students benefited from programs in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education through Literacy Advance resources in 2018. Citizenship Preparation In 2018, 183 adult students completed Citizenship Preparation classes at MAM and 63 became U. S. citizens. In 2017, 210 students completed Citizenship Preparation classes at MAM and 34 became U. S. citizens. Mental Health Counseling In 2018, 347 families benefited from the Mental Health Counseling Program, which provides a range of clinically-appropriate mental health treatment services to individuals, families, and couples in English and Spanish. Broad diagnoses included depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from domestic violence, victims of crime, divorce, serious illness or death of a loved one. In 2017, 361 families benefited from this program. Immigration Legal Services MAM operates its own immigration legal services program, staffed by experienced immigration staff attorneys and a legal caseworker. In 2018, MAM hosted 40 group information sessions with free one-on-one consultations with the staff attorneys. 603 individuals attended these sessions. MAMs immigration staff attorneys completed 306 contracts for services, and a total of 603 individuals received free, one-on-one legal consultations. 100% of the applications submitted to adjust or request legal status in the United States had a favorable response. In 2017, MAM hosted 57 group information sessions with a total of 1,014 individuals attending these sessions. MAMs immigration staff attorneys completed 261 contracts for services. An additional 1,014 people received free, one-on-one consultations. Financial Literacy-- In 2018, MAM hosted financial literacy classes (602 classes) and offered clients financial coaching sessions (297 clients).
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.4M

  • Program 3 [2018]

    Resale Store The MAM Resale Store sells donated goods to provide a low-cost source of clothing, furniture, books, toys, and household goods to families served by MAM and others in the community. The store is staffed with approximately 75 regular MAM volunteers and serves as a site for court-ordered community service and local volunteer organizations. Students from MAMs English as a Second Language classes also volunteer in order to improve their conversation skills.A substantial number of volunteers have contributed significant amounts of time in connection with programs, administration, and fundraising for which no amount has been recorded in the financial statements because the donated services did not meet the criteria for recognition under generally accepted accounting principles. The hours contributed by volunteers approximated 55,809 in 2018 and 57,200 in 2017, primarily in the Resale Store and Family Assistance programs. The Independent Sector and Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the value of one hour of volunteer service in the United States at $24.69 in 2018 and $24.14 in 2017. Using these rates, the calculated value of volunteer services is approximately $1,377,924 for 2018 and $1,381,000 for 2017.IN-KIND SERVICES PROVIDED TO PARTNERS- In 2018, MAM provided the use of their facilities to twelve not-for-profit and other partners who provide services to people in the community. The estimated value of the facilities provided in 2018 and 2017 was approximately $39,000.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $961.8K