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Applied in 2006

Direct Basic Services to eliminate poverty & hunger

Ecumenical Hunger Program

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 8
  • Program Participants Last Year: 23
  • Meets about 7 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 45

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Eliminating hunger in the home

Measure
Monthly food reports and direct client interaction & review.

Outcome 2
Improved self worth

Measure
Case management and direct client interviews, specifically with children in our mentoring program.

Outcome 3
Employment opportunities & training

Measure
Monthly report on referrals, training and job searches and direct client interaction.

Outcome 4
Providing appropriate shelter to prevent homelessness.

Measure
Monthly report on referrals and direct interaction and follow up with clients placed in shelters and transitional housing.

Outcome 5
Providing other resources to allow our clients to become self sufficient.

Measure
Monthly program reports and direct client interaction.

Change Process: (self-reported)

When clients walk through our doors, there is a definite basic need for resources required for survival. This includes food, clothing, furniture, housing referrals and emergency financial assistance. With this initial support, clients are encouraged to develop a plan to eventually become self-sufficient. This may include technology training, assistance with job searches and job training. Throughout this process, clients continue to receive basic support and emotional support. Many of our clients receive one on one case management and encouragement from our staff. Most of our clients, in approximately 1 year, have a much better quality of life. Individualized and personal service to our clients make the biggest difference. This provides the self esteem needed to make permanent changes in their lives. We then encourage them to make a difference in someone else's life. We truly believe that you can change the world one person at a time.