2022-05-13T11:48:14-05:00 2021-06-30 232108173 RKL LLP 1330 BROADCASTING ROAD WYOMISSING PA 196106008 990 2020-07-01 232087191 SAFE BERKS SAFE 6103707602 255 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 19602 ELIZABETH GARRIGAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6103731206 2022-05-06 1 ELIZABETH GARRIGAN 999009999 RUTHANN J WOLL CPA P00647342 6103761595 2022-05-06 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ELIZABETH GARRIGAN 255 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 19602 4542938 0 X WWW.SAFEBERKS.ORG X 1977 PA SAFE HAVEN/SUPPORT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT WITH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PREVENTION. 17 17 64 40 0 0 3247124 4498161 7818 7016 28363 37761 -24988 -2025 3258317 4540913 0 0 0 0 2599750 2829612 0 0 0 1073866 1118344 3673616 3947956 -415299 592957 6787270 6633594 1458437 642452 5328833 5991142 X SAFE BERKS PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND A RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO PREVENT ABUSE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN BE THEIR TRUE SELVES AND FEEL EMPOWERED TO STAND UP TO ALL FORMS OF OPPRESSION. 1 0 1050227 PROVIDE SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO 30 DAYS WITHIN ANY SIX MONTH PERIOD FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. WHILE LIVING IN SHELTER, VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN HAVE THE OPTION OF RECEIVING SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL, AS WELL AS EDUCATION ABOUT VARIOUS OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE DURING AND AFTER SHELTER IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. IN FY 2020-2021, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED 190 ADULTS WITH 7530 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND PROVIDED 7934 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 141 CHILDREN. THE SHELTER PROGRAM OPERATES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK 234495 THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS AND EFFECTS OF ABUSE. IN FY 2020-21, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED 2050 HOURS TO 299 ADULT VICTIMS, 141 HOURS OF COUNSELING TO 50 CHILDREN AND 199 HOURS (82 INDIVIDUALS) COUNSELING FOR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS OF VICTIMS. ADDITIONALLY, 1311 CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CRISIS RESPONSE WERE HANDLED. THE COUNSELING SERVICES PROGRAM IS FREE, AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. 787320 THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. SAFE BERKS ATTORNEYS REPRESENT VICTIMS ON PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA) ACTIONS. LEGAL ADVOCATES PROVIDE ACCOMPANIMENT TO PERSONS SEEKING EMERGENCY OR TEMPORARY PFA'S AS WELL AS TO CRIMINAL COURT HEARINGS AND POLICE INTERVIEWS. IN FY 2020-21, SAFE BERKS PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO MORE THAN 353 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL ASSUALT. THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM IS FREE AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. 431912 7016 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING TO ASSIST WOMEN AND CHILDREN WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO START OVER, BY LEARNING HOW TO BE ON THEIR OWN, MAKING THEIR OWN DECISIONS AND SECURING A NEW HOME. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN LIFE AND MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS, CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-AWARENESS, AND UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGERS, ALONG WITH SUPPORT AND HOUSING MEETINGS.THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DEPARTMENT DELIVERS PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER BUSINESSES. THIS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ATTEND TABLING EVENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFE BERKS AND ITS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. FINALLY, THE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DEPARTMENT FACILIATES CAMP SAFE BERKS WHICH IS A DAY CAMP FOR TEENAGERS WHERE THEY FOCUS ON LEARNING ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES AND HOW TO BECOME STRONG ADVOCATES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. 355586 THE MEDICAL ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ("MAPP") PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR RESPONSE TO OUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS. WHEN A PERSON PRESENTS TO A HEALTHCARE FACILITY OR HOSPITAL AS A PATIENT AND DISCLOSES, THEY HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, THE HEALTHCARE STAFF CONTACTS OUR HOTLINE FOR A MAPP ADVOCATE TO PROVIDE AN IN-PERSON RESPONSE. UPON MEETING WITH THE PATIENT, THE MAPP ADVOCATE WILL ASSESS THE PATIENT'S NEEDS, ASSIST WITH SAFETY PLANNING, AND CONNECT THEM WITH OTHER SAFE BERKS SUPPORT SERVICES OR APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN 2021, THE MAPP ADVOCATES PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 345 CLIENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY RESPONSE, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS 2 OVERNIGHT RAPID RESPONSE ADVOCATES WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS AT THE BERKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WHILE FILING A PETITION FOR AN EMERGENCY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER. IN 2021, THE RAPID RESPONSE ADVOCATE PROVIDED THESE SUPPORT SERVICES TO 523 CLIENTS. MAPP ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS. PROVIDING EDUCATION TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IS A LARGE PART OF THIS DEPARTMENT'S MISSION AS WELL AS TABLING WELLNESS OR OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT INCLUDES THE HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUS SPECIALIST ("CAMPUS ADVOCATE"), SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM COORDINATOR ("SART"), AND THE COMMUNTIY OUTREACH AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST ("CORS"). THE CAMPUS ADVOCATE TRAVELS AROUND TO THE FIVE (5) COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN BERKS COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAMPUS ADVOCATE PROVIDES PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMMING ON THE VARIOUS CAMPUSES. SART COORDINATOR PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS AT THE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE CENTER, SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO ALL SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, PARTNER AGENCIES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE CORS ADVOCATE PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT BERKS COUNTY AT SATELITE OFFICES INCLUDING FRIEND, INC. AND THE BERKS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE. THIS ADVOCATE PROVIDES PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND IS RESPONSIBLE TO STRENGTHEN EXISTING AND FORM NEW COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. 787498 7016 2859540 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 10 0 1 64 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X THE ORGANIZATION 6103707602 255 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 19602 AMANDA JACKOWSKI PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIANNE WALLACE VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 BARBARA BOLAND SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CARLISTA DE LA ROSA TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JOHN ADMAS MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMANDA ACUNA MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 CAREY BASCZAK MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 HELEN FLYNN MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ALNEASA JORDAN MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 DENISE DEMASCIO MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ADREAN TURNER MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAUL MARRELLA MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 EVE KIMBLE MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JAY MAHONEY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELE MCCARTNEY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE OHNSMAN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY BERRIKER MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JASMINE SUAREZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 93967 0 11089 MERELISS COLON ORTIZ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 65692 0 9024 BETH GARRIGAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 101193 0 8778 260852 0 28891 1 0 0 0 0 199725 6278 3569116 723042 50114 4498161 RENTAL FEES 624100 7016 7016 7016 9957 9957 27804 0 27804 27804 27804 0 6278 2025 -2025 -2025 4540913 7016 0 35736 295319 295319 2103439 1676952 426487 30367 27323 3044 240238 205182 35056 160249 122870 37379 166218 166218 62640 29924 32716 5555 5555 285572 229031 56541 131549 109819 21730 8093 7002 1091 4556 1730 2826 9059 113 8946 222790 190300 32490 27220 21825 5395 MISCELLANEOUS 90940 32192 58748 FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPME 45921 5829 40092 RELOCATION EXPENSES 33028 32408 620 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 19223 19223 5980 822 5158 3947956 2859540 1088416 0 102 102 471273 52283 618003 573705 67518 258583 7119682 1973516 5152704 5146166 477670 602755 6787270 6633594 356305 427915 16974 214325 672323 0 412423 0 412 212 1458437 642452 X 5222215 5862484 106618 128658 5328833 5991142 6787270 6633594 X 592957 101252 5619 -37519 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2738329 2845298 4478179 3247124 4498161 17807091 2738329 2845298 4478179 3247124 4498161 17807091 672519 17134572 8871 9781 10115 10960 9870 49597 1886 429 11937 3109 17361 17874049 140535 0.95860 0.95550 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 1,886. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 429. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 11,937. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 3,109. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 302881 320792 333681 957354 1436031 13200 11550 16500 41250 75720 80198 83420 239338 359007 567366 567366 6059545 1577520 4482025 492771 395996 96775 5146166 CONNORS INVESTORS SERVICES, INC. 602755 F 602755 DEPOSITS 212 212 X 4606671 101252 2025 103277 4503394 37519 37519 4540913 3944362 2025 2025 3942337 5619 5619 3947956 PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE AGENCY, INCLUDING WHETHER THE ENTITY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AGENCY HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE AGENCY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS PRIOR TO THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 2,025. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCE 37,519. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 2,025. X 29976 X 3 20138 0 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION ADDED THE MEDICAL ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (MAPP) THAT PROVIDES TWENTY FOUR HOUR RESPONSE TO THE LOCAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1C THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY INSTANCES WHERE BACKUP WITHHOLDING WAS REQUIRED; HOWEVER, IF THE SITUATION WOULD ARISE, THE ORGANIZATION IS AWARE OF THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD HANDLE THAT ACCORDINGLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED THE RETURN, A COPY OF THE DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CFO PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS SIGN DISCLOSURE AT TIME OF HIRE OR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS; REVIEWED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARY DATA COMPILED AND EVALUATED ON YEARLY BASIS BY HR CONSULTANT AND REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH OVERSIGHT BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DATA COMPILED THROUGH SURVEYS CONDUCTED WITH LOCAL NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGENCIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL UNITED WAY WEBSITE. DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CIS K-1 INTEREST INCOME -5,516. CIS K-1 DIVIDEND INCOME -4,199. CIS K-1 CAPITAL GAINS -27,804. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS OF THE AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT IS DONE BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THIS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.