2017-10-06T08:54:08-07:00 2016-12-31 Richard Watson Jr CPA 8 Metro Lane Sacramento CA 958164396 990 2016-01-01 274907397 Sacramento Steps Forward SACR 9165779770 1331 Garden Highway Sacramento CA 95833 Ryan Loofbourrow Executive Director 2017-09-28 true Richard Watson P00020816 9166060552 X 2016 2018-03-14 21:41:22Z Ryan Loofbourrow 1331 Garden Hwy 100 Sacramento CA 95833 14045500 false false X www.sacramentostepsforward.org X 2011 CA To ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness or the risk of homelessness are able to access housing services and resources on their path to economic stability. 8 7 56 500 0 12757478 13625959 256749 419541 0 0 13014227 14045500 8838444 9945805 0 1262987 1907911 0 69979 1578137 3130459 11679568 14984175 1334659 -938675 1861531 1204959 348912 631015 1512619 573944 X To ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness or the risk of homelessness are able to access housing services and resources on their path to economic stability. false false 10715050 9935805 10687709 Supportive Housing ProgramsThe Organization's Supportive Housing Programs target the most vulnerable people who need housing and service supports to remain in stable housing and live healthy lives. The target population includes individuals experiencing chronic homelessness as well as people who are inappropriately placed in institutional care settings, such as nursing homes and state hospitals, due to a lack of affordable housing options and/or inadequate community-based care. Integrated models of supportive housing and health services, which have been proven effective in improving housing and health outcomes for this population, share a common set of guiding principles and dimensions of quality.Supportive housing is affordable rental housing with no artificial time limits on residency. Rent is adequately subsidized such that extremely low-income tenants pay no more than thirty-percent of their gross monthly income for rent.Supportive housing provides individuals access to immediate, permanent, quality affordable housing in their own apartments or homes without any preconditions or requirements for sobriety or treatment compliance to maintain housing. Residents of supportive housing hold their own leases and have the same rights and responsibilities as any other resident. Programs assertively engage residents and offer services to maximize housing stability, including regular communication with property managers, advocation on behalf of residents and mediation of conflicts with landlords.Individuals in supportive housing have access to a comprehensive array of flexible services including housing stability support, income and benefits support, coordinated health and behavioral health services, twenty-four hour crisis intervention, employment services, diet/nutrition counselors, and recovery/wellness peer support specialists. Services are provided as needed to ensure successful residency and to support recovery and engagement in community life. Programs facilitate full integration into the community by providing direct assistance to tenants around employment, volunteer work, social activities and tenant-led community building activities.As the lead agency addressing homelessness in Sacramento County, the Organization is responsible for distributing and managing federal funds granted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Continuum of Care Program. Sacramento Steps Forward leads the effort, along with local nonprofit homeless service providers, to determine the needs of Sacramento's homeless population and to apply collectively for these funds in order to provide housing and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Sacramento County. During 2016, the Organization passed-through $9,935,805 in HUD grants to local nonprofit agencies which helped 2,232 individuals move out of emergency shelters and off the street into stable housing. Historically, only 11% of individuals housed by the Continuum of Care have returned to homelessness. 2741983 10000 2432440 Other ProgramsThe Capital Region Employment Connect is a unique hiring event aimed at linking job ready participants from local homeless programs to Sacramentos top industries. The goal of this event is to help end homelessness in the region by solidifying long-term connections between employers and the programs that prepare homeless households to overcome challenges and barriers in entering the workforce.The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is an electronic database used to house characteristic and service needs information of individuals experiencing homelessness. The program was developed in response to a mandate by Congress requiring states to collect data in order to receive funds from HUD to address homelessness. HMIS allows agencies within the Continuum of Care to better provide services to the homeless population by collecting basic demographic and other information in a secure site. During 2016, the Organization made contact with 7,619 unduplicated individuals.The development and implementation of a Housing Crisis Resolution System (HCRS) by each Continuum of Care is a Federal mandate of HUD. The Organization, in partnership with its public and private partners, has implemented the essential building blocks of the HCRS. The HCRS partners with the County of Sacramento, three of the incorporated cities within its boundaries, five Property Based Business Improvement Districts, Sacramento Regional Transit and the Central Library to fund nineteen homeless outreach workers referred to as Navigators. Each Navigator is equipped with hand held devices programmed with a vulnerability assessment tool called the Vulnerability Index. This assessment tool assists the Organization with prioritizing housing options for the most vulnerable individuals with the highest barriers to housing. During 2016, HCRS helped 700 individuals to achieve housing stability. Common Cents is a coordinated assessment and housing placement system focusing on the chronically homeless and veterans. Individuals are placed in permanent supportive housing with appropriate services utilizing an integrated outreach team. Project areas include the central city, oak park and public transportation routes. Hotel rooms are utilized to serve clients in the Winter Motel Voucher Program which serves those individuals or families unable to access the Winter Sanctuary Program. Case management is provided by Next Move which develops individual service plans. 821400 681827 Neighborhood ConnectA neighborhood-centered outreach effort tailored to the needs of a group of individuals experiencing homelessness in a specific area. The Organization works with neighbors, community groups, businesses, emergency services providers, law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify hot-spots and develop a plan for matching people with services appropriate to their needs. 223840 30412 14502273 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 56 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 8 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Desli Beckman 9165779770 1331 Garden Highway Suite 100 Sacramento CA 95833 Ryan Loofbourrow Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X X 163500 0 0 Ali Youssefi Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Shamus Roller Board Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chet Hewitt Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keri Thomas Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Keasling Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Maxwell Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cassandra Jennings Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 163500 1 false true false 0 13373566 252393 13625959 Homeless outreach fees 900099 419541 419541 419541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14045500 419541 X 9945805 9945805 0 0 0 163500 139500 16000 8000 0 1412322 1185322 184000 43000 0 191575 159875 22500 9200 140514 117444 20000 3070 0 2803 2803 99663 99663 0 0 0 2586351 2584851 1500 6980 6980 120562 108678 10911 973 0 0 118912 106547 12000 365 126591 111827 12000 2764 0 36189 17609 16000 2580 0 0 7504 7504 6384 6384 Printing and Publications 10602 10452 150 Public events 7296 7296 Postage and Shipping 622 475 120 27 0 14984175 14502273 411923 69979 1002860 443943 0 200000 0 590038 690962 0 0 0 0 15654 22063 51859 10168 46679 41691 0 0 0 0 6300 6300 1861531 1204959 151008 194954 197838 436061 66 348912 631015 X 312619 573944 1200000 1512619 573944 1861531 1204959 -938675 X false true X true true true X 2615781 5368955 7978254 12757478 13625959 42346427 0 0 2615781 5368955 7978254 12757478 13625959 42346427 308071 42038356 0 0 0 42346427 0.99270 0.98480 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 51859 10168 41691 41691 14045500 14045500 14045500 14984175 14984175 14984175 true Lutheran Social Services 988 Oak Grove Road Concord CA 94518 941659687 2655604 0 Homeless services Next Move 2925 34th Street Sacramento CA 95817 942172933 3516512 0 Homeless services Resources for Independent Liv 420 I Street Level B Sacramento CA 95814 942344976 53522 0 Homeless services Sacramento Cottage Housing PO Box 2906 Sacramento CA 95816 680322086 518565 0 Homeless services Sacramento Self Help Housing PO Box 188445 Sacramento CA 95818 680217383 661086 0 Homeless services St Johns Shelter 2443 Fair Oaks Blvd 369 Sacramento CA 95825 680132934 19867 0 Homeless services Volunteers of America 1900 Point West Way 270 Sacramento CA 95818 946001984 2461226 0 Homeless services Wind Youth Services 3671 5th Avenue Sacramento CA 95817 237348227 59423 0 Homeless services 8 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The Organization monitors the use of grant funds though periodic phone calls, emails and site visits. An extensive review is performed during site visits. false false false false false false false false false false Ryan Loofbourrow Executive Dir. 163500 163500 Chet Hewitt Director See Part V false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information One member of the Board of Directors of the Organization is a director of Sierra Health Foundation, from which the Organization leases office space. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Organization paid Sierra Health Foundation $111,551 in connection with its office lease. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Neighborhood ConnectA neighborhood-centered outreach effort tailored to the needs of a group of individuals experiencing homelessness in a specific area. The Organization works with neighbors, community groups, businesses, emergency services providers, law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify hot-spots and develop a plan for matching people with services appropriate to their needs. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A PDF copy of Form 990 is emailed to the Board of Directors prior to its filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board members and key employees annually disclose any potential conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Salaries are reviewed and approved by the board annually as part of the budgeting process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Salaries are reviewed and approved by the board annually as part of the budgeting process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request.