2016-11-14T14:02:05-06:00 2015-12-31 030280081 JMM & ASSOCIATES PC 336 WATER TOWER CIR STE 801 COLCHESTER VT 05446 990 2015-01-01 030326293 RESOURCE A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE INC RESO 8026584143 266 PINE STREET BURLINGTON VT 05401 THOMAS LONGSTRETH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8026584143 2016-11-08 true RANDALL L SARGENT CPA P00136499 8026555665 2016-11-14 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z THOMAS LONGSTRETH 266 PINE STREET BURLINGTON VT 05401 3586773 false X WWW.RESOURCEVT.ORG X 1990 VT RESOURCE'S MISSION IS TO MEET COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS THROUGH 1) EDUCATION AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING, 2) ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND 3) ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. 12 11 197 261 0 2006454 2099636 1500257 1480543 15 0 7197 6594 3513923 3586773 133020 137853 0 2469715 2604369 0 132578 865350 942587 3468085 3684809 45838 -98036 1554016 1579543 252309 375872 1301707 1203671 X RESOURCE'S MISSION IS TO MEET COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS THROUGH 1) EDUCATION AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING, 2) ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND 3) ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. false false 2987610 137853 RESOURCE USES ITS FIVE LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE JOB AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO DISPLACED PERSONS AND AT-RISK YOUTH, PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS, AND PREVENT MORE THAN 1,000 TONS OF MATERIAL FROM ENDING UP IN OUR LANDFILLS EACH YEAR. HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND BUILDING MATERIAL STORES RESOURCE'S HOUSEHOLD GOODS STORE IN BURLINGTON AT 266 PINE STREET AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND BUILDING MATERIAL STORE IN BARRE AT 30 GRANITE STREET REFURBISH DONATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND RESELL THEM THROUGH A RETAIL STOREFRONT. AT THE STORES, RESOURCE FINDS NEW HOMES FOR MAJOR APPLIANCE, COMPUTER, ELECTRONICS, FURNITURE, AND INDUSTRIAL SURPLUS MATERIALS, WHICH ARE USED BY THE COMMUNITY AS ARTS, CRAFTS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES. ADDITIONALLY, RESOURCE'S BUILDING MATERIAL STORE AT 339 PINE STREET, BURLINGTON IS HOME TO THE DECONSTRUCTION SERVICE AND WASTE-NOT-PRODUCTS. FOUNDED IN 2001, THE BUILDING MATERIAL ENTERPRISE ADDRESSES BOTH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BUILDING MATERIAL SALVAGE AND SUPPLY. MORE THAN 30 PERCENT OF THE MATERIAL IN LANDFILLS IS CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS INCLUDING LUMBER, HARDWOOD FLOORING, AND CABINET. AS THESE MATERIALS DEGRADE THEY RELEASE GASES, ESPECIALLY METHANE, A POWERFUL GREENHOUSE GAS. RESOURCE'S DECONSTRUCTION SERVICE CAREFULLY AND SAFELY SALVAGES BUILDING MATERIALS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD FILL A LANDFILL. THROUGH THIS SERVICE THE ORGANIZATION CREATES JOBS, PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT, AND RELIEVES POVERTY BY MAKING THESE MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE BUILDING MATERIAL STORE. THE BUILDING MATERIAL STORE CLOSES THE LOOP IN THE BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE CYCLE BY PROVIDING AN OUTLET FOR HUNDREDS OF TONS OF WASTE THAT HOMEOWNERS AND CONTRACTORS HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO REUSE OR RECYCLE. HOMEOWNERS, TENANTS, CONTRACTORS, ARTISANS, AND DEVELOPERS ALL SHOP AT RESOURCE'S BUILDING MATERIAL STORE FOR A VARIETY OF MATERIALS INCLUDING LUMBER, PLYWOOD, WINDOWS, DOORS, SINKS, LIGHTING, ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUE, AND WASTE-NOT- PRODUCTS. WASTE-NOT-PRODUCTS TRANSFORMS SALVAGED BUILDING MATERIALS INTO UNIQUE PRODUCTS SUCH AS BENCHES, TABLES, BIRDHOUSES, PICTURE FRAMES, CUTTING BOARDS, AND MORE. PRODUCING ATTRACTIVE NEW PRODUCTS FROM CONSTRUCTION WASTE CONTRIBUTES TO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS LEARN NEW AND MARKETABLE SKILLS. RESOURCE ALSO OFFERS A NUMBER OF SELF-SUSTAINING ENTERPRISES SO THAT ITS PROGRAMS, PEOPLE, AND PROMISES CAN GROW AND SERVE MORE PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THESE INCLUDE: MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR: TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED IN REFRIGERATION, LP AND NATURAL GAS. REPAIR TECHNICIANS SERVICE APPLIANCES THROUGH THE WAREHOUSE IN SOUTH BURLINGTON AND IN CUSTOMER'S HOMES. COMPUTER REPAIR: THE COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP IS AN A+ CERTIFIED MICROSOFT REFURBISHER. TECHNICIANS OFFER FULL SERVICE COMPUTER REPAIR AND UPGRADES. RESOURCE'S ESSENTIAL GOODS PROGRAM HELPS ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY SERVING THOSE WITH THE LOWEST INCOME-THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD RESOURCE'S ALREADY LOW-COST GOODS-WHILE PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENROLLED TRAINEES, AND OFFERING ITEMS AND SERVICES FOR SALE TO A WIDER AUDIENCE AT A VERY REASONABLE COST. SUCCESS OF THE ESSENTIAL GOODS PROGRAM IS MEASURED IN SEVERAL WAYS: THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED, THE NUMBER OF PARTNER AGENCIES PARTICIPATING, THE ABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO USE THE PROGRAM TO TRAIN APPRENTICE-STYLE AND WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINEES, AND THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS. RESOURCE'S TRAINING PROGRAMS SERVE A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED NEW SKILLS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. MOST TRAINEES FIND THEIR WAY TO RESOURCE'S PROGRAMS VIA WORD OF MOUTH, COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE AND REHABILITATION AGENCIES, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS. STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH THESE AGENCIES AND THE TRAINEE THEMSELVES TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUAL NEED ARE ACCOMMODATED WHILE HIGH STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED. APPRENTICE-STYLE TRAINING RESOURCE'S APPRENTICE-STYLE TRAINING PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO WORK BUT NEED MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND WORK CREDENTIALS FOR THEIR DESIRED CAREER. SOME APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN UNEMPLOYED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED; OTHERS ARE SKILLED IN OTHER TRADES BUT ARE RETRAINING BECAUSE THEIR JOBS HAVE DISAPPEARED DUE TO DOWNSIZING OR RELOCATION, OR NEED NEW SKILLS AFTER SUFFERING AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY. APPRENTICE-STYLE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR, COMPUTERS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND THE WOODSHOP ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM. WORK EXPERIENCE RESOURCE'S WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM OFFERS HANDS-ON TRAINING THROUGH CAREER START, LEAP, AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS. CAREER START CAREER START PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LEARNING, PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO TRADITIONAL WORK SETTINGS, EXPECTATIONS AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND TRANSITION INTO HIGHER EDUCATION OR THE WORKING WORLD. STUDENTS ATTEND THE CAREER START PROGRAM DURING THEIR REGULAR SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND MOST EARN ACADEMIC CREDIT. LEARN, EARN, AND PROSPER (LEAP)LEAP IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE GIBNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION, VT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (VYCC) LINKING LEARNING TO LIFE, AND THE VT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THROUGH THIS MONTH-LONG RESIDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM, RESOURCE PROVIDES JOB SKILLS TRAINING 20 HOURS PER WEEK TO YOUTH WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. VYCC CREW LEADERS TEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS THAT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING (EST) EST OFFERS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AND CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO NEED AN INTRODUCTION TO WORK AND WORKSITE EXPECTATIONS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS THROUGH THE REACH UP PROGRAM WHO ARE COMPLETING WEEKLY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN BENEFITS WHILE JOB HUNTING. REFERRING AGENCIES LOOK TO RESOURCE TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE BUT STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES PARTICIPANTS NEW SKILLS. YOUTHBUILD RESOURCE'S YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM SERVES 16 TO 24-YEAR-OLD MEN AND WOMEN IN NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL VERMONT WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND NEED A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITY. YOUTH ARE TRAINED IN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS WHILE BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LEARNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY SKILLS, AND WORKING ALONGSIDE THE DECONSTRUCTION SERVICE. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED WHILE PREPARING FOR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. THE CURRICULUM INTEGRATES ACADEMICS WITH LIFE SKILLS. CLASSES ARE SMALL ALLOWING ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION TO STUDENTS. 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GOODS LOW INCOME ASSIST. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 RESOURCE TRACKS AND RECORDS VOUCHERS ISSUED TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY ARE USED TO PURCHASE HOUSEHOLD GOODS BY LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. STEPHEN CONANT BOARD MEMBER 123759 RENT false SCHEDULE L, PART V BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE AWARE OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOARD MEMBER. X 787531 ESTIMATED FMV false true true SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B RESOURCE SELLS A SMALL NUMBER OF USED APPLIANCES AT A RETAIL STORE. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS PERFORM A VARIETY OF TASKS, INCLUDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, ADVISORY PANEL, GREEN JOBS COUNCIL, YARD SALE, MERCHANDISE MOVERS, COLLECTIBLE CONSULTANTS, WOODWORKERS, SAFETY TRAINERS, APPLIANCE CLEAN-UP, YOUTHBUILD SUPPORT, ETC. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A ARE USED BY THE COMMUNITY AS ARTS, CRAFTS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES. ADDITIONALLY, RESOURCE'S BUILDING MATERIAL STORE AT 339 PINE STREET, BURLINGTON IS HOME TO THE DECONSTRUCTION SERVICE AND WASTE-NOT-PRODUCTS. FOUNDED IN 2001, THE BUILDING MATERIAL ENTERPRISE ADDRESSES BOTH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BUILDING MATERIAL SALVAGE AND SUPPLY. MORE THAN 30 PERCENT OF THE MATERIAL IN LANDFILLS IS CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS INCLUDING LUMBER, HARDWOOD FLOORING, AND CABINET. AS THESE MATERIALS DEGRADE THEY RELEASE GASES, ESPECIALLY METHANE, A POWERFUL GREENHOUSE GAS. RESOURCE'S DECONSTRUCTION SERVICE CAREFULLY AND SAFELY SALVAGES BUILDING MATERIALS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD FILL A LANDFILL. THROUGH THIS SERVICE THE ORGANIZATION CREATES JOBS, PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT, AND RELIEVES POVERTY BY MAKING THESE MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE BUILDING MATERIAL STORE. THE BUILDING MATERIAL STORE CLOSES THE LOOP IN THE BUILDING MATERIAL REUSE CYCLE BY PROVIDING AN OUTLET FOR HUNDREDS OF TONS OF WASTE THAT HOMEOWNERS AND CONTRACTORS HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO REUSE OR RECYCLE. HOMEOWNERS, TENANTS, CONTRACTORS, ARTISANS, AND DEVELOPERS ALL SHOP AT RESOURCE'S BUILDING MATERIAL STORE FOR A VARIETY OF MATERIALS INCLUDING LUMBER, PLYWOOD, WINDOWS, DOORS, SINKS, LIGHTING, ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUE, AND WASTE-NOT- PRODUCTS. WASTE-NOT-PRODUCTS TRANSFORMS SALVAGED BUILDING MATERIALS INTO UNIQUE PRODUCTS SUCH AS BENCHES, TABLES, BIRDHOUSES, PICTURE FRAMES, CUTTING BOARDS, AND MORE. PRODUCING ATTRACTIVE NEW PRODUCTS FROM CONSTRUCTION WASTE CONTRIBUTES TO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS LEARN NEW AND MARKETABLE SKILLS. RESOURCE ALSO OFFERS A NUMBER OF SELF-SUSTAINING ENTERPRISES SO THAT ITS PROGRAMS, PEOPLE, AND PROMISES CAN GROW AND SERVE MORE PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THESE INCLUDE: MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR: TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED IN REFRIGERATION, LP AND NATURAL GAS. REPAIR TECHNICIANS SERVICE APPLIANCES THROUGH THE WAREHOUSE IN SOUTH BURLINGTON AND IN CUSTOMER'S HOMES. COMPUTER REPAIR: THE COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP IS AN A+ CERTIFIED MICROSOFT REFURBISHER. TECHNICIANS OFFER FULL SERVICE COMPUTER REPAIR AND UPGRADES. RESOURCE'S ESSENTIAL GOODS PROGRAM HELPS ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY SERVING THOSE WITH THE LOWEST INCOME-THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD RESOURCE'S ALREADY LOW-COST GOODS-WHILE PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENROLLED TRAINEES, AND OFFERING ITEMS AND SERVICES FOR SALE TO A WIDER AUDIENCE AT A VERY REASONABLE COST. SUCCESS OF THE ESSENTIAL GOODS PROGRAM IS MEASURED IN SEVERAL WAYS: THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED, THE NUMBER OF PARTNER AGENCIES PARTICIPATING, THE ABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO USE THE PROGRAM TO TRAIN APPRENTICE-STYLE AND WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINEES, AND THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS. RESOURCE'S TRAINING PROGRAMS SERVE A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED NEW SKILLS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. MOST TRAINEES FIND THEIR WAY TO RESOURCE'S PROGRAMS VIA WORD OF MOUTH, COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE AND REHABILITATION AGENCIES, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS. STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH THESE AGENCIES AND THE TRAINEE THEMSELVES TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUAL NEED ARE ACCOMMODATED WHILE HIGH STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED. APPRENTICE-STYLE TRAINING RESOURCE'S APPRENTICE-STYLE TRAINING PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO WORK BUT NEED MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND WORK CREDENTIALS FOR THEIR DESIRED CAREER. SOME APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN UNEMPLOYED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED; OTHERS ARE SKILLED IN OTHER TRADES BUT ARE RETRAINING BECAUSE THEIR JOBS HAVE DISAPPEARED DUE TO DOWNSIZING OR RELOCATION, OR NEED NEW SKILLS AFTER SUFFERING AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY. APPRENTICE-STYLE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR, COMPUTERS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND THE WOODSHOP ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM. WORK EXPERIENCE RESOURCE'S WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM OFFERS HANDS-ON TRAINING THROUGH CAREER START, LEAP, AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS. CAREER START CAREER START PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LEARNING, PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO TRADITIONAL WORK SETTINGS, EXPECTATIONS AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL AND TRANSITION INTO HIGHER EDUCATION OR THE WORKING WORLD. STUDENTS ATTEND THE CAREER START PROGRAM DURING THEIR REGULAR SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND MOST EARN ACADEMIC CREDIT. LEARN, EARN, AND PROSPER (LEAP)LEAP IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE GIBNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION, VT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (VYCC) LINKING LEARNING TO LIFE, AND THE VT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THROUGH THIS MONTH-LONG RESIDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM, RESOURCE PROVIDES JOB SKILLS TRAINING 20 HOURS PER WEEK TO YOUTH WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. VYCC CREW LEADERS TEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS THAT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING (EST) EST OFFERS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AND CUSTOMIZED TRAININGS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO NEED AN INTRODUCTION TO WORK AND WORKSITE EXPECTATIONS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS THROUGH THE REACH UP PROGRAM WHO ARE COMPLETING WEEKLY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN BENEFITS WHILE JOB HUNTING. REFERRING AGENCIES LOOK TO RESOURCE TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE BUT STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES PARTICIPANTS NEW SKILLS. YOUTHBUILD RESOURCE'S YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM SERVES 16 TO 24-YEAR-OLD MEN AND WOMEN IN NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL VERMONT WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND NEED A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITY. YOUTH ARE TRAINED IN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS WHILE BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, LEARNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY SKILLS, AND WORKING ALONGSIDE THE DECONSTRUCTION SERVICE. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED WHILE PREPARING FOR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. THE CURRICULUM INTEGRATES ACADEMICS WITH LIFE SKILLS. CLASSES ARE SMALL ALLOWING ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION TO STUDENTS. IN 2015 RESOURCE SERVED THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH PROGRAM AREA: TRAINING: 220 TRAINEES ENROLLED IN OUR JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - YOUTHBUILD, APPRENTICE-STYLE, & CAREER PATH WORK EXPERIENCE - CAREER START, LEAP, & HELPING HANDS. POVERTY RELIEF: 1,011 PEOPLE GIVEN ESSENTIAL GOODS THROUGH POVERTY RELIEF PROGRAM. RECIPIENTS INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO ESCAPE POVERTY AND VICTIMS OF DISASTER. 116 NONPROFIT AGENCIES WERE SERVED OR SUPPORTED THROUGH ESSENTIAL GOODS PROGRAM 7 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEATHERIZED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: THE COMMUNITY WAS SERVED THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING: 14 UNITS OF HOUSING WEATHERIZED 5 SOLAR THERMAL INSTALLATIONS COMPLETED THROUGH YOUTHBUILD TRAINING PROGRAM REUSE OPERATIONS THAT KEPT 526,031 ITEMS OUT OF THE LANDFILL AND DIVERTED 1,060 TONS OF MATERIALS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SENDS DRAFT COPIES OF FORM 990 TO BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION BY ACCOUNTING FIRM HIRED TO COMPLETE FORM 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MAINTAINED FOR BOTH STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS. ANNUALLY BOTH BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THESE ARE DOCUMENTED. STAFF AND BOARD WITH CONFLICT OR PERCEPTION OF CONFLICT MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ASSOCIATED DECISIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE COMPLETES A PERFORMANCE REVIEW ANNUALLY AND RECOMMENDS SALARY ADJUSTMENT TO FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON OWN WEBSITE. RESOURCE SHARES SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION THROUGH AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT IS MAILED TO DONORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND SUPPORTERS. 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