2016-03-08T16:47:20-06:00 2015-06-30 271728945 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP 3001 SUMMER STREET 5TH FL EAST STAMFORD CT 06905 990 2014-07-01 222536909 THE OPEN DOOR SHELTER INC OPEN 2038661057 PO BOX 496 4 MERRITT STREET SOUTH NORWALK CT 06856 CURTIS STEWART BOARD PRESIDENT 2038661057 2016-03-08 1 BRUCE BLASNIK P00733345 2033232400 2016-03-08 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z CURTIS STEWART PO BOX 496 4 MERRITT STREET SOUTH NORWALK CT 06856 2880719 0 X WWW.OPENDOORSHELTER.ORG X 1984 CT PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, COUNSELING, HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS. 14 14 56 450 0 0 2116737 2564290 175075 219283 81 26 7967 52527 2299860 2836126 0 0 0 0 1261291 1241193 0 0 174269 1253684 1324559 2514975 2565752 -215115 270374 3872269 4195839 1451561 1504757 2420708 2691082 X THE MISSION OF THE OPEN DOOR SHELTER, INC. IS TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE CAUSES AND COMPLEXITIES OF THE HOMELESS AND WORKING POOR BY PROVIDING SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TREATMENT SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL PLANNING FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS, SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND A PATH TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS. 0 0 2187317 219283 THE OPEN DOOR SHELTER (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORWALK EMERGENCY SHELTER, INC.) HAS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES SINCE 1984. THE CORE STRATEGY AT OPEN DOOR SHELTER BEGINS WITH SATISFYING THE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS OF FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER. THEN THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT COUNSELING TO IDENTIFY THE CHALLENGES FACED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. THE SHELTER SUPPORTS AND CONNECTS PEOPLE IN CRISIS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THEIR HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING ISSUES. THROUGH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, THE AGENCY HELPS THE IMPOVERISHED AND HOMELESS ACHIEVE A LEVEL OF SECURITY AND WELL-BEING THAT ALLOWS THEM TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EVENTUALLY BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015, THE SHELTER SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED 30,766 BED NIGHTS FOR 298 HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES INCLUDING 41 CHILDREN. THE SHELTER AVERAGES DAILY SERVICE TO 20 SINGLE WOMEN, 46 SINGLE MEN - PLUS, 9 OVERFLOW BEDS, AND 29 MEMBERS OF FAMILIES INCLUDING 12-18 CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE MANNA HOUSE FOOD PROGRAM; A SOUP KITCHEN THAT IS OPEN TO SHELTER CLIENTS AND THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK TO THOSE IN NEED. THE SHELTER ALSO PROVIDES A FOOD PANTRY, WHERE FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED DAILY TO THE IMPOVERISHED. LAST YEAR A TOTAL OF 130,790 HOT MEALS WERE SERVED OR AN AVERAGE OF 370 MEALS A DAY. IN ADDITION THE SHELTER PANTRY PROVIDED 249,149 MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY.THE SHELTER PARTICIPATES IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO ADDRESSES THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS. THE SHELTER HAS BEEN AN ACTIVE LEADER AND PARTICIPATES IN THE COORDINATED ACCESS NETWORK (CAN) IN ACCEPTING REFERRALS FOR SHELTER AND FOLLOWS THE REGIONAL SHELTER WAITLIST AND PLACEMENT PROCESS USED BY OPENING DOORS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY. THIS COORDINATED ACCESS NETWORK (CAN) PROCESS ESTABLISHED A CENTRAL DATA SOURCE AND PRESCREENING STRATEGY USING THE 211 SYSTEM. AFTER COMPLETING AN INITIAL DIVERSION SCREENING PROCESS, 211 REFERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THE SHELTER. OPEN DOOR SHELTER CASE MANAGERS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR 15 APPOINTMENTS A WEEK WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CALLED 211 LOOKING FOR SHELTER.DURING FISCAL 2014-2015 THE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED 1,764 LOW INCOME AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ASSISTANCE INCLUDING COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, GOAL PLANNING, REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, JOB TRAINING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORT, USE OF GUEST TELEPHONES AND COMPUTERS, AND ACCESS TO FOOD, SHELTER, SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ONSITE ACCESS TO HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NORWALK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL BUS.CASE MANAGERS ARE TRAINED IN RAPID RE-HOUSING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND CRITICAL TIME INTERVENTION EVIDENCE BASED MODELS OF CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. THE HOUSING PROCESS FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND AT RISK INDIVIDUALS INCLUDES IDENTIFYING FINANCIAL SUBSIDIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL SUPPORT PERMANENT HOUSING, ASSISTING WITH DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATIONS, OUTREACH TO LANDLORDS, AND WORKING WITH THE NORWALK HOUSING FIRST COLLABORATIVE TO IDENTIFY AND INSPECT HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SHELTER CLIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEEDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AS PART OF THE NORWALK HOUSING FIRST COLLABORATIVE. THE CASE MANAGERS IN THE COLLABORATIVE USE A CTI CASE MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY, AN EVIDENCE BASED MODEL TO EMPOWER CLIENTS TO REGAIN AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CTI STRENGTHENS THE INDIVIDUAL'S LONG-TERM TIES TO SERVICES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS AND PROVIDES EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT DURING THE CRITICAL TIME OF TRANSITION AND THE MONTHS THAT FOLLOW. TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES HAVE LONG-TERM TIES TO WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS, CASE MANAGERS CONTINUALLY ASSESS THE DYNAMIC NEEDS OF CONSUMERS AND MAKE REFERRALS AS APPROPRIATE. OPEN DOOR SHELTER ALSO PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THROUGH THESE 27 HOUSING UNITS, CASE MANAGERS ENSURE LONG-TERM SUCCESS AT AUTONOMY, RESIDENTS ARE ASSISTED TO ENHANCE THEIR BASIC LIFE SKILLS; WORK READINESS SKILLS; ACCESS JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES; MANAGE MENTAL ILLNESS OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND/OR MAINTAIN SOBRIETY. THE SHELTER HAS SERVED 35 CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM. ALL OF THESE PARTICIPANTS HAVE LEARNED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, RESPONSIBLY PAID THEIR RENTS, GAINED LEADERSHIP SKILLS, MAINTAINED POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER TENANTS IN THE HOUSEHOLD, RECEIVED INFORMATION ON BASIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT, AND ENHANCED THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. THE SHELTER'S PROJECT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH) OUTREACH PROGRAM; FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING VETERANS IN GREATER NORWALK. THE SHELTER'S CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ASSERTIVE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE HOMELESS AND MEDICALLY INDIGENT. LAST YEAR, THE AGENCY'S CASE WORKERS SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDING ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, ADVOCACY, BENEFIT ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO 50-75 STREET HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE SHELTER PROVIDES PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, PARENT TRAINING AND AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE SHELTER. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS ASSURE GRADE LEVEL SUCCESS FOR THE CHILDREN AND ENGAGE THE PARENTS IN SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN.CURRENTLY THERE ARE 40 FULL AND PART TIME STAFF AND 500 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR SHELTER AND FOOD PANTRY OPERATIONS. ONLY 30% OF THE FUNDING ANNUALLY COMES FROM GOVERNMENT SOURCES INCLUDING CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, (HOUSING) DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (PATH), THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FOOD FOR CHILDREN), BUREAU OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (JOBS TRAINING) AND FEMA. THE BALANCE OF FUNDING COMES FROM RENTS, GRANTS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, FAITH ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. 2187317 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CT X JEANNETTE ARCHER-SIMONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2038661057 4 MERRITT STREET SOUTH NORWALK CT 06856 NATHANIEL YORDON PAST BOARD CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY MEANY VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KEITH BROWN SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT GENUARIO TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID TAMBURRI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID CUDINER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEREK CORREIA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM BURNHAM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CURTIS STEWART BOARD CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY MARCIANO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANDY NAPOLETANO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN F ERDMANN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDRA FARSUN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEANNETTE ARCHER-SIMONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 137449 0 8439 137449 0 8439 1 0 0 0 0 60327 456538 803799 1243626 521289 2564290 TENANT INCOME 624200 186477 186477 CLIENT SERVICE FEES 624200 32806 32806 219283 26 26 29590 456538 44593 -15003 -15003 STORM DAMAGE INSURANCE 524126 62100 62100 MISC REVENUE 900099 5430 5430 67530 2836126 219283 0 52553 139064 41719 41719 55626 847860 762785 51641 33434 16688 13372 3316 128132 104465 12113 11554 109449 89220 10353 9876 21660 6931 7581 7148 23000 7360 8050 7590 85886 21478 50351 14057 61542 50999 2816 7727 153620 151851 1179 590 14051 13219 334 498 5414 5414 69062 69062 155145 147285 7860 53563 46564 6853 146 FOOD SERVICE 572603 572603 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 77616 77616 TEMPORARY HELP 22862 22862 MISC 8535 5374 3161 2565752 2187317 204166 174269 99167 78240 237369 250764 14010 73481 25035 104395 14991 8332 6164150 2498949 3481697 3665201 15426 3872269 4195839 147291 154063 21338 21338 1282932 1329356 1451561 1504757 X 2375331 2677641 45377 13441 2420708 2691082 3872269 4195839 270374 0 X X 0 1 X 0 1 1 X 2829153 2496790 2206079 2116737 2564290 12213049 2829153 2496790 2206079 2116737 2564290 12213049 499341 11713708 1882 790 121 81 26 2900 28728 7967 36695 12252644 871151 0.95600 0.89920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 1260908 1260908 4492585 2132233 2360352 410657 366716 43941 0 3665201 X 2861255 25129 25129 2836126 0 2836126 2590881 25129 25129 2565752 0 2565752 PART IV, LINE 2B: OPEN DOOR SHELTER OPERATES 26 HOUSING UNITS IN WHICH THEY OFFER LOW COST HOUSING TO PEOPLE IN NEED. FOR EACH TENANT, A SECURITY DEPOSIT IS COLLECTED AND RECOGNIZED AS A SECURITY DEPOSIT LIABILITY, UNTIL THE LEASE TERM ENDS AND THE SECURITY DEPOSIT IS REFUNDED. PART X, LINE 2: THE SHELTER RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE SHELTER HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE SHELTER IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2012. GALA DINNER 399962 380072 19890 21849 1200 7870 FAT CAT 27636 22636 5000 5000 2 58530 53830 4700 8674 486128 456538 29590 26849 1200 16544 44593 -15003 X 1000 488128 COST OF DONATED FOOD 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. A COPY OF THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND AN INFORMAL REPORTING MECHANISM. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AND A DETERMINATION BY DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS (WITH THE INTEREST BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DEBATES AND VOTING ON THE MATTER) ARE REQUIRED. ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHALL BE DISCLOSED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT WHENEVER A CONFLICT ARISES. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IF ANY IS REQUIRED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE USES THE EXECUTIVES' PERFORMANCE OVER THE PAST YEAR, COST OF LIVING MEASURES, AND COMPENSATION BY OTHER SIMILAR SIZED CHARITIES IN THE REGION,IN DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION BEING CONSIDERED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FORMS 990 AND 1023, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT P.O. BOX 496, 4 MERRITT STREET, SOUTH NORWALK, CT 06856 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT (203) 866-1057. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.