2015-11-06T11:49:48-00:00 2015-06-30 MEANS & VANCE PC 5927 ROUTE 981 SUITE 4 LATROBE PA 15650 990 2014-07-01 232889006 TRI-CITY LIFE CENTER INC TRI- 7243399399 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road LOWER BURRELL PA 15068 Vera Marelli Executive Director 2015-11-06 true LOREN M MEANS CPA 7245392299 2015-11-06 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z TRYLIFE CENTER Vera Marelli 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road Lower Burrell PA 15068 855499 false X www.trylife.center X 1997 PA PARENT BABY PROGRAM-FREE SERVICES EDUCATION ON HEALTH, PARENTING, SAFETY BUDGETING, COUNSELING FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, MATERIAL SUPPORT, CLOTHING, FOOD DIAPERS AND FURNISHINGS FOR BABY AND HOME. 7 7 18 4096 15466 14466 897091 604936 125301 143403 713 519 46736 53446 1069841 802304 0 0 225334 220512 0 32452 756805 606899 982139 827411 87702 -25107 1063629 1002786 346491 309089 717138 693697 PARENT BABY PROGRAM-FREE SERVICES EDUCATION ON HEALTH, PARENTING, SAFETY AND BUDGETING COUNSELING FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, MATERIAL SUPPORT, CLOTHING, FOOD, DIAPERS AND FURNISHINGS FOR BABY AND HOME false false 509976 Parent and baby program has 10 staff whose efforts are supported and magnified by a large group of dedicated and faithful volunteers. The parent and baby programs primary concern is for the needs of parents and their young children. Tri-City Life Center provides a 24hr helpline, maternity clothes, food and furnishings for the baby. Parents have an opportunity to earn as they learn to acquire points to earn cribs, carseats, highchairs, diapers, etc. The majority of our clients have low income or are in poverty situations. Our goal is to help them out of their situation by providing them with a resource to obtain jobs and schooling to become self-sufficient. 251182 Education and Counseling Programs are a service at no cost to the client. Education is an important part of our service as we want every client to improve their skills concerning health issues for parent and child, discipline, safety in the home, budgeting, and other categories relating to parent-child relationship. Tri-City Life Center uses the Doctor Dad and 24/7 Dad education provided by the Fatherhood Initiative for our client fathers and curriculum for all parents. Confidential counseling is an important aspect of our efforts. It becomes very necessary in dealing with the many issues that arise in family life, financial, relationships, grief, separation issues and other conflicts. Because we show each client unconditional love, acceptance and understanding, they are very open to share with us their pain and critical issues they are dealing with. Through Reality Therapy we help them deal with the here and now problems. Our relationships with clients are on-going because of mutual trust. 1263 The Sexual Integrity Program gives presentations in middle and high schools throughout the Alle Kiski Valley and Westmoreland County. 6 Schools have invited Sexual Integritys Team to present to their youth. Sexual Integritys team goal is to alert youth about avoiding risky behaviors of sexual activities, STDs, drugs and alcohol and to empower them to make healthy life choices. This is done through live interactive activities while providing them with educational information and materials. Approximately 2500 youth and 180 adults have received these materials and presentations in 2011-2012. 65 of students in evaluation gave an excellent rating on the information they received. 762421 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 18 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA X X X Vera Marelli 7243399399 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road LOWER BURRELL PA 15068 Vera Marelli EXEC. DIR. 040.00 X X X 46743 0 0 Nina Martin MEMBER 005.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Sanders MEMBER 005.00 X 0 0 0 Cheryl Williams SECRETARY 005.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard J Farinelli MEMBER 005.00 X 0 0 0 Elaine Brenneman MEMBER 005.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Fergus PRESIDENT 005.00 X X 0 0 0 George Ziringer V-President 005.00 X X 0 0 0 Wayne Decroo TREASURER 005.00 X X 0 0 0 46743 false false false 604936 492409 604936 Real Alternatives 624100 143403 143403 143403 519 519 54031 38565 15466 15466 15466 51991 14630 37361 619 619 619 802304 144541 15466 0 0 0 0 46743 37394 4207 5142 0 151125 120900 13601 16624 0 0 22644 18115 2038 2491 0 0 2255 2255 0 690 690 0 10577 9519 1058 7796 7155 625 16 0 0 22222 16778 2722 2722 2128 1479 541 108 0 0 7693 6155 769 769 0 18154 16339 1815 5428 4885 543 TELEPHONE/POSTAGE/PRINTING/PUBLICATIONS 19222 13350 1441 4431 MOTHER/BABY ESSENTIALS/ASSISTANCE SUPPLIES 505660 505660 MEMBERSHIP DUES/EDUCATION/TRAINING 4715 4401 165 149 EXPANSION/SMALL EQUIPMENT 94 85 9 265 206 59 827411 762421 32538 32452 72193 49910 286675 162041 886412 136479 665339 749933 39422 40902 1063629 1002786 18147 15508 328344 293581 346491 309089 X 560969 676197 156169 17500 717138 693697 1063629 1002786 -25107 1666 X false X true X true false X 0 0.00000 530191 483062 462006 897091 604936 2977286 123980 127433 184611 125301 143403 704728 654171 610495 646617 1022392 748339 3682014 3682014 1111 1011 713 519 3354 7097 27078 15466 49641 1111 1011 7097 27791 15985 52995 0 0 655282 611506 653714 1050183 764324 3735009 0.98580 0.98840 0.01420 0.01160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 20000 20000 827134 225515 712917 39278 25815 17016 749933 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes 857165 1666 53195 54861 802304 802304 880606 53195 53195 827411 827411 XI 2d Special Event Expense of 14,630 recognized on 990, Part VIII, Line 8b as Direct Fundraising Expense. Rental Expenses of 38,565 recognized on 990, Part VIII, Line 6b as Direct Rental Expense. XII 2d Special Event Expense of 14,630 recognized on 990, Part VIII, Line 8b as Direct Fundraising Expense. Rental Expenses of 38,565 recognized on 990, Part VIII, Line 6b as Direct Rental Expense. X Mother/Baby Essentials 492409 Thrift Store Value false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Once the 990 has been prepared, Management presents the return to the Board of Directors for approval before filing it with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Officers of the Organization review the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Governing Body reviews and approves the Organizations Executive Director and Key Employees salaries on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and other policies and procedures can be reviewed by all through the PA Association of Non-Profits PANO Policy and Procedure Manual. Financial statements are available upon request. The 990 is placed on our website and on Guidestar. Form 990, Part IV, Line 38 Program Service Accomplishments Tri-City Life Center Inc d.b.a. TryLife Center, proudly displays the Seal of Excellence awarded by PANO. The Standard of Excellence program is bestowed only on the most well-managed and responsibly governed non-profit organizations that have demostrated continued compliance with 55 specific standards of excellence based upon honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, responsibility and accountability. Tri-City Life Center Inc was initially awarded this Seal of Excellence in 2005 and recertified in 2008 and 2013. During the fiscal year 2014-2015, Tri City Life Center Inc began doing business as TryLife Center. A major renovation to our facility also took place which enhances the quality of our program execution. Funds were provided by a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation during the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Form 990, Part IV, Line 38 Outcomes of Parent Baby Program Parents are provided with all the baby essentials for babys health and safety. Families are provided with the tools to lead a more positive lifestyle and have a healthy environment for themselves and their children. TryLife Center is affiliated with Cribs for Kids to enhance the safety of our clients babies. Form 990, Part IV, Line 38 Outcomes of Education and Counseling Program Education provides parents with knowledge and improved parent and coping skills for a better quality of life. Confidential counseling helps families to deal effectively with many issues that arise in family life such as financial, relationships, grief and separation issues. Form 990, Part IV, Line 38 Outcomes of Educational Resource Program Youth are educated on pregnancy, the risks of sexual promiscuity, STDs, emotional well-being and death. The majority of teens have said they chose abstinence after the presentations. During the 2014-2015 school year, the program was presented 22 times at 6 local middle and intermediate schools to 680 teens. Note Our numbers are reduced from previous years because of the unavailability of our lead presenter due to serious illness. Form 990, Part IV, Line 38 Overall Metrics/Outcomes Our staff includes 15 part-time individuals. The following are TryLife Centers figures for the fiscal year 1,707 clients attended various educational classes at the Center. The value of In-Kind donations totaled 492,409. 15,325 pieces of clothing, food, diaper packets, cribs, car seats, and other baby furnishings were distributed to families.