2014-07-08T15:41:57-05:00 2013-12-31 030280081 JMM & ASSOCIATES PC 336 WATER TOWER CIR STE 801 COLCHESTER VT 05446 990 2013-01-01 030326293 RESOURCE A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE INC RESO 8026584143 266 PINE STREET BURLINGTON VT 05401 TOM LONGSTRETH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8026584143 2014-05-05 true RANDALL L SARGENT CPA P00136499 8026555665 2014-07-08 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z TOM LONGSTRETH 266 PINE ST BURLINGTON VT 05401 3778745 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. 11 10 188 300 0 2010801 2164747 2207778 1605081 11 8 70800 8909 4289390 3778745 121251 110565 0 2411441 2528802 0 128347 1795518 924881 4328210 3564248 -38820 214497 1280231 1455686 240017 199817 1040214 1255869 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 3031055 110565 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 34 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, PROTECT 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 PRODUCT 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 WILLISTON 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 CONCERVATION 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 LIVINGSKILLS THAT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING 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 COMPETING WEEKLY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN BENEFIT 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 16-24-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 2013 RESOURCE SERVED THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH PROGRAM AREA: TRAINING: 203 TRAINEES ENROLLED IN ONE OF THREE TRAINING PROGRAMS: YOUTHBUILD, APPRENTICE-STYLE, AND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS. POVERTY RELIEF: 1,084 PEOPLE GIVEN ESSENTIAL GOODS THROUGH POVERTY RELIEF PROGRAM. 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GOODS LOW INCOME ASSIST. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 RESOURCE TRACKS AND RECORDS VOUCHERS AS THEY ARE USED TO PURCHASE HOUSEHOLD GOODS BY LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. STEPHEN CONANT BOARD MEMBER 120603 RENT false SCHEDULE L, PART V BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE AWARE OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOARD MEMBER. X 495942 ESTIMATED FMV false false 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, PROTECT 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 PRODUCT 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 WILLISTON 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 CONCERVATION 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 LIVINGSKILLS THAT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING 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 COMPETING WEEKLY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN BENEFIT 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 16-24-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 2013 RESOURCE SERVED THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH PROGRAM AREA: TRAINING: 203 TRAINEES ENROLLED IN ONE OF THREE TRAINING PROGRAMS: YOUTHBUILD, APPRENTICE-STYLE, AND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS. POVERTY RELIEF: 1,084 PEOPLE GIVEN ESSENTIAL GOODS THROUGH POVERTY RELIEF PROGRAM. RECIPIENTS INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO ESCAPE POVERTY AND VICTIMS OF DISASTER. 75 NONPROFIT AGENCIES WERE SERVED OR SUPPORTED THROUGH ESSENTIAL GOODS PROGRAM 28 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEATHERIZED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: THE COMMUNITY WAS SERVED THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING 29 UNITS OF HOUSING WEATHERIZED. 11 SOLAR THERMAL INSTALLATIONS COMPLETED THROUGH YOUTHBUILD TRAINING PROGRAM REUSE OPERATIONS THAT KEPT 500,083 ITEMS OUT OF THE LANDFILL AND DIVERTED 1,080 TONS OF MATERIALS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS SHARED BY EMAIL WITH THE BOARD AS PART OF THE FINAL REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY AT STAFF MEETINGS. STAFF MEMBERS THAT VIOLATE THE POLICY ARE ADMONISHED, OR IF THE VIOLATION IS SERIOUS, THEY ARE DISMISSED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER RECEIVING A REPORT REGARDING REASONABLENESS FROM THE BOARD'S FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD RECEIVES COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET INFORMATION AND SALARY SURVEYS FROM RESOURCE'S HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON OWN WEBSITE. 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