Lynn Shelter Association Inc.
Lynn Shelter Association Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Lynn Shelter Association believes every person deserves a place to call home. Our mission is to provide a safe environment for each individual to define and pursue their goals for independence and self-sufficiency. We work alongside individuals and families to create a supportive environment- by listening and building relationships- empowering them to define and pursue their goals. We provide shelter, supportive services, housing solutions and access to a continuum of community supports to more than 1,000 individuals and families at risk for and experiencing homelessness each year.
About
Family shelter program: This program is made up of 3 congregate shelters located in residential neighborhoods in Lynn Massachusetts. The shelters provide 64 shelter units. The program provides shelter, support and food to homeless families with children. It also provides on-site case management, training for parenting skills, financial skills, housing search, job search, and benefit maximization. The program also enusres the participants are registered with medical and mental health services within 30 days of arrival. Funding for the program is from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This program served 270 clients during the year.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The lynn shelter association provides permanent and transitional housing and emergency sheltering and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the greater lynn area.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The lynn shelter association believes every person deserves a place to call home. our mission is to provide a safe environment for each individual to define and pursue their goals for independence and self-sufficiency. we work alongside individuals and families to create a supportive environment- by listening and building relationships- empowering them to define and pursue their goals. we provide shelter, supportive services, housing solutions and access to a continuum of community supports to more than 1,000 individuals and families at risk for and experiencing homelessness each year.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is MA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 100 WILLOW STREET, LYNN, MA, 01901.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 107 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $327,549.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $2,874,403 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $153,450 in fundraising expenses.