Safe Berks
Safe Berks
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About this organization
Mission
Safe Berks is a not-for-profit organization operating a domestic and sexual violence prevention center committed to the understanding and prevention of personal and institutional violence against individuals. The agency provides a safe haven and on-going support system for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The agency's advocacy and education programs increase awareness and promote the prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and all forms of oppression.
About
Provide safe emergency shelter for up to 30 days within any six month period for victims of domestic violence and their children. While living in shelter, women and children have the option of receiving supportive counseling, advocacy and referral, as well as education about various options and assistance during and after shelter in an effort to enhance safety and quality of life. In FY 2017-2018, Safe Berks provided adults 6,851 nights of shelter and provided 5,615 nights of shelter to children. The shelter program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Safe berks is a not-for-profit organization operating a domestic and sexual violence prevention center committed to the understanding and prevention of personal and institutional violence against individuals. the agency provides a safe haven and on-going support system for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. the agency's advocacy and education programs increase awareness and promote the prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and all forms of oppression.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Safe berks is a not-for-profit organization operating a domestic and sexual violence prevention center committed to the understanding and prevention of personal and institutional violence against individuals. the agency provides a safe haven and on-going support system for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. the agency's advocacy and education programs increase awareness and promote the prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and all forms of oppression.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as PA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 255 CHESTNUT ST, READING, PA, 19602.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 64 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$121,115.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization pays $1,969,956 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,801 in fundraising expenses.