Interfaith Hospitality Network Of Greater Fort Wayne
Interfaith Hospitality Network Of Greater Fort Wayne
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About this organization
Mission
To serve homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals and compassionate, comprehensive professional support.
About
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (IHN) IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. IHN BEGAN PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES IN 2000. SINCE THAT TIME, IHN HAS SERVED OVER 3,080 INDIVIDUALS WITH THE DEMAND FOR OUR SERVICES GROWING. THE IHN MODEL IS INNOVATIVE, EFFECTIVE AND COST- EFFICIENT. OUR PROGRAM IS UNIQUE BECAUSE: 1) IT IS THE ONLY LOCAL PROGRAM THAT SERVES ENTIRE FAMILIES IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND KEEPS THEM TOGETHER AS AN INTACT FAMILY UNIT; AND 2) THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT VOLUNTEER COMPONENT WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO VOLUNTEER TOGETHER TO SERVE OTHER FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS. ALL EVENING MEALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ARE DONATED, PREPARED, AND SERVED BY OUR DEDICATED GROUP OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. AS A RESULT, IHN CAN OFFER A HOME-COOKED, SIT-DOWN, AND NUTRITIOUS EVENING MEAL 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE INTERACTION THAT OCCURS BETWEEN VOLUNTEERS AND GUESTS PROVIDES LASTING IMPRESSIONS AND LIFE- CHANGING LESSONS FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. POPULATIONS SERVED: IHN IS THE ONLY EMERGENCY SHELTER IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT IS ABLE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR ENTIRE FAMILY UNITS (PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN). EACH YEAR WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 260 INDIVIDUALS WITH THE HELP OF OVER 970 VOLUNTEERS FROM 28 LOCAL CHURCHES. SERVICES PROVIDED: WE PROVIDE OVERNIGHT SHELTER AND MEALS. OUR STAFF ALSO PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS. WE ALSO ASSIST GUESTS WITH APPLYING FOR SERVICES FROM OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN OUR PROGRAM IS 31 DAYS. IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY: WE COORDINATE A STRONG LOCAL COALITION OF 28 HOST AND SUPPORT CONGREGATIONS; RECRUIT AND TRAIN OVER 970 VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR; AND PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 260 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR INCLUDING CHILDREN. 82 FAMILIES RECEIVED SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN 2018. 70% OF FAMILIES SERVED IN 2018 SUCCESSFULLY MOVED TO TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING. SINCE WE OPENED OUR DOORS IN 2000, WE HAVE SERVED 1,360 FAMILIES COMPRISED OF 3,080 INDIVIDUALS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “To serve homeless families by uniting faith community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals and compassionate ongoing support to our guests.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “To serve homeless families by uniting faith community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals and compassionate ongoing support to our guests.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is IN as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 2925 EAST STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46805.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 14 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$63,803.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $334,398 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $39,303 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.