Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters
Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) is to provide shelter, protection and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault as-well-as to educate communities on the root causes of violence.
About
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED OF CRISIS LINE, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. COVE OPERATES A 24 HOUR, 365 DAYS A YEAR CRISIS LINE DEVOTED TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S EMERGENCY NEEDS. THE CRISIS LINE OFFERS SAFETY PLANNING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, OPTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND REFERRALS AND INFORMATION. THE CRISIS LINE IS MANNED BY TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND IS TYPICALLY THE POINT OF ENTRY FOR OTHER SERVICES. COVE PROVIDES A STATE-OF-THE-ART EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, WHICH IS OPEN 24 HOURS, 365 DAYS A YEAR. IT IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN MICHIGAN COMBINING ITS OFFICES AND SHELTER SET UP TO RESEMBLE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. (CONTINUED) RESIDENTS HAVE SEMI-PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL LIVING QUARTERS AS OPPOSED TO TRADITIONAL SHELTER COMMUNAL LIVING. ADDITIONALLY, COVE PROVIDES LEGAL, MEDICAL AND PERSONAL ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT FOR BOTH SHELTER RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. ADVOCATES ACCOMPANY PEOPLE TO COURT, ASSIST WITH HOUSING NEEDS, MEET CLIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL, TRANSPORT CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED, ASSIST WITH COMPLETING VICTIM COMPENSATION FORMS, SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE LEGAL PROCESS AND ASSIST IN NAVIGATING THE LEGAL SYSTEM. COVE ADVOCATES PROVIDE INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES AND OPTIONS TO HELP ENSURE CLIENTS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The mission of cove is to provide shelter, protection and advocacy for all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as to educate the community on the root causes of violence.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The mission of cove is to provide shelter, protection and advocacy for all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as to educate commuunities on the root cause of violence.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as MI.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 906 E LUDINGTON AVENUE, LUDINGTON, MI, 49431.
- The non-profit has reported 27 employees on their form as of 2020.
- 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 -$75,104.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- 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 $525,874 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $45,804 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- 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.