Father Mckenna Center Inc
Father Mckenna Center Inc
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Mission
Mission: To accompany and care for families struggling with poverty and men facing homelessness by providing food, shelter, clothing and services to support their journey toward stability, productivity, meaning and hope, building upon the good works, ideals and values of Father Horace McKenna, S.J. Vision: People who struggle with poverty and homelessness will have access to the resources they need to create and sustain lives of stability, productivity, meaning and hope. Values: We believe that all persons are made in the image and likeness of God and as such deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. We believe that people who struggle with poverty and homelessness deserve access to material, spiritual and support resources that will lead to stability and meaning in their lives.
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DAY PROGRAM FOR MEN CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS:THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER IS THE DAY PROGRAM FOR MEN CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE DAY PROGRAM IS A DROP-IN" PROGRAM THAT WELCOMES GUESTS INTO THE CENTER TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ASSIST OUR GUESTS TO IDENTIFY THE OBSTACLES THEY FACE AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES SO THAT THEY CAN RECLAIM THEIR LIVES. OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 7:00 AM TO 1:30 PM, WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN THE AFTERNOON, THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEN WHO STRUGGLE WITH HOMELESSNESS TO DEVELOP THE INDIVIDUAL STRATEGIES THEY NEED TO MOVE TOWARD STABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND MEANING IN THEIR LIVES.EACH DAY 50 - 70 MEN COME TO THE CENTER FOR ONE OF MANY SERVICES PROVIDED, INCLUDING TWO MEALS (BREAKFAST AND LUNCH), SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, CLOTHING, AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, PHONE AND MAIL. THESE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES ARE AN INVITATION TO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP OF TRUST WITH THE STAFF AND OUR CASE MANAGERS. DURING FISCAL 2019, 1,283 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS MADE 15,546 VISITS TO THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER. WE SERVED OVER 13,000 MEALS TO MEN IN THE PROGRAM. THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER IS DEDICATED TO UPHOLDING AND HONORING THE DIGNITY OF EACH ONE OF OUR GUESTS. ONE ASPECT OF THIS APPROACH IS OUR PROGRAM TO MAKE SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY AVAILABLE DAILY. ON AVERAGE, 14 MEN WERE ABLE TO TAKE A SHOWER EACH DAY FOR A TOTAL OF 3,418 SHOWERS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. OUR LAUNDRY SERVICES WASHED ON AVERAGE 77 LOADS OF LAUNDRY EACH MONTH, FOR OVER 990 LOADS OF LAUNDRY IN FISCAL 2019. OUR MOST IMPORTANT WORK IN THIS PROGRAM IS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT. WE FOCUS ON CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO HELP OUR GUESTS RECOGNIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM HELD OVER 2,000 CONSULTATIONS OVER THE 2019 FISCAL YEAR. THIS INCLUDES 379 INTAKE CONSULTATIONS FOR MEN WHO ARE NEW TO OUR PROGRAM. THE CASE MANAGERS LISTEN CAREFULLY TO EACH GUEST AND FORMULATE A UNIQUE PLAN TO GUIDE HIM ON THE JOURNEY TO A BETTER LIFE. FREQUENTLY THIS INCLUDES A REFERRAL TO ONE OF OUR PARTNERS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES, SUCH AS HOUSING, REHABILITATION FOR ADDICTION, JOB TRAINING, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL HEALTH OR TO OBTAIN AN ID. IN FISCAL 2019 THE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM MADE 1,200 REFERRALS, INCLUDING 172 REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH OR ADDICTION REHABILITATION SERVICES. IDS WERE OBTAINED BY 54 OF OUR GUESTS, GIVING THEM ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE DISTRICT. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR MEN WHO FACE HOMELESSNESS IS PROVIDED IN OUR DAILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, BI-MONTHLY PEACE BUILDING ASSEMBLIES, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLES, SPIRITUALITY/FAITH SHARING GROUP, AND WEEKLY PEACE CIRCLE MEETINGS. ON A REGULAR BASIS THE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES FACILITATES A RECIDIVISM PREVENTION WORKSHOP. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN TO MOVE FORWARD TO STABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND MEANING IN LIFE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Our mission is to accompany and care for families struggling with poverty and men facing homelessness by providing food, shelter, clothing and services to support their journey toward stability, productivity, meaning and hope, building upon the good works, ideals and values of father horace mckenna, s.j.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “A catholic social service agency serving individuals & families in need of assistance primarily in ward 6 of washington, dc. during the fiscal year for which this form 990 has been submitted, the father mckenna center undertook a complete renovation of its 12,000 sq. ft. facility. construction began february 2019 and was substantially completed in december 2019. the majority of the funds necessary for the construction were raised in the previous year. this is reflected in the prior year statement of revenue as $3.8 million collected in contributions and grants. revenue presented for the current year is stated at $1.75 million and is a return to the typical level of revenue for the center.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as DC.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 19 I STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 24 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $624,884.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $565,844 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $251,589 in fundraising expenses.
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