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First Step A Response to Domestic Violence Inc.

First Step A Response to Domestic Violence Inc.

Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Tax ID51-0243177

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About this organization

Revenue

$614,410

Expenses

$645,173

Website

firststepva.com

Mission

FIRST STEP: A RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING SURVIVORS BECOME SELF-EMPOWERED, FIRST STEP IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING: 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, PLANNING FOR SAFETY, SHELTER, SUPPORT GROUP, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT AND LEGAL ADOVCACY, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, CHILDREN'S SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS.

About

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER: FIRST STEP PROVIDES EMERGENCY, TEMPORATY SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO OTHER SAFE PLACE TO STAY. PERSONS STAYING AT THE SHELTER ARE PROVIDED A BED, BED LINENS, TOWELS, ACCESS TO THE SHELTER KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, LIVING ROOM AND COMPUTER ROOM. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED FOOD FROM THE FOOD PANTRY AS WELL AS DONATED CLOTHING, PERSONAL SUPPLIES, GIFT CARDS, ECT. THEIR CLOTHERING AND LINENS ARE LAUNDERED BY SHELTER STAFF. CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ALL ADULT AND CHILD RESIDENTS. ALL OF FIRST STEPS' SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND CONFIDENTIAL. SEVENTY-THREE PERCENT (73%) OF DIRECT SERVICES EXPENSES WENT TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019, 86 ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND 66 CHILDREN WERE SHELTERED AT FIRST STEP. 52 HOUSEHOLDS EXITED THE FIRST STEP SHELTER TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND FIRST STEP PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO 12 OF THOSE HOUSEHOLDS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The mission of first step is to eliminate domestic violence, believing that everyone has the right to live without violence or the fear of violence.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “First step: a response to domestic violence empowers individuals through support, advocacy, and education. we are committed to the elimination of domestic violence in our community. with the goal of helping survivors become self-empowered, first step is dedicated to providing: 24 hour crisis hotline, planning for safety, shelter, support group, court accompaniment and legal adovcacy, financial empowerment, children's support and advocacy, and referrals.”.

  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 129 FRANKLIN STREET, HARRISONBURG, VA, 22801.
  • The non-profit has a total of 22 employees, as reported on their form for 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 -$30,763.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
  • 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 1980.
  • 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 $487,045 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $34,867 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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