Steps to Hope Inc.
Steps to Hope Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF STEPS TO HOPE IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY FREE FROM THE VIOLENCE OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING EMERGENCY SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, WE OFFER MANY PROGRAMS THAT ARE PREVENTIVE IN NATURE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. THESE INCLUDE: 1) BATTERER INTERVENTION PROGRAM (BIP) (SEPARATE CLASSES FOR MEN AND WOMEN)AND HOPE FOR YOUTH (SKILLS AND CHARACTER BUILDING AS WELL AS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH 12-17 YEARS OLD - GENDER SPECIFIC). ALL OF OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE FREE FOR VICTIMS.
About
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, WE PROVIDED 1,409 SERVICES TO 151 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED SAFE SHELTER, INFORMATION, ADVOCACY, REFERRAL, TRANSPORTATION, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT AND LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE NUMBER OF CALLS RECEIVED FROM THE HOTLINE FOR ASSISTANCE WAS 1,052. SHELTER WAS PROVIDED TO 68 PEOPLE FOR VARIOUS LENGTHS OF TIME. OVER 60 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 7,191 VOLUNTEER HOURS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BY SUPPORTING CLIENTS IN COURT, ANSWERING PHONES, ASSISTING WITH BULK MAILINGS, PARTICIPATING AS A BOARD MEMBER, ASSISTING WITH FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAMS, AND HELPING AT THE SECOND CHANCE THRIFT STORE. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO 29 ATTENDEES OF BIP AND 18 YOUTH IN THE SKILLS/CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAMS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The mission of steps to hope is to create a community free from the violence of domestic and sexual abuse through education, advocacy and victim assistance. in addition to offering emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, we offer many programs that are preventive in nature to make a positive impact on the generational cycle of violence. these include: 1) batterer intervention program (bip) (separate classes for men and women)and hope for youth (skills and character building as well as enrichment activities for youth 12-17 years old - gender specific). all of our services and programs are free for victims.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The mission of steps to hope is to create a community free from the violence of domestic and sexual abuse through education, advocacy and victim assistance. in addition to offering emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, we offer many programs that are preventive in nature to make a positive impact on the generational cycle of violence. these include: 1) batterer intervention program (bip) (separate classes for men and women)and hope for youth (skills and character building as well as enrichment activities for youth 12-17 years old - gender specific). all of our services and programs are free for victims.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NC, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 518, COLUMBUS, NC, 28722.
- The form of the non-profit reports 21 employees 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 $58,032.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- 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 $533,945 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $36,245 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.