The Rush Center Inc.
The Rush Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Rush Center strives to strengthen Georgia's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community through education, advocacy, development of safe gathering spaces and collaborative efforts with progressive organizations.
About
For the year ended December 31, 2018, The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) operated the following programs:(1) Education, Advocacy, Support, and Access to Care(i) Education-The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) has an educational and outreach presence at major events held in Atlanta area that draw LGBT individuals from throughout the southeast, reaching thousands of individuals each year. This educational information on a wide variety of health issues, including health screening resources and referrals is provided through:periodic educational workshops and health and wellness and information regarding the Affordable Care Act.Media campaigns in conjunction with major events in Georgias LGBT community, including Atlanta Pride, Atlanta Black Pride, Augusta Pride, South Georgia Pride, Savannah Pride, Athens Pride and Columbus Pride.Semi-monthly e-newsletters distributed to approximately 3000 individualsA website which includes a LGBT Friendly Physician List for a variety of medical specialties-The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) also provides education and training on LGBT health needs and culturally competent care to health care providers in several Georgia cities. These include:Trainings and consultations to address such issues as language used on intake forms and interviews, nondiscrimination statements, display of LGBT-inclusive literature, and legal protections of particular interest to LGBT individuals (wills, powers of attorney, etc.)(ii) Advocacy-Through Advocacy, The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) works directly with:Organizations such as Fulton County Smoke Free Coalition, the National Coalition for LGBT Health, Georgians for a Healthy Future and Georgia Equality on legislative advocacy on behalf of the community we serveIndividuals to increase knowledge of the relevant issues and empower them to advocate for themselvesThe Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.)s web site as a networking and outreach tool offering resource contacts, collaborations and direct service contact.(iii) Support- The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) serves, at no cost, members of Georgias LGBT community, along with their partners and family members who also may request assistance. These services include:Referrals to low-cost healthcare providers, such as Family Health Centers of GA, Grady Healthcare, The Center for Black Womens Wellness, AbsoluteCARE, and Piedmont Ave. Health & Wellness to provide low cost screenings and healthcare for uninsured/under insured members of Atlantas LGBT community. The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) covers the cost of these screenings and care through its Community Health Fund, supported by individuals and community organizationsFree Health Fairs, held in The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.)s offices at the Rush CenterRush Center on-site library and links to information resources through The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.)s websiteReferrals to complementary agencies that help with meals, housing, and expenses SAGE Atlanta, a support program for Atlantas LGBT elders, including weekly programming and referrals to LGBT friendly senior services providers(iv) Access to CareThe Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) serves as a sub-grantee of Positive Impact Health Centers for work related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), through the Ryan White Part A federal program. The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) does not hold the master agreement with the government. The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.)s agreement is with PIHC.In connection with this grant, The Rush Center, Inc. (formerly The Health Initiative, Inc.) offers navigation services for the Health Insurance Marketplace. This involves answering general questions about the ACA and helping individuals understand and submit their applications for coverage. Navigators do not fill out the forms for individuals or collect any personal information on the individuals; they simply provide assistance. Navigators do not suggest what insurance plan the individual should purchase but answer general questions regarding the policies that the individual qualifies for. (v) The Spot (HIV Testing / Sexual Health Resource Program)The Rush Center, Inc. partnered with Thrive SS and the Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition to pilot a sexual health resource hub onsite at the Rush center. The Spot is a community-driven locus for HIV/STI testing, sexual health information and supplies, linkage-to-care and prevention, and connections to HIV support networks. The Spot program is a training ground, leadership pipeline and skill-building opportunity for young professionals living with HIV and adds much-needed after-hours and weekend availability to Atlantas testing and linkage landscape.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The rush center strives to strengthen georgia's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community through education, advocacy, development of safe gathering spaces and collaborative efforts with progressive organizations.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The rush center strives to strengthen georgia's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community through education, advocacy, development of safe gathering spaces and collaborative efforts with progressive organizations.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is GA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1530 DEKALB AVENUE, ATLANTA, GA, 303072175.
- The form of the non-profit reports 7 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 -$103,215.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $315,783 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $11,721 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.