Odessa Links Inc.
Odessa Links Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$227,480
Expenses
$287,697
Mission
ODESSA LINKS EXISTS TO BUILD A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE. THE GOAL OF LINKS IS TO MAKE INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, RECREATION AND THE ARTS AVAILABLE THROUGH A WEBSITE, PRINTED DATA, TELEPHONE ACCESS, AND WALK-IN SERVICE. OUR REFERRAL PLUS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE SEEKING INFORMATION, FIND THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY TO MEET THEIR NEEDS ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP CARE TO ENSURE CLIENT NEEDS ARE MET. ODESSA LINKS IS ALSO SOAR CERTIFIED TO NAVIGATE INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR DISABILITY. LINKS PARTICIPATES IN THE TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORK'S (THN) BALANCE OF STATE; A COLLABORATION OF OVER 200 COUNTIES WITH REPRESENTATIVE FROM NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND SERVICE AGENCIES TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE THN GIVES OUR AGENCY THE TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS THROUGH THEIR CLIENTTRACK/HMIS (HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM), TO ELECTRONICALLY STORE CLIENT CASE RECORDS. THI
About
PROJECT HOPE IS A TRANSITIONAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM, THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMELESS CLIENTS TO ACCESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WHILE OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS. CLIENT OUTCOMES ARE MEASURED THROUGH MILESTONES WITHIN THREEE MAIN PROGRAM GOALS AND SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS AND CLIENT DEFINED GOALS OF PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR 18 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 18 ADULTS AND 49 CHILDREN, DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. THESE FAMILIES ACCOMPLISHED GOALS INLUDING THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND REMAIN IN PERMANENT HOUSING, AN INCREASE IN SKILLS AND INCOME AND ACHIEVING GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Odessa links provides our community with access to resources and follow up care, together with local organizations.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Odessa links exists to build a network of community assistance for families and individuals who are seeking assistance. the goal of links is to make information regarding health, human services, education, recreation and the arts available through a website, printed data, telephone access, and walk-in service. our referral plus program assists local community members who are seeking information, find the appropriate agency to meet their needs along with follow-up care to ensure client needs are met. odessa links is also soar certified to navigate individuals applying for disability. links participates in the texas homeless network's (thn) balance of state; a collaboration of over 200 counties with representative from nonprofits, government officials, and service agencies to eliminate homelessness. the partnership with the thn gives our agency the technological tools through their clienttrack/hmis (homeless management information system), to electronically store client case records. thi”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 119 W 4TH STREET STE 201, ODESSA, TX, 79761.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 3 employees.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$60,217.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- 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 $107,636 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $20,225 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.