Housing Matters
Housing Matters
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About this organization
Mission
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We hold firmly to a vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief and non-recurring.
About
Founded In 1986, Homeless Services Center (HSC) Is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that partners with individuals and families in Santa Cruz County to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We hold firmly to a vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring and are committed to providing Housing First programs that end chronic homelessness. Housing First is a recovery-oriented, data-driven approach that centers on quickly moving people experiencing homelessness into independent and permanent housing and then providing additional supports and services as needed. By utilizing evidence-based practices, HSC is successfully exceeding goals in housing some of the most vulnerable populations in the county. HSC provides a continuum of services through the following programs: 1) Paul Lee Loft Emergency Shelter (PLL) provides emergency shelter to up to 40 people nightly.2) Rebele Family Shelter (RFS) provides emergency shelter to mothers and/or fathers with children and provides stable shelter to 28 families (up to 90 individuals) per night.3) Page Smith Community House is a transitional housing program that provides up to 18 months of supportive service to up to 40 individual men and women at a time. 4) Recuperative Care Center (RCC) is a 12 bed medical respite shelter on the Coral Street campus operated in partnership with the Health Services Agency of Santa Cruz Countys program, the Homeless Person's Health Project, and several local healthcare organizations.5) Supportive Services and Housing Navigation programs that connect individuals and families with appropriate housing solutions and provide after-housing services to support long-term housing success.HSC's programs provide a vibrant campus life with access to on-site medical, dental and mental-health care through our partners, Santa Cruz County's Homeless Person's Health Project, Dientes Dental and Encompass Community Services. During 2018 we provided over 28,983 "bed-nights" and other services to over 2,255 individuals, served 57,966 meals, helped 296 people find permanent housing and provided case management and supportive services to an additional 334 people through a variety of programs.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Provide emergency and transitional services to homeless individuals in the county of santa cruz.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Provide emergency and transitional services to homeless individuals in the county of santa cruz.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CA.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 111 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$334,883.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- 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 $3,362,787 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $366,255 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.