Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc.
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR THE SOUTHWEST IS TO LEAD THE WAY IN PROVIDING HELP, HOPE, AND A SEAMLESS SYSTEM OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO. HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR THE SOUTHWEST IS REGARDED BY OUR PEER AGENCIES, FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS AND CLIENTS AS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF: - NEW HOUSING DEVELLOPMENTS - HOMEBUYER EDUCATION - HOUSING COUNSELING - EMERGENCY HOMELESS PREVENTION - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION - RENTAL ASSISTANCE - WEATHERIZATION SUPPORT TO THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN WESTERN COLORADO
About
HOUSING COUNSELING: HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFERS SEVERAL TYPES OF HOUSING COUNSELING, OFTEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. COUNSELING SERVICES HELP IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS, AS WELL AS EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ON HOUSING OPTIONS. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM COMBINES MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH BOTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING. DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY, THE COUNSELOR IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT THE PERSON WOULD QUALIFY FOR AND BENEFIT FROM IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY. MOST OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GOES TOWARDS RENT OR UTILITIES. ONE EXAMPLE IS THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE ASSISTANCE CAN PAY FOR LATE RENT/UTILITIES, CAR REPAIR AND/OR INSURANCE, CHILD CARE OR OTHER EMERGENCY NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP A FAMILY MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. RECIPIENTS ALSO RECEIVE MANDATORY COUNSELING TO HELP WITH BUDGETING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEARCH ASSISTANCE AND OTHER NEEDS. SOME OF THE FUNDING SOURCES ALLOW FOR LONGER TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING. REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING: SENIORS WANTING TO USE THE EQUITY IN THEIR HOME TO EITHER ELIMINATE THEIR MORTGAGE PAYMENT OR AS A MEANS TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CERTIFICATE FROM A THIRD PARTY COUNSELING AGENCY (HUD APPROVED) IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECM). WE ARE THE ONLY COUNSELING AGENCY IN THE REGION OFFERING THIS COUNSELING SERVICE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The mission of housing solutions for the southwest is to lead the way in providing help, hope, and a seamless system of affordable housing services to our communities in southwest colorado. housing solutions for the southwest is regarded by our peer agencies, financial supporters and clients as the premier provider of: - new housing developments - homebuyer education - housing counseling - emergency homeless prevention - transitional housing - homeowner rehabilitation - rental assistance - weatherization support to the economically disadvantaged in western colorado”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The mission of housing solutions for the southwest is to lead the way in providing help, hope, and a seamless system of affordable housing services to our communities in southwest colorado. housing solutions for the southwest is regarded by our peer agencies, financial supporters and clients as the premier provider of: - new housing devellopments - homebuyer education - housing counseling - emergency homeless prevention - transitional housing - homeowner rehabilitation - rental assistance - weatherization support to the economically disadvantaged in western colorado”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CO.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 20 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides 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 $81,563.
- 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 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- 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 $602,626 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $8,789 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 grants to a related person.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.