House of Charity, Inc

Mission Statement

Feed those in need, house those experiencing homelessness, and empower individuals to achieve independence

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments Food Centre - 135,838 meals were served to general public, 1,187 households were provided resources and referred to SNAP program, Minnesota Food Help Line, and housing services. Day By Day Program - 2754 individuals received recovery services. 29% of these individuals completed the program. Transitional Housing - 388 individuals were served, 16% of those moved into our Housing First program, 11% moved into other permanent supportive or market rate housing. All transitional housing clients have individualized service plans: 98% are seeking permanent housing, 12% are currently enrolled or in the process of enrolling in school, 25% obtained or are seeking employment, 13% are volunteering. Housing First Program 117 clients, 93% remained housed after one year.
Current Goals Services - Create a comprehensive and holistic continuum of service to meet evolving needs, ultimately leading to greater client stability. Growth and Expansion - Increase capacity and capability using relevant, evidence- based quality services to meet client demand. Leadership - Inspire an organizational culture of excellence through innovation, imagination, creativity and values. Marketing - Generate awareness and deepen existing relationships to increase philanthropic support.
Community or Constituency Served House of Charity serves single adults 18 years of age or older who are experiencing homelessness. We offer a total quality of life approach to co-occurring chemical dependency and mental health recovery. We provide various lengths of stay and levels of services to single adults working to attain suitable long-term housing. With staff support, clients tackle the barriers that keep them from maintaining housing stability.
Geographic Area Served We serve Hennepin County in Minnesota

Reports & Finances

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3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$3,578,214
87%
Management
$247,956
6%
Fundraising
$288,726
7%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2014
$3,690,494
$3,690,606
($112)
2013
$3,690,606
$3,459,684
$230,922
2012
$3,459,684
$3,199,205
$260,479

Notes from the Council

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Address:
510 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-594-2000

General Information

Alternative Name: House of Charity
EIN: 41-0795347
Principal Staff: Bert Winkel
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 45
Volunteers: 2,982
Number of Clients: 275 in our Day by Day Program, 388 in our Transitional Housing, and 117 in our Housing First Program. Served 135,383 meals at the Food Centre

Board

Board Chair: Kirsten Spreck
Number of Board Members: 15
Board Meetings with Quorum: 18
Average Member Attendance: 9.1

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