Access Inc.
Access Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE PROGRAMS AT ACCESS ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS HOLISTICALLY. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH INVOLVES COMPREHENSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING TO HELP OUR CLIENTS OVERCOME THE DIFFICULT OBSTACLES TO HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. OUR SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE: 1.)STABILIZE HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEIR BASIC NEEDS AT NO COST. 2.)ASSESS AND STABILIZE THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. 3.)IDENTIFY THE OBSTACLES THAT CAUSED THEIR HOMELESS SITUATION. 4.)PROVIDE THE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES. 5.)EMPOWER AND ASSIST THEM IN ATTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING.
About
EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM: CLIENTS ARE OFFERED CLEAN, SAFE, AND SECURE SHORT-TERM HOUSING. WE PROVIDE THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS DAILY. OUR FACILITY HAS FREE LAUNDRY SERVICES, PHONE, AND COMPUTER ACCESS. ADDITIONALLY, CLIENTS ARE OFFERED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES CLASSES, CHORES, CURFEWS, AND MANDATORY QUIET TIMES. LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: OUR LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO HELP CLIENTS BEGIN THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS ARE MANDATORY FOR RESIDENTS. THE THREE COMPONENTS ARE: -HOMELESS CASE MANAGEMENT -OWN YOUR LIFE SPEAKER SERIES -FOCUS ON THE FUTURE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM: ACCESS KNOWS THAT IN ORDER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO MOVE FORWARD THEY MUST ADDRESS ISSUES THAT CAN BE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. ACCESS COLLABORATES WITH AKRON GENERAL, THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF NURSING AND CHILD GUIDANCE AND FAMILY SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE TOP- NOTCH ON-SITE CARE TO OUR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MENTAL HEALTH -PHYSICAL HEALTH -BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AFTER CARE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS ALL CLIENTS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SERVICES FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS AFTER EXITING THE SHELTER. THE CONTINUITY OF SERVICES CAN BE KEY IN HELPING WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO TRANSITION TO THE NEXT PHASE IN THEIR JOURNEY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Access, inc. is dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in our community. access encourages the development of self-esteem and promotes the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment of providing safe housing, education, advocacy and empowerment.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The programs at access address the issue of homelessness holistically. our unique approach involves comprehensive and accessible programming to help our clients overcome the difficult obstacles to housing and employment. our significant activities are: 1.)stabilize homeless women and children by providing their basic needs at no cost. 2.)assess and stabilize their mental and physical health. 3.)identify the obstacles that caused their homeless situation. 4.)provide the guidance, support, and education to overcome those obstacles. 5.)empower and assist them in attaining employment and independent housing.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is OH.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 230 WEST MARKET STREET, AKRON, OH, 44303.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 41 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 -$93,439.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- 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 $912,772 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $120,195 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- 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.
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