Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
GRASSROOTS PROVIDES 24/7 ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CRISIS AND HOMELESS SERVICES.
About
EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE 33-BED FAMILY SHELTER AND 18-BED MEN'S SHELTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING TO FAMILIES AND SINGLE ADULTS WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING RESIDENTS PERMANENTLY RESOLVE THEIR HOUSING CRISIS. EACH RESIDENT DEVELOPS A PLAN WHICH ADDRESSES THEIR PARTICULAR NEEDS AND CHALLENGES. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY IS 6 MONTHS AND IS DEPENDENT ON THE RESIDENT'S CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE IDENTIFIED GOALS. COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS TREATMENT, IN-HOUSE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING PROGRAMS, MANDATORY SAVINGS AND DEBT MANAGEMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTANCE APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS, AND ASSISTANCE LOCATING PERMANENT HOUSING. TRANSPORTATION AND LIMITED FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. STAFFING INCLUDES CASE MANAGERS, RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS, DRIVERS AND KITCHEN STAFF. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH MEALS, MENTORING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TUTORING AND FUNDRAISING. IN FY19, THE FAMILY SHELTER SERVED 92 PEOPLE AND PROVIDED 10,922 BEDNIGHTS. THE MEN'S SHELTER SERVED 60 MEN AND PROVIDED 5,925 BEDNIGHTS. THE MAJORITY OF ADULTS IN SHELTER HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES, OR AN ADDICTION PROBLEM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Grassroots provides supportive and professional, 24-hour crisis intervention, suicide prevention, shelter, and outreach services to individuals and families experiencing a personal, situational, mental health, or shelter crisis.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Grassroots provides 24/7 access to individuals and families for behavioral health, crisis and homeless services.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MD.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 6700 FREETOWN ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 122 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $56,205.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization pays $2,846,347 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $143,011 in fundraising expenses.