Strength In Peers
Strength In Peers
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About this organization
Mission
Strength In Peers' mission is to offer hope, support and advocacy for those seeking recovery so that they can build resilience and thrive in their lives and communities.
About
IN FISCAL YEAR 2018 TO 2019, THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ASSISTED 278 INDIVIDUALS TO NAVIGATING COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE AND OTHER NEEDS. THE JAIL OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDED REENTRY WORKSHOPS AND/OR PEER SUPPORT TO 365 INDIVIDUALS BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION. THE STREET OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDED PEER SUPPORT, CONNECTIONS TO SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES TO 29 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND LIVING ON THE STREETS. PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP PEER SUPPORT TO 97 HOMELESS/REENTRY PARTICIPANTS (HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM) AND 30 RURAL PARTICIPANTS (SHENANDOAH AND PAGE COUNTY). PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ALSO PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP MENTORING TO 92 SCHOOL-AGED KIDS AND EQUIPPED 100 CLASSROOMS WITH SENSORY SUPPLIES TO HELP KIDS COPE WITH STRESS AND OTHER BIG EMOTIONS. THEY ALSO CONDUCTED 145 HIV AND 95 HEPATITIS C RAPID TESTS, PROVIDED 49 HOME HIV TEST KITS, AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 4,000 CONDOMS TO AT RISK POPULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED THREE TRAININGS ON TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES FOR A FREE CLINIC, REGIONAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS AND TEACHERS. FINALLY, STAFF SHARED THEIR PERSONAL RECOVERY STORIES WITH 100S OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO GROW HOPE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS OF PEERS SEEKING RECOVERY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Strength in peers, inc. is a nonprofit organization of people who have lived-experience recovering from mental health challenges and/or substance abuse. the organization strives to empower individuals during recovery by offering services that encourage connection, access to resources, and self- sufficiency. the organization believes community members can help one another access services and advocate for changes that better meet their needs.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Strength in peers, inc. is a nonprofit organization of people who have lived-experience recovering from mental health challenges and/or substance abuse. the organization strives to empower individuals during recovery by offering services that encourage connection, access to resources, and self- sufficiency. the organization believes community members can help one another access services and advocate for changes that better meet their needs.”.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as PO BOX 892, NEW MARKET, VA, 22844.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 17 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $48,674.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2015.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $497,908 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.