Degage Ministries
Degage Ministries
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About this organization
Mission
Serving over 4,500 unique individuals annually, Dégagé operates with the goal of making sure every man and woman serves knows that he or she is not alone as they navigate life’s obstacles. The formal mission of Degage is 'to reflect the love of Christ by building relationships and offering programs that foster dignity and respect.'
About
Degage Ministries programs worked in conjunction with one another to offer overall assistance to 400-500 homeless and low-income individuals on a daily basis. During 2018 the following services and facilities were provided to patrons: * Open Door Womens Center provided a safe haven to adult women in crisis during the critical overnight hours. The center averaged 33 women per night and offered help securing permanent and sustainable housing. * The dining room offered low-cost and free meals while providing patrons an opportunity to build relationships and participate in community activities. In 2018, over 60,000 meals were served. * Hygiene facilities such as showers, laundry, lockers, and haircuts were offered. * Assistance in obtaining formal identification and meeting other long-term and immediate needs was provided.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “To reflect the love of christ to all who come through our doors by building relationships and offering programs that foster dignity and respect.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Degage ministries is a community center that provides overnight shelter, meal services, hygiene facilities and support services to homeless and low-income individuals.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is MI.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is 144 SOUTH DIVISION, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503.
- The non-profit has reported 77 employees on their form for the year 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,019,887.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization pays $979,817 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $142,944 in fundraising expenses.
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