Porch Light (formerly Congregations for the Homeless)
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Porch Light (formerly Congregations for the Homeless) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Partnering with men and the
community to create a path from homelessness to stable living.
Year, State Incorporated:
2011, WA
Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) works to end homelessness in East King County, Washington by helping men to successfully make the transition from homelessness to permanent housing.
Outreach: The CFH Outreach Program works by building relationships with men, women, and children who are currently experiencing homelessness on the Eastside. Experienced Case Managers connect the homeless with the resources they need to move toward becoming empowered, stable, and self-sufficient.
Year-Round Shelter: CFH's Year-Round Shelter Program operates from 7:00 pm until 7:00 am every day of the year, accepting homeless men 18 years and older who have a connection to the Eastside. Their shelter is housed in Eastside churches, mostly in Bellevue, and moves every month to a new church. Other support churches provide meals and volunteers for the shelter.
Winter Shelter: The Eastside Winter Shelter (EWS) operates from November through the spring each year and is an emergency overnight shelter providing men safety from the cold elements. Men who visit are provided with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. The trained staff also help connect the homeless to necessary resources, which will help them move toward security, stability, and independence.
Day Center: The Day Center provides the only place on the Eastside where men can access services such as resource referral, showers, laundry, computers, clothing, hygiene products, and meals. The Day Center also provides a prime opportunity to build relationships with the most chronic of the homeless and reconnect them to society. The Day Center lets the newly homeless quickly rebound back into stability and independence.
Housing Program: The CFH Housing program provides permanent housing with subsidies to shelter residents. Subsidized housing provides men with stability, a personal locked room or apartment, and a safe place to work toward independence. CFH continues to provide case management and life coaching for our housing clients. They offer both apartments and shared rooms in managed houses. Rents are set at 30% of a man’s gross income.
Case Management: CFH's Case Management program is key to a successful transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Our professional Case Managers provide:
- One-to-one assistance for entire program stay;
- Encouragement in setting goals;
- Support for drug and alcohol treatment (inpatient and outpatient);
- Job search assistance;
- Life skills training;
- Budgeting and financial literacy education;
- Connection to mental health and medical resources;
- Advocacy in obtaining necessary resources; and
- Preparation for stable housing.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Porch Light (formerly Congregations for the Homeless)'s program expenses were:
| Program services | $2,879,632 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,879,632 |
Chief Executive
David Bowling, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Clare Moe, Principal and Consultant
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Nonprofit Performance Partners, LLC
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
30
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Porch Light (formerly Congregations for the Homeless)'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds
| Government grants | $1,825,339 |
| Corporate and individual contributions | $1,076,949 |
| Congregation donations | $1,026,504 |
| In-kind contributions | $585,358 |
| Foundation grants | $422,480 |
| Fundraiser event, net of expenses of $9,763 | $268,411 |
| United Way grants | $140,701 |
| Client participation rent | $130,304 |
| Investment income | $25,014 |
| Total Income | $5,501,060 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $5,501,060 |
| Total expenses: | $3,192,635 |
| Program expenses | $2,879,632 |
| Fundraising expenses | $132,336 |
| Administrative expenses | $180,667 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,308,425 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,743,490 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,051,915 |
| Total Liabilities | $272,741 |
| Total Assets | $4,324,656 |
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