2024-02-29T14:27:24-05:00 2023-06-30 042917204 ANSTISS & CO PC 6 OMNI WAY STE 201 CHELMSFORD MA 018244187 990 2022-07-01 222514148 WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE INC WOME 6172671722 67 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON MA 02116 JULIE HAASE DIRECTOR 6172671722 2024-02-21 true JULIE HASSE 999009999 false JAYNE A ANDREWS P00514653 9784522500 2024-02-21 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MARY CARTY 67 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON MA 02116 6773985 false X WWW.WOMENSLUNCHPLACE.ORG X 1982 MA SAFE, LOW BARRIER DAY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDING MEALS AND CRITICAL SERVICES TO WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, OR POVERTY. 18 18 58 358 0 5936514 5912670 126449 214739 51509 36618 -14080 0 6100392 6164027 0 0 2478667 2974165 0 809073 1989952 2493374 4468619 5467539 1631773 696488 7446341 10060944 324905 2069453 7121436 7991491 X WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE (WLP) INSPIRES HOPE AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-SUSTAINING SKILLS FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY. WE CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING DAY SHELTER COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF OUR GUESTS. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, INTEGRATED SERVICES FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IN THE EFFORT TO ERADICATE HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY AMONG WOMEN, WLP IS A VISIONARY, COLLABORATIVE LEADER, AND PARTNER IN GREATER BOSTON. WITH A UNIQUE, RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN SERVICE MODEL, WE PROVIDE WOMEN WITH A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVED HEALTH, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE IS A LOW-THRESHOLD DAY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY CENTER FOR ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN REGARDLESS OF HER RACE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, OR SOBRIETY. WE HAVE NO INTAKE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY, SO VULNERABLE WOMEN WITH TRAUMA HISTORIES AND SEVERE MENT false false 1171797 MEALS: HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY ARE THE PRIMARY REASONS WOMEN COME TO EAT THE HEARTY, HEALTY, AND DELICIOUS FOOD THAT RELIEVES THEIR PANGS OF HUNGER AND MEETS THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR WOMEN WITH LITTLE OR NO OTHER ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD. EACH DAY STARTS WITH FRESH FRUIT AND HOT CEREAL THAT GIVES WOMEN ENERGY AND DETERMINATION TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN OTHER WAYS. LUNCHES ARE SERVED RESTAURANT-STYLE AND ALWAYS INCLUDE A LEAN PROTEIN ENTRE, A VEGETARIAN OPTION, WHOLE GRAINS, VEGETABLES, SALAD, FRUIT, AND DESSERT. MEALS ARE ENJOYED IN A WARM, WELCOMING DINING COMMUNITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TAKE TIME TO ENGAGE WITH GUESTS TO HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. 1257616 GUEST SERVICES: ALL SERVICES AND CARE ARE GIVEN IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED MANNER. THE SHELTER IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM. WE PROVIDE HOT SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, TOILETRIES AND EMERGENCY CLOTHING, BASIC NEEDS ALL WHILE COORDINATING AND DELIVERING EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP WOMEN ACHIEVE GREATER STABILITY. FREE ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED BY BOSTON HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS. WE OFFER HELATH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS, GROUP OUTINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, ART CLASSES, MEDITATION, LITERACY & WRITING CLASSES, AND MUCH MORE TO EMPOWER WOMEN. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES & HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED WITH FESTIVE MEALS AND GIFTS. 1501690 ADVOCACY: ADVOCATES MEET INDIVIDUALLY GIVING EXPERT ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCES, AND OTHER CRITICAL CONCERNS. WE VISIT WOMEN HOSPITALIZED OR HOMEBOUNT, AND ACCOMPANY WOMEN TO MEDICAL, HOUSING, AND LEGAL APPOINTMNETS. EMERGENCY FUNDS PAY FOR URGENT UTILITY BILLS, BACK RENT, PRESCRIPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS, AND MORE. PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS IS A PRIORITY SO WE WORK WITH EVERY WOMAN RECENTLY HOUSED TO LIVE ON A BUDGET, HELP THOSE AT RISK OF EVICTION, OR NEED TO MOVE FROM UNSAFE OR SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, AND THOSE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE. AN ADVOCATE HELPS HOMELESS GUESTS COMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND HANDLE THE COMPLICATED AND LENGTHY PROCESS TO OBTAIN LOW INCOME HOUSING. 506185 214739 WELLNESS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OFFER GUESTS FREE, ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR URGENT AND CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. WE OFFER DUAL RECOVERY PROGRAMMING FOR GUESTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS--AT LEAST ONE RECOVERY CLASS IS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK. A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN, AND CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST ASSIST OUR GUESTS BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCTING SOFT ASSESSMENTS, AND CRAFTING INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS. WLP ALSO PROVIDES REFERRALS AND DIRECT ENTRY TO HOSPITALS AND OUTSIDE PROGRAMS. WLP'S INTEGRATED WELLNESS PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES THERAPEUTIC ART AND MOVEMENT CLASSES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BOOST OUR GUESTS' MIND-BODY CONNECTION, IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOP THEIR EMOTIONAL REGULATION. 506185 214739 4437288 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 23 0 true 58 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false MA X THE ORGANIZATION 6172671722 67 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON MA 02116 MARY CARTY CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 CLEMIA BRITTENUM VICE CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK LIPPOLT TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 KATE GALLIVAN SECRETARY 10.00 X X 0 0 0 CASEY BAINES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH BURKS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAY CALVERT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER CULHANE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANINE DANIELSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE HAASE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELISSA BERRY-WOODS PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EILEEN HSU-BALZER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE LETTS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL FELIX DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE MCGEE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GLENN QUIRION DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DERRI SHTASEL MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIANN YOUNISS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HANLON-WIGON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 249118 0 12456 NANCY ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR OF 40.00 X 164450 0 8222 PAULA WHITE CHIEF DEV. 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ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED BY ASC 740-10, "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES," TO EVALUATE AND DISCLOSE TAX POSITIONS THAT COULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THESE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO AUDIT AND REVIEW BY THE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER FILING. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2020. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME, EXPENDITURES AND ACTIVITIES RELATE TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, THEREFORE, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES AND WILL CONTINUE TO QUALIFY AS A TAX- EXEMPT NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY. SPAGHETTI DINNE 667644 620207 47437 47437 EAT LUNCH GIVE 310656 266086 44570 44570 978300 886293 92007 44570 47437 92007 X false false false false false false false false false JENNIFER HANLON-WIGON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 249118 12456 261574 NANCY ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR OF OPER. 164450 8222 172672 X 157590 COST X 11 76726 PRICE QUOTED ON EXCHANGE X 1 93736 COST X PERSONAL ITEMS 1 123911 COST false true true SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE UTILIZES STOCK CROSS, INC. TO PROCESS ANY CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FORM OF STOCK DONATIONS. STOCK CROSS SELLS THE DONATION UPON RECEIPT OF THE STOCK AND TRANSFERS THE CASH TO WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE (WLP) INSPIRES HOPE AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-SUSTAINING SKILLS FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY. WE CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING DAY SHELTER COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF OUR GUESTS. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, INTEGRATED SERVICES FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IN THE EFFORT TO ERADICATE HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY AMONG WOMEN, WLP IS A VISIONARY, COLLABORATIVE LEADER, AND PARTNER IN GREATER BOSTON. WITH A UNIQUE, RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN SERVICE MODEL, WE PROVIDE WOMEN WITH A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVED HEALTH, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE IS A LOW-THRESHOLD DAY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY CENTER FOR ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN REGARDLESS OF HER RACE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, OR SOBRIETY. WE HAVE NO INTAKE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY, SO VULNERABLE WOMEN WITH TRAUMA HISTORIES AND SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES WHO FEEL THREATENED DISCLOSING PERSONAL INFORMATION FEEL SAFE TO ACCESS OUR ESSENTIAL SERVICES. OUR PROGRAMMING IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS WOMEN'S ISSUES, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS BUILT BY AND FOR WOMEN OF COLOR. WLP'S PROACTIVE EXPERTISE AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ENABLE US TO EFFECTIVELY RELIEVE FOOD INSECURITY, PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, INCREASE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, RESOLVE LEGAL ISSUES, AND SECURE GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN IN GREATER BOSTON. OUR TALENTED TEAM OF STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS ASSIST OUR GUESTS WITH PATIENCE, COMPASSION, AND EXPERTISE IN A WAY THAT RESTORES THEIR DIGNITY. WE RECOGNIZE THAT THE WOMEN WE SERVE HAVE EXPERIENCED DISPROPORTIONATE TRAUMA, AND WE TAILOR INDIVIDUAL STABILIZATION PLANS ACCORDINGLY TO ALLOW EACH GUEST TO ORCHESTRATE HER OWN JOURNEY TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WITH THE HELP OF HER CARE MANAGER AND OUR NON-JUDGMENTAL COMMUNITY. WOMEN ARE RESPECTED AT WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE--WE ELEVATE OUR GUESTS' VOICES AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING. AS THEY BEGIN TO BUILD HOPE AND CONTEMPLATE A BETTER LIFE, OUR GUESTS BENEFIT FROM OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF PROGRAMS TO BECOME STABLE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D WELLNESS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OFFER GUESTS FREE, ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR URGENT AND CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. WE OFFER DUAL RECOVERY PROGRAMMING FOR GUESTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS--AT LEAST ONE RECOVERY CLASS IS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK. A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN, AND CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST ASSIST OUR GUESTS BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCTING SOFT ASSESSMENTS, AND CRAFTING INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS. WLP ALSO PROVIDES REFERRALS AND DIRECT ENTRY TO HOSPITALS AND OUTSIDE PROGRAMS. WLP'S INTEGRATED WELLNESS PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES THERAPEUTIC ART AND MOVEMENT CLASSES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BOOST OUR GUESTS' MIND-BODY CONNECTION, IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOP THEIR EMOTIONAL REGULATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PREPARED EXTERNALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 WAS DELIVERED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE DETERMINED THAT THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION WOULD REVIEW THE FORMS 990 AND PC AND DISCUSS IT DURING THE BOARD MEETING. PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING, THE FORMS 990 AND PC WERE PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. AFTER THE PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD, A MOTION WAS MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED TO ACCEPT THE REPORTING ON THE FORMS 990 AND PC. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION DOES YEARLY REVIEWS, WHERE BOARD MEMBERS FILL OUT AND SIGN REGARDING ANY CHANGES IN CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.