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        <ExplanationTxt>SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM: NIGHT SHELTER/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION; THE NIGHT SHELTER IS FOR THE MORE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS-THOSE THAT ARE MENTALLY ILL AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSERS. MOST WORK WITH THE CASE MANAGER, ALTHOUGH WHAT PROHIBITS THEM FROM MOVING INTO A MORE STABLE LIVING SITUATION IS VERY COMPLICATED WITH FEW SOLUTIONS. WHILE IN THE NIGHT SHELTER, IN ORDER TO STAY AT LEVEL 1, GENERAL RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED. LEVEL 2 ALLOWS FOR MORE PERKS, BUT REQUIRES MORE OF THE INDIVIDUAL. ONCE OUR GUEST ACCOMPLISHES REQUIREMENTS OF LEVEL 3, THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE INTO TRANSITIONAL. THE SECOND LEVEL OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS RESIDENT STAFF LEVEL. WORKING WITH CASE MANAGER, SETTING SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING JOB SKILLS, ATTENDING MANDATORY CLASSES IN OUR DAY CENTER ARE JUST A FEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE WORKING THEIR WAY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE DIRECTION IN OBTAINING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SCHEDULING APPOINMENTS AND WORKING WITH DISCHARGE PLANNERS AT HOSPITALS, PRISON, ETC. ALL OF OUR GUESTS ARE HOMELESS, 100% HAVE INCOMES THAT ARE WELL BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: THREE MEALS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. THE FIFTH STREET KITCHEN IS BUSIER THAN BUSY ON MOST DAYS. BREAKFAST IS FOR NIGHT SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL GUESTS ONLY, BUT LUNCH AND SUPPER IS AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY AND DOES NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR FAMILY. WE PROVIDE BAG LUNCHES FOR OUR GUESTS THAT ARE STARTING A NEW JOB UNTIL THEY GET THEIR FIRST PAYCHECK. WE NO LONGER DO EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES, BUT SHARE OUR EXCESS FOOD WITH THOSE AGENCIES AND CHURCHES THAT DO AND WE REFER THOSE IN NEED OF THAT SERVICE TO OUR COLLABORATORS. SHELVES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS ARE KEPT STOCKED AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE SO THAT NO ONE IS EVER WITHOUT FOOD. FOOD BAGS ARE PROVIDED FOR WEARY TRAVELERS WHO DO NOT HAVE FUNDS TO BUY FOOD FOR THEIR JOURNEY-USUALLY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE TRAVELING IN SEARCH OF BETTER EMPLOYMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESS HUNGER WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: MEDICAL SERVICES AT FIFTH STREET INCLUDE: DAILY NURSE CLINICS, MONITORING OF CHRONIC ILLNESS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS FOR PROVIDER CARE, GIVING OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS AS APPROPRIATE, ETC. TWO PHYSICIANS PROVIDE CLINICS FOR SHELTER GUESTS AND FOR CHILDCARE. PREVENTION EDUCATION IS TAUGHT EACH WEEK AS ONE OF OUR CLASESS COVERING SUCH SUBJECTS AS WOMEN'S HEALTH, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, MEN'S HEALTH, NUTRITION, DENTAL HYGIENE, EXERCISE, ETC. HIV TESTING IS DONE TWO TIMES A MONTH BY THE METROLINA HDV/AIDS CONSORTIUM. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE BLOOD PRESSURE/BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS ON OCCASION. WE HAVE A PRESENCE ON THE HEALTHNET IREDELL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND WORK WITH THE SAFETY NET COMMITTEE AT IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. OTHER OFFERINGS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: SPECIAL NEEDS ROOM, THANKSGIVING DINNER, EASTER BREAKFAST, TRANSPORTATION, CHRISTMAS DINNER, AND CLOTHING CLOSET.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MY SISTER'S HOUSE PROGRAM: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: MY SISTER'S HOUSE ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF THOSE FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AT A VARIETY OF LEVELS. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A WONDERFUL FACILITY FROM WHICH TO OFFER THESE SERVICES. EIGHT BEDROOMS, EACH WITH ITS OWN BATH, WELL EQUIPPED CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA, A LIVING AREA, AN ACTIVITES ROOM, AND STAFF AREA PROVIDES A WARM LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE NEEDING SAFE SANCTUARY. WE HAVE A FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME THERAPIST AS WELL AS A VICTIM ADVOCATE/EDUCATOR WHO WORK WITH VICTIMS BOTH IN THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, ETC. OUR GUESTS CAN START THE LONG PROCESS OF REBUILDING LIVES AND MOVING ON TO BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT AND HAVING A LIFE THAT IS VIOLENCE FREE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>VETERAN'S HOUSING - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. HOME - HOPE OF MOORESVILLE PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA AREA. THIS PROGRAM TRANSITIONED TO A STAND ALONE ORGANIZATION IN JANUARY 2022. DACI - DRUG AND ALCOHOL COALITION OF IREDELL IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY; FOCUSING TO PREVENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSE, ABUSE, AND OVERDOSE DEATHS THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, EDUCATION, HARM REDUCTION, AND ADVOCACY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A PACKET CONTAINING A PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR THE TAX YEAR. A COPY OF DIAKONOS'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND A LIST OF QUESTIONS TO ANSWER AND RETURN TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD MEMBER REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN AND COMPARES IT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. THE BOARD MEMBER THEN FILLS OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE TO RETURN TO KIAKONOS, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIPS AND ANY CHANGES THEY THINK NEED TO BE MADE TO THE FORM 990. DIAKONOS OBTAINS THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAKES ANY CHANGES NEEDED TO FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ANY CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE AND THEY MAKE A DECISION BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL SITUATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT IS TO GATHER INFORMATION FOR SALARY RANGES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS WITHIN THE LOCAL AREA. A REVIEW OF THIS INFORMATION ALONG WITH WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION OF THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE IS REVIEWED AND A COMPENSATION AMOUNT IS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT IS TO GATHER INFORMATION FOR SALARY RANGES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS WITHIN THE LOCAL AREA. A REVIEW OF THIS INFORMATION ALONG WITH WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION OF THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE IS REVIEWED AND A COMPENSATION AMOUNT IS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UPON REQUEST THE DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL BY A MUTUAL AGREED METHOD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DUES &amp; SUBSCRIPTIONS 36,165 2,877 2,055 HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS 34,143 2,716 1,940 TELEPHONE 32,950 2,621 1,872 DONATED GOODS 32,884 2,616 1,868 MISCELLANEOUS 32,646 2,597 1,855 AUTO EXPENSE 29,994 2,386 1,704 RENT 29,466 2,344 1,674 FOOD &amp; KITCHEN 28,632 2,278 1,627 EDUCATION 9,018 717 512 RESIDENT EXPENSES 6,948 553 395 TAXES &amp; LICENSES 6,874 547 391 BANK CHARGES 2,795 222 159 CONTRACT LABOR 1,097 87 62 TOTAL 283,612 22,561 16,114</ExplanationTxt>
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