2026-02-11T06:53:33-08:00 2025-06-30 581866606 Le Roy Cole & Stephens LLC 101 Samaritan Drive Cumming GA 30040 990 2024-07-01 582355072 The Place of Forsyth County Inc PLAC 7708871098 2550 The Place Circle Cumming GA 30040 Cristy Ferencie Executive Direc 2026-01-14 true true Jeffrey A Stephens CPA P01258721 7708891470 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 2550 The Place Circle Cumming GA 30040 5915224 false X www.theplacega.org X 1997 GA THE PLACE ASSISTS PEOPLE OF THE FORSYTH AND DAWSON COUNTY AREAS WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING. 14 14 77 660 0 4409155 4369036 1233511 1366482 159973 149962 -29939 5802639 5855541 3205297 3437474 0 1839030 1926846 0 276858 788646 811485 5832973 6175805 -30334 -320264 6718979 6492142 241933 193416 6477046 6298726 X THE PLACE ASSISTS PEOPLE OF THE FORSYTH AND DAWSON COUNTY AREAS WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING. false false 2768982 WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD, THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEED, FOUR DAYS A WEEK TO RESIDENTS IN NEED. NO HOMELESS PERSON OR RESIDENT WILL BE DENIED THIS BASIC SURVIVAL NEED. IN OUR CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, FAMILIES SELECT ITEMS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD EACH WEEK. EACH WEEK FAMILIES RECEIVE FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABELS, MEAT, EGGS, OR MILK. THE MOBILE PANTRY FOCUSES ON FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT LACK ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION OR CHILDCARE TO VISIT OUR ONSITE PANTRY. WE IMPLEMENTED AN ONLINE SHOPPING TOOL THAT INCORPORATES A CLIENT CHOICE MODEL.OUR SURPLUS FOOD PANTRY CONSISTS OF BREAD, DESSERTS, CANNED OR BOXED FOOD ITEMS, CRACKERS, COOKIES AND FRESH PRODUCE. DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM AREA GROCERY STORES, MERCHANTS, LOCAL GARDENERS, SUBDIVISIONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND CARING INDIVIDUALS. SPECIALTY FOOD BOXES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH DONATED ITEMS TO PREPARE A HOLIDAY MEAL. ANY EXCESS FOOD IN OUR PANTRY IS SHARED WITH OTHER LOCAL PANTRIES AND SNACKS ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS TO DISTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN ON THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM. 1198261 CLIENT ASSISTANCE TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD. IT IS USED TO RESOLVE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS WHEN FAMILIES HAVE A THREAT OF OR AN ACTUAL EVICTION. THESE FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST A FAMILY WITH REMAINING IN A RESIDENCE, OR TO RECONNECT OR CONNECT A UTILITY (WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC), OR PROVIDE A DELIVERY OF LIQUID PROPANE FOR HEATING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT DEPRIVATION AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ALLOW THE RESIDENT TIME TO INVESTIAGE SOLUTIONS SUCH AS IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. wE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKers, FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AND DFACS.SOMETIMES OUR ASSITANCE COULD ALLEVIATE FAMILIES WHO ARE OR FACE LIVING IN UNFIT LIVING CONDITIONS. WE ASSIST PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER THAT PRESENT A JUSTIFIED NEED THAT IS WITHIN OUR MEANS TO RESOLVE. THE TARGET GROUP IS LOW INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS, BUT ANY SENIOR WITH A LEGITIMATE CRISIS NEED MAY BE EVALUATED FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING NECESSARY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND IMPROVEMENTS (WEATHERIZATION, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, REPAIRS, ETC.). 813539 The thrift store is multifaceted in that it fosters self respect and dignity by providing attractive clothing and household items through a voucher system for those in need. All items are priced affordably so that most people can afford to acquire their needed items. We have an interagency voucher program with the school system through the social workers and homeless liaison, where they are authorized to issue our store vouchers to ensure that the needs of families and children are met. Additionally, we store coats, sleeping bags, heaters, fans and blankets that are distributed by vouchers issued by caseworkers. In addition, our thrift store provides resources and opportunities for organizations that offer workforce development for adults seeking to enter the workforce, who may possess learning disabilities or other challenges. 773695 THE YOUTH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN LOW INCOMEHOUSEHOLDS ARE MET AND THAT THEY ARE NOT DEPRIVED OF BASIC NEEDS. IT WAS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD SELF ESTEEM BY TEACHING THE CHILDREN TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE WORTHWHILE INDIVIDUALS ENDOWED WITH SPECIAL GIFTS AND WHO AS ADULTS MAY BECOME GREATER ASSETS TO OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. WE HAVE WORKED WITH AND PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS/SOCIAL WORKERS TO ISSUE TO THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGHOUT EACH SCHOOL YEAR.THE YOUTH PROGRAM INCLUDES FOOD, CLOTHING, HOLIDAY GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PROM SUPPORT FOR YOUTH. AS A RESULT OF A CONTINUED COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY HOUSE EVENT PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS. 175632 AS A RESULT OF A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION WE ESTABLISHED A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAS A FOCUSED EFFORT TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS TO SECURE INITIAL OR IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE JOB READINESS TRAINING, COMPUTER TRAINING, CAREER PATH GUIDANCE, RESUME AND COVER LETTER ASSISTANCE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT. AS PART OF WORKFORCE WE OFFER FREE ADULT EDUCATION TO INCLUDE GED, ESL, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING CLASS. WE PROVIDE MEALS AND CHILDCARE FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES. 9965 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTSFOR LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICATIONS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL, VISION AND DENTAL CARE. 959292 5740074 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 77 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false true false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false GA X Cristy Ferencie 7708871098 2550 The Place Circle Cumming GA 30040 X CRISTY FERENCIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 139382 0 11565 DEEANN CASH Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARLO GILLETTE Secretary 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JIM CHERRY Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE MAPES President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN HAAS Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT KEEN MEMBER AT LARGE 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DANNY MIGLIORISI Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE POYNTER Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT OTWELL Past Chair 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN BEARD Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY AJLUNI Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD BEISBIER Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA PLATZKE Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY VITUCCI Secretary 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 WENDY GOODROW Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 139382 11565 1 false true false 0 100987 40258 4227791 2670168 4369036 Program revenue 102968 102968 THRIFT STORE SALES 1263514 1263514 1366482 149962 149962 0 0 0 0 29744 100987 59683 -29939 -29939 0 0 0 5855541 1366482 120023 0 3437474 3437474 0 0 150947 77328 66929 6690 0 1480673 1290587 24764 165322 0 170946 142176 12634 16136 124280 104483 6641 13156 0 0 0 0 0 0 118804 54560 31401 32843 7238 4440 267 2531 73579 65862 1117 6600 0 0 64068 64068 0 0 7248 1669 1200 4379 0 0 123116 118192 2462 2462 77193 77193 UTILITIES 106688 104773 633 1282 COMPUTER SERVICES 82068 51979 5141 24948 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 55204 55154 50 BANK CHARGES 52900 52520 380 43379 37616 5254 509 6175805 5740074 158873 276858 0 624444 586113 40258 0 0 0 0 0 16778 16150 3115053 1136787 2060003 1978266 2620124 2732761 0 0 0 1397630 1138594 6718979 6492142 82313 91351 159620 102065 241933 193416 X 5987571 5860167 489475 438559 6477046 6298726 6718979 6492142 X -320264 141204 740 X false true X true false X 4667143 4592903 1744196 4409155 4369036 19782433 529174 960177 655583 1233511 1366482 4744927 0 0 0 5196317 5553080 2399779 5642666 5735518 24527360 0 0 24527360 1777 168883 45974 159973 149962 526569 0 1777 168883 45974 159973 149962 526569 0 -29939 -29939 5198094 5721963 2445753 5802639 5855541 25023990 0.98020 0.97960 0.02100 0.02070 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 342901 342901 2049859 761931 1287928 20075 3011 17064 551360 262501 288859 150858 109344 41514 1978266 beneficial interest in assets held 20040 operating lease right of use asset 102065 OTHER ASSETS 5125 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 256184 RESTRICTED ASSETS 438559 THRIFT STORE 316621 1138594 operating lease liabilities 102065 102065 6092308 141204 35880 59683 236767 5855541 5855541 6270627 35139 59683 94822 6175805 6175805 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES $59683 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES $59683 X X X X X X false GA SPECIAL EVENTS 130731 100987 29744 2000 17314 40369 130731 100987 29744 2000 17314 40369 59683 -29939 true 0 0 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 365801 72610 EST FAIR VALUE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOOD PANTRY 75676 2328755 EST FAIR VALUE FOOD MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 9965 EST FAIR VALUE MEDICAL ITEMS YOUTH ASSISTANCE 203464 366978 EST FAIR VALUE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFT, ETC. RETAIL STORE 95 EST FAIR VALUE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 14080 50 EST FAIR VALUE CLOTHING Additional Supplemental Information Surplus bread distributed value: $753,840Market and Mobile Shoppers: 14,907 coats distributed: 619Agency sharing food distributed: 12,044 LBS.Young Adult Interns: 10backpacks distributed: 777workforce coaching sessions: 100Jobs secured by clients: 48Volunteers and hours: 3,876 volunteers with 32,808 hours Fresh Vegetables harvested in garden and purchased: 96,869 lbs.Showers provided: 176Holiday House: 2,395 children servedFinancial assistance: 2,063 clients served X false false false false false false false false false CRISTY FERENCIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 139382 11565 150947 X 337779 est fair value X 4950 est fair value X 32622 est fair value X 2258905 est fair value X concrete slab 18762 est fair value X gift cards 17150 est fair value false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE EXECUTIVE/FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF dIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMS A DETAILED REVIEW OF FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Executive Committee evaluates any potential conflict identified and determines appropriate course of action. Annually every board member and employee signs and agrees to the terms of the agency's Statement of Values and Code of Ethics. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Executive Director gathers compensation information for all employees and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee based in part on comparative data and employee annual evaluations. The Executive Committee performs the same analysis with respect to the Executive Director's compensation after performing an annual evaluation and meeting with the entire board to come to a consensus. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 COPIES ARE PROVIDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 donated services in assets = $740