2026-07-15T18:15:35-04:00 2025-08-31 844100509 WILSON HAAG PLLC 418 S POLK ST STE 200 AMARILLO TX 791011430 990 2024-09-01 200296282 DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER INC DOWN 8063723625 409 SOUTH MONROE AMARILLO TX 79101 DIANN GILMORE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8063723625 2026-07-15 true true JESSIE J RODRIGUEZ CPA P01668457 8063723331 2026-07-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JACK HILTON 409 S MONROE AMARILLO TX 79101 3909004 false X WWW.DWCENTER.ORG X 2003 TX MISSION TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND ADDICTION VISION A COMMUNITY WHERE A PATHWAY TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY EXISTS FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES VALUES DWC IS FAITHFUL TO OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND HOMELESS WOMEN IN RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE THROUGH STRONG SUPPORT AND COLLABORATIONS WITH THOSE WHO SHARE OUR VISION. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT BASED ON INCLUSIVENESS AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. WE TREAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. WE HAVE HIGH ETHICAL PRINCIPLES, CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF INTEGRITY AND TRUST. WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF FAITH TO PROVIDE STRENGTH AND DIRECTION IN OUR DAILY LIVES AND IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE MANY GIFTS THAT ARE SHARED WITH US, AND ARE COMMITTED TO BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR RESOURCES. 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WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF FAITH TO PROVIDE STRENGTH AND DIRECTION IN OUR DAILY LIVES AND IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE MANY GIFTS THAT ARE SHARED WITH US, AND ARE COMMITTED TO BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR RESOURCES. DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS WOMEN SEEKING ADDICTION false false 158109 6710 DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR WOMEN SEEKING ADDICTION RECOVERY AND THEIR CHILDREN. DWC HAS THREE ADDICTIONS RECOVERY SHELTERS, THREE RETAIL THRIFT STORES, AND OPERATES THE MERIDIAN APARTMENTS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME MEN AND WOMEN, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. ABBA HOUSE ABBA HOUSE HAS TEN EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS AND IS UTILIZED FOR WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN, WHO ARE FURTHER ALONG IN THE RECOVERY PROGRAM. EACH WOMAN WHO IS MOVED TO ABBA HOUSE HAS COMPLETED LEVELS 1-3 OF THE RECOVERY PROGRAM. RESIDENTS CONTINUE WORKING WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER ON A WEEKLY BASIS, ATTEND THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF AA/NA RECOVERY MEETINGS, AND ATTEND THE TWO WEEKLY MANDATORY HOUSE MEETINGS. THIS IS WHERE THE WOMEN MOVING FROM HAVEN HOUSE ARE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THEY HAVE MORE FREEDOM AND LESS OVERSIGHT BEFORE THEY MOVE TO GRATITUDE HOUSE. 114627 71522 GRATITUDE HOUSE GRATITUDE HOUSE IS A 40-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX GIFTED TO DWC BY BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES IN 2016. IT HOUSES WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN, IN THE SECOND PHASE OF THE DWC RECOVERY PROGRAM. UNITS ARE FULLY FURNISHED. RESIDENTS PAY MINIMAL RENT FOR A ONE-BEDROOM, TWO-BEDROOM, OR TOWNHOME WITH UTILITIES INCLUDED. WOMEN ARE EMPLOYED AND/OR ATTEND SCHOOL, AA/NA MEETINGS, IN-HOUSE MEETINGS, RECEIVE COUNSELING, AND PARTICIPATE IN CASE MANAGEMENT. THEY LEARN BUDGETING, PARENTING SKILLS, HOMEMAKING, AND LIFE SKILLS. THEY WORK ON SELF-ESTEEM, DEEPEN THEIR SPIRITUAL BELIEFS AND PRACTICES, AND RESTORE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. WOMEN SET EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL GOALS AS THEY RETURN TO PRODUCTIVE, DRUG-FREE LIVES. AS WITH HAVEN HOUSE AND ABBA HOUSE, GRATITUDE HOUSE IS STAFFED 24/7. GRATITUDE HOUSE IS ACROSS A PARKING LOT FROM OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WHICH PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION LEARNING AND CARE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 3-5. OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS ON-SITE CHILDCARE AT GRATITUDE HOUSE FOR NEWBORNS TO THREE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN LIVING AT GRATITUDE HOUSE AND ABBA HOUSE. 434272 15352 HAVEN HOUSE HAVEN HOUSE IS A DORMITORY-STYLE RESIDENCE AND THE ENTRY POINT FOR 18 HOMELESS WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN AND FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. THE FIRST PHASE OF RECOVERY IS RIGOROUSLY STRUCTURED AND FOCUSES ON BECOMING AND STAYING CLEAN AND SOBER. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 30-DAY INPATIENT TREATMENT OUTSIDE OF DWC, COMPLETION OF DWC RAD (RETHINKING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS) 45-DAY CLASS, ATTENDING AA/NA COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINDING PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT, ATTENDING MANDATORY IN-HOUSE GROUP MEETINGS, AND RECEIVING PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING PAID FOR BY DWC. THE WOMEN ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TOWARD RELAPSE PREVENTION AND PREPARING TO MOVE TO ABBA HOUSE AFTER 4 MONTHS OF BEING AT HAVEN HOUSE. THESE WOMEN COME TO DWC BY REFERRAL FROM TREATMENT CENTERS, SHELTERS, DRUG COURT, OR INDIVIDUALS. 1309310 EXEMPT ACHIEVEMENT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AFTER GRADUATING FROM DWC'S RECOVERY PROGRAM, WOMEN WITH AND WITHOUT CHILDREN MAY ENTER DWC'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AND CONTINUE LIVING IN THE SAME APARTMENT AT GRATITUDE HOUSE WHILE RECEIVING SERVICES AND PURSUING A HIGHER EDUCATION. MERIDIAN APARTMENTS THIS 35-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. MERIDIAN APARTMENTS IS A POSITIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR MANY ELDERLY, DISABLED, THOSE WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND SINGLE ADULTS. FOR FYE 2024, MERIDIAN APARTMENTS HOUSED 39 INDIVIDUALS. RETAIL STORES DWC OPERATES TWO RETAIL THRIFT STORES. DWC RECEIVED ABOUT 228,854 IN NET PROFIT FROM THE RETAIL STORES. THE STORES HAVE THREE PURPOSES: TO PROVIDE JOBS FOR HOMELESS WOMEN IN OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM AND OTHERS WHO ARE DEEMED 'UNEMPLOYABLE,' TO ENABLE DWC TO TITHE OUT OF IN-KIND DONATIONS TO THOSE IN NEED, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATION OF DWC. THE RETAIL STORES WORK CLOSELY WITH OVER EIGHTY AMARILLO AREA SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES BY DONATING CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, AND APPLIANCES TO THOSE IN NEED. FOR FYE 2024, THE STORES HELPED 4758 PEOPLE THROUGH THIS VOUCHER PROGRAM. DENTAL CARE DENTAL NEEDS AMONG THE HOMELESS ARE GREAT. DENTAL ISSUES CAN INTERFERE WITH REGULAR ATTENDANCE AND PERFORMANCE AT WORK OR SCHOOL. HOMELESS CHILDREN, WHO EXPERIENCE HIGHER LEVELS OF DENTAL DISEASE THAN OTHER CHILDREN, OFTEN DO POORLY IN SCHOOL. THANKS TO SEVERAL LOCAL DENTISTS, EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE IS PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS IN OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF DWC WITH DENTAL PAIN WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. SERVICE TO COMMUNITY A SPECIAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND IS UTILIZED TO MEET SOME OF THE NEEDS FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 PEOPLE EACH MONTH WHO CONTACT DWC FOR HELP; DWC SERVES PEOPLE WHO DO NOT 'FIT' THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY NEEDS MAY INCLUDE FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, BUS TICKETS, GASOLINE, ETC. 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WE ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE THROUGH STRONG SUPPORT AND COLLABORATIONS WITH THOSE WHO SHARE OUR VISION. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT BASED ON INCLUSIVENESS AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. WE TREAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. WE HAVE HIGH ETHICAL PRINCIPLES, CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF INTEGRITY AND TRUST. WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF FAITH TO PROVIDE STRENGTH AND DIRECTION IN OUR DAILY LIVES AND IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE MANY GIFTS THAT ARE SHARED WITH US, AND ARE COMMITTED TO BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR RESOURCES. DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS WOMEN SEEKING ADDICTION RECOVERY AND THEIR CHILDREN. DWC HAS FOUR ADDICTION RECOVERY SHELTERS, TWO RETAIL THRIFT STORES, AND OPERATES THE MERIDIAN APARTMENTS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME MEN AND WOMEN, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 DWC UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ANSWERING THE PHONES, DATA ENTRY, CORRESPONDENCE, AND WITH MAIL-OUTS. VOLUNTEERS AT THE THRIFT STORE SORT DONATED MERCHANDISE, HANG CLOTHING, WORK CASH REGISTERS, DISPLAY MERCHANDISE, ETC. OTHER VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS PEOPLE IN OUR PROGRAMS, LEAD GROUP SESSIONS, DO MAINTENANCE (YARD WORK, PAINTING, ETC.), MENTOR, AND PROVIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASSES DURING MEETINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR WOMEN SEEKING ADDICTION RECOVERY AND THEIR CHILDREN. DWC HAS THREE ADDICTIONS RECOVERY SHELTERS, THREE RETAIL THRIFT STORES, AND OPERATES THE MERIDIAN APARTMENTS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME MEN AND WOMEN, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. ABBA HOUSE ABBA HOUSE HAS TEN EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS AND IS UTILIZED FOR WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN, WHO ARE FURTHER ALONG IN THE RECOVERY PROGRAM. EACH WOMAN WHO IS MOVED TO ABBA HOUSE HAS COMPLETED LEVELS 1-3 OF THE RECOVERY PROGRAM. RESIDENTS CONTINUE WORKING WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER ON A WEEKLY BASIS, ATTEND THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF AA/NA RECOVERY MEETINGS, AND ATTEND THE TWO WEEKLY MANDATORY HOUSE MEETINGS. THIS IS WHERE THE WOMEN MOVING FROM HAVEN HOUSE ARE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THEY HAVE MORE FREEDOM AND LESS OVERSIGHT BEFORE THEY MOVE TO GRATITUDE HOUSE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B GRATITUDE HOUSE GRATITUDE HOUSE IS A 40-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX GIFTED TO DWC BY BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES IN 2016. IT HOUSES WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN, IN THE SECOND PHASE OF THE DWC RECOVERY PROGRAM. UNITS ARE FULLY FURNISHED. RESIDENTS PAY MINIMAL RENT FOR A ONE-BEDROOM, TWO-BEDROOM, OR TOWNHOME WITH UTILITIES INCLUDED. WOMEN ARE EMPLOYED AND/OR ATTEND SCHOOL, AA/NA MEETINGS, IN-HOUSE MEETINGS, RECEIVE COUNSELING, AND PARTICIPATE IN CASE MANAGEMENT. THEY LEARN BUDGETING, PARENTING SKILLS, HOMEMAKING, AND LIFE SKILLS. THEY WORK ON SELF-ESTEEM, DEEPEN THEIR SPIRITUAL BELIEFS AND PRACTICES, AND RESTORE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. WOMEN SET EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL GOALS AS THEY RETURN TO PRODUCTIVE, DRUG-FREE LIVES. AS WITH HAVEN HOUSE AND ABBA HOUSE, GRATITUDE HOUSE IS STAFFED 24/7. GRATITUDE HOUSE IS ACROSS A PARKING LOT FROM OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WHICH PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION LEARNING AND CARE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 3-5. OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS ON-SITE CHILDCARE AT GRATITUDE HOUSE FOR NEWBORNS TO THREE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN LIVING AT GRATITUDE HOUSE AND ABBA HOUSE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C HAVEN HOUSE HAVEN HOUSE IS A DORMITORY-STYLE RESIDENCE AND THE ENTRY POINT FOR 18 HOMELESS WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN AND FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. THE FIRST PHASE OF RECOVERY IS RIGOROUSLY STRUCTURED AND FOCUSES ON BECOMING AND STAYING CLEAN AND SOBER. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 30-DAY INPATIENT TREATMENT OUTSIDE OF DWC, COMPLETION OF DWC RAD (RETHINKING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS) 45-DAY CLASS, ATTENDING AA/NA COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINDING PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT, ATTENDING MANDATORY IN-HOUSE GROUP MEETINGS, AND RECEIVING PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING PAID FOR BY DWC. THE WOMEN ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TOWARD RELAPSE PREVENTION AND PREPARING TO MOVE TO ABBA HOUSE AFTER 4 MONTHS OF BEING AT HAVEN HOUSE. THESE WOMEN COME TO DWC BY REFERRAL FROM TREATMENT CENTERS, SHELTERS, DRUG COURT, OR INDIVIDUALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D EXEMPT ACHIEVEMENT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AFTER GRADUATING FROM DWC'S RECOVERY PROGRAM, WOMEN WITH AND WITHOUT CHILDREN MAY ENTER DWC'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AND CONTINUE LIVING IN THE SAME APARTMENT AT GRATITUDE HOUSE WHILE RECEIVING SERVICES AND PURSUING A HIGHER EDUCATION. MERIDIAN APARTMENTS THIS 35-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. MERIDIAN APARTMENTS IS A POSITIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR MANY ELDERLY, DISABLED, THOSE WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND SINGLE ADULTS. FOR FYE 2024, MERIDIAN APARTMENTS HOUSED 39 INDIVIDUALS. RETAIL STORES DWC OPERATES TWO RETAIL THRIFT STORES. DWC RECEIVED ABOUT 228,854 IN NET PROFIT FROM THE RETAIL STORES. THE STORES HAVE THREE PURPOSES: TO PROVIDE JOBS FOR HOMELESS WOMEN IN OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM AND OTHERS WHO ARE DEEMED 'UNEMPLOYABLE,' TO ENABLE DWC TO TITHE OUT OF IN-KIND DONATIONS TO THOSE IN NEED, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATION OF DWC. THE RETAIL STORES WORK CLOSELY WITH OVER EIGHTY AMARILLO AREA SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES BY DONATING CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, AND APPLIANCES TO THOSE IN NEED. FOR FYE 2024, THE STORES HELPED 4758 PEOPLE THROUGH THIS VOUCHER PROGRAM. DENTAL CARE DENTAL NEEDS AMONG THE HOMELESS ARE GREAT. DENTAL ISSUES CAN INTERFERE WITH REGULAR ATTENDANCE AND PERFORMANCE AT WORK OR SCHOOL. HOMELESS CHILDREN, WHO EXPERIENCE HIGHER LEVELS OF DENTAL DISEASE THAN OTHER CHILDREN, OFTEN DO POORLY IN SCHOOL. THANKS TO SEVERAL LOCAL DENTISTS, EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE IS PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS IN OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF DWC WITH DENTAL PAIN WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. SERVICE TO COMMUNITY A SPECIAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND IS UTILIZED TO MEET SOME OF THE NEEDS FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 PEOPLE EACH MONTH WHO CONTACT DWC FOR HELP; DWC SERVES PEOPLE WHO DO NOT 'FIT' THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE. THE EMERGENCY NEEDS MAY INCLUDE FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, BUS TICKETS, GASOLINE, ETC. IN ADDITION, DWC IS WORKING CLOSELY WITH UNITED WAY'S 211 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SERVE THOSE WHO ARE JUSTICE INVOLVED WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN MOTION TO APPROVE/NOT APPROVE THE 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DWC WILL NOT PERSONALLY BENEFIT FROM DWC CONTACTS, FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR DWC, FROM PUBLICITY GIVEN TO DWC OR FROM ANY OTHER MEANS OF MAKING PERSONAL GAINS IN CONNECTION TO DWC. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY UPON ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE, UP-FRONT, ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS. MEMBERS WANTING TO BID ON A DWC PROJECT MUST FOLLOW SAME PROCEDURES AS OTHERS WHO ARE BIDDING AND MUST BID BELOW EVERY OTHER BID. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A DWC'S MANAGEMENT RESEARCHES CURRENT SALARIES THROUGH THE INTERNET AND WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPARES THEM TO LOCAL POSITIONS. THEY MUST FIT INTO THE HIERARCHY OF EXISTING PAY SCALES FOR DWC EMPLOYEES. DWC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DETERMINES THE SALARY AND RAISES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING A COMPANY-WIDE EVALUATION OF THE DIRECTOR BY ALL EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B DWC'S MANAGEMENT RESEARCHES CURRENT SALARIES THROUGH THE INTERNET AND WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPARES THEM TO LOCAL POSITIONS. THEY MUST FIT INTO THE HIERARCHY OF EXISTING PAY SCALES FOR DWC EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 PUBLIC INSPECTION OF DWC'S POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF COPIES ARE REQUESTED, THE REQUEST MUST BE IN WRITING AND MUST INCLUDE A FORM OF PAYMENT TO COVER THE COST INVOLVED IN MAKING COPIES OF SUCH DOCUMENTS. DWC ALSO POSTS ITS ANNUAL FORM 990 ON THE AGENCY WEBSITE OR THEY MAY BE VIEWED THROUGH GUIDESTAR. 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