THE PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER OF TARRANT COUNTY

Programs

1. Upspire, our social enterprise, is comprised of four professional service companies designed to support and employ individuals of tarrant county facing barriers to employment. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty and unemployment by providing jobs that restore dignity and provide hope. Upspire provides gainful emplyment, benefits, case management and job skill training to participants. It is our hope that with the experience, resources and training provided at upspire, our clients transition successfully into the general workforce.during 2024, upspire had 217 available jobs.

   $8,468,605 spentof which $103,399 as grants$7,499,032 earned by the program
   40% of program spending

2. The karl travis men's center and the lowdon-schutt's women's center at presbyterian night shelter provide shelter to adult men and women experiencing homelessness. In addition to their night of stay, the guests receive one (dinner) to three meals per day depending on the program services they receive, shower facilities, and access to case management services. Case management services include assistance with securing housing, employment, and securing benefit income (food stamps, ssi, ssdi, etc.) and employment assistance. Case managers also assist guests with obtaining critical documents such as social security cards, birth certificates, and state identification.(cont. On sch. O)the objectives of the case management office are: 1. To engage guests in services provided by the case management office2. To connect guests with mainstream resources 3. To move guests out of the cycle of homelessness4. To increase program staff awareness of the needs of the homeless population.the karl travis men's center and the lowdon-schutt's women's center assisted 4,596 unduplicated clients during 2024.

   $5,624,698 spentof which $2,185,502 as grants$323,895 earned by the program
   26% of program spending

3. Housing solutions provides the safety and comforts of a home coupled with life enrichment services to break the cycle of homelessness. Qualified applicants are assisted with moving into an apartment priced at or below fair market rent. Following an approved home inspection, rent reasonableness, and completed rent calculation, participants are then provided assistance with acquiring basic household items and furniture. Rental payments are made directly to landlords. Case management visits are conducted weekly to support clients in becoming successful community members through making use of supports available to clients, assisting clients with shopping and cooking, increasing communication skills, keeping appointments, and building skills around other daily living activities. Case managers(cont. On sch. O) frequently aid clients to meet their needs for services including employment, education, substance use treatment, and physical and mental health treatment. Individual service plans address client needs and goals throughout the program. Individual service plans are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to assist clients in creating and meeting ongoing goals. Housing solutions…

   $2,128,439 spentof which $1,519,045 as grants$113,295 earned by the program
   10% of program spending

4. The morris foundation family center provides shelter to families in their own private room with a semi-private bathroom along with case management services, child advocacy services, and access to numerous groups and community partners designied to strengthen families and end their cycle of homelessness. Families are provided three meals per day, access to basic needs such as diapers, formula, clothing, etc. Case management consists of obtaining critical documents such as birth certificates, state issued id cards and social security cards, obtaining or increasing income through employment and mainstream benefits. Case managers also assist families in reducing barriers to stable housing and applying for housing programs. Child advocacy includes working with families to improve access to child healthcare and education resources. The morris foundation family center served 507 individuals, including 179 adults and 328 children in 2024.the family/individual rapid exit (fire) program provides financial assistance and light touch case management designed to quickly move individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or at imminent risk of homelessness, to stable housing. The program…

   $5,137,930 spentof which $52,789 as grants$1,194,211 earned by the program
   24% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $21,359,672.