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ADDITIONALLY, URBAN PEAK OVERSEES AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT TO YOUTH IN TWENTY EIGHT COMMUNITY HOUSING SITES THROUGH DENVER'S ROAD HOME AND THE FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM. IN TOTAL WE MANAGE NINETY-SIX UNITS OF HOUSING FOR DENVER YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TWO OF OUR PROPERTIES SERVE YOUTH WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THOSE WITH SERIOUS SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADDICTIONS. INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE COMBINED IN OUR THREE HOUSING PROGRAMS TO OFFER A STABLE AND SAFE PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO ACHIEVE A LIFE AWAY FROM THE STREETS. EVERY YOUTH IN URBAN PEAK HOUSING HAS A CASE MANAGER AS WELL AS ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE. 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WITH A CASE MANAGER, EACH YOUTH DEVELOPS A CASE PLAN TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BUILDING ON EXISTING STRENGTHS AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.COMPONENTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT MAY INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION; LEGAL ADVOCACY; INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING REFERRALS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT; INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM REFERRALS; TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE; EDUCATION ASSISTANCE; ASSISTANCE OBTAINING ID'S AND BIRTH CERTIFICATIONS; PEER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; AND MORE. THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAM SERVICES, URBAN PEAK HAS IMPLEMENTED AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND TREATMENT FRAMEWORK CALLED TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC). TIC INVOLVES UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING, AND RESPONDING TO THE EFFECTS OF ALL TYPES OF TRAUMA. WE EMPHASIZE THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY OF BOTH YOUTH AND STAFF, AND ASSUME THAT EVERY YOUTH ACCESSING SERVICES HAS EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. 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URBAN PEAK PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING AND JOB READINESS TRAINING TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AND KEEP GOOD JOBS - INCLUDING RESUME DEVELOPMENT; APPLICATION COMPLETION; INTERVIEW SKILLS AND OTHER SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT; WORK ETHIC DEVELOPMENT; CLOTHING SUITABLE FOR JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW; AND PERSONAL MAKEOVERS (HAIRCUTS AND STYLING, MAKEUP TIPS, HELP CHOOSING CLOTHING, ETC.). VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ONGOING JOB MENTORING TO YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. URBAN PEAK ALSO WORKS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SECURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, PROVIDE ONGOING JOB RETENTION CASE MANAGEMENT TO YOUTH, AND SUPPORT TO EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE HIRED OUR YOUTH. 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SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS, CLOTHING AND SHOES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, SHEETS, TOWELS, FIRST AID SUPPLIES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, LAUNDRY MONEY AND PRODUCTS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND MEDICATION false false false false false false false false false CHRISTINA CARLSON CEO 243056 2050 9800 254906 TAMRA SCHMITT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 154025 3232 9800 167057 CASSANDRA CONTRERAS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO 137466 3133 9800 150399 X 153223 FMV X 297 88200 FMV false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION URBAN PEAK HELPS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND YOUTH AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS OVERCOME REAL LIFE CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 URBAN PEAK IS ABLE TO RESOURCE VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE NUMEROUS PROGRAM SERVICES. VIRTUALLY ALL OF OUR SHELTER AND DROP-IN CENTER MEALS ARE PREPARED BY VOLUNTEERS. ADDITIONALLY, VOLUNTEERS TUTOR IN OUR GED CLASSROOM, PROVIDE FRONT-LINE SUPPORT IN OUR SHELTER AND DROP-IN CENTER, TEACH ART, MUSIC, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, MENTOR IN OUR JOB READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM, AND PROVIDE MAINTENANCE FOR OUR FACILITIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 1,112 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 3,633 VOLUNTEER HOURS OF DIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES TO YOUTH. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A HOUSING SERVICES: URBAN PEAK MANAGES THREE DENVER HOUSING PROPERTIES (STUDIO AND ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT COMPLEXES) WITH SIXTY-EIGHT UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. ADDITIONALLY, URBAN PEAK OVERSEES AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT TO YOUTH IN TWENTY EIGHT COMMUNITY HOUSING SITES THROUGH DENVER'S ROAD HOME AND THE FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM. IN TOTAL WE MANAGE NINETY-SIX UNITS OF HOUSING FOR DENVER YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TWO OF OUR PROPERTIES SERVE YOUTH WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THOSE WITH SERIOUS SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADDICTIONS. INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE COMBINED IN OUR THREE HOUSING PROGRAMS TO OFFER A STABLE AND SAFE PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO ACHIEVE A LIFE AWAY FROM THE STREETS. EVERY YOUTH IN URBAN PEAK HOUSING HAS A CASE MANAGER AS WELL AS ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE. IN FY23, 189 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AND 7 DEPENDENT CHILDREN WERE HOUSED, CASE MANAGED, AND RECEIVED COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES. 89% EXITED TO A SAFE AND STABLE PLACE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B OVERNIGHT SHELTER AND DAY SERVICES: HOMELESS YOUTH ARE INVITED TO STAY AT THE SHELTER AS LONG AS THEY ARE ACTIVELY RECEIVING SERVICES AND MAKING PROGRESS ON THEIR CASE PLAN FOR ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY OR REUNIFICATION WITH FAMILY. WHEN YOUTH ENTER THE SHELTER, THEY PARTICIPATE IN AN INTAKE ASSESSMENT TO HELP DETERMINE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND IDENTIFY PERSONAL BARRIERS TO EXITING THE STREETS. WITH A CASE MANAGER, EACH YOUTH DEVELOPS A CASE PLAN TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BUILDING ON EXISTING STRENGTHS AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.COMPONENTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT MAY INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION; LEGAL ADVOCACY; INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING REFERRALS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT; INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM REFERRALS; TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE; EDUCATION ASSISTANCE; ASSISTANCE OBTAINING ID'S AND BIRTH CERTIFICATIONS; PEER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; AND MORE. THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAM SERVICES, URBAN PEAK HAS IMPLEMENTED AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND TREATMENT FRAMEWORK CALLED TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC). TIC INVOLVES UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNIZING, AND RESPONDING TO THE EFFECTS OF ALL TYPES OF TRAUMA. WE EMPHASIZE THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY OF BOTH YOUTH AND STAFF, AND ASSUME THAT EVERY YOUTH ACCESSING SERVICES HAS EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. IN FY23, 293 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH STAYED AT THE SHELTER FOR 11,368 BED NIGHTS. COVID PROTOCOLS ALLOWED FOR A RETURN TO BED CAPACITY OF 40 IN FY22. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C DAY SHELTER: URBAN PEAK'S DAY SHELTER OFFERS RESPECTFUL, LOW-BARRIER DROP-IN SERVICES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO RECEIVE A MEAL, TAKE A SHOWER, DO LAUNDRY, AND ACCESS MEDICAL CARE. IN ADDITION TO ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS, THE SPOT PROVIDES NUMEROUS LIFE SKILLS CLASSES INCLUDING ANGER MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, COOKING AND NUTRITION, SEX AND STI EDUCATION, BUDGETING, AND MORE. YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ART, MUSIC, YOGA, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE DROP-IN CENTER OFTEN SERVES AS A GATEWAY FOR YOUTH TO ACCESS OTHER URBAN PEAK PROGRAMS, AND USES A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MODEL WHICH COMPLEMENTS TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND ENSURES THAT CONFLICT IS REPAIRED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IN FY23, 771 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH ACCESSED SERVICES, 45,179 MEALS, 7,314 SHOWERS, AND 2,250 LIFE SKILL CLASSES ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY/HARM REDUCTION WERE PROVIDED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES: URBAN PEAK OFFERS EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SERVICES TO ALL YOUTH CLIENTS. BECAUSE THE MAJORITY OF HOMELESS YOUTH DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED, URBAN PEAK ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AT THEIR HOME SCHOOL. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, URBAN PEAK OFFERS EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING, TUTORING, AND ON-SITE GED INSTRUCTION AND TESTING. A COMPUTER LAB IS OPEN DURING THE DAY AND IN THE EVENINGS SO YOUTH CAN ACQUIRE OR ENHANCE COMPUTER SKILLS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IS AVAILABLE. URBAN PEAK PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING AND JOB READINESS TRAINING TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AND KEEP GOOD JOBS - INCLUDING RESUME DEVELOPMENT; APPLICATION COMPLETION; INTERVIEW SKILLS AND OTHER SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT; WORK ETHIC DEVELOPMENT; CLOTHING SUITABLE FOR JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW; AND PERSONAL MAKEOVERS (HAIRCUTS AND STYLING, MAKEUP TIPS, HELP CHOOSING CLOTHING, ETC.). VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ONGOING JOB MENTORING TO YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. URBAN PEAK ALSO WORKS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SECURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, PROVIDE ONGOING JOB RETENTION CASE MANAGEMENT TO YOUTH, AND SUPPORT TO EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE HIRED OUR YOUTH. IN FY23, 192 YOUTH ESTABLISHED AND/OR WORKED ON THEIR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS, 120 REFERRED TO MEDICAL PROVIDERS AND/OR RECEIVED SITE-BASED MEDICAL CARE AND OR MEDICAL EDUCATION, 172 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN SITE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GROUPS, RECREATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING. URBAN PEAK ALSO PROVIDES IN-HOUSE TRAINING TO PROGRAM STAFF ON TOPICS SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AID, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, DE-ESCALATION, AND DIRECT CLIENT SUPPORT. OUR PROGRAM EVALUATION INCLUDES COLLECTION, COLLATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF CLIENT DATA USED FOR PURPOSES OF REPORTING, OUTCOME MEASUREMENT, DECISION-MAKING, AND PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLANNING. OUTREACH: URBAN PEAK'S STREET OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE ON THE STREETS AT VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, SEEKING OUT RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE WHEREVER THEY MAY CONGREGATE. STAFF ENGAGE YOUTH IN CONVERSATION AND DISTRIBUTE HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, FOOD, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT OFFER PROTECTION ON THE STREETS. WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE AGENCY INCLUDING TESTING FOR HIV, STI, AND HEPATITIS C. OUR OUTREACH STAFF IS ADEPT AT ESTABLISHING TRUST WITH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROVIDING REFERRALS FOR SHELTER, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DRUG AND ADDICTION SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, AND MEALS. IN FY23 OUR OUTREACH TEAM CONTACTED 309 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AN AVERAGE OF 7 TIMES PER YOUTH - AN ADDITIONAL 60 YOUTH, NOT ENTERED INTO THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS), RECIEVED STREET OUTREACH SERVICES. 64 (21%) OF YOUTH LIVING ON THE STREET WERE PLACED IN EMERGENCY SHELTER, PERMANENT OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. ONCE THE REVIEW IS COMPLETE, THE FORM 990 IS SENT VIA EMAIL TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. AFTER THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, IT IS THEN FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS, DIRECTORS AND THE CEO ALL SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ANNUALLY. AT EACH BOARD MEETING, THERE IS A STANDING AGENDA ITEM FOR THE BOARD CHAIR TO ASK ALL MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS IF A CONFLICT HAS ARISEN SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CEO IS THE ONLY PAID MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANNUALLY, THE BOARD CHAIR (IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS) PERFORMS THE CEO EVALUATION, SALARY REVIEW, AND DETERMINES THE SALARY INCREASE. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION OF HOW THE SALARY IS SET. THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES USING COMPENSATION DATA PUBLISHED BY THE COLORADO NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION AND MOUNTAIN STATES EMPLOYERS COUNCIL. KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS OF THE AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED DURING THE YEAR. 1548 OGDEN STREET LLC 1548 OGDEN STREET DENVER CO 80218 472775733 ASST YOUTH CO N/A THE URBAN PEAK SHELTER LLC 730 21ST STREET DENVER CO 80205 203825863 ASST YOUTH CO N/A UPHC-STAR LLC 730 21ST STREET DENVER CO 80205 731652392 ASST YOUTH CO N/A ROWAN GARDENS LLC 730 21ST STREET DENVER CO 80205 203826193 ASST YOUTH CO N/A THE SPOT YOUTH CENTER LLC 730 21ST STREET DENVER CO 80205 203826389 ASST YOUTH CO N/A PEAK INC 2100 STOUT STREET DENVER CO 80205 921094280 SUPPORT CO 501C3 12A N/A false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false