2024-10-02T11:17:14-05:00 2023-12-31 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2023-01-01 161137379 Veterans Outreach Center Inc VETE 5852957803 459 South Avenue Rochester NY 146201020 Laura Heltz Executive Director 5852957803 2024-08-21 1 1 Stephanie Annunziata P00195472 5852322956 2024-08-21 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Laura Heltz 459 South Avenue Rochester NY 146201020 7874311 0 X www.vocroc.org X 1979 NY Provide supportive services to U.S. veterans and their families. 13 13 64 394 0 0 5273524 4669915 0 0 28338 199650 -18945 -2060 5282917 4867505 183991 89071 0 0 2358607 2621666 0 0 684513 1198728 1470443 3741326 4181180 1541591 686325 17316392 14580688 7171491 3654734 10144901 10925954 X Mission:Our mission is to serve veterans with compassion and advocate for all who have worn our nation's uniform so they can RISE and live life to the fullest. Continued on Schedule O 0 0 1192306 50913 Housing: Veterans Outreach Center owns and operates 54 beds to serve homeless male veterans. In 2023, eighty-four (84) male veterans were provided shelter in our residential program. This program includes two primary facilities, Richards House and Otto House, both located at The Veterans Outreach Center Gary B. Beikirch Residential Complex. Richards House has 46 beds in congregate living for the purposes of emergency or transitional housing. Otto house, which has 8 private apartments for transitional and/or supportive living. Each facility offers case management to help veterans achieve their goals. Following completion of program goals, these veterans are then transitioned into permanent housing.Continued on Schedule OHousing: (Continued) We also continue to operate Liberty Landing which opened in 2020. It is the first affordable, permanent housing facility with veteran preference in Monroe County, and it includes 10 units set aside specifically for formerly homeless veterans with disabilities. Liberty Landing has 33 apartments with onsite program management by VOC and property management via our development partner, Conifer. Each facility offers case management to help veterans achieve their goals. Following completion of program goals, these veterans are then transitioned into permanent housing. We also continue to operate Liberty Landing which opened in 2020. It is the first affordable, permanent housing facility with veteran preference in Monroe County, and it includes 10 units set aside specifically for formerly homeless veterans with disabilities. Liberty Landing has 33 apartments with onsite program management by VOC and property management via our development partner, Conifer.This program is also supported by Government grants. Grants received for this program in 2023 totaled $2,379,477 557886 17194 Supportive and Wellness Services: VOC offered a portfolio of no-cost services available to all veterans and immediate family members. Benefits counseling, temporary financial assistance, housing search, peer mentoring, financial counseling, budget workshops, and legal counseling are some of the services provided in 2023. VOC supported 49 veterans with their journey through Veterans Treatment Court, a program designed to support justice-involved veterans so that they may avoid incarceration, develop healthy networks, establish economic sufficiency, and lead successful lives. Continued on Schedule OSupportive and Wellness Services: (Continued) A dedicated female veterans program helped nearly 202 individual veterans with services focused on the unique challenges they faced during military service. VOC conducts remote services using web-based technology and helped support nearly 395 veterans across the country. We continue to provide hundreds of unlimited bus passes to veterans (free of charge) through our partnership with RTS in Monroe and the surrounding counties. Lastly, VOC staff safely conducted over 316 outreach activities to raise awareness of the services that local veterans have access to.This program is supported by Government grants. Grants received for this program in 2023 totaled $154,747. 534231 11663 Employment & Training: VOC's Employment Resource Center provides vocational counseling, skills assessment, occupational skills training, resume preparation and job search assistance. In 2023, VOC's professional team of Employment Specialists assisted in placing 227 veterans in jobs with 157 full time at an average wage of $17.73/hour based on a 40 hour work week. 61 part time at an average hourly wage of $15.45 based on an average of 19.hours per week. VOC's Veterans Community Technology Center (VCTC) had 1,514 visits. VOC conducted 238 classes, offering professional training to clients. This program is supported by Government grants. Grants received for this program in 2023 totaled $467,945. 432448 9301 27922 Behavioral Health: This program is dedicated to the wellness of the Western NY veteran community, as well as modeling and training for the agency a Trauma-Informed approach to all the work the VOC conducts. Currently staffed by two NYS State licensed mental health counselors and an experienced community case manager, they serve as crisis intervention and outreach specialists and are focused on suicide prevention and awareness. A component of VOC's Behavioral Health Program is the Morale Center. In 2022, the following services were offered: Peer Support & Substance Abuse Recovery Groups, Open Art Studio, Plastic Model building, Fitness Center Recreation, Massage Therapy, Hydro massage, Free Laundry Facilities, Reiki Therapy, Chess Club, Barber & Salon Services, Socialization Groups, Outdoor / Eco-Therapy, and behavioral health support for all staff and clients on site. This resulted in just under 7,000 episodes of service supporting the holistic wellness of veterans. VOC leverages overwhelming community support in the form of skilled volunteers to help provide these free services to local veterans. In all, and despite the challenges of COVID-19, VOC's volunteers logged over 400 hours of service to clients in 2022. Flag Store: The e-commerce store offers a wide selection of flags, accessories, military and patriotic merchandise for sale with any proceeds going to support Veterans Outreach Center's programs and services. During 2022 the Flag Store moved from a physical location to online. 432448 9301 27922 2716871 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 64 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X The Organization 5852957803 459 South Avenue Rochester NY 146201020 Joseph Catone Secretary 6.90 X X 0 0 0 Jessie Gregorio Corporate Counsel 9.00 X X 0 0 0 Marvin Patterson Jr Board Member 6.90 X 0 0 0 Don Reeve Vice-Chairman 10.70 X X 0 0 0 Bernie Schroeder Treasurer 10.70 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Legere Board Member 10.70 X 0 0 0 Ellen Adams Board Chair 10.70 X X 0 0 0 Dylan Potter Board Member 9.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Peter Ziarnowski Board Member (Started 5/2023) 6.90 X 0 0 0 Sean McNamara Board Member (Started 5/2023) 5.50 X 0 0 0 Joe Robach Board Member 7.30 X 0 0 0 Jim Magee Board Member 8.80 X 0 0 0 Yashira Rodriguez Board Member 10.70 X 0 0 0 Fabian Rivera Board Member (Ended 10/2023) 7.10 X 0 0 0 Kristie Robertson-Coyne Board Member (Ended 5/2023) 1.90 X 0 0 0 Laura Heltz Executive Director 40.00 X 162953 0 467 162953 0 467 1 0 1 0 0 63780 299679 3252170 1054286 4669915 117353 117353 2861224 2778927 82297 82297 82297 139852 299679 179834 -39982 -39982 75967 48045 27922 27922 10000 10000 10000 4867505 27922 0 169668 89071 89071 163420 81710 40855 40855 2096837 1360761 367562 368514 194471 108139 64937 21395 166938 107118 29572 30248 18346 18346 125265 125265 8714 8714 150855 117473 22622 10760 127879 10424 889 116566 302008 221168 18556 62284 7921 7397 314 210 69342 67948 836 558 17165 14846 1424 895 53722 53508 214 57852 57852 289744 269358 12232 8154 81134 72897 6030 2207 Maintenance and Repairs 65643 63873 1073 697 Food/Supplies 58936 58714 1 221 35917 12466 2502 20949 4181180 2716871 779796 684513 14378 16103 1093318 619869 1290386 495341 97783 69156 746366 746366 41218 46776 41451 28015 12385206 2426440 8377264 9958766 5614228 2600296 17316392 14580688 1293935 336354 149500 572014 2746366 2746366 2981690 7171491 3654734 X 6052743 10047086 4092158 878868 10144901 10925954 17316392 14580688 686325 94728 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 3271746 3584255 5833444 5273524 4669915 22632884 292977 186547 231604 98168 75967 885263 56651 19628 34188 92508 139852 342827 3621374 3790430 6099236 5464200 4885734 23860974 0 0 0 23860974 22844 2832 13704 109567 117353 266300 22844 2832 13704 109567 117353 266300 59338 53107 1251 10000 123696 3644218 3852600 6166047 5575018 5013087 24250970 0.98390 0.98790 0.01100 0.00700 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous Income From Related Activities RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 32298 32298 11663439 2088976 9574463 285611 266570 19041 194999 49494 145505 208859 21400 187459 9958766 4993501 94728 94728 4898773 8714 -39982 -31268 4867505 4212448 39982 39982 4172466 8714 8714 4181180 Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses -39,982. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses 39,982. Stars & Stripes Celebration 300244 193645 106599 591 41585 59923 4550 9293 Golf Tournament 89833 63141 26692 1711 13036 11945 4054 2 42088 36201 5887 772 13 6550 6165 432165 292987 139178 3074 54621 71881 11100 19512 160188 -21010 0 Rental assistance, gift cards, emergency funds, laundry detergent, and phone cards. 133 89071 Part I, Line 2: Flag Store: The e-commerce store offers a wide selection of flags, accessories, military and patriotic merchandise for sale with any proceeds going to support Veterans Outreach Center's programs and services. VOC's Behavioral Health Program: Is dedicated to the wellness of the Western NY veteran community, as well as modeling and training for the agency a Trauma-Informed approach to all the work the VOC conducts. Currently staffed by a NYS State licensed mental health counselor and an experienced community case manager, they serve as crisis intervention and outreach specialists and are focused on suicide prevention and awareness. VOC's Quartermaster program provided food, clothing, and hygiene supplies to veterans nearly 3,578 times. The VOC has opened a Fitness Center, providing free weights, exercise, elliptical machines and treadmills, which has seen 120 Veterans utilize the Fitness Center 999 times in 2023. A component of VOC's Behavioral Health Program is the Morale Center. In 2023, the following services were offered: Peer Support & Substance Abuse Recovery Groups, Open Art Studio, Plastic Model building, Fitness Center Recreation, Massage Therapy, Hydro massage, Free Laundry Facilities, Reiki Therapy, Chess Club, Barber & Salon Services, Socialization Groups, Outdoor / Eco-Therapy, and behavioral health support for all staff and clients on site. This resulted in veterans utilizing these holistic wellness services just over 7,500 times. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Laura Heltz Executive Director 162953 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 467 0 163420 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The compensation of the Organization's Executive Director is set by using benchmark data for similar positions in the region and is approved by the Executive Committee. The compensation of the Organization's top management officials and other key employees is approved by the Executive Director Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer and is made available to the full Board of Directors upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization provides each officer and director with the conflict of interest policy when they are elected. The policy and declaration is reviewed and signed by all on an annual basis. If a potential conflict with any officer or director arises, the organization follows the conflict of interest policy and documents that detail in meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the Organization's Executive Director is set by using benchmark data for similar positions in the region and is approved by the Executive Committee. The compensation of the Organization's top management officials and other key employees is approved by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.