2025-07-07T09:48:10-05:00 2024-12-31 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2024-01-01 161137379 Veterans Outreach Center Inc VETE 5852957803 459 South Avenue Rochester NY 146201020 Laura Heltz Executive Director 5852957803 2025-07-01 1 1 Stephanie Annunziata P00195472 5852322956 2025-06-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Laura Heltz 459 South Avenue Rochester NY 146201020 7506334 0 X www.vocroc.org X 1979 NY Provide supportive services to U.S. veterans and their families. 15 15 61 475 0 0 4669915 6324564 0 0 199650 213797 -2060 32470 4867505 6570831 89071 87239 0 0 2621666 2966236 0 0 614699 1470443 1812265 4181180 4865740 686325 1705091 14580688 16238696 3654734 3442630 10925954 12796066 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 1500800 45344 Housing: Veterans Outreach Center owns and operates 54 beds to serve homeless male veterans. In 2024, one hundred and thirty-four (134) 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.This program is also supported by Government grants. Grants received for this program in 2024 totaled $1,080,785. 535409 24649 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 2024. VOC supported 29 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) Additionally, through a partnership, VOC had 143 veterans participate in Lawyer for a Day, an opportunity hosted at VOC that utilizes volunteer lawyers who donate their time. This was utilized 163 times in 2024. A dedicated female veterans program served 196 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 398 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 564 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 2024 totaled $436,209. 524515 7469 Employment & Training: VOC's Employment Resource Center provides vocational counseling, skills assessment, occupational skills training, resume preparation and job search assistance. In 2024, VOC's professional team of Employment Specialists assisted in placing 202 veterans in jobs-156 in full-time positions (40 hours per week) and 46 in part-time positions (19 hours per week), with an overall average wage of $18.35/hour. VOC's Veterans Community Technology Center (VCTC) had 4225 visits. VOC provided or funded career-based training to 264 veterans and conducted 231 classes, offering professional development and training opportunities.Continued on Schedule OThis program is supported by Government grants. Grants received for this program in 2024 totaled $510,911. 687895 9777 51542 VOC's Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs are dedicated to the wellness of the Western NY veteran community, while also leading the agency's trauma-informed care efforts through internal modeling and training. The Behavior Health team is led by a NYS State licensed mental health counselor. The team provides crisis intervention, outreach, and internal and external consultation. In 2024, they served 850 individual clients through 1,863 total engagements. Additionally, VOC conducted 782 suicide screenings. With a strong focus on suicide prevention and awareness, the team also provides regular wellness checks and acts as a critical resource for both clients and staff. In 2024, VOC's Quartermaster Program served 936 veterans a total of 6,004 times, providing essential daily living supplies such as food, clothing, and hygiene items. Additionally, VOC's Fitness Center-equipped with free weights, ellipticals, treadmills, and other exercise equipment-was utilized by 167 veterans across 1,443 visits, reinforcing the link between physical health and overall wellness. A component of VOC's Wellness Programs is the Morale Center. In 2024, the following services were offered: Peer Support & Substance Abuse Recovery Groups, Open Art Studio, Art Therapy, Plastic Model building, Fitness Center Recreation, Massage Therapy, Hydro massage, Free Laundry Facilities, Reiki Therapy, Chess Club, Barber & Salon Services, Socialization Groups, Outdoor Wellness, and behavioral health support for all staff and clients on site. This resulted in veterans utilizing these holistic wellness services just over 9,871 times. VOC benefits from strong community engagement, with skilled volunteers playing a vital role in delivering free services to local veterans. In 2024, 42 dedicated VOC volunteers contributed their time throughout the year, supported by an additional 441 volunteers for special events. Together, they logged a total of 3,629 hours of service-an estimated value of $135,325.41. This volunteer-driven support is essential to extending the reach and impact of VOC's mission.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. 687895 9777 51542 3248619 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 15 0 1 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 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 0.10 X X 0 0 0 Jessie Gregorio Corporate Counsel 0.10 X X 0 0 0 Marvin Patterson Jr Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Don Reeve Vice-Chairman 0.10 X X 0 0 0 Bernie Schroeder Treasurer 0.20 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Legere Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Ellen Adams Board Chair 0.10 X X 0 0 0 Dylan Potter Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 Dr Peter Ziarnowski Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Sean McNamara Board Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 Joseph Robach Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Jim Magee Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Yashira Rodriguez Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Edward French Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Greg Schneider Board Member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Laura Heltz Executive Director 40.00 X 170726 0 1477 170726 0 1477 1 0 1 0 0 49156 283058 2382306 3610044 2708 6324564 71920 71920 515802 337133 523913 187145 -8111 149988 141877 141877 125035 283058 152855 -27820 -27820 123132 71590 51542 51542 8748 8748 8748 6570831 51542 0 194725 87239 87239 172202 86101 43050 43051 2350251 1570628 427623 352000 260594 134841 84922 40831 183189 120030 33460 29699 92665 92665 112760 112760 474 474 336509 231107 97633 7769 74415 11794 2260 60361 344398 250241 49527 44630 60799 59919 528 352 26288 21821 2856 1611 53361 53092 57 212 393311 368393 14951 9967 80231 75148 3050 2033 Maintenance and Repairs 92563 88678 2331 1554 Food/Supplies 86393 83058 3335 58098 6529 34275 17294 4865740 3248619 1002422 614699 16103 24157 619869 250103 495341 2291805 69156 99137 746366 746366 46776 40500 28015 166840 13179013 2780943 9958766 10398070 2600296 2221718 14580688 16238696 336354 452894 572014 243370 2746366 2746366 3654734 3442630 X 10047086 10857769 878868 1938297 10925954 12796066 14580688 16238696 1705091 165021 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 3584255 5833444 5273524 4669915 6324564 25685702 186547 231604 98168 75967 123132 715418 19628 34188 92508 139852 125035 411211 3790430 6099236 5464200 4885734 6572731 26812331 2000000 2000000 0 2000000 2000000 24812331 2832 13704 109567 117353 71920 315376 2832 13704 109567 117353 71920 315376 59338 53107 1251 10000 8748 132444 3852600 6166047 5575018 5013087 6653399 27260151 0.91020 0.98390 0.01160 0.01100 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 12291537 2379275 9912262 285611 284818 793 205644 83654 121990 363923 33196 330727 10398070 6763197 165021 165021 6598176 474 -27819 -27345 6570831 4893085 27819 27819 4865266 474 474 4865740 Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses -27,819. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses 27,819. Stars & Stripes Celebration 265534 181353 84181 3489 29744 46123 4825 14499 Golf Tournament 94264 54775 39489 2941 18559 17989 5477 2 46770 43078 3692 367 1000 2325 5217 406568 279206 127362 6797 48303 65112 7150 25193 152555 -25193 0 Rental assistance, gift cards, emergency funds, laundry detergent, and phone cards. 145 87239 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Laura Heltz Executive Director 170726 0 0 0 0 0 302 0 1175 0 172203 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.