2024-05-14T13:19:04-05:00 2023-06-30 320530003 QUIGLEY & MIRON 3550 WILSHIRE BLVD 1660 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 990 2022-07-01 953989251 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER 1736 3237373900 2116 ARLINGTON AVENUE 200 LOS ANGELES CA 90018 RONALD C TROUPE PRESIDENT 3237373900 2024-05-14 RONALD TROUPE 999009999 1 JOHN BOVARD MIRON P01358141 2136393550 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z RONALD C TROUPE 2116 ARLINGTON AVENUE 200 LOS ANGELES CA 90018 16497564 0 X WWW.1736FCC.ORG X 1986 CA SEE SCHEDULE O 7 5 193 200 0 0 15783997 16497564 0 0 0 0 0 0 15783997 16497564 0 0 0 0 8927335 8919648 0 0 78821 7136514 8151013 16063849 17070661 -279852 -573097 12240694 11276325 4819050 4736778 7421644 6539547 X TO COMPREHENSIVELY HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH CRISIS CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, ABUSE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, NEGLECT, POVERTY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PTSD, AND DISTRESS, AND TO IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SUCCESS. 0 0 7109104 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS AND SERVICES:EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER-THE CENTER OPERATES FOUR CONFIDENTIALLY-LOCATED SHELTERS OFFERING APPROXIMATELY 130 BEDS (DEPENDING ON FAMILY COMPOSITION AND THE NUMBER OF CRIBS AND BEDS NEEDED FOR A FAMILY) FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN (BOYS AND GIRLS FROM BIRTH TO 17 YEARS). THE SHELTERS OFFER EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL STAGE CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS FLEEING CHAOTIC AND VOLATILE HOMES, AND/OR DANGERS FROM LIFE ON THE STREETS. THEY ALSO SERVE THOSE WHO ARE FURTHER ALONG IN THEIR RECOVERY AND PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP SURVIVORS OVERCOME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING'S DEVASTATING EFFECTS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 7197766 HOUSING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND CRIME VICTIMS:HOMELESS VETERANS AND FAMILY PROGRAM-THE HOUSING FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM OFFERS WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS TO PREVENT OR END HOMELESSNESS FOR LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES. SERVICES FOR THIS PROGRAM OFTEN BEGIN ON THE STREETS OR IN SHELTERS WITH COMPASSIONATE STAFF OFFERING VETERANS A LISTENING EAR, A BOTTLE OF WATER AND SOME FOOD, AND A CHANCE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES THROUGH THE FOUNDATION OF A PERMANENT HOME. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES, AND INCLUDE LEGAL SERVICES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, HOUSING NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS VITAL TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 857256 EDUCATION, FAMILY SOURCE CENTER, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION-THE CENTER ADVOCATES FOR THE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IT SERVES THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SERVING AS EXPERTS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, YOUTH AND VETERAN HOMELESSNESS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS. THE CENTER HISTORICALLY CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TO THE PUBLIC, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINEES AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 274817 RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER SERVICES:THE CENTER'S EVERYCHILD FOUNDATION EMERGENCY SHELTER AND YOUTH PROGRAM IS A SIX-BED STATE-LICENSED SHELTER THAT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND ABANDONED GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 10 THROUGH 17. IT IS ONE OF A VERY FEW EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN LA COUNTY THAT ACCEPTS HOMELESS YOUTH DIRECTLY FROM THE STREETS, INCLUDING RUNAWAYS, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, LGBTQ+, AND SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ARE OFTEN VICTIMS OF SEVERE PARENTAL NEGLECT, SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE, EMOTIONAL ABUSE, AND ABANDONMENT. MANY COME FROM HOMES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SOME LIVE ON THE STREETS; MANY ARE VICTIMS OF COMMERCIAL SEX TRAFFICKING, EVEN IN THE YOUNG PRETEEN YEARS. 274817 15438943 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 296 0 193 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X THE ORGANIZATION 3237373900 2116 ARLINGTON AVENUE 200 LOS ANGELES CA 90018 CAROL A ADELKOFF CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 407919 0 79508 WENDELL BARNER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TERRY EDDY FIRST VP & SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RONALD C TROUPE PRESIDENT 30.00 X X 66000 0 0 CHASE D'ARNAUD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERNESTINE FRAZIER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HUGUNIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN MARTINEZ DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CONTRACTS 40.00 X 190449 0 20506 ANNE OCONNOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPECIALIST 40.00 X 106817 0 15277 TERRY PITT DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HR 40.00 X 127538 0 17216 DALENA POWELL-MAYS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00 X 139188 0 16768 1037911 0 149275 5 0 1 0 SP PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING 417 EAST 111TH PLACE LOS ANGELES CA 90037 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 333849 SIMPLE DISCOUNT FURNITURE LLC 6335 PACIFIC BLVD HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 FURNITURE 163818 MULAN KUO 632 S ORANGE LOS ANGELES CA 90036 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 136481 3 15870598 626966 47636 16497564 16497564 0 0 0 551206 253862 274967 22377 6855168 6582425 263580 9163 254946 254946 722083 682879 37040 2164 536245 501739 32331 2175 251553 251553 83962 83962 215148 146613 67141 1394 685320 522602 143800 18918 1652556 1507047 138385 7124 60130 53422 2880 3828 65261 65261 139612 139612 265933 221999 39284 4650 SUPPLIES FOR PROGRAMS 4612973 4610591 2382 FEES, TAXES & LICENSES 59899 44208 11407 4284 EQUIPMENT LEASE/RENTAL 58666 56610 1694 362 17070661 15438943 1552897 78821 3512480 2850495 3569967 3390285 18645 495716 404079 5518423 2708073 2949962 2810350 163311 171954 1530613 1649162 12240694 11276325 2655003 2203432 1214038 1181133 950009 901345 0 450868 4819050 4736778 X 5062993 4578143 2358651 1961404 7421644 6539547 12240694 11276325 -573097 8643 -317643 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 11617734 14141354 18840614 15783997 16440177 76823876 2237496 229617 2467113 13855230 14141354 18840614 16013614 16440177 79290989 79290989 79290989 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1281807 1281807 833627 340753 492874 2237569 1201900 1035669 1165420 1165420 0 2810350 BUILDINGS AND LAND LEASE 1212970 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 436192 1649162 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 450868 450868 X 16856552 8643 350345 358988 16497564 0 16497564 17738649 667988 667988 17070661 0 17070661 PART V, LINE 4: EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUND ARE APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY TO PAY FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING EXPENSES. PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE AN ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE ITS TAX POSITIONS AND PROVIDE FOR A LIABILITY FOR ANY POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" TO BE UPHELD UNDER A TAX AUTHORITY EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT A PROVISION FOR A TAX LIABILITY IS NOT NECESSARY AT JUNE 30, 2023. GENERALLY, THE CENTER'S INFORMATION RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE (FEDERAL) OR FOUR (STATE OF CALIFORNIA) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAROL A ADELKOFF CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 400131 0 0 0 7788 0 61000 0 18508 0 487427 0 0 0 MARTIN MARTINEZ DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CONTRACTS 190449 0 0 0 0 0 11309 0 9197 0 210955 0 0 0 DALENA POWELL-MAYS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 139188 0 0 0 0 0 7748 0 9020 0 155956 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART II: COLUMN (B) INCLUDES SALARY AND VACATION PAID. COLUMN (C) INCLUDES DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCLUDES PENSION RETIREMENT PLAN. COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCES. X 47636 FMV 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER (CENTER) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ITS MISSION IS COMPREHENSIVELY TO HELP CHILDREN, WOMEN, MEN, AND FAMILIES THROUGH CRISES, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HOMELESSNESS, JOBLESSNESS, POVERTY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SUICIDE IDEATION AND ATTEMPTS, ADDICTION, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS, AND EMOTIONAL AND LIFE-SURVIVAL CHALLENGES, THEREBY IMPROVING THEIR PROSPECTS FOR LONG-TERM HOUSING, PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND SUCCESS. IN FY2023, THE CENTER SERVED 9,594 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH IN-DEPTH RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. THE CENTER IS FUNDED BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, INCLUDING SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, MUNICIPALITIES, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, CLUBS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER HAS 17 FACILITIES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES, WHICH HOUSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, HOMELESS, AND YOUTH SHELTERS; MENTAL HEALTH AND LEGAL CLINICS; HOTLINE CENTERS; FINANCIAL AND JOB/SKILL TRAINING SITES; CO-LOCATED POLICE-RESPONSE PROGRAM; HOMELESS OUTREACH/DROP-IN/SERVICE CENTERS FOR VETERANS, YOUTH, HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, ASSAULT AND CRIME VICTIMS, AND CHILDREN/ADULTS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE IN DIRE NEED; AND ADMINISTRATION. THE CENTER BEGAN IN 1972 AS A SINGLE EMERGENCY YOUTH SHELTER FOR RUNAWAY CHILDREN AND THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SERVICES PROGRESSIVELY EXPANDED BEYOND HOUSING AND BASIC LIFE NECESSITIES TO INCLUDE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY AND LONGER-TERM COUNSELING, SUICIDE INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, LIFE EDUCATION, EDUCATIONAL/OCCUPATIONAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS OUTREACH AND NETWORKING WITH SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, POLICE, CHILD PROTECTION AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IN 1981, THE CENTER OPENED ITS FIRST CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER. IN 1984, THE CENTER DEVELOPED LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S FIRST-AND FOR NINE YEARS, ONLY-CONFIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER TO GIVE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN THE BROAD-BASED COUNSELING, JOB PREPARATION, LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE TOOLS NEEDED TO REBUILD SAFE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. THEREAFTER, THE CENTER EXPANDED TO ADDITIONAL POPULATIONS (E.G., FAMILY MEMBERS OF HOMELESS VETERANS AND CRIME VICTIMS) AND GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES, WITH A FOCUS ON PROGRAMS SUCH AS COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT CRISIS SITUATIONS. TODAY, THE CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE THROUGH BOTH RESIDENTIAL (APPROXIMATELY 150 BEDS DEPENDENT ON FAMILY COMPOSITION) AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER WAS INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT IN 1986, SEPARATE FROM ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE PREVIOUS 14 YEARS (ST. CROSS CHURCH). SINCE INCORPORATION, THE CENTER HAS STRATEGICALLY EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMS AND GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY POPULATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CENTER HAS HAD ONE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SINCE 1984, CAROL ADELKOFF, WHO HAS PROVIDED CONSISTENT MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT TO 24-HOUR SERVICE DELIVERY TEAMS IN DIVERSE RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICE SITES. UNDER MS. ADELKOFF'S DIRECTION, THE CENTER HAS EXPANDED LOCATIONS AND PROGRAM SCOPE, WITH ROUTINELY HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEASURES ON AUDITS, CONTRACT COMPLIANCE (APPROXIMATELY 60 FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS), ADMINISTRATIVE AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY, PROGRAM DELIVERABLES, AND CLIENT RESULTS. THE CENTER HAS GROWN STEADILY UNDER THIS LEADERSHIP FROM HAVING AN ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET OF $184,000 IN 1984 TO APPROXIMATELY $15,000,000 AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A PUBLIC POLICY LEADER IN ADVOCACY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE CENTER HAS A LONG HISTORY OF DESIGNING AND DEMONSTRATING BEST PRACTICES AND PARTNERING CLOSELY WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOSPITALS, AND COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE CENTER'S SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 200 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME STAFF (INCLUDING FAMILY LAW AND IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS IN FIELDS SUCH AS MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND SOCIAL WORK, JOB DEVELOPERS, HOUSING SPECIALISTS, OUTREACH WORKERS, CASE MANAGERS, AND DIVERSE SPECIALISTS PROVIDING 24-HOUR CARE). ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER HAS APPROXIMATELY 100 VOLUNTEERS, AS WELL AS INTERNS FROM UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHO TRAIN TO BECOME LAWYERS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND SPECIALTY CARE PROVIDERS. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER OWNS THREE OF THE FACILITIES IN WHICH IT OPERATES, INCLUDING TWO SHELTERS AND ONE COMMUNITY CLINIC BUILDING. THE CENTER LEASES APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN AND CO-LOCATES WITHIN ADDITIONAL FACILITATES (INCLUDING THOSE DONATED) TO TOTAL 17 LOCATIONS AT THIS TIME. ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS IS WITHIN LAPD HARBOR DIVISION. THE MAJORITY OF SERVICE SITES ARE LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS I, II, AND IV; THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 9, 10, 11, AND 15); AND THE CITIES OF REDONDO BEACH, TORRANCE, AND LONG BEACH; AN ADDITIONAL LOCATION IS IN THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, ORANGE COUNTY. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER HOLDS A NUMBER OF LICENSES AND OPERATING PERMITS, FOR EXAMPLE BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES, BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS A RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME FOR HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY MINORS, BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS MENTAL HEALTH SITES, AMONG OTHERS. THE CENTER'S LEASED AND OWNED FACILITIES INCLUDING CONFIDENTIAL LOCATIONS OCCUPY APPROXIMATELY 50,000 SQUARE FEET. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER'S HOLISTIC SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL IS DESIGNED AROUND EACH CLIENT'S NEEDS AND INTEGRATES COMPREHENSIVE, IN-HOUSE SPECIALTY DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT, SHELTER/HOUSING SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY AND/OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH LICENSED ATTORNEYS AND CERTIFIED COUNSELORS OR CASE MANAGERS. 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND LONGER-TERM CARE ARE OFFERED THROUGH SIX RESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS SERVING ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES, AS WELL AS, HOMELESS, RUNAWAY, OR ABANDONED YOUTH AGES 10-17. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY ROOMS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, COURT SYSTEM, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE CENTER'S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE AND OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, WITH OTHER LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SERVICES FACILITATED AS NEEDED. 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER'S PRIMARY PROGRAMS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW: PART III, LINE 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS AND SERVICES: EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER-THE CENTER OPERATES FOUR CONFIDENTIALLY-LOCATED SHELTERS OFFERING APPROXIMATELY 130 BEDS (DEPENDING ON FAMILY COMPOSITION AND THE NUMBER OF CRIBS AND BEDS NEEDED FOR A FAMILY) FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN (BOYS AND GIRLS FROM BIRTH TO 17 YEARS). THE SHELTERS OFFER EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL STAGE CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS FLEEING CHAOTIC AND VOLATILE HOMES, AND/OR DANGERS FROM LIFE ON THE STREETS. THEY ALSO SERVE THOSE WHO ARE FURTHER ALONG IN THEIR RECOVERY AND PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP SURVIVORS OVERCOME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING'S DEVASTATING EFFECTS AND OTHER DIFFICULTIES IMPAIR PERSONAL AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CENTER SHELTERS OPERATE 24-HOURS PER DAY AND 7 DAYS PER WEEK AND CAN BE REACHED ANY TIME OF THE NIGHT OR DAY THROUGH FIVE CRISIS/SUICIDE HOTLINES. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR ADULT SHELTER CLIENTS INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND PEER-GROUP COUNSELING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PARENTING EDUCATION AND ROLE-MODELING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, 24-HOUR ADVOCACY AND PROTECTION, AND REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHABILITATION, PERMANENT HOUSING, AND VARIOUS SPECIALTY SERVICES. CHILDREN IN THE SHELTERS RECEIVE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT/RE-ENROLLMENT SERVICES, AGE-APPROPRIATE COUNSELING AND THERAPY, THERAPEUTIC FREE PLAY, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TUTORING, AND CREATIVE THERAPIES SUCH AS ART, MOVEMENT, AND JOURNALING TO ENHANCE THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO FACILITATE RECOVERY FROM SEVERE TRAUMAS THEY HAVE WITNESSED AND EXPERIENCED. THE CENTER RECOGNIZES THAT VIOLENCE ESCALATES STATISTICALLY DURING PREGNANCY AND, ACCORDINGLY, WELCOMES PREGNANT WOMEN INTO THE SHELTERS, MAKING ACCOMMODATIONS AND CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF MANY NEWBORNS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN BORN INTO VIOLENT HOMES. THE CENTER'S UNIQUE INTAKE POLICIES ALLOW FOR SURVIVORS' ADOLESCENT CHILDREN, WHETHER MALE OR FEMALE, TO BE SHELTERED. BOTH SUPERVISORS AND FRONT-LINE WORKERS SPECIALIZE IN TEEN DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR, ALLOWING THE CENTER TO HOUSE OLDER TEENAGE BOYS, WHO BY POLICY, ARE OFTEN EXCLUDED FROM OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS NATIONWIDE. SHELTER GRADUATES OFTEN PARTICIPATE IN THE CENTER'S AFTERCARE PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED PROGRESS AND VOLUNTEER AT THE CENTER TO SUPPORT OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN THE CENTER'S PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS. DART PROGRAM WITH LAPD-AS PART OF THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DOMESTIC ABUSE RESPONSE TEAM (DART) PROGRAM, THE CENTER'S ADVOCATES ARE STATIONED AT LAPD HARBOR DIVISION. DART ADVOCATES WORK WITH OFFICERS TO PROVIDE RIDE-ALONG, ON-SCENE CRISIS RESPONSE IN HOMES AND HOSPITALS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AND THEIR CHILDREN) AS WELL AS PROVIDING REGULAR TRAINING IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION AND RESPONSE TO OFFICERS DURING ROLL CALL AND AT OTHER TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING ON-SCENE RESPONSE, DART ADVOCATES EDUCATE VICTIMS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND AVAILABLE SERVICES, PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER AS REQUESTED, AND LINK VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO LEGAL, COUNSELING, AND OTHER LIFE-SAVING PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CENTER, OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM. BRIDGE HOUSING FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS-IN SEPTEMBER 2020, THE CENTER OPENED ITS SIXTH SHELTER, THE #SHEDOES HAVEN BRIDGE HOME IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH CITY OF LOS ANGELES LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES COUNCIL DISTRICT 10, THE BRIDGE HOME IS A MODEL PROGRAM CONSTRUCTED FROM CONTAINER HOUSING TO PROVIDE UP TO 15 PARTICIPANTS AT A TIME WITH 24-HOUR SHELTER, FOOD, SECURITY, AND OFFERS CLIENTS COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE. PART III, LINE 4 RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER AND SERVICES: THE CENTER'S EVERYCHILD FOUNDATION EMERGENCY SHELTER AND YOUTH PROGRAM IS A SIX-BED STATE-LICENSED SHELTER THAT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND ABANDONED GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 10 THROUGH 17. IT IS ONE OF A VERY FEW EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN LA COUNTY THAT ACCEPTS HOMELESS YOUTH DIRECTLY FROM THE STREETS, INCLUDING RUNAWAYS, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, LGBTQ+, AND SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ARE OFTEN VICTIMS OF SEVERE PARENTAL NEGLECT, SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE, EMOTIONAL ABUSE, AND ABANDONMENT. MANY COME FROM HOMES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SOME LIVE ON THE STREETS; MANY ARE VICTIMS OF COMMERCIAL SEX TRAFFICKING, EVEN IN THE YOUNG PRETEEN YEARS. THIS PROGRAM GIVES THE CHILDREN A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY BEHAVIOR CHOICES AND REBUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. IT HELPS THEM OVERCOME OR ESCAPE DANGERS THEY'RE SUSCEPTIBLE TO (E.G., THOUGHTS AND PLANS REGARDING SUICIDE, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND SUBSTANCE USE), SOMETIMES TO RETURN HOME WHEN SAFE, SOMETIMES TO FIND ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS WHEN HOME IS NOT SUITABLE. THE CENTER'S YOUTH SHELTER HAS BEEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 50 YEARS. IN 2017, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE EVERYCHILD FOUNDATION, CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND MANY OTHER GENEROUS DONORS, THE YOUTH SHELTER MOVED TO ITS NEWLY RENOVATED, STATE-OF-THE-ART SITE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. THE NEW LOCATION ALSO OFFERS A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CENTER WHERE CLIENTS AND AT-RISK COMMUNITY YOUTH CAN ACCESS SERVICES LIKE LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, CAREER EXPLORATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. SHELTER STAFF WORK WITH YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN APPROPRIATE, TO HELP THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT NETWORKS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE STABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY; LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING; SCHOOL ENROLLMENT/RE-ENROLLMENT SERVICES; JOB AID; AND PEER SUPPORT AND MENTORING. ALL SHELTER GRADUATES HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AFTER THEY GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED PROGRESS. YOUTH MAY VOLUNTEER AFTER THEIR STAY TO HELP OTHER CHILDREN, INCLUDING THROUGH THE CENTER'S YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. PART III, LINE 4 COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION, FAMILYSOURCE CENTER, AND MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY SERVICES: COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION-THE CENTER ADVOCATES FOR THE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IT SERVES THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SERVING AS EXPERTS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, YOUTH AND VETERAN HOMELESSNESS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS. THE CENTER HISTORICALLY CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TO THE PUBLIC, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINEES AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE CENTER'S RESOURCES, THE TEAM MAINTAINS A WEBSITE (WWW.1736FCC.ORG) AND ALSO REACHES THE PUBLIC THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKING AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT. IN FY2022-2023, AS THE COMMUNITY MOVED BEYOND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE CENTER PROVIDED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO NEARLY 14,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FAMILYSOURCE CENTER-THE CENTER'S FAMILYSOURCE CENTER (FSC) AND SATELLITE LOCATION ARE LOCATED IN HIGH-NEED AREAS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT BY INCREASING FAMILY INCOME AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. OUR FSC IS A ONE-STOP COMMUNITY INITIATIVE THAT OFFER A HOST OF FREE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, WORK AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING BENEFITS ACCESS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, TAX PREPARATION, COMPUTER LITERACY TRAINING, YOUTH TUTORING, AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND COLLEGE PREP AND FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS, AMONG OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, THE CENTER RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL CITY OF LOS ANGELES GRANT AND SUBCONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY NONPROFITS THE CENTER HAS SERVED AS A LEAD AGENCY FOR THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. DURING THE PANDEMIC, OUR STAFF WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ASSIST CLIENTS APPLY FOR THE MANY COVID RELIEF PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE CITY. DUE TO A COMPETITIVE PROCESS, THIS PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED JULY 1, 2023. MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY SERVICES-MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY IS A CORE SERVICE OF THE CENTER'S RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, BEING OFFERED 24 HOURS A DAY AT SIX RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS, AND DURING BUSINESS AND EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS AT THE CENTER'S NONRESIDENTIAL CLINIC LOCATIONS. PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDE THE SERVICES, WHILE SUPERVISORS WITH DECADES OF TRAINING ARE ON DUTY AROUND-THE-CLOCK TO ASSIST. THE CLIENTELE INCLUDES SUICIDAL CHILDREN AND ADULTS; RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS; PEOPLE IN POVERTY OR SEVERE DISTRESS; VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; VETERANS; CHILDREN WHO ARE ABUSED AND/OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AND OTHERS IN GREAT NEED. FIVE CRISIS/SUICIDE HOTLINES ARE STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DEMOGRAPHICS. LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM-THE CENTER EMPLOYS FIVE LICENSED STAFF ATTORNEYS AND A TRAINED PARALEGAL TO GIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN NEED IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY LAW AND OTHER RELEVANT LEGAL MATTERS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE, HOMELESS VETERANS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, AND OTHER CLIENTS WITH MATTERS FROM EMERGENCY RESTRAINING ORDERS, VICTIM ADVOCACY, BENEFITS ACCESS, IMMIGRATION, HOUSING AND CRIMINAL EXPUNGEMENT TO COURT REPRESENTATION FOR DIVORCE, CHILD SUPPORT, AND CHILD CUSTODY/VISITATION. ADDITIONAL SERVICES-THE CENTER PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPLEMENT ITS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT (FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL CLIENTS); FINANCIAL LITERACY; COMPUTER LITERACY; YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (A VOLUNTEER GROUP OF FORMER YOUTH SHELTER CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY YOUTH WHO ARE DEDICATED TO ASSISTING THEIR PEERS BY ADDRESSING TOPICS OF DATING VIOLENCE, BULLYING, LESBIAN/GAY/BI-SEXUAL/TRANSGENDER/QUESTIONING SEXUALITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PEER PRESSURE, PROBLEM SOLVING AND GOOD CHOICE-MAKING); CLINICAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED CLINICIANS, IN COLLABORATION WITH MANY UNIVERSITIES; LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED STAFF ATTORNEYS; AND AN EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE CENTER'S STAFF PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN SCHOOLS, YOUTH FAIRS, CHURCHES, HEALTHCARE SETTINGS, AND NUMEROUS LOCATIONS AND VENUES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND BEYOND. PART III, LINE 4 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND CRIME VICTIMS: HOMELESS VETERANS AND FAMILY PROGRAM-THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM OFFERS WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS TO PREVENT OR END HOMELESSNESS FOR LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES. SERVICES FOR THIS PROGRAM OFTEN BEGIN ON THE STREETS OR IN SHELTERS WITH COMPASSIONATE STAFF OFFERING VETERANS A LISTENING EAR, A BOTTLE OF WATER AND SOME FOOD, AND A CHANCE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES THROUGH THE FOUNDATION OF A PERMANENT HOME. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES, AND INCLUDE LEGAL SERVICES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, HOUSING NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS VITAL TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FOR EXAMPLE, BUDGETING, TIME MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT). THE PROGRAM TEAM WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VARIOUS PUBLIC AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH LOCAL HOMELESS CONTINUUMS OF CARE, AND NONPROFIT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERAN FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING AND TO END HOMELESSNESS AMONG THOSE ON THE STREETS OR IN SHELTERS. THE CENTER FOCUSES ON LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, THOSE RETURNING FROM ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVISTS, AND THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. SERVICES INCLUDE STREET OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, HOUSING SEARCH AND ESTABLISHMENT ASSISTANCE, AND SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING SECURITY DEPOSITS AND RENT SUBSIDIES. RAPID REHOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME-THE CENTER'S RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDE DEDICATED HOUSING SEARCH ASSISTANCE, LEASE NEGOTIATION, MOBILE ADVOCACY, AND INDIVIDUALIZED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAMMING OFFERS A RANGE OF FLEXIBLE HOUSING AND SERVICE OPTIONS INDIVIDUALIZED TO EACH CLIENT'S NEEDS AND GOALS; CLIENTS CHOOSE WHICH OPTIONS ARE BEST FOR THEM, AS OPPOSED TO A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL APPROACH. HOUSING RETENTION, MOBILE ADVOCACY, AND LANDLORD LIAISON SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. AS NEEDED BY CLIENTS, RAPID REHOUSING STAFF CONDUCT PERIODIC CHECK-INS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS/MANAGERS TO ENSURE TENANCIES REMAIN STABLE AND TO PROBLEM SOLVE ISSUES AS NEEDED. IN 2020, THE CENTER EXPANDED ITS HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CALWORKS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN ORANGE COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS HOUSING IDENTIFICATION, RENT AND MOVING ASSISTANCE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT, ADDRESSING FAMILIES' NEEDS SO THAT THEY MAY QUICKLY MOVE INTO STABLE HOUSING. DUE TO A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS, THE ORANGE COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED JULY 1, 2023. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 PRESIDENT RONALD TROUPE AND DIRECTOR ERNESTINE FRAZIER ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUR OUTSIDE AUDITOR. FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF A DRAFT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND A DRAFT OF FORM 990, THE OUTSIDE AUDITOR MEETS WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FINANICAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 TO ASSURE THAT ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND ANSWERS TO ISSUES, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE ACCURATE. APPROPRIATE REVISIONS ARE MADE TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 AND THE REVISED DRAFTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FILING OF THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT EACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO VOTING ON ANY ISSUE, BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN EXISTENCE WITH REGARD TO THE ITEM BEING VOTED ON AND TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (SUBCOMMITTEE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS) SETS COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CEO/ED). THE COMMITTEE PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO/ED. THE COMMITTEE ALSO GATHERS INPUT FOR SETTING THE CEO/ED'S COMPENSATION FROM NONPROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS, FROM FORM 990S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND/OR FROM COMPENSATION INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM MEMBER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION REGARDING THE CEO/ED'S COMPENSATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CEO/ED IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES THROUGH SALARY INFORMATION REVIEWED FROM SIMILAR SOURCES AS USED IN SETTING THE ED COMPENSATION. THE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE APPLICABLE EMPLOYEE'S PAYROLL FILE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR IS UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.