Homeless No More Annual Report 2021-2022

We are family.

Friends,

The families and children we serve are our guiding star. Whether we’re preparing breakfast for the children in summer camp, building muchneeded affordable housing across the Midlands, or speaking with legislators to ensure the systems in place support our vulnerable parents on their journey to independence, we come to work each day ready to meet the needs of the families we serve and our community.

We can’t do it without you. Thank you for being part of our Homeless No More family.

Lila Anna Sauls President and Chief Executive Officer Homeless No More

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021–2022

Barrie Kirk, Chair Provost, Midlands Technical College

David Kirkpatrick, Vice Chair Sr. Vice President/Portfolio Manager, South State Bank

Marti Bluestein, Secretary Partner, Bluestein Attorneys

Joe Wilczewski, Treasurer Vice President, CAHEC Management Inc.

Sarena Burch, Immediate Past Chair Sr. Vice President, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Officer, SCANA Corporation (Ret.)

Mary Boyd Community Volunteer

Frank W. Cason President, Cason Development

Jim Christopher Director of Real Estate, UCI Medical Affiliates

Bryant Davis Assistant Director, Richland County Department of Government and Community Services

Kimberly Y. Davis SC Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo

Judi Gatson Anchor, WIS TV

Stefanie Goebeler

Assistant Vice President of Marketing, Midlands Technical College

Andrea Heyward Systems Integration Manager, Center for Community Health Alignment

Jeannie Jackson-McDowell Vice President, Thomas Media Group LLC

Jane Key

Title X Administrator, SCDHEC (Ret.)

Lasenta Lewis-Ellis President/CEO, LLE Construction Group

Linda Salane CEO, Why Not Now (WNN) Consulting and Executive Coaching

Kimberly Snipes Young Lawyers Division and Diversity Coordinator, South Carolina Bar

Stephany Snowden

Deputy Chief of Communications, Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Mark Stuckey President, InterMark Management Corporation

Lila Anna H. Sauls Non-Voting Chief Executive Officer, Homeless No More

OUR HISTORY

OUR MISSION

The mission of Homeless No More is to create an environment for homeless and at-risk families to maximize their potential and move toward independent lives.

For more than 30 years, Homeless No More has worked to end family homelessness once and for all. The organization was founded in 1989 as Trinity Housing Corporation in response to the rising number of homeless families in the Midlands area of Columbia, South Carolina. The organization soon became known as a best practice for working with at-risk families through their transitional shelter program at St. Lawrence Place. In 2016, Homeless No More expanded its programs to include emergency services (rental housing and motel services), attainable housing, and the community bridge program.

In 2016, Homeless No More also created Live Oak and began developing attainable rental housing for families throughout Richland County. Live Oak’s housing development remains mission-driven, placing Homeless No More in a unique position. Homeless No More serves as a developer with the knowledge of a nonprofit that embraces a wraparound service and education model, a rare combination that, in many cases, lessens the likelihood of evictions.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

All members of the Homeless No More community adhere to the following guiding principles: accountability, integrity, transparency, compassion, trust, sustainability, community, excellence, progress, inclusivity, and honesty as we work to enrich the lives of at-risk and homeless families.

2021–2022 BY THE NUMBERS

Income: $2,298,318

1% $16,788 Fundraising

10% $232,535 | Other Income

10% $223,721 Rental/Program Income

35% $808,798 | Grants

44% $1,016,476 | Contributions

Expenses: $2,607,920

2% $46,662 Fundraising

29% $764,886 | Operations/Occupancy

69%

$1,796,372 | Programs

OUR PROGRAMS

Emergency Services

Family Shelter helps families in crisis quickly access the support services they need. We assess their unique circumstances then direct these families to temporary shelter and/or services from other area organizations with the goal of achieving stabilization.

Transitional Shelter

St. Lawrence Place is a community that offers support services, classes, and up to two years of transitional shelter for families experiencing homelessness. The goal is to help these families achieve true independence.

Attainable Housing

Live Oak is the name we have given our aggressive initiative focused on creating more affordable housing across South Carolina. As a developer of new housing options in sustainable and innovative communities, our goal is to make attainable housing a realistic option for qualified families in our state.

Affordable Housing Advocacy

Advocacy

We represent the interests of the families we serve in important conversations locally, regionally, and nationally. Whether serving as advisors in the development of policy, convening multiple partners in cooperative efforts to reach a common goal, or mentoring sister organizations facing similar challenges in other communities and states, Homeless No More is committed to compounding the impact of our work by sharing our model and advocating for vulnerable families everywhere.

Leading community collaboration and advocacy efforts that address systemic issues impacting homeless families.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Our services extend to the entire family. We support the children in our programs through case management, educational resources, and after-school and full-day camp programming during winter, spring, and summer breaks. As parents work or attend school, the children of Homeless No More receive intentional care centered around their needs, including the need for age-appropriate free play and structured activities, life skills development, social-emotional learning and support, character development, and academic assistance.

Education Advocacy for Children: 443

Youth Counseling: 244

Child Care Vouchers: 23

After-School Attendance: 2,771

Children’s Case Management: 1,213

Youth Life Skills Programs: 234

ADULT/OTHER SERVICES

Homeless No More offers a variety of services:

• Bus Passes

• Case Management

• Cleaning Products

• Clothing Referrals

• Emergency Food and Shelter

TOTAL SERVICES

14,342

• First Aid and General Medical Supplies (or Care)

• Furniture

• Motel Vouchers

• Housing Search Assistance

• Job Readiness

• Life Skills Education

• Mental Health Support Services

• Mentoring Programs

• Personal Hygiene and Grooming Supplies

• Summer Food Service Programs

• Transitional Housing/Shelter

• Transportation Needs

When I first got here, I felt scared, desperate, and alone. It was like I couldn’t do enough to support my daughter or myself. I didn’t think I could find a place like St. Lawrence Place that could help me do the things I needed to make things better for my daughter.

—Claire, St. Lawrence Place resident

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The support of our donors, volunteers, and other community partners is critical to helping Homeless No More provide the necessary services to our homeless and at-risk families. The shared passion of our generous donors and volunteers for the mission of the organization and the families we serve is unwavering. Thank you to everyone who aids our families on their journey to independence.

MORE THAN 600 VOLUNTEERS

MORE THAN

1,315 VOLUNTEER HOURS

Emergency Services

Stabilizing families in crisis through temporary shelter, rapid rehousing and/or services from other nonprofits.

Transitional Housing

Offering support services, life skills training and housing for up to two years in a community setting.

Affordable Housing

Providing affordable housing options across Columbia and Richland County for families who qualify.

Advocacy

Leading community collaboration and advocacy efforts that address systemic issues impacting homeless families.