Better Lives Rhode Island

Organization Overview

Better Lives Rhode Island is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (X03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Better Lives Rhode Island employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Lives Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Better Lives Rhode Island generated $400.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.6k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DOWNTOWN FOOD PANTRY - SERVING ALL OF PROVIDENCE, GUESTS CAN ACCESS THE PANTRY TWICE A MONTH AND SHOP FROM THE SHELVES FOR THE FOOD THEY CHOOSE TO EAT ("CLIENT CHOICE"). DURING SUMMER MONTHS, WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE BOXES OF FOOD GEARED TO CHILDREN (WITH NO SCHOOL BREAKFAST OR LUNCH DURING SUMMER BREAK). THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE MONTHLY.


HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM - STARTED BY A HOMELESS VOLUNTEER, HE APPLIED BEST PRACTICES OF AGENCIES HE HAD ONCE UTILIZED HIMSELF AND DEVELOPED THIS PROGRAM INTO THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN. WE ARE CLIENT CENTERED WORKING WITH THE MOST MARGINALIZED IN THE CITY: THE NEWLY AND CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES, PRISONERS UPON RELEASE, THOSE SUFFERING FROM ADDICTIONS AND IN RECOVERY. WE EMPOWER OUR GUESTS TO MEET THEIR SELF-STATED GOALS WHICH INCLUDE HOUSING AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, BENEFITS, JOBS, ETC. OUR BASIC NEEDS ITEMS INCLUDE CLOTHING, USE OF THE ADDRESS, TOILETRIES, AND PHOTO ID'S. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE OFFER IS HOPE AND SOMEONE WHO WILL LISTEN.


FRIDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL SITE - EVERY FRIDAY EVENING FROM 4:00 - 5:20PM, GUESTS ARE SERVED A NUTRITIOUS SIT-DOWN DINNER. PROGRAMMING THE NEEDS OF THE GUESTS ARE OFFERED EACH WEEK: HEALTH SCREENINGS, A FREE LEGAL CLINIC, HIV/AIDS SCREENING, SNAP OUTREACH AND MORE. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 6,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matthew Casey ESQ
President
$0
Shamus Durac ESQ
Vice President
$0
Gloria Shafee-Moghadam
Secretary
$0
Paul Capuano
Treasurer Through 12/31/21
$0
Wilmar Jennings
Board Member
$0
Susan Lapidus
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $267,749
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$132,773
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$400,522
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $400,522

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