Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc

Organization Overview

Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc 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 06/2021, Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc generated $699.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $571.4k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES WITH A DISABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATIONS SINGLE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO AREA FAMILIES WHO HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (DISABILITIES) THROUGH A COORDINATED NETWORK OF RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND SERVICES.THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES WITH A DISABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CORE EXPECTATIONS SHOULD BE AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH THREE PRIMARY SERVICES: 1) PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT IS RECOGNIZED AS AN EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE THAT STRENGTHENS A NETWORK PEOPLE BELONG TO AND DEPEND ON FOR HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THIS SUPPORT THROUGH THEIR TRAINED, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR LIVED EXPERIENCES. 2) TRAINING IS AN IMPORTANT KEY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE LAWS THAT GOVERN THE SERVICES THEY ARE ENTITLED TO IS CRITICAL TO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION USES MALCOLM KNOWLES THEORY ON ADULT LEARNING AS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL TRAINING DEVELOPMENT. USING KNOWLES ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ADULT LEARNERS MOTIVATES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES TO ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES. 3) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION AND OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO OFTEN FEEL ISOLATED BECAUSE THEY ARE UNAWARE OF OTHERS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. THIS IS PROVIDED AT IN-PERSON EVENTS, THROUGH LITERATURE PROVIDED TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES, MEDICAL STAFF, AND OTHERS PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES TO THIS POPULATION, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-BLAST, AND MORE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 7,521 INCIDENTS OF PEER SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND CONDUCTED 312 TRAINING WEBINARS DURING THE YEAR. DUE TO COVID, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ONLY ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN 1 OUTREACH EVENT, A BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Jacob
Executive Director
$85,546
Denise Barrera
Secretary
$0
Michelle Archambault
Treasurer
$0
Greg Brenan
Chair
$0
Ashley Bourg
Director
$0
Debra Dixon
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $654,516
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,386
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$660,902
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9,299
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $21,078
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,555
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $699,887

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans Inc has recieved totaling $7,687.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT

$7,687
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