Odessa Links Inc

Organization Overview

Odessa Links Inc is located in Odessa, TX. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Odessa Links Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Odessa Links 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, Odessa Links Inc generated $405.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $445.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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

ODESSA LINKS EXISTS TO BUILD A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE. THE GOAL OF LINKS IS TO MAKE INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, RECREATION AND THE ARTS AVAILABLE THROUGH A WEBSITE, PRINTED DATA, TELEPHONE ACCESS, AND WALK-IN SERVICE. OUR REFERRAL PLUS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE SEEKING INFORMATION, FIND THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY TO MEET THEIR NEEDS ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP CARE TO ENSURE CLIENT NEEDS ARE MET. ODESSA LINKS IS ALSO SOAR CERTIFIED TO NAVIGATE INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR DISABILITY. LINKS PARTICIPATES IN THE TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORK'S (THN) BALANCE OF STATE; A COLLABORATION OF OVER 200 COUNTIES WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND SERVICE AGENCIES TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS. THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE THN GIVES OUR AGENCY THE TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS THROUGH THEIR CLIENTTRACK/HMIS (HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM), TO ELECTRONICALLY STORE CLIENT CASE RECORDS. TH

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROJECT HOPE IS A TRANSITIONAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM, THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMELESS CLIENTS TO ACCESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WHILE OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS. CLIENT OUTCOMES ARE MEASURED THROUGH MILESTONES WITHIN THREE MAIN PROGRAM GOALS AND SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS AND CLIENT DEFINED GOALS OF PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. ALL CLIENTS IN THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY PURSUED PERSONAL GOALS WITHIN THE THREE MAIN MILESTONES, DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. THESE FAMILIES ACCOMPLISHED GOALS INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND REMAIN IN PERMANENT HOUSING, AN INCREASE IN SKILLS AND INCOME AND ACHIEVING GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION.


THROUGH THE REFERRAL PLUS PROGRAM, ODESSA LINKS WAS ABLE TO ASSIST 10,000 HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS TO SERVICE AGENCIES, CHURCHES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP CARE TO ENSURE CLIENT NEEDS WERE MET. REFERRALS CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED VIA ONLINE AND PRINTED DIRECTORY, WALK-IN SERVICE, AND PHONE ACCESS. WITH ODESSA LINKS BEING AN ENTRY POINT FOR MANY DIVERSE NEEDS WE ARE ABLE TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS GAPS IN SERVICES OR UNMET NEEDS AND STRATEGICALLY DEVELOP EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, 60 LIFT BUS PASSES WERE ISSUED TO HELP MOBILIZE HOUSEHOLDS WITH TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS TO ACCESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, AND SCHOOL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erika Thomas
Executive Dir.
$55,192
Rosie Gonzales
Secretary
$0
Brad Webber
Treasurer
$0
Luis Gomez
President
$0
Cathy George
Vice President
$0
Shonna Harris
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$16,169
Related organizations$0
Government grants $320,206
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$69,145
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,385
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$405,520
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 $405,520

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Odessa Links Inc has recieved totaling $25,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Permian Basin Area Foundation

Midland, TX

PURPOSE: Human Services

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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