Strength In Peers is located in New Market, VA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Strength In Peers employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strength In Peers 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, Strength In Peers generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 32.6% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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STRENGTH IN PEERS, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED-EXPERIENCE RECOVERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS DURING RECOVERY BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE CONNECTION, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND SELF- SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN HELP ONE ANOTHER ACCESS SERVICES AND ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES THAT BETTER MEET THEIR NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FROM 7/2021 TO 6/2022, STRENGTH IN PEERS SERVED 1,218 INDIVIDUALS. IT TARGETS POPULATIONS DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES THAT FACE BARRIERS TO TREATMENT, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HAVE EXPERIENCED INCARCERATION, AND LIVE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. COMMON BARRIERS INCLUDE LACK OF TRUST IN PUBLIC SYSTEMS, REAL/PERCEIVED STIGMA, LACK OF KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL ISOLATION, LIMITED HEALTH LITERACY, TRANSPORTATION, AND COST/INSURANCE. OUTREACH PROGRAMS DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND CONNECT THEM TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE STREET OUTREACH TEAM HELPED 123 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS APPLY FOR HOUSING SERVICES. THE JAIL OUTREACH TEAM HELPED 135 INDIVIDUALS PLAN THEIR TRANSITIONS FROM INCARCERATION TO THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDED 512 INDIVIDUALS ASSISTANCE CONNECTING TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, OBTAINING ID CARDS, APPLYING FOR JOBS AND HOUSING, AND ENROLLING IN PUBLIC BENEFITS. THE COMPREHENSIVE HARM REDUCTION PROVIDED 113 INDIVIDUALS NEEDLE EXCHANGE, NALOXONE, FENTANYL TEST STRIPS, HARM REDUCTION EDUCATION, AND ASSISTANCE CONNECTING TO RECOVERY AND MEDICAL SERVICES. THE HIV AND HEPATITIS C TESTING PROVIDED 97 INDIVIDUALS RAPID TESTING, RISK REDUCTION EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO TREATMENT. THE SAFE & SECURE HEALING PROGRAM PROVIDED 34 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS SHORT-TERM HOTEL VOUCHERS, PEER SUPPORT AND RESOURCE CONNECTION FOLLOWING AN IN-PATIENT HOSPITALIZATION. RECOVERY PROGRAMS LEAD WITH PEER SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT, AND INTEGRATE COUNSELING AND TELEPSYCHIATRY PROVIDED BY PARTNERS. THE BACK ON TRACK RECOVERY PROGRAM SERVED 108 HOMELESS/UNSTABLY HOUSED INDIVIDUALS AND THE SIDE BY SIDE RECOVERY PROGRAM SERVED 84 RURAL LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. THE RECOVERY CENTER HAD 71 PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN ITS INDIVIDUAL PEER SUPPORT AND NINE WEEKLY GROUPS ON RECOVERY, WELLNESS, TRAUMA, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT. THE RECOVERY HOUSE PROVIDED 7 INDIVIDUALS SAFE, SOBER AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Fadley Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $74,385 |
Jennie Amison Past Preside | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Black Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Bray Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Hardwell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Kidd Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,394,854 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,210 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,414,064 |
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 | $1,415,365 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $643,596 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,092 |
Other employee benefits | $49,744 |
Payroll taxes | $44,141 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,104 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,873 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $261,362 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,895 |
Office expenses | $104,638 |
Information technology | $300 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $95,697 |
Travel | $25,405 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,126 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,444 |
Insurance | $17,639 |
All other expenses | $3,685 |
Total functional expenses | $1,381,741 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,311 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $373,659 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,376 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,264 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $516,610 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,702 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $183,828 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $299,530 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $212,116 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,964 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $516,610 |