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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLumina Alliance HSG 2024-25 ApplicationHuman Services Grant Application 2024-25 Application Questions Part 1 Basic Information 1. Organization Name * Lumina Alliance 2. Fiscal Agent (if different than above)* N/A 3. Project/Program Name * Emergency Shelter Program for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Survivors 4. Requested Amount * $20,000 5. Name of Person Completing Application * Kaitlin Goodpaster 6. Name of Person for Grant Communication and Contract for Grant Cycle (if different from above)* N/A 7. Organization Mailing Address * P.O. Box 125, San Luis Obispo, California 93406 8. Phone * 805-781-6400 9. Email * kgoodpaster@luminaalliance.org Part 2 Organizational Information 1. Purpose/Mission Statement * Lumina Alliance's mission is to empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy, healing, and prevention programs. 2. Briefly describe your organization’s purpose, vision, primary activities, and operating structures * Lumina Alliance’s mission is to empower those impacted by SA/IPV in SLO County through innovative advocacy, healing, and prevention programs. Lumina Alliance was formed when RISE and Stand Strong merged in July 2021 to become the primary organization offering comprehensive, wrap-around services to survivors and their loved ones. This accomplishment reinforces our ability to streamline support and serve survivors, a legacy RISE and Stand Strong began in 1976. Over the past 45 years, Lumina Alliance’s comprehensive services have grown to include a 24-hour crisis and information line; accompaniment and advocacy to forensic medical exams, court hearings and law enforcement interviews; self-sufficiency planning to obtain housing, employment, and income; individual and group therapy for children, teens, and adults; emergency shelter; transitional housing; and prevention and education programming in local elementary, middle, and high schools. Lumina Alliance’s staff and board, over half of whom have lived experience with SA/IPV, are composed of diverse individuals whose demographics reflect those of the broader county. The collective expertise and lived experiences of our team enables us to offer comprehensive services to survivors of all identities. A 13-person board of directors and 59 highly skilled and compassionate staff members comprise Lumina Alliance’s organizational structure. Five Administrative Team members report to the Chief Executive Officer and oversee ten departments including six community-facing programs: Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Client Services, Clinical Therapy, Prevention & Education, and Volunteer. Volunteers staff our 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line, coordinate fundraising and awareness events, and support administration and communications via quarterly internships. We use evidence-based and -informed practices throughout all programming, and all staff and volunteers complete our 65-hour training to become California State Certified SA/IPV Crisis Counselors. Last fiscal year, Lumina Alliance provided more than 17,000 services to 1,397 clients. Our vision is to create a safe, thriving, and equitable community. 3. Name of Executive Director * Jennifer Adams 4. Name of Board President or Chair * Courtney Taylor 5. Number of paid staff (full or part-time)* 57 6. Number of volunteers * 33 7. Describe the community(ies) your organization supports * Lumina Alliance supports survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence and their loved ones in San Luis Obispo County. Historically, marginalized communities are at a greater risk for experiencing sexual violence. A large percentage of our clients identify with marginalized groups and face barriers to accessing services for sexual assault and intimate partner violence. According to the 2020 US Census, SLO County’s estimated population is 282,0424, approximately 24% of which identify as Hispanic/Latino, 4% as Asian, 2% as Black, and 67% as white. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, LA served 1,406 survivors and their loved ones. Clients who received services last year mirrored county demographics, though we served a disproportionately higher number of those who identified as Hispanic or Latino. The vast majority identified as female, though approximately 15% identified as male. Approximately 85% were English-speaking and 14% were monolingual Spanish-speaking. We also served 235 survivors with disabilities and/or chronic illness in 2022, making up about 17-18% of total clients served that year. Additionally, Lumina Alliance served a large population of LGBTQ+ and incarcerated survivors. Lumina Alliance prioritizes accessible, equitable services and recognizes that marginalized populations are most at risk for experiencing violence. 8. Approximate Annual Budget * $5,249,238 9. Major Sources of Funding * Fiscal Year 2023-24: California Governor ’s Office of Emergency Services $2,815,236; Office on Violence Against Women (multi-year funding 2021-25) $377,940; County of San Luis Obispo $234,170; CA Department of Public Health $219,583 ($170,000 of which is multi-year funding 2024-2029); CalWorks $175,000 (multi-year funding 2022-2025) Part 3 Project/Program Information 14. In the table below include a minimum of four (4) metrics or performance outcomes that relate to the implementation/success of the project. Examples include: # of SLO City residents served, # of referrals provided to individuals seeking social services. Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success / Measurable Outcomes Anonymous client surveys 85% of clients feel that the services they received were culturally- appropriate. Anonymous client surveys 85% of clients feel that the services they received increased their sense of safety and self-sufficiency. 1. Please provide an executive summary of proposed project/program * Lumina Alliance is requesting $20,000 in funds to support general operating costs, as well as any necessary repairs, for our shelters that arise. Our shelters are consistently at capacity and we receive an ever-increasing number of requests for services and calls to our 24/7 Crisis & Information Line. In addition to our shelter program and the variety of comprehensive services that Lumina Alliance offers local survivors, our agency is the only one on the Central Coast that operates as a rape crisis center. 2. Total Project Cost?* $609,420.00 3. Requested Project Amount * $20,000.00 4. Please provide a detailed description of proposed project/program * Lumina Alliance is requesting $20,000 in funding to support our general operating costs with emphasis on our emergency shelter program, and necessary repair costs associated with our housing units. Our organization provides three shelters in Atascadero, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo with a total of 44 beds, as well as 10 units of transitional housing to survivors of sexual assault (SA) and intimate partner violence (IPV). We also offer assistance with the establishment of permanent housing for clients. Survivors in our housing program have access to Lumina Alliance’s full range of services including 24-hour crisis hotline, individual and group therapy sessions, assistance filing temporary restraining order applications, case management, skills training (parenting, budgeting, resume building, etc.), and financial assistance. Our funding request proposes to cover a portion of the costs of utilities, equipment, repair and maintenance supplies, and food necessary for the full operation of our emergency shelter program. Lumina Alliance is a long-time participant in the HRC-HSG grant program, and we are grateful for the City of SLO’s continued support which is vital to our regular operations. 5. Describe the community/population the project/program will support.* This project will support sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors and their families who are unhoused or at-risk of becoming unhoused due to fleeing violence. Many individuals in abusive relationships are forced to become dependent on their abuser who may control every aspect of their lives, including their finances and housing. Lumina Alliance uses the Housing First model which views housing as a tool rather than a reward, offering wraparound services as clients are housed. Accessible emergency shelters are vital to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, especially marginalized communities such as Hispanic/Latino and Spanish-speaking survivors, in reestablishing their self-sufficiency and wellbeing. 6. The HRC has identified homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services, and transitional housing as the main funding priority. Does your grant request meet this funding priority?* Yes No 7. Which other priority of the non-ranked HRC funding priorities does your request support? Please check the appropriate boxes:* Hunger and malnutrition prevention Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities 8. Provide timeline for project * Our project will provide continuous emergency shelter to sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors over the course of the 1- year performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 9. Identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project/program and their roles * LA maintains MOUs with 48 entities throughout SLO County to ensure that we are receiving referrals when IPV is disclosed outside of our organization and that we have relationships with organizations providing additional services to whom we can refer clients when necessary. We will continue to work regularly and closely with organizations such as 5Cities Homeless Coalition, El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO), Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO), Community Counseling Center (CCC), and more to connect survivors with services in the community to create a network of support. LA will participate on multi-disciplinary teams and continue to partner with numerous community stakeholders in an effort to ensure a coordinated community response to IPV. LA is an active member of the Homeless Services Oversight Council - which compiles community data about homelessness to make policy and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. We also participate in the SLO Supportive Housing Consortium, which brings together homeless service providers to address community-specific housing needs and to ensure efficient access to diverse homeless prevention and intervention resources. OR from last year: Through partnership, referrals, and case management, Lumina Alliance works closely with various county nonprofits to provide services to survivors. Lumina Alliance provides comprehensive sexual assault (SA) and intimate partner violence (IPV) services throughout San Luis Obispo County. For example, clients seeking services at Lumina Alliance may also require mental health services. Our agency provides referrals and warm handoffs to Transitions Mental Health (THMA) to ensure survivors get the specialized care they need. Lumina Alliance also provides referrals to nonprofits such as El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO), 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, and 5Cities Homeless Coalition for unhoused clients. Lumina Alliance also collaborates closely with many other non-profit organizations serving similar clientele through staff participation in the Intimate Partner Violence Coalition, Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, Supportive Housing Consortium meetings, SAFE meetings, and more. Our organization holds memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with numerous companies and organizations within San Luis Obispo County, including the sheriff’s office, which ensures that survivors have a direct line of contact to our agency even if they confide in other community partners. 10. Describe your plan for sustainability beyond the City’s one-year award funding * Lumina Alliance will continue to fundraise and seek grants in order to maintain approximately $5.2 million in funding from federal, state, and foundation grants, as well as individual and business donations to sustain our organization and programs into the future. Once these funds are used, we will maintain our regular funding streams to ensure the services that Lumina Alliance and our predecessors have offered since 1979 remain available to all survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in San Luis Obispo County. Currently, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) anticipates a significant funding reduction to the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program, federal funding that largely supports all of our offered services. Come July 2024, we may experience up to $735,000 in cuts to our VOCA-funded programs, which include shelter, rapid-rehousing, crisis support, and advocacy. Our most vulnerable populations served, including those who are incarcerated and children, will take the biggest hit. Maintaining our long-running grants like the City of SLO HRC HSG will provide us with sustainable funding to continue operating vital programs like our emergency shelters. 11. Describe the plan for promoting this project, program, or service within the City of San Luis Obispo * During the grant cycle, will continue conducting targeted outreach to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence via social media; print media, television, and radio; opinion editorials; and via printed outreach materials to ensure our services are known and trusted among the San Luis Obispo community. 12. Est. Number of people served through this project/program * 200 13. Est. Number of SLO City Residents served through this project/program * 75 Attachments Copy of Organization’s most recent complete fiscal year financial statement (for the previous year because it is the middle of the current fiscal year) including a statement of financial position/balance sheet, statement of revenue & expenses/income statement, profit & loss. Financial Statement * Lumina Alliance Audited Financial Statements Year Ended June 30, 2022.pdf 618.35KB 1-page Organization Chart * Org Chart 02.28.2024.pdf 281.93KB Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status * Lumina Alliance 501c3 EIN & WSP SS 501c3 Combined PDF.pdf 164.49KB 1-page detailed budget for the program including how the total requested amount of grant would be spent.   Budget * Lumina Alliance FY 24-25 HRC-HSG Budget.pdf 93.23KB 1-page DEI statement that includes: Applicants’ understanding and application of DEI Affirming language that creates access and a sense of belonging in our community apart from grant Explain how this project will advance DEI in the City of SLO DEI Statement * Lumina Alliance 1-Page DEI Statement HRC HSG 24-25.pdf 53.7KB B o ar d o f Di r ec t o r s B o ar d o f Di r ec t o r s J en n i f er A d am s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (40E) *Su s an L am o n t Chief Program Officer (CPO) (40E) *J o s e Gu i l l en Facilities & Operations Director (40E) *L ey d i Ri o s Transitional Housing Advocate (40) *Yes en i a A l o n s o Housing Services Director (32) *El i a Par t i d a Shelter Manager SLO (40) *J as m i n e Ven t u r a Shelter Advocate SLO (40) *To n y Vi d au r r i North County Shelter Manager (40) *Du l c e Ven t u r a Shelter Advocate Atascadero (40) *Mar i s el a Co r o n a Shelter Advocate Paso (40) *A n g i e Go n zal ez Client Services Director (40E) *A n a Ch av ez Client Advocate (30) *A d r i an a Hi n Client Advocate (30) *Fat i m a Cer v an t es Client Advocate (40) To r i Wi l s o n Client Advocate (40) *J at zi b e San d o v al Detention Facilities Program Manager SLO (40) Cl em en t i n e El l i s Law Enforcement Administrator & Client Advocate (40) Deb b y Ni c k l as Chief Philanthropy Officer (short term) (30E) St ac y Sal am e Communications Director (40E) Mal y n n San c h ez Prevention Programs Manager- Schools (40) Cam er o n St o r l i e Prevention Education Coordinator (40) Cal l i e Ten n o c k Prevention Programs Manager- Community (40) *Reb ec a Go m ez Prevention Education Coordinator (youth) (40) No ah Iv es Prevention Education Coordinator (adult) (40) Mat t h ew Reed Volunteer Manager (40) Cr i s i s L i n e Vo l u n t eer s & In t er n s K ai t l i n Go o d p as t er Grants Administrator (40)R Si en a Par s o n s Grants Coordinator (20)R K at e Ho w el l Development Coordinator (40) K r i s t i n a Fo r r es t er Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (40E) Er i n Wh i t e Accounting Manager (40) Hay l ey Do zi er Bookkeeper I (20)R Mar i s a Ren s h aw Bookkeeper I (15) A l i c i a L ei g h Hau k i Budget Analyst (40) Sam Go t t l i eb Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) (40E) B r y an Cu s t er IT Director (36E) Mo n i c a K l ei n Database Administrator (24)R Th o m as K es s l er IT Coordinator (24) Sar ah L i n d em an People & Culture Manager (40) *J es s i c a Pi n a Operations & Administrative Manager (40) A m b er Ho l l ar m an , L MFT Clinical Director (30E) Ter y n L i t t l e L CSW Associate Clinical Director (40E) *A l l en Ram i r ez A MFT Therapist (40) *Mel an i e Dav en p o r t Trainee Therapist (20) El l en J aw o r s k i A MFT Therapist (20) El ec i a Mat h i s - Hu m p h er y Trainee Therapist (20) *J o an n a Po s ad a L MFT Associate Clinical Director (32E) A ar o n B ar o A MFT Therapist (40) Su s an Fu t r el l Trainee Therapist (20) Tat i an a Zar m at i Trainee Therapist (20) Th er es a Mo r t i l l a L MFT Clinical Supervisor (9) J o r d y n K r u s e A MFT Therapist (30) Ch r i s t y Ham m er A MFT Therapist (40) Vi c t o r i a Fi s h er L CSW Clinical Supervisor (20) Mel i s s a Mas t er s A MFT Therapist (36) Cas s i d y Ur b an y Trainee Therapist (15) Reb ec c a Zem k e L MFT Therapist (7) *El l i e Mad r i g al Therapy Department Coordinator (30) Lumina Alliance HSG Proposed Budget FY 24/25 Expenses Lumina Alliance HRC-HSG Payroll Expenses Salary 446,004 Payroll Taxes 36,050 Worker's Comp Insurance 26,274 Payroll Processing Fee 4,880 Vacancy Rate (50,019) Total Payroll Expense 463,189 - Employee Benefits 5721 · Health Ins 33,523 5725 · Simple IRA, ER Contr.1,625 Total Employee Benefits 35,148 - Staff Expense - Mileage 4,315 Training 2,000 Travel 850 Total Staff Expense 7,165 - Retention Staff (includes food for meetings)923 Total Retention 923 - Insurance General Liability Insurance 6,104 Directors & Officers 7,175 Auto 1,337 Total Insurance 14,616 - Facility Expenses Utilities 28,125 8,000 Telephone 10,100 Security Systems 350 Total Facilities 38,575 8,000 Professional Fees Accounting (Audit/Tax Return)3,957 Total Professional Fees 3,957 - Operating Expense Client Data Base 4,618 Dues & Subscriptions 627 Equipment 2,000 2,000 Postage 750 Repair & Maintenance Supplies 19,612 8,000 Software 2,700 Supplies 3,540 Food 7,000 2,000 Total Operating 40,847 12,000 Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance 3,000 Fuel 2,000 Total Vehicle Maintenance 5,000 - Total Expenses 609,420 20,000 Shelter Operations Budget Summary 0000001 6 Lumina Alliance Combined Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2022 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 463,424$ Certificates of deposit 277,824 Accounts receivable 3,900 Grants and contracts receivable 1,460,291 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 29,748 Total current assets 2,235,187 Noncurrent assets: Restricted cash and cash equivalents in Trust 25,537 Investments in Trust 264,520 Assets in Trust 290,057 Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,836,032 Total noncurrent assets 2,126,089 Total assets 4,361,276$ Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 54,703$ Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 131,244 Compensated absences payable 234,828 Deferred grant revenues 62,064 Security and rent deposits 3,680 Current portion of note payable 3,620 Total current liabilities 490,139 Long-term liabilities: Note payable, net of current portion 146,707 Total long-term liabilities 146,707 Net assets: Without donor restrictions 1,675,103 With donor restrictions 2,049,327 Total net assets 3,724,430 Total liabilities and net assets 4,361,276$ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7 Lumina Alliance Combined Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2022 Without Donor With Donor Restrictions Restrictions Total Revenue, gains, and other support: Grants - Federal 2,336,844$ $ 2,336,844$ Grants - State 1,302,838 1,302,838 Grants and contracts - Local and nongovernmental 394,635 394,635 Contributions 729,344 26,349 755,693 Special event revenue, net of direct benefit to donors of $11,552 211,183 211,183 Contributions of nonfinancial assets 171,577 171,577 Contribution from merger 541,697 541,697 Contribution of nonfinancial assets from merger 86,666 655,000 741,666 Realized and unrealized loss on investments, net - (47,340) (47,340) Investment income, net of fees 1,527 7,909 9,436 Rental income 73,822 73,822 Gain on extinguishment of debt 342,955 342,955 Miscellaneous income 24,707 24,707 Total revenues, gains and other support 6,217,795 641,918 6,859,713 Net assets released from restrictions 332,901 (332,901) - Expenses: Program services 4,072,455 4,072,455 Supporting services: Fundraising 259,510 259,510 General administration 1,748,476 1,748,476 Total expenses 6,080,441 6,080,441 Change in net assets 470,255 309,017 779,272 Net assets - beginning of year 1,204,848 1,740,310 2,945,158 Net assets - end of year 1,675,103$ 2,049,327$ 3,724,430$ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 8 Lumina Alliance Combined Statement of Functional Expenses Year Ended June 30, 2022 Program General and Services Fundraising Administration Total Salaries and wages 2,519,550$ 131,654$ 747,949$ 3,399,153$ Payroll tax 238,735 1,946 147,729 388,410 Rent 140,905 140,880 281,785 Client assistance 239,978 239,978 Consultants and contractors 33,928 810 177,954 212,692 Health insurance 108,737 460 30,597 139,794 Outsourced program services 124,335 124,335 Workers' compensation insurance 58,441 509 58,945 117,895 Outreach 51,492 35,176 16,969 103,637 Depreciation 64,307 3,783 26,479 94,569 Utilities 79,459 8,081 87,540 IT systems and support 14,950 70,146 85,096 Court fees 83,583 83,583 Insurance 42,365 31,911 74,276 In-kind expenses 95,688 32,369 43,520 171,577 Repairs and maintenance 32,328 24,484 56,812 Fundraising events 34,662 34,662 Retirement contribution 39,904 39,904 Staff and volunteer training and appreciation 19,482 20,273 39,755 Merger expenses 39,570 39,570 Miscellaneous expense 7,900 951 29,405 38,256 Supplies 30,135 8,042 38,177 Client database 11,439 19,175 30,614 Telephone 15,991 11,924 27,915 Computer equipment 4,053 17,869 21,922 Dues and subscriptions 4,924 493 14,602 20,019 Furniture and fixtures 12,501 2,362 4,351 19,214 Mileage 14,398 1,004 936 16,338 Donor software 13,331 13,331 Food 7,750 7,750 Bank and credit card fees 112 5,147 5,259 Interest expense 4,591 4,591 Hiring expense 1,139 3,014 4,153 Translation services 4,134 4,134 Printing 2,435 1,601 4,036 Travel 2,597 1,306 3,903 Vehicle maintenance 3,830 3,830 Postage 604 1,122 1,726 Property tax 250 250 Total expenses 4,072,455$ 259,510$ 1,748,476$ 6,080,441$ Supporting Services The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 9 Lumina Alliance Combined Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended June 30, 2022 Cash flows from operating activities: Change in net assets 779,272$ Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 94,569$ Realized and unrealized loss on investments, net 47,340 Gain on extinguishment of debt (342,955) Contribution from merger of nonfinancial assets (741,666) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (3,900) Grants and contracts receivable (999,346) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (13,776) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (24,341) Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 79,126 Compensated absences payable 139,302 Deferred grant revenues 62,064 Security and rent deposits (4,062) Total adjustments (1,707,645) Net cash used in operating activities (928,373) Cash flows from investing activities: Reinvested interest income on certificates of deposit (1,164) Proceeds from sale of investments in trust 356,799 Purchase of investments in trust (302,778) Purchase of fixed assets (67,109) Net cash used in investing activities (14,252) Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of long-term debt (2,923) Net cash used in financing activities (2,923) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (945,548) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 1,434,509 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year 488,961$ Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to Statement of Financial Position: Cash and cash equivalents 463,424$ Restricted cash and cash equivalents in trust 25,537 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year 488,961$ Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest during the year 4,591$ Non-cash investing transactions: Change in net unrealized holding loss on endowment trust assets (47,340)$ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 10 Lumina Alliance Notes To Combined Financial Statements June 30, 2022 Note 1: Nature of Business Lumina Alliance (the Organization) is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of aiding victims of intimate partner violence and their children by providing temporary shelter, counseling, transitional housing and support services. All of the services are provided within San Luis Obispo County, California. In an effort to plan for the future financial needs of the Organization, the Women’s Shelter Endowment Trust (WSE Trust) was created to receive and hold assets in perpetuity with the investment income from those assets restricted for support of the Organization. The accompanying financial statements include the Lumina Alliance and the Women’s Shelter Endowment Trust. All significant transactions between the organizations have been eliminated in consolidation. Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Organization considers all demand deposits with banks and certificates of deposit with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents held by the WSE Trust are restricted for long-term investment and are shown as restricted cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying financial statements. As of June 30, 2022, the Organization had $35,051 in unrestricted cash equivalents. Accounts, Grants, and Contracts Receivable The Organization has not recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts since management believes that accounts and grants and contracts receivable are collectible. Any bad debts in the future would be charged off as incurred. Endowment Investments The Organization is an income beneficiary named under a perpetual trust, the WSE Trust. Investment income net of fees of $2,501 and net realized and unrealized gains and losses are recorded in the statement of activities. Funds with Deficiencies: From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with the individual donor-restricted endowment fund may fall below the level that the donor or Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) required the Organization to retain as a fund of perpetual duration. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, there were no deficiencies of this nature at June 30, 2022. Lumina Alliance DEI Statement -City of SLO 2024-25 HRC HSG Grant We believe: ●Diversity,equity,and inclusion (DEI)are essential to creating a safe,thriving,and equitable community. ●All forms of violence are connected and sexual and intimate partner violence occur within the larger context of societal inequities. ●All forms of oppression are connected.The sexism,homophobia,and transphobia that fuel power-based violence are interwoven with racism, xenophobia,ableism,and other types of oppression that devalue the lives of entire groups of people. ●When we fail to recognize each other ’s full humanity –whether individually or by painting whole groups as “other”–we contribute to dehumanization and pave the way for violence. ●When we seek to understand those who are different from us,we create a world where violence is neither celebrated nor tolerated. We are committed to: ●Ending all forms of sexual and intimate partner violence. ●Ensuring our DEI efforts drive innovation in order to empower each other and those we serve. ●Creating a culture where discrimination is not tolerated in any form. ●Dismantling inequities in our policies,programs and services. ●Advancing DEI by participating individually and as an organization in changing the status quo. ●Pledging to stand with and advocate for all who seek racial justice,social justice, and liberation from violence and oppression. Advancing DEI in the City of SLO through the Emergency Shelter Program: Historically,marginalized communities are at a greater risk for experiencing sexual violence.A large percentage of our clients identify with marginalized groups and face barriers to accessing services for SA/IPV,especially affordable,accessible housing.In the 2022-2023 fiscal year,Lumina Alliance served 1,397 survivors and their loved ones.Clients who received services last year mirrored county demographics,though we served a disproportionately higher number of those who identified as Hispanic or Latino.The vast majority identified as female, though about 11%identified as male and 2%as transgender.Approximately 85%were English-speaking and 15%were monolingual Spanish-speaking.We also served 235 survivors with disabilities and/or chronic illness in 2022,making up about 17-18%of total clients served that year.Additionally,Lumina Alliance served a large population of LGBTQ+and incarcerated survivors. Lumina Alliance prioritizes accessible,equitable services and recognizes that marginalized populations are most at risk for experiencing violence.Lumina Alliance meets the intersectional need that exists between SLO County’s housing crisis and the demand for culturally-appropriate survivor resources as the County’s only rape crisis center and the County’s only organization providing shelter and housing services specifically to SA/IPV survivors.