True Alliance Center Inc.

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1 True Alliance Center Inc. General Information 155 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA (617) Website Organization Contact Dieufort Fleurissaint Year of Incorporation 21 1

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission Statement True Alliance Center, Inc. is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and advocacy purposes within the meaning of section 51(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of The purposes of True Alliance Center, Inc. include, but are not limited to, the following:to assist and help newly arriving immigrants in the city of Boston, and surrounding cities of the state of Massachusetts, navigate the often overwhelming bureaucracy of city and state for needed services that would help them get situated and become productive citizens of this great commonwealth within a reasonably short time frame.to educate immigrants on civic duties, provide necessary English skills through ESL and ESOL classes, and discuss cultural nuances of their newly adopted country and state.to guide immigrants looking to transition to better jobs, vocational programs, or traditional schooling.to promote cultural development and awareness among different immigrant groups within the state of Massachusetts by supporting and promoting cultural and community events.to advocate for the rights of all legal immigrants within the state of Massachusetts, wherever and whenever they might be infringed upon.to raise the funds necessary to sustain the foregoing activities and using such funds exclusively for the corporation's charitable and educational purposes. Background Statement True Alliance Center, Inc., was incorporated in Massachusetts a few months after the January 12, 21 earthquake that devastated Haiti. Our primary focus was to assist the Haitian evacuees and Haitian nationals, who were granted Temporary Protected Status, navigate the different city and state agencies. We helped them seek available social and legal help, find decent housing, and get acquainted with the American culture. We sought help from other organizations such as Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) that offer ESL classes and we held information sessions on immigration and housing. True Alliance Center, Inc. continues to educate and inform the Haitian community of all available opportunities to help them transition into better jobs, vocational programs, or school. In the future, True Alliance Center, Inc. will continue to focus on seeking better opportunities for Haitian immigrants as well as other immigrants living in the State of Massachusetts. Impact Statement Main accomplishments for the past year:the board members and volunteers at True Alliance Center, Inc. donated their time to assist more than 1 Haitian immigrants reapply for their Temporary Protected Status or (TPS) and for their work permits.they also assisted 12 clients with their applications for deferred action and humanitarian parole. Volunteers accompanied those clients to many of their ongoing court appointments.true Alliance Center, Inc. was able to retain two pro-bono lawyers to assist clients with the legal aspects of their applications.true Alliance Center, Inc. secured the donation of a temporary office space for meetings between clients and volunteers. Needs Statement Family Reunification and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) fees for workers Permit $93,Wages and benefits for a permanent office assistant $26,91Independent Contractor wages for a lawyer to help with legal immigration documents $12,Stipend for volunteer workers. $1,Outreach and general office expenses. $55,59 Service Categories Ethnic/Immigrant Services International Migration, Refugee Issues 2

3 Economic Development Geographic Areas Served Please review online profile for full list of selected areas served. 3

4 Programs Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Humanitarian Parole Support for Haitian Nationals Immigrants Program Description The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Humanitarian Parole Support for Haitian Nationals Immigrants Program seeks to keep 2 Haitian refugees from falling out of temporary protected status, as well as humanitarian parole grantees status by providing them with the fund they need to renew their employment authorization and accompanying biometrics fees. The program will also assist them with filling out their immigration forms through the assistance of volunteers under the supervision of a trained immigration lawyer. Budget Category Population Served Program Short Term Success Program Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Human Services, General/Other Temporary Financial Aid Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees, Poor,Economically Disadvantaged,Indigent, General/Unspecified Short-Term Success is measured by how many unemployed or underemployed clients the program is able to reach out to through channels such as Haitian TV, Haitian radio and their places of worship. Long-Term Success will be determined by having at least 9% of clients able to obtain the fund to successfully renew their temporary protected status and their work permit. Clients' response and volunteer participation will be recorded and a computerized will be kept in the program's files along with other related True Alliance Center, Inc.'s files. Daphkar René; daphkarrene@gmail.com...after the earthquake my dad was very sick, and we couldn't get any solution for him in Haiti. My parents decided to come here to see a doctor They diagnosed him with stage 4 kidney failure. When I came here (Aug. 211), I was heartbroken because I couldn't recognize my dad. His skin became so dark, he was skinny, and he was using a cane to walk... We went to school, we applied for work permit, and God bless they gave the work permit to 3 of us except my dad. After High School, I went to a CNA training program In the same month, I got my high school diploma and I was certified as a nurse assistant. I got a job right away. My mother has a job and my sister works as well. my dad would have never made it if it wasn't for the doctors here, the support of his family and more importantly the legal immigration status that Rev. Dieufort Fleurissaint and True Alliance Center had helped us obtain from The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Program Comments 4

5 CEO Comments The U.S. granted over 51, TPS to Haitian nationals following the January 12, 21 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, caused over 25, deaths, 3, injured and about 1.5 million were left homeless. Among those lucky enough to obtain TPS, many are gainfully employed and are able to pay for their renewal fees. Some who have limited language capacity and are less skilled have had difficulty paying their renewal fees without monetary support from various community organizations and some friends. True Alliance Center has helped a few clients in the past, but, with the recent announcement of a TPS extension with new renewal dates, the board members and volunteers anticipate returning clients who will be unable to come up with the required fees and risk losing their deadlines. The ability to serve clients in financial difficulties without them having to go through a sometime humiliating experience to have to ask around for help will represent an example of a successful program. 5

6 Management CEO/Executive Executive Pastor Dieufort Jean Fleurissaint Term Start July 21 Staff Information Full Time Staff Part Time Staff Volunteers Contractors 15 Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 15 Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Staff Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified 7 8 Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency nmanagement Formal Evaluation n Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? 6

7 Organization has a Strategic Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures ndiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Yes 7

8 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Pastor Dieufort Jean Fleurissaint Company Affiliation President Term July 21 to Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mr. Arthur Almeda Mr. Varnel Antoine Mr. Lionel Bissereth Mr. Roosevelt Desronvilles Pastor Dieufort Jean Fleurissaint Pastor Keke Pastor Dieufort Jean Fleurissaint Ms. Nerline Grand-Pierre Mr. Vladimir Jeune Mr. Jean Jourdain Vatelia Mr. Jean Jourdain Vatelia Tresaurer Clerk President Vice President Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 9 Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Board Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified 8 1 Board Information Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Yes 8

9 Percentage Making Monetary Contributions Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions Constituency Includes Client Representation 1% 1% 9

10 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 1, 215 Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 215 Projected Revenue $8,4. Projected Expenses $7,6. Endowment? Credit Line? Reserve Fund? Months Reserve Fund Covers Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $2,83 $2,1 $3,55 Total Expenses $2,61 $2,185 $2,35 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $ $ $ Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions $3 -- $1,5 Indirect Public Support Earned Revenue Investment Income, Net of Losses Membership Dues Special Events Revenue In-Kind $2,53 $2,1 $2,5 Other

11 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $2,61 $2,185 $2,35 Administration Expense Fundraising Expense Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 1% 1% 1% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue % -- % Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $ $ $ Current Assets $ $ $ Long-Term Liabilities $ $ $ Current Liabilities $ $ $ Total Net Assets $ $ $ Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Comments Foundation Staff Comments Financial summary data in the charts and graphs above is per the organization and captures the main source of their support over their history, which is the generous donation of time by their supporters. Due to the nonprofit's revenue size, it is not required to file a Form 99 with the IRS; however, their 99 Postcards are posted above for your reference. Created Copyright 219 The Boston Foundation 11