Lee's Summit Social Services
General Information
Contact Information
Nonprofit Lee's Summit Social Services
Address 108 SE 4th Street Lee's Summit, MO 64063 2728 Phone (816) 525-4357 Fax 816 525-6859 Website lssocialservices.com Facebook facebook.com Twitter twitter.com/ Email [email protected]
At A Glance
How to donate, support, and volunteer We accept checks, either mailed or brought to office
and welcome in-kind donations of food, good usable furniture, household goods, medical needs such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs and clothing. We welcome volunteers to assist with all our programs.
Our volunteer coordinator, Ted Propst,
[email protected] will talk to you about your interests, volunteer jobs available, and welcome you to our agency.
Mission & Areas Served
Statements
Mission Statement
To assist low income, elderly and/or disabled persons in the Lee's Summit Social Services service area with emergency needs, while enabling them to maintain their dignity and learning to set and meet realistic goals which will lead to greater independence.
Background Statement
Incorporated in 1992 on property leased from the City of Lee's Summit, as an Emergency Assistance Agency, serving low-income citizens of Lee's Summit, Lone Jack, Lake Lotawana and Greenwood, Mo. The building has been constructed and expanded from 2,000 s.f. to over 15,000 s.f. debt-free. We are a full service agency, offering Emergency Assistance including food, infant needs, clothing, budgeting, utility assistance, rent, prescriptions and medical supplies, small home repairs for senior citizens, school supplies, new shoes and clothing for our Back To School Program, Holiday baskets and Christmas store.Over 100 volunteers serve in every capacity in the Agency.
Impact Statement
Accomplishments of 2014:
Replaced three aging heat pumps with energy efficient models.
1.
Started an auxiliary to help further volunteer work in the agency.
2.
Secured funding for the purchase of a program to track volunteer hours and a more efficient process to acknowledge donors and give tax reports.
3.
Goals for 2015:
1. Replace 3 computers that are in constant need of repair. 2. Purchase a large copier.
3. Find funding to assist low income senior citizens with home safety. This will include working smoke detectors and other issues that will keep them in their homes longer and safer.
Needs Statement
Upgrade 3 computers, printers and software. Estimated cost of 3 units is $2500.
1.
Locate funding to hire and train a part time person to assist the agency with financial data and writing grants.
2.
Add dynamic volunteers to our newly formed auxiliary to further the volunteer work of the agency.
3.
Board Chair Statement
Lee's Summit Social Services is the emergency assistance organization that helps supply basic needs to the people of our community. We are locally managed and work diligently to assist those in need with food, clothing, budgeting and financial support to help families and individuals become stable, with the goal of self sufficiency in their future. Generous donations of food and clothing have been instrumental in assisting clientele, but additional funding to assist with basic needs is necessary to help the client to become self
sufficient. Challenges are locating funding to hire an additional staff person to assist the agency with financials and grant writing.
Service Categories
Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) Food Banks, Food Pantries
Areas of Service
Areas
Programs
Programs
Emergency Assistance Program
Description Emergency Assistance Program includes all of the areas of help for low
income individuals and families to meet basic needs. The program includes assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical supplies and prescriptions, clothing, budget counseling, small home repair, and other needs as determined during first interview and consecutive visits. If a client feels something requires emergency assistance, we take a look at it and decide on a course of action.
Category Human Services, General/Other Emergency Assistance
Population Served Poor,Economically Disadvantaged,Indigent, Families, At-Risk Populations Short-Term Success Initially, the family must be stabilized by assisting them with basic needs
of food, clothing, shelter and/or utility assistance. Budget counseling to find strengths and weakness in the spending habits will bring desirable results which ultimately assures long term success.
Long- Term Success Long term success would be to assist a client into self sufficiency by
meeting basic needs, helping them identify goals, and guiding them to a better understanding of how to meet those goals. To see a client enter the workforce and become responsible or to help an elderly client remain healthy is the meaning of program success. Our goal is to see at least 10% of the newly unemployed clientele rejoin the workforce. Long term success would be to make sure no child goes to bed hungry or misses school because of inadequate clothing, shoes or supplies. To see senior citizens able to stay in their own home longer because some small home repairs make that possible, is a success.
Program Success Monitored By Subsequent visits to the agency give the case manager or social worker
the information to see if the household is becoming stabilized. All information is entered into the MAACLink program through Mid America Assistance Coalition, and can be utilized to monitor how often a client has emergency needs. All information gathered from a client is tracked and the changes are recorded and filed. Clients self report on job success or changes to household.
Examples of Program Success In 2014, all new clients received budget counseling. Food was given to
3790 unduplicated clients 658 households received assistance totaling $128,000 with utilities, after need was determined by case manager. Some families are able to become stable after a few visits. Others require more intensive work. Our ultimate goal is to help the family retain dignity while becoming stable. The caseload is growing, but a large number of newly unemployed workers who sincerely hope to return to work come in daily to check our updated work board, we cautiously anticipate a 5% increase of these workers will find employment during 2015.
Back To School Program
Description In the year 2014, 526 school children received new backpacks filled with
supplies, and also received new shoes, jeans, shirts, underwear, socks and 334 received new coats. This program takes place each year beginning at the end of July, and assists as needed until the new school year starts. Many children beginning kindergarten receive their first pair of new shoes and show pride in their new backpacks filled with supplies.
Category Human Services, General/Other Emergency Assistance
Population Served Poor,Economically Disadvantaged,Indigent, Children Only (5 - 14 years), Short-Term Success All children who need supplies and clothing are assisted, confidentially
and have supplies and clothing as well as new shoes to begin the school year.
Long- Term Success Children who are beginning Head Start through High School are eligible to
receive supplies, and are able to attend school well equipped to concentrate on studying and do their best in school and not be
distinguished from their peers because of clothing or supplies.We work with Mid America Assistance Coalition to track services given and generate reports.
Program Success Monitored By The program is monitored by the number of children assisted. As a child is
assisted with their shoes, clothing and supplies, their pleasure in receiving their first new shoes, backpack or new jeans assure the program is working. The volunteers who work with the program return year after year, as donors and workers because they are so impressed with what the program does for so many children. They see first hand the good that is happening for the children.
Examples of Program Success In 2014, 526 school children received new backpacks filled with supplies
and/or new shoes, jeans, shirts, underwear and socks. Some children started Head Start or Kindergarten with their first new pair of shoes, instead of shoes handed down from an older sibling. Many of the youngest children received their first new backpack.
CEO Comments
In 2014, LSSS gave $1,547,068 of emergency assistance during 21,825 visits by persons needing help. This included both in kind items and monetary assistance. 410 children were assisted with new shoes, and 526 children received new clothing, backpacks and school supplies during this time period. 334 new coats were given to children who needed them.. The challenges we face are increased requests for assistance from our families due to economic conditions of rising cost of food, gasoline, utilities and rent expenses with income levels not keeping pace because of job loss by the head of household in many families. Many of the families are now working two low income jobs which have less income than a formerly better paying job that supported the household. Funding donations are unable to keep pace with the demand for services.
Leadership & Staff
Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director Mr. Matthew S. Sanning
Term Start Jan 2011
Email [email protected]
Experience
Matt became director of Lee's Summit Social Services in January 2015, following the retirement of former director, Geneva High. Matt had been Assistant Director for 3 years prior to his advancement through the agency's succession plan.. He is a member of the Lee's Summit Ministerial Alliance, LS Chamber, Human Services Advisory Board and Lee's Summit Rotary.
Former CEOs
Name Term
Mrs. Geneva Jane High Mar 1992 - Dec 2014
Senior Staff
Mrs Janna D. Walden
Title Program Manager
Experience/Biography Janna started with the agency in 2011 as Social Worker. Prior to
employment at Lee's Summit Social Services, Janna formerly held positions at City Union Mission,
Staff
Paid Full-Time Staff 10 Paid Part- Time Staff 1
Volunteers 112
Retention Rate 99%
Formal Evaluations
CEO Formal Evaluation Yes CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Bi-Annually Senior Management Formal Evaluation Yes Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Bi-Annually NonManagement Formal Evaluation Yes Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually
Plans & Policies
Organization Has a Strategic Plan Yes Management Succession Plan Yes Organization Policy and Procedures Yes Nondiscrimination Policy Yes Whistleblower Policy Yes Document Destruction Policy Yes
Collaborations
Kansas City Medicine Cabinet Mid America Assistance Coalition
Lee's Summit Ministerial Alliance R-7 School District
United Way of Greater Kansas City Lee's Summit Firefighters
Affiliations
Affiliation Year
Chamber of Commerce 2003 United Way Member Agency 1992 Alliance of Greater Kansas City United Ways Agency Certification
1992
Awards
Awards
Award/Recognition Organization Year
Res In Motus, Sanctimonious catagory
Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce
2013
Government Licenses
Is your organization licensed by the government? No
CEO Comments
In line with our strategic planning, we have added new board members (by age, gender, and ethnic
backgrounds) during the last two years to inject additional focus on increasing marketing efforts and to increase visibility in the community.
Board & Governance
Board Chair
Board Chair Mr. Philip Strawbridge
Term Jan 2014 to Dec 2015
Email [email protected]
Board Members
Name Affiliation
Mr. Jack Campbell Polsinelli Law office, retired (Emeritus board member)
Ms. Lenda Chastain Retired Dentist Mrs. Susan Coffman Lee's Summit Cares Mr. Tom Earley Bank of Lee's Summit Ms. Ellen Fairchild KCP&L
Mr. Raul Guerrero Retired, Gov't Ms Syrtiller Kabat PhD. Psychotherapist Mr. Don Kahan Don Kahan Motors Mr. Don Killion US Gov't GSA, Retired
Mr. Dan Manley Lee's Summit Fire Department Mr. Addison Martin self employed, Construction Mr. Duane Muckey Ryan International Airlines, Pilot Dr. Darryl Nelson MD Family Health Specialist
Deacon Nancy Nevins St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mr. Philip Strawbridge Financial Consultant Mr. Roy Wheeler American General, Retired
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 1 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Caucasian 13
Hispanic/Latino 1
Native American/American Indian 1
Other 0
Board Demographics - Gender
Male 11
Female 5
Governance
Board Term Lengths 3
Board Term Limits 2
Board Meeting Attendance % 74% Written Board Selection Criteria? Yes Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation No Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 12
Standing Committees
Building Executive Finance
Human Resources / Personnel Marketing
Program / Program Planning Advisory Board / Advisory Council
CEO Comments
The greatest challenge facing Lee's Summit Social Services is stretching funds to meet the caseload. The board is constantly exploring new fundraisers. As the population in our communities grow, we can anticipate a growth in numbers of persons who need assistance. We have implemented a long term budgeting process for families who show a need for education in this area, and will work with families to make resources available to them, which we expect will help them become better financial managers with their own funding. We also work with small groups who normally manage their limited finances fairly well, to point out available resources and counsel as needed. We are working with them to help them through the process of understanding income verses
expenses. Our volunteer coordinator is working with teens who are giving community service, by teaching them how to prepare, plant and harvest foods from a nearby community garden, which is one of our new endeavors to give teens the opportunity to learn better nutrition and a skill which may be helpful in future.
Financials
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Start Jan 01, 2015
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2015
Projected Revenue $525,000.00 Projected Expenses $521,300.00
Endowment Value $0.00
Spending Policy N/A
Percentage 0%
Detailed Financials
Revenue and Expenses
Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011
Total Revenue $533,638 $524,657 $491,502
Total Expenses $537,201 $473,407 $402,506
Revenue Sources
Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011
Foundation and Corporation Contributions $238,954 $155,185 $154,536 Government Contributions $28,852 $24,150 $30,579 Federal -- $0 $0 State -- $0 $0 Local -- $0 $0 Unspecified $28,852 $24,150 $30,579 Individual Contributions -- $82,100 $90,174
Indirect Public Support $84,102 $85,765 $66,000
Earned Revenue $114,595 $106,977 $91,414
Investment Income, Net of Losses $20,858 $15,369 $6,566
Membership Dues $0 $0 $0
Special Events $46,277 $55,009 $52,139
Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0
Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011 Program Expense $478,297 $413,658 $362,893 Administration Expense $52,825 $54,036 $35,040 Fundraising Expense $6,079 $5,713 $4,573 Payments to Affiliates -- $0 $0
Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.99 1.11 1.22
Program Expense/Total Expenses 89% 87% 90%
Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue
2% 1% 1%
Assets and Liabilities
Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011
Total Assets $1,004,530 $1,019,870 $967,542
Current Assets $826,529 $752,707 $709,829
Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0
Current Liabilities $1,694 $1,810 $682
Total Net Assets $1,002,836 $1,018,060 $966,860
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities
487.92 415.86 1040.80
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0%
Top Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 2013 2012 2011
Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- United Way $66,000
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount
-- -- Community
Development Block Grant $2,300
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount
-- -- Individual donor $20,000
Capital Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign? No
Goal $0.00
Amount Raised to Date 0 as of 0
Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Yes
Organization Comments
Foundation Comments
FY 2013: Financial data reported using the IRS Form 990.
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FY 2012, 2011: Financial data reported using the organization's audited financial statements. IRS Form 990's also provided.
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Foundation/corporate revenue line item includes government grants and contributions from individuals.
