Celebrating Ten Years Together

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1 Celebrating Ten Years Together August 5, 2014

2 Mission: to advance high impact collaboration, service excellence and organizational development among community assistance ministries Δ Δ Δ Vision: ACAM envisions a community that is supported by a network of faith based collaborative ministries that provide opportunities for families and individuals to meet and rise above their basic needs. We do this through: Collaboration Training Networking Setting the Standard High Impact Programs Advocacy Brand Promotion 1

3 What is ACAM? Established in 2004, ACAM is a 501(c)(3) public charity and management support organization (MSO) that facilitates a dynamic, high-performing network of member ministries, funders and community partners to increase the network s collective impact and its ability to effectively respond to community needs. What is ACAM s purpose? Pursue shared goals and contribute to each others success Help members develop collaborations and service models to strengthen their communities Create awareness of the ministries & their clients Fosters a focus on organizational development 2

4 What is ACAM s Value? ACAM funder or investor" partners may choose to directly and personally engage with the network beyond providing financial support. ACAM s programs produce measurable improvements in its members capacity through a combination of training, networking, collaborative projects, and targeted grants to build infrastructure. ACAM s model offers standardized reporting, a common evaluation procedure, and facilitation of multiyear outcomes measurement, which save time and money for both funders and ministries. ACAM created and is trademarking an objective tool for evaluating organizational capacity for faith-based human service entities. The relationship between ACAM and its members fosters a safe and collaborative environment. 3

5 Key Terms Management Support Organization (MSO) A nonprofit that exists to provide capacity building, project assistance and supportive services to other nonprofits Organizational Development/ Capacity Building Any activity that increases nonprofit effectiveness or enhances its impact on people s lives and their communities Collaboration A mutually beneficial and well-defined relationship entered into by organizations to achieve common goals *Nonprofit Resource Network *adapted from National Council of Nonprofits *Building Successful Collaborations, Carolyn Parkinson,

6 What is a Community Assistance Ministry (CAM)? Traditionally, a CAM is an organization supported in part by a collaboration of congregations (ecumenical, intra-denominational or interfaith) in order to provide basic needs assistance services to members of their community. ACAM s member ministries serve as the social service safety net, preventing homelessness, meeting basic needs and helping people become self-sufficient. ACAM s focus is on ministries that provide homeless prevention/basic needs services without charge to a broad base of community residents living at or below the poverty level without requiring a particular expression of faith as a basis for services. Members must provide 2 or more of the following : 1. food 5. rent assistance 2. case management 6. utility assistance 3. clothing 7. school supplies/uniforms 4. employment services 8. transportation 5

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8 ACAM s Core Programs Capacity Building Training and Networking Collaborative Initiatives Advocacy and Outreach 7

9 Capacity Building Core Programs ACAM promotes sound practices in nonprofit operations and programming. Organizational assessments inform members of their strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities and are incorporated into their organizational development plans. ACAM supports member plan implementation through training and consulting stipends and direct grants to implement organizational or programmatic enhancements. 8

10 Training and Networking ACAM promotes best practice knowledge, peer learning, collaboration and information exchange. We offer training in five areas that are most critical to community assistance ministries. ACAM regularly convenes 5 groups: Executive Directors Volunteer Management Program Development Resource Development Thrift Store Institute Thrift Store Institute meeting 9

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12 Collaborative Initiatives The ministries are uniquely positioned to work together. Through this program, ACAM garners resources to leverage the collective strength of the collaborative in emergency situations. Some examples of collaborative initiatives include: 1. Homeless Prevention Program (HPRP) was a response to the economic downturn 2. The Basic Needs Assistance Project (B-NAP) supported members during a city-wide food shortage 3. Disaster Recovery 4. Boosted Back-to-school drives 5. Collaborative for Counseling (CFC) provided free counseling at 4 member ministries 6. Infrastructure Development Grant Program (IDGP) to support capacity building and client services 7. Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) to support the work of members in homeless street outreach, homeless prevention and raid re-housing 11

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14 Advocacy and Outreach ACAM advocates for its members by: Providing a platform for unified communication Interfacing directly with local and state-level policy-making groups Coordinating with philanthropic and government offices for resources Highlighting the role of ministries as service hubs in their communities to raise awareness of the issues affecting people served by the ministries ACAM is a member of: Alliance for Nonprofit Management Coalition for the Homeless Coalition of Behavioral Health Services One Voice Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) 13

15 Current Members The ACAM Collaborative Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC) Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM) Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) My Brother s Keeper Outreach Center St. Vincent s House Wesley Community Center West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) 14

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17 SERVICES OFFERED BY THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS Service Provided CAMs Reporting this Service Total Units Total Unduplicated Clients per Service Rental Assistance 10 14,543 13,123 Utility Assistance 10 3,390 8,746 Food Pantry Grocery Distribution 10 2,243, ,876 School Supplies (including back packs and uniforms 10 14,076 13,029 Application Assistance (Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP) 8 11,537 9,833 Transportation Assistance (vouchers, tickets, etc.) 7 9,576 3,268 Prescription Financial Assistance (medication, eyeglasses, dental, etc.) 7 1,039 1,053 Holiday Baskets 7 16,941 16,669 Non-Food Pantry Houston Food Bank Partnerships (including backpacks, senior meals, summer nutrition, etc.) 7 13,921 30,989 Donated Clothing/Vouchers 7 91,281 17,963 Holiday Toy Programs 7 7,809 7,807 16

18 Programs Advancing Capacity Elements (PACE) PARTICIPANTS Project LIFT Cy-Hope, Inc. LINC Houston Bethel s Place Our Daily Bread Mission Centers of Houston Interfaith of the Woodlands Society of St. Vincent de Paul Lighthouse Christian Ministries Southeast Area Ministries (SeAM) Life Support Development Ministries Waller Assistance & Restoration Ministries, Inc. (WARM) Ministry Assistance of the Near Northwest Alliance (MANNA)

19 The Collaborative s Impact in 2013 Clients Served: 236,034 Services: 64 different services (Average 18 p/ member) Service Units: 2,763,158 Square Footage: 428,565 Combined Budgets: $45.5 million Personnel: 457 FTEs Volunteers: 11,935 put in 285,740 hours 18

20 Strategic Direction Advance the position of each member in the network and the collaborative through advocacy and outreach Utilize training and networking to develop best practices, provide mutual support and increase our knowledge base Promote the ACAM brand and expand the reach of programs to increase the impact of the network. Develop funders and members with the intent of ensuring the long term sustainability of ACAM Set standards for ministry services that ensure excellence 19

21 ACAM Matters Measurably develops member capacity Effectively advocates for members and their clients Develops additional programs and resources which are of significant value to our members and to the Greater Houston Community Provides significant and relevant opportunities for professional development Please visit our website at 20

22 ACAM is Gaining State & National Attention Mission: to advance high-impact collaboration, service excellence and organizational development among community assistance ministries 21

23 FUNDER PARTNERS Amegy Bank of Texas The Andrews Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation CenterPoint Energy Episcopal Health Foundation The George Foundation Greater Houston Community Foundation The Hamill Foundation The Henley Foundation Houston Apartment Association Houston Endowment Inc. JPMorgan Chase LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation The Margaret and Joel Shannon Charitable Trust Rockwell Fund, Inc. The Simmons Foundation Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs United Way of Greater Houston Wells Fargo Together Everyone Achieves More 22

24 ACAM BOARD MEMBERS R. Terry Bell (Chair) Rockwell Fund Inc., President Linda May (Secretary/Treasurer) The Simmons Foundation, President Suzy Domingo Interfaith Caring Ministries, Executive Director Ronnie Hagerty United Way, Community Relations Greg Hambrick Baxter Trust, Chairman Joel Shannon Michael Shirl The Women s Home, Director of Operations

25 Presented by: Sharon Zachary, ACAM CEO