| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 |
LIFE. TO MAKE THAT POSSIBLE, HCS OFFERS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT, RESPITE, DAY AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION, BROKERING AND FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS. FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS THE AGENCY HAS RECEIVED A COMPASS DESIGNATION BY THE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR BEING ONE OF NEW YORK STATE'S TOP SERVICE PROVIDERS. IT ALSO EARNED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP FOR PERSON CENTERED EXCELLENCE. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES IS KNOWN FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE PIETERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER IN HENRIETTA, THE CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION AND A SECOND THOUGHT RESALE SHOP IN EAST ROCHESTER, SPRINGDALE FARM IN OGDEN AND HERITAGE CHRISTIAN STABLES IN WEBSTER. THE AGENCY ALSO OPERATES CHILD CARE CENTERS IN HENRIETTA, WEBSTER AND GREECE. TOGETHER, THOSE PROGRAMS SERVE MORE THAN 23,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN STARTED 35 YEARS AGO OFFERING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN 2018, WE: - RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THREE NEW CERTIFIED HOMES THAT WILL SERVE 18 PEOPLE. WE'VE IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR TWO OF THE HOMES, ONE IN THE BUFFALO AREA AND ONE NEAR ROCHESTER. - MOVED FORWARD ON OFFERING MORE NON-CERTIFIED HOMES FOR PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE TO CHOOSE THE NUMBER OF ROOMMATES THEY HAVE AND DECIDE WHAT STAFFING WORKS BEST FOR THEM. ONE OF THOSE HOMES WILL SERVE PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS, WHICH IS A STEP TOWARD MAKING THIS KIND OF HOUSING ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. - PARTNERED WITH HOME LEASING TO OPEN HERITAGE GARDENS, WHICH IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADJACENT TO THE CAMPUS OF THE PIETERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER. THE APARTMENTS ARE OPEN TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY, INCLUDING PEOPLE SERVED BY THE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. - SECURED COST SAVINGS BY JOINING A COMMUNITY SOLAR ARRAY. NOW 63 PERCENT OF THE ENERGY WE USE IN THE ROCHESTER REGION WILL COME FROM THE SOLAR ARRAY. OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS, WE EXPECT TO SAVE $2 MILLION IN ENERGY COSTS. - GREW OUR WORKFORCE FROM 2,274 TO 2,642, A 16.2% INCREASE, AND RETAINED 71% OF OUR DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF. - INVESTED $3.4 MILLION IN RAISES AND OTHER MONETARY REWARDS TO HELP RETAIN AND ATTRACT STAFF MEMBERS. WE ALSO ADVOCATED AT THE STATE LEVEL FOR CONTINUED WAGE INCREASES FOR DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF. WE'RE STILL CLIMBING TOWARD HIGHER GROUND FOR EVERYONE, BUT WE CELEBRATE THAT TOGETHER WE: - BEGAN SHARING THE EXPERTISE OF OUR EMPLOYMENT ALLIANCE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT EDISON HIGH SCHOOL IN ROCHESTER; WORKED WITH CLOSE TO 200 EMPLOYERS TO MATCH THEM WITH TALENTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE DISABILITIES; STARTED A NEW INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THANKS TO A PARTNERSHIP WITH JEWISH SENIOR LIFE; AND WERE AWARDED A $1.8 MILLION CONTRACT WITH ACCES-VR TO PROVIDE A WIDER ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AS YOUNG AS 14. - WALKED 119,631 MILES AS PART OF AN AGENCY-WIDE FITNESS CHALLENGE. MORE THAN 320 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE 100-DAY WALKING CHALLENGE THAT PROMOTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WELLBEING. - DELIVERED 900 POUNDS OF DONATIONS, 54 WHEELCHAIRS, 16 BAGS OF FOOD AND MORE TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN GUATEMALA. TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS WORKED ALONGSIDE FAMILIES TO BUILD HOMES AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SO THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES COULD ATTEND A SUMMER CAMP - RAISED $1.5 MILLION FOR THE HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOUNDATION, INCLUDING $115,000 FROM THE HERITAGE HERO 5K + MILE STROLL & ROLL HOSTED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT SEABREEZE AMUSEMENT PARK AND A RECORD-BREAKING $18,000 AT THE SPAGHETTI DINNER AND BASKET AUCTION. WE LOOK ONWARD TO THE NEXT 35 YEARS, WITH A PASSION TO SERVE UNMET NEEDS, THANKFUL FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING. THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES WITH THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE REVIEWED UPON HIRE WITH THE AGENCY AND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THEREAFTER. BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ANNUALLY AND NOTIFY THE AGENCY OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE TEAM REVIEW THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR CONFLICTS AND NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACCORDINGLY. |
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THE SALARIES OF TOP MANAGEMENT ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WHO ADVISES THE COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE LOCAL REGION, STATE AND NATIONAL COMPARATIVES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
ALL REQUIRED PUBLIC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS 68,825. TRANSFER OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP EQUITY 37,593. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.