FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT POLICY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS, EXPANDING THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT. |
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HOMECONNECTICUT IS THE PARTNERSHIP'S CAMPAIGN TO WIDEN THE SPECTRUM OF AFFORDABLE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES. THE CAMPAIGN WORKS TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS A WAY TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH, OPPORTUNITY AND TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN CONNECTICUT. THE CAMPAIGN WORKS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICES BY DEVELOPING MORE AFFORDABLE AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING IN MANY MORE CITIES AND TOWNS WITH ACCESS TO HIGHER-RESOURCE SCHOOLS, HEALTHY FOOD, EMPLOYMENT, SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, AND TRANSIT. INCREASING HOUSING OPTIONS WILL SUPPORT LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME FAMILIES IN SELECTING COMMUNITIES TO RAISE THEIR FAMILIES. THE PARTNERSHIP CONDUCTS LOCAL OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH MUNICIPALITIES INTERESTED IN PLANNING FOR THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. |
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EDUCATIONAL/OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND BROADEN THE BASE OF THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT HOUSING. WE PRODUCE AN ANNUAL SERIES OF FORUMS THAT EXPLORE THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HOUSING POLICY AND VARIOUS DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH CARE, FOOD SECURITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND MORE. WE PRODUCE POLICY BRIEFS, GATHER INFORMATION AND AGGREGATE RESEARCH AND REPORTS TO INFORM STATE POLICYMAKERS, MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, AND BROADER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. WE CONVENE EXPERTS, ADVOCATES, PRACTITIONERS, AND BUSINESS, COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS. OUR EXECUTIVES AND POLICY STAFF SPEAK AT CONFERENCES ACROSS THE STATE, REGION AND NATION. WE PROVIDE THE MEETING PLACE FOR SHARING IDEAS AND SHAPING SOLUTIONS: THE LYCEUM RESOURCE AND CONFERENCE CENTER IN HARTFORD. |
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A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE PARTNERSHIP'S GOVERNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL. |
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THE PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. UPON HIRING, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE HANDBOOK AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL POLICIES CONTAINED WITHIN. |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE INCREASES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES' BUDGET IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS UPDATED ON FINANCES AT EACH BOARD MEETING. THE PARTNERSHIP HAS PUT IN PLACE A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE A COMPONENT IN DETERMINING SALARY INCREASES. |
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THE PARTNERSHIP HAS PUT IN PLACE A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE A COMPONENT IN DETERMINING SALARY INCREASES. |
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THE PARTNERSHIP'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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EVENT EXPENSES RECLASSED AS REVENUE 742 EVENT EXPENSES RECLASSED AS REVENUE -742 |