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Springfield MA | IRS ruling year: 1963 | EIN: 52-1047790
The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) developed Emergency and Rehabilitation Programs providing: An Emergency Shelter for homeless men. Men's New Life Rehabilitation ... (More)
The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) developed Emergency and Rehabilitation Programs providing: An Emergency Shelter for homeless men. Men's New Life Rehabilitation Program, a 12-month residential, Christian rehabilitation program for men. Transitional Living Programs offers men that graduate from our New Life Program to receive free services to transition back into the community. Community Outreach Meals provides food to community charities, churches and organizations doing like-minded work. Public Breakfast and Lunch provides nutritious meals six morning per week. Operation SONshine is a mobile- food service distributing meals to low-income neighborhoods. Give Away Center distributes to men, woman and children items of clothing and other items. Holiday Banquets serves individuals a full menu, traditional holiday meal during the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. All Things Possible is a weekly 12 Chapter Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Addictions for the community.. (Less)
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This charity's score is 87%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 9/1/2020 | 2019 | 85.70 | |
| 6/1/2019 | 2018 | 77.13 |  |
| 7/1/2018 | 2017 | 80.93 | |
| 11/1/2017 | 2016 | 83.94 | |
| 11/1/2016 | 2015 | 83.98 | |
| 7/1/2016 | 2015 | 81.08 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 85.80 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 9/1/2015 | 2014 | 83.02 | |
| 5/1/2014 | 2013 | 89.42 | |
| 5/1/2013 | 2012 | 84.27 | |
| 9/1/2012 | 2011 | 80.53 | |
| 3/1/2012 | 2011 | 79.91 | |
| 12/1/2011 | 2010 | 75.54 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2010 | 72.13 | |
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 2/1/2011 | 2010 | 74.04 | |
| 5/1/2010 | 2009 | 81.63 | |
| 7/1/2009 | 2008 | 66.45 |  |
| 6/1/2008 | 2007 | 64.06 | |
| 2/1/2007 | 2006 | 68.16 | |
| 3/1/2006 | 2005 | 82.55 | |
| 9/1/2005 | 2004 | 82.77 | |
Springfield Rescue Mission has earned a 86% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019. More recent filing data is available, but it has not been factored into this score, due to COVID-19's effect on this organization.
Rating update postponed due to COVID-19's impact on this organization. View Springfield Rescue Mission's response.
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Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has these governance practices in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990
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| No Material Diversion of Assets ... (More) A diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From Related Parties ... (More) Making loans to related parties such as key officers, staff, or Board members, is not standard practice in the sector as it may divert the charity's funds away from its charitable mission and can lead to real and perceived conflict-of-interest problems. This practice is discouraged by sector trade groups which point to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act when they call for charities to refrain from making loans to directors and executives. And the IRS is concerned enough with the practice that it requires charities to disclose on their Form 990 any loans to or from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and other "disqualified persons." Furthermore, some state laws go so far as to prohibit loans to board members and officers. And although employees and trustees are permitted to make loans to charities, this practice can also result in real and/or perceived conflict of interest problems for the charity. Furthermore, it is problematic because it is an indicator that the organization is not financially secure. (Less) | |
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| Distributes 990 to Board Before Filing ... (More) Providing copies of the Form to the governing body in advance of filing is considered a best practice, as it allows for thorough review by the individuals charged with overseeing the organization. The Form 990 asks the charity to disclose whether or not it has followed this best practice. If the charity has not distributed its Form 990 to the board before filing, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| Does not Compensate Board Members ... (More) The IRS requires that any compensation paid to members of the charity's governing body be listed on the Form 990. Furthermore, all members of the governing body need to be listed whether or not they are compensated. It is not unusual for some members of the board to have compensation listed. The executive director of the organization frequently has a seat on the board, for instance, and is compensated for being a full time staff member. However, it is rare for a charity to compensate individuals only for serving on its Board of Directors. Although this sort of board compensation is not illegal, it is not considered a best practice. (Less) | |
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990, or for some metrics on the charity's website, that the organization has these policies in place.
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| CEO Compensation Process ... (More) This process indicates that the organization has a documented policy that it follows year after year. The policy should indicate that an objective and independent review process of the CEO's compensation has been conducted which includes benchmarking against comparable organizations. We check to be sure that the charity has reported on its Form 990 its process for determining its CEO pay. (Less) | |
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The privacy policy must be specific to donor information. A general website policy which references "visitor" or "user" personal information will not suffice. A policy that refers to donor information collected on the website is also not sufficient as the policy must be comprehensive and applicable to both online and offline donors. The existence of a privacy policy of any type does not prohibit the charity itself from contacting the donor for informational, educational, or solicitation purposes. (Less) | |
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| Key Staff Listed on Website ... (More) It is important for donors and other stakeholders to know who runs the organization day-to-day. Charity Navigator does not cross-check the leadership listed on the website with that reported on the Form 990 because the latter often isn't available until more than a year after the charity's fiscal year ends. In that time, the charity's leadership may have changed and the charity typically reflects those more recent changes on the website. In other words, since the Form 990 isn't especially timely, it can not be used to verify the leadership information published on the charity's site. (Less) | |
| Audited Financial Statements Listed on Website ... (More) We check the charity's website to see if it has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year represented by the most recently filed IRS Form 990. It is important for donors to have easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well. We currently rate charities on whether or not they publish their audit on their website. (Less) | |
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 15.20% - 7.5/10 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 15.20% - 7.5/10 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio - 0.20 years - 2.5/10 ptsWorking Capital Ratio - 0.20 years - 2.5/10 pts
Determines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed Form 990. We include in a charity's working capital unrestricted and temporarily restricted net assets, and exclude permanently restricted net assets. Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. We calculate the charity's average total expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency - $0.09 - 10/10 ptsFundraising Efficiency - $0.09 - 10/10 pts
The amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expense Ratio - 10.40% - 10/10 ptsAdministrative Expense Ratio - 10.40% - 10/10 pts
As reported by charities on their IRS Form 990, this measure reflects what percent of its total budget a charity spends on overhead, administrative staff and associated costs, and organizational meetings. Dividing a charity's average administrative expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expense Ratio - 9.60% - 10/10 ptsFundraising Expense Ratio - 9.60% - 10/10 pts
This measure reflects what a charity spends to raise money. Fundraising expenses can include campaign printing, publicity, mailing, and staffing and costs incurred in soliciting donations, memberships, and grants. Dividing a charity's average fundraising expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 79.90% - 8.54/10 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 79.90% - 8.54/10 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity's average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth - 4.88% - 6.88/10 ptsProgram Expense Growth - 4.88% - 6.88/10 pts
Organizations that demonstrate consistent annual growth in program expenses are able to outpace inflation and thus sustain their programs year to year. These organizations also supply givers with greater confidence by maintaining broad public support for their programs. We compute the average annual growth of program expenses using the following formula: [(Yn/Y0)(1/n)]-1, where Y0 is a charity's program expenses in the first year of the interval analyzed, Yn is the charity's program expenses in the most recent year, and n is the interval of years passed between Y0 and Yn.
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are this organizations key compensated staff members as identified by our analysts. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Ronald Willoughby, Executive Director
$76,794 (1.27% of Total Expenses)
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2021
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Missionary activities (BMF activity code: 006)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Springfield Rescue Mission) or EIN (521047790) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Springfield Rescue Mission reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) welcomed the generosity and partnership from many individuals, organizations, foundations and others to help SRM meet the need for meals and shelter anticipated from the effects of the pandemic with regards to newly unemployed residents. Our typical income stream from private individuals and businesses increased due to the need over the next few months and perhaps through the end of the year. SRM is concerned that we will see a rise in food insecurity and unemployment in our immediate service area. SRM will strive to do its best to meet the needs of those seeking food and nutritious meals while our staff and volunteers practice social distancing. SRM applied and received the PPP loan and thus were able to employ a full staff.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, SRM serves the community’s most vulnerable populations – the homeless and low-income. The leadership and program staff set up safety guidelines under which we operated with the understanding the need to constantly monitor any community-wide updates from the CDC and local health and government officials that would call for modifications to what we have thus far established.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
SRM has kept with CDC guidelines for operations with social distancing, washing hands and sanitizing the workplace surface areas of all our programming. SRM’s Emergency and Rehabilitation Programs have remained opened and are provided free of charge. Men’s Emergency Shelter provides 28 beds to (usually 43 beds) homeless men, meals, hygiene items, clothing and counselling. Our Men’s New Life Rehabilitation Program is a 12-month residential program for 30 men (usually up to 60 men); Public Breakfast: Six morning per week, serving meals in to-go containers; SRM’s mobile food service was suspended for the safety of others, but now has been reinstated to distribute meals to very low income neighborhoods. SRM served traditional holiday meals in to-go containers for the community. SRM’s Give Away Center was also suspended for a time during the height of Covid-19, but has been reinstated to distribute clothing and other essential items needed for daily living to men, women and children.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Continued good practices of sanitizing workplace surfaces. SRM will continue and even be more aware to consistently monitor the cleanliness of areas like our dining rooms and dorms that are most used by the public in our Emergency and Rehabilitation Programs. SRM will most-likely keep the donation bins outside of our main facility to accept donations. In our fundraising efforts, we will continue to offer a virtual fundraiser platform with events.
Not Currently Scored
Springfield Rescue Mission cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Springfield Rescue Mission reported its largest program on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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GUESTS ARE READY TO EMBRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT NETWORK, GRADUATES ARE PROVIDED WITH COMMUNITY AVOCACY AND AFTERCARE PLANNING. ON A YEARLY BASIS HUNDREDS OF LIVES ARE TRA ... (More)
GUESTS ARE READY TO EMBRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT NETWORK, GRADUATES ARE PROVIDED WITH COMMUNITY AVOCACY AND AFTERCARE PLANNING. ON A YEARLY BASIS HUNDREDS OF LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. ALL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FISCAL SAVINGS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THEREFORE, RESIDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HELP MAINTAIN THE MISSIONS' FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO OTHERS. THIS PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR EACH OF OUR RESIDENTS IN DEVELOPING NEW LIFE SKILLS AND FUTURE SUCCESS. EMMERGENCY SHELTER: EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM IS A PLACE WHERE MEN WHO ARE HOMELESS CAN FIND HOT MEALS AND SAFE REFUGE FROM WEATHER AND CITY STREETS. ANY GUEST MAY REQUEST CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, APPLY FOR OTHER MISSION PROGRAMS, AND RECEIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MISSION SPONSORED ACTIVITIES. OPERATION SONSHINE-MEALS PROGRAM: MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO BOTH PAY MONTHLY BILLS AND TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES. AS A RESULT, THEY FALL BEHIND ON THEIR RENT AND UTILITIES BILLS, AND EVENTUALLY RISK LOSING THEIR HOME. OUR COMMUNITY MEALS, FOOD AND CLOTHING SERVICE PROGRAMS FEED AND CLOTHE FAMILIES AND EASE FINANCIAL STRAINS SO OUR NEIGHBORS MAY STRECH ALREADY THIN RESOURCES TO PAY RENT AND MAINTAIN A STABLE LIVING SITUATION. THROUGH OUR OPERATION SONSHINE PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND FOOD PANTRY, THE MISSION SERVES OVER 100,000 MEALS EACH YEAR. MINISTRY ABD SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THE MISSIONS SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S LOVE CAN TRANSFORM LIVES IN A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING WAY. A NETWORK OF RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE SEEKING SPIRITUAL COUNCIL. OUR GUESTS PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES, BIBLE STUDY CLASSES, AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ON THEIR JOUTNEY THROUGH FORGIVENESS, ACCEPTANCE AND REBUILDING. EMPLOYMENT AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THE MISSIONS SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S LOVE CAN TRANSFORM LIVES IN A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING WAY. A NETWORK OF RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE SEEKING SPIRITUAL COUNCIL. OUR GUESTS PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES, BIBLE STUDY CLASSES, AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ON THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH FORGIVENESS, ACCEPTANCE AND REBUILDING. EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM: OUR EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MISSION PROGRAM MEMBERS WITH THE EFFECTIVE TRAINING NECESSARY FOR THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY BECOME PART OF THE WORKFORCE. WE TEACH AND DEVELOP WORK ETHICS AS SKILLS, COPING ABILITIES, POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND SELF CONFIDENCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN TODAYS EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT. THE MISSIONS LEARNING CENTER IS A COMPUTER BASED LEARNING PROGRAM ASSESSING RESIDENT LEARNING LEVEL AND AIDING IN RESUME, JOB APPLICATION, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND IF NEEDED, FURTHER EDUCATION TO FIND LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT FOR SUSTAINED INDEPENDENCE. (Less)
Springfield Rescue Mission cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Springfield Rescue Mission has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Established in 1892, the goal of the Springfield Rescue Mission is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, homeless, addicted and poor by introducing them to Christ and helping them apply the Word of God to every area of their lives. The importance of SRM's Emergency and Rehabilitation Programs to those men, women, and children living in crisis cannot be overstated. The benefits of providing shelter, nutritious meals, rehabilitation from addiction, clothing, groceries and daily hygiene items and other services help them in their time of need or homelessness. Nutritious meals positively impact their overall health, energy, work productivity, development, lifting their spirits to give them hope.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The Springfield Rescue Mission has put into place a wide range of services to meet the basic needs of the homeless men, women and children in Greater Springfield as well as successful empowerment initiatives and supportive services that help men take meaningful steps toward becoming responsible and productive members of the community. Every program is designed to meet the basic and immediate needs of the poor and homeless (food, clothing and shelter). One of our goals is to help them heal emotional wounds that obstruct their ability to overcome personal challenges and to help them find hope for a better future. When individuals lack resources and hope, they can quickly spiral into despair and give up or turn to substance abuse. By demonstrating God's love for them through our commitment to help and encourage them to overcome both small and big challenges, these individuals begin to discover that they have real value and they want to change their life and their circumstances.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: SRM is devoted to helping men, women and families to overcome their hardships, addictions and circumstances to become healthy, productive and responsible citizens in the community.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: SRM has a proven track record in achieving its fundraising goals. SRM incorporates proven "best practices" in fundraising to sustain support for ongoing and new programs.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: SRM's plan to target food insecurity and homelessness is ongoing for men, women and children. SRM plans to sustain our programs indefinitely and as long as there are individuals in need.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Under the leadership of former Salvation Army Captain Julius Cummings, is one of the oldest human service agencies in Greater Springfield, MA. Over the years, the SRM has successfully managed leadership, organizational and programmatic changes, fostering its historical significance in the community. SRM has been providing over 129 years of service to the homeless, addicted and poor. Although SRM experienced many changes over the years, it remains a Christ-centered organization, reaching out and touching lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Men, women and children seek the many services provided at the Rescue Mission daily. SRM new leadership under Kevin Ramsdell continues the efforts to development strong leadership roles.. Newly developed team-building employee study groups, certification classes in food and warehouse departments and safety initiatives are in place to improve this organization to continue to succeed in helping those in need in the community.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Raising Awareness
Community Building
SRM has developed very strong relationships with a number of community social service agencies and over 600 local churches from a variety of denominations. SRM works collaboratively with the following community agencies on a routine basis: Friends of the Homeless; Open Pantry; The Salvation Army; Annie’s House in Springfield, the Springfield Police Department; the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office; the Department of Children and Families; Hope for Kids; and the YMCA, among others. SRM, also, works with the law enforcement and the judicial system coordinating emergency shelter and rehabilitation services for individuals referred to the Mission in special circumstances.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
SRM is excited to now provide public lunch serving nutritious meals six-days a week and will soon add dinner to help serve the public. SRM has also increased food distribution serving local charities, organizations and churches doing like-mined work providing meals into the community. The SRM was excited to be part of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The USDA is partnering with farmers, ranchers, specialty crop producers, food processors and distributors, and non-profit organizations to ensure that all Americans have access to the fresh and wholesome food they need during the COVID-19 national emergency. Each Food Box contains a combination of produce, dairy, protein and will be labeled per USDA approved guidelines. The Farmers to Families Food Box Program works with farmer who sell food previously destines for restaurants and bulk purchasers to distributors, preventing waste. The SRM will work with the distributors to make sure that families pick up food boxes from local schools, food bank, faith-based organizations and other non-profits. SRM has also developed “All things Are Possible” which is a series of Biblical Strategies developed in chapters for attacking and overcoming addiction. It is an interactive program made up of men and women who share their experience, testimonies, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to overcome their sin. The only requirement for membership is a desire to live a life that is pleasing to God and to make every effort to grow in sanctification by His power. There are no dues or fees for membership. In addition to the above, SRM has enhanced our Rehabilitation Programs where residents participate in classes in math, English, computer literacy, but now have the opportunity to receive Relapse Prevention, Aftercare Planning, Job Readiness, Financial Wellness and Credit Repair and much more through our Learning Center.
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