named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Residential Shelter Program
Provides short-term shelter and structured support for homeless men and women, including daily schedules, assigned chores, and regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and goals
Resource Center
Daytime facility located at 1313 Main Street, open to guests during shelter hours when the main building is closed, offering services and support
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating a short-term homeless shelter in Buffalo, NYProvides safe and secure short-term shelter and care for homeless men and women in Buffalo, NY, with residents required to leave the facility between 9 AM and 4 PM daily and utilize an on-site Resource Center during those hours.
- Providing case management support to shelter residentsConducts regular one-on-one meetings between shelter residents and staff to discuss personal goals and develop progress plans as part of a structured support program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$551K
Contributions & grants$546K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$570K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$204K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$259K
Investments$322K
Liabilities$110K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN WOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TO 10/24) | 40 | $55K |
| KAITLIN PRICE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $9K |
board members · 8
- DAVID ZAPFEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE RUH — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
- MACKENZIE TIERNEY — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
- MARIE O'ROURKE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL HARDY — BOARD MEMBER (TO 7/29/24)
- RICHARD GEHRING — BOARD MEMBER (TO 6/26/24)
- RONALD CURRY — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT
- SR EDITH WYSS OSF — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Resource Center Partner — Partner organization located at 1313 Main that serves guests during daytime hours when the shelter building is closed to residents.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Journeying With Model 15 orgsmethodology: journeying_withBy providing long-term, relationship-based support, the organization fosters trust and sustained engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness, because consistent companionship increases program adherence and personal stability.shared approach: Relationship-Centered Engagement →
- Structured Accountability and Shared Responsibilitymethodology: structured_accountabilityBy combining admission commitments, regular interviews, and required participation in communal chores, the organization promotes personal discipline and program adherence, because structured expectations and shared responsibility reinforce resident investment and behavioral change.