irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $17KCommunity Engagement: Hosted 52 weekly craft events and over 52 fitness/mindfulness sessions throughout the year. Social Impact: Created a consistent, safe space for individuals in all stages of recovery to build social capital and peer networks, which are critical long-term behavioral change. Persons Benefited: Provided long-term residential housing to 6 women. Outcomes: Successfully 102,686 program focuses on building supportive relationships and reducing the stigma of recovery through "low-stakes, low-barrier"
- #2 $26KRECOVERY DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING AND RESTORING BROKEN LIVES self-sufficiency. The flagship Residential Recovery & Housing Program provided a stable, drug-free environment for six advanced recovery housing. Complementing this, the Recovery Community & Low-Barrier Outreach initiative addressed This is the organization's flagship program, providing a safe, stable, and drug-free living environment for women in early recovery. social isolation and stigma by providing over 7,800 free community meals and hosting 104 wellness
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Engagement Events
Weekly craft events, fitness/mindfulness sessions, and social gatherings that foster peer networks and supportive relationships in recovery
Recovery Community & Low-Barrier Outreach
Community engagement initiative offering weekly meals, fitness sessions, art workshops, and social events to reduce isolation and stigma for individuals at all stages of recovery
Residential Recovery & Housing Program
Long-term (12-18 month) faith-based residential program for women who have completed 90 days of inpatient treatment, providing a stable, drug-free environment and mentorship to support sustained recovery
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Community support for emotional and spiritual hardshipProvides community-based support through the Desens House Community for individuals experiencing emotional and spiritual hardship, extending beyond residential recovery participants to foster broader healing and connection.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Long-term residential support for women in recoveryOperates a 12-18 month residential recovery program for women overcoming substance use disorder, providing a structured, faith-based, drug-free living environment with support for trauma healing, education, vocational training, and spiritual growth. Served 6 women in the most recent reporting period.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Weekly art, fitness, and wellness programmingOrganizes weekly art and craft sessions every Saturday at The Connection Point in Oswego, NY, and offers a weekly fitness program focused on holistic wellness through physical activity and community engagement; hosted over 52 craft events and 52 fitness/mindfulness sessions in the reporting year.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Weekly communal meals and social eventsHosts weekly dinners on Monday evenings and breakfasts on Wednesday mornings at Elim Grace Church in Oswego, NY, and organizes recurring social events including game nights to reduce isolation and foster mentorship, friendships, and community bonding.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$203K
Contributions & grants$203K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$219K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$119K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$351K
Cash$53K
Investments$127K
Liabilities$445
Net assets$351K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -44.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JODI SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE PAGLIAROLI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Desens House Network — Faith-based, community-driven nonprofit operating in Oswego, NY focused on women's recovery from addiction.
- Elim Grace Church Partner — Founded by the Desens family, the church is the spiritual foundation and namesake legacy behind The Desens House.
- Elim Grace Church Partner — Hosts weekly meals and community events for The Desens House in Oswego, NY.
- Farnham Family Services Partner — Provides referrals for women to the Desens House residential program.
- Farnham Family Services Partner — Requires residency applicants to complete intake for outpatient services at Farnham Family Services or be an established client.
- HRSA Government — Funded the Residential Director position from September 2023 to September 2024.
- Second Chances Partner — Donated over one hundred dining chairs that were repurposed for community use.
- The Connection Point Partner — Hosts weekly art and craft sessions for The Desens House participants in Oswego, NY.
strategies · 5
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.
- Supportive Housing as Foundational Stability 812 orgsmethodology: supportive_housingBy providing safe, supportive residential housing, we enable recovery because stable living conditions remove a key barrier to sustained healing and personal growth.shared approach: Housing First →
- Holistic Recovery Approach 191 orgsmethodology: holistic_recoveryBy integrating spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness into recovery programming, we support sustained transformation because healing requires more than abstinence—it demands whole-person restoration.shared approach: Holistic Integration Model →
- Relational Recovery Model 191 orgsmethodology: relational_recovery_modelBy embedding women in a family-like community with mentorship and peer support, we sustain recovery and personal growth because stable, supportive relationships replace isolating networks and model healthy coping strategies.shared approach: Holistic Integration Model →
- Faith-Based Transformation 16 orgsmethodology: faith-based_recoveryBy grounding recovery in Christian principles and spiritual reflection, we produce lasting life transformation because healing includes liberation from spiritual bondage and a renewed divine self-understanding.
- Low-Barrier Engagement 5 orgsmethodology: low-barrier engagementBy offering low-stakes, accessible programming, we increase recovery engagement because reducing structural and social barriers lowers stigma and invites participation.shared approach: Barrier Reduction →