named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Back 2 School Boost
Provides support for children returning to school, likely including supplies or backpacks
Emergency Services
Offers immediate assistance to individuals and families facing crises, including food and other essentials
Health Center Services
Provides basic health services to the community; specific offerings not detailed
Holiday Baskets
Distributes holiday-themed food baskets seasonally to families in need
On-Going Food Pantry
Provides regular food distribution to low-income individuals and families, operating from a central location to prevent duplication of requests
VITA Income Tax Prep
Offers free income tax preparation services to the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes holiday food basketsDistributes holiday baskets to community members in need, supplementing regular food pantry services during seasonal periods.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Offers free VITA tax preparation servicesProvides free income tax preparation services to the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operates a food pantry for food assistanceProvides food assistance to individuals in need through an ongoing food pantry program, originally established as the Hoosick Area Emergency Relief Food Closet, operating from a single centralized location. The pantry is stocked with donations from member churches and includes refrigeration for perishable foods, with regular identification and publicizing of most-needed food items.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Operates community health center servicesOffers health center services to the community, contributing to local health and wellness support.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides emergency assistanceOffers emergency assistance to individuals in need, addressing urgent personal and household crises in the community.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Relies on volunteer labor for operationsOperates entirely with volunteer labor, supporting all aspects of its programs and services in the Hoosick Area.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Runs Back to School support programProvides support for students returning to school through a dedicated Back to School program, addressing community needs at the start of the academic year.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$152K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$994
expenses
Total expenses$111K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$331K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$328K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DIANNE HOSTERMAN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- LYNNE TEKER — BOARD SECRETARY
- PAM CROSS — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- ROBERT LANG — BOARD TREASURER
- RONALD BOVIE — BOARD PRESIDENT
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 1st Baptist Church Partner — Hosted the Hoosick Area Emergency Relief Food Closet in its basement at 80 Main Street.
- All Saints Episcopal Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- Cornerstone Fellowship Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- Hoosick Baptist Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- Hoosick Falls Baptist Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- Immaculate Conception Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- St. Mark's Episcopal Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
- VITA Partner — Partners with VITA to provide free income tax preparation services.
- West Hoosick Church Partner — Member church of the Hoosick Area Church Association
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.
- Faith-Based Integrated Servicemethodology: faith_based_community_serviceBy combining faith-based ministry with practical assistance like food distribution, the organization strengthens individuals and communities, because spiritual and material support are seen as mutually reinforcing in promoting well-being.
- Inter-Church Collaborative Modelmethodology: inter_church_collaborationBy collaborating across member churches to pool resources, the organization increases its collective impact on community needs like food insecurity, because unified action enables greater efficiency and reach than isolated congregational efforts.