irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $814KCONTINUUM OF CARE/COORDINATED ENTRY PLANNING: TRAINING COC MEMBERS, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES TO END HOMELESSNESS, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM. INCLUDES FUNDING FROM SUFFOLK DSS.
- #2 $692KHOMELESS MANAGEMENT: INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS): ADMINISTRATION OF A REGION-WIDE HOMELESS CLIENT DATABASE USED BY AGENCIES SERVING THE HOMELESS THROUGHOUT NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDE THE COST OF LICENSES, TRAINING, HELP DESK, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REPORT BUILDING, AND DATA QUALITY MONITORING.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Backpack Pirates
Annual summer event providing unhoused children with school supplies, new backpacks, clothing, and a camp-like experience to prepare for the school year.
Community Garden
Gardening program at the Amityville Resource Center that engages homeless individuals and veterans in organic gardening, cooking, and community building.
Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordination
Leads regional planning to end homelessness, including policy development, coordinated funding processes, and oversight of housing interventions across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Operates a centralized access point for housing resources using standardized assessments to prioritize and refer individuals and families to appropriate housing programs.
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Administers a regional client-level database to track homelessness services and outcomes, provide data reporting, and support system performance monitoring for HUD.
People and Pets Holiday Photoshoot
Annual event recognizing the bond between unhoused individuals and their pets, addressing barriers shelters pose to pet owners.
SOS: Safe Options Support
Mobile outreach team providing intensive, time-limited support using a Critical Time Intervention model to help unsheltered individuals transition into permanent housing.
The Boutique
Volunteer-run distribution center where people experiencing homelessness can select free clothing, toiletries, and household items with dignity.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 4 activities
- Administers regional homelessness response systemsOperates as the Continuum of Care (CoC) lead and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Administrator for Nassau and Suffolk Counties, coordinating communitywide strategies to rehouse homeless individuals and families, providing system administration, training, technical assistance, and data quality monitoring for HMIS, and licensing agencies serving homeless populations.
- Conducts data collection and performance reporting on homelessnessCoordinates and conducts the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count of individuals experiencing homelessness and submits Systems Performance Measure (SPM) and Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) reports to HUD to track regional progress toward ending homelessness.
- Operates a helpline and resource navigation serviceRuns a helpline to assist individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness in navigating available resources, accessing services, and securing referrals to homeless-dedicated housing programs.
- Provides direct housing-focused case management and outreach servicesDelivers intensive, long-term support including housing-focused case management, street outreach, and transition services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly those with extended shelter stays or chronic unsheltered homelessness, with services lasting 9–12 months and including pre-housing outreach and post-placement support.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes essential goods through Boutique and donation programsOperates a Boutique distribution center where individuals can access free clothing, non-perishable food, toiletries, housewares, personal care items, and business attire by appointment; also organizes seasonal drives for school supplies, winter essentials, and backpacks, including the annual back-to-school drive and "Supply Our Students" program.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Engages volunteers and corporate groups in service activitiesOrganizes corporate volunteer days and engages volunteers in community service including clothing organization, assembling homeless kits, and building vertical gardens at the Community Resource Center.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Facilitates transportation for housing and medical accessProvides transportation support to enable access to medical care, disability documentation, housing intakes, and other critical activities related to housing placement and stability.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Hosts community events to raise awareness and support for homelessnessOrganizes annual events such as Milo's 5K for the Homeless, Backpack Pirates summer camp for unhoused children, and the People and Pets Holiday Photoshoot to engage the community, honor pet ownership among people experiencing homelessness, and raise public awareness.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Manages community garden and nutrition programOperates a Community Garden at the Community Resource Center that serves residents of Liberty Village and veterans through the Garden Club, using organic produce to prepare and share healthy meals while teaching cooking skills and promoting nutrition.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Supports workplace giving and public education campaignsProvides flyers, informational materials, and co-branded social media content to support workplace giving initiatives and promote homelessness awareness among employers and the broader public.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.79M
Contributions & grants$3.29M87%
Program service revenue$142K4%
Investment income$57K2%
Other revenue$307K
expenses
Total expenses$4.28M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.85M
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.40M
Cash$2.17M
Investments$0
Liabilities$810K
Net assets$8.59M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETA GUARTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $174K |
board members · 18
- CHARLES RUSSO — SENIOR PARTNER
- CHEMENE PELZER — DIRECTOR
- DEBBIE SALAS-LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
- FRANK AMALIFITANO — PRESIDENT/CEO
- JO ANNE DUROVICH — DIRECTOR
- LAURICELLA KRUPA — DIRECTOR
- MARIA FELICIANO — DIRECTOR
- MARIA SCORCIA — DIRECTOR
- MARY ALICE RUPPERT — DIRECTOR
- PAUL PARKAS — DIRECTOR
- PETER BARNETT — DIRECTOR
- RALPH FASANO — DIRECTOR
- REZWANUL ISLAM — DIRECTOR
- RODNEY HAWARD MCRAE — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARY DILON — DIRECTOR
- SAMUEL MILLER — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE CHAMBERLAIN — DIRECTOR
- YOLANDA ROBANO-GROSS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- American Charities Funder — Source of statistics cited in workplace giving materials; referenced as a supporting entity.
- Amityville Community Resource Center Partner — LICH is housed at the Amityville Community Resource Center, which serves as its central location for operations on Long Island.
- HUD Government — Collaborates with HUD on CoC and ESG-funded housing programs within the Coordinated Entry System.
- HUD Government — Submits Systems Performance Measure (SPM) and Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) reports to HUD to monitor progress on ending homelessness.
- Heath Homes Partner — Referral partner for the SOS program, supporting access to housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Liberty Village Partner — Community Garden serves residents of Liberty Village through the Garden Club program.
- MTA/LIRR Partner — Referral partner for the SOS program, assisting in connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to outreach services.
- Northwell Health Partner — Collaborates with Northwell Health’s Street Medicine Team to deliver health care services directly to people experiencing homelessness on Long Island.
- Rosemary Ortlieb Partner — Contact person for scheduling corporate sponsorships and volunteer days.
- Suffolk Department of Social Services Government — Government funder supporting the Continuum of Care and coordinated entry planning initiatives.
- collaborative partners Partner — Partnership with collaborative organizations to support vulnerable individuals and reduce homelessness.
- community partners Partner — Unites with community partners to expand and enhance services for people experiencing homelessness on Long Island.
- non-profits Partner — Collaborates with non-profits as part of grassroots advocacy and service expansion efforts.
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.
- Client Choice and Dignity-Centered Service Deliverymethodology: client_choice_modelBy enabling clients to select their own clothing and essential items through a "personal shopper" model and by addressing dignity-related needs like personal care items, the organization increases engagement and self-worth because autonomy and respect reduce stigma and build trust in service relationships.
- Coordinated Entry and Data-Driven Regional Coordinationmethodology: coordinated_entryBy implementing a Coordinated Entry System (CES) and shared regional data infrastructure (HMIS), the organization streamlines access to housing and services and aligns provider efforts across the Continuum of Care, because centralized coordination improves equity, reduces system fragmentation, and enables data-informed decision-making to end homelessness.
- Critical Time Intervention with Person-Centered Outreachmethodology: critical_time_interventionBy applying the Critical Time Intervention (CTI) model during high-risk transition periods, the organization supports individuals in maintaining stability because time-limited, relationship-based support during crises reduces disengagement and prevents return to homelessness.
- Housing Prioritization for the Most Vulnerablemethodology: housing_firstBy directing limited housing resources toward individuals with the greatest vulnerabilities, longest durations of homelessness, and lowest chances of exiting independently, the organization increases the impact of interventions because targeting those at highest risk produces greater system efficiency and life-saving outcomes.
- Inclusion of Lived Experience in Systems and Servicesmethodology: peer_informed_designBy integrating individuals with lived experience of homelessness into team operations and decision-making, the organization improves the relevance and effectiveness of services because authentic input leads to more responsive, trustworthy, and sustainable solutions.