irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.42MADDICTION STABILIZATION CENTER (ASC): THE ADDICTION STABILIZATION CENTER IS A 25 BED RESIDENTIAL STABILIZATION SERVICE REGULATED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF OASAS FOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. IN 2024, 3,693 DAYS OF CARE WERE PROVIDED TO 152 INDIVIDUALS. INCLUDED IN THIS CARE ARE: SAFE SHELTER,MEDICAL CARE, COUNSELING, ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND REFERRALS.
- #2 $733KEMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MEN: IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 20,085 NIGHTS OF CARE FOR OVER 378 MEN. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE LODGING, CLOTHING AND CRITICALLY NEEDED COUNSELING, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE WITH PERMANENT HOUSING SEARCHES AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL AGENCIES.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Addiction Stabilization Center
25-bed faith-based residential program for adult men and women with substance use disorder, providing medical care, counseling, and referrals under NYS OASAS regulation
Community Service Outreach
Includes the Community Clothing Closet and Butala Food Pantry, offering free clothing and food boxes (each providing 15 meals per family member) to qualifying individuals
Drop In Center
Provides free meals, clothing, food pantry access, peer support, healthcare enrollment, housing and job applications, and ID assistance to disenfranchised individuals
Enriched Living Center
52 single-room, NYS-licensed residential program for adults with mental illness
Representative-Payee Program
Assists individuals with financial management to prevent homelessness due to budgeting difficulties
Residential Aftercare Program
Six to nine-month Christian discipleship program offering a safe environment for men to heal from addiction and grow spiritually
Skills for Success Job Training Program
Construction trades training program designed to help individuals gain meaningful employment and career opportunities
West Street Apartments
Workforce housing with 42 affordable units (36 one-bedroom, 6 two-bedroom) for income-qualified individuals and families, including community service space
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
- Addiction Stabilization and Residential Recovery ProgramOperates a 25-bed, faith-based, NYS OASAS-regulated residential stabilization program for adult men and women with substance use disorder, offering six to nine month Christian discipleship programming, outpatient treatment, counseling, case management, and spiritual support. Provided 3,693 days of care to 152 individuals and 1,000 additional nights of care in the Addiction Stabilization Center.
- Parker House Aftercare ProgramProvides structured aftercare for men recovering from addiction, including one-on-one counseling, case management, Bible study, chapel services, three nutritious meals per day, access to computers, and participation in volunteer or employment activities. Contributed to 10,000 total nights of care across recovery programs in 2024.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Client-Choice Food Pantry DistributionOperates the Butala Food Pantry and other client-choice food distribution programs, providing balanced food packages supplying up to 15 meals per person per household, with fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Distributed 5,000 food boxes in 2024.
- Community Meal ServicesServes free, nutritious hot meals three times daily to shelter residents and community members at 201 Rutger Street, distributing over 182,000 meals annually to homeless and underprivileged individuals, including holiday meal deliveries to homebound people.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Drop In Center and Technology Access ProgramOperates a Drop In Center offering free meals, clothing, food pantry access, and support services, along with a technology access program providing computers, Wi-Fi, audio/video equipment, and one-on-one assistance during weekday hours to help individuals navigate online services.
- Emergency Shelter Services for Homeless MenOperates a 59-bed emergency shelter providing safe lodging, three daily meals, clothing, counseling, education, advocacy, and referrals to over 378 homeless men annually. The program offers 20,085 nights of emergency shelter and support services each year.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Free Clothing Distribution ServicesOperates multiple clothing access points including a public clothing room open every other Tuesday and a Community Clothing Closet at West Street Apartments, providing free clothing to individuals and families in need.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Housing and Support Services for Adults with Mental IllnessOperates a 52-unit, single-room, New York State-licensed residential program for adults with mental illness, featuring 24/7 on-site staff, supervised medication management, crisis intervention, phlebotomy, transportation to healthcare, and access to community-based health and social services.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Mobile Peer Engagement and Overdose Response ServicesOperates a 24/7 mobile peer engagement specialist service that responds to emergency departments in the Mohawk Valley Region to assist individuals with substance use disorder, including discharge planning support following drug overdose or related complications.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Representative Payee and Financial Management ServicesProvides fiduciary and representative payee services to assist over 600 individuals—including 50 Veterans and clients referred by Adult Protective Services—with bill paying, financial case management, debt resolution, and budgeting to prevent homelessness and promote financial stability.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Skills for Success Job Training ProgramOperates a construction trades job training program designed to help individuals gain employment and career opportunities; implemented in 2015 with 14 graduates as of publication, focusing on skill-building and workforce reintegration.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Workforce and Affordable Housing ProgramProvides 42 affordable rental units, including ADA-accessible units, at West Street Apartments for income-qualified individuals and families in Utica, with reduced rent and on-site supportive services such as a food pantry, clothing closet, learning center, and representative-payee program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.98M
Contributions & grants$7.27M81%
Program service revenue$1.57M17%
Investment income$82K1%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$8.55M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$5.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.88M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$1.44M
Liabilities$6.15M
Net assets$4.73M
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY GOETZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $161K |
| MICHAEL DOW | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $121K |
board members · 14
- AMELIA DEMETRI — MEMBER
- CYNTHIA JONES MD — MEMBER
- DAVID LISI — MEMBER
- EMILIE BELL — VICE PRESIDENT
- LARRY BEASLEY — MEMBER
- PAUL DAVIDSON — MEMBER
- PAUL SEARS — MEMBER
- PHILIP KING — MEMBER
- RICHARD WILLIAMS — SECRETARY
- ROBERT SYLVESTER — PRESIDENT
- SCOTT SHATRAW — TREASURER
- STEVEN A ABDOO SR — MEMBER
- STEVEN KOWALSKY — MEMBER
- TOBY TAYLOR MD — MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Abdul Vohid Partner — Program Coordinator for the Emergency Shelter program.
- First Presbyterian Church in Utica Partner — Hosted the founding meeting of the Rescue Mission in 1890.
- Local Day Rehabilitation Agencies Partner — Collaborates with local day rehabilitation agencies to provide outpatient treatment for program residents.
- Lucas Richmond Partner — Program Manager responsible for the Food Service program and food drive coordination.
- Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) Partner — Collaborates with MCAT for crisis intervention and assessment services.
- NYS Office of OASAS Government — Regulatory partner overseeing the Addiction Stabilization Center's operations for substance use disorder treatment.
- New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Government — Regulates the Addiction Stabilization Center, a 25-bed residential stabilization service for adults with substance use disorder.
- New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Government — Regulatory agency overseeing the Addictions Stabilization Center
- New York State Office of Faith and Non Profit Development Services Funder — Funding source for the Community Resource Room
- New York State Police Government — Law enforcement agency responsible for investigating reported incidents of sexual abuse or harassment at the Community Based Residential Program.
- OASAS Government — Peer Engagement Specialists are credentialed by a certifying authority recognized by the OASAS Commissioner and employed through an OASAS certified program.
- Oneida County Department of Social Services Partner — Contracts with the Rescue Mission to provide representative payee services through its Adult Protective agency.
- Oneida County Sheriff’s Department Government — Law enforcement agency responsible for investigating reported incidents of sexual abuse or harassment at the Community Based Residential Program.
- Renee Jewett Partner — Program Coordinator for the Drop-In Center
- Tammy Lucenti Partner — Program Coordinator for the Community Service Program, managing food and clothing distribution operations.
- Utica Police Department Government — Law enforcement agency responsible for investigating reported incidents of sexual abuse or harassment at the Community Based Residential Program.
- Veterans Administration Government — Approves Veterans for representative payee services and refers clients, primarily due to exploitation.
- WAM City Hall Partner — Collaborated on hosting the 15th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event.
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 Model for Dignity and Autonomymethodology: client_choiceBy allowing clients to choose their own food, the organization promotes dignity and autonomy, which increases engagement and program effectiveness because personal agency is foundational to self-sufficiency.
- Faith-Based Transformation Frameworkmethodology: faith-based_recoveryBy integrating Christian principles and spiritual counseling into recovery and support services, the organization fosters lasting change because spiritual growth is seen as foundational to holistic healing and second-chance rehabilitation.
- Holistic Integrated Care Modelmethodology: holistic-integrated-careBy addressing physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs together, the organization enables holistic transformation because integrated support systems are more effective at producing sustainable life change than siloed services.
- Peer-Supported Recovery Using Lived Experiencemethodology: peer_supportBy employing peer engagement specialists with lived experience in addiction, the organization builds trust and motivates recovery because shared experience fosters authentic connection and hope.
- Person-Centered and Individually Tailored Treatmentmethodology: person-centered_treatmentBy creating individualized treatment and service plans, the organization supports stabilization, recovery, and functional improvement because personalized approaches respond to the unique needs of each person.