City of San Bernardino Access Center

Testimonial: Samantha’s Story Samantha first became homeless after giving birth to her son, Jonathan. Prior to this time, Samantha had been taking on more responsibility than she could bare-offering to raise her young nephew after her sister had turned to drugs. While Samantha was pregnant, bad went to worse when the father of her son left her -leaving her with no resources. Growing up in San Bernardino, Samantha was raised by her mother and grandmother who had both passed away. With no support system, and no money in savings, Samantha contacted local agencies to receive support to stay at a motel until she could find a more permanent solution. Thankfully, Samantha found Mercy House and received the resources she needed to have a home again. Mercy House was able to provide Samantha with the security deposit and rental assistance she needed to move into her own apartment! Mercy House even collaborated with a local restaurant to make sure that Samantha, Jonathan, and her nephew would be able to have what they needed to celebrate Christmas. Thanks to the hard work of the staff at the San Bernardino Access Center, along with our generous supporters, Samantha now has a place to call home, and the security she needed to raise her family.

Budget Overview Type of CostExpendituresPercentage of Overall Cost Administrative $ 34, % Start Up Costs $ 18, % Operations/Direct Services $ 515, % TOTAL: $568, All funding awarded to the Access Center is federal funding. This funding is issued to the nonprofit on a reimbursement basis. These grants are subject to HUD standards and any non-eligible expenses would not be reimbursed. All Access Center Employees are San Bernardino residents. Total Expenditures from March 2015 – March 2016

Additional Resources $70,000 of Additional Resources Secured for the City of San Bernardino: $20,000 private funds $30,000 foundation funding for FY15-16 Approximately $20,000 in in-kind donations

Impact: Services Program/ServiceCombined Total Served (March March 2016) SB Access Center1,743 unduplicated Housing Placements191 Individuals 75 households -Homeless Prevention(HPP) 27 individuals 13 households -Rapid Rehousing(RR)164 individuals 62 households Motel Assistance (Emergency Shelter) 1,008 individuals 2,395 nights Food Vouchers1,272 Bus Passes1,081 Gas Vouchers35 IDs55 Hygiene Kits1,396 Additional Services24 Veterans were referred to Lighthouse for housing

Community Partner Highlights  Loma Linda University -Hosted Resource Fair for the homeless in San Bernardino. -12 organizations present, 90 clients served  Coordinated Entry Point  Department of Behavioral Health: TAY

Community Partners HOPE Team City of San Bernardino Police Homeless Outreach Team Interagency Council on Homelessness Homeless Provider Network Central City Lutheran Mission Loma Linda Universality Church Mary's Mercy Center San Bernardino County Probation Veronica home Department of Behavior Health Lighthouse San Bernardino Valley College Loma Linda Hospital St. Bernardine Church Santa's Inc Starbucks Dignity health P.W. Enhancement Center

Community Partners Continued Veteran Administration Foothill AIDS Project Time for change Catholic Charities Frazee Community Center The Way Church Community Action Partnership Cedar House Salvation Army Transitional Assistance Office The Rock Church Option House Inland Temporary Homes Cross Road Church Methodist Church of San Bernardino Humane Society

Attitudes of Gratitude: “Thank you for all your help. With everything you have done for me, you are a true blessing to me and my child.” -Nancy, San Bernardino Client “I’m so grateful for everything you guys have done for me and my son. Thank you for your help. God bless you all.” -Susan, San Bernardino Client “Thank you so much-me and my family appreciate all the wonderful and thoughtful gifts. Thank you and God bless.” -Lauren, San Bernardino Client

“We help people find their way back home.”