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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0484.001 1998-2000 ~r e• y._ ~F,,.`y ALAN S. KONISHI DONALD IKEDA Counfi Clerk ' ~ DepuN Camty Clerk CONSTANCE R. KIRIU Legis[a[ive Audimr- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK County ofHa~~aii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 O February 9, 2000 -r- r- _.7 F-' The Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chair - Hawai`i County Council - 25 Aupuni Street 1 Hilo, HI 96720 , = Dear Mr. Arakaki, RE: Nonprofit Final Reports For your review and perusal, attached you will find the final year-end report of Rose House Inc. as required of all County-funded nonprofit organizations. This report has been reviewed by our office and is in conformance with the Code. Specifically, Section 2-142(d), Hawaii County Code states: In the case of grants, the nonprofit organization shall submit a final written report to the legislative auditor within sixty (60) days after June 30 of the fiscal year. The report shall include an explanation of the public benefits derived from the awarding of the grants and a listing of other funding sources and amounts obtained during the award period. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Legislative Assistant Liana Cox-Ishizu. Sincerely, i - - . 1 C ~L•C ci ~ ~ ' l i l ~ Constance R. Kiriu Legislative Auditor CRK/Ici Att. Comm. No. `t' 8 T • 0 0 Ftile No. ~JuD Ref. To: f Ref. Date FEB 11 2000 Roams if Dube, I vr.c~ ~fCR 1 8ox.4166 OFFICE OF THE Kecvau; fifawaiiv96T49 LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR ($OS) 966-50p0 00 FEB -8 PM 12~ 16 ~~4X: 982-ROSE, emad.Lrosehous@internac.net Additional Narrative Requested to Year End Reoort: 3 February, 2000 1. Public Benefit Derived The public benefited directly through use of Hawaii county funding because women in recovery tend to be more responsible towards their own fives, community, and family. By being more responsible they break fewer laws, are role models for their children and peers which encourages the ones directly affected to behave accordingly. As a result in the decrease in the crime rate, it cost the public less money. Through becoming employed and self-sufficient, the fiscal and moral impact becomes a positive instead of a negative. 2. How County money aids in meeting the critical mission of the program funded. The Rose House Mission is "to provide a SAFE place for the willing woman to live while learning to recover from substance abuse"....... "with the goal being to integrate the recovering, productive member back into home and society with a..........foundation geared to self-reliance." County funds assisted our mission while making the home safe by: ? Maintaining the requirements in our liability insurance as stated in the fiscal report ? Being able to afford liability insurance ? Maintain the upkeep of our vehicle which is used in direct services to the clients. ? The purchase of educational material which aids the woman in applying the knowledge received in her required 12 step material ? Utilities, such as Telephone and Electric 3. How agency is meeting it's goals and objectives Part of the goals and objectives of Rose House is to assist the woman in making and reaching her own personal goals. Upon entry each client is asked what are the four main things she wishes to accomplish while at Rose House. This becomes a major part of her service plan. In our weekly house meeting accomplished objectives from a short term goal list are discussed and a new list turned in for the upcoming week. Rose House provides transportation to places that require travel. We provide an all around supportive environment to not only help, but to show clients how to reach their goals. We maintain (when reasonable) contact with alumni. This encourages not only the graduate to continue on a positive path but shows the present client that "it can be done". Interagency networking is also invaluable. One of the many is our public health nurse who not only aids them in making safe choices about STD's etc., but also has a rap session about schools, employment and gives direction on some of the best avenues are to begin. Page 1 of 2 Rose-ifouae-Irw•. }fCR 1 'Bow4166 Kea:aw, }fawavv96749 (808) 966-5000 ~tiX: 982-ROS£, em.af.LroaehousC3internac.net Additional Narrative Reaaested to Year Ertd Report (cont'd1: 4. Statistics on the number of clients served. In the past two fiscal years, 1997/98 and 1998/99, 35 women have been served by Rose House. Statistics are as such: ? 17 women or 49% have remained abstinent ? 07 or 20% have reduced their misuse or drug abuse ? 32 or 91 % have completed at least 85% of their initial service plan ? 24 or 69% have shown a marked improvement in their interpersonal relationships ? 09 or 26% entered into education and/or employment ? 05 or 14% have transitioned off of welfare Page 2 of 2