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SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC

A Hand up, not a Hand Out

aka SWCM   |   Louisville, KY   |  www.southwestcommunityministries.org

Mission

Southwest Community Ministries is a faith-based organization uniting many interdenominational churches, businesses, schools, and individuals to meet the needs of our neighbors in crisis.

Ruling year info

1987

Executive Director

Sarah Langmeyer

Finance Director

Karen Minton

Main address

8504 Terry Rd

Louisville, KY 40258 USA

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EIN

62-1257195

NTEE code info

Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (P99)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

There is not necessarily anything to solve. We are here to serve our neighbors who find themselves in crisis. We do this through our food pantry, financial assistance, seasonal programing and meals on wheels programing. Crisis looks different for everyone.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Emergenty Financial Assistance

Any person in crisis who lives in our service delivery area is eligible to apply for assistance.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

We maintain two programs that provide food to eligible seniors. We can help evaluate the needs of a client and bring relevant resources to their attention. We also make referrals to needed support services.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

Hot, nutritious meals are prepared and delivered free of charge to home bound seniors every weekday.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

Part of the Dare-To-Care food distribution program, our Food Closet provides food supplies and basic necessities to our clients in crisis.

Population(s) Served
Families
Seniors

We can help evaluate the needs of a client and bring relevant resources to their attention. We also make referrals o needed support services

Population(s) Served
Families
Seniors

Supplies area children with a backpack and all school related supplies that are required by their school or teachers.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Brings the joy of Christmas to area children whose parents are unable to provide gifts for their children's Christmas.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To get families back on their feet. To get them knowledgeable and prepared for life's unforeseen issues. Self sufficient. So that they can be in a position to help someone in need.

* Financial classes; access to outside organization help/education. Guide them with multiple resources. Let the families know we are still here to help if they need a hand.
* Food pantry with weekly fresh produce, recipe cards to show how to cook the less common items and ideas for meals.
* Communication and personal interaction with clients to get to know their situation and what resources can be most helpful.

Dedicated Staff and volunteers who have been there for the community in need since 1984. Including not closing for a day due to COVID.

SWCM also has programs were the participant is required to follow self help guidelines in order to receive future financial support. One such program shows cooking/nutrition and how to shop for the family in a healthy way. How to grow fresh veggies and show kids where and how to grow their own food. Partner with local bank and agencies to educate financial literacy.

We have clients who have graduated from programs with success. They are moving in a forward direction with their financial lives and feel more secure. We hope to add more clients to our programs with additional classes.

Another example in progress would be the clients who have made donations once they were back up on their feet. We know we see people at their lowest, and so many want to give back when they get the chance, but we don't ever expect it. In the last year there have been a handful of clients who have made it their goal to give back to the foundation that was there to provide a hand up when they needed it the most.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is hard to come up with good questions to ask people

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC

Board of directors
as of 03/04/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Sheila Carter

Kim Leanhart

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/4/2024
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

No data

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/17/2022

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Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.