SU CASA COLUMBUS INC

Building a thriving and valued Latino community that benefits all of us

aka Su Casa   |   Columbus, IN   |  www.sucasaindiana.org

Mission

Increase Latino self-sufficiency, economic independence, education, and ensure Latino families feel safe and belong here.

Ruling year info

2004

Executive Director

Whitney Amuchastegui

Main address

1531 13th St

Columbus, IN 47201 USA

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EIN

01-0773281

NTEE code info

Personal Social Services (P50)

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Programs and results

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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?

Financial aid

In the wake of the pandemic, many families were left without work, sick, or quarantined, impacting the income of thousands of Latinos. Coupled with the fact that many have not been able to access government stimulus funds due to lack of documentation, the clients we serve were left struggling to make ends meet. After helping them create a budget and a plan for future financial stability, Su Casa has been able to assist these families to pay their rent, utilities, and food.

Population(s) Served

All children experience the summer slide - the information from the previous school year that is lost during long summer months. The less activity and stimulation from sports, camps, and programming a student has, the steeper this slide becomes. We believe in the power of setting goals, reading together, and turning those math facts into fun games. METAS is a FREE camp which provides an opportunity for elementary age students to engage in activities that will help them achieve those goals.

All activities come after a healthy free meal provided by the local school corporation's Food Services department.

Population(s) Served
Children
Preteens

Latinos represent a large portion of our area's immigrant community. We offer free consultations from qualified immigration lawyers who can help our families identify their options towards updating their immigration status. We also offer a DACA fee waiver program for eligible candidates.

Population(s) Served
Immigrants and migrants

The Vecinas de Enlace program ensures that there are trained volunteers in local neighborhoods who serve as a first point of contact for our clients. They help identify needs, work with individuals to keep them connected to the community, and provide events that serve to educate our community.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent

Su Casa offers one on one coaching for clients who wish to work on developing various avenues of their lives to build a stable future in which their families can thrive.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent
People of Latin American descent

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

United Way 2022

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of adults enrolled in English classes

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People of Latin American descent

Related Program

Compañeras

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of practicing Community Health Workers as a result of the organization's efforts

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People of Latin American descent

Related Program

Vecinas de Enlace

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of clients served

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People of Latin American descent

Related Program

Financial aid

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Tracking became more accurate at the end of 2018 when Su Casa invested in an online tracking system.

Number of clients who have access to insurance

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People of Latin American descent

Related Program

Compañeras

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Approved Medicaid applications

Number of program participants who receive a secondary school diploma or GED

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People of Latin American descent

Related Program

Compañeras

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

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.

1) Grow presence and serve Latino population better on life skills and basic needs
2) Reduce health disparities
3) Raise level of Latino educational attainment – equal to rest of the community
4) Provide clarity and support on immigration and rights
5) Support the development of economic full potential
6) Make the case for a thriving Latino in an inclusive community

Grow presence and serve Latino population better on life skills and basic needs
- Provide direct assistance/human services/basic needs
- Expand our coverage to adjacent counties
- Administer or extend hardship financial support
- Provide access to family law specialist
- Strengthen or bridge food security within the Latino population
- Ensure that all residents understand their basic human rights
- Tax preparation services (UW VITA program)
- Assist families with basic documentation (notarizing financial exchanges, documents from country of origin, etc.)

Reduce health disparities
- Improve access to preventative services
- Improve health literacy and advocacy
- Vecina education and training
- Facilitating health fairs and workshops
- Public health education

Raise level of Latino educational attainment – equal to rest of the community
- Summer Program
- Active engagement and support to Latino Education Group programs
- Tutoring service/coaching associated with McDowell classes
- Employment Readiness/MSSC coursework and promotion
- English en Casa

Facilitate immigration services (clinics and one on one)
Educate the community on challenges, rights, and opportunities


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 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 take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), 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, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

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Operations

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

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SU CASA COLUMBUS INC

Board of directors
as of 03/01/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Eduardo Martinez

Cummins Inc.

Term: 2015 - 2023

Eduardo Martinez

Cummins Inc.

Donald Jackson

Cummins Inc.

Angelina Rodriguez

Cummins Inc.

Luz Elena Michel

Community Education Coalition

Megan Shaff

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Amy Hale

Columbus Regional Health

Felipe Martinez

First Presbyterian Church

Karl Kissenger

Centra Credit Union

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 ? No
  • 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 3/1/2022
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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, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/01/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.