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SAMS HOPE

Keeping Pets and Their People Together

Wyndmoor, PA   |  http://www.samshope.org

Mission

Of the many millions of dogs and cats surrendered to shelters or abandoned each year in the United States, approximately one million surrenders/abandonments were due to the owners financial inability to provide for the basic needs of their pets; pet food and veterinary care. Our Mission is a Simple One - To save the lives of companion animals by keeping them out of shelters (where they face a very uncertain future*), and with their families. We achieve our mission through the following programs: •Sam's Hope Pet Food Assistance Program •Sam's Hope Veterinary Care Assistance Program •Sam's Hope Meals for the Pets of the Homebound & Elderly Program *CARES Program *Approximately 50% of pets surrendered to shelters never find a new home, and sadly, are euthanized.

Ruling year info

2013

President

Ms. Marianne Iaquinto

Secretary / Treasurer

Ms. Kathleen Stevens

Main address

901 E Willow Grove Ave Ste A

Wyndmoor, PA 19038 USA

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EIN

45-4442014

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Of the many millions of dogs and cats surrendered to shelters or abandoned each year in the United States, approximately one million surrenders/abandonments were due to the owners financial inability to provide for the basic needs of their pets; pet food and veterinary care.

Our programs

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

Sam's Hope Pet Food Assistance Program

Sam's Hope provides pet food assistance to poor elderly ill, disabled and unemployed pet owners in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Pet food is distributed via five food pantries, two pet food pantries, two in-home support programs and directly to pet owners in need.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Seniors

Sam's Hope provides veterinary care assistance to the pets of the poor elderly, ill, disabled and unemployed in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Seniors

Sam's Hope provides pet food assistance to homebound elderly pet owners via in-home support programs, home-delivered meals programs and directly to homebound & elderly pet owners in need.

Population(s) Served
Seniors
People with physical disabilities

The CARES Program provides support to our homebound, elderly, ill and disabled clients so that they can stay in their homes with their pets.

Population(s) Served
Seniors
Low-income people
People with disabilities

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

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

Of the many millions of dogs and cats surrendered to shelters or abandoned each year in the United States, approximately one million surrenders/abandonments were due to the owners financial inability to care for their pets.

Our goal is to significantly reduce the number of pet abandonments and surrenders to shelters by providing pet food and veterinary care assistance to elderly, disabled, ill, low-income and unemployed pets owners in Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

We reach out to and work with other organizations who provide support services to the elderly, disabled, ill, low-income and unemployed.

Pet food is available at food pantries, where people receive their food.
Pet food for the homebound elderly is delivered to their homes.

We distribute services brochures via the food pantries and other support organizations for those who may not have access our services via the food pantries.

Sam's Hope is a small team of twenty five dedicated volunteers; each with a unique skill set and experience.

We form and maintain strong relationships with:

Corporate donors/suppliers, which ensures a steady supply of pet food for our programs.

Partner organizations, who deliver pet food to those in need.

Partner veterinarians, who deliver services at discounted fees, allowing us to provide care for more animals in need.

700,000+ lbs. Pet Food Distributed
437 Veterinary Care Assistance Grants Awarded; 288 Dogs & 149 Cats
365 Pets of the Homebound & Elderly Receiving Home-Delivered Pet Food & Supplies
Countless Lives Saved - Since July 2013

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 inform the development of new programs/projects, 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 act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

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

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SAMS HOPE

Board of directors
as of 01/01/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Ms. Marianne Iaquinto


Board co-chair

Ms. Kathleen Stevens

Kathleen Stevens

Marianne Iaquinto

Board leadership practices

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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 ? Yes
  • 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