THE ARLINGTON LIFE SHELTER
Mission
To promote self-sufficiency by providing shelter, employment programs and transitional services for North Texans impacted by homelessness.
Ruling year
1989
Executive Director
Ms. Stephanie Melchert
Main address
325 West Division Street
Arlington, TX 76011 USA
Formerly known as
Arlington Night Shelter
EIN
75-2235099
NTEE code
Temporary Shelter For the Homeless (L41)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Arlington Life Shelter is addressing homelessness in North Texas by providing programming and supports to individuals and families impacted by homelessness that assist in creating a path to self-sufficiency.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Emergency Shelter Program
Basic Life Needs - Shelter, Meals and encouragement are provided to homeless men, women and children through a 72 hour stay or a structured nine-week program designed to return them to self-sufficiency.
Employment Program
The Employment Program is a comprehensive program designed to help adults get back on their feet and self-sufficient. It can range from a few weeks to several weeks, depending on one's needs and commitment. Additional requirements for the Employment Program:
Commitment - Program participants must commit to the hard work and possible life changes required by the program as they transition to self-sufficiency.
Drug Testing - Persons who initially test positive may enter the program by agreeing to participate in drug treatment.
Mental Health - Disorders must be controllable with medication and counseling.
Where we work
External reviews
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our organizational goals include that residents leave with employment, savings, and housing options.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Emergency Shelter Program
Emergency shelter services are provided for up to three (3) nights and during periods of extreme cold or heat.
Employment Program
The Employment Program is a comprehensive program designed to help adults get back on their feet and self-sufficient. It can range from a few weeks to several weeks, depending on one's needs and commitment. Additional requirements for the Employment Program:
Commitment - Program participants must commit to the hard work and possible life changes required by the program as they transition to self-sufficiency.
Drug Testing - Persons who initially test positive may enter the program by agreeing to participate in drug treatment.
Mental Health - Disorders must be controllable with medication and counseling.
Educational and Lifeskill Services
Adults complete 36 hours of educational classes.
Children and teens receive 90 hours of tutoring and computer instruction.
Residents challenged by addiction complete 27 hours of education and support group meetings.
Job Readiness and Coaching
Individualized education and coaching services assist residents in securing and maintaining employment.
Health Services
Medical, vision, and immunization clinics are provided on a regular basis.
Social Work Services
Personalized direction and support are provided for residents in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency.
Assistance with child care including after-school care.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Arlington Life Shelter has a dedicated staff and volunteers with a very low turnover rate. This level of commitment allows our staff and volunteers to develop relationships which allows for open and honest communication. The results from this has led to a low return rate after exiting the shelter.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2020:
72% of individuals who participate in our employment program leave with a job.
The average stay is 6.4 weeks.
Individuals leave with an average of $1000.00 in savings.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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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 strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, 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 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
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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THE ARLINGTON LIFE SHELTER
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Mr. Brad Jay
Weaver
Elena Fernandez
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP
LaTonya Copeland-Berry
Fort Worth ISD
Kecia Mays
Texas Comptroller
Gregg Wilkinson
No Frills Grill & Sports Bar
Sissy Day
Sissy Day & Associates
Bill Brangers
AmerisourceBergen
Don Gatze
University of Texas at Arlington
Stevie Hansen
Benjamin Mogendi
Pappasitos
Bryan Perry
Chambers Master Planning, Architecture & Design
Danielle Snailer
FirstRate Investments
Tim Von Hatten
FW Lawn Sprinkler Company
Lisa Rein
Ameriprise Financial
Melody Fowler
University of Texas at Arlington
Timi T. Hazle
Harris Cook, LLP
Miguel Benitez
Richardson ISD
Scherron Richard
U.S. House of Representatives
Benita Ibrahim-Smith
Human Services MHS
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 ? 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
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