2021-22 Overflow Shelter Report
The Salvation Army is working to get the overflow shelter open as part of the Continuum of Care's plan to see a functional end to homelessness in the next five years. Follow along here as the pieces fall into place to make our community a better place.
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Progress being made (As of October 12th, 2021)
Done:
- 8/17/21 City Council approved $477,000 ordinance to fund the operation of the overflow shelter
- 8/31/21 Contract sent to Salvation Army currently being reviewed by the legal department, awaiting signature
- 9/21/21 Contract Approved by Territorial Headquarters and Signed off By Divisional Headquarters
- 10/2/21 Shelter Director, Managers and aides jobs posted on indeed.com. Search Salvation Army in Springfield IL.
- 10/11/21 Interviews continue this week, 2 director candidates scheduled and several evening workers
- 10/12/21 2 Evening workers hired, one in process. 1 daytime worker Hired
To Be Done:
- Collaborate with Continuum of Care partners to establish a plan for day services (9/3/21)
- Interview and Hire shelter director
- Interview and Hire night staff
- Interview and Hire day staff
- Interview and Hire Pathway of Hope Social worker
Budget Submitted to City Council as part of Continuum's plan
2021 Overflow Shelter Proposed Budget
| Description | Propsed |
|---|---|
| Income: | |
| City Funding | 402,345 |
| TOTAL INCOME | $402,345.00 |
| Expenses: | |
| SALARIES & ALLOWANCES | |
| Management - 3 positions | $93,857 |
| Night time staff- 4 positions | $75,920 |
| Casework- 1 position | $37,543.00 |
| Day time staff - 4 Positions | $84,054 |
| Medical & Hospital | $29,748.00 |
| PAYROLL TAXES | |
| FICA Taxes | $22,290.00 |
| Workman's Comp | $8,088.00 |
| SUPPLIES | |
| Food Purchased | $5,000.00 |
| Office Supplies | $500.00 |
| Duplicating/Printing Supplies | $500.00 |
| Kitchen Supplies | $200.00 |
| FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT | |
| Furnishing & Equipment | $4,000.00 |
| DIRECT ASSISTANCE | |
| Clothing Assistance | $1,000.00 |
| SUPPORT SERVICE | |
| Support Service | $40,234.50 |
| TOTAL EXPENSE | $402,934.64 |