Basic Needs/ Disaster Response and Recovery

Little Free Libraries SOP

Their vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. They believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege.

littlefreelibrary.org

First Book

First Book is dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed, by removing barriers to equitable education. 

FirstBook.org

Starting a Nonprofit Agency

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) online at IRS.

You can apply as a nonprofit corporation with your state office.

File Form 1023 with the IRS

IRS Form 1023

Good360

Good360 connects communities with relief in the toughest of circumstances and corporate donors with a responsible solution to the growing challenge of inventory redistribution. 

good360.org

Case Management Process

MyFreeTaxes helps people who earn $84,000 or less file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need.

myfreetaxes.com

Housing Support

Shelter in Place (Tents, Sleeping Bags, Access to Services)

Emergency Housing (Bridge Housing)

Transitional Housing (Domestic Violence, Health, Youth)

Rapid Rehousing Programs (Rental/Mortgage Assitance)

Permanent Supportive Housing (Housing Vouchers)

Permanent Housing

hud.gov

Disaster Response and Recovery 

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free of charge to those who qualify for enrollment. 

training.fema.gov

Education/Certification

Obtain your GED

Register for WorkSource Programs in your community.

Locate Job Training Programs, or

Complete your FAFSA

Attend/Complete College

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity refers to variety within the organizational workforce, such as in identity and identity politics. 

Equity refers to concepts of fairness and justice, such as fair compensation and substantive equality. 

inclusion refers to creating an organizational culture that creates an experience where "all employees feel their voices will be heard", and a sense of belonging and integration. 

Fitness Challenge 

Fund Distribution Process

Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization (CDO) 

Military/Veteran Support Process 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 

apps.irs.gov/app/vita/

Volunteer Program 

www.volunteermatch.org/post/ 

Money Management 

fdic.gov

Internships