OCS Outcomes Report 2015-2016
Message from the Chair Looking to the Future … Options is a vital organization in the community. It serves the community each day through hundreds of dedicated and skilled staff and volunteers. Options staff and volunteers lead the community towards responding and caring. Change happens every day at Options, just as it does in the community. We take seriously our vision: to inspire hope and belonging!
Tim Beachy Board Chair
Options is determined and well equipped to take on the tough challenges facing individuals, families and the community during this time of change. Options strategic plan is bearing fruit: we are investing in and expanding services, engaging more people in the work and partnering with other community organizations. Options’ Board of Directors is always busy. Options’ finances are secure, providing a solid base for the future. Services are being improved and made more responsive. Due diligence practices are thorough and effective. Long and short term organizational risks are identified and addressed. Quality improvement is a focus in all programs. The Board continually improves its governance policies and practices. Here are a few spotlighted developments this year: • Our swift response to refugees through professional and personal support • Ongoing and new commitments to expand housing, mental health and other street level solutions for the community • Program improvements and outcomes in our employment programs • Our investments in land and facilities dedicated to expanded services • A commitment to raise more funds locally for needed programs and facilities Options is well-positioned for the future: it is flexible, adaptable and has a depth of leadership across the organization. We are very gratified for the depth and breadth of community support. I thank the very strong Board for its consistent and intense focus on supporting the staff and responding to change and needs in the community. The Options staff, led by Executive Director, Christine Mohr, and the whole Executive Team continues to perform at a very high level. These incredible staff and volunteers are the face of Options in the community as well as the hands and hearts that serve the community with so much skill and commitment. We all owe them our thanks.
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