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shelter/transitional homeshelter/transitional home-Finding suitable location-Apply for license incorporation-Apply for tax exemptions with the IRS-Provide valid mailing address(make public
request through the newspaper and local television stations, for a building to be donated to host the shelter)
-Maintain Business License
Seek PartnersSeek Partners
-Fiscal sponsorship to help with initial start-up costs(fiscal sponsorship, is a process, by which, another non profit organization, takes on your homeless shelter, as a subsidiary, and covers, all initial costs
Local CourthouseLocal Courthouse
-Check with local courthouse, to find out, documentation required, for a business to become licensed, in the area
Incorporate Non-Profit ShelterIncorporate Non-Profit Shelter
-By applying for incorporation, with the secretary, of state, in which, the shelter will be located
-Need Board of Directors-Name of Organization-Funding for the shelter-Documentation of my intent, business
plans, and proof of valid license
Enlist aid of local Enlist aid of local organizationsorganizations
-Such as churches-businesses-the community, at large -to help stock the shelter with beds,
blankets, food, clothing, toys, monetary donations, to cover the costs of daily overhead, and utilities
Mission StatementMission Statement
Partner’s Tasks Partner’s Tasks
-Need partners to share my vision, to help run, the shelter
Raise money for the start up costsPartners could be members of the Board of
Directors also
Draft a Business PlanDraft a Business Plan
-Elaborate on my vision to accomplish-How many people do I plan to
accommodate-Projected Expenses-Determine how will money be raised?-Is government assistant going to be
sought?
The McKinney Vento The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistances Act of Homeless Assistances Act of
19871987--Provides money for homeless shelters
Soup Kitchen StatusSoup Kitchen Status
-The shelter can also be used as a soup kitchen
The Secretary of State’s The Secretary of State’s OfficeOffice
-Apply for incorporation and business license with the Secretary of State’s Office
Local Government-Local Government-
-Seek permits from the local government
AttorneyAttorney
-If possible, include an attorney, on the board, who can help with, the submission, of articles, tax-exemption application, and other procedures
AdvertiseAdvertise
-Approach charity organization, religious institutions, and other businesses, and ask them if they could support your shelter by donation
Advertise Cont.Advertise Cont.
-Once everything is in place, advertise, to let those in need, of accommodation, know about the shelter