Free From Hardship La Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Free From Hardship LA Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free From Hardship LA Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FREE FROM HARDSHIP L.A., INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SAFE AND SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEN AND WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM DISPLACEMENT, HOMELESSNESS, AND INCARCERATION.OUR VISION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE AND CREATE HOPE. 1 IN 3 AMERICAN ADULTS HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD WITH LIMITED POSSIBILITIES FOR EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND OTHER RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSING SUPPORT:WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY, ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A SAFE AND STRUCTURED SPACE DURING THE CRUCIAL PHASE OF SOBRIETY. WITH 24/7 STAFF SUPPORT, EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPIES, AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY, OUR SAFE AND SOBER HOME OFFERS A HAVEN FOR THOSE SEEKING TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES FREE FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE.CAREER DEVELOPMENT: OUR WORKFORCE READINESS SERVICES IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF DIGNITY THAT ENHANCES THE LIVES OF THOSE SEEKING TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS FEEL EMPOWERED TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE WITH CONFIDENCE THROUGH MULTIFACETED TRAINING, CONNECTIONS AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION TO JOBS THAT MATCH THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS. HOUSING FOR WOMAN:FHHLA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH TRAUMA, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AS WELL AS RE-ENTRY INTO SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION. OUR WRAP-AROUND SERVICES PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR FAMILY. WE HELP THEM REDEFINE THEIR FUTURES AND BUILD A FOUNDATION OF STABILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM:WE PARTNER WITH TREATMENT PROGRAMS USING COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR APPROACHES, COUPLED WITH MORE TRADITIONAL TWELVE-STEP AND RELAPSE PREVENTION SERVICES THAT ARE HELPING BREAK THE CYCLES OF RECIDIVISM. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND WOMEN PARENTING CHILDREN AS WELL AS FOR YOUTH REFERRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Celestial Scott Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $5,197 |
Diana Saunders President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shameka Henderson Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roshonda Grandberry Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $66,793 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $66,793 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $134,322 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $201,115 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,893 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $680 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,654 |
Advertising and promotion | $250 |
Office expenses | $842 |
Information technology | $570 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $11,505 |
Total functional expenses | $143,597 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,496 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,009 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $66,505 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,492 |
Total liabilities | $6,492 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $60,013 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $66,505 |