2017-484-E Finance - Compass Center for Women and Families - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: E865EBC7-DCBB-4CE6-A224-13D663E29E12 EXHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION 2. AGENCY INFORMATION (Be Very Brief and Concise) Please provide the following information about your agency (2 pages OR LESS): a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): 10/1979 The Women's Center, Inc. doing business as Compass Center for Women and Families was incorporated on October 19, 1979 and has operated for 37 years as a non-profit organization. During an organizational merger in 2012 the doing business as name Compass Center for Women and Families came into use. In July 2012 Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County, Inc. (established in 2000) and The Women's Center, Inc. (established in 1979) had a successful merger. b) Agency's Purpose/Mission (no more than a few sentences): Compass Center Mission Statement: Compass Center for Women and Families helps all people navigate their journey to self-sufficiency, safety, and health. We empower individuals and promote equal access to opportunity regardless of gender or economic status. Our services include career and financial education, domestic violence crisis and prevention programs, assistance with legal resources, and youth health programs. c) Types of Services the Agency Provides (bullet format): - Financial Literacy Education - Career Exploration and Preparedness - Access to Legal Information - Domestic Violence Crisis Services (24-Hour Hotline, Court Advocacy, Support Groups, and Crisis Intervention) - Adolescent Empowerment Programs - Referral Line to Community Resources d) Agency's History with Providing These Services: We have a vision of empowerment for all of our clients that includes safety, security, and economic self-sufficiency. The services for which we are applying for funding have been our core services for many years. Since maintaining high service quality and responding to community need is important to us we continue to evaluate and refine these core services. Since their inception, both pre-merger agencies served as leaders in our community. The Women's Center, Inc. has been highly regarded for improving the lives of women and girls in the Triangle through our own work and through collaborative community partnerships. Family Violence Prevention Center was known for providing comprehensive and high- quality domestic violence crisis services. The two agencies often experienced client overlap and decided that a merger would conserve resources while providing more comprehensive and efficient services. By combining agencies in 2012, Compass Center clients are now able to access a larger continuum of important services under one organizational umbrella. Staff trains and works with over 200 volunteers annually who donate more than 14,700 hours of time, some of whom have been with us more than 15 years. Our organization is a community home for not just those seeking services but for our volunteers who want to contribute meaningfully. Agency Information 1/30/2017 4:02:21 PM I' 9 of