ARK of REFUGE,Inc.
501c3 nonprofit organization
Impact
The everyday power struggles between law enforcement and the nations' hidden population of independent teens, breed youth to be distrustful of programs offered directly by the government. Most American teens have adopted a “The system isn’t broken, it was built this way” mentality.
The Ark of Refuge bridges this gap by leaving no person uncounted. Our staff understands the factors that prevent these age groups from admitting they need help; Pride. Here are their stories.
2022 IMPACT GOALS
POVERTY DIVERSION
11 % of Budget
215 Clients
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
32 % of Budget
45 Clients
STREET OUTREACH
11 % of Budget
25 Clients
CRISIS RESPONSE
16 % of Budget
540 Clients
ADMINISTRATION
7 % of Budget
45 Clients
2021 IMPACT
IMPACT
MANAGEMENT
The Ark of Refuge’s Monitoring Committee basis our impact management off of the
following criterion:
Data Collection
Peer-to-peer data collection
• Engaging individuals currently experiencing homelessness in the data collection process as guides for street count and as surveyors
• Guides are be compensated for their time and expertise at an hourly rate of $15 per hour
A four step data collection process
• 1 day observation based street count (100% canvas)
• Dedicated youth count (targeted outreach)
• Shelter count (HMIS data)
• Survey (sample of individuals residing on the street and in county shelters in the days following the count)
Input
Data and metrics are balanced AND integrated within strategy.
Impact Questions
Learning informs strategy. Did learning happen? What resources were utilized most? Do we know why or why not?
Outcome
The combination input and impact question can create a predicted outcome. The outcome is what Internal and External stakeholders use for decision making.
Output
The result of impact integrated with our organizations strategy to create a more concrete finalized outcome.