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Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio

CLUES mission is to enhance the lives of Latinos in Minnesota

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 6/11/2010
797 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: 651-379-4200
Fax: 651-292-0347
Other Names Used CLUES
EIN 41-1386986
Principal Staff Jesse Bethke Gomez, President
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 70
Number of Volunteers 150
Number of Clients Served 10,000+
Affiliations CLUES is an affiliate of the National Council of La Raza, and is a Rule 29 and Rule 31 Clinic.
Donated Goods Accepts donated goods
General Information
Board Chair Diego Osuna
Number of Board Members 11
Board meetings with quorum 11
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 9.73
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audit
Board
Accomplishments
Mental Health Services: 79% of 330 clients demonstrated improved Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores and reported increased ability to deal with personal and emotional problems. Chemical Health Services: 96% of clients reported a high level of satisfaction with CLUES' chemical dependency treatment programs and experienced a higher level of confidence to move toward healthybehaviors. Family Services: 92% of 881 parents reported increased discussion about high risk factors affecting the family, including inappropriate alcohol/drug useand family violence. Aging Well Services staff members provided supportive services to 62 caregivers who provide primarily uncompensated care to older Latino adults living in the community, prolonging or eliminating the need forlong-term care placement CLUES’ Employment Department served over 2,300 clients with job skills training and assistance. CLUES’ Education Department assisted 620 clients with English language proficiency and provided almost 21,000 contact hours to students. CLUES’ Financial Empowerment Program helped 350 clients learn how to make informed financial decisions and adopt healthy financial behaviors. In 2009, the program also helped 1,100 taxpayers with free tax preparation assistance. E ighty percent of families participating in activities of the Learning Together Program reported high satisfaction with the program, as well as improved family communication, increased participation in their child. Community Health Workers referred a total of 678 members of the Latino community to cancer screenings, 402 individuals to annual physical exams, and 238 Latino smokers to QuitPlan services for tobacco-cessation assistance and support.
Current Goals
Mental Health Services Secure Adult Mental Health Contract with government entities Chemical Health Services Provide dual diagnostic co-therapeutic services. Secure additional funds from government entities that allow for continuity of care Family Services Implement Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) services with Mental Health. Aging Well Services Expand on Caregiver Support Program Economic Advancement Services: Employment Secure additional Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) government contract Education Increase number of student classroom hours Financial Empowerment Teach financial skills to job seekers Learning Together/Aprendiendo Juntos Pilot the program with St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Community Health Worker Services Teach healthy living skills and assist with the navigation of the healthcare system
Community or Constituency Served
Primarily the Latino communities, but CLUES serves anyone in need of assistance
Geographic Area Served
Twin Cities, the surrounding suburbs and south eastern and south western counties in Minnesota
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $3,860,566 79.7%
Management: $672,643 13.9%
Fundraising: $308,127 6.4%

Unrestricted Net Assets

2009 2008 2007
End of Year: $3,587,668 $3,424,363 $3,188,530
Beginning of Year $3,424,363 $3,188,530 $2,875,575
Difference $163,305 $235,833 $312,955
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $3,587,668
Based on information provided on 2007 to 2009
Financials

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