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Vail Place

To transform the lives of people with mental illness through recovery-oriented community support services that empower them to achieve self-sufficiency. Services provide essential assistance with housing, employment, social recreation, basic life skills and service coordination.

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 8/16/2010
15 Ninth Ave. S.
Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 952-938-9622
Fax: 952-938-7934
EIN 41-1394766
Principal Staff Vicky Couillard, Co-Executive Director
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 37.25
Number of Volunteers 96
Number of Clients Served 1747
Affiliations Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, HUD and local HRA's
General Information
Board Chair Laura Newinski
Number of Board Members 13
Board meetings with quorum 6
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 10.5
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audit
Board
Accomplishments
Vail Place programs served 1,747 people in 2009, with average daily attendance at our two facilities of over 100 individuals per day. 343 individuals were served thru our housing programs with 98% of individuals who sought housing obtaiing it. 91% of individuals surveyed in our housing programs agreed that as a result of services, they have become more independent. 224 individuals were served thru our employment program, generating a gross income (by all members) which exceeded $1 million. 78% of individuals who obtained a job kept it for one year or more. 354 individuals were served thru our case management services with 80% living in safe housing with the necessary support to be successful.
Current Goals
Vail Place is currently undertaking a strategic planning process in 2010 which will address sustainable funding, program and operational strategies for the next 3-5 year period. Related to the "reinvigoration" inspired by the strategic planning process, the agency is focused on addressing specific program areas, such as reinvesting in the Clubhouse model and expanidng employment, housing and case management services; increasing operational efficiency, and increasing employee leadership and engagement opportunities.
Community or Constituency Served
Adults 18 years and older who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder or severe depression
Geographic Area Served
Hennepin County
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $1,986,376 89.8%
Management: $125,232 5.7%
Fundraising: $100,450 4.5%

Unrestricted Net Assets

2009 2008 2007
End of Year: $1,298,407 $1,245,910 $1,262,013
Beginning of Year $1,245,910 $1,262,013 $1,218,601
Difference $52,497 ($16,103) $43,412
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $1,298,407
Based on information provided on 2007 to 2009
Financials

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