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EXHIBIT 1 <br />Legal Entity <br />Mercy House is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1988 by Father Jerome T. <br />Karcher. Mercy House has developed a continuum of care of provide homeless prevention, <br />emergency shelter and services, transitional housing, and permanent housing with supportive <br />services to homeless men, women, and children living in Orange County, San Bernardino <br />County, Riverside County, and Phoenix, Arizona. <br />Tax I D: 33-0315864 <br />Until 2009, Mercy House was known as Mercy House Transitional Living Centers. With the <br />development of the Rapid Re -Housing Program and the Family Redirection Program, it <br />became clear that permanent housing had emerged as a more viable solution to ending <br />homelessness for many clients. On February 6, 2009, Mercy House changed its name to Mercy <br />House Living Centers. <br />Keys to Organizational Success <br />• Build and leverage strong, active board of directors. <br />• Only engage in projects and services that support identified primary strategic programs <br />• Continue to design and implement strict financial controls and accountability <br />• Align programs and services to national best practices to ensure effective service, <br />delivery, better housing outcomes and increased cost effectiveness. <br />Organizational Management <br />Board of Directors <br />The Board of Directors exists to advocate on behalf of the homeless. This entity has a <br />responsibility to the agency to co -create and provide resources necessary for the mission and <br />strategic development of Mercy House with the Executive Director. Board members are <br />expected to contribute financially to the agency and secure outside monetary contributions <br />through personal and corporate contacts. It is an expectation that the Board members <br />attend bi-monthly meetings where they review important and relevant information relating to <br />the agency's mission. Subcommittees of the Board address specific needs including strategic <br />planning, fundraising and resource development, board development, overseeing audit <br />activities, legal, human resources and agency finances. <br />The Board holds responsibility for the operation of Mercy House. The Executive Director's <br />performance is managed by the Board. This allows the staff (including the Executive Director) <br />to be held accountable to ensure effective service delivery, honest use of funds, and dignified <br />general operations. <br />Page 1 4 <br />