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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 <br />prevention, emergency shelter and services, transitional housing, and permanent <br />housing with supportive services to homeless men, women, and children living in <br />Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Phoenix, Arizona. <br />Tax 1D: 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 <br />ending homelessness for many clients. On February 6, 2009, Mercy House changed its <br />name to Mercy 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 <br />programs <br />• Continue to design and implement strict financial controls and accountability <br />• Align programs and services to national best practices to ensure effective <br />service, 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 <br />mission and strategic development of Mercy House with the Executive Director. Board <br />members are expected to contribute financially to the agency and secure outside <br />monetary contributions through personal and corporate contacts. It is an expectation <br />that the Board members attend bi-monthly meetings where they review important and <br />relevant information relating to the agency's mission. Subcommittees of the Board <br />address specific needs including strategic planning, fundraising and resource <br />development, board development, overseeing audit activities, legal, human resources <br />and agency finances. <br />The Board holds responsibility for the operation of Mercy House. The Executive <br />Director's performance is managed by the Board. This allows the staff (including the <br />Page 4 of 13 <br />