Better Business Bureau Report for
Our Daily Bread

Better Business Bureau Report issued November 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires November 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Our Daily Bread
Address: 1730 Race Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 621-6364
Web Address: www.ourdailybread.us
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1985, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Our Daily Bread is an Over-the-Rhine ministry of hospitality, comprised of paid staff and volunteers, dedicated to serving the needs of the neighborhood residents and those who frequent the area. Our Daily Bread provides a warm meal in a comfortable place for all who come, a place where all are invited to be part of a community that is caring, supportive, and welcoming.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Our Daily Bread meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Our Daily Bread Center serves the residents of Over-the-Rhine and the West End and many of the individuals are unemployed or unemployable. The charity has developed specific programs and services for children, the elderly, and those with other needs. Our Daily Bread opens its doors at 8:30 a.m. and start serving coffee at 9:30 a.m. and stay open until 2:30 p.m. and the charity may stay open longer if the weather forecast predicts severe weather. In addition, a hot, well balanced meal is served Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. No identification of qualifying information is required to receive the meal. 

The goal of the charity is to have all guests treated with dignity and respect. A phone and restrooms are available for guests use. The charity has weekly afternoon activities and serves coffee and snacks. On Tuesday, there is bingo game where guests can win small prizes, which may include hygiene, cleaning, and food products as well as trinkets and on Thursday, the charity shows a recently released movie.

The Kids Café is a program run in conjunction with FreestoreFoodbank and provides children (ages 5-13) with a place to gather and have something to eat after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each day an activity is planned, whether it is a story hour, a craft, or learning sign language. There is also homework help available for the children, if needed. 

Lunch on Legs was the initial outreach program of the charity. Volunteers deliver means to senior citizens in Parkway Towers. The volunteers also will check on the wellness of each individual and the volunteer will let the organization know if the senior citizen had any new particular need, such as a blanket or socks. 

The charity also provides a social worker to work with the individuals and other agencies to provide each guest with specific services. Guests can make an appointment to meet with the social worker to discuss their needs, which may include receiving help with rent or utilities, transportation assistance, assistance with obtaining state identification and birth certificates, and assistance with applying for benefit applications.

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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Our Daily Bread's program expenses were:


Hospitality & Food Services 542,184
Social Work Program 81,223
Kid's Cafe Program 21,577
Emergency Assistance 7,741
Total Program Expenses: $652,725

 

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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Sr. Mary Beth Peters, Executive Director
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Ms. Lisa Fiessinger
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Not Provided

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 17

*Compensation information not provided to BBB.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $791,277, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Our Daily Bread's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
In-Kind Donations - Food & Supplies 232,321
Change in Market Value of Investments 220,690
Contributions - Unrestricted 203,123
Grants 177,698
Appeals 73,456
Special Events (Less Direct Costs $11,692) 65,793
Memorials 33,586
Interest and Dividends 30,456
Contributions - Endowment 5,300
Realized Gain on Sale of Investments -33,455
Total Income $1,008,968


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 80%  Fund Raising: 12%  Administrative: 8% 

Total income   $1,008,968
  Program expenses $652,725
  Fund raising expenses 98,685
  Administrative expenses 63,433
 
Total expenses   $814,843
Income in Excess of Expenses   194,125
Beginning net assets   1,364,667
Ending net assets   1,558,792
Total liabilities   340,403
Total assets   $1,899,195


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Mailing Address

               

PO Box 14862
Cincinnati, OH 45250

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