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Name:	Christian Community Service Center
Address:	3230 Mercer St
	Houston, TX 77027
Phone:	713-961-3993
Web Address:	www.ccschouston.org
Also known as: Christian Community Service Center, Inc

This organization is a Charity Member of the Better Business Bureau of Houston and South Texas.

Christian Community Service Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

In 2011, Emergency Services responded to continued demand for basic needs by providing food, clothing, financial assistance and referrals to 24,918 persons in crisis. This effort included helping 814 families avoid homelessness or substandard living conditions by assisting with electricity, water, natural gas, and rent payments. More than 270,000 pounds of food was provided to hungry neighbors and 12,318 clients benefited from gently-used clothing. The Community Garden harvested 4,415 pounds of fresh produce, aiding clients’ nutritional well-being. Gethsemane Food Pantry fed 21,218 persons from 5,414 households. JobNet served 443 job-seekers by offering skill-building workshops, computer training, job leads, resume development, business attire, and access to office equipment. In 2011, 29% were gainfully employed. JobNet’s personalized design increases clients’ skills and confidence, especially those who face significant employment barriers. Martha’s Way engaged 155 participants in the 42-hour residential housekeeping training program designed for entrepreneurs. Over the year, 59 job leads were shared with graduates, helping launch their businesses. To date, CCSC has graduated 498 clients from this program. Back To School touched the lives of 6,204 underprivileged children. By providing these students (Pre-K to 8th grade) with comprehensive school supplies, new school attire, and gently used shoes and clothing, children are far better prepared to achieve academic success. Jingle Bell Express provided 2,802 children from low-income families with new toys and books for their Christmas celebrations. Each of their 892 families also received a food package for this special time of year. This uniquely designed program addresses many client needs including literacy and hunger. The Louise J. Moran Vision Care Program partnered with local elementary schools to provide vision-screening services to 1,056 children. A total of 327 students then benefited from professional eye exams at University Eye Institute, with 304 of them receiving new prescription glasses. The Sunshine Resale Shop netted $96,725 from the sale of donated items, a decrease from the prior year’s sales due to the recession. Shop proceeds are channeled into CCSC’s mission allowing more clients to be served. The store also provides a great service to community members who are living on a fixed or limited income by selling items at a fraction of retail cost. 1,700 CCSC volunteers contributed 43,912 hours of service across the organization – the estimated monetary value of this contribution is $937,960. Approximately 400 persons were involved in on-going service commitments and 347 groups helped with special projects.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, Christian Community Service Center's program expenses were:

Emergency services	1,103,200
Gethsemane food pantry	595,322
Back to school	302,890
Sunshine resale shop	259,361
JobNet	117,044
Martha's way	95,337
Jingle bell express	67,274
Louise J. Moran vision care	56,168
Total Program Expenses:	$2,596,596

Chief Executive : Michelle Shonbeck, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$80,026

Chair of the Board: Beth Apollo Bruce
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: CFO, US Legal Support

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 20

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals

Fund raising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,585,774, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization 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.

The following information is based on Christian Community Service Center's audited financial statements - consolidated for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Source of Funds
Contributions	1,354,298
In-kind contributions	1,106,290
Sunshine resale shop	356,088
Special event	125,186
Operating investment return	72,737
Direct donor benefit costs	-33,410
Total Income	$2,981,189

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 92%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 5%

Total income		$2,981,189
Program expenses		$2,596,596
Fund raising expenses		94,084
Administrative expenses		143,658
Total expenses		$2,834,338
Income in Excess of Expenses		146,851
Beginning net assets		3,790,677
Ending net assets		3,873,684
Total liabilities		21,784
Total assets		$3,895,468