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Name:	Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency
Address:	213 Washington Street
	Shelbyville, KY 40065
Phone:	502-633-7162
Web Address:	www.mpcaa.org

Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency programs and services include: Adult Day Care which provides out-of-home respite care for functionally impaired elderly clients. Activities are designed to provide social interaction as well as support services for families and care givers. Senior Centers - the agency operates three senior centers that serve as focal points for the rural communities that the agency serves. The primary purpose of the senior centers is to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Congregate Meals - seniors are offered a nutritionally balanced noon meal in a group social setting. Client Advocacy - the agency takes action on behalf of an older person to secure their rights and benefits. Counseling-staff assist clients through interviewing and listening with a sympathetic ear and advising when appropriate to help solve problems. Education/Training - formal and informal opportunities are offered for individuals to acquire knowledge, experience or skills in such areas as nutrition; crime or accident prevention; computer usage; arts & crafts; and promotion of personal enrichment. Health Promotion-provides services designed to maintain or improve the health and well being of older persons, including health screening and exercise. Information & Assistance provides individuals with current information on opportunities and services available within their communities. Outreach-staff contact older persons within the community to assess their needs and to encourage them to use services that are available. Friendly Visiting-volunteers visit elderly shut-ins on a regular basis and spend time with them. Telephone Reassurance - volunteers call elderly clients at a preset time to make sure they are doing well. Home Care is provided to frail elderly 60 or over to help them remain independent and in their homes. Services include homemaking, escort transporation, personal care and respite care. Low Income Assistance Weatherization provides energy related home repairs to help lower heating and cooling expenses. Repairs can include fixing or replacing the heating system; adding insulation; and stopping air infiltration. Low Income Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) provides assistance towards heating expenses during the winter months. In order to qualify participants must meet income guidelines and be responsible for their heating expense. Self Sufficiency targets families and individuals who are working toward becoming self sufficient. Services include case management, goal setting, employment skill development, educational enhancement, household financial management and financial support. Emergency Services provides financial assistance with food, utility, clothing, shelter and medical needs. Families experiencing a temporary financial crisis receive budget counseling along with financial assistance to help them identify problem areas and to avoid crisis situations in the future. We also offer commodities monthly to eligible senior citzens over the age of 60. The agency also provides food pantries in Spencer & Shelby county to help families through a short term crisis. The Wintercare program helps clients with electric bills from participating utility companies. Information and referral services are provided to clients to help access the available resources in their community.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency's program expenses were:

Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program	869,859
Aging Programs	524,618
Weatherization Program	520,255
Community Services Block Grant	182,789
Other Programs	84,335
Emergency Food and Shelter Program	58,500
Total Program Expenses:	$2,240,356

Chief Executive : Kim Embrey Hill, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$64,559

Chair of the Board: Rob Rothenburger
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Judge Executive of Shelby County

Board Size: 14

Paid Staff Size: 30

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

Method(s) Used:

Fund raising methods include direct mail and website appeals and grants. In addition, Multi-Purpose CAA is a Metro United Way member agency.

Fund raising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $144,383, 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 Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Ending net assets as reported below include $384,496 in unrestricted net assets and $42,128 in temporarily restricted net assets. Total assets as reported include $7,283 invested in fixed assets.

Source of Funds
Grant Funds	2,078,726
Locally Generated Funds	144,383
Investment Income	2,510
Total Income	$2,225,619

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 98%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 1%

Total income				$2,225,619
	Program expenses			$2,240,356
	Fund raising expenses			18,003
	Administrative expenses			22,886
Total expenses				$2,281,245
Expenses in Excess of Income				(55,626)
Beginning net assets				482,250
Ending net assets				426,624
Total liabilities				52,345
Total assets				$478,969