Q. How much of
each donation goes to providing services to those in
need?
A. Sunshine Division takes into account the cash
value of all donations (including food, clothing and
other products). With this in mind, in 2004 95% of
every dollar went to providing services for individuals,
children, and families in need. The other 5% was spent
on necessary management and fundraising. 100% of the
food, other goods, and products we receive is given
back to the community.
Q. What does the Sunshine Division do with
the money they receive?
A. Sunshine Division maximizes donations. In 2004
we were able to turn every $1 of donated funds into
$5.74 worth of products and services that are given
back to the community. We achieve this thanks to generous
in-kind donations, and by working with distributors
to obtain the best prices for products that are not
donated.
Q. What other charities does the Sunshine
Division help?
A. The Sunshine Division helps over 40 other nonprofit
organizations each year. We provide over $1,000,000
worth of food and products to other organizations.
Q. What makes the Sunshine Division unique?
A. The Sunshine Division is the oldest independent community based emergency food agency in the Portland metro area. Through the partnership with the Portland Police Bureau we are the only non-profit organization in the City of Portland that provides 24 hour 7 day a week emergency food boxes to fill the immediate need. Our long-standing reputation and base of community support makes it possible for us to generate our own sources of food contributions. We also distribute any "extra" we receive to other non-profit groups without any fees.
Q. What geographic area does the Sunshine
Division cover?
A. The Sunshine Division focuses on the City of
Portland for the services we provide to individuals,
women, children, and families. However, we have assisted
other nonprofit agencies beyond these boundaries.
There are special circumstances where we have been
called upon to provide assistance, such as helping
people in Vernonia after the flood of 1996.
Q. Is the Sunshine Division audited?
A. Yes, our financial statements are audited annually.
Our fiscal year end is March 31st. Our auditors are
Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt, P. C.
Q. Is a copy of the financial statement available?
A. Yes, the Sunshine Division would be happy to
furnish a copy to you. Please contact our office at
503-823-2119.
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