Organizational History
HELP ORG INC (HELP) was incorporated and achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2004. HELP was established as a non-profit, non-governmental community based organization committed to promoting systems that improve the social, economic, educational and spiritual conditions of local and global communities. Since our inception, HELP has provided continual community service in Metropolitan Atlanta, primarily on the Westside, by partnering with diverse local organizations and institutions focusing on neighborhood planning and infrastructure improvement, expanding resident participation in community decision making, and providing direct services to youth, young adults, adults, the elderly and veterans.
At home and abroad, HELP has built a broad network of positive relationships across our target areas by partnering with several community groups, social agencies, elected officials, as well as churches to provide services to neighborhood residents. The services provided by HELP includes organizing community meetings, conducting special issue forums, providing program consultation, establishing communications mechanism, and making referrals for social services.
We have now expanded our service areas to include Sapelo Island, Georgia and Agogo, Ghana.
At home and abroad, HELP has built a broad network of positive relationships across our target areas by partnering with several community groups, social agencies, elected officials, as well as churches to provide services to neighborhood residents. The services provided by HELP includes organizing community meetings, conducting special issue forums, providing program consultation, establishing communications mechanism, and making referrals for social services.
We have now expanded our service areas to include Sapelo Island, Georgia and Agogo, Ghana.
Organizational MissionHELP's mission is to provide an adequate place for organizations to enhance and to teach life skills and provide necessary services to youth, young adults, adults, the elderly and veterans to help them lead healthy and prosperous lives.
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Organizational VisionHELP’s vision is to see all sectors of community i.e. resident, business, government, and civic groups working together to create and re-create consensus and positive change. HELP seeks to collaborate with residents in devising creative and effective solutions to our most dire social ills.
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Governance
Organizational Governing Structure
HELP Org, Inc. is led by a Board of Directors with all of the powers of governing and directing, and of overseeing the management and affairs of the organization. The corporate governance principles of HELP are composed of a series of documents adopted by the Board of Directors and reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organization and reflect current industry best practices.
Governing Documents
In 2014, HELP embarked on comprehensive governance reform. Changes were signed into the organization's bylaws by the Board of Directors to modernize the Board to focus on strategic oversight and governance.
Structure of the Board of Directors
In addition to a more clear oversight and strategic role for the Board, highlights of governance reforms include: by 2015, Board membership will range from 5 to 9, requirements follow best practices for corporate boards, and the selection of members is accomplished through the Board Development Committee's recommendation to the full Board with final approval by delegates at the annual meeting of HELP ORG INC.
Leadership
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are significant roles of HELP ORG INC. The President leads the Board of Directors in the governance and oversight of the organization. The CEO executes HELP strategies and leads the operations and business activities.
Vincente Scott was appointed President of HELP on September 1, 2011. Mr. Scott served as HELP ORG INC Vice President (2004 - 2011).
Pamela Flores is the Founder of HELP Org. Ms. Flores served as HELP ORG INC President (2004 - 2008) and was appointed CEO of HELP on December 17, 2010.
HELP Org, Inc. is led by a Board of Directors with all of the powers of governing and directing, and of overseeing the management and affairs of the organization. The corporate governance principles of HELP are composed of a series of documents adopted by the Board of Directors and reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organization and reflect current industry best practices.
Governing Documents
In 2014, HELP embarked on comprehensive governance reform. Changes were signed into the organization's bylaws by the Board of Directors to modernize the Board to focus on strategic oversight and governance.
Structure of the Board of Directors
In addition to a more clear oversight and strategic role for the Board, highlights of governance reforms include: by 2015, Board membership will range from 5 to 9, requirements follow best practices for corporate boards, and the selection of members is accomplished through the Board Development Committee's recommendation to the full Board with final approval by delegates at the annual meeting of HELP ORG INC.
Leadership
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are significant roles of HELP ORG INC. The President leads the Board of Directors in the governance and oversight of the organization. The CEO executes HELP strategies and leads the operations and business activities.
Vincente Scott was appointed President of HELP on September 1, 2011. Mr. Scott served as HELP ORG INC Vice President (2004 - 2011).
Pamela Flores is the Founder of HELP Org. Ms. Flores served as HELP ORG INC President (2004 - 2008) and was appointed CEO of HELP on December 17, 2010.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President -
Vincente Scott vscott@helporginc.org The President shall convene regularly scheduled Board meetings, shall preside or arrange for other members of the executive committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Heritage Member and Member @ Large. |
V.P. (Founder) -
Pamela Flores pamela@helporginc.org The Vice President will chair committees on special subjects as designated by the Board. The organization’s Founder will serve as the lifetime Vice President of the Board of Directors. Future Vice Presidents must be appointed by the existing Vice President and be elected by a simple majority vote by the Board of Directors. |
Secretary -
Jamie Hardegree jamie@helporginc.org The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board member and assuring that corporate records are maintained. |
Treasurer -
Felix Alonso felixalonso@helporginc.org The Treasurer shall make a report at each Board meeting. The Treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to Board members and the public. The Treasurer will also file the annual registration with the Secretary of the State of Georgia Corporations Division. |
Heritage Member -
JEF Compello jef@helporginc.org The Heritage Member shall be a descendant of the Founder’s family by birth or marriage. This may be by appointment of the President or simple majority vote of Board members. |
Member @ Large -
Alexander Choma Henderson alexander@helporginc.org The Member @ Large shall be responsible for attending all Board meetings and chair at least one committee. |
STAFF
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for HELP ORG INC's staff, programs, expansion and execution of its mission.
In addition, develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations and business plans. |
Chief Executive Officer -
Pamela Flores
pamela@helporginc.org
Pamela Flores
pamela@helporginc.org
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Reporting to the chief executive officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will define the process and implement the infrastructure needed to support substantial growth over the next five to 10 years. In addition, will continue to build and manage effective and streamlined financial systems.
As a member of the senior management team, the CFO will be involved in strategic planning, evaluation and professional development initiatives, as well as planning for HELP’s expansion to multiple new sites both locally and in other cities. |
Chief Financial Officer -
Shannan Magee magee@helporginc.org
Shannan Magee magee@helporginc.org
