Hope and Life Outreach 
The information on this page was last updated 7/11/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
From it beginnings in 2007, HALO hasn't waivered in its commitment to minister to the homeless right here in its community. Providing meals, shelter, case management wrapped in the HOPE that can be found in the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Each day, it is our desire to "Love 'em like Jesus." We continue to seek God's direction in all we do and to be just a small part of bringing about life change.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Hope and Life Outreach
119 South Boulevard
Salisbury, MD 21804
Website: haloministry.org
Phone: 410-742-9356
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 261691517
CEO/President: Celeste Savage
Chairman: Gary Desjardins
Board size: 8
Founder: Oak Ridge Baptist Church
Ruling year: 2008
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
HALO has been serving the tri-community area since 2007. From serving meals on the street, to providing a children and youth center for our younger guest. HALO is committed to providing a hand up, not a handout to those we serve.
Mission statement
Our mission is simple but life changing;"Love Em Like Jesus". Jesus loved us unconditionally. No matter the reason a person finds themselves homeless, they are loved.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 167 of 1033 | 32 of 161 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 114 of 1035 | 12 of 161 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 91 of 1035 | 11 of 161 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 710 of 1033 | 123 of 161 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 98% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 10% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 5% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 91% | 88% | 83% | 83% | 72% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 87% | 84% | 65% | 114% | 119% | 89% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 69% | 76% | 57% | 95% | 98% | 65% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 13% | 16% | 35% | -14% | -19% | 11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 11% | 18% | 57% | -26% | -28% | 13% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 7% | 9% | 11% | 12% | 28% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.47 | 1.09 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.97 | 3.32 | 3.74 | 10.99 | 5.77 | 1.59 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 4.23 | 2.72 | 1.74 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.30 | 25.62 | 26.32 | 7.01 | 8.83 | 32.42 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.79 | 9.22 | 8.57 | 2.43 | 3.91 | 6.70 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 61% | 66% | 82% | 74% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 2% | 59% | 65% | 81% | 72% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 150% | 105% | 95% | 46% | 56% | 90% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $329,938 | $159,631 | $90,440 | $252,227 | $349,699 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $687,603 | $698,870 | $150,391 | $139,428 | $137,565 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,017,541 | $858,501 | $240,831 | $391,655 | $487,264 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,361,580 | $2,349,077 | $2,407,040 | $1,869,697 | $288,816 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,361,580 | $2,349,077 | $2,407,040 | $1,869,697 | $288,816 |
| Total assets | $3,379,121 | $3,207,578 | $2,647,871 | $2,261,352 | $776,080 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $39,709 | $32,617 | $34,376 | $44,348 | $15,028 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $39,709 | $32,617 | $34,376 | $44,348 | $15,028 |
| Debt | $2,006,735 | $2,080,699 | $2,142,846 | $1,623,432 | $338 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $2,006,735 | $2,080,699 | $2,142,846 | $1,623,432 | $338 |
| Total liabilities | $2,046,444 | $2,113,316 | $2,177,222 | $1,667,780 | $15,366 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $908,453 | $450,885 | $470,649 | $593,572 | $760,714 |
| With donor restrictions | $424,224 | $643,377 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,332,677 | $1,094,262 | $470,649 | $593,572 | $760,714 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,511,827 | $1,781,321 | $888,871 | $884,060 | $929,434 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($843) | ($2,342) | ($2,407) | ($363) | $228 |
| Other revenue | $160 | $1,476 | $9,205 | $14,294 | $17,494 |
| Total other revenue | ($683) | ($866) | $6,798 | $13,931 | $17,722 |
| Total revenue | $1,511,144 | $1,780,455 | $895,669 | $897,991 | $947,156 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $1,154,972 | $1,020,831 | $849,287 | $881,938 | $613,123 |
| Management and general | $84,009 | $100,231 | $112,330 | $126,563 | $232,913 |
| Fundraising | $33,748 | $35,780 | $56,975 | $56,632 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $1,272,729 | $1,156,842 | $1,018,592 | $1,065,133 | $846,036 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $238,415 | $623,613 | ($122,923) | ($167,142) | $101,120 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $238,415 | $623,613 | ($122,923) | ($167,142) | $101,120 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Celeste Savage | Executive Director | $54,769 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
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History
Program accomplishments
Needs
HALO relies solely on the support of this community. Without the faithful support of individuals, churches, civic groups, foundations and businesses, HALO would cease to exist.
Financial Donation To HALO:
Your monetary gift of any size helps change lives right here in our community!
Did you know:
$25.00 can feed a hearty dinner to 12 individuals
$50.00 can provide a safe place to sleep, shower and a nutritious meal for a family of 4
$221.00 can feed 101 men, women, boys and girls
$4,385.00 allows us to keep the lights on, heat or cool the facility, wash and dry over 100 sheets, towels, and washcloths on a monthly on average