The long-term goal of the Steps to Recovery Homes is to create a healthy, safe and structured environment for our clients, to help our community by allowing people to become productive members of society, and lower the recidivism rates in the community. Steps to Recovery Homes is a viable placement for those serious about changing their lives.

Anne and Damien Browning formed steps to Recovery Homes after having both been through hardships and have changed our lives and become assets to our community and families. The decision to open this business did not come lightly. It came straight from our hearts. Our goal is always to build healthy relationships with the public and cooperate with others; therefore, we have a vision of helping our clients to help themselves and learn how to help others.

We believe our assistance to our clients will benefit them, set an example, provide direction, and work on behaviors, becoming assets to their families and responsible and accountable individuals. All this leads to finding integrity in their lives and in the community’s eyes. Understanding that many people have missed certain building blocks, we believe people want to change but lack the guidance and environment to do so. We provide that environment. We know from our own experiences that it is possible, and we will be able to help.


Our Vision:

 

Turning Despair into Hope & Transforming Lives
Recovery is Possible for Everyone

  1. We believe every individual needs a feeling of hope that it is possible for themselves and their families to live a productive life that will achieve their dreams and aspirations.
  2. We believe in an environment where every individual is motivated to find their life purpose and become contributing members of society.
  3. We believe we can break the vicious cycle of addiction that leads to family destruction and harms future generations.
  4. We believe in educating our community on the stigma and issues of addiction and mental illness, transforming lives and families.

 


Our Mission:

 

Provide safe, clean, and structured environments to educate and assist individuals in obtaining long-term recovery and embracing a purpose in their lives.

We focus on the following:

  1. Behavior modification, communication skills, and internalizing personal responsibility
  2. Comprehensive Job Development
  3. Awareness of substance-use disorders and mental health issues
  4. Integration of individuals back into our community and society
  5. Core issues that perpetuate self-destructive patterns
  6. Removal of barriers that limit individuals from living successfully

 

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Steps to Recovery Homes in Cottonwood, Arizona, is located in the heart of the Beautiful Verde Valley. We are passionate about helping others recover from alcohol and drug addiction. We take a holistic look at the person and compile all factors into a recovery program that focuses on all aspects of life, not just on the addiction. We then look at ways to change the self-destructive patterns that keep individuals from being productive and content in their lives and increase the success rate of individuals with substance use disorder.

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The clients of Steps to Recovery Homes have a real chance at long-term recovery and successful living. We are not just a standard sober living facility. We provide real recovery homes that are safe, structured, and clean, offering an example-driven behavior modification program that includes life skills. These life skills are essential to people that desperately need to be productive members of their families and society. We have a very successful Job Development Program. People with addiction issues face barriers to employment and life. We work with our Job Development clients to teach them the skills needed to remain employable. We provide a safe environment where they can find long-term, successful recovery by putting their recovery first—where there are fewer stressors to make them think that using is the only answer. We offer Daily Life Coaching classes and have weekly opportunities for telehealth with a therapist. Our program is an excellent way to continue to build a foundation after going through a drug rehabilitation program, behavioral health center, or detoxification program. A solid recovery plan and honest guidance enable our clients to stop self-destructing behavior and start living productive and happy lives.

Steps to Recovery Homes provides life Coaching sessions in areas of life usually significantly affected by addiction, trauma, and behavioral issues. Some of these areas are; finances, relationships, personal boundaries, obtaining and securing long-term employment, communication, health and hygiene, parenting, and many more. We believe treatment and rehabilitation should include all the areas of an individual’s life hindered by continued self-medication and avoidance of life’s issues.

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LOOKING FOR SOME PURPOSE AND HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE?

Steps to Recovery Homes can help.

We offer very nice, well kept, comfortable, separate homes for men and women in recovery for a 3 -6-month program to build a healthy foundation for a productive life.

We are certified through the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzHRA) which also complies with National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) and hold ourselves to all city ordinance standards. Our Sober Living License is issued by the State of Arizona.

We Raise the Bar in Recovery Homes.

We are Example Driven.

We promote Structure, Guidance and Empowerment in our Program.

We offer a Holistic Program or an Affordable Price.

($200 weekly and $200 one-time entrance fee)

The level of comfort and the incentives you receive are amazing!!!

We offer:

  • Daily life coaching
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Transit bus passes
  • Free laundry (including laundry soap)
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toiletries
  • Clothes vouchers
  • Job development programs
  • Linens
  • Savings plan (we match half of the money you put in!)
  • Household furniture when you transition out of our home
  • Scholarships
  • House bikes
  • Weights
  • Rides to meetings
  • Direction, leadership skills
  • Internet and phone
  • Hiking, Kayaking and Special Events Participation
  • Yoga
  • Wildlife Parks
  • Equine Therapy

OUR MISSION:

Provide safe, clean and structured environments to educate and assist individuals to obtain long-term recovery and embrace a purpose in their life.

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Steps To Recovery Homes
637 N Main St. Suite 1A
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

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INTAKE LINE – (928) 649-0077

info@stepstorecoveryhomes.com

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The Board of Directors, as well as our Staff, believe strongly in our purpose and our mission. We feel blessed, because we know we’re making a huge difference in our community and in the lives of our clients. We are more like family than co-workers. We encourage and support each other to be the best we can be, because we know that real lives are on the line.

Daniel Ramos

President

Open Position

Vice President

Patricia Jansen

Secretary

Chris Heyer

Treasurer

Leanne Gandy

Director

Donna Michaels

Director

Rock Svoboda

Director

Tom Taylor

Director

Damien Browning

Chief Executive Officer

Anji Dickson

Operations Manager

Desiree Hellyer

Executive Asst/Program Special...

Kelly Minehan

Men's House Supervisor

Damain Weeks

Men's House Asst. Supervisor

Open Position

Women’s House Supervisor

Holly Raplh

Resale Store Asst. Manager

Shelley Myers

Resale Store Associate

Quinton Ellis

Warehouse Manager

Cory Goss

Warehouse Associate

Spencer Buck

Ebay Specialist

Teri Okon

Konnect Administrative Special...

Sheila Atwater

Substance Abuse Counselor

Patricia May

Clinical Director

Dr. Steven Karp

Psychiatrist

STEPS TO RECOVERY HOMES BYLAWS ARTICLE I

NAME

 

  • Name

 

The name of this organization shall be Steps to Recovery Homes. The business of the organization is conducted as Steps to Recovery Homes.

1.02     Location

 

Steps to Recovery Homes is located in Yavapai County, Arizona. Headquarters are located at 1421 E. Greenlee St., Cottonwood AZ. 86326

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES AND POWERS

 

  • Purpose

 

Steps to Recovery Homes is a non-profit organization and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.

The purpose of Steps to Recovery Homes is to provide a safe environment, free from any illicit drugs or alcohol, for people with substance abuse issues. We focus on behavior modification and are dedicated to consistency, structure and direction in our homes. The clients we serve are low-income and have lost everything including jobs, houses and family as a result of their substance abuse issues. In addition to substance abuse issues many of our clients are victims of emotional, mental, and physical abuse. We focus on developing appropriate life transforming habits to help these individuals live a more productive life and become valuable members of the community.

Steps to Recovery Homes also operates a local thrift store, Miracles Happen, for the sole purpose of using profits to support the programs, scholarships and expenses of Steps to Recovery Homes. Miracles Happen also provides the clients with work skills that will facilitate their transition back into the community.

To maximize our impact on current efforts, we may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501(c) (3) section of the internal revenue code and are operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.

At times, per the discretion of the board of directors, we may provide internships or volunteer opportunities which shall provide opportunities for involvement in said activities and programs in order to have a greater impact for change.

2.02  Powers

 

The organization shall have the power, directly or indirectly, alone or in conjunction or cooperation with others, to do any and all lawful acts which may be necessary or convenient to affect the charitable purposes, for which the organization is organized, and to aid or assist other organizations or persons whose activities further accomplish, foster, or attain such purposes.

The powers of the organization may include, but not be limited to, the acceptance of contributions from the public and private sectors, whether financial or in-kind contributions.

2.03  Nonprofit Status and Exempt Activities Limitation.

 

  • Nonprofit Legal Status. Steps to Recovery Homes is an Arizona non-profit public benefit organization, recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue
  • Exempt Activities Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, no director, officer, employee, member, or representative of this organization shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of the organization not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as it now exists or may be amended, or by any organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such Code and Regulations as it now exists or may be amended. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit or be distributable to any director, officer, member, or other private person, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and these
  • Distribution upon Dissolution. Upon termination or dissolution of the Steps to Recovery Homes, any assets lawfully available for distribution shall be distributed to one (1) or more qualifying organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code (or described in any corresponding provision of any successor statute) which organization or organizations have a charitable purpose which, at least generally, includes a purpose similar to the terminating or dissolving

The organization to receive the assets of the Steps to Recovery Homes hereunder shall be selected in the discretion of a majority of the managing body of the organization, and if its members cannot so agree, then the recipient organization shall be selected pursuant to a verified petition in equity filed in a court of proper jurisdiction against the Steps to Recovery Homes, by one (1) or more of its managing body which verified petition shall contain such statements as reasonably indicate the applicability of this section. The court upon a finding that this section is applicable shall select the qualifying organization or organizations to receive the assets to be distributed, giving preference if practicable to organizations located within the State of Arizona.

In the event that the court shall find that this section is applicable but that there is no qualifying organization known to it which has a charitable purpose, which, at least generally, includes a purpose similar to the Steps to Recovery Homes, then the court shall direct the distribution of its assets lawfully available for distribution to the Treasurer of the State of Arizona to be added to the general fund.

ARTICLE III

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

  • Number of Directors

 

Steps to Recovery Homes shall have a board of directors consisting of at least 7 and no more than 12 directors. Within these limits, the board may increase or decrease the number of directors serving on the board, including for the purpose of staggering the terms of directors.

3.02  Powers

 

All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of the board and the affairs of the Steps to Recovery Homes Shall be managed under the direction of the board, except as otherwise provided by law.

3.03  Terms

 

  • All directors shall be elected to serve a two-year term, however the term may be extended until a successor has been
  • Director terms shall be staggered so that approximately half the number of directors will end their terms in any given
  • Directors may serve terms in
  • The term of office shall be considered to begin January 1 and end December 31 of the second year in office, unless the term is extended until such time as a successor has been elected.

3.04  Qualifications and Election of Directors

 

In order to be eligible to serve as a director on the board of directors, the individual must be 18 years of age and an affiliate within affiliate classifications created by the board of directors.

Directors may be elected at any board meeting by the majority vote of the existing board of directors. The election of directors to replace those who have fulfilled their term of office shall take place in January of each year.

3.05  Vacancies

 

The board of directors may fill vacancies due to the expiration of a director’s term of office, resignation, death, or removal of a director or may appoint new directors to fill a previously unfilled board position, subject to the maximum number of directors under these Bylaws.

(a) Unexpected Vacancies. Vacancies in the board of directors due to resignation, death, or removal shall be filled by the board for the balance of the term of the director being replaced.

3.06  Removal of Directors

 

A director may be removed by two-thirds vote of the board of directors then in office, if:

  • the director is absent and unexcused from two or more meetings of the board of directors in a twelve month period. The board president is empowered to excuse directors from attendance for a reason deemed adequate by the board president. The president shall not have the power to excuse him/herself from the board meeting attendance and in that case, the board vice president shall excuse the president. Or:
  • for cause or no cause, if before any meeting of the board at which a vote on removal will be made the director in question is given electronic or written notification of the board’s intention to discuss her/his case and is given the opportunity to be heard at a meeting of the board.

3.07  Board of Directors Meetings.

 

  • Regular Meetings. The board of directors shall have a minimum of four (4) regular meetings each calendar year at times and places fixed by the board. Board meetings shall be held upon four (4) days notice by first-class mail, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission or forty-eight

(48) hours notice delivered personally or by telephone. If sent by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail, the notice shall be deemed to be delivered upon its deposit in the mail or transmission system. Notice of meetings shall specify the place, day, and hour of meeting. The purpose of the meeting need not be specified.

  • Special Meetings. Special meetings of the board may be called by the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or any two (2) other directors of the board of directors. A special meeting must be preceded by at least 2 days notice to each director of the date, time, and place, but not the purpose, of the
  • Annual Meeting. The board of directors shall have one (1) annual meeting that occurs in conjunction with the first meeting of the fiscal year held for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The annual board meeting shall be held upon four (4) days notice by first-class mail, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission or forty-eight (48) hours notice delivered personally or by telephone. If sent by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail, the notice shall be deemed to be delivered upon its deposit in the mail or transmission system. Notice of meeting shall specify the place, day, and hour of
  • Waiver of Notice. Any director may waive notice of any meeting, in accordance with Arizona law.

3.08  Manner of Acting.

  • A majority of the directors in office immediately before a meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at that meeting of the board. No business shall be considered by the board at any meeting at which a quorum is not present.
  • Majority Vote. Except as otherwise required by law or by the articles of incorporation, the act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the

(C) Hung Board Decisions. On the occasion that directors of the board are unable to make a decision based on a tied number of votes, the president, who normally does not have voting rights, shall have the power to swing the vote based on his/her discretion.

(d) Participation. Except as required otherwise by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, directors may participate in a regular or special meeting through the use of any means of communication by which all directors participating may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting, including in person, internet video meeting or by telephonic conference call.

3.09  Compensation for Board Service

 

Directors shall receive no compensation for carrying out their duties as directors. The board may adopt policies providing for reasonable reimbursement of directors for expenses incurred in conjunction with carrying out board responsibilities, such as travel expenses to attend board meetings.

3.10 Compensation for Professional Services by Directors

 

Directors are not restricted from being remunerated for professional services provided to the organization. Such remuneration shall be reasonable and fair to the organization and must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the board Conflict of Interest policy and state law. In the event that a board member holds a compensated position within the organization, that board member will not be allowed to vote on any motion regarding his or her compensation.

ARTICLE IV

COMMITTEES

 

  • Committees

 

The board of directors may, by the resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, designate one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, to serve at

the pleasure of the board. Any committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the board, shall have all the authority of the board, except that no committee, regardless of board resolution, may:

  • take any final action on matters which also requires board members’ approval or approval of a majority of all members;
  • fill vacancies on the board of directors or on any committee which has the authority of the board;
  • amend or repeal Bylaws or adopt new Bylaws;
  • amend or repeal any resolution of the board of directors which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable;
  • appoint any other committees of the board of directors or the members of these committees;
  • expend corporate funds to support a nominee for director; or
  • approve any transaction;
  • to which the organization is a party and one or more directors have a material financial interest; or
  • between the organization and one or more of its directors or between the organization or any person in which one or more of its directors have a material financial

4.02  Meetings and Action of Committees

 

Meetings and action of the committees shall be governed by and held and taken in accordance with, the provisions of Article III of these Bylaws concerning meetings of the directors, with such changes in the context of those Bylaws as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the board of directors and its members, except that the time for regular meetings of committees may be determined either by resolution of the board of directors or by resolution of the committee. Special meetings of the committee may also be called by resolution of the board of directors. Notice of special meetings of committees shall also be given to any and all alternate members, who shall have the right to attend all meetings of the committee. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of any committee and shall be filed with the corporate records. The board of directors may adopt rules for the governing of the committee not inconsistent with the provision of these Bylaws.

4.03  Informal Action by the Board of Directors

 

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the board of directors at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is agreed upon unanimously. For purposes of this section an e-mail transmission from an e-mail address on

record constitutes a valid writing. The intent of this provision is to allow the board of directors to use email to approve actions. Since consent in writing and/or email does not facilitate discussion, the board members must unanimously give consent.

An informal meeting via teleconference where a quorum is present on the conference call, except as otherwise required by law or by the articles of incorporation, the act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

 

  • Board Officers

 

The officers of the organization shall be a board president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, all of whom shall be chosen by, and serve at the pleasure of, the board of directors. Each board officer shall have the authority and shall perform the duties set forth in these Bylaws or by resolution of the board or by direction of an officer authorized by the board to prescribe the duties and authority of other officers. The board may also appoint additional vice- presidents and such other officers as it deems expedient for the proper conduct of the business of the organization, each of whom shall have such authority and shall perform such duties as the board of directors may determine. One person may hold two or more board offices, but no board officer may act in more than one capacity where action of two or more officers is required.

5.02  Term of Office

 

Each board member shall serve a two-year term of office and may not serve more than three

(3) consecutive terms of office. Unless elected by a majority of the board at the end of his/her three (3) two-year terms or to fill a vacancy in an officer position, each board officer’s term of office shall begin upon the adjournment of the board meeting at which elected and shall end upon the adjournment of the board meeting during which a successor is elected.

5.03  Removal and Resignation

 

The board of directors may remove an officer at any time, with or without cause. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the organization without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the organization under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of the notice or at any later time specified in the notice, unless otherwise specified in the notice. The acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

5.04  Board President

 

The board president shall be the chief volunteer officer of the organization. The board president shall lead the board of directors in performing its duties and responsibilities,

including, if present, presiding at all meetings of the board of directors, and shall perform all other duties incident to the office or properly required by the board of directors.

5.05  Vice President

 

In the absence or disability of the board president, the ranking vice-president or vice-president designated by the board of directors shall perform the duties of the board president. When so acting, the vice-president shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the board president. The vice-president shall have such other powers and perform such other duties prescribed for them by the board of directors or the board president. The vice-president shall normally accede to the office of board president upon the completion of the board president’s term of office.

 

5.06  Secretary

 

The secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a book of minutes of all meetings and actions of directors and committees of directors. The minutes of each meeting shall state the time and place that it was held and such other information as shall be necessary to determine the actions taken and whether the meeting was held in accordance with the law and these Bylaws. The secretary shall cause notice to be given of all meetings of directors and committees as required by the Bylaws. The secretary shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the board of directors or the board presidentThe secretary may appoint, with approval of the board a qualified agent, director or member of the staff to assist in performance of all or part of the duties of the secretary.

5.07  Treasurer

 

The treasurer shall be the lead director for oversight of the financial condition and affairs of the organization. The treasurer shall oversee and keep the board informed of the financial condition of the organization and of audit or financial review results. In conjunction with other directors or officers, the treasurer shall oversee budget preparation and shall ensure that appropriate financial reports, including an account of major transactions and the financial condition of the organization, are made available to the board of directors on a timely basis or as may be required by the board of directors. The treasurer shall perform all duties properly required by the board of directors or the board president. The treasurer may appoint, with approval of the board a qualified fiscal agent or member of the staff to assist in performance of all or part of the duties of the treasurer.

5.08  Non-Director Officers

 

The board of directors may designate additional officer positions of the organization and may appoint and assign duties to other non-director officers of the organization.

ARTICLE VI

CONTRACTS, CHECKS, LOANS, INDEMNIFICATION AND RELATED MATTERS

 

  • Contracts and other Writings

 

Except as otherwise provided by resolution of the board or board policy, all contracts, deeds, leases, mortgages, grants, and other agreements of the organization shall be executed on its behalf by the treasurer or other persons to whom the organization has delegated authority to execute such documents in accordance with policies approved by the board.

6.02  Checks, Drafts

 

All checks, drafts, or other orders for payment of money, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the organization, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents, of the organization and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the board.

6.03  Deposits

 

All funds of the organization not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the organization in such banks, trust companies, or other depository as the board or a designated committee of the board may select.

6.04  Loans

 

No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the organization and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by resolution of the board. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

6.05  Indemnification

 

  • Mandatory Indemnification. The organization shall indemnify a director or former director, who was wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any proceeding to which he or she was a party because he or she is or was a director of the organization against reasonable expenses incurred by him or her in connection with the
  • Permissible Indemnification. The organization shall indemnify a director or former director made a party to a proceeding because he or she is or was a director of the organization, against liability incurred in the proceeding, if the determination to indemnify him or her has been made in the manner prescribed by the law and payment has been authorized in the manner prescribed by
  • Advance for Expenses. Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the organization in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding, as authorized by the board of directors in the specific case, upon receipt of
    • a written affirmation from the director, officer, employee or agent of his or her good faith belief that he or she is entitled to indemnification as authorized in this article, and (II) an undertaking by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount, unless it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is entitled to be indemnified by the organization in these
  • Indemnification of Officers, Agents and Employees. An officer of the organization who is not a director is entitled to mandatory indemnification under this article to the same extent as a director. The organization may also indemnify and advance expenses to an employee or agent of the organization who is not a director, consistent with Arizona Law and public policy, provided that such indemnification, and the scope of such indemnification, is set forth by the general or specific action of the board or by

ARTICLE VII

MISCELLANEOUS

 

  • Books and Records

 

The organization shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of all meetings of its board of directors, a record of all actions taken by board of directors without a meeting, and a record of all actions taken by committees of the board. In addition, the organization shall keep a copy of the organization’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date.

7.02  Fiscal Year

 

The fiscal year of the organization shall be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

7.03  Conflict of Interest

 

The board shall adopt and periodically review a conflict of interest policy to protect the organization’s interest when it is contemplating any transaction or arrangement which may benefit any director, officer, employee, affiliate, or member of a committee with board- delegated powers.

7.04  Nondiscrimination Policy

 

The officers, directors, committee members, employees, and persons served by this organization shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. It is the policy of Steps to Recovery Homes not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, color, religion, or national origin.

7.05  Bylaw Amendment

 

These Bylaws may be amended, altered, repealed, or restated by a vote of the majority of the board of directors then in office at a meeting of the Board, provided, however,

  • that no amendment shall be made to these Bylaws which would cause the organization to cease to qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code; and,
  • that an amendment does not affect the voting rights of directors. An amendment that does affect the voting rights of directors further requires ratification by a two-thirds vote of a quorum of directors at a Board
  • that all amendments be consistent with the Articles of

ARTICLE VIII

COUNTERTERRORISM AND DUE DILIGENCE POLICY

 

In furtherance of its exemption by contributions to other organizations, domestic or foreign, Steps to Recovery Homes shall stipulate how the funds will be used and shall require the recipient to provide the organization with detailed records and financial proof of how the funds were utilized.

Although adherence and compliance with the US Department of the Treasury’s publication the “Voluntary Best Practice for US. Based Charities” is not mandatory, Steps to Recovery Homes willfully and voluntarily recognizes and puts to practice these guidelines and suggestions to reduce, develop, re-evaluate and strengthen a risk-based approach to guard against the threat of diversion of charitable funds or exploitation of charitable activity by terrorist organizations and their support networks.

Steps to Recovery Homes shall also comply and put into practice the federal guidelines, suggestion, laws and limitation set forth by pre-existing U.S. legal requirements related to combating terrorist financing, which include, but are not limited to, various sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in regard to its foreign activities.

ARTICLE IX

DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY

 

  • Purpose

 

The purpose of this document retention policy is establishing standards for document integrity, retention, and destruction and to promote the proper treatment of Steps to Recovery Homes records.

9.02  Policy

 

Section 1. General Guidelines.

 

Records should not be kept if they are no longer needed for the operation of the business or required by law. Unnecessary records should be eliminated from the files. The cost of maintaining records is an expense which can grow unreasonably if good housekeeping is not performed. A mass of records also makes it more difficult to find pertinent records.

From time to time, Steps to Recovery Homes may establish retention or destruction policies or schedules for specific categories of records in order to ensure legal compliance, and also to accomplish other objectives, such as preserving intellectual property and cost management.

Several categories of documents that warrant special consideration are identified below. While minimum retention periods are established, the retention of the documents identified below and of documents not included in the identified categories should be determined primarily by the application of the general guidelines affecting document retention, as well as the exception for litigation relevant documents and any other pertinent factors.

Section 2. Exception for Litigation Relevant Documents.

 

Steps to Recovery Homes expects all officers, directors, and employees to comply fully with any published records retention or destruction policies and schedules, provided that all officers, directors, and employees should note the following general exception to any stated destruction schedule: If you believe, or the Steps to Recovery Homes informs you, that corporate records are relevant to litigation, or potential litigation (i.e. a dispute that could result in litigation), then you must preserve those records until it is determined that the records are no longer needed.

That exception supersedes any previously or subsequently established destruction schedule for those records.

Section 3. Minimum Retention Periods for Specific Categories

 

  • Corporate Documents. Corporate records include the organization’s Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and IRS Form 1023 and Application for Exemption. Corporate records should be retained permanently. IRS regulations require that the Form 1023 be available for public inspection upon
  • Tax Records. Tax records include, but may not be limited to, documents concerning payroll, expenses, proof of contributions made by donors, accounting procedures, and other documents concerning the organization’s revenues. Tax records should be retained for at least seven years from the date of filing the applicable
  • Employment Records/Personnel Records. State and federal statutes require the organization to keep certain recruitment, employment and personnel information. The organization should also keep personnel files that reflect performance reviews and any complaints brought against the organization or individual employees under applicable state and federal statutes. The organization should also keep in the employee’s personnel file all final memoranda and correspondence reflecting performance reviews and actions taken by or against personnel. Employment applications should be retained for three years. Retirement and pension records should be kept permanently. Other employment and personnel records should be retained for seven
  • Board and Board Committee Materials. Meeting minutes should be retained in perpetuity in the organization’s minute book. A clean copy of all other Board and Board Committee materials should be kept for no less than three years by the
  • Press Releases/Public Filings. The organization should retain permanent copies of all press releases and publicly filed documents under the theory that the organization should have its own copy to test the accuracy of any document a member of the public can theoretically produce against the organization.
  • Legal Files. Legal counsel should be consulted to determine the retention period of particular documents, but legal documents should generally be maintained for a period of ten
  • Marketing and Sales Documents. The organization should keep final copies of marketing and sales documents for the same period of time it keeps other corporate files, generally three years. An exception to the three-year policy may be sales invoices, contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documentation. These documents should be kept for at least three years beyond the life of the
  • Development/Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets. Development documents are often subject to intellectual property protection in their final form (e.g., patents and copyrights). The documents detailing the development process are often also of value to the organization and are protected as a trade secret where the organization:
  • derives independent economic value from the secrecy of the information; and

(ii) has taken affirmative steps to keep the information confidential.

The organization should keep all documents designated as containing trade secret information for at least the life of the trade secret.

  • Final, execution copies of all contracts entered into by the organization should be retained. The organization should retain copies of the final contracts for at least three years beyond the life of the agreement, and longer in the case of publicly filed contracts.
  • Unless correspondence falls under another category listed elsewhere in this policy, correspondence should generally be saved for two years.
  • Banking and Accounting. Accounts payable ledgers and schedules should be kept for seven years. Bank reconciliations, bank statements, deposit slips and checks (unless for important payments and purchases) should be kept for three years. Any inventories of products, materials, and supplies and any invoices should be kept for seven
  • Expired insurance policies, insurance records, accident reports, claims, etc. should be kept permanently.
  • Audit Records. External audit reports should be kept permanently. Internal audit reports should be kept for three

Section 4. Electronic Mail.

 

E-mail that needs to be saved should be either:

  • printed in hard copy and kept in the appropriate file; or
  • downloaded to a computer file and kept electronically or on disk as a separate file. The retention period depends upon the subject matter of the e-mail, as covered elsewhere in this policy.

ARTICLE X

Transparency and Accountability

 

Disclosure of Financial Information with the General Public

 

  • Purpose

 

By making full and accurate information about its mission, activities, finances, and governance publicly available, Steps to Recovery Homes practices and encourages transparency and accountability to the general public. This policy will:

  • indicate which documents and materials produced by the organization are presumptively open to staff and/or the public
  • indicate which documents and materials produced by the organization are presumptively closed to staff and/or the public
  • specify the procedures whereby the open/closed status of documents and materials can be altered.

The details of this policy are as follow:

10.02     Financial and IRS documents (The form 1023 and the form 990)

 

Steps to Recovery Homes shall provide its Internal Revenue forms 990, 990-T, 1023 and 5227, bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the general public for inspection free of charge.

10.03     Means and Conditions of Disclosure

 

Steps to Recovery Homes shall make “Widely Available” the aforementioned documents on its internet website: www.stepstorecoveryhomes.com to be viewed and inspected by the general public.

  • The documents shall be posted in a format that allows an individual using the Internet to access, download, view and print them in a manner that exactly reproduces the image of the original document filed with the IRS (except information exempt from public disclosure requirements, such as contributor lists).
  • The website shall clearly inform readers that the document is available and provide instructions for downloading
  • Steps to Recovery Homes shall not charge a fee for downloading the information. Documents shall not be posted in a format that would require special computer hardware or software (other than software readily available to the public free of charge).
  • Steps to Recovery Homes shall inform anyone requesting the information where this information can be found, including the web address. This information must be provided immediately for in-person requests and within 7 days for mailed

10.04  IRS Annual Information Returns (Form 990)

 

Steps to Recovery Homes shall submit the Form 990 to its board of directors prior to the filing of the Form 990. While neither the approval of the Form 990 or a review of the 990 is required under Federal law, the organization’s Form 990 shall be submitted to each member of the board of director’s via (hard copy or email) at least 10 days before the Form 990 is filed with the IRS.

10.05  Board

 

  • All board deliberations shall be open to the public except where the board passes a motion to make any specific portion
  • All board minutes shall be open to the public once accepted by the board, except where the board passes a motion to make any specific portion
  • All papers and materials considered by the board shall be open to the public following the meeting at which they are considered, except where the board passes a motion to make any specific paper or material

10.06  Staff Records

 

  • All staff records shall be available for consultation by the staff member concerned or by their legal
  • No staff records shall be made available to any person outside the organization except the authorized governmental
  • Within the organization, staff records shall be made available only to those persons with managerial or personnel responsibilities for that staff member, except that
  • Staff records shall be made available to the board when

10.07  Donor Records

 

  • All donor records shall be available for consultation by the members and donors concerned or by their legal
  • No donor records shall be made available to any other person outside the organization except the authorized governmental
  • Within the organization, donor records shall be made available only to those persons with managerial or personnel responsibilities for dealing with those donors, except that ;
  • donor records shall be made available to the board when

ARTICLE XI

CODES OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

 

  • Purpose

 

Steps to Recovery Homes requires and encourages directors, officers and employees to observe and practice high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. The employees and representatives of the organization must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It is the intent of Steps to Recovery Homes to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization’s goal of legal compliance. The support of all corporate staff is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations.

11.02  Reporting Violations

 

If any director, officer, staff or employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Steps to Recovery Homes is in violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that person with the vice president or the board president.

11.03  Acting in Good Faith

 

Anyone filing a complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation of the Code must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation of the Code. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false shall be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.

11.04  Retaliation

 

Said person is protected from retaliation only if she/he brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of Steps to Recovery Homes and provides the Steps to Recovery Homes with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to individuals that comply with this requirement.

Steps to Recovery Homes shall not retaliate against any director, officer, staff or employee who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of Steps to Recovery Homes or of another individual or entity with whom Steps to Recovery Homes has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy.

Steps to Recovery Homes shall not retaliate against any director, officer, staff or employee who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of Steps to Recovery Homes that the individual reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning the health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.

11.05  Confidentiality

 

Violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant or may be submitted anonymously. Reports of violations or suspected violations shall be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.

11.06  Handling of Reported Violations

 

The board president or vice president shall notify the sender and acknowledge receipt of the reported violation or suspected violation within five business days. All reports shall be promptly investigated by the board and its appointed committee and appropriate corrective action shall be taken if warranted by the investigation.

This policy shall be made available to all directors, officers, staffs or employees and they shall have the opportunity to ask questions about the policy.

ARTICLE XII

AMENDMENT OF Articles of Incorporation

 

12.01 Amendment

 

Any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation may be adopted by approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the board of directors.

Men’s Recovery House * The Hope House

The men’s recovery home, Hope House, is a very well-kept 4-plex with accommodations for 14 men and a House Supervisor. Our trained House Supervisor is Accountable for Ethical Standards. Every apartment has two rooms that hold two men in each room. Each apartment is self-contained for those four men, with a kitchen, dining room, washer, dryer, living room, bathroom, and patio. There is a House Lead in each apartment that is an example and provides guidance and direction. The home has a fenced-in backyard with a BBQ and tables, providing a nice place to relax and hang out. The house is within blocks of the local Alano Club, Food Markets, and many other stores. Located in the Heart of the Beautiful Verde Valley, many things to do and enjoy are within a 15-mile radius. Need guidance on selecting a sober living facility? The Doctor Weighs In – What to Look for in a Quality Sober Living Home

Women’s Recovery House * The Gratitude House

Women and Families Want Recovery, Too 

Gratitude House, sober living for women, is a beautifully laid out 4-Plex Apartment Facility donated to Steps to Recovery Homes from RAW Advocates, another 501(c)(3) organization that disbanded due to unforeseen circumstances. RAW Advocates helped women that were victims of domestic abuse. Need guidance on selecting a sober living facility? 

The Doctor Weighs In – What to Look for in a Quality Sober Living Home

We are seeking a qualified Women’s House Supervisor, and we are in the process of remodeling – this is a way you and others could get involved – to get the house up to code with AzRHA and NARR Certifications for Arizona State Sober Living License by February 2021. Maintaining standards in recovery homes is paramount for people with this life-threatening dilemma who have lost everything and have little or no support from anyone.

Steps to Recovery Homes has always maintained a higher-than-required standard in our recovery homes for our clients. By prioritizing our standards, we continue to increase our client’s success rates, making a healthier community for everyone. Our goals for Gratitude House are:

  • Focus on Health, Wellness, and Therapy (Find ways to make it possible for the women to focus on just themselves and their recovery for the first three months)
  • Create a self-sustaining program that is affordable and focuses holistically on the tools that individuals need to obtain a healthier lifestyle
  • One apartment for a house supervisor
  • Two apartments for Structured Sober Living
  • One Apartment for Women and Children

The Apartment for Women and Children is a huge step forward; we believe in healing families as part of a successful recovery process. Unfortunately, many women need help finding resources for themselves but struggle to get needed assistance with their children and families.

The Transition program is a step-down program after someone has gone through sober living.  It’s important to help our clients get ready for the real world.  To do this, there has to be a program with less and less structure and guidance.  This house gives them more independence and cuts some of the costs, so they can start saving money to get their own place.  This very clean and spacious home offers individuals more privacy by having their own room. There is still a high level of structure that assists them in continuing with their foundation in recovery.            

Miracles Happen ReSale Store is an entity that supports Steps to Recover Homes and our Community.

Miracles Happen accepts gently used donations and makes them available to community shoppers at reasonable prices. Some of the items are available are displayed on our website.

Not only do we provide a physical shop where customers can browse at their leisure, we also have an eBay platform where items are available outside of our local area.

The proceeds of Miracles Happen ReSale Store support Steps to Recovery Homes and contribute to our mission.

Not only does Miracles Happen provide an avenue for us to connect with community members, Miracles Happen is also a part of our Job Development Program. As clients progress through the recovery program, some may enhance their skills in retail by working at Miracles Happen.

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