Keys for the Homeless Foundation, Inc

Jan – June 2011

$125,000

Help Us Reach Our GOAL for 2011

$250,000

Growth in Past 3 Years

2010: $202,000

2009: $168,000

2008: $138,000

•	Responded to 345 Requests Served more than 45 non-profit organizations providing homeless services with an average estimated value of more than $500.00 per contribution.

•	Member of the Community Service Committee for the Hotel Association of Washington, DC

•	H.A.W.D.C. names KEYS as one of the TOP TEN WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNINITY.

•	Green Initiative Recycled more than 20,000 lbs. of discarded cotton textiles.

•	Provided stipend, on- the- job work experiences for those cared for by our service providers.

It is a true joy to receive word from hotel management that a donation is "READY FOR PICKUP!" With a willing spirit and an abiding commitment to act compassionately, practically, and efficiently to safeguard the well being of those living in poverty, KEYS is on the way. We navigate routes that travel point to point, creating an opportunity for diverse sectors, in synergy and strategy, to work together in helping our care providers with essential homeless services. Our mission serves a conscientious goal: benchmark a standard of living by maximizing the use of existing community resources.

Thank You, Hotel Monaco

Westin Georgetown
Helps Our Friends at GRM

Our mission is 'evidenced-based' and results-oriented! Through the abundant generosity of our contributors, community and corporate leaders, and dedicated volunteers we have contributed an estimated fair market value of more than $1,000.000 of basic, in-kind goods to meet real life needs. As an Allied Member of the , it is a special privilege and distinct honor to share our mission with the vast hospitality industry in stewardship, setting our sights on securing brighter futures for us all.

Since our designation as a 501(3)c in 2005, more than 50 hotels have contributed professional time, in-kind goods and resources, hosted KEYS volunteers and service projects, promoted our mission through in-house fundraising efforts and provided temporary safe storage of donated inventory to support KEY operational goals.

Through massive renovations or ongoing refurbishing, through in-house drives and fundraisers, our outcomes directly care for the most vulnerable living in our communities. Rooms of new and gently used goods, time and time again are tagged "KEYS Donations: Ok to GO" to those in need. Contributions of bedding, basic home furnishings, small appliances, lamps, linens, towels, drapes, kitchenware, rugs, televisions, mini-fridges, artwork, paint, and more have ensured the success of our drive and determination to meet the critical needs of those who cannot be neglected and forgotten.

As a proud member of of Good360., KEYS also participates in the Retail Donation Program. Our partnerships with selected retailers provide KEYS with a greater variety of additional resources to better serve our communities.

Thank You, KEYS

We are distinctly proud of our dynamic relationships with more than 45 nonprofit organizations and agencies providing homeless services in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. We see immediate and concrete benefits in this principal priority: obtain essential goods and furnishings for those who are transitioning from homelessness and poverty to self-sufficiency. Our "just in time" donations also eliminates additional overhead expenses, reduces waste, and protects our environment.

Due to the economic strains in the non-profit sector, the need in 2011 is even greater. Service providers rely on the assistance of our network of donors to help care for thousands of people each year. While we face many challenges, we see wonderful progress when we hear: "Thank you for helping us to meet our goals, for restoring hope; thank you for your compassionate action in caring for others, and thank you for making a difference in supplying our residents with these necessities".

Join our network! YOU are KEY to helping to strengthen homeless services and together, we are KEYS for the Homeless!

J.W. Marriott Helps Refurnish CFLS