TRY-AGAIN HOMES INCORPORATED
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January 10, 2013
I am a board member and longstanding supporter of Try-Again Homes(TAH). I also serve as a director on several other local boards of both non-profit and for-profit organizations. I felt compelled to write this review in light of the recent, and I believe unsubstantiated, negative review posted here on GuideStar. I have remained involved with TAH because of the excellent work they do in our communities, providing critical services to children and families in need. During my tenure at TAH the organization has received excellent program reviews and clean fiscal audits. TAH continues to maintain longstanding favorable relationships with its service contractors such as Washington County CYS and the WVDHHR , as well as with its donors and other stakeholders. TAH consistently strives to improve upon its strong historical performance and utilizes client and staff satisfaction surveys in their continuous quality improvement initiatives. The organization continues to reflect a stable financial condition with healthy fund balances in both the Pennsylvania and West Virginia corporations. These fund balances have allowed the organization to incur, and comfortably absorb, operating deficits from time to time, while continuing to provide the services needed by their constituents. As with most non-profits, TAH has experienced fluctuations in revenue and expense levels over the years, and given the ever changing economic environment within which they operate, that volatility will likely persist.
I would highly recommend TAH to anyone considering a charitable contribution and encourage you to review the 990's to obtain the facts about this very worthwhile organization.
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2013
September 12, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
As both a donor and lead regional reviewer, I am inclined to comment on this particular organization. It is my hope that immediate change will occur for fear that this organization operates within a bubble and its apparent lack of respect to its donors/funders and community as a whole. First let me address the program expenses: as a percent of total functional expenses spent on programs and services. While organizations are not created to make a "profit" they should not outspend their means. When an agency runs a combined deficit overtime you are inherently risking the actual mission/services. This agency has no valid revenue since 2007/2008, however, has an alarming administrative expense. Accountability not only is the responsibility of its management staff, but that of its governing board (as noted in previous comments). The wedsite to this organization has not been changed since 2009/2010 respectively, nor does it protect any prviacy (or lack of policy) of its donors (in my case). What is the quality of evidence on reported results of foster care? Has this agency adjusted or improved its results? It appears that working capital is non-existent since previous administration and no real case of improvement during uncertain economic times.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A little
Will you recommend this organization to others?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
April 5, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
In concert with previous review and as a neighbor/community organizer - It has become apparent that Try-Again has absolutely "lost it's way" over the years! This organization has (in a matter of several years) lost its focus and is less than professional in and around the community. Specifically, the senior leadership is oftentimes seen in restaurant/bar locales throughout the city and displays inappropriate/unprofessional displays of behavior (very specific person). It is sad to see an organization that has built a wonderful reputation and that has struggled to become a pioneer in so many ways to one now - of little impact and almost entirely staffed by "supervisors" and not frontline workers. It's budget /financial are a great exhibitor of this over the past several years. Perhaps it is time for change and for its leadership (Board of Directors) to investigate its purpose/mission/impact/fiscal responsibilities and overall management of it senior team!
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A little
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
December 14, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
After over nine years of donating and participating in certain pilot/county programs. I have noitced that this organization has (over the past 3 to 4 years) become less community focused, less client/family focused and has not addressed some critical internal problems with their senior team. Specifically, there is absolutely no representation to its community in which it serves. If you view the 990's over the course of the past several years and compare it to the fiscal years of 5 to 6 years ago - their is a clear dispartiy between the "payout" of its senior team while it has lost a tremendous amount of revenue (programming) over the past two to three years. It almost appears that this organization has lost its focus, purpose, mission, and most importantly - it's ability to promote social change with its population. The number or hours served presently to several years is concerning - but again, the amount of payout to its inadequate senior team is most concerning. I have decided to not participate in this organization for 2011/2012 until its goverance board addresses these issues.
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Unsure
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Unlikely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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