BOARD RESOLUTION
Approval of Animal Shelter Program as an Official Activity of Charity Helpers Foundation

Document ID: CHF-BR-001
Date: March 26, 2025
Organization: Charity Helpers Foundation
State of Incorporation: Texas
EIN: 873593600

WHEREAS,

The Board of Directors recognizes the ongoing need for coordinated, humane responses to animal welfare challenges, and desires to further the charitable purposes of the organization through a structured program dedicated to the care, placement, and advocacy for animals;

WHEREAS,

It is the intention of the organization to establish a replicable animal shelter program model that may be made available to cooperating individuals and groups across the United States, subject to localized compliance and oversight;

WHEREAS,

Although the program will initially focus exclusively on animal sheltering, the Board acknowledges the potential for future integration with additional mission-aligned services such as housing, volunteer engagement, and recovery-supportive environments;

WHEREAS,

The program will be coordinated under the oversight of a designated Program Lead at each location, with encouragement to form a local advisory or supervisory board to support focus and accountability, even if such a board holds no formal legal authority;

WHEREAS,

The Charity remains legally headquartered and incorporated in the State of Texas, and acknowledges that interstate collaboration may require additional structuring or local compliance by out-of-state participants;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

That the Board of Directors of Charity Helpers Foundation hereby formally approves the creation of an official Animal Shelter Program as a recognized activity of this organization;

That the Executive Director or authorized officer is empowered to distribute, amend, and execute all related documents, agreements, and forms necessary to implement this program, including but not limited to memoranda of understanding (MOUs), volunteer agreements, responsibility acknowledgments, and operational guidelines;

That the program shall operate in accordance with the organization’s mission, applicable state and federal laws, and policies as adopted or amended by the Board;

That participation in this program by any external group or individuals shall be conditioned on signing the appropriate agreements and remaining in good standing with the program policies and financial responsibilities;

That this resolution shall be attached to the official records of the corporation and made available to all relevant stakeholders and participants.

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of Charity Helpers Foundation on the date set forth above and remains in full force and effect.

[Name], Secretary
Board of Directors
Charity Helpers Foundation

[Name], Board Chair or President
Charity Helpers Foundation