Community Male Empowerment Project

“Melvin bailey, virgil turner, and kirk turner - family relationship”

“There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

“Management reviews the organization's form 990. Also, the organization provides a copy of the 990 to the board of directors. Any issues brought forth by the board of directors or discovered by management's review are resolved prior to filing the 990. A final copy of form 990 is distributed to all board members prior to filing.”

“In accordance with the organization's written conflict of interest policy, board members are responsible to bring forth any potential conflicts of interest as they arise.”

“Compensation is reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors. The board of directors reviews compensation of comparable organizations using online resources.”

“The organization does not have a formal policy or procedure to make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public. Any requests for these documents will be handled on a case by case basis.”

“Cmep continued its mission of reducing crime, changing lives, rebuilding communities, and restoring hope. Cmep's success is driven by strong relationships with banks, the city of chicago, and the national community stabilization trust (ncst). These organizations often hold title to, and facilitate cmep's acquisition of distressed properties. Cmep also serves as a court-appointed receiver for abandoned properties. In executing its initiatives focused on job readiness and life skills, cmep continued to acquire foreclosed or abandoned residential properties for rehabilitation and employed formerly incarcerated individuals and other community members to make the needed repairs. Rehabbed properties are sold to low-to-moderate-income families. Through these efforts, cmep revitalized chicago communities by providing housing, employment, and on-the-job training. Integral to cmep's mission are counseling services and on-the-job training. The services include construction training, mentoring, social services, life skills, and conflict resolution training. Such services and training provide individuals, who are often formerly incarcerated, uneducated, or otherwise at risk of being victims or perpetrators of gang violence, with the help needed to improve their long-term earning potential and their communities.”