Greater Lawrence Community Action

“The organization amended the by-laws to reduce the term of all primary officers from three-year terms to one-year terms.”

“The 990 is presented to the finance committee of the board of directors and a report is given to the entire current board. All current board members are presented a copy of the report.”

“The glcac, inc. Does have a conflict of interest policy for the board of directors and glcac, inc. Employees. The policy is monitored and enforced by the human resource director. Each year, board members and employees must disclose any conflicts that exist. If any conflicts develop during the year, it is the responsibility of the board member or employee to disclose the conflict.”

“A wage comparability study was completed to determine the reasonableness of executive compensation levels. The results of the study are being incorporated in the salary compensation paid to executives at glcac, inc.”

“Glcac takes its fiduciary responsibility seriously. As a recipient of public dollars, any individual can receive a copy of our governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy. The request to receive these documents should be made in writing and addressed to the president of the board of directors.”

“Child care - quality care for children through a positive, nurturing environment that supports children in reaching their full potential. Expenses 3,962,941 including grants of 76,056 revenue 258,228 family support center - unites key organizations to ensure that all children and families have access to high quality education and care. Expenses 615,985 including grants of 27,588 revenue 0 social services - includes the community service center and the consumer protection program. Expenses 291,011 including grants of 42,688 revenue 0 community engagement - shows parents of young children the importance of fostering the cognitive, social and emotional development of their boys and girls. Engage parents and children in fun activities that promote interaction and learning. Expenses 365,952 including grants of 11,477 revenue 0 workforce development - includes english for speakers of other languages (esol) training enhancing an individual's ability to secure employment. Expenses 434,533 including grants of 0 revenue 0 lead poisoning prevention program - provides resources to identify and treat lead paint hazards found in privately owned residential housing located in the city of lawrence. Expenses 271,357 including grants of 0 revenue 0 housing services - meet the needs of individuals and families in need of permanent housing. Expenses 1,097,676 including grants of 689,972 revenue 0 culinary services - provides daily nutritionally balanced meals to head start and child care program participants. Expenses 648,801 including grants of 0 revenue 0 heal lawrence - provides greater lawrence residents and small businesses with up-to-date education, guidance and enrollment assistance. Expenses 25,404 including grants of 12,958 revenue 0 immigration - provides assistance and advocacy for people seeking permanent resident status and united states citizenship. Expenses 361,219 including grants of 0 revenue 0 navigator - provides assistance with education and enrollment in the health coverage programs available in the massachusetts health connector. Expenses 355,569 including grants of 0 revenue 0 other programs - designed to help local low-income families to reach their full potential. Expenses 236,558 including grants of 26,749 revenue 0”