Montachusett Opportunity Council Inc

“Changes made to moc's by-laws regarding its board of directors: composition: the maximum number of board members decreased from 24 to 15. Representatives of low income persons: any person wishing to become a member of the board no longer must file nomination papers with the desginated agencies with signatures of at least 10 low income people who resides within the service area of the organization. Public official directors: board members who are elected public officials no longer need to be within the areas of winchendon, leominster, fitchburg, ashburnham/westminster, gardner, athol, clinton, bolton, berlin, lancaster, sterling, royalston, templeton, and phillipston. Resignation: any director must now resign by delivering written resignation by mail or email. Vacancies: vacancies in the board of directors must now be filled within 180 days. Term of office: any member of the board may not be elected to the same office for more than 5 consecutive terms. There is no longer a restriction on how many offices any single person may hold.”

“Prior to filing, the form 990 is reviewed by the audit and finance committees of the board of directors. The form 990 is then reviewed by moc's board of directors. The form 990 will be filed upon approval by the audit and finance committee.”

“New members are required to fill out a conflict of interest form when they begin their term on the board. All board members annually complete a conflict of interest form. Kevin reed, exectuve director, and leona shaw operations director, determine if a potential conflict exists. If a potential conflict is found to exist, that person is barred from participating in any deliberations or decisions regarding the conflicting matter.”

“Part of moc's board of directors structure includes a personnel committee that approves the wage and salary structure for moc's employees.”

“Part of moc's board of directors structure includes a personnel committee that approves the wage and salary structure for moc's officers and key employees.”

“Moc's audited financial statements are available on the official website of the attorney general of massachusetts at www.charities.ago.state.ma.us. Moc does not make their conflict of interest policy available to the public. In addition, various other governing documents are also available on the official website of the secretary of state of massachusetts at:”

“Child care & head start services: moc provides a comprehensive scope of services to families with young children that focus on health and wellbeing, parent devlopment and early education and care. Our child care programs promote cognitive social, emotional and physical development n safe, nurturing environments. Classes are offered in preschool centers throughout the north central region or through home-based providers. Families have part and full-day options including after school, as well as infant and school aged programs to support a variety of family needs. Moc's child care services provide parents with an opportunity to seek or continue employment, career training or further their education. In addition, parents are connected to training opportunities and self-enrichment programs that promote the development of leadership skills and community connections.”

“Community services teen & youth services: moc supports the youth and teens of the north central community by providing services that promote positive youth development services include: after school and summer camp programs designed to engage at-risk youth in educational and recreational activities that improve academic and behavioral outcomes; career readiness programs that connect teens to skill-building opportunities and link youth to local employers; adolescent sexuality education that supports in- and out-of-school efforts to reduce risk behaviors and prevent pregnancy among youth; and innovative community education programs that targetbullying, abuse and assault to reduce victimization and promote positive community engagement. Financial education services: moc offers education and counseling to low-income individuals throughout our service areas to improve financial literacy so that clients can make financial decisions that lead to and support economic security essential to reaching long-term financial and life goals. Moc's portfolio of services include financial education classes and individualized counseling that consists of skill building activities in the area of speding and saving, budgeting, credit building and repair, investing and asset building. Moc also provides free electronic tax filing assistance through the volunteer income tax assistance program to low-income households utilizing volunteer tax preparers. Employment services: moc's employment services aim to inprove the employability of the un- and under employed in our community by building work skills, incrasing connections to employers, and developing habits that retain long-term employment. Programs support teens through multiple youth work programs, particularly during the summer months when availability increases, as well as adults in our secure jobs connect program that helps homeless or near homeless clients make strides toward self-sufficiency and independence through training, case management and job placement. All career readiness programs focus on soft skills, occupation specific training, job coating and support services that reduce barriers to permanent employment. Homeless services: moc's homeless services assist individuals and families facing housing crises to find and maintain stable housing. The full scope of services include: prevention services focused on keeping families who are currently housd but at-risk for becoming homeless in existing housing; diversion services focused on keeping emergency assistance eligible families out of the shelter system; re-housing services focused on assisting indifivuals and families in shelter to find permanent housing; stabilization services focused on assiting families who have moved out of the shelter system to remain stavly housed; and a supportive housing program that assists families who are disabled and homeless/at-risk of homelessness to find and maintain safe, decent and affordable housing. Emergeny services: moc provides emergency assitance to support the basic needs of individuals and families in north central ma through: food pantries in multiple locations; summer feeding programs for youth unable to access the benefit of school-based meals during summer recess; rent/utility assistance; and homeless prevention services. Health homes: moc provides eligible families with a number of programs that improve the safety and efficiency of their homes including lead poisoning prevention.”

“Nutrition wic north central wic, a program that enhances nutritional care for pre-natal and postpartum women, infants, and children throughout north central massachusetts region. Elder services - moc's elder nutrition programs promote healthier living and a longer lifespan for seniors in our community. The programs provide nutritionally balanced meals to elders through congregate sites and a home delivered meal program. Both services provide meals that are one-third of the daily recommended dietary allowance for adults, and importantly, reduce the social isolation often experienced among aging populations to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. Individualized and group nutrition education also is available to clients of our elder nutrition program.”

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