Montachusett Opportunity Council Inc

“As of october 2021 vp of finance is now allowed to sign contracts.”

“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 provided include the following: 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 social-emotional outcomes; career readiness programs that connect teens to career-readiness opportunities and link youth to local employers; and an adolescent sexuality education that supports in- and out-of-school efforts to promote healthy relationships, positive youth development, and prevent pregnancy. Financial education services: moc offers education and counseling to low-income individuals throughout our financial empowerment center to improve financial literacy and support economic security essential to reaching long-term financial and life goals. The center offers financial education classes and individualized counseling that consists of skill building activities in the area of spending 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 improve the employability of the un- and under employed in our community by promoting skill development, career readiness, and increasing connections to employers with a goal to 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 coaching 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 housed 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 individuals and families in shelter to find permanent housing; stabilization services focused on assiting families who have moved out of the shelter system to remain stably 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. Family & parent services: through moc's family resource center, parents are provided with support services and advocacy for families to foster parental involvement, promote parenting and child development education, encourage social connections and provide concrete suppports in times of need. Additional parent programs include social and commnunity engagement programs, as well as a parent recovery program that connects parents to resources, support groups, and peer specialists to support their parenting journey. Emergency services: moc provides emergency assistance to support the basic needs of individuals and families in north central ma through: rent/utility assistance, access to basic needs resources, and homeless prevention services. Healthy homes moc provides eligible families with a number of programs that improve the safety and efficiency of their homes including lead poisoning prevention and reduction of childhood asthma. Care aids services: provides comprehensive case management aimed at increasing medical care for hiv+ clients through case management, peer support, medical transportation and benefit enrollment. Cl”

“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 for our elder nutrition program.”

“OTHER FEES 4,725,695 0 0”