New Ground Inc

“Gary Jendras and Joanne Meyer Jendras are married.”

“New Ground Inc. updated its By-Laws to ensure complaince with the most recent requirements.”

“After the organization has approved the financial statements, the form 990 is completed by the preparer and submitted to management. The document is reviewed by management and is then distributed to the board for review. Any comments or questions are presented to management which communicates the issue directly to the preparer.”

“Conflict of interest statements are signed on an annual basis and any potential conflicts are investigated.”

“The executive committee of the board reviews performance of the executive director annually and makes a determination of increase in salary. The executive committee then makes a recommendation to the full board. Discussions then take place and a vote is taken to approve the recommendations.”

“The financial statements, 990's, governing documents and policies are maintained at the administrative offices located in levittown, new york. The public may request to see any of these documents at the office or the organization will arrange sending the documents.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Financial Literacy Program assists with management of financial circumstances through budget development and maintenance, a review of banking options, debt management and credit report repairs. During social work sessions, tips and tools for tracking income/expenses and planning for savings are reviewed regularly. Social Workers assist with accessing credit reports, reviewing and understanding what impacts the score, implementing strategies to build positive credit and preventing identify theft. Social Workers also help with gaining access to service and non-service connected benefits and referrals to appropriate VA resources when necessary. The Career Development Program serves the unemployed, underemployed, or those looking to further career and professional development and includes assistance with creation of resumes, referrals to local career service agencies, review of websites and techniques to launch an effective employment search and practice of strong interviewing skills. Social Workers help to determine interests and potential career fields as well as feasibility of completion and funding resources. New Grounds Education Assistance and Tutoring Programs then assist Veterans to complete their chosen academic programs successfully. Education is also a focus for the children. New Ground provides education advocacy to ensure that all school age children are appropriately placed in school and receiving needed services to be successful, and the Reading All-Stars Program and Tutoring Program to guarantee improvements in areas of difficulty. Our Parent/ Adult Workshop Program provides essential information on various topics critical to the Veterans and families of New Ground. Topics have included healthy eating on a budget, protecting your child from bullying, cyber-safety for your children, navigating financial aid, and various financial literacy themes. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SMALLER PROGRAMS WHICH ALL HAVE A COMMON GOAL TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Veterans Program offers intensive Social Work services to over 400 homeless Veteran households participating in the Northport VA HUD-VASH Program, or on their wait list. The Veteran households have been certified homeless by Northport VA and placed in housing units willing to work with VA requirements and accept the VASH housing subsidy. VASH Veteran households meet regularly with a New Ground Social Worker to receive comprehensive social work services in the areas of Financial Literacy Program, Career Development Program, Education Assistance Program, Education Advocacy Program, Reading All-Stars Program, Tutoring Program and the Parent/ Adult Workshop Program. All create Individual Service Plans outlining goals to secure stability and future independence Veterans and families attend meetings at the VA, at home, at New Ground, or other suitable location.”