Port Chester Carver Center Inc

“The form 990 is provided to the entire governing body via email prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Every board member and senior staff member is required to complete and sign carver center's conflict of interest policy. If there are any discrepancies on the form, it is to be reviewed by the board officers to see if action needs to be taken.”

“Procedures for review are outlined in the by-laws: 1. Performance review by all, members of the executive committee. 2. Review of directors personal accomplishments. 3. Review comparability data from other similar non-profits.”

“The center makes its audited financial statements and governing documents available to the public.”

“To build brighter futures by serving, educating, and empowering families in our community core values the carver center strives to meet people "where they are and inspire them to move forward. We provide programs and services that are tested and proven, engaging and empowering. We embrace and promote understanding and sensitivity for cultural diversity with respect for language and value differences. Carver center is a place where individuals must have compassion for all who walk through our doors. We are committed to assisting those who come to us achieve self-sufficiency by empowering them to take control of their own lives and communities. The organization is competent in its service delivery, and provides an environment that is safe and nurturing for all. Carver center does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, ethnicity, religion or sexuality.”

“Carver out-of-school time programs (afterschool, summer camp, teen center, youth employment): carver center offers a comprehensive afterschool program in each of the four port chester elementary schools providing licensed childcare, a hot meal, homework support, and a wide range of enrichment activities. The 2023 summer camp served 132 students with a full-day, licensed program of enrichment opportunities. Carver's teen center programs for approximately 200 middle and high school students provide academic support, social-emotional development, recreational activities, a state-of-the-art music studio, and steam opportunities. Personal and academic support that drive success in high school and beyond are the cornerstones of the scholars' program. Motivated teens receive one-on-one coaching, participate in specialized workshops, experience leadership development sessions and are exposed to powerful enrichment opportunities, such as our well-known college tours. In the spring of 2024, carver center awarded $58,000 in scholarship funding to help students pursue post-high school educational opportunities. Workforce development grants enabled carver center to provide paid jobs and training workshops to youth at local businesses.”

“Nutrition and wellness: food service program; the carver market; and dinner at noon: carver center's commitment to nourishing our community is realized through 1) our food pantry, the carver market, 2.) our food service program which provides hot daily meals to children enrolled in port chester afterschool programs, carver's teen center; and three local pre-school programs; and 3) our free community meal, dinner at noon. 1) the carver market is a grocery store-style food pantry located at the carver center. In any given month, 1,900 households visit carver to shop for fresh produce, meats, and other proteins, dairy items, and shelf-stable goods. Much of our food is purchased from or provided by feeding westchester and we also use donor contributions to purchase food from wholesalers. Staff members use carver's refrigerated van to execute our retail recovery program, which rescues food from approximately 15 retail grocery stores in westchester county. All the food is offered to clients at no cost. Families may shop at the carver market on a weekly basis taking home groceries valued at an average of $168 per visit. 2) carver center's food service program is partially funded during the academic year through the child and adult care food program (cacfp), which is administered by new york state department of health's nutrition program and during the summer through new york state education department's summer service program. The food service program cooked and distributed nearly 35,000 meals for its out-of-school time participants in september june and additional meals for local preschoolers and summer camp participants. 3) the community is invited to attend a weekly saturday hot-meal event known as dinner at noon. The food is prepared by carver's chef and served by volunteers to approximately 60 attendees each saturday from september june.”