Yonkers Community Action Program Inc.

“Prior to the 990 being filed with the IRS a draft of the document is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Finance committee which includes the Board Treasurer, Board President (ex-officio) and 2 other Board Members. The approval of the Form 990 is delegated to the Finance committee by the Board of Directors. Each person is encouraged to review and provide feedback, edits and questions. Received edits and questions were responded to with adjustment made to the document, as needed. A draft of the 990 is sent to the Board prior to filing with the IRS.”

“The Board regularly starts its meetings with a reminder of the conflict of interest policy and if there have been any changes, the need for it to be updated. The directors are required to sign the conflict of interest policy annually.”

“The Executive Director works with and seeks the approval of the finance committee and the executive committee in staff remuneration matters. Compensation for all employees, including the executive director and key employees are linked to many factors including, market value of the position, performance, and organizational resources.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the general public by providing copies on request. This may be done though calling or sending an email.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ALLOW US TO CONNECT MORE WITH OUR CLIENTS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL. OUR GARDEN IS ONE OF OUR MORE RELAXING COMMUNITY EVENTS, WHERE WE ALLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PLANT VARIOUS HERBS AND VEGETABLE IN OUR PLANT BEDS. WE ALSO ENGAGE THEM WITH OUR PROBLEM GAMBLING/GAMBLING PREVENTION WORKSHOPS. THIS WORKSHOP IS VERY INTERACTIVE AND OPENS THE DOOR TO MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS AND EXPERIENCES. LASTLY, ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS ALLOWS THE STAFF TO INTERACT WITH CLIENTS AND SPEAK TO NEW CLIENTS ABOUT OUR SERVICES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Invisible Wounds Program - provides support services to teens and young adults between the ages of 13-24. These victims have witnessed a crime in their community, home or school. The services provided will ease the trauma from witnessing a crime. They are encouraged to share their experiences in a safe space. This is accomplished by providing some of the following supportive services: advocacy, referrals, community support, and trauma- focused therapy. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - program provides services to low-Income youth who resides in Yonkers between the ages of 14-24. The program is designed to assist this specific population, who usually need assistance facing barriers to obtaining employment and furthering their education. The WIOA clients have immediate access to our wrap around service that allows them to develop and enhance their educational functioning levels, strengths and interest. We simultaneously focus on both hard and soft skills. WIOA helps youth obtain employment, nationally recognized certifications, GED and paid work experience. In addition to our wrap around services, we offer services such as: Transportation assistances resume building, hygiene kits, therapy/counseling, adult mentoring and financial literacy. This is accomplished with partnerships from the City of Yonkers, TJ Maxx, and the Department of State. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Youth Employment Program-Provides youth between the ages of 14-24 paid work experience opportunities. This program is designed to introduce young adults to the world of work, allowing them to gain valuable work experience. Over the course of the 10 week program youth learn a number of soft skills including: Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, Adaptability, Critical Thinking and problem solving to name a few.”

“Volunteer estimate was calculated based on the organization's own tracking in addition to reporting of community partners who facilitated specific volunteer projects with the organization.”