YWCA Lancaster

“The 990 is reviewed by the board and approved before filing.”

“The organization monitors compliance with its written conflict of interest policy by requiring all members of the board of directors, the chief executive officer, members of senior managemnt, and employees with purchasing and/or hiring responsibilities or authority to inform in writing, the chief executive officer and the chair of the finance and audit commitee, of all reportable conflicts. The chief executive officer reviews the forms of all employees and the finance and audit committee reviews all forms completed by directors and the chief executive officer. If a conflict arises the finance and audit committee shall be responsible for making all decisions concerning resolutions of conflicts involving directors, the chief executive officer, and other members of senior management. The chair of the finance and audit committee shall be responsible for making all decisions concerning resolutions involving the finance and audit committee members. The chief executive offer shall be responsible for making all decisions concerning resolutions of conflicts involving employees below the senior management level, subject to the approval of the finance and audit committee.”

“The ceo evaluation committee does a performance appraisal annually and makes a recommendation to the full board, the compensation discussion is included in the board minutes. Ceo and top management salaries are compared with other ywca's in the region and with available salary surveys in the area. All assessments are made by the committee.”

“The ceo evaluation committee does a performance appraisal annually and makes their recommendation to the full board.”

“No documents available to the public”

“Volunteers performed various tasks for the organization including but not limited to the following: group projects such as cleaning and painting within the building; distribution of posters/flyers and assistance with tabling at special events; 24 hour sexual abuse hotline coverage; clerical support; board and committee participation; event planning and implmentation and facilitaiton and training for social justice presentations.”

“Child enrichment - ywca lancaster's child enrichment center is located in downtown lancaster and offers developmentally-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, ages 6 weeks and older. Ywca lancaster voluntarily participates in the pennsylvania keystone stars quality initiative earning a rating of 4 stars. Ywca lancaster's school age child development program provides a safe place for kids and peace of mind for their families. The program offers care to children 5-12 years of age throughout the year. Before and after school care includes ample indoor and outdoor activities, homework time, nutritious snacks, and arts and crafts for students enrolled in school district of lancaster or penn manor school district. Kindergarten wrap-around program offers care for children enrolled in half-day kindergarten at all penn manor elementary schools. The program can be combined with before and/or after school care to provide all day care for these students. Mama la lechera is a no cost, post-partum support group offered to any community member seeking support with newborns and infants.”

“Center for racial and gender equity - the center is home for our key mission work and includes community engagement activities and events; training and educating and advocacy and campaigns. Signature events include the race against racism; dorothy height book club; listen, learn and lead; racial equity institute; black artist waystation; lancaster votes and more. New choices - new choices serves individuals in transition to achieve economic self-sufficiency through personal development, career guidance, and job training. The individualized program offers skills and resources in job seeking, interviewing, and resume writing. After completing the course, students are eligible for scholarship funds to pursue short-term education. More than 80% of 2021 new choices graduates were placed in employment, training, or continuing education programs last year.”