Atd Fourth World Movement Inc.

“Robert mauss dierdre mauss secretary member married - family relationship”

“Persons who have shown a sustained pattern of support of the work of the fourth world movement by financial contributions and/or participation in its programs are invited to become members of the us branch of the movement. Currently there are about 450 such members.”

“Members are invited to the annual meeting. They can vote in person or by proxy for the board of directors. The board is elected annually, and members serve one-year terms.”

“At the annual meeting the board brings some proposals for action by the members. One recent example is a proposal for change in the bylaws concerning the timing of the annual meeting.”

“The national director reviews a draft copy of the prepared 990 and makes revisions as necessary. The national director presents the finalized 990 to the board at the meeting set closest to the completion of the 990.”

“Board members and staff review and complete an approved conflict of interest disclosure form each year that identifies any relationships or circumstances which a board member or staff person believes could contribute to a conflict of interest as described in the document. The forms are collected and stored at the corporations office.”

“The national director is reviewed annually by the board of directors at their board meeting regarding compensation.”

“When salaries are determined, a working group convenes and establishes the rate of pay determined upon the cost of living. The working group determines a general percentage increase and this percentage is applied fairly to all employees of the organization.”

“Atd fourth world movement makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection upon request.”

“Atd fourth world movement is the united states branch of the international movement atd (all together in dignity) fourth world, an international non-governmental organization which aims to eradicate persistent poverty and exclusion through partnership among families in poverty and other members of society. Members from different social backgrounds act together from the basic principles of: the inalienable dignity of each human being, the necessity to learn from families living in persistent poverty, the responsibility of all people to unite and strive together to end poverty.”

“Activities with families and children story gardens (new mexico, new york) offer community organizing through reading and art activities in under-resourced neighborhoods. During story gardens, trained facilitators offer quality books, puzzles, art activities, and other educational resources free to families who are mostly low-income and have little access to uplifting educational programs and supportive social environments. All children in the community are invited to this activity that happens weekly in different neighborhoods and locations. A special effort is made to reach those with difficulties. Our team in gallup, nm, runs story gardens in an open-air market and in a disadvantaged neighborhood with native american and latino children. Our ny team runs a community-based story garden in a large public housing development in brownsville, brooklyn, with the partnership of the housing development's tenant association. Summer festivals of arts and learning are extensions of the street library programs in new mexico and new york highlighting community strengths and helping bridge the summer learning gap for children. Reciprocal learning programs (appalachia, new york, new orleans,boston, new mexico) engage communities and build capacity for participants. They include discussion forums, skill-sharing workshops, community beautification work, seminars, holiday gatherings, and cultural outings. Through these programs adults from all walks of life gather to share struggles and aspirations, merge knowledge, celebrate, advocate, and build peace by striving together to end poverty. Many meetings took place online in 2020,to help mitigate the isolation created by the covid-19 pandemic. Collaboration with other anti-poverty organizations, universities, schools, civic agencies (national), strengthens efforts to overcome poverty locally and across the country. The collaborationsopen up channels for families in poverty to access essential community resources and advocate for themselves and others. These projects include joint representation at the united nations, running art workshops together, fourth world people's university sessions, state level justice system reform advocacy, a participatory research training project, and sharing stories through communications initiatives and public events. Accompaniment and support in accessing basic rights (national) help ensure that vulnerable families benefit from services such as housing access, educational support, job training, and legal aid. This long-term accompaniment also supports those who are socially isolated to building their social connections.”

“Training and public information webinar training for ongoing promotion and development of atd fourth world. Partnerships with academics in social policy research (boston, new york) and think tanks create conversations, training sessions, and collaboration between people living in poverty, academics, and policymakers. Public presentations and events include panel discussions, conferences, and commemorations of october 17, the international day for the eradication of poverty. In these forums people living in poverty exchange their knowledge, experience, and efforts to overcome poverty with other concerned citizens. Publications including newsletters and e-newsletters update our membership about our progress and invite others to join our work. Our website www.atdfourthworld-usa.org features updates on our programs, advocacy, and membership. Our facebook page, www.facebook.com/atdfourthworldusa, features discussions of current events, atd fourth world projects nationally and internationally, and other perspectives.”

“Correction of fixed asset carrying value -360,110 correction of cash carrying value -341,966 other corrections -1,779 total -703,855”