West Side Community House

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and reviewed by board and management prior to filing.”

“Management regularly reviews compliance with conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by the governing board considering key factors”

“Governing documents are made available upon request”

“Yoga, and wii bowling. Staff provided 450 hours of supportive services meeting with seniors individually to link them with needed benefits and services in the community, assist with billing issues, schedule medical appointments, secure a valid photo id, and other services as needed. In addition, our staff took nearly 800 phone calls and provided information and referral assistance. We provided 14,817 one-way trips on accessible vans to and from the center, to grocery, discount and pharmacy stores and to recreational activities. (in 2015 we served 1,417 seniors through on- site, homebound, and telephone information and referral services. Over half of the seniors live at or below the poverty level with an additional 36% at or below 200% of poverty. Of the remaining 10%, most live just above the 200% level.)”

“The age of 18. A majority of these families (82%) live below 200% of the federal poverty level.”

“Community wrap around school west side community house is the lead agency for the united way wraparound school project at h. Barbara booker school. During 2014-2015, we provided services and engaged with 275 parents and 385 students. We established nine expanded learning time and after school programs designed to enrich the learning environment for students and their families. We held two fast (families and schools together) sessions attended by 33 parents. We actively engaged both booker and non-booker families in 18 community events. We partnered with 19 community organizations and nonprofits to bring additional programming to booker school students and families. Children exposed to violence initiative/defending childhood an effort to address the effects of violence on the families and youth in the cudell/west boulevard neighborhoods. Held four eight-week act (adults and children together) parenting classes. Act is an evidence-based program that makes parents aware of the affects of violence on their children and teaches non-violent disciplinary alternatives. (in 2015 we served 62 adults in act.) boys council conducts weekly support sessions for boys ages 13-18 that help them to maintain positive attitudes, make good decisions, and to be resilient after setbacks. (in 2015 we served 19 system-involved boys). Wrap for success (w4s) - empowers parents through the successful completion and comprehension of the act course including w4s warm up and graduation sessions, and attendance at monthly family night and first fridays meetings where they participate in interactive workshops with other community parents that are responsive to the challenges and needs that they identify. Also, as appropriate, we make referrals both internally to our family and youth programs, and externally to community partners. (in 2015, 62 parents participated in 12 wrap sessions and 106 parents and children attended 12 family nights. Over 90% of participating parents are currently or were previously system involved.) youth services - sisterhood, for girls ages 10 - 18, prepares girls for womanhood and their life beyond. Five learning cycles conducted during the school year cover self-identity, service learning, arts and technology, economic literacy, and health and wellness with interactive workshops, field trips and presentations that stimulate and challenge young minds while they engage and retain their interest. In addition, there are opportunities for mentoring, tutoring, homework assistance and academic test preparation provided by college student tutors. Sisterhood meets after-school with several weekend events and trips. Summer of sisterhood is an intensive summer arts camp for 8 weeks that culminates in a live performance and cd and/or dvd. Girls ages 10 18 work with professional artists to write their own original work. In 2015 summer of sisterhood performed before an audience of 350 people at the cleveland state universitys main classroom auditorium. We conducted outreach sessions at ten area schools and a session at csus girls health summit attended by 400 young women. (in 2015, we served 1,650 girls through our programs, services and telephone information and referral. Of these girls, 96% live at or below 150% of the federal poverty level with the remaining 4% at just above 200%.)”

“Professional fees & contracts 187,920 17,227 0”