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”

“Maintain good health by providing opportunities to participate in free health screens. We held onsite, an average of four health screenings each month, which included blood pressure check, cholesterol, and blood sugar and bimonthly visits by a podiatrist. Staff provided 400 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 answered nearly 800 phone calls for information and referral assistance. We provided 14,747 one-way trips on accessible vans to and from the center, to grocery, discount and pharmacy stores and to recreational activities. We contracted with contract transport services for the majority of these trips. (in 2016 we served 1,340 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.)”

“Families with 1,731 children under 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 2015-2016, we provided services and engaged with 255 parents and 511 students. We continued nine expanded learning time and after school programs designed to enrich the learning environment for students and their families. We held eight fast (families and schools together) sessions attended by 20 parents. We actively engaged both booker and non-booker families in 12 community events. We collaborated with 23 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 effects of violence on their children and teaches non-violent disciplinary alternatives. (in 2016 we served 45 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 2016 we served 23 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. In addition, as appropriate, we make referrals both internally to our family and youth programs, and externally to community partners. (in 2016, 45 parents participated in 8 wrap sessions and 343 parents and children attended 26 group meetings including family nights, parents with a purpose and parent leadership group. 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 2016 summer of sisterhood performed before an audience of 300 people at tri-cs metro campus main auditorium. (in 2016, we served 1,241 girls through our programs, services, outreach sessions 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 192,628 14,639 0”