J R Coleman Community Renovation Corporation

“The executive board is given a copy of the form 990 to review. Any questions are to be directed to the executive director for clarification or correction.”

“Each board member is required to sign an ethics policy in january of each year of service. The president of the board of directors conducts individual board member interviews which includes reviewing potential conflict of interest issues to ensure that compliance is enforced.”

“The board of directors completes an annual performance review of the executive director and determines compensation accordingly. As part of the process, the board of directors reviews the non-profit times salary survey, united way regional compensation structure, and compares similar and like organizations' 990 for executive director compensation.”

“J.r. Coleman community renovation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public on written request.”

“Doorways and entries to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs, and installation of interior and exterior railings as well as a variety of smaller household repairs. These accessibility modifications are designed to permit elderly and disabled homeowners to stay in or return after rehabilitation to their own homes preventing premature and costly nursing home placement.”

“Neighborhoods in the investment area include over 10,000 canton residents and over 2,700 full-time employees. The project is part of over 45 million in infrastructure and streetscape improvements slated for 2014-2019 and extending from the city's eastern boundary, along mahoning road and 12th street to interstate 77 on the west. Project funding has been derived from private, local, state and federal sources. Major partners, along with jrc, include the city of canton, stark regional transit authority and the hoover foundation. Other economic development underway in the investment area includes a planned industrial park, private investments including two national investors, and targeted demolition resulting in the greatest removal of blight in any sector of canton, and lending to a cleaner, more investment friendly area. During fiscal year 2015 over 1,000 residents and business owners engaged in community development in the project area. Engagement occurred through several initiatives headed by starkfresh, a program of jrc. These included the corridor farmers' market, an urban teaching farm, and a mobile market providing fresh food to areas where resdients may have difficulty getting out of their homes. Starkfresh endeavors to increase people's access to, and consumption of, fresh healthy, locally sourced foods, and has generated the interest for a healthier community. Note: in november 2015, the jrc board of directors approved starkfresh moving with the jr coleman community renovation corporation into a newly created 501(c)(3).”