First Ward Community Service

“The executive director and cfo review the form 990 before the return is filed.”

“Board members abstain from voting when there is a conflict of interest.”

“Board submits annual review form to executive committee and then after discussion compensation is set based on performance.”

“The executive director does an annual review to determine compensation for other employees.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“The mission of first ward community service is to positively influence the lives of people in our community, by focusing on low-moderate income families and seniors. We address social and behavioral needs to change the environment. We provide prevention education and recreation, which improves quality of life and promotes healthy living. Our mission is funded through fund development, foundations, individuals, federal, state and local financial institutions and special events. The key to our success is collaborating with community partners to optimize programs.”

“Family support and education for youth in k-12th grade provides weekly life skills(boys scout and girl scouts) training, character education, drug and violence prevention education, career exploration, recreation, arts, academic support and community service. This program guides and supports youth in becoming responsible adults. A countywide youth development after-school and summer program whose goal it is to enhance and expand the number and variety of programs serving youth in k-12th grade and increase the number of youth who do not have access to positive opportunities in safe environments. Lacer provides a comprehensive approach to after-school learning. Literacy arts cultural enrichment and recreation (lacer) students select between a multitude of offerings from the five categories of lacer. Literacy: homework assistance, tutoring with a focus on science technology engineering and mathematics (stem), read program, and other academic activities that engage and enhance learning. Arts: fine arts, performance arts, creative writing, and creative designs. Cultural: multicultural, cross-cultural & intercultural games, activities, field trips and special events. Enrichment: life skills, leadership development, evidence-based character and prevention education. Recreation: organized sports, physical activity, field trips, sports camps, and mhsaa official training. Hire (helping individuals reach excellence), goal is creating successful student leaders through intense engagement in academic preparedness, exposure to stem careers, college tours and employer visits. Youth work towards strengthening their soft skills, interviewing skills, and leadership development.”

“Fundraising expense 4,471 fundraising expense -4,471”