Connected Communities Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and distributed to all board members prior to filing.”

“The board of directors maintains signed conflict of interest policies and ensures that board procedings are revised to address any identified conflicts.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the executive director's compensation on an annual basis and determines its reasonableness based on local market data.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“The mission of connected communities is to break the cycle of poverty and revitalize the emma and beechwood neighborhoods in rochester, ny.”

“The mission of connected communities is to break the cycle of poverty and revitalize the emma and beechwood neighborhoods in rochester, ny.”

“Connected communities is at the precipice of huge community progress and organizational growth. Our team experienced a staff increase from two full-time staff in 2018 to six full-time staff in 2019. Our expansion allows us to continue our work with deliberate consistency in a way that was previously impossible. As our work focused on a holistic approach to community revitalization, our staff members are able to specialize and drive our work forward, reaching major milestones in our areas of focus. A current major initiative is our development of a comprehensive neighborhood plan for the emma and beechwood neighborhoods. This plan, in alignment with the city's rochester 2034 plan, will outline the future of development in all four of our pillar (mixed-income housing, cradle-to-career education, community health and wellness, and economic and workforce development). This plan is design to elevate community visioning and input at every stage as the most important component to this work and its viability for implementation. This work will be informed by our resident ambassador program, which provides part-time, paid work for seven residents to serve as community organizers to collect input and share resources with their neighbors. Our methodology behind this program emphasizes a reciprocal benefit between connected communities and our resident ambassadors, who will gain micro-credentials and professional development while contributing to our work as a community quarterback. Additionally, our resident ambassador program is designed to result in quantifiable feedback from every interaction and event between our ambassadors and other community residents. This data will be coded and incorporated into the comprehensive plan, allowing each conversation with residents to shape our work and priorities. Our plan will set the standard for development without displacement of the indigenous population of beechwood and emma with practical steps for implementation.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 37,375. Management and general expenses 1,536. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,911.”

“There were no changes to the oversight process in 2018.”