Riverview International Center Inc

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board for review prior to filing”

“Salary for the executive director and all staff was determined by a board commissioned human resources task force who researched comparable salaries and benefits packages for all staff.”

“Salary for the executive director and all staff was determined by a board commissioned human resources task force who researched comparable salaries and benefits packages for all staff.”

“Governing documents made available based on board approved written request.”

“Community care advocacy: empower our new american neighbors to acquire benefits, access better healthcare, enroll in school, grow in relationships with staff, volunteers, and other new americans, increase cultural competency by answering any questions about life in the u.s., decipher communications and mail, and receive referrals and help during life crises. Riverview international center (ric) is well-positioned to implement access, intervention, and stabilization for people in crisis, because ric provides life changing, essential services for new americans in the neighborhood where they live. Our office is located in immigrant- dense northwest columbus, easily accessible by bus, car, or on foot.”

“Workforce development: prepare our new american neighbors to enter the workforce, assist them in maintaining long term, living wage employment, and accommodate the specific needs of secondary household wage earners, who are primarily women. Workforce development also helps those new americans with more u.s. Work experience move into higher level career pathways. Services include: individual career counseling, resume and cover letter writing and training, digital literacy skills class, mock interviews, language assistance at job interviews, access to higher education, education equivalency applications, transportation to job interviews, bus training, help completing applications and onboarding paperwork, and job referrals to trusted employers.”

“Educational programming: improve english speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through adult beginner english classes and conversation groups at our site. Additionally, our office staff assist community members to enroll in english classes outside of our center, at columbus state, columbus libraries, and online. Each of these programs addresses the critical need of newly arrived immigrants and refugees to learn english. Educational programming for children is also offered throughout the year.when school is in session, homework help is offered two evenings per week, plus additional learning and enrichment events and activities. During summer break, reading programs, field trips, and craft and science fairs supplement learning for children from preschool through 12th grade.”

“The organization did not have any unrelated business gross income exceeding 1,000 during the year. All income generated by the organization is related to its exempt purpose and activities, and no income from unrelated business activities was received.”