Thea Bowman Center

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Oct 31, 2011

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$161,766

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Health care assistance: "blood pressure screening: every saturday (1:00 -2:30), a volunteer nurse takes blood pressures for any interested participants. Emergency needs and referrals: "critical community assistance: the staff coordinator refers adult participants to appropriate sources of help: medical, housing, utility assistance, housing supplies, transportation, etc. "ohio benefit bank (obb): sponsored by the ohio council of churches, on saturdays (1:00 - 2:00), volunteers connect low- and moderate- income ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits including health care coverage, home energy assistance, child care subsidies, and food stamps. Initial applications for assistance can be completed online but most need to be taken to the appropriate government offices to obtain eligible benefits. Volunteers need to attend training session on the use of the software to receive certification to be counselors. "tax preparation assistance: available mid-january to early april by appointment. Volunteers assist in the preparation.

Activity 3

Education -adult services: "ged and adult basic education: classes are held monday through thursday (1:00 to 3:00) and (6:00 to 7:30) for adult participants who work with volunteer tutors in a structured program that prepares them to achieve a ged (graduate equivalency diploma) or to improve their basic academic skills. The students tend to be highly motivated and serious. The ged is difficult, and most students have a long way to go when they enter the program. The tutor's job is to support the student through this difficult process and to assure the student that s/he is capable of completing the work. Training in working with adult learners and in the center's materials and procedures is provided to all new tutors. "computer assistance: volunteers provide assistance monday to thursday evenings (5:30 - 7:30) for adults seeking assistance in the use of computers to enhance their life skills. Participant experience ranges from no previous computer technology exposure to minimal experiences. Students drop into the center to learn a wide range of computer applications and have the opportunity for practice time and assistance with class work and personal needs such as job searches. Volunteers need to have a moderate facility with computer technology.

Filer

EIN

52-2157682