Thea Bowman Center

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Nov 7, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$357,630

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Health care assistance: 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, 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. Tbc has a certified counselor who works with volunteers to provide services to participants. "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 (5:30 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 training: tbc staff provides training monday to thursday for adults seeking assistance in the use of computers to enhance their life skills, including adult education students. Participants experience ranges from no previous computer technology exposure to minimal experiences. Students participate in scheduled computer classes 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.

Filer

EIN

52-2157682