Christ Child Society Inc

“Membership in the chapter shall be open to anyone desiring to serve in the work of the chapter. Members are expected to support the mission and work of the chapter through volunteering, pay annual dues, make an annual donation to the chapter's programs, and support other fundraising activities of the chapter.”

“Current, active, dues-paying members receive ballots to select and elect the members of the board.”

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants. The final draft of the form 990 was presented by the outside accountants to the finance & audit committee. Once acceptable to the committee, a copy was provided to the entire board. The executive committee of the board, which is authorized to act on behalf of the board between meetings, held a vote to recommend approval of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Disclosure by employees of a conflict of interest should be made to the executive director (of if he/she is the one with the conflict, then to the board president), who determines whether a conflict exists and is material, and if the matters are material, brings them to the attention of the board president. Disclosure involving directors are made to the board president, who brings these matters, if material, to the board. The board determines whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to the christ child society. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of the christ child society and the advancement of its purpose.”

“On hiring the executive director the organization, among other procedures, reviewed comparable salaries for executives of similar organizations. The executive director is evaluated by the board president against previously established goals. A written summary of the evaluation is presented to the executive director and added to the personnel file. Since her hiring, the executive director has received annual cost of living increases. Any salary increase for the executive director in excess of the standard cost of living adjustment applied to all employees is approved by the executive committee.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Family support program: also known as girls on the rise empowerment (gotre), this program launched in 2010. Girls on the rise provides outreach and services to young girls and their families in the washington highlands neighborhood of southeast dc operating in the mary virginia merrick youth center (named for the society's founder). The program provides after- school, summer camp, and family support services for at-risk girls aged 6- 18 in ward 8. Girls on the rise further focuses on outreach, case management, parenting, life skills workshops, health and wellness, and prevocational training for the girls and their families. It also serves as a continuation of the building of life skills for the summer camp participants and their families. The program involves direct instruction in group, individual, workshop and drop-in formats as well as collaboration with other similar community-based programs in the immediate geographic area.”

“Student success program: the student success program provides volunteer academic support services in 6 partner schools and the merrick youth center. We provide regular tutoring in a variety of subject areas and early literacy programs. In addition, volunteers help students with high school and college transition, by assisting with applications, essays, financial aid forms, and resumes. The program also includes an early literacy initiative where infants, toddlers, and pre-school students and their parents are provided with books and the opportunity to experience literacy rich activities. Subgroups of society members (guilds) "adopt" our partner schools by providing financial, material, and volunteer support to the school communities. This program also sponsors a chapter-wide book drive each year in order to provide books to local children, families, and community agencies. Volunteers: volunteers are an essential component of the society. Volunteers typically staff the opportunity shop which is a significant source of fundraising for the organization. In addition, volunteers knit or chrochet handmade blankets, unpack supplies, prepare materials, assemble layettes, pick-up diapers, and make deliveries. Volunteer tutors work weekly with struggling readers in our partner schools. Additional volunteers collect and distribute books. Volunteers provide assistance to the family support program as running buddies, book club sponsors, summer camp help, and host holiday celebration events. All committees, to include standing committeess and fundraising event planning, are comprised of volunteers. Our typical volunteer pool is approximately 950 per year. Student success program: the student success program provides academic support services in local partner schools. We provide weekly tutoring in a variety of subject areas and early literacy programs. In addition, volunteers help students with high school and college transition, by assisting with applications, essays, financial aid forms, and resumes. The program also includes an early literacy initiative where infants, toddlers, and pre-school students and their parents are provided with books and the opportunity to experience literacy rich activities. Subgroups of society members (guilds) "adopt" our partner schools by providing financial, material, and volunteer support to the school communities. This program also sponsors a chapter-wide book drive each year in order to provide books to local children, families, and community agencies.”

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