Extended Family Solutions Inc. Laurie Cameron

“The last page of Schedule O did not save correctly so the amended return will include the full Schedule O which includes descriptions for Form 990EZ Part III the Statement of Program Service Accomplishments as well as Lines 28 29 30.”

“The Extended Family”

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Program Supplies, $13087| Subsidized Program Fees for those unable to pay, $13710| Website Marketing, $7088| Insurance, $3110| Internet Phone Zoom, $1637| Banking Fees, $415| Office Supplies Food, $4547|”

“| Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Accounts Payables, $0, $1335|”

“| Explanation:| Organization's Primary Purpose: The Extended Family is a human services nonprofit organization focused on supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities I DD by providing opportunities to find personal and professional fulfillment through outreach and engaging work experience skills development and social interaction.”

“| Explanation:| Operation First Aid Initiative: OFA began during the pandemic zoom sessions when one participant suggested we provide Appreciation Gifts for frontline workers who were going above and beyond to help the community. Virtual and on-site participants create hand-decorated products such as key rings journals lavender or pine sachets coasters gift boxes ornaments treat bags and tote bags. Participants also prepare hand-written thank you cards to recipients acknowledging and appreciating the essential nature of their work. As of 2022 year-end over 4500 appreciation gifts had been distributed. TEF has supported 39 individuals with IDD 22 of whom currently participate in OFA.”

“| Explanation:| Community Giving Cupboard CGC: TEF's CGC Initiative allows participants to prepare and pack and together with our local food pantry partners distribute non-perishable goods and meals to neighbors in need. Meals-in-a-bag include soup and pasta dishes. Additional food donations include cereal much in demand trail mix cocoa coffee and healthy snacks. TEF has supported 39 individuals with I DD 26 of whom are currently participating in the CGC Initiative. Nearly 4000 food donations had been delivered to our food pantry partners by year-end 2022. In addition to being a boon to the community this initiative allows TEF participants who are typically the recipients of support the opportunity to lift up others providing them with an increased sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Participants are engaged from start to completion: ideation product testing product naming assembling includes measuring & weighing packaging labeling and distributing.”

“| Explanation:| Pilot Program with NY State's Without Walls Program WOW: Begun in December of 2021 this successful collaboration with a WOW agency provides 4 individuals with IDD the opportunity to contribute to TEF's CGC and OFA Initiatives. Each week TEF provides facilitation and materials at the TEF office for WOW participants to be creative develop skills and engage in social interaction all while giving back to the community. The success of the pilot has led to plans for an expanded collaboration with three additional agencies in 2023.”