Youth Works

“A draft of form 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive director and board of directors before filing.”

“Directors and officers shall not participate directly or indirectly in any transaction involving or adverse to the corporation without full disclosure in writing of the extent of the participation. Said disclosure shall be made to the executive director and the chair (and if the conflicting interest is from the executive director or the chair, disclosure shall also be made to the vice-chair). The director with a conflicting interest shall be counted for quorum purposes but shall be excused and shall not vote when the board considers the transaction. If a conflicting interest is disclosed as required hereunder, and the director with a conflicting interest does not vote, then the director and/or officer with a conflicting interest shall not be liable to the corporation for the profits of the conflicted director and/or officer, or the losses of the corporation, from the transaction. Any director may raise the issue of a conflict of interest and move for an official decision of the board (not including the vote of the director having the potential conflict of interest) on recusal or any director may voluntarily recuse him or herself from voting on an issue presenting a conflict of interest. For purposes of clarity, conflicts of interest covered by this subpart a can be (i) monetary in nature, (ii) family, investment or business related, or (iii) any other relationship or issue in which a director or officer believes or a reasonable person would have believed that said director or officer could not vote or act objectively in favor of the corporation's interests. Directors who may be assisting with the programs of the corporation by employing or training members of the corporation's constituency shall not be considered to have a conflict of interest when voting or discussing said programs.”

“The board of directors determines the executive director's salary by conducting an assessment of comparable salaries of similar positions at other local nonprofit organizations. The board of directors also considers the annual budget, length of employment and the annual performance review in their determination.”

“Governing documents, policies and audited financial statements are available upon request during regular business hours. The organization's governing documents, irs determination letter, annual irs information filing and annual new mexico report are also available on the new mexico attorney general's charitable organization registration online system (coros) at https://secure.nmag.gov/charitysearch.”

“To address issues related to disadvantaged and at-risk youth and young adults, while specializing in a full spectrum of culturally appropriate programs that assist predominantly hispanic high-risk youth to develop job skill training. The organization focuses its efforts on youth engagement and positive youth development, while directing programs with the aim towards decreasing the high-school dropout rate through alternative education classroom and training, teaching workforce skills through a variety of hands-on training programs and connecting them to permanent employment, and or higher education.”

“Santa fe youth corps - crews work together to restore community parks, trails and open space, perform river and land restoration, assist nonprofit organizations with facility maintenance, and assist public and nonprofit entities with beautification, landscaping, community farming and gardening to benefit the community. Workforce innovation program - an apprenticeship program developed by the organization in partnership with local businesses and the city of santa fe economic development division. This program reinforces business success of program participants through talented and fully screened workforce placements. Santa fe youthbuild - a green construction and culinary arts dual track education and workforce skills training and trades certification program funded by us dol employment and training administration. This program features key partnerships with santa fe community college, santa fe habitat for humanity, el rancho de las golondrinas, city of santa fe, and local businesses and nonprofits. Through hands-on training and classroom education, participants learn trade skills and certifications, conduct community service, engage in leadership, prepare and produce meals, and construct homes for low income families all while earning college credits and working toward ged attainment.”

“Juvenile justice community based intervention, prevention and counseling - the organization has contracts with the state of new mexico's children, youth and families department, as well as the city of santa fe, to deliver positive community-engagement services to youth who have been engaged in the juvenile justice system. These community-engagement services include prevention, peer mediation, restorative justice, counseling, and other support services. The organization also provides counseling to youth in the schools who are high-need cases, as well as no-fee counseling for youth and young adults engaged in the organization's programs and training.”