Community Programs of Westchester Jewish Community Services
Community Programs of Westchester Jewish Community Services
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About this organization
Mission
See Schedule O: Operates 13 group homes and 1 supported apartment for 97 adults who have intellectual and developmental deficits that require 24/7 care to enable them to be as independent and functional members of the community as possible. Various support services are also provided.
About
See Schedule O: As part of the WJCS comprehensive continuum of care for people with developmental disabilities, Community Programs operates 14 residences offering home-like, professionally supervised environments as well as supports for 97 individuals to live independently. A wide range of needs is met through intensively staffed intermediate care facilities, moderately staffed individualized residential alternatives and a minimally supervised supportive apartment. All residences are situated in neighborhoods that allow individuals to become fully integrated into community life. Within the homes, each individual has an individualized program to meet specialized needs and interests. The residential and clinical staff assist individuals to learn daily living skills and to be as independent as possible. In addition, each person participates in a day program activity or is employed to promote a sense of self-worth and productivity. Individuals are also helped to connect to their religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Various support services are also provided to individuals with special needs which includes: service coordination which assists individual living within group homes or in the community to access supports necessary to maintain health, wellness and safety. Point program which supports 60 individuals to live independently in a non-certified living arrangement. Taft Community Center which provides a centralized meeting space for individuals with ID/DD to socialize, take classes for skill development and enhance their use of technology.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “See schedule o: community programs of westchester jewish community services is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit, broad based human service agency dedicated to helping people of all ages cope with emotional, cognitive, environmental, physical, social and educational challenges.driven by excellence, our caring professionals respect the dignity and diversity of individuals and families. through innovative programming, the agency responds to the evolving needs of the westchester community. committed to the jewish value of "healing the world", the agency helps people achieve an optimal quality of life, regardless of religion, race, color, creed, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and financial capability.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “See schedule o: operates 13 group homes and 1 supported apt for 97 adults who have intellectual and developmental deficits that require 24/7 care to enable them to be as independent and functional members of the community as possible. various support services are also provided.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 845 NORTH BROADWAY, WHITE PLAINS, NY, 10603.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 257 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $78,948.
- The organization has 32 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $11,535,232 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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