Alpha Workshops
Alpha Workshops
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About this organization
Mission
The Alpha Workshops provides creative HIV+ individuals and other vulnerable populations with industry-specific training and employment in the decorative arts. Our mission is: 1) to draw on the powerful healing potential of useful work and creative self-expression 2) to provide training and employment in a flexible, compassionate workplace 3) to compete in the marketplace successfully at the highest level of craftsmanship and artistry and 4) to provide a new model of economic development for people living with HIV/AIDS or other disabilities. Our goal is to empower HIV+ individuals to channel their creativity into a rewarding future of economic independence.
About
The organization also runs a highly regarded design studio, staffed completely by its trainees and produces handcrafted wallpapers, on-site custom painting, decorative finishes, gilding and handcast lamps. The objective is to provide employment to individuals infected with AIDS, enabling them to become increasingly self-sufficient thus reducing their reliance on public assistance.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The organization's primary activities consist of training and employing people living with hiv/aids in the decorative arts, through the development of a unique training curriculum combined with a supportive workplace responsive to the medical, financial and”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The alpha workshops provides creative hiv+ individuals and other vulnerable populations with industry-specific training and employment in the decorative arts.our mission is:1) to draw on the powerful healing potential of useful work and creative self expression2) to provide training and employment in a flexible, compassionate workplace3) to compete in the marketplace successfully at the highest level of craftsmanship and artistry and4) to provide a new model of economic development for people living with hiv/aids or other disabilities. our goal is to empower hiv+ individuals to channel their creativity into a rewarding future of economic independence.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 27.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$16,300.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization pays $1,021,536 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $196,417 in fundraising expenses.
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