Growing Possibilities Inc.
Growing Possibilities Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
ROSES FOR AUTISM IS A LOCAL HORICULTURE BUSINESS WITH A PROFOUND SOCIAL MISSION, TO PREPARE ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS FOR THE WORKFORCE WITH HANDS-ON, CLASSROOM AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND HELPING THEM OBTAIN THEIR FIRST JOB. IT'S THE FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE OF GROWING POSSIBLITIES, A NON-PROFIT FOUNDED BY ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY, INC. IN 2009.
About
ROSES FOR AUTISM: ROSES FOR AUTISM ADDRESSES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM WITH EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING BY PROVIDING CAUSE-BASED FLORAL PRODUCTS TO CONSUMERS. THE SUCCESS WE DEMONSTRATE WITH ASD EMPLOYMENT TRAINING IN THIS SETTING WILL SERVE AS A FLAGSHIP FOR REPLICATING THE MODEL'S BEST PRACTICES. OUR VISION IS THAT ROSES FOR AUTISM WILL SERVE AS AN AUTISM TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT MODEL THAT CAN BE REPLICATED IN VARIOUS BUSINESS SETTINGS. ROSES FOR AUTISM RELIES HEAVILY ON PHILANTHROPY AND ROSE SALES TO KEEP THE TRAINING PROGRAM RUNNING. DURING 2018, VANDALISM DESTROYED THE NEW SENSORY GARDEN THAT HAD BEEN DESIGNED AS A PLACE OF BEAUTY AND DISCOVERY. THE GARDEN IS BOTH THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL FOR A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE SENSORY RESPONSES ARE IMPACTED. CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS COULD RELAX, REFLECT, AND FEEL COMFORTABLE IN EXPLORING THEIR SENSES IN A WELCOMING ENVIROMENT. PROUDLY, IT IS REPORTED THAT THE HEARTBREAKING IMPACT OF THE VANDALISM WAS SHORTLIVED. WITH THE HELP OF THREE DOZEN VOLUNTEERS, AS WELL AS THE GUILFORD BOY SCOUT TROOP 472, OUR CHERISHED GARDEN HAS BEEN REBUILT. THE NEW DESIGN FEATURES GARDEN BEDS DEDICATED TO THE SENSES OF SIGHT, SMELL, SOUND, TASTE, TOUCH AS WELL AS A LABYRINTH ALL TO STIMULATE THE SENSE BALANCE AND INTROSPECTION. WE ALSO HAVE A GAZEBO FOR GUESTS TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE GARDEN. A CARING COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS WHO DEEPLY VALUE THE GARDEN'S IMPACT ON THE REGION MADE THE REBUILT SENSORY GARDEN A REALITY, AND ABILITY BEYOND IS SO DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR THEIR KINDNESS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Roses for autism is a local horiculture business with a profound social mission, to prepare adults with”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Roses for autism is a local horiculture business with a profound social mission, to prepare adults with autism spectrum disorders for the workforce with hands-on, classroom and on-the-job training and helping them obtain their first job. it's the flagship initiative of growing possiblities, a non-profit founded by ability beyond disability, inc. in 2009.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is CT.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 4 Berkshire Blvd, Bethel, CT, 06801.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 14.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$298,285.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 1 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $739,554 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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