Cherokee Focus Inc.
Cherokee Focus Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
CHEROKEE FOCUS IS A 501 (C)(3) COLLABORATIVE WHOSE MISSION IS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH COLLABORATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE BY REDUCING AND PREVENTING YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND IMPROVING HOUSING ALTERNATIVES FOR A STRONGER CHEROKEE COUNTY.
About
CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS IS A PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE FOCUS THAT WORKS WITH BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH AGES 16 TO 24. THE GOAL OF CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM IS TO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT BECOME PRODUCTIVE, SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN THAT FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING EACH PARTICIPANT WITH THE EDUCATION, WORK READINESS, AND LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN STABLE EMPLOYMENT AT A LIVABLE WAGE.CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING:TUTORING AND STUDY SKILLSDROPOUT PREVENTION STRATEGIESALTERNATIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFERINGS; GED PREPARATION CLASSESSUMMER EMPLOYMENTPAID AND UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCES LINKED TO ACADEMIC AND OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING.INTERNSHIPSJOB SHADOWINGREFERRAL FOR OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAININGLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTADULT MENTORINGSUPPORT SERVICESLIFE SKILLS TRAININGFOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR EACH PARTICIPANT ARE PROVIDED FOR NO LESS THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CYW PROGRAM.DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2018, CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS WORKED WITH A TOTAL OF 155 STUDENTS ASSISTING THEM WITH ACADEMICS, LIFE SKILLS AND WORK READINESS. TWENTY-THREE CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS PARTICIPANTS EARNED THEIR GED IN THE PROGRAM YEAR. THIRTY-FIVE PARTICIPANTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY EXITED FROM THE PROGRAM RESULTING IN 12 COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS, 20 JOBS, AND 36 CREDENTIALS RECEIVED (INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS/GED AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS). WHILE ACTIVE IN THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENT CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON GED PREPARATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CAREER READINESS, RESUME BUILDING, MENTORING AND OTHER SKILLS TRAINING. CYW PARTNERED WITH LOCAL PUBLIC & PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH. TWELVE PARTICIPANTS WERE PLACED IN SUBSIDIZED WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES. THE EMPLOYERS COVERED MANY FIELDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MANUFACTURING/LOGISTICS, EDUCATION, MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION AND RETAIL.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Cherokee focus is a 501 (c)(3) collaborative whose mission is strengthening families, youth, and individuals through collaboration of community resources, skills, and expertise by reducing and preventing youth substance abuse, enhancing educational opportunities, and improving housing alternatives for a stronger cherokee county.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Cherokee focus is a 501 (c)(3) collaborative whose mission is strengthening families, youth, and individuals through collaboration of community resources, skills, and expertise by reducing and preventing youth substance abuse, enhancing educational opportunities, and improving housing alternatives for a stronger cherokee county.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of GA.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as PO BOX 1191, HOLLY SPRINGS, GA, 301421191 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 18 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $31,419.
- The organization has 35 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization pays $276,435 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $10,959 in fundraising expenses.
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