Easter Seals Tennessee, Inc.
Easter Seals Tennessee, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Easter Seals Tennessee's mission is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their community.
About
EASTERSEALS TN HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, LIVE BETTER LIVES FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE. OUR MULTIPLE EASTERSEALS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES.CAMP AND RECREATION: SINCE 1959, EASTERSEALS TN HAS PROVIDED QUALITY CAMPING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAM IS HELD IN AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LIVE AND EXPLORE NATURE, WORK TO OVERCOME FEARS AND PLAY TO CREATE MEMORIES IN AN INCLUSIVE CAMP PROGRAM. ADULTS AND CHILDREN ARE SERVED DURING WEEKEND RESPITES, WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMPING SESSIONS, AND DAY CAMP.COMMUNITY CENTER: EASTERSEALS TN ADULT COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO SOCIALIZE, LEARN, AND PARTICIPATE IN CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS. TRAINED, DEDICATED STAFF OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS, WHILE PROMOTING THEIR DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. SUPPORTED LIVING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM CORE FOCUS IS IN ASSISTING WITH A HOME SEARCH, IDENTIFYING ROOMMATE(S), AND PROVIDING HOME HEALTH CARE WORKERS AS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING NEEDS, SHOPPING, PAYING BILLS, ETC.PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: EASTERSEALS TN PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, MEAL PREPARATION AND HEALTH NEEDS. FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THAT SKILLED EASTERSEALS TN STAFF ARE SUPPORTING THEIR LOVED ONE IN THEIR PERSONAL SETTING.COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: THIS PROGRAM ENABLES INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED TO EXPERIENCE STAFF-ASSISTED COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS RECREATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. EASTERSEALS TN OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ASSIST IN MEETING NEEDS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN LIVING WAGES BY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING WORK RELATED SKILLS, ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. EASTERSEALS TN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM INTERVIEWING SKILLS TO ONSITE JOB COACHING.THE PRE-ETS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-22 AND WHO ARE STILL IN SCHOOL. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO A POST-SECONDARY CAREER PATH, WHICH COULD INCLUDE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR EMPLOYMENT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of easter seals tennesseee is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their community.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The mission of easter seals tennesseee is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as TN.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 500 WILSON PIKE CIRCLE NO 228, BRENTWOOD, TN, 37027.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 419 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $310,561.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1923.
- The organization pays $6,394,684 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $104,062 in fundraising expenses.