Organizations Filed Purposes:
In keeping with the vision of the founders of Penn South a low to moderate income not-for-profit housing cooperative of close to 5000 individuals in a six-block enclave in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood Penn South Social Services (PSSS) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of all who live in its community and its surrounding area. PSSS enables older adults to age in place, and live independently in their own homes. We believe all people can be inspired to achieve more than they dream when supported by on-site social service and health care professionals and a stimulating environment of innovative cultural and recreational programs. PSSS aims to continue creating model programs for successful urban living.
In keeping with the vision of the founders of Penn South, Penn South Social Services (PSSS) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of all who live in its community and its surrounding area.
Penn South Program for Seniors (PSPS), the largest and longest established program, is driven by the needs and interests of senior residents. PSPS assists nearly 1,200 individuals and their families each year with case management, case assistance, healthcare assistance and management, health promotion, comprehensive group programs and ancillary services. PSPS also developed and oversees a comprehensive Falls Prevention Program, sharply reducing dangerous falls throughout the co-op. The program is open to anyone vulnerable to falling who wishes to learn techniques to avoid falls. With the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, PSPS has substituted virtual for live programs and has provided services to home bound seniors including masks, shopping and food delivery. It has also made arrangements with a local pharmacy for on-site vaccination.
PSSS also has several clubs for all residents, including:- Music club events bi-monthly, such as concerts, performances and sing-alongs, organized by volunteers around various music genres, open to all residents (30-60+ attendees at events)- Art/Sketch weekly classes for adults 17 and over (10-18 participants)- Schmooze and Booze weekly social get-togethers (10-35 attendees)- Seasonal chess classes for all ages (15+ attendees)- Annual multi-media weekend art exhibit (open for visit by all residents and community)- Seasonal craft events open to all ages (10-15 attendees)
The PS-HOPS (Penn South Home Organized Personal Services) Program connects its over 500 members (18 and over) with health services and products at reduced prices, including home health aides, emergency response systems, hearing and vision services, and non-prescription pharmacy products.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
Matthew Kahn | Executive Dir. | 20 | $52,500 |
Larry Kleinman | Director | 2 | $0 |
Jeanette Himmel | Director | 2 | $0 |
Ellen Semel | Director | 2 | $0 |
Bridget Oteri Robinson | Director | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Gottfried | Director | 2 | $0 |
Estelle Rosenthal | Director | 2 | $0 |
Carol Ginsburg | Director | 2 | $0 |
Tracy Gross | Director | 2 | $0 |
Margaret Crull | Director | 2 | $0 |
Walter Mankoff | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Beatrice Corbett | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Harriet Kriegel | 3rd Vice Pres. | 2 | $0 |
Sonia Goldstein | 2nd Vice Pres. | 2 | $0 |
Mariann Perseo | 1st Vice Pres. | 2 | $0 |
Gary Schoichet | President | 2 | $0 |
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