Organizations Filed Purposes:
OUR MISSION IS TO ASSURE SERVICES ARE TRULY CUSTOMER-FOCUSED, PROVIDING COORDINATED, LIFE-CHANGING HUMAN SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS TO BE SAFE AND THRIVING WITH A DESIRABLE QUALITY OF LIFE.
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP RESIDENTS ACCESS CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICES AND HELP EACH ATTAIN PERSONAL GROWTH, LEADING TO SUSTAINABLE SELF-SUFFICIENCY; TO ASSIST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR SAFE, SECURE AND VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS FOR OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS BY TOTAL EXPENSES INCURRED ARE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SERVICES AND PARKWAY-COMMUNITY SERVICES.
FAMILY SERVICES:THE CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. WE PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING; FAMILY DEVELOPERS ASSIST FAMILIES IN MEETING GOALS TO OVERCOME THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS. 1,825 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED FOOD ASSISTANCE IN 2019. MEALS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY TO 728 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS. CASE WORKERS/FAMILY DEVELOPERS HELP RESIDENTS IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SUPPORT NETWORK
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT TO CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE PROGRAMMING. WE PROVIDE YOUTH IN NORTHWEST ROCHESTER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR AGE. THE PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS IS BASED UPON THE "40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS." INCREASING SOCIAL SKILLS, JOB READINESS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, GRADUATION RATES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ARE OUR MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS. AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER:OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PROGRAM LOCATED AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTER AT 71 PARKWAY. WE SERVED 51 CHILDREN IN 1ST THROUGH 6TH GRADE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LITERACY, HOMEWORK HELP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS, S.T.E.M., DANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, HEALTHY COOKING, NEWSLETTER, MUSIC AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. A COMPANION SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED FOR SIX WEEKS IN JULY AND AUGUST AND SERVED 37 CHILDREN.TEEN PROGRAM:WE SERVED 30 TEENS THROUGH THE REINVESTING IN YOUTH (RIY) PROGRAM. YOUTH IN THE RIY PROGRAM HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. RIY YOUTH HAVE NOT BEEN IN DETENTION FACILITIES AND OUR PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO KEEP THEM FROM BEING PLACED IN DETENTION. THE COMMUNITY ASSET NAVIGATOR WORKS WITH THE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND HELP THE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM. WE ALSO RUN THE EPIC TEEN CLUB AS A PLACE FOR THE YOUTH IN RIY, AS WELL AS OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD TEENS, TO MEET FOR SUPPORT, MENTORING, SKILL-BUILDING, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES:THE CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER IS A FACILITY LOCATED AT 71 PARKWAY, ROCHESTER. IT HOUSES OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, SPACE IS RENTED TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE NOTRE DAME LEARNING CENTER (TUTORING PROGRAM) AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER. SPACE IS ALSO USED BY STADIUM ESTATES, ASSOCIATES FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT, ROCHESTER NORTHWEST ROTARY CLUB, THE EMERGENCY SERVICES & FAMILY STABILIZATION NETWORK, AND OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS. CSH HAS TWO BUILDINGS AT 431 & 445 JAY STREET, ROCHESTER. 431 JAY IS THE SITE OF BOTH A PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AND AN EXPANDED PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM OPERATED IN COLLABORATION WITH BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT. 445 JAY IS USED AS PART OF OUR STADIUM ESTATES HOUSING PROJECT AND AS A JOB TRAINING SITE FOR THE GREENVISIONS PROGRAM.
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 |
|---|
| Scott Benjamin | PRESIDENT & CEO | 16 | $40,919 |
| Christopher Bigger | DIRECTOR (THRU JULY 2019) | 1.5 | $0 |
| Tolley Reeves | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ian Mcleod | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Shantel Frazier | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Pugh | DIRECTOR (THRU JULY 2019) | 1.5 | $0 |
| Lydia Fernandez | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Maurer | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | $0 |
| Molly Mesko | DIRECTOR (THRU JULY 2019) | 3 | $0 |
| Luis Aponte | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Glenn Gardner | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dorothy Pecoraro | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | $0 |
| Arthur Maurer | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Sr Lorraine Burns | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jerry Brydges | DIRECTOR (THRU SEPT 2019) | 1.5 | $0 |
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