Organizations Filed Purposes:
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.
EASTER SEALS TN HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, LIVE BETTER LIVES FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. LAST YEAR, EASTERSEALS TN CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND QUALITY DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTHS AND ADULTS, ACROSS THE STATE, DURING THE PANDEMIC.
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.
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 |
|---|
| Tim Ryerson | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $170,175 |
| Steve Zimmerman | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Rhonda G Phillippi | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Molette | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Blake | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Pastor David Beecham | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Jeb Beasley | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Caryl Atwood | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Bridges | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Deckard | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Chuck Mataya | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| Perry Moulds | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
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