Communities In Schools Of Philadelphia Inc
Communities In Schools Of Philadelphia Inc
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About this organization
Mission
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
About
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ELECT (EDUCATION LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING). ELECT ASSISTS PREGNANT OR PARENTING STUDENTS IN THE COMPLETION OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENCY. ELECT STUDENTS RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ENABLE THEM TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS INTO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PARENTHOOD. LAUNCH'S SITE COORDINATORS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT; PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING; HEALTH AND NUTRITION SEMINARS; ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT; AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. A COMPONENT OF ELECT IS A FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO YOUNG MEN WHO ARE PARENTING. EMPLOYMENT TODAY FOR A BETTER 2MORROW. EMPLOYMENT TODAY FOR A BETTER 2MORROW PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH (17 TO 24) WHO HAVE OR ARE AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT SKILL TRAINING, THE ABILITY TO EARN AN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL, AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. URBAN TECHNOLOGY PROJECT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, LAUNCH DEVELOPED A PROGRAM TO ADDRESS DIGITAL INCLUSION ISSUES WITHIN PHILADELPHIA. THE URBAN TECHNOLOGY PROJECT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND EDUCATION, PROMOTING OWNERSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND SELF-RELIANCE. THE URBAN TECHNOLOGY PROJECT INCLUDES THE DIGITAL SERVICE FELLOWS AND COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS DESCRIBED BELOW. DIGITAL SERVICE FELLOWS (DSF). DSF IS A FULL-TIME AMERICORPS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN BOTH SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IN PURSUING THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD. DSF PARTICIPANTS LEARN UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL AND ACTIVELY APPLY THE SKILLS LEARNED BY INSTALLING NEW EQUIPMENT OR REPAIRING EXISTING EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOLS AND BY LEADING SCHOOL-BASED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS. COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS. LAUNCH AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA HAVE ALSO PARTNERED TO CREATE THE COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PROGRAM. COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO 56 SCHOOLS AND 4 CENTRAL OFFICES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA. THIS PROGRAM COMPLEMENTS THE DSF INITIATIVE AND ALLOWS RECENT GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE A ONE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP WITH MASTER TECHNICIANS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PROVIDING ENGAGING AND QUALITY BASED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SIX WEEK SUMMER CAMPS IN TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SINCE 2003. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA'S DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) HAS BEEN THE SOLE FUNDER OF THIS INITIATIVE. THE DHS OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROJECT HAS EVOLVED SINCE 2008 TO COMPLIMENT THE AGENCY'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP HIGHER ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS AND MEASUREABLE RESULTS AS EVIDENCED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN INITIATIVE (IOC). THE GOAL OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH PARTICULARLY THOSE RECEIVING DHS SERVICES LIVING IN DISTRESSED SECTIONS OF THE CITY. THESE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS HAVE GROWN DRAMATICALLY SINCE 2008. ANNUALLY, THE CITY HAS INCREASED THE CENTER SLOT LEVELS. FUNDING IS BASED ON THE SLOT UTILIZATION AND ATTENDANCE. SLOT UTILIZATION AT BOTH LOCATIONS IS CONSISTENTLY OVER 95%. BOTH SITES HAVE ACHIEVED LICENSURE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS KEYSTONE STARS LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Name change: effective january 1, 2020, communities in schools of philadelphia changed its name to launch of philadelphia. the legal entity, communities in schools of philadelphia, inc. continues in existence as the legal name of the organization, but the organization is doing business as launch of philadelphia ("launch- or "the organization"). the name change is the result of launch's exit from the national network of communities in schools, inc., which became effective december 31, 2019. mission: launch's mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. launch fulfills its mission by entering into service contracts with the school district of philadelphia and community organizations.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Name change: effective january 1, 2020, communities in schools of philadelphia changed its name to launch of philadelphia. the legal entity, communities in schools of philadelphia, inc. continues in existence as the legal name of the organization, but the organization is doing business as launch of philadelphia ("launch- or "the organization"). the name change is the result of launch's exit from the national network of communities in schools, inc., which became effective december 31, 2019. mission: launch's mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. launch fulfills its mission by entering into service contracts with the school district of philadelphia and community organizations.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as PA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 5407 GRAYS AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19143.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 179 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$344,400.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,096,193 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $117,217 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.