Down Syndrome Association North Bay
Down Syndrome Association North Bay
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About this organization
Mission
Down Syndrome Association North Bay's mission is to promote self-advocacy, raise awareness, support inclusion and enrich the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
About
DSANBs Program Service Accomplishments:1.) Monthly Enrichment Classes provide individuals with Down syndrome, and their families, with an educational and social experience in art, dance, ASL communication, music, sports, and cooking. Classes are offered by age level to best support those we serve. Enrichment is offered at various locations that are rented and donated spaces at community centers, parks, libraries, and local businesses according to the activity. Volunteers organizing and hosting the classes consist of board members, committee members, and high school volunteers.2.) Family Camp is structured as a one-day camp experience for all ages of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The day starts early with themed experiences to incorporate music, theater, sports, and outdoor appreciation experiences for the whole family. Rented day use of a local camp facility provides our space for this program. Volunteers include board members, committee members, parents, and high school volunteer counselors.3.) Hospital Outreach involves giving Hope Baskets to families when hospitals or birthing centers call us to inform us that babies with Down syndrome have been born. Social workers are asked by parents to reach out to our local organization to bring parent-to-parent support. We meet with families soon after the birth of their baby to bring friendly experience, literature, baby supplies, and flowers to the parents. This initial contact is long remembered as an integral part of our support system. Board members and committee make visits. Volunteers from high schools help prepare the Hope Baskets for delivery.4.) Community Service opportunities allow individuals with Down syndrome to help at the local food bank packaging food supplies. We also purchase supplies to pack bags for donation to the homeless in shelters and on the streets.Students from local high schools participate with DSANB to provide service support. Board members serve as mentors and the liaison between families and volunteers.5.) Educational Seminars are hosted by DSANB as a way to provide the latest research and instruction to educators, specialists, and parents of children with needs. The one to three-day seminars are free to all interested attendees with the hopes that the learning tools will reach a broad audience. Educators and Speech-Language Pathologists are especially invited to participate in this learning opportunity.Speech-Language classes have been incorporated, free of charge, to families on a weekly basis through The Swain Center. Classes meet the age requirements for speech-language development and practice for ages 4-12 years and 13-through adult years.6.) Step Up for Down Syndrome provides families and community members to celebrate Down syndrome awareness and diversity during a one-day outdoor gathering each year. Participants collect resources at a Resource Fair, walk one mile, enjoy a lunch, and close with a Talent Show.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Down syndrome association north bay's mission is to promote self-advocacy, raise awareness, support inclusion and enrich the lives of individuals with down syndrome and their families.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Down syndrome association north bay's mission is to promote self-advocacy, raise awareness, support inclusion and enrich the lives of individuals with down syndrome and their families.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 1275 Fourth Street 121, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 0 employees on their form.
- 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 less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $252,560.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is not determined through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 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 has fundraising events.