Cup of Cool Water
Cup of Cool Water
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About this organization
Mission
CUP OF COOL WATER WALKS ALONGSIDE YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS ON THEIR JOURNEY OF RECONCILIATION WITH THEMSELVES, GOD, AND SOCIETY.
About
IN 2018, CUP OF COOL WATER MADE MORE THAN 11,600 CONNECTIONS WITH YOUTH THROUGH ITS DROP-IN CENTER, BIKE SHOP AND OUTREACH WITH 628 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH. CCW STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS REACH OUT TO SPOKANE YOUTH WEEKLY, WALKING THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN TO MEET YOUTH WHERE THEY ARE. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF OUR STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM IS TO ESTABLISH RAPPORT AND ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO VISIT OUR DROP-IN CENTER TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SERVICES. AT THE CCW DROP-IN CENTER, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CREATE A SAFE AND CONSISTENT ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN EAT A MEAL AND HAVE SOME OF THEIR NEEDS MET WITHIN A LOVING, CARING COMMUNITY. THE DROP-IN CENTER SERVES AS A CONNECTION POINT BETWEEN YOUTH AND OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDING HOUSING SPECIALISTS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. IT ALSO PROVIDES YOUTH ACCESS TO CLOTHING, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, INTERNET AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES. OUR LIFE SKILLS CLASSES ARE DYNAMIC AND EMPOWERING, EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO EXITING STREET LIFE. COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO ARE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, MONEY MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PHYSICAL HEALTH TEACH CLASSES. SMALL CLASSES FORGE AN INTIMATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON PERSONAL GROWTH.OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH TO DEVELOP SELF-CARE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED SKILLS. THIS 16-WEEK PROGRAM CONSISTS OF WEEKLY CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE MEETING WITH A MENTOR AND 2 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EACH WEEK. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES A YOUTHS ABILITY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, MANAGE TIME, SET GOALS AND GENERALLY MAKE BETTER LIFE DECISIONS LASTLY, COOL WATER BIKES IS A COMMUNITY SHOP THAT GIVES YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN SKILLS THROUGH UNPAID JOB TRAINING. AT THE BIKE SHOP YOUTH INTERACT WITH CUSTOMERS, REPAIR BIKES AND HELP MAINTAIN THE SHOP. YOUTH CAN ALSO EARN A BIKE BY VOLUNTEERING TEN HOURS AT THE BIKE SHOP. PAID INTERN PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Cup of cool water walks alongside youth who are homeless on their journey of reconciliation with themselves, god, and society.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Cup of cool water walks alongside youth who are homeless on their journey of reconciliation with themselves, god, and society.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is WA.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 7 employees as of 2020.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $7,792.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $208,606 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $14,551 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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