2022-04-29T06:33:27-05:00 2021-07-31 475324570 INSERO & CO CPAS LLP 20 THORNWOOD DRIVE ITHACA NY 14850 990 2020-08-01 160907880 CAYUGASENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC CAYU 3152551703 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 LAURIE PICCOLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3152551703 2022-04-20 1 LAURIE PICCOLO 999009999 PATRICK JORDAN P00854521 6072724444 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z LAURIE PICCOLO 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 9573851 0 X WWW.CAPHELPS.ORG X 1965 NY TO RESPECTFULLY ASSIST PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE AGENCY ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 50 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, HOMELESS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS VULNERABLE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM. 15 15 197 326 0 0 8400803 9250784 372329 290359 172 79 58585 30621 8831889 9571843 0 0 0 0 5653665 5860584 0 0 0 3026677 3280639 8680342 9141223 151547 430620 3384899 3769273 1432642 1386396 1952257 2382877 X TO RESPECTFULLY ASSIST PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE AGENCY ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 50 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, HOMELESS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS VULNERABLE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM. 0 1 5131062 142186 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O):THE AGENCY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CAYUGA COUNTY. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE AGENCY WORKS CLOSELY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AUBURN, MORAVIA, SOUTHERN CAYUGA, AND CATO SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FOCUS ON SCHOOL READINESS GOALS AND NEW YORK STATE EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS. THE AGENCY HAS UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (UPK) PARTNERSHIPS WITH AUBURN, SOUTHERN CAYUGA, AND MORAVIA. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EARLY HEAD START - A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN, SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 2. HEAD START - A PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, AND FAMILY SUPPORT. UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (UPK) - A NEW YORK STATE-FUNDED PROGRAM FOR 4-YEAR-OLDS, ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THEIR ENTRY INTO KINDERGARTEN. 3PK - A PRE-KINDERGARTEN STATE-FUNDED PROGRAM FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS. BACKPACK PROGRAM - PROVIDES CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM IN AUBURN WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD ON THE WEEKEND, DURING THE THIRD WEEK OF EACH MONTH WHEN OTHER HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES HAVE DWINDLED. 466287 142278 EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O):EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSISTS CUSTOMERS ON A WALKIN BASIS IN THE EVENT OF A CRISIS SITUATION. STAFF WORK WITH THE CUSTOMER TO ASSESS THE SITUATION, GATHER INFORMATION AND RESOLVE THE CRISIS. CUSTOMERS CAN THEN BE REFERRED TO A COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS WITHIN THE AGENCY OR PARTNER AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE LONGTERM ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. ALL OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A STRENGTHBASED MANNER, WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT HOUSEHOLDS WILL MOVE TOWARD SELFSUFFICIENCY. THE EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO AGENCY CUSTOMERS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOOD PANTRY IS UNIQUE IN THE COMMUNITY AS IT IS THE ONLY PANTRY WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN BE SERVED REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE WITHIN THE COUNTY AND THEY ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE FOOD TWICE MONTHLY AS OPPOSED TO MONTHLY. EMERGENCY BABY PANTRY PROVIDES INCOME ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN SENECA COUNTY WITH CHILDREN AGED 0-24 MONTHS WITH DIAPERS, FORMULA, WIPES DIAPER CREAM, CAR SEATS, CLOTHING AND BLANKETS MONTHLY. PERSONAL CARE PANTRY PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS INCLUDING DIAPERS, BABYWIPES, FEMININE PRODUCTS, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, DEODORANT, AND HAIRBRUSHES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CAYUGA COUNTY. CAYUGA HAS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SOLUTIONS (CHESS) PROGRAM PROVIDES FLEXIBLE ONETIME ASSISTANCE TO HELP TANF ELIGIBLE WORKING FAMILIES TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN EMPLOYMENT. FUNDS MAY ASSIST WITH HOUSING UTILITIES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, CAR REPAIRS, AND OTHER NEEDS. CAYUGA COUNTY CHRISTMAS ELF COLLABORATIVE, MULTIPARTNER PROGRAM PROVIDES TOYS TO INCOME ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN NEED IN CAYUGA COUNTY, AGED 18 YEARS OR YOUNGER, DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. HOMELESS INTERVENTION FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN IS USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AN AGENCY ADVOCATE WORKS WITH THE CUSTOMER TO DETERMINE THEIR HOUSING NEEDS AND HOW THEY CAN BE BEST ADDRESSED TO PROVIDE PERMANENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS. ONCE THE CUSTOMER ENTERS THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THEIR HOUSING NEEDS, A CASE MANAGER THEN WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH ASSISTANCE CAN SECURE HOUSING AND MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL TO AVOID A REPEAT BOUT OF HOMELESSNESS. CAR SEAT DISTRIBUTION PROVIDES CAR SEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND ACCEPTS BOTH IN-AGENCY AND OUT-OF-AGENCY REFERRALS. A CERTIFIED CAR SEAT TECHNICIAN PRESENTS AN HOUR LONG WORKSHOP THAT INCLUDES A VIDEO ON CHILD SAFETY AND CAR SEAT INSTALLATION. A HANDSON DEMONSTRATION IS PROVIDED BY THE TECHNICIAN AND THE CUSTOMER MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN INSTALLATION PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE CAR SEAT. HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE CONTRACT WITH NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE NAVIGATOR SERVICES TO ASSIST POTENTIAL ENROLLEES WITH ACCESSING AFFORDABLE CARE THROUGH THE MARKETPLACE. RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND INTO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, IN SOME INSTANCES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. A REFERRAL IS THROUGH CAYUGA COUNTY. FREE CLOTHING PROVIDES GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED. TO ACCOMMODATE AS MANY SHOPPERS AS POSSIBLE, VISITS ARE LIMITED TO ONCE PER WEEK FOR 30 MINUTES, AND VISITORS ARE LIMITED TO 3 SHOPPING BAGS PER VISIT (UNLESS SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPLY).WARM THE CHILDREN COLLABORATIVE, MULTIPARTNER PROGRAM PROVIDES WARM WINTER COATS AND ACCESSORIES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN NEED IN CAYUGA COUNTY AGED 14 AND YOUNGER. 483215 -23967 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: FAMILY AND VICTIM SERVICES: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROGRAM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROGRAM IS A VITAL RESOURCE, PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING EMERGENCY SAFETY SERVICES SUCH AS SHELTER AND A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE. PROGRAM ADVOCATES HAVE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ARE EXPERIENCED IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE. THEY UNDERSTAND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE, COURT AND SOCIAL SERVICES SYSTEMS, AND ARE FAMILIAR WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT MIGHT BE USEFUL TO VICTIMS. IN ADDITION, AN ADVOCATE CAN ACCOMPANY A VICTIM TO COURT, THE POLICE STATION, OR TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE AGENCY'S ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HELP FIND A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING LEGAL RIGHTS, PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, FINANCIAL ADVOCACY, MEDICAL ADVOCACY, LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY, FAMILY COURT ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, PROVIDE REFERRALS TO NECESSARY COMMUNITY RESOURCES. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL SUBSIDIES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN. VICTIM COMPENSATION CLAIMS ASSISTANCE THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF CRIME WITH APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST WITH ITEMS SUCH AS MEDICAL BILLS, LOST WAGES, AND COUNSELING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CRIME. INTERVENTIONS MAY INCLUDE HOME VISITATIONS THROUGH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOLLOWUP PROGRAM BY AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CAYUGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. 1857198 32403 OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SENECA WOMEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION, SUPERVISED VISITATION/SAFE EXCHANGE, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS COVID-19, HUNGER PREVENTION AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE, HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE, KINSHIP CAREGIVER, SENECA PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER GENERATIONS, VOLUNTEER MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION, DRESS FOR SUCCESS, BRENDAN MCGRATH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, ACCESS VR, EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM, IMPROVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES, AND SENECA COUNTY CHRISTMAS PROJECT. 1857198 32403 7937762 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 197 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X X LAURIE PICCOLO 3152551703 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 GREGORY HINMAN CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANN KUBAREK VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 REV CAROLINE GREENE SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CALLIE PORTER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN M NICHOLS ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAMMY SUNDERLIN RN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA LAMPHERE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN MACIER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY DONOVAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GWENDOLINE ROSENKRANS RN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRENDA WIEMANN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH PATSOS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERIFF BRIAN SCHENCK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY MAHUNIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE PICCOLO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50 X 92507 0 12415 MARIE MONTGOMERY DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37.50 X 76779 0 10502 LISA HOCHADEL FORMER FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50 X 29427 0 950 GRACE REYNOLDS FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50 X 14807 0 0 213520 0 23867 0 0 0 0 BIRNIE BUS SERVICES PO BOX 630 ROME NY 13442 BUS SERVICE 563495 KYLECROFT DEVELOPMENT 89 YORK STREET AUBURN NY 13021 RENT 208889 2 X 9773 8548616 692395 360620 9250784 PROGRAM FEES 624190 290359 290359 290359 79 79 21061 0 21061 21061 21061 9027 2008 7019 7019 OTHER 900099 2541 2541 2541 9571843 292900 0 28159 271361 227248 44113 4486211 3739125 747086 58519 51632 6887 635215 560463 74752 409278 361114 48164 13308 13308 26275 26275 53540 11441 42099 228475 189297 39178 238669 168399 70270 73072 71483 1589 27782 27782 148215 148215 120765 103523 17242 CONTRACTUAL 718981 671369 47612 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES 635620 635620 SUPPLIES 475757 460774 14983 FOOD 435599 435599 84581 74678 9903 9141223 7937762 1203461 0 553113 581440 80770 93923 706832 947103 11312 15345 4365300 2247418 2019292 2117882 13580 13580 3384899 3769273 216239 415587 731138 485449 485065 485160 200 200 1432642 1386396 X 1699441 2382877 252816 0 1952257 2382877 3384899 3769273 430620 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 8714173 9278945 9534724 8400803 9248776 45177421 8714173 9278945 9534724 8400803 9248776 45177421 45177421 17143 16851 15858 38608 21140 109600 43376 78021 6443 2541 130381 45417402 2001069 0.99470 0.99390 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38321 38321 3144067 1370277 1773790 1182912 877141 305771 2117882 SECURITY DEPOSITS 200 200 10147320 573469 2008 575477 9571843 0 9571843 9716700 573469 2008 575477 9141223 0 9141223 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,008. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,008. X 579 192896 FMV X PROGRAM SUPPLIES 427 167604 FMV X OTHER 1 120 FMV 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 THE ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM IS NO LONGER LISTED BECAUSE THE AGENCY STOPPED OPERATING THE WEATHERIZATION, EMPOWER NEW YORK, AFFORDABLE ENERGY CONCEPTS, AND RESTORE PROGRAMS IN 2019. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE SINCE BEEN OPERATING OUT OF WAYNE COUNTY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS ELECTRONICALLY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR THE TOP OFFICIAL- THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS HIRED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SALARY IS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE PAY SCALE AND COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND UTILIZES COMPARABILITY DATA WHEN SETTING THOSE SALARY SCALES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PAGE 9, PART VIII, LINE 1E AND PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 24(B): IN MAY 2020, THE AGENCY RECEIVED A PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $920,000 WITH THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THROUGH FIVE STAR BANK. DURING THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2021 AND 2020, THE AGENCY USED $485,065 AND $434,935 OF THE LOAN FOR COVID-19 RELATED EXPENSES WHICH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AS FEDERAL REVENUE. THE LOAN WAS FORGIVEN IN FULL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2021. IN FEBRUARY 2021, THE AGENCY RECEIVED A SECOND PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $980,000 WITH THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THROUGH FIVE STAR BANK. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2021, THE AGENCY USED $494,840 OF THE LOAN FOR COVID-19 RELATED EXPENSES, WHICH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS FEDERAL REVENUE. THE $494,840 WAS FORGIVEN ON JANUARY 12, 2022. THE BALANCE WILL BE REPAID IN 2022. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 12C; THE PROCESS FOR AUDIT OVERSIGHT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE AUDITOR SELECTION HAS NOT CHANGED.