2014-08-11T14:42:54-05:00 2013-12-31 SMITH & HOWARD PC 271 17TH STREET SUITE 1600 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2013-05-08 364763575 GEORGIA WORKS INC % PHILLIP D HUNTER GEOR 4042156680 275 PRYOR STREET Suite ATLANTA GA 30303 PHILLIP D HUNTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4042156680 2014-08-15 true MARC AZAR 4048746244 2014-08-15 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X PHILLIP D HUNTER 275 PRYOR STREET ATLANTA GA 30303 256650 false X www.georgiaworks.net X 2013 GA GEORGIA WORKS IS A TRANSITIONAL WORK PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS MEN. 6 6 4 100 0 0 0 255000 0 1650 0 0 0 0 0 256650 0 12081 0 0 0 55793 0 0 0 0 13327 0 81201 0 175449 0 179579 0 4130 0 175449 X Georgia Works mission is to provide, and implement cost effective, holistic programs that meet the need of a diverse population working to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism. We seek to help people end their homelessness and achieve permanent self-sufficiency. The program is a 6-12 month multi-phased program that helps trainees overcome barriers to employment and achieve independent lifestyles by offering comprehensive services. false false 624310 37840 0 0 Case Management/Site Supervision: Trainees meet frequently with case managers, who help determine barriers to employment, develop effective treatment plans, provide support, and review program progress. Additionally, site supervision while on Georgia Works assignments provides continual evaluation to support and monitor progress. 624310 32627 12081 1650 Transitional Jobs: Trainees earn $7.40 per hour for at least 30 hours of work weekly in the community The men work in uniforms, daily, in visible locations picking up trash, cleaning streets, and beautifying the area. The men are taught the importance of timeliness, appearance, courtesy, respect, and care as they interact with the community. The men learn the necessary soft skills of employment, such as customer service and teamwork. 624310 4284 0 0 Training: Training of Georgia Works staff is done by Doe Fund (Ready, Willing and Able) staff. 74751 true true false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X PHILLIP D HUNTER 4042156680 275 PRYOR STREET ATLANTA GA 30303 WILLIAM C MCGAHAN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1.0 X JACK HARDIN DIRECTOR 1.0 X GARY JONES DIRECTOR 1.0 X HENRY W GRADY DIRECTOR 1.0 X VINCE SMITH DIRECTOR 1.0 X CHIP PATTERSON DIRECTOR 1.0 X PHILLIP D HUNTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 19204 0 4711 19204 0 4711 0 false false false 0 75000 180000 255000 TRANSITIONAL JOBS PROGRAM REVENUE 624310 1650 1650 1650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 256650 1650 0 12081 12081 0 0 23915 21524 2391 0 27216 24494 2722 0 0 4662 4196 466 0 0 0 0 0 0 1618 1456 162 0 1963 1767 196 500 450 50 0 0 516 464 52 0 28 25 3 0 0 272 245 27 3696 3327 369 JOB TRAINING EXPENSES 3541 3541 CASE MANAGEMENT/MONITORING EXP 1068 1068 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 69 62 7 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 56 51 5 81201 74751 6450 0 X 0 164472 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 15364 272 0 15092 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 179579 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4130 X 0 175449 0 0 0 0 0 175449 0 179579 175449 X false false false X false false false 0 0 0 0 255000 255000 0 0 0 0 0 0 255000 255000 0 255000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255000 1650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 150 4 146 15214 268 14946 15092 Part IV, Line 2b GEORGIA WORKS! IS A 12 MONTH MULTI-PHASED PROGRAM THAT HELPS TRAINEES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES, OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND SAVINGS CLASSES. THESE CLASSES TEACH BUDGETING, GOAL SETTING, OBTAINING CREDIT INFORMATION, AND REPAYING DEBTS. ADDITIONALLY, MANDATED MONTHLY SAVINGS HELP TO INSTILL FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT'S ENROLLMENT IS VOLUNTARY, AND THEIR VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION WILL BE BASED ON VARIOUS AGREEMENTS TO THE PROGRAM ASPECTS. ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS IS THAT EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES TO SAVE 20% OF THEIR INCOME WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. THESE FUNDS ARE HELD IN SAVINGS FOR THE PARTICIPANT BY THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE REPORTED ON PART X, LINE 21 OF THE FORM 990. true JOB TRAINING PROGRAM STIPENDS 35 12081 0 Part I, Line 2 THE PROGRESS OF INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS IS CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED. Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by the engaged CPA firm, reviewed by the Executive Director, and also distributed to the board members for their review prior to filing with the IRS. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WHO HAS AN INTEREST IN A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF FOR AUTOHRIZATION, APPROVAL, OR RATIFICATION SHALL MAKE A PROMPT AND FULL DISCLOSURE OF THEIR INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ITS ACTING ON SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY D) UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF IT'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES Part VI, Section B, Line 15a & 15b All of The Board of Directors will be non-salaried and will not be related to salaried personnel or to parties providing services. In addition, the salaried individuals can not vote on their own compensation and those compensation decisions will be made by the board. In all instances of setting rates of compensation, the voting board members shall be polled as to how they voted on such issues and their positions shall be recorded in the written minutes of the meeting. However, all compensation paid to staff will be reasonable and will be based on the following factors: 1) The amount and type of compensation received by others in similar positions 2) The compensation levels paid in this particular geographic community 3) The amount of time the individual is spending in his/her position 4) The expertise and other pertinent background/skill sets of the individual 5) The size and complexity of the organization 6) The need of the services of the particular individual Additionally, to ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes, periodic reviews shall be conducted. These reviews will include whether compensation arragements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 TAX FILINGS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.