named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Bronx Connect
Community initiative providing education, prevention, and support services in the Bronx, rooted in faith-based outreach and neighborhood engagement
Seekers Christian Fellowship
Faith-based program founded by Rev. Faith Brown, focused on spiritual development and redemption for individuals affected by addiction and incarceration
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Operating community support services in the Bronx and upper ManhattanProvides quality of life, guidance, education, prevention, and support services in New York City, with a focus on the Bronx and upper Manhattan through the Bronx Connect initiative.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Organizational development through faith-based and connect programsFounded Seekers Christian Fellowship and the Connect programs as part of its organizational development to expand community engagement and program capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.31M
Contributions & grants$16.27M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$16.31M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$11.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.52M
Cash$111K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.33M
Net assets$3.18M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV WENDY CALDERON-PAYNE | Executive Dir. | 35 | $341K |
board members · 10
- ANTHONY RAY — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA MACKERY — BOARD MEMBER
- DR AUGUSTINE AKALONU MD — BOARD CHAIR
- DR KAREN HENNESSEY MD — Secretary
- GAYLE PAULSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- GISELA LLUESMA — Treasurer
- GREG THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- JACK JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- PHYLLIS CROSBY — BOARD MEMBER
- REVKEHINDE AKOJENU — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Bronx Connect Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on delivering services in the Bronx.
- Seekers Christian Fellowship Partner — Program founded by Urban Youth Alliance International as part of its organizational expansion
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Integrated Supportmethodology: community_based_supportBy delivering services through localized community initiatives, the organization addresses systemic urban challenges more effectively, because geographically and culturally grounded programs better reflect community needs and increase participation.
- Faith-Based Community Engagementmethodology: faith_based_community_engagementBy leveraging faith communities and local members as core partners in service delivery, the organization increases trust and access in high-need urban populations, because shared belief systems and embedded social networks enhance outreach and program adoption.
- Love-Centered Interventionmethodology: love_centered_interventionBy applying unconditional love and compassion in interactions with youth affected by gang involvement and addiction, the organization fosters emotional transformation and behavioral change, because felt safety and dignity reduce defensive resistance and increase openness to support.