named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management Support
Provides personalized support to workers for accessing social services, housing, and other resources
ESL Education
Offers English as a Second Language instruction to support workforce integration and communication
Health Insurance Access
Assists workers in enrolling in health insurance programs and navigating healthcare systems
On-Site Counseling
Provides mental health and substance use counseling services to backstretch workers at Belmont and Saratoga racetracks
Primary Healthcare Services
Offers access to primary healthcare and medical benefits coordination for backstretch workers
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Delivers on-site health and wellness services to backstretch workersProvides primary healthcare services, on-site counseling, health insurance access, and case management support to backstretch workers at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga racetracks. In one year, delivered over 3,000 primary healthcare visits.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Hosts health fairs and wellness events for backstretch workersOrganizes Health Fairs that provide backstretch workers with health screenings, legal guidance, and wellness resources, alongside events such as Staff Appreciation Dinners to recognize worker contributions.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Provides transportation and community support services to backstretch workersOffers transportation support and organizes community events that serve over 3,000 backstretch workers annually, including events such as Bingo Night, Sunday dinners, and special appreciation gatherings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.27M
Contributions & grants$2.15M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$115K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.03M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.19M
Grants paid out$574K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.21M
Cash$3.02M
Investments$130K
Liabilities$178K
Net assets$3.03M
Liquid reserves18.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NANCY UNDERWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $148K |
board members · 12
- AARON YAGODA — CO-CHAIR
- CHAD BROWN — MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER CIPOLLA — MEMBER
- DANIEL SUMMERS — VICE-CHAIR
- DR EDWARD MESSINA — MEMBER
- IRIS ROBERTS ESQ — CO-CHAIR
- JAMES FERRARO — TREASURER
- LAUREN EVANS — MEMBER
- LEAH GYARMATI — MEMBER
- NAJJA THOMPSON — SECRETARY
- NICOLE RUDOLPH-KATZ — MEMBER
- ZACHARY RICHARDS — MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Aqueduct Racetrack Partner — Provides services to backstretch workers at Aqueduct Racetrack.
- BCCA Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- Belmont Racetrack Partner — Provides services to backstretch workers at Belmont Racetrack.
- Best Partner — Partnership with an organization named "Best" to support the backstretch community.
- Brown Weinraub Partner — Receives strategic and policy support from David Weinraub of Brown Weinraub to expand programs and secure funding.
- Clinicone Urgent Care Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- Elmont Cultural Center Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- Fidelis Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- Grey & Grey, LLP Partner — Provided legal guidance at the BEST Health Fair.
- Health First Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- Molloy University Mobile Clinic Partner — Provided health services at the BEST Health Fair.
- Mount Sinai Partner — Provided health services at the BEST Health Fair.
- NY Backstretch Employees Pension Trust Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- NYRA Government — Collaborates with NYRA to improve living and working conditions in the backstretch and build a mutually beneficial relationship.
- Nassau County Dental Society Partner — Provided dental health services at the BEST Health Fair.
- Nassau County Department of Health Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair by offering health resources.
- Northwell BEST Clinic Partner — Provided health services at the BEST Health Fair.
- Orrick Partner — Receives pro bono legal support from Brad Fischer of Orrick to address legal issues in the gaming industry.
- Race Track Chaplaincy Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
- Saratoga Racetrack Partner — Provides services to backstretch workers at Saratoga Racetrack.
- Wellcare Partner — Participated in the BEST Health Fair.
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-Specific Support Modelmethodology: community-specific supportBy designing services specifically for the unique culture and conditions of racetrack backstretch communities, the organization achieves greater relevance and uptake, because standardized services fail to address the distinct challenges of this mobile, low-wage workforce.
- Coordinated Access to Integrated Servicesmethodology: coordinated_accessBy bringing together health and legal service providers in a unified access model, the organization improves worker wellness, because fragmented systems create barriers for transient and underserved workers.
- Relationship-Based Care Modelmethodology: relationship-based_careBy prioritizing personal connection and trust-building with backstretch workers, the organization increases engagement and effectiveness of support services, because these workers are often isolated and distrustful of external systems.