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CREATING HOPE THROUGH OPPORTUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT INC
Williamsville, NY · EIN 475601281 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P82 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · c-hopewny.org
revenue
$47K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$33K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To promote inclusion, provide innovative opportunities, and empower individuals with disabilities. C-HOPE was founded by parents seeking better and more diverse opportunities for their children with disabilities, especially during the transition to adulthood. The organization works to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate fully in their communities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Williamsville, NY, that empowers individuals with disabilities through social, recreational, and skill-building programs. Focuses on inclusion and independent living, particularly during the transition from high school to adulthood. Programs are supported by trained volunteers and professionals in therapy and education fields.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Afternoon Club
Social program offering skill-building activities including social skills workshops, functional math, team building, adaptive skills, vocational training, and wellness activities; includes 1:1 participant-volunteer support
STRIVE for Social Inclusion
Overarching initiative encompassing all C-HOPE programs, focused on promoting social inclusion through recreation, wellness, and skill development for individuals with disabilities
Sensory Kits
Provides sensory kits containing noise-cancelling headphones, fidgets, coloring supplies, and other tools to support individuals with sensory needs at community events
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Operating the Afternoon Club social program
      Runs the Afternoon Club, a flagship social program that provides social skills workshops, functional math activities, team building, adaptive and vocational skills training, and wellness activities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
    • Providing Sensory Kits for individuals with sensory needs
      Distributes Sensory Kits containing noise-cancelling headphones, ear plugs, fidgets, coloring supplies, sunglasses, and other tools to support inclusion at public events for individuals with sensory needs. Kits are available for purchase at $35 per unit plus shipping.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Providing one-on-one participant support in C-HOPE programs
      Offers individualized, one-on-one support to participants in C-HOPE programs to help them succeed in program activities and goals.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • Recruiting and engaging student volunteers for clinical and service experience
      Recruits student volunteers from local colleges and universities studying healthcare professions, enabling them to earn clinical, course credit, or service hours through participation in C-HOPE programs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$13K28%
Program service revenue$23K50%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Jasmyn Miller — Director
  • Jessica Brass — Director
  • Joe Damian — Director
  • Melissa Miller — Director
  • Paula Leach — Director
  • Sandra Whalen — Director
  • Thomas Arnone — Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Academic Partners Partner — Collaborates with academic institutions to support programs for individuals with disabilities.
  • Amazon Partner — Offers $100 gift cards through a referral program incentivizing program participation.
  • Amazon Partner — Partners with Amazon through a referral program that rewards volunteers with Amazon gift cards.
  • Business Partners Partner — Partners with businesses to support programming and services for individuals with disabilities.
  • local colleges and universities Partner — Partners with local colleges and universities to recruit student volunteers studying healthcare professions for program support.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Individualized Support through Volunteer Pairing
    methodology: individualized_support
    By pairing participants one-on-one with trained volunteers, we increase participant success in programs because tailored support addresses unique needs and fosters trust, engagement, and skill development.
  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming
    methodology: sensory-inclusion
    By providing sensory toolkits at public events, we increase accessibility and comfort for individuals with sensory sensitivities because environmental accommodations reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusion.
  • Social Inclusion Model
    methodology: social_inclusion_model
    By integrating socialization, recreation, wellness, and adaptive skill development into all programs, we foster empowerment and belonging for individuals with disabilities because shared experiences in inclusive settings build confidence, skills, and community connection.
  • Transition-to-Adulthood Empowerment
    methodology: transition-to-adulthood empowerment
    By offering innovative opportunities during the transition to adulthood, we support long-term independence for individuals with disabilities because early empowerment builds self-efficacy, skills, and community connections critical for adult life.