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COMMUNITY ACTION FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 222317376 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P70Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cahsinc.org
revenue
$5.7M
expenses
$5.7M
net assets
$-603K
employees
77
volunteers
6
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGED WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, WITHOUT REGARDS TO RELIGION, RACE, HEALTH STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND MARITAL STATUS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Action for Human Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in the Bronx, NY, providing services to individuals with mental and physical disabilities across the lifespan. The organization operates residential and day habilitation programs focused on community integration, independence, and person-centered care. It serves adults and seniors through state-funded initiatives with OPWDD and OMH.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.68M
    RESIDENTS - IT'S SUPERVISED COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MENTALLY CHALLENGED. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY OPWDD.
  2. #2 $746K
    DAY HABILITATION - PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE THEIR INDIVIDUALITY, INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY WHILE INCREASING THEIR INCLUSION IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY OPWDD.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Crotona Park West – Paige Apartments
Transitional housing program for 40 homeless individuals with mental illness and chemical abuse histories, funded by OMH and providing clinical and support services.
JHB II HDFC
Community residence/Single Room Occupancy program for 45 homeless individuals, funded by DHS, with attached vocational training in food services, maintenance, and clerical practices.
OPWDD Day Habilitation Services
Offers group day habilitation for adults with developmental disabilities to promote independence, productivity, and community inclusion; serves 28 individuals across two locations.
OPWDD Residential Services
Provides supervised community-based residences for individuals with developmental disabilities through Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) in the Bronx.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Community residence and single room occupancy program for homeless individuals
      Operates a 45-unit Community Residence/Single Room Occupancy facility in the Bronx for homeless individuals in partnership with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), providing stable housing and support services.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Day habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities
      Provides group day habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities to promote independence and community inclusion, including a 20-person program established in the Bronx in 1999 and expanded in 2001; services are operated under OPWDD.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Operates supervised community-based residences and Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) homes for individuals with developmental disabilities under the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), including a five-bed IRA home in Pelham Gardens, Northeast Bronx.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Transitional housing and clinical support for individuals with mental illness
      Operates the Paige Apartments, a transitional housing program providing permanent housing and enriched clinical support services to 40 individuals with mental illness and histories of chemical abuse under the Office of Mental Health (OMH), meeting OMH length of stay and occupancy goals.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Vocational training programs for residents
      Provides vocational training in food services, building maintenance, horticultural therapy, thrift shop operations, and clerical practices to support skill development and employment readiness among program participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.69M
Contributions & grants$2.02M36%
Program service revenue$3.64M64%
Investment income$23K0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$5.67M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.27M
Grants paid out$48K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.89M
Cash$874K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.50M
Net assets$-603K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PAIGE BOND CEO 40 $168K
OLIVER OGBONNA RES. DIRECTOR 40 $119K
OLUBUKOLA AKANDE Controller 40 $110K
board members · 6
  • ASIM MUSTAFA — Secretary
  • GRACE BURKE — BOARD MEMBERS
  • JENNIFER HORSELY — CHAIRPERSON
  • LISA YACCINO-ROGERS — VICE CHAIR
  • MARIA TERZIDIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARISOL GOYCO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Department of Homeless Services Government — Partnered with DHS on the development and operation of the JHB II HDFC Community Residence/Single Room Occupancy facility.
  • Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Government — Partnership to operate a community residence and single room occupancy program for homeless individuals.
  • NYS OPWDD Government — Provides Home and Community Based Waiver Services under which CAHS operates its IRA programs.
  • NYS-OPWDD Government — Awarded contract to establish and expand Group Day Habilitation services
  • OPWDD Government — Aligns service delivery with OPWDD’s governing principles.
  • OPWDD Government — Funds the Residents and Day Habilitation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Government — Provides oversight and funding for residential and day habilitation services.
  • Office of Mental Health Government — Partner agency setting length of stay and occupancy goals for the transitional housing program.
  • Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Provides oversight and funding for transitional housing services for individuals with mental health challenges.
  • Office of Mental Health OMH Government — Funds the Rental program providing transitional housing and support services for homeless individuals with mental illness and chemical abuse histories.
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.

  • Community Inclusion and Independence for Individuals with Disabilities
    methodology: community_inclusion_and_independence
    By designing services that promote natural supports, community participation, and life skills, the organization enhances independence and productivity for adults with developmental disabilities because integration into community life reinforces personal growth and social belonging.
  • Housing-First with Clinical Support
    methodology: housing-first_with_clinical_support
    By providing permanent housing without preconditions alongside clinical services, the organization improves outcomes for homeless individuals with mental illness and substance use histories because stable housing enables engagement with treatment and recovery.
  • Integrated Vocational and Residential Support
    methodology: integrated_vocational_training
    By combining vocational training with residential services, the organization fosters self-sufficiency among homeless individuals because skill development and stable living environments jointly support long-term independence.
  • Person-Centered Planning and Support
    methodology: person-centered_approach
    By centering services on individual choice, strengths, and input, the organization produces greater independence, community inclusion, and personal development because this approach respects dignity and aligns with the individual’s own goals and capacities.