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THE TOWN OF RYEPORT CHESTERRYE BROOK COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
PORT CHESTER, NY · EIN 132787890 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20C · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · council10573.org
revenue
$28K
expenses
$16K
net assets
$48K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ASSESS AND MEET THE VITAL NEEDS OF THE TOWN OF RYE,PORT CHESTER AND RYE BROOK BY IDENTIFYING THOSE NEEDS AND WORKING TOWARDS SOLUTIONS AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Town of Rye/Port Chester/Rye Brook Council of Community Services is a nonprofit that convenes community leaders and organizations to identify and address local needs. It operates as a catalyst by coordinating networks, mobilizing community involvement, and advocating for informed policy decisions. The organization focuses on human services through initiatives in mental health, food security, immigrant support, and youth development in Westchester County, NY.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

God's Green Market Fund
Supports wellness and health-related programs by connecting community gardens with youth internships and distributing organically grown produce to families and food banks in need.
Mary O'Connell Campership Fund
Provides underprivileged children with financial support to attend local summer day camps, promoting safe and nurturing environments for learning and play.
Port Chester Immigrant Defense Fund
Provides legal, translation, and social support to immigrants, including court accompaniment, legal fee assistance, access to basic needs, and advocacy for immigrant rights; fiscally sponsored by the Council.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Evidence-based training program that teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents and young adults, including a 5-step action plan for crisis and non-crisis situations.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 2 activities
    • Assessing and advocating for improved community services
      Studies, evaluates, and discusses the availability and quality of local services in areas such as housing, health, education, and poverty, and organizes community forums and multi-organizational initiatives to address gaps.
    • Facilitating collaborative community problem-solving
      Brings together community leaders, nonprofits, government agencies, and local businesses to identify and address vital community needs in the Town of Rye, Port Chester, and Rye Brook through collaborative networks and annual meetings.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
    • Advocating for immigrant rights through public action and policy
      Organizes rallies and vigils in support of individuals and broader immigration issues, and advocates for local, county, and state legislation to protect and expand immigrant rights.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Conducting community education and civic engagement workshops
      Offers educational workshops on legal rights, voter registration, election participation, and community concerns to promote civic engagement and informed participation.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Delivering Youth Mental Health First Aid training
      Co-organizes and delivers Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training for adults to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in youth; sponsored four sessions with approximately 10 participants each, providing practical tools for early intervention.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Facilitating access to health, education, and government services
      Assists immigrant families in accessing medical appointments, school meetings, local government services, and enrollment in school and after-school programs.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Meeting basic human needs for vulnerable families
      Raises money, donates goods, and connects immigrant and underprivileged families with resources to meet basic needs including rent, clothing, and personal items.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Operating the Giving Garden for local food production
      Partners with Port Chester Middle School and the Clay Arts Center to operate the Giving Garden through the God’s Green Market Fund, including managing interns and distributing produce; facilitated a connection that led to Youth Bureau funding for garden maintenance.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Providing immigrant legal and social support services
      Accompanies immigrants to court and legal appointments, raises funds for legal fees, organizes legal clinics, identifies qualified legal representation, and provides translation services for legal and community matters.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Strengthening local organizational capacity
      Works to increase the effectiveness of local social service organizations, faith-based groups, government agencies, and community members through networking, collaboration, and shared initiatives.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting access to early childhood and youth enrichment programs
      Facilitates children's enrollment in Head Start, summer camps, and after-school programs; supports academic enrichment through partnerships and manages the Mary O'Connell Campership Fund, which has helped over 1,000 underprivileged children attend summer day camps.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$28K100%
Investment income$320%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$48K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.2%
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Blind Brook Community Coalition Partner — Sponsored an Amazon Wishlist for the Port Chester Head Start program and Carver Center through the Community Conversations initiative
  • Clay Art Center Partner — Collaborates with Clay Art Center on educational art projects related to pollinators and agriculture.
  • Clay Arts Center Partner — Partnered with on the 2019 Giving Garden as part of the God’s Green Market Fund
  • GiveButter Partner — Platform used for fundraising related to the Annual Meeting.
  • Greenwich Hospital Partner — Collaborated to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Port Chester
  • Greenwich Hospital Partner — Collaborated to bring free Youth Mental Health First Aid training to the Port Chester community.
  • Open Door Partner — Collaborated to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Port Chester
  • Open Door Partner — Collaborates with Open Door to support the Giving Garden's summer program and other community wellness initiatives.
  • Port Chester Immigrant Defense Partner — Collaborates with the Council of Community Services, which serves as fiscal sponsor for the Port Chester Immigrant Defense Fund.
  • Port Chester Middle School Partner — Partners with Port Chester Middle School on the Giving Garden and related educational programs.
  • Rye Youth Council Partner — Certified instructors from Rye Youth Council co-lead the Youth Mental Health First Aid training.
  • Rye Youth Council Partner — Co-led and co-instructed Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions.
  • Rye Youth Council Partner — Collaborated to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Port Chester
  • RyeACT Partner — Certified instructors from RyeACT co-lead the Youth Mental Health First Aid training.
  • RyeACT Partner — Collaborated to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Port Chester
  • RyeAct Partner — Co-led and co-instructed Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions.
  • The Port Chester Middle School Science Department Partner — Partnered with on the 2019 Giving Garden as part of the God’s Green Market Fund
  • faith based organizations Partner — Collaborates with faith-based organizations to increase effectiveness and service quality
  • government agencies Government — Collaborates with government agencies to increase effectiveness and service quality
  • local social service organizations Partner — Collaborates with local social service organizations to increase effectiveness and service quality
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.

  • Capacity Building Through Evidence-Based Training
    methodology: evidence-based_training
    By delivering evidence-based, blended-learning training (e.g., Youth Mental Health First Aid), the organization increases community capacity to respond to critical issues, because trained adults are better equipped to identify and support youth in crisis, leading to earlier intervention and improved outcomes.
  • Community-Led Needs Assessment and Problem Solving
    methodology: community-led_needs_assessment
    By convening community leaders and stakeholders to assess needs and collaboratively develop solutions, the organization produces more effective and locally relevant responses to challenges, because solutions rooted in community input have higher legitimacy, engagement, and alignment with actual needs.
  • Cross-Sector Collaborative Network Model
    methodology: collaborative-network_building
    By building and managing networks that integrate non-profits, government, and local businesses, the organization improves service coordination and reduces duplication, because cross-sector alignment increases systemic efficiency and collective impact.