irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.09MSHELTERS: LUW operates two shelters in White Plains that provide a safe place to stay, nutritious food, case management, counseling, and referral services for single men and women experiencing homelessness. Samaritan House is our 17-bed women's shelter; and Open Arms is our 38-bed men's shelter. Both facilities serve as emergency drop-in shelters with capacity for 20 additional adults. In 2024, the shelters provided 533 individuals with 20,000 nights of shelter and approximately 51,100 meals. All shelter guests receive case management support, employment services, and housing placement services.
- #2 $589KYOUTH SERVICES: LUW helps young people succeed regardless of their background or circumstances. A suite of educational programming gives students the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve a more secure future. Through our programs, students can overcome learning challenges; improve their core reading, writing, and STEM skills; and receive mentorship from kindergarten through college.KidzLit provides opportunities for elementary and middle school students residing at the Coachman Family Center to receive homework help and participate in fun, collaborative literacy activities that will help narrow reading gaps. After-School Mentoring offers an array of tutoring, enrichment, and college prep activities with the goal of empowering high school students in Yonkers to graduate on time and attend college or other post-secondary training. College & Career Success guides our high school graduates as they navigate post-secondary paths. LUW offers support through College Success Coaches, Job Central Career Specialists, and partial scholarships. Summer Camp provides a recreational and academically enriching summer camp experience for children who are homeless or extremely low-income. Camp is a safe, nurturing place to learn and practice important life skills like swimming, but also provides unique experience that fosters both educational and personal growth.In 2024, the program was able to serve 470 youth in our after-school, summer camp, and college success program.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Mentoring
Tutoring, enrichment, and college preparation program for high school students in Yonkers, designed to support on-time graduation and post-secondary enrollment.
Brighter Futures Summer Camp
Recreational and academically enriching summer camp for children experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, providing a safe environment for learning, play, and life skills development.
College & Career Success
Support program for high school graduates navigating college or career paths, offering coaching, job placement assistance, and partial scholarships.
Housing Services
Long-term housing assistance program for individuals who are chronically homeless or have mental health, substance use, or physical health challenges, including rent subsidies and ongoing case management.
KidzLit
After-school literacy program for elementary and middle school students at the Coachman Family Center, focusing on homework help and collaborative reading activities to close achievement gaps.
Open Arms
38-bed emergency shelter for men experiencing homelessness in White Plains, offering shelter, meals, case management, employment support, and permanent housing assistance.
Samaritan House
17-bed emergency shelter for women experiencing homelessness in White Plains, providing safe housing, meals, case management, counseling, and housing placement services.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating emergency shelters for adults experiencing homelessnessOperates two emergency shelters in Westchester County: a 38-bed shelter for adult men (Open Arms Men’s Shelter) and a 17-bed shelter for adult women (Samaritan House Women’s Shelter), providing overnight accommodation, nutritious meals, case management, counseling referrals, and supportive services. In 2024, provided 20,000 nights of shelter and approximately 51,100 meals to 533 individuals; in 2023, provided 18,016 nights of shelter and 45,040 meals to 563 individuals.
- Providing supportive housing and long-term housing placementOperates 250 supportive housing units in Westchester County and runs housing success programs that assist individuals in securing and maintaining stable, independent housing through rental subsidies, apartment search support, lease negotiation, and ongoing case management. Helped 220 individuals in 2021 and 252 in 2020 secure long-term housing; housed over 250 individuals in recent reporting, including 216 placed into supportive housing and 53 into housing success programs.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Awarding partial scholarships to students in needFunds 10–12 partial college scholarships annually to support students in higher education. Awarded 13 scholarships in recent reporting.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Delivering meals through shelters and community kitchenProvides daily meals through emergency shelters and Grace's Kitchen, a community kitchen in White Plains offering free breakfast and lunch five days a week to 95–115 individuals per weekday. Served over 170,000 meals annually across all programs, including 50,431 in shelters, 41,652 through the community kitchen, 702 in housing programs, and 45,396 to youth.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Offering employment readiness and job placement servicesProvides job readiness training, employment placement support, life skills development, and access to technology (including laptops and private space) for online applications and interviews. Operates an employment center in downtown White Plains offering coaching, professional development, job skills training, and apprenticeships. Supported 108 individuals with employment readiness services and helped over 60 secure employment, achieving a 60% retention rate at 12 months with jobs averaging $16.25/hour.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operating summer camp and recreational programs for children experiencing homelessnessRuns an annual summer camp program providing recreational and social enrichment opportunities for children experiencing homelessness. Served 80 children in summer camp programming in 2023 and 80 in recent reporting years.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Organizing seasonal donation drives and material collectionsCollects and distributes essential items through seasonal and annual campaigns, including winter coats for clients, back-to-school supplies, and clothing. Accepts ongoing donations of clothing, sheets, towels, and blankets via a 24/7 drop-off bin and hosts an annual clothing collection event on October 10th from 10 AM to 1 PM.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing outreach and supportive services to unsheltered individualsConducts outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness who are reluctant to enter shelters, offering referrals to medical, mental health, and substance abuse services, assistance accessing government benefits, and support with housing and employment. Also provides health and wellness workshops on nutrition, exercise, and disease prevention, as well as life skills training in budgeting, personal presentation, and housekeeping.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Running educational, mentoring, and college success programs for youthProvides academic mentoring, tutoring, enrichment, college preparation, and post-secondary guidance to homeless and at-risk youth from age five through college. Serves approximately 450–500 youth annually through after-school, summer, and college success programs. Achieved a 95% high school graduation rate among participating seniors and supported 25% of graduates in pursuing certifications or employment. Provided academic and mentoring support to 100 college students and supported 21 college graduates in 2022.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.07M
Contributions & grants$9.77M97%
Program service revenue$210K2%
Investment income$73K1%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$9.73M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$4.60M
Grants paid out$2.99M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.69M
Cash$1.58M
Investments$2.05M
Liabilities$1.40M
Net assets$12.29M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAHAITA KOTVAL | CEO | 40 | $199K |
| CARL WILLIAMS | CFO | 40 | $120K |
board members · 22
- ADIL MISTRY — Director
- ANDREW HEATH — Director
- ANGELINA COLOMBO — Director
- CALVIN CHIN — Director
- DESPINA KARTSON — Vice President
- DIANE APARISIO — Director
- DR DANA BRYANT — Director
- ELENA GALLO — Director
- GEORGE KONTOGIANNIS — President
- GIUSEPPE SIENA — Director
- JANINE DAUGHTRY — Director
- JOHN MORRISON — Director
- JOHN SABALJA — Director
- KACY BRADY — Director
- MAMTA MAMIK — Director
- MICHAEL DINIZO — Treasurer
- Max Gaujean — Secretary
- NEAL SIENA — Director
- RAVI MITTAL — Director
- ROBERT BROWN — Director
- SANDRA BONILLA — Director
- STEVE GROTH — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Coachman Family Shelter Partner — Partner agency where the Kidzlit Literacy Program serves elementary and middle school students experiencing homelessness.
- Engagement Dept. Partner — Department responsible for coordinating volunteer initiatives and personalizing DIY projects.
- Gartner, Inc. Partner — Janine Daughtry, President of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with Gartner, Inc., indicating an organizational connection.
- Grace Church Partner — Hosts Grace's Kitchen in its parish hall at 33 Church Street in White Plains.
- Grace’s Kitchen at Community Central Partner — Provides food support to Job Central participants through integrated services.
- Guardian Life Partner — Angelina Colombo, Vice President of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with Guardian Life, indicating an organizational connection.
- Hudson Valley Credit Union Partner — Robert Brown, Board of Directors member, is affiliated with Hudson Valley Credit Union, indicating an organizational connection.
- Jessica Timms Partner — Chief Development Officer serving as contact for partnership inquiries
- Montefiore Health System Partner — Giuseppe Siena, Secretary of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with Montefiore Health System, indicating an organizational connection.
- Samaritan House Women’s Shelter Partner — Collaborates with or refers individuals to Samaritan House Women’s Shelter for emergency housing support.
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Partner — Adil Mistry, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., indicating an organizational connection.
- Wells Fargo Advisors Partner — Sandra Bonilla, Board of Directors member, is affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, indicating an organizational connection.
- Westchester County Government — Partner in operating 250 supportive housing units
- Westchester County Government — Primary geographic area of service and community partnership for addressing homelessness.
- Westchester Residential Opportunities Partner — Kacy Brady, Board of Directors member, is affiliated with Westchester Residential Opportunities, indicating an organizational connection.
- White Plains Hospital Partner — Dr. Dana Bryant, a Board of Directors member, is affiliated with White Plains Hospital, indicating an organizational connection.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Partnered Service Deliverymethodology: client-partnered service deliveryBy partnering directly with clients to co-create services and pathways to stability, the organization increases relevance and effectiveness of support because client agency and lived experience lead to more sustainable outcomes in housing and self-sufficiency.
- Cross-Sector Resource Expansionmethodology: cross-sector-partnershipBy building partnerships with community organizations, employers, and landlords, the organization expands client access to opportunities and resources because overcoming systemic barriers to self-sufficiency requires coordinated, multi-institutional effort.
- Early Childhood Academic Interventionmethodology: early-childhood-interventionBy providing high-quality academic enrichment and mentoring to children experiencing homelessness, the organization improves long-term developmental and learning outcomes because early, targeted education support mitigates the destabilizing effects of poverty.
- Housing Firstmethodology: housing-firstBy providing stable housing as an initial, unconditional step, individuals are better able to improve outcomes in health, education, and employment because housing serves as a foundational platform for stability and engagement with supportive services.
- Integrated Supportive Servicesmethodology: supportive_services_integrationBy combining emergency shelter with case management, counseling, and other supportive services, the organization addresses root causes of homelessness because stabilization requires more than housing alone—it demands holistic intervention.