named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Health Education
Provides community events and small group discussions on preventing illness, accessing care, managing chronic conditions, and building healthful lifestyles.
Health Policy Advocacy
Engages in regional, state, national, and global advocacy to influence public health policy and research related to chronic disease prevention and care.
High-Touch Care Coordination
Peer-led care advocacy service that helps individuals navigate complex healthcare and social support systems, manage appointments, insurance, and treatment plans.
Linkage to Healthcare Services
Connects clients with appropriate healthcare providers and ensures they get scheduled appointments.
Medical Screening
Offers on-site testing for hepatitis C and HIV using the latest medical technology and supports next steps for prevention and care.
Mindfulness & Well-Being Program
Offers mindfulness practices including meditation, breathwork, yoga, and tai chi to improve mental and physical health and support overall well-being.
Psychosocial Support Groups
Facilitated support groups that provide emotional support, build resilience, and help participants manage depression, anxiety, pain, and isolation.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 4 activities
- Community health education on viral hepatitis, HIV, and chronic conditionsProvides community-based education on prevention, diagnosis, care access, and management of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other chronic health conditions through in-person and online events, small group discussions, and outreach in New York City and the wider metropolitan area.
- Hepatitis C prevention and care coordination through community programmingProvides hepatitis C prevention, care coordination, and education services via community-based programs, complementing direct service and advocacy efforts.
- Screening services for hepatitis C and HIVConducts medical screening for hepatitis C and HIV using current technology, including monthly screening events, and supports individuals in understanding results and taking next steps for prevention and care.
- Support for individuals managing chronic illnessOffers individual and group programs focused on supporting clients living with viral hepatitis, HIV, or other chronic conditions in achieving greater wellness and navigating their personal health journeys.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 2 activities
- Peer community health worker support for care engagementDeploys trained peer community health workers with lived experience to support clients in accessing care, maintaining engagement, and navigating healthcare and social support systems.
- Personalized health planning and goal achievement toolsProvides tools and one-on-one support to help individuals create personalized health plans, set goals, and manage their health journeys, including a downloadable personal health plan tool available through the online library.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for public health policy and researchEngages in advocacy at regional, state, national, and global levels to improve public health policy and research related to viral hepatitis, HIV, and other chronic conditions.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building with nonprofits across New York State and the United StatesConducts capacity-building initiatives with nonprofit organizations across New York State and the United States to strengthen public health service delivery and advocacy efforts.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Health education and skills-building for healthful lifestylesProvides educational programs, one-on-one coaching, and skills-building initiatives to support illness prevention, chronic condition management, and the development of healthful lifestyles.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Health library and information access servicesOperates a health library and provides access to educational events and resources to help individuals find, understand, and use health information for decision-making; includes online availability and downloadable tools.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Linkage to healthcare and care coordination servicesFacilitates access to healthcare by helping individuals secure appointments, navigate systems, and coordinate care through High-Touch Care Coordination and individual advocacy; includes support with insurance, provider communication, and medical understanding.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Mindfulness and wellness eventsOrganizes regular mindfulness events featuring expert-led instruction in guided and silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, tai chi, qi gong, breathwork, yoga, intention setting, and spiritual reading.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Psychosocial support services and wellness workshopsOffers support groups and wellness workshops, including monthly meetings available in person, by phone, or online, to build resilience, promote sustained well-being, and support individuals managing chronic illness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$287K
Contributions & grants$287K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$366K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$222K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash$47K
Investments$0
Liabilities$114K
Net assets$-67K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWAME THOMPSON | CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $93K |
| BRIANA MILLER | SECRETARY | 5 | $69K |
board members · 4
- DONALD KOTLER MD — DIRECTOR
- GLORIA SEARSON — CO EXECUTIVE DIRCTOR
- LEATRICE WACTOR — TREASURER
- MARLENE TAYLOR — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- COPE Network — Refers to its own health planning tool as developed by COPE, indicating organizational ownership and dissemination.
- Experts in mindfulness and mind-body practices Partner — Collaborates with mindfulness experts to lead educational sessions and events on various meditation and wellness techniques.
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Partner — Cites research report on social isolation and loneliness in older adults to inform understanding of health impacts.
- community peer health workers Coalition — COPE operates as a coalition that includes community peer health workers who support client engagement in care.
- non-profits across New York State and the US Partner — Engages in advocacy and capacity building with nonprofit organizations across New York State and the United States.
- professional healthcare providers Coalition — COPE operates as a coalition that includes professional healthcare providers who collaborate to improve patient health outcomes.
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.
- Client-Centered Health Empowermentmethodology: patient-centered_education_and_self_agencyBy centering patient knowledge, lived experience, and self-agency in health planning and education, we improve chronic disease management and engagement, because individuals are more likely to sustain health behaviors when they feel ownership and trust in the process.
- Community-Based Trust Modelmethodology: community_based_service_deliveryBy delivering services through trusted local networks and community-based structures, we increase engagement and effectiveness of hepatitis C and chronic disease programs, because local trust lowers barriers to access and improves cultural relevance.
- Holistic, Integrated Care Coordinationmethodology: holistic_supportBy addressing interconnected physical, emotional, and social factors through high-touch, individualized care coordination, we improve health outcomes for underserved populations, because chronic illness management requires navigating complex systems and addressing root causes beyond clinical symptoms.
- Peer-Led Engagement Modelmethodology: peer_navigationBy using peer community health workers and peer support groups, we improve engagement in care and self-management, because shared lived experience builds trust, reduces stigma, and increases relatability in health messaging.