named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Citizenship Preparation
10-week course offered twice per year to help qualified students prepare for U.S. citizenship, launched in Spring 2024.
Community Workshops
Professional-led workshops on job interviewing, resume creation, online registration, financial planning, and accessing food resources.
Digital Literacy Class
Weekly class focusing on Microsoft Office Suite skills, launched in March 2025 to enhance job readiness and educational access.
ESOL Courses
English for Speakers of Other Languages classes offered at six levels based on placement testing, with bi-weekly conversation classes for advanced students to improve communication and community engagement.
GED Course
Preparation for the four subject areas of the GED test with NYS-certified teachers, small class sizes, and individualized pacing. Classes meet Mon-Thurs, 9–1:30, following the NYC Department of Education calendar.
Women's Health and Health Education Initiative
Includes weekly yoga classes and a four-part discussion series on mental health, breast health, child and family care, nutrition, and self-care led by a registered nurse.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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High School Equivalency Preparation 2 activities
- Delivering structured academic instruction in GED preparation and ESOLProvides comprehensive GED preparation across all four subject areas, with classes held Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, aligned with the NYC Department of Education academic calendar. Offers six-level ESOL courses based on placement testing, emphasizing practical written and spoken English skills for adult learners.
- Operating a school-level educational program for underserved womenOperates a non-college-level school providing educational programs specifically for underserved women, particularly those aged 20+ with interrupted or limited formal education. The center has served over 2,000 women and their families since its founding in 2004, with open registration available year-round.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Facilitating capacity-building workshops with community professionalsHosts external professionals to lead workshops on job interviewing, resume writing, online registration, financial planning, health and wellness, and accessing public benefits such as food assistance, enhancing participants’ life skills and workforce readiness.
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Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Providing wellness and personal development programmingOffers weekly yoga classes and hosts an annual four-part Women's Health Initiative discussion series covering mental health, breast health, family care, nutrition, and self-care to support holistic well-being among participants.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offering targeted citizenship and digital literacy trainingRuns a 10-week Citizenship Preparation class offered twice annually to qualifying students, launched in Spring 2024. Also provides a weekly digital literacy course focused on the Microsoft Office Suite, beginning March 2025, to enhance participants' technological proficiency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$394K
Contributions & grants$284K72%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K4%
Other revenue$96K
expenses
Total expenses$321K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$148K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$682K
Cash$682K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$682K
Liquid reserves25.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCINE POPPO | Executive Dir. | 40 | $78K |
board members · 10
- DANIEL ESPARZA — Trustee
- EDWARD SWEENEY — Trustee
- JANE LOUGHLIN — Treasurer
- JUDITH ROACH — Trustee
- KATHLEEN CORNELL — Chairman
- MARY ELLEN FREELEY — Trustee
- MARYANNE WHITE — Trustee
- NEIL GIANNELLI — Trustee
- PAT MULE — Trustee
- PEG REGAN — Trustee
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- NYC Department of Education Government — Follows the NYC Department of Education academic calendar for program scheduling.
- School Sisters of Notre Dame Network — Catholic religious congregation that sponsors and founded the Educational Center.
- School Sisters of Notre Dame Network — Part of the broader School Sisters of Notre Dame religious and educational network.
- School Sisters of Notre Dame Network — Religious affiliation and sponsorship of the educational center.
strategies · 2
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.
- Education for Empowermentmethodology: education-for-empowermentBy providing holistic and individualized education to women with limited opportunities, we produce personal and societal transformation because education empowers individuals to improve their own lives and uplift their families and communities.
- Individualized Learning with Reflective Practicemethodology: individualized_learning_with_reflectionBy tailoring educational goals through placement testing and integrating computer skills with reflective practices, we improve learning outcomes and personal well-being because personalized, reflective education supports deeper engagement and long-term success.