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KIDS BREAKING FREE FOUNDATION INC D/B/A SERV NIAGARA
LOCKPORT, NY · EIN 364750105 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · servniagara.org
revenue
$58K
expenses
$63K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION IS DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CIVILIAN AND MILITARY, WHO ARE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY A LOVED ONE'S ADDICTION AND/OR AT-RISK. WE WANT TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS AND RESOURCES AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BE RESPONSIBLE, SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PRESENT THE LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

S.E.R.V. Niagara provides permanent housing and support services for homeless and disabled veterans and their families in Niagara County, NY. The organization focuses on meeting basic human needs such as shelter, food, and clothing to create a foundation for self-sufficiency. It operates with an all-volunteer staff and relies on community donations and partnerships.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach
Volunteer-driven efforts to engage the community, recruit partners, and promote awareness through events and festivals
Food and Donation Drives
Collects and distributes food, hygiene products, clothing, and other essential items to veterans and families in need
Housing Program
Provides permanent housing in renovated buildings in Lockport, NY, offering two-bedroom apartments for homeless and disabled veterans and their families, fully furnished and equipped
Women’s Services
Services tailored to support female veterans, including special events and outreach initiatives
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Accepts and manages in-kind donations of housing, vehicles, and equipment for veteran support
      Collects and utilizes in-kind donations of housing, vehicles, and equipment to support veterans in need, enhancing access to stable living conditions and mobility.
    • Provides permanent supportive housing for homeless and disabled veterans and their families
      Offers permanent housing solutions for homeless and disabled veterans and their families in Niagara County, including fully furnished units equipped with furniture, bedding, kitchenware, and household essentials. This program was launched following the renovation of two buildings completed in fall 2014.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 2 activities
    • Delivers comprehensive support services for veterans including food, clothing, transportation, and housing assistance
      Provides direct support for basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and transportation to veterans in need. This includes organizing food drives with bin distribution, collection, sorting, and delivery of donated items, as well as offering rides to the VA hospital after hours.
    • Provides targeted services and support for female veterans
      Offers programs and services specifically tailored to meet the needs of local female veterans, ensuring gender-responsive care and resources are available.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Offers community service opportunities for youth and student groups
      Provides structured community service engagement opportunities for high school students and youth organizations including Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and church youth groups.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides therapeutic resources for children and families affected by addiction
      Offers therapeutic options and resources for children and families impacted by a loved one's addiction, serving both civilian and military populations.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Uses monetary donations to fund a range of veteran support programs
      Directs financial contributions toward housing assistance, scholarships, employment and training programs, therapeutic services, a “Wish” program, and transportation support for veterans and their families.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$42K72%
Program service revenue$16K28%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$998
Grants paid out$30K
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CAMILLE A SARKEES — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPHER G BUTLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTEN M NEUBAUER — BOARD MEMBER
  • NED LIBROCK — BOARD MEMBER
  • VAN L VOHLAND II — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Boy Scouts Partner — Youth organization participating in community service opportunities with S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Brownies Partner — Youth organization participating in community service opportunities with S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Buffalo Bills Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Buffalo Bills Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Catching Dreams, LLC Partner — Partners with S.E.R.V. Niagara to provide fishing experiences for veterans.
  • Cornerstone Community FCU Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Cornerstone Community FCU Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Cub Scouts Partner — Youth organization participating in community service opportunities with S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Girl Scouts Partner — Youth organization participating in community service opportunities with S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Grand New Flag Partner — Partners with S.E.R.V. Niagara to support veterans in Niagara County.
  • Grand New Flag Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Hogs and Heroes Foundation Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Hogs and Heroes Foundation Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Molinaro's Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Molinaro's Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • NFTA/Metro Partner — Accepts and distributes NFTA/Metro bus passes to veterans for transportation to medical appointments.
  • Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Orleans-Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Papa Leos Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • The Home Depot Foundation Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • The Home Depot Foundation Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Tops Markets Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Tops Markets Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
  • Walmart Partner — Sponsor of S.E.R.V. Niagara.
  • Walmart Partner — Supporter of the Niagara County Veterans Housing Program
strategies · 1

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.

  • Basic Needs First
    methodology: basic-needs-first
    By meeting basic human needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, the organization builds trust with veterans, which enables them to engage in therapeutic and training programs, because these foundational supports reduce survival-mode stress and create psychological safety for long-term engagement.