named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Communiversity Workshops
Workshops designed to help families achieve economic and social stability, increase independent earning power, and break the cycle of poverty and public benefits dependence.
Destiny
Secure 18-apartment complex on the Wilson Commencement Park campus for women who have experienced domestic violence and for individuals living with mental health diagnoses or disabilities.
Support Services
Includes on-site case management, crisis intervention, and life-skills coaching to support families on their path to self-sufficiency.
Townhomes
Provides 50 two- and three-bedroom townhomes in a gated, secure community offering program-based, affordable housing to low-income, single-parent families.
Youth Development
Ongoing programs for school-aged children and youth, including after-school support, summer camps, and the Study Buddy program focused on academic and emotional development.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 3 activities
- Case management and essential needs support for residentsProvides on-site case management, crisis intervention, and assistance with securing furnished housing and essential household items through community donations and coordinated support services.
- Communiversity Workshops and life-skills support servicesOffers Communiversity Workshops, on-site case management, crisis intervention, and life-skills coaching to help resident families achieve economic and social stability, increase earning power, and reduce dependence on public benefits.
- Support services for individuals in recovery from substance useProvides supportive housing and comprehensive services for individuals recovering from substance use who are also rebuilding their lives as single parents, including case management and recovery support groups.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment and education support for residentsHelps residents secure employment and pursue education as part of individualized self-sufficiency plans, with support for long-term goals including permanent housing and certification programs.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parenting education and self-sufficiency programsOffers parenting classes and education programs designed to promote resident self-sufficiency, strengthen family stability, and support long-term goals such as employment, certification, and homeownership.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Program-based affordable housing for low-income, single-parent familiesProvides program-based, affordable housing in a gated community with 50 two- and three-bedroom townhomes for low-income, single-parent families, supporting their transition to financial independence and self-sufficiency.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Study Buddy program for academic and emotional supportOperates the Study Buddy program to support children with homework, emotional development, and respite for parents, enabling caregivers to participate in evening programs and self-sufficiency activities.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence and individuals with mental health diagnoses or disabilitiesOperates the Destiny program, an 18-unit secure apartment complex providing housing and support services for women with histories of domestic violence and individuals with mental health diagnoses or disabilities.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programs and summer camps for children of residentsProvides ongoing youth development programs, including after-school, summer, and overnight camps, to support the academic, emotional, and social development of school-aged children and youth living in the community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$426K
Contributions & grants$249K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$176K
expenses
Total expenses$524K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$972K
Cash$106K
Investments$90K
Liabilities$475K
Net assets$496K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Castro | Chair | 1 | $302K |
| Ruperto Montero | Treasurer | 1 | $261K |
| Sue Boss | Corporate Secretary | 1 | $210K |
| Kathryn Bryan | Sr. Vice President Assist Management | 1 | $196K |
| Cavelle Mighty | Executive Director | 20 | $106K |
| Jason Sackett | Director of Real Estate Development | 1 | $104K |
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Carlos Merriweather Partner — Resident Service Coordinator supporting residents
- Cavelle Mighty Partner — Executive Director leading organizational strategy and operations
- D'nayzah Terry Partner — Program Assistant supporting program implementation
- DHS Government — Supports families in becoming independent of Department of Human Services (DHS) support.
- Denisha Wilson Partner — Family Services Case Manager providing direct support to families
- Department of Human Services (DHS) Government — Residents aim to achieve independence from DHS support through programming at Wilson Commencement Park.
- Emma Partner — Resident receiving support services at Wilson Commencement Park
- Karlene Joyner Partner — Family Services Case Manager providing direct support to families
- Kathryn Bryan Partner — Board of Directors member providing governance and strategic oversight
- Kiersten Adams Partner — Family Services Case Manager providing direct support to families
- Ruperto Montero Partner — Board Treasurer providing governance and financial oversight
- Susan Boss Partner — Corporate Secretary providing governance and administrative leadership
- local community college Partner — Partner institution where residents enroll in educational programs.
- local hospital Partner — Employer where residents secure jobs.
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to provide support and resources to single-parent families.
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.
- Case Management and Goal-Oriented Programmingmethodology: case_management_and_workshopsBy using regular case management and structured workshops, we produce sustained progress toward self-sufficiency because ongoing support and skill development reinforce accountability and incremental achievement of personal goals.
- Comprehensive Family-Centered Supportmethodology: comprehensive family supportBy addressing interconnected needs in education, employment, and housing within a family context, we produce financial independence and self-sufficiency because holistic, coordinated interventions more effectively remove systemic barriers for single-parent families.
- Integrated Housing and Services Modelmethodology: housing_first_with_supportive_servicesBy combining stable housing with coordinated support services such as case management and skill-building workshops, we produce greater self-sufficiency because housing stability enables individuals and families to focus on personal growth, employment, and education.