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Yonkers Community Action Program Inc
Yonkers, NY · EIN 132579051 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$426K
employees
12
volunteers
24
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Yonkers Community Action Program provides various support service programs in the areas of family development, senior services, youth development, and food insecurity for low-income individuals and families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yonkers Community Action Program provides support services for low-income individuals and families in Yonkers, NY, focusing on youth development, workforce training, senior services, and basic needs assistance. The organization offers programs in education, employment readiness, mental health support, and prevention services for youth, along with rental and utilities assistance for adults. It operates with funding from government grants and local partnerships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $238K
    Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - program provides services to low-Income youth who resides in Yonkers between the ages of 14-24. The program is designed to assist this specific population, who usually need assistance facing barriers to obtaining employment and furthering their education. The WIOA clients have immediate access to our wrap around service that allows them to develop and enhance their educational functioning levels, strengths and interest. We simultaneously focus on both hard and soft skills. WIOA helps youth obtain employment, nationally recognized certifications, GED and paid work experience. In addition to our wrap around services, we offer services such as: Transportation assistances resume building, hygiene kits, therapy/counseling, adult mentoring and financial literacy. This is accomplished with partnerships from the City of Yonkers, TJ Maxx, and the Department of State.
  2. #2 $202K
    We deliver youth drug prevention services with outcomes that are met through delivery of evidence based and evidenced informed programs. Middle and high school students participate and learn how to set and reach goals, make responsible decisions, identify and manage emotions and increase awareness of options to live a drug-free lifestyle. The delivery of summer programming to middle-school students exposes them to various careers and community advocates, help develop leadership skills, increase trust and community building, foster communication, improve interpersonal skills and encourage personal growth and development.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Hygiene and Clothing Assistance
Distributes hygiene kits and clothing vouchers to low-income families, with a focus on middle school–age children.
Mental Health Support Services
Offers individual, family, and group counseling for adults and youth dealing with emotional, social, and economic challenges.
Rental and Utilities Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance to low-income adults for housing and utility costs to reduce economic burden and prevent homelessness.
Senior Outreach and Nutrition Program
Operates a Senior Center offering nutrition services, exercise, social activities, and resource connections for older adults to support independent living.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program
Provides workforce training, education support, and wraparound services including counseling, financial literacy, and job placement for low-income youth aged 14–24 in Yonkers.
Youth Drug Prevention and Summer Programming
Evidence-based programs for middle and high school students focusing on goal-setting, emotional regulation, drug prevention, leadership development, and career exposure during summer months.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Co-manage community garden for food production and volunteer engagement
      Maintains the Oak Street Garden in partnership with Greyston, a community garden with 27 growing beds managed by 135 volunteers, to support local food production and community engagement.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver workforce development and youth employment programs
      Implements the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and operates youth employment initiatives that provide paid work experience, job readiness training, career counseling, occupational skills development, GED preparation, mentoring, and financial literacy training for youth aged 14–24 and adults.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute essential non-food items including diapers, hygiene kits, clothing, and school supplies
      Provides diapers for infants and toddlers, hygiene kits with personal care items, donated clothing and household goods, and back-to-school support including backpacks and school supplies to students in need.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Implement substance use and opioid misuse prevention programs for youth
      Runs a Substance Use & Opioid Response Program that focuses on preventing opioid and substance misuse among youth through education, skill-building, and engagement with community advocates.
  • Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
    • Operate a Senior Center providing nutrition, social, and wellness services
      Provides older adults with nutrition programming, exercise opportunities, social activities, and resource connections to support independent living through a dedicated Senior Center.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate food assistance programs including onsite pantry, home delivery, and mobile food truck
      Distributes food through an onsite pantry, home delivery, and a food truck that brings food directly to underserved neighborhoods in Yonkers. Services include emergency meals, prepared meals, and hygiene kits, with expanded access due to upgraded pantry facilities and mobile outreach.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize community events to promote cultural celebration and public safety
      Hosts African American Heritage Day at Kensico Dam and participates in National Night Out to strengthen community bonds, celebrate culture, and promote public safety.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Provide capacity-building support to local business improvement initiatives
      Provides annual support to the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District to strengthen commercial revitalization and economic development efforts.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Provide emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities
      Offers rental and utilities assistance to low-income adults and families facing housing instability or risk of service shutoffs, including emergency financial aid for past-due rent and utility bills for electricity, gas, and heat.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Run youth development and leadership programs including summer programming
      Offers evidence-based youth development programs focused on leadership, communication, decision-making, emotional regulation, and life skills for middle and high school students, including a strengthened summer leadership program with hands-on activities and mentorship.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Support victims of crime with trauma-informed services and advocacy
      Provides comprehensive support to individuals and families affected by trauma, violence, and crime through the Invisible Wounds Program, including crisis intervention, trauma-informed counseling, court and hospital accompaniment, needs assessments, and assistance accessing financial compensation for medical costs, counseling, and lost wages.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$1.22M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3080%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$1.30M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$605K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$817K
Cash$126K
Investments$0
Liabilities$391K
Net assets$426K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -34.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Don Brown Executive Dir. 35 $98K
board members · 12
  • Akilah Radcliff — Director
  • Bernard Stachel — Director
  • Hope Hollinsworth-Coaxum — Secretary
  • John Savage — Director
  • Justin Tolbert — Director
  • Lakisha Colins — Director
  • Latasha Jones — President
  • Lucy Cassanova-Moreno — Vice President
  • Marcus Knight — Director
  • Nadia Matthie — Treasurer
  • Shatika Parker — Director
  • Symra Brandon — Director
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • City of Yonkers Government — Provided funding for the YCAP Food Truck
  • City of Yonkers Government — Receives support from the City of Yonkers for programs and operations.
  • City of Yonkers Government — YCAP serves as an alternate to the City of Yonkers Mayor, indicating a formal governance or advisory relationship.
  • City of Yonkers Partner — Partner in delivering wraparound services through the WIOA program for youth.
  • Department of State Government — Government partner in delivering wraparound services through the WIOA program for youth.
  • Greyston Partner — Collaborates with YCAP to co-manage the Oak Street Garden.
  • New York State Office of Victim Services Government — Partner agency providing funding and enabling access to financial compensation programs for crime victims.
  • New York State Senator Hon. Andrea Stewart-Cousins Government — YCAP serves as an alternate representative for Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, indicating a formal legislative affiliation.
  • TJ Maxx Partner — Partner in delivering wraparound services through the WIOA program for youth.
  • Westchester County Board of Legislators Government — YCAP serves as an alternate representative for District 14 of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, indicating a formal county-level governance role.
  • Yonkers Government — Provides services to residents of Yonkers and operates within the city's community services framework.
  • Yonkers Community Action Program Inc Network — Designated as a community action agency under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, linking it to a national anti-poverty network.
  • Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District Partner — Receives annual support from YCAP to advance commercial district revitalization initiatives.
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.

  • Community Empowerment Model
    methodology: community_empowerment
    By engaging residents and partners as co-creators of solutions, we produce sustainable poverty alleviation because community-driven initiatives foster ownership, increase participation, and lead to contextually relevant outcomes.
  • Housing and Utility Stability as Foundational Interventions
    methodology: housing_stability_as_foundation
    By preventing housing loss and utility shutoffs, we support family health, safety, and long-term financial stability because basic physical and environmental security enables focus on recovery, employment, and education.
  • Labor Market-Aligned Workforce Readiness
    methodology: labor-market-aligned-training
    By aligning skills training and support services with local labor market needs, we improve employment outcomes for youth and adults because relevant skill development increases job placement and career sustainability.
  • Trauma-Informed Care Framework
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By delivering services through a trauma-informed lens, we improve emotional and psychological healing for individuals impacted by crime and violence because safety, trust, and emotional support are prerequisites for engagement and recovery.
  • Wraparound Services for Youth Development
    methodology: wraparound_services
    By integrating educational, employment, and personal development supports, we produce improved youth outcomes because addressing multiple barriers simultaneously increases resilience, engagement, and long-term success.