What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.17MTHE WIC PROGRAM AIMS TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5 WHO ARE AT NUTRITION RISK BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOODS TO SUPPLEMENT DIETS, INFORMATION ON HEALTHY EATING, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH CARE.WIC SERVES - PREGNANT WOMEN - BREASTFEEDING WOMEN - NON-BREASTFEEDING POSTPARTUM WOMEN - INFANTS - TODDLERS AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5 2024 YTD ENROLLED - 2955ACTIVE - 2694% OF PARTICIPATION - 91.16
- #2 $892KBROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER (BCRC)BMS OFFERS SUPPORTIVE LIVING SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER. WE PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CLIENTS OF AGES EIGHTEEN TO SIXTY; THESE CLIENTS MUST BE DIAGNOSED WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG DEPENDENCY ISSUES. WE OFFER SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELING FOR ADDICTION ISSUES TO KEEP THE CLIENTS MOTIVATED DURING THE TREATMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS BASED ON THE 12 STEP-APPROACH TO OFFER PEER-SUPPORT TO THE CLIENTS. THEIR REHABILITATION PROGRAM'S DURATION VARIES FROM CLIENT TO CLIENT DEPENDING UPON THE RECOVERY RATE OF THE CLIENT.BCRC IS A 21-BED COED FACILITY WITH FLOORS DIVIDED BY GENDER. THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY HAS COMMON AREAS USED FOR MEETINGS AND A LOUNGE WITH A TV. MEALS ARE PREPARED THREE TIMES A DAY AND CONSIST OF HEALTHY, BUT SIMPLE ITEMSLIKE CEREAL OR TOAST FOR BREAKFAST, SANDWICHES FOR LUNCH, AND A MEAT AND VEGETABLE DISH FOR DINNER.
What they call their work
What they do
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WIC Nutrition Support Services 1 activity
- Operate WIC program for low-income women, infants, and childrenProvides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to low-income individuals up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Served 1,997 active participants in 2023 and 2,395 in 2020.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operate residential recovery program for adults with substance use disordersRuns the Brownsville Community Residential Center, a 21-bed coed facility offering residential recovery services, 12-step-based support groups, and daily meals for adults aged 18–60 diagnosed with substance use disorders.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CAMILLE TAYLOR MULLINGS | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 35 | $357K |
| ABRAHAM DEMOZ | STAFF PYHSICIAN | 35 | $343K |
| DR ROBERT BLAKE | LEAD PHYSICIAN | 35 | $332K |
| DR JESI RAMONE | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $326K |
| GUY MARTHONE | SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $277K |
| EDMUND AWUAH CPA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $264K |
| DR CLAUDE OFFORD | LEAD PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN | 35 | $254K |
| MICHELLE EVERETT- OXLEY | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 35 | $213K |
| LAWRENCE MARTIN CHIEF | OPERATING OFFICER, THRU 08/30/24 | 35 | $198K |
| HARVEY LAWRENCE | PRESIDENT AND CEO, THRU 04/26/24 | 35 | $164K |
- CARMEN JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA KENNER — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUIS A BURNS SR — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTIE MCBRIDE — BOARD MEMBER
- MAURICE REID — TREASURER
- QUARDEAN LEWIS-ALLEN — SECRETARY
- TALANDA JACKSON-FRANKLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- WALTER CAMPBELL — CHAIRPERSON
- YVONNE GRAHAM — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- ZARAHIAH RICHEY — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- WIC Program Government — Federally funded WIC program administered locally by BCDC to serve low-income women and children
How they approach the work
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- 12-Step Residential Recovery Modelmethodology: 12_step_residential_recoveryBy providing a structured, peer-supported residential environment based on the 12-step framework, we treat substance use disorders because sustained recovery is enabled through community accountability and spiritual principles.
- Food-Is-Medicine Modelmethodology: food_is_medicineBy integrating nutritional support with healthcare access and education through the WIC program, we improve health outcomes for low-income women and young children at nutritional risk, because nutrition is a clinical determinant of health.