named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Self-Governance
Organizes tenants in West Hill Apartments into a Tenants Union to combat gentrification and build collective political power.
Economic Development
Offers trade skills training, financial literacy, and business planning support to empower local entrepreneurs and foster community ownership.
Racial and Economic Healing
Provides mental health services, mentorship, and care to address intergenerational trauma in the West End community.
Rebuilding and Renewing
Advocates for improved housing conditions by engaging property owners and public officials on behalf of West End residents.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advocating for resident safety and well-being with property owners and officialsEngages in advocacy on behalf of West End residents by communicating with property owners and public officials to promote safety, stability, and community well-being.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering mental health services, mentorship, and careProvides mental health support, mentorship, and holistic care to promote healing among residents of the West End community in Ithaca.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Hiring community members as part of organizational operationsEmploys local community members in its programs and operations, creating jobs and delivering direct economic stimulus within the Ithaca community.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Organizing tenants into a Tenants Union to combat gentrificationOrganizes tenants of West Hill Apartments in Ithaca, NY, into a Tenants Union to resist displacement and build collective power against gentrification.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Providing training in trade skills, financial literacy, and business planningOffers skill-building programs in trade skills, financial literacy, and business planning to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the West End community of Ithaca.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$58K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$300%
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expenses
Total expenses$66K
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balance sheet
Total assets$48K
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Net assets$47K
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue -13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DAVID SHAPIRO — TRUSTEE
- ELLEN BAER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- The Ithaca Times Partner — Featured in The Ithaca Times with coverage of the organization's mission and founder.
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.
- Community Self-Determination Modelmethodology: community-self-determinationBy centering community ownership and self-determination, we achieve lasting justice and dignity because resident-led control over resources and decision-making ensures solutions are culturally grounded and sustainably managed.
- Community-Based Economic Reinvestmentmethodology: community_hiringBy hiring locally, we address historical economic injustice because direct job creation within the community circulates resources internally and builds generational wealth.