named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Holiday Meals
Program providing meals to families in need during the holiday season.
High School Senior Scholarships
Annual scholarship awards for graduating seniors, including named awards such as the James Ross Award, Frank Young Memorial Award, and UCC Founders Award.
Workshops
Educational workshops on childcare, job and career skills, nutrition, parenting, and substance abuse prevention, led by trained staff.
Youth Project
Comprehensive youth program offering after-school and summer activities including basketball, dance, martial arts, trips, and tutoring; serves over 20,000 young people in the Uniondale School District area.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of family holiday meals and food assistanceProvides meals to families in need, including organized holiday meal distributions as part of community support services.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth programs including after-school and summer campsProvides daily after-school and summer programs for youth in Uniondale, featuring sports, arts, academic support, and workshops on childcare, career skills, nutrition, parenting, and substance abuse.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Youth scholarship awardsAwards scholarships annually to high school seniors from Uniondale as part of its community investment and educational support initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$502K
Contributions & grants$464K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$361K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$259K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$361K
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$348K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORRAINE DANSER | DIRECTOR | 40 | $61K |
board members · 5
- JAMES JACOBS — DIRECTOR
- JULIA ROSS — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA ANN BRADY — DIRECTOR
- MARVIN AMAZAN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL GIBSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- NY State Office of Children and Family Services Funder — Funds the Youth Project
- NYS Special Legislative Grants Funder — Funds the Youth Project
- Nassau County Youth Board Funder — Funds the Youth Project
- Town of Hempstead Funder — Funds the Youth Project
- other community organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to improve Uniondale.
- ucomm.council@gmail.com Partner — Email contact for volunteer and meeting information, indicating operational coordination.
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.
- Youth Empowerment through Structured After-School Engagement 338 orgsmethodology: youth_empowermentBy providing structured after-school programs that combine recreation and learning, we support youth development and community strengthening, because consistent, safe engagement fosters personal growth and reduces risks associated with unsupervised time.shared approach: Holistic Youth Development →
- Community-Led Civic Engagement Model 25 orgsmethodology: civic_engagementBy convening monthly community meetings, we promote civic engagement and strengthen local cohesion, because regular, inclusive forums empower residents to shape community priorities and build collective ownership.shared approach: Service-Linked Scholarships →
- Education Access through Community-Connected Scholarships 25 orgsmethodology: education-support-through-scholarshipsBy awarding scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate community engagement, we reinforce educational advancement as a community-shared value, because linking financial support to local contribution strengthens intergenerational investment and role modeling.shared approach: Service-Linked Scholarships →