named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Backpack Program Support
Provides nonperishable food and monetary donations to support homeless children attending BCES (Fallsburg Elementary School)
Bringing Up Grades (BUG)
Rewards elementary students for academic improvement
Dictionary Donation Program
Donates dictionaries to third-grade students at Fallsburg Elementary School
Head Start and Born to Read Book Donations
Provides books to early childhood education programs and supports literacy through monetary contributions
Pediatric Trauma Kit Donation
Donated trauma kits to local volunteer first aid squads for pediatric emergencies
Winter Clothing and Undergarment Supply
Provides socks, underwear, and winter outerwear to students at Fallsburg Elementary School
Yearly Scholarships
Offers scholarships annually to five or more graduating seniors from the local school district
Youth Leadership Clubs
Sponsors K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, and Aktion Club to engage students in service and leadership
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Accepts and manages donations of money, goods, and volunteer timeAccepts donations of money, physical items, and volunteer time from supporters to sustain its service programs and community initiatives.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to graduating high school seniorsAwards annual scholarships to five or more graduating seniors as part of its educational support initiatives.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes community events and safety-focused programs for childrenOrganizes and participates in community events such as Safe Trick or Treating at BCES and other events aimed at supporting children in the local community.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising activities to support local childrenOrganizes fundraisers, raffles, and events to generate financial and in-kind support for children in the Fallsburg Central School District.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Provides emergency medical equipment to first respondersDonated three Pediatric Trauma Kits to local volunteer First Aid Squads to support emergency response capabilities.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Provides food, clothing, and essential items to students in needProvides nonperishable food, socks, underwear, winter outerwear, and dictionaries to students at BCES; also supports the Backpack program for homeless children and donates turkeys and food to local food pantries.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Recognizes academic achievement and supports student literacyRecognizes elementary students through the Bringing Up Grades (BUG) program and supports literacy initiatives by donating books to Head Start and BCES students and providing monetary support to the Born to Read program.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Sponsors youth leadership and service clubsSponsors youth leadership development through service clubs including Key Club (grades 9–12), Builders Club (grades 7–8), K-Kids Club (elementary), and Aktion Club (for individuals with disabilities).
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Supports service projects focused on children and families in the local school districtSupports a membership network that carries out service projects prioritizing children and the welfare of students and families in the local school district, with ongoing involvement in the Fallsburg Central School District.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$35412%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Jill Weiner — Board Member
- Katherine Helms — Board Member
- Kenneth Kalter — Board Member
- Patrick Smith — Board Member
- Rosalind Natale — Board Member
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- BCES (Fallsburg Elementary) Partner — Receives donations and program support including food, books, clothing, and educational incentives.
- Backpack program Partner — Receives nonperishable food and monetary donations for homeless children.
- Born to Read program Partner — Receives monetary donations from the club.
- Head Start Partner — Receives book donations from the club.
- local volunteer First Aid Squads Partner — Receives Pediatric Trauma Kits from the club.
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.
- Community Engagement Through Eventsmethodology: community_engagement_eventsBy using enjoyable and engaging events as a vehicle for service, the organization increases community participation and support for children’s causes, because experiential involvement fosters emotional connection and sustained involvement.
- Member-Driven Service Innovationmethodology: member_driven_serviceBy empowering local members to design and lead service initiatives, the organization produces targeted, community-specific outcomes for children, because grassroots innovation increases relevance and local ownership.
- Networked Membership Modelmethodology: membership_network_modelBy building and sustaining a decentralized network of members, the organization scales child-focused service projects across communities, because collective action through organized groups multiplies impact.