irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.97MSHELTER PROGRAM:ONE OF THE GOALS FOR OUR HOMELESS SHELTER PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO CLIENTS THAT WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITHIN SIX TO NINE MONTHS. SOME OF THE RESOURCES THAT WESTCOP ARE IMPLEMENTING THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, MONEY MANAGEMENT, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. THE CLIENTS' PROGRESS IS MONITORED AND MEASURED ON AN ON-GOING BASIS TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE PROVIDING THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND BENEFICIAL RESOURCES FOR THEIR TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WESTCOP IS CURRENTLY OPERATING FOUR SHELTER PROGRAMS. A MALE ONLY DROP IN SHELTER IN THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, A WOMEN ONLY DROP IN SHELTER IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, A SPECIAL MONITORING SHELTER FOR PRIOR SEX OFFENDERS IN VALHALLA, NEW YORK AND 149 BEDS SHELTER LOCATED IN VALHALLA NEW YORK.
- #2 $2.89MCAP PROGRAM:WESTCOP'S COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIPS (CAPS) ARE ESSENTIAL HUBS OF ADVOCACY AND SERVICE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS ADDRESSING LOCAL NEEDS WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. THEY SERVE THE CRITICAL ROLE OF ADVOCATES FOR IMPOVERISHED AND MINORITY CONSTITUENCIES, ASSISTING THEM IN ORGANIZING IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE THE LARGER COMMUNITY'S ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES AND KEEPING THEIR INTERESTS BEFORE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. WESTCOP'S CAPS SERVE TO: IDENTIFY THE LOCAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS, PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES TO RESIDENTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS, PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN AND CONNECT RESIDENTS TO SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED WITHIN WESTCOP AND BY OTHER LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. EXAMPLES OF THE PROGRAM AND SERVICES THAT WESTCOP'S COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP) CENTERS PROVIDE ARE AS FOLLOWS: FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION IMITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND ADULT, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PREPARATION AND BENEFIT COORDINATION AND ADVOCACY, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Action Partnerships (CAP)
Local neighborhood centers that identify community needs and provide direct services including employment support, financial literacy, emergency financial assistance, tax help (VITA), nutrition, and youth education programs; empower low-income residents to influence local resource allocation.
Foster Grandparent Program
Engages low-income seniors aged 55+ as volunteer mentors and tutors in schools; provides tax-free stipends and benefits while supporting children with exceptional needs in early education settings.
Shelter Program
Operates four shelters including a men's drop-in shelter in New Rochelle, a women's shelter in Mount Vernon, a special monitoring shelter for prior sex offenders in Valhalla, and a 149-bed shelter in Valhalla; provides rental assistance, job training, and social services to transition homeless individuals and families to permanent housing within 6–9 months.
Support Services for Veterans and Their Families (SSVF)
Provides housing stability services to very low-income veteran families at risk of homelessness; includes rental and utility assistance, job coaching, VA benefits access, and case management across multiple Hudson Valley counties.
Victims Assistance Services (VAS)
Offers free, confidential support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse, and other crimes; includes 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, forensic exam support, and prevention education.
Weatherization Program
Improves energy efficiency of homes for low-income families, especially the elderly and disabled, through comprehensive home assessments and safety-focused upgrades under the federal Weatherization Assistance Program.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Deliver comprehensive support services for veterans experiencing housing instabilityProvides safe housing, temporary financial assistance, case management, housing search assistance, job coaching, and coordination with VA and public benefits to promote housing stability for veteran households.
- Provide emergency shelter and housing services for homeless adultsOperates a 24/7 emergency overnight shelter open nightly from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, provides temporary shelter with clean bedding for 50 single adult men and women, and runs four shelter programs including drop-in shelters for men and women, a special monitoring shelter for prior sex offenders, and a 149-bed shelter in Valhalla.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver victim assistance and advocacy services for survivors of crimeProvides free, comprehensive, and compassionate services to victims of crime and their families, including 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline, emergency room advocacy by Certified Rape Crisis Advocates, assistance with Orders of Protection and emergency shelter, support through the criminal justice process, and help filing for victim compensation including funeral expenses and emergency medical awards.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Engage senior volunteers in youth mentoring and community serviceOperates the Foster Grandparents Program placing low-income seniors in schools and educational settings to mentor and support children through reading, tutoring, and other activities such as knitting blankets and donating books.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operate Community Action Partnership (CAP) centers providing integrated social servicesRuns CAP centers as neighborhood hubs offering employment support, education programs, benefit coordination, nutrition and wellness services, emergency financial assistance, financial and digital literacy workshops, back-to-school and summer programs, and adult basic education preparation for underserved populations.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate early childhood education programs including Head Start and Early Head StartOperates 22 Early Head Start centers and Group Family Childcare settings for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years in Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam counties, providing developmentally appropriate curriculum, family support, parenting groups, nutrition guidance, and access to community resources.
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Provide weatherization and energy efficiency services for low-income householdsImplements energy efficiency improvements in residential and multifamily housing for low-income households, delivering free weatherization services per federal spending limits with an average benefit-to-cost ratio of 2.2 to 1.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$26.06M
Contributions & grants$24.82M95%
Program service revenue$113K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1.12M
expenses
Total expenses$26.36M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.14M
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13.17M
Net assets$-1.02M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRON DAWKINS | CEO | 35 | $206K |
| VERNON FRAY | CFO | 35 | $151K |
board members · 10
- ALTHEMA GOODSON — BOARD PRESIDENT
- DIANE ATKINS — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER MILLER — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- JUAN CABRERA — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS ROMAIN — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW FEEHAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PIAZZA — DIRECTOR
- O'DEAN MANGUM — DIRECTOR
- RAMONA PARKER — DIRECTOR
- SARA SERVADIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Administers the Community Services Block Grant which provides funding to the organization via Grant Number C1002775
- Community Resource Center Partner — Collaborates with Community Resource Center on services for crime victims.
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Government — Primary source of federal funding for Community Action Agencies, including WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INC
- Corporation for National and Community Service Government — Federally funds the Foster Grandparent Program
- Early Head Start Partner — Babies Step Forward operates as an Early Head Start program providing federally aligned early childhood services.
- Hope’s Door Partner — Collaborates with Hope’s Door Domestic Violence Shelter on services for crime victims.
- Local Governments Partner — Collaborates with local governments to advocate for resource allocation and keep interests of impoverished and minority constituents before decision-makers.
- Mitchell Titus Government — Audit firm that conducted financial audit for WestCOP for fiscal year ending July 31, 2019.
- My Sisters’ Place Domestic Violence Shelters Partner — Collaborates with My Sisters’ Place Domestic Violence Shelters on services for crime victims.
- Pace Women’s Justice Center Partner — Collaborates with Pace Women’s Justice Center on services for crime victims.
- Public and Private Agencies Partner — Partners with public and private agencies to connect residents to services and influence community resource allocation.
- Putnam County Government — Service area for programs provided by WestCOP.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives funding through Grant Number C1002775 from the Community Services Block Grant within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Veteran’s Administration Government — SSVF Program is part of the Veteran’s Administration continuum of care and a 5-year initiative to end Veteran Homelessness.
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Government — Follows WAP standards and definitions for weatherization services.
- Westchester County Government — Service area for programs provided by WestCOP.
- business Partner — Collaborates with local businesses as part of its operational partnerships.
- civic leaders Partner — Engages civic leaders in its service delivery and program operations.
- community residents Partner — Collaborates with community residents in service delivery and program operations.
- government Government — Operates working relationships with government entities at all levels of the organization.
- service professionals Partner — Works with service professionals across all levels of the organization.
strategies · 4
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.
- Housing Stability with Supportive Servicesmethodology: housing_stabilityBy providing transitional housing combined with tailored supportive services, the organization helps homeless individuals and families achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency because stable shelter enables engagement with longer-term resources and personal development.
- Intergenerational Engagement as Mutual Supportmethodology: intergenerational_mentoringBy connecting low-income seniors with youth, particularly those with exceptional needs, the organization strengthens both populations—youth gain mentorship and role models, while seniors gain purpose and social integration—because intergenerational relationships produce reciprocal dignity and developmental support.
- Local Empowerment and Community Controlmethodology: local_controlBy empowering local residents to identify and lead responses to community needs, the organization fosters sustainable self-sufficiency because solutions are culturally relevant, community-owned, and responsive to real-time local conditions.
- Meet People Where They Aremethodology: meet-people-where-they-areBy removing structural and logistical barriers to access, the organization increases service utilization and engagement among at-risk populations because services are delivered in alignment with clients' lived realities and immediate needs.