named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Learning Vacations and Exchanges
Specially designed travel experiences that connect people, animals, and the environment to foster personal growth and cross-cultural understanding
Small Group Vacations
Year-round, all-inclusive travel experiences for 6-8 adults with developmental disabilities accompanied by two staff escorts, offering diverse domestic and international itineraries
Volunteer Escort Program
Recruits and trains volunteer travel escorts with professional backgrounds in human services to accompany vacation groups
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Conducted virtual engagement and reflection activities during pandemic disruptionsOrganized virtual vacations and conducted a Zoom-based interview with travelers, families, and escorts in 2020 to reflect on resilience and creativity during the pandemic, supporting continuity of engagement amid suspension of in-person travel.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinates travel logistics and itinerariesDesigns detailed itineraries for all trips and coordinates air and cruise travel arrangements through a travel agent to ensure seamless logistics for participants and staff.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Operates volunteer and professional staff escort programRecruits and utilizes volunteer and professional staff escorts, including human service professionals from therapeutic recreation, special education, and nursing, to ensure safety and enrich the travel experience for participants.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Organizes small-group all-inclusive vacations for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesProvides year-round travel experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizing over 100 annual trips with small groups of 6–8 participants accompanied by two trained staff escorts. Trips are all-inclusive, covering transportation, meals, accommodations, attractions, entertainment, supervision, and mementos such as photo albums and keepsakes.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes annual vacation catalogCreates and distributes an annual catalog featuring trip descriptions, dates, and pricing for upcoming travel opportunities, available to the public by mail or download to support participant enrollment.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Manages client enrollment and communicationsHandles incoming phone calls, distributes acceptance packages, and maintains client account information to support participant onboarding and program operations.
- Offers gift certificates to support travel participationProvides gift certificates in three classic designs to help individuals and families fund participation in travel programs, enhancing accessibility to vacation opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.16M98%
Investment income$15K1%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$211K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$577K
Cash$543K
Investments$0
Liabilities$191K
Net assets$386K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Brown Schieder | President | 45 | $144K |
| Michele H Venezia | Secretary/Treasurer | 35 | $10K |
board members · 2
- Karen Roesser — Director
- Sue Lanigan — Director
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Buffalo Partner — Designates certain trips with "transportation from Buffalo" for travelers joining en route.
- Joanne Haberer Partner — Program Specialist at People and Places, coordinates travel logistics.
- Laura Allen Haberer Scholarship Partner — Scholarship fund established in honor of Laura Allen Haberer that supports travel opportunities for People and Places travelers.
- Lisa Freitag Partner — Office Manager at People and Places, manages administrative and account tasks.
- Michele Venezia Partner — Assistant Director involved in managing People and Places and designing program itineraries.
- Michele Venezia Partner — Assistant Director of People and Places, involved in program management.
- Patty Brown Schieder Partner — Director of People and Places, formerly volunteer tour escort, Assistant Director, and Vice President.
- People Inc. Government — Original parent agency that supported the organization during its early development
- People and Places Network — Windspirit Inc operates under the name People and Places for its travel programs.
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.
- Person-Centered Travel for Growth and Inclusion 42 orgsmethodology: person_centered_travelBy designing travel experiences around individual interests and personal goals, we foster personal growth, social inclusion, and meaningful engagement because autonomy and relevance increase motivation, self-efficacy, and connection to others.shared approach: Experience-Based Destination Development →
- Volunteer-Powered Inclusive Travel Modelmethodology: volunteer_led_supportBy using trained volunteer escorts in small-group travel settings, we create supportive and relational experiences that enhance accessibility and belonging for adults with developmental disabilities, because peer-like support fosters trust and reduces social barriers.