irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.45MWELLNESS - THE SMART MEALS PROGRAM SERVED OVER 27,250 MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THE EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO HELP MEMBERS RETURN TO WORK AND SCHOOL, WHILE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH BENEFITS ANALYSIS AND BUDGETING, RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILLS AND JOB PLACEMENT. THE BEHAVIOR HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 577 SERVICES TO 48 MEMBERS AND 122 PARTICIPANTS LIVING WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS AND TRAUMA PARTICIPATED IN GROUP SESSIONS. AS THE NEW YORK STATE EMPLOYMENT CENTER FOR EXPERTISE FOR PERSONS WITH HIV, WE PROVIDED 409 PEOPLE WITH 9 WEBINARS AND 2 IN PERSON TRAININGS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL WORKING POSITIVE COALITION.
- #2 $73KPAWS - THE CENTER'S PAWS PROGRAM (PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT), PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VERY LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE NEVER SEPARATED FROM THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS, PROVIDING FOOD, SUPPLIES AND ASSISTANCE WITH CARE FOR OVER 79 INDIVIDUALS AND 119 PETS IN 2024.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Behavior Health Program
Provides behavioral health services and group sessions for members living with serious health conditions and trauma
Employment Pathways Program
Offers employment services including benefits analysis, budgeting, resume writing, interview skills, and job placement assistance
New York State Employment Center for Expertise for Persons with HIV
Provides webinars and in-person trainings on employment issues related to HIV, in collaboration with the National Working Positive Coalition
PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support)
Supports very low-income pet owners with food, supplies, and care assistance to prevent separation from companion animals
SMART Meals Program
Provides meals and nutrition education to individuals facing food insecurity; served over 27,000 meals annually
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Behavioral health servicesDelivers behavioral health services to members living with serious health conditions and trauma, including individual sessions and group support. Provided between 577 and 647 services annually to 48–57 members, with group sessions reaching up to 122 participants.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment support servicesProvides direct employment-related services including benefits analysis, budgeting, resume writing, interview skills training, and job placement assistance to support members returning to work or school.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- HIV viral suppression supportProvides care and support services that achieved and sustained HIV viral suppression among 90% of Damien Center members in 2020.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- PAWS program for low-income pet ownersProvides food, supplies, and care assistance to low-income pet owners and their pets. Supported 79 to 86 pet owners and 90 to 119 pets annually through the PAWS program.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Smart Meals programDistributes meals and provides nutrition education sessions to individuals facing food insecurity. Served between 27,250 and 36,500 meals annually and delivered 1,080 to 1,333 nutrition education sessions based on IRS-990 reporting over multiple years.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Workforce development training for people with HIVConducted 9 webinars and 2 in-person trainings on employment for persons with HIV, reaching 409 participants in collaboration with the National Working Positive Coalition.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.06M
Contributions & grants$2.94M72%
Program service revenue$935K23%
Investment income$84K2%
Other revenue$104K
expenses
Total expenses$4.53M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2.38M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.89M
Cash$4.30M
Investments$0
Liabilities$294K
Net assets$8.60M
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PERRY JUNJULAS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $174K |
board members · 7
- DAVID GUINN — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN WILKINSON — SECRETARY
- MARZ ALBARRAN — DIRECTOR
- MEGAN ZACHER — DIRECTOR
- SAL FATA — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE FISHER — PRESIDENT
- TREVOR NELSON — TREASURER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- National Working Positive Coalition Partner — Collaborated on delivering webinars and in-person trainings related to employment for persons with HIV.
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.
- Integrated Support for Vulnerable Populationsmethodology: integrated_support_for_vulnerable_populationsBy offering a coordinated range of services addressing HIV, mental health, and homelessness within a safe and inclusive environment, we promote equity and personal potential because holistic support increases engagement and improves outcomes for individuals facing intersecting challenges.
- Pet Retention as Stability Supportmethodology: pet_retention_as_stability_supportBy providing food, supplies, and care assistance to very low-income pet owners, we help maintain human-animal bonds because preserving these relationships supports emotional well-being, social stability, and overall wellness during economic hardship.