irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $71KSpecial Events to reach out to Women and Minorities at any age who may be searching for or interested in positions in the Construction Industry.
- #2 $63KCommunity Service Outreach to contact those who may be interested in positions in the Construction Industry especially Minorities and Women.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
39th Annual Holiday Celebration
Community event serving over 300 families annually, featuring toy giveaways, hot food, live music, and children's activities
Job & Resource Fairs
Events connecting minority and underserved workers with developers, contractors, unions, and community organizations to facilitate employment opportunities in construction
Positive Learning Center (PLC)
Accredited training program offering Site Safety Training and Skilled Craft Trade Training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repair; includes job placement and post-graduate support
SHP x Positive Workforce NYC Bed Build
Collaborative event with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and The Lowe’s Foundation to build 50 beds for children in need
Three Kings Day Parade Participation
Community outreach and volunteer effort supporting parade logistics and toy distribution in East Harlem
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Conducts community outreach for construction employmentEngages in ongoing community outreach efforts to connect women and minorities with employment opportunities in the construction industry, serving as a bridge between underrepresented communities and industry stakeholders.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Delivers skilled trade and safety training programsProvides accredited training in Site Safety, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Appliance Repair through The Positive Learning Center, operating over 10,000 square feet of dedicated training space for workforce development.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Hosts job fairs and employment connection eventsOrganizes and participates in job and resource fairs across New York City to connect individuals, particularly women and minorities, with employment opportunities in the construction industry through partnerships with developers, contractors, unions, and community organizations.
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Monitors construction projects for equitable hiringConducts citywide monitoring of construction projects to advocate for and ensure equitable employment opportunities for minority workers in New York City.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Provides post-training job placement and retention supportOffers wraparound post-graduate support to graduates of The Positive Learning Center, leveraging industry networks to secure job placements and ensure high retention rates.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Supports community events and family programsHosts and participates in community events such as the Three Kings Day Parade, an annual holiday celebration serving over 300 families, and the Bed Build event, providing meals, toys, live music, and essential resources to families in need.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Supports minority youth through scholarship initiativesProvides support to the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Fund to help create educational and career opportunities for minority youth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$611K57%
Program service revenue$468K43%
Investment income$1170%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$930K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$305K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.45M
Cash$766K
Investments$0
Liabilities$252K
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Anthony Lawrence — Trustee
- Christian Colon — President
- David Andino — Trustee
- Juan Pagan — Trustee
- Martin Torres — Trustee
- Ruben Thomas — Trustee
- Vincent Torres — Trustee
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Collaborates on the Three Kings Day Parade in East Harlem.
- National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Fund Partner — Supported to create educational and career opportunities for minority youth.
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace Partner — Co-hosted New York City's first Bed Build event to provide beds for children in need.
- The Lowe’s Foundation Partner — Co-hosted New York City's first Bed Build event to provide beds for children in need.
- The Positive Learning Center Partner — Accredited training program delivering skilled trades and site-safety training in partnership with Positive Workforce.
- contractors Partner — Collaborates with contractors to expand employment opportunities for underrepresented workers.
- developers Partner — Partners with developers to create career pathways for local residents in the construction sector.
- unions Partner — Works with labor unions to ensure meaningful community participation in construction trade careers.
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.
- Bridge-Building Model for Equitable Employmentmethodology: bridge_building_modelBy connecting underrepresented communities directly with employers and industry stakeholders, we create equitable employment pathways in the construction sector because trust-based partnerships reduce systemic barriers to hiring and retention.
- Holistic Workforce Development with Integrated Supportmethodology: holistic_workforce_developmentBy combining skills training, mindset development, and supportive services, we produce long-term employment success because addressing both technical and psychosocial barriers leads to greater job retention and career advancement for underserved individuals.
- Targeted Workforce Outreach for Systemic Equitymethodology: targeted_workforce_outreachBy focusing on minorities and women in construction-sector employment initiatives, we advance equal opportunity because intentional targeting corrects historical exclusion and shifts workforce demographics toward equity.