What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.71MINDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM PROVIDED 365 DAYS OF SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 50 INDIVIDUALS. RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS PROVIDE STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS TO ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
- #2 $2.10MCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF CONSUMER DIRECT SERVICES AND HABILITATION SERVICES TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
What they call their work
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Delivering community support services for individuals with disabilitiesProvides community-based support services to nearly 900 individuals across 19 locations in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties, promoting independence and inclusion.
- Providing residential support services for individuals with disabilitiesProvides year-round residential support services to approximately 50 individuals across Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties, focusing on daily living skills and skill development. Delivered 18,529 billable units of residential services in a single year.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Distributing public health information to individuals with disabilitiesProvides access to critical public health resources, including information from the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and Department of Health, to individuals served, their families, and staff.
- Providing consumer-directed and community habilitation servicesOffers consumer-directed and habilitation services to disabled individuals living in the community, supporting personal development and independent living.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitating volunteer engagement for program participantsSupports program participants in volunteering over 10,000 hours annually across more than 50 organizations in a four-county region, enhancing community integration and personal growth.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Operating day support programs for individuals with disabilitiesRuns day support programs across Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties for individuals with differing abilities, offering structured community and skill-building activities.
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Providing non-discriminatory transportation servicesEnsures equitable access to transportation services without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in compliance with Title VI, serving individuals with disabilities and other barriers.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JEANNE JENKINS | HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST | 80 | $145K |
| MICHELE SWINTON | RESIDENTIAL MANAGER | 80 | $142K |
| ERICA HAYES | RESIDENTIAL MANAGER | 80 | $126K |
| APRIL BOUCHER | COO | 40 | $125K |
- BRIAN ROLLO — DIRECTOR
- HARRIET BUSCH — DIRECTOR
- HOLLY KLINGENBERG — DIRECTOR
- J ANDREW COLLINS — SECRETARY
- KURT MOSER — TREASURER
- LISA HAYES — DIRECTOR
- MARK HASSELWANDER — DIRECTOR
- MINDY WILSON — CHAIR
Who they work with
- Bonacio Construction Partner — Partner in constructing inclusive housing through the South Street Apartments project
- Citizen Advocates Partner — Formal affiliation to strengthen community-based services while preserving CWI's leadership and mission
- Federal Transit Administration Government — Follows FTA Circular 4702.1.A for Title VI compliance in transportation services.
- GF South Street Apartments LLC Partner — Partner in developing inclusive housing through the South Street Apartments project
- IDDO Partner — Shares IDDO as a resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
- Morcon Tissue Partner — Collaborates to create competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities and generate mission-supporting revenue
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal Government — Partner in expanding inclusive housing opportunities through the South Street Apartments project
- NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Source of COVID-19 guidance and resources shared with individuals served, families, and employees.
- NYSID Partner — Collaborates to create competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities and generate mission-supporting revenue
- New York State Department of Health Government — Source of COVID-19 guidance and resources shared with individuals served, families, and employees.
- New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Partner in expanding inclusive housing opportunities through the South Street Apartments project
- OPWDD Government — Adheres to OPWDD Part 624 Regulations in corporate compliance and quality assurance practices.
- Office for Civil Rights Government — Enforces civil rights protections against discrimination for individuals served by CWI.
- Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Complies with civil rights enforcement under OCR for non-discrimination in federally funded programs.
- Salvation Army Partner — Program participants volunteer at Salvation Army locations.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Subject to civil rights enforcement by HHS Office for Civil Rights due to federal financial assistance.
- Venmo Partner — Accepts donations through Venmo using a QR code or via @communityworkindepence
How they approach the work
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- Community Integration to Build Independencemethodology: independence-building through community integrationBy supporting individuals through community-based employment, volunteering, recreation, and independent living programs, the organization fosters greater independence and self-advocacy because real-world engagement strengthens skills and personal agency.
- Person-Centered Support for Self-Determined Livesmethodology: person-centered supportBy using person-centered supports and services, the organization empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to pursue self-determined lives because individualized planning increases autonomy and engagement in meaningful activities.