What they reported doing
- #1 primary $416KDAYBREAK PROVIDED HABILITATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR FAMILY HOME. DURING FISCAL 2025, DAYBREAK PROVIDED 34,534 COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. A UNIT OF SERVICE IS MEASURED BY A SET AMOUNT OF TIME, AND THE INDIVIDUALS ARE APPROVED FOR SERVICES TO BE RENDERED IN THEIR OWN HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY.
- #2 $3.03MDAYBREAK PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES. DURING FISCAL 2025 DAYBREAK PROVIDED 4,380 UNITS OF SERVICE. SUPERVISED RESIDENCES PROVIDE SUPERVISION 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.
What they call their work
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Community Habilitation ServicesProvides individualized community habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities, both in homes and community settings, focused on building independent living skills. Delivered over 30,000 units annually as reported in IRS 990 filings.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Creative Arts and Animation WorkshopsOffers Stop Motion and 2D Animation workshops where individuals engage in hands-on creative projects such as animating clay name representations, creating fish and sea plant narratives, experimenting with watercolor time-lapse, and producing compiled animation reels.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Day Habilitation ServicesOffers structured support for daily living skills such as personal care, meal preparation, and money management through Day Habilitation Services, tailored to individual needs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) ProgramOperates a 24/7 supervised residential program providing support with daily living activities, vocational training, recreation, and community service access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Delivered over 4,380 service units annually as reported in IRS 990 filings.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Internship Opportunities in Human ServicesOffers internship opportunities in human services for undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical experience in the field.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Recreational and Skill-Building ActivitiesOrganizes a monthly calendar of recreational and skill-building activities including trips to local attractions, poetry slams, and an annual holiday show to promote engagement and personal development.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Service Enrollment CoordinationProvides enrollment coordination services to connect families of individuals with developmental disabilities, professionals, and individuals with disabilities to appropriate support services.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Staff Development ProgramsProvides regular staff development opportunities to enhance employee skills and support career advancement within the organization.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation ServicesProvides transportation for participants to and from programs and during community outings using an in-house fleet of 12-15 passenger vans equipped with video-only cameras and accompanied by matron staff for safety; supports routine, on-demand, and emergency transportation needs.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer and Employment Skill DevelopmentFacilitates volunteer opportunities at local businesses including TJ Maxx, Stew Leonard’s, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, Jazzercise, and Yonkers Tai Chi to build employment skills, independence, and social inclusion, with many participants transitioning to paid employment.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| VILAS LOBAN | CEO/PRESIDENT | 35 | $375K |
| KRITI JOSHI | DIRECTOR OF OPS & DEVELOPM | 35 | $215K |
| MELLISSA CUMMINGS | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | 35 | $91K |
- EFFIE LOBAN — SECRETARY
- HEMANT KUMAR — PRESIDENT
- MARIA VASQUEZ CPA — TREASURER
- SUNITA SUVASLA — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Association for Community Living Network — Trade association for NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) agencies
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government
- Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies Network — Trade association for NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) agencies
- Daybreak Independent Services Inc Partner — Organizes and delivers animation workshops for individuals to develop creative skills.
- Inter Agency Council Network — Trade association for NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) agencies
- Jazzercise Partner — Provides community-based volunteer work opportunities for Daybreak participants.
- NYC Administration for Children’s Services Government
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Partner — Partners with Daybreak to offer volunteer work experience for individuals in a healthcare setting.
- NYS Department of Health Government
- NYS Justice Center Government
- NYS OMH Government
- NYS OPWDD Government
- NYS Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Government
- New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — State agency that refers and funds individuals served in the Supervised IRA program
- OPWDD Government — Operates in compliance with OPWDD regulations and standards.
- OPWDD Government — Provides Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver under which Daybreak delivers community habilitation services.
- OPWDD Government — Staff receive training required by OPWDD, indicating regulatory alignment and compliance with state standards.
- Stew Leonard’s Partner — Hosts volunteer work site opportunities for individuals supported by Daybreak.
- TJ Maxx Partner — Collaborates with Daybreak to provide volunteer work site opportunities for individuals.
- The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies Network — Trade association for NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) agencies
- Yonkers Tai Chi Partner — Hosts volunteer work site experiences for individuals served by Daybreak.
- local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to provide volunteer and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
How they approach the work
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- Person-Centered Planning Modelmethodology: person-centered_planningBy using individualized, person-centered planning, the organization empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and achieve personalized goals, because tailoring services to personal aspirations increases engagement, autonomy, and community integration.