COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS INC

As filed

Subsection

03

NTEE code

J33Z

Classification

1000

Street

633 3RD AVENUE 6TH FLOOR

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Other organizations at this address

1 other organization in the IRS Business Master File lists the same street address. matched by us

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• EASTER SEALS RHODE ISLAND INC

  EIN 26-0833287

Mission and programs · 2024

• SEE SCHEDULE OCOMMUNITY WORKSHOPS' PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO IDENTIFY THEIR CAREER GOALS. CWS BUILDS AN ACTION PLAN TO DESIGNING AND LAUNCHING SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. OUR PRINCIPAL PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO WEEKS OF JOB READINESS TRAINING WHERE PARTICIPANTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS AND RECEIVED A YEAR OF FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. OUR JOB READINESS CURRICULUM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT ENHANCE OUR PARTICIPANTS' ABILITY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS INCLUDING RESUME PREPARATION, SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES AND RESOURCES, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HELP OUR STUDENTS UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE COACHING. STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO CREATE AN EYE-CATCHING PROFESSIONAL RESUME AND COVER LETTER; BUILD THEIR INTERVIEW SKILLS; HANDLE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS; BUILD NETWORKING SKILLS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME, AND CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO FIND AND KEEP A JOB THAT THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PLAN AND SET REALISTIC GOALS AFTER OBTAINING A DESIRED JOB. WE PROVIDE A NUMBER OF TRAINING PROGRAMS:1. AT COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PACKAGE AND PREPARE PRODUCTS FOR SHIPPING. TRAINING INCLUDES ORDER FULFILLMENT; FOLDING, SEALING, SORTING, BUNDLING; SMALL PARTS PACKAGING, AND INVENTORY CONTROL/WAREHOUSING. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED IN WORKPLACE SAFETY, FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT/TASKS, AND MAIL TASKS, INCLUDING SHIPPING AND RECEIVING.WE HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY CAREER PATHS AND GOALS, AND BUILD AN ACTION PLAN TO ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETE OSHA 10 GENERAL INDUSTRIES CERTIFICATION. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION TEAM.2. OUR CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS IN THE RAPIDLY GROWING FOOD SERVICES SECTOR. TRAINING INVOLVES A MIX OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUM WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT KNIFE SKILLS; FOOD PREPARATION; CUSTOMER SERVICE; MEAL PLANNING; FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION; INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, AND POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEMS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THE SERVESAFE MANAGER'S EXAM, AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' CULINARY TEAM.3. THE CWS CAREER DESIGN SCHOOL AT YOUR SERVICE: HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR JOBS AND CAREERS IN THE FAST-GROWING HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. WE OFFER EIGHT WEEKS OF HANDS ON INDUSTRY TRAINING FROM THE AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE START CURRICULUM.START (SKILLS, TASKS, AND RESULTS TRAINING) FOR INDIVIDUAL POSITIONS OFFERS FLEXIBLE AND CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PERFORM KEY TASKS, ALONG WITH THE GENERAL HOSPITALITY KNOWLEDGE AND SOFT SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN A FRONT-LINE POSITION AT A LODGING PROPERTY. TRAINING CULMINATES IN A CERTIFICATION EXAM LEADING TO A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION.4. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR COMMERCIAL CLEANING PROGRAM LEARN ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS; MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS; INDUSTRY-STANDARD CLEANING TECHNIQUES, AND WAXING, STRIPPING, BUFFING, AND STAIN REMOVAL. STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM USE ALL GREEN SEAL CERTIFIED CLEANING PRODUCTS.IN ADDITION TO OUR JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, WE OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. AS PART OF OUR UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH, WE OPERATE COMMERCIALLY VIABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WAREHOUSE AND PACKAGING, FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, MAILROOM OPERATIONS THAT INCORPORATE FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS CONCEPTS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: CWS OPERATES FOUR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES THAT OFFER VALUABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. CWS'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SERVE CUSTOMERS IN BUSINESS, NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS. 1. ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING: CWS OFFERS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMIZED FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING GENERAL PACKAGING, ASSEMBLY, COMMERCIAL SEWING, SHRINK WRAPPING, MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY, KITTING, MAILING AND FOOD PACKAGING. WE PROVIDE COMPETITIVE PRICING AND RAPID TURNAROUND. 2. FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING: CWS OFFERS CUSTOM CATERING SERVICES FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. WE OPERATE A CAFE AT 174 PORTLAND ST. WHICH SERVES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 3. TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: CWS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES. WE SERVE 18 BUILDINGS IN MASSACHUSETTS. 4. MAILROOM MANAGEMENT: CWS MANAGES ONE MAILROOM FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH ITS "ABILITY ONE" CONTRACTS. WE PROVIDE SECURE AND ACCURATE MAIL HANDLING AND EMPLOY FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THIS CONTRACT.

  Expenses $4,060,892 · Grants $282,623 · Revenue $4,636,485

• SEE SCHEDULE OCWS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. WE ARE LASER FOCUSED ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES OBTAIN A LIVING WAGE JOB. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INVOLVES DELIVERING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES (I/DD) TO OBTAIN THE SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT. SINCE THE 1960'S, WE HAVE BEEN SERVING ADULTS AND TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH WITH I/DD THROUGH A VARIETY OF VOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SUPPORTS AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES WE PROVIDE ARE:-GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WITH DEVELOPING SERVICE AND CAREER PLANS WHICH REFLECT AND INDIVIDUALS SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM GOALS-COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO HELP AN INDIVIDUAL DISCOVER THEIR SKILLS, PREFERENCES, AND INTERESTS AS THEY RELATE TO WORK-INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE IN USING AND ACCESSING TRAINING PROGRAMS AND OTHER DESIRED SERVICES (E.G. FURTHER EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS OTHER SERVICES AS THEY RELATE TO SOCIALIZATION AND MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE)-CUSTOMIZED JOB PLACEMENT FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT JOB, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL SUPPORTS-VOCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND COACHING NEEDED TO SECURE AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING JOB COACHING, TRAVELING TRAINING AND FOLLOW UP CASE MANAGEMENT-ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING SERVICES TO ADDRESS ADDITIONAL BARRIERS WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS (E.G. HOUSING, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS, COUNSELING AND OTHERS)FINALLY, CWS OFFERS INDIVIDUALS A CURRICULUM OF WORKPLACE READINESS, JOB EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING AND WORK-BASED EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS SINCE ITS VERY BEGINNINGS. AT PRESENT, CWS OPERATES JOB READINESS TRAINING IN SEVERAL CAPACITIES INCLUDING AN INTENSIVE 6 WEEK JOB READINESS TRAINING CONSISTING OF 21 UNIQUE WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY CWS STAFF AND VARIOUS EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO 1.5 HOUR LONG WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING AND BEST PREPARE JOB SEEKERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN GOOD JOBS.SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR WORKSHOPS ARE: RESUME WRITING, COVER/THANK YOU LETTERS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SETTING SHORT-TERM GOALS, SELF-MOTIVATION AND INITIATIVE, DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE, PROPER WORKPLACE CONDUCT, HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH CO-WORKERS AND SUPERVISORS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE WORKPLACE. OUR EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONDUCT PRACTICES INTERVIEWS, NETWORKING BY DESIGN, CONNECT2CAREERS, RESUME CRITIQUE AND A JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP.

  Expenses $108,803 · Grants $62,095 · Revenue $124,225

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

• 2024

  Revenue

  $5,863,007

  Expenses

  $5,258,248

  Contributions

  $1,079,066

  Grants paid

  $344,718

• 2023

  Revenue

  $5,229,395

  Expenses

  $5,113,390

  Contributions

  $502,624

  Grants paid

  $270,645

• 2022

  Revenue

  $4,662,308

  Expenses

  $4,355,715

  Contributions

  $560,561

  Grants paid

  $182,636

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

• 2021 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,309,115

  Expenses

  $4,087,817

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,182,908

• 2020 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,757,355

  Expenses

  $3,511,643

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,078,284

• 2019 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,470,764

  Expenses

  $2,991,090

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,971,927

• 2018 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,298,547

  Expenses

  $3,618,373

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,102,377

• 2017 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,092,744

  Expenses

  $4,511,561

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,017,624

• 2016 · 990

  Revenue

  $4,934,903

  Expenses

  $5,133,137

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,479,739

• 2015 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,577,254

  Expenses

  $5,697,315

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,535,791

• 2014 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,438,357

  Expenses

  $5,432,538

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,045,613

• 2013 · 990

  Revenue

  $3,267,371

  Expenses

  $3,779,851

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,067,794

• 2012 · 990

  Revenue

  — not reported

  Expenses

  $3,698,142

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,612,631

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

• THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

  $144,561

  2022 · HOPES Program

• THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND

  $120,600

  2025 · GENERAL SUPPORT

• THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND

  $120,000

  2024 · GENERAL SUPPORT

• METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD

  $118,109

  2023 · JOB TRAINING & PLACE

• METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD

  $96,242

  2022 · JOB TRAINING & PLACE

• THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

  $83,740

  2023 · HOPES Program

• METRO NORTH REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD

  $74,883

  2024 · Job Training and Placement

• UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY INC

  $35,573

  2022 · Community Impact

• MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC

  $25,000

  2022 · UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

• THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND

  $18,000

  2022 · GENERAL SUPPORT

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

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