CHARITY WORKS INC

Programs

1. Give hope usa program:in 2010, charity works launched a wellness-medical aid program called give hope usa. It was designed to provide temporary relief and wellness aid to the economically disadvantaged and health-stressed families and individuals through local servicing nonprofit agencies and schools. The goal is to strengthen the outreach efforts of others who are responsible for implementing programs and structured activities that promote health, hope and happiness. Each wellness-medical aid pack contains various products in up to three categories--food supplements, personal hygiene products and over-the-counter medicines. It may contain literature about how to maintain a healthy diet, a list of humanitarian assistance centers such as food banks, emergency shelters and free clinics, and other types of basic needs information such as transportation options, discount programs for consumers, coupons, etc. In 2012, the give hope usa program began distributing cash and special gifts such as clothes, toys, and other basic necessities during the holiday season. This program was formerly part of our holiday gift giving fund (holiday fund) which was established in 2007 to: 1) encourage…

   $732,921 spentof which $37,747 as grants
   100% of program spending

2. Can purchasing program:charity works provides charities, other non-profit entities and schools (nonprofits) with access to significantly discounted prices on a broad range of products and services through its purchasing program called charitable alliance network (can). Through the development of beneficial networks and strategic alliances, people enjoy collaborative action that helps create value and reduce operating costs.the can program directly benefits nonprofits by providing the following purchasing advisory services:matching needs with product specifications/service requirementslocating qualified vendors/suppliersnegotiating contract termspurchasing consultationthe outcome of the can program is a collaborative process whereby the public and private sectors work more effectively and efficiently together in serving humanitarian causes and thus relieves administrative burden for government entities at all levels in the united states. In 2023, forty-five (45) nonprofit entities in florida received direct benefits from purchasing services rendered under the can resource finder program and one humanitarian aid organization in north carolina. Acquisitions services rendered…

   $1,123 spentof which $6,902 as grants
   0% of program spending

3. Teach and reach program:the teach and reach program was designed to provide job training services and job placement for people that are displaced from the workforce. Charity works venture initially focused on serving the community by re-training displaced workers, especially those with physical or emotional challenges as well as the areas senior citizens. The vocational program also involved the active participation of local volunteers and student interns. Currently, potential candidates are referred to other local nonprofits that have training programs and staff to better match individual needs. The teach and reach program establishes partnerships with local colleges and other nonprofits to provide charity works with a diverse group of candidates whose various backgrounds and talents enrich the unique learning environment. The business cycle is the core focus of the experience. From buying products to warehousing, selling, and preparing invoices, it provides candidates with the opportunity to learn new skills and apply individual abilities in a live business setting. Since 2020, the teach and reach program remained on hold due to the covid-19 pandemic. The majority of the…

4. Common ground project:charity works promotes a project called common ground that involves cooperative purchasing initiatives between government agencies and qualified nonprofit entities. The project is based on the theory that charities are instrumentalities of government and, as such, should be eligible to access competitively bid purchasing contracts that are negotiated and managed by federal, state, and/or local government agencies. Numerous nonprofits in the united states receive funding either in whole or part from one or more government agencies. And many government officials agree that it would make sense to allow these and other qualified nonprofits to participate in the governments purchasing systems. However, few laws exist that permit this practice. Thus, nonprofits are forced to spend resources to attempt to duplicate the favorable results of these governmental-based purchasing programs such as cost savings and vendor leverage that government agencies already have established through taxpayer funding. Common ground is designed to leverage the purchasing power of irs approved nonprofits throughout the united states. At stake each year are billions of dollars that could…

5. Caringperks program:charity works is developing a fringe benefit and customer loyalty program called caringperks. The discount and rewards program promotes the goods and services offered by businesses to charities, nonprofits, and schools. The purpose is to encourage more youths and adults to become active volunteers in the support of charitable and educational causes within their respective communities. The program provides special recognition, incentives and rewards for people who are actively committed and dedicated to providing voluntary community service to one or more nonprofits. Program testing involves the selection of participating retailers that agree to recognize volunteers as vip customers that are eligible for preferred status, discount privileges and/or other types of incentives. A technology solution is vital to an effective and successful statewide or larger area program launch. The rewards program was put on hold in 2020 due to covid-19 and remained so throughout 2023. The caringperks program remains in the development stage.

The 5 programs described on its FY2023 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $734,044.