2024-09-05T07:31:21-07:00 2023-12-31 205762969 HILTON & POWERS CPAS PC 5 Paris Rd New Hartford NY 13413 990 2023-01-01 161467547 Empowered Pathways Inc EMPO 3157241718 502 Court Street Suite 234 Utica NY 13501 Karen Korotzer President 2024-09-05 true true Thomas M VanHatten CPA P00001184 3157341040 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Karen Korotzer 502 Court Street Suite 234 Utica NY 13501 655522 false X www.empoweredpathwayscny.org X 1994 NY Our Youth Services team presented youth workshops for Donovan and JFK Middle Schools. The workshops were implemented in a circle process with the use of a talking piece for structure. Seven workshops (10 hours of instruction/39 students) were held on the following topics:a) Building communitiesb) Conflict Resolution: What is conflict?c) Bullying and Cyber Bullying d) Goal settingWe collaborated with several local school districts to help teachers and counselors become trained in Tier 1 Circles Facililation. Tim Lyon, our CDRC Director helped lead aproximately 50 regional teachers and administrators in this restorative process.In November 2023, we participated in the HBPU sponsored premier of Eden's Garden, a trailblazing film centered on the experience of Trans men. Staff were available at both screenings of the film to talk with attendees and distribute information.The WERC team of trainers developed a new training ciriculum, the Summer Sizzling Series, which incorporates art, music, 13 13 15 20 0 30516 32900 503456 579499 229 69 25020 26372 559221 638840 0 0 409210 456801 0 921 121671 188650 530881 645451 28340 -6611 539822 509909 63202 31190 476620 478719 The mission of Empowered Pathways, Inc. is to help people create self-directed solutions and move forward with their lives through education, advocacy, and empowerment. We accomplish this mission through the various programs we offer including our women's employment and training programs, community mediation and restorative practices, our Surrogate Decision-Making Committee program and our community training and education services. false false 581766 579568 In 2023, NYS Office of Court Administration (NYSOCA) selected Empowered Pathways to be the Facilitators for the newly formed Mohawk Valley Hate & Bias Unit (HBPU). As the facilitators we led the HBPU members through several sessions that helped identify their purpose, mission, and community activities.Empowered Pathways secured a new five-year contract with NYSOCA to provide onsite child custody and visitation mediation for Families in Herkimer County Family Court. These services also include petition assistance for parents in Family Court. This expands our mediation services to include three counties which include Oneida, Madision and Herkimer Counties.Our Youth services have continued to provide School Attendance Mediation services to help students who are struggling with chronic absenteeism. These services include restorative practices such as Family Team Meetings, Family Group Conferencing, and Conflict Coaching. In 2023, we began actively working with the Oneida County Public Defender's Office to provide Conflict Coaching services for defendents. We also conducted our first in-person Basic Community Mediation training since the pandemic with five new mediators completing the training, post-training apprenticeship, and certification process.In November 2023, we participated in the HBPU sponsored premier of Eden's Garden, a trailblazing film centered on stories of the experience of Trans men. Staff were available at both screenings of the film to talk with attendees and distribute information.Our CDRC Director graduated from the Center of Leadership Excellence's Leadership Mohawk Valley program in June 2023. Our agency Volunteer Recognition and Annual Meeting took place on October 19, 2023. Recognition Awards included Mediator of the Year, Youth Services Program Volunter of the Year, SDMC Panel Member of the Year, the Board President's Award, the Executive Director's Award, and the Luminary Award.Empowered Pathways Staff develped two training videos focused on the Family Group Conference restorative practice process for local social workers and service providers. 581766 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 15 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NY X X X Corporate Office 3157241718 502 Court Street Suite 234 Utica NY 13502 X Stephanie Eghigan Executive Director 35.00 0.00 78649 0 0 Inesha Briggs Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Bowers Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Deborah Kessler Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marianne Reynolds Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joanna Greco Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Rushlo Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Eckmair Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Trisha Barone Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristen Skobla Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tiffany Sestir Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karin Piseck Board Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Korotzer President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 78649 0 false false false 0 8898 24002 32900 NYS Dept of Labor 812900 132253 132253 NYS Unified Court 812900 192223 192223 NYS Unified Court 812900 63366 63366 Oneida Cty Family Group 812900 39081 39081 SDMC NYS Justice Center 812900 62000 62000 90576 90576 579499 69 69 0 0 0 0 43054 16682 26372 26372 0 0 0 638840 579568 26372 0 0 0 0 78649 55054 22808 787 0 324264 317461 6772 31 0 36643 33880 2693 70 17245 15945 1267 33 0 0 27914 10103 17811 0 0 0 5910 5593 317 0 13594 12380 1214 0 0 46472 41825 4647 1250 1250 0 0 668 668 0 10522 9604 918 12427 10368 2059 Program supplies 26413 26413 Staff and volunteer training 21748 21748 Telephone 11796 10616 1180 Equipment Maintenance 8192 7782 410 1744 1744 645451 581766 62764 921 171704 284092 141456 4119 0 99838 141581 0 0 0 0 5219 6134 66932 62642 14812 4290 0 0 0 0 106793 69693 539822 509909 15531 26190 1200 5000 46471 63202 31190 X 416298 409026 60322 69693 476620 478719 539822 509909 -6611 8710 X false true X true false X 604273 552121 528701 566638 655453 2907186 0 0 604273 552121 528701 566638 655453 2907186 0 2907186 136 8834 5910 229 69 15178 0 0 2922364 0.99480 0.99440 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 66932 62642 4290 4290 Beneficial interest in agency funds held 69693 Operating Lease right of use asset 69693 X 664232 8710 16682 25392 638840 638840 662133 16682 16682 645451 645451 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization does not have any uncertain tax positions under FIN 48. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Fundraising $16682 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fund raising $16682 X X X X false Tables and Tastings 43054 43054 16682 43054 43054 16682 16682 26372 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The IRS Form 990 and NYS Char 500 are provided to the Board Members for their review and approval prior to the forms being filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board President reviews the annual conflict of interest statements and takes action if necessary. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director's performance is reviewed annually. Salary increases are based on performance, comparable salaries for similar positions in the area and goal attainment. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Executive Director reviews the performance of employees Salary increases are based on performance, goal attainment and similar positions in the area. 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