2025-10-26T11:33:44-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 546071276 YORK COUNTY VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION YORK 7578988688 222 Dare Rd PO Box 1206 Yorktown VA 23692 Katherine Gregory Treasurer 7578909215 2025-10-26 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Bargain Box Martha R Haley 101 Michael Place Yorktown VA 23692 778627 0 X www.thebargainbox.org X 1968 VA The mission of the York County Volunteer Association is to help needy individuals and families in the York County, Virginia and Poquoson, Virginia communities. 13 13 5 117 0 0 8984 20180 594948 718241 24810 40206 0 0 628742 778627 275414 321801 0 0 20518 38033 0 0 0 136229 168573 432161 528407 196581 250220 1952351 2241203 0 0 1952351 2241203 The York County Volunteer Association assists needy individuals and families in the York County, Virginia and Poquoson, Virginia communities. 0 0 228100 0 0 The York County Volunteer Association Grants and Awards program provides financial assistance to several service organizations in the local community. This included the following awards: $36,000 to the York County Food Closet to feed the hungry, $30,000 to Cole's Horse Autism Therapy Station (CHATS) to provide for equine therapy for children with autism, spectrum, and other related disorders, $30,000 to the Shop-with-a-Sheriff Program to foster a positive relationship for children and law enforcement personnel through a Christmas shopping experience where a child shops with a Uniformed Law Enforcement Officer, $12,500 to support Colonial CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who advocate for abused and neglected children whose families are involved in the legal system, $12,000 for the York County Meals on Wheels Program to deliver meals to residents living alone and unable to provide for themself, $15,000 to the YMCA's Bright Beginnings shopping Program to purchase clothing, coats, shoes, backpacks, and other school supplies for lower income school children, $9,000 to York County Professional Firefighters and Dispatchers to provide firefighters with suicide prevention training, cancer screening, and peer support training, $20,000 to Soundscapes to provide musical exposure for students in elementary, middle, and high school, $10,000 to Lackey Clinic to provide medical and dental care for the uninsured and disadvantaged, $8,000 to Natasha House to provide a home and education for single mothers, $5,000 to the Alternatives Leadership Academy to foster social, emotional, and civic competencies for disadvantaged teens, $10,000 to Bacon Street Youth and Family Services to provide clinical and family counseling for at-risk youth for mental health and/or substance abuse, $10,000 to the York County Canine Unit for care and vests for canine officers, $10,000 to Youth Volunteer Corps to foster an appreciation and love of volunteering through chaperoned volunteer assignments, $2,500 to Eggleston to provide programs, education, and employment for disabled individuals, $3,000 was given to the YMCA's Learn to Swim Program to teach elementary school children to swim, and $2,500 to support our local York-Poquoson Social Services Emergency Welfare Fund, $2,000 to the Senior Center of York to provide materials for crafts and programs to benefit senior citizens of the community and $600 to Comfort Closets at local elementary and high schools. 90215 0 0 The York County Volunteer Association's Family Assistance Committee provided $90,215 to provide emergency financial assistance to needy families and individuals to pay for housing, utility bills, medical and dental costs, insurance payments, and transportation expenses. They operate a 7-day emergency helpline to field phone calls from residents facing eviction, utility cut-offs, unaffordable medical and dental expenses, and transportation costs to maintain employment. The committee also processes requests for clothing and housewares for residents suffering from fires, and emergency moves due to domestic abuse or other court situations. 2431 0 0 The York County Volunteer Association's Scholarship and Awards Committee paid $2,430 to assist residents with Scholarships and Summer School Tuition to allow students from low-income families to pursue educational endeavors and to enable high schoolers to graduate with their class. 1055 0 0 The YCVA has begun a Child Care Assistance program to enable needy parents who are either entering the workforce or who have suffered an income loss to pay for childcare while they begin a new job or are out of work for an emergency situation. 1055 0 0 321801 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 VA X X X Katherine Gregory 7578909215 104 Wynterset Circle Yorktown VA 23692 Donna Davis General Manager Bargain Box 8.00 0 X 20000 0 0 Martha Haley President 5.00 0 X 0 0 0 Ginny Napier Vice President 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Bethany Beck Secretary 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Katherine Gregory Treasurer 12.00 0 X 0 0 0 Beverly McCormick Family Assistance Chairman 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Sabine Latosky Cashier Coordinator 3.00 0 X 0 0 0 Chris Bata Volunteer Coordinator 5.00 0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Minter Scholarship Committee Chairman 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Larry Davidson Building & Grounds Coordinator 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Judy Lassiter Member at Large 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Shirley Showalter Member-at-Large 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Larry Shriver Long-Range Planning Chairman 3.00 0 X 0 0 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20180 0 20180 non profit thrift shop sales 455000 718241 718241 0 0 0 0 0 0 718241 40206 40206 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778627 758447 0 0 321801 321801 0 0 0 0 0 0 35330 0 35330 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2703 0 2703 0 17333 0 17333 0 0 0 0 0 680 0 680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16935 0 16935 0 0 0 0 0 15220 0 15220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56062 0 56062 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3971 0 3971 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9555 0 9555 0 Payroll Processing Fees 2500 0 2500 0 Sales taxes paid 46317 0 46317 0 0 0 0 0 528407 321801 206606 0 310611 427176 627150 742572 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 646400 0 646400 646400 368190 425055 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1952351 2241203 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1952351 2241203 0 0 1952351 2241203 1952351 2241203 250220 0 0 0 38632 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 6019 5833 4558 8984 20180 45574 439087 527873 571611 594948 671265 2804784 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 445106 533706 576169 603932 691445 2850358 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2850358 4369 18795 13702 24810 40206 101882 0 0 0 0 0 0 4369 18795 13702 24810 40206 101882 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 40 449475 552541 589871 628742 731651 2952280 0.96548 0.96996 0.03451 0.03002 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Refund for cancellation of post office box. 150000 0 150000 496400 0 0 496400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 646400 1 Bacon Street Youth and Family Services 247 McLaws Circle Williamsburg VA 23185 540891035 501c3 10000 0 The purpose of this grant is to support Bacon Street's clinical counseling program which serves youth (ages 9-17), young adults (18-26), and their families with trauma-informed, evidence-based services for mental health and substance use. Services can include assessment to determine appropriate levels of care, comprehensive mental health and substance use counseling, prevention education, and harm reduction programs, diagnosis, therapy, case management, and wraparound care. Also provided are outpatient clinical counseling to economically and demographically vulnerable families. Victory Family YMCA Bright Beginnings Program 101Long Green Blvd Yorktown VA 23693 540524905 501c3 15000 0 Bright Beginnings provides a back-to-school shopping experience to purchase clothing and supplies for the most underserved children in our community. Cole's Horse Autism Therapy Station (CHATS) 102 Pawpaw Place Yorktown VA 23693 862412882 501c3 29800 0 CHATS offers the Horse Boy (therapeutic approach) and Movement Method (academic approach) program, a neuroscience-based equine assisted intervention, for people with autism and other neuro-diversities that achieves social, behavioral, and academic goals through kinetic learning and repatterning the brain and calming the nervous system through nature, movement, and the help of an equine partner. CHATS equine therapy involves specific movements on horseback which activate the learning receptors of the brain and create physical, mental, and emotional states that allow the release of oxytocin which serves to relax, calm, and reduce interfering behaviors. This can lead to fewer behavioral meltdowns and increased engagement in learning activities, social interaction, and communication. The proposed projects include training a new horse and offers therapy play dates to autistic children with families that do not have the financial means to provide this alternative to traditional therapy. Colonial CASA 3917 Midlands Rd Suite 2A Williamsburg VA 23188 541751706 501c3 12500 0 Provides advocates that ensure abused and neglected children, along with their parents, are offered and receive timely services that support psychological growth, physical health, mental well-being, education, and safety while under the court's care. Advocates monitor the case throughout the judicial process to ensure the voices of these children are considered in the court's placement decisions. An Advocate typically has one or two cases at a time allowing them to devote time for meeting and interviewing all parties involved in a child's case. Colonial CASA's Youth Mentoring program trains volunteers to help youth aged 10 to 18 develop skills for successful transitions to adulthood. Mentors encourage and support skill development in the following competency areas: academics, career preparation and employment, self-advocacy, health and mental well-being, as well as assisting in applying for after-school jobs, opening bank accounts, budgeting, visiting college campuses. York County Professional Fire Fighters Paramedics and 911 Dispatchers 7294 Merrimac Trail Williamsburg VA 23185 912068444 501c3 9000 0 The purpose of this grant is for scanning of active first responders for cancers, for sending members to cancer prevention training by providing enrollment fees and instructor costs, and for providing additional cancer screenings for retired members. Church Women United of York County Food Closet 300 Ella Taylor Rd Yorktown VA 23692 311377433 501c3 36000 0 The Food Closet was established to provide temporary food assistance to help individuals/families get through unexpected hardships - i.e. loss of job, sickness, injury during whatever difficulty they are experiencing for as long as needed. The purpose of this grant is to assist as many needy families who live in York County and Poquoson as many times per year as resources will allow - being open on Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm for food distribution. Clients drive up to receive two (2) bags of groceries and a $10 Food Lion gift card (currently available every other week). The gift card helps them to purchase perishables we are unable to provide. Also, to support Social Services monetarily and by stocking a small food pantry to help their clients at times we are not open. In 2024, there were a total of 6086 client visits. Olivet Medical Ministry Inc dba Lackey Clinic 1620 Old Williamsburg Rd Yorktown VA 23690 541850915 501c3 10000 0 Low-income uninsured adults usually go without vision care due to the expense. To address this urgent need, this grant aims to provide free eye exams, ophthalmology referrals for complex eye issues and eye surgery, one pair of free eyeglasses through the New Eyes For-The-Needy Program and partially fund specialty eyeglasses for residents in need of specialized frames or contacts, such as bifocal, progressive, and trifocal lenses. fees and patient specialty eyeglasses. Natasha House Inc PO Box 2392 Yorktown VA 23692 271871384 501c3 8000 0 For over thirteen years NATASHA House (NHI) has been on the front lines of the Viriginia Peninsula's response to the intractable nature of homelessness in low-income female-headed families. NHI's HomeMaker Program (HMP) addresses the challenges of homeless women and their children by providing a safe and stable place to live and by concentrating on their immediate individual needs first. The organization then provides education, counseling, and practical experience so that NHI mothers improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being, develop or enhance skills that promote personal and financial independence, and secure permanent housing which leads to a lifework plan for self-sufficiency. This grant aims to provide an iCAFE Learning Lab to provide the students with individualized on-line modules in math, reading, and writing. The individualized attention includes mentor sessions, a pedagogical method proven effective with learners who need more time to absorb concepts. York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office Community Fund Shop with a Sheriff PO Box 99 Yorktown VA 23690 994781638 501c3 30000 0 The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office "Shop with the Sheriff" Program began in December 2001. The program strives to serve those children in the York County and the City of Poquoson who, through extenuating circumstances, may not receive any gifts during the holiday season. York-Poquoson Sheriff Deputy Officers and Elementary School Guidance Counselors are asked to submit potential participants and approximately 100 students are chosen each year. The event is usually held at a local store, and children are teamed up with a deputy to assist with their shopping. Santa Claus makes an appearance and refreshments are served. It is hoped to foster a positive experience with law enforcement personnel for these children. Soundscapes Inc 11712 Jefferson Ave Suite C No 473 Newport News VA 23606 271923247 501c3 20000 0 Soundscapes is a youth development organization that fosters life skills in students through music education. Soundscapes was established to address the issues facing local youth, including poor academic performance, violence, poverty, and the effects of these issues on the community. Soundscapes uses music as a tool to provide positive development opportunities for young people from second grade through age 25 across Hampton Roads through a variety of programs. Soundscapes has three free daily after-school programs at Title I elementary schools and free summer camps. Also, the Peninsula Youth Orchestra and Peninsula Youth Jazz Band, are made accessible to all students through its sliding-scale tuition structure ensuring no qualified student is turned away for financial reasons. Soundscapes addresses the need for meaningful, skill-building music opportunities by offering accessible, high-quality youth ensembles that help students grow life skills through music and social engagements. York-Poquoson Sheriffs Office Community Fund K9 Unit K9 Unit 159 Goodwin Neck Rd Yorktown VA 23692 994781638 501c3 10000 0 The purpose of this grant is to support the York-Poquoson K9 Unit which increases the rate of success for apprehending criminals, as well as locating and eliminating dangerous illegal drugs and weapons. Each canine has a special function that makes them an asset to the community. K9 Grit and K9 Bado are patrol/narcotics canines, K9 Ghost and K9 Nitro are patrol/explosive canines, and K9 Sarge is a skilled single-purpose tracking canine. This means that the canines are able to track/apprehend criminals, track/locate missing endangered persons, locate hidden narcotics and firearms, and locate evidentiary articles that can lead to a successful suspect identification and prosecution. The K9 Handlers that train and deploy with these dogs everyday must be ready to respond to any call. To serve approximately 72,000 citizens of York County, as well as 12,000 citizens of Poquoson special food, medical and vet care, specific equipment and training environments, and education courses are required York County Meals on Wheels PO Box 845 Yorktown VA 23692 541201043 501c3 12000 0 The York County Meals on Wheels program was created to ensure that any homebound York County resident in need will receive one hot meal Monday thru Friday including holidays. The rising costs of food, contract labor, and supplies makes it extremely challenging to provide a variety of good, but healthy food, while keeping the costs of individual meals affordable. Currently, we are charged $5.90 for each meal. However, recipients are only charged $3.00 per meal because we subsidize the cost of each meal. For those recipients who are financially unable to pay, their meals are provided at no cost. In 2024, over 8,100 meals were delivered with a wellness check. In 2024, over 675 monthly wellness checks were completed to York County seniors along with a meal. More importantly, Meals on Wheels helped seniors to remain in their homes and live as independent members of society, assists in maintaining their health, manage their own affairs, and live their lives with dignity. Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads (YVCHR) 10 San Jose Drive Suite 4D Newport News VA 23606 272847985 501c3 10000 0 Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads (YVCHR) engages youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service. This is accomplished by providing youth with truly impactful volunteer experiences through a wide array of service opportunities that positively impact the community at large. Our programming provides social connectedness and a sense of belonging and purpose; youth also gain awareness of local needs while actively playing a role in creating communities defined by compassion, selflessness, and respect for others. Since youth volunteers are recruited from public, private, and homeschool populations, participants reflect the racial and socioeconomic diversity of the community. This rich mix of participants adds depth to each young person's service experience and enhances their cross-cultural competencies, teamwork skills, and civic responsibility. 13 6 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The YCVA annually invites local organizations to complete an Application-for-Funding for their programs that provide services to York County, VA or Poquoson, VA residents. Each grant application is reviewed by the Treasurer's Grant Review Committee, which is made up of the Treasurer and at least three volunteer members of the organization. Grants are reviewed by the Committee for data that might be confusing or missing. After discussion, they determine which programs should be funded and at what dollar amount and the Treasurer gives those recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors discusses each recommendation of funding and chooses which programs to fund that fulfill the mission, which is to benefit the indigent, needy, disadvantaged, at-risk residents of York County, VA and Poquoson, VA. The YCVA closely monitors the results provided by each grant recipient at the end of the fiscal year to make certain the targeted mission is fulfilled by the money supplied by the grant. X 732016 thrift shop sales 0 0 0 1 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b We sell sterling silver and gold to a local jeweler. We also have a local non-profit co-op sell some of our handmade items such as needlepoint, quilts, and items made by local artists. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 The YCVA hired a General Manager to manage the Bargain Box store. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 All of our volunteers are considered members for the purposes of the Association. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Each September, the YCVA has an annual General Membership meeting in which all volunteers vote for the Executive Board of Directors' positions, the Members-at-large positions as well as to approve or disapprove of any Bylaws changes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Members of the Executive Board (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) are asked to review a draft of the Form 900 before it is submitted for filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annually all members of the Board of Directors are given an explanation as to what might constitute a conflict of interest and are asked to complete a Conflict-of-interest form which is filed in the Treasurer files. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Before hiring a General Manager for the Bargain Box store, the President and three volunteers reviewed comparability assessments from our local area to determine a salary to offer. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 A copy of all forms including the York County Volunteer Associations' Form 900, the signed Conflict-of-Interest forms, and Financial Statements can be provided if requested in writing. The YCVA Form 990 is available on the IRS website, GuideStar, and the Bargain Box websites.