Community Women Against Hardship

Poverty never takes a break.

aka Community Women Against Hardship   |   St Louis, MO   |  www.cwah.org

Mission

To provide evidence-based programs and services to enable low to moderate income families struggling with poverty to become more self sufficient.

Ruling year info

1989

Executive Director/CEO

Ms. Casandra L Blassingame

Main address

3963 W Belle Pl

St Louis, MO 63108 United States

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EIN

43-1510413

NTEE code info

Family Services (P40)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Personal Social Services (P50)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Family Services

CWAHbasic programs improve the living environment as needed. The public at large contributes through donations of furniture, appliances, household items, clothing, food for the pantry . In-kind is added to this budget $51,867

Population(s) Served

Offers free developmental class work to parents who live in the City of St. Louis . Classes Include: GED preparation; computer training, "Let's Talk About Us/Group Therapy, GED, Job Readiness, Jewelry Making, Nutrition & Fitness Training.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Free developmental and educational classes offered to youth 5th-8th grade during the summer months.  Also youth/students ( who complete the program) and their parents are offered an out-of-state travel opportunity to visit historic sites. This travel opportunity is called The Show-Me-Series.

Population(s) Served

The Institute provides youth the opportunity to explore their individual musical skills with concentration on exploring jazz styles, music theory, improvisation, sound engineering, Jazz history, plus individual & group music sessions with professional musicians.

Population(s) Served

Our Homeownership program allows a family to reside for two years in preparation to purchase their first home. Pre-requisites:  working full time for at least one year with an assessment that in two years their credit is reparable. Educational class work is offered through CWAH.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Awards

Champion 2011

University of Missouri-The African American Chapter

Mentoring Saves Llves 2011

Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Everyday Hero 2011

Verizon and Urban League of St. Louis

Top Rated Women's Empowerment Nonprofit 2010

Great Nonprofit

African American Citizen of the Year 2010

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports foundation

Financials

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Community Women Against Hardship

Board of directors
as of 05/16/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Ms. Stephanie Muldrolw


Board co-chair

Dr. Christy Richardson

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Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/16/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female

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