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CoWorx Staffing Services donates $10,000 to Fedcap

CoWorx Staffing Services donates $10,000 to Fedcap

Via the Biddleford-Saco-Oob Courier

[BIDDLEFORD] – Fedcap Inc. has received a $10,000 donation from CoWorx Staffing Services.

Fedcap Inc’s recruitment, preparation and placement of participants from their Southern and Central Maine Opportunity Centers led to well-paying jobs for parents who are out of work. Our partnership with CoWorx Staffing Services made this happen. And, the company’s $10,000 gift will help families with emergency or unforeseen situations, ensuring that they don’t miss work.

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Human Resources Administration (HRA) Updates

Human Resources Administration (HRA) Updates

Human Resources Administration (HRA) Updates

 

February 9, 2021

FOR WECARE:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) alert

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is trying to eliminate, whenever possible, the need for clients to come in person to HRA or our program offices.

Voluntary telephonic clinical assessments are available to clients who are referred to the Wellness, Comprehensive Assessment, Rehabilitation and Employment (WeCARE) program. Negative action will not be taken on your case if you choose to not participate in the clinical assessment.

All scheduled in-person appointments have been cancelled until further notice.

FOR SUCAP and CMS

Coronavirus (COVID-19) alert

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is trying to eliminate, whenever possible, the need for clients to come in person to HRA and our program offices.

Voluntary telephonic substance use assessments are still available. Negative action will not be taken on your case if you choose to not participate in the clinical assessment.

All scheduled in-person appointments have been cancelled until further notice.

FOR CMS

Coronavirus (COVID-19) alert

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is trying to eliminate, whenever possible, the need for clients to come in person to HRA and our program offices.

Voluntary telephonic substance use assessments and case management services are still available. Negative action will not be taken on your case if you choose to not participate in the clinical assessment.

All scheduled in-person appointments have been cancelled until further notice.

FOR RISE

Coronavirus (COVID-19) alert

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is trying to eliminate, whenever possible, the need for clients to come in person to HRA offices.

Voluntary telephonic services are still available to clients who are in the RISE program

All scheduled in-person appointments have been cancelled until further notice.

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Remembering Jim Dwyer

Remembering Jim Dwyer

The Fedcap Group joins New York City in mourning the passing of Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Jim Dwyer. View his obituary on The New York Times website.

We were honored to speak with Mr. Dwyer in 2010 when he wrote “Descent Into Slavery, and a Ladder to Another Life,” the story of Jose Gutierrez, who now works with us.

Thank you, Mr. Dwyer, for your service to journalism.

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Fedcap Inc. Hosts Pop-Up Job Boutiques with 100 Suits for 100 Men

Fedcap Inc. Hosts Pop-Up Job Boutiques with 100 Suits for 100 Men

On January 29th, Fedcap Inc. and community partner 100 Suits for 100 Men hosted a Pop-Up Job Boutique at the Gertz Building in Queens, NY. Twenty men and women received interview coaching, were fitted for business suits, provided with new dress shoes and received tips on how to present as professional job seekers. Some participants received grooming services and grocery vouchers and all were interviewed for job opportunities with multiple companies including Amazon and delivery and construction companies.

The event was an empowering experience for participants, helping them gain confidence and present as professionals for job interviews. 100 Suits for 100 Men was founded in 2011 by Kevin Livingston to provide men and women who are seeking employment with free business attire.

The Bronx WeCARE program also held Pop-Up events in January and February. A total of 88 men and women participated in three separate events at which professional clothing and shoes donated by WeCARE staff and community partner Rainbow were distributed. WeCARE staff transformed a workshop room into a retail shop showcasing business attire in various styles and sizes for job seekers to choose from. WeCARE staff were onsite assisting job seekers with selecting the right pieces and made sure they fit correctly.

Rainbow is a national retailer and Bridge Cleaners is a community fixture that has been in existence for over 30 years and was happy to give back by cleaning the gently worn suits that were donated.

Fedcap Inc.’s WeCARE and Case Management Support Program participants face multiple obstacles to employment including medical and mental health barriers. Their primary focus is to assist participants with reaching their maximum level of self-sufficiency by providing supportive services, job search and work readiness training, self-directed training, and successful job placement and retention to individuals.

“This is another example of the wonderful services provided by the Fedcap Inc. Bronx WeCARE team, and our community partners. We are working to ensure all our job seekers receive the resources needed to become self-sufficient and financially independent members of society,” said Audrey Rogers-Stewart, Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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A Consortium Led By Fedcap Inc. Selected As Service System Manager For Employment Services In The Hamilton-Niagara Area

A Consortium Led By Fedcap Inc. Selected As Service System Manager For Employment Services In The Hamilton-Niagara Area

[HAMILTON, ON February 14, 2020] – Fedcap Inc., the lead of a consortium of local GTHA-based non-profits, has been selected to help people in Hamilton-Niagara catchment area on their journey towards sustainable employment. Fedcap Inc. is set to oversee the delivery of the Government of Ontario’s new, more locally-responsive, employment services as of April 1, 2020.

The new employment services system, funded by the Government of Ontario, will be focused on providing tailored support for unemployed people, including those with disabilities, on their journey towards employment and into sustainable work. Hamilton-Niagara is one of three prototype areas where the new employment services will begin. Peel and Muskoka-Kawarthas are the other two catchment areas.

In addition to being the lead of a group of local like-minded service delivery providers to drive the transformation and help more people into work, Fedcap Inc. brings a wealth of international experience leading similar changes to employment programs both in the US and the UK.

Fedcap Inc. is a member of The Fedcap Group, which is a growing global network of non-profit agencies dedicated to advancing the economic and social well-being of those with complex needs. Since 1935, The Fedcap Group has delivered high impact outcomes by reducing barriers to societal inclusion and improving financial wellbeing through employment, working with more than 320,000 people each year.

President of Fedcap Inc. Grant E. Collins II, said: “We’re delighted to be able to help support people back to work, or even into work for the first time in the Hamilton-Niagara area. However, this is just the start – we are extremely ambitious and will be enhancing local capacity and amplifying the good work and best practices already underway. Together, we will innovate and help to transform the lives of as many people as possible. Our aim is to spread the power of possible.”

Notes to Editors

• Fedcap Inc. heads up a consortium that includes four Toronto-based non-profits: the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW), Community Living Toronto (CLTO), Corbrook, and Operation Springboard who will assist with developing effective approaches and testing new ways of helping more succeed in sustainable employment. Chronicle Analytics will provide data analysis.

• Fedcap Inc. will oversee day to day operations in the Hamilton-Niagara catchment area with an aim to build capacity within existing local delivery partners.

• The Fedcap Group has more than 80 years’ experience developing innovative, sustainable solutions and creating measurable changes for those with complex needs.

• The Fedcap Group has tremendous results in breaking down barriers to societal inclusion and financial well-being working with more than 320,000 people each year.

• During the past ten years, The Fedcap Group has combined with 14 US-based organizations and expanded to UK where it currently manages similar contracts for the governments of England, Scotland, and Wales.

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Fedcap Announces New Structure and Executive Appointments

Fedcap Announces New Structure and Executive Appointments

NEW YORK, NY—The Board of Directors of Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc., a nonprofit agency founded in New York City over 80 years ago, today announced the establishment of The Fedcap Group, Inc., the parent company of its growing network of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to advancing the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged. As the parent organization, The Fedcap Group will provide a platform for its agencies to collectively demonstrate the Power of Possible and to support them in delivering proven services and solving systemic problems.

“This new structure affords Fedcap the ability to both deepen our domain expertise in key areas of service, namely, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Education, and to utilize our geographic presence to broaden the reach of our entire organization. It is an important next step in our national and emerging international mission-driven expansion,” said Mark O’Donoghue, Chair of The Fedcap Group Board of Directors.

“The creation of The Fedcap Group speaks to our conviction that we are better together,” said Christine McMahon, President and CEO. “By leveraging the incredible talent that we have within our organization across our network, by scaling and replicating proven strategies and by sharing information to advance our strategic planning, we are positioned to make a measurable difference in the lives of those we serve.”

In addition to the appointments of Mark O’Donoghue and Christine McMahon, as Board Chair and President and CEO, respectively of The Fedcap Group, other executives moving to the parent organization are Lorrie Lutz, Chief Strategy Officer, Karen Wegmann, Chief Financial Officer, and Kenneth Brezenoff, Corporate Counsel.

The Fedcap Group will continue to work with a growing network of businesses, government agencies, community providers and academic institutions to improve lives and help our partners meet their objectives.

Additionally, two senior executives will take on expanded roles.

Steve Coons has been appointed President of Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc. This company has approximately $100 million in revenues derived primarily from Ability One contracts and our economic/business enterprises in Manufacturing and Document and Print Imaging. Steve joined Fedcap in 1988 following a distinguished 25-year career with the U.S. Navy as an expert in aviation maintenance and an in-flight safety engineer.

Steve’s leadership has resulted in both an increase in revenue and our stature in the Ability One environment. Steve is known for his unwavering commitment to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are employed and have the skills to advance their careers.

“Fedcap and SourceAmerica have worked together for over 40 years helping people with disabilities acquire the skills and confidence they need to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society,” Mr. Coons said. “Through our Source America/ AbilityOne contracts we employ hundreds of people with disabilities at competitive wages with opportunities for career advancement. The launch of The Fedcap Group and our ongoing expansion throughout the country allows us to provide more jobs and opportunities to those we are privileged to serve.”

Grant Collins has been appointed President of Fedcap, Inc., our workforce development company, which has approximately $113 million in revenues in domestic and international business. Prior to joining Fedcap, Grant served as Senior VP for Workforce Service and Chief Strategist for ResCare Inc.; Special Assistant and Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families, and Deputy Director of the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), where he administered the nation’s principal welfare program, the $16.5 billion Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Under Mr. Collins leadership, Fedcap has become a national leader in developing solutions to assist individuals on TANF obtain living wage jobs.

“We believe that the first step on the path out of poverty is to know the dignity of work,” Mr. Collins said. “Our innovative programs demonstrate that work and self-sufficiency are possible for far more families with barriers to prosperity than previously thought, and the establishment of The Fedcap Group will allow us to reach an even greater number of those families.”

The Fedcap Group

The Fedcap Group is a global network of top-tier nonprofit companies, dedicated to advancing the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged.  We offer a platform for our agencies to collectively showcase the Power of Possible™, enabling them to focus on delivering proven, evidence-based services and solving significant societal problems. Our innovative solutions in the areas of Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development funnel through our international footprint of companies and impact the lives of over 300,000 people annually.  

In partnership with business, government, the philanthropic community, academia and local nonprofit agencies, we deliver measurable shifts in academic advancement, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals in need. Through our strong customer service approach, we assist business, insurers, local governments and educational institutions meet their critical objectives. 

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Fedcap Inc. Announces Key Board Chairmanship

Fedcap Inc. Announces Key Board Chairmanship

• New parent organization to expand the reach and impact of a Fedcap’s network of nonprofit agencies.

• Strengthens our ability to advance the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged.

NEW YORK, NY, October 5th , 2018/ Fedcap, Inc., a workforce development company with approximately $113 million in revenues in domestic and international business is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Raisler to the role of Chairman of its Board of Directors.

Fedcap, Inc. is part of The Fedcap Group, a global network of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to advancing the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged.

“We believe that every single person who wants to work should have the opportunity to do so and be able to achieve economic wellbeing through a sustainable, living wage job,” said Fedcap Group President and CEO Christine McMahon. “To reach that goal we need a world-class leadership team, and we couldn’t do better than Ken Raisler, a thought leader with the judgment, intellect and vision to guide us there. I couldn’t be happier that Ken will serve as Board Chair of Fedcap Inc.”

“This is a very exciting time for our entire organization,” Mr. Raisler said. “Our innovations in workforce development have impacted hundreds of thousands of lives. As our national and international footprint grows, I welcome the opportunity to support our leadership team in touching the lives of even more individuals and families who face barriers to prosperity.”

Mr. Raisler joined the Fedcap Board in 2011 when The Way to Work, where he serves as Chairman, became part of Fedcap. Founded in 1936, The Way to Work has empowered tens of thousands of justice-involved New Yorkers ages 17-24 with the tools to achieve their highest potential, helping them obtain a GED, land a job, and transition into becoming productive members of society. The success and impact of The Way to Work speak to Mr. Raisler’s leadership and vision in workforce development and providing individuals with a second chance – more than 83 percent of participants completed the intensive program, 67 percent obtained a GED and 70 percent of graduates have been placed in jobs in sectors including healthcare, technology, finance, public safety and customer service.

Mr. Raisler is head of Sullivan & Cromwell’s Commodities, Futures and Derivatives Group. The Group is responsible for a full range of regulatory, transactional and litigation advice in the commodities, securities and banking areas to its brokerage, investment banking, banking and commercial clients. Mr. Raisler was an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia from 1977 to 1982 in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. He then joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as deputy general counsel and was the general counsel of the Commission from 1983 to 1987.

Mr. Raisler served as chairman of the New York City Bar Committee on Futures Regulation from 1988 to 1991. He currently is Vice Chair of the ABA Derivatives and Futures Law Committee. He was a member of the Working Group of The Group of Thirty Derivatives Project. Since 1992, he has been a member of the board of directors of the Futures Industry Association. He also is a member of the board of directors of the Managed Funds Association.

Mr. Raisler is a member of the board of trustees of NYU School of Law and chair of the board’s Development Committee. He is an associate national commissioner of the Anti-Defamation League and the recipient of the 2008 Human Relations Award from ADL’s New York Lawyers’ Division. He also serves on the board of advisors of Teaching Firms of America – Professional Preparatory Charter School.

Mr. Raisler received his BS from Yale University and his JD from New York University School of Law.

The Fedcap Group
The Fedcap Group’s innovative approaches to Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development funnel through our national footprint of companies and impact the lives of over 300,000 people from coast to coast.

We help individuals graduate from high school, obtain vocational certification or a college degree, become work ready, obtain meaningful employment and achieve economic well-being through sustainable employment and career advancement.

Through programming expertise and cutting-edge technology platforms we are helping a growing number of the 46+ million Americans living in poverty access nearly $2 billion in government resources and benefits that are available to them.

Our growing network of Child Development Centers provide safe, caring environments and state-of-the-art tools and programs so that preschool children of all abilities learn together, play together and prepare for long term success in school.

The Dixon Center for Military Veterans Services continues its groundbreaking work helping veterans and military families access critical services and succeed in meaningful employment, education and overall wellness.

SOURCE: The Fedcap Group, Inc.
Related links: www.fedcap.org

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Fedcap Senior VP Workforce Development Grant Collins Participates on National Panel

Fedcap Senior VP Workforce Development Grant Collins Participates on National Panel

On September 21, 2017, Grant Collins, Fedcap’s Senior Vice President of Workforce Development, contributed to a panel discussion, “West Virginia on the Rise: Rebuilding the Economy, Rebuilding Lives.” The panel was sponsored by the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) and Cardinal Institute, and included U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and other leaders.

The panel was organized to explore solutions to improve the economy of West Virginia, and the daily lives and well-being of its families. The panel was notable for the presentation of the Family Prosperity Index (FPI), a product of the Family Prosperity Initiative that measures the strength and prosperity of families by combining economic and social data into a single number, and ranking states accordingly.

West Virginia ranks last among states based on combined FPI measures, and the panel focused on how families and communities shattered by the opioid crisis can be rebuilt. Solutions include a multi-pronged approach based on prevention, enforcement, treatment, and recovery, as well as jobs and entrepreneurship to help lift families out of poverty.

Mr. Collins highlighted Fedcap’s work around identifying strategies and developing solutions to improve the economy and daily lives of individuals experiencing poverty through its Workforce Development division, and described how West Virginians might benefit from these practices. Fedcap’s innovative, holistic approach to job training, placement and the clinical environment drives the success of its workforce development initiatives, which are having a significant impact in a growing number of states.

“I believe that the first step on the path out of poverty is to know the dignity of work,” Mr. Collins said. “Our programs show that work and self-sufficiency are possible for far more families with barriers to prosperity than previously thought.”