Human Services
New Avenues To Independence Inc
CLEVELAND, OH
Total revenue
$17.3M
Total expenses
$15.7M
Net assets
$5.5M
Grants received
$1.0M
52 grants
EIN
340871661
Tax year
2024
Mission
To uphold the dignity of persons with disabilities by increasing accessibility through innovative opportunities for community connection and achievement.
Programs
3 programs
New avenues' community-based services program supports adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who seek residential assistance for daily living and community engagement. Our approach is to listen and tailor services to help each individual achieve their goals. We focus on fostering the highest possible independence-whether by helping build relationships with housemates or connecting individuals to community opportunities. Over time, services are designed to gradually reduce as individuals develop the skills and social connections needed to participate in community life without paid supports.
New avenues offers inclusion services for adults with disabilities, supporting their active engagement in community life and competitive employment. Our personalized services help individuals achieve personal and professional goals, working one-on-one or in small groups (typically four or fewer) within public community settings. We prioritize using non-disability-specific resources, like public transportation. Our focus is to foster maximum independence through real-life teaching and coaching, helping individuals build community relationships. Services gradually reduce as each person gains skills and connections to participate without paid support.
Other programs
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
13 listed
MELANIE CARNES
CEO AS OF 4/1/24
$150K
40 hrs/wk
AMIE ESPINOZA GONZALES
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
$130K
40 hrs/wk
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
CFO FROM 1/30/24
$108K
40 hrs/wk
MICHAEL J LAHETA
CFO THRU 1/30/24
$54K
40 hrs/wk
KAREN KNAVEL
CEO THRU 1/7/24
$22K
40 hrs/wk
ROXANA STOICEA
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
STEVE KACHUR
CHAIR
—
2 hrs/wk
JOYCE BRESLER
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
—
2 hrs/wk
RICHARD EBNER
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
JAMES F PUFFENBERGER
VICE CHAIR
—
2 hrs/wk
JUSTIN MILLER
TREASURER
—
2 hrs/wk
JENNA ALLEN
SECRETARY
—
2 hrs/wk
MICHAEL PRIMROSE
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
MOORE'S HELPING HANDS
MAINTENANCE
LC FLUHARTY CONSTRUCTION LLC
CONSTRUCTION
TRANSFRM
IT SERVICES
ESC OF THE WESTERN RESERVE
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL CONTRACT
BRIGHTSTAR
HABILITATION STAFF CONTRACT
Grants received
Showing 52 of 52
Funded by
$1.0M from 22 funders · 52 grants · 2017–2024
$450K · 1 grant · 2024
$107K · 2 grants · 2018–2022
$106K · 5 grants · 2018–2023
$80K · 4 grants · 2018–2022
$62K · 6 grants · 2018–2024
$60K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$20K · 2 grants · 2017–2020
$19K · 2 grants · 2020