Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully Inc

Organization Overview

Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully Inc, operating under the name Choices, is located in Kennesaw, GA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (F53) the organization is classified as: Eating Disorders & Addictions, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Choices employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choices is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Choices generated $788.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $739.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CENTER HELPING OBESITY IN CHILDREN END SUCCESSFULLY INC. (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN YEAR 2002. THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO BE A PARENT AND CHILDREN RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE CLINICALLY DIAGNOSED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN OF OBESITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COOKING WITH CHOICES OFFERS FAMILY WORKSHOP COOKING CLASSES TO TEACH FAMILIES HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS AS A FAMILY. EACH SERIES CONSISTS OF THREE TO SIX COOKING CLASSES. WE USE THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH'S WE CAN! AND THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION FOR GUIDANCE. SNACK & STORY TIME COOKING CLASSES OFFERED TO CHILDREN AS AN ARTISTIC WAY TO MAKE HEALTHY SNACKS. ONCE THE SNACK IS MADE THEY ARE TREATED TO LIVE STORY TELLING. STEM ELEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED TO CONNECT TO CURRENT TOPICS OF THEIR CLASS INSTRUCTION.


THE C.H.O.I.C.E.S. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY AND THE LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOOD IN PREDOMINANTLY BLACK/AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. OUR MONTHLY PANTRIES OCCUR IN MULTIPLE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES WHERE OUR TARGET POPULATIONS LIVES. IN 2021, WE DISTRIBUTED 199,964 POUNDS OF HEALTHY FOOD VIA OUR MONTHLY MOBILE PANTRIES


THE THANKSGIVING TURKEY BASKET & FOOD GIVEAWAY EVENT OCCURS ANNUALLY SO THAT FAMILIES CAN HAVE HEALTHY FOOD TO EAT DURING THE HOLIDAY WHEN SCHOOL IS CLOSED. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THANKSGIVING DINNER BUT TO ALSO GIVE THEM ENOUGH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, LEAN PROTEINS AND GROCERIES TO LAST A WEEK. OUR 2021 EVENT PROVIDED 53,000 POUNDS OF FRESH HEALTHY GROCERIES, 3,824 POUNDS OF TURKEY, TURKEY BREASTS, HENS & PORK TENDERLOINS WERE DISTRIBUTED AND 2,110 FAMILIES (5,275 PEOPLE) WERE SERVED


COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, LET'S MOVE DEKALB AND OAKHILL GARDEN


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$783,997
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $419,884
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$783,997
Total Program Service Revenue$4,303
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $788,300

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully Inc has recieved totaling $529,274.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$479,083
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$22,575
Good360

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.

$20,052
Second Helpings Atlanta Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: FEED THE FOOD INSECURE

$7,518
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$46
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