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Open Sky Community Services

See beyond. Live beyond.

aka Open Sky Community Services   |   Worcester, MA   |  www.openskycs.org

Mission

Blending best practices with the power of community, we partner with individuals and families to see beyond and live beyond perceived limitations to pursue fulfilling lives.

Ruling year info

1977

President and CEO

Ken Bates

Main address

4 Mann Street

Worcester, MA 01602 USA

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EIN

04-2587863

NTEE code info

Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)

Mental Health Disorders (F70)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We have more than 40 years of experience serving children, adults and families with Behavioral Health Challenges, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injury, Homelessness and other complex challenges to live beyond and see beyond their perceived limitations.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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

Employment Services

At Open Sky Community Services, we believe that meaningful employment, a real job, is an important part of a successful life. We also believe that everyone, including people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities, should strive towards employment that matches their skills, job readiness and, most importantly, their preferences.

Population(s) Served
People with intellectual disabilities
People with psychosocial disabilities

Open Sky Community Services offers a variety of residential options for adults with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges or brain injury across Central Massachusetts. Our goal is to provide a real home, one that is safe, nurturing, and addresses each individual's personal needs and preferences. Residential options offered include community residences, shared living, and supported living.

Population(s) Served
People with intellectual disabilities
People with psychosocial disabilities

Adult Family Care (AFC) is a program that provides both financial support and practical assistance to families who are caring for a qualifying family member at home. A family member qualifies if they are over the age of 16, either disabled or elderly, meet eligibility requirements and need assistance with one or more of the tasks of daily living such as bathing, eating, or dressing. Adult Family Care is also available to help support qualifying individuals placed in homes with caregivers who are not relatives.

Population(s) Served
People with intellectual disabilities
People with psychosocial disabilities

Open Sky Community Services (day habilitation programs) provide a variety of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to develop the skills and supports they need to improve their lives.

Population(s) Served
People with intellectual disabilities

Where we work

Awards

Non-profit Business Leader of the Year 2013

Worcester Business Journal

Vision Award for Cultural Enrichment 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

3-Year Accreditation 2012

CARF International

LEED Gold 2011

U.S. Green Building Council

Preservation Award 2009

Massachusetts Historical Commission

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Average number of service recipients per month

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People with intellectual disabilities, Substance abusers, LGBTQ people, Homeless people, People with psychosocial disabilities

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of participants engaged in programs

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People with intellectual disabilities, Homeless people, LGBTQ people, Substance abusers, People with psychosocial disabilities

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Total number of employees

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

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Financials

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Operations

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Open Sky Community Services

Board of directors
as of 01/23/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

David Przesiek

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Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/1/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data