GOCARE INC
It's not just the thought that counts... it's going somewhere with it.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Lindsay Community Center
We operate a community center with a library, computer lab and room for classes in the community of Pantanal. At this center we offer after school support, beginning and advanced computers, beginning and advanced English courses, and library services. We also partner with other NGO's to provide programs at our centers.
Cuajachillo Dos Learning Center
We operate a community center with a library, computer lab and room for classes in the community of Cuajachillo Dos. At this center we offer after school support, beginning and advanced computers, beginning and advanced English courses, and library services. We also partner with other NGO's to provide programs at our centers.
La Union Learning Center
We operate a community center with a library, computer lab and room for classes in the community of La Union. At this center we offer after school support, beginning and advanced computers, beginning and advanced English courses, and library services. We also partner with other NGO's to provide programs at our centers.
University Preparation Program
We offer this course in various communities that we work in. The course is designed to help students pass the entry exam for University. We focus on math and Spanish in this course with some life skills courses.
University Scholarship Program
We offer scholarships to students attending the public universities in Nicaragua to assist the students with supplies, materials, and transportation costs.
Gocare Vocational Institute in El Madrono
This is a vocational center in El Madrono, Nicaragua where computer, English, and other vocational programs are offered at a discounted rate.
Kids in Action Preschool
New preschool in 2019 offering three levels of instruction to prepare students for Kindergarten.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of students enrolled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Central American descent, Young adults, Children and youth, Extremely poor people, Low-income people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Total students enrolled in all programs at all locations.
Number of teachers retained after 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children, People of Central American descent
Related Program
Kids in Action Preschool
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of program participants who receive a secondary school diploma or GED
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Adolescents, People of Central American descent, Unemployed people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Adult Education Programs at all facilities.
Total number of classes offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Adolescents, Children, Preteens, People of Central American descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Total number of courses offered at all locations.
Number of training events conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adolescents, Children, Preteens, Young adults, People of Central American descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Volunteer training for all of our locations and programs
Number of schools established in rural communities
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Children, Adolescents, Preteens, People of Central American descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Four learning centers established throughout Nicaragua. One center closed in 2020. Scholarships to vocational programs offered to students in this community to continue our relationship.
Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, People of Central American descent, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
University Scholarship Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
University and English Language Scholarships
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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GOCARE INC
Board of directorsas of 05/22/2023
Michelle Cekov
Gocare, Inc.
Term: 2022 - 2025
Pamela Lindsay
Gocare, Inc.
David Lindsay
Gocare, Inc.
Michelle Cekov
Gocare, Inc.
Steven Klinger
Gocare, Inc.
Jeannette Stevens
Gocare, Inc.
Jane McClenahan
Gocare, Inc.
Stephanie Cekov
Gocare, Inc.
Connie Lindsay
Gocare, Inc.
Pamela Martens
Gocare, Inc.
Terance Dinneen
Gocare, Inc.
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
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- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.