The document proposes launching a mobile food truck called the GOOD KART to provide support to teens in Portland. The GOOD KART would [1] offer healthy food, fun activities, and a space for dialogue to address the complex issues facing teens, [2] be staffed by trained advocates to establish trusting relationships and respond to crises, and [3] deliver an adaptive curriculum through a strength-based approach. Initial funding needs include $15,000 for a used food truck, $60,000 for the first year of staffing, and $75,000 total for the first year of operations. The goal is to expand with additional food trucks and staffing in the second year.

1. A Vehicle of Support
for Portland teens
By: Danielle, Santigie and Sharon

4. The Problem Drugs, divorce, homework, bullying...
Today's teens face complex issues and
sometimes need help. When teens seek
help from an adult, at times that adult cannot
or will not give them the support that they
need.
Parent, teacher, counselor,
principal, school psychologist Roadblocks to
support can be
individual, systemic
or paradigmatic

5. GOOD KART
Advocates
Tangible Steps Toward Tomorrow by IDEO

6. The Solution
The GOOD KART!
The
GOOD
Providing a
KART challenging,
supportive path
for Portland teens
Today's
to reach their highest
Menu:
Tacos
potential through
$3.75
healthy food, fun
& dialogue!

7. The
GOOD
KART
Today's
Menu:
Tacos
$3.75

8. It starts with Food.
A global feast that
is locally sourced

9. Activities that are engaging

10. A Responsive
Curriculum
The curriculum is an adaptive,
ever evolving system.
Advocates are in tune,
listening for the student's
wants and needs so that
they can shape the
structure and activities.

11. Trained Advocates
The strength-based approach
is fueled by a sense of hope
and a belief that every youth,
every family and every
community have strengths.
Just a phone Compassionate communication
call away. & Crisis Response training
prepares advocates for
supporting teens with the
issues that challenge them.

12. The GOOD KART
Supporting teens to reach their highest potential
Creativity, bias awareness, problem solving
Challenging activities, respect, empathy
Caring relationships with trusted adults
A safe and trusting environment and
with healthy activities
Basic needs: Tasty Food!

13. 3 DRIVING factors:
Safety & Trust
Communication
Healthy minds & bodies
Establishing an experience of safety, love & belonging
Building trust & communication between advocates and
teens
Fun activities to challenging & engaging teens bodies & minds

14. What The GOOD KART delivers:
Healthy food, fun & dialogue
Trained, skillful & compassionate staff
A commitment to be present
& available for teens
A curriculum that supports teens in
reaching their highest potential
Consistent presence in the lives of teens
Healthy, upbeat, positive presence
nearby or on school grounds

15. The
GOOD
KART
Let's fund a
Good Kart!
Today's
Menu:
Tacos
$15,000 funds our 1st Good Kart
$11,500 used food truck
$1,500 graphic vehicle decals
$1000 outfit the truck with benches & table
$1000 web-site, t-shirts, menus...

16. Funding our
Advocates!
$60,000: funds our 1st year staff
$40,000 funds Good Kart Advocate
$18,000 funds Good Kart Coordinator
$2,000 Training for Advocate, Americorp
& Vista volunteers

17. Funding
the Food
Globally Inspired
Locally Sourced Food costs covered by income
Freshly Prepared generated through sales.
Asian wraps: thai chicken, roasted veggie, tofu
Mexican food: burritos, tacos
Indian food: samosas, flatbread, kabobs, curries
Middle Eastern: humus, tabouli, falafel
Local fresh fruit and veggies in season

18. Funding
Year One $75,000 to fund our GOOD KART & staff
$40,000 advocate
$20,000 admin/train
$15,000 1st vehicle
Funding
Year Two $115,000 to expand our GOOD KART fleet
& fund our growing staff
$80,000 two advocates
$20,000 admin/train
$15,000 2nd vehicle

19. Next Steps:
Rolling out the Good Karts
& reaching Portland teens
Collaborate with Community Partners to Fund the Project!
Work with Local Teens to Design the Project
Purchase & Wrap a Vehicle with Kool Graphics
Recruit & Train Good Kart Staff
Partner with Local Schools
Stock the Kart with Healthy Food

20. Cruising to a neighborhood
school near you!
Questions?