This document summarizes a plan to create a transportation training program for people with developmental disabilities in Rock County, Wisconsin. It notes that approximately 2-3% of the county population have disabilities, but many live independently. The goal is to help the 122 clients of KANDU Industries who rely on agency transportation to gain skills to use public transportation. A five-step plan is outlined: 1) Create a classroom and hands-on training program, 2) Obtain funding and volunteers to implement it, 3) Select appropriate candidates, 4) Provide the training, 5) Evaluate the results and refine the program. The hope is that participants will gain greater independence and KANDU can reallocate transportation funds to help more people.
The Boys & Girls Club of Janesville project aimed to provide a daily snack program for members. The team selected this project because 74% of members received free or reduced lunch and 62% of families earned $14,999 or less. Funding of $14,000 was raised annually and a cooler and privacy panels were installed. The program launched successfully, providing daily snacks to every child and positive feedback was received from members and staff. Lessons were learned around scheduling, donations, and estimating needs that could help future projects.
Project to identify potential causes for the skills gap and provide suggestions on what can be done to encourage the development and expansion of a skilled workforce in our area.
The two key project objectives were to develop a better approach to the LDA’s sponsorship program and to identify potential improvements to program content and processes.
The Ohio Youth Advisory Board exists to advocate for policies that affect youth in out-of-home care. Their 2012-2013 strategic plan focuses on education, workforce, finance/resources, housing, legislation, and developing youth voice in court. They ask the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to fund an annual youth conference, hire regional aftercare coordinators, establish a transitional housing task force, continue TANF independent living allocations, and develop a two-part website plan. The Ohio YAB seeks to be the knowledgeable statewide voice that influences policies and practices for all current and former foster youth in Ohio.
This document summarizes the activities of various county-level Youth Advisory Boards in Ohio and the Ohio Youth Advisory Board. It discusses funding requests made by the Ohio YAB including funding an annual youth conference, establishing regional aftercare coordinators, and a transitional youth housing task force. It also provides updates on activities of individual county YABs such as officer elections, conferences, and community outreach. Finally, it lists upcoming events and opportunities for youth involvement across Ohio.
The document summarizes a presentation about Career Challenge Day (CCD), a program launched in six local high schools. It provides background on the region's declining population and industry sectors. It describes how CCD evolved from an initial proposal to connect students with career mentors and opportunities. Data is presented on college students declaring undecided majors. The presentation outlines CCD's goals and activities of having students work with mentors and meet employers and alumni. Student and counselor experiences with CCD are shared. Best practices emphasized collaborating across departments and leveraging all available resources.
The document summarizes the agenda for the Ohio Youth Advisory Board meeting on July 19, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio. It includes discussions on mentoring youth, employment initiatives, the OYAB website and tools, and presentations from youth representatives. It also provides updates from various county youth advisory boards and announcements of upcoming events, such as international summits and conferences in July, August, September, and October. The meeting aims to compile insights from local youth initiatives into a toolkit to share ideas across boards.
This document summarizes a plan to create a transportation training program for people with developmental disabilities in Rock County, Wisconsin. It notes that approximately 2-3% of the county population have disabilities, but many live independently. The goal is to help the 122 clients of KANDU Industries who rely on agency transportation to gain skills to use public transportation. A five-step plan is outlined: 1) Create a classroom and hands-on training program, 2) Obtain funding and volunteers to implement it, 3) Select appropriate candidates, 4) Provide the training, 5) Evaluate the results and refine the program. The hope is that participants will gain greater independence and KANDU can reallocate transportation funds to help more people.
The Boys & Girls Club of Janesville project aimed to provide a daily snack program for members. The team selected this project because 74% of members received free or reduced lunch and 62% of families earned $14,999 or less. Funding of $14,000 was raised annually and a cooler and privacy panels were installed. The program launched successfully, providing daily snacks to every child and positive feedback was received from members and staff. Lessons were learned around scheduling, donations, and estimating needs that could help future projects.
Project to identify potential causes for the skills gap and provide suggestions on what can be done to encourage the development and expansion of a skilled workforce in our area.
The two key project objectives were to develop a better approach to the LDA’s sponsorship program and to identify potential improvements to program content and processes.
The Ohio Youth Advisory Board exists to advocate for policies that affect youth in out-of-home care. Their 2012-2013 strategic plan focuses on education, workforce, finance/resources, housing, legislation, and developing youth voice in court. They ask the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to fund an annual youth conference, hire regional aftercare coordinators, establish a transitional housing task force, continue TANF independent living allocations, and develop a two-part website plan. The Ohio YAB seeks to be the knowledgeable statewide voice that influences policies and practices for all current and former foster youth in Ohio.
This document summarizes the activities of various county-level Youth Advisory Boards in Ohio and the Ohio Youth Advisory Board. It discusses funding requests made by the Ohio YAB including funding an annual youth conference, establishing regional aftercare coordinators, and a transitional youth housing task force. It also provides updates on activities of individual county YABs such as officer elections, conferences, and community outreach. Finally, it lists upcoming events and opportunities for youth involvement across Ohio.
The document summarizes a presentation about Career Challenge Day (CCD), a program launched in six local high schools. It provides background on the region's declining population and industry sectors. It describes how CCD evolved from an initial proposal to connect students with career mentors and opportunities. Data is presented on college students declaring undecided majors. The presentation outlines CCD's goals and activities of having students work with mentors and meet employers and alumni. Student and counselor experiences with CCD are shared. Best practices emphasized collaborating across departments and leveraging all available resources.
The document summarizes the agenda for the Ohio Youth Advisory Board meeting on July 19, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio. It includes discussions on mentoring youth, employment initiatives, the OYAB website and tools, and presentations from youth representatives. It also provides updates from various county youth advisory boards and announcements of upcoming events, such as international summits and conferences in July, August, September, and October. The meeting aims to compile insights from local youth initiatives into a toolkit to share ideas across boards.
Project: Partner with Community Action to assist and promote building a new playground at the Community Kids Learning Center.
Members: Jake Hess, Dave Kipp, Jean Miller, Jolene Terrones, Shandra Thomas
Description: “Play it Forward” is a partnership with Community Action to assist and promote building a new playground at the Community Kids Learning Center. This will provide children with a safer, development-appropriate learning environment. Improvements to the facility will help Community Action integrate outdoor play with social skills, gross motor skills, and creative training. It may also increase the facility’s rating with the state and provide additional financial opportunities. Our team will obtain sponsors for materials and supplies, build bike barns and Plexiglas fence, organize a work day, and promote community involvement and knowledge of the project and organization. Our project will also demonstrate to the kids and their families a sense of commitment and community pride. This will offer a better-rounded social, physical, and gross motor educational project for years to come.
The document outlines a 4-stage professional development plan for service-learning:
1) Conduct needs assessments and select forum participants
2) Host 3 webinars in April-May on school climate and leadership
3) Encourage participation in an online professional learning community
4) Host a National Forum in June to further develop leadership skills
Penn State’s Role in Economic, Workforce, & Community DevelopmentPenn State University
The document discusses Penn State's role in economic, workforce, and community development. It outlines four pillars of development: economic impact, human capital development, research and innovation, and community engagement. Penn State has a $6.1 billion annual economic impact on Pennsylvania through job creation, research, and alumni employment. It fosters development through initiatives like internships, entrepreneurship programs, workforce training, technology licensing, and research parks. The goal of the conference is to further engage faculty and elevate Penn State's role in statewide development.
Careers in natural resources initiative - Lisa Eadens, Colorado Alliance for ...rshimoda2014
There is great concern over who will protect, maintain and enhance our natural resources in the future. Currently, outdoor play time for kids is minimal, especially for children living in urban areas, while kids’ average “screen time” exceeds 40 hours a week. By some accounts, as many as 50% of state and federal land managers are retirement-eligible within the next five years. However, because a generation or more of children has not had a close and ongoing relationship with the outdoors, state and federal natural resource agencies are having difficulty recruiting employees who have the necessary skills, experience, education, and emotional connection to the outdoors to take over the management of public lands. Simultaneously, agencies not only need skilled candidates, they need candidates that represent the changing demographics of the state.
The Careers in Natural Resources Initiative aims to help youth make the leap from participation in an outdoor program to a sustainable career through three strategies that address different audiences along a spectrum from awareness to action.
Support Career Exploration – Most youth lack understanding of career opportunities in natural resources. To promote these opportunities and foster interest in natural resource careers, partners participated in 8th grade career fairs throughout the region and are planning a Careers in Natural Resource Experience this spring.
Develop Online Jobs Portal – Working with our partners, an online web portal that provides a single springboard to help organize and access needed information, job postings, and resources around natural resource careers was launched in the fall of 2013.
Create Career Guide – Publication of a Guide to Natural Resources Career Paths aimed at entry-level candidates is underway. The Guide will provide step-by-step assistance for youth interested in natural resource careers regarding how to apply and navigate state and federal job listings and application processes.
Disability and inclusion Resources for Mentoring ProgramsMentor Michigan
This document discusses resources for mentoring organizations to promote inclusion of individuals with disabilities. It provides information on recruiting mentors and youth with disabilities, creating an inclusive environment, and considerations for programs. Specific resources are listed, including databases of disability organizations and guidelines for accessibility, accommodations, and inclusive training. Contact information is provided for organizations supporting inclusion and mentoring programs in Michigan.
This document summarizes the work of the Black Creek Financial Action Network (BCFAN), a collaborative network in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighborhood working to improve financial literacy. BCFAN coordinates financial education events and advocacy, shares best practices, and researches programs. Its accomplishments include studies on youth financial literacy, payday loans, and retiring with low income. Challenges include maintaining membership and engaging banks. BCFAN members include social service agencies and academic institutions. The co-chairs are named for more information.
FULL TITLE:
Creating Sustainable Livelihoods for Youth to Prevent Destructive Behaviors
ROOM: Impala/Lake Turkana
PANEL:
Panelist: Dr. Wahome Gakuru, Director - Marketing, Policy & Advocacy, Equity Bank, Kenya
Panelist: Ms. Barbara Mirembe, Manager, Training & Material Development, BRAC Uganda, Uganda
Panelist: Mr. Hopewell Zheke, Project Manager – STRIVE/OVC, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
UC Berkeley Haas Corporate Social Impact in Tech Design ChallengeAdam Rosenzweig
On April 1, 2021, students, staff, and faculty from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business joined with employees from LinkedIn, Lob, Lyft, and Okta for a unique learning experience. Students learned about the history and theory of corporate social impact in the technology industry and presented novel program designs to create positive social impact in alignment with each participating company’s core business strategy. The event was co-sponsored by the Haas Tech Club and Net Impact at Berkeley.
The following slides were created by students for educational purposes only and are not in any way representative of the participating companies’ beliefs, plans, or commitments.
Sustainable Economic Development Initiative OverviewJohn Grahame
In 2004, sustainability and technology industries were identified as critical to Arizona's future. A 2006 summit in northern Arizona brought together over 150 stakeholders from 70 organizations to discuss establishing a regional organization called SEDI to advance sustainable economic development. SEDI's goals are to achieve awareness and support for sustainable development, become a recognized center for sustainability policy and practice, establish a supportive regulatory environment, and integrate sustainability into business, education, and workforce development.
The document summarizes a partnership between four public housing authorities and three workforce development board regions in the Portland, Oregon metro area. The partnership received $5.5 million in funding to help 480 public housing residents increase their career prospects and earnings potential through training programs, paid internships, and job placement assistance in industries like healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and offices. The goals were to better align housing and employment systems, increase participants' earnings, and help them obtain career-track jobs. The partnership achieved successes like increased earnings and credentials earned but fell short of goals for career-track employment rates and unemployed participants entering employment. It identifies challenges faced and opportunities to sustain collaboration.
In this webinar, Roberta Newton, manager of the Los Angeles Office of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities speaks about:
> The importance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
> What changes are coming to HCBS and and how people with developmental disabilities will be affected.
> How to prepare for and participate in the development of new HCBS regulations.
The document discusses how to pay for college, including the direct and indirect costs that make up the total cost of attendance and how financial aid can help cover the difference between those costs and what students and families are expected to contribute based on information provided in the FAFSA. It explains the three types of financial aid - need-based aid, merit-based aid, and non-need-based aid - and provides recommendations for students and families to save money and apply for scholarships to help pay for college costs.
Strategic plan update staff meeting 8-2012Dan Cotton
This strategic roadmap document outlines eXtension's areas of focus from 2011-2014. The key emphasis areas are optimized communities, partnerships and funding, enhancing local value, performance measurement, professional development, and productivity improvement. Specific goals and progress are provided for each area, including launching new communities of practice, developing funding partnerships, measuring impacts, offering professional development opportunities, and improving efficiency. Challenges mentioned include securing ongoing funding from various sources and maintaining a shared vision across the diverse organization.
The document summarizes a project created by Dr. Mollie Marti to help communities grow resilient youth after three teens in a small Iowa town died by suicide. The project uses the ECCE Community Resiliency Model, which is based on research and best practices, to guide communities in engaging, connecting, challenging, and empowering youth. The long-term goals are to simplify youth development, serve as an education provider on resilience, and help communities recovering from tragedy or seeking to strengthen youth. An overview is provided of the model, resources available, and initial assets and opportunities for the startup project.
The document summarizes community strengths and challenges in Portage County based on a LIFE Report. It identifies employment opportunities with living wages and benefits, and the academic achievement gap as top priorities. It provides data showing unemployment, poverty, and achievement gaps affecting economically disadvantaged students. Other challenges discussed include alcohol/drug abuse, an aging population, and obesity rates above state averages. The report aims to identify issues to improve quality of life in Portage County.
2.5 Rapid Re-Housing for Unaccompanied Youth: An Effective Housing Solution
Speaker: Sage Foster
Rapid re-housing has proven effective at ending homelessness among families and individuals. With the increase in the number of these programs, some have expanded to also serve youth with a rapid re-housing model. This workshop will describe the components of the model, and the necessary adaptations to make this model work for unaccompanied homeless youth.
100 Black Men of Long Beach SCE PresentationWalter Larkins
SCE is a major contributor the 100 Black Men of Long Beach. They share our values and are very active in our community and we appreciate their support.
The document provides data and outcomes from DD (developmental disabilities) Councils for fiscal years 2008-2012. It includes numbers of people trained in self-advocacy and systems advocacy, programs and policies created, and members of the public and policymakers educated. Examples are given of Council activities promoting community living, employment, early intervention, and self-advocacy in different states. Budget justifications submitted to federal agencies cite Council impact and exceeding targets for individuals' independence and community integration.
Penn State’s Role in Economic, Workforce, & Community DevelopmentPenn State University
Penn State plays a major role in Pennsylvania's economic, workforce, and community development through four pillars: economic impact, human capital development, research and innovation, and community engagement. Penn State generates $33 billion in total economic impact for Pennsylvania and has an economic impact of $6.1 billion itself. It develops human capital through education and workforce training programs. Its research leads to inventions, licenses, and business startups. Penn State also convenes partners and provides consulting to support community development.
2.5 Rapid Re-Housing for Unaccompanied Youth: An Effective Housing Solution
Speaker: Tiana Brown
Rapid re-housing has proven effective at ending homelessness among families and individuals. With the increase in the number of these programs, some have expanded to also serve youth with a rapid re-housing model. This workshop will describe the components of the model, and the necessary adaptations to make this model work for unaccompanied homeless youth.</p>
This document outlines an agenda for a meeting that included establishing ground rules, generating project ideas through sticky notes, selecting a project using an impact-difficulty tool, and scoping the final selected project. It then lists the names of meeting participants and potential client organizations they could help. The document details furniture, home goods, and cleaning supplies needed for the selected project of transforming a women's shelter. It includes reflections from shelter clients on the positive impact of the project. At the end, the YWCA director thanks the group and outlines the scope of the organization's programs that serve women, children, and families in the community.
HealthNet of Janesville, Inc. is a free clinic serving uninsured individuals in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was established in 1994 based on a needs assessment identifying a lack of affordable health care. Recently, HealthNet has seen dramatically increased demand for its services. It doubled in size over the past four years but is now at maximum capacity. The LDA group was asked to help with a medication storage expansion project. Through research, interviews, and a survey, they developed recommendations around organizing the expanded medication storage area to improve efficiency for nurses and volunteers.
Project: Partner with Community Action to assist and promote building a new playground at the Community Kids Learning Center.
Members: Jake Hess, Dave Kipp, Jean Miller, Jolene Terrones, Shandra Thomas
Description: “Play it Forward” is a partnership with Community Action to assist and promote building a new playground at the Community Kids Learning Center. This will provide children with a safer, development-appropriate learning environment. Improvements to the facility will help Community Action integrate outdoor play with social skills, gross motor skills, and creative training. It may also increase the facility’s rating with the state and provide additional financial opportunities. Our team will obtain sponsors for materials and supplies, build bike barns and Plexiglas fence, organize a work day, and promote community involvement and knowledge of the project and organization. Our project will also demonstrate to the kids and their families a sense of commitment and community pride. This will offer a better-rounded social, physical, and gross motor educational project for years to come.
The document outlines a 4-stage professional development plan for service-learning:
1) Conduct needs assessments and select forum participants
2) Host 3 webinars in April-May on school climate and leadership
3) Encourage participation in an online professional learning community
4) Host a National Forum in June to further develop leadership skills
Penn State’s Role in Economic, Workforce, & Community DevelopmentPenn State University
The document discusses Penn State's role in economic, workforce, and community development. It outlines four pillars of development: economic impact, human capital development, research and innovation, and community engagement. Penn State has a $6.1 billion annual economic impact on Pennsylvania through job creation, research, and alumni employment. It fosters development through initiatives like internships, entrepreneurship programs, workforce training, technology licensing, and research parks. The goal of the conference is to further engage faculty and elevate Penn State's role in statewide development.
Careers in natural resources initiative - Lisa Eadens, Colorado Alliance for ...rshimoda2014
There is great concern over who will protect, maintain and enhance our natural resources in the future. Currently, outdoor play time for kids is minimal, especially for children living in urban areas, while kids’ average “screen time” exceeds 40 hours a week. By some accounts, as many as 50% of state and federal land managers are retirement-eligible within the next five years. However, because a generation or more of children has not had a close and ongoing relationship with the outdoors, state and federal natural resource agencies are having difficulty recruiting employees who have the necessary skills, experience, education, and emotional connection to the outdoors to take over the management of public lands. Simultaneously, agencies not only need skilled candidates, they need candidates that represent the changing demographics of the state.
The Careers in Natural Resources Initiative aims to help youth make the leap from participation in an outdoor program to a sustainable career through three strategies that address different audiences along a spectrum from awareness to action.
Support Career Exploration – Most youth lack understanding of career opportunities in natural resources. To promote these opportunities and foster interest in natural resource careers, partners participated in 8th grade career fairs throughout the region and are planning a Careers in Natural Resource Experience this spring.
Develop Online Jobs Portal – Working with our partners, an online web portal that provides a single springboard to help organize and access needed information, job postings, and resources around natural resource careers was launched in the fall of 2013.
Create Career Guide – Publication of a Guide to Natural Resources Career Paths aimed at entry-level candidates is underway. The Guide will provide step-by-step assistance for youth interested in natural resource careers regarding how to apply and navigate state and federal job listings and application processes.
Disability and inclusion Resources for Mentoring ProgramsMentor Michigan
This document discusses resources for mentoring organizations to promote inclusion of individuals with disabilities. It provides information on recruiting mentors and youth with disabilities, creating an inclusive environment, and considerations for programs. Specific resources are listed, including databases of disability organizations and guidelines for accessibility, accommodations, and inclusive training. Contact information is provided for organizations supporting inclusion and mentoring programs in Michigan.
This document summarizes the work of the Black Creek Financial Action Network (BCFAN), a collaborative network in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighborhood working to improve financial literacy. BCFAN coordinates financial education events and advocacy, shares best practices, and researches programs. Its accomplishments include studies on youth financial literacy, payday loans, and retiring with low income. Challenges include maintaining membership and engaging banks. BCFAN members include social service agencies and academic institutions. The co-chairs are named for more information.
FULL TITLE:
Creating Sustainable Livelihoods for Youth to Prevent Destructive Behaviors
ROOM: Impala/Lake Turkana
PANEL:
Panelist: Dr. Wahome Gakuru, Director - Marketing, Policy & Advocacy, Equity Bank, Kenya
Panelist: Ms. Barbara Mirembe, Manager, Training & Material Development, BRAC Uganda, Uganda
Panelist: Mr. Hopewell Zheke, Project Manager – STRIVE/OVC, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
UC Berkeley Haas Corporate Social Impact in Tech Design ChallengeAdam Rosenzweig
On April 1, 2021, students, staff, and faculty from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business joined with employees from LinkedIn, Lob, Lyft, and Okta for a unique learning experience. Students learned about the history and theory of corporate social impact in the technology industry and presented novel program designs to create positive social impact in alignment with each participating company’s core business strategy. The event was co-sponsored by the Haas Tech Club and Net Impact at Berkeley.
The following slides were created by students for educational purposes only and are not in any way representative of the participating companies’ beliefs, plans, or commitments.
Sustainable Economic Development Initiative OverviewJohn Grahame
In 2004, sustainability and technology industries were identified as critical to Arizona's future. A 2006 summit in northern Arizona brought together over 150 stakeholders from 70 organizations to discuss establishing a regional organization called SEDI to advance sustainable economic development. SEDI's goals are to achieve awareness and support for sustainable development, become a recognized center for sustainability policy and practice, establish a supportive regulatory environment, and integrate sustainability into business, education, and workforce development.
The document summarizes a partnership between four public housing authorities and three workforce development board regions in the Portland, Oregon metro area. The partnership received $5.5 million in funding to help 480 public housing residents increase their career prospects and earnings potential through training programs, paid internships, and job placement assistance in industries like healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and offices. The goals were to better align housing and employment systems, increase participants' earnings, and help them obtain career-track jobs. The partnership achieved successes like increased earnings and credentials earned but fell short of goals for career-track employment rates and unemployed participants entering employment. It identifies challenges faced and opportunities to sustain collaboration.
In this webinar, Roberta Newton, manager of the Los Angeles Office of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities speaks about:
> The importance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
> What changes are coming to HCBS and and how people with developmental disabilities will be affected.
> How to prepare for and participate in the development of new HCBS regulations.
The document discusses how to pay for college, including the direct and indirect costs that make up the total cost of attendance and how financial aid can help cover the difference between those costs and what students and families are expected to contribute based on information provided in the FAFSA. It explains the three types of financial aid - need-based aid, merit-based aid, and non-need-based aid - and provides recommendations for students and families to save money and apply for scholarships to help pay for college costs.
Strategic plan update staff meeting 8-2012Dan Cotton
This strategic roadmap document outlines eXtension's areas of focus from 2011-2014. The key emphasis areas are optimized communities, partnerships and funding, enhancing local value, performance measurement, professional development, and productivity improvement. Specific goals and progress are provided for each area, including launching new communities of practice, developing funding partnerships, measuring impacts, offering professional development opportunities, and improving efficiency. Challenges mentioned include securing ongoing funding from various sources and maintaining a shared vision across the diverse organization.
The document summarizes a project created by Dr. Mollie Marti to help communities grow resilient youth after three teens in a small Iowa town died by suicide. The project uses the ECCE Community Resiliency Model, which is based on research and best practices, to guide communities in engaging, connecting, challenging, and empowering youth. The long-term goals are to simplify youth development, serve as an education provider on resilience, and help communities recovering from tragedy or seeking to strengthen youth. An overview is provided of the model, resources available, and initial assets and opportunities for the startup project.
The document summarizes community strengths and challenges in Portage County based on a LIFE Report. It identifies employment opportunities with living wages and benefits, and the academic achievement gap as top priorities. It provides data showing unemployment, poverty, and achievement gaps affecting economically disadvantaged students. Other challenges discussed include alcohol/drug abuse, an aging population, and obesity rates above state averages. The report aims to identify issues to improve quality of life in Portage County.
2.5 Rapid Re-Housing for Unaccompanied Youth: An Effective Housing Solution
Speaker: Sage Foster
Rapid re-housing has proven effective at ending homelessness among families and individuals. With the increase in the number of these programs, some have expanded to also serve youth with a rapid re-housing model. This workshop will describe the components of the model, and the necessary adaptations to make this model work for unaccompanied homeless youth.
100 Black Men of Long Beach SCE PresentationWalter Larkins
SCE is a major contributor the 100 Black Men of Long Beach. They share our values and are very active in our community and we appreciate their support.
The document provides data and outcomes from DD (developmental disabilities) Councils for fiscal years 2008-2012. It includes numbers of people trained in self-advocacy and systems advocacy, programs and policies created, and members of the public and policymakers educated. Examples are given of Council activities promoting community living, employment, early intervention, and self-advocacy in different states. Budget justifications submitted to federal agencies cite Council impact and exceeding targets for individuals' independence and community integration.
Penn State’s Role in Economic, Workforce, & Community DevelopmentPenn State University
Penn State plays a major role in Pennsylvania's economic, workforce, and community development through four pillars: economic impact, human capital development, research and innovation, and community engagement. Penn State generates $33 billion in total economic impact for Pennsylvania and has an economic impact of $6.1 billion itself. It develops human capital through education and workforce training programs. Its research leads to inventions, licenses, and business startups. Penn State also convenes partners and provides consulting to support community development.
2.5 Rapid Re-Housing for Unaccompanied Youth: An Effective Housing Solution
Speaker: Tiana Brown
Rapid re-housing has proven effective at ending homelessness among families and individuals. With the increase in the number of these programs, some have expanded to also serve youth with a rapid re-housing model. This workshop will describe the components of the model, and the necessary adaptations to make this model work for unaccompanied homeless youth.</p>
This document outlines an agenda for a meeting that included establishing ground rules, generating project ideas through sticky notes, selecting a project using an impact-difficulty tool, and scoping the final selected project. It then lists the names of meeting participants and potential client organizations they could help. The document details furniture, home goods, and cleaning supplies needed for the selected project of transforming a women's shelter. It includes reflections from shelter clients on the positive impact of the project. At the end, the YWCA director thanks the group and outlines the scope of the organization's programs that serve women, children, and families in the community.
HealthNet of Janesville, Inc. is a free clinic serving uninsured individuals in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was established in 1994 based on a needs assessment identifying a lack of affordable health care. Recently, HealthNet has seen dramatically increased demand for its services. It doubled in size over the past four years but is now at maximum capacity. The LDA group was asked to help with a medication storage expansion project. Through research, interviews, and a survey, they developed recommendations around organizing the expanded medication storage area to improve efficiency for nurses and volunteers.
The document discusses the Janesville Mile, a concept to promote attractions and activities within a one-mile stretch in downtown Janesville. It notes various venues that could have concurrent events in a given night, like concerts, hockey games, and live music. It outlines how the Janesville Mile came about through a city councilman and visitors bureau, with a map, brochures, and webpage created for it. It discusses efforts to promote the mile and recruit members. Statistics are provided on tourism spending and jobs in Rock County. The benefits of the Janesville Mile for promoting the area's offerings are covered. The process for creating a promotional video on the mile is outlined.
This document summarizes a presentation about a proposed website called FreeJanesville.com. The website would provide information about volunteer opportunities and low-cost entertainment in the Janesville, WI community. It would promote community involvement and awareness of local activities. The presentation outlines the mission, benefits, target audience, maintenance, advertising plans, and future goals for the website. The goal is to create an accessible online guide to help residents experience volunteering, art, love, and their community.
This document summarizes the work of an LDA collaborative project group focusing on embracing diversity in Rock County, Wisconsin. The group's goals were to examine the current state of diversity efforts, identify areas for improvement, and propose new initiatives. These included creating diversity-themed murals around the community, expanding an existing diversity study circle program, and pursuing public relations campaigns to raise awareness of diversity issues. The document outlines the work of local diversity-focused organizations and notes statistics on the growing diversity of the region's population.
Five projects that focused on Janesville, Wisconsin's ethnic diversity, economic diversity, parks/river/downtown, and neighborhoods and collaborative partnerships.
This document summarizes a public meeting held to discuss an events structure project. A survey was sent to community organizations about their event space needs and preferences. The results showed most support musical events and being able to accommodate larger crowds. Two preferred locations were the Janesville Performing Arts Center/Library Park and the Lower Court House Park. Next steps include further discussions with community groups, analyzing strengths and weaknesses of locations, and making recommendations to the project committee.
This document summarizes a collaborative project called "Board Essentials" created by a Leadership Development Academy group. The project aims to develop an online resource center for non-profit boards, board members, and potential board members. It provides details on the project participants and mentors, as well as an overview, SWOT analysis, action plan, press release, and thank you section recognizing supporting organizations. The resource center will include articles, checklists, and materials on topics like governance, recruitment, structure, and strategic planning to empower and inform non-profit boards.
Project: Unite multiple groups currently working independently in the care of Janesville’s urban forest. Create more community awareness and help establish a sense of urgency to take action in Rock County, particularly the City of Janesville, relative to Emerald Ash Borer.
Members: Melissa Carollo, Kari Drascic, Venesa Draves, Andrew Howard
The document summarizes a rehabilitation project conducted by five women at the Beloit Domestic Violence Survivor Center from December 2013 to May 2014. The project involved donating and installing new furniture, cabinetry, and appliances to update the shelter's kitchen and living spaces. This included new sleeper sofas, pantries, nightstands, and a full renovation of the kitchen with new counters, sink, and cabinets donated from a local hotel. The project aimed to help empower women and children seeking refuge at the shelter by improving their temporary living facilities.
Project: Facilitate building community relationships for sustainability and fundraising.
Members: Alyssa Berg, Renee Kellogg, Brad Paepke, Annette Peterson
Description: Youth ROCK is a faith based organization that offers area youth the opportunity to discover Rock County and involve themselves in a leadership development program while completing community service projects throughout the Rock County area. Our team is assisting in securing additional sponsors for supplies, projects, and funds. This will enable the organization to attain their current goal of doubling their numbers and their commitment to community services they are able to provide. In increasing the network of resources, we are also laying the groundwork for the long-term goal of an additional week of leadership development. This will include leadership exercises with community mentoring for past participants prior to the week of work. The sense of accomplishment, self-discovery, and comradery will live with these youth, and support Rock County, for a lifetime.
A project to build a bridge over Goose Creek as an entrance on the north side into Big Hill Park in order to connect Janesville and Beloit through the hiking, biking and recreational trails.
Research shows that children, on average, lose one month of reading skills over the summer. A major contributing cause for this slide is that many children simply don’t have regular access to books during the summer months. As a result, when kids return to school in September, teachers find themselves re-teaching skills and concepts that students had mastered the previous spring. Our team partnered with Hedberg Public Library in order to help them expand their outreach efforts to students in the summer. Our project was to find and repurpose a vehicle into a bookmobile; the library would then sustain the project after our graduation. Research revealed that many cities use repurposed buses as their bookmobile vehicle of choice. However, we were able to get a decommissioned ambulance donated from the City of Janesville Fire Department at no cost. Our team worked to transform it with bookshelves and, with the help of Fetch Graphics and our sponsors, a wrap for the outside of the vehicle. We also coordinated a book drive to collect books for the project. After our presentation today, we will turn the bookmobile over to Hedberg Public Library. The Hedberg Public Library Bookmobile will be seen throughout Janesville in the coming months!
Vicki Montgomery has over 30 years of experience in non-profit management, program development, and financial management. She has a background in strategic program development, resource development, outcomes measurement, and financial management. Most recently, she was the Director of Programs & Impact at the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin where she successfully obtained funding, developed educational and gardening programs, and led the formation of a performing group.
The document describes a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program run by students at a high school. The program allows students to gain tax preparation experience while providing a community service of assisting low-income residents file their taxes. Students are trained and certified by the IRS to prepare basic tax returns. The program benefits the community through increased tax filings and refunds, while providing students with real-world skills in areas like accounting, customer service, and problem solving.
Zoltun Design. Creatively meeting tight deadlines since 1990.Jane Zoltun
The document provides an overview of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence's (IEE) annual report for 2017. It summarizes the IEE's efforts to support small businesses and entrepreneurs through various educational programs, consulting services, and networking opportunities. Some key highlights include assisting 66 new businesses, securing over $14 million in client funding, impacting 528 jobs, and serving nearly 1,300 entrepreneurs through their programs. The IEE works with the University of Pittsburgh and other partners to expand its reach and offer critical resources to businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania.
What does IMAP stand for? Iowa Microenterprise Assistance Project, which provides grants to affiliate community foundations, facilitates endowment building activities, and financially supports entrepreneur and microenterprise development activities.
BC Social Venture Partners aims to effect positive social change through investing in innovative nonprofits and encouraging engaged philanthropy. Partners provide various types of support to grantee organizations over 3 years, such as board development, program evaluation, and fundraising. Currently, BC SVP supports organizations focused on at-risk women, children and youth, and social enterprise.
This document is a 2014-2015 community impact report from Freedom First Federal Credit Union. It summarizes the credit union's partnerships and community development initiatives over those two years. Some of the key initiatives discussed include the West End neighborhood revitalization project, a workforce development loan program with CDS Tractor Trailer Training, the Responsible Rides auto loan and financial education program, affordable housing programs, and various impact banking products designed for low-to-moderate income individuals. The report highlights the successes of these programs and emphasizes Freedom First's collaborative approach through partnerships with local organizations.
Siena College's VISTA Fellows Program aims to connect communities and restore hope through deep service. It is a joint effort between Siena College and AmeriCorps that places VISTA members at local community partner organizations to build sustainability. The program started in 2007 and has expanded significantly. VISTA Fellows support academic service-learning projects, leadership programs, and help build capacity at partner agencies through activities like resource development and volunteer coordination. The goal is to address community needs through integrated initiatives and deep, long-term partnerships between the college and community.
The document provides information on various youth programs grants with a focus on South Carolina, including:
1) The Mary Black Foundation which provides grants for early childhood development and active living programs in Spartanburg County, SC.
2) Several other foundations and organizations that provide grants for youth programs, including the Central Carolina Community Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Self Family Foundation, and Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
3) Additional resources for funding youth programs including the Finance Project, Discovery Education, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, From Failure to Promise educator's grant, Toshiba America Foundation grants for math and science teachers, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation grants for
Seniors and Youth Engaged in Service (SaYES) is a joint initiative of Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America, programs of the Corporation for National and Community Service
Nadya Kanim is an innovative banking and business finance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial literacy education and loan origination. She has an MBA and experience working at the International Institute of St. Louis, where she reorganized an IDA program, crafted new loan programs, and increased the loan portfolio by 40%. Previously, she worked as a Parent Educator for St. Louis Public Schools, providing cultural training for teachers and educating parents about the educational system. She is bilingual in English and Arabic.
Engaging older adults as untapped resources 04-2011 - chazgrantmakers
This document discusses engaging older adults as untapped resources for nonprofits. It notes that the aging population is growing healthier and more educated. Successful models are presented that leverage older adult skills through flexible volunteer roles like consulting, internships and short-term projects. Data shows significant returns on investment for nonprofits that adopt these models. The document proposes a countywide initiative to connect experienced people to social purpose opportunities through programs like workshops, fellowships and intergenerational mentoring.
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1. The nonprofit recognizes older adults represent an untapped resource that can help achieve its mission through volunteer assistance.
2. The organization develops a menu of flexible volunteer opportunities from professional roles to direct service that match both organizational needs and individual interests and skills.
3. Tracking the impact of skilled older adult volunteers over one year for 10 nonprofits, their work was valued at $1.3 million while the total investment was $218,000, showing over a 500% return on investment.
The South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) 2010 annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments from the previous year. It notes that economic hardship for many families in the region continued due to national economic trends. SCCAP expanded many of its key programs in 2010, including Head Start, weatherization assistance, and an employment training program. The report highlights increased funding that allowed these expansions, and details statistics such as the number of homes weatherized, families assisted, and other outputs of SCCAP's programs. It closes by reaffirming SCCAP's commitment to empowering people and families to reach their potential.
Solicitation packet 2015 without Proposed Budget Pg.docx.Alexandria Grossman
The Texas State University Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) chapter is requesting business sponsorships to support their programs and activities throughout the year. As a non-profit organization with over 200 chapters across 43 states, CEO's mission is to inform, support, and inspire college students to pursue entrepreneurship. The Texas State chapter has over 200 members and has won numerous awards over the past 16 years for their personal development programs, career advancement opportunities, academic excellence, and community involvement initiatives. They are requesting sponsorships from local businesses to continue offering these impactful programs to students while developing strong relationships between organizations.
FCCLA is a national student organization that promotes personal growth, leadership, and career opportunities for family and consumer sciences education students. It has over 200,000 members in nearly 6,500 school chapters across the country. Members participate in competitive events, community service projects, and leadership conferences at the state and national level. Jordan High is part of Region 3 in Utah FCCLA, which includes several state officer positions.
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools is a non-profit organization established in 1986 to enhance the quality of public education in Lee County, Florida. The Foundation recruits and trains volunteers to mentor students, offering two mentoring programs to middle and high school students. Volunteers undergo a background check and training to become mentors, pledging to meet with their student for at least 15 sessions per year. The mentoring programs aim to help students succeed personally and academically, putting them on a path to college or trade school and offering scholarships.
Karen Miller has over 20 years of experience in fundraising, event planning, and nonprofit management. She has held leadership roles with numerous organizations, including the American Society of Interior Designers, American Red Cross, American Diabetes Association, and American Heart Association. Miller excels at developing relationships to increase donations and is skilled in volunteer recruitment, grant writing, and using technology like Constant Contact for communications.
Dax Palmer has over 10 years of experience in community service, counseling, and youth development. He is skilled in staff training, fundraising, event planning, and developing community partnerships. Currently he is the Youth Director at the A.E. Finley YMCA where he oversees multiple youth programs and has helped raise over $90,000 for the organization. Previously he worked as a Site Coordinator, counseling professional, and camp director. He has a B.A. in Christian Studies and an A.A. in Human Services.
The Elizabethport Presbyterian Center serves the communities of Elizabethport and Plainfield, providing social services, education programs, and daycare. There is a growing need for these services as the population expands. The Center hopes to raise $3 million through a Capital Fund Drive to expand its facilities and programs in order to continue helping families become self-sufficient and children to succeed. Not receiving full funding would jeopardize the Center's ability to meet the increasing needs of the community.
This document outlines strategies for raising funds to support more staff and greater impact. It discusses setting fundraising goals and priorities, and guiding principles for choosing revenue streams that are substantial, sustainable, mission-driven, and diverse. Potential revenue streams are listed, including fee-for-service projects, fundraising events, partner matches, leadership training programs, and collaborative grants. The overall goal is to raise funds to support high impact learning for Bonner students through direct community service, programs, and engagement.
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The document summarizes a team's project to raise $20,000 for the LDA Care Clubhouse Project. It lists the team members and their organizations. Charts show the team raised $16,897 through various fundraising events like meat raffles, scoopie nights, and grants. Before and after photos document renovations to flooring and paint. The team had a grand opening after completing the project and learning lessons around delegation and remembering their purpose.
The document summarizes a leadership development academy program for high school students organized by the Stateline Boys and Girls Club of Beloit. It provides details on the participating students and colleges, including campus visit dates and survey results. The program aims to increase college access for underrepresented groups through early campus exposure. Funding was obtained from community sponsors. Students learned strengths-based teamwork and overcoming challenges through partnership commitments. Employers invested in the program by allowing student participation.
The document summarizes a project between a high school leadership team and a school district to install communication boards at playgrounds. The leadership team raised funds and ordered 18 communication boards, exceeding their original goal. The boards will benefit approximately 500 students in the district who have limited verbal communication abilities. Installation will take place after June 7th at local playgrounds to help more children socialize and learn through augmented communication tools.
Team Rock Forward raised $19,597.38 for ECHO's emergency lodging program through various fundraising events and donations. Their project involved creating a video to raise awareness and funds for ECHO, a nonprofit that provides motel vouchers for those experiencing homelessness in Rock County. The team encountered challenges finding an organization to partner with and diversifying fundraising methods during the pandemic, but were able to successfully film at ECHO and unveil their video at an event. They thank all donors, especially large corporate donors, for helping battle homelessness through support of ECHO's programs.
The team's goals were to update marketing, create videos, and bring their message to Rock County Schools. They raised $11,200 through presenting to nonprofit boards and completing a news release. Their marketing campaign included videos for different audiences, lockers magnets, stickers, posters, banners and billboards. Challenges included deciding their project, balancing school vs business, and misaligned school/class timing. Their future plans are to distribute $1,000 in gift cards to students and supply marketing materials to Rock County Schools. They thanked their sponsors, hosts, employers and Linda.
This document summarizes the work of Team Change Makers, who renovated a home for families in transition in Edgerton, Wisconsin. The team was made up of 6 members from various local organizations. They held meetings to get to know each other and select a project, choosing to renovate the bathrooms and exterior of a home run by Edgerton Community Outreach. With a budget of $9,400, the team fundraised, solicited donations, and volunteered their time over a work weekend to complete the project, providing a safe and welcoming space for families in need.
The document summarizes a project by Team Smashing Barriers to renovate space at a domestic violence shelter. They created a childhood development room and adult sitting room to provide safe, separate spaces for residents to heal from trauma. The renovation included demolishing existing rooms, construction, installing walls, flooring, and electrical and plumbing work. They furnished the rooms and addressed various challenges. The project received over $10,000 in donations. Photos show the transformation from empty rooms to child-friendly and adult spaces. The team and donors are thanked for helping provide a supportive environment to interrupt cycles of domestic abuse.
This document introduces the RC Crew, a group fundraising for the Isaac Strong Foundation. The foundation provides financial support to families battling pediatric cancer and funds childhood cancer research. The RC Crew held several fundraising events, including a Texas Roadhouse fundraiser that raised $417, a MAC's fundraiser that raised $450, a meat raffle that raised $2,080, and an "Everyone Needs a Superhero" event that raised $1,830. In total, through various events and a GoFundMe campaign, the RC Crew raised $6,365 for the Isaac Strong Foundation. The document acknowledges some challenges but thanks sponsors for their support.
A team of 6 people worked to improve the Youth Services Center in Rock County. They visited the center and got suggestions from kids and employees. The team fundraised and obtained donations to renovate the space, including painting, building improvements, and creating a mural. Before and after photos show the impact of the renovations. The team's work created a lasting legacy and partnerships while positively impacting the youth and staff at the center.
The document summarizes a community project to revitalize an outdoor space and butterfly garden at a mobile home park. It describes an early morning work day where volunteers weeded, tilled the land, mowed paths, and planted flowers in the garden. It also lists next steps like installing a safer walking path and bird houses, and thanks the many community organizations, businesses, and individuals who contributed to the project.
The Rock County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force was established in 2017 in Wisconsin to combat human trafficking at the local level. It began as a grassroots effort and has expanded through partnerships across agencies. The Task Force created a public awareness video on the signs of human trafficking with the goals of educating the community and encouraging people to report suspicious activity. They held fundraisers including a credit union donation and winery bingo event to fund the $10,000 budget for the video's production. The 1-3 minute video launched in 2021 and was featured in local newspapers with the aim of opening eyes and helping address the challenges of lack of awareness.
Team G2L created a self-reflection and relaxation room at the Robin House, which supports homeless youth in Rock County, Wisconsin. The team remodeled an unused living room, adding items to promote relaxation and self-development, like a hanging chair, plants, and yoga equipment. They also furnished an unused porch. The $5,000 project was funded through donations and raised over the goal amount. Residents appreciate having a private space to decompress and explore coping skills. The team learned about the scope of homelessness and that flexibility, positivity, and passion are keys to success in volunteer projects.
Remember when you were a kid celebrating your birthday? Can you imagine not being able to give a child or grandchild you love a birthday party due to financial or other hardships?
Volunteers and donors for the Janesville chapter of Box of Balloons, a Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3), help package a birthday party kit in a box catered to the wishes and desires of the birthday child. Inside the decorated box are tableware and cupcakes, party activities and favors for up to six children, decorations, candles, and a birthday gift.
Requests for birthday boxes come to Janesville Box of Balloons co-leaders from social workers at local schools and shelters. There is no direct contact with the child, and the child understands that the party and gift come from the parent(s) or caregiver(s).
Team Three-O-Five strives to assist Janesville Box of Balloons raise money, increase awareness, and expand its outreach so that more boxes can be filled for Rock County children in the future.
Our goals are to raise $5,000 to build 50 boxes and stabilize funding through local business support. Will you help Janesville Box of Balloons spread kindness like confetti?
The team aimed to address unproductive strategies used with struggling students by creating sensory and resource rooms in Rock County middle schools. The goal was to furnish warm, safe spaces for students and staff to take breaks. They reconstructed and furnished a room at Milton Middle School with donated paint, furniture, and games. Progress at Edison and McNeel was halted by COVID-19, but the team intends to help complete those sites when possible.
Team L.I.T. is developing a parcel of land located in Beloit Township into a learning arboretum that will provide the residents of the Town of Beloit and neighboring communities a safe and aesthetically pleasing area in which to relax, as well as the opportunity to learn more about several species of trees which, when planted around the Township, will not only beautify their yards, but will help to further enhance the biodiversity of the tree species present in the Town's urban forest. Planting examples of these trees in the park area will give easy visual answers to the common questions: What will the type tree look like, and how big will that tree grow?
Team Rock 4 Change teamed up with the Janesville School District and the UW-Whitewater's Young Auditorium to keep the arts-integration team rolling. Rock 4 Change feels strongly about the continuing education of our youth and beyond, and how arts plays a part. the objective is to raise enough funds to be able to have a facilitator come for a week-long training, which could bring in more staff. Each staff takes what they learn and brings that back to their classrooms. Most of the classrooms are between 25 and 30 children. So this project will lead to the teaching of 75-120 students. Each of these students bring the fun to their peers. Ultimately reaching a student population that is immeasurable.
This team will be creating a partnership between students and the community by looking to improve the appeal of downtown Janesville, which in turn helps promote small businesses and community mindedness through the development of young people and their talents.
This project is to increase the well-being of the House of Mercy Shelter residents by fundraising for 28 new bed frames and mattress covers. It is their hope to also raise enough funds to support the purchase of 4 additional beds to ultimately increase availability at the shelter.
This team will be working with the staff and Board of the Milton Area Youth Center to establish financial sponsorships/long-term benefactors to ensure a long-lasting future for the organization. In addition to creating stable finances for the future, they plan to hold a single event fundraiser with hopes that it is sustainable as an annual event.
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Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund - Class of 2010-11 LDA Collaborative Project Presentation
1. E-Hub Scholarship Fund
A Scholarship for Entrepreneur Development
Founded by
Rock County LDA Group 3 (Class of 2010-11)
and
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
2. Nonprofit entrepreneurial training program
founded in Green Bay in 1998 as the Reggie White
Urban Hope Foundation.
Encourages entrepreneurs to network among
themselves and other local businesses to form an
enterprise team.
Program acts as a compass, directing
entrepreneurs to available resources.
What is E-Hub?
3. Program History
E-Hub classes have been held in Green Bay/Fox Valley
area since 2003.
In 2010, E-Hub partnered with Southwest Wisconsin
Workforce Development Board to help displaced workers
potentially own and operate a small business.
E-Hub graduates launched 500+ businesses/3,000+
FT/PT jobs in Northeast Wisconsin
The E-Hub Program has also grown regionally, with
courses in Akron/Canton, Ohio.
4. “Stepping Up To New
Opportunities”
28 hours of classroom instruction – half-day per week
for 7 weeks.
Lead Mentor (facilitator) guides participants through
course handbook, critiques weekly assignments.
Completion of a business plan not required, but
encouraged.
Since January 2010, 50 participants have completed the
program, many dislocated from previous employment.
5. 360 Technical Computer Services.
4 Paws TLC
Amy Mitchell LLC
Badger BMX
Badger State Maintenance
Borderline Chroming
Bushelle Photography/Janesville Hot Air Balloon Co
Dominion Repair and Electrical Services
Hansberry Septic Service
Ice Arena Maintenance
Kelley Process Services, Inc.
L&R Woodcrafters
Businesses Launched by
E-Hub Graduates
6. Land of the Giants
Massage in Motion
Our Planet Workwear
P&Y Painting
Reliable Community Shopping, LLC
Rock River ESP
Rock, Paper, Penn Designs
Rose’s Soulful Restaurant
Shaggy Dog’s Marinade
Stateline Renewable Fuels
Suzanne Vinmans, Artist
Technobytes
Verheijen Designs LLC
Businesses Launched by
E-Hub Graduates (continued)
7. Entrepreneur Development
Scholarship
Developed by Rock County Leadership Development
Academy (LDA) Group 3 in conjunction with Community
Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to increase
entrepreneurship and small business ownership in Rock
County.
The scholarship fund will assist Rock County aspiring
entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate
in the E-Hub Program.
8. Why an Entrepreneur
Development Scholarship
Rock County has seen great change while weathering economic
challenges in past several years
Entrepreneurs continue to launch businesses and face challenges
The E-Hub program provides a “101” course to entrepreneurs to get
businesses up and running
Entrepreneurial generation
9. Applicants who :
Currently own a small business in Rock County or
propose to run a small business in Rock County.
Have a high school diploma or GED/HSED
certificate.
At least 18 years old.
Are not eligible for or receiving other grants or
scholarships related to the E-Hub program.
Accepted into the E-Hub program.
Who is Eligible for the
Scholarship?
10. $15,000 minimum to establish an endowment and
begin assisting students immediately.
Increase new entrepreneur and small business
owner participation in the E-Hub program.
Encourage scholarship recipients to pay it forward
by volunteering with E-Hub in the future and/or
financially contributing to the scholarship fund.
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
administers and manages the fund.
Entrepreneur Scholarship
Fundraising Goal
11. The interest earned on the principal of the
endowment will generate revenue to support the
fund.
Graduates of the E-Hub program will be
encouraged to make a donation.
LDA Group 3 will help educate the community
about E-Hub and the Scholarship.
How will the
Entrepreneur Scholarship
Fund Sustain Itself?
12. How Can You Help?
Spread the word about Rock County E-Hub’s
Entrepreneur Program
Support small businesses in Rock County
Contribute to the E-Hub Entrepreneur
Scholarship Fund
13. For More Information:
To learn more about Rock County E-Hub, visit
www.swwdb.org/ehub.htm
For background information, visit www.urbanhopegb.org
“Like” Rock County E-Hub on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/rockcountyehub
Contact Eric Kuznacic, SWWDB Business & Employer
Services Manager, at (608) 741-3502 or e.kuznacic@swwdb.org.
To donate to this Fund or learn more about Community
Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, visit: www.cfsw.org
Editor's Notes
Group members:
Brenda Ortberg – Alliant Energy and
Karissa Chapman – City of Janesville
Karl Hanson, Nowlan and Mouat Law Firm
Jake Reed, Kandu Industries
Traci Scherck, Community Action Inc
What is E-Hub?
E-Hub is a nonprofit entrepreneurial training program founded in Green Bay in 1998 as the Reggie White Urban Hope Foundation.
E-Hub is a unique program in which classroom training is combined with one-on-one coaching to explore business ideas and market feasibility and provides a platform for existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to network and collaborate with one another.
Former Green Bay Packer, Reggie White, and his wife, Sara, had a vision of helping entrepreneurs realize their dream of owning and operating their own business. The vision grew into an outstanding foundation of entrepreneurs who developed self-sufficiency and a sense of giving back. This vision has become known as the “Power of 92 “ and is responsible for:
Creating and fostering entrepreneurial networks and partnerships.
Stimulating a local culture of leadership, innovation and small-business advocacy.
Providing innovative, hands-on training to spur economic development.
Teaching social enterprising and a sense of giving back to the community.
E-Hub offers a course titled, “Stepping up to New Opportunities,” as a starting point for exploring entrepreneurship, as well as an opportunity for those already in business who wish to expand or “reboot” their business. These classes aim to help participants:
Determine the feasibility of his/her concept to the marketplace.
Develop the foundation of a business plan.
Understand strategic planning.
Discuss and analyze small-business issues and challenges.
Learn about innovation and leadership principles.
Each week, program facilitators, called Lead Mentors, assemble a dedicated group of local business leaders and subject-matter experts – some of whom are E-Hub alumni and successful entrepreneurs themselves – who voluntarily serve as presenters.
The Rock County E-Hub Program continues to add to the list of businesses launched or “rebooted” by its graduates. These are just a few examples of individuals who are offering their products and services to the community and employing local residents.
The E-HUB Entrepreneur Development Scholarship Fund was developed by Rock County Leadership Development Academy Group 3 in conjunction with Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to help Rock County entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses by participating in the E-HUB Program partnered with the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.
Why did we partner with CFSW?
Name recognition / community reputation
Management structure – a tried process for application
Potential for turnkey operation
Publicity
The recipients of the scholarship must meet minimum guidelines.
HS Degree?
We saw educational opportunities available to all community members during LDA
We want to encourage people to take advantage of educational opportunities
In context of scholarship application, this is one element of demonstrating commitment
Group 3 has partnered with Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to establish, administer, and distribute the scholarship fund.
To establish the Entrepreneur Scholarship endowment fund, a minimum of $10,000 is needed, but no funds will be paid until the third year of the initial investment. Therefore, our LDA Group set a goal to raise $15,000 or more this year to establish the fund and immediately begin helping perspective students obtain money toward E-Hub tuition for “Stepping Up to New Opportunities” course.
We estimated a 5% return on the $10,000, which would mean approximately $500 available per year for scholarships (at current rates, that’s 2 per year). $2,000 on top of the $10,000 guarantees 2-3 scholarships per year for the three year incubation period when the CFSW fund will not pay out. The $3,000 in our goal on top of that is an effort to make 3 scholarships per year more likely than 2 and or to account for potential tuition increases.
State funding diminished; this will keep deserving people in the program
Alliant Energy
Private / individual contributions
Included in your packet is:
The scholarship requirements
The scholarship application
The pledge form for contribution to the scholarship