Proporcione una breve actualización sobre su progreso hacia las metas propuestas por la CWB en el último período del informe:
During the past reporting period, significant progress was made toward our CWB goals. The Lifting Lawndale cooperative focused on creating essential materials for its upcoming Pop-Up shop, an initiative designed to increase local engagement and economic opportunities for cooperative members. This shop will provide a platform to showcase member products and foster stronger ties within the North Lawndale community. In addition, the cooperative has prepared a funding package to solicit grant funding from various organizations. This funding is critical for supporting Lifting Lawndale’s goals, as it will provide necessary resources for ongoing training, business support, and community outreach efforts. LCDC has also continued to promote training courses for Cohort 3. These courses are essential in equipping new cooperative members with the skills and knowledge required to build and sustain successful cooperative businesses. By broadening awareness of these training opportunities, we aim to expand participation and strengthen the foundation of cooperatives within North Lawndale.
¿Qué restricciones o limitaciones, si las hubo, experimentó en el último período del informe?
In the past reporting period, we encountered several constraints that affected our progress. One of the primary challenges has been securing sufficient funding. Although Lifting Lawndale has taken proactive steps by developing a funding package to seek grant support, converting these efforts into financial commitments remains a work in progress. Limited funding has, in turn, impacted our ability to expand and sustain activities, such as training, marketing, and operational support for the cooperative’s planned initiatives, including the Pop-Up shop. Community outreach has also presented challenges. Consistently engaging with potential participants, especially for Cohort 3, has required more resources and time than anticipated. With limited staff and outreach tools, expanding awareness of the Pop-Up shop and training opportunities has been slower than we initially hoped, affecting our ability to reach the broader community effectively. Additionally, preparing for the Pop-Up shop has faced logistical constraints. Coordinating materials and securing necessary supplies have taken more time than planned due to limited access and vendor coordination issues. These logistical delays have somewhat slowed our timeline for the Pop-Up initiative, highlighting the need for additional support and resources to maintain our momentum and meet our cooperative development goals effectively.
¿Qué oportunidades, si las hubo, aprovechó en el último período del informe?
In the last reporting period, we seized several key opportunities to advance our cooperative goals. Lifting Lawndale made significant strides by crafting a detailed funding package aimed at securing grant support. This initiative not only addresses our immediate need for resources but also positions the cooperative for future growth by establishing stronger relationships with potential funding organizations. By proactively seeking this support, we are laying the groundwork for sustained activities, such as training programs, community events, and the Pop-Up shop. Additionally, LCDC leveraged its community connections to promote Cohort 3’s training courses. We capitalized on existing community networks to extend our reach, raising awareness among potential participants and fostering broader interest in cooperative development within North Lawndale. This effort has created momentum around our training initiatives, encouraging more community members to consider cooperative business as a viable pathway. Finally, we took advantage of our partnerships with local vendors and suppliers to begin securing materials for the Pop-Up shop. By tapping into these resources early, we were able to make headway on our preparation, despite the logistical challenges we faced. These steps have strengthened our cooperative’s foundation, enhanced its visibility and positioned us well for upcoming initiatives.
¿Estableció nuevas relaciones/asociaciones de CWB en el último período del informe?
Sí
Describa las relaciones que estableció en relación con su trabajo en CWB.
Established partnership with Wintrust Bank and informal relationship with Cocina Compartida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas.
¿Colaboró con otros proveedores de asistencia técnica en el último período del informe?
No
¿Con qué proveedores de asistencia técnica trabajó?
Comparta en nombre de quién/qué proyectos colaboró con los proveedores de asistencia técnica mencionados anteriormente:
¿Asistió a la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo el mes pasado?
Sí
¿Cómo calificaría la utilidad del grupo de trabajo para su proyecto el mes pasado? (en una escala del 1 al 5)
5 extremadamente útiles
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Área(s) comunitaria(s) (seleccione todas las que correspondan)
| Zona comunitaria | Participantes atendidos en esta área comunitaria |
|---|---|
| North Lawndale | 12 |
Raza/etnicidad de los participantes (seleccione todas las que correspondan)
Identidad de género de los participantes (seleccione todas las que correspondan)
Rango de edad de los participantes (seleccione todos los que correspondan)
¿Cuántas sesiones de consultoría individual para cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones o desarrolladores de cooperativas realizó en este período del informe? (por ejemplo, un grupo o individuo con un proveedor de capacitación)?
0
¿Cuántos talleres grupales para cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones o desarrolladores de cooperativas realizó en este período del informe? (por ejemplo, convocatorias, talleres, eventos, etc.)
8
¿Cuántas horas de apoyo a las cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones o desarrolladores de cooperativas de predesarrollo de CWB proporcionó en este período de informe?
20
¿Cuántas horas de soporte a cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones o desarrolladores de cooperativas existentes proporcionó en este período de informe?
19
¿Cuántas empresas cooperativas desarrolló en el último período del informe? (Está bien si la respuesta es 0)
0
¿Cuántos puestos de trabajo se crearon en total en el último período del informe? (Está bien si la respuesta es 0)
1
Enumere las cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones u organizaciones de desarrolladores de cooperativas con las que trabajó en este período de informe.
¿Qué tipo(s) de asistencia técnica proporcionó a cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones o desarrolladores de cooperativas en este período del informe? Seleccione todas las que correspondan.
¿Brindó educación a cooperativas de trabajadores, conversiones o desarrolladores de cooperativas en este período del informe?
Sí
¿Cuántas horas de educación/capacitación de grupo proporcionó el mes pasado?
8
¿Cuántas horas de educación popular/divulgación brindó el mes pasado?
0
Número de materiales curriculares creados el mes pasado
0
¿Cómo comercializó sus servicios y realizó actividades de divulgación en el último período del informe? Seleccione todas las que correspondan.
¿Cuáles son las mayores necesidades que sus clientes/socios de WC expresaron en este período de informe?
During this reporting period, our WC clients and partners expressed several pressing needs essential to their success and sustainability. One of the most frequently mentioned needs was access to reliable funding. Many partners highlighted the necessity of securing consistent financial resources, not only to launch their businesses but also to sustain ongoing operations, training, and community outreach. Without reliable funding, cooperative initiatives are difficult to scale, limiting their impact within North Lawndale. Additionally, clients expressed a strong need for expanded training and technical support. While our current programs are valuable, many cooperative members voiced a desire for more comprehensive training that covers business development, marketing, financial management, and cooperative governance. This expanded support would empower members with the skills needed to manage and grow their enterprises effectively. Another critical need identified was community awareness and engagement. Clients emphasized the importance of broader community support for their cooperative efforts. Many are eager to establish a stronger local presence, but they face challenges in reaching the community effectively due to limited outreach resources. Increased community awareness would not only help cooperatives attract new members but also foster a culture of support for locally owned businesses. These expressed needs underscore the importance of financial support, technical training, and community engagement resources in helping our WC clients and partners achieve their cooperative development goals.
¿Cuáles son las mayores brechas en servicios o recursos en el ecosistema CWB de Chicago?
A gap in the ecosystem is the lack of centralized support for community awareness and engagement efforts. Many cooperatives struggle with visibility and often lack the resources or networks to effectively promote their work within the community. Building a stronger culture of support for cooperatives within Chicago requires sustained outreach and public education efforts that promote the cooperative model and its benefits to local economies.
Comparta cualquier testimonio directo de clientes de Cooperativas de Trabajadores, Conversiones o Desarrolladores de Cooperativas o narraciones sobre el impacto de su trabajo durante este período:
Cargue medios (documentos con testimonios, fotografías o enlaces de videos) de los talleres o eventos del WC realizados.
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Final-Co-hort-3-Flyer.pdf
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Marketing-for-LCDC-Incubator.docx
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¿Su organización proporcionó asistencia técnica adicional durante este período de informe que NO se cubrió en las pestañas anteriores?
No
Describa los tipos de organizaciones que apoyó (es decir, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, organizaciones de servicios empresariales, etc.)
¿Cuántas organizaciones o entidades en total apoyó (que no estaban cubiertas en las pestañas anteriores)?
¿Cuántas horas totales de soporte brindó a estas organizaciones?
Comparta cualquier otro detalle relevante sobre el apoyo que brindó a estas organizaciones:
