Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
In April, Chicago Community and Workers’ Rights (CCWR) supported the development of the following Worker Cooperatives: Cocina Compartida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas (CCTC) and Street Vendors Kitchen (SVK). Our organization also worked with the Street Vendors Association of Chicago (SVAC). Cocina Compartida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas (CCTC) CCWR had three reunions with CCTC in the month of April. Two with the administrative lead team and one with the general assembly. During these meetings, the status of the renovated kitchen building and when it will be ready. It is still currently under construction. A conversation about CCTC members receiving a membership certificate was started because they still have not received one. Street Vendors Kitchen (SVK) Our organization had one reunion in April with the administrative lead team of the Street Vendors Kitchen cooperative. The meeting was with the SVK president about making the payment for the renewal of the cooperative registration, made April 4th. We discussed the next general assembly, which was postponed due to the amount of work SVAC currently has. Street Vendors Association of Chicago (SVAC) CCWR had five meetings with SVAC, one reunion with the administrative lead team, one with the members of the general assembly and three with the new staff hired. For the first time in its history , SVAC hired 4 new staff members. Our organization helped SVAC create job descriptions for those positions. CCWR also had three reunions with SVAC members where they decided to help members pay the training for the kitchen manager. The kitchen search committee for street vendor permits gave their report on the conditions of the 2 kitchens they have rented. Finally, members discussed the opening of the office on May 6th, 2024. In the meetings with new SVAC staff members, CCWR suggested and gave examples of how to do and keep their timesheets and work reports in order. Our organization also gave them workshops on technology as some of the members needed support with creating accounts and using the computer.
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
As we have mentioned in the past, we believe that the lack of accountants and lawyers specialized in cooperatives is a need in the state of Illinois since they are very few and saturated.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
Street Vendors Kitchen (SVK) and Street Vendors Association of Chicago (SVAC) are mutually supporting each other with their needs. They will be working together to rent a new kitchen where SVK will act as kitchen administrators and SVAC members who need permits can work out of that kitchen as well.
Did you establish new CWB relationships/partnerships in the last reporting period?
No
Please describe the relationships you established pertaining to your CWB work.
Did you collaborate with other TA providers in the last reporting period?
No
Which TA provider(s) did you work with?
Please share on behalf of whom / which projects you collaborated with the TA providers above:
Did you attend the Working Group meeting last month?
Yes
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
4
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Community Area(s) (select all that apply)
| Community Area | Participants Served in this Community Area |
|---|---|
| Lower West Side | 20 |
| West Englewood | 3 |
| South Lawndale | 8 |
Race / Ethnicity of Participants (select all that apply)
Gender identity of Participants (select all that apply)
Age Range of Participants (select all that apply)
How many sessions of one-on-one consulting to Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. one group or individual with one training provider)?
3
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
9
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
120
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
120
How many co-op businesses did you develop last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
0
How many jobs were created overall last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
5
Please list the Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers Organizations you worked with this reporting period.
Other organization (please specify):
Cooperativa IDEAL, Maden
What type(s) of Technical Assistance did you provide to Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers this reporting period? Select all that apply.
Did you provide education to any Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers this reporting period?
Yes
How many hours of cohort education/training did you provide last month?
40
How many hours of popular education/outreach did you provide last month?
18
Number of curriculum material(s) created last month
3
How did you market your services and conduct outreach in the last reporting period? Select all that apply.
Please enter, How did you market your services and conduct outreach in the last reporting period?
We market our services In the workshops we hold virtually, at our office and in community spaces like the Mexican Consulate and schools.
What are the greatest needs that your WC clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
The majority of the cooperative members we work with need support with technology, specifically how to use the computer and the applications on the phone for their work.
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
As we stated before, the lack of accounting, financial and legal services for worker cooperatives is one of the greatest gaps in Chicago’s web ecosystem.
Please share any direct testimonials from Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
To whom it may concern: I appreciate the great effort that the CCWR team has made to help us improve the way we work as a team, and the teaching provided to learn how to relate and organize ourselves to give better information and tools to street vendors. Thank you in advance for your attention. Elizabeth Jimenez Secretary of Street Vendors Association of Chicago. A quien corresponda: Agradezco el gran esfuerzo que el equipo de CCWR ha hecho para ayudarnos a mejorar la forma de trabajar en equipo y la enseñanza que se nos brinda para aprender a relacionarnos y organizarnos para dar mejor información y herramientas a los vendedores ambulantes. De antemano Gracias por su atención. Elizabeth Jimenez
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from WC workshops or events held.
How many sessions of one-on-one consulting to Community Investment Vehicles (CIVs) did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. one group or individual with one training provider)?
0
How many group workshops for Community Investment Vehicles (CIVs) did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.) 
0
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Community Investment Vehicles did you provide this reporting period?
0
How many hours of support to existing Community Investment Vehicles did you provide this reporting period?
0
How many co-op businesses did you develop last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
0
How many total owners / founders were there in these businesses?
0
How many jobs were created overall last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
0
Please list the Community Investment Vehicles you worked with this reporting period.
Other organization (please specify):
n/a
What type(s) of Technical Assistance did you provide to Community Investment Vehicles this reporting period? Select all that apply.
Did you provide education to any Community Investment Vehicles this reporting period?
No
What are the greatest needs that your Community Investment Vehicle clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
na
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
n/a
Please share any direct testimonials from Community Investment Vehicle clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
n/a
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from Community Investment Vehicle workshops or events held.
Did your organization provide any additional TA support this reporting period that was NOT covered in the previous tabs?
No
Please describe the type(s) of organizations you supported (i.e. nonprofits, business service orgs, etc.)
How many total organizations or entities did you support (that were not covered in the previous tabs)?
How many total hours of support did you provide to these organizations?
Please share any other relevant details about the support you provided these organizations:
