Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
In July 2024, TREND CDC finalized the contract with the RMC Case Study writer. Below is the anticipated timeline, goals, and deliverables. Timeline • Weeks 1-2 (July 1-14): o Kickoff meeting with TREND team to outline objectives and gather initial data o Review project data and documents o Develop interview questions and schedule interviews • Weeks 3-4 (July 15-28): o Conduct interviews with TREND team and investors o Collect additional financial data and documents • Weeks 5-6 (July 29-August 11): o Draft the narrative section, including the process of acquiring the property and engaging investors o Conduct financial analysis and compile data • Weeks 7-8 (August 12-25): o Complete financial analysis section o Draft sections on challenges, impact, best practices, and replicability • Weeks 9-10 (August 26-September 8): o Develop discussion questions o Prepare an initial draft of the case study • Weeks 11 (September 9-22): o Review and discuss feedback with TREND team o Revise draft based on feedback • Week 12 (September 23-30): o Finalize the case study and collateral piece o Submit the final deliverables to TREND Goals: • Share the story of the Roseland Medical Center deal, highlighting both narrative and financial details. • Create a shareable piece of collateral for various platforms and audiences. • Encourage similar work by showcasing TREND's success and approach. • Fulfill the City of Chicago grant requirement by detailing the creation of a Community Investment Vehicle and community engagement. Deliverables: • A detailed written case study. • A set of 10 discussion questions (5 on community development, 5 on finance). • A case study activity packet. • A visually appealing collateral piece (e.g., slide deck or presentation).
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
We are still waiting to receive $29.680.12 in vouchers that were submitted in May 2024. This delay in payment negatively affects our organization's cash flow and ability to operate.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
N/A
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?
No
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
5 extremely useful
Optional Space
Community Area(s) (select all that apply)
| Community Area | Participants Served in this Community Area |
|---|---|
| N/A - no participants served | 0 |
Race / Ethnicity of Participants (select all that apply)
Other Race/Ethnicity (please specify)
N/A
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 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?
N/A
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?
Yes
Please describe the type(s) of organizations you supported (i.e. nonprofits, business service orgs, etc.)
N/A
How many total organizations or entities did you support (that were not covered in the previous tabs)?
0
How many total hours of support did you provide to these organizations?
0
Please share any other relevant details about the support you provided these organizations:
