Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
We were able to move closer to a few more of our work plan goals this month. Our team increased the number of individuals canvassed, agency events, and creation of new materials.
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
As other winter months have shown, less opportunities to canvass the community were available and event attendance has not been as robust.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
Our team attended a small outreach event in the Hermosa neighborhood and connected with community members there.
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)
3
Optional Space
Community Area(s) (select all that apply)
| Community Area | Participants Served in this Community Area |
|---|---|
| Hermosa | 24 |
| Belmont Cragin | 1 |
| Logan Square | 7 |
| Montclare | 1 |
| South Lawndale | 10 |
| Gage Park | 2 |
| Lower West Side | 1 |
| West Town | 1 |
Race / Ethnicity of Participants (select all that apply)
Other Race/Ethnicity (please specify)
Pacific Islander
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)?
0
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
0
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
0
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers 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 jobs were created overall last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
0
Please list the Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers Organizations you worked with this reporting period.
Other organization (please specify):
Coop Ed Center
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?
No
What are the greatest needs that your WC clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
Needs expressed by WC client(s) is more in the areas of technical assistance and opportunities for financing. Client are in search for financial support, grant and loan opportunities specifically tailored to worker cooperative start ups.
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
would like to see more networking opportunities to effectively refer clients and address their needs.
Please share any direct testimonials from Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
n/a
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from WC workshops or events held.
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12_14_2023_-CCL-CEC-collab-LSRE-1.jpg
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/10_31_23_-Hermosa-outreach-1-scaled.jpg
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)?
0
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:
