What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
70%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
Coop workshop dates scheduled + confirmed with venue; Member selection & Shareholder commitment dependent on completion of architect services; Limitations related to contracting for ADA services (ASL, etc) & confirmed relationship with Accessibility orgs to formalize Advisory council.
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
80%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
Site selection progress; ADA continued planning + implementing in phases with consultant; Began meeting with contracted Financial consultant;
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
70%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
Updated version and training version of slide deck; Scope of work drafts for additional consultants;
Did you access Technical Assistance for your CWB project last month?
Yes
Which TA provider(s) did you work with within the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) |
2 |
Very satisfied |
|
Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) |
3 |
Very satisfied |
|
UIC Law - Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic (CESEC) |
1 |
Very satisfied |
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
Bryan Esenberg |
1 |
Very satisfied |
Did someone from your organization attend the Working Group this month?
Yes
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
Very useful
How would you rate the usefulness of the Working Group for building community?
Very useful
What have been the two most valuable contributions of the Working Group this month?
Please share any comments about the working group meetings.
Grateful for these meetings!
How many TOTAL housing units did you preserve or create last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
How many TOTAL CWB businesses did you develop last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
-2
Number of stakeholder meetings held related to your Pre-Development Project?
0
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
7
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
4 |
|
Advocacy |
4 |
|
Conflict Resolution |
3 some ability |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
3 some ability |
|
Education & Training |
5 extensive ability |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
4 |
|
Governance / Legal |
3 some ability |
|
Marketing & Communications |
3 some ability |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
3 some ability |
|
Real Estate Acquisition & Development |
4 |
|
Relationship Building |
5 extensive ability |
|
Research |
4 |
Other (please describe and include ranking)
What constraints or limitations with internal capacity is the organizarion experiencing related to its Pre-Development Project?
Continued staff family caregiving adjustments for elder parents with dementia & unexpected emergency
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
Research for continued staff and community engagement funding & LOI sent for additional predevelopment funding; Draft of additional digital and physical marketing tools; Development partner research; Funded opportunity to create artwork focused on cooperatives & Cooperatives Bingo game for community engagement;
Please use this space to elaborate, contextualize, or add any additional info about the details submitted in your report:
No clear reply from DPD re: grant time extension request through Q1 2025.
