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?
Began work with UIC law Solidarity Economy clinic to draft: housing application, member selection criteria, bylaws, democratic decision making and legal agreements for future member owners & board; Scope of work and Hired tech facilitator for workshops; Research of 3 companies for appropriate communications strategy hiring; Investing in ADA/Accessibility work requires coordination for multiple needs & thus more time needed.
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?
Financial consultant contract needs extension to Q1 2025 (must wait for architectural assessment of sites to complete full financial analysis per contracted work)
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
80%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
Draft of Accountant Scope of Work for completion Q1 2024; Updated Coop 101 slide deck, Virtual & in person versions; Site selection: Info for 2 properties sent to Architect; Process of architectural work takes longer than planned;
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) |
1 |
Very satisfied |
|
UIC Law - Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic (CESEC) |
2 |
Very satisfied |
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
South Shore Community Dev Corp |
2 |
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.
Would not miss them!
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)
0
Number of stakeholder meetings held related to your Pre-Development Project?
4
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
12
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?
Balancing project work and family caregiving now for 2 elder parents, one with dementia & one now in long term hospitalization.
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
New local TA provider relationship established; Meeting with potential development partner;
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.
