What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
40%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
We have been waiting for a signed contract before performing most tasks that require a large outlay of funds. Our dates in the plan need to be moved forward.
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
10%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
Difficulty in finding affordable buildings in Little Village.
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
30%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
We have had great discussions with a number of Chicago organizations/agencies that can help us to achieve our goals, such as CLIHTF, CCT, CCLF and CHT and others and feel like plans can be realized once we find a building..
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Chicago Community Loan Fund |
1 |
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied |
|
Illinois Worker Cooperative Alliance - Seed Commons |
2 |
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied |
|
The Resurrection Project |
6 |
Somewhat satisfied |
|
UIC Law - Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic (CESEC) |
6 |
Somewhat satisfied |
|
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) |
29.5 |
Very satisfied |
|
Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) |
12 |
Very satisfied |
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
Chicago Community Trust |
2 |
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied |
|
Chicago Housing Trust |
1 |
Very satisfied |
|
Urban Land Institute |
2 |
Very satisfied |
|
The Preservation Compact |
1 |
Somewhat satisfied |
|
Community Investment Corporation |
1 |
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied |
|
Community Enterprise Partners |
6 |
Very satisfied |
|
PIHCO |
12 |
Very satisfied |
|
Shared Capital |
1 |
Somewhat satisfied |
|
Centennial Mortgage |
1 |
Somewhat dissatisfied |
|
Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund |
2 |
Very satisfied |
|
Logan Square Cooperative |
2 |
Very satisfied |
|
Alderman Rodriguez Office |
2 |
Somewhat satisfied |
|
Docia Buffington |
3 |
Very satisfied |
|
Center for Shared Ownerships |
2 |
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied |
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.
They have been immensely helpful. They provide important resources, increase familiarity with current ideas and thinking about community wealth building, introduce people and organizations we were not familiar with to us.
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?
45
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
1
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
3 some ability |
|
Advocacy |
5 extensive ability |
|
Conflict Resolution |
3 some ability |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
3 some ability |
|
Education & Training |
3 some ability |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
3 some ability |
|
Governance / Legal |
2 |
|
Marketing & Communications |
3 some ability |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
4 |
|
Real Estate Acquisition & Development |
2 |
|
Relationship Building |
3 some 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?
We have been learning from other great housing cooperatives, but every project is different. We are breaking ground in trying to make a housing cooperative project that includes very low income people. We are also bringing stakeholders into the building of the organization. We are forming our organizational structure as we organize in the community and making adjustments as necessary. It is a rewarding, but not quick, process.
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
Many opportunities to meet others in the CWB community and gain expertise. See the response to the question about learnings from stakeholders.
Please use this space to elaborate, contextualize, or add any additional info about the details submitted in your report:
There was a lot of information about TA interactions because this report covers activity from the start of receiving the announcement that we were a CWB finalist and this February 2024 report. Future reports will only cover one month and will have a lot less information.
