Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
Las Visionarias : We have another member who will be joining the Visionarias as soon as she completes the cooperative training and receives her certificate. Her name is Maria Sebastian. We're on track with our goals, which include adding 2 new members before the end of 2024. We are trying to finalize the budget for Seed Commons. We would like to borrow about 6,000 to buy new equipment and provide accounting training. AmoraClean: They have recruited two new members who will join once they complete the workshop training. We are finalizing the budget, bylaws, business plan and budget for the loan from Seed Commons. We are also applying for 6,000 from Seed Commons. Red Arrow: We have created the mission and Vision. We are working on a business plan and budget. We are looking for a future location. We have hired a new co-op administrator - her name is Veronica Buenrostro- She will be joining us part time - helping with back office and business support. She is also a business owner of Buengro.com and is committed to the mission of promoting the solidarity economy. We held a co-op orientation workshop on September 27. We had about 17 attendees who were there to learn more about co-ops.
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
We had a conflict with AmoraClean, the ladies are experiencing personal hardships which caused us to delay development for a couple of weeks.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
During the USFWC conference in Chicago we met a group of folks from the Wellington United Church on the Northside of Chicago who wanted to learn more about co-ops and wanted to donate equipment for AmoraClean co-op.
Did you establish new CWB relationships/partnerships in the last reporting period?
Yes
Please describe the relationships you established pertaining to your CWB work.
I met with Ann-Louise Haak from Wellington United Church of Christ-her church has a long history of working on immigrant justice issues, and she and others in the church are convinced that worker co-ops are a great way to organize and equip people who have barriers to employment. We are trying to figure out how we can partner with them on these issues in Chicago - and they also have some funding to share with the co-ops for needed equipment.
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)
4
Optional Space
Community Area(s) (select all that apply)
| Community Area | Participants Served in this Community Area |
|---|---|
| South Chicago | 4 |
| East Side | 3 |
| Near West Side | 1 |
Race / Ethnicity of Participants (select all that apply)
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)?
4
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
4
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
6
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
4
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.
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?
Yes
How many hours of cohort education/training did you provide last month?
2
How many hours of popular education/outreach did you provide last month?
2
Number of curriculum material(s) created last month
2
How did you market your services and conduct outreach in the last reporting period? Select all that apply.
What are the greatest needs that your WC clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
Relationship building
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
Policy advocacy
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.
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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)?
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:
