What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
We are all engaging in a 6-months-long cooperative training program where we are building skills and relationships together.
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
We have continued to do our bookkeeping and financial planning together, ensuring we have sufficient cash reserves and keeping an eye on our overall financial health.
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
We are finalizing our maintenance schedule and vendor list, and looking toward getting the basement unit permitted and conforming.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Upsidedown Consulting |
10 |
Very satisfied |
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
| TA Provider | Hours Spent | Satisfaction |
|---|---|---|
|
UChicago Transactional Housing Clinic |
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)
Somewhat useful
How would you rate the usefulness of the Working Group for building community?
Somewhat useful
What have been the two most valuable contributions of the Working Group this month?
Please share any comments about the working group 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)
0
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?
0
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
4 |
|
Advocacy |
2 |
|
Conflict Resolution |
5 extensive ability |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
5 extensive ability |
|
Education & Training |
3 some ability |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
5 extensive ability |
|
Governance / Legal |
5 extensive ability |
|
Marketing & Communications |
3 some ability |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
4 |
|
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?
Right now, we're flowing! We're checking off our list of ongoing needs. UDC is bringing in its full team to support with administration and finances, and we're about ready to look toward our next project.
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
ChiFresh and Jumpstart co-hosted the Catholic Campaign for Human Development to discuss our unique model of supporting formerly incarcerated women. We also participated in a day-long planning event with the Women's Justice Institute, introducing our model as one to create housing and economic security for women coming out of prison.
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