Mangyaring magbigay ng maikling update sa iyong pag-unlad patungo sa iyong mga iminungkahing layunin sa CWB sa huling panahon ng pag-uulat:
During the past reporting period, significant progress was made toward our CWB goals. The Lifting Lawndale cooperative focused on creating essential materials for its upcoming Pop-Up shop, an initiative designed to increase local engagement and economic opportunities for cooperative members. This shop will provide a platform to showcase member products and foster stronger ties within the North Lawndale community. In addition, the cooperative has prepared a funding package to solicit grant funding from various organizations. This funding is critical for supporting Lifting Lawndale’s goals, as it will provide necessary resources for ongoing training, business support, and community outreach efforts. LCDC has also continued to promote training courses for Cohort 3. These courses are essential in equipping new cooperative members with the skills and knowledge required to build and sustain successful cooperative businesses. By broadening awareness of these training opportunities, we aim to expand participation and strengthen the foundation of cooperatives within North Lawndale.
Anong mga hadlang o limitasyon, kung mayroon man, ang naranasan mo sa huling panahon ng pag-uulat?
In the past reporting period, we encountered several constraints that affected our progress. One of the primary challenges has been securing sufficient funding. Although Lifting Lawndale has taken proactive steps by developing a funding package to seek grant support, converting these efforts into financial commitments remains a work in progress. Limited funding has, in turn, impacted our ability to expand and sustain activities, such as training, marketing, and operational support for the cooperative’s planned initiatives, including the Pop-Up shop. Community outreach has also presented challenges. Consistently engaging with potential participants, especially for Cohort 3, has required more resources and time than anticipated. With limited staff and outreach tools, expanding awareness of the Pop-Up shop and training opportunities has been slower than we initially hoped, affecting our ability to reach the broader community effectively. Additionally, preparing for the Pop-Up shop has faced logistical constraints. Coordinating materials and securing necessary supplies have taken more time than planned due to limited access and vendor coordination issues. These logistical delays have somewhat slowed our timeline for the Pop-Up initiative, highlighting the need for additional support and resources to maintain our momentum and meet our cooperative development goals effectively.
Anong mga pagkakataon, kung mayroon man, ang iyong sinamantala sa huling panahon ng pag-uulat?
In the last reporting period, we seized several key opportunities to advance our cooperative goals. Lifting Lawndale made significant strides by crafting a detailed funding package aimed at securing grant support. This initiative not only addresses our immediate need for resources but also positions the cooperative for future growth by establishing stronger relationships with potential funding organizations. By proactively seeking this support, we are laying the groundwork for sustained activities, such as training programs, community events, and the Pop-Up shop. Additionally, LCDC leveraged its community connections to promote Cohort 3’s training courses. We capitalized on existing community networks to extend our reach, raising awareness among potential participants and fostering broader interest in cooperative development within North Lawndale. This effort has created momentum around our training initiatives, encouraging more community members to consider cooperative business as a viable pathway. Finally, we took advantage of our partnerships with local vendors and suppliers to begin securing materials for the Pop-Up shop. By tapping into these resources early, we were able to make headway on our preparation, despite the logistical challenges we faced. These steps have strengthened our cooperative’s foundation, enhanced its visibility and positioned us well for upcoming initiatives.
Nagtatag ka ba ng mga bagong relasyon/pagkakasosyo sa CWB sa huling panahon ng pag-uulat?
Oo
Pakilarawan ang mga relasyong itinatag mo na nauukol sa iyong trabaho sa CWB.
Established partnership with Wintrust Bank and informal relationship with Cocina Compartida de Trabajadores Cooperativistas.
Nakipagtulungan ka ba sa ibang mga tagapagbigay ng TA sa huling panahon ng pag-uulat?
Hindi
Aling (mga) tagapagbigay ng TA ang nakatrabaho mo?
Mangyaring ibahagi sa ngalan kung kanino / aling mga proyekto ang iyong nakipagtulungan sa mga tagapagbigay ng TA sa itaas:
Dumalo ka ba sa pulong ng Working Group noong nakaraang buwan?
Oo
Paano mo ire-rate ang pagiging kapaki-pakinabang ng working group sa iyong proyekto noong nakaraang buwan? (sa sukat na 1-5)
5 lubhang kapaki-pakinabang
Opsyonal na Space
(mga) Lugar ng Komunidad (piliin ang lahat ng naaangkop)
| Lugar ng Komunidad | Mga Kalahok na Naglingkod sa Lugar ng Komunidad na ito |
|---|---|
| Hilagang Lawndale | 12 |
Lahi / Etnisidad ng mga Kalahok (piliin ang lahat ng naaangkop)
Pagkakakilanlan ng kasarian ng mga Kalahok (piliin ang lahat ng naaangkop)
Saklaw ng Edad ng mga Kalahok (piliin ang lahat ng naaangkop)
Ilang session ng one-on-one na pagkonsulta sa Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers ang ginawa mo sa panahon ng pag-uulat na ito? (hal. isang grupo o indibidwal na may isang tagapagbigay ng pagsasanay)?
0
Ilang grupong workshop para sa Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers ang iyong isinagawa nitong panahon ng pag-uulat? (hal. mga pagpupulong, workshop, kaganapan, atbp.)
8
Ilang oras ng suporta sa CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers ang ibinigay mo sa panahong ito ng pag-uulat?
20
Ilang oras ng suporta sa mga kasalukuyang Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers ang ibinigay mo sa panahon ng pag-uulat na ito?
19
Ilang co-op na negosyo ang iyong binuo noong huling panahon ng pag-uulat? (Okay lang kung 0 ang sagot)
0
Ilang trabaho ang nalikha sa kabuuang huling panahon ng pag-uulat? (Okay lang kung 0 ang sagot)
1
Pakilista ang mga Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers Organization na nagtrabaho ka sa panahong ito ng pag-uulat.
Anong (mga) uri ng Teknikal na Tulong ang ibinigay mo sa Mga Kooperatiba ng Manggagawa, Conversion, o Co-op Developer sa panahong ito ng pag-uulat? Piliin ang lahat ng naaangkop.
Nagbigay ka ba ng edukasyon sa alinmang Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers ngayong panahon ng pag-uulat?
Oo
Ilang oras ng cohort education/training ang ibinigay mo noong nakaraang buwan?
8
Ilang oras ng sikat na edukasyon/outreach ang ibinigay mo noong nakaraang buwan?
0
Bilang ng (mga) materyal sa kurikulum na ginawa noong nakaraang buwan
0
Paano mo nai-market ang iyong mga serbisyo at nagsagawa ng outreach sa huling panahon ng pag-uulat? Piliin ang lahat ng naaangkop.
Ano ang pinakamalaking pangangailangan na ipinahayag ng iyong mga kliyente/kasosyo sa WC sa panahon ng pag-uulat na ito?
During this reporting period, our WC clients and partners expressed several pressing needs essential to their success and sustainability. One of the most frequently mentioned needs was access to reliable funding. Many partners highlighted the necessity of securing consistent financial resources, not only to launch their businesses but also to sustain ongoing operations, training, and community outreach. Without reliable funding, cooperative initiatives are difficult to scale, limiting their impact within North Lawndale. Additionally, clients expressed a strong need for expanded training and technical support. While our current programs are valuable, many cooperative members voiced a desire for more comprehensive training that covers business development, marketing, financial management, and cooperative governance. This expanded support would empower members with the skills needed to manage and grow their enterprises effectively. Another critical need identified was community awareness and engagement. Clients emphasized the importance of broader community support for their cooperative efforts. Many are eager to establish a stronger local presence, but they face challenges in reaching the community effectively due to limited outreach resources. Increased community awareness would not only help cooperatives attract new members but also foster a culture of support for locally owned businesses. These expressed needs underscore the importance of financial support, technical training, and community engagement resources in helping our WC clients and partners achieve their cooperative development goals.
Ano ang pinakamalaking gaps sa serbisyo o mapagkukunan sa CWB ecosystem ng Chicago?
A gap in the ecosystem is the lack of centralized support for community awareness and engagement efforts. Many cooperatives struggle with visibility and often lack the resources or networks to effectively promote their work within the community. Building a stronger culture of support for cooperatives within Chicago requires sustained outreach and public education efforts that promote the cooperative model and its benefits to local economies.
Mangyaring magbahagi ng anumang direktang testimonial mula sa mga kliyente ng Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, o Co-op Developers o pagkukuwento tungkol sa epekto ng iyong trabaho sa panahong ito:
Mangyaring mag-upload ng media (dokumento na may mga testimonial, larawan, o mga link ng video) mula sa mga workshop o kaganapan sa WC na ginanap.
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Final-Co-hort-3-Flyer.pdf
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Marketing-for-LCDC-Incubator.docx
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_3185-scaled.jpeg
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_3187-scaled.jpeg
Nagbigay ba ang iyong organisasyon ng anumang karagdagang suporta sa TA ngayong panahon ng pag-uulat na HINDI sakop sa mga nakaraang tab?
Hindi
Pakilarawan ang (mga) uri ng mga organisasyong iyong sinuportahan (ibig sabihin, mga nonprofit, mga organisasyon ng serbisyo sa negosyo, atbp.)
Ilang kabuuang organisasyon o entity ang iyong sinuportahan (na hindi sakop sa mga nakaraang tab)?
Ilang kabuuang oras ng suporta ang ibinigay mo sa mga organisasyong ito?
Mangyaring ibahagi ang anumang iba pang nauugnay na detalye tungkol sa suportang ibinigay mo sa mga organisasyong ito:
