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Comprehensiv e Community Solutions, Inc. Overview of Programs and Services Building Human Capital, Communities and Affordable Housing

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Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. . Overview of Programs and Services. Building Human Capital, Communities and Affordable Housing. Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. Non-profit agency founded in 1992 Location: 907-917 S. Main St. Annual Budget: $1.6 Million - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.

Overview of Programs and Services

Building Human Capital, Communities and Affordable Housing

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Comprehensive Community

Solutions, Inc. Non-profit agency founded

in 1992 Location: 907-917 S. Main St. Annual Budget: $1.6 Million Staff: 28 (including fulltime, part-

time, contractual and volunteer PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

– YOUTHBUILD ROCKFORD PROGRAM– YOUTHBUILD AMERICORPS PROGRAM– AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT– PROJECT WELCOME HOME FURNITURE BANK– NEIGHBORHOOD TOOL BANK– SALVAGE TOO/ROCKFORD REUSE CENTER– WAY TO PEACE PROJECT

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THE YOUTHBUILD ROCKFORD PROGRAM

16-24 yr.old-H.S. Dropouts-very low income

Over 3,000 applicants, 507 enrolled since 1995

50% vocational training – Construction of low-income housing– Computer Technology

50% education, support services, inc.:

– Applied Academics (GED)– Employability– Pre-apprenticeship– Life Skills– Leadership Development– Service Learning– Project-Based Learning

Community Service Support Services Graduate Program/Alumni Clubs

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YouthBuild Program Components

counseling

individual and peer counseling

group sessions

case management

referrals to outside agencies

group recreation

group sessions

case management

referrals to outside agencies

group recreation

Program Components

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Supervised construction training

Computer Technology Training (Hardware, Software, Web Design,

Repair)

Employer expectations

Job readiness skills

Coordination with pre-apprenticeship Programs

COUNSELING

Individual and peer counseling

Group sessions

Case management

Referrals to outside agencies

Group recreation

EDUCATION

Academic skills

GED preparation

Vocational skills

Job/college readiness skills

Leadership development

Construction theory and terminology

Follow-up education

Cultural events

GRADUATE RESOURCES

College admission counseling

Pre-employment training

Career counseling

Integration into apprenticeship programs

Job search techniques

Job development

Job placement

Follow-up counseling/support

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Decision making

Speaking

Group facilitation

Negotiating

Community service

Retreats

Advocacy

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How does the program work? Youth who enter the program engage in a

39-week primary program cycle (October thru July), during which they spend 50% of their time in academic and related instruction leading to completion of a GED, and the remaining 50% in occupational skills training in either construction or computer technology.

They participate for 34 hours per week, and earn a needs-based stipend for their participation.

Upon graduation, they are placed in employment, post-secondary education, or vocational training, or a combination.

Youth participate in follow-up services through a Graduate Program for an additional year, and may remain connected to the program through its Alumni Club for an unlimited duration.

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What Makes YouthBuild Work?

Systematic attention to improving basic educational skills.

Opportunities to perform meaningful work, learn saleable skills and good work habits.

Relationship-building with caring adults who demonstrate a strong stake in their success.

Development of positive peer group and provision of support services.

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Strong and effective connections with employers, with follow-up services.

Involvement in program decision-making - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT!

Long-term, full-time intervention lasting 6-24 months

Reasonable stipends during training.

Small program size Accountability to standards Flexibility, not bureaucracy

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The National Picture

NATIONAL YOUTHBUILD FACTS

SUCCESS 59.1% average retention rate 35% earn GED or diploma82% placed in jobs or educationAverage placement wage $8/hour

HOUSING 13,000 units of low-income housing produced since 1993

LOCATIONS 226+ programs in 44 states

FUNDING Each program procures its own funding, typically a mix of federal, state, local and private funds

COSTS Average per-participant cost is $20,000, including stipends

REPLICATION Local control, with central training and guidance in best practices by national nonprofit with focus on program quality

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What are the Local Results?

Number of youth applying 3054Number served 507Number graduates 284Percent high school dropout

96%

Percent completing GED 50%Percent employed or in school after graduation

83%

Average wage $8.36Cost per participant $12,144

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YouthBuild produces tangible results…..

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YouthBuild and the Investment Triangle How does

YouthBuild contribute to making “lasting changes in community conditions?

Consider these statistics:

■ Dropouts are substantially more likely to rely on public assistance than those with a high schooldiploma. The estimated lifetime revenue loss formale dropouts ages 25-34 is $944 billion. The cost to the public of their crime and welfare benefits is estimated to total $24 billion annually.

Dropouts contribute to state and federal tax coffersat only about one-half the rate of high schoolgraduates; over a working lifetime about $60,000less, or $50 billion annually for the 23 millionhigh school non-completers, ages 18-67.Are they youth “at risk”? Or youth “at “at promise”……?promise”……?

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Funding Sources

US Dept of HUD U.S. Dept. of Labor – Offender Re-entry

Program Corporation for National Service City of Rockford-HOME Program National City Community Dev. Corp. State of Illinois, Dept. Human Services United Way of Rock River Valley Winnebago County Alternative Programs Nonprofit Housing development Private foundations, donors In-kind contributions

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Community Partners

• The City of Rockford• Rockford Housing Authority• YMCA• United Way• Local trades unions• Over 175 employers,

public and private• Numerous community

agencies• Experience Works• Corporation for National

Service• YouthBuild USA

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Other Agency Programs and Services

Affordable Housing Development

Neighborhood and Community Development

Character Education Youth Development

Practitioner Apprenticeship

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Americorps

A National Service movement that is engaging dedicated Americans of all ages and backgrounds in a domestic Peace Corps to get things done throughout our nation’s rural and urban communities.

Promotes core American values--community, educational opportunity, and responsibility.

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How does Americorps Work?

Americorps “Members”, either full-time or part-time commit to a term of service (usually 1 yr)

As Part-time members, YouthBuild trainees must perform 900 hours of service in a year (Full time = 1700 hours)

In exchange, they receive $2,363 as an education award to help pay for college or vocational training (Full time receives $4800)

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Affordable Housing Development

Projects Completed 1995-2006

94 Units– 74 Single

Family– 20

Multifamily– 29

YouthBuild

As a designated Community Housing Development Organization, CCS acquires, builds, renovates, leases, or sells properties, primarily for low-income families. CCS acts as owner, developer, property manager. •New Construction/Rehab

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Affordable Housing Development

CCS, Inc. owns and manages rental property for low-income families.

Rental Properties 629 Rockton 2111 W. State 2117 W. State 2305 School St.

Total: 16 unitsIn the fall of 2003, CCS completed construction of a 26-lot subdivision at Pierpont and Green. The project is a mixed income development, with half of the homes available for low-income buyers. Phase 2, with 18 units, is underway this year.

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CCS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

In December, 1999, CCS formed a wholly-owned subsidiary limited liability corporation-CCS Construction LLC--as a full service general contractor.

As a revenue-generating arm of the nonprofit, CCS Construction now provides training for YouthBuild students, as well as contracting both residential and light commercial work. The company is a union contractor.

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Project Welcome Home

In January, 2001, CCS, Inc. took over operations of Project Welcome Home, a community furniture bank.

The project receives referrals of families needing furniture from social service agencies.

Donations of furniture are accepted from companies, organizations, and individuals.

Volunteers from our AmeriCorps/VISTA programs help staff the project.

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Salvage Too/Rockford Re-Use Center

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The Way To Peace projectPromoting Peace Through Education

The Way to Peace Project

Mission: The Way to Peace Mission: The Way to Peace Project Project seeks to end crime, prejudice and violence in the communities we serve by offering programs that promote character education through a multi-disciplined approach.

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How Can I Help?

Referral of young people to the programs

Volunteer as a board member, mentor or tutor

Donate construction materials and supplies

Job shadowing or internship opportunities

Job opportunities for graduates

Tax deductible contributions to support the operations of the agency and programs.

Join state or national YouthBuild Coalition

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Charter School Statewide Youth Organization Zero-Energy Home Construction Addition of other vocational

training tracks

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For More Information

Kerry Knodle, Executive Director

815-963-6236 Fax: 815-963-1002 Email: ybrkfd@youthbuildrockford

Website:www.youthbuildrockford.org