PROJECTCHANGE METHE FINALE

Hannah Rose Ryan, Julia Davis, Dayo Abels-Sullivan, Nelson Maldonado

THE PROBLEM254,000 people experience some form of homelessness throughout

the year in Los Angeles

The average cost to raise a child is $12,000 in the first year

2.5 million children will experience homelessness over the course of a

year

42% of homeless children are under the age of 6

(laalmanac.com)

(parenting.com)

(homelesschildrenamerica.org)

(nccp.org)

THE PROBLEM“We spent months sleeping in an office space because that was all i could afford to rent. I had to take showers at the gym, and my boys used a friend’s place.”

Julie Dubin is a mother of three who was left with nothing when her boyfriend packed up and left her. She tried living with family, but ended up moving into a homeless shelter. They helped her get back on her feet by providing her with money. This story strongly relates to our topic because in the time of her being in the shelter she could have used a bit of hope. Our bag allows relief from the burden of motherhood by giving mothers supplies in a reusable bag that converts into a changing table. (lafh.org)

(sheknows.com)

THE SOLUTIONA convertible diaper bag/changing mat

MISSION STATEMENTIt is our mission as Project Change Me to help easethe hardship of homelessness by gifting a reusablediaper bag care package filled with goods for boththe parent and the child. These hand sewn carepackages allow children to grow comfortably byallowing long lasting relief.

GROUP ROLESDayo:

Project ManagerHannah:

Creative DirectorJulia:

Product ManagerNelson:

Research Analyst

● Keeps group members on task

● Makes decisions on the allocation of funds

● Keep track of funds

● Create Fundraiser Posters

● Constructs all Presentations

● Crafts the calendar

● Makes prototypes of the product

● Oversee production of bags

● Contact shelter partners

● Collecting work examples

● Putting together process paper

● Justifying need and materials.

EVOLUTION OF OUR GOALS pt. 1Make 40 bags

Create survey/list for people who want bags

Collect:

Diapers

Toys

Towels

Baby wipes

EVOLUTION OF OUR GOALS pt. 2Make 20 bags

Collect:

Bibs

Socks

Kitchen utensils

Baby wipes

Wash cloths

● Distribute all bags with a Shelter using a list for families to sign up.

EVOLUTION OF OUR GOALS pt. 3Make 20 bags

Collect:

Bibs

Socks

Kitchen utensils

Baby wipes

Wash cloths

● Give Bags to St. Margaret’s to distribute on a need to need basis.

EVOLUTION OF OUR GOALS pt. 4Make 20diaper bags

Make 50 care packages

Give Bags to St. Margaret’s to distribute on a need to need basis.

● Collect:

○ Bibs

○ Socks

○ Kitchen utensils

○ Baby wipes

○ Wash cloths

○ Chocolate

Contact Shelters● LA Mission● Good Shepherd ● St. Margaret’s

Assemble Bags● Sew 20 bags● Finish supply drive (May 20th)● Assemble final packages

Distribute● Meet with shelters● Distribute bags● Return for feedback

● Consult St. Margaret’s Center to see what products are needed most

● Plan day(s) to distribute bags

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ACTIVE PLAN

COST BREAKDOWNPRODUCT MATERIALS

Cost Quantity Total

Fabric $3.50/yd 2 yds/bag $7

Vinyl $3.20/yd 5 yds $16

Batting $4/yd 10 yds $40

=$63

COST BREAKDOWNFILLERS

=$761.00

Cost Quantity Total

Blankets $5.00/4 13 $65.00

Bibs $10/10 5 $50.00

Socks $6/10 5 $30.00

WashCloths $4/12 10 $40.00

Soap $3.92/1 50 $196.00

Baby Wipes $2/1 50 $100.00

Wet Ones $1.70/1 50 $85.00

Chocolates $8.98/1 2 $17.96

Utensils $4/16 7 $28

Toy $2-$4/1 50 ~$150

COST BREAKDOWN TOTALCost of Bags=$63

Cost of Contents=$761+

=Total=824

St. Margaret’s Center

VOLUNTEERING

Gofundme: $470

Bake Sale: $132

Nacho Sale: $60

Other Sources: $65

Skate Night: $155

Bake sale 2: $84

Pizza Sale: $10

Bake sale 3: $40

https://www.gofundme.com/htvj83dw

TOTAL $ MADE: $962

FUNDING

CONSTRUCTING THE DIAPER BAGS

Tumblr account: projectchangeme.tumblr.com

ASSEMBLING THE CARE PACKAGES

FINAL DONATION DAY

REFLECTION

THANK YOUQUESTIONS ARE WELCOME NOW