Meeting the needs of Women & Children in Crisis Greater

Rochester, NYA Presentation by the Open Door Mission

“Restoring Hope & Changing Lives”

The Open Door Mission is a Christian Rescue Mission, founded to provide for the spiritual & physical needs of the impoverished and homeless men, women and children of Rochester, New York.

Advisory CommitteeCarolyn Portanova - Former CEO Catholic Family Center

Dr. Beth Gerhardt - Professor of Theology and Social Justice at Northeastern Seminary, started and ran shelter for women in Massachusetts, specializes in human trafficking and violence against women

Kirsten Smith - Director of Gerhardt Center Outreach Program for Teen Mothers

Susan Jennings – CFO and grant writer

Elizabeth Reyes - RCSD Liaison to the Homeless Student Program

Chenetta Hunter-Stokes - School Counselor, RCSD

Special Advisor to the Committee, Wanda Acavedo - Former CEO of Wilson Commencement Park

What We’ve Learned2014 Housing/Homeless Services Annual Report

63% of emergency housing placements are the result of an eviction by a primary tenant due to broken relationships.

2012 Rochester & Monroe Cty. Homeless Resolution StrategyCoordinated AccessRe-housing & Permanent Supportive HousingDecreased Use & Funding of Transitional HousingIncreased Level of Dependency on Hospitality BedsIncrease Available Units for Homeless FamiliesContinue to Seek Alternative Sources for FundingPIT to maintain accurate count on the homeless

More Relevant Rochester Facts3rd poorest city in the U.S. 2nd Highest child poverty rate68% of children live with 1 or no parents 2300+ homeless students in RCSDApprox. 1000 women w/children are DHS sanctioned

Unstable housing situations Chronic housing instability

Women w/children avoid DHS interaction for fear of separation from their children

Breakdown of the family is a primary cause of generational poverty

Service Provider InputBethany House “Could fill our 12-Unit House Three Times Daily!”

RCSD Homeless Program“Families staying in their cars, youth sleeping in abandoned homes!”

RGH Psychiatric Unit Staff“Countless women living in unsafe situations!”

ODM Survey ResultCritical need for non-DHS housing

Only Bethany House exclusively offers non-DHS bedsUrgent need for additional supportive housing services

STEPS WE HAVE TAKEN TOWARD A SOLUTION: Identified & qualified the need Identified & qualified what is currently being done Devised solutions to supplement already existing programs Established attainable cost effective goals for the solutions. Established benchmarks for success.

Stronger families Increased HS graduation rate Improved physical & mental health Stronger spiritual foundation Financial independence

Developing strength-based programs & services

Next Steps Programs for Women & Children

The Mission’s Programs for women and children will restore hope and change lives spiritually, emotionally, and physically through programs that provide food, housing, clothing, and case managed restorative services. Our program is designed to strengthen families of women and children -- breaking the cycle of generational poverty throughout the community of greater Rochester, N.Y.

Residential Programs forWomen & Children

GOALS

Address the root causes of the family crisis in order to prevent future reoccurrence

Create & promote an environment of strengthened families where God’s grace flows freely

Establish structure & routines that reinforce values of education, faith, family, responsibility & independence

Program TimelinePHASE 1:

Relief 1-3 Monthso Referral & Intakeo Address Crisis Needso Family Strength Assessment

PHASE 2: Restoration

Housing, employment, health, routine, education.

Bible study, spiritual, activities, financial, community.

PHASE 3: Development

Plan for Sustainable Living Continue Program Education Continued support after family

moves into the community.

We anticipate Phase 2 & 3 duration to average 6-9 months (resident). Flexibility is built into the program to accommodate the various circumstances of each individual family.

Program Philosophy

Our approach is based on three pillars:

1. The first step to long-lasting life changes begins with the individual discovering their identity and spiritual foundation in Jesus Christ.

2. Strength-based development is crucial to sustainable change. We focus on the family’s God-given assets and resources, and family goals are influenced by these factors.

3. Building and strengthening the family unit based on these principles offers the most potential for breaking the cycle of generational poverty.

Sample Daily Schedule6-8 am

Breakfast, showers, Morning Prayer8-9 am

Prepare for schoolo Daytime activities will be provided during summer & breaks

9 am - 4 pm Case manager meetings or Classes

o Bible study, Fitness, Life Skills (housing, employment, education, etc.)4-6 pm

Children return from school, family time, homework, tutoring, etc.6-7 pm

Dinner7-8 pm

Family Chapel Service8-9 pm

Family reading time and Children Bedtime10 p.m.

Lights out

Open Door Mission @

531 Post Ave

As It Is Today

After Proposed Renovation

Parking Today

Parking After

Renovation

Building Renovation SchedulePhase I (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

ExteriorBuilding: New roof, windows & entrances, brick & masonry restorationSite Upgrades: Parking, utilities, play area fence, walkway, landscaping

Interior(Approx. 5300 sf)

4 family units, program office, (3) bathrooms, multi-purpose room to include a warming kitchen, living & dining space, laundry, utility & security upgrades.

Multi-purpose Room

Recreation

Building Renovation SchedulePhase II (Summer 2016)

Renovate the Gym

Install Playground Equipment

Phase III (Fall-Winter 2016/17)

Building Renovation Schedule

8 additional family units w/common area & laundry on the 2nd floor of the South wing.

Family Common Area

Typical Family Units

Building Renovation SchedulePhase IV (Fall-Winter 2017/18)

Upgrade existing kitchen to provide a new state-of-the art Teaching Kitchen.

Building Renovation Schedule

8 more family units w/common area & laundry on the 3rd floor of the South wing.

Phase IV (Fall-Winter 2017/18)

Completed Occupancy

(Projection)

SUMMARY

Families to be Served Phase 1 - 4 Families (4 Women & their children, up to 12 Individuals)

Phase 3 - 12 Families (12 Women and their children, up to 30 Individuals)

Phase 4 - 20 families (20 women & children, up to 48 individuals)

Parking 5 on site with green space added for playground nearest the

building Have arranged for 5 – 25 leased spaces at nearby business

SUMMARY (cont.)A Positive Neighborhood Partner Interior and exterior renovations, major external repairs and rehabilitation Landscaping plan and curb appeal enhancements 24-hour staffing utilizing a best practice service model 24-hour security, cameras and monitoring

Funding The Open Door Mission has existed for 63 years as a privately funded agency. The Mission is financially prepared to purchase the building and begin renovations. Many of our loyal donors have already expressed their desire to support this

project. The Mission's capital campaign will support all phases of the renovation and help

raise ongoing support for the Residential Care Center along with our annual operating budget.

Preliminary Budget: $3.0M (project & 3 yrs. operating)

Zoning R-1 Residential District The Mission will apply for a Special Use Permit for a Residential

Care Facility

Leadership and Community Partners World-class architects, engineers, designers and planners. Strong leadership team, Board, and Campaign Cabinet Hired service providers, case managers, development

professionals, and facilities experts who all work together in support of those we serve.

SUMMARY (cont.)