Exercise 13—Request for Proposal to Create the Building Healthy Communities NonprofitWork Group #2: Crystal, Lionel, and Monica 2014 - SOWK 534 Policy and Practice in Social Service Organizations

OUR MISSIONBuilding Healthy Communities (BHC)

Make South LA a healthier place to live, work, and play.Support & Empower: Make healthy choices in a

resourced environment built on equity and justice.

PROPOSED BHC PROGRAMS

Health coverage to all children in the target communities. Skills training for children & young adults to be capable,

confident, & responsible citizens. Job training and placement for South LA residents. Support boys & young men of color graduate from high school

and get jobs. Educated families in healthy development for children and

families. Enhanced communities with parks, gardens, & access to public

transportation.

GOALS AND OUTCOMES

Educate the community in the importance of healthy lifestyle habits.

Ensure proper medical coverage to all Facilitate job training and placement Beautify communities Cooperation in between all BHC groups to reach desired goals

and outcomes

Who will BHC

serve? Sections of the South Los Angeles neighborhoods: South Figueroa

Corridor/Vermont-Manchester areas

How will they get referred to BHC?

ManagementSupport & referral to the

other work groups Provide training &

connectionsMarket services:

Local work sourcesUnemployment officesCommunity centers Colleges &Universities

Fraternities/Sororities

Local High Schools (graduating class)

OutreachToll-free outreach lineB2B presentationsRevamp the online

presenceMore user friendly

websiteMore advertisingMore social

media/search engine results

Initially Long Term More committees

Fundraising Budget/Finance Program

Assistant Directors Operations Development Planning/Advertising/Marketing PR/Community Affairs Human Resources

Online Presence SEO Team/Social Media IT/Web developer/Graphic

designer

How many staff will run the programs, both initially and under any longer-

term plans your team has?

Receptionist Admin. Assist. to the Executive

director 2 case managers:

1. Liaison between the main BHC & the other branches

2. Liaison with the community Admin. Assist. to both case

managers Budget Analyst/Accountant Intern (LCSW student in charge of

going into the community and making connections/doing outreach/research).

What will the basic organizational structure be for the BHC if your team is chosen?

Executive Director

Administrative Assistant

Budget Analyst

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Admin Assistant

Case Manager

Case Manager

The Organizational structure will remain flat during the initial needs analysisperiod. Strategically the intent is to grow as an organization as new programs And resources are identified.

Do you expect to partner with agencies, the government, etc.? If so, with whom will BHC work?

Community based alliances build collaborative relationships among public and private community organizations to address critical community needs. The BHC will be dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of all ages in the communities in which we live and work by empowering community members to actively develop processes within their own communities. Community Partners include:• Faith based organizations• Community business owners• Chamber of Commerce• City Counsel• Mayor’s Office• Community Social clubs ( Lions club, Kiwanis club, etc.)

What is the estimated yearly funding for BHC?

Operational Costs

Employment costs Admin costsMarketing Operational costs

Possible Funding

LA County Funding Grants Funding Campaign Business Partners

Total estimated operational costs : $130,000Funding for multiple streams of revenue : $ 160,000

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