Members: Ken
Gettman, Steve Sloup & Maggie Stine
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By Whom |
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Date Completed |
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1.1 Promote a positive image of Fresh Start
Home in the |
Increase awareness of Fresh Start Home,
services, and women’s needs. Maintain contact with previous donors. |
Create and circulate newsletter to donors and
supporters 2x/year. Promote Fresh Start Home at various community
organization meetings. Generate media coverage and submit press
releases. Host reception for Friends |
Tiffany Tiffany, Friends of Fresh Start, Board members Tiffany Friends of Fresh Start Committee & Tiffany |
Lincoln Live show aired Committee formed |
Target date May 2004 January 04 and beyond Target date May 2004 |
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1.2 Track donors, vendors, supporters,
volunteers, and funders to enhance outreach efforts to the community. |
Maintain a donor database. |
Add donors, update listing. |
Tiffany & team. |
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1.3 Present a positive image of Fresh Start
Home in the |
Increase the number of volunteers for one time
projects and on-going service. |
Volunteer opportunities will be forwarded to
Volunteer Partners for publication. Relationships will be maintained with
colleges, service clubs, and faith communities. Fresh Start Home will participate in annual
service events Team member will attend quarterly Volunteer
Partners meetings. |
Shelly Shelly and Friends of Fresh Start Shelly Shelly |
Join Hands Day |
Target date:
May 2004 |
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1.4 Educate the public with regard to need and
type of services provided. |
Increase public awareness in the business
community and community at large. Increase awareness of Fresh Start services
with area agencies. |
Speaking engagements, media interviews,
newsletter Participate in the United Way Speaker’s Bureau Assist nominations committee with board member
recruitment Determine target market for educational
presentations Network with collateral agencies. |
Tiffany Tiffany Tiffany & Board members Tiffany & Board members Team |
Outstanding speaker for 2003 |
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Staffing
Committee
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By Whom |
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Date Completed |
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2.1
Provide and maintain a safe, structured environment for transitional
housing, with available services 24/7. |
Increase space for a private meeting room. Increase size of team office Increase the safety of the women Increase the safety of the house Maintain funding for 24/7 coverage |
Convert RA #1 room into private meeting room. Add on to existing facility or design new
facility Perform regular safety drills for team and
residents Assess necessary repairs [windows, alarm
system] Secure monies |
Team Board with team input Team Team Tiffany and Sandy |
Plans developed Room converted Meetings conducted Possibilities explored Completed at weekly house meetings Funding secured through December 04 |
March 2004 April 2004 |
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2.2 Provide expert staffing allowing for
consistent, competent, compassionate, and quality services to women. |
Increase number of team members to allow for
specialization. Increase staff knowledge about relevant
topics. |
Secure funding for admin team member to
address phone, donors, and medications. Recruit and train PT on call team members. Attend educational classes including CPR and 1st
Aid. |
Tiffany Team Tiffany |
Plans developed to show need Will pursue following additional funding Classes scheduled for May 2004 |
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2.3
Enhance positive relationships among
the team to ensure recruitment, retention, and positive morale. |
Maintain weekly staff meetings Maintain recognition Maintain positive work environment Maintain office/staff supplies Increase and maintain a competitive benefit
package for team members. |
Pick a day and time each week that works for
all team members Celebrate 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year
anniversary & birthdays. Team outings, vacation, personal, and sick
time off. Secure curtains for team office, place smaller
desks Explore retirement, provide annual merit
increases, allow team members to ‘donate’ unused sick days to other team
members and set limit on number of days to be donated. |
Team Team Team Team Tiffany & Board |
Meeting time of Julie’s 3 months anniversary in April 04 Brain lead in service conducted. [progress determined by funding] Dental and vision coverage acquired. Members exploring maternity leave policy. |
March 2004 January 2004 March 2004 |
Women’s
Programming Committee
Members:
Sandy Marino, Nancy Erickson, Gert Stromberg,
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By Whom |
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Date Completed |
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3.1 Provide appropriate programming for the
women in shelter. |
Increase women’s exploration of long-term
vocational goals and opportunities. Increase daytime programming for women [i.e.,
disability applications] Increase women’s focus on their motivation to
attain self sufficiency |
Paradigm shift for team to focus on women’s
potential via in-service and workshops [NCIS, brain lead, strength finder] Research grant opportunities and secure
funding for additional team member. Arrange for workshops including: motivational
speakers, female success stories, brain lead, goal planning Develop incentives for women actively working
toward self sufficiency |
Committee and team Tiffany and Sandy Team Board and Team |
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Target date June 2004 Target date August 2004 |
Facility
Committee
Members:
Martha Hakenkamp, Cindy Piester, Julie Paschold, Marilyn Bruckner & Jim
Hawkins
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Objectives |
Methods |
By Whom |
Progress
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Date Completed |
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4.1 A decision concerning facility expansion
vs. facility relocation will be determined. |
Increase knowledge of factors regarding feasibility,
benefits and costs of either decision. |
Formation of ad-hoc committee to explore
options. Speak with agencies who have undertaken
similar steps Engage funders throughout this process Research, submit and secure funding for future
facility plans |
Board of Directors and Ad-hoc committee Tiffany Tiffany Tiffany and Sandy |
Meetings with three area directors conducted
in Jan – March 04 Funders made aware in one on one meetings and
via reports |
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4.2 Fresh Start Home will offer a welcoming, and
clean atmosphere in the house interior. |
Increase the aesthetic appearance of the
interior of the building, including the kitchens. |
Replace the stove in kitchen #3 Install shelving or countertop next to stove
in kitchen #3 Install a small shed behind the building for
transitional storage needs. |
Volunteers Volunteers Volunteers |
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4.3 The women of Fresh Start will be provided
with a safe atmosphere in the house. |
Decrease the safety hazards in the interior of
the house. |
Install GFI outlets in kitchens #3 & #4 Repair the drainage systems in the garden
level emergency exits. Replace the exterior windows. |
Volunteers Paid Contractor Paid Contractor |
Estimate received from skilled professional. Estimates received – average cost $25,000. |
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Finance
Committee
Members:
Sally Jones, Susan Blackwell, Pat Meyer, Wayne Svoboda, Marie Fischer &
Tiffany Mullison
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Goals |
Objectives |
Methods |
By Whom |
Progress
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Date Completed |
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5.1 Diversify funding sources to enable Fresh
Start to provide services to women who are homeless. |
Increase alternative funding sources. Maintain quality of applications. Maintain focus on obtaining multi-year grants. |
Explore potential grants: Federal Register, State resources,
national/state/ local foundations, corporate, private, faith and service
organizations. Feedback will be solicited from funders. Research and submit applications fitting this
criterion. |
Tiffany and Sandy. Tiffany and Sandy. Tiffany and Sandy. |
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5.2 Develop a financial policy and procedure
manual as a road map for success. |