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Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.

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

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Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.

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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. YouthBuild Program Components

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. The National Picture • NATIONAL YOUTHBUILD FACTS • SUCCESS 59.1% average retention rate • 35% earn GED or diploma • 82% placed in jobs or education • Average 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

  9. What are the Local Results?

  10. YouthBuild produces tangible results…..

  11. YouthBuild and the Investment Triangle ■ Dropouts are substantially more likely to rely on public assistance than those with a high school diploma. The estimated lifetime revenue loss for male 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. • How does YouthBuild contribute to making “lasting changes in community conditions? • Consider these statistics: Dropouts contribute to state and federal tax coffers at only about one-half the rate of high school graduates; over a working lifetime about $60,000 less, or $50 billion annually for the 23 million high school non-completers, ages 18-67. Are they youth “at risk”? Or youth “at promise”……?

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Other Agency Programs and Services • Affordable Housing Development • Neighborhood and Community Development • Character Education • Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship

  15. 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.

  16. 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)

  17. Projects Completed 1995-2006 94 Units 74 Single Family 20 Multifamily 29 YouthBuild Affordable Housing Development • 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

  18. Rental Properties 629 Rockton 2111 W. State 2117 W. State 2305 School St. Total: 16 units Affordable Housing Development CCS, Inc. owns and manages rental property for low-income families. In 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Salvage Too/Rockford Re-Use Center

  22. The Way to Peace Project The Way To Peace project Promoting Peace Through Education Mission: The Way to Peace 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.

  23. 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 How Can I Help?

  24. On The Drawing Board • Charter School • Statewide Youth Organization • Zero-Energy Home Construction • Addition of other vocational training tracks

  25. For More Information • Kerry Knodle, Executive Director • 815-963-6236 • Fax: 815-963-1002 • Email: ybrkfd@youthbuildrockford • Website:www.youthbuildrockford.org

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