FROM: THE TRUE FOUNDATION SCHOOL and …True Foundation School and Learning Center proposes a bid of $50,000.00 (dollars) for the purchase of Juan Abbott "poppy" Center, if all operating

FROM: THE TRUE FOUNDATION SCHOOL and LEARNING

SUBJECT: Letter of interest in the purchasing or managerr8lh\11\:11tlEIEi80UNTYCLERK

11Poppy" Abbott Center

True Foundation is a non-profit organization housed in the Historical

East Topeka Jr. High School. We would like to purchase the Abbott Community Center and make it part of the Historical district of East Topeka.

We would like to see the two (2) building accommodate each other in serving this area of town. We have enough land to accommodate the off street parking for both building, so that parking would not become a problem

Our organization has been in operation since 1990. The size of the organization is twenty\20),persons. Contact persons are:

President: Rev. Lee A Sweet 785-231-8593 cell

5639 SE Tecumseh KS 66542

Secretary: Barbara Gavin 785-633-6344 cell

2446 SE Virginia Ave Topeka Ks 66605

Board member: Larry Johnson 785-969-4060 cell

1737 SW Macvicar Ave Topeka Ks

Our organization does comply with the Non Discrimination policy of the State of Kansas <md are listed in our By-Laws.

Our profile and management of work (just to name a few ) are:

1. Help persons with their career paths

2. Self --training

3. Seminars

4. Library

5. Sports

6. Drug and Alcchol Counseling and Support

7. Referrals

8. Community Disaster Distribution Center

9. Tornado Shelter

10. Senior Programs

11. Working with the community

12. Work experk~nce training

13. After School Programs

Our organization will partner with the County on recreational programs for the Center if needed.

Management of the Center will be with volunteers and employees of True Foundation, and our programs and hours of operation will depend on funding.

True Foundation School and Learning Center proposes a bid of $50,000.00 (dollars) for the purchase of Juan Abbott "poppy" Center, if all operating equipment is in working conditions.

The date of closing can be agreed upon right after the price is agreed to. Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

Pres. Rev. Lee A Sweet

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Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Opportunity/Need

• Mission Statement

• Projected Plan

• Proposed Team

• Q&A

Introduction

• Reverend Lee A. Sweet

• Minister for over 29 years

• Worked with Youth 30 years at Topeka Juvenile Correctional Center

• Mentored numerous at risk Youth for over 40 years

• Have a heart to serve and make a difference in the community

Opportunity/Need

• Economically disadvantage

• High Risk youth not meeting academic standards

• Student from broad demographic base beyond East Topeka

Mission Statement

• To empower, educate, enrich and encourage youth and their families in the area.

Projected Plan

• Educational classes to assist and empower youth to obtain life goals

• Pre-testing to gain knowledge of current level of learning

• Post-testing to track progress and growth

• Introduce and guide youth to areas of interest

• Provide area workshops, mentoring, seminars and Well ness awareness

• Provide Topeka learning tours

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Proposed Team

• Rev. Lee A. Sweet

• Professional Area Educators

• Representatives from the community

• Business Professionals

• City and County Professionals

• County Libraries

• Police and Fire departments

Juan "Poppy" Abbott Community Resource & ~~~~~~~·~~~~

Training Center

1112 E. lOth

Topeka, Kansas Shawnee County

Request for Letter of Interest Operation & Management Proposal

Submitted By:

East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc.

804 SE lOth Street Topeka, Kansas 66607

(785) 232-1641

www .easttopekacdc.org

Date: December 2, 2013

Proposal Contact Phillip R. Owens

President

Applicant:

Federal Employment ldentiflcatlon Number:

Address:

Contact Person: Title, Telephone:

Community Resource & Training Center

East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc.

80-0479019

1112 E. 101h

Topeka, KS 66607

Phillip Owens President, (785) 220-3519

Willie E. Lee Treasurer (785) 357-8506

Re: Request for Letters of Interest for Operation of Juan "Poppy" Abbott Community Center

Organization Profile

(ETCDC) was formed and incorporated in September 8, 2009, as a State of Kansas Not-for

Profit Corporation to address the longstanding under-development of neighborhoods and blight

apparent in the eastern Topeka community. The geographical area has been plagued by (1) high

unemployment, (2) lack of capital investment in business development due to a lack of diverse

leadership and visionary strategies, and (3) dilapidated housing and commercial buildings that

bring down the aesthetics and harmony in neighborhoods within the East Topeka community.

ETCDC will raise necessary capital to acquire properties; both commercial and residential, in

order to rehabilitate them into productive use. Rehabilitation work will be conducted by residents

from the local neighborhoods in order to provide them job skills training that is currently lacking

in the area. Area residents will be given priority for the jobs and contracts so that they are

afforded the opportunity to become productive tax-paying citizen in the community.

As a nonprofit development corporation, ETCDC coordinates its activities with other community

professionals and lends support to other nonprofit agencies with programs, services and activities

that are in the best interest of low and moderate neighborhoods.

References

Name Address Phone

Phillip Owens 913 SE Shem1an (785) 220-3519

Sylvester Rice PO. Box 60345 (OK) (248) 595-3573

Willie E. Lee 652 SE Carnahan (785) 357-8506

Larcenia M. Owens 2809 SW Sunset Rd. (785) 217-6995

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Executive Summary

Neighborhood Need: The recent City of Topeka, Department of Housing & ~eighborhood

Development demographic map identifying underserved neighborhoods reflect that regardless of

the myriad of programs, services and activities taking place to assist those living in or around

impoverished neighborhoods, continued decline and disparate conditions persist in particular NE

Topeka neighborhoods. This has led to declined investments using public funds that could have

begun to address the joblessness, neighborhood decay and a sense of hopelessness in the minds

of youth and young adults growing up in these households. This particular circumstance bas also

led a significant number of residents, business concerns, community and government leaders to

share both frustration and skepticism that an e±Iective delivery system of programs and services

that could transform such neighborhoods will take place.

For residents living near the Community Center, the ability to connect with industry-based

programs and other support services during the daytime hours, in the evenings after 6:00PM; or

on Saturdays is not readily available for low,income persons living in the neighborhood. Decent

paying jobs are often across town and many programs that could provide skills and certification

towards gainful employment, are unaffordable and/or transit service is inadequate.

Modern technologies can either help or hinder the efforts of people seeking to better themselves

and their household situation, and without reliable access to the Internet a person cannot fully

apply themselves on an ongoing and consistent basis, compared to those with consistent

connectivity. The ability to look up current information regarding careers, health or education,

communicating via email for reasons of employment, academic or business all work to assist a

person to better their lives. The proposed effort is to increase the ability for persons residing in

the immediate neighborhood to receive or participate in professional training and direct services.

Objective: The East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc. (ETCDC) proposes to

manage the "Juan 'Poppy' Abbott Community Center" as a Community Resource & Training

Center (CRTC) on behalf of; and in partnership with, the Shawnee County Board of

Commissioners. As property manager, ETCDC will initiate, facilitate, monitor and effectively

manage all activities taking place on the grounds located 1112 E. lOth, Topeka, Kansas. Core

activities the ETCDC will administer and maintain within the building facility include;

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Community Resource & Training Center *Access to infonnation in both print and online, that is made available by Shawnee County Parks

& Recreation, City of Topeka and other relevant government departments, agencies,

*Access to internal programs, services and activities facilitated by the ETCDC and other

partnering agencies, organizations and socially-conscious business concerns.

The objective is to transfmm the use and primary purpose of the facility to one that provides

access to direct services, programs and referral to outside agencies onsite. Using Internet

technology, a several computer labs and collaborative workspaces will provide many with the

online access needed to access impmtant information in order to facilitate customer choice in

choosing service providers, training opportunities, employment or business prospects. ETCDC

invites other service organizations that can provide targeted programs and services an

opportunity to share space in the facility to better meet their clientele for counseling and services.

Coordinating the efforts of partner agencies that are providing services onsite will allow ETCDC

to produce quantifiable results that can be assessed and used to make decisions. G sing center

visitor and provider feedback, we will continually improve our core service delivery system.

Activities: ETCDC will negotiate Memorandums of Understanding with interested agencies and

nonproiits for the coordination of onsite services. ETCDC will also coordinate with off:~itc

nonprofit and state agencies to insure area service providers have the option to indirectly be part

of activities promoted by the Center. By creating a common referral process among onsite

agencies, we increase our means to track and monitor visitor activity, contractor services and

perfonnance, facility functionality and make changes to training programs as scheduled.

Outcome Expected: All programs, services and activities will be fully integrated and seamless

to visitors of the resource & training center located in the Juan 'Poppy' Abbott Community

Center. Dming hours of operation, visitors to the center will have access to competent personnel,

intemet technology and other resources available onsite; or on virtual websites that already exist.

The Center will maintain and post infonnation on public services and program availability,

academic/career opportunities and other infonnation of value to small self-employment business

owners. Activities of the Center may not eliminate duplications of all services for those who

frequent the center, because sometimes existing systems need to be re-thought, revised and re

constituted to bring about efficient leadership and development for targeted clientele and

neighborhoods. All services provided through the Center will be accessible by person with

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Community Resource & Training Center disabilities including those with special needs when feasible. A basketball gym, boxing club and

weight room is also available onsite. Hours of operation will be equal to that of other similar

community centers; although use for special events will require an approved person onsite to

open, close and secure the facility. i.e. Monday- Friday BAM- 9PM; Saturday 9AM- 3PM

Neighborhood Need: The resource & training center will serve as a neighborhood hub that

provides access to a wide range of choices. This includes training that leads to certification

recognized by industry, assistance in the area of document preparation, and referral to other

supplemental training programs or support services. Each agency providing onsite services will

have access to an adequate intemet connection as to communicate with their main office, clients

and others they work with in regards of delivering services to their clients.

Measurable Impact on Community: First and foremost, the residents that live in the immediate

neighborhood must show a significant increase in their awareness of services and supportive

programs that exist in the center, the neighborhood and the community at-large; and they should

see an increased ability to access them. Residents in the immediate community should have a

location to freely access information online, receive affordable access to training programs, and

have the ability to participate in other services or activities made available across the county.

Referral to additional support services and training opportunities whether; vocational, remedial

or entrepreneurial will be made by the ETCDC and collaborating agencies located onsite.

Finally, by providing access to information, knowledgeable professionals, developmental support

services, and by referring self-employed persons living in the neighborhood to other community

resources, the center itself will be facilitating the increase of incomes for residents living within

the immediate neighborhood. The ability for several organizations to work together by using

common refenal procedures and flexible workspaces will dramatically reduce staff time for all

agencies involved, and it will free up time to perfmm other direct services not provided by the

ETCDC Community Resource & Training Center personnel.

A uniform process is very important to prevent wasted time on duplicating services. One of our

objectives is to provide a signiftcant reduction in the overall frustration associated with the

existing systems and to expand the oppmtunities in East Topeka neighborhood.

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Community Resource & Training Center Local-based businesses, whether small, minmity, disadvantage; and potential contractors will be

able to participate in workshops and seminars in the evenings and on weekends, as well as access

a wealth of information twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week through the internet.

The service delivery procedures designed for the resource & training center will be driven by the

needs of the immediate residents that live at or below the federal poverty level; and not primarily

based on program needs. Training and services will primarily be those meeting the immediate;

and future needs of industries located in Shawnee County. By initiating focus groups to

determine targeted service delivery strategies, methods and other systematic enhancements, we

hope to insure the center will have a measurable impact in the immediate neighborhood

surrounding the Juan 'Poppy Abbott Community Center and for the entire City of Topeka.

Specific Methods to Assure Effectiveness: ETCDC and a core group of onsite agencies will

measure service effectiveness using continuous improvement model adopted by leading

assessors in the nation. ETCDC will establish diverse focus groups from time to time to establish

measurements for improvement and effectiveness. Focus groups can also help determine the

initial activities and direction of the building programming activity or help determining

internal/external goals for all community-based partners involved. These efforts will be used to

develop and set satisfaction measurement tools and to determine the progress of the Center's

presence in the community.

Measurement of visitor and program pa1ticipant satisfaction will occur on at least a bi-annual

basis, with results detennining what worked and what did not work reported to the Shawnee

County Board of Commissioners. The results will determine the future direction of the Center in

providing relevant programs, services and activities for visitors, the immediate neighborhood and

other agencies working to assist the area grow and prosper.

The ETCDC will take a "snapshot" of services being providing by the various partners prior to

implements of future initiatives. "Snapshot" measurements can help detern1ine if a reduction in

service duplication is being achieved and can help measure any timesaving by using a standard

tracking process. By surveying partners, center visitors and program/service participants, we will

determine any cost reductions achieved by having shared access to common information and

resources; compared to the use of multiple points of service.

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Community Resource & Training Center Finally, in conjunction with collaborating nonprofits, we will establish internal perfmmance

standards to measure the following areas of customers satisfaction and service effectiveness: 1)

rates for core programs, services, activities and support services; 3) rates for intensive support

services; 4) rates for avocational training programs made available; 5) rates for business startup

and expansions assistance and 6) rates of those receiving any type of retention services. Other

measurements will be based on the most recent data covering unemployment, poverty and

academic disparity information available from local and state government. This collective of data

will be compared to previous perfmmance measures and baselines will be established for

everyone that received a service or participated in an opportunity hosted by the ETCDC or a

partner agency.

Accessibility: The Community Resource & Training Center location will be fully accessible in

accordance the Americans with Disability Act; where feasible. ETCDC will establish a stronger

relationship with agencies that provide support services to special populations with disabilities.

Drawing on their expertise, we will promote technology that insures full participation for people

with disabilities. Our website should be Internet compliant to insure full access to people with

disabilities. Wireless mouse and keyboard systems can also be installed when necessary.

Project Costs: The funds (appropriation) requested are required to manage and provide basic

functionality to a community center; with a vision of re-purposing the use of the facility towards

an environment that increase resource availability and training opportunities for residents of

Shawnee County living in close proximity of the Juan "Poppy" Abbott Community Center.

Initial infrastructure investment may be needed to upgrade existing technology, develop and

deploy the Internet site, assess assistive technology needs and to bring the facility into full

compliance; with recommendations of the facility's work groups. During the first year of

operation, part of the funds requested beside tbat for core facility property maintenance and

utilities, will be utilized to develop a virtual (Wi-Fi) broadband delivery system to include the

placement of routers and other electronics throughout the facility.

The one-time costs associated with setting up wireless connectivity is necessary, when you

consider that it can best facilitate an environment of learning and achievement that can resonate

into the greater neighborhood. Other one-time costs may include furniture, office redesign and

other general aesthetic improvements.



Upon consensus, funds may be dedicated to upgrading existing computer hardware and software;

although requests will be made from local companies to contribute to these, and other costs for

the technology build-out efforts. 12 percent of eamed revenue auuually will be set-aside to

conduct continuous improvement efforts.

Sustainabillty: The East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc. effort is to

dedicate all available funds to our initial efforts to re-purpose the Juan 'Poppy' Abbott

Community Center as a more comprehensive neighborhood resource & training center.

Requested funds will be used to subsidize the basic operating costs of the facility on an annual

basis, and we are confident that the systematic approach we establish will be self-sustaining over

the next three years as funding availability reaches -0-. From the beginning, the ETCDC will

charge fees for the delivery of certain programs, training sessions or other services often paid for

by existing government funding steams or those that can afford the fee. All general maintenance

and upkeep of existing facility and propetiy shall remain the responsibility of the Shawnee

Counly Board of Commissioners 1mtil taxpayer funding is no longer available. As taxpaying

residents of Shawnee County and living in the immediate neighborhood surrounding the Juan

'Poppy' Abbott Community Center, it should be the responsibilily of the counly to pay an

amount equitable to the residents and taxpaying citizens that reside in that community.

The qualily of life for those residing in and around this East Topeka communily center deserve to

see their neighborhood be transformed with support from the county; not abandoned and its use

left to speculation. The ETCDC proposes a three-year partnership to do just that.

Any additional services, programs, activities or staffing increases will be planned to use future

program funds and fees generated from paid services, class/course tuitions or other social

enterprising activities the ETCDC devise into its array of core programming and initiatives.

Sustainability should be ensured in two other ways, both of which have a significant impact on

system operation. By integrating relevant services into a single location, ETCDC is following the

common trend to bind partnerships that share resources and improve access to life-changing

options most needed in a community. Finally, by fully implementing continuous improvement

procedures, the managing agency can better assure that petformance of the center's protocols are

universal, functional and beneficial to the Shawnee County taxpayer.


Community Resource & Training Center Business sponsors, government agencies and an array of community partners (on & offsite) will

play significant roles in the success of this challenging endeavor. When multiple entities claim

ownership, sustainability is best achievable.

In order to reduce the need for subsidized taxpayer support and be in a strong position to take

over full control and management of the Juan 'Poppy' Abbott Community Center, the ETCDC

ask that $110,000 be appropriated for the first year; which will cover known utilities, propet1y

maintenance, redesign effmts and material to fix intemal walls/floors/fixtures. Additionally,

funds will be used to wireless network for the facility, and to fund several positions. $100,000

will be requested in 2015 to again subsidize the facility's core expense, and any second-year

development efforts; which may include appliance replacements and infrastructure assessments.

The fmal year of funding availability through the Board of Shawnee County Commissioners

(2016), the ETCDC will request a final $95,000. Again, the majority of funds will be used to

subsidize the primary expenses for utilities (gas & electric), Waste, Water, Security, Etc. As of

the end of funding availability by the Shawnee County Board of Cotrunissioners take affect in

2017, ETCDC shall be in a strong financial, community and collaborative position to assure all

basic and core expendih1res can be covered from the revenue generated internally from its own

efforts; and fhose of conm1itted partners developed from within the community, business and

goverrnnent.

When ongoing County funding is no looger available; or before and based on meeting

sustainability metrics, fhe managing agency ETCDC request that the Shawnee County Board of

Commissioners donate the building/property to the East Topeka Community Development

Corporation or sell it to the agency for an amount of $1.00 for exceeding expectations and

reaching a sustainable operation. Consideration should be made to also provide first option to

purchase the building/property by the ETCDC at an amount comparative to its successful

transitioning of the Juan 'Poppy' Abbott Community Center into a functional, sustainable and

thriving neighborhood presence and facility.

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Community Resource & Training Center Source of Prospective Revenue:

Training Fees Core Cuniculum: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)

Other NCCER Modules for Pre-Apprenticeship Training & Certifications i.e. plumbing, drywall, painting, HV AC,

Lead Abatement Certification: Lead-Safe Work Practices, Worker

Service Fees Job Preparation for residents' eligible for; or receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (T ANF) or Rehabilitation Services (RS)

Computer & Technology Service Fees Computer and electronics repair & upgrades, Computer, electronic equipment and appliance recycling

Business Development & Support Services Consulting, document preparation, technical assistance and support service fees for the selfemployed and nonprofits

Building Use Fees Monthly office fee for nonprofit agencies with an ongoing/active office presence in the facility

Fee-per-occun·ence for entities using the facilities on an as-needed basis such as special events, use of kitchen, meeting room use for transient case managers, etc

Annual Fuudraiser(s) Community fund drive to run in concert with outdoor events. i.e. Summerfest, Springfest, etc.

Combined Federal Campaign: Federal employee payroll deduction

Structured Payroll Deduction Program

Special Events Held Onsite Community-wide Kwanzaa Celebration

Neighborhood Career Fair, Tech Fairs, Academic & Science Competitions, Etc.

Solicit Corporate Support (annual) Donor fund established with the Greater Topeka Community Foundation

Public Funds: City of Topeka, Housing & Neighborhood Development Funds (HUD), New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), Federal Grants Solicitations, and Other Contracting Opportunities Available

Other: Annual computer lab member fee (both youth & adult) Receive discount on fees charged for some training, special events and activities Profitable social enterprise ventures that may come available over time


Community Resource & Training Center Core Community Center Mission

The Community Resource & Training Center managed by the ETCDC will provide programs

and services in the areas of counseling, training and assisting businesses to grow and prosper.

Professional services are defined and prioritized to meet the needs of clients/partner agencies.

Community Center Management & Service Delivery Staff

Director: The Center Director is the primary decision maker, charged with overall management

and strategy development, and is empowered to make operating decisions subject to oversight by

the Board of Directors and as recommended by the Center Advisory Board ..

Administrative Services Manager: Manage Center Operations; maintain proper practices of

administrative procedures for the facility, may support ETCDC clients with administrative

suppott (i.e., word processing, data entry), coordinate activities for training and onsite services,

and supervise office assistants and receptionist.

Office Assistant(s): Greet visitors, handles incoming calls, mail distribution and perfonus

general administrative duties. Assist the Administrative Manager with tenant overflow work by

directing visitors to pattner agency locations in the building, other tasks assigned by Manager.

Program Consultant(s): Assist Director, Manager and Advisory Board with facility and

program planning, assessment and fund/revenue development.

Career/Guidance Counselors: Comprised of knowledgeable professionals with expertise in

providing one-on-one counseling and case management, facilitating group activities and drafting

reports as needed on a timely basis.

Advisory Board: Composed of professionals in business and community development, the

Advisory Board will as a group provide advice, review and critique progress and operational

plans, and serve as liaison between onsite partner agencies and the ETCDC Board of Directors.

Community Center Operations

~onprofit candidates for admittance into the resource & training center will be required to

complete an application fonn, including agency/business infonnation, proposed

program/services, and sign an agreement of participation. In addition, each prutner agency will

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Criteria

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Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Kansas Office of the Secretary of State Copy of recent IRS 990 filing or a ctm-ent Letter of Determination Agency summary that includes the vision, goals and services to be provided Capacity to pay $300.00 a month+ (negotiable)

ETCDC will work with each of its onsite partner agencies in an environment of trust,

cooperation and collaboration. The Community Resource & Training Center however, reserves

the right to terminate onsite space availability to any tenant failing to meet the expectations and

rules which are to include but not limited to the following:

../ The Center expects a continued revenue growth of all its partner agencies .

../ The Center expects each onsite partner to work cooperatively with all other agencies

whenever possible .

../ The Center expects its partner agencies to provide timely responses to Center requests

../ The Center expects its partner agencies to participate in all Center sponsored

programs and those of onsite partner agencies.

The Community Resource & Training Center will provide facility access and support services to

legal nonprofit entities in Shawnee County that would like to be an onsite partner agency. The

center will also help provide a variety of supports for their active program participants, and

graduates from programs hosted onsitc. The amenities and onsite supports included:

• • *

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Comfortable Workspace Environment

Security & Alarm System

Approved & Licensed Kitchen I Janitorial Service

Onsite Equipment Use

* Audio Visual Projector, TV NCR,

* Desktops, Laptops and/or Chromebooks (WiFi-enabled)

Flexible Use of Space

* *

Computer Lab Access, Update Software, WiFi Internet Access

Conference Room, Meeting Rooms, Basketball Gym/Exercise

* Business and Techoical Assistance

* Onsite/Online Assistance, Self Service

* One-on-One, Group instruction, Referral to other resources

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Training Program A vailabilitv

Adult


Youth

• Occupational skills program (:-ICCER) • Computer Use & Technology • Digital Literacy: Computer Technology • Job Readiness Training • Remedial program: Skill trade, Computer (office/clerical) o Older Worker Employment & Training • Summer/Year-round Employment • Basic residential weatherization workshop • Computer Repair & Recycling • Self-employment/Microenterprise o Entrepreneurship I Enterprise • Referral to other resources & programs o Sports: Boxing, Basketball, Other

*Ti1ition and other fees may be payable for income-eligible persons under the federal Wor/iforce Investment Act (WIA), the Kansas Department of Children & Families, Dept. ofCon-ections or other public funds available under HUD guidelines or local appropriations.

Training to be offered onsite that leads to certification, licensure or required permits

• OSHA and CPR • Computer Technology o Lead-Safe Work Practices (RRP) • Kauffman FasTrac Courses • Lead Abatement (worker) • Other ???

Service Availability

Adult Youth

• Job preparation assistance • Career & guidance counseling • Access to computer, intemet, copies • Mentors (Group) • Youth I Adult Literacy Assistance • Tutoring: Homework Studying • Self-employment Support Services • Court-ordered Community Service • Referral to other community resources • Other support services as needed

*Services fees may be payable for income-eligible persons under the federal Worliforce Investment Act (WIA), the Kansas Department of Children & Fami/ie;~ Dept, of Corrections or other public fimds available under HUD guidelines or local appropriations

Neighborhood I Community Sponsored Events & Activities (Annual)

• Summerfest & Springfest in the Park • Yearly community-wide fundraisers • Summer youth technology competition • Computer/Electronics Recycle Drive • Yearly youth science competitions • Tool-lending Library*

Facility Amenities: (Actual & Proposed)

• Open computer lab (wireless access) • Wi-Fi Hotspot Building-Wide • Board posting of job/career opportunities High-Speed Internet Connectivity • Space to host larger groups/events • Rooms for confidential meetings • Referral to other community resources • Space for youth/adult study groups • State and City Approved Kitchen • Computer/Electronics Repair Center • Boxing Club & Basketball Court • Other support services

Training and services may be provided or facilitated by the ETCDC, onsite partner agencies, or external service and training providers.

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INITIAL PLAN OF ACTION

Agency Name: East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc.

Measurable Objectives Activities Outcome Indicators Timelines

Complete Memorandums of Negotiate agreements for All partners agree to MOUs. Understanding with partners. provision of services, to Establish facility advisory exchange of information, board. co-location, sharing of costs.

Open Conununity Resource Cross train delivery staff to All staff capable of providing & Training Center with availabl allow each member to delive a wide range of services and to conununity partners: services related to internal referrals to various programs. Occupational Skill Training, programs, services, activities. (on & off-site) Employment Counseling, Small Business Development, Literacy: Digital, Academic, Youth Services: Jobs/Academic

Implement Internet System Train staff on Intranet setup, All staff are able to use WiFi and cloud components. Configure all computers for common intake system to

Internet operation & access and cloud-based technology

Integrate partners into the Train staff to assess clients All staff fully qualified to Community Center. for potential service delivery refer any interested person to

by other partners. Provide to the appropriate agency them information literature. for training or services

Begin Continuous Improvement Establish focus groups Ongoing improvement of Process. (CIP) Develop Center Vision management, programming, to

Mission statements and other procedures and/or Design measurement tool techniques that will help to Collect and evaluate Data build off what works

Develop outcome-based Form partner work group to Establish standards and performance measures. determine standards and begin data collection to

measurement methods.

The timelines for each level above will be established once the ETCDC is awarded an agreement to partner with the Shawnee County Board of Commissioners as the managing agency of the Juan 'Poppy' Abbott Community Center. (Re: Request for Proposal)

We anticipate that it may take approximately 3 to 6 months to reach staff-wide proficiency in adapting to a more technological infrastructure of sha1ing non-confidential information across a cloud-based platform, meeting with our respective clientele on a facility-wide basis, and in scheduling training programs and other activities without conflict.

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GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES

I Name Program Contact Shawnee County Parks & Recreation Funding Bd. of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Property Owner /Maintenance

Kansas Dept. of T fu 'IF Programs/Services Children & Families Voc. Rehabilitation Services

T A NF Worksite Participants Fatherhood/Reentry Initiatives Youth Job Readiness/Mentoring

Topeka Workforce Center WIA Training I FACET Program Federal-funden Training Training, OJT & Support Services (Heartland Works/WIA Board) Veteran & Youth Training/Services

City of Topeka Bids/Contracts , Housing & Neighborhood Dev. Business registration

Topeka Housing Authority Section 3 Contracting Opportunities Referrals

Kansas Apprenticeship Apprenticeships Council

Kansas African American Research, Leadership Affairs Commission & Program Development Assistance

PROPOSED AGENCIES WITH ACTIVE PROGRAMS/PARTICIPANTS ONSITE

Name ETC DC

Topeka ACT-SO Youth Council

IBSA, Inc.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Boys & Girls Club

Heavenly Visions Foundation

Program Building/Facility Maintenance Skill Trade Trainin Pro ams

Youth Academic Programs Youth Leadership Program

Job Preparation, Youth Programs Men's Clothing Bank, Business Support Computer & Tech Programs (youth/adult) Program Development, Technical Support

Federal funded employment & training program for Older Workers (55+) Paid worksite training, Support Services

Reading Program for Adolescent Youth

Youth Photography Program, Service-Learning Activities

More groups to be listed as they are identified

Contact Phillip Owens

Joan Wilson Chair

Lazone Grays President

Ginger Stewart Program Manager

Yolanda Taylor President

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PROSPECTIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Name Topeka Unified School Disttict 501

Washburn University

Washburn Technical Institute

Program After-school Programs Supervised Suspension Program Outreach

Interns, Work-Study Nursing, Computer Science, Business, Social Work Satellite Training Programs, Service-Learning

PROSPF;CTIVE OFF-SITE STAKEHOLDERS- NONPROF1TS

Name Kansas Contractors Association

Support Areas Constmction, Training (NCCER)

Associated General Contractors NCCER Program Development, of Kansas Industry Insights, Data & Research

Mentor/Protege Programmin~ Go Topeka i Topeka Chamber of Commerce

Microenterprise Training, Small Business Networking

Other: Community Action, Neighborhood Improvement Association (NIA), Faith-based Community

PROSPECTIVE PARTNERS- CORPORATIONS

Name Support Areas Entry-Level Employment; Construction OfficeiCierical, Building Maintenance, Etc

Financial Support

Program Support Employment, Training, OJT Mentor/Protege, Supplier Diversity

ANTICIPATED ONGOING ACTIVITY

Name Boxing Club

Mobile Bookmobile

Workforce Center Mobile Unit

Adult Literacy Mentoring

Washburn Nursing Stt1dem Health Checks

Pro-Bono Dental Clinic

Frequency Weekly

Bi-monthly

Bi-annually

Schedule to be determined

Weekly/Bi-weekly

Annual ( onsite)



PROPOSED ETCDC CENTER STAFF

Job Title Qualifications Core Responsibilities

Center Director Leadership ability at the administrative Direct all Center activities. level and any additional education and Facilitate ETCDC in-house experience which meets the agency's programs and coordinates requirements for the position. activities on and offsite.

Administrative Services *Independent work experience in Administer Center activities Manager administrative work and any additional and programs conducted by

education and expelience which meets ETCDC and partner agencies the agency's requirement for the position.

Program Consultant I (I) *Independent work expelience in program Advise Collllllunity Center Independent Contractors development, management and processes. staff, counselors and

resource partners

Guidance Counselors (2) *Job knowledge at a certified-level in Provide case management to Employment/BusinessN outh Business/micro-enterpdse development. ETCDC clients/customers Independent Contractors Expelience as job coach/job developer

Office Assistants (3) Adequate work experience in administrative Provide Center clerical and office & clerical duties admin support to core staff.

*Certifications may include; Micro enterplise Business Facilitator/Administrator or Counselor, NCCER Training Instructor for valious levels (Core Cumculum at-minimum), Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS), Other degrees, diplomas, licensure, or permit as issued by tbe State of Kansas or governing authority.

PROPOSED BUDGET NARRATIVE See attached

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Prospective Referring Agencies Shawnee County Community Corrections Kansas Department of Corrections (youth/adult) Department of Children & Families (TANF!VR/Youth) Topeka Housing Authority (Section 8 Residents)

Supportive Nonprofit Organizations Heart of America Black Expo Shawnee County African American Empowerment Network Topeka Branch, NAACP Humanitarian Ambassadors, Inc. Community First, Inc.

APPENDIX

Source of Research and Information

Heartland Alliance: National Transitional Jobs Network

National Dropout Prevention Institute

ATTACHMENTS

City of Topeka, Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development [MAP]

City of Topeka Neighborhood Summit Index of Priorities

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Legend NIAs

1 North Topeka East

Healthy 2 North Topeka West

3 Central Park

Out Patient 4 Likins Foster

5 Oakland

6 East End At Risk 7 Historic Old Town

Intensive Care

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B East Topeka North

9 Tennessee Town

10 Ward Meade 11 East Topeka South

12 Monroe

13 Central Highland Park

14 Chesney Park

Neighborhood Health

15 Jefferson Square

16 Highland Crest

17 Quinton Heights Steele

18 Historic Holliday Park

19 Valley Park

20 Highland Acres

"Vital Signs" Which Determine Neighborhood Health Include:

1) % of Persons Below Poverty Level 2) Part 1 Crimes Per Capita 3) Average Residential Property Values 4)% of Owner Occupied Homes 5) Number of Boarded Houses

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Category Solution Votes

Other Ideas Training centers In LMI communities/neighborhoods. Use all funding 19 sources, partner with Washburn Tech, local businesses

Property Maintenance/Housing Provide more funding for code enforcement 18

Property Maintenance/Housing Develop code compliance committee 17

Property Maintenance/Housing Consistent enforcement 13

Property Maintenance/Housing Rental certification 11

Property Maintenance/Housing All dilapidated housing identified w/ solutions to turn them around 9

Public Safety Longer stays In each neighborhood for community officers 9 Other Ideas Grow our tax base. Stop spending money on urban sprawl 9

Communications Establish Neighborhood Position out of City Manager's office 8 Parks Incentives for neighborhoods/priority funding 8 Public Safety Educate neighbors on fighting crime, e.g., Turn on your lights! 8

Public Safety Building relationships among neighbors 8

Other Ideas Increase transportation options for low-income residents 7

Property Maintenance/Housing More flexible City workforce 7

Communications Recognize neighborhoods publically-City Council meetings 6 Communications City staff return phone calls (24 hours) 6

Communications Use water bills to communicate with neighborhoods 6

Parks Neighborhoods adopt a park/residents become partners in process 6

Other Ideas Host youth citizens academy 6

Other Ideas Coordination between City, utility companies, and within City departments 6 {coordinate/time infrastructure improvement projects).

Parks Single point of contact to coordinate park maintenance 5 Public Safety Work with Westar for reduced electricity rates/solar power (for 5

streetlights) Property Maintenance/Housing Better/more training of code enforcement officers (and mentoring) 4

Property Maintenance/Housing Earlier intervention with deteriorating houses 4

Public Safety Developers install streetlights in neighborhoods 4

Public Safety Increased public education on public safety departments 4 Other Ideas Increase bus routes 4

Other Ideas listen to neighbors 4

Property Maintenance/Housing Reach out to faith-based community for volunteers to help with property 2 maintenance

Communications Work with senior centers, AmeriCorps VISTA (WU), Other agencies 2 Communications NIA boundaries redrawn 2

Property Maintenance/Housing Communicate with residents of dilapidated homes 1

Communications Use QR codes· water bills, website 1

Property Maintenance/Housing Prohibiting boarded-up houses- address ordinances 0

Communications Website development 0

Communications Facebook- Topeka Neighborhoods; Topeka Neighborhood Associations 0

Public Safety Grants for (street) lighting 0

Public Safety Increase communication of quarterly crime meetings 0

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From:

HEAVENLY VISIONS FOUNDATION 2745 SW Villa West Drive #803 Topeka, Kansas 66614 785 608-3291

\V\VW.heavenlyvisionsfoundation.com [email protected]

November 25, 2013

Letter of support on behalf of the proposal submitted by the East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc in reference to the Juan "Poppy" Abbott Community Resource & Training Center

Heavenly Visions Fotmdation 1 ~ L Yolanda Taylor, President/Founder ~&tlL .d 0 ) ~

Heavenly Visions Foundation (HVF) request your acceptance of this document as our support to the East Topeka Community Development Corporation, Inc (ETCDC) in its' endeavor to manage the Juan "Poppy Abbott Community Center as a Community Resource & Training Center.

As indicated in the proposal, HVF will be available to partner with ETCDC as a non-profit organization. Our organization will empower youth ages 8-18 in the East Topeka community to become visually expressive in a supportive environment through a program called "Exploring the World through Photography". Youth in the East Topeka community will receive structural training in photography and will gain knowledge, skills and abilities that will provide them with valuable life and work skills.

Patinership between HVF and ETCDC will bring about positive changes in the lives of East Topeka youth, their families and those who live in the community of East Topeka.

Board Members Yola11da Taylor, President Delano 17wmas, Vice President

VaMeshia Pen)', Secreta!)' Sylvia Hopper, Treasurer Brandi 1imter Christina Barth Alishia Bush Jeff Schroeder Khalil Newton

Documents

FROM: THE TRUE FOUNDATION SCHOOL and …True Foundation School and Learning Center proposes a bid of $50,000.00 (dollars) for the purchase of Juan Abbott "poppy" Center, if all operating