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To: South Bend Redevelopment Committee
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Date: February 1 1, 2010
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AFFILIATED NETWORK
Re: IAGO/Youth Build South Bend
Youth Training and Education Program
This request is in response to the conversation with several of the members of the Redevelopment Board regarding
programs designed to assist out of work young aduks (age ] 6-24 yrs old) and ones lacking their secondary
education attainment of either a Diploma or GED, and lacking job readiness certifications and skills needed to
obtain gainful employment throughout South Bend's urban areas.
YouthBuild South Bend is an affiliate of the national program YouthBuild USA. YouthBuild USA has been
assisting young adults attain their secondary education and construction skills since 1978. The program's national
recognition has put us in line for multiple streams of federal dollars.
Because IAGO Inc (Initiatives Achieving Goals Outstanding) has been successfully providing skills such as resume
writing, job interview preparation, mentoring opportunities with local business men and women, and tutoring
programs to youth throughout the St Joseph area for the last 7 years, we felt the combined efforts of the two
programs would be an unstoppable force for good for our youth.
Because we now offer certification programs with management level skills, we not only prepare our youth to go and
get a job, we teach them how to create employment opportunities for themselves and others. Thus widening the
market for their employable skills.
We are asking that you review our request for assistance in the amount of $108,300.00 to implement the
YouthBuild South Bend program.
We are aware that a request for the full amount of funding set aside for urban renewal ($350,000.00) has been
requested by one local organization ah~eady. However, we ask that before you release all the funding to that one
organization, you consider the good that our organization can bring to the table.
We ask that you look at the ability of our program to be self sustaining in a very short period of time, because we
have chosen career training avenues that are in demand, we ask that you note the potential for our graduates to
obtain meaningful employment that will help them care for themselves and their families in a very real way, we ask
that you see the potential for the South Bend housing market to receive a nice "face lift" because of the aggressive
efforts of our program participants in the construction area, to refurbish worn out housing in low income areas.
For those and many other reasons, we ask that you consider using a portion of the urban revitalization funding to
assist with the implementation of our Youth Build
South Bend. program.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce our program to you. Hopeful}y, it can make it's way onto your calendar
for consideration.
You may contact me at 574-532-0499 or by email at ~aradiseindiana~a <iol.co~n.
Sincer y,
L da C er, ABR, CFHC
Director
3419 W. Washington 3t.. South Bend. IIP.46619.574-b32-0499 ph.S74-235-3706 vm.8[
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Program Narrative
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AFF1t:tATED NETWORK
I.A.G.O. (Initiatives Achieving Goals Outstanding) is a local organization that has been
assisting youth achieve academic success for the past 7 years. By becoming an affiliate of the
National YouthBuild USA network, (since 1978) we are in a position to offer even more
education and job readiness certifications and opportunities to our youth in the South Bend
area. Thus we are IAGO/YouthBuild South Bend.
In the past we have only worked with youth in traditional education settings. We have helped
hundreds of youth set and attain educational and personal development goals. Our scope has
broadened to assist youth that have separated from the traditional school setting without
obtaining their high school diploma or GED, and lacking any employment ready skills.
Youth completing the 10 month program will obtain their GED, a nationally recognized
certification in construction education (NCCER) which gives them a choice of becoming
Supervisors in Construction, Carpenters, or Construction & Maintenance Painters. Perhaps they
prefer computer technology. They can become certified as Database Administrators, Network
and Computer Systems Administrators, or Computer Support Specialists .
These youth will have hands on education that will not only benefit them by obtaining
experience, employment and their certification, it will also benefit businesses and families
throughout the Michiana area by providing in demand IT services, low cost housing and
repairing existing worn and unsightly housing throughout the community.
The building and refurbishing process becomes a symbol of their own lives, in that many were
just like that old dilapidated house, an apparent lost cause. However, with a little work and
effort it is transformed into a beautiful home. It is reinforced, that if with hard work and effort
they can change that house, they can also change their own lives. That home becomes a
tangible object they can look at in their own neighborhoods to be proud of and say to
themselves "I accomplished something good. I can do the same thing with my own life, I am
worth something."
Most prisoners come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Most have not completed high school.
Roughly 1 /3 were unemployed before imprisonment.
Prisons cost taxpayers more than $32 billion a year. Every year that an inmate spends in prison
costs $22,000. An individual sentenced to five years fora $300 theft costs the public more than
$144,400. The cost of a life term averages $1.5 million.
States are spending more money on prisons than education. Over the course of the last 20 years,
the amount of money spent on prisons was increased by 570% while that spent on elementary
and secondary education was increased by only 33%. ***
The need for the Youth Build program in our area is evident by the less than high school
graduation attainment rate, the unemployment rate, the poverty rate, and the housing vacancy
rate especially as experienced by blacks in our community as described below;
Less Than High
School Graduates* Males- 18-24
yrs Females 18-24
yrs
Total 5,285 4,844
Overall Percentage 26.3% 22.9%
Poverty Rate Total Percentage National
18-64 Year olds 59,519 21.4% X
Free or Reduced
Lunch Eligibility* 21,973 61 % 41.8%
Black 23,873 34.3% X
White 62,000 15.9% X
Housing Vacancy Estimate Percent U.S.
Rate
Total Housing Units 47,813 X X
Occupied Housing 39,374 82.3 88.0
Units
Vacant Housing 8,439 17.7 12.0
Units
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Unemployment Status 16 to 19 20-24 25-44 Blacks Whites
* yrs s rs
Total Unemployed 4,980 8,063 26,772 17,484 52,159
Percentage of total 36.8% 15.6% 8.1% 18.8% 7.4%
As indicated by the above stated data a clear need for the IAGO/YouthBuild Program is
established.
Therefore we are requesting assistance in the form of $ 108,300 to support the portion of our
program costs. Please find attached a detailed budget outlining program costs.
We are asking for a portion of the program cost because our program is also self supportive in
various ways.
We have a licensed day care facility+ designed to assist students reduce their absenteeism rate
by providing adequate child care. Additionally, we employ qualifying participants from the
Youth Build South Bend program.
Because we are a construction certification program, we have recently received an application
from the city to become approved contractors for city funded housing improvement programs.
This approval will not only help improve the neighborhood housing situation but will provide
employment income to YouthBuild program participants and skilled laborers.
These and other housing improvement contracts are being vigorously pursued throughout the
city to provide participant employment and management training opportunities and provide
leverage for the YouthBuild program itself to assist us to become a self supporting program.
If that were not enough, we also have plans to facilitate an IT Saies and service center. The
service center will provide computer repair, troubleshooting, training, and sales. This being one
of the entrepreneurial ventures instituted by the program participants from Management to
service, with leadership training and assistance from skilled, certified stafl:.
This effort will provide paid employment to our participants, and help aid YouthBuild South
Bend to become self supporting.
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Our goal is to see our participants not only learn how to "fish" for themselves, but teach
the next generation to do the same. Our program will make a measurable impact on our
program participants, the neighborhoods in which they live, and the city as a whole.
Therefore, we are requesting funds to support the implementation of this national
program in the South Bend area from the Urban Neighborhood Revitalization Fund,
Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund, or similar funds that are available for the above stated
purposes.
T'he amount we are requesting is $108,300.00. A detailed implementation budget with
total costs outlined is attached.
Additionally, you will find a complete list of our board of directors, our organizational
chart and participants as well as their credentials and their roles therein.
South Bend is a city with vision, initiative, and willing hearts. Just as South Bend is
looking to the future by building a city with a future, we are looking forward to
continuing to help our youth build their lives with a future in view.
If you need further information or clarification, you may contact me by phone at 574-
532-0499 or email at paradise:i~~d;as~a99~a~tiai,uo,cu~~l.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request.
Sinc rely,
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Director
*Information provided by the US Census Bureau 2006-latest information available
**Information provided by the Research Center, School Graduation Report-2008
***Hearts &Minds-Information for change-compiled for 2009
+IAGO Happy Hands Child Care
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IAGO, Inc./Youth Build South Bend's
Organizational Chart
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Organization Responsibilities Outlined
iAGO, InclYouthBuild South Bend's organization encompasses a variety of backgrounds and talents, including
ones from the community, mental health field, educational field, and the youth themselves. The board of
directors act as a check and balance for the organization's design and implementation, suggestions for improved
quality of service, individual service plans, and available community resources. Below is a very brief overview
of what individuals provide the organization.
Linda Carter-Real Estate Broker,ABR, CFHC-
Director/Leadership Coordinator
Linda's background in finance and real estate brings a valuable component to the organization, one of an
entrepreneurial spirit. Her interests are in helping the young people set and obtain goals that will lead to skills
making them job or career ready. Their education and fmancial literacy are a primary focus. She is active in
finding and maintaining youth referring agency and community facilitator relationships, mentors, internships,
and fundraising opportunities for the youth.
Tina Prieto-BA, Communications
Asst. Dir/Program Manager
Tina specializes in youth treatment and is interested in and targets their emotional health. She designs and
implements programs for the corporation as well as assists youth in developing individual plans to chart their
direction in life. She is actively involved in fund raising and seeking opportunities for internships for the youth.
Tanya Terry-BS Organizational Management
TreasurerBookkeeper
Tanya is currently working on obtaining her Masters in Organizational Management and is focused in making
sure that program design and implementation is carried out. She also critiques the program elements to be sure
that we are operating at our full potential as an organization. As treasurer, all financial transactions are
reviewed, checked and balanced.
Edward Carter, Real Estate Investor
Chairman/Construction Manager
As a community representative, Edward has a variety of experience in the renovation and remodeling field.
Additionally, his work with the youth through his ministry, has had a very positive effect on their lives. He
brings to the organization his ability to manage a construction project from beginning to end, creating and
submitting bids, adhering to a construction budget, overseeing all contractors, pulling permits, complying with
OSHA safety standards, ordering tools, equipment and supplies needed for construction projects,
Additionally, he will refer youth and develop new intern and job opportunities for them.
Ronald Phelps, BA-Biological Sciences
Secretary/Vocational Instructor
Mr. Phelps has spent his life helping disadvantaged youth see a way out of their seemingly dire circumstances.
His many years as a teacher in public, private, and mental health facilities serving the needs of youth, bring a
valuable element to the table. Ron designs classroom and individual student curriculum, holding one on one
sessions with youth and their families or facilitators, refers youth and their families to appropriate sources for
assistance, provides checks and balances on their week to week progress and provides information to the group
to effect a positive outcome for the youth.
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Earlene Arnold,-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
2°d ChairmanJCounselor
Mrs. Arnold has served as a Mental Health Counselor for various organizations specializing in serving the
needs of youth and their families. Earlene has offered her services to assist our program by helping us to make
adequate referrals to youth serving organizations. Earlene is involved in the interview process of participants
and helps us assess the depth of their desire and motivation prior to entering the program. Earlene conducts
round table and individual discussions with youth allowing them to have a positive emotional outlet.
Dennis Howell II-BA-Civil Engineering
3'd Chairman/Site Trainer-Leadership Coordinator
Dennis brings the element of youth to the organization. As a young person that has been raised in a single
parent household, having experienced the struggles of being a disadvantaged youth, yet with parental and
community support, having set and obtained his life goals. Dennis has volunteered his time to mentor our
youth and provide internships for them. He offers hands on construction and design education. Additionally, he
seeks and donates leverage for youth scholarships and individual successes, thus encouraging the youth to
continue progressing.
Youth, Parents, Referring Agencies, Donors, Community Sponsors, etc.
A report is made to the youth and all referring entities involved in the youth's progress. Additionally,
suggestions for the youth's continued progress, suggestions, and any feedback they would like to offer is also
requested.
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YouthBuild South Bend, IN Implementation Budget-Project Based-One 10 month Cycle
(30 Trainees Assisted)
Salaries Year One
(Program)
Director $45,000
Secretary $18,000
PT Accountant/Bookkeeper $11,000
Construction Manager $42,000
Program Manager $38,000
Site Trainer/Vocational Instructor $35,000
Counselor/Job Developer $36,000
CounselorlLeadership Coordinator $33,000
Teacher $34,flflfl
Two Mentors/Site Trainers $ 0
Two Interns $ 0
TOTAL SALARIES $292,000
FRINGE @25% $ 73,000
SALARIES & FRINGE $365,000
CONSULTANTS & TRAVEL
Staff Training & Technical Assistance $ 7,000
Legal $ 2,000
Audit $ 6,000
Travel $ 3,000
TOTAL CONSULTANT & TRAVEL $ 18,000
TRAINING COSTS
TRAINEE STIPENDS $175,000
Less 10% absences ($ 17,500)
TOTAL STIPENDS $155,500
FRINGE @ 10% ($ 15,500)
STIPENDS AND FRINGES $171,000
Bonuses $ 6,500
Raises $ 3,000
TOTAL PAYMENTS $180,500
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TRAINING MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
Drivers Education $ 1,500
Power Tools for Training $ 5,000
Tools, Boots, Hardhats $ 4,000
Training & Classroom Materials $ 12,000
TOTAL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT $ 22,500
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Conferences & Cultural Activities $ 7,000
Leadership Retreats $ 5,000
Entrepreneurial Training (start up costs) $ 4,000
TOTAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT $ 16,000
TOTAL TRAINING COSTS $219,000
CAPITAL COSTS
Office and Classroom Equipment (general) $ 9,000
Computers $ 7,500
Van Purchase/Lease $ 6,000
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS $ 22,500
OTHER COSTS
Office /Classroom Rent $ 25,000
Telephone $ 3,500
Postage $ 1,000
Office Supplies $ 1,000
Equipment Maintenance $ 500
Insurance ~ $ 7,500
Payroll Service $ 800
Printing & Copying $ 1,000
Advertisement $ 1,000
Van Expense $ 6,000
Evaluation Report $ 0
TOTAL OTHER COSTS $ 47,300
TOTAL PROGRAM $671,800
COST PER TRAINEE $ 22,393
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Income Received Anticipated In Kind
AmeriCorps National (Requested) $671,000.00
Lexus of Mishawaka (received to date) 2,500.00
Lucus Oil Stadium (received to date) 5,500.00
Paradise Estates Realty (received to date) 3,000.00
Participation Fees (received to date) 1,200.00
Participation Fees (anticipated) 5,660.00
Private Donations (received to date) 2,200.00
Real Estate {received to date) 11,900.00
SBCSC-Riley High School (received to date) 5,000.00
WalMart Foundation 9,000.00
WUBU-Radio Mix 106 (in kind) 5,000.00
Yearly Fund Raisers/Benefits 8,000.00
$ 19,400.00 $ 693,600.00 $16,900.00
This is an implementation budget for YouthBuild South Bend, therefore there are no exact expenditure's to report at this
time.
The requested amount of $108,300A0 once received will be used in the following manner;
Youth Development Costs 16,000
Training & Classroom Materials 22,500
Capitol Costs 22,500
Other Costs 47,300
Total Requested $108,300
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