LDA Class of 2020 21 Team G2L presentation
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Team G2L created a self-reflection and relaxation room at the Robin House, which supports homeless youth in Rock County, Wisconsin. The team remodeled an unused living room, adding items to promote relaxation and self-development, like a hanging chair, plants, and yoga equipment. They also furnished an unused porch. The $5,000 project was funded through donations and raised over the goal amount. Residents appreciate having a private space to decompress and explore coping skills. The team learned about the scope of homelessness and that flexibility, positivity, and passion are keys to success in volunteer projects.
LDA Class of 2020 21 Team G2L presentation
- 1. Team G2L Self- Reflection and Relaxation Room at the Robin House
- 2. Team G2L Mission Grow Give Lead
- 3. Team Members Mark Borowicz Director Workforce & Community Development Blackhawk Technical College BLUE Leadership is not a destination - it is a continuing evolution of learning and evaluating.
- 4. Team Members Mike Bain Accounting Manager Baker Tilly US, LLP GOLD You miss 100% of the shots you dont take.
- 5. Team Members Melanie Mussey Accountant/Payroll Specialist Corporate Contractors, Inc GOLD Leaders dont create followers, they create more leaders. - Tom Peters
- 6. Team Members Leslie Vaughn Records Supervisor City of Janesville Police Department GOLD / GREEN If it doesnt challenge you, it wont change you. -Fred DeVito
- 7. Team Members Chris Zillman Commercial Banking Relationship Manager Johnson Financial Group GREEN / GOLD A true leader doesnt just talk the talk, they walk the walk.
- 8. Why this Project? Support the youth in the community Support the effort to bring awareness to homelessness in our community 1,200 homeless school aged youth in Rock County 300 of which are unaccompanied homeless youth Support those that might be suffering some of the greatest effects of COVID- 19 Complete a project that has a long-lasting and direct impact
- 9. Project 16:49 Project 16:49 represents the number of hours and minutes between school ending one day and starting the next Mission: To empower Rock Countys unaccompanied homeless youth to take action to achieve their goals Vision: Every unaccompanied homeless youth in Rock County will have the opportunity to become a contributing member of the community Project 16:49 has two home locations, a boys house in Janesville and a girls house in Beloit The Robin House: Named after Robin Stuht who was the homeless liaison for the Beloit School District and she was one of the people responsible for creating
- 10. Program and Project Alignment As part of their participation in Project 16:49, youth in the program prepare an individual goal plan that addresses seven key areas: housing, education, employment, life skills, physical and mental health, community connections, and cultural & personal identity formation. The Self Reflection and Relaxation room aligns with two of the seven key goal plan areas of Project 16:49: Physical and Mental Health Cultural and Personal Identity Formation
- 11. Scope of Project Phase 1: Self-Reflection and Relaxation Room Remodel an underused living room. This included painting and furnishing the entire space. Each item chosen specifically for room based on principles of sensory rooms and to promote relaxation and self-development. Phase 2: Porch Upgrade Clean up and furnish an unused covered porch area. This included new patio furniture for the porch space, which is visible from the Self-Reflection & Relaxation Room. Phase 3: Personal Development Classes
- 12. Project Timeline October 8, 2020 Team G2L met with Project 16:49 about potential projects December 2, 2020 After an initial concept didnt fit with the teams vision, a meeting was held at the Robin House and a new project was identified - the front room to be utilized as a Self-Reflection and Relaxation Room. January 27, 2021 Team G2L met at the Robin House to scope out the project, identify proper measurements, concepts and items to be included in the project. February 25, 2021 Rock LDA - Team G2L Facebook page is established with information about the team and project. Fundraising efforts begin with online donation campaign. April 16 Team G2L spent the afternoon at the Robin House beginning the transformation of the room and started purchasing many items online April 30 Team G2L put in a few more hours of hands-on work at the Robin house May 7 Final work afternoon at Robin House May 10 Reveal Day!
- 13. A Self-Reflection & Relaxation Room Is: A specially designed room which combines a range of stimuli to help individuals develop and engage their senses Effective in helping individuals with anxiety and stress to calm down so they are better able to focus A safe and private environment that allows the person using it to explore and interact without risk or judgement A space where a person can build up their confidence and explore their abilities at their own leisure A space for people to go to relax and decompress A space to promote positive coping skills
- 14. Items Purchased for Phase 1 (Room) Hanging Chair Recliner Chair Area Rugs
- 15. Items Purchased for Phase 1 Room Darkening Curtains Curtain Rods and Hardware Wall Sconces
- 16. Items Purchased for Phase 1 Waterfall Feature Plants to Accent Water Feature
- 17. Items Purchased for Phase 1 Cabinet Yoga Mats & Blocks, Yoga Cards, Resistance Bands, Essential Oils, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
- 18. Items Purchased for Phase 1
- 19. Items Purchased for Phase 2 (Porch) Patio set Outdoor Rug
- 20. Budget and Fundraising Budget of $5,000 was determined based on the identified components needed for the Self-Relaxation and Reflection Room Facebook Team Page and donation page were established to help market the team and secure funds through personal and professional relationships Donation letters and Corporate Sponsorship levels were established to create opportunities for contributions to be recognized As of May 10th, the project has raised $5,130 or 102.6% of budget goal! Contributions include the following: Corporate Contractors, Inc (CCI) = $1,000 Stateline Community Grant = $1,000 John and Becky Wong =$1,000 Johnson Bank =$300 Facebook Donations = $1,180 Individual Donations = $ 550 In-Kind (Harris ACE Hardware for paint & supplies) = $100
- 22. Before Pictures
- 23. Work Days
- 28. Before and After
- 29. Tammy DeGarmo and Hannah Haakenson with residents of the Robin House
- 30. Resident Responses and Feedback Favorite piece Hanging Chair! Appreciation of research done regarding sensory rooms Ability to darken room for relaxation Like the calming colors that compliment each other Happy to have a space for privacy and meditation Looking forward to enjoying the outdoor space on the porch Hope for humanity
- 31. Challenges Project Scope & Impact COVID-19 Fundraising Coordination of Schedules Time!
- 32. Lessons Learned Scope of Homelessness Flexibility was Essential Positive Attitude Tunnel Vision Passion Makes it FUN and EASY to SUCCEED!
- 34. Thank You!
- 35. Questions?