READY TO WORK PROGRAM

There’s nothing in the world that can stop someone on a mission. And our mission is to be unstoppable. In the face of homelessness, and in the face of doubt, we keep moving. There’s nothing in the world that can stop us from getting our job done. Every day, for every person, because it’s the right thing to do. And we’ll get even more done. Especially when you help us do it.

Provide a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless individuals who are ready to work through a “work-first” model Change the perception of individuals experiencing homelessness in the community and with employers Address persistent barriers impacting the ability of individuals experiencing homelessness to work and find housing Develop a sustainable, transitional employment business model Provide a holistic model to break expensive cycles of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration Provide a holistic, community-based, solution for homelessness

A Regional “Work- First” Solution. At any given time there are 3,900 unaccompanied adults experiencing homelessness in Metro Denver. 80% are unemployed. We have a plan. A Regional “Work- First” Solution.

Ready to Work has two locations in Metro Denver - Boulder and Aurora Ready to Work has two locations in Metro Denver - Boulder and Aurora. We employ, house and support 94 individuals at any given time. 75% of Ready to Work trainees graduate with a mainstream job and housing.

Holistic Model

Ready to Work operates two social enterprises We create jobs and empower our trainees with purpose. The outdoor crew beautifies the community while creating meaningful work.

Community Table Kitchen is a competitive caterer and co- packer. Ready to Work earns over 45% of our annual operating budget. In 2018, Community Table Kitchen earned one half million in revenue. Hire our social enterprises.

Ready to Work - Work Paid, transitional work in Social Enterprise is a stepping stone to mainstream work •Two work options – landscaping or food service •94 positions – 44 Boulder, 50 Aurora •Up to 29 hours a week $11.10 •Build resume and reference •Earn and save money •Commitment to 9 to 12 month program, begin to seek mainstream employment at 7 months

Ready to Work - Housing Community living for 94 people – 50 men, 24 women •3 meals a day •On site laundry •Computer access, outdoor recreation, library •24/7 access and support •Room and board of 1/3 per week •Savings required •Sobriety required •Transportation •Good proximity to services and employment sites •24/7 Staffing Capital costs - $85k per RTW unit vs. $400k+ for a traditional housing unit

Ready to Work - Support •Savings and financial management •One-on-one case management – bi weekly •Group meetings – bi weekly •Job readiness classes – 4 topic areas •Career counseling •Sobriety support •Mentoring •Computer training

Budget Breakdown

There’s nothing in the world that can stop someone on a mission.

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