Memphis HOPE: Transforming Houses into Homes Aspen Institute – Ascend Roundtable March 29, Washington, DC Presented by: Ruby Bright, Executive Director

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Our Mission The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis is the agent for change committed to a community of wellbeing and prosperity, where women live in sufficiency, strength, and safety, sharing their leadership and empowering their children. Our Vision The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis is the agent for change committed to a community of wellbeing and prosperity, where women live in sufficiency, strength, and safety, sharing their leadership and empowering their children.

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis H O pportunit y P E mpowerment H ealth O pportunit y P ride E mpowerment A Public-Private Partnership A Model for Ending Poverty in Memphis, TN Memphis HOPE Memphis HOPE: Transforming Houses into Homes

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Introduction Our goal ◦ Breaking the cycle of poverty Founding partners ◦ Memphis Housing Authority ◦ Urban Strategies, Inc. ◦ Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Families we serve ◦ Lamar Terrace ◦ Dixie Homes ◦ Cleaborn Homes

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis A Little Bit of History

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Family Before Memphis HOPE

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Case Managers Connect Families Memphis HOPE Family EmploymentEducationTransportation Senior Services Home Ownership Healthcare Youth Development Childcare Emergency Services

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Measurable Success OutcomesGoal Actual to Date Employment placements Employment retained 180 days or longer Completions of job skills training9599 Currently employed (as of 12/30/11)270212

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Economic Impact Memphis HOPE participants are contributing to the local economy, generating $2,633,532 annually Employment as of 9/30/10Annual Impact 116 full-time employees/ average hourly wage of $8.71$2,101, part-time employees/ average hourly wage of $ ,960 Total Back to Economy$2,633,532

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Key Challenges/Opportunities Challenges Lack of/Limited skills or education Interview / Application Process Fear of losing Government Benefits Fear of Failure, Low Self-Esteem Comfortable where they are Reduced work hours Retention Lack of adequate or convenient transportation Opportunities Identify training/educational opportunities that provide stipends Training opportunities provided by industry professionals Training and Policy changes Mentoring, coaching & “small wins” Mentoring and coaching Working with companies to provide consistent schedules Working with clients and companies to remove obstacles Transportation is still a challenge

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Major Funding Partners ASSISI FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS INC. BANK OF AMERICA CITY OF MEMPHIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE T-ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE SAVINGS ARRA FEDEX CORPORATION GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORTS HYDE FAMILY FOUNDATIONS JOHN DUSTIN/BUCKMAN CHARITABLE TRUST FUND LEMOYNE OWEN COLLEGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MCCORMACK BARON SALAZAR MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY – ROSS GRANTS METHODIST HEALTHCARE PLOUGH FOUNDATION REGIONS BANK FOUNDATION W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Memphis HOPE Transforming houses into homes