Biweekly DAO meeting
Tree Ring Village
Land search
Progress with the Oakland site
Connected with HOA President
Walked the site with agents
Secondary visit with Marta (architect), Kris (BOSS Cubez), and Paul
Working with our agent to draft up the Letter of Intent
Prefab
BOSS Cubez
Questions that members have
Community design
Recovery model
Participant responsibilities
Discuss 6 month ideal stay following 6 month recovery program
Discuss focusing on a monthly theme (Manners to succeed, Financial literacy, Diet health, Physical fitness, Mental health, Workforce development)
Community needs to discuss
Home furnishing partnerships/donations (beds, bedding, desks, dressers, indoor lighting)
Kitchen needs to serve 20 participants - How do we want this to look?
Outdoor lighting
Fencing
Utilities
License to operate
Event with Kathy/Vanessa and Oakland Diocese
Oakland SRO site
Discuss ideas
Phatt Chance Community Services
Updates and needs
R3
Onboarded to the Geo space
Publishing projects
Monterey
Salinas
Overview
Jim emphasized understanding individuals to create tailored success plans through surveys. Ideas were discussed on collaborating with workforce development partners and exploring diverse housing options for specialized services.
In conjunction, property opportunities were explored and explored a possible matchmaker role for an Oakland SRO site and its potential as transitional housing. The meeting also delved into future plans & partnerships, including engaging with CityTeams, property search for service expansion, and establishing collaborations with community organizations.
The narrative weaves into a reflective setting and transitioning smoothly from practical discussions to a contemplative tone. Emotions and thoughts intermingle as the individual grapples with self-discovery and inner conflict. The passage culminates in a yearning for connection, encapsulating a journey of introspection and longing for a deeper connection.
Notes
🏡 Tree Ring Village Updates
Preparing Letter of Intent for Oakland property that seems like a great fit
We had a couple of really promising visits to the site
📝 Responsibilities for Residents in Recovery Program
Consider different responsibilities for individuals in the recovery program
Cleaning
Garden assistance
Kitchen help
Assist with programming
Farmer's Market
Discussed the importance of tailoring classes to individual interests for better engagement.
📅 Weekly Themes and Personal Development
Plan for weekly events focused on various themes like manners, health, financial literacy, goal setting, and day-to-day success.
Discussed the idea of a monthly theme for personal development and gathering topic suggestions.
📊 Assessment and Individual Progress
Mention creating a scorecard for life skills evaluation before program completion.
Emphasize the importance of understanding residents' future goals and passions.
🤝 Collaboration with Oakland Mayor's Office
Reached out to the mayor's office and establish a meeting with Lao for further collaboration.
🏠 Housing Navigator Service
Discuss the need for a housing navigator on-site to assist residents effectively.
Determine the appropriate timing to introduce this crucial service.