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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0019 BackupPROPOSED FUNDING REQUEST Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Project Name EDBB All -Star Youth Escape Car Wash Detail - Second Chance Initiative Prepared For The City of Miami SEOPW CRA Prepared By Ijamyn Gray Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Ste 106 I Miami, FL 33136 Tel: 786.317.7729 ijamyngray62@gmail.com Submitted on May 15`h, 2023 FACT SHEET WHO WE ARE: Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC, was established in 2017. We are a for profit organization currently located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, Florida 33136. This organization is founded on removing barriers encountered among youth and young adults between the ages 14-25 living in the City of Miami. Our mission is to provide mentorship while uniting the diverse cultures in underprivileged communities by exposing them to entrepreneurship opportunities while educating them in life skills training and promoting successful ways for maturing from an adolescent to a young adult. WHAT WE DO: We offer participation in our paid on the job training followed by job opportunities as well as entrepreneurial opportunities for residents between the ages of 14-25, living in underprivileged communities within the City of Miami. Our most current on the job paid training and job placement opportunities are offered through our EDBB All -Star Youth Escape Car Wash Detail - Second Chance Initiative, launched in August of 2021, amid the pandemic. Our carwash initiative has been successful in improving the quality of life for our participants by offering many of them a second chance in becoming productive citizens and assuring job placement after completion of their job training. Our mobile carwash pop -ups have also allowed our participants to provide services at many community events and businesses within the City of Miami. Our program has two components, since we cater to youth and young adults, we have both a Work Force Training Program and a Youth Program. Below are the details of both programs: WORK FORCE PROGRAM: After completion/graduation of our work force program, we assist our graduates entering the workforce by offering them job placement opportunities within the car wash industry. We are currently in the process of equipping all of our car detailing vehicles which will allow us to dispatch multiple teams of 5-7 workers to different locations and on multiple contracts. Our program also offers entrepreneurship opportunities where we teach participants how to become business owners and provide them with the necessary trainings and tools they need to succeed. We have also partnered with Career Source and other organizations, mentors and professionals who assist our participants with entering the workforce upon completion of our program. We host and participate in networking events, hiring events and community events in order to expose our participants to potential workforce opportunities. Although, our hope is for our participants to continue working with us in the car wash industry and expand our services, we do understand that for many of them this is just a steppingstone and so, we provide them with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and teach them how to break through any barriers that may prevent them from doing so. YOUTH PROGRAM: Our Youth Program takes place during the spring and summer breaks. Our secondary school participants and college participants are given the opportunity to be a part of our program for one (1) week during Miami Dade County Public School Spring Break and four (4) weeks during the Miami Dade County Public School Summer Break. During this time, participants receive professional and soft skill trainings, group and one- on-one mentorship and car wash detailing trainings. At the end of the spring break session participants receive a stipend ranging between $150 - $200 (depending on the number of hours worked). Since the summer break program is more intense and longer, each participant is compensated $15 per hour for their participation. WHAT WE NEED: We are pleased to submit this proposal for services to support our desire to build a relationship with the City of Miami SEOPW CRA; and work in conjunction with the city achieving its redevelopment goals by supporting a local standard car washing project. This project will enhance City of Miami residents by providing jobs and a service within the local community, while improving the quality of life and promoting entrepreneurship and technology innovations to its participants. In order to keep this effort ongoing, we are seeking your monetary support in the amount of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to be used to fund our car wash/mentorship initiative expenses. With your sponsorship we will be able to reach fifteen to twenty young people living within the City of Miami SEOPW CRA area. Our goal is to give the youth of today an opportunity to learn all the tools needed in becoming a successful business owner and a productive citizen. We realize not all youth are suited for college after graduating from high school. However, all youth can become productive citizens' by first earning and learning. With your financial assistance this opportunity will continue to create jobs for our youth and give them a responsibility geared towards earning an honest living. It will promote self-worth and reduce the chances of our participants from engaging in unproductive activities. I truly believe initiatives such as this is a necessity throughout our unprivileged neighborhoods/ communities which ultimately empower our youth to become self-sufficient productive citizens. The requested funds will be allocated as follows: PROPOSED BUDGET OF SEOPW CRA FUNDS: The Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to be acquired from SEOPW will be used towards our car wash and mentorship initiative expenses. With your sponsorship we will be able to reach ten (10) young people living within the City of Miami. Item No. Description Line Total 1 EMPLOYEEES/TRAINEES/CONTRACT MANAGER $ 20,000.00 2 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/AUDITING/BOOKKEEPING $ 2,000.00 3 SUPPLIES (operational and office supplies) $ 1,000.00 4 MEALS $ 1,000.00 5 UNIFORMS $ 1,000.00 Infrastructure Request — EDBB is requesting the continued use of the property located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue for its services and mentorship Iro:ram Total Budget $ 25,000.00 WHY WE NEED IT: We have seen the effects of our program and community engagements and the outcome has been phenomenal thus far. I am a testimony of how programs such as this made a difference in my childhood. With youth violence on the rise our organization is committed to providing job opportunities, mentorship, and other trainings, which teach life skills that focus on how to work through the many barriers that may prevent our participants from succeeding. The requested funding are needed in order to assist with the expenses associated with our program. CONCLUSION: Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC takes pride in caring for our employees, our customers, our shareholders, and our environment. We hire dedicated employees who have similar values. We are a customer -first establishment, and we provide all of our employees the opportunity to build everlasting careers. EDBB All Star Youth Escape Detailing Services has created a working environment in the City of Miami where employees can perform their best and strive to achieve his or her personal goals. Because of our detailed training and safety program, we encourage our employees to dream big despite the barriers we face. We are confident that we can meet the challenges ahead and stand ready to partner with you in delivering an effective, employee invested, and customer first solution. Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Ijamyn Gray, Founder Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC (EDBB All Star Youth Escape Car Wash Detailing Services) INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION 2023 MEMBER PRIOR YEAR PROJECT DELIVERABLES: Staying true to our mission, we partnered with and supported local businesses to provide the following services and incentives to our participants: SERVICES PROVIDED / DELIVERABLES PROVIDED BY SUCCESS RATE Talent Acquisitions • The hiring of 15-20 youth and adults within the City of Miami • The participation of 15 youth volunteers during Spring break Career Source South Florida Referrals from Local Businesses and Residents Improved social skills, Increased self- esteem and self-sufficiency and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements On the job car detailing training which includes car tech videos Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC All employees are certified car specialists within four weeks Financial Literacy Classes Regions Bank 90% of employees open new bank accounts within four weeks Mentorship and Life Skills Daily Staff Meetings — Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC 95% of attendance rate, 95% employee uniformity and enhanced customers service Supplies purchased for the business were purchased from local business • Neighborhood Price Choice EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Improved social skills, Increased self - esteem and self-sufficiency and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements Meals for our participants were purchased from local business • 2 Guys, Chic-fil-A EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Improved social skills, Increased self - esteem and self-sufficiency and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements Participation in the following community events: Father and Son Football Tournament, Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, Community Pop-up Events, Valentine Grams Drive, EDBB Annual Christmas Wishlist Event EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Improved social skills, Increased self - esteem and self-confidence and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements E NG 0,113AG1 NG O REAME PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com EDBB Annual Signature Events 20�22� EL AY1omi hh Escape Sumimierr Camp) Prregirrani Growing up in an underprivileged community, I understand the barriers many of our youth are facing today. Our underserved communities are infested with gun violence, crime, and poverty. Determined to make a positive difference and help change the narrative among our youth hence I created, EDBB Allstars Detailing Services Summer Car Wash Camp. We hired twenty-five (25) youth from different communities within City of Miami and Miami -Dade County to earn and learn during a four -week program. The youth then, received on the job training from the EDBB carwash team. They participated in several trainings during these weeks such as New Employee Orientation, Money Management Tools, Positive Thinking, and Customer Service Skills. They also received empowerment from community leaders and City of Miami Police staff. The youth were taken on fieldtrips allowing them to be exposed to City of Miami and Miami -Dade Commission Meetings, The Miami Dolphins Football Training Camp, Community Pop -Up Events, and much more. After completion of our four -week summer break program each participate received a $15 per hour stipend for the hours worked as well as volunteer hours. This program was a success and a game changer for the youth in our community. Our true mission was realized as these youth were taught to always dream the impossible and believe God will show them that all things are possible. NW MACECIONIA MISSIONARY 'BAPTIST CHURCH .MI. nys C 69E97 AFtt.** Amu-WAN6H EStmusan9i 1143 My Experience with The EDBB Allstars has been nothing short of amazing. I have gained so much knowledge, met important people and learned great car wash skills. Working at the car wash and being able to work flexible hours has been helpful for me while I am in college. Byron Hart E NGd U RAG I NG O BERM ER'S PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com 2022 EDBE Y1ouitrh Escape SUJnamer Camp Experiences -r �.- ownkdarah OCAL LEGE!NDSIH,ILLL DUPHINS TRAINING CAMP PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com 20222 EJ63 Youth Escape, Spring ingg Break Exspe rrje njce EDBB Allstars Detailing Services spring break youth escape experience was very inspiring and rewarding. We hired twenty-five (25) youth from different communities within City of Miami and Miami -Dade County to earn and learn for one week. At the beginning of the week the youth participated in money management, positive thinking, and customer service trainings. Our true mission was realized as these youth were taught to always dream the impossible and believe God will show you that all things are possible. They learned the meaning of breaking barriers that they may face in life and how not to use negative language like "but I can't" or "those white folks won't give me a chance", because these are all self-inflicted barriers we create. The youth then, received on the job training from the EDBB carwash team. This gave me an opportunity to observe my team in action. It was great to see the compassion and leadership skills shown towards these youth by my team. Once trained on all car detailing positions the youth were divided into groups and assigned specific jobs like, tire specialist, interior specialist, window specialist and vacuum specialist. Each youth that completed the spring break training was compensated a $150 stipend and was taken out for a celebration dinner at Golden Corral. This experience was beneficial for both the participants and the EDBB team. It benefited all participants who successfully completed the spring break training because they will be given the opportunity to participant in our 2022 Summer Carwash Youth Escape Initiative, and it benefited the team because it better prepared them to operate the summer program. PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com CURRENT PAYROLL REGISTER EMPLOYEE # EMPLOYEE NAME PAY RATE JOB TITLE / ASSIGMENT HIRE DATE ADDRESS EDBB-8146 BETTS, TAVARIUS $ 1,300.00 / salary Car Tech Specialist / Supervisor Specialty: Car Finisher 10/27/2021 1877 NW 42 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33142 EDBB-0596 GRAY, IJAMYN $2,0000.00 / salary Contract Manager 10/27/2021 1430 NW 72 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33147, APT 201 EDBB-0535 GRAY, LADASHIA $15.00 Office Assistant 10/27/2021 1430 NW 72 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33147, APT 201 EDBB-8070 GRAY, LATRAYA $15.00 Training Coordinator 01/01/2022 24715 SW 110th Ave HOMESTEAD, FL 33032 EDBB-1482 HARRINGTON, ALPHONSO $15.00 Car Tech Specialist / Specialty: Exterior 04/01/2023 1430 NW 72 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33147, APT 103 EDBB-2832 HICKS, D'JOHN $15.00 Car Tech Specialist / Specialty: Tire Cleaning 01/10/2022 3303 GRAND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33133 EDBB-0664 JOHNSON, ANTIWONE $$ 1,300.00 / salary Car Tech Specialist / Supervisor Specialty: Interior Cleaning 10/27/2021 3520 S DOUGLAS RD, MIAMI, FL 33133 EDBB-8205 POWELL, KANI $15.00 Car Tech Specialist / Specialty: Window Cleaning 02/19/2022 774 NW 41 ST, MIAMI, FL 33127 PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com YEAR-ROUND YOUTH TRAINEES PLEASE NOTE: THESE YOUTH ARE IN SCHOOL AND CAN ONLY WORK DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND NON -SCHOOL DAYS EMPLOYEE # EMPLOYEE NAME PAY RATE JOB TITLE SCHOOL NAME ZIP CODE EDBB-7915 Brutus, Jonathan $15.00 Car Tech Specialist Booker T. Washington Senior High 33136 EDBB-8281 Henry, Matthew $15.00 Car Tech Specialist Miami Northwestern Senior High 33147 EDBB-1393 Jackson, Emeri $15.00 Car Tech Specialist Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School 33136 EDBB-6173 Murena, Elijah $15.00 Car Tech Specialist Booker T. Washington Senior High 33147 EDBB-8205 Powell, Kani $15.00 Car Tech Specialist Miami Northwestern Senior High 33127 EDBB-3016 Williams, Jason $15.00 Car Tech Specialist Coral Gables Senior High 33133 PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com 2023 - SPRING BREAK YOUTH ESCAPE PARTICIPANTS NO. YOUTH NAME ID PROVIDED DESIRED POSITION ZIP CODE SEOPW CRA Resident 1 Brutus, Jonathan Florida ID Car Technician 33136 Yes 2 Cheeks, Zion Birth Certificate Car Technician 33136 Yes 3 Cunningham, Da'niya Florida ID Office Support 33127 No 4 Cunningham, Destiny Florida ID Office Support 33127 No 5 Harrington, Alphonso Florida ID Car Technician 33147 No 6 Edwards, Pablo Passport Car Technician 33147 No 7 Gray, Ijamyn Jr Florida ID Car Technician 33147 No 8 Henry, Matthew Florida ID Car Technician 33147 No 9 Jackson, Emeri Birth Certificate Car Technician 33136 Yes 10 Mincy, Brandin Birth Certificate Car Technician 33147 No 11 Murena, Elijah Florida ID Car Technician 33147 No 12 Powell, Kani Florida ID Car Technician 33127 No 13 Rodriguez, Tony Florida ID Car Technician 33142 No 14 Thomas, Jamari School ID Car Technician 33147 No 15 Williams, Jason Florida ID Car Technician 33133 No 16 Young, Synard Florida ID Car Technician 33150 No ***PLEASE NOTE ALL PARTICIPANTS EARNING OVER $600.00/ PER YEAR RECEIVED A 1099 FORM PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com 2022 - SUMMER BREAK YOUTH ESCAPE PARTICIPANTS YOUTH NAME ID PROVIDED DESIRED POSITION Zip Code SEOPW CRA Resident 1 Bonica, Jemel Birth Certificate Car Tech Specialist 33136 Yes 2 Brown, Jordan Birth Certificate Car Tech Specialist 33136 Yes 3 Crockett, Douglas Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33127 No 4 Cunningham, Da'niya Birth Certificate Office Support 33127 No 5 Cunningham, Destiny Birth Certificate Office Support 33127 No 6 Edwards, Monae Florida ID Field Support 33142 No 7 Glover, Donnell Birth Certificate Car Tech Specialist 33133 No 8 Golson, Tavon Birth Certificate Car Tech Specialist 33147 No 9 Golson, Thomas Birth Certificate Car Tech Specialist 33147 No 10 Hart, Bryon Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33142 No 11 Jackson, Emeri School ID Car Tech Specialist 33136 Yes 12 Lallion, David Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33136 Yes 13 Rodriguez, Tony Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33142 No 14 Williams, Jason Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33133 No 15 Willis, Kamora Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33133 No 16 Young, Synard Florida ID Car Tech Specialist 33150 No ***PLEASE NOTE ALL PARTICIPANTS EARNING OVER $600.00/ PER YEAR RECEIVED A 1099 FORM E NGdU AG I NI. O BERM ER'S PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com PRIOR YEAR PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES: SUCCESS STORY NO. 1 Our first success story was finding my father Randy Hudnell. One day God asked me "how can I save the world and forget about my own. With that though in mind I found my father who was homeless and on drugs at the time. It was a challenge looking past him being an absent parent but with God's permission I was able to forgive my father for his shortfall and offer him a life changing opportunity through employment with Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service. Mr. Hudnell, now has a stable job as a car tech specialist/record keeper, he has his own place and is no longer homeless. Our next mission is to assist him with his dream of opening his own business of selling nutritious and delicious organic and natural food and drinks. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 2 The second success story is helping groom and mentor Antiwone Johnson, who has been a part of Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service from its start. His dream is to someday own his own security company. As a result of shadowing the owner of EDBB, Antiwone has learned the tools needed to operate and manage his own business. He is now the proud owner of A3 Security Services, LLC, which is another service provided under the EDBB umbrella. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 3 Our third success story was the hiring of a young man name Robert Whittle. He was featured on a documentary — Behind the Bars in Miami, where he was in Bootcamp after serving 5 1/2 years in prison. He was released in June of 2021, and since his release from prison he has been employed by Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service. As a result he now has a stable source of income, has opened a bank account and has transformed his mind into being a model citizen and employee. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 4 The fourth success story is the hiring of over 20 youth from different communities and creating a safe haven through our carwash youth escape initiative. These youth are learning the true meaning of "One Brother One Hood". Each day they realize that this carwash is a life changing opportunity where we wash away our past while waxing into a brighter future — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com TOTAL PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET: The total operating cost per year to effectively fund the carwash program is Three Hundred Thirty -Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00). The following is a detailed line item per cost: Item Description No. Line Total Balance Remaining After Commitment 1 TRAINEES / CONTRACT MANAGER $ 237,000.00 2 ADMINISTRATION /AUDITING / BOOKKEEPING $ 10,000.00 3 FRINGE BENEFITS $ 15,000.00 4 INSURANCE $ 6,000.00 5 STORAGE $ 5,000.00 6 BUSINESS CONFERENCE (travel expenses, courses, etc.) $ 20 000.00 ' 7 MEALS $ 2,500.00 8 UNIFORMS $ 6,000.00 9 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,500.00 10 EQUIPMENT $ 2,500.00 11 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES $ 2,500.00 12 GASOLINE EXPENSE (automobile and equipment) $ 3,500.00 13 LICENSES/PERMITS $ 3,000.00 14 OFFICE SPACE $ 1,000.00 15 WORKER'S COMPENSATION $ 4,000.00 16 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 2,000.00 17 INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION (IDA) CERTIFICATION $ 5,000.00 18 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS $ 2,500.00 Total Operating Budget $ 330,000.00 PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com Enc�ouraq njq Dreamers Break nq Barriers Car Wash Revenue Chart - 2022 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2080 Quarter 1: Jan. - Mar. Jan./Apr. ' Feb./May w Mar./Jun. Quarter 2: Apr. - Jun. 143 1 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 • Quarter 3: Jul. - Sept. Quarter 4: Oct. - Dec. Jul./ Oct. ' Aug./Nov. ' Sept./Dec. PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com Enc�ouraq nql Dreamers Breaking' Barriers Car Wash Revenue Chart J 2023 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 $3,989 Quarter 1: Jan. - Mar. 0 Jan./Apr. v Feb./May . Mar./Jun. 0 0 Quarter 2: Apr. - Jun.