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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-23-0021 Backup3/24/2023 Mama Hattie's House "A Place to Call Home" March 1, 2023 Girl Power Rocks, Inc. 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite Miami, FL 33136 (305) 756-5502 www.girlpowerrocks.org 1 "Improving Our World, One Girl At a Time' Girl Power's mission is to empower girls and their families to succeed in order to protect, restore and preserve the family. Since its founding in 2000, Girl Power has served over 6,000 at -promise girls ages 7 to 17 through our day and after -school programs and services at six locations: ❑ Girls Intervention Program PLUS - 0vertown Headquarters ❑ Girls Intervention Program PLUS - Robert Morgan Education Center ❑ Girls Rock After School - Brownsville Middle School ❑ Girls Rock After School - Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School J Girls Rock After School - Frank C. Martin K8 Center _i Girls Choir of Miami - Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Education Center Our evidenced based and trauma informed approach is built on 9-evidenced based programs that promote positive behavior, build social skills and improve academic performance. 2 1 3/24/2023 The Need There is no other home in the state of Florida to house girls aging out of foster care -- this will be the first. Too many young women in Miami are unhoused or at risk of becoming homeless ► In 2020 -7,000 young women 'exited' the foster care system r In 2021 that number was -6,500 • 20% of those were instantly homeless ✓ 40% more will become homeless within 18 months ✓ 33-37% of all Florida youth experience homelessness by age 21 These young women are at higher risk r 2x more likely to have at least 1 child by age 19 ► 2.5x more likely to become pregnant ✓ Florida is 3rd in the nation for sex trafficking r They are over -represented among sex trafficking victims We can improve their life outcomes ► A stable living situation ► A steady figure (mentor) who supports their aspirations r Life skills and educational support ► Mama Hattie's House will offer all of this - and more. Sources: Annie E Casey Foundation; VS Department of Health & Human Services - AFCARS 3 Introducing Mama Hattie's House (MHH) "A Place to Call Home" ✓ The mission of MHH is to offer a 24-hour safe and stable sanctuary for girls aging out of foster care, exiting detention, or transitioning from homelessness, abuse and neglect. • MHH will serve as a permanent home base for Girl Power's programs, including classrooms, a large multi -purpose room, fitness rooms, a music room, technology (STEAM) lab, private counseling rooms, a reception area, administrative offices, meeting and conference spaces. ► Most importantly, MHH will be "A Place to Call Home" for 40 girls [20 who are ages 18 - 21, and 20 who are ages 11-17], providing a safe and nurturing environment with access to supportive services. • MHH will serve its residents and its neighbors with retail and public spaces offering valued products and services and providing business support for start-ups and local businesses. ✓ Preliminary designs envision Mama Hattie's House as a five -story mixed -use facility, located in the heart of Miami's Overtown community, and slated for construction by 2024 with completion in 2026. 4 2 3/24/2023 4 Mama Hattie's House Uniqueness r Girl Power is developing evidence -based programming designed specifically for the residents of MHH. • Services and support for both the youngest residents (ages 11-17) and the young adults preparing to live independently (agesl8-21). We envision MHH as a model of Environmental Sustainability and a lifestyle that respects and heals the planet. • MHH will serve as a small business incubator and foster women of color entrepreneurs. • MHH will offer valued local services and opportunities to engage the neighborhood, providing revenue -producing space for businesses and services that are aligned with our mission. 5 430 NW 9th Street - Miami (Overtown) 6 3 3/24/2023 7 Accomplishments To Date Southeast Overtown Park West CRA . A commitment for project funding estimated at $7-9 million. Resolution authorizing Architectural services for MHH. Miami -Dade County Building Better Communities Bond Program grant award in the amount of $485K. Lease Agreement for a county owned site (430 NW 9th Street) for up to 70 years @ $10/year. : $2 million grant awarded by Miami -Dade County in 2018. Environmental remediation on the site prior to Girl Power receiving site control. Other Preliminary architectural design completed in 2021. Site re -zoning to support our mixed -use purpose approved by Miami City Commission in February 2023. Pro bono legal support from Greenberg Traurig. Early commitment of $150K from Allegany Franciscan Ministries. 8 4 3/24/2023 Project Cost Estimate Estimate Item $16,000,000 45,000 sqft mixed use ® $350/sqft $ 240,000 Permits, testing (1.5%) $ 1,500,000 Pre -construction and design; program dev. $ 1,800,000 Contingency (10%) $ 460,000 Furnishings a fixtures $20 M Total Project Estimate d fte Sustainability Once MHH is Completed Sustainability Method Estimate % of Funding Estimate Income from anchor tenant(s) 15% Income from housing 15% Grants and foundations 40% Fundraising and donor contributions 25% Merchandise sales 05% Total 100% 10 5 3/24/2023 How You Can Help Contribute to Capitol Campaign Introductions to Community Resources Insights and Feedback Let us earn your trust! ROCKY 11 Thank You for Listening! 6