MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER - We did it!

Dear Friends,
I just got back from signing a contract to buy land for our facility.  It is a very exciting and scary times.  Working hard on a proposal to distribute with our fund raising package.  Still need a grant writer but have some feelers out for that.  Would love a pro bono one but can't be too fussy with the time limit.
Took a proposal writing class and with some help from my friends I will be able to make it a good one, to be used for fundraising.
Right now we have 10 days to raise 5K to secure the contract.  In 61 days we need to raise 25K for deposit on the property.  
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TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITTMENT FOR PHASE 1
Deposit 5K
escrow $500.
County application fee $1,500.
Site development $2,500.
Landscape design $4,500.
Conceptual design $6,500.
3D renderings $3,500.
Brochure $3,500.
Deposit in 61 days $25,000
Total in 3 months  $50,000.
Phase 2
Cost of winter shelters - yet to be negotiated
Cost of porta potty and mobile showers - yet to be determined
Cost of security - yet to be determined
Phase 3
Land purchased $965,000
Permits - yet to be determined
Fees for project manager, construction, - approximately 6 million.

(The final goal is to have a transitional facility, starting with single occupancy rooms, programs available, job training, counceling, etc.  When stable and working, clients will move into apartments to learn how to sustain an apartment, financial plan, with support services available.  When jobs meet market rate they will be able to move into the community.  Disabled and elderly will be given shelter and programs until able to move into Section 8, Shared Housing, other appropriate available housing with continued counseling.  This is all mirrored after the Homeward Bound program that has been successful in Novato for 22+ years  There will also be on site manager apartment, women shelter, and medical rehab.)

The first step is to use Quick Haven, erect 10 tiny houses for next winter shelter than break ground in the spring for the facility.  Four in the homeless community died this winter and I don't want to ever see that happen again- for lack of trying.

In six months we need to come up with a plan and monies to buy the property.  Whee.  Ideas, volunteers to help me?????
We need office space desperately.  Ideas????    
We are planning a fundraiser/yard sale on June 12th and 13th.  It will be at my house, 20018 St. Germain Ln.  Please donate at least one good item and tell everyone to bring their checkbooks.  I would like to raise the lions share of the Phase 1 costs at that time.  Believing it needs to be a community endeavor to success: this will be the litmus test.

Key Activities for the immediate future.
1.  Fund Raise
2.  Community Education - speaking engagements, radio time, table at Farmers Market.
3.  Build a team.  Please contact me if you have time to donate to this cause.  There is lots to do.
4.  Join forces with others.  We have been in contact with the County (Susan Gorin)  We are talking with the CoC, We are now trying to set up an meeting with SOS and The Mayor for the opportunity to gather community support and the expertise of a group that has been servicing the homeless for 15 years.
5.  June 12th and 13th yard sale/fundraiser.

My wrists are much better, at least I can type again. I cannot thank enough those of you who continue to give of your time: Jack and Marilyn Doss,  Jill and Cowboy Kamahele, Carol McLean,  Jon Leeb, Steve Wolfe, Sean Rodregues, Marion Weinreb, my Board of Directors who have worked tirelessly.  And so many more but I as usual am working against the clock, so if I left you out it is not intentional.

What we continue to do.  Sunday BBQ's.. 5PM, my house for now.  20018 St. Germain Ln.  Now things are lightened up hope to see more of you here.
We have two clients working on getting their drivers license.  We have one working on her GED  (Shayla has just gotten a job)  We have handled numerous paperwork issues, we have cared for two dental issues, we have been promoting the "Sonoma Share your Professionalism) campaign.  (we have gotten 2 dentists, a massage therapist, 5 councilors, 5 mentors, and 2 teachers (to help with GED and driving tests).  Need many more.  You can download the form from the website and sign up to donate your professional skills to a homeless person.
We have 11 people taking showers and doing laundry.  (towels came in just in the nick of time).
Those of you who have hired the homeless work force, bravo, they are very busy these days.  Lil Bit of Everything is the name.  (707 309-8539)
We have 6 clients working on being clean and sober.  It is proven to me that respect and follow up and including the homeless in the community really works.  Think what we could do with a facility.
I know these letters sound like it is all good.  I tend to focus on that.  We have had things not work, we have had people on the road to clean and sober yet fail again, we had 4 members of the homeless community die this winter.  But there has been enough success to prove to me that a community effort can change things.  Lets get together and make this happen.

Put June 12th and 13th on your calendar.  Call me with offers to help.  Need someone to cover the table at the Farmers Market??????
Need a Grant Writer?????  Need items for the yard sale????  Need BBQ help and money?????  Need jobs for the homeless???? Need an office so I can get organized and serve more of the homeless community.
Mostly we need you to say Yes, Lets End Homelessness In Sonoma.
Thank you,
Annie Falandes
HAS
[email protected]
707 304-0502
Annie FalandesWed, May 12, 1:58 PM (6 days ago)


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Dear Friends,
I just got back from signing a contract to buy land for our facility.  It is a very exciting and scary times.  Working hard on a proposal to distribute with our fund raising package.  Still need a grant writer but have some feelers out for that.  Would love a pro bono one but can't be too fussy with the time limit.
Took a proposal writing class and with some help from my friends I will be able to make it a good one, to be used for fundraising.
Right now we have 10 days to raise 5K to secure the contract.  In 61 days we need to raise 25K for deposit on the property.  
TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITTMENT FOR PHASE 1
Deposit 5K
escrow $500.
County application fee $1,500.
Site development $2,500.
Landscape design $4,500.
Conceptual design $6,500.
3D renderings $3,500.
Brochure $3,500.
Deposit in 61 days $25,000
Total in 3 months  $50,000.
Phase 2
Cost of winter shelters - yet to be negotiated
Cost of porta potty and mobile showers - yet to be determined
Cost of security - yet to be determined
Phase 3
Land purchased $965,000
Permits - yet to be determined
Fees for project manager, construction, - approximately 6 million.

(The final goal is to have a transitional facility, starting with single occupancy rooms, programs available, job training, counceling, etc.  When stable and working, clients will move into apartments to learn how to sustain an apartment, financial plan, with support services available.  When jobs meet market rate they will be able to move into the community.  Disabled and elderly will be given shelter and programs until able to move into Section 8, Shared Housing, other appropriate available housing with continued counseling.  This is all mirrored after the Homeward Bound program that has been successful in Novato for 22+ years  There will also be on site manager apartment, women shelter, and medical rehab.)

The first step is to use Quick Haven, erect 10 tiny houses for next winter shelter than break ground in the spring for the facility.  Four in the homeless community died this winter and I don't want to ever see that happen again- for lack of trying.

In six months we need to come up with a plan and monies to buy the property.  Whee.  Ideas, volunteers to help me?????
We need office space desperately.  Ideas????    
We are planning a fundraiser/yard sale on June 12th and 13th.  It will be at my house, 20018 St. Germain Ln.  Please donate at least one good item and tell everyone to bring their checkbooks.  I would like to raise the lions share of the Phase 1 costs at that time.  Believing it needs to be a community endeavor to success: this will be the litmus test.

Key Activities for the immediate future.
1.  Fund Raise
2.  Community Education - speaking engagements, radio time, table at Farmers Market.
3.  Build a team.  Please contact me if you have time to donate to this cause.  There is lots to do.
4.  Join forces with others.  We have been in contact with the County (Susan Gorin)  We are talking with the CoC, We are now trying to set up an meeting with SOS and The Mayor for the opportunity to gather community support and the expertise of a group that has been servicing the homeless for 15 years.
5.  June 12th and 13th yard sale/fundraiser.

My wrists are much better, at least I can type again. I cannot thank enough those of you who continue to give of your time: Jack and Marilyn Doss,  Jill and Cowboy Kamahele, Carol McLean,  Jon Leeb, Steve Wolfe, Sean Rodregues, Marion Weinreb, my Board of Directors who have worked tirelessly.  And so many more but I as usual am working against the clock, so if I left you out it is not intentional.

What we continue to do.  Sunday BBQ's.. 5PM, my house for now.  20018 St. Germain Ln.  Now things are lightened up hope to see more of you here.
We have two clients working on getting their drivers license.  We have one working on her GED  (Shayla has just gotten a job)  We have handled numerous paperwork issues, we have cared for two dental issues, we have been promoting the "Sonoma Share your Professionalism) campaign.  (we have gotten 2 dentists, a massage therapist, 5 councilors, 5 mentors, and 2 teachers (to help with GED and driving tests).  Need many more.  You can download the form from the website and sign up to donate your professional skills to a homeless person.
We have 11 people taking showers and doing laundry.  (towels came in just in the nick of time).
Those of you who have hired the homeless work force, bravo, they are very busy these days.  Lil Bit of Everything is the name.  (707 309-8539)
We have 6 clients working on being clean and sober.  It is proven to me that respect and follow up and including the homeless in the community really works.  Think what we could do with a facility.
I know these letters sound like it is all good.  I tend to focus on that.  We have had things not work, we have had people on the road to clean and sober yet fail again, we had 4 members of the homeless community die this winter.  But there has been enough success to prove to me that a community effort can change things.  Lets get together and make this happen.

Put June 12th and 13th on your calendar.  Call me with offers to help.  Need someone to cover the table at the Farmers Market??????
Need a Grant Writer?????  Need items for the yard sale????  Need BBQ help and money?????  Need jobs for the homeless???? Need an office so I can get organized and serve more of the homeless community.
Mostly we need you to say Yes, Lets End Homelessness In Sonoma.
Thank you,
Annie Falandes
HAS
[email protected]
707 304-0502