WYCF General Grant Application Reviewer: Distribution Committee Program Area: Job Training ORGANIZATION INFORMATION CLIMB Wyoming Director: Ms. Ray Fleming Dinneen Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: 307-689-3592 Mission Climb Wyoming's mission is for low-income single mother to discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement. History The CLIMB Wyoming Program, which was established in 1986, trains and places low-income single mothers into careers that allow them to successfully support their families. These single mothers are regularly caught in a day-to-day struggle to provide for themselves and their children with limited prospects for a better future. CLIMB Wyoming has six sites located in Casper, Cheyenne, Gillette, Jackson, Laramie and Rock Springs. The CLIMB Wyoming Program serves these low-income single mothers through the nationally-recognized CLIMB Wyoming Program Model. This evidence-based model is comprehensive and therefore able to bring about systemic change for these poverty-stricken mothers and their families. It provides specialized job training and placement in high-demand careers, comprehensive life skills training, mental health services, personal financial management training, parenting skills training, advocacy, peer group support and on-going support. The primary objectives for the program are that participants will: complete the specific skills training necessary to be placed in higher-paying jobs; be placed in higher-paying jobs; reduce their dependence on government benefits; receive individual and group counseling and referrals; learn the life and job skills needed for success at home and at work; and receive on-going support to maintain their success in the workplace and within their families. PROJECT INFORMATION Board Participation: 100% Requested Amount: $15,000.00 Program Name: Helping Single Mothers Achieve Brighter Futures Summary Your investment will support new career training and placement programs for low-income single mothers in Campbell County. With a nursing shortage, Climb will offer a CNA program where long-term careers are available. Beyond job training and placement, participants will receive counseling, life skills, and ongoing support for long-term success. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Description Since Gillette Climb's inception, the site has served over 280 participants with over 600 children. The average age is 28 and 51% of the participants are unemployed at the beginning of the program. Of the 49% who are employed, the average starting wage is $1,131 per month. Almost a quarter of participants report moving 3 or more times in the past year, and almost half have changed jobs more than 3 times in a year creating significant barriers to success for both the parent and the children. The US Census Bureau states 47% of single mother families with children under the age of 5, years of some of the greatest brain development, live in poverty in Gillette. According to the Star Tribune (August 2017), Wyoming is dealing with a nursing shortage as baby 1
boomers retire and the elderly population increases with the situation expecting to get worse across the state. At the same time, there are challenges with recruiting nurses to Wyoming due to the rural nature. Campbell County also has expanding medical centers including long-term care facilities. In response to this demand, Gillette Climb will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training in 2018. This training will include classroom modules with hands-on lab hours in preparation for CNA testing and certification. Skills required to pass the state board test include assessing vital signs/blood pressure, bathing, feeding, dressing, proper hand washing, utilizing tet hose, and lifting. Beyond job training, participants will learn life skills including parenting, stress management and budgeting and receive both individual and group counseling to address past barriers to success. Armed with new coping and communication skills, as well as a steady source of income, our program graduates are able to provide healthier, more stable environments for their children. Expected Outcome and Sustainability A Wyoming Community Foundation gift of $15,000 will help 20 low-income single mothers help themselves out of poverty. Through the Climb program, the majority of participants double their wages and, more notably, maintain their employment two years post program. Historically, in Gillette, average monthly income before and after Climb almost tripled from $1,131 to $3,004. Statewide, there is an 84% decrease in food stamp usage by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants saving Wyoming over $800,000 annually. While earning increased wages, participants also discover their own capabilities and build self-confidence as professionals and as parents. Climb's multi-generational impact is life changing as the graduates' children experience increased financial security, new learning opportunities and reduced family stress. This model, according to JAMA Pediatrics, may provide a lifetime of benefit for children and offset some of the negative effects on brain anatomy that can be found in children in poverty. In the words of a recent participant, "The Climb program is amazing. It physically and mentally prepared me to be a successful CNA and mother. It helped me figure out what I was doing wrong in previous jobs so I could get a positive mindset." The Climb program also benefits local employers. For example, Campbell County Health has hired participants from prior CNA programs. As stated on their website (www.cchwyo.org) by Chelsey Petersen, RN, Administrative Director of Nursing at The Legacy, "The Climb Wyoming program makes these single mothers well rounded, and that can be attractive for an employer. All of the Climb Wyoming mothers that we have hired have done well. I feel that they are satisfied in their job and work hard." Since 2005, Climb has partnered with the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center to follow participants for two years and verify post-program outcomes. Staff track the number of participants who enroll in and complete each training session, the number of participants who acquire employment, and changes in hourly wage rates, childcare assistance, food stamps and health care status. A preand post-program mental health assessment identifies mental health symptoms and tracks decreases in symptoms post program. Though the programs are ongoing, the specific activities and need of each group of participants changes for each training session. Climb is adaptive during the training by adjusting the professional and life skills instruction, parenting topics and activities based on the dynamics of the group. Gillette Climb staff will sustain this ongoing program with a comprehensive and diversified fundraising strategy for long-term sustainability including: (1) Foundation and corporate grant writing that includes identification and outreach to appropriate prospects to help underwrite special needs and projects, (2) Major donor cultivation to develop and secure an individual donor base with a capacity to have significant impact on Climb activities, and (3) Government grants seeking that includes identification of and application to appropriate state, county and city requests. The Wyoming Community Foundation Campbell County Opportunities Fund grant is a critical component to this diversified funding approach. Collaboration Climb collaborates with many organizations during each program. For past CNA trainings, Gillette has partnered with the Gillette College School of Nursing and has placed participants at the following employers: Campbell County Health, Campbell County Hospice Health, Sharon's Home Health and Primrose Retirement. During recruitment, Climb receives participant referrals from the Department of Family Services, Department of Workforce Services, the Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Child Support Authority and Campbell County Health. Climb also connects participants with these organizations so they can provide benefits information and services as needed for both the moms and the children. Campbell County Extension Office provides budgeting and nutrition training for participants and Health Services of Campbell County provides women's reproductive health information. Legal Aid of Wyoming consults with 2
participants as needed. Climb also partners with Campbell County Recreation and Advocacy of Visual Arts for exercise and creative opportunities. Budget Narrative The attached budget and narrative is based on past years of line item costs for low-income single mothers to discover self-sufficiency through the Climb model. Since the Climb program does not charge any tuition, philanthropic support is critical to a single mother's ability to participate. The grant will fund program staff salaries. Stacie McDonald, Program Director, is a Wyoming native who has a strong background in the energy industry and was an Advisory Board member for the Wyoming Women's Foundation. Grace Torres, Assistant Program Director, joined the team in 2014 bringing with her varied business and management experience. The grant will fund participant training which includes a mental health provider, life skills presenters, tuition, graduate services, incentives and training materials. A certified contracting therapist, Tomi Barbour, offers group and individual counseling to participants. Tomi previously worked in Veteran's Affairs, youth facilities and community mental health centers. The grant also supports job placement expenses including wage reimbursement and work support service and clothing. Finally, the grant will cover administrative costs associated with the program. The budget displays the program expenses that Climb invests in each participant. Since the comprehensive nature of the model leads to long-term success, the average lifetime return on investment for a participant is over 50 to 1 based on an average age of 28 and retiring at age 65. Climb will leverage a Wyoming Community Foundation contribution through two matching grants that allow Climb to access dollar-for-dollar matches for every private dollar raised. Due to the match, a Wyoming Community Foundation award will provide triple the impact. 3
WYCF Project Budget Form Applicant: Gillette Climb Wyoming Project Name: Helping Single Mothers Achieve Brighter Futures Time period this budget covers: October 1, 2017 September 30, 2018 PROJECT EXPENSES - List expense items for this project in the table below. Expense Items Amount Requested from WYCF In-Kind Donations $ from other sources Program Staff Salaries, Benefits and Taxes Participant Training - Mental Health Provider, Life Skills Presenters, Contractual & Professional Fees, Tuition, Recognition Events, Graduate Services, Incentives, Training Materials Recruitment and Placement - Wage Reimbursement for Work Experience, Work Support Service and Clothing, Participant Employer Recruitment, Travel Rent, Utilities and Staff Training Office Space, Classrooms, Mental Health Room, Equipment, Office Supplies, Telephone & Fax, Development and Training Total Budget $7,500 $126,386 $133,886 $2,000 $126,048 $128,048 $3,000 $59,686 $62,686 $2,500 $73,993 $76,493 Total Project Expense $15,000 $386,113 $401,113 PROJECT INCOME - List each actual and/or anticipated source of funding for this project. Funding Sources Total Amount Funds Committed Funds Requested To Be Requested Wyoming Community Foundation Grant $15,000-0- $15,000 Grants/Contracts/Contributions: Government Families Becoming $210,000 $210,000 $0 Independent, SNAP Employment and Training, Empowering Single Mothers, Campbell County Community Partnership Initiative, City of Gillette, Campbell County Foundations Daniels Fund, Cross $77,000 $40,000 $37,000 Charitable Foundation, United Way Campbell County, Anonymous Corporations RBC Wealth Management, $40,000 $15,000 $25,000 State Farm Mutual Automobile, Powder River Energy Corporation, Cloud Peak Energy Individual Donors $59,113 $25,000 $34,113 Total Project Income $401,113 $290,000 $111,113
Board of Directors Mary Shafer-Malicki Climb Wyoming President Engineering Executive Kelly Barlow Climb Wyoming Treasurer Rancher and Business Owner Wendy Curran Blue Cross Blue Shield Tyler Garrett Attorney Carrie Kirkpatrick Community Volunteer Laura Hewitt Ladd Management Consultant Tammy Valdez Energy Industry Executive
Gillette Climb Organization Budget Salaries $118,407.00 Employer Payroll Taxes $11,841.00 Employer Paid Benefits $3,638.00 Total Personnel $133,886.00 Salaries and employer payroll taxes for a staff of 2 employees providing direct services including: 1 program director and 1 assistant program director. Additional program services provided by Statewide Director of programs. Retirement benefits, health, dental, vision, and life insurance expenses for Climb employees. Mental Health Providers $57,750.00 Professional Speakers $263.00 Information Technology Services $5,775.00 Total Contractual Program $63,788.00 Costs of hiring licensed consultants to provide group and individual counseling for program participants. Professional speakers for life skills classes. Amounts paid for database maintenance and IT consulting. Participant Incentives $21,000.00 Tuition $31,500.00 Participant Recognition Events $945.00 Graduate Services $2,520.00 Participant Training Materials and Support $8,295.00 Total Participant Training $64,260.00 Incentives earned by participants for attendance to simulate the work environment. Used by participants for assistance with living expenses while in training. Tuition for specific job-skills training in such fields as healthcare, construction trades, and business careers. Events to recognize participants who complete training goals and complete program. Graduate services including group meetings and related expenses for individuals who complete the training program. Materials and nutritious meals to meet needs of participants and their children during training and group activities. Work Experience Wages $37,800.00 Work Support Services & Clothing $4,200.00 Participant Drug & Background Screening $2,100.00 Participant License & Certification $1,575.00 Total Participant Work Experience $45,675.00 Participant Travel $263.00 Program Staff Travel $2,625.00 Total Program Travel $2,888.00 Employer wage reimbursement for supervised on the job training. Items needed to successfully complete training and work experience. Includes steel toed boots, coveralls, gloves, tools, scrubs, professional attire, etc. Drug and aptitude testing as it relates to requirements that exist in each particular industry. Participant testing fees for licenses and certification related to professions such as CDL and CNA. Participant travel to training and employment. Staff travel for participant contact, job-placement, employer liaison, and community collaboration reimbursable at the standard IRS rate. Participant and Employer Recruitment $12,810.00 Professional Networking Memberships $1,313.00 Recruitment materials, media recruitment, and employer recognition. Membership in local community organizations for partnerships and employer/participant recruitment. Total Program Recruitment and Networking $14,123.00 Office Supplies $5,250.00 Staff Development and Training $8,663.00 Staff Development and Training Travel $5,250.00 Employee Recognition $210.00 General office supplies including printing, postage, ink cartridges, paper, printers, fax machines, etc. Personnel development and training. Travel for the Statewide Director of Programs for site training; staff travel to training courses and semi-annual statewide staff trainings. Amounts used by supervisors to encourage and promote staff recognition and appreciation.
Total Staff Training, Travel, and Supplies $19,373.00 Facility Costs/Rent $52,500.00 Telecommunications Services $2,625.00 Total Facilities $55,125.00 Rent and utilities for office space, classrooms, and group/individual mental health treatment space. Phone, fax, and internet services. Equipment Rental, Repair and Maintenance $1,995.00 Costs to rent or lease office equipment, repair and maintain Total Equipment Purchases and Maintenance $1,995.00 Fundraising $5,250.00 Total Fundraising $5,250.00 Costs associated with donor cultivation and solicitation. Administration $36,573.00 Total Administration $36,573.00 Administrative salaries, facilities and other indirect costs that are charged to the site for centralized administrative duties. Costs are allocated using the direct cost allocation method. Total Expenses $442,936.00
CLIMB d/b/a CLIMB Wyoming STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended September 30, 2017 Unaudited 2017 Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Revenue and Additions to Net Assets Federal grant revenue $ 3,680,372 $ - $ - $ 3,680,372 State and local grant revenue 182,346 - - 182,346 Foundation and corporate grant revenue 130,000 51,594-181,594 Individual and corporate donation income 485,164 308,268 284,211 1,077,643 Contracted services income - - - - Interest income 8,868 14,724-23,592 Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments - 86,760-86,760 Miscellaneous income 5,442 3,056-8,498 4,492,192 464,402 284,211 5,240,805 Net Assets Released from Restrictions (Note 3) 447,043 (447,043) - - Total revenue and additions 4,939,235 17,359 284,211 5,240,805 Expenses and Reductions in Net Assets Program services 3,838,493 - - 3,838,493 Management and support 529,507 - - 529,507 Fundraising 373,081 - - 373,081 Total expenses and reductions 4,741,081 - - 4,741,081 Net increase (decrease) in net assets 198,154 17,359 284,211 499,724 Net Assets, beginning of year 1,498,501 839,055 500,000 2,837,556 Net Assets, end of year $ 1,696,655 $ 856,414 $ 784,211 $ 3,337,280
CLIMB d/b/a CLIMB Wyoming STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION September 30, 2017 Unaudited ASSETS 2017 Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 617,227 Certificates of deposit 389,428 Grants receivable 760,625 Contracts Receivable - Other receivables 1,715 Pledges receivable, net of doubtful accounts (2017 $5,705; 2016 $10,308) 187,630 Prepaid contracted services 12,933 Prepaid rent and insurance 18,811 1,988,369 Noncurrent Assets Investments (Note 4) 115,320 Cash held for permanent endowment (Note 3) 5,800 Investments held for permanent endowment (Notes 3 and 4) 911,987 Certificates of deposit 356,715 Pledges receivable, net of discount 76,267 Furniture and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2017 $166,061; 2016 $151,018) 28,353 1,494,442 Total assets $ 3,482,811 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 133,757 Deferred revenue 11,774 Total liabilities 145,531 Net Assets Unrestricted 1,696,655 Temporarily restricted (Note 3) 856,414 Permanently restricted (Note 3) 784,211 Total net assets 3,337,280 Total liabilities and net assets $ 3,482,811