Thunderbird Motel Project

A Home, A Life, An Opportunity

Presented by: Paul Keller Homeless Program Coordinator

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Hope & Area Transition Society (Non-profit Society) & Thunderbird Motel (Private Business)
Working together since September 1, 2009

Partnership

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For Individuals Facing Challenges

Securing permanent housing Maintaining permanent housing In need of semi-independent living

Target Population - Absolute homeless - Risk of homelessness - Hidden homelessness - Sheltered Homeless

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Primary Objective
To provide a semi-independent living environment that fosters a sense of safety, belonging, respect, and contribution in ones day-to-day life and community at large.

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MASLOWS HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

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All Inclusive
Housing: Social:
- Semi-independent SRO

- Garden, Social caf

Psychological:
- Professional/Private Relationships

Physiological:

- Active Living Experiences; Volunteer Opportunities

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GOALS

To increase residents sense of self worth and esteem. To promote healthy living and life style choices. To engage residents in building life and social skills. To identify employability potential, strengths and limitations.

Success at Home Increases Likelihood for Success in the Community

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Programming Initiatives:
Adult Support Worker
Resident Committee Resident Volunteer Program Daily Shuttle Service Social Caf Recycling Practices Peer Mentorship Cooperative Garden 24 hr. Manager Presence Meal Program Legal Advocacy Homeless Program Coordinator Nurse Practitioner

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Rental Agreement Partnerships Location Land Opportunities Case Management/Planning Low Barrier Housing Fosters Independence

HIG
HLIG HTS

Supportive Environment Opportunities for Progressive Change Homeless Program Coordinator

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Thunderbird Volunteer Opportunities

Office Assistant General Maintenance Gardener Special Projects Peer Mentorship Activity Helper Fruit Tree orchardist

Chambermaid Landscaper Kitchen Prep Janitorial Recycling Nursery Worker (Greenhouses)

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Barriers Addictions 83% Life skills 23% General Local Resident (3 yrs+) 90% Male 73% Funding Ministry of Housing Social Development 80% Homeless Outreach Program 33%

April 2011

Thunderbird Statistics
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Affordable Housing Option Clients Accessing Rentals Anyway Availability (Motels/Hotels) Addresses Need (Semi-Independent Living) Prevents Slum/Deteriorating Residency Productive Way To Support Client

WHY??
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Agreement
Hope & Area Transition Society

Thunderbird

Outreach Worker Daily Shuttle Administration Case Management Project Promotion Project Development Programming
Cooperative Garden Social Cafe

Owner Responsibilities
Maintenance Repair Landscaping Utilities Taxes Manager Wages

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Partners of the Thunderbird

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Thunderbird Motel Project

Hope & Area Transition Society

Contact (604) 869 5111

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