FYI City of Reno HMIS data entry

FYI Recent correspondence to city of reno homeless coordinator Krista Lee:

>>> stephaniekbuckley 03/09/09 09:05 >>>


Hello Krista:

I left you a couple of random messages last week. You can disregard my
voicemails, I found what I was looking for, thank you so much for being
a contact person. I am gradually getting closer to preparing meals for
those who are in need.

Dave Baker mentioned the data entry you do for HMIS. I would be able to
help with that a couple of hours or so this week.

I am curious how many hours of data entry you anticipate over a week or
month. If it can help you, I would like to establish a schedule and
share the data entry among a few people, depending on the load. I hope
this could free you up for more of the good work of your position.

I have asked a colleague of mine, Luke Stella, to be in touch with you,
and cc'ed him here. His non-profit, Community First, has just entered
501c3 status. He is establishing a work force of persons who are
reintegrating. He has secured an historic hotel to be housing for up to
44 men. In partial exchange for shelter, food, and mentoring, including
career development, these individuals will provide community service.
He would like to get your feedback to see if this service can benefit
you.

Please be in touch, at your convenience, so we can discuss the data
entry.

Best regards,
Stephanie Buckley
619-517-7716

Combining community service with career development

Brainstorm of ideas for community service projects that can also develop career skills:

All of these need to be critiqued thoroughly, just throwing stuff out there right now

1) data entry for the HMIS
2) baked goods - 100% to nonprofit - division of labor skills: preparation, distribution, supply, general ledger, team management
3) teaching & coaching eg sports or nature activities, creative arts, etc etc provided to underserved populations
4) ecofriendly products - eg post-consumer paper products to local events such as street fairs. 1. sales 2. provision 3. customer service 4. team leadership
5) installation of hydrogen and fuel cells
6) sober ride/dial a ride
7) Community Garden tending plants and composting - can provide fresh produce to the santa fe and local meal missions. create soil can sell starter "black gold" to city or private gardens.
8) Laundromat and storage - old cleaners closed on 5th and keystone, lets staff it and do fluff and fold for shelters etc alongside create a locker storage



????? lets make a super long list so we can be critical and cross stuff off too (: How many swings does it take to get a home run?