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HDDIC, Inc.
Executive Summary
Hopes, Dreams, Dedication, Inspiring Change (HDDIC, Inc) is comprised of a group of professionals with a deeply rooted interest in the Nassau County community. Many of the men and women were born, raised, and currently reside in the very neighborhoods that they now wish to help. Together, these community members have a collective vision: to provide temporary housing and life skill development to Nassau County citizens that are experiencing homeless and/or disabilities. The short-term goal is to partner with Nassau Countys 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. The long-term goal is to provide the necessary life skills that all individuals need to lead successful lives long after their assistance has ended.
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that in order to provide the self-esteem required to have a successful life, people have to feel value and worth. Our company principles are as follows:
Integrity Safety Commitment We are well aware of the fragility of a persons state of mind when they are dealing with the horrors of homelessness, so we promise to act with integrity when helping our residents to transition into our facility. Also, we understand that in a mixed-gender facility where there may be residents dealing with disabilities or other issues, that safety is our top priority. We are prepared to provide on-site security for our facility. HDDIC, Inc. has a commitment to the growth and development of our residents. We encourage all guests to complete their transition within 90 days and we plan to follow through with them every step of the way. At the beginning of each 90-day cycle, residents will sit down and come up with House Rules for their stay. We want the guests to foster a mutual sense of community by being given the chance to state the qualities of a safe environment such as: quiet hours, observation of personal space, kindness/consideration, and more.
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Lack
of
Knowledge
About
and
Access
to
Services
and
Resources
Homeless
and
formerly
homeless
persons
stated
during
focus
groups
that
DSS
is
seen
as
a
last
resort.
This
view
of
DSS
creates
a
barrier
to
receipt
of
timely
and
appropriate
services
that
could
prevent
homelessness
or
reduce
the
time
that
a
person
is
homeless.
Positive
changes
have
been
implemented
at
DSS
in
recent
years,
but
there
remain
areas
in
need
of
improvement,
which
if
left
as
is,
create
obstacles,
barriers
and
gaps.
Service
providers
identified
a
need
to
improve
information
networks,
and
focus
group
participants
identified
lack
of
information
about
community
resources
as
a
barrier
to
exiting
homelessness.
Focus
group
participants
also
identified
a
need
for
additional
information
on
the
following
topics:
nutrition
parenting
money
management
community
resources
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tools to remain housed Transitional Programs Focus group participants identified the lack of transitional housing programs between emergency housing and permanent housing as a barrier to success. They often lose benefits (child care, food stamps and/or cash) and may not be accustomed to paying bills on their own. The changes and stress they undergo can keep them in a vulnerable state and result in a return to homelessness.
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participate in daily meetings, chores, and activities that will build life skills after their assistance has ended. Here is an example of our routine IADL that we plan to utilize: Good morning, HDDIC residents! Today is (insert day of the week and date here). Please utilize the following HDDIC schedule for today. All necessary materials (MTA schedules, maps, pens, paper, etc) are available downstairs in the Common Room. If you have any questions, please contact todays House Manager at (insert phone number here). 6:30-8:30am: Morning Hygiene Routine *There are (4) bathroom facilities. Please utilize the one in which you have been assigned, and do not extend your 15-minute timeframe. 8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast *Please remember to view the Chore Calendar posted in the kitchen for this weeks responsibilities. We ask that the dishes are cleaned, the trash in taken out, and the dining facility is sanitized before 10:00am 9:30am-10:00am: Exercise/Nutrition *We ask that our residents take at least 30-minutes per day to get some form of exercise. There are yoga dvds/mats, weights, and more in the Common Room. Also, during this time you may meet with the Nutritionist or attend Dr. visits during this time. 10:00am-11:00: Employment Search *In the Computer Room, we have provided employment websites, paperwork, and phones for residents to conduct job searches or attend a job interview. We also ask that you fill out a daily sheet of which companies you called and applied to each day. 11:00am-12:00pm: House Maintenance (Interior/Exterior) *Please check the House Calendar near the front door to find out which house activity you have been assigned for this week. Activities range from sweeping, window cleaning, vacuuming, yard work, gardening, and much more. 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
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1:00pm-3:00pm: Free Time *Please use your free time wisely! We advise you to utilize this time to meet with our Realtor regarding permanent housing, to do laundry, or to address any other personal matter (such as meeting with the Case Worker about your IAP). 3:00pm-5:00pm: Workshops *Our workshops will vary from financial planning, literacy, interview skills, parenting, and much more. These daily workshops are mandatory as they are a part of the life skills you will need to possess after you leave our facility. 5:00pm-7:00pm: Clean-up/Evening Hygiene Routine/Dinner Prep *During this time, all residents must wrap up their daily household duties and utilize their 15-minute evening hygiene time. Also, during this time we will begin dinner preparation and you must eat during your assigned shift. 7:00pm-9:00pm: House Reflection/Reading Time *This is the part of our day where we wrap up the days activities with a house-wide meeting in the Common Room. Residents converse with each other about their experiences and offer any helpful advice about life planning. 9:00pm: Curfew *No residents are allowed to leave or enter the facility after 9:00pm. We do this to ensure the safety of our residents. If you are out of the house and plan to be late returning, you must contact the House Manager before 5:00pm that day for approval. All attempts to enter the facility after curfew will be added to the residents IAP.
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Our Company Director is the visionary behind the HDDIC, Inc. organization and ensures that the employees are aligned with our people-first policy and company principles. All executive and site concerns will be addressed through him. Our Case Workers are highly trained professionals that have experience in social work, clinical psychology or other relevant fields. They will decide which applicants are accepted into the facility and also follow up with each resident for progress reports and exit exams. Our House Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility. They are the contact person for residents and ensure that supplies are stocked. We plan to recruit college interns that are interested in such a position to serve in this capacity. Our Peer Appointed Council will consist of 2 residents that are nominated by and voted for by the residents of the house. This pair will act as peer mediators and report to the House Manager in the event that situations escalate beyond the residents control. HDDIC, Inc. residents play a very large role in the success of this venture. Their responsibilities are vast; everyone has a job to do that helps to maintain the house on a daily basis while also planning their next life steps.
Conclusion
Hopes, Dreams, Dedication, Inspiring Change is a group of professionals who are no stranger to the experience that a financial setback or disability may add to a persons life. However, they have been successful in overcoming a number of obstacles and would like to utilize their success by helping others to achieve, as well. With the brand new 22-bed facility that is currently being designed, the HDDIC can partner with Nassau Countys 10Year Plan to End Homelessness and eradicate this societal ill. With unique features that cater to every residents individual needs and the collective goal, there is no doubt that HDDIC will make a change in peoples lives that will last a lifetime.
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