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WOULD YOU WANT TO SLEEP ON THE STREET TONIGHT?
Only Moving Up is the "New Guy In Town" and we need your help.
The term "homeless" is not what it used to be.
~It can be someone who lost their job and could not keep up with bills while trying to find employment and was evicted.
~It is a youth that made poor choices that ended up with a criminal record and now no one will give them a job. It is a domestic violence victim that had the courage to leave a dangerous situation and is now struggling to find resources to get her out of the shelter with children.
~It is the single Dad with limited job training and eduction that cannot find employment that will pay enough to susatin the rising cost of living.
The list goes on and on. The reality is that the "homeless" issue isn't a problem that can be changed in a board room. Our governments have spent millions on researching the problem and creating prgrams such as the "Housing First Action Plan". But if you look at the statistics the reality is the numbers just keep getting higher.
Now we do not claim to have all the answers but we believe we have found a way to contribute to the solution.
ABOUT US
WHAT WE DO
Only Moving Up Saskatoon is the most unique, innovative and one of a kind programs that there is to date. We do not just provide jobs. We provide on going support for the duration of there employment to get individuals back on track. We take everything that is needed and have just combined it into one. Rather than individuals having to search for assistance through different organizations, all the barriers are just simply removed and assistance made available, no questions asked.
- Provide full-time employment for a maximum of 6 months at $18.00 per hour. This provides income to ensure individuals are making the required income to self sustain the cost of living.
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Provide assistance with obtaining housing with financial support, referrals and references to potential land lords.
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Provide financial assistance for immediate food and clothing.
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Provide direct support to obtain I.D., banking services, child care, debt consolidation, legal council for any outstanding issues, renewing or obtaining learners or drivers, obtain on going support for addictions or mental health issues.
We simply have taken everything needed to succeed and combined into a one stop shop. Everything individuals need from employment to housing and transitional support is combined together.
DUE TO DELAYS WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO SET BACK OUR LAUNCH DATE. ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR MID JANUARY WE HAVE HAD TO PUSH BACK TO BEGINNING OF FEB 2016. THE FASTER WE RAISE WHAT WE NEED THE FASTER WE LAUNCH.
For anyone to say this program is not needed, we would say you were wrong. WE HAVE RECEIVED 11 Enquiries in the past 4 days.
1 Mom called in regards to her son.
6 facebook messages from individuals asking how they can apply.
2 Calls from the friendship in public phone asking if we can really help them.
1 Parole Officer asking when we are starting interivews.
1 enquiring on this page.
HOW WE DO IT
WHILE A PROGRAM TO EMPLOY OUR HOMELESS AND HIGH RISK YOUTH IS A PRO ACTIVE APPROACH, THE REALITY IS YOU NEED A BUSINESS TO PROVIDE THE JOBS.
OPERATING AS A NON PROFIT
Some people have questioned how the business operations fits into the whole idea. Well it's simple,you need a business to create jobs. Businesses generate employment and most work for profit. Business revenue covers expenses and the profits go to the shareholders.
We are exactly the same. We operate a business that generates revenue, we cover our expenses and the profit, well that's where we are different. The profits are used to rebuild peoples lives.
We have actually asked our selves why the Federal and Provincial Governments do not use this approach. Why is everyone spending millions on the National Housing First Programs and not focusing on programs that are combined.
Solutions This Approach Provides
- Provides a combined solution to finding job placement, housing and other issues that would need to resolved.
- Provides on going support and initiates positive outcomes as individuals are working side by side with others they can relate to.
- Alleviates financial pressure off other government funded programs by removing people out of shelters, out of the food bank line, off social services and contributes back into the community by individuals becoming active members of the community.
- Alleviates financial pressure of grants and funding as it self sustains with business operations. Other than initial capitol investment it does not require any other funding to operate. It is a single one time investment of approx $100 000.00.
- The concept could be used in any type of industry, restaurant, flower shop, retail store or moving and packing.
We have done the math. In 1 year on a 6 month rotation, one location employing 60 staff annually you would save the tax payers $ 3 642 000.00. Now imagine if you had 3 locations in different industries, in every city across the nation. Just imagine.
TO GENERATE REVENUE WE OF COARSE MUST PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. WE HAVE CHOSEN THESE SERVICES VERY CAREFULLY AND VARIOUS REASONS.
GENERAL SERVICES
- Residential and Commercial Moving & Packing
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Snow Removal
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Yard Maintenance
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Garbage Haul
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Cleaning Services
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Shopping and Delivery
WE WILL BE LOCATED AT 1709 11th Street West, Saskatoon, SK
JOBS THIS CREATES
Sales - Office Positions
Admin - Office
Positions
Dispatch - Office Positions
Crew Leaders
/Trainers
Warehouse Staff
Truck Maintenance
Drivers - Moving Crews
Swampers - Moving Crews
Yard
Maintenance Crews
Snow Removal Crews
Cleaning
Crews
Shopping and Delivery Crews
REASONS WE HAVE CHOSEN THESE SERVICES
- Each position requires limited job training and education.
- Job training is not complex and is on going.
- While some individuals may not have the physical ability to be able to complete tasks required by moving crew, they will be able to work on cleaning crews or snow removal. There is admin positions open for those that physical work is just not possible.
- The office positions will provide computer and job training that can be used to move forward to other job placements.
- Crew leaders and training positions help build leadership abilities.
- Working directly with the public will help build self esteem and self confidence. We found by crews receiving recognition from customers through appreciation and often monetary it helped individuals learn to trust.
- Moving crews work in groups of 2 or 3 and need team work to complete the tasks. Working side by side with individuals who are going through the same thing creates trust and team work. The tend to "have each others back".
PAY IT FORWARD ZONE
HAVING WORKED IN THIS INDUSTRY WE FOUND MANY SENIOR CITIZENS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LONG TERM DISABILITY NEEDED MANY WE OFFERED BUT COULD NOT AFFORD THE COST.
We are also aware that quite often Social Services will help provide financial assistance to those that could not cover the costs of services they require. This again puts strain onto the tax payers. We have integrated a program that will provide services to those in need, help employees feel they are contributing back to the community and take strain of the tax payers.
PAY IT FORWARD
All staff that are employed with us will be required to volunteer 5 hours per week above their regular paid schedule. They will complete any service booked by those we offer free services to.
SENIOR CITIZENS THAT QUALIFY WILL RECEIVE
- Free Moving, Packing and Downsizing Services.
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Free Garbage Haul
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Free Shopping and Delivery Service
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Free Snow Removal or Yard Maintenance
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS WILL RECEIVE
- Free emergency Moving & Packing Service
- Free Storage Space while permanent arrangements are being made
INDIVIDUALS ON LONG TERM DISABILITY
- Free Moving, Packing and Cleaning Service
- Free Shopping and Delivery Service.
IT'S TOUGH BEING THE NEW GUY IN TOWN
WHILE ONLY MOVING UP SASKATOON HAS MUCH OFFER EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY, IT IS TOUGH BEING THE NEW GUY IN TOWN AND THE REALITY IS FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS SOMETIMES MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT.
When we made this decision to move forward with this program we realized there would be struggles and the main one would be funding. Both Federal and Provincial Governments have done major cut backs and many corporations already back other organizations that need their support.
While we have invested much of our own personal time, money and resources to get this program to move ahead there is much to be done for us to launch. As this program will help many, even those who may need affordable services, we are reaching out to the public for support.
We have 3 different ways you can come on board and assist us.
NUMBER ONE - PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION - CROWD FUNDING
WE HAVE SET UP WITH A TOTAL OF FUNDS TO BE RAISED $20 000.00.
Everyone that donates will receive a gift certificate in the amount of your donation that can be used towards any services we offer, as well, we have a couple other perks. IF we reach are goal:
SASKATOON IT IS TIME TO MAKE CHANGE
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