Kirkwood HELPS Origin

Convergence of Need, Timing and Opportunity

Co-Founders David Kuechenmeister and Marilyn Copeland

CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION

June 2024 - (Start-Up Phase) - Formalized Kirkwood HELPS Concept, Key Elements and "Critical Path" to Implementation

Critical Path

CONCEPT: Scaled-down social case manager pilot initiative focused on addressing the issues and barriers facing Kirkwood's unhoused neighbors with minimal bureaucratic red-tape and start-up delays; help inform and complement larger unhoused initiative being coordinated and formalized by the City of Atlanta and Intown Cares

5 KEY ELEMENTS: Case Manager, location, 501(c)(3) partner, broad neighborhood support and funding

CRITICAL PATH: 1. The "right" CASE MANAGER 2. The "right" LOCATION 3. A willing, capable and enthusiastic 501(c)(3) fiscal manager PARTNER 4. Broad COMMUNITY SUPPORT 5. FUNDING 6. WEBSITE 7. LEADERSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE 8. Tie up LOOSE ENDS 9. ENGAGE Case Manager 10. Pilot LAUNCH

July - August 2024 - (Feasibility Phase) - Following the Critical Path, began meeting with key stakeholders, organizational leaders and putting all the essential pieces of the puzzle in place to achieve broad community support

Sept. - Oct. 2024 - (Implementation Phase) - Website completion, tie up loose ends, Case Manager engagement, fundraising and Kirkwood HELPS Pilot launch

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