President Neil started the meeting at 12:03 pm with members attending in-person and online for today’s meeting. Today’s meeting was #5546 of the club and #43 of President Neil’s year.

 

Neil Angst Club board meeting Friday, May 31^st @ 7:30 am Neil’s Office.

 

Kari Quaas AVID shopping spree volunteers needed June 4^th & 5^th.. 

 

President Neil 1^st meeting at Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is on June 4th.

 

President Neil Larry O’Donnell Everett HS Library dedication June 5^th 5-7 pm.

 

President Neil Blood drive at the Everett Elks June 28th.

 

Larry O’Donnell Gave for Davis Rainville’s memorial.  Said Tom Rainville was pleased at the number or Rotarians that attended and was pleased with the flowers sent by the club.

 

 

Jerry Tucker Sad to be losing his 50-foot commute to the meetings.

 

 

 

This week’s raffle for Aquasox tickets.   Steve Juntwait (6/18), Mark Valentine (6/6), and Jerry Tucker (6/5) were the winners this week. 

 

Today’s Program – Michael Campbell-Danas from Bridgeways.

 

Introduction of Michael Campbell from Bridgeway
- Michael Campbell from Bridgeway introduced himself.
- Bridgeway is a nonprofit organization located in Everett, Washington.
- Bridgeway has been serving the community for over 40 years.

Mission of a Non-Profit Organization
- The organization's mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with mental health challenges.
- They aim to promote growth, independence, and a sense of community for these individuals.
- The organization primarily serves Snohomish County but occasionally expands its reach to nearby areas.

Employment Social Enterprise
- The business model is an employment social enterprise.
- Contract manufacturing and assembly are the two sides of the business.
- Clients include aerospace companies like Boeing, Delta, and Airbus.

Manufacturing Company with Social Impact
- Manufacturing company with two business sides.
- Uses profits from manufacturing to fund community services.
- Offers various programs to support people with mental health concerns.

Manufacturing and Mission-Based Employees
- Manufacturing and mission-based employees work together in the organization.
- About 50% of the employees are mission-based, and there's no distinction between them.
- This unique approach to business has proven successful.

Upskilling through Apprenticeship Program
- Employment social enterprise model through partnership with Ajac.
- Ajac stands for Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
- Apprenticeship program offers higher wage opportunities and upward mobility.

Employment Opportunities for Marginalized Individuals
- The program aims to assist individuals facing employment challenges by providing them with new opportunities for increased income and prosperity.
- In 2023, over 900 individuals in Everett and Snohomish County received assistance.
- The program's impact extends to an estimated 2,250 individuals, considering the average household size in Everett.

Organization's Impact and Services
- The organization has served 900 individuals and impacted thousands of households.
- Employment services helped 215 people, and 219 were provided access to housing.
- Recidivism was reduced by 90% through various programs, including employment, housing, and homelessness outreach.

Alternatives to Incarceration
- Clubhouse and criminal justice programs are available.
- Court program offers alternatives to incarceration for individuals with mental health concerns.
- Successful completion of the program can result in charges being expunged.

Effective Homelessness Outreach Program
- A 90% reduction in recidivism was achieved through alternative programs.
- The Path program effectively rehabilitates individuals.
- The homelessness outreach program targets veterans and chronically homeless individuals, providing them with services and housing assistance.

Overview of Programs
- FCS is a medicaid backed program that provides housing and employment support for those who qualify.
- Criminal justice program includes court programs and jail transition program.
- MATH program is one of the court programs.

Mental Health and Law Enforcement
- The city of Marysville has programs for law enforcement involving mental health concerns as alternatives to incarceration.
- Have an SUD program in the municipal court of Everett.

Addressing Substance Abuse and Supporting Reintegration
- Substance use disorders require support, hence the need for alternative programs.
- Jail transition program assists individuals leaving prison, offering case management and guidance.
- Efforts are made to ensure successful reintegration and prevent recidivism.

City of Everett Case Management Services
- Discussion about the lack of support for individuals exiting jail.
- Providing support services to individuals before they exit jail.
- Introduction to the City of Everett Case Management Services and Path Outreach Program.

Case Management Program
- Works with law enforcement and takes referrals from them.
- Provides case management services to those who qualify.

Clubhouse: A Community Center for Mental Health
- Clubhouse is a community center for individuals with mental health concerns or mental illness.
- It has been around since the 1940s, with the first Clubhouse established in New York.
- The program aims to help people get back into the workforce and offers various other services and programs.

Support for People in Need
- The program provides support for housing, substance use, and other needs.
- It aims to help people regain confidence and re-enter the workforce.
- The Clubhouse offers various services and activities to support individuals in need.

Housing Support Programs
- Programs provide short-term housing support and directly provide housing.
- The goal is to streamline the process of getting people out of homelessness.
- Manufacturing is another important aspect of the organization.

Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health
- Reducing stigma around mental health concerns is a significant part of our mission.
- Despite employing 50% mission-based employees, we maintain excellent quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Our mission-based workforce demonstrates greater retention, lower turnover, and higher reliability compared to industry standards.

Manufacturing Services
- The organization has a 99% first pass rate and a 99.74% quality rate.
- They offer assembly and manufacturing services, including electrical, mechanical, and custom manufacturing.
- The organization is committed to mission-based work and takes pride in their work.

Services offered by a company
- The company provides a wide range of services including electrical, harness assembly, cut and code, fulfillment, and storage.
- They aim to offer comprehensive services to their customers and are open to expanding their capabilities to better serve them.
- The speaker provides a brief overview of these services.

Annual Fundraiser Event
- The organization has a 4-5 page list of specific things they do and the machines they have access to.
- The annual fundraiser will be held on November 23rd at the winemaker's.
- There will be an auction, live entertainment, and a raffle.

Ways to support the community
- Supporting the community by working with the manufacturing business.
- Recommending the manufacturing services to others.
- Promoting the website and fundraiser through QR code.

History of the Organization
- The organization started as a manufacturing business and has been in business with Boeing since 1986.
- Initially, it was not a social enterprise focused on community well-being.
- The social enterprise aspect was likely added later within the first decade of the organization's existence.

Promoting a Business Model for Community Benefit
- Advocating for a business model that combines profit-making with community service.
- This model has been in practice for over 30 years.
- Seeking to understand the staffing and industrial breakdown of the business model.

Revenue Generation and Workforce Distribution
- Bulk of revenue comes from manufacturing and design.
- Social and community services employ about 20% of the workforce.
- Community services programming has been growing.

Reasons for Customer Attraction and Retention
- Customers are attracted by the company's quality and efficiency.
- They stay because of the company's mission and values.
- Referrals play a significant role in attracting new customers.

Referrals and Partnerships for Social Services
- Social services are provided through partnerships with organizations like YMCA and YWCA.
- Referrals are received from these partner organizations.
- Services are not typically provided to youth under 18.

 

President Neil adjourned the meeting at 12:50
 

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