THE CUPCAKE GIRLS
Respect. Resources. Relationships.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Cupcake Girls envisions a world where sex trafficking is eradicated and sex workers are safe and empowered.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Resource Referral Program
THE CUPCAKE GIRLS HAS HUNDREDS OF RESOURCES IN OUR NETWORK AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS THROUGH OUR RESOURCE REFERRAL PROGRAM.
The Referral Program serves clients who have one or two particular needs by giving referrals to vetted, safe, and inclusive partners and resources who have agreed to see our clients pro-bono or at a reduced cost. These partners may be individuals or organizations in the community and include doctors, tax preparers, therapists, and parent and family resources.
Advocacy
THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR CLIENTS WITH MORE ROBUST GOALS.
In this program, clients meet weekly with an assigned Cupcake Girls Advocate who will collaborate to set and achieve S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, + Time-Based) goals, and connect clients with partners and resources. The Advocacy program assists with needs such as: domestic violence, sex trafficking, substance abuse, career development, and homelessness. This program on average lasts 6-9 months, but there is no end date. A client may work with our Advocacy program for as long as they need.
Mentorship Program
THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN AN ONGOING 1:1 CONNECTION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.
The Mentorship Program is intended for clients who would like a support system and someone to talk to on a regular basis but who aren’t looking for resources/assistance with achieving goals. It is more centered on general personal and professional development than the Referral or Advocacy programs.
Support Groups
SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE A SPACE WHERE FOLKS ARE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH PEERS FOR SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Support groups offer peer support on a weekly, 90 minute basis. Support Groups are for clients of The Cupcake Girls and approved guests who are within the population we work with. Support groups are free.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Resource Referral Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people no longer couch surfing or doubling up with others as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Advocacy
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of homeless participants engaged in mental health services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Advocacy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of direct care staff who received training in trauma informed care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Advocacy
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of timely caseworker visits
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Advocacy
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Total dollars distributed for utilities assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Advocacy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of clients participating in support groups
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Support Groups
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of therapy hours provided to clients
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Resource Referral Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of clients who report a greater sense of purpose and improved overall wellness
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Advocacy
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Goal 1: Offer free mental health counseling from credentialed providers to clients organization-wide.
Goal 2: Provide staff with competitive, equitable compensation to ensure best quality of care for participants, while prioritizing hiring those with lived experience.
Goal 3: Create a fundraising plan and implement revenue strategies for organizational sustainability.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Goal 1:
- Research good design by talking intentionally with providers already doing this work to partner and/or duplicate models when needed (Pineapple support, William Temple House, etc)
- Design Oregon mental health counseling program pilot, including roles, services offered, funding
- Evaluate lessons learned from Oregon pilot and update program design
- Hire a counseling supervisor who is trauma-informed/sexual trauma training; been part of / worked with this specific population, etc.
- Create formal pre-screening/vetting process including tasks that need to be completed in order to evaluate interns for readiness
- Recruit paid graduate interns from local universities in fields for licensed counseling
- Consider major gift endowment for long-term sustainability of program
- Long term goal - more therapists who are experienced in working with sex trafficking victims/survivors and consensual sex workers
Goal 2:
- Review Candid Compensation Report annually
- Create list of comparable orgs in Oregon & Nevada for benchmarking survey
- Every three years, conduct benchmarking survey with comparable orgs
- Report out to the BOD
- Use this information for the annual budgeting process.
- Pull a report annually to show what other orgs our size are paying their people - look at comparable job duties + roles at those orgs and Look up the cost of living in each of the cities that staff is living.
- Define what equitable compensation at The Cupcake Girls means.
Goal 3:
- Create a donor love campaign
(branch managers connecting with individual donors)
- Campaign to convert one time change takes action donors into recurring donors
- Prepare to be eligible for federal grants and research fit for federal funding (which opportunities are a fit, completing private audit)
- Branches create and implement plan for outreach to local businesses for support
- Continue to research and cultivate relationships with institutional funders (foundations, corporate philanthropy, etc.)
- Explore opportunities for earned revenue (e.g. trainings/education offerings)
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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THE CUPCAKE GIRLS
Board of directorsas of 03/11/2024
Charlotte Stokely
Dr. Dominique Burns
Board Treasurer
Shannon Anderson
Board Secretary
Jessica Castillo
Board Member
Dr. Monique Martinez-Quiros
Board Member
Melissa Sims
Board Member
Miriam Bellows
Board Member
Trina Brown
Board Member
Courtnee Draper
Board Member
Jill Kays
Board Member
Leah Mahi
Board Member
Mistress Mei
Board Member
Ariel Richer
Board Member
Sofia Rose
Board Member
Clara Tang
Board Member
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