HARVEST HOME INC

Harvest Home transforms the lives of homeless pregnant women and their children by providing housing, support and programs that equip women to become great mothers. We envision a world where every mother is empowered to end homelessness for her family once and for all.

Goal #1: Open second home to double the number of pregnant women and infants served each year.

Goal #2: Increase financial and operational capacity to support program growth and expansion.

Goal #3: Increase program effectiveness by shifting program approach to Trauma and Resiliency Informed care.

Goal #4: Invest in DEIB efforts in order to increase resident and alumnae representation in organizational leadership (staff, board, alumnae leadership council).

Goal #1: Open second home to double the number of pregnant women and infants served each year.
In 2020 Harvest Home launched an expansion campaign to fund the opening of a second home in a former convent leased from the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese. Construction began in 2021 with renovations completed in July 2022.

Goal #2: Increase financial and operational capacity to support program growth and expansion.
-Expansion campaign launched to raise funds for renovations and partial operations of second home for up to 3 years
- Director of Operations hired to ensure operational structures and systems are in place to serve residents across two homes
- Financial management outsourced to external firm to increase capacity and ensure strong financial stewardship
- Digital tools including case management database, HRIS and project management software identified and implemented in order to strengthen staff communication and coordination across two program sites.

Goal #3: Increase program effectiveness by shifting program approach to Trauma and Resiliency Informed care.
-Engage in 2-year Trauma and Resiliency Informed Care capacity-building program in collaboration with the Westside Infant Family Network and the University of Washington
-Staff engage in quarterly training and professional development sessions
-Shift accountability policies to Restorative Approach

Goal #4: Invest in DEIB efforts in order to increase resident and alumnae representation in organizational leadership (staff, board, alumnae leadership council).
- Launch Alumnae Leadership Council as a leadership development mechanism to raise up program graduates to become board members
- Design Peer navigator program to place program graduates in direct service staff positions.
- Reserve board seat for program graduate to bring ongoing voice and feedback to the board of directors, as well as serve as a liaison between the Board and Alumnae Leadership Council

Goal #1: Open second home to double the number of pregnant women and infants served each year.
In 2020 Harvest Home launched an expansion campaign to fund the opening of a second home in a former convent leased from the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese. Construction began in 2021 with renovations completed in July 2022.

Goal #2: Increase financial and operational capacity to support program growth and expansion.
-Expansion campaign launched to raise funds for renovations and partial operations of a second home for up to 3 years
- Director of Operations hired to ensure operational structures and systems are in place to serve residents across two homes
- Financial management outsourced to an external firm to increase capacity and ensure strong financial stewardship
- Digital tools including case management database, HRIS, and project management software identified and implemented in order to strengthen staff communication and coordination across two program sites.

Goal #3: Increase program effectiveness by shifting program approach to Trauma and Resiliency Informed care.
-Engage in 2-year Trauma and Resiliency Informed Care capacity-building program in collaboration with the Westside Infant Family Network and the University of Washington
-Staff engage in quarterly training and professional development sessions
-Shift accountability policies to Restorative Approach

Goal #4: Invest in DEIB efforts in order to increase resident and alumnae representation in organizational leadership (staff, board, alumnae leadership council).
- Launch Alumnae Leadership Council as a leadership development mechanism to raise up program graduates to become board members
- Design Peer navigator program to place program graduates in direct service staff positions.
- Reserve board seat for program graduate to bring ongoing voice and feedback to the board of directors, as well as serve as a liaison between the Board and Alumnae Leadership Council

Goal #1: Open second home to double the number of pregnant women and infants served each year.
The Pico Home was completed in July 2022 and opened for new residents. With this new home, Harvest Home launched a two-step program model to increase program effectiveness and service capacity, and reduce barriers to programs.

Goal #2: Increase financial and operational capacity to support program growth and expansion.
Expansion campaign was successfully completed in 2022 and operational structures were in place prior to opening of the Pico Home. Ongoing needs will be assessed throughout the first year of operation.

Goal #3: Increase program effectiveness by shifting program approach to Trauma and Resiliency Informed care.
TIC capacity building program will culminate in mid-2023. As of 2022, the assessment has been completed and the restorative approach has been fully implemented. Additional supports are in place to reduce staff burnout including a weekly debrief meeting facilitated by a clinical supervisor.

Goal #4: Invest in DEIB efforts in order to increase resident and alumnae representation in organizational leadership (staff, board, alumnae leadership council).
As of 2022, all programs have been launched with ongoing evaluation in order to ensure goals are met. Staff reflects program graduates including staffing of three former alumnae, as well as other individuals with lived experience in homelessness, single motherhood, domestic violence and substance abuse.

In 2021, staff engaged in a formalized DEI group led by Trinity Consultants.