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The Next Wave in Housing
October 2022 Newsletter
I want to thank all the people that have given me information and help. I appreciate your interest.
I want to thank all the people that have given me information and help. I appreciate your interest.
We have 21 people on the newsletter so far.
We have 21 people on the newsletter so far.
As of August 25, 2022, “The Next Wave in Housing” is a registered WA NONPROFIT CORPORATION
As of August 25, 2022, “The Next Wave in Housing” is a registered WA NONPROFIT CORPORATION
So now that the nonprofit is officially recognized by the state, there is no reason we cannot start looking for sponsors. I created a Legacy sponsor letter. I would appreciate everybody critiquing it and giving me feedback on content and grammar. Plus if you have any suggestions on how to proceed. I have mailed this letter out to the addresses of the 15 richest billionaires from the Seattle area that I found on the internet, plus Andrew Yang who has a child with disability.
So now that the nonprofit is officially recognized by the state, there is no reason we cannot start looking for sponsors. I created a Legacy sponsor letter. I would appreciate everybody critiquing it and giving me feedback on content and grammar. Plus if you have any suggestions on how to proceed. I have mailed this letter out to the addresses of the 15 richest billionaires from the Seattle area that I found on the internet, plus Andrew Yang who has a child with disability.
So my thinking is we will not be able to raise money for this project since it will take 40-50 million dollars to build. My idea is to find just one person with the resources to build the complex for us that really thinks this idea is great. When looking at the billionaires, the one that stands out the most is MacKenzie Scott, the ex wife of Jeff Bezo, who has already given out over 8 billion to the world. She does not have a set way to apply for grants. Remember we only need one person to fund this and we could start tomorrow.
So my thinking is we will not be able to raise money for this project since it will take 40-50 million dollars to build. My idea is to find just one person with the resources to build the complex for us that really thinks this idea is great. When looking at the billionaires, the one that stands out the most is MacKenzie Scott, the ex wife of Jeff Bezo, who has already given out over 8 billion to the world. She does not have a set way to apply for grants. Remember we only need one person to fund this and we could start tomorrow.
The other thing I want to do, since we are a non-profit, is to find two board members. The main reason is to get 501(c)(3) status so we can apply for grants to get an architect to design the building and get an estimate of cost. We have to keep the cost down to make it affordable. Board members are expected to understand the project and be interested in it. They can work as much or as little as they want. I think 2 meetings per year per zoom. There are built in liability protections for board members for non profits, so there is no risk unless you outright steal from the non profit. Send me an email if you are interested.
The other thing I want to do, since we are a non-profit, is to find two board members. The main reason is to get 501(c)(3) status so we can apply for grants to get an architect to design the building and get an estimate of cost. We have to keep the cost down to make it affordable. Board members are expected to understand the project and be interested in it. They can work as much or as little as they want. I think 2 meetings per year per zoom. There are built in liability protections for board members for non profits, so there is no risk unless you outright steal from the non profit. Send me an email if you are interested.
Land: Here are a few ideas for land. There is a 1.7 acre lot on Hwy 99 and 208th that was a mobile home park. Too small for our use, but it gives you an idea of cost. It was selling for 5.7 million, but it didn't sell. Here are two more areas of interest. One is behind the 7-11 store on Hwy 99 and 180th. It is a 4.5 acre lot, next to a wetland site. Also there is a large lot of over 10 acres just south of Dunn lumber up from this land. They are both owned by the City of Lynnwood. They are both undeveloped lots and next to Hwy 99 so they should be zoned for multi use. So you may be wondering why I am looking for land now. Well if by chance we get a sponsor, we should be ready to buy land, design the building and find out how we are going to provide services.
Land: Here are a few ideas for land. There is a 1.7 acre lot on Hwy 99 and 208th that was a mobile home park. Too small for our use, but it gives you an idea of cost. It was selling for 5.7 million, but it didn't sell. Here are two more areas of interest. One is behind the 7-11 store on Hwy 99 and 180th. It is a 4.5 acre lot, next to a wetland site. Also there is a large lot of over 10 acres just south of Dunn lumber up from this land. They are both owned by the City of Lynnwood. They are both undeveloped lots and next to Hwy 99 so they should be zoned for multi use. So you may be wondering why I am looking for land now. Well if by chance we get a sponsor, we should be ready to buy land, design the building and find out how we are going to provide services.
My vision for the complex is a three story terrace building, with a large center nature area. This complex will be built like other apartments but would be unique in that it will have large PODS of 4-8 rooms, like an AFH. This is what will be the difference from other complexes like this. So if anybody has any design experience and would like to tackle the design, have them contact me.
My vision for the complex is a three story terrace building, with a large center nature area. This complex will be built like other apartments but would be unique in that it will have large PODS of 4-8 rooms, like an AFH. This is what will be the difference from other complexes like this. So if anybody has any design experience and would like to tackle the design, have them contact me.
I answered my question: “If you had all the money in the world, how would you want your loved one to live for the rest of their lives? Since having all the money in the world would end up with a complex where the residents would not have to work, I tweaked it to my idea of being affordable. Denis & Laura McFadden. Lynn Vigo is a good one to read if you haven't yet too.
I answered my question: “If you had all the money in the world, how would you want your loved one to live for the rest of their lives? Since having all the money in the world would end up with a complex where the residents would not have to work, I tweaked it to my idea of being affordable. Denis & Laura McFadden. Lynn Vigo is a good one to read if you haven't yet too.
Here's some info from a concerned parent:
Here's some info from a concerned parent:
Just sitting down to read the newsletter, but wanted to share a couple things from last night's Community Homes/Can Do Housing zoom meeting. The Executive Director of ARC Washington was the guest speaker. She was very informative (although the information was a bit overwhelming), but stuff we need to know.
Just sitting down to read the newsletter, but wanted to share a couple things from last night's Community Homes/Can Do Housing zoom meeting. The Executive Director of ARC Washington was the guest speaker. She was very informative (although the information was a bit overwhelming), but stuff we need to know.
Washington state is 41st in the nation on how poor our legislation is in serving DD (I would grade that as a D-/F+). However, there are aggressive bills in the pipeline that could mean millions/billions toward DD housing and services efforts. A lot of focus on the meeting was everyone reaching out to their legislators and leaders and voting!
Washington state is 41st in the nation on how poor our legislation is in serving DD (I would grade that as a D-/F+). However, there are aggressive bills in the pipeline that could mean millions/billions toward DD housing and services efforts. A lot of focus on the meeting was everyone reaching out to their legislators and leaders and voting!
Some of the paperwork provided in the meeting had a roster of parents and their disabled child's age/status of housing/efforts in seeking housing/roommates.
Some of the paperwork provided in the meeting had a roster of parents and their disabled child's age/status of housing/efforts in seeking housing/roommates.
One of the parents (Sally Bartlett) recently toured Stephens Place in Vancouver. (You've mentioned this one.) She said she was pretty impressed with the model, even having some doubts going in. However - it's all private pay - so too expensive for most ($4,500 a month). They're not eligible for DDA because they have housing/activities in the same place. I don't understand why that can't coexist, but there was an explanation. Also - they are NOT at capacity. Of the 41 studio apartments, only 23 are filled. Reasoning might be the expense and/or the right applicants (good match-making fits with existing residents).
One of the parents (Sally Bartlett) recently toured Stephens Place in Vancouver. (You've mentioned this one.) She said she was pretty impressed with the model, even having some doubts going in. However - it's all private pay - so too expensive for most ($4,500 a month). They're not eligible for DDA because they have housing/activities in the same place. I don't understand why that can't coexist, but there was an explanation. Also - they are NOT at capacity. Of the 41 studio apartments, only 23 are filled. Reasoning might be the expense and/or the right applicants (good match-making fits with existing residents).
Another place is Sunridge Ranch in Ellensburg. Kristen Robertson (one of the parents/founders) spoke about it and provided a link. It consists of individual homes owned by four families. It was hard to find details on their website - especially on Provider-care and funding, but I gathered that there are live-in caregivers. Looks impressive - and expensive.
Another place is Sunridge Ranch in Ellensburg. Kristen Robertson (one of the parents/founders) spoke about it and provided a link. It consists of individual homes owned by four families. It was hard to find details on their website - especially on Provider-care and funding, but I gathered that there are live-in caregivers. Looks impressive - and expensive.
Thank you Nicole
Thank you Nicole
I talked to Pam from Partners 4 Housing. This is a not for profit organization that has 112 clients. They are located here and in other states. They specialize in finding connections for housing.
I talked to Pam from Partners 4 Housing. This is a not for profit organization that has 112 clients. They are located here and in other states. They specialize in finding connections for housing.
Pam didn't know of any residential facility in the state except for Stephens Place and the Duck pond. They are only a referral agency to connect people with housing.
Pam didn't know of any residential facility in the state except for Stephens Place and the Duck pond. They are only a referral agency to connect people with housing.
Anna from Thrive corrected me on a few things I said about them. BODE is the company that built the building, and it is a for profit company. They rent apartments and it is not a condo with HOA fees. Thrive is a not for profit as well and it is set up to manage the services from Enigma. Enigma is a non-profit that provides the services to Thrive. I did not find out why they created Thrive to manage the services, but this may be the way to go for our complex.
Anna from Thrive corrected me on a few things I said about them. BODE is the company that built the building, and it is a for profit company. They rent apartments and it is not a condo with HOA fees. Thrive is a not for profit as well and it is set up to manage the services from Enigma. Enigma is a non-profit that provides the services to Thrive. I did not find out why they created Thrive to manage the services, but this may be the way to go for our complex.
Here is a scary article about some of our disabled students: Washington is shipping more disabled students out of state
Here is a scary article about some of our disabled students: Washington is shipping more disabled students out of state
By now everybody oh the newsletter hopefully understands more or less what we want to do.
By now everybody oh the newsletter hopefully understands more or less what we want to do.
I want this to be an interactive process. So please feel free to ask questions or come up with stuff that is important so I can post. It would be nice to have a dialogue during that month on how to go forward and we have everybody's needs in the complex. I have a lot of unanswered questions that need to be answered to go ahead and build this complex.
I want this to be an interactive process. So please feel free to ask questions or come up with stuff that is important so I can post. It would be nice to have a dialogue during that month on how to go forward and we have everybody's needs in the complex. I have a lot of unanswered questions that need to be answered to go ahead and build this complex.
Please be free to contact anybody that might find this adventure interesting. Or that you know somebody that wants to be our sponsor.
Please be free to contact anybody that might find this adventure interesting. Or that you know somebody that wants to be our sponsor.
Denis McFadden
Denis McFadden
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