The Primavera Foundation Inc

PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION'S DIVERSE PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, AND ADVOCACY PROVIDE EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY TO THE MOST UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. THIS INCLUDES PEOPLE FACING THE GREATEST BARRIERS TO SAFETY AND STABILITY, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING/AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, HOUSEHOLDS SEEKING STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PEOPLE SEEKING ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED DISINVESTMENT AND A GAP IN EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT. PRIMAVERA'S WORK IS HOLISTIC, TOUCHING THE INTERSECTION OF PEOPLE, PLACE, AND COMMUNITY.

SEE SCHEDULE OEMERGENCY SERVICES EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE OFTEN THE FIRST CONTACT A PERSON HAS WITH THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES OFFERED BY PRIMAVERA. THERE ARE SIX EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAMS.HOMELESSNESS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (HIP) THE HOMELESSNESS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (HIP) PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS/THOSE UNSTABLY HOUSED. HIP SERVES AS A COMMUNITY ACCESS POINT FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM TO SECURE HOUSING IN PIMA COUNTY. HIP ALSO PROVIDES BASIC HYGIENE SUPPLIES, US MAIL SERVICE, COMPUTER ACCESS, ASSISTANCE SECURING BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND IDS, EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES (FROM LOCAL HOSPITALS AND EL RIO), HEALTH CARE THROUGH EL RIO CLINIC AND HOPE INC., AND ANIMAL CARE THROUGH PIMA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE CENTER (ON-SITE). DURING 2021-2022:3,417 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSISTANCE INCLUDING HYGIENE KITS, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND ANIMAL CARE.519 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS REMOVING LACK OF DOCUMENTATION AS A BARRIER TO ACCESSING HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. 3,000 + INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED THEIR US MAIL, INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS AND OTHER CRITICAL DOCUMENTS.472 PEOPLE RECEIVED HOUSING ASSESSMENTS FOR SECURING HOUSING923 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE THEREBY AVOIDING EVICTION.RAPID RE-HOUSING - THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF IMMINENT HOMELESSNESS.174 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES THROUGH FIVE PROGRAMS. 64%-100% OF HOUSEHOLDS LEFT THE PROGRAM WITH SUSTAINABLE HOUSING.EMERGENCY MEN'S SHELTER - PROVIDES SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR UP TO 90 DAYS FOR MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THOSE ABLE TO WORK ENROLL IN PRIMAVERA WORKS FOR JOB READINESS AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT. COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINES WERE OFFERED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS.457 MEN RESIDED IN THE MEN'S SHELTER. 50% OF THE MEN LEFT THE SHELTER WITH INCOME. 30% LEFT THE SHELTER WITH A POSITIVE EXIT DESTINATION.FAMILY PATHWAYS PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES OF ANY CONFIGURATION IN RENTAL UNITS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. AS FAMILIES PROGRESS WITH THEIR GOALS, THEY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE TO TRANSITION THROUGH ENROLLMENT INTO ANOTHER HOUSING PROGRAM OR BY REMAINING IN THE RENTAL UNIT WITH THEIR OWN INCOME AFTER THE LEASE TRANSFERS INTO THEIR NAME.28 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED EMERGENCY SHELTER WITH 68% LEAVING THE PROGRAM WITH INCOME AND 100% WITH A POSITIVE EXIT DESTINATION.CASA PALOMA - CASA PALOMA IS A DROP-IN, SHELTER, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (NINE BEDROOMS) PROGRAM SERVING UNACCOMPANIED WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE MEALS, COORDINATION OF MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, JOB READINESS, AND OTHER SERVICES DESIGNED TO ATTAIN STABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINES WERE OFFERED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS.158 WOMEN UTILIZED THE DROP-IN PROGRAM 37 WOMEN UTILIZED THE SHELTER PROGRAM WITH 70% LEAVING WITH INCOME AND 57% WITH A POSITIVE/TRANSITIONAL DESTINATION EXIT10 WOMEN UTILIZED THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM WITH 100% LEAVING WITH INCOME AND 55% WITH A POSITIVE DESTINATION EXIT.PROJECT ACTION FOR VETERANS (PAV) - ASSISTS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, RAPID REHOUSING, AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM AS THEY BECOME STABLE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT. PAV MAY REFER PARTICIPANTS TO PRIMAVERA WORKS TO ASSIST VETERANS WITH JOB READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. PAV SERVES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE PIMA, GRAHAM, GREENLEE, SANTA CRUZ AND COCHISE COUNTIES.403 HOUSEHOLDS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAMS WITH 58%-67% EXITING THE PROGRAM WITH SUSTAINABLE HOUSING.

SEE SCHEDULE OPROPERTY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PRIMAVERA OWNS OR OPERATES TWENTY-TWO PROPERTIES WHICH INCLUDES OFFICE BUILDINGS, A VACANT LOT FOR FUTURE EXPANSION, A SHELTER WITH 100 BEDS, A COMMUNITY CENTER, TRAINING CENTER, AND RESOURCE CENTER, A SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING COMMUNITY WHICH IS A COMBINATION DROP-IN PROGRAM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND MULTIFAMILY PERMANENT RENTAL PROPERTIES WITH 150 UNITS. PRIMAVERA ALSO LEASES SEVERAL OFFICES. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10,951,248, ALL BUT THE LEASED OFFICES AND ONE PROPERTY ARE 100% OWNED WITHOUT ANY DEBT SERVICE. PRIMAVERA'S SEVENTEEN OWNED PROPERTIES INCLUDE THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS, A RESOURCE CENTER, A TRAINING CENTER, A COMMUNITY CENTER, TWO SHELTERS WITH 108 BEDS AND 9 UNITS, AND TWELVE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES WITH 150 UNITS VALUED AT A LITTLE OVER $10.8 MILLION. THE MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE RENTAL HOUSING COMMUNITIES FALL INTO THE 50%-80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME BRACKET. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 256 INDIVIDUALS RESIDED IN THE RENTAL COMMUNITIES. PRIMAVERA OFFERED FIFTEEN WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, MEDITATION AND RELAXATION, AND, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH TO RENTAL HOUSING RESIDENTS. THE PROPERTY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL RENTAL, OFFICE, AND TRAINING, COMMUNITY, AND RESOURCE CENTER PROPERTIES. PRIMAVERA'S GOALS FOR DEVELOPING AND MANAGING ALL PROPERTIES IS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE HAVE FAIR ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY; INVESTMENT IN NEIGHBORHOODS; AND, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT. PRIMAVERA CARRIED OUT PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS/NEW CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING GREEN, ENERGY EFFICIENT RENOVATIONS TOTALING $3,163,634 AT FOUR PROPERTIES: THE ALAMO APARTMENTS, MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER, LAS ABUELITAS APARTMENTS, AND THE NEW DOWNTOWN ONE STOP RESOURCE CENTER. THE TWO BIGGEST RENOVATIONS/NEW CONSTRUCTION WERE THE ALAMO APARTMENTS AND THE RESOURCE CENTER. THE ALAMO APARTMENTS PROJECTS WERE THE SECOND FLOOR REHAB PROJECT WITH NEW HVAC, SECURITY UPGRADES, FLOORING, LIGHTING AND PAINT, AND THE CONVERSION OF THREE SRO UNITS AND AN OFFICE INTO TWO, TWO BEDROOM FAMILY UNITS. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RESOURCE CENTER WAS COMPLETED AND STAFF MOVED INTO SPACE IN SEPTEMBER 2021. IT PROVIDES MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SPACE (10,600 SQUARE FEET) OF THE PREVIOUS DISTRESSED BUILDING, WITH GREATER EFFICIENCY, RESPECT AND DIGNITY FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, STAFF, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHO UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTED THE PROJECT. IN 2022, PRIMAVERA PAID OFF TWO HOME LOANS TOTALING $248,531.60 ON LAS CASITAS AND WINSTEL TERRACE RENTAL HOUSING COMMUNITIES.

SEE SCHEDULE OWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PRIMAVERA WORKS IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ALTERNATIVE STAFFING SERVICE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDING TEMPORARY AND TEMP-TO-HIRE WORKERS FOR RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS, AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS TO ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. WORKS OFFERS SKILLS ASSESSMENT, JOB READINESS AND JOB SKILL DEVELOPMENT, JOB COACHING, ABOVE MINIMUM WAGES, LUNCHES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS. PRIMAVERA WORKS IS ALSO A LICENSED WATER HARVESTING COMPANY.182 INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. 39% OF PARTICIPANTS OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT67% INCREASED HOURLY WAGES, AND 64% MOVED INTO STABLE HOUSING. 39 WATER-HARVESTING SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A COLLECTION CAPACITY OF 85,000 GALLONS OF WATER FROM RAINFALL. 26 WATER-HARVESTING SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN THE HOMES OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. 35 PRIMAVERA WORKS PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED ON THE JOB TRAINING IN WATER HARVESTING.$34,242 REVENUE RAISED FROM WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS.