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### Human: What does YSA stand for? ### Assistant: YSA stands for Youth Spirit Artworks.
### Human: Who does YSA focus on helping? ### Assistant: YSA focuses on helping BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities who are often in the low-income group.
### Human: What needs did they see while working at the Telegraph Avenue Homeless Youth Drop-In Center? ### Assistant: They saw needs related to homelessness and youth empowerment while working at the Telegraph Avenue Homeless Youth Drop-In Center.
### Human: What is the objective of the program? ### Assistant: The objective of the program is to give young people the skills, experience, and confidence to reach their full potential.
### Human: Can you tell me about the main goals of the organization Young Spirit Artworks (YSA)? ### Assistant: The main goals of Young Spirit Artworks (YSA) are to help young people from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities gain important art and business skills that can lead to job opportunities, to provide job training that understands their life experiences and helps them develop income-earning skills, to assist youth in achieving their personal and professional goals, to teach youth about managing money and understanding finances, especially for those from disadvantaged families with a different understanding of money.
### Human: What is Sally's background? ### Assistant: Sally has a background in theology and art.
### Human: Who started it? ### Assistant: It was started by a group of committed individuals called the Advisory Board.
### Human: Who were some of the important leaders in the Board? ### Assistant: Some of the important leaders in the Board were Maheesh Jain, Lauren Snider-Brandt, Lila McDonald, and Nishan Ardon.
### Human: Who played a big role in getting funding for YSA and supporting its vision? ### Assistant: Max Anderson, a member of the Berkeley City Council, played a big role in getting funding for YSA and supporting its vision.
### Human: What is the focus of YSA in addressing trauma? ### Assistant: YSA focuses on addressing trauma through clinically-informed, tailored programs and cultural development.
### Human: What does it give them a chance to do? ### Assistant: It gives them a chance to express themselves and learn job skills.
### Human: What is one way that young people involved in the YSA can make a positive impact in their communities? ### Assistant: One way that young people involved in the YSA can make a positive impact in their communities is by working on art projects that make their neighborhoods better.
### Human: Who is the Richmond site manager for Rubicon Programs Inc? ### Assistant: Lila is the Richmond site manager for Rubicon Programs Inc. ### Human: Are there any other positions that Lila holds? ### Assistant: Yes, Lila is also a member of the YSA board. ### Human: Who is the co-secretary of the YSA board? ### Assistant: Jasmine Braxton is the co-secretary of the YSA board.
### Human: Who is a corporate counsel for Hearsay Social, Inc.? ### Assistant: Jasmine is a corporate counsel for Hearsay Social, Inc.
### Human: Who is Saphonia outside of the YSA board? ### Assistant: Saphonia is a financial manager/consultant at MODIS. ### Human: What is Jonathann Giammarco's role in the YSA board? ### Assistant: Jonathann Giammarco is the treasurer of the YSA board.
### Human: Who is an inspection specialist at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board? ### Assistant: Jonathann is an inspection specialist at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
### Human: What qualifications does Allen have outside of the YSA board? ### Assistant: Allen has a master's degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker.
### Human: Who is a doctoral candidate for the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley? ### Assistant: Allen is a doctoral candidate for the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley. ### Human: Who is the certified public accountant of the board of YSA? ### Assistant: John Shannon is the certified public accountant of the board of YSA.
### Human: Who is John and what position does he have? ### Assistant: John is the audit manager at KPMG LLP, in addition to being a member of the YSA board.
### Human: What are the three conditions that individuals or families must meet under the first definition? ### Assistant: Individuals or families under the first definition must meet one of the following three conditions: 1. Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation. 2. Is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state, and local government programs). 3. Is exciting an institution where he or she has resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution.
### Human: What are the three conditions that individuals or families must meet to fall under the second definition of homelessness? ### Assistant: The three conditions that individuals or families must meet to fall under the second definition of homelessness are as follows: 1. Residence will be lost within 14 days of the date of application for homeless assistance. 2. No subsequent residence has been identified. 3. The individual or family lacks the resources or support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing.
### Human: What are the conditions that individuals and families must meet under the third definition of homelessness? ### Assistant: Individuals and families under the third definition of homelessness must meet all of the following four conditions: 1) They must be defined as homeless under other listed federal statutes. 2) They should not have had a lease, ownership interest, or occupancy agreement in permanent housing for the 60 days prior to the homeless assistance application. 3) They must have experienced persistent instability, indicated by two or more moves in the preceding 60 days. 4) They are expected to continue in such a homeless status for an extended period of time due to special needs or barriers.
### Human: How long has Jimi been Art Director in the Oakland community? ### Assistant: Jimi has been Art Director for many years in the Oakland community.
### Human: What college did Evins graduate from? ### Assistant: Evins graduated from CCA (California College of the Arts). ### Human: What type of organizations did Evins work with? ### Assistant: Evins has worked with many arts organizations. ### Human: What was Evins' goal in working with arts organizations? ### Assistant: Evins aimed to bring quality art programming to Oakland, especially East Oakland.
### Human: Who was the lead artist for the "100 Families Oakland: Art and Social Change" project in 2005? ### Assistant: Evins was the lead artist for the initial "100 Families Oakland: Art and Social Change" project in 2005.
### Human: Where has Jimi exhibited his artwork? ### Assistant: Jimi has exhibited his artwork at the High Museum in Atlanta, GA., San Francisco Art Commission Gallery, the Sargent Johnson Gallery, Berkeley Art Center, Oliver Hyde Gallery, the Richmond Art Center, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Joyce Gordon Gallery, Gallery 555, and the Solano Gallery, among others.
### Human: What kind of awards has he received? ### Assistant: He has received awards from the Ebony Museum of Arts, Inc.
### Human: What awards or recognition have you received for your work in art and education? ### Assistant: I have received several awards and recognition for my work in art and education. Some of these include the Artistic Excellence and Pioneering Spirit in the Preservation of African Heritage award, the Community Arts & Education Award from the California College of the Arts, the Jan-Schuyers Artistic Achievement Award from the Richmond Art Center, and The Art of Living Black award. Additionally, I have been honored by the EOYDC for dedicated service as a Champion for Youth.
### Human: When did he receive the Alameda County Arts Leadership Award? ### Assistant: He received the Alameda County Arts Leadership Award in 2010.
### Human: According to whom has art making been a passion since childhood? ### Assistant: According to Jimi.
### Human: What is your purpose at YSA? ### Assistant: I am at YSA to help bring a sense of creative possibilities to Youth Spirit participants.
### Human: How can we inspire and empower youth to believe in their creative potential? ### Assistant: We can achieve this by providing them with opportunities and resources to explore their artistic interests and encouraging them to believe in their own abilities to create. By fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, we can instill in them a sense that they can bring their imaginative ideas to life both in their art and in other areas of their lives.
### Human: How has Jimi's art been influenced by his travels? ### Assistant: Jimi's art has been influenced by his travels to Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.
### Human: What are the responsibilities of the Editor in the context provided? ### Assistant: The Editor in the given context is responsible for assigning and editing stories in the paper, building relationships with writers and vendors, and staying updated on homelessness issues in the Bay Area and beyond.
### Human: Where was Boone born? ### Assistant: Boone was born in San Francisco. ### Human: Where did Boone earn a BA degree? ### Assistant: Boone earned a BA degree from UC Berkeley in 2016.
### Human: What is CityLab? ### Assistant: CityLab is a website focused on urbanism and city life.
### Human: Where has her writing appeared? ### Assistant: Her writing has appeared in California magazine and The Daily Californian.
### Human: Can you provide me with the contact email for Street Spirit? ### Assistant: Sure! The contact email for Street Spirit is aboone@youthspiritartworks.org. ### Human: What are the three program areas through which YSA fulfills its mission? ### Assistant: YSA fulfills its mission through three program areas: the Fine Art program, the Community Art program, and the Art Entrepreneurship and Sales program. ### Human: What does the Fine Art program involve? ### Assistant: The Fine Art program involves youth in creating original artwork made of traditional, recycled, and reused materials.
### Human: When does the Fine Art program take place? ### Assistant: The Fine Art program takes place from 3:30-6:30pm, every Monday through Friday in the YSA studio.
### Human: What do YSA youth in the Fine Art program do with their art in Berkeley? ### Assistant: YSA youth in the Fine Art program sell their art at local businesses in Berkeley.
### Human: When do the youth in the Fine Art program hold a Poetry Slam? ### Assistant: The youth in the Fine Art program hold a Poetry Slam every third Saturday of the month. ### Human: Who leads the special trainings for the youth in the Fine Art program? ### Assistant: The special trainings for the youth in the Fine Art program are led by Natasha Huey and Gabriel Cortez. ### Human: What do the youth in the Fine Art program learn about? ### Assistant: The youth in the Fine Art program learn about earning money, spending money wisely through budgeting, saving and investing money, using credit cautiously, and protecting one’s personal finance through an accredited curriculum.
### Human: What skills do youth in the Fine Art program learn from the combined efforts? ### Assistant: Youth in the Fine Art program learn entrepreneurial and business skills from the combined efforts.
### Human: What is the purpose of the Art Entrepreneurship and Sales program for YSA youth in Berkeley? ### Assistant: The purpose of the Art Entrepreneurship and Sales program is for YSA youth to sell their art at local businesses in Berkeley and receive half the proceeds of their sales.
### Human: What do these combined efforts aim to teach youth? ### Assistant: These combined efforts aim to teach youth entrepreneurial and business skills in the Art Entrepreneurship and Sales program.
### Human: How many houses have been built as of 2023? ### Assistant: As of 2023, we've built 26 beautiful, youth-designed houses. ### Human: How many volunteers have helped in the builds? ### Assistant: Over 2,000 volunteers have helped in the Habitat-for-Humanity-style builds.
### Human: When did you open the Tiny House Empowerment Village? ### Assistant: In early 2021.
### Human: What are the features of the completed Tiny House Village? ### Assistant: The completed Tiny House Village features 26 secure 8' x 10' Tiny Houses with murphy beds, windows, skylight, storage, electricity, and furnishings. It also has on-site communal bathrooms and showers, a kitchen yurt for residents to cook weekly communal meals and securely store their own food, a community gathering space for meetings, and on-site Resident Assistants who live in the community.
### Human: What are some areas in which residents can receive training and mentorship through youth and volunteer led clubs? ### Assistant: Residents can receive training and mentorship in areas such as artmaking, art entrepreneurship and sales, nonprofit management, gardening, sewing, medicine, music, biking and exercise, cooking, construction, and more through youth and volunteer led clubs.
### Human: How will residents be supported in developing a responsibility to the community at large? ### Assistant: Residents will be supported in developing a responsibility to the community at large through connections to local faith organizations and active involvement with local social justice projects.
### Human: What program will all residents at the Village take part in? ### Assistant: All residents at the Village will take part in YSA's core jobs training program.
### Human: How can I sign up to volunteer for the Tiny House Empowerment Village project? ### Assistant: To sign up to volunteer for the Tiny House Empowerment Village project, you can click on this link: [https://www.mobilize.us/youthspiritartworks/](https://www.mobilize.us/youthspiritartworks/)
### Human: How many homeless young people are sleeping on the streets in Alameda County on a given night? ### Assistant: There are more than 1,700 homeless young people sleeping on the streets in Alameda County on a given night.
### Human: What are some challenges that young people facing housing instability often experience? ### Assistant: Young people facing housing instability have overwhelmingly experienced abuse and neglect, mental and physical health struggles, and lack of access to public resources.
### Human: What is the purpose of Youth Spirit Artworks' Tiny House Empowerment Village? ### Assistant: The purpose of Youth Spirit Artworks' Tiny House Empowerment Village is to increase the number of youth-designated beds in the county by almost 40%.
### Human: When was the Tiny House prototype unveiled and who designed it? ### Assistant: The Tiny House prototype was unveiled in 2017 and it was designed and built by 6 youth leaders in collaboration with local architects, design students, and contractors.
### Human: What is the purpose of the Tiny House Empowerment Village project? ### Assistant: The purpose of the Tiny House Empowerment Village project is to improve the Village and provide assistance to those in need.
### Human: What is the religious community's commitment to justice, advocacy, and service work for? ### Assistant: The religious community is committed to justice, advocacy, and service work for the most vulnerable members of our communities.
### Human: Which congregations are our lead supporting congregations? ### Assistant: Our lead supporting congregations are Congregation Beth El in Berkeley, First Congregational Church of Berkeley, Kehilla Community Synagogue in Oakland, Shiloh Christian Fellowship in Oakland, and Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley.
### Human: Can you provide a list of supporting congregations in Berkeley and Oakland? ### Assistant: Certainly! I have a list of supporting congregations in Berkeley and Oakland. They include: 1) All Souls Episcopal Church, Berkeley; 2) Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 3) Congregation Beth Israel, Berkeley; 4) Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley; 5) East Bay Church of Religious Science, Oakland; 6) Oak Life Church, Oakland; 7) Shambhala Meditation Center, Berkeley; 8) Skyline United Church of Christ; and 9) St [Please complete the name of the ninth congregation].
### Human: What is the name of the church mentioned in the content you provided? ### Assistant: The name of the church mentioned in the content is St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Albany.
### Human: What is the name of the Catholic Church in Oakland? ### Assistant: The name of the Catholic Church in Oakland is Columba Catholic Church.
### Human: What are some religious institutions in Oakland and Berkeley? ### Assistant: Some religious institutions in Oakland and Berkeley are John’s Episcopal Church, Strawberry Creek Friends Meeting, Temple Beth Abraham, and Temple Sinai.
### Human: How can I get my congregation involved? ### Assistant: To get your congregation involved, you can email us.
### Human: What is the goal of Youth Spirit Artworks' community organizing campaign? ### Assistant: The goal of Youth Spirit Artworks' community organizing campaign is to create "100 Homes for 100 Homeless Youth" in the East Bay Area over a ten-year period.
### Human: How many youth Tiny Houses are the YSA youth planning to create over the next ten years? ### Assistant: The YSA youth are planning to create 25 youth Tiny Houses over the next ten years.
### Human: How can I get involved with advocacy for the Tiny House Empowerment Village? ### Assistant: If you would like to be involved with advocacy, please consider committee membership to get involved with planning and outreach for our Tiny House Empowerment Village.
### Human: How can I volunteer with the Tiny House Empowerment Village? ### Assistant: To volunteer with the Tiny House Empowerment Village, you can visit this link: https://www.mobilize.us/youthspiritartworks/
### Human: How can I donate to the Tiny House Village? ### Assistant: If you would like to donate to the Tiny House Village, you can visit this link: [https://youthspiritartworks.kindful.com/](https://youthspiritartworks.kindful.com/). ### Human: How can I apply to be a part of the Tiny House Empowerment Village community? ### Assistant: Thank you for your interest in applying to be a part of the Tiny House Empowerment Village community! However, due to recent changes, we no longer accept community referrals. Instead, we now only accept referrals through the Coordinated Entry system.
### Human: How can I be considered for a spot at the Tiny House Empowerment Village? ### Assistant: In order to be considered for a spot at the Tiny House Empowerment Village, you'll need to either drop in or call a Housing Resource Center and ask if you qualify to take a Crisis Assessment. Make sure to mention that you want to be referred to the Tiny House Empowerment Village shelter.
### Human: Can anyone take a Crisis Assessment? ### Assistant: If you are able to take a Crisis Assessment and meet the baseline eligibility requirements for our program, you can take the assessment.
### Human: How are referrals for job openings received? ### Assistant: When we have any openings, we will be sent referrals directly from Coordinated Entry for people ranking at the top of that list.
### Human: How will I know if I qualify to take a Crisis Assessment? ### Assistant: If we receive a referral for you, we will reach out to you to ask you more questions, and to schedule an interview to see if you would be a good fit for our program. Additionally, you can see if you qualify by either calling or visiting us in person.
### Human: How can I contact you? ### Assistant: If you have any questions, please reach out to us at tinyhouseapplications@youthspiritartworks.org.
### Human: What is the first option to see if I qualify to take a Crisis Assessment? ### Assistant: The first option to see if you qualify to take a Crisis Assessment is to call in.
### Human: What is the phone number for BACS Wellness Center? ### Assistant: The phone number for BACS Wellness Center is (510) 658-9480. ### Human: When can I call Towne House for assistance? ### Assistant: You can call Towne House (BACS Wellness Center) from Monday to Wednesday between 1 and 4 pm.
### Human: What are the days and hours that I can call 2-1-1? ### Assistant: From Monday to Friday between 9 am to 12 pm.
### Human: Where can people without a phone call for help in Berkeley? ### Assistant: People without a phone in Berkeley can call 2-1-1 from the Berkeley Drop-In Center located at 3234 Adeline Street, Berkeley CA 94703, and the Women's Daytime Drop-in Center located at 2218 Acton Street, Berkeley CA 94702 (for women only).
### Human: What is the name and address of the BACS Wellness Center in Oakland? ### Assistant: The name of the BACS Wellness Center in Oakland is Towne House, located at 629 Oakland Ave, Oakland CA 94611.
### Human: What is the address of the North County Housing Resource Center? ### Assistant: The address of the North County Housing Resource Center is 2809 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 94705. ### Human: What are the center's operating hours? ### Assistant: The center is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
### Human: What is the address of the Berkeley Drop-in Center? ### Assistant: The address of the Berkeley Drop-in Center is 3234 Adeline Street, Berkeley CA 94703.
### Human: Where is the Women's Daytime Drop-in Center located? ### Assistant: The Women's Daytime Drop-in Center is located at 2218 Acton Street, Berkeley CA 94702. ### Human: When is the Women's Daytime Drop-in Center open? ### Assistant: The Women's Daytime Drop-in Center is open on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. ### Human: Who is the Women's Daytime Drop-in Center available to? ### Assistant: The Women's Daytime Drop-in Center is available only to women. ### Human: How many homeless young people are there in Alameda County? ### Assistant: There are upwards of 1,700 homeless young people in Alameda County. ### Human: How many youth-designated beds are there in shelters and affordable housing in Alameda County? ### Assistant: There are less than 36 youth-designated beds in shelters and affordable housing in Alameda County.
### Human: What are some challenges faced by young people facing housing instability? ### Assistant: Young people facing housing instability have overwhelmingly experienced abuse, neglect, and mental and physical health obstacles, and lack access to public resources.
### Human: How can being homeless affect someone's pursuit of academic and vocational goals? ### Assistant: Being homeless can create difficulties in pursuing academic and vocational goals for individuals.
### Human: What is the belief regarding the youth in our community? ### Assistant: Our community believes that our youth are the key to our future and that we have a responsibility to support them.
### Human: What is the mission of Youth Spirit Artworks? ### Assistant: The mission of Youth Spirit Artworks is to empower and transform the lives of homeless and underserved low-income young people in the Bay Area, aged 16-25, through job training and interfaith support.
### Human: What do YSA's youth-led efforts provide? ### Assistant: YSA's youth-led efforts provide innovative jobs training and placement opportunities.
### Human: How many homeless and low-income youth have participated in YSA programs since 2007? ### Assistant: More than 700 homeless and low-income youth have participated in YSA programs since 2007. ### Human: How many program graduates have gone on to receive a high school diploma, enter college, begin work, or become employed by YSA? ### Assistant: More than 500 program graduates have gone on to receive a high school diploma, enter college, begin work, or become employed by YSA. ### Human: What is the mission of Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB)? ### Assistant: The mission of Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) is to partner with nonprofit and for-profit agencies to develop affordable housing and inclusive communities for individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs.
### Human: When did HCEB start doing work in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties? ### Assistant: HCEB has been doing this work in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties since 1996. ### Human: Who does HCEB work in partnership with? ### Assistant: HCEB works in partnership with individuals, their families, and service providers. ### Human: What did the youth in YSA's program identify as the number-one obstacle? ### Assistant: Eight years ago, the youth in YSA's program identified the lack of stable and affordable housing in the Bay Area as the number-one obstacle they had in meeting their goals.
### Human: What strategies were identified that could break the cycle of homelessness? ### Assistant: Stable housing, consistent access to services, and the support of a peer-driven community were identified as strategies that could break the cycle of homelessness.
### Human: What did their vision lead to? ### Assistant: Their vision led to the development of a plan for a Tiny House Village, designed with supporting services and amenities.
### Human: What does the provided content announce? ### Assistant: The provided content announces that a vision has been made a reality.
### Human: What was built in phases for the Tiny House Empowerment Village project? ### Assistant: The Tiny House Empowerment Village project was built in phases.
### Human: What was the first phase in the project? ### Assistant: The first phase in the project was prototype builds.
### Human: When did the YSA youth team partner with skilled Build Leaders to construct the first two houses? ### Assistant: In March and April of 2019.
### Human: What purpose did these houses serve? ### Assistant: These houses served as vehicles for training and prototypes for future builds.
### Human: What was the second phase? ### Assistant: The second phase was community builds.
### Human: How many volunteers participated in the build days in 2019? ### Assistant: Over 500 volunteers from the interfaith religious community participated in the build days in 2019.
### Human: How many houses were built by volunteers in 2020? ### Assistant: Volunteers built 12 more houses in 2020.
### Human: What was the focus of the third phase? ### Assistant: The focus of the third phase was mural creation.
### Human: What kind of artwork is featured on the Tiny Houses? ### Assistant: The Tiny Houses feature murals designed and created by local community artists and by youth artists with the help of adult artist mentors.
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