The Faces of Liberia Empowering the YOUTH of Liberia to learn, lead and act 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Table of Contents YMCA of Liberia Vision, Mission and Core Values Page 1 Introduction Page 2 Project Overview Page 3 Strategic Plan Page 4 Inaugural Partners Page 5 Call To Action Page 6 Donor Recognition Page 6 YMCA of Liberia Timeline Page 7 Conceptual Drawings 4 Pages Building Program Summary Page 8 Occupant Summary Page 8 Preliminary Construction Summary Page 9 1st Year Operations and Revenues Page 10 Appendix Supplemental Images of Facility Pages 11 - 25 Our Vision, Mission and Core Values Our Mission The Liberia YMCA seeks to unite and empower young people through self-development and service to their community as an extension of the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our Vision The YMCA will be a guiding light for the self-actualization of young people for good citizenship. Our Core Values Integrity Respect Commitment Trustworthiness Inclusiveness Initiative Impacting Youth and Community by Fostering Personal & Social Change Our Y By the Numbers 2012 Annual budget - US$1.5M 2012 membership - 3,959 Youth Livelihood & Employment Service beneficiaries - 923 Youth Reproductive Health service users - 5,573 Youth Intellectual Discourses - 6,864 Primary to Secondary Education Program -1,637 2012 Youth Camp participants - 297 2012 Children Vacation Program - 787 2012 Youth Computer Training participants - 2,300 2012 Youth Sports & Recreation - 5,752 2010 USAID/MOE Textbooks distributed - 310,000 Civil Society Strengthening Program - 66 local groups Program/Adm. Staff - 149 School Staff – No. of branches - 6 No. of Program Centers -12 The Future is here: In 2013 the YMCA of Liberia is undergoing its largest and most vital transition in its 132 year history. Our country has evolved, and so have the needs of our members and those we serve with our diverse and dynamic programs. We have committed to building a new facility that will allow us to grow with the youth bulge for generations to come, and keep the promise our founders made to Liberia in 1881. We intend to provide access to about 40,000 youth and residents per year with services in health and wellness programs, sports and recreation, arts, peace and cultural education and trainings at the Maye Howell Community YMCA in Congo Town, Old Road. We invite you to learn how you can help us build the type of facility our youth and children deserve, and give our youth, children and community a renewed sense of pride and direction. We can’t make it without you!!! Tomorrow is here Give today ____________ Campaign Chair E. Edward Gboe National General Secretary/CEO Page 1 Introduction Making the Case for Charitable Support to the Maye Howell Community YMCA Capital Project - Liberia Who are we? Liberia YMCA (YMCA), a national ecumenical youth service organization was enacted by an act of the 44th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia (1960-1961). The YMCA was first established in Harper, Maryland County, Liberia in 1881, by the late Episcopal Bishop Samuel David Fugerson and later established in Monrovia in 1927 by Mr. James McCarthy and others. The YMCA remains focused in youth development programs delivery and services especially in the areas of lifeskills development, livelihood support, health and wellness, formal and informal education and youth leadership development. It is a member of the Africa Alliance of YMCAs and World Alliance of YMCAs but remains an independent national Association established under the laws of Liberia. The Liberia YMCA currently works in six (6) of Liberia’s 15 counties from 12 program centers. We are a membership organization. Why we exist? Our YMCA works to address dominant social issues that are related to its four areas of focus (youth knowledge & skills development, Youth health & wellness, Youth Sports & Recreation and Youth Arts, Peace & Culture). We work with communities, the government and development partners to identify and to address these needs with the communities. We promote diversity, social bonding and exalt youth potential – That They All Shall Be One (John 17:21). Our Services target and reach: Rural & urban youth In-School and Out-of-School youth Boys & young women and girls Children & youth with special conditions (physically challenged) How do we server youth? We work with partners and the government in nurturing the potential of every child or youth in our programs through: Supervised learning opportunities Job training / placement opportunities (internships & young professional on-the-job trainings for youth Mentorships Peer-to-peer learning exchanges Exposures What is distinctive about our organization? We believe in the potential of every young person to succeed. We provide hands-on services/engagements to help youth belief in themselves and provide them opportunities to exercise leadership. We tolerate and endure the errors/failures of our program participants as the price we pay for the experience they need to succeed. Who do we serve? Liberia has a large youth bulge. Youth (ages 18-35) and children make up 67% of the population of 3.5M. The national illiterate rate is 65%; poverty rate is 64% and unemployment about 80%. Many people survive in informal economic sector activities. Many children and youth are selfreared or become breadwinners for their families. Youth idleness is profound due to the lack of supervised programs and safe spaces for children and youth to play and learn. Page 2 Project Overview What are our goals for the future? What needs to be accomplished? We want to develop a new YMCA Youth Center in Congo Town/Old Road – the Maye Howell Community YMCA, where young people will grow to reach their potential (and where communities will come together) through sports, recreation, health and wellness, education, arts, peace and cultural programs. The current YMCA facility in Central Monrovia serves over 50,000 users a year (at least 200 users per work day). It hosts the largest annual vacation children development program in Monrovia for over 800 kids; and the largest low cost youth computer training program (over 1,000 learners per 4-month cycles); and hosts the YMCA administrative offices. Its indoor gym hosts games and practice sessions of university teams, basketball leagues, etc. The facility’s conference hall hosts seminars, workshops, and community events. This physical asset is the largest contributor to our local revenue with a resounding management record. The new facility will increase our reach to youth and communities and generate additional revenue for programs and overheads. In the face of the extreme limitation of safe spaces and social programs, the Y is a glaring hub for our youth and children. One recreational space near Monrovia takes in kids at a membership fee of US$8.00 per visit; a fee not affordable for average Liberian families. Our facility will charge membership fee of US$4.00 per month per child (5-13years) and US$5.00 per youth and midgets (14-25) and give our children the joy and benefits of play and learning. The Relevance, Social Impact and Sustainability Today, the challenges include youth idleness, limited family time, poverty, and the lack of programs and safe spaces for youth and children to play and learn. The YMCA wants to work with youth themselves and the community to help address some of these challenges in the Congo Town Community and its environs (consisting 8 other communities with an estimated 300,000 people). The Maye Howell Community YMCA would serve at least 38,475 youth and residents per year with services in sports and recreation, health and wellness, workshop/conference services, theatre, peace and cultural programs. The facility will respond to these needs and the associated social issues and influence personal and social changes by increasing youth access to supervised sports leagues, dance classes, arts and crafts, life-skills workshops, leadership development & volunteerism, and providing services for adults and families for health & wellness, group exercise & fitness (cardio, aerobics, muscular conditioning). Local institutions will also benefit the convenience of our meeting and conference spaces and be saved the inconvenience and cost of traffic and expensive venues for similar quality of service in central town. This YMCA will be a community asset that will make our community an even better place to live and work. It will be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. In addition to social impact, the facility will generate revenue (est. $225,000 per annum) on a fees-for-service basis and will cover 100% its operational cost, provide 43 local jobs (full time and part time) and contribute to the Liberia YMCA’s overhead cost thereby being a model sustainable social project. Invest in youth. Build tomorrow today for a better and peaceful Liberia. Your gift to the YMCA is a partnership in mission. Page 3 Strategic Plan Our Program Pillars: 2013 – 2106 Strategic Plan Youth Knowledge & Skills Development Trainings/supports in livelihood skills (vocational/apprenticeships, entrepreneurship) Formal & informal education (lifeskills, academic schools, scholarships, computer literacy) Gender and Youth leadership training (mentoring, internships, professional training & placements) Governance, peace & advocacy training (knowledge of gov’t., round tables with duty bearers, and community radios) Career development support to youth to advance their skills in personal and professional development Intellectual discourses (Annual Mock UN Assembly, debates, public speaking, quizzing and awards) Youth Health & Wellness HIV/AIDS &STI awareness, prevention and control Youth reproductive health services Fitness & wellness programs Environmental sanitation and personal hygiene Youth Sports & Recreation Organized community sports leagues (soccer & kickball) Interscholastic sports competition (soccer, basketball, kickball & volleyball) Children Vacation Sports & Child Development Programs Youth Camps (Day & Residential Camps at Todee) Youth interactive learning and sharing forums Youth Arts, Peace & Culture Creative writing (poetry, poems, short stories) Painting Traditional dance & music (training & performances) Music (marching and playing bands) Peace Clubs in schools and communities Anti-violence campaigns Page 4 Inaugural Partners Where we are, Who are Our Partners? A number of individuals and institutions believe with us that improved social infrastructures with supervised programs for youth and children will reknit social values, make our community better and safer, and provide an environment to develop our current youth into our future leaders. Our inaugural partners bring to the initiative the combined benefits of passion, history and disciplines in architecture, programs and services planning around the world. The two city lots on which the facility is to be built was the location of the family home of the Howells (family of the first US fraternal secretary to the Liberia YMCA, David Howell, 1946); and hosts the remains of Maye Howell, wife of David Howell. Pete Howell, son of David Howell, and wife, Luesette, graciously travelled to Monrovia from Trinidad and Tobago in October 2013 to transfer title of the property to the Liberia YMCA for the project. Our partners have demonstrated landmark passion and commitment to the initial processes of the action. In December 2011 and August 2013, Hidell Associates’ principal, William Hidell, III, visited Monrovia to collect data leading to the current design and plan of the Maye Howell Community YMCA. Hidell Associates Architects have vast experience in planning, designing and construction compiling for more than 230 public library projects, 50 religious facilities, 120 educational facilities, 15 recreational facilities and 50 theaters in the USA. Their creativity and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of professional practice have been recognized with various awards, and numerous features in local and national publications in the USA. The YMCA Millennium Club is a membership of seniors and patrons who identify with this cause and are pledging at least US$1,000 each as individual contributions. There are at least 15 pledges to date with US$6,000 received in cash. Contributors to date include, His Excellency Amb. Joseph N. Boakai, Vice President of Liberia, Dr. Ronald McClain, President, National Oil Company of Liberia, Hon. T. Nelson Williams, Managing Director, Liberia Petroleum Refining Corporation of Liberia, Mr. Karl Cottrell, President, Chevron Liberia Limited, Mr. Kenneth Y. Best, Publisher Liberia Observer Corporation, etc. Sign in today as a Millennium Club member and help build the Maye Howell Community YMCA in Congo Town/Old Road. In February 2013, the International Group of YMCA USA, also sent the Director of Movement Strengthening, Renata Ferrari to provide planning and capability building support to the Liberia YMCA for the organization and successful conduct of a Capital Campaign to raise funds to finance the project; banking on its experience of supporting Capital Campaign projects with other YMCAs around the World. The International Group provides capacity and program financing supports to the Liberia YMCA for over 50 years. Zoewe Construction, Inc. DonimaSport’s Board of Directors have also been highly supportive in funding travels to Monrovia of Doc Lawson to provide programs and activities supports to the Liberia YMCA to strengthen existing programs and their fit into the new facility. Doc Lawson has mobilized tons of sports equipment already shipped to Liberia for use by the YMCA in its social programs. It is also mobilizing other technical and resource partners to the project. YMCA of USA International Renata Ferrai 101 N Wacker Drive Chicago, IL USA 60606 800.872.9622 Email: [email protected] www.ymca.net DonamiSport Doc Lawson President and CEO 2730 Oaktree Drive Carrollton, Texas USA 75019 214.783.1006 Email: [email protected] The Howell’s Family Pedro & Luesette Howell Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago Email: pete&[email protected] The YMCA Millennium Club Kenneth Y. Best Monrovia, Liberia Africa 75019 231.886.812.888 Hidell Associates Architects Bill Hidell, AIA President 3033 Kellway Drive, Suite 120 Carrollton, Texas USA 75019 972.416.4666 Email: [email protected] www.hidell.com Zoewe Construction David B. Greenfield President 179 William Street Bridgeport, Conn. USA 06608 203.258.1272 Email: [email protected] Page 5 Call To Action Donor Recognition Throughout it’s more than 130 year history, the Liberia YMCA has helped young people live more fulfilling lives no matter the challenges of the time. Let’s make it even better together!!! We are soliciting YOUR donations to achieve these goals. Please help us with your gifts to engage with the project. To get more information on how to be part of the project, please contact In Liberia: YMCA of Liberia Edward Gboe National General Secretary/CEO Email: [email protected] or eegboe@[email protected] Telephone: 00-231-886 547 249 The main facility will be named in honor of Maye Howell, wife of David Howell. David, with his wife Maye, and their two sons arrived in Liberia by sea on Thanksgiving Day in 1946, as the first fraternal secretary appointed by the International Group of YMCA of the USA to help strengthen the struggling Liberia YMCA. The family worked hard to develop the Liberia YMCA into a recognized service organization. David died of natural cause in 1985; and his widow, Maye, was unfortunately shot and passed in their home in 1990 during the civil war. The campaign welcomes gifts and pledges over a period of up to 3 years. All donors of gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized on the donor wall as described below. In addition, naming opportunities for gifts of $10,000 or more are available. Please contact the YMCA Development Office or visit the YMCA website for a current listing of naming opportunities and a pledge form. In the United States: YMCA of the USA Renata Ferrari Director Movement Strengthening Email: [email protected] Telephone: 800 872 9622 ext. 8137 How will your contributions make a difference? Your donations will enable us: Build a 12,535 gross square foot facility with an occupancy of 1,468 indoor users and develop an additional 2,425 Square Foot for an outdoor playground at an estimated cost of US$3.3M. The facility will consist of: Fitness (Gymnasium and Exercise Studio) Meeting & Conference Rooms Concessions Offices Playground Area (ages 3-13 years) How will the donor’s involvement and contributions be acknowledged? This exciting project will not happen without the support of the youth, the community, the government, our patrons and our partners. 7142 Sq Ft 1627 401 601 2425 Make us a cause driven community and therefore make partners believe in the local relevance & buy-in to the project and be motivated to give to the Campaign The total cost to fulfill the dream and open the doors of the Maye Howell Community YMCA is in the $US3 million range. Depending on the fundraising timeline, the Maye Howell Community YMCA may be built in phases. Recognition Levels: Founder’s Circle Heritage Circle Pacesetters Builders Millennium Club Century Club Friends Page 6 Liberia YMCA Timeline In 1881 a group of community leaders led by Bishop Samuel David Fugerson of the Episcopal Church, gathered to organize a YMCA in Harper, Maryland County, Liberia. They recognized the need to provide a safe and inspiring place for young boys to flourish while fostering personal and social change. In 1927, the Monrovia charter was born, thanks to James McCarthy and others. In 1946 the first fraternal US YMCA Secretary arrived. David N. Howard and wife, Maye Howell with their two sons, David and Pedro, arrived by sea on Thanksgiving Day. In 1954, the current YMCA headquarter building was dedicated. In 1955, the first black, a Liberian, Charles D. Sherman, elected as President of the World Alliance of YMCAs. The YMCA was later enacted by an act of the 44th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia (1960-1961) From 1990 – 2003 (civil war), the YMCA worked with communities supporting basic needs in nutrition, remedial education, disarmament, reintegration & rehabilitation supports (to ex-combatants), apprenticeship placements, peace education, etc, for youth and children. Both girls and boys became equally attended to and admitted into membership and leadership. In 2002, Liberia YMCA heads Africa Alliance of YMCAs. Eugene H. Cooper elected as President. 2004 – (post-civil war), the YMCA works with the government of Liberia and development partners to deliver services to address critical post war youth development needs in: youth education, youth employment, youth reproductive health services, youth peace and civic engagement programs. Page 7 Building Program Summary Description Net SF Sub Total A. Office Area 1. 2. 3. 4. Office #1 Office #2 Office #3 Information Desk 2. Meeting Room (subdivided into 3 Meeting Room A Meeting Room B Meeting Room C Meeting Room Storage spaces) -630 449 449 99 A. Office Area 1. 2. 3. 1528 86 130 130 # of Occup. 100 100 100 Sub Total 1 1 1 B. Meeting and Conference Rooms 1. Meeting Room (without fixed seats) Meeting Room A Meeting Room B Meeting Room C -630 449 449 -7 7 7 -90 64 64 2. Meeting Room (standing only) Meeting Room A Meeting Room B Meeting Room C -630 449 449 -5 5 5 -126 90 90 2. Meeting Room (tables and chairs) Meeting Room A Meeting Room B Meeting Room C -630 449 449 -15 15 15 -42 30 30 218 306 401 SF Concessions Concession Storage Office #1 Office #2 Office #3 SF/ Net SF Occup. 3 675 94 6233 140 289 112 102 2178 SF E. Building Support 1. 2. 3. 4. 601 SF 1742 SF Fitness Room Fitness Room Storage Gymnasium Gymnasium Storage D. Concessions 1. 2. Description 1627 SF C. Fitness 1. 2. 3. 4. Total SF 86 130 130 255 B. Meeting and Conference Rooms 1. Occupant Summary Men’s Restroom Women’s Restroom Circulation Corridor Mechanical /Elec. Room C. Fitness 1. 356 356 1354 112 Fitness Room 675 50 14 14 2. Gymnasium 6233 5 1247 1247 Net Square Footage 11,348SF Non-Assignable Square Footage 1187SF Gross Square Footage 12,535SF D. Concessions 1. Concessions 200 200 1 1 E. Building Support 2425 SF F. Miscellaneous 1. Outdoor Playground Area 1. Circulation Corridor 1354 50 27 27 2425 4 The above calculations are based on the International Building (IBC) 2009 for Maximum Floor Area Allowances per Occupant Page 8 Preliminary Construction Cost Summary Description ($) Costs $/SF 180,000 14.36 General Requirements General Conditions Description ($) Costs $/SF 40,376 49,349 16,000 16.65 20.35 50.00 Playground Area 7.89% Subtotal……. 180,000 Playground Area Surface Playground Area Equipment Rock Climbing Wall (40’L x 8’H) 7.89% Subtotal……. Site Work Site Work Demolition Earthwork Site Utilities (including septic, well, solar panels) Site Paving (parking) Site Paving (sidewalks) Landscaping Subtotal……. 76,205 83,349 47,006 14,402 4,290 2,567 227,819 3.20 3.50 3.75 3.95 2.50 0.75 138,136 246,062 269,001 29,959 11,282 225,003 24,000 15,755 9,900 33,401 50,000 40,739 53,274 51,770 11.02 19.63 21.46 2.39 0.90 17.95 12.00 2.50 30.00 5.30 10.00 3.25 4.25 4.13 Facility Concrete Masonry Steel / Metals Woods and Plastics (Rough & Finish Carpentry) Waterproofing / Damproofing Metal Roof Panel/Substrate/Architectural Louvers Metal Wall Panel Doors, Frames, Hardware Windows, Frames Gypsum Board/Plaster Assemblies/Wood/Ceilings Exterior Plaster Finish or Tile Floorcoverings Painting Specialties Equipment / Furniture Scoreboards Retractable Basketball Goals Tilt and Move Bleachers Elite Volleyball System Motorized Projection Screen Concession Equipment Fitness Equipment (Donated) Furniture 2 6 6 1 1 1 Special Construction Plumbing HVAC Electrical 2,284,554 182.25 General Contractor 10% Construction Contingency 2.50% Permit fees 0.00% Contractor Bonds 1% Liability Insurance / Builder’s Risk Testing & Inspection Tariffs and Import Fees (assumed fees are waived) Transportation and Shipping (include. In Constr. Contingency) Delivery from Port to Site (include. In Constr. Contingency) Profit & Overhead (Fee) Subtotal……. 15% Subtotal……. 228,455 57,114 0 22,846 6,500 2,599,468 342,683 2,942,152 Architectural / Engineering Design Team (Fee) 15% TOTAL PROJECT COSTS……. 342,683 3,284,835 8,400 41,868 13,200 2,500 3,500 15,00 0 42,580 84,361 87,118 23,503 250,700 Subtotal……. Subtotal of Direct Costs……. 105,725 6.73 6.95 4.75 20.00 1,771,010 4 4 4 Page 9 Vacation Program Wellness Center and Fitness Classes Indoor Court ($) Costs Personnel --10,000 20,000 12,000 -45,000 ---- 10,000 -10,000 --- 72,600 ----- 7,500 30,000 ---- 9,600 2,400 ---- 99,700 77,400 20.000 20,000 12,000 TOTAL INCOME….. 42,000 45,000 20,000 72,600 37,500 12,000 229,100 REVENUES TOTAL Conference Hall EXPENSES Playground Administration Membership Fees Service Users Fees / Space Rental Other Contributions Government Subsidy Sales/Cafeteria/Concession 1st Year Operations and Revenues Revenues Full-Time Salaries Part-Time Salaries Fringe Benefits (SS+Bens) 27,000 6,000 9,900 Subtotal……. 42,900 Subtotal……. 1,800 8,000 7,000 2,100 900 2,400 1,320 900 24,420 Supplies Office Supplies Program Supplies Program Equipment Maintenance Supplies Janitor/Cleaning Supplies Staff Uniforms Printing/Copies/Postage Miscellaneous TOTAL Income……... 229,100 TOTAL Expenses….. 180,530 Net Profit……………... 48,570 1st Year Operations PERSONNEL SUPPLIES Utilities Electricity (National Grid) Electricity (Standby Generator) Generator Maintenance Water (Pipe Bound) Water (Reservoir) Sewage Garbage Disposal Telephone Internet Subscription Fees 14,400 3,600 1,800 9,600 3,600 4,200 2,400 1,800 2,700 Subtotal……. 44,100 Subtotal……. 3,600 3,000 14,400 900 4,800 26,700 UTILITIES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICES FAIR SHARE DUES A Model Sustainable Social Project 1st Year Revenue MEMBERSHIP FEES Contractual Services Rental Equipment Contracted Advisors/Support Security Guide Service Bank Charges IT Services SERVICE USERS/SPACE RENTAL FEES OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS GOVT. SUBSIDY SALES/CAFÉ/CONCESSIONS Internal Services Insurance Facilities Management Subtotal……. 9,600 9,900 19,500 4 4 Fair Share Dues National Office Other Subtotal……. 22,910 -22,910 TOTAL EXPENSES…..…. 180,530 4 Page 10 Appendix 4 4 View from Entry toward Reception Desk 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 11 View from Gymnasium toward Fitness Room 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 12 View of Gymnasium toward Transitional Corridor 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 13 View of Gymnasium toward Concessions 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 14 View of Gymnasium 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 15 Aerial View of Gymnasium during Movie Night 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 16 View of Gymnasium toward South Wall during Movie Night 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 17 View of Playground Area and Climbing Wall 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 18 View of Playground Area and Climbing Wall 4 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 19 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 20 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 21 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 22 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 23 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 24 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia Page 25 4 The new Maye Howell Community YMCA Congo Town/Old Road, Monrovia, Liberia To see more information go the following link http://www.hidell.com/liberia.html
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