ROOM FOR GOOD Connecting public good professionals seeking housing with socially-minded individuals who have space to rent. . BAY AREA CIVIC SERVICE DESIGN + EXYGY Pilot planning / accelerator prep March 22, 2019
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Recent survey results: (this week 60 participants)
80% Likely to use our service as a
68% Would consider under
Home Provider
market rate for vetted public good professionals
city
Manage logistics of vetting Match for compatibility Facilitate new authentic agreement model Cultivate user-driven tailored arrangements
Profit sharing Public B Corp SROI Reporting Low overhead HCD approach
“I want to be a part of the solution and would be interested in renting under market if I knew the person and was helping them. I know that work is hard.� - Clarissa Portland ADU offering
Some reasons homes are empty: Fear of lawsuit Loneliness Discomfort with strangers
“I’m not in the position to be a foster parent but know this work is super important. I would want to rent to a caseworker - this would be a good way for me to contribute it feels more direct compared to just writing a check
Housing cost is out of reach Commute times are unsustainable Disconnection with community
Recommended rent: Less than 30% of a renter’s income Homes are near transit Live in the community you serve Barrier of qualifying income and security deposit issued by Room For Good fund.
Affordable housing takes time to build Housing costs are driving 40% of the population to leave the Bay Area in the next 5 years Traffic and carbon are problematic Gentrification is rampant
Room For Good capitalizes on existing space Localization team curates for cities - Laws, culture and demographics Reporting will inform cities on patterns affecting the community Information resource for housing now options
city
Engineering partners : EXYGY Feedback Partners : Michael Pace Social Good national network Alameda Action Center staff and community HIP HOP For Change staff and community 5 organizations, their board and extended network of home providers with extra space (SF and the tipping point community) 3 spiritual communities 2 ADU clients (Oakland) 2 tiny house clients (Sonoma)
Nonprofits:
Room For Good / EXYGY
Paid Design facilitation workshop training
Refine based on participant context and feedback
Learnings and service touchpoints: New forms of contract creation
Platform development
(test: Authentic customized agreements)
(test: User experience and features)
Financial modeling
Proprietary matching
(test: Levels of comfort with donation and social capital)
(test: in person and digital)
Thankyou. melissacliver@gmail.com
. BAY AREA CIVIC SERVICE DESIGN + EXYGY Pilot planning / accelerator prep March 22, 2019