OVERVIEW
Part 2
Offered an overview of WHO WE ARE…
Volunteer driven organization that exists to meet needs in our community Invested over $10,000,000 in 9+ years
Supported by the DCN bringing over 30 years of measurable success Highlighted the uniquely special AMBASSADOR HISTORY…
Originally a 2 story Victorian, built in 1887 by our City’s founder, Franklin H. Heald Remodeled and modernized in 1947 adding/inserting two floors, removing tower Closed and boarded up in 1992 falling into disrepair
Painted and cleaned-up by local churches in 2015
Shared our vision for RESTORING & REBUILDING…
Restoring a historic property to be used for rebuilding lives that will revitalize our City – IMAGINE the Potential!
Recap From Last Meeting on 1/16/24
Gave a high-level PROGRAM OVERVIEW…
1-3 year residential program designed to support men and women on a pathway from dependency toward self-sufficiency
A highly structured educational process designed for life transformation Addressed a variety of QUESTIONS and concerns…
“What type of people will be in our program?” (vetting process, high commitment level) “What happens to those who don’t succeed in our program?” (new tools, relationships, hope) “What is this Night Watch idea all about?” – (ie.- neighborhood watch) “Why downtown? How will this affect the downtown economy? Who will be drawn here?” “What will the commercial aspects be that are offered to the community?” Recap From Last Meeting on 1/16/24
Fulfilling our Mission to Restore &
Rebuild the People & Property of LE
Dream Center’s RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Objectives:
1. Meet or exceed the necessary CAP ACITYto address needs in the target area
2. Secure a property located in PROXIMITY to the greatest need
3. Restore a HISTORIC building as a symbol of our commitment to Lake Elsinore
4. Implement our vision with a COLLABORATIVE effort from the local community
5. Exercise good STEW ARDSHIPof donated resources
The aim of Dream Center’s Residential training program is to uplift and empower PEOPLE who have been marginalized, kept down in society, shut out of opportunity Gender, race, poverty, broken or fatherless homes, generational dysfunction, etc. Many in our community who have and continue to suffer—greatest form of poverty is isolation—and most of the time, hurting people in our community feel alone People who feel unseen and overlooked deserve a chance at a life marked by dignity, favor, opportunity, etc.
Building Foundations for Lasting Health,
Success, and Vibrancy
Often, programs designed to help, move hurting people further into the margins— that’s just not the Dream Center way.
We are firm believers that every person possesses inherent value and great potential It is vital that our program participants feel that value, we want them to be proud of their home and neighborhood, to be a vital part of something bigger than themselves Ie.- healing happens in healthy, vibrant community—our program is designed to bring people out of the shadows and into the light of that type of uplifting community Building Foundations for Lasting Health,
Success, and Vibrancy (cont.)
The Ambassador location on Main Street reinforces Student perception of self, community, and service
An industrial/welfare location would create a perception of being part of an outcast member of society and the continued need of welfare subsistence Our Ambassador Training Center Campus with residential living gives students a sense of worth and value
Becoming part of a thriving community with support, accountability, and resources to grow Serving through volunteer hours in the community where they live Forming life-long habits for success and dignity that passes from one generation to the next Calling every participant to be a contributing civic member Downtown Educational Center with
Residential Quarters (cont.)
Significant Investment in
Property Restoration
Multi-million-dollar construction
project
Removes a long-standing eyesore and
radically transform the overall
attractiveness & safety of the south-
end of Main Street and Park
Stimulates appreciation of Real Estate
values for property owners in the area
Historic redemption that highlights the
unique story of our downtown and
provides a draw for people from
around the country (mural)
The 50’s Diner… Vibrant, Active, Engaging
Classic menu items offered
for Breakfast, Lunch, &
Dinner 6 days a week
Employment Opportunities
for our upper-classmen
and graduates
1st Year Residents to have
a separate dining area
Potential for outdoor patio
dining spaces
Walkable access right off
Main Street
Period applicable décor
that is fun and inviting
The Gift Shop… Charming, Fun, Memorable
A host of unique LE “Swag”
& memorabilia for sale
highlighting the natural
beauty, rich history, &
thrilling action sports
culture of our City
Exclusive tours offered on
TripAdvisor to be guided by
a local resident expert
Ambassador Hotel tours
Historic DT Walking tours
Regional Bus tours
Employment Opportunities
for our upper-classmen and
graduates
Open regular business hours
6 days a week
Shared Spaces… Accessible & Convenient
Conference Rooms
Reasonable cost to promote local
enterprise
Catering services available
Wifi & multi-media access
Rooftop Event Venue
Overlooking Historic DT, City Park,
our beautiful Lake & mountains
Backyard Blacktop
Basketball, Pickleball, other
Parking Lot
Shared surplus parking
Space for Downtown events
Pool & Hot tub
Swim days, lessons, water aerobics
Potential Downtown IMPACT…
Drastically improves the look and feel of South Main Street, likely resulting in increased Real Estate Values
Introduces a powerful and collaborative solution to long-standing social problems (Directly supporting ~150+ people/year) Increases Dream Centers’ volunteer efforts in the community Positive & diverse regional draw to our Historic Downtown district 50’s Diner (500/wk => 26,000/year)
Gift shop (50/wk => 2,600/year)
Tours (25/wk => 1,300/year)
Shared Spaces (est. 5,000/year)
Regional/National draw on volunteers,
leaders, donors (est. 2,500+/year)
TOTAL NEW VISITS = 37,400+
DCLE – gets the opportunity to fulfill their long-held dream of restoring this uniquely special property for the purpose of advancing their restorative mission
The City – gains a helpful partner that is wholly
committed to advancing their vision in the heart of our city… particularly in the areas of growing vibrant and
active city for our residents (Aspiration #2) while
deploying innovative, inclusive, and enduring solutions for long-standing and sticky problems (#4)
Stakeholders – get a facelift to downtown and enjoy a correlated increase in asset value while gaining a variety of new public resources that add to the quality of life, draw of new visitors, and general pride of our beautiful downtown
DCLE’s Ambassador Training Center is a
Winning Proposition…
DCLE – gets the opportunity to fulfill their long-held dream of restoring this uniquely special property for the purpose of advancing their restorative mission
The City – gains a helpful partner that is wholly
committed to advancing their vision in the heart of our city… particularly in the areas of growing vibrant and
active city for our residents (Aspiration #2) while
deploying innovative, inclusive, and enduring solutions for long-standing and sticky problems (#4)
Stakeholders – get a facelift to downtown and enjoy a correlated increase in asset value while gaining a variety of new public resources that add to the quality of life, draw of new visitors, and general pride of our beautiful downtown
DCLE’s Ambassador Training Center is a
Winning Proposition…
Thank you