A support system with a difference
We take an entrepreneurial approach to sustainable funding through long-term strategic partnerships
“My daughter is having her 6th birthday — I would love to give her a party. We can go to the playground but I wish we had a place to bring the children back to for a birthday cake.”
Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Opportunities for Growth
While we recognise that considerable capital expenditure will be required to renovate the facility, involving a dedicated capital campaign, we also recognise that the ongoing cost of operating such a project will be substantial.
In terms of the former, we are approaching major donors for multi-year commitments. Additionally, we expect some assistance from the Government both through grants and through financial assistance payments associated with eligible guests.
Beyond these traditional sources of funding, however, we are committed to the development of entrepreneurial efforts that will be sustainable over time as an ongoing source of revenue and, perhaps even more importantly, will provide growth opportunities for the women living in the facility.
By way of controlling operating costs, two major providers of solar panels in Bermuda have committed to installing solar panels to perhaps even eliminate the BELCO cost on the facility.
Additionally, our plan is to turn the vacant property attached to TLC into a community garden, which will be available for community use, but will also provide vegetables for TLC guests.
“We have been staying with my mom, my aunt and my sister and her three kids in a two-bedroom cottage now for almost a year. I have two children so there are nine of us living here. We are on a mattress on the floor.”
Offering a competitive edge
TLC has four distinct competitive advantages that will be leveraged to help make it a successful service provider with sufficient financial resources:
Family services
Because of children, homeless families are far more vulnerable than homeless single men or women. The TLC environment allows entire families to address emotional issues, which are common in abuse and other situations
Length of stay
TLC for Families has the ability to offer guests the option of staying up to 24 months at the facility. This longer stay significantly increases the chance of rehabilitation, skill development, and self-sufficiency
Empowerment
The Transformational Support Service programme, when fully engaged in by guests (which generally occurs because of the programme being on-site and the duration of the stay of the clients), is more successful in building and empowering self-sufficient, confident family members
Charitable collaborations
TLC was designed and developed by two leading charitable organisations: The Women’s Resource Centre and Habitat for Humanity. This is a strong collaboration as, together, they birthed this concept.
Striving for continued success
The TLC is in an excellent market position to be able to attract participation and funding. The competitive edge is TLC’s ability to provide family housing that lasts longer and is more complete than traditional ‘transition housing.’
No other organisation or service is able to offer the benefits of a family-centred, reasonably long-term housing solution with skills training. The TLC will be active in their marketing campaign to increase awareness of the facility to the target clients, as well as visibility within the community to aid fundraising efforts, and acquire referrals from other community service agencies.
How to make a donation
The Transformational Living Centre was established in February 2022 and currently operates as a signature programme of the Women’s Resource Centre (Charity #267).
If you would like to donate directly to the TLC programme, please use the details below. We thank you in advance for your for support.
Donations may be made directly to TLC:
Women’s Resource Centre
HSBC Bank
Account Number: 010-250041-012
Currency: Bermuda Dollar (BMD)
Reference: The Transformational Living Centre Donation
Or by international wire to:
Correspondent Bank
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
452 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10018
U.S.A
To Bank Routing / ABA Number: 021001088
Beneficiary SWIFT Code: BBDA BMHM
Beneficiary Account Name: Women’s Resource Centre
Beneficiary Account Number: 010-250041-001
Reference: The Transformational Living Centre Donation
Please contact us for more information
Ways you can support our families
There are many ways that individuals and companies can help us achieve our goal of providing support to Bermuda’s most vulnerable families:
1. Monetary gifts
Our operating budget is $425,000 per annum. Corporate and Individual Donors will be recognised in various ways throughout the complex, based on the gift category.
2. Community Support
The community can take a stand for homeless families by supporting The TLC Partner Program by a commitment at the following levels:
Family Giving Program
To support a homeless family of 4 with a gift of at least $6,000 per year, which will provide services including housing, meals, access to transportation, after school activities for children, adult education/training, job readiness and case management
Because We/I Care – Option 1
To support a homeless family with a one-time gift of $1,000, which will provide services including housing, meals, access to transportation, after school activities for children, adult education/training, job readiness and case management
Because We/I Care – Option 2To go towards supporting a homeless family with a gift of $250 per month, which will provide services including housing, meals, access to transportation, after school activities for children, adult education/training, job readiness and case management
Programme Partner Benefits:
- Recognition on TLC website
- Invitation to TLC Partner events
- Private tour of TLC facility
- Certificate of Appreciation
3. Fundraising events
We are encouraging individuals, community groups and schools to participate in this project by hosting fundraising events, grub days, running, walking or other athletic or cultural events.