All submissions are due by May 30, 2024 at 5PM
RFP Information Form
RFP for Youth Programming and Childcare Services
Organization Name: WHEN SHE THRIVES
Contact Person: Markeya Lowry
Sr. Program Manager
[email protected]
(234)228-0335
Organization Description: When She Thrives is dedicated to equipping single mothers to move their families from poverty to prosperity through advocacy, education, personal + professional development.
We envision a world where ALL families thrive through access to health, wealth and success.
Our CORE values include:
Contact Person: Markeya Lowry
Sr. Program Manager
[email protected]
(234)228-0335
Organization Description: When She Thrives is dedicated to equipping single mothers to move their families from poverty to prosperity through advocacy, education, personal + professional development.
We envision a world where ALL families thrive through access to health, wealth and success.
Our CORE values include:
- Resilience - We all have the power within us to overcome failures and stand together in the face of adversity.
- Integrity - We have an unshakeable commitment to know and do what is right, and transparency when we are wrong.
- Community - We don’t grow alone. Our work ensures members of the When She Thrives Family don’t have to.
- Empathy - We value and seek to understand perspectives and feelings of our community members
- Respect -We honor the rights, privacy, dignity, and diversity of The When She Thrives Family and community.
Interested in becoming a partner with When She Thrives servicing the youth in our programs?
If you have services, programs, curriculum, designed for school-age children K-8 this is a great opportunity!
Learn more at the When She Thrives Partner Info Session
May 8, 2024 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM
COHatch : 137 West Brg Homestead, PA 15120
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When She Thrives serves families in Allegheny County through single mother-centered programming. Although only one quarter of households in Allegheny County are led by single moms, they account for three quarters of households in poverty, with a disproportionate burden on single moms of color. Of single mother households in poverty in Pittsburgh, 68% are headed by Black single moms, nearly 2.5 times the percentage of total Black single mother households. By addressing these gaps in services, our programming primarily serves Black women aged 25-47.
When She Thrives aims to flip these stats so that single mothers can realize their potential, be free of stigma, and become changemakers. We do this through a variety of programming that allows single mothers to reclaim their narrative, advocate for success on their own terms, and develop the skills to relinquish the poverty mindset and achieve holistic prosperity. We take a multigenerational approach to our programming, which means when we serve a mom we also serve her children. |
Most programming is hosted on a weekday evening during which time there is specific programming being offered to moms in our cohorts, and we also offer youth enrichment and educational programs. Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 6:30pm and sessions are about 90 minutes weekly (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
We are seeking providers who are able to provide the following:
Youth enrichment and educational programming for school aged children (primarily K-8) that compliments the programming their moms would be enrolled in which include but are not limited to the following:
We are seeking providers who are able to provide the following:
- Childcare services for children 0 - 4 years old.
- Curriculum should be centered around early childhood development, motor skills, and social interaction.
Youth enrichment and educational programming for school aged children (primarily K-8) that compliments the programming their moms would be enrolled in which include but are not limited to the following:
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W.W.O.W. (Women Write on Wednesdays)
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The Scenes From A Single Mom Book Project
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S.O.A.R. | Successfully Overcoming Adversity with Resilience
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If your mission aligns with ours, and you are committed to seeing families in the region thrive, we encourage you to review the attached Scope of Work requirements and submit yours by May 30, 2024 at 5PM.
We will consider scopes from organizations and groups that are interested in providing programming for all youth programming. Please be sure to indicate specifically which program(s) you are submitting your scope for.
Dates to Remember
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RFP Release Date:
April 8, 2024 Information Sessions/Deadline for Questions: Wednesday April 24, @ 2pm - 3:30pm Wednesday May 8, @ 6pm - 7:30pm Proposal Submission Deadline: May 30, 2024 Evaluation Period: June 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024 Notification of Decisions: August 1, 2024 Orientation for Selected Providers: August 12, 2024 |
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Submission Instructions:
Please email your submission to Markeya Lowry NO LATER THAN 5PM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at [email protected]. Please be advised that specific clearances are required and will need to be submitted upon receipt of offer.
NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024.
You will receive an email confirming receipt of your submission within 24 hours. If you have not received a confirmation email within 24 hours of scope submission, please contact Markeya Lowry at [email protected].
NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024.
You will receive an email confirming receipt of your submission within 24 hours. If you have not received a confirmation email within 24 hours of scope submission, please contact Markeya Lowry at [email protected].
Submission Requirements:
Organizational Information:
Program Design:
Timeline:
Budget:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Evaluation Criteria:
- Name of Organization/Business
- Brief overview of your organization's history, mission, vision, and values. (if applicable)
- Previous experience in implementing youth and children programs
- Any accomplishments or recognitions of note
Program Design:
- Detailed program design, including objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
- Demonstration of alignment with best practices in youth development.
- Please be sure to include number of staff necessary for successful implementation
- ALL youth programming should culminate in a project to be shared with the public
Timeline:
- Proposed timeline for program implementation
- Provide details about subject matter to be covered
- Include key milestones for programmatic activity.
Budget:
- Breakdown of costs associated with the proposed program.
- Any funding or in-kind support required from the requesting organization.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Plan for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
- Metrics and indicators for measuring success.
- Include pre and post survey evaluations in your plan
Evaluation Criteria:
- Relevance to the organization's mission and goals.
- Clarity and feasibility of the program design.
- Budget realism and cost-effectiveness.
- Demonstrated experience in similar programs.
- Ability to meet proposed timelines.
- Effectiveness of the monitoring and evaluation plan.