Project Lead, Social Innovation: Led the development of Home Brew, a social enterprise coffee shop franchise designed to provide sustainable employment opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them achieve financial independence and social integration.
Business Model Development: Designed a sustainable franchise business model that provided job training and employment, with the goal of empowering employees to eventually own and operate their own franchise locations within the Home Brew network.
Impact Assessment: Developed a theory of change to measure the social impact of the initiative, including reductions in homelessness, poverty alleviation, and the long-term financial stability of beneficiaries.
Funding and Revenue Generation: Secured initial funding through grants and founder loans, and projected significant revenue through coffee sales, ensuring the financial viability of the enterprise.
Community Engagement: Engaged with local communities and stakeholders to raise awareness of homelessness issues and promote social inclusion through the Home Brew initiative.
