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At Educational Sustainability Mobilization, we strive to empower families and individuals by providing essential resources and support. Since 2019, building a sustainable community through education and mobilization.

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Educational Sustainability Mobilization Inc. (DBA EssentialNow) Launches 2025 Initiatives to Fight Homelessness and Impactful Workforce Housing Initiatives!**

Silver Spring, Maryland— At EssentialNow, we believe that everyone deserves a roof over their head, and we’re on a mission to make that a reality for low-income families and individuals in our community. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our bold 2025 Initiatives, designed to tackle the pressing issues of housing affordability and homelessness head-on!

Let’s face it: homelessness has reached record highs, and it’s time for all of us to come together and make a difference. Our initiatives aim to provide much-needed rental assistance, preserve and build affordable rental housing, and ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors—seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children—have safe and stable homes.

But wait, there’s more! We’re not just about finding homes; we’re also passionate about creating a vibrant, welcoming community. Through our projects, we’ll be addressing community blight, beautifying neighborhoods, and implementing workforce housing initiatives that uplift everyone.

As Eneshal Galloway, our founder, passionately states, “Everyone deserves to feel secure in their home. We’re committed to not just providing information to help assist people with a place to live, but fostering a thriving community where everyone can flourish. Together, we can change lives!”

So, how can you get involved? We invite you—yes, you!—to join us in our mission. Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word, your support makes a world of difference. Let’s work together to ensure that no family has to worry about where they’ll sleep at night.

For more information about our 2025 Initiatives and how you can help, visit our website at [sustainabilitycharity.org]

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**Join us in making a difference—because it starts with you!**

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About Educational Sustainability Mobilization Inc. (DBA EssentialNow):
EssentialNow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting housing sustainability and addressing homelessness through innovative programs and community engagement. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to secure safe, affordable housing while fostering vibrant, thriving communities.

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EssentialNow is a dedicated workforce housing initiatives developer in Montgomery County, Maryland, with a personal history that deeply informs residents living through displacement, the commitment to causes that ensure displacement does not lead to the end of the road, and housing equity is attainable for all, because of health, affordability and job training.

Originally from Washington, D.C., residents faced with homelessness, job insecurity often move from shelter to shelter, recently some areas in Maryland who provide shelter to residents in specific ZIP codes decided to remove that barrier. Family's face significant challenges in securing stable housing, often moving between apartment complexes due to various obstacles, including a lack of protections for individuals. This period of instability highlighted the critical need for affordable housing and support services in the community.

In 2017, the founding member of Peoples Committee Eneshal Galloway was appointed to the Montgomery County Interagency Commission on Homelessness, where she contributed her lived experience to efforts aimed at restructuring the commission to better address homelessness. She voices her concern about the treatment she faced as a Commissioner Public Representative with Lived Experience. She was part of a workgroup that reviewed current legislation and HUD requirements to ensure the commission's goals were clear and achievable, focusing on decision-making processes, membership, and committee structures.

Beyond her role in the commission, Eneshal has been actively involved in various community initiatives. She has served on Montgomery County Food Council, the Client Leadership Council of the Capital Area Food Bank, advocating for food security and supporting those in need.

Additionally, the Nonprofit has been a vocal advocate for housing justice, expressing concerns that policies like Thrive Montgomery 2050 could inadvertently increase poverty if they do not adequately consider the needs of low-income residents.

Professionally, Eneshal has worked with United Community Supports of Maryland, assisting individuals in implementing survival skills and daily planning. She also founded Educational Sustainability Mobilization (EssentialNow) in May 2019, a community navigation tool designed to help prevent homelessness by providing resources and support to those at risk.

Each of the members have shared personal stories from homelessness to becoming a community leader underscores the unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others facing similar challenges. The organization believes and has always tested information theoretically to address advocacy and initiatives to continue to make a significant impact in Montgomery County, reflecting commitment to causes that encourage growth and community empowerment.

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Beautify to Unify Communities Workforce Housing Project Initiative: Business Pitch for Workforce Housing More Pathways for Success: Transforming Neighborhoods, Empowering Displaced Residents Job Equity Training

Introduction:
Beautify to Unify Communities Project Initiative is a workforce housing-focused social enterprise with a mission to address neighborhood blight, create sustainable employment, and foster community engagement in historically underserved areas with training and workflow. By combining environmental stewardship with job training and employment opportunities, we aim to revitalize neglected neighborhoods while empowering displaced residents to take part in the transformation of their own communities.

Problem Statement:
Many neighborhoods suffer from blight, which includes vacant properties, abandoned lots, litter, and overgrown vegetation. This not only decreases property values but also contributes to crime, poor health outcomes, and a lack of economic opportunity for residents. Furthermore, residents who are displaced by gentrification, joblessness, and educational attainment often struggle to find meaningful work or to reconnect with their neighborhoods in the face of rapid changes. These challenges create a cycle of decline that is difficult to break.

The Solution:
Shelter residents will become mobilized with tools to identify blight, and are dedicated to revitalizing blighted neighborhoods through sustainable, community-driven projects. We will address the environmental degradation caused by blight while creating a pathway to employment for displaced and underserved residents. Through a combination of job training, eco-friendly landscaping, urban gardening, and waste management initiatives, we will engage residents in the work of transforming their own neighborhoods.

Our Approach:

1. Blight Removal & Neighborhood Revitalization:
  - Green Pathways Collective will lead the transformation of vacant lots and abandoned properties into vibrant green spaces, community gardens, and eco-friendly urban areas.
  - We will work alongside local authorities and community organizations to identify the most blighted areas, with a focus on high-impact locations.
  - Projects will include cleaning up debris, planting trees and gardens, and converting vacant lots into usable spaces for residents, such as parks and community gathering areas.

2. Job Training & Employment:
  - We will provide specialized training programs that teach sustainable landscaping, urban farming, and waste management skills, all of which are highly marketable and aligned with current job trends in the green economy.
  - These programs will be designed for displaced residents and underserved community members, offering them hands-on experience and certifications that increase employability.
  - Green Pathways Collective will hire locally for ongoing projects, creating sustainable jobs within the community.

3. Community Engagement & Empowerment:
  - Beyond just creating physical spaces, we will foster a sense of pride and ownership within the community. Residents will be invited to participate in the planning and execution of revitalization projects, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
  - We will also host workshops and events to educate residents about the environmental benefits of green spaces and the importance of community involvement in neighborhood improvement efforts.

4. Partnerships for Long-Term Impact:
  - Beautify to Unify Communities Project Initiative will partner with local government, nonprofits, and businesses to ensure that our efforts are sustainable and impactful. We will seek funding from grants, corporate sponsorships, and community donations, ensuring that our projects continue to grow and benefit local residents.
  - By creating a replicable model of community-based green space projects, we will pave the way for other neighborhoods to join in the movement for cleaner, more vibrant, and sustainable communities.

Impact:
Beautify to Unify Communities Project Initiative will create tangible, long-lasting change in neighborhoods by:
- Reducing blight and improving the overall quality of life for residents.
- Providing displaced residents with the training and employment opportunities they need to reintegrate into the workforce housing application and family self-sufficiency models.
- Promoting environmental sustainability and community pride.
- Stimulating local economies through job creation and increased property values.

Conclusion:
Green Pathways Collective offers a unique opportunity to revitalize neighborhoods, engage displaced residents, and create a green economy that benefits everyone. By combining environmental action with economic empowerment, we aim to build stronger, more resilient communities where people feel connected to both their environment and each other. Join us in creating a sustainable future, one neighborhood at a time.
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Project Overview
The Beautify to Unify Project Initiative is a community-driven initiative designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal and community pride of our neighborhoods. Offers a unique opportunity to revitalize neighborhoods, engage displaced residents, and create a sustainable economy that benefits everyone. By combining environmental action with economic empowerment, we aim to build stronger, more resilient communities where people feel connected to both their environment and each other. Join us in creating a sustainable future, one neighborhood at a time. Through targeted landscaping improvements, public art installations, and facade upgrades, we are creating a more inviting and vibrant space for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

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Key Objectives

Landscaping Enhancements
✅ Plant native trees and shrubs for a greener, more sustainable environment
✅ Revitalize flower beds and public green spaces
✅ Install attractive pedestrian pathways to improve walkability

Worksite Installation
✅ Commission local shelters to create murals and sculptures reflecting our diverse culture
✅ Involve community members in shelters to participate in training orientations, continuing education program and the creative process to foster local pride
✅ Activate underutilized spaces with engaging, community-driven artwork

Partition Local Shelter Residents
✅ Provide grants and support to businesses and residents for exterior improvements
✅ Encourage planting, and decorative landscaping
✅ Enhance the overall character of communities, and neighborhoods with high traffic.
✅ Create tangible, long-lasting change in neighborhoods by:
✅ Reducing blight and improving the overall quality of life for residents.
✅ Providing displaced residents with the training and employment opportunities they need to reintegrate into the workforce.
✅ Promoting environmental sustainability and community pride.
✅ Stimulating local economies through job creation and increased property values.

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Community Impact

Workforce Housing Commitment -- Family self-sufficiency models for mobilization of sheltered residents, very-low income, workforce training orientations and educational opportunities related to beautification programs.

Duplication is a compliment replicable models that encourage community-based beautification projects, we will pave the way for other neighborhoods to join in the movement for cleaner, more vibrant, and sustainable communities that hire and train residents displaced and in local shelters.

Increased Property Values – Aesthetic improvements will enhance neighborhood desirability and property value.

Stronger Community Engagement– Residents will actively participate in shaping the future of their neighborhood.

Enhanced Quality of Life – A welcoming environment will attract visitors, encourage local shopping, and support economic growth.

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Project Timeline

Phase 1 (1-90 days) -- Community assessment, training orientations, and participation markers for residents in shelters to participate
Phase 2 (Months 1-3)– Community feedback and engagement, design planning, and securing funding
Phase 3 (Months 4-6) – Landscaping upgrades & public art installations
Phase 4 (Months 7-9) – Facade improvements & project completion

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Funding Sources

Grants – State & local government support for community development
Partnerships – Collaborations with businesses, nonprofits & community groups
Fundraising– Local events & donation campaigns to drive community investment

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Get Involved!

Workforce Housing Application – Join community design workshops & beautification efforts as workshop host and events to educate residents about the benefits of green spaces and the importance of community involvement in neighborhood improvement efforts.
🔹Donate – Help fund improvements & make a lasting impact
🔹Spread the Word – Share this project with friends & neighbors

Contact Us: info@sustainabilitycharity.org| Website: https://Sustainability Charity.org | Phone Number: (240)461-7545

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Visual Elements:
Neighborhood Map– Highlighting Downtown Silver Spring (20910)
Community Art Examples– Showcasing proposed public art themes
Concept Renderings – Visualizing the beautification improvements
Engagement Spotlight – Featuring local residents, including those experiencing homelessness, working to improve their community

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