BLEAP

Bettering the Lives of Employees and Agency Programs

Annually, the staff meet and have a conversation and vote on ideas that would better the organization, programs, and staff members themselves. Below are the winning votes from the last few years in the 5 categories provided.

Staff Benefits

– 2014-2015: Cost of Living Pay Raise

– 2016-2017: Community Give Back Day

– 2018-2019: Maintain current health benefits as is

– 2019-2020: Monthly staff meeting breakfast

Fundraiser/PR

– 2014-2015: CTR Marathon

– 2016-2017: Happy Hour Event

– 2018-2019: Noche Tropical Event

– 2019-2020: Zumba for a Cause with a  Bake Sale

Office Furniture and Supplies

– 2014-2015: Washer and Dryer

– 2016-2017: Smart Television

– 2018-2019: ID badges with photo

– 2019-2020: Table Cloth with CTR logo

Programs and Services

– 2014-2015: Vacation hours increase and an increase in working hours for a  Staff member

– 2016-2017: Cooking Classes

– 2018-2019: EMDR Therapy Certification

– 2019-2020: Service Day at one of the following: 2020 Census, Schools, Shelters, Food Bank, SAME, Hospitals, Nursing Home, Casa de Paz

Building

– 2014-2015: New Building and Security System

– 2016-2017: Meditation and/or Calm Room

– 2018-2019: Key box with code for front entryway

– 2019-2020: Refinish and Polish Floors