New social enterprise program in works
Posted on September 16, 2011 by kim
Have you heard the news? PWC will soon launch a social enterprise arm of our current modifications for mobility program that will make our modification services available to all who need help, for a sliding-scale fee.
PWC’s social enterprise will provide an urgent, unmet need in the community. People faced with a sudden disability, such as rehabilitative surgery, need a trusted, reliable, experienced expert to call who can quickly modify a home with a ramp, grab bars, expanded doorways, etc, - to allow a person to remain living independently in their homes in a safe, sound environment.
Because PWC is a non-profit that operates as a full-service construction company, the full range of skill sets and services is already in place.
The social enterprise will be a division of PWC. Leading the effort is President Jock Pitts, long-time volunteer Jere McIntyre, who is now an employee of PWC and director of Modifications for Mobility, and John Hay, Modifications Department Manager.
PWC is a winner of the Xavier Launch-A-Business Competition. Xavier has been instrumental in assessing the feasibility of the social enterprise, particularly Dr. Art Shriberg, Joe Carter, and Tom Neal.
Multiple local healthcare organizations have provided valuable insight and knowledge. PWC will enter the market carefully and slowly to ensure that we do not negatively impact our existing non-profit business. PWC plans to “crawl,” “walk,” then, “run.” We expect to serve between 20-30 clients during the first phase in the fourth quarter of 2011.
PWC already has the experience, expertise and reputation to provide modification services. Check back for updates as we unveil this yet-to-be-named venture!