Master Licensing is a Foundation for Future Growth
December 1, 2009 by Jon Katov
Filed under OT Movement
Open Table is developing a master licensing concept with an east valley transitional shelter/program and a large faith community. The transitional program has relationships with faith communities and corporations that support it. Over time, the objective of a master license agreement is for the transitional shelter to implement the Open Table model by marketing to and licensing faith communities and corporations with which it has connections, training them and providing candidates for their Tables..with the support of Open Table. The faith community will follow the same path: expanding and training Tables within its own congregation and inviting others in the denomination to become licensed. As the Master Licensee process comes on line, Open Table will dramatically increase its ability to expand in new areas. This concept is a key element of our future growth plans.
I am the Director of Client Services at the Arlington Life Shelter, we operate a night shelter, a transitional housing program and a rapd rehousing program. T have been here a few months but have noticed that we are not as successful as we would like to be. Our mission to to help move our clients towards self-sufficiency. They need support initially and I think the Open Table concept is something that would be very beneficial, especially as the Shelter started as a faith based movement and has continued to be supported by local churches who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. I would liek to know more specifics about implementation of your program.