POSSIBILITIES Antiques & Collectibles
Established in 2002, POSSIBILITIES is an antique and resale shop located on the Antique Trail in Minden, Louisiana. POSSIBILITIES rents space to 45 local antiques and collectibles vendors, and earns commission on vendors' monthly sales.
POSSIBILITIES provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities an outlet to be productive citizens of our community.
By the Numbers
4-5
ELS CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN INITIATIVE
1
FTEs OVERSEE
THE OPERATION
7,500
SQUARE FEET OF DEDICATED SPACE
$--k
IN GROSS
REVENUE GENERATED ANNUALLY
POSSIBILITIES Antiques & Collectibles
POSSIBILITIES is a social enterprise of Evergreen, employing individuals served by Evergreen with intellectual and developmental disabilities to run the mall. Profits go directly back into Evergreen programs.
Year Launched
2002
Location(s)
1412 Sibley Rd.
Minden, LA 71055
Executive Director
Lesa Hamilton
Contact Person for Initiative
Terri Howell, 318-377-2680, terrih@evergreenls.org
Overview
Through POSSIBILITES, our individuals learn to be independent, responsible and valued members of the community. They earn a competitive wage and are proud of their accomplishments just as anyone in the community.
Mission
Individuals Served (approximate)
​4 to 5 individuals Evergreen serves are involved in POSSIBILITIES.
Benefits to Individuals Served
​Individuals learn communication and relationship skills. Customers will ask for them by name. They establish good friendships in the community and put a best foot forward for Evergreen.
Other Benefits to Evergreen Life Services
POSSIBILITIES is very popular in this community and has been the best vehicle so far to help dispel any misconceptions about intellectually disabled individuals.
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Evergreen Grows will sell their products through POSSIBILITIES when they become operational again.
Revenue Generated (Annually)
$73,434 last fiscal year.
Impact
Employee Involvement
One full-time employee oversees POSSIBILITIES.
Two part-time employees are involved.
Volunteers Involved
None
Executive Director Involvement
As needed.
Direct Supervisor Involvement
Twice per week.
Dedicated Space
Yes, 7,500 square feet.
Grant Support
None.
Restricted Donations
None. The building was donated without restrictions.
In-kind Donations
None.
Subcontracted Space
Yes, and there are several vendors on a waiting list.
Medicaid Waiver Funds
None
Other Revenue Sources
None
Community Partnerships
Vendors rent booth space; we have a waiting list for vendors. There is opportunity to partner with local shops and make the art products for sale at those locations.