Healing Our First Responders A Philanthropic Community Initiative
PROGRAM GUIDE
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Help Us Support Our First Responders Dear friends, When we co-created 1440 Multiversity, we envisioned our non-profit learning destination as a safe place to allow creativity to flourish and energy to renew; a catalyst for individuals to be self-aware and discover their own unique path for growth. Creating hope for living well is the core of our mission, and we continue to embody that mission fully as we answer the call for help in a bigger way – help that was critically needed before the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives, and even more so right now. That is why we are proud to embark on the Healing Our First Responders Initiative. Humanity is experiencing a time right now that is uncertain, concerning, and challenging beyond measure. First responders, including law enforcement, paramedics and firefighters, are battling obstacles that combined with the pandemic are making their jobs more difficult than ever before. As new compassionate connections grow out of this crisis, a renewed love and respect for one another has begun unveiling itself globally. We owe a debt of gratitude to the first responders at the forefront of today’s crises who are battling significant stress – putting themselves at risk while selflessly sacrificing their own health and safety to preserve the lives of others. The Healing Our First Responders program is a year-long healing initiative offered to all first responders to address underlying behavioral health conditions including — but not limited to — post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and suicidality that often occur in these professions. Healing Our First Responders consists of an all-inclusive three-day, two-night workshop at 1440 Multiversity and a full-year Online Education & Support Program developed to ensure that participants have the tools and resources they need to truly care for themselves and make life-altering changes after they leave campus.
1440 Multiversity is proud to be designated as an Essential Business by the County of Santa Cruz, Office of Emergency Services, with which we partnered to serve as an Alternative Care Site and prepare meals for county shelters. Additionally, a strategic community partnership with fellow 501(c)(3) nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief allowed 1440 Multiversity to prepare 21,000 meals and serve evacuees and first responders impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in Santa Cruz County in September. 1440 Multiversity is now prepared to expand our community service even further to offer relief, encouragement, and hope to first responders. The Healing Our First Responders program includes educational sessions, contemplative practices, embodied movement classes, nutritious meals, and ample downtime for rest and renewal. These vulnerable heroes will finally have the time to connect with themselves and others in their community of colleagues to learn how the 1,440 minutes that exist in a day can bring more fulfillment and value to their own lives in the same way they bring hope to the lives of others. We thank you in advance for your consideration and support of this important endeavor. Every dollar so generously given to the Healing Our First Responders Initiative will go towards the funding of this program and those who cannot afford to participate otherwise. Thank you for the prioritization of care for those who so deeply care for us – for many it is a matter of life and death, and with your help, we can dedicate important resources to these heroes to support them living well both now and after these crises. With gratitude,
Joanie & Scott Kriens Joanie and Scott Kriens Co-creators, 1440 Multiversity
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Coming Together to Heal Our First Responders The Healing Our First Responders Initiative is a year-long healing program that provides first responders the opportunity and time to recover, care for, and connect with themselves to cope with the stress and anxiety of everyday work, now exacerbated by the fear and unknown of COVID-19. This restorative three-day, two-night workshop program at the 75-acre nonprofit 1440 Multiversity campus in the Santa Cruz Mountains, along with the accompanying year of online continued-support curricula, was born out of a debt of gratitude by 1440 Multiversity and the community in honor of the tireless efforts of these heroes. While participants can register individually, the hope is for their costs to be funded through the generous support of donors, sponsors and partners. The wellbeing of first responders — mentally, physically and emotionally — is key to their long-term health.
Urgency As the first individuals on scene to often traumatic incidents requiring life-or-death decisions to be made quickly, first responders are exposed to incredible stressors which take an accumulating toll on their mental health. Studies estimate that 30 percent of first responders develop some type of behavioral health condition, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and suicidality. A startling 37% of fire and emergency medical services professionals have contemplated suicide, which is nearly 10 times the rate of American adults in general, and in the United States, more firefighters and police officers die from suicide than in the line of duty. Across disciplines, first responders have an increased occurrence of substance abuse, as well. During days that are filled with pain, grief and loss, many first responders cope using denial, minimizing and
compartmentalizing. This group of professionals is often the last to ask for help because of their need to put others first in their efforts to protect us all. The physical demands of the job, fear and feeling of exposure due to COVID-19, and weight of personal concerns require top-of-the-line healing and supportive care during and after this global emergency, which is what Healing Our First Responders addresses.
Expected Outcome Participating first responders will leave with a renewed sense of purpose; tools that enable processing of grief and beginning healing; and a sense of deep gratitude from the communities they serve. The 12-month online continued-support program will offer participants the ability to further their learning and connection to the subjects they explored during their sessions on campus.
Launch Date
Program Capacity
Programs take place as funds are available and individual departments or sponsors can arrange cohorts exclusively for their employees.
In order to adhere to strict social distancing and group gathering guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each program will be limited to 50 first responders.
Eligibility
Future Vision
First responders — including law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers — are invited to participate through a nomination process or sponsorship. Based on the final arrangements made, the first responder may bring an accompanying guest for certain programs.
Demand will continue to mount for impactful first-responder healing programs, and 1440 hopes to establish best practices and curricula to scale this initiative nationwide. See the Future Vision section for details.
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The Path to Program Development AT ITS CORE, Healing Our First Responders is a gratitude project – one that provides these critical first responders with much-needed resources, but also allows them to be acknowledged for the selfless impact that they make for others every day. Each first resonder that is sponsored for this year-long healing program will benefit from a thoughtful and comprehensive experience that is tailored to their needs, as requested by their peers. In addition to the on-campus workshop, participants will benefit from a full-year Online Education & Support Program to help them further their healing from home. CME credits are available.
Program Research & Development
Part 1: On-Campus Program
1440 initiated a research endeavor in which it interviewed first responders and behavioral health experts from around the country. These frontline workers shared universal feelings and concerns that they experience, including: • PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Substance abuse • Suicide/suicide ideation • Work-related stress • Fatigue • Lack of self-care
Limited to just 50 first responders and their guest in order to maintain ample social distancing, those who attend an on-campus Healing Our First Responders program are invited to participate through a nomination process or sponsorship; the professional and their guest are welcome to join the rest and renewal experience to aid in the healing process. Once checked into 1440 Multiversity, they have joined a cohort of supportive colleagues who are on a journey to heal. Daily faculty content sessions focus on topics born out of significant first responder concerns:
From these concerns, 1440 began to design an in-depth year-long healing program consisting of two elements. The first is a three-day, two-night workshop located at the 1440 Multiversity campus in Scotts Valley, California, that includes faculty curriculum, signature classes, wholesome meals, and ample time for rest and rejuvenation in the redwoods. This program is free for first responders and their guest. The second part is a 12-month Online Education & Support Program that will provide the necessary tools to help attendees deepen their healing from home. The online program is free for the healthcare workers. The goal of 1440 is to create comprehensive curriculum that addresses these identified needs; provides the first responder access to information, skills, and tools to help prioritize and care for their own mental health and wellbeing; and support their families.
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Trauma, Stress and Resilience Moral Injury Recognition & Care* Grief and Healing* Hope: Journey to Joy and Growth
Part 2: Online Education & Support Program Upon leaving campus, participants will have the opportunity to further their learning in a supportive online community. Examples of the curriculum learning tools include webinar and podcast series from accredited experts, a video series on difficult conversations, mindfulness apps to help stay centered, and living will assistance. 1440 will continue to develop the online curricula based on the needs that arise both from the program and global conditions that are impacting first responders.
1440 Signature Classes
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An important part of the on-campus program is 1440 Signature Classes, curated to help guests re-energize and raise their selfawareness to living a more balanced life.
Art & Creative Expression: Zentangle®, Printmaking, Improvisation, and Celebrate through Drumming
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Nutrition & Wellness: Foods to Optimize Immune System Function and Adversity, Resiliency, Joy
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Embodied Movement & Meditation: Yoga; Qigong; Tai Chi; Meditation in Nature; Candlelight Yoga and Meditation; Good Morning Movement and Meditation; Stretch and Breathe; Sunrise Yoga; Wellness in the Workplace: Mindfulness Practices; and Sound Journey
Taught by 1440 Multiversity faculty members, all Signature Classes are optional, so the first responder can pursue the path of healing and growth that best suits their needs. Class options include:
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Sample Program Schedule All Healing Our First Responders program schedules will provide the opportunity for deep rest, relaxation and learning opportunities. The schedule is subject to change, and all activities are optional and can be substituted for free time.
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DAY 3
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ACTIVIT Y
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Arrivals
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Lunch in Kitchen Table
1:00 – 1:30 pm
1440 Orientation and Welcome
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Self-Reflection or 1440 Signature Classes (example: Nutrition and the Immune System)
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Dinner in Kitchen Table
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Program Faculty Workshop — Resilience in a Time of Trauma
7:45 – 9:00 am
Breakfast in Kitchen Table
8:00 – 8:30 am
Self-Reflection or 1440 Signature Classes (example: Meditation in Nature)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Program Faculty Workshop – Managing Unresolved Grief
12:45 – 1:30 pm
Lunch in Kitchen Table
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Program Faculty Workshop – Building Trust/Team Buidling
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Dinner in Kitchen Table
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Self-Reflection or 1440 Signature Classes (example: Sound Journey)
7:45 – 9:00 am
Breakfast in Kitchen Table
8:00 – 8:30 am
Self-Reflection or 1440 Signature Classes (example: Qigong)
9:30 – 11:30 am
Program Faculty Workshop – Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch in Kitchen Table & Departures
CME credits are available. Faculty content sessions and Signature Classes represent a sample of availability; similar content and classes may be substituted to best address the needs of the group. All activities are optional.
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Future Vision and Program Scalability THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION of the Healing Our First Responders Initiative is a critical part of bringing this service to frontline workers nationwide, and helping these individuals begin the process of restoring their mental and physical wellbeing. This two-part healing program will be used as a model that can be evaluated, learned from, and scaled to reach other communities that want to help address the many concerns that first responders will continue to face. 1440 will lift the work up to other areas through donating the model and development, which includes: • Creating a curricula template and pilot program with government agencies, funders, first-responder organizations and faculty. • Engaging with partner foundations, government grant agencies, faculty and learning centers to collaborate on scaling healing for these communities. • Open-sourcing the Healing Our First Responders program model to other interested areas and communities around the country. The COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere close to being over and current crises like wildfires are being compounded by it. Frontline workers will continue to put themselves and their families in harm's way as the rest of the community begins to re-emerge from isolation and battles an additional set of concerns. The need for these first responders to take care of themselves will continue its urgency, and it is also important for them to feel the deep gratitude of the people they are serving. The goal of the Healing Our First Responders program is to build a national initiative that is accessible to those who need it so the entire community of first responders can begin working on how to cope with the burnout, grief, PTSD and other personal impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Healing Our First Responders is also a pilot for a larger vision – after 1440 refines its curriculum to launch the initiative nationwide, it will work to create similar programming for additional deserving groups including frontline healthcare professionals, teachers, grocery employees, postal workers and other essential-business heroes who have experienced great stresses of the job during this crisis.
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1440 Multiversity: Our Beginning NEARLY A DECADE AGO, 1440 Multiversity co-creator Joanie Kriens was inspired while tending to and harvesting vegetables in her home garden. In that mindful moment, she was overcome by feelings of happiness, contentment, and joy – for the colorful tomatoes and squash in her basket, the quiet beauty of the land, and the preciousness of life with her family and friends. This heightened awareness and gratitude may have only lasted just a minute or two, yet it had a profound effect on Joanie. It made her wonder how many minutes there are in each day, and how we might all live more self-aware with gratitude for the simple blessings in life. After turning to Google for the answer, the 1440 name was born – little did she know she would find it in her own backyard. Following several years of philanthropic grant-making, the 1440 Multiversity campus opened in May 2017 among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, stemming from a desire to establish a beautiful and nurturing physical location where community could gather to explore, learn, reflect, connect, and re-energize. The invitation to participate is extended to all unbound by the range of human differences. While the physical aspects of social gatherings have changed in this time of crisis, our dedication to safely serving our community, employees, and guests remains a committed passion for the 1440 Multiversity team.
What is a Multiversity? Unlike a university, which focuses on the intellect, a multiversity is a place for holistic learning that engages the mind, body, and heart and shapes one's inner fitness. At 1440, we believe that the deepest learning happens when we nurture and awaken all aspects of ourselves. "Multi" represents the many doors and avenues one can enter or exit on their individual journey. "Versity" refers to the social, emotional, and relational aspects of learning that we can use to shape our desires and build more collaborative and connected communities.
By the Numbers 75: Size in acres of the 1440 campus 300: The mile radius from campus that 1440 sources all of its produce and other foods. 775: The number of scholarships that 1440 has granted since the program’s inception in February 2019. 1,200: The estimated age in years of the Mother Tree, which is situated near the Cathedral on campus and is one of the oldest trees in the world. 100,000: Guests who have participated in learning courses on campus since opening in May 2017. 150,000: Number of honeybees that call 1440 home – two more bee colonies were added in May 2020, and each colony produces 50 pounds of honey per year that is used in a variety of 1440 recipes.
1440 Multiversity at a Glance Non-Profit: 1440 Multiversity is an operating 501(c)(3) philanthropic campus – a stay at 1440 supports the campus work of self and society, helps award program scholarships and grants, and fosters the 1440 vision of creating hope for living well. Each financial gift to Healing Our First Responders in its entirety – 100 percent – will be used to support this initiative. All-Inclusive: Overnight guest stays include all meals at Kitchen Table (starting with lunch the day of check-in for the Healing Our First Responders Initiative through lunch on check-out day), up to three signature classes per day, and access to all campus facilities including the Healing Arts center, Fitness Center, retail shop, café, trails, and more.
Essential Business Designation
1440 Multiversity has been designated as an Essential Business by the County of Santa Cruz, Office of Emergency Services. In April 2020, 1440 Multiversity and the County of Santa Cruz announced a twopart partnership to provide meals to shelters and service sites, along with establishing an Alternative Care Site. By the end of May, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team proudly and mindfully prepared more than 40,000 shelter meals to provide individuals nourishment, and in September prepared and provided 21,000 complimentary meals to residents, first responders and evacuees during the CZU Lightning Complex Fires.
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Home Away From Home HEALING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS participants will benefit from a three-day, two-night campus workshop in which there will be plenty of unscheduled time so they can make choices based on what they feel will energize and nourish them in the moment – it’s a “human charging station” in many ways. Using the campus resources as support, guests will have the opportunity to focus on what they need most in order to ease their stresses, all at their own pace. Kitchen Table, Common Grounds café, 4 miles of nature trails, fire pits, and the infinity-edge hot tub are some of the places where guests can rejuvenate and safely connect with others to feel understood, recognized, and affirmed. This shared sense of belonging, combined with free time to spend as they choose, allows guests to feel at home so they can focus on the reasons they came to 1440 — for healing, learning, and much-needed energy to help refocus and enrich their lives long after they leave.
Kitchen Table
Common Grounds Café
The heart of the 1440 campus, Kitchen Table is the dining room on campus where each participant will enjoy three nutritious meals per day. Operating with a “Food is Medicine” approach, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team works mindfully using fresh and locally sourced foods to prepare flavorful dishes for all dietary needs, including gluten-free, paleo, lactose-free, and vegan. Chefs cook with the freshest produce harvested within a 300-mile radius of campus and organic meats and seafood from partners dedicated to sustainable and humane practices. Feel energized after each savory meal at Kitchen Table tooptimize the full program experience on campus.
Common Grounds café offers specialty items for purchase à la carte, from the first cup of cappuccino in the morning to a glass of craft beer or wine to close out the day. Guests can relax in Adirondack chairs on the spacious al fresco patio or on the cozy indoor couches. Enjoy freshly baked vegan cookies and gelato between meal periods, or savor a cup of local Verve coffee, spiced chai, or freshly pressed juices outside by the fire pits.
Signature Classes
The perfect complement to a day of growth, guest rooms at 1440 promote rest and relaxation. Healing Our First Responders participants will stay in a private room with private bath, and guest rooms are intentionally void of TVs and phones so guests can unplug and reflect. Each building is equipped with Wi-Fi, a water bottle filling station, and a courtesy phone, and rooms can be accessed without using an elevator (which remains available if needed).
A visit to campus gifts the opportunity for guests to explore their passions and interests in a safe community of instructors and fellow participants. Signature classes at 1440 range from creative, to physical, to introspective, and more – all designed to awaken the mind, body, and spirit. During their stay, Healing Our First Responders attendees may experience yoga, meditation, tai chi, or nutrition classes, or a soothing sound bath to relax into the evening.
Accommodations
Facilities and amenities may vary based on local and state guidelines and mandates. Guests will receive updates pertaining to their stay upon check-in.
Nature Trails A mindful, leisurely stroll along redwood-lined campus trails is a significant part of the integrated wellness experience for guests, helping supplement their program, healing, and self-discovery work. The Mother Tree, an oldgrowth redwood believed to be 1,200 years old, towers over the campus Cathedral, an especially serene place to enjoy a moment of reflection.
Sundries Retail shopping on campus is open exclusively to registered guests, and includes a variety of educational, inspirational, and practical items to complement learning work both on campus and when returning home. A selection of books, clothing, accessories, and jewelry (with an emphasis on local vendors and fair-trade items) is available along with convenience items.
Infinity Hot Tub Located at the Healing Arts center and surrounded by redwoods, the 250-square-foot Infinity Hot Tub is one of the most popular locations on campus. A soak in the steamy saltwater tub, either in the sunlight or beneath the magic of clear night skies in the mountains, is indescribably soothing to the spirit, beneficial to the body, and a memorably relaxing way to round out a day of self-care.
Fitness Center The 1,400-square-foot Fitness Center is well-equipped with weights, ellipticals, stationary bikes, a treadmill, and more. Work out inside with a view of the redwoods or bring props onto the patio to exercise in the fresh air.
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Dining: Food is Medicine THE HEART OF SUSTENANCE and social connection at 1440 Multiversity is Kitchen Table. All guests on campus gather in this dining space for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to enjoy freshly prepared seasonal meals that include savory soups, delicious simple-fare options, hearty main courses, and sweet desserts at dinnertime. Kitchen Table was built to hold 450 guests at a time for each meal period – seating has been modified both indoors and outdoors to accommodate plenty of personal space for safe social distancing. A wood-burning fireplace warmly welcomes guests at the entrance to Kitchen Table, and once inside, a variety of dining stations offer dishes topped with organic ingredients and garnishes from Joanie’s Garden on campus, plated and served by the 1440 Multiversity culinary team. Guests then choose a table in the expansive indoor dining area or al fresco overlooking the redwoods. The 1440 Multiversity culinary team – led by Executive Chef Kenny Woods – enjoys a creative approach to seasonal dining with colorful aromatic ingredients that inspire its cuisine. Each week the 1440 Multiversity campus forager procures the freshest products from local growers, and chefs use their harvests to create wholesome, flavorful meals. The nearby Salinas Valley and city of Watsonville are known as the “Salad Bowl of the World” for the abundant produce they grow, pack, and ship across the nation and abroad, and 1440 is blessed to source directly from them. The menu offerings at 1440 Multiversity were established with the notion that nutrition is a critical component for physical and emotional health and healing. With that in mind, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team operates mindfully and with a “Food is Medicine” approach, and the team and the guests it serves takes comfort in seeing and knowing where these ingredients originate from. Menus at 1440 vary daily, with gluten-free and vegan options at every meal. All produce is sourced from within a 300-mile radius and often paired with organic meats and seafood from partners dedicated to sustainable and humane practices. From simple fare to wholesome favorites, the 1440 Multiversity culinary team personally plates each meal to preserve freshness – it is their pleasure to surprise guests every day with cuisine that is as innovative as it is nourishing.
Long-Term Commitment to Nourishment 1440 Multiversity enjoys an active strategic partnership with the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative – launched by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition, The Culinary Institute of America, and Dr. David Eisenberg. The principle teachings within this partnership have allowed 1440 Multiversity to implement industry-leading philosophies and best practices into its culinary work. Stringent health and safety measures are in place at Kitchen Table and across campus to ensure guest comfort; please see the Health & Safety section for details.
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Campus Protocols at a Glance
Campus Health & Safety THE HEALTH, SECURITY, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING of guests and employees are 1440 Multiversity campus priorities. 1440 closely follows alerts and information disseminated by the CDC, WHO, and the Department of State each day, and continually amends safety protocol in keeping with state mandates and recommendations.
General
Guest Rooms & Public Buildings
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1440 employs a full-time Security and Safety Manager, who together with the 1440 leadership team closely monitors official guidance from governmental and health authorities The campus conducts scheduled, routine deep cleaning to ensure high-traffic surface areas are clean and disinfected. Hand-washing sinks (including alcohol-based hand sanitizers) are available throughout campus and mandated for use prior to meals. 1440 utilizes EPA-approved cleaning products that are CDC-compliant. All 1440 staff members undergo a daily health screening to include temperature checks. Guests are asked to observe signs and distance indicators located throughout campus to allow for and encourage safe social distancing.
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Disinfectant wipes are available to all classrooms and can be used on all chairs, tables, contemplative supplies, and embodied movement equipment as needed. Guest temperatures will be taken prior to participating in all signature classes. 1440 Signature Class settings utilize outdoor venues to optimize open air as weather permits. Participants are spaced at least 6 feet apart. All speakers will facilitate their sessions from a raised stage in Redwood Auditorium. Physical barriers may be used where practical.
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Guests will receive a private room with a private bath. All guests can access assigned accommodations and common areas without being confined in or requiring the use of elevators (which are available for use as needed). Common areas are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected on a regular schedule. Guests must observe social distancing and mask protocol while on campus, along with all physical barriers and marked restricted areas.
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1440 will deploy a limited-touch registration process. Program attendees will be greeted in their vehicle upon arrival and provided with directions to self-parking options. No public restrooms are available while on campus — please use facilities in your assigned room(s) only. 1440 staff and guests are monitored for signs of flu-like symptoms and 1440 employees are provided paid sick time in lieu of reporting to work if they are not well. Guest participation in the Healing Our Community program and daily Signature Classes is at the sole discretion of 1440 Multiversity — 1440 may evict any guest who fails to comply with campus health and safety guidelines. 1440 assists health professionals with contact tracing, accompanied by related implementation parameters. All program participants are required to sign a voluntary participation form acknowledging health and safety guidelines.
The safety and security of our guests and employees is our utmost priority. Please be aware of signage on campus that encourages the health and wellness of everyone that experiences 1440 Multiversity.
Arrival
Limited-touch arrival process for everyone’s safety and well-being.
Social Distancing
Observe signs and distance indicators located throughout campus encourage safe social distancing.
Masks
Participants must observe mask protocol on campus at all times.
Hand Hygiene
1440 encourages frequent handwashing with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds; hand sanitizer is placed throughout campus.
Signature Classes
Settings utilize outdoor venues to optimize open air as weather permits.
Temperature
Guest temperatures may be taken prior to participating in all signature classes or when in public spaces.
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Kitchen Health & Safety 1440 MULTIVERSITY TAKES EXTREME CARE in its health and safety policies on campus, including in the kitchen. All meals are prepared in a kitchen that is safe, sterile, and experiences rigorous routine cleaning. • Upon arrival to campus, all culinary team members enter through one back door and move through a series of management-monitored no-touch stations to have their temperature taken, wash their hands for 25 seconds, and put on gloves and their disposable mask – all set up in order to avoid cross-contamination. Staff wear procedural or surgical masks only, which further increases the safety of one another and the recipients of each meal. • There are four kitchen zones regulated to minimize movement through cooking areas and to adhere to social distancing; once there, staff deep-clean their area before food preparation begins. Every 30 minutes a timer goes off for staff to wash their hands – staff members average washing their hands 74 times per work week. • The loading dock is accessible by management only, and the dock manager sanitizes every incoming package in a Neutral Zone established for the exchange of goods only. Incoming packages air dry for one hour before entering the kitchen, and prepared meals are placed in the Neutral Zone for the delivery team to pick up and take to their destination. • Food distribution is provided only by staff certified to handle food and beverages. Program participants are required to adhere to all mandated policies and procedures or may be denied access to service or continued program participation at 1440’s sole discretion.
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Our personal relationship to our local families and businesses is what drives us still today. We appreciate and value our business with 1440 Multiversity to help the community stay safe during this time. We look forward to providing our community with as much resources as possible.
– JAYCI IMLAY, MARKETING MANAGER, BET TER BRAND FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
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Ways to Support the Healing Our First Responders Initiative Whether you are an individual, a nonprofit foundation, a philanthropist, government agency or a corporation, your heartfelt support via grant or donation will support the Healing Our First Responders Initiative in many ways. 1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit campus, and each financial gift designated for this program in its entirety – 100 percent – will be used to support the healing of first responders. There are three ways to join us and help provide support:
Become a Sponsor
Make a Grant
A sponsorship of the Healing Our First Responders Initiative provides the support needed to invite law enforcement, paramedics and firefighters to the 1440 Multiversity campus to begin their healing and rejuvenation. There are five levels of sponsorships offered, each with limited availability and exclusive opportunities to both fully support this initiative and benefit from a variety of marketing acknowledgments. Please visit the Grant & Sponsorship Opportunities section for more information.
Building community and connection are core fundamentals of the 1440 vision, along with creating hope for living well. We welcome all mission-aligned organizations to make a grant to help fund this initiative and heal as many first responders as possible.
Become a Donor No matter the level of giving, each donation makes a critical impact and provides necessary funding to demonstrate our gratitude to the first responders who are working so hard on our behalf. Donations may be made by submitting your donation online at 1440.org/donate, by mail, or by speaking with a member of the 1440 Multiversity team. All donors will receive an income tax donation receipt.
To become a sponsor, donor or to make a grant for this program please contact us at: 1440 Multiversity ATTN: Healing Our First Responders Initiative 800 Bethany Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 1440.org/donate CreateHope@1440.org (844) 544-1440 Please visit the back of this guide for sponsorship levels and additional resources.
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Grant & Sponsorship Opportunities 1440 Multiversity is seeking grants and strategic partners from a variety of sources to join the Healing Our First Responders Initiative, including foundations, companies, government agencies and private donors. There are five levels of sponsorship opportunities to show your gratitude and support the healing of the first-responder workforce. 1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) operating philanthropic campus, and each grant and/or financial gift in its entirety – 100 percent – will be used to support the healing of first responders in this program.
Gratitude Champion: $1,000,000 Sponsor 500 First Responders and their guest (3 available)
Gratitude Partner: $675,000 Sponsor 300 First Responders and their guest (4 available)
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Designation as a Gratitude Champion on all materials, website, social media, announcements, welcome letters, and letters of gratitude
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Designation as a Gratitude Partner on all materials, website, social media, announcements, welcome letters, and letters of gratitude
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20 radio spots on local NPR affiliate
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20 radio spots on local NPR affiliate
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Presenting opportunity at up to two (2) Welcome Sessions
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Presenting opportunity at up to four (4) Welcome Sessions
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Mentions in 1440 Multiversity-driven press events/opportunities
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Mentions in 1440 Multiversity-driven press events/opportunities
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Ability to offer your company- or organization-branded welcome gifts in arrival tool kit
Ability to offer your company- or organization-branded welcome gifts in arrival tool kit
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Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
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Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
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Upon re-opening to the general public, opportunity to host a board retreat/meeting for 2.5 days/2 nights for your organization of up to 18 people (mutually agreeable dates)
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Partnership with the 1440 Multiversity Marketing Department to develop customized sponsorship benefit (mutually agreed upon) (e.g., Teaching Kitchen Sushi Making evening event, VIP event, class, or leisure activity as Title Sponsor)
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Grant & Sponsorship Opportunities (cont.) Gratitude Supporter: $225,000 Sponsor 100 First Responders and their guest (4 available)
Gratitude Ally: $100,000 Sponsor 50 First Responders and their guest (4 available)
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Designation as a Gratitude Ally on all materials, website, social media, announcements, welcome letters, and letters of gratitude
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Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
Designation as a Gratitude Supporter on all materials, website, social media, announcements, welcome letters, and letters of gratitude
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Mentions in 1440 Multiversity-driven press events/opportunities
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Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
Gratitude Ambassador: Starting at $2,250 Sponsor 1-49 First Responders and their guest •
Opportunity to engage employees/staff in writing gratitude letters to be shared with participants on gratitude wall
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Please note that the cost of $2,250 sponsors one (1) first responder and their one (1) guest
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Healing Our First Responders Initiative Programs Begin in Fall 2020 •
$6.7 million is needed to host 3,000 first responders and their guest, at the cost of $2,250 per twosome.
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Stay will include an all-inclusive three-day, two-night healing-focused program at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, California, with a full year of online continued-support curricula and programming.
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First responders are nominated by participating agencies, or designated by funding organizations or 1440 Foundation-directed nominations.
Acknowledgements If the foundation or grant-making organization is interested, 1440 Multiversity may provide (depending on the level of funding): •
Logo/signage opportunities on all initiative-related media and materials
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Mention(s) in local NPR affiliate ads
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When campus re-opens to the public, a 2.5-day board or team retreat at 1440 Multiversity for 18 people
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Opportunity to engage foundation or organization employees in gratitude letter writing or production of a gratitude video
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Be a Part of the Healing Our First Responders Initiative 1440 Multiversity is grateful for your support and partnership to further this important initiative. For more information or to join our roster of funders, please contact:
Frank Ashmore
Managing Director, 1440 Multiversity CreateHope@1440.org (844) 544-1440
If you prefer to donate by mail, checks may be sent to:
1440 Multiversity
ATTN: Healing Our First Responders Initiative 800 Bethany Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066
1440.org/donate CreateHope@1440.org (844) 544-1440
1440 Multiversity is an operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic campus.
Thank you for creating hope in our community live well.
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