Lone Star Veteran Relief Initiative: Comprehensive Funding and Operational Plan

At Texas Crime Scene Cleaners, our Lone Star Veteran Relief Initiative is dedicated to supporting veteran families during their most difficult moments by providing essential crime scene and trauma cleaning services at no cost to them. To achieve this, we have designed a comprehensive budget that covers every aspect of our operations, ensuring that we can deliver prompt, professional, and compassionate care.

Transportation

The backbone of our operations is reliable transportation. Our current 2-passenger cargo van is often occupied with other projects across Texas, which limits our ability to respond swiftly and with a full team. By securing a dedicated truck for this initiative, we can:

• Increased Capacity: Transport more team members and equipment, allowing us to complete jobs faster and more efficiently.

• Enhanced Equipment Hauling: A larger vehicle means we can carry all necessary tools and supplies in one trip, avoiding delays.

• Improved Response Times: A dedicated vehicle ensures we can arrive at the scene promptly, reducing the emotional strain on the families we serve.

Estimated Cost for Transportation:

• Used Truck: $25,000 - $35,000

• New Truck: $40,000 - $50,000

• Total Transportation Budget: $40,000 - $50,000

Fuel and Maintenance

Maintaining and operating our vehicles effectively is crucial for the success of our initiative. We have accounted for:

• Fuel Costs: Approximately $150 per job, ensuring we can cover long distances if necessary.

• Annual Maintenance and Insurance: $8,000, providing for regular servicing and full coverage.

• Total Fuel and Maintenance Budget for 16-17 Cases: $10,400 - $11,550

Employee Compensation

Our team’s expertise is critical to delivering the high standards of service that our clients expect. We ensure fair compensation, including:

• Hourly Wages: $1,500 per job, based on 50 hours at $30 per hour.

• Overtime Buffer: An additional 15% to cover any extra hours, totaling around $3,000 - $3,375.

• Total Employee Compensation Budget for 16-17 Cases: $26,250 - $27,375

Equipment and Supplies

To ensure a thorough cleanup, we invest in top-quality cleaning supplies and specialized equipment. This includes:

• Cleaning Supplies: $400 per job, ensuring we have everything needed for a comprehensive cleanup.

• Specialized Equipment: $8,000 - $12,000 for purchasing or renting the necessary tools.

• Total Equipment and Supplies Budget for 16-17 Cases: $14,400 - $18,800

Lodging Costs

Given the often remote or extended nature of our work, our team may need overnight accommodations. We estimate:

• Hotel Rate: $150 per night per room.

• Rooms Required: 3 rooms for our team members.

• Total Lodging Costs for 16-17 Cases: $21,600 - $22,950

Miscellaneous Expenses

To account for any unexpected costs or additional needs, we’ve included a contingency budget:

• Disposal Fees: $400 - $600 per job, ensuring safe and legal disposal of biohazardous materials.

• Unforeseen Costs: A contingency of $4,000 - $5,000 for unexpected challenges.

• Total Miscellaneous Expenses Budget for 16-17 Cases: $10,400 - $14,200

Total Estimated Budget for 16-17 Cases

• Lower Estimate: $93,050

• Upper Estimate: $104,875

This budget will enable us to fully fund the Lone Star Veteran Relief Initiative, covering all transportation, compensation, and operational costs. This ensures that we can provide our services to veteran families at no cost to them, thanks to the generosity of our donors.

Our initiative is unique because it’s not just about financial assistance; it’s about providing direct, hands-on support to veteran families during their most difficult times. With your help, we can continue to offer this vital service, ensuring that no veteran family in Texas has to face these challenges alone.