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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/2023 - Meeting Materials CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES Children's Media Workshop-Trave1Well Schools Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering-Crisis Sheltering Services for Companion Animals of Homeless Individuals and Families Salt Lake American-Survival Services for Refugees Salt Lake Donated Dental Services-Community Donated Dental Project Shelter The Homeless,Inc. -GMRC&GEK Security&Food South Valley Sanctuary-Domestic Violence Shelter Director The INN Between-Medical Respite&End of Life Housing for Homeless The Road Home—Gail Miller Resource Center-FY2025 The Road Home-Housing Staffing-FY2025 United Way of Salt Lake-Basic Needs for SLC Residents Utah Legal Services,Inc.-Poverty Disruptor Project Wasatch Community Gardens-Green Team Job Training Program Fourth Street Clinic-Health and Housing Transition Team YWCA Utah-YWCA Utah DV&Residential Services CDBG—CV WeeCare,Inc. (DBA Upwards)-BOOST Program I Business Operations&Optimization Support&Tools for Child Care Providers Friends of Switchpoint: Follow up Questions: Does it meet the [Insert HUD Citation]definition of PSH? Do you go through the coordinated entry process? Missing Responses from IRC and BGCGSL—Follow Up for next week. Application Review for 10-30-2023 #i.Children's Media Workshop-TravelWell Schools CDBG public Services Description: With over a decade of UDOT support the nonprofit Children's Media Workshop(CMW),a web-based education curriculum has been developed that teaches students and people of all ages civic engagement through place-based learning.This has resulted in TravelWell Schools(TWS),a transformative experience using multi-media and digital mapping for real-time identification of travel behaviors,problems,and solutions related to physical and mental health and well-being. —Students map their routes to school,color coded for mode of travel—then through guided critical thinking they turn red routes to green.This initial behavior change around school transportation is then leveraged to produce opportunities for community-wide adoption of complete streets and zero fatalities while familiarizing an entirely unheard portion of our community,the underserved,with the modern planning process and their opportunities to exert influence over the health and well-being of their communities. Funding will go towards research,data capture,implementation,and administration Requesting: $85,000.00 Beneficiaries: 129,000 Board Questions: Teresa: Is the goal 70%of all target populations served to commute to school by means of active transportation? Or is the goal to improve transportation safety which is demonstrated by the percentage of students commuting to school using active transport? Jenny: The outcomes for this program are unclear:if this program is piloted,built,and implemented,what is the intended outcome?Or is the outcome from this funding simply to test and pilot the program? Andrea: Is this a pilot or a start up?The impact is 129,00o households.What schools have been partnered with? What were the dates?What were the outcomes? Do have current partnerships or agreements with school districts for implementation? Joseph: How do they plan to handle data privacy of children's routes to schools? #2. Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering-Crisis Sheltering Services for Companion Animals of Homeless Individuals and Families CDBG Public Services Description: Ruff Haven will offer short-term sheltering for animal companions of families experiencing a crisis at no cost to them.These services divert animals from being surrendered to state-run shelters.As part of sheltering services,free pet vaccinations and city licenses will be provided to low income and vulnerable families.Not having these items in place can be a barrier for individuals and families trying to access stable housing.Additionally,the program will be able to refer families to resources to help cover the costs of pet-related housing fees. Approximately 208 staff hours will be devoted to intake,care coordination,referral services,and discharge for the proposed project.Ruff Haven has an 87%reunion rate of animal companions to their owners once they have found stable housing solutions.Animals not able to be reunited are fostered by the volunteer network until they can be rehomed. Funding will go to 5%salaries/benefits of 2 co-Executive Directors,shelter costs,and administration Requesting: $42,900.00 Beneficiaries: 30 Board Questions: Joseph: Your"service program will be able to refer families to resources to help cover the costs of pet-related housing fees."What are the other resources available that you refer clients to?And how do their services differ from yours? What is the average duration a pet stays in your custody? What proportion of your clients are from SLC compared to the county as a whole? _Asked a clarifying question about CDBG eligibility and Dillon Answered. —Asked a clarifying question about the agency and Dillon answered. #3.Salt Lake American-Survival Services for Refugees CDBG Public Services Description: Language Interpreters Translators and Guidance Facilitators respond on-call 24-7 for free language interpretation and guidance provided to clients who do not know English to accomplish vital tasks.Each assignment performed is documented in detail for the Social Service Facilitator to be compensated. Online Request Submitters for Rent Relief and to obtain Low-Income Housing,and Application for Unemployment Compensation to walk-ins.Walk-ins are also assisted to apply online for other relief available such as donated food and healthcare. Funding will support staff salaries and administration Requesting: $30,000.00 Beneficiaries: ioo Board Questions: #4. Salt Lake Donated Dental Services-Community Donated Dental Project CDBG Public Services Description:This project provides free and deeply discounted preventative and restorative dental services to those who are experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty.This project will also serve veterans,head of household females and their families,persons living with HIV/AIDS,the elderly, children and youth,persons with disabilities,refugees,victims of domestic violence,and persons with substance abuse disorders. Funding will support staff salaries/benefits,supplies/lab costs,and administrative costs Requesting: $55,000.00 Beneficiaries: 296 Board Questions: #5.Shelter The Homeless,Inc. -GMRC&GEK Security&Food CDBG Public Services Description: Security: STH is responsible for providing security at all Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs).Personal safety is a day-to-day priority.The individuals who seek refuge and need services have had ongoing concerns about their personal safety.This was a priority in the design and build of the HRC. Meals:Within the HRC system,STH is responsible for providing hot lunches and dinners to the shelter clients.By ensuring that HRC residents receive consistent,nutritionally balanced meals,we can potentially decrease the higher number of illnesses related to nutrition. Funding will go towards security costs,meals,and indirect administrative costs Requesting: $ 132,000.00 Beneficiaries: 963 Board Questions: Jurphy: What are the metrics used to for tracking security effectiveness by Premier Security? #6. South Valley Sanctuary-Domestic Violence Shelter Director CDBG Public Services Description: SVS'Shelter Director will work alongside victim advocates and survivors to provide emergency shelter and supportive services to maximize their safety and lead them out of homelessness. Services provided in shelter include a 24/7 crisis helpline,case management,children's learning center, therapy,and individual advocacy for both parents and children.The Shelter Director oversees essential shelter functions,such as determining the individual needs of Salt Lake City survivors,victim advocacy, ADA compliance,and Language Access Plans.Additionally,the Shelter Director will provide direct care on an as-needed basis. Funding will go towards the Shelter Director's salary/benefits and administration costs. Requesting: $40,000.00 Beneficiaries: 125 Board Questions: None #7.The INN Between-Medical Respite&End of Life Housing for Homeless CDBG Public Services Description:The Organization will meet the critical need of homeless services by providing a permanent housing solution and services to homeless adults who require end-of-life care and temporary housing and services to individuals who require medical respite. End-of-life housing/care provided allows individuals to experience a dignified death,housed,not homeless.Medical respite housing/care provided to individuals facing an acute medical issue allows individuals to: Stabilize to become eligible for lifesaving surgery; Recuperate after illness,injury,or surgery; Become eligible for cancer treatment,intravenous antibiotic therapy,and other lengthy interventions; Gain access to home health care; Stabilize uncontrolled diabetes;and,receive wound care to prevent infection that can lead to amputation and death. Funding would go towards staff salaries/benefits and operation costs. Requesting: $ ioo,000.00 Beneficiaries: 22 Board Questions: Joseph: You state only changes in leadership occurred in 2022.However,in#15,you mention that leadership changed as the result of a March 2023 audit.How come those changes aren't listed in#16? #8.The Road Home—Gail Miller Resource Center-FY2025 CDBG Public Services Description:The Road Home will utilize funds to support direct service staff at the Gail Miller Resource Center.Funds will support frontline and facilities staff,including Housing Advocates and Case Managers, who work to connect participants with housing and other community resources while rapidly ending their housing crisis.Throughout the year,this staff will serve approximately 75o unique individuals.At the resource centers,individuals have access to meals,hygiene areas,donated clothing,supportive services, and connections to community resources like employment support. Requesting: $ 101,048.00 Beneficiaries: 75o Board Questions: None #9.The Road Home-Housing Staffing-FY2025 CDBG Public Services Description: Funds will be utilized to provide support for one FTE Housing Navigation team member dedicated to guide and support program participants at The Road Home's homeless centers and housing locations through the process of regaining housing stability.This staff member will coordinate with landlords on available units,conduct inspections to ensure units meet housing quality and habitability standards,and help facilitate enrollment in assistance programs throughout the community to support housing costs,such as our rapid re-housing programs or housing choice voucher programs through the housing authorities. Requesting: $50,000.00 Beneficiaries: 300 Board Questions: None #1o.United Way of Salt Lake-Basic Needs for SLC Residents CDBG Public Services Description:The basic needs services provided by Utah 211 bridge the gap between unmet needs and resource referrals for more than 15,000 SLC residents each year.Additionally,Utah 211 houses a robust database with over 2,900 providers and over 9,800 services.Utah 211 connects individuals in need to available services through a whole person care approach,including the provision of affordable housing solutions and resources,and info for health clinics,food pantries,legal services,transportation,and more. Requested funding will support the direct resource navigation services that Utah 211 provides to residents of SLC.Funding will be used to support services for SLC residents who call Utah 211 and will ensure that all residents of SLC who reach out to Utah 211 receive the resources needed. Funding will go towards staff salaries/benefits,contractors/translation services,and administration Requesting: $45,000.00 Beneficiaries: 5,778 Board Questions: None #ii.Utah Legal Services,Inc.-Poverty Disruptor Project CDBG Public Services Description:The Poverty Disruptor Project will provide legal services aimed at expanding employment opportunities and financial stability for low-income residents.Through a two-pronged approach,project staff will help clients obtain public benefits while simultaneously assisting those with criminal histories expunge their records.Staff with expertise in public benefits will assist clients with applications for benefits through the Department of Workforce Services,including SNAP,Medicaid,cash,and childcare assistance,along with disability benefits via the Social Security Administration;assistance with appeals will be offered to clients whose initial applications were denied.Clients receiving help with public benefits will have the opportunity to be screened for expungement eligibility,and vice versa.Staff with expertise in expungements will assist clients with the court-based petition process required for those who do not qualify for automatic expungement under Utah's Clean Slate law. Funding will go toward salaries/benefits of staff,marketing material,and administration Requesting: $ 50,000.00 Beneficiaries: i,000 Board Questions: Brad: These services seem similar to services offered by other agencies,how will you reach a unique or previously underserved demographic? The budget shows this will fund paralegals.Will the paralegals be proving the application assistance? Andrea: How long has this specific project been operating? #12.Wasatch Community Gardens-Green Team Job Training Program CDBG Public Services Description:The Green Team Program,which runs from 14-16 weeks,provides paid employment,work readiness training,job placement assistance,mentoring,and support for women facing/experiencing homelessness at our job training farm.Participants work up to 26 hours/week at the farm,building a strong skill set in urban agriculture.Certified organic produce grown at the farm feeds program participants,supports other WCG programming,and is donated to community partners serving low- income individuals and families. Participants attend weekly classes to cultivate key social and emotional skills;improve health and well- being,learn healthy food prep and cooking skills;develop financial literacy;and prepare for,and find, sustainable,post-program employment opportunities. Participants also receive weekly,one-on-one continuum of care management from our Advocate& Housing Coordinator to help connect them to housing opportunities,case managers,and other available resources. Funds will go towards staff salaries/benefits,participant wages,and administrative costs. Requesting: $39,884.00 Beneficiaries: 1,336 Board Questions: Jurphy: Does WCG use the Homeless Management Information System(HMIS)? What is the salary the women who experience homelessness get paid? #i3. Fourth Street Clinic-Health and Housing Transition Team CDBG Public Services Description:The HHoT Case Manager conducts needs assessments and builds patient-centered health goals.They also help patients apply for insurance,arrange referrals for health services and connect to a medical home or a primary care provider.FSC's Behavioral Health Clinician assesses patient's needs and determines an appropriate level of care.They assist with acute symptoms,de-escalation,therapy,and referrals to EMS and other response teams,as needed.The Psychiatrist and residents engage in assessment,planning,medication management and psychotherapy for patients who need a higher level of care.The Peer Support Specialist builds rapport,engages in life skills training,and increases the capacity of the team. Funding will go toward 1 FTE Behavioral Health Technician and 1 FTE Case Manager and their respective benefits,and administration Requesting: $97,144.00 Beneficiaries: 30 Board Questions: None #14.YWCA Utah-YWCA Utah DV&Residential Services CDBG Public Services Description:YWCA Utah's Emergency DV Shelter is located in downtown Salt Lake City and serves men,women,trans,and non-binary individuals,and their children rendered homeless due to DV.The shelter is a safe,protected place that meets the community's critical need for DV specialized services. Services offered in the shelter include: 24/7 hotline and walk-in crisis services,36-unit+4 overflow units of secure emergency shelter,Case management and child advocacy,Children's afterschool and drop-in childcare,Housing and employment support,and Referrals. This requested funding will support Child Advocates and Case Managers who provide frontline care for DV survivors in YWCAs emergency shelter.They help survivors create safety plans,provide crisis counseling,intervene to ensure health and safety,and provide critical referrals to services within the community. Requesting: $ 218,99o.00 Beneficiaries: 950 Board Questions: None #14.WeeCare,Inc. (DBA Upwards)-BOOST Program I Business Operations& Optimization Support&Tools for Child Care Providers CDBG-CV Description: Upwards'BOOST program provides technical assistance and business support to childcare providers who run home daycares.They serve children ages 0-5 and up to age 13 with before/after school care.The program's goal is to expand economic opportunities for daycare providers in SLC by training them to use essential tools to make their operations more efficient.This enables providers to reach their full revenue potential and stabilize their jobs in the childcare industry. Daycare providers get personal guidance,relevant technology tools and learn best practices to grow and sustain their business,all while supporting LMI families with quality,affordable childcare services.Upwards also uses family data to improve services in the area for things like hours of operation,special needs,and more.The BOOST program will also increase childcare capacity,improve early education offerings,and decrease the cost of child care tuition for SLC families. Funding will go towards training materials,equipment,marketing tools,and office supplies. Requesting: $ 28o,000.00 Beneficiaries: 35 Board Questions: Brad: Is the Boost Program currently operating within Salt Lake City? Is there a cost for the micro-enterprise businesses to participate in the Boost Program?