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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJewish Family Services 2024-25 HSG ApplicationHuman Services Grant Application 2024-25 Application Questions Part 1 Basic Information 1. Organization Name * Jewish Family Services (JFS) of San Luis Obispo 2. Fiscal Agent (if different than above)* Jewish Community Center (JCC) Federation of San Luis Obispo 3. Project/Program Name * Homeless Support Services 4. Requested Amount * $7,300 5. Name of Person Completing Application * Lori Weitz 6. Name of Person for Grant Communication and Contract for Grant Cycle (if different from above)* Ilene Brill 7. Organization Mailing Address * 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 8. Phone * 805-426-5465 9. Email * JFS@jccslo.com Part 2 Organizational Information 1. Purpose/Mission Statement * Jewish Family Services (JFS) is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need - regardless of circumstances or religious belief. Our Mission is to assist residents of San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County who are in crisis by providing for essential and emergency needs like food, transportation and housing through referrals to partner agencies, direct aid and micro-grants. JFS of SLO offers support to anyone in our community regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity/expression or sexual orientation. We are a "helping hand for all" and collaborate with local social services organizations to help people meeting eligibility requirements. People turn to JFS as a last resort for food, rental and utility assistance, transportation, medical, legal and other emergency living expenses that our partner agencies are unable to provide. We evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt our support to the resulting needs. The homeless population has been an important sector of our supportive services. In 2023, out of 466 households that contacted JFS, 139 of them were homeless which is almost 30% of our clients requesting assistance from JFS. 2. Briefly describe your organization’s purpose, vision, primary activities, and operating structures * JFS assists local individuals/households in financial need servicing all demographics who are financially challenged (200% or below federal poverty level guidelines). In 2023: ● 466 households contacted JFS for emergency assistance ● 902 individuals were included in those households ● 258 (or 28.6%) homeless individuals were included in those households - 81 disabled, 62 children, 23 seniors, 10 veterans, 9 domestic violence survivors JFS helps the homeless population in many ways including car repair, rent deposits, storage payments, vehicle registration and insurance, gasoline and more. JFS provides timely assistance through grants for emergency living expenses. There’s a strong demand for such one-time help in our community. JFS grants are a “last resort” for many people and only provided when an applicant qualifies and has exhausted other means. If JFS believes an applicant has alternatives, this shall be sufficient to deny a request. Applicants must be residents of San Luis Obispo County or Northern Santa Barbara County and the requested grant dollars will be used for SLO City residents. Frequently, micro-grants and direct aid from JFS provide emergency assistance when there is a specific need that cannot be addressed by other organizations. JFS of SLO worked with over 50 entities, including other non-profit, governmental, religious organizations and businesses. 3. Name of Executive Director * Lauren Bandari (prior). New Director to be determined. 4. Name of Board President or Chair * Ilene Brill, Vice President 5. Number of paid staff (full or part-time)* 1 6. Number of volunteers * 17 7. Describe the community(ies) your organization supports * Geographically the communities have ranged from San Miguel to Lompoc. For this grant, we will use the grant dollars for the SLO City homeless population. We serve various age demographics including children and seniors, and provided much assistance to homeless, the disabled, domestic violence survivors and veterans. 8. Approximate Annual Budget * $20,000 (this grant would provide additional funding- budget would be increased to $27,300) 9. Major Sources of Funding * Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo and donations from community members. Part 3 Project/Program Information 14. In the table below include a minimum of four (4) metrics or performance outcomes that relate to the implementation/success of the project. Examples include: # of SLO City residents served, # of referrals provided to individuals seeking social services. Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success / Measurable Outcomes Formal Intake Process documenting each case.City residents represented 56 households or 40.3% of overall contacts, 83 households outside of the City of SLO. Goal is to increase the number of SLO City homeless receiving micro-grants to 98 households. Formal Intake Process documenting each case.136 households received 1 to 7 referrals to over 50 agencies/organizations. Goal to increase referrals for SLO City homeless population. Internal tracking- follow-up calls, emails, texts and surveys.+/-5% recidivism rate Track outreach to local organizations.Increase number of partner organizations. Compare this year to next year. Currently working with over 21 agencies, including shelters; and individuals/households are referred to us. Current list of organizations: Access Support Network, Adult Protective Services, California Department of Rehabilitation, Catholic Charities, Center for Family Strengthening, Children's Resource Network of the Central Coast, Children’s Welfare Services, Church of the Nazarene, CAPSLO, Dignity Health, ECHO, Family Care Network, 5 Cities Homeless Coalition, Food Bank of SLO, 40 Prado, Grassroots II, Hearst Cancer Resource Center, HomeShareSlo, Hope's Village, HASLO, Independent Living Resource Center, The LINK Family Resource Center, LAGS Recovery & Mental Health Services, Lumina Alliance, Marian Regional Medical Center, People's Self-help Housing, Pregnancy & Parenting Support, Renovate Church, S.A.F.E. Family Resource Center, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Salvation Army, SLO County Commission on Aging, SLO County Dept of Social Services, SLO Legal Assistance Foundation, SLO Oncology & Hematology Health Center, Sierra Vista Hospital, Supportive Services for Veterans Families, Transitions Mental Health Assn, 211, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, United Way, Veterans Administration, and Wilshire Home & Community Services. 1. Please provide an executive summary of proposed project/program * The proposed “Homeless Support Services” grant will provide necessary support services to the homeless population of SLO City and SLO County by offering the services such as: support for the homeless population living in vehicles such as DMV registration, vehicle insurance, car repair, and gas cards; additional needed assistance for items such as: storage, food, impound fees, propane, rent and deposits, medical and legal expenses. The grant will be used to assist clients to avoid homelessness, provide aid during transition periods and assist those who are already homeless. 2. Total Project Cost?* $14,600.00 3. Requested Project Amount * $7,300.00 4. Please provide a detailed description of proposed project/program * It is the policy of Jewish Family Services to provide micro-grants for living expenses (i.e.; housing, food, transportation) and other similar emergency needs. Individuals will complete an application, submit documents and be screened for eligibility for supportive services by the Intake Coordinator. Resources will be provided and one-time micro-grants of up to $200 will be awarded on a 1st come basis, with priority given to City of San Luis Obispo residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The grants are awarded for various needs such as: DMV registration, vehicle insurance, car repair, and gas cards, storage, food, impound fees, propane, rent and deposits, medical and legal expenses. These grants serve to supplement assistance by other organizations and satisfy one-time needs for assistance. A grant of $7,300 would enable us to serve an additional 66 City of San Luis Obispo homeless residents, and those at risk of becoming homeless, in addition to those we currently serve. This would make a significant impact on the overall needs of this population. In 2023, JFS gave $5,207 in grants to the homeless population and we will increase our grants to $7,300, a 40% increase in 2024. We plan on using the entire new grant of $7,300 for the SLO City homeless plus approximately $3,650 of existing funds. The remaining $3,650 will be used for the county homeless population. In 2023 JFS provided 52 micro-grants to 47 homeless households, yet we had to turn away 84 of these households, 37 of them residents of the City of San Luis Obispo, due to our funding limitations. The total dollar amount of assistance requested solely by the homeless households that contacted JFS was 4 times our total annual budget. JFS tracks the demographics of our micro-grant requestors. Last year, of the 139 homeless households that contacted JFS: • 13 were staying at 40 Prado (SLO) • 24 were staying at ECHO (Atascadero and Paso Robles) • 4 were staying in Safe Parking (Oklahoma Avenue or Railroad, both in SLO) Total of 41 households That means that 98 households that contacted us were not associated with any established homeless shelter program. That's equivalent to 71%. Our goal with this grant is not only to provide monetary assistance but to also promote the community resources necessary to overcome the current challenges faced by the homeless in our area. JFS collaborates with local social services organizations, religious institutions and government agencies to help people meeting eligibility requirements. The homeless turn to JFS for items such as paying storage facility fees so they can store their belongings; car-related needs such as DMV vehicle registration, car repair and gasoline; deposits for rent and other special needs to assist them in their current homeless situation. Seniors, domestic violence survivors, veterans and the disabled turn to JFS as a last resort for food, rental and utility assistance, transportation, medical, legal and other emergency living expenses that our partner agencies are unable to provide. JSF is volunteer run with support of a paid office manager and bookkeeper. We keep detailed records of every request and demographic information for every person that contacts JFS. We evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt our support to the resulting needs. This program will address only the homeless population and those at risk of homelessness in the City of SLO, populations who we have been previously assisting to improve their situation and hopefully no longer require our services after our emergency support was provided. The goal of JFS is to provide timely assistance through more grants to the needy while turning away fewer households/individuals in SLO due to insufficient funding. This particular grant will be used to enhance our capability to support the homeless population of the City of SLO. Our policy has always been to support all the demographics of our community that are most in need of our services. 5. Describe the community/population the project/program will support.* The “Homeless Support Services” project will support adults and children, seniors, disabled, veterans and domestic violence survivors. The program will support those in danger of becoming homeless and those already homeless in these populations. 6. The HRC has identified homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services, and transitional housing as the main funding priority. Does your grant request meet this funding priority?* Yes No 7. Which other priority of the non-ranked HRC funding priorities does your request support? Please check the appropriate boxes:* Hunger and malnutrition prevention Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities 8. Provide timeline for project * The timeline is from July 2024 when funds are released until June 30, 2025 (one year). JFS will provide matching funds for the homeless population. 9. Identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project/program and their roles * Among our partners are: case managers from Homeless Shelters, and several agencies which JFS collaborates with on a regular basis such as: 40 Prado, ECHO Homeless Shelter, 5 Cities Homeless Coalition, Veterans Administration, Transitions Mental Health Association, CAPSLO, People's Self-help Housing, HASLO, Independent Living Resource Center, St Vincent DePaul and Lumina Alliance. Working with these and other organizations, we are able to combine resources to fully meet the client's immediate needs. 10. Describe your plan for sustainability beyond the City’s one-year award funding * JFS plans on funding this program through ongoing fund raising and applying for other grants. We have been providing these services for the last eight years and hope to expand our services to more SLO residents in need. 11. Describe the plan for promoting this project, program, or service within the City of San Luis Obispo * JFS will promote this program by engaging in outreach to our partner organizations. Some examples include: listing on the resource list for the Department of Social Services and 211; and attending meetings with the City of SLO Homeless Response Team, the County of SLO Homeless Services Division, the Commission on Aging and other non-profit agencies and religious institutions. We also have a weekly e- newsletter that reaches over 1,200 households to promote this project. If JFS is awarded this grant, we will promote it with caseworkers at 40 Prado Homeless Shelter, Lumina Alliance, the Independent Living Resource Center, Transitions Mental Health Association, the Veterans Administration HUD-VASH program, HASLO, Supportive Services for Veterans Families, People’s Self-help Housing and other organizations and institutions serving the homeless population of SLO City so that we will have more people contacting us for assistance from SLO City. 12. Est. Number of people served through this project/program * 132 13. Est. Number of SLO City Residents served through this project/program * 98 Attachments Copy of Organization’s most recent complete fiscal year financial statement (for the previous year because it is the middle of the current fiscal year) including a statement of financial position/balance sheet, statement of revenue & expenses/income statement, profit & loss. Financial Statement * JCC Financial Statements.pdf 579.04KB 1-page Organization Chart * JCC Organization Chart 022124.pdf 327.83KB Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status * IRS Approval Letter - 090216.pdf 252.33KB 1-page detailed budget for the program including how the total requested amount of grant would be spent.   Budget * DEI Grant Budget.pdf 420.88KB 1-page DEI statement that includes: Applicants’ understanding and application of DEI Affirming language that creates access and a sense of belonging in our community apart from grant Explain how this project will advance DEI in the City of SLO DEI Statement * DEI Statement02222024(2).docx 15.01KB JCC Federation of SLO Organization Chart Camp Director 17 VOLUNTEERS including Intake Coordinator, Social Worker, etc. CG BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeper ARIELLE LEVA VP Property ARIELLE LEVA VP Property ILENE BRILL VP Jewish Family Services (JFS) ILENE BRILL VP Jewish Family Services (JFS) BRENDA HOCKBRENDA HOCK JANELLE EAGLE- ROBLES JANELLE EAGLE- ROBLES ISAAC FELDMANISAAC FELDMAN NACHSHON MARGALIT NACHSHON MARGALIT ADRIENNE SHIVERS Treasurer ADRIENNE SHIVERS Treasurer KARIN TRABER Secretary KARIN TRABER Secretary LAUREN BANDARI VP Community Affairs LAUREN BANDARI VP Community Affairs SUSAN STERN- PEARL SUSAN STERN- PEARL Board of Directors Homeless Support Services Program Support Staff: •Janet Hillson- Office Administrator •CG Bookkeeping- Bookkeeper •Rohr & Associates- CPA JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1/7 Profit / Loss TOTAL Revenue Jewish Family Services 0.00 Bagels and a Movie 2,850.00 Donations 12,558.08 Gas Card Program 2,657.19 Grants 7,993.88 Total Jewish Family Services 26,059.15 ORGANIZATION REVENUE 0.00 Annual Campaign 0.00 Donations 20,422.53 JCC Supporter 6,374.00 Total Annual Campaign 26,796.53 JFS Allocation to JCC 4,118.11 Total ORGANIZATION REVENUE 30,914.64 PROGRAM REVENUE 0.00 Jewish Film and Learning Festival 155.00 Sponsorships 3,420.00 Ticket Sales 2,380.00 Total Jewish Film and Learning Festival 5,955.00 Special Events 0.00 Brent's Deli Day 14,608.15 Cooking Classes 675.00 High Holidays Gift Bags 222.00 Total Special Events 15,505.15 Total PROGRAM REVENUE 21,460.15 Property Event Income 0.00 Property Rental Income 1,000.00 Tennis Fees 3,700.00 Total Property Event Income 4,700.00 Property Income 0.00 Camp Shoreshim 0.00 Registration 11,907.00 Scholarship 6,874.93 Total Camp Shoreshim 18,781.93 Total Property Income 18,781.93 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2/7 Total Revenue $101,915.87 GROSS PROFIT $101,915.87 TOTAL Expenditures Jewish Family Services Payments 18,516.23 Donation Admin Expense 1,500.00 Total Jewish Family Services Payments 20,016.23 Office Operations 0.00 Accounting - Tax Prep 1,450.00 Accounting- Bookkeeping 3,820.00 Advertising - General 407.52 Website 516.00 Total Advertising - General 923.52 Bank Fees 968.39 Board Training 97.00 General Supplies 1,332.88 Insurance 0.00 Liability & Property 3,985.91 Workers Comp 573.00 Total Insurance 4,558.91 Payroll Service Fees 117.00 Postage 74.91 Printing - General 250.57 Rent 200.00 Subscriptions/Dues 0.00 Chamber of Commerce 249.00 Spokes 275.00 Total Subscriptions/Dues 524.00 Telecommunications 891.79 Total Office Operations 15,208.97 Payroll Expenses 354.00 Program Expenses 0.00 Camp Management 0.00 Camp Activities 780.00 Camp Supplies 2,109.66 Counselor Stipends 7,720.00 Total Camp Management 10,609.66 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3/7 Hannukah Downtown 237.59 TOTAL Jewish Film and Learning Festival Expenses 0.00 Advertising 560.06 Event Supplies 112.08 Expense Reimbursement 100.00 Honorarium 200.00 Parking 10.35 Screening Fees 1,000.00 Total Jewish Film and Learning Festival Expenses 1,982.49 Total Program Expenses 12,829.74 Property Maintenance 0.00 Equipment & Improvements 250.00 Equipment Rental 1,290.83 Tennis Court 500.00 Water 1,729.26 Total Property Maintenance 3,770.09 Salaries 0.00 Administrator - JCC 37,220.08 Administrator - JFS 1,958.93 Payroll Taxes 3,187.60 Total Salaries 42,366.61 Special Events/Education 0.00 Brent's Deli Day 10,256.79 Total Special Events/Education 10,256.79 Total Expenditures $104,802.43 NET OPERATING REVENUE $ -2,886.56 Other Revenue Interest-Savings 1.96 Total Other Revenue $1.96 Other Expenditures Depr & Amort - Allowable 1,104.00 Mortgage 5,811.96 Total Other Expenditures $6,915.96 NET OTHER REVENUE $ -6,914.00 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4/7 NET REVENUE $ -9,800.56 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 5/7 Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2023 TOTAL ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts Bank of the Sierra - Checking 10,436.39 Bank of the Sierra - Savings 3,920.82 Pacific Premier Checking 30,319.02 PayPal Account 1,113.25 Stripe 374.98 Total Bank Accounts $46,164.46 Other Current Assets Undeposited Funds -9.74 Total Other Current Assets $ -9.74 Total Current Assets $46,154.72 Fixed Assets Acc Dep - Furn and Equip -7,151.08 Accum Depreciation - Laureate -342,182.94 Furniture and Equipment 23,832.38 Intangible Assets 660.00 Accumulated Amortization -1,502.00 Loan Charges 1,041.88 Total Intangible Assets 199.88 Laureate Lane Building 645,000.00 Real Property - Land 220,000.00 Total Fixed Assets $539,698.24 Other Assets Other Securities 0.00 Temple Ner Shalom 174,700.59 Total Other Securities 174,700.59 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6/7 Total Other Assets $174,700.59 TOTAL ASSETS $760,553.55 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities 415.62 Security Deposit 1,200.00 Total Other Current Liabilities $1,615.62 Total Current Liabilities $1,615.62 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1/2 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo As of December 31, 2023 TOTAL Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage/Lease/Notes 0.00 Pacific Premeir Mortgage 232,881.53 Total Mortgage/Lease/Notes 232,881.53 Total Long-Term Liabilities $232,881.53 Total Liabilities $234,497.15 Equity Retained Earnings -18,192.05 Temp. Resticted. Net Assets 10,643.39 Chevra Kadisha Funds 1,017.00 Jack Pearl Family Funds 862.00 Moore Fund 3,128.00 Outdoor Theater (Pledge) 20,000.00 JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo January - December 2023 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7/7 Total Temp. Resticted. Net Assets 35,650.39 Temp. Resticted. Net Assets Government Grant 2,103.00 Unrestricted Net Assets 516,295.62 Net Revenue -9,800.56 Total Equity $526,056.40 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $760,553.55 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2/2 Budget Item 2024-2025 Expense (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) 2024 Grant Budget Requested 2024 Other Funding Available Amount 2024-2025 Expense (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) - SLO City 2024-2025 Grant Budget Requested - SLO City 2024-2025 Other Funding Available Amount - SLO City 1.Administrative Expenses 2,730.00$ 730.00$ 730.00$ 1,095.00$ 730.00$ 365.00$ 2. Operating Expenses 24,570.00$ 6,570.00$ 6,570.00$ 9,855.00$ 6,570.00$ 3,285.00$ Total Grant Expenses 27,300.00$ 7,300.00$ 7,300.00$ 10,950.00$ 7,300.00$ 3,650.00$ Note Assumes additional funding of $7,300 to fund micro-grant program. Assumes grant covers July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Assumes 10% Adminstrative Costs Human Services Grant Application Proposed Grant Budget for the Homeless Support Services Project Jewish Family Services (JFS) of SLO strongly shares the vision of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) of the City of San Luis Obispo. DEI “envisions a San Luis Obispo that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe. Our city values diversity, promotes equity and belonging, actively denounces systemic racism, and believes that both in value and practice San Luis Obispo can be a place where all members regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, religion, or ability are represented, respected, valued, and heard.” JFS is a non-profit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of circumstances or religious belief. Our Mission is to assist residents of San Luis Obispo who are in crisis by providing for essential and emergency needs like food, transportation and housing through referrals to partner agencies, direct aid and micro-grants. JFS of SLO offers support to anyone in our community regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity/expression or sexual orientation. We are a "helping hand for all" and collaborate with local social services organizations, religious institutions and government agencies to help people that meet eligibility requirements. The homeless turn to JFS for paying storage facility fees so they can store belongings; car-related needs such as DMV vehicle registration, car repair and gasoline; deposits for rent and other special needs to assist them in their current homeless situation. Seniors, domestic violence survivors, and the disabled turn to JFS as a last resort for food, rental and utility assistance, transportation and medical and legal expenses that our partner agencies are unable to provide. We evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt our support to the resulting needs. This program will address only the homeless population and those at risk of becoming homeless in the City of SLO, populations who we have been previously assisting to improve their situation and hopefully no longer require our services after our emergency support was provided. The goal of JFS is to provide timely assistance through more grants to the needy while turning away fewer households/individuals in SLO. People are currently turned away due to insufficient funding and we are unable to help all eligible individuals that are contacting us for assistance. This particular grant will be used to enhance our capability to support the homeless population of SLO City. Our policy has always been to support all the demographics of our community that are most in need of our services.