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Human Relations Commission
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
The Human Relations Commission holds in-person meetings. Zoom participation will not be
supported. Attendees of City Council or Advisory Body meetings are eligible to receive one hour of
complimentary parking; restrictions apply, visit Parking for Public Meetings for more details.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Comment prior to the meeting (must be received 3 hours in advance of the meeting):
Mail - Delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Address letters to the City Clerk's Office at 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401.
Email - Submit Public Comments via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. In the body of your
email, please include the date of the meeting and the item number (if applicable). Emails will not
be read aloud during the meeting.
Voicemail - Call (805) 781-7164 and leave a voicemail. Please state and spell your name, the
agenda item number you are calling about, and leave your comment. Verbal comments must be
limited to 3 minutes. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting.
*All correspondence will be archived and distributed to members, however, submissions received
after the deadline may not be processed until the following day.
Public Comment during the meeting:
Meetings are held in-person. To provide public comment during the meeting, you must be
present at the meeting location.
Electronic Visual Aid Presentation. To conform with the City's Network Access and Use Policy,
Chapter 1.3.8 of the Council Policies & Procedures Manual, members of the public who desire
to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentation must provide display-ready
material to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Contact the City Clerk's
Office at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7114.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kasprzak will call the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations
Commission to order.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The public is encouraged to submit comments on any subject within the
jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission that does not appear on this
agenda. Although the Commission will not take action on items presented during
the Public Comment Period, the Chair may direct staff to place an item on a
future agenda for discussion.
3.CONSENT
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-
controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may
request the Human Relations Commission to pull an item for discussion. The
public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the
three-minute time limit.
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - AUGUST 6, 2025 HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
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Recommendation:
To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of August 6,
2025.
4.BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a REVIEW OF THE 2024-25 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT YEAR-END
REPORTS
11
Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2024-25 Human Services Grant year-end reports.
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: Administrative decisions by the Human Relations Commission may be
appealed to the City Council in accordance with the appeal procedure set forth
in Chapter 1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.
5.a ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
COMMUNITY NEEDS WORKSHOP
105
Recommendation:
The Human Relations Commission to take public feedback and vote on
funding priorities for the Community Development Block Grant program
as deliberated during the meeting.
5.b HUMAN SERVICES GRANT COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANT
WORKSHOP
107
Recommendation:
The Human Relations Commission to take public feedback and vote on
the funding priorities and information for the Human Services Grant as
deliberated during the meeting.
6.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
6.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Receive a brief update from Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager Matt
Pennon, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Admin Specialist Sam
Vethavanam.
7.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for
October 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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Human Relations Commission Minutes
August 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Human Relations
Commissioners Present:
Commissioner Vincent DeTurris, Commissioner Esmeralda
Parker, Commissioner Fields, Vice Chair Catuih Campos, Chair
Angie Kasprzak
Human Relations
Commissioners Absent:
City Staff Present:
Commissioner Mason Ambrosio, Commissioner Stephanie
Carlotti
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Matt Pennon, Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Administrative Specialist Samantha
Vethavanam
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was
called to order on August 6, 2025 at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Kasprzak.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Teresa Purrington administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner
Jenn Fields.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
4. CONSENT
4.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JULY 9, 2025 HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Carlotti
Second By Vice Chair Campos
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To approve the Human Relations Commission Special Meeting Minutes of
July 9, 2025.
Ayes (5): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Parker, Commissioner
Fields, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak
Absent (2): Commissioner Ambrosio, and Commissioner Carlotti
CARRIED (5 to 0)
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.a SELECTION OF 2025-26 DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT REVIEW
SUBCOMMITTEE
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Motion By Commissioner Parker
Second By Commissioner DeTurris
To establish a 2025-26 DEI High Impact Grant Review Subcommittee
comprised of Commissioner Parker, Commissioner Fields, and Vice Chair
Campos.
Ayes (5): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Parker, Commissioner
Fields, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak
Absent (2): Commissioner Ambrosio, and Commissioner Carlotti
CARRIED (5 to 0)
5.b SELECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER LIAISON ROLES FOR 2025-26
HUMAN SERVICES GRANT
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Motion By Commissioner Parker
Second By Vice Chair Campos
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The Human Relations Commission designated and approved liaison
assignments for each of the grant recipients from the 2025-26 Human
Services Grant program as follows:
Organization Name Program/Project Commissioner
Liaison
1 Community Action
Partnership SLO
Homeless Prevention/Stable
Housing
Commissioner Parker
2 Housing Authority of SLO Housing Stability with
Supportive Services Commissioner Fields
3
Long Term Care
Ombudsman Services of
SLO County
Ombudsman Services Commissioner
DeTurris
4 Lumina Alliance
Emergency Shelter for Sexual
Assault and Intimate Partner
Violence Survivors
Commissioner
DeTurris
5 Meals that Connect Nutrition for Healthy Seniors Chair Kasprzak
6
Mixteco Indigena
Community Organizing
Project
Housing/Wellness Navigator Vice Chair Campos
7 People’s Self-Help
Housing
City of SLO Supportive
Housing
Commissioner Carlotti
(Commissioner
DeTurris as
secondary)
8 Restorative Partners Opportunity to Fund Commissioner Fields
9 Shower the People Shower the People Commissioner Parker
10 SLO CASA General SLO CASA Program
Support Chair Kasprzak
11 SLO Legal Assistance
Foundations Senior Homeless Prevention Vice Chair Campos
12 United Way of SLO
County
211 Homeless Intake and
Homeless Prevention
Screening Services
Commissioner Carlotti
(Chair Kasprzak as
secondary)
Ayes (5): Commissioner DeTurris, Commissioner Parker, Commissioner
Fields, Vice Chair Campos, and Chair Kasprzak
Absent (2): Commissioner Ambrosio, and Commissioner Carlotti
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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5.c UPDATE FROM THE AD HOC LEARNING SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair Campos provided the update and responded to Commission
inquiries.
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment—
5.d INITIAL DISCUSSION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING
PRIORITIES AND THE COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANT WORKSHOP
Commissioners reviewed the draft 2026-27 Human Services Grant
funding information and priorities and provided feedback.
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
6. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
6.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
DEI Manager Matt Pennon and DEI Admin Specialist Sam Vethavanam
provided the following updates:
• The DEI High Impact Grant Informational Session was held on July
31, 2025.
• The City's Public Works Title VI plan is almost complete.
• There are a few 2024-25 DEI High Impact Grant mid-year reports
that are outstanding.
Vice Chair Campos provided an update on the recent Mujeres de Accion
mixer.
Commissioner Fields provided an update on upcoming letter writing
advocacy at GALA.
Commissioner Parker provided an update on the upcoming United Way
Stuff the Bus event.
Chair Kasprzak provided an update on the following upcoming events:
• GALA & SLO Tenants Union events
• Movie screening at the Unitarian Universalists Church
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• SLO Overdose Awareness Month event at Mitchell Park
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for September 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
_________________________
APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/2025
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Item 4a
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 9/3/2025
Item Number: 4a
FROM: Samantha Vethavanam, DEI Administrative Specialist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7064
E-mail: svethava@slocity.org
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE 2024-25 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT YEAR-END
REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2024-25 Human Services Grant year-end reports.
BACKGROUND
The 2024-25 Human Services Grant funding recommendations were approved by City
Council on July 16, 2024 and the Human Relations Commission (HRC) updated liaison
roles for each grant recipient at the March 5, 2025 meeting. Mid-year reports were
received between January and March 2025 and reviewed at the April 2, 2025 Human
Relations Commission meeting.
As required in the contract signed by the grant recipients, a mid -year report and a year-
end report must be submitted to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion detailing
information on project/program implementation during the life of the grant. Reports
include a brief synopsis of the activities provided, a statistical section highlighting
demographic data, and a financial section detailing use of the funds.
During the mid-year report review, Commissioners provided feedback on their assigned
grant recipients’ mid-year reports, which the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
relayed back to the grant recipients for them to address in their year-end reports.
The liaison assignments are as follows:
Grant Recipient Program Commissioner
Liaison
1 5 Cities Homeless
Coalition
Homeless Prevention and
Rapid Re-Housing Carlotti
2 CASA of SLO General SLO CASA Support Kasprzak
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Item 4a
3 CAPSLO Families in Transition Parker
4 CAPSLO Homeless Prevention/Stable
Housing Services Parker
5 HASLO Housing Stability with
Supportive Housing Program Ambrosio
6 Jewish Family Services
of SLO Homeless Support Services Carlotti
7 Literacy for Life The Literacy Program Kasprzak
8
Long Term Care
Ombudsman Services
of SLO County
Ombudsman Services DeTurris
9 Lumina Alliance
Emergency Shelter Program
for Sexual Assault and IPV
Survivors
DeTurris
10 Middle House Alumni Housing Fields
11 Middle House Homeless Prevention Fields
12 Restorative Partners Opportunity to Fund Ambrosio
13 Senior Nutrition
Program Meals for Seniors in SLO Campos
14 Shower the People Shower the People Fields
15 SLO County
UndocuSupport
Direct Housing Aid for
Immigrant Families Campos
16 Smart Share Housing
Solutions
Community housing
Provision/Homelessness
Prevention
Parker
It is noted that Jewish Family Services of San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo County
UndocuSupport have both received extensions on their grant expenditure timelines due
to extenuating circumstances. As a result, their year-end reports will be due at a later date
and not reviewed at this meeting.
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Item 4a
Commissioners will provide a summary of their respective grant recipients’ year -end
reports and inform the rest of the HRC and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
staff if the grant recipient is in compliance with the expected implementation of their
proposed project and ask staff to follow up with the recipient if questions arise.
ATTACHMENTS
A - 2024-25 Human Services Grant Year-End Reports
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City of San Luis Obispo
Grant Recipient Report
Midyear Report Due: January 20, 2025 - Year-End Report Due: July 20, 2025
Grant Name:
Grant Year:
Type of Report: Midyear Report (check box) End-year Report (check box)
Organization:
Project Name:
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the
activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit A (your grant application) and any changes that
have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or service provision have changed, please disclose,
and explain the reasoning and response to changes in this section.)
Statistical Report: (This section must include 1) the metrics reported as descried in Exhibit A (your grant
application) and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
Human Services Grant
2024 - 2025
X
5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC)
Rapid Re-Housing & Homeless Prevention Assistance – SLO
Resources from this grant have served low-income residents of San Luis Obispo, who do not
otherwise qualify for support from other funding grants. Specifically, residents were provided
financial assistance for rent or deposit to gain or retain housing, coupled with case management
support, and data management (HMIS). No operational changes were made during this grant
period.
5CHC was able to assist 9 households [16 Individuals] with Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing
Assistance to gain or maintain their housing. All households receiving financial assistance also received
case management, referrals to appropriate services, budgeting and financial literacy training and
connections to community resources. All households assisted remain in their home.
Additionally, 5CHC follows households 1-year post-assistance to provide sustaining services; of the 9
households (23 individuals) assisted in the prior fiscal year (23-24) all remained in their housing one year
after this assistance.
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Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or planned to be
allocated.)
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Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes Template
(must be reported by all grant recipients based on the services/programs they provide)
Metrics/Performance Outcomes Results
1. Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of the following:
x Services directly provided by the grantee;
x Program/project applications, instructions, trainings, products, or
concepts;
x Information (orally or in printed, in-person, virtually or over the phone);
x Any materials (flyers, brochures, etc.);
x Referrals
2. Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is directly linked or performed as
part of the work defined within the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee.
3. Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings either the grantee organizes or attends.
In either case, grantee must specify if it attended or organized the activity. This
can be events, workshops, panel discussions, roundtable discussions,
presentations, etc.
x Activities refer to any gathering designed to promote programs,
services, or concepts related to the components within the scope of
the agreement signed by the grantee.
x Activities also refer to any gathering designed to create awareness of
the programs, services, or concepts related to the components as
defined within the agreement signed by the grantee.
x Activities also refer to any gathering designed to outreach, engage,
consult, and collaborate with the community as defined within the
agreement signed by the grantee
4. Estimated number of individuals attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the grantee, please provide a
rough number or best estimate of individuals that 1) either attend a grantee
led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the grantee participates.
5. Report perception of services provided and/or engaged
activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the services provided and/or
engaged activities as described within the scope of the agreement signed by
the grantee. Report in percent and total number of individuals served. Technical
assistance can be provided to grantee in development of questions.
6. Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be completed by individuals
that fall within the grantee’s scope of services. A current demographic survey is
available and is highly encouraged for grantee to reach out for the demographic
survey template.
To be reported by grantee in statistical
section above.
Rapid Rehousing
* 4 Households [4 Individuals]
Homelessness Prevention
* 5 Households [12 Individuals]
Minimum 20 hours of case
management per household
5CHC actively participates in a number
of events and groups to promote our
services to community members and
potential referring agencies.
Including but not limited to the
Homeless Services Oversight
Committee, SLO Housing Consortium,
Inter-agency Meetings, school
resource fairs, community events, etc.
5CHC hosted several booths at community events in
recent months.
Kelsey Winery (June 2025) - approx 80
South County Chamber of Commerce Mixer (June 2025)
- approx 100
Unity in the Community SLO (June 2025) - approx 200
5CHC typically has very positive feedback
on our services (4.3 stars with 53 reviews
on Google). We also recently implemented
a client feedback survey to better measure
our impact and the experience of those
receiving our services.
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Name Title Phone
Signature Date E-mail
Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager (nveloz@slocity.org) and to
dei@slocity.org.
Devon McQuade Associate Director 805-574-1638
7/28/2025 devon.mcquade@5chc.org
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City of San Luis Obispo
Grant Recipient Report
Midyear Report Due: January 20, 2025 – Year-End Report Due: July 20, 2025
Grant Name: City of SLO, HRC (formerly GIA)
Grant Year: June 2024 – July 2025
Type of Report: Midyear Report Year-End Report
Organization: Community Action Partnership of SLO County, Inc.
Project Name: Families in Transition (FIT)
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting periods, including a
statement of the activities service or programs provided a s described in Exhibit A (your grant
application) and any changes that have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or
service provision have changed, please disclose and explain the reasoning and response to
changes in this section.
Eight (8) families were provided short-term case management services related to eviction
prevention. This includes intake, resources, and linkages to community programs/resources
related to long term housing and financial assistance.
Statistical Report: (This section mut include 1) the metrics reported and described in Exhibit
A (your grant application and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
Measurable Outcome #1:
Provide 5 families (5 homeless families or families at risk of eviction) with housing-related
case management services, including housing navigation, accessing credit scores, public
housing eligibility, and rental payments schedules with landlords for past-due rent.
Fourteen (14) families at-risk of eviction have received housing related case management
services, such as partial rental assistance, application assistance, and community linkages.
Measurable Outcome Revision #2
Provide 4-8 families (either homeless or at risk of eviction) with $500-$1,000 of financial
assistance for rent, housing applications, rental security deposits, credit score fees, or any
other housing fees.
Four (4) families received direct financial support from the HRC Funds with the other ten (10)
families receiving support from other resources.
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Demographic data:
Families Served:14
Adults Served: 24
Children Served: 38
Race/Ethnicity:
Hispanic: 9
White: 4
African American: 1
Primary Language:
English: 6
Spanish: 8
Projected: 80% (4 of 5) families at risk for eviction will demonstrate an
improvement in financial stability after 90 days of housing-related
case management services.
Year End: 280% (14 of 5) will demonstrate an
improvement in financial stability after 90 days of housing-related case management services.
Projected: 80% (4 of 5) homeless families will demonstrate an improvement in housing
stability after 90 days of housing-related case
management services.
Year End: 280% (14 of 5) demonstrate an improvement in housing stability after 90 days of
housing-related case
management services.
Financia Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or
planned to be allocated).
HRC
Budget
Amount
Spend
DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE (eviction prevention)
4,630
4,630
TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES
4,630
4,630
INDIRECT CHARGES @ 8%
370
370
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TOTAL BUDGET
$
5,000
$
5,000
Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes
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Metrics/Performance Outcomes Results
1. Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of
the following:
Services directly provided by the grantee;
Program/project applications, instructions,
trainings, products, or concepts;
Information (orally or in printed, in-person,
virtually or over the phone);
Any materials (flyers, brochures, etc.);
Referrals
N = 62 individuals
Families Served: 14
Adults Served:24
Children Served: 38
2. Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is
directly linked or performed as
part of the work defined within the scope of the
agreement signed by the grantee.
N = 74 hours
3. Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings either the
grantee organizes or attends. In either case, grantee
must specify if it attended or organized the activity.
This can be events, workshops, panel discussions,
roundtable discussions, presentations, etc.
Activities refer to any gathering designed to
promote programs, services, or concepts
related to the components within the scope
of the agreement signed by the grantee.
Activities also refer to any gathering designed
to create awareness of the programs,
services, or concepts related to the
components as defined within the agreement
signed by the grantee.
Activities also refer to any gathering designed
to outreach, engage, consult, and collaborate
with the community as defined within the
agreement signed by the grantee.
Total of 34 Activities all attended by the
grantee:
1. Pacheco Elementary Back to School
Night
2. Pacheco Elementary ELAC meeting
3. Hawthorne Elementary ELAC
Meeting
4. Bishops Peak Elementary ELAC
Meeting
5. (10) Student Attendance Review
Board – August, Sept, Oct, Nov,
Dec, Jan, Feb, March, Apr, May
6. SAFE System of Care Network –
September
7. LINK new FA onboarding
presentation
8. San Luis Coast Unified School
District – Family Advocate case
review
9. CARES meeting San Luis Obispo
High School
10. IEP Meeting Sinsheimer Elementary
11. Octavia presentation with SLCISD
12. (2) School counselor and Family
Advocate meeting Pacheco
Elementary . Hawthorne Elem.
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13. (2) - Family and community support
services department meetings
14. (8) Kinder Round-up at SLCUSD
elementaries
15. Pacheco Community Event (March)
16. Newcomer SLOHS Community
Event
4. Estimated number of individuals
attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee, please provide a rough number or best
estimate of individuals that 1) either attend a grantee
led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the
grantee participates.
N = ~ 375 individuals attending activities
5. Report perception of services provided
and/or engaged activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the
services provided and/or engaged activities as
described within the scope of the agreement signed by
the grantee. Report in percent and total number of
individuals served. Technical assistance can be
provided to grantee in development of questions.
Projected: 80% (4 of 5) families at risk for
eviction will demonstrate an
improvement in financial stability after 90
days of housing-related
case management services.
Year End: 280% (14 of 5) will demonstrate an
improvement in financial stability after 90
days of housing-related case management
services.
Projected: 80% (4 of 5) homeless families will
demonstrate an improvement in housing
stability after 90 days of housing-related case
management services.
Year End: 280% (14 of 5) demonstrate an
improvement in housing stability after 90
days of housing-related case
management services.
6. Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be
completed by individuals that fall within the grantee’s
scope of services. A current demographic survey is
To be reported by grantee in statistical
section above.
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(must be reported by all grant recipients based on the services/programs they provide)
Mariana Gutierrez FCSS Manager (805) 458-5499
Name Title Phone
7/21/2025 marianagutierrez@capslo.org
Signature Date Email
Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager
(nveloz@slocity.org) and to dei@slocity.org.
available and is highly encouraged for grantee to reach
out for the demographic survey template.
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City of San Luis Obispo
Grant Recipient Report
Midyear Report Due: January 20, 2025 – Year -End Report Due: July 20, 2025
Grant Name: City of SLO, HSG (formerly HRC, GIA)
Grant Year: July 2024 – June 2025
Type of Report: Midyear Report Year -End Report X
Organization: Community Action Partnership of SLO County, Inc.
Project Name: Homeless Prevention
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting periods, including a
statement of the activities service or programs provided a s described in Exhibit A (your grant
application) and any changes that have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or
service provision have changed, please disclose and explain the reasoning and response to
changes in this section.
The Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Program provides emergency financial assistance to
City of San Luis Obispo households that are at risk of being evicted and need assistance with a
rental payment, or who need assistance securing housing with first month’s rent and/or a
security deposit. Only those assessed individuals who can demonstrate their ability to
maintain rent beyond the assistance and are willing to participate in case management for 6
months (to further ensure continued success) are accepted into the program. Case managers
work with candidates to develop and maintain a realistic post-housed budget and connect
them to community resources to obtain additional assistance (i.e., food, clothing, job
training). In addition, individuals are encouraged to stretch their dollars further by utilizing
services at 40 Prado, including free laundry, meals, primary medical care and other supportive
services offered during the day.
Statistical Report: (This section mut include 1) the metrics reported and described in Exhibit
A (your grant application and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
Measurable Outcome #1:
Intakes on at least 200 SLO City residents at shelter
During the reporting period shelter has been provided to 495 households. Within the total
households provided shelter 148 households indicated that their last permanent address was
SLO City. However, many households served at Prado HSC do not have a location of last
residence listed. CAPSLO recently moved their database of records from an internal CAPSLO
database to the County HMIS system, which has caused data quality errors related to
location-based reports (among other reports). CAPSLO is addressing all data quality issues
and will look forward to a more accurate outcome measure for this report after June 2025.
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Measurable Outcome #2
Case Management provided to 8 SLO City residents
During the reporting period case management services has been provided to 222 households.
All households who received this service were enrolled in our HFSP and Safe Parking
programs. Of this group 161 households indicated that their last permanent address was SLO
City.
Measurable Outcome #3
8 SLO City residents served with direct rental assistance
Five households, as of 2/28/25 have been provided direct rental assistance to move into
permanent housing.
Measurable Outcome #4
8 SLO City residents still housed at 90 check-in.
All households who were provided with direct rental assistance are still stable in housing. As
of this report only two households have been housed for more than 90 days and they are still
housed.
Demographic data:
# of residents served by your program July 2024-December 2024
City of SLO.
959 households were served by CAPSLO during this time. 166 households specifically received
housing navigation case management. Of the 166, 25 were SLO City residents who received
homeless prevention services.
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Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or
planned to be allocated).
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, INC.
City of San Luis Obispo - Human Relations Commission Case Management
Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Project
Year-End HRC-GIA Report July 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025
REVENUE
City of San Luis Obispo HRC 24-25 $ 10,000
TOTAL REVENUE $ 10,000
EXPENSES
NON-PERSONNEL
Financial Assistance Payments $ 9,259.26
Total Non-Personnel $ 9,259.26
OTHER EXPENSES
Indirect Expense @ 8% $ 740.74
Total Other $ 740.74
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 10,000.00
Remainder of Funds $ 0
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1. Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of
the following:
• Services directly provided by the grantee;
• Program/project applications, instructions,
trainings, products, or concepts;
• Information (orally or in printed, in-person,
virtually or over the phone);
• Any materials (flyers, brochures, etc.);
• Referrals
Five households
2. Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is
directly linked or performed as
part of the work defined within the scope of the
agreement signed by the grantee.
N/A. These funds are not used for staff
salary.
3. Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings either the
grantee organizes or attends. In either case, grantee
must specify if it attended or organized the activity.
This can be events, workshops, panel discussions,
roundtable discussions, presentations, etc.
• Activities refer to any gathering designed to
promote programs, services, or concepts
related to the components within the scope
of the agreement signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed
to create awareness of the programs,
services, or concepts related to the
components as defined within the agreement
signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed
to outreach, engage, consult, and collaborate
with the community as defined within the
agreement signed by the grantee.
As the lead agency for the City of SLO we
attend all planning and programming
meetings regarding homelessness in the city.
We promote our work in those settings.
These meetings occur on a monthly basis and
include, but are not limited to, the following
groups: Housing Collaborative, Homeless
Services Oversite Council, Homeless Outreach
Monthly meeting, and CES case conferencing
meetings.
4. Estimated number of individuals
attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee, please provide a rough number or best
estimate of individuals that 1) either attend a grantee
These meeting typically have over 10
attendees.
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Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes
(must be reported by all grant recipients based on the services/programs they provide)
Name: Lawren Ramos
Title: Community Services Program Director
Phone: 805-544-4355
Signature: ____________________________
Date: _______________________
E-mail: lawrenramos@capslo.org
led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the
grantee participates.
5. Report perception of services provided
and/or engaged activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the
services provided and/or engaged activities as
described within the scope of the agreement signed by
the grantee. Report in percent and total number of
individuals served. Technical assistance can be
provided to grantee in development of questions.
We have not surveyed our clients during this
time period but will include a survey in the
final report.
6. Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be
completed by individuals that fall within the grantee’s
scope of services. A current demographic survey is
available and is highly encouraged for grantee to reach
out for the demographic survey template.
To be reported by grantee in statistical
section above.
07 / 18 / 2025
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City of SLO HSG year-end
Homeless_Year-End_24-25.pdf
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Signed
07 / 18 / 2025
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Sent for signature to Lawren Ramos (lawrenramos@capslo.org)
from dfioravanti@capslo.org
IP: 159.100.175.55
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IP: 71.92.242.114
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Exhibit B City of San Luis Obispo Grant
Recipient Report Template
Midyear Report Due: January 20, 2025 Year-End Report Due: July 20, 2025
Grant Name: Human Services Grant
Grant Year: 2024-2025
Type of Report: Midyear Report (check box) End-year Report (check box) X
Organization: CASA of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
Project Name: General SLO CASA Program Support
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the
activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit A (your grant application) and any changes that
have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or service provision have changed, please disclose,
and explain the reasoning and response to changes in this section.)
Funding from this grant was allocated to cover roughly 10% of the cost of annual rent for our office complex in the city
of SLO. This funding is critical to sustaining our services, which includes preventing homelessness for foster youth exiting
the system.
The CASA office is a vital hub for staff and volunteers to perform all of our program’s essential functions including: to
convene together to collaborate, interview and train new volunteers; and to hold meetings, continuing education
trainings, and workshops to support our volunteers so they can better serve foster youth. SLO Dependency Court
hearings are held via Zoom, so CASA volunteers use our confidential office space and highspeed internet to attend court
online. Our offices also provide comfortable and confidential space for CASA volunteers to meet with their assigned
youth.
During this period, we served 209 children and staff recruited, trained and supervised 182 active CASA volunteers.
During the reporting period, CASA staff conducted the following activities in-person at our offices in SLO:
- Four pre-service trainings were held in-person over five weeks for new volunteers (40 hours per training). As a result,
33 new volunteers were recruited, trained, and sworn-in as volunteer advocates by the Court.
- We held 20 “team gatherings” for current volunteers to engage and collaborate.
- Hosted six Mentor groups for volunteers assigned to teens age 14-21 to attend with their assigned youth. These
Mentor Group activities are a way for volunteers and their assigned youth to bond; and to learn important skills to
promote healthy transition to adulthood, including resume workshops, housing assistance, college financial aid
assistance, cooking classes, and more. The activities are age-appropriate for youth 14-21 to teach them life skills and/or
are therapeutic.
- Six Infant & Toddler Program group meetings for advocates assigned to children ages 0-5
- 12 in-service/continuing education presentations for volunteer advocates; including training for CASA volunteers on
non-binary identity. LGBTQ youth are over-represented in the foster youth population, and it is critical that CASA
volunteers have the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and meet their needs.
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Statistical Report: (This section must include 1) the metrics reported as described in Exhibit A (your grant application)
and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
1).
• Recruitment, screening and training of 33 new CASA volunteers
• We provided a CASA volunteer for an average of 75%-83% of children in foster care during the time period.
• We continued our work to increase the diversity of CASA volunteers through targeted outreach and
recruitment. During this period:
o Bilingual banner for volunteer recruitment was hung in the city of SLO in February and May of 2025
o Our percentage of volunteers who are male increased to 21.5% (an increase from prior years)
o Our percentage of Latinx volunteers slightly increased from 10% to 11%.
o **Here is information regarding the main barrier to increasing Latinx Male CASAs: It is a challenge to
increase male volunteers in general, but the sub-population of male Latinx or bilingual is a bigger
challenge (we had an increase in Latinx volunteers from 10% to 11% over the fiscal year, which is still an
increase, but just not as much as we were hoping to see.) However, comparing our demographics
children/volunteers we do have a good match – 5.5% of children we serve are Latinx while 11% of our
volunteers are Latinx. However, we still have a high percentage of children whose families decline to
state or put unknown for race/ethnicity. Therefore, we still need to increase our population base of
volunteers for Latinx and men. According to our focus groups and input from our Men’s Group, some
men view this volunteer role as more of a historically “female” role. In SLO County the percentage of
bilingual/Latinx men is also lower. We are trying new recruitment strategies and engaging our Men’s
Group to help us recruit more men, including Latinx and bilingual.
o Most recently, members of the Latinx community have shown reluctance to engage in community
activities based on fear of increased visibility that could lead to targeting by new aggressive federal ICE
policies.
• We continue to meet social service needs of foster youth through collaboration and successfully updated our
MOUs with community partners to promote role clarity and avoid duplication. These include written
agreements with the following organizations
o Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Assistance Center
o Lumina Alliance (DV and Rape Crisis Programs)
o San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
o Martha's Place Children's Center (Pediatric Care)
o County Office of Education
o Child Welfare Services
o Child Advocacy Center- recent partnership that allows us to coordinate CalVCB applications to avoid
duplication and to ensure every child served by either agency has an open Victim Compensation Claim.
(No MOU yet but we just added each other to a release of information on this area).
2). The demographics for the youth served during this time period are as follows:
54% were female and 45% were male.
4% Asian
2% Black or African American
34% Declined to state or unknown
5.5% Hispanic or Latino
5% two or more races
49% White
.5% Other
Ages
0-5 years 26%
6-12 years31%
13-17 years 29%
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Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or planned to be
allocated.)
We allocated 100% of the funding from this grant toward the cost of annual rent for our office complex in the city of
SLO. This grant funding covers roughly 10% of the total annual cost of rent and utilities (total is approximately
$100,000).
As of December 31, 2024, we spent $10,000 from grant funds on rent at our office complex at 75 Higuera Street, San
Luis Obispo. We spent $4,685 per month for rent in August and September 2024, and in October spent $680 of this
grant towards the cost of the monthly rent.
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Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes Template
Metrics/Performance Outcomes Results
1. Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of the following:
• Services directly provided by the grantee;
• Program/project applications, instructions, trainings,
products, or concepts;
• Information (orally or in printed, in-person, virtually or over the
phone);
• Any materials (flyers, brochures, etc.);
• Referrals
• 209 children in foster care served
• 64 attendees for volunteer info sessions
• 33 volunteers attended pre-service training
sessions
• 172 volunteers attended in-service trainings
• Approximately 10-50 brochures distributed per
tabling/outreach event (23 total tabling events).
2. Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is directly linked or performed
as part of the work defined within the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee.
10,866 volunteer service hours
2,808 Continuing education hours/Initial training
93,452 miles driven in SLO County
3. Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings either the grantee organizes or
attends. In either case, grantee must specify if it attended or organized the
activity. This can be events, workshops, panel discussions, roundtable
discussions, presentations, etc.
• Activities refer to any gathering designed to promote
programs, services, or concepts related to the components
within the scope of the agreement signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed to create
awareness of the programs, services, or concepts related to the
components as defined within the agreement signed by the
grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed to outreach,
engage, consult, and collaborate with the community as
defined within the agreement signed by the grantee
CASA organized the following:
- 24 Volunteer Info Sessions for outreach to
potential new volunteers
- 4 pre-service trainings (40 hours each)
- 20 “team gatherings” for current volunteers to
engage and collaborate
- 6 Mentor groups for teens in foster care and
their assigned advocates
- 6 Infant & Toddler Program group meetings for
advocates assigned to children ages 0-5
- 12 in-service/continuing education presentations
for advocates
CASA staff attended the following:
23 community events to create awareness of our
program and for outreach/recruitment and engagement
4. Estimated number of individuals attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the grantee, please
provide a rough number or best estimate of individuals that 1) either
attend a grantee led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the
grantee participates.
Approximately 800 individuals either attended a grantee-
led event or received information (orally or in-print) at
community events where CASA participated
5. Report perception of services provided and/or engaged
activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the services provided and/or
engaged activities as described within the scope of the agreement signed
by the grantee. Report in percent and total number of individuals served.
Technical assistance can be provided to grantee in development of
questions.
33 surveys administered at the conclusion of pre-service
advocate trainings (100% of individuals received
surveys); At least 120 surveys were
administered/received to volunteer advocates or 100% of
those who attended team gatherings and volunteer
support groups/meetings to ensure that those meetings
are useful to the volunteers.
6. Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be completed by
individuals that fall within the grantee’s scope of services. A current
demographic survey is available and is highly encouraged for grantee to
reach out for the demographic survey template.
To be reported by grantee in statistical section above.
(must be reported by all grant recipients based on the services/programs they provide)
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Katrina Cathcart Development Director 805-592-1245
Name Title Phone
7/18/2025 kcathcart@slocasa.org
Signature Date E-mail
Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager (nveloz@slocity.org) and to
dei@slocity.org.
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Exhibit B
City of San Luis Obispo
Grant Recipient Report Template
Midyear Report Due: Date - Year-End Report Due: July 20, (YEAR)
Grant Name: Human Relations Commission HRC Grant
Grant Year: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Type of Report: Midyear Report (check box) End-year Report (check box) XX
Organization: Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County
Project Name: Ombudsman Services
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the
activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit A (your grant application) and any changes that
have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or service provision have changed, please disclose,
and explain the reasoning and response to changes in this section.)
We have not had any changes to our grant program or operations during this fiscal year.
Thanks to the City of San Luis Obispo HRC funding, we have been able to provide care facility residents
with access to the Ombudsman program, including: advocacy, facility visits, complaint investigations,
Information and Assistance, community education, and witnessing Advanced Health Care Directives
(nursing facilities only).
Our mid-year report highlighted an SSI recipient who was threatened with eviction. We’re saddened to
share that she has passed away, but we were able to ensure she remained safely housed until her final
days.
Looking ahead to FY 2025–26, we face a new challenge with the sudden closure of Wilshire Community
Services. This ends a collaborative, grant-funded program that provided mental health support to
residents. We’re now working with community partners to find alternative solutions for residents struggling
with mental illness—especially those at risk of leaving care facilities against medical advice.
Statistical Report: (This section must include 1) the metrics reported as described in Exhibit A (your
grant application) and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
From July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, we had the following statistics:
• Number of Facilities: SLO City = 27, County of San Luis Obispo = 102
• New Residents to Facilities in City of San Luis Obispo: 1,003
• Total Number of Facility Residents (at 6/30/24) City of SLO: 439 County of SLO: 1,339
• Total Number of Ombudsman Volunteer Service Hours: 218, Value of Hours: $ 6,187.79
Services/Activities Provided:
• Complaint Received: 302
• Facility Visits Provided: 2,190 (100% of facilities received at least one visit per month)
• Information and Assistance Provided: 482 • Advanced Health Care Directives Witnessed: 49
• Community Education Events Provided: 21 Events, 464 Attendees
Complaint Resolution Rate
• Skilled Nursing Facilities: 251 Complaints Received, 73% Resolved
• Residential Care Facility: 89 Complaints Received, 57% Resolved
Certified Ombudsman Training: 10 Ombudsman: 100% received required training hours
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Karen Jones Executive Director 805-785-0132
Name Title Phone
July 16, 2025 karenjones@ombudsmanslo.org
Signature Date E-mail
Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager (nveloz@slocity.org) and to
dei@slocity.org.
Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or planned to be
allocated.)
Income:
City of SLO
County of SLO
SLO Community Fndtn
Donations/Reserves
Total Funds Available:
$ 5,000
$ 28,425
$ 7,000
$ 62,143
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$ 102,568
Expenses:
Accounting
Advertising
Dues & Subscriptions
Equipment R & M
Insurance
Office Expense
Staff Benefits
$10,338
$ 891
$ 2,952
$ 6,209
$11,180
$ 3,523
$16,598
Payroll Taxes $ 5,021
Salaries $27,580
Rent $ 7,283
Net Unspent
Funds:
$ 0.00
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Telephone
Staff Training
Staff Travel
Utilities
$ 1,953
$ 695
$ 5,940
$ 173
Volunteer Expense $ 2,232
Total Expenses:
$ 102,568
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Exhibit B
City of San Luis Obispo
Grant Recipient Report Template
Midyear Report Due: Date - Year -End Report Due: July 20, (YEAR)
Grant Name:
Grant Year:
Type of Report: Midyear Report (check box) End-year Report (check box)
Organization:
Project Name:
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the
activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit A (your grant application) and any changes that
have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or service provision have changed, please disclose,
and explain the reasoning and response to changes in this section.)
Statistical Report: (This section must include 1) the metrics reported as descried in Exhibit A (your grant
application) and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
Human Relations Commission Human Services Grant
2024-2025
X
Lumina Alliance
Emergency Shelter Program for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
Lumina Alliance provided no-cost emergency shelter services to survivors during the
reporting period with designated staff providing bilingual services. Clients receiving shelter services have
access to all other Lumina Alliance advocacy, therapy, and referrals to SLOLAF for legal assistance.
Clients staying in our shelters often utilize our case management and therapy services. Lumina Alliance
Advocates, staff who are assigned to work with shelter clients, help survivors achieve secure housing and
connect them to therapy services and any further case management necessary including legal referrals. All of
our services are carried out with a lens of cultural sensitivity and language diversity to best empower
survivors in achieving self-sufficiency.
1)100% of clients feel that the services they received were culturally-appropriate.
100% of clients feel that the services they received increased their sense of safety.
92% of clients feel that the services they received increased their sense of self-sufficiency.
2) Lumina Alliance collects client demographics through our intake forms, the following are statistics we have
collected on the shelter clients served during this reporting period:
Ages: 34% under 18; 27% under 13; 5% between 18 and 24; 27% between 25 and 39; 30% between 40 and
60; and 5 % greater than 60. Gender: 83% Female, 16% Male, 1% Not Collected. Race/Ethnicity: 55%
White, 23% Hispanic/Latino , 7% Multiple Races, 4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11% Not collected,
1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Primary language spoken: 89.3% English, 9.3% Spanish,
1.3% ASL. Disability Status: 29.3% mental/physical/cognitive, 1.3% Deaf/Hearing.
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Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or planned to be
allocated.)
Lumina Alliance HRC-HSG FY24/25
01/01/2025 to 06/30/2025 Expenses
Shelter - Operating Costs
Repairs & Maintenance Supplies: including tools and supplies for completing repairs, pest/landscaping tools
and services, parts and repairs for upkeep of water heaters and other infrastructure, and basic shelter repair
and maintenance supplies. $8,000
Utilities: shelter gas, electric, power, water, and internet. $8,000
Food: basic shelter food and grocery needs. $2,000
Supplies: basic shelter supplies such as paper towels and toiletries. $2,000
Total Expenses $20,000
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Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes Template
(must be reported by all grant recipients)
Metrics/Performance Outcomes Results
1.Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of the following:
•Services directly provided by the grantee;
•Program/project applications, instructions, trainings, products, or
concepts;
•Information (orally or in printed, in-person, virtually or over the phone);
•Any materials (flyers, brochures, pamphlets, etc.);
•Referrals (via phone, in person, electronically, etc.)
2.Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is directly linked or performed as
part of the work defined within the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee.
3.Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings, events, or service provision either the
grantee organizes or attends. In either case, grantee must specify if it attended
or organized the activity, event, or service provision. This can be events,
workshops, panel discussions, roundtable discussions, presentations, visits,
consultations, advocacy on behalf of clients, etc.
•Activities include any gathering, presentation, event, service provision
or activity designed to promote programs, services, or concepts
related to the components within the scope of the agreement signed
by the grantee.
•Activities also refer to any gathering, presentation, event, service
provision, or activity designed to create awareness of the programs,
services, or concepts related to the components as defined within the
agreement signed by the grantee.
•Activities also refer to any gathering designed to outreach, engage,
consult, advocate, visit, and collaborate with the community as
defined within the agreement signed by the grantee.
4.Estimated number of individuals attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the grantee, please provide a
rough number or best estimate of individuals that 1) either attend a grantee
led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the grantee participates.
5.Report perception of services provided and/or engaged
activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the services provided and/or
engaged activities as described within the scope of the agreement signed by
the grantee. Report in percent and total number of individuals served. Technical
assistance can be provided to grantee in development of questions.
6.Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be completed by individuals
that fall within the grantee’s scope of services. A current demographic survey is
available and is highly encouraged for grantee to reach out for the demographic
survey template.
To be reported by grantee in statistical
section above.
75 clients resided in Lumina Alliance’s
Emergency Shelters during the reporting
period.
75 clients resided in Lumina Alliance’s
Emergency Shelter program during the
reporting program for a total of 1931
bednights.
Lumina Alliance’s Emergency Shelter
programs are included in all regular
organization outreach and awareness
activities year-round. This year, HRC HSG
funding supports the general operation of
our Emergency Shelter program, but does
not include direct outreach activities.
Lumina Alliance’s Emergency Shelter programs
are included in all regular organization outreach
and awareness activities year-round. This year,
HRC HSG funding supports the general
operation of our Emergency Shelter program,
but does not include direct outreach activities.
100% of clients feel that the services they
received were culturally-appropriate.
100% of clients feel that the services they
received increased their sense of safety.
92% of clients feel that the services they
received increased their sense of self-
sufficiency.
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Name Title Phone
Signature Date E-mail
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dei@slocity.org.
Kaitlin Goodpaster Senior Grants Manager 805-781-6400
kgoodpaster@luminaalliance.orgKaitlin Goodpaster (Jul 21, 2025 16:06 PDT)
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Exhibit B
City of San Luis Obispo
Grant Recipient Report Template
Midyear Report Due: Jan. 20, 2025 End Report Due: July 20, (2025)
Grant Name: Human Services Grant
Grant Year: FY 2024-25
Type of Report: Midyear Report () End-year Report (X)
Organization: Meals That Connect - Senior Nutrition Program
Project Name: Meals for Seniors in San Luis Obispo
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of
the activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit A (your grant application) and any
changes that have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or service provision have changed,
please disclose, and explain the reasoning and response to changes in this section.)
During this reporting period, Meals That Connect (MTC) continued to provide essential nutrition services to seniors
in the City of San Luis Obispo, addressing the growing demand in a county where the senior population exceeds both
state and national averages. MTC provided 44,464 meals to 313 seniors in the City of San Luis Obispo, ensuring they
had access to nutritious, balanced meals that support their health, independence, and well-being.
The majority of our clients—84%—receive home-delivered meals, reflecting the increased vulnerability of this
population. These individuals often face food insecurity, financial hardship, and mobility limitations that make it
difficult to shop or prepare meals independently. Our services allow them to age in place safely, reducing the risk of
homelessness or premature institutionalization, which would place a greater financial burden on taxpayers.
Recent media coverage in The San Luis Obispo Tribune (November 2024) underscored the growing crisis of
homeless seniors in our community, with rising costs forcing many older adults out of stable housing. Focus group
participants cited the cost of living as a primary reason for housing loss—a challenge MTC directly addresses by
providing five free meals per week, plus frozen meals for weekends and holidays. This vital support helps seniors
stay in their homes by freeing up limited financial resources for rent, utilities, and medical expenses.
Program Adaptations & Response to Needs
As the senior population continues to grow, MTC remains committed to adapting our services to meet evolving
needs. During this reporting period, we focused on:
●Strengthening outreach efforts to ensure all eligible seniors in need are aware of our services.
●Enhancing volunteer engagement to maintain efficient meal deliveries and social connections.
●Exploring additional funding opportunities to sustain and expand meal services in response to increased
demand.
MTC’s free, nutritious meals do more than feed seniors—they provide stability, dignity, and connection. We remain
dedicated to ensuring that no senior in San Luis Obispo goes hungry or feels forgotten.
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Statistical Report: (This section must include 1) the metrics reported as described in Exhibit A (your
grant application) and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
1) July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success/Measurable Outcomes
Number of meals served at our San Luis Obispo Location 44,464 meals were served for the 2024-25 FY.
Client Satisfaction Survey Client Survey will be conducted in May of 2025
Quarterly Health Assessments for Homebound Clients 100% of Active Homebound Clients have received health
Assessments
Number of City of SLO Senior Residents Served 313 Seniors residing in the City of SLO received
services with an avg. of 133 meals per resident served.
2)Demographic data from our SLO dining sites further highlights the critical need for MTC’s
services:
●36% of clients are aged 85+ and require additional support to maintain independence.
●58% are women, many of whom outlive spouses and face economic insecurity.
●57% identify as disabled, underscoring the challenges of meal preparation and mobility.
●36% are low-income, struggling to afford basic necessities.
●61% live alone, at risk of social isolation and loneliness.
●16% are veterans, who have served our country and now rely on community support.
Race/Ethnicity Breakdown:
●White: 93%
●American Indian/Native Alaskan: 1.5%
●Asian: 4%
●Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: 0%
●Black/African American: 0.6%
●White-Hispanic: 21%
●Two or more races: 20%
Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or planned to
be allocated.)
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MTC SLO Dining Site Grant Budget
Item Projected
Expense
Grant
Disbursement
as of 12/31/24
Specific Use
Food Costs $3,000 $4,500 Cost of food purchases
Kitchen Staff
Labor
$4,000 $1,125 Cost of Kitchen Staff Labor
Supplies $1,000 $675 Food Containers
Transportation
Costs
$1,500 $675 Delivery Truck fuel and maintenance
Rent $500 $525 Facility rent for dining site
Total Cost $10,000 $7,500
Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes Template
Metrics/Performance Outcomes Results
1. Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of the
following: • Services directly provided by the grantee;
• Program/project applications, instructions, trainings, products, or
concepts;
• Information (orally or in printed, in-person, virtually or over the phone);
• Any materials (flyers, brochures, pamphlets, etc.);
• Referrals (via phone, in person, electronically, etc.)
313 Seniors residing in the City of SLO
received services with an avg. of 133 meals
per resident served.
2. Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is directly linked or performed
as part of the work defined within the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee.
194 volunteers provided a total of 5,940 service
hours. The majority of the service hours was
meal delivery to medically homebound seniors.
3. Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings, events, or service provision either
the grantee organizes or attends. In either case, grantee must specify if it
attended or organized the activity, event, or service provision. This can be
events, workshops, panel discussions, roundtable discussions,
presentations, visits, consultations, advocacy on behalf of clients, etc.
• Activities include any gathering, presentation, event, service provision
or activity designed to promote programs, services, or concepts
related to the components within the scope of the agreement
signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering, presentation, event, service
provision, or activity designed to create awareness of the
programs, services, or concepts related to the components as
defined within the agreement signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed to outreach, engage,
consult, advocate, visit, and collaborate with the community as
defined within the agreement signed by the grantee.
44,464 meals were served for the
2024-25 FY.25
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4. Estimated number of individuals attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the grantee, please
provide a rough number or best estimate of individuals that 1) either
attend a grantee led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the
grantee participates.
313 Seniors residing in the City of SLO
5. Report perception of services provided and/or
engaged activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the services provided and/or
engaged activities as described within the scope of the agreement signed by
the grantee. Report in percent and total number of individuals served.
Technical assistance can be provided to grantee in development of
questions.
The client survey was conducted in May of 2025
•27% of SLO clients reported that the MTC
lunch is their only meal of the day.
•Of the 39 survey respondents, 11 reported
definitely experiencing an overall boost in
their health, and 13 stated the program was
significantly helpful.
6. Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be completed by
individuals that fall within the grantee’s scope of services. A current
demographic survey is available and is highly encouraged for grantee to
reach out for the demographic survey template.
To be reported by grantee in
statistical section above.
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Name Title Phone
________________________ ________________________________
Signature Date E-mail
Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager (nveloz@slocity.org) and to
dei@slocity.org.
7/______21/25 ashley@mealsthatconnect.org
Ashley Murphy Admin Operations Manager 805-541-3312 Ext. 2
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Exhibit B
City of San Luis Obispo Grant
Recipient Report Template
Midyear Report Due: January 20, (YEAR) - Year-End Report Due: July 20, (YEAR)
Grant Name:
Grant Year:
Type of Report: Midyear Report (check box) End-year Report (check box)
Organization:
Project Name:
Administrator’s Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit A (your grant application) and any changes that
have occurred during the reporting period. If operations or service provision have changed, please disclose,
and explain the reasoning and response to changes in this section.)
Statistical Report: (This section must include 1) the metrics reported as descried in Exhibit A (your grant
application) and 2) the demographic data collected through the surveys.
Docusign Envelope ID: B9E477C2-AC24-4D19-B341-FA7BEB7B4A24
Human Services Grant Award
2024-25
Between 1 January and 30 June 2025, Smart Share held an additional 3 homesharing workshops and
2 ADU workshops. At the homesharing events, several seekers explored joining forces to find housing
together–an unexpected, organic variation on services provided. Without funding for site feasibility
visits, the impact of the ADU workshops is difficult to measure, but attendance was good and many
questions were answered. A video of the workshop is now available on YouTube for people who
couldn't attend in person or want to review. SSHS also produced and released a series of 5
educational homesharing videos, published 17 blog posts with more detailed information, links and
print files; made dozens of social media posts and sent several bulk emails linking resources. The
organization continues to provide housing mentoring and resources to anyone who asks and is
considering new ways to promote homesharing in the county.
Smart Share Housing Solutions
Community Housing Provision / Homeless Prevention
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Financial Report: (A financial statement detailing how the City’s grant funding has been or planned to be allocated.)
Docusign Envelope ID: B9E477C2-AC24-4D19-B341-FA7BEB7B4A24
Amount remaining in the grant fund: $2368
Homesharing Events April 16, 30 and May 14, 2025 at 466 Dana St.
Outreach/PR: 3 hrs/event at $35/hr=$105 x 3= $315
Planning/Coordination: 4hrs/event at $35/hr=$140 x 3=$420
Materials/supplies: $100/event=$300
Total for Homesharing Events: $1035
ADU Workshops: 2 back-to-back workshops on May 21, 2025 at the Library
Outreach/PR: 6 hrs@$35=$210
Print Ad: $236
Materials/Supplies: $100
Planning/Coordination: 5 hrs @35/hr=$175
Venue rental: $271
Video production: 4 hrs @ $35/hr = $140
Total for ADU Workshops: $1132
HSSLO Client Intake/Management
Housing Mentoring and Service Referrals: Average of 20 minutes each x
23=7.5 hrs@$35=$263
Total for Events: $2167
Total for HSSLO Client Intake: $0
Total for Housing Mentoring: $263
Grand Total for 2nd report: $2430 (over by $62)
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Grant Metrics & Performance Outcomes Template
(must be reported by all grant recipients based on the services/programs they provide)
Metrics/Performance Outcomes Results
1. Number of individuals served.
Served refers to individuals specifically receiving any of the following: •
Services directly provided by the grantee; • Program/project applications,
instructions, trainings, products, or concepts; • Information (orally or in printed,
in-person, virtually or over the phone);
• Any materials (flyers, brochures, etc.); •
Referrals
2. Number of service hours provided.
Service hours refer to any amount of time that is directly linked or performed as
part of the work defined within the scope of the agreement signed by the
grantee.
3. Number of activities.
Activities can be defined as gatherings either the grantee organizes or attends.
In either case, grantee must specify if it attended or organized the activity. This
can be events, workshops, panel discussions, roundtable discussions,
presentations, etc.
• Activities refer to any gathering designed to promote programs,
services, or concepts related to the components within the scope of the
agreement signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed to create awareness of the
programs, services, or concepts related to the components as defined
within the agreement signed by the grantee.
• Activities also refer to any gathering designed to outreach, engage,
consult, and collaborate with the community as defined within the
agreement signed by the grantee
4. Estimated number of individuals attending activities.
Based on the scope of the agreement signed by the grantee, please provide a
rough number or best estimate of individuals that 1) either attend a grantee
led event or 2) approach the booth/table in which the grantee participates.
5. Report perception of services provided and/or engaged
activities.
Survey individuals to measure the impact of the services provided and/or
engaged activities as described within the scope of the agreement signed by
the grantee. Report in percent and total number of individuals served. Technical
assistance can be provided to grantee in development of questions.
6. Demographic Questions
Demographic questions are highly encouraged to be completed by individuals
that fall within the grantee’s scope of services. A current demographic survey is
available and is highly encouraged for grantee to reach out for the demographic
survey template.
To be reported by grantee in statistical
section above.
Docusign Envelope ID: B9E477C2-AC24-4D19-B341-FA7BEB7B4A24
About 360 total individuals served with
approx 100 known to be from City of SLO.
There are likely more, because some
people don't give us their location. That
also doesn't count the number of people
who viewed blog or social media posts;
that's difficult to track.
Total of 137 staff hours over 12 months
Planned, promoted and executed seven
homesharing events, two ADU SLO
workshops and one neighborhood
meeting about Waterman Village for a
total of ten events.
Approximately 157 individuals attended
events. Another 201 individuals received
housing mentoring outside of events.
A survey was sent to all participants in the
spring events. Average rating was 5 stars.
All feedback was positive.
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Name Title Phone
Signature Date E-mail
Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager (nveloz@slocity.org) and to
dei@slocity.org.
Docusign Envelope ID: B9E477C2-AC24-4D19-B341-FA7BEB7B4A24
Vicki van den Eikhof Deputy Director 805-215-5474
vicki@smartsharehousingsolutions.org27 June 2025
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Item 5a
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 9/3/2025
Item Number: 5a
FROM: Samantha Vethavanam, DEI Administrative Specialist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7064
E-mail: svethava@slocity.org
SUBJECT: ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMUNITY
NEEDS WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Relations Commission to take public feedback and vote on funding priorities
for the Community Development Block Grant program as deliberated during the meeting.
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Human Relations Commission (HRC) hosts a Community Needs Grant
Workshop which allows the public to provide comments on current community
development, social equity, and human service needs in the community. This input is
used by the HRC to review, update, and approve funding priorities for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
CDBG funds are intended to assist in the development of viab le urban communities by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic
opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Eligible projects include
those that meet community development needs, and that are identified as a public
improvement or facility. The estimated allocation for CDBG funding for the City of San
Luis Obispo will be released when the County of San Luis Obispo releases their Notice
of Funding Availability on September 11, 2025. For the 2024-25 funding cycle, the City of
San Luis Obispo had $395,676 for project applications.
The primary goals of this workshop are to inform the public about the grant process,
provide an overview of eligible activities, and describe how activities are select ed to
receive CDBG funding through the City of San Luis Obispo, as well as to receive feedback
from key stakeholders on the funding priorities for the CDBG program.
The ranked CDBG funding priorities for the 2024-25 cycle were as follows:
1) Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention, and
services.
2) Develop and enhance affordable housing for low- and very low-income persons.
3) Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability,
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low- and moderate-income jobs).
4) Promote accessibility and/or removal or architectural barriers for the disabled and
elderly.
NEXT STEPS
Staff have determined the next steps for the 2026 -27 CDBG funding cycle and outlined
them in the tentative schedule below:
Date Action
September 3, 2025 HRC Community Needs Workshop and Recommendation of
Funding Priorities
September 11, 2025 San Luis Obispo County Releases CDBG Notice of Funding
Availability (NOFA)
October 10, 2025 Applications Due by 5:00 PM to San Luis Obispo County
October 21, 2025 City Council Reviews and Approves CDBG Funding Priorities
November 5, 2025 HRC Reviews Applications and Votes on Funding
Recommendations
February 2026 City Council Reviews and Approves CDBG Funding
Recommendations
April 2026 San Luis Obispo County Reviews and Approves Funding
Recommendations*
*Public Notice will be published for a 30 -day review prior to the April 2026 Board of
Supervisors meeting.
After the Community Needs Workshop, the HRC will vote to approve the funding
priorities to help guide potential CDBG applications in developing their proposals and
will also provide guidance on prioritization. After City Council approves the
recommended funding priorities, staff will return to the HRC in November for a public
hearing to develop draft CDBG funding recommendations. Those recommendations will
then be sent to City Council for approval and then to the County Board of Supervisors
for final approval.
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Item 5b
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 9/3/2025
Item Number: 5b
FROM: Samantha Vethavanam, DEI Administrative Specialist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7064
E-mail: svethava@slocity.org
SUBJECT: HUMAN SERVICES GRANT COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANT WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Relations Commission to take public feedback and vote on the funding
priorities and information for the Human Services Grant as deliberated during the
meeting.
BACKGROUND
Every two years, the Human Relations Commission (HRC) will review the funding
priorities for the Human Services Grant. This process began last month with an initial
review of the revised funding priorities and information for the Human Services Grant at
the August 6, 2025 HRC meeting. The next and current step is to hold a Community Need
Grant Workshop to allow the public to provide comments on current human service needs
in the community as it pertains to the Human Services Grant. This input will be used by
the HRC to review, update, and approve funding priorities for the next two Human
Services Grant cycles.
The purpose of the Human Services Grant is to provide financial support to non-profit
organizations that promote the economic and social well-being of its community
members. In 2025-26, the Human Services Grant had $150,000 total to distribute to local
nonprofits and the main funding priority was:
Homelessness prevention, including affordable, alternative, transitional
housing, and supportive services
To allow for maximum flexibility for applicants, the grant had additional secondary funding
priorities, which would only be funded if all qualified applicants who met the main priority
were allocated funding first. The secondary priorities included (not listed in order of
importance):
Hunger and malnutrition prevention
Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need
Services for seniors, veterans and/or people with disabilities in need
Supportive, developmental, and care services for children and youth in need
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Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized
communities, including access to language services
To more completely align with the City Council’s primary funding priority—homelessness
prevention—the Office of DEI has updated the Human Services Grant guidelines and
funding priorities. These revisions were shared with the HRC for review ahead of the
current Community Needs Grant Workshop. HRC had a couple of edits which have been
incorporated in Attachment A.
While homelessness prevention remains a core focus, the updated guidelines expand
eligible funding uses to include related services such as street outreach, emergency
shelter, and hygiene services. Through these changes, the Office of DEI is working to
ensure that Human Services Grant funding directly supports efforts to address the
ongoing homelessness crisis, while maintaining flexibility for other grantees who address
various human service needs.
Once the Human Services Grant funding information and priorities are finalized, they will
go to City Council for approval and adoption.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Revised Draft 2026-27 Human Services Grant Funding Information and Priorities
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2026-27 Human Services Grant (HSG) Program
Grant Information – Updated Draft – 8/6/25
PURPOSE
The City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission (HRC) Human Services Grant (HSG)
Program provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and
social well-being of its citizens.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
Main Funding Priority:
For the 2026-27 Fiscal Year, the main funding for the City of San Luis Obispo will be preventing
and addressing homelessness. More specifically, the City will prioritize funding services that:
1) Provide permanent housing solutions that can prevent homelessness or serve those
experiencing homelessness
2) Provide homelessness prevention activities that can prevent homelessness or serve
those experiencing homelessness
3) Provide interim housing solutions that can prevent homelessness or serve those
experiencing homelessness
4) Provide non-housing solutions that can prevent homelessness or serve those
experiencing homelessness
Category 1: Permanent Housing Solutions
Eligible Use Category Examples
Rapid Rehousing/Rental
Subsidies
Rental subsidies; landlord incentives (such as security
deposits, holding fees, funding for needed repairs, landlord
relationship management costs); and move-in expenses.
Operating Subsidies for
Permanent Housing
Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or
supportive housing units serving people experiencing or at risk
of homelessness, new or existing residential care facilities.
Permanent Housing Services
and Services Coordination
Supportive services for people in Permanent Housing,
including, but not limited to, intensive case management;
coordination of mental health, substance use, or primary care
treatment; other evidence-based supportive services.
Category 2: Homelessness Prevention Activities
Eligible Use Category Examples
Prevention and Diversion
In addition to rapid rehousing and rental subsidies,
prevention programs that prioritize households with incomes
at or below 30% AMI; problem solving and diversion support
programs that prevent people at risk or recently experiencing
homelessness from entering homelessness (such as legal
aid).
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Category 3: Interim Housing Solutions
Eligible Use Category Examples
Interim Housing/Motel or
Hotel Vouchers
Operating expenses for congregate and non-congregate
shelters, emergency shelters, and transitional housing;
vouchers for motels or hotels for short-term stays for people
experiencing homelessness.
Interim Housing Services and
Services Coordination
Supportive services for people in Interim Housing, including,
but not limited to, intensive case management; housing
navigation; coordination of mental health, substance use, or
primary care treatment; other evidence-based supportive
services.
Category 4: Non-Housing Solutions
Eligible Use Category Examples
Services and services
coordination
Street outreach; engagement services; case management;
housing navigation; hygiene services; harm reduction
services; etc.
Operating or administrative
costs for organization
Includes costs incurred to administer homeless services to
City residents, such as salaries, office supplies, rent, etc.
Secondary Funding Priorities:
The following secondary funding priority areas are not listed in order of importance and may not
receive funding:
• Hunger and malnutrition prevention
• Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need
• Services for seniors, veterans, and/or people with disabilities in need
• Supportive, developmental, and care services for children and youth in need
• Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities,
including access to language services
The Human Relations Commission will first fund all qualified applications that meet the
main funding priority. After qualified main priority applications are funded, the HRC will
consider applications for the secondary funding priorities.
FUNDING EXAMPLES
Examples of previously funded projects, programs, and activities include:
• Direct rental assistance and relocation stabilization housing services.
• Direct financial assistance to residents at risk of being evicted or needing support to secure
housing with the first month’s rent or security deposit.
• Direct financial support to secure and maintain permanent housing for youth and families.
• Funding to support transitional housing and incentives.
• Providing access to showers, clothing, and shower items to individuals experiencing
homelessness.
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• Residential advocacy, facility monitoring visits, complaint investigations, and resolution for
individuals in long term care facilities.
• Covering costs of relocation expenses to independent living conditions after treatment.
• Providing food, household supplies, rent, and transportation cost services targeting the
older adult population.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
1 Applicants must submit a complete application package within the deadline.
1.1 One-page DEI Statement that includes:
1.1.1 Applicant’s understanding and application of DEI concepts/values.
1.1.2 Affirming language that creates access and a sense of belonging to all
community members.
1.1.3 Explain how the proposal will advance DEI in the City of SLO.
1.2 One-page detailed budget for the proposal including how the total amount requested
will be allocated.
1.3 Organizational chart
1.4 Document certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status
2 Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Incomplete applications will
not be considered.
3
Grant recipients must comply with the HRC Bylaws which are to create an environment
within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless
of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental, or
economic status. HRC Bylaws can be found on the City’s website HERE.
4 Grant recipients must enter into a contract with the City prior to receipt of HSG funds,
located HERE.
5 Grant recipients must complete periodic reports and provide them on a timely basis.
6
Grant recipients must submit a final report at the end of the project/service or at 12
months from start, whichever comes first. Grant recipients are expected to return unused
funds.
7
Grant-funded programs must be available to all City residents, without regard to the
resident’s race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental,
or economic status.
8
Grant recipients must adhere to the following definitions when designing grant
applications:
1. People literally experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness
are defined under 24 CFR Section 578.3.
2. Supportive services are defined under 24 CFR Section 578.53.
FUNDING APPLICANT CRITERIA
1 Grants are made only to 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizations without this status will
need to partner with a 501(c)(3) as the lead applicant.
2 100% of the funded activities must occur in the City of San Luis Obispo.
3
Funded activities must primarily serve City residents. Applicants that provide services
to neighboring communities, but also serve a significant number of City residents, will be
considered.
4 Organizations that received previous HSG funding must be in good standing and have
complied with all reporting requirements.
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING INFORMATION
1 Applicants may submit a minimum request of $5,000 and a maximum request of
$20,000. If applying in a partnership, the maximum request amount will be $40,000.
2 A maximum of one (1) grant award is allowed per organization (or per partnership if a
collaborative project).
3
If applying in a partnership, a lead organization must be identified in the application. The
lead organization must be an eligible entity and must act as the fiscal agent. All parties
must enter into the contract.
4 Projects, programs, concepts, and initiatives that leverage existing or other funding
sources to supplement proposal are highly encouraged.
5 Consideration may be provided to proposals who have matching grants secured.
6 Consideration may be provided to projects/programs that have low overhead and
administrative costs.
PROHIBITED USE OF FUNDS
1 Funds CANNOT be used for advancing, campaigning, advocating, promoting, or
highlighting political entities, ballot measures/initiatives, or candidates.
2
Funds CANNOT be used for advancing, advocating, promoting, or highlighting religious
causes, entities, individuals, or activities. Funding CANNOT be used for the purpose of
disseminating religious information in any form.
3 Funds CANNOT be used for profit or personal gain.
FUNDING DECISIONS
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) will exercise discretion when developing funding
recommendations.
The HRC will review, with support from the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, all applications
(that are completed, timely submitted, and meet the funding criteria) and develop funding
recommendations based on the answers and attestations provided in each application, with
guidance and direction from City Council. Please be as specific and detailed in your applications
as possible. Recommendations will be presented to the City Council for approval. Final funding
decisions are at the sole discretion of the City Council. Grants are awarded by available funding
for current grant cycle. Previous grant awards do not guarantee continued funding. This is
a competitive grant process.
The HRC encourages organizations to take innovative, creative approaches to solving
the most prevalent health & human service needs in our community!
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