HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-2017 Item 08 - Consideration of 2017-18 Human Relations Commission (HRC) Grants In Aiid (GIA) Funding Recommendations Meeting Date: 7/5/2017
FROM: Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Steven Orozco, Planning Technician
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF 2017-18 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
(HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2017-18 Grants-in-
Aid funding allocations in the amount of $139,885 (Attachment A); and
2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute agreements with each grant
recipient.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City’s Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program, overseen by the Human Relations Commission (HRC),
provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social well-
being of the citizens of San Luis Obispo. Grants are made to local organizations or agencies
based in neighboring communities who serve a significant number of City residents. The HRC
advises the City Council on community needs and funding recommendations.
Community Needs Workshop
On September 7, 2016, the HRC hosted a Community Needs Workshop to inform the public
about upcoming grant programs and funding amounts, as well as to solicit public comments on
community development and human service needs. An audience of approximately 20 people
attended the hearing and 10 speakers addressed a wide variety of community needs.
Representatives from non-profits pointed to an increase in demand for services including
emergency shelter, transitional housing, hunger prevention, access for the disabled, affordable
housing and social programs. Due to the decrease in funding at the federal and state level over
the past several years, the increase in demand and decrease in grant funding has strained
providers’ ability to deliver core services. The service providers stressed the importance of the
GIA program and encouraged the HRC to continue its support.
Council Priority Setting
On October 18, 2016, Council adopted the following non-ranked priorities for allocating GIA
funds during the 2017-18 Program Year:
• Homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services
and transitional housing.
• 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 development services for children and youth in need.
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GIA Application Process
In November 2016, the HRC formally launched its annual GIA process by advertising the
availability of grant funds and information regarding the upcoming GIA timeline. GIA
applications were due to the City on January 18th, 2017. The City received grant funding requests
from 31 agencies requesting funding for 37 different programs totaling $376,948, which amounts
to approximately 170% more than available funding. Attachment A includes a list of the
applications submitted to the City for GIA funding and the HRC’s recommended funding
amounts. Attachment D further describes each program and recommendation reasoning.
HRC Subcommittee Review Process
On February 1, 2017, the HRC convened the GIA subcommittee of Commissioners Sexton,
Clayton, and Welts to review grant applications and make preliminary funding
recommendations. Total grant requests exceeded the 2017-18 GIA budget of $139,885 by
approximately $240,000. While this challenged the subcommittee members, they carefully used
the endorsed GIA funding priorities set by Council to guide their recommendations. As a part of
the application review and recommendation process, the subcommittee considered whether grant
funds would be used to provide direct services to clients and/or collaboration with other
agencies, and considered the prioritization of multiple funding requests from the same agency.
The Subcommittee also paid close attention to how GIA funds would be leveraged and how the
program’s funding has changed over the past few years.
Funding Recommendations
On April 5, 2017, the subcommittee presented preliminary grant recommendations to the full
HRC. The HRC reviewed each grant recommendation in full detail and revised several grant
recommendations (Attachment B).
On May 3, 2017, the HRC held a public hearing to review the recommended funding for the
2017-18 GIA applications in consideration of Council’s adopted funding priorities, to finalize its
recommendations to the City Council. Prior to the May 3rd meeting, GIA applicants were
informed of the HRC’s preliminary funding recommendations. Approximately 20 members of the
public attended the hearing and 13 speakers from various non-profit organizations provided
testimony in support of the GIA program and preliminary funding recommendations
(Attachment C). While many thanked the HRC for its support, several speakers requested
reconsideration of the preliminary funding recommendations for their programs.
After hearing public testimony, the HRC recommended Council approve the GIA funding
allocations with minor modifications to the previously recommended grant awards.
The HRC’s 2017-18 GIA funding recommendations are as follows:
1. Provide for the disbursement of $139,885 as budgeted in the 2017-19 Financial Plan.
2. Provide funding to 23 programs with grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
Complete funding recommendations and discussion of programs not recommended for funding
can be found in Attachment D.
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Grant Contracts
Upon Council approval of GIA funding allocations, the City will enter into a contract with each
organization that has been awarded grant funding. The HRC and City staff will monitor the
contracts throughout the year.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City designates a portion of General Fund monies to the GIA program and the Council has
the final authority over how those grants are awarded. The total amount budgeted to the GIA
program in the 2017-19 Financial Plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year is $139,885. The HRC
recommends allocating the full amount (Attachment A).
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may modify the proposed grant funding amounts.
2. The Council may choose to fund an eligible GIA application not recommended by the
HRC.
3. The Council may continue consideration of funding for the 2017-18 GIA Program Year.
Direction should be given to staff regarding additional information necessary to make a
final funding decision.
Attachments:
a - 2017-18 Grants in Aid Funding Recommendations
b - Human Relations Commission April Minutes
c - Human Relations Commissions Draft May Minutes
d - 2016-17 Grants in Aid Program Summaries
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App.Non-profit Organization Program/Project Description Grant Request HRC Grant
Reccomendation
1
Access Support Network
(Formerly SLO County Aids
Support Network)
AIDS/HIV Homeless Prevention and
Supportive Housing Program $ 6,000 $ 4,000
2
Access Support Network
(Formerly SLO County Aids
Support Network)
Hepatitis C Project $ 5,000 $ 5,000
3 Achievement House Inc.Computer Lab for Achievement
Housing Day Activity Program $ 5,600 $ -
4 Alliance for Pharmaceutical
Access, Inc.
Community Network of Care: Access
to Life Saving Medications $ 15,000 $ 5,500
5 ALPHA Pregnancy and Parenting
Support Essential Infant Nutrition $ 5,000 $ 5,000
6 ALPHA Pregnancy and Parenting
Support Promoting Maternal Wellness $ 3,900 $ 1,000
7 Assistance League of San Luis
Obispo County Operation School Bell 5,000$ -$
8 Big Brothers Big Sisters of San
Luis Obispo County Community Based Youth Mentoring 7,500$ 5,000$
9 Big Brothers Big Sisters of San
Luis Obispo County School Based Youth Mentoring 6,128$ -$
10 CAPSLO Adult Wellness and Prevention
Screening 8,000$ 4,000$
11 CAPSLO Homeless Prevention and Stable
Housing Program 7,500$ 7,500$
12 CAPSLO Teen Clinics 6,000$ -$
13 Court Appointed Special
Advocates of SLO County CASA Advocacy 8,500$ 8,500$
14 Creative Mediation at Wilshire
Community Services
School Based Youth Conflict
Prevention 1,800$ -$
15 Cuesta College Foundation Mental Health First Aid 5,600$ -$
16 Family Care Network, Inc.
Promoting Independence through
Emancipation Support for Transitional
Aged Youth
50,000$ -$
17 Food Bank Coalition of SLO
County
Fresh Produce Program - Field to
Family 15,000$ 15,000$
2017-18 Grants in Aid Applications
Total Budget = $139,885
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App.Non-profit Organization Program/Project Description Grant Request HRC Grant
Reccomedation
18 HomeShare SLO HomeShareSLO 25,000$ 6,385$
19 Jacks Helping Hand Jacks Helping Hand Assistance
Program 10,000$ 7,000$
20 Learn.Connect.Play Foundation Coaching in the Home to Increase
Learning and Development (CHILD)15,000$ -$
21 Learn.Connect.Play Foundation Preschool for All (PFA)27,500$ -$
22 Literacy for Life The Literacy Program 5,000$ 3,500$
23 Partnership for the Children of
SLO County Tolosa Children's Dental Center SLO 11,000$ 5,500$
24 People’s Self-Help Housing Homelessness Prevention and Housing
Special Needs Groups in SLO 10,000$ 10,000$
25 Professional Resource Center of
California
Self Sufficiency and Sustainability
Program 14,400$ -$
26 Restorative Partners Inc Recovery Home for Women and
Children 11,520$ -$
27 RISE San Luis Obispo County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Programs 6,000$ 2,000$
28 San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance
Foundation Senior Legal Services Project 5,000$ 2,000$
29 Senior Nutrition Program of San
Luis Obispo County Hot Lunches to Seniors Countywide 10,000$ 10,000$
30 SLO Noor Foundation SLO Noor Clinic - Healthcare for the
Uninsured 15,000$ 10,000$
31 SLO Syringe Exchange and Drug
Overdose Prevention Program Opioid Overdose Prevention Program 4,000$ 4,000$
32 Special Olympics of San Luis
Obispo County
Special Olympics Programs in City of
San Luis Obispo 10,000$ -$
33 The San Luis Obispo Child
Development Center Therapeutic Early Childhood Education 10,000$ -$
34 Transitional Food and Shelter Transitional Food and Shelter Program 15,000$ 15,000$
35 Transitions Mental Health
Association Growing Grounds Farm 5,000$ 1,000$
36 United Cerebral Palsy of SLO
County Chicken Coop for the Ranch 3,000$ -$
37 United Way of SLO County 211 SLO County 3,000$ 3,000$
Total 376,948$ 139,885$
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Human Relations Commission Minutes
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order
on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Nancy Welts, Barrie Dubois, Brett Raffish, Vice Chair Robert
Clayton, and Chair Michelle Tasseff.
Absent: Commissioner Carol Sexton
Staff
Present: Acting Housing Programs Manager Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician
Steven Orozco, Police Captain Jeff Smith
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Gallagher administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Barrie Dubois and
Brett Raffish.
ELECTION
The Commission voted to elect: Chairperson Clayton and Vice-Chairperson Welts
PRESENTATIONS
1. Captain Smith gave a presentation to the Commission on Police Department updates for
2015/2016. Captain Smith gave updates on crime, traffic, noise, homeless, top offenders,
total calls for service, homeless calls for service, downtown calls for service, downtown
calls involving homeless, mental health related calls for service, strategies being used,
crime reduction, challenges, and projects.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
2. Minutes of the Human Relations Commission Meeting of February 1, 2017
Motion by Vice Chair Nancy Welts, second by Chair Robert Clayton, carried 5-0 to amend
the Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of February 1, 2017.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Human Relations Commission Minutes of April 5, 2017 Page 2
Chair Clayton opened the public comment for the public hearing.
Scott Smith-Cooke, is advocating for affordable housing through home sharing. Mr.
Smith-Cooke provides insight to the Homeshare SLO program and what it can offer for
the City of San Luis Obispo.
Marria Alter, is advocating for Homeshare SLO. Ms. Alter mentions that Homeshare
SLO is not in competition with students. The program was designed from 60 other
programs throughout the Country. Ms. Alter thanks the Commission for the funding
recommendation.
Anne Wyatt, is an advocate for Homeshare SLO. Ms. Wyatt thanks the Commission for
the funding recommendation, but would like the funding recommendation to be raised
to $10,000 instead of $5,000. Ms. Wyatt states that the additional funding would be for
outreach, advertising, events and training. Ms. Wyatt also suggested moving funding
from another organizations award to Homeshare SLO.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Preliminary 2017-18 Grants in Aid Subcommittee Recommendations
Vice Chair Welts described the process that went into the recommendations for the 2017-
18 Grants in Aid Applications. Following the description of the process, the Commission
went over each organizations grant application request and provided the recommended
funding they were planning on awarding. Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman
stated there is $1,385 in additional grant funding. Vice Chair Welts suggested awarding
the $1,385 to Homeshare SLO.
Motion by Vice Chair Nancy Welts, second by Commissioner Raffish, carried 5-0 to
award the additional $1,385 in grant funding received by the City to go to Homeshare
SLO and go based on the other funding recommendations from the Sub Committee.
COMMISSIONER AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman informed the Commission on the federal
budget update. Ms. Wiseman described the proposed budget cut of 13% to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, which would eliminate the CDBG
program and most of the HOME program. Cuts to the ESG program and the Public
Housing Authority would also be made.
Chair Clayton stated concern about the condition of the jails and the interactions with
probation and mental health patients. Chair Clayton explained the problem of the system
and how it may affect the City of San Luis Obispo.
Commissioner Welts mentioned to the Commission that the workshop the City of San
Luis Obispo Police Department will be holding in May will be a question and answer
session.
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City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Human Relations Commission Minutes of April 5, 2017 Page 3
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Clayton adjourned the meeting at 7:07 pm. to the
next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
Respectfully Submitted,
Steven Orozco
Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: 05/03/17
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Minutes
Human Relations Commission
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room located at 990 Palm Street,
San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Clayton
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Michelle Tasseff, Brett Raffish, Barrie DuBois, Vice-
Chair Nancy Welts, and Chair Robert Clayton
Absent: Commissioners Carol Sexton
Staff: Jenny Wiseman, Acting Housing Programs Manager; Steven Orozco,
Planning Technician
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: By consensus, the Minutes of the Human Relation Commission meeting of
April 5, 2017 were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 2017-18 Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations
Acting Housing Programs Manager Wiseman provided an introduction of the 2017-
18 GIA program and the upcoming timelines.
Chair Clayton opened the public hearing.
The following provided comments regarding the recommendations for Grants-In -aid
(GIA) funding:
Consuelo Meux, SLO Noor Foundation
Theresa Anselmo, Partnership for the Children of SLO County
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City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Draft Minutes
Human Relations Commission Meeting of May 3, 2017
Page 2
Rachel Cementina, United Way
Donna Fioravanti, CAPSLO
Brittany Venia, PSHH
Bridget Ready, Jacks Helping Hand
Sarah Reinhart, Alliance for the Pharmaceutical Access
Juliane McAdam, Senior Nutrition Program “Meals that Connect”
Susan Graves, Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County
Jane Pomeroy, RISE SLO County
Candace Winstead, San Luis Obispo Syringe Exchange Program
Bernadette Bernardi, Literacy for Life
Anna Boyd-Bucy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County
There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMISSION RAFFISH, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER TASSEFF, CARRIED 5:0:1, to recommend that the City Council
approve the Grants-In-Aid funding recommendations.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Consider Cancellation of June 2017 Meeting
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR WELTS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DUBOIS,
CARRIED 5:0:1, to cancel the June 2017 Meeting.
COMMENTS & DISCUSSION
Vice-Chair Welts presented on the Mayor’s Quarterly Luncheon, upcoming events for the
Area Agency on Aging, and the next ‘PEACE’ Police Department outreach events.
Commissioner Tasseff discussed the Community Based Transition Housing Grant for
City staff to follow up to consider the possibility for application.
Commissioner Raffish discussed the recent increase to tuition at Cal Poly and the effects
that may have on a student’s ability to pass for housing and other services.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tasseff adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Wiseman
Acting Housing Programs Manager
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2017-18 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANTS IN AID
APPLICANT’S PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND GIA FUNDING HISTORY
PROGRAM RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING
1. ACCESS SUPPORT NETWORK: AIDS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING PROGRAM
2015 Grant Award $ 5,500
2016 Grant Award $ 5,000
2017 Grant Request $ 6,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
Formerly SLO County Aids Support Network. ASN is requesting funds for the AIDS Homeless
Prevention and Supportive Housing Program. ASN is dedicated to improving the quality of life
for individuals living with HIV disease and AIDS, while also providing support for their families,
friends and loved ones. ASN provides unique and innovative education and prevention
interventions to reduce HIV transmission. The primary goal of ASN’s Supportive Housing
Program is to provide affordable, supportive housing specifically designed to allow persons
living with AIDS to remain as independent as possible during the course of their illness while
continuing to reside in SLO.
2. ACCESS SUPPORT NETWORK: HEPATITIS C PROJECT
2015 Grant Award $ 5,000
2016 Grant Award $ 4,000
2017 Grant Request $ 5,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
Formerly SLO County Aids Support Network. ASN is requesting funds to support the San Luis
Obispo Hep C Project (SLOHPC). The SLOHPC Task Force was formed as a community based
grassroots effort to initiate the fight against Hepatitis C. The SLOHPC Project has been delivering
essential services that provide persons living with Hepatitis C increased access to medical care and
improvements in quality of life by providing outreach, education, health and benefits counseling,
and linkages to resources in the community. Grant funds will ensure that the SLOHCP Benefits
Counselor will continue to be able to provide assistance in accessing appropriate medical care and
supportive services.
3. ALLIANCE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS INC. (APA): COMMUNITY NETWORK OF
CARE-ACCESS TO LIFE SAVING MEDICATIONS
2017 HRC Request $ 15,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 5,500
APA is requesting funds to continue the "Community Network of Care" program. This program
consists of partnerships with local free clinics. Together, with APA the patients can have a primary
care provider, and access to medications all under the same roof. APA's program provides
medication access to San Luis Obispo residents at our primary SLO office co-located with the SLO
Noor Clinic. Through APA's enhanced patient-centered system of health navigation, and
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collaboration with the Noor Clinic, French Hospital, the Hearst Cancer Center and other referral
partners, individuals obtain life-saving medications at no cost.
4. ALPHA PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT: ESSENTIAL INFANT NUTRITION
2017 Grant Request $ 5,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
ALPHA is requesting grant funds to support the on-going need for infant formula and expand
our existing program to include nutrition education for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with
vitamin supplements and information on healthy food choices for their infants.
5. ALPHA PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT: PROMOTION MATERNAL
WELLNESS
2017 Grant Request $ 3,900
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 1,000
ALPHA is requesting grant funds to provide support to women experiencing perinatal mood and
anxiety disorders (PMAD) by offering monthly information sessions and support groups for
pregnant and parenting mothers.
6. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SLO COUNTY: COMMUNITY BASED YOUTH
MENTORING
2015 Grant Award $ 5,000
2016 Grant Award $ 6,500
2017 Grant Request $ 7,500
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters is requesting funds to provide targeted and careful volunteer recruiting,
screening and matching, as well as ongoing support for volunteers, children and families to
insure child safety and successful long term relationships. The grant will help Big Brothers Big
Sisters finance the overall mission of the organization: To help children of SLO County reach
their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships.
7. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): ADULT WELLNESS
AND PREVENTION SCREENING
2015 Grant Award $ 5,000
2016 Grant Award $ 5,000
2017 Grant Request $ 8,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
CAPSLO’s Senior Health Screening Program is requesting funds to provide low-income adults,
40 years and over, residing in the City of SLO with free, professional, mobile health education
and screening services in a familiar environment. By bringing services directly to this
population, the program ensures that their health is checked regularly and new conditions are
detected early. The program is uniquely able to reach those who have limited access to
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transportation or who have other difficulties accessing medical care due to language barriers;
disability; lack of primary care physician; inability to afford such services’ or reluctance to talk to
a doctor about health concerns or issues.
8. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): HOMELESS
PREVENTION AND STABLE HOUSING PROGRAM
2015 HRC Recommendation $ 5,500
2016 Grant Award $ 6,500
2017 Grant Request $ 7,500
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 7,500
CAPSLO’s Case Management Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Project is requesting
funds to provide short-term rental assistance, mortgage payment, or other financial assistance
to families threatened with eviction. It also assists households in securing housing by providing
them with financial assistance for rent and/or security deposit. In addition to financial
assistance, households meet with a case manager to receive financial education and
counseling.
9. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SLO COUNTY: CASA ADVOCACY
2015 Grant Award $ 7,500
2016 Grant Award $ 7,000
2017 Grant Request $ 8,500
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 8,500
CASA is requesting funds to help the program with the operating cost of rent. This will allow
other funds to be used for recruiting, screening, training, and supervision of community
volunteers to advocate for children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court due to child abuse
and neglect. CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the
court system.
10. FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY: FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM
2015 Grant Award $ 12,500
2016 Grant Award $ 12,000
2017 Grant Request $ 15,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 15,000
The Food Bank Coalition is requesting funds to secure fresh fruits and vegetables to distribute
to San Luis Obispo residents through the Food Bank's Senior Farmers Markets, public food
distributions, nonprofit agency partners, and other venues county-wide. Produce purchases and
donations together provide approximately 330,000 pounds of fresh, high-quality produce
distributed to residents of the City of San Luis Obispo each year to reduce food insecurity and
improve nutrition. Previous GIA funds have focused on two of the programs they provide in
SLO, while this application encompasses using the common denominator of the provision of
fresh produce that is so important to the health and well-being of the City’s food insecure
population.
11. HOMESHARE SLO
2017 Grant Request $ 25,000
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2017 HRC Recommendation $ 6,385
HomeShare SLO creates affordable housing and improved economic and social well-being by
facilitating shared housing. HomeShare SLO is seeking funding for general funding to start
making facilitated matches in the City of San Luis Obispo.
12. JACKS HELPING HAND
2017 Grant Request $ 10,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 7,000
Jacks Helping Hand is seeking funding to improve the emotional and economic wellbeing of
families by helping with housing, gas, and food during trips for surgery or chemotherapy, and
easing their stress resulting from medical crisis and cancer.
13. LITERACY FOR LIFE: THE LITERACY PROGRAM
2015 Grant Award $ 0
2016 Grant Award $ 1,000
2017 Grant Request $ 5,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 3,500
Literacy for Life is requesting funds for The Literacy Program which teaches adults to read,
write, and speak English free of charge. The program serves individual adults who are either
speak English either as a first or second language. The program also serves English language
learners who, for a varied number of reasons, did not receive formal schooling. The Literacy
Program also provides services to homeless individuals who bring distinctive challenges to their
ability to learn and improve their lives.
14. PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN OF SAN LUIS OBISPO: TOLOSA CHILDREN’S
DENTAL CENTER SLO
2015 Grant Award $ 5,000
2016 Grant Award $ 5,500
2017 Grant Request $ 11,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 5,500
TCDC provides access to dental services for children from low-income families in the central
region of the county. Many dental providers will not accept subsidized insurance due to low
reimbursement rates. TCDC is one of only two providers in the county to accept Denti-Cal and
offer a sliding-fee scale for uninsured patients. Funding will help cover the un-reimbursed costs
of providing pediatric dental care to underserved children in the community.
15. PEOPLE’S SELF-HELP HOUSING: HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND HOUSING
SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS IN SAN LUISS OBISPO
2015 Grant Award $ 8,500
2016 Grant Award $ 8,000
2017 Grant Request $ 10,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 10,000
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People’s Self-Help Housing is requesting funding to move low-income San Luis Obispo
individuals and families (including homeless placements) into permanent affordable housing,
stabilizing these households, and preventing homelessness for those at risk. Funding will also
support a portion of salary and benefit social workers that serve PSHHC rental properties in
San Luis Obispo.
16. RISE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY: SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PROGRAMS
2015 Grant Award $ 5,500
2016 Grant Award $ 2,000
2017 Grant Request $ 6,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
RISE is requesting funds to serve victims of intimate partner violence and sexual abuse, as
well as their loved ones, with crisis intervention, case management, education, counseling
and advocacy. RISE was formed in 2013 because of a merger between the North County
Women’s Shelter and the Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention center.
17. SAN LUIS OBISPO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION: SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES
PROJECT
2017 Grant Request $ 5,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000
The Senior Legal Services Project is requesting funds to help provide free legal assistance to
the senior population. Senior Legal Services Project provides services countywide, as well as,
an office in SLO. The project focuses on the needs of low-income and/or isolated seniors,
including housing, income, and the prevention of elder abuse. It aims to help protect senior
citizen’s legal rights to reach and maintain their maximum independence and dignity.
18. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY: HOT LUNCHES TO SENIORS
COUNTY-WIDE
2015 Grant Award $ 7,000
2016 Grant Award $ 10,000
2017 Grant Request $ 10,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 10,000
The Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County is requesting funds to serve hot noon-time meals
to persons 60 years and older free of charge. A small donation is requested, but no one is
denied a meal based on their ability to donate. The GIA funding will help defray the high cost of
food.
19. SLO NOOR FOUNDATION: SLO NOOR CLINIC – HEALTHCARE FOR THE
UNINSURED
2015 Grant Award $ 10,000
2016 Grant Award $ 10,500
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2017 Grant Request $ 15,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 10,000
The Noor Foundation is requesting funds to provide the underserved and disadvantaged of
SLO County with free access to quality acute, non-emergent care they deserve regardless of
race, ethnicity, religion, immigration or socioeconomic status. The clinic provides basic primary
care, physical exams for disease prevention and screening, and on-going medical supervision
of adults with acute and chronic illnesses.
20. SLO SYRINGE EXCHANGE AND DRUG OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAM: OPIOID
OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
2017 Grant Request $ 4,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000
SLO Syringe Exchange is requesting funding to help support current functions of the SLO-
Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) and Overdose Prevention Program (OPP), the only program
of its kind in the county. This program provides sterile injection supplies to prevent the spread of
HIV and Hepatitis C, and collects used syringes to keep them out of public spaces. Overdose
prevention education and kits containing Naloxone (overdose reversal drug) are also provided.
21. TRANSITIONAL FOOD AND SHELTER, INC: TRANSITIONAL FOOD AND SHELTER
PROGRAM
2017 Grant Request $ 15,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 15,000
Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc. is requesting funds to provide temporary emergency shelter
for medically fragile homeless clients from San Luis Obispo who are properly referred and whose
doctor prescribes around-the-clock shelter. Clients are discharged from the program either when
they have recovered enough to be served by an overnight-only shelter or when they find more
permanent housing.
22. TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: GROWING GROUNDS FARM
2015 Grant Award $ 2,500
2016 Grant Award $ 1,500
2017 Grant Request $ 5,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 1,000
Transitions-Mental Health Association is requesting funds to pay the wages of disabled adults
who are interested in returning to or joining the work force. This program aids the reintegration
process for these adults by providing multi-level vocational training.
23. UNITED WAY OF SLO COUNTY: 211 SLO COUNTY
2015 Grant Award $ 3,000
2016 Grant Award $ 3,000
2017 Grant Request $ 3,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000
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United Way of SLO County is requesting funds for 211 SLO County, which is a free, confidential 24-
hour call center that provides information and referrals to health and human service programs.
Services include medical and mental health referrals, counseling, legal or financial assistance can
call 211 SLO County for information and referrals in their time of need.
ORGANIZATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR GIA FUNDING:
1. ACHIEVEMENT HOUSE INC: COMPUTER LAB FOR ACHIEVEMENT HOUSING DAY
ACTIVITY PROGRAM
2017 Grant Request $ 5,600
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Achievement House Inc. is requesting funding for a computer lab to serve day activity adults by
providing computer equipment, software, and training to increase communication opportunities
while teaching healthy, safe internet navigation. This program has an indirect relationship to
criteria. Therefore, no funding for this program was given this year.
2. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY: OPERATION SCHOOL BELL
2017 Grant Request $ 5,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County is requesting funds for its Operation School
Bell program. Operation School Bell was established in 1995 to provide new, school-
appropriate clothing to disadvantaged children living in poverty in San Luis Obispo County.
This program has an indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
3. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SLO COUNTY: SCHOOL BASED YOUTH
MENTORING
2017 Grant Request $ 6,128
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Big Brothers Big Sisters is requesting funding toward support of the School Based program at
Sinsheimer Elementary which pairs high school and college students with elementary students for
weekly supervised group and individual activities taking place at the elementary campus. This
program has an indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
4. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): TEEN CLINICS
2016 Grant Award $ 2,000
2017 Grant Request $ 6,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
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CAPSLO’s Teen Clinic is seeking funding to support teen staff to provide reproductive health
services for youth, including education on a variety of issues ranging from postponing sexual
involvement, to proper condom use, to intimate partner violence; birth control (including
emergency contraception); STI (sexually transmitted infections) screening and treatment;
pregnancy testing and counseling on all options; HIV testing and counseling; case management
of all abnormal lab results; and referrals. This program has an indirect relationship to criteria.
Therefore, this program was not funded.
5. CREATIVE MEDIATION AT WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES: SCHOOL BASED
YOUTH CONFLICT PREVENTION
2015 Grant Award $ 2,000
2016 Grant Award $ 1,000
2017 Grant Request $ 1,800
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Creative Mediation is requesting funds to continue to provide Peer Mediation Programs which
reduce school-wide conflict and provide students with interpersonal skills enabling them to solve
their problems in health and constructive ways. The program is currently established in Sinsheimer
Elementary with hope to expand to C.L. Smith Elementary. This program has an indirect
relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
6. CUESTA COLLEGE FOUND ATION: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
2017 Grant Request $ 5,600
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
The Cuesta College Foundation is seeking funding for Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training.
The funds would pay for the registration fee, travel expenses and training materials. This program
has an indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
7. FAMILY CARE NETWORK, INC: PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH
EMANCIPATION SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH
2017 Grant Request $ 50,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Family Care Network is seeking funding to help youth secure housing, meet their academic or
work needs post programs, secure reliable transportation and have their child care needs met
(if needed). This program has an indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was
not funded.
8. LEARN.CONNECT. PLAY.FOUNDATION: COACHING IN THE HOME TO INCREASE
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (CHILD)
2017 Grant Request $ 15,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
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Learn. Connect. Play. Foundation is seeking funding for the Interventionist’s salary including
preparation, travel, two-hour in-home visit and follow up time including consultation and
collaboration with other professionals; mileage in the city of San Luis Obispo; materials including
parent handbooks and parent training videos. Preschool enrolled families will receive three visits
a school year. This program has an indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not
funded.
9. LEARN.CONNECT. PLAY.FOUNDATION: PRESCHOOL FOR ALL (PFA)
2017 Grant Request $ 27,500
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Learn. Connect. Play. Foundation is seeking funding to subsidize five families at a rate of $550.00
per month for the 10-month school year. Funding for this program will enable hiring an additional
Assistant Teacher and provide educational materials, supplies, and nutritional support for families
that don’t meet income requirements set by State preschool guidelines. Parents will receive
additional free early education services including monthly parent education sessions (open to the
entire community); home coaching; and scheduled and ongoing parent teacher communication
and support. This program has an indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not
funded.
10. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA: SELF SUFFICIENCY AND
SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
2017 Grant Request $ 14,400
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
The Professional Resource Center of California is seeking funding for programs and services
available to Brazil Heights and Brazil Terrace property residents. The number of residents that
will be served is up to 175, and live below federal poverty line. The programs offered will include
supportive services, life skills, public safety, disaster preparedness, and educational classes and
case management. Classes, such as life skills, will be offered in a group setting to allow for
increased communication, diverse perspectives, and relationship building. This program has an
indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
11. RESTORATIVE PARTNERS INC: RECOVERY HOME FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
2017 Grant Request $ 11,520
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
Restorative Partners is requesting funding to hire a residential House Manager (HM) who will
provide guidance and oversight for women and their children. This program has an indirect
relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
12. SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY: SPECIAL OLYMPICS
PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
2017 Grant Request $ 10,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
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Special Olympics of San Luis Obispo County is requesting funding for nearly 100 athletes within
San Luis Obispo’s City limits. Funding will be used for teams and competitions in the City of San
Luis Obispo. The grant will specifically offset costs such as transportation to competitions, Floor
Hockey equipment in 2017 and Regional Games expenses for Spring 2018. This program has an
indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
13. THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: THERAPEUTIC EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
2017 Grant Request $ 10,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
The San Luis Obispo Child Development Center is seeking funding therapy program support.
This includes risk factors for children who have been traumatized, abused and/ or neglected
include difficulties such as attachment and post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit,
depression, abuse reactive anxiety, compulsive behavior, oppositional and conduct disorders,
prenatal substance abuse effects, and development learning disabilities. This program has an
indirect relationship to criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
14. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SLO: CHICKEN COOP FOR THE RANCH
2017 Grant Request $ 3,000
2017 HRC Recommendation $ 0
United Cerebral Palsy of SLO is seeking funding to purchase a pre-constructed chicken coop
that includes a shelter for the chickens to stay in during the night and rainy weather. The coop
will have ample area for the chickens to get exercise. The coop is enclosed in chicken wire to
protect the chickens from coyotes and foxes. This program has an indirect relationship to
criteria. Therefore, this program was not funded.
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