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City Manager’s Report
TO:
ATTN:
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
BUDGET
’02-’03
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
DATE:APRIL 16, 2002 CMR:200:02
SUBJECT:PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 HUMAN SERVICES RESOURCE
ALLOCATION PROCESS FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report transmits the funding recommendations of the Human Services Resource
Allocation Process (HSRAP) Allocations Committee for fiscal year 2002-03 (Attachment A),
the Human Relations Commission’s HSRAP Priority of Needs for fiscal year 2001-02
(Attachment B), and the proposal summaries submitted for funding consideration
(Attachment C).
The funding recommendations will provide $1,350,927 to twenty programs. Of this amount,
$50,743 represents a one-time increase in the Human Services Division contract base budget.
The additional funding will provide the second year of funding for four agencies approved
by the City Council to be included in the 200.!-02 HSRAP two year funding cycle.
In past years, the HSRAP allocation has included a Consumer Price index (CPI) increase for
the recommended agencies. This year staff recommends a 3 percent CPI to agencies which
is the same level as 2001-02 fiscal year. This will result in a $39,347 increase to the HSRAP
base budget for 2002-03.
The report discusses funding criteria, funding rationale and current human service priorities.
This report also reviews changes to the HSRAP administrative process and coordination
efforts with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Finance Committee recommend to Council that:
1. The funding allocations, as recommended by staff and the HSRAP Allocations
Committee (Attachment A), be included in the fiscal year 2002-03 Human Services
Division’s contract budget.
2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute the Human Services contracts,
and any other necessary documents concerning the contracts.
BACKGROUND
Since 1983, the HSRAP process has identified community service needs that determine City
funding for human services (CMR: 147:83). In 1993, Council directed staff to review the
HSRAP process for the purpose of strengthening the process and to return with a plan
(CMR:143:93). In response to Council direction, staff returned with a HSRAP
implementation plan (CMR: 118:99).
During the past two years, staff and the Human Relations Commission (HRC) have worked
to implement administrative changes to the HSRAP process. The implementation plan was
developed to establish a "service safety net" and to address emerging needs and services gaps
in the community. The plan calls for expanding funding opportunities for new services and
increases the" service delivery capacity of n0n-profit providers serving the Palo Alto
community.
The City’s HRC participates in identifying human service needs through the information
provided by the community at the HRC monthly meetings and by hosting community forums.
The needs assessment activities assist in establishing bi-annual priorities of human service
needs for the Palo Alto community. The Allocations Committee is comprised of staff from
the Human Services Division, Planning Department and an HRC Commissioner. The
Committee reviews and analyzes the merits of funding .requests and provides funding
recommendations based on established funding criteria and the bi-annual prioritization of
needs. The HSRAP Allocations Committee recommendations are reviewed by the City
Manager and are then forwarded to Council for consideration and approval.
DISCUSSION
The 2001-02 funding process included the following six components:
1. Three need assessment activities and a citywide survey of residents on community needs.
County and local needs assessment documents were utilized to assess human service
needs in the community.
2.The HRC established an annual Priority of Needs for the community that provided
guidance for funding recommendations. (Attachment B).
3. The Request for Proposals (RFP) process has been distributed more widely in order to
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reach a more diverse and a greater pool of providers. The RFP was made available online
to increase accessibility and it was changed to a two-year funding process to increase
funding stability for local non-profit agencies.
The HSRAP and the CDBG processes were coordinated to maximize resources and
streamline the City’s human servi.ces funding approach. Coordination involved specifying
what funding requests each would entertain, adopting the same request for proposal
schedule and conducting a joint bidder’s workshop for interested non-profit providers.
o Avenidas, Palo Alto Community Child Care and Second Harvest Food Bank, which
provide senior services, child care subsidies and food, respectively, were determined to
be sole source contract agencies because they are the sole providers of the service and/or
because of the unique association they have with the City of Palo Alto. These agencies
were not required to submit proposals for HSRAP. funding. The programs will be
reviewed and contracts will be renewed contingent upon meeting performance objectives
and standards. Regularly, at the end of a four-year period, or 2005, staff will initiate a
"Letter of Interest" process to assess if there are other non-profit agencies interested and
capable of rendering the same quality of services to the City of Palo Alto.
o HSRAP funding requests were reviewed.to determine if they addressed the community
Priority of Needs established by the HRC for fiscal year 2001-02. Proposals that did not
address the Priority of Needs were removed from further funding consideration. Funding
requests were for a two-year period only.
Council policy, enacted in 1993 (CMR143: 93), limits available funds to $1,350,927. This
amount includes a 3 percent CPI or $39,347 and a one-time addition to the base budget of
$50,743 that was added to the fiscal year 2001-02 HSRAP base budget of 1,260,837. The
additional one-time allocation provides for the second year of funding for four agencies
added on a one-time basis to the HSRAP two-year program in 2001-02 by the City Council.
The agencies are:
¯Project Sentinel with an additional $15,070 for a total of $66,355.
¯Yout~h Community Service, with $12,360 of funding.
¯Senior Adults Legal Assistance, with $8,280 of funding.
¯Peninsula Association for Retarded Children & Adults, with $15,033 of funding.
The amount designated to the sole source agencies totals $904,676 and includes a 3 percent
CPI. The funding recommendations are as follows:
¯Avenidas, which provides a comprehensive system of services to senior citizens, was
recommended for $452,821.
¯Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC), which administers the City subsidy program
for child care to low-income families, was recommended for $444,400.
¯Second Harvest Food Bank, which is the sole provider for food in Santa Clara County and
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the City of Palo Alto, was recommended for $7,455.
The funding left for HSRAP requests was $446,251. Seventeen non-profit agencies are
recommended for HSRAP funding. They are as follows:
1. Adolescent Counseling Service is recommended for $99,178 to provide comprehensive
services to students and families in the Palo Alto.Unified School District’s secondary
schools.
o Alliance for Community Care is recommended for $27,271 for the homeless outreach
program in Palo Alto. The Outreach Program will provide emergency on-call services
to City departments, libraries, community centers and local homeless service providers.
American Red Cross is recommended for $12,731 for homelessness prevention sei-vices,
including emergency financial assistance, counseling and information and referral.
Community Association for Rehabilitation is recommended for $45,114 to provide a wide
range of support services to people with disabilities. These services include day center
support services, child care for developmentally delayed children, employment services
for the disabled, a creative recreation program and a therapeutic aquatics program for
autistic and developmentally disabled children and their families.
Community Technology Alliance (CTA) is recommended for $15,450 to increase access
to subsidized housing units in Palo Alto and Santa Clara County through the development
of a searchable database that will be accessible through a website. In addition, CTA will
continue to provide voicemail to Palo Alto’s non-profit agencies serving the homeless
population.
La Comida de California is recommended for $33,7t5 to provide hot meals for Palo
Alto’s senior citizens. The agency provides a hot lunch at the Avenidas Senior Center
and Stevenson House five days a week. La Comida also provides a hot lunch every
Wednesday at the Senior Friendship Day Program at Cubberley’Community Center.
MayView Community Health Center is recommended for $17,949 to provide medical and
health care services to Palo Alto’s’ homeless and very low-income residents and to
provide a food pantry for low income working families at Ventura Community Center.
Outreach and Escort is recommended for $6,365 to provide a subsidy to pay for
paratransit rides for low-income disabled Palo Alto residents.
Peninsula Association of Retarded Children and Adults will provide recreational
programming for residents at its Page Mill Court affordable housing complex for retarded
adults with $15,484 in funding.
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10.Project Sentinel is recommended for $68,377 to provide administration, training and
support services to the Palo Alto Mediation Program, comprised of 24 volunteer
mediators.
11.Senior Adult Legal Assistance is allocated $8,528 to provide Palo Alto seniors with legal
advice counseling sessions at Avenidas Senior Center and at Stevenson House, an
affordable senior housing complex in South Palo Alto.
12.Social Advocates for Youth is recommended for $8,166 to provide services to youth,
families in crisis and runaway/homeless youth. The agency provides crisis intervention,
short-term shelter and crisis resolution treatment services.
13.Support Network for Battered Women is recommended for $20,544 to provide crisis
intervention, legal advocacy and shelter to victims of domestic violence.
14.Urban Ministry is recommended for $34,479 to provide hot meals to the homeless and
low-income people in Palo Alto. The meals are provided in local churches and
synagogues five times per week.
15.YMCA-Palo Alto Branch is recommended for $8,487 to provide academic support,
leadership development and recreational activities for at-risk youth at the Ventura
Activity Center.
16.YWCA is recommended for $11,682 to provide rape crisis services and community
educational services to the Palo Alto community.
17.YWCA-Youth Community Service is recommended for $12,731 to provide community
service opportunities for youth in the community and also with local non-profit agencies.
RESOURCE IMPACT
The HSRAP funding recommendations will provide $1,350,927 to twenty programs. Of this
amount, $39,347 represents a 3 percent CPI to the recommended agencies and $50,743
represents a continuation of funding for the four agencies added by the City Council to the
HSRAP program in fiscal year 2001-02. The $39,347 and the one-time, $50,743 increase
will reduce.the General Fund Reserve by $90,090. These changes will be reflected in the
Community Services Department proposed budget for fiscal year 2002-03.
TIMELINE
Upon approval by the City Council, staff will finalize the agency contracts and funding will
begin July 1, 2002.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This program is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and is not .subject to CEQA requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Attachment C:
HSRAP 2002-03 Allocations Committee Funding Recommendations
Human Relations Commission HSRAP Priority of Needs FY 2001-02
Proposal Summary Sheets
PREPARED BY:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
PAUL THILTGEN
Director of Community Services
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
E1VI~LY HARRISON
Assistant City Manager
Palo Alto Human Relations Commission
All HSRAP Applicants
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ATTACHMENT A
HSRAP FY 2002-03 FUNDING REQUESTS
1 Adolescent Counseling Services
2 Allianc~ for Community Care
3 Azneriean Red Cross*.
. 4 Community Assoc. for Rehab.
5 Community Technology Alliance .
6 La Comida de california
7 MayView Health Center
8 Outreach and Escort
9 PARCA
10 Project Sentinel
11 Senior Adults Legal Assistance
12 Social Advocates for Youth
13 Sul;port Network for Battered Wo
14 Urban Ministry of PaloAlto*
15 YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula
16 YWCA - YCS*
17 YWCA- Rape Crisis Center
18 Avenidas
19 Palo Mto Community Child Care
20 ~econd Harvest Food Bank
On Campus Counseling & Outreach Prog.~6,289
Homeless Outreach & On-Call Services 26,477
Homelessness Prevention Program "l 2.360
Disability Services 43,800
subsidized Housing Website/V0ice Mail 15,000
Senior Nutrition Program ¯ 32,733
Health Care & Food Pantry for Low Income 17,426
Para-transit Subsidy 6,180
Page Mill Court Recreation Program
Palo Alto Mediation Services 51,315
Legal Assis~anc~ to Elders
Casa SAY Youth Shelter & Safe Place Prog.7,928
Services to Battered Women 19,946
Hot Meal Program 33,475
Ventura Youth Activity Center 8,240
Community Services.& Summer of Service -
Rape Crisis Center 11,342
Senior Services
Child Care Subsidy & Outreach
Operation Brown Bag
15,033
15,070
8,280
12,360
439,632
431,456
7,238
2,889 99,178
794 27,271
371 12,731
1,314 45,114
450 15,450
982 33,715
523 17,949
185 6,365
451 15,484
1,992 68,377
248 8,528
238 8,166
598 20,544
1,00 34,479
.247 8,487
371.12,731
340 11,682
13,$89 452,821
12,944 444,400
217 7,455
HSRAP Funding Recommendations:
Non-HSRAP Funding Recommendations:
446,251
904,676]
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Recommendation Worksheet @3% FY 02-03
Attachment B ’
Priority of Needs
Fiscal Year 2001-02
First Priority
¯Affordable Housing
¯Crisis Counse lng for Youth
¯Day Center Support
Services for the Disabled
¯Drop-rn Child Care
¯Emergency Child Care
¯Enclosed DPop-ln Center for
the Homeless
¯Geriatric Care ..
¯Health Care for Low-Income¯Home Health Care for
Seniors
¯Hot Meals for the Homeless
¯Hot Meals for Seniors
¯Housing Matches for Seniors
¯Increase Child Care Slots
¯Menta.! Health.for the
Disabled
¯Prenatal Care forLow-
Income¯Psychiatric Evaluation
Services f(~r the Mentally III
¯Shelter for the Homeless
¯Sick Child Care
¯Services that create a Stable
Environment for Youth
¯Youth Shelter
Second Priority
Acute Adult Hea!th Care for Low-
Income
Adaptively Designed Housing for
Disabled
Assisted Living for Disabled
Basic Health Care for Low-Income
Child Care for Developmentally
Delayed Children :
Child Care for Emotionally Disturbed
Children
Commun!bj Integration for the
Disabled
Counseling for Public Benefits
Domestic Violence Prevention
-Elder and Financial Abuse
Prevention for, Seniors
Emergency Rental Assistance
Employment Services for the’
Homeless ¯ ’
Employment Services for Disabled
Financial Assistance for the Disabled
Groceries for Low-Income
Individuals ~
Group Homes for the Disabled
Health and Wellness Activities for
Homeless
Hosp ce and Education for Seniors
Independent Living Assistance for
Seniors
Intensive Case .Management for the
Homeless
Med at on Services
Medical Care for the Disabled
Motel Vouchers for Homeless
Outreach forthe Disabled ’
Para-transit Subsidy for the Disabled
Psychiatric Care for the Disabled
Public Benefits Counseling for
Homeless
Public Benefits Counseling for ,~
Seniors
Rape Crisis Services
Recreation Services for the Disabled
Rental Subsidies for the Homeless
Safe Places for Youth
Skilled Nursing Care for SeniQrs
Transportation/Taxi Vouchers for
Low-Income
Third Priority
¯Assisted Living/Medical Beds
for Seniors
¯ Counseling Services
¯ ¯ Health Insurance Education for
Seniors
¯ " Job Training for Youth
¯Legal Assistance/ADA Related
for Disabled
¯. Legal Assistance for Seniors¯Low Vision Services for
¯Seniors
¯Media Access for the Disabled
¯ " M~ntal Health for Seniors
¯ . Nutrition forYouth
¯Physical Rehabilitation for
’ " Seniors
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Attachment C
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Agency: Adolescent Counseling Services Name o{ Program:
Counseling Program . .
On-Campus
Address: 4000 Middlefield Road, Rm. FH City: Pale Alto Zip Code: 95135
Contact: Susan Barkhurst, Executive Director Phone Number: (650) 424-0852 ext.. 10!
2001-2002 Funding Requested: $123.548
1.Proposal Summary: Identlfy.the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, howit
benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative efforts.
The On-.Campus Counseling Program serves the Pal.o Alto community by providing a.comprehensive array
of services to students and families at the secondary schools. The.program allows the secondary schools in
Pale Alto tO be more responsive to the individual needs of students and families. Our g0al is to provide
services to increase students’ chances of academic success. Services include individual, family and:group
counseling as well as targeted outreach to Latino students and families. At the high schools, we also serve
as Community Counselors, coordinating site-based programs providing crisis counseling and referral
services. The program is a collaborative effort between ACS and the Pale Alto Unified School.District.
Our Latino Outreach Counselor collaborates with other agencies in order to provide an integrated network
of services. ".
2. Population served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Pale Alto served, the
number of unduplicated Pale Alt0 residents served, whether it serves low-inc0me residents and any other relevant information.
The On-Campus Counseling Program will provide individual, group and family counseling to 1,000
students and their family members during fiscal year 2001-2002. The Latino Outreach Counselors will
reach 190 students and family members at the high school and middle school levels. The Community
Counselors will provide services to more than 150 students and parents. Approximately 85% of clients
reside in Pale Alto. Thirty-five percent of those served come from low-income families. We anticipate that
more than 85% will be between the age of 12 and 44. The approximate ethnic background of clients: 50%
Caucasian; 26% Hispanic; 9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 8% African Americari; 3% Native American; 4°,/o
other.
3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
The total budget for the 0.n-Campus Counseling Program in 2000-2001 is $4.59,338. ACS is requesting
$123,548 for’support of the On-Campus Counseling Program. Included in this amount is a request for
$27,832 in increased funds to suppo_rt an additional 30 hours for the Latino Outreach Specialists and a cost
of living increase of 3% .for the total program. ACS has increased each o£the 2 Latino Outreach positions
to 35 hours per week at the four secondary schools. We would like support from the City to cover.15
hours per week for each position. In addition, we have expanded the hours throughout the summer,
therefore the position has increased from 46 weeks to 52 weeks per year. The total increased funding for
the Outreach positions is $24,960. We are also requesting supportfor a cost of living increase of 3%, or an
additional $2,873, for the services that the City of Palo Alto funded last year.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding fromthe City and diversify
funding for this program.
In fiscal year 2001-2002, Adolescent Counseling Services will continue to leverage funding from the City
of Palo Alto to support the On-Campus Counseling Program. We will approach private sources of funding
such as foundations and corporations ($60,000), individual donors ($62,283), and United Way ($14,0805 to
support the program. ~n addition, wewill raise funds from other sources of public support including the
Palo Alto Unified School District ($30,340), The ,County of Santa Clara ($20,600) and School
Improvement Programs ($3,.605). Lastly, the On-Campus Counseling Program will continue to generate in-
kind support ($141,312), largely from the donated salaries of the interns who provide the counseling.
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Agency: ALLIANCE for Community Care
Address: 438 North White Road
Contact: Paul Taylor/Luellen Reese
2001-02 Funding Requested: $ 30,000
Name of Program: Homeless Outreach
City: San Jose Zip Code: 95127
Phone: (408) 261-7777, (408) 254-6828
1.Proposal Summary
The priority areas of need met by this program are mental health care, psychiatric evaluation,
and case management for homeless individuals with mental illness. The program’s goals are to
provide outreach services to homeless individuals with mental illness, provide training for staff of .
the Palo Alto Public Library, Police Department and Senior Center, and provide referrals for
homeless individuals and assist with accessing other social s~rvices resources. The specific
objectives of the program are to make 900 contacts with-90 unduplicated individuals, .at least 45 of
whom will have mental health needs, and to refer at least twenty~tliree to mental health and/or social
Services. All Palo Alto citizens will benefit from the provision of needed services to h6meless
individuals. This project will benefit at least 90 homeless individuals in the City of Palo Alto. It will
also benefit an unspecified number of staff of Library, the.Police Department and Senior Center.
By using current staff at these locations, the program maximizes existing human resources and
provides effective treatment to homeless people with mental illness.
2. Population Served
The population served consists of homeless adults with mental illness. Clients are both men and
women and come from a varietyof ethnic backgrounds. Clients are extremely low or no income.
3.Budget Narrative
The funding amount requested is $30,000. Funds will be used to provide a mental health .
professional for 20 hours per week (.50 FTE) to deliver assessment, referral, and crisis intervention
for homeless individuals with mental illness in Palo Alto. Consultation and training of staff at
Urban Ministries, the Palo Alto Public Library, Police Department and Senior Center will be
provided.
4.Funding Diversification ’ ’ .~
ALLIANCE receives support t~om the Palo Alto Housing Corporation in the amount of
$25,000. These funds support a half-time (.50 FTE) service coordinator who provides housing
support services for the residents of the Barker Hotel. These funds are not used for homeless
outreach. ALLIANCE uses United Way funding to augment several programs and some services
are funded by o:ur contract with the County of Santa Clara.
Agency: I American Red Cross, Palo Alto Area
Address:1400 Mitchell Lane
C°ntach I Addana Flores
2001-02 Funding. Requested $113,200
PROPOSAL SUMMARYFiScal Year 2001-02
I Name of Program: I Horoelessness Prevention Progrero
I
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Propose! Summary: Identify the pdority area of need met by this program, the program goals and ol~jectivesl how
it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively util!zes existing resources through collaborative
efforts. ¯ ¯ ’ "
The priority area of need is to provide with emergency rental assistance to near homeless and
homeless families and individuals; Our program objectives are to provide 40 low or very low income
Palo Alto families with financial assistance and counseling to maintain perma~.ent housing, ensure
600 children will receive gifts for the holidays through our toy give ~way.program, and provi.de 900
Information and Referral contacts to Palo Alto residents who have-additi0nal needs beyond the
scope of our program.
Our Homelessness Prevention Program enables families to.stay In housing and avoid becoming
homeless due to a one time financial crisis. No other agency provides rental assistance in Palo Alto.
The PAARC works with organizations such as Clara-Mateo Alliance, MayView Community Clinic,
Inn Vision, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, HIF, Christmas.Bureau, Alliance for Community
Care, CSA Mountain View, Catholic Charities, Senior Match, Urban Ministry, and United Way.
PAARC caseworker will be collaboratin~l with other a~lencies at the Women’s Da~, Center.
Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program, include the area of Palo Altoserved, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant i~lformation.
The population served is the near-homeless, low to very low income, ethnically diverse, families
and individuals in the City of Palo Alto. Many of which live in low-income housing andhave to work
multiple jobs to earn a living. During fiscal year 1999-2000, .71 Palo Alto familiesSr individuals
received emergency rental assistance thorugh this program. Many other residents benefited from_
other services provided under this program.
Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
IThe requested funding amount of $13,200 will partially fund the salary for one full-time, bilingual Icaseworker. The Caseworker will be available to provide services to near-homeless families and
individuals. The program budget for FY 2001-2002 is projected to .be $86,805..
Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify
funding for thi.s program.
IAdditional funding for this program is also received from the United Way of Santa Clara County,
The City of Mountain View, FEMA, and donations to the Red Cross.
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PROPOSAL SUMMARY
-Fiscal Year 200.1-02
Agency: Communi _ty Association for Rehabilitation, Inc.
Address: 525 East Charleston Road
Contact: Jim Sanchez, Grants Administrator
2o01-02 Funding Requested: $ 53,811
Name of Program(s): Disability Services
City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94306
Phone Number: (~50) 812-2829
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Proposal Summary
Originally founded in Palo Alto, CAR is proud of the services we have provided for our neighbors
throughout our 37-year history, and we are encouraged by the support we have received from the citizenry
and the municipal government. Together we are building a more inclusive and accessible community, which
is a bertefit to all of the people residing in Palo Alto, but is especially beneficial to members of the disabled
population _and their families. This year, CAR asks the city to consider supporting our Disability Services
program that answers seven priority areas of need:
First Priority
. Day Center Support Services for the
Disabled
¯Servic~.s.,that Create a Stable
Environment for Youth
Second Priority
¯ Child Care for Developmentally
Delayed ¯Children
¯Community Integration for the Disabled
¯Employment Services for the Disabled
¯Group Homes for the Disabled
¯Recreation Services for the Disabled
In answer tdthese nheds, the following three (3) goals have been identi’t~ed for this program:
GOAL 1.
GOAL 2.
GOAL 3.
Expand opportunities for disabled Palo Alto residents to become more fully integrated and participatory
citizens ha the community.
Advance the quality of life for disabled Palo Alto residents and their families
Improve the health and wellness of disabled Palo- Alto Residents ih order to increase their physical
capacity.to achieve independence.
A total of seven (7) objectives have been set to meet these goals, and they have been designed to increase both
service hours and service efficiency for Palo Alto residents in relation to the administration of our programs
and our ability to respond to the priority need_s that have been identified by the City of Palo Alto.
Population Served
During FY01/02, CAR expects to serve 985 Palo Alto ~esidents with developmental and other disabilities of
all ages and .soclo-economic backgrounds. We accept clients-based solely on the nature oftheir disability
with no regard to economic status£ though many are in the low to moderate income category..
Budget narrative . ... . "
The $53,811 that we are requesting from the City ofPalo Aito reflects three basic assumptions. First, we are
only seeking funds, to support salaries (excluding benefits) for staff members whose jobs are entirely related
to direct services. Second, the amount of money we are asking the City of P.alo Alto to contribute is based on
the percentage of Palo Alto residents enrolled in our various programs. And finally, we are only asking Palo
Alto to Contribute 25% of the total cost for delivering these services to Palo Alto residents.. The remaining
75% will be funded through fees-for-service and private philanthropy.
Funding diversification -
CAR receives 50% of its funding through fees-for-service from the state government. The remaining 50%
needed to cover the actual cost of our services, is known at CAR as the Margin of Achievement. This margin
ensures the continued high quality of CAR services.- The requested city support will help to fund this
important Cost difference. In addition to the City of Palo Alto, CAR enjoys the provisions of over 5,000
individual donors and over 60 foundations, corporations and community associations. We also host two
special events and manage a vehicle donation program to help provide the vital, high-quality community
services for which we have come to be known. Please refer to our 1999-2000 Annual Report for specific
donor listings.
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001.02
Agency:
Address:
Contact:
Community Technoloqy
Alliance
115 E. Gish
Ray Allen
Name of Program: Hous J nqSCC
City: .qAn ,-rn~ ¢’~Zip Code: 9-.5./_1_2.
Phone Number:408 437-9170
2001-02 Funding Requested $1 5 ,- nnn
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Proposal SummaE~ Identi~ the pr!ori~ area of need met by this program, the pmgra~ goals and :o~ectives, how
it benefi~ Palo. Alto res!d~nts,.a~d how the program e~ctively utilizes existing resources.through collab0ra~ve
e~sl This project addresses the need for access to "Affordable
Housing." The project aims to develop a website of all the sub=
sidized housing units in Santa.Clara County. Palo ~ito has
1,611 subsidized housing unitslisted Out of a total of ~,224
throughout the. County. The project is a collabor~tion ibetween
CTA and HIP and-iS":a priori.ty goal of the Santa Clara.C6unty ’
Collaborative on Affordable Housing and Homeless Issue.s:Li This ~
is a collaborative of over I00 agencies pro~idinq affordable .
housing and.homeless services..
Population Served: Descdbe the population served by the proposed program. Include the ar4aof Palo Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant information.
This project will serve low and very low inoome populations in
Santa Clara County and. cover the whole area of t~e City of Palo
~ito. Of Palo Alto’s 61,000-residents (CA Dept. of Finance),
20% of households reported an income of. $25,000 or below .(199-0
census), making them eligible for the services offered.
3.BudgetNaEa~ive:Describespecificallyhowtherequestedfundingwillbeused,
Palo Alto’s portion of the total budget will be used to p&y a
portion of the salary and benefits for the Web Administrator and
pay for computer hardware and software upgrades. -.- ¯ .
4.Funding Diversi~cati~n:Summarizeh~wy~uragencyp~anst~ever~gethe~ndingfr~mtheCi~anddi~ersi~
funding~rthisprogram.
Palo Alto’s contribution would help leverage funding from..seven
other funding sources. In Year 2 the project p~6poses to iniate
a fee structure for housing providers. Details of this fee
structure are set out in 4(b) of the full narative.
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PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Agency: La Comida de California Name of Program: Hot Meal Program for the Elderly
Address: 450 Bryant Street City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 9303
B. Valerie Glassford
2001-02 Funding Requested $38,712
Phone Number: (650) 494-0614
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1.Proposal Summary: Identify the prior ty area of need met by this program, the program goals and Objectives, how
it benefits Palo Alto residents,.and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative
efforts.
The La Comida hot meals program meets:the nutritional and socialization needs of the elderly. The goal.of
our .organization is to expand and reach all elderly individuals who could-benefit by our program, By
reaching out to local organizations that serve the elderly in Palo Alto and utilizing local publiqations we are
able to inform the local elderlY popu.lation of the program and encourage them to. participate. Close
collaboration with Avenidas, the ,County 0f Santa Clara, subsidized housing developments and local service
clubs provides additional funding,, ref.e..r.ral opportunities, transportation and outreach opportunities.
2.Populatio.n.Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. ~nclude the area of Palo Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant information. ¯
The population se~ed is all individualswh0 are sixty or older. La Comida has its main site in downtown
Palo Alto and utilizes transportation opportunities to bring in seniors from all parts of Palo Alto wl~o have
transportation difficulties. The addition of the Cubberley recreation program and a five-day a week program
at Stevenson House gives La Comida a better opportunity to meet the needs of the elderly in south Palo Alto.
The number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served is 440 and the total number of unduplicated
individuals served 525.. La Comida does not place an Income restriction n its pa.rticipants, however, a
significant percentage of our participants have limited incomes. With the increasing costs of rent locally it
becomes even more important that the basic nutrition needs of the elderly are being met. "
3.3. Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Program funds will be Used for the purchase of food that is prepared on site for the daily lunch, Some funds
will be used for salaries and other budget items. Weplan .to serve 1,900 meals at Cubberley, 5,000 meals at
Stevenson House and 33,100 noontime meals at La Comida at the 450 Bryant Street location in 2001-02. The
proposed budget for 2001-02 is $226,366.00.
4.Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and dive.r~ify
funding for this program.
Nutrition Proqram
Federal, State, County funding, includ ng -
Participants voluntary contribu.tions
C!ty of Palo Alto
187,664
381712
226,366
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Agency: MayView Community Health Center
Address: 270 Grant Avenue
Contact: JoAnn Cabrera
2001-02 Funding Requested $18,000
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Name of Program: Health Care for Low Income/Homeless
City: Palo Alto Zip Code:94306
Phone Number: ( 650 ) 327-1223
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1 Proposal.Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectivesl how
it.benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative
efforts,
The overall goal of the program is to provide primary health ¢.are services, health education; and food distribution to
low income and homeless Palo Alto residents~ T-his program address two .priority targets: health care for low icom6
and homeless residents, and basic services. The program provides access to basic health care sergiees for the
income and homeless residents who might otherwise delay or avoid treatment, with the risk of more serious :illness
or disability. The p#ogram also provides food distribution, nutrition, and health education serviee.S~ to improve the
health status oflow income residents. .
2.Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto ¯
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, Whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant information.--
The program serves low income, uninsured residents of Palo Alto, without regard to the ability to pay,.providing
primary care medical servlces, including pediatric services, prenatal care, family planning, gynecology,
immunizations, and general health care. Ix/fiscal year 1999/2000~ MayView Community Health Center-Palo Alt0
served 1,692 urtduplicated patients, (of whom 294 were Palo Alto residents). Out of the total of patients served:
64% are female ¯
40 % are under the age of 17
88% identify their primary language as Spanish
86% are Latin0
¯ 58% ar under the 100% federal poverty level
Budget Narrative: ’Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Direct service funds will be used to provide at least 75 low income or homeless residents of Palo Alto with at least
130 direct clinic services to be reimbursed at the rate of $80.00 each. Salaries are not part of the budget for this part
of the program since all program expenses are included under direct services. Cost per service is estimated at an.
average of $80.00. Cost per client is estimated at a cost of $149.00 per client.
.Salaries in the budget will be used to organize and staff the Food Pantry, to distribute food on a monthly or biweekly
basis to at least 30 families and working individuals.
4:Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify
funding for this program.
Funding from.the City of Palo Alto and the City of Mountain View, where our clinics are located, makes it possible
for us to leverage these contributions with corporations and private foundations. City funding makes clear that our
programs are accountable, and that our programs meet clearly identified needs of the low income residents of these
cities.
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PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Agency: Outreach &.Escort, Inc. (OUTREACH)
ddress: 97 E. Brokaw Road, Suite 200
Contact: William C. Schwarz
2001-02 Funding Requested: $12,900
Name of Program(s): Special Needs Transportation
City: San Jos~Zip Code: 95112
Phone Number: (408) 436.-2865
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1.Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of. need met by this program, the Program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts. .. .o
The priority area is.listed in Part III, page.5, of t~e HSRAP under the Second Priority CategorY ".
(Paratransit Subsidy for the.Disabled). The goalis to.provide transportatiQn for disabled persons in
=alo Alto uanble.to.pay, the client share of-cost for all rides. It wilt:benefit these individualsby : ’ -.
enabling them to access communlty services, health care,: etcl ..- ¯ ..: .
Population Served: .Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of
Palo Alto served,_ the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served; whether itserves low- .
income residenl~s and any other relevant-information. " ..
Populationconsi&ts-of low income disabled persons eligible for par&transit under the ADA. The entire
City of Palo Alto wiii.be served. TPie program will serve.80 low income~’clients.
3. Budge Narrati~,e: Descri#e. SPecificallyhow the requested fundithg will be used.
Funding will be used to pay the client’s farebox of $2.50 per one wayr,ide.
Funding Diversification: summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City
and diversify funding for this program.
Funding requested is less than .0005% of total budget. A small portion of the funds are also
requested to help cover the cost of the staff time in the Paratransit Support Unit to monitor, process,
and report on this subsidy program. $12,000 of the funding goes directly to cover the individual
client’s share of cost.
ParcaAgency:
Address: 1650 S. Amphlett B1,
Contact: Be’oh Brown
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Program:P a g eName.of Nill Coert Rec. Pro
#213City: San NaLeo ZipCode: 94402-25
PhoneNumber:( i650/312-0730
2001-02 Funding Requested $ 1 8 ~ 8 1 3
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Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by.this program, the program goals and objectives, how
it benefitsPain Alto residents, and how the programeffectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative
efforts. The Page Mill Court Recreation Program addresses three areas on the City’s Priority of Needs List--
Community Integration for the Disabled, Group Homes for the Disabled and Recreation Services for the
Disabled. The program’s goals and objectives are to 1) ensure that the recreation needs anddesires of
people with developmental disabilities are known and accomrnod~ted; 2) increase opportunities for
people with developmental disabilities to make community connections and be included in social,
recreational and educational activities; 3) make information about recreation opportunities-available to" "
people with developmental disabilities in Palo Alto; 4) maximize use of Page Mill Court by its tenants
and appropriate community groups; and 5) create opportunities within the Palo Alto community for
people with developmental disabilities to part~’c~pate ~n community recreationalI and edUcationa[ acuvaties.
The program will benefit Pal0 Alto residents by providing a range of recreation options that will "
encourage inchision; cbmmunity interaction, socialization and enjoyment while enabling the acquisition
of;valuable skills for independence. Parca will collaborate with Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition.
Stanford University"s Best Buddies program, the Palo Alto YMCA and other local agencies in
implementing this .program.
Population -Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Pain Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Pain Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant information.
The program will continue to serve the 30 low and very-low income adult tenantsof Page Mill Court. but
will benefit all individuals with developmental disabifities in Pa!o Alto, of which there are 1,100 of all
ages (California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, 1998).People with developmental
disabilities include those with moderate, severe or profound mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The proposed program will be headquartered between El
Camino Real and Ash Street to the west and east and Sheridan Avenue and Page Mill Road to the north
and south, adjacent to Stanford University.
3.Budget Narrative: Describe specificallyhow the requested funding will be u~ed.
The majority of the $18,813 requested for City of Palo Alto Proposed Program Funding 2001-2002 will
be spent on salaries, benefits, payroll taxes and insurance for the two employees who will devote all or
part of their time to the recreation program. The remaining pomon of the thnding will be used for office
incidentals (telephone bill, postage), auto mileage reimbursement, prindng of program brochure, and
minimal equipment,, supplies and accessories.
4.Funding Diversification- Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from-the City and diversify
funding for this program.
Parca plans to leverage/diversify funding from the City of Palo Alto by combining Housing and Urban
Development (I-VOD) financing, adult services program revenues. Paten fundraising income, and
additional funding from the San AJadreas Regional Center.
PARTIII PAGE11 OF12
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 20.01-02.
Name of Prpgram:.
City: Palo Alto -
Phone Number: ({550) 321-6291
Palo Alto Mediation Program
Zip Code: 94306
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1.Proposal Summary: Identify the pdodty area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, how
It benefits Pale Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources through collaborative
.Y,roject Sentinel proposes to provide information, ref~rral~ research~ problem solving consultation and
mediation services to conflicf~ occurring with~ the Palo Alto City bout. daries. The sorviges av.e intended to
¯ create a more stable envirphment for thbse who work or live in Palo Alto: The sorvice will work with
trained VOlUntSer mediators as well.as a Wide range of community service providers.
Popu ation SerVed: Describe the i~opulafion served.by the proposed program, Include the area of Pale Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Pale Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
ether relevant information.
The program is Structured to work with all segments ofPalo Alto’s p0puiation. There are no restrictions on
who can access the services. It’is anticipated that renters will compromise the majority ofservi~e reoipients
(43% of the housing stock). ’
Budget.Narrative: Describe speciffcally how the requested funding will be used.
The majority of the requested budget is for personnel costs.
A Suggestea training budget is attached.but separate ~om the operating proposal and budget.
Funding Diversification: Summarize how your .agency plans to leverage the funding from the Clbj and diversifyfunding for this program,
Project Sentinel has secured l~ederal Comprehensive Housing Cotmseling Funds (HUD) and County
Alternative Dispute l~esolt~fion Ftmds. Th~se fimds are used to enhance the oounseling and disPute
resolution services in Palo Alto and surrounding communities. We also maintain over 30 sercice contcact~.
which create a stable sharing of overhead expenses.
Agency: Senior Adults Legal Assistance (8ALA)
Address: 160 E. Virgirtia St., Suite #260
Contact: Georgia Bacil, Directhag Attorney
2001-02 Funding Requested $ 8,000
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Name o~ Program: Legal Assistance to ]~Iders
C~: San Jose "Zip Code: 95112
Phone Number:. () (408) 295-5991
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1. Proposal Summary: Iden~fy the priodty area of need met by this p¢ogram, the program goals, and obje~ves, how
it benefits Pale Alto residents, and how the program effec~vely uNizes existing resources through collaborative
efforts. SALA’s services to Pale Alto seniors meets a "Third Priority" need as indicated in this
RFP: LegalAssistance for Seniors. The scope of SALA’s legal services also, addresses these Priority #1
or//2 needs: (i) Health Care for Low Income; (2) Domestic Violence Prevention; (3) Elder and
Financial Abuse; (4) Independent Living Assistance for Seniors; (5) Public Benefits Counseling for
Seniors; and (6) Skilled Nursing Care-for Seniors. The program’s goal is to support Pale Alto elders to
live independently and with dignity. Proposed objectives are: (1) to pt,ovide direct legal servi_ces to 65
Pale Alto elders through continuation of current intake sessions at the Pale Alto Senior Center,. at other
intake sites, or by home visits or phone intake; and (2) to make one education presentation in Pale Alto.
SALA will continue to collaborate with Avenidas to provide 0iaasite services at the :Senior Center. The
program will benefit Pale.Alto elders by protecting their rights~ ensuring their safety and necessities, "
promoting their independence, and assisting them with planning,for the future.
2. Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program, include the area of Pale Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Pale Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents arid any
other releVant information.
In each program year, SALA will serve a minimum of 65 Pale Alto elders (age 60 or older): No
individuals other than Pale Alto residentswill be served through this proposal. Services will be provided
on a citywide basis and Will be targeted to elders throughout Pale Alto who are low income or in social
need. SALA’s statistics for Pale Alto clients served in 1999-2000 indicate 83 % were very low income
(incomes at or less than 50% of the County median as defined by HUD), and 49% were age 75 or older
(placing them at great risk of institutionalization). SALA’s statistics also indicate that 77% of these
clients were female. We expect similar demographics for Pale Alto clients served in 2001-2002 (and in
2002-03 if the contract-is renewed).
3. Budget Na~ra~ve: Desc-dbe specifically how ~e requested fur~ding will be used.
The $8,000 requested in 2001-02 (and in 2002-03 if renewed) will provide partial Support for personnel
costs (Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes) necessary to maintain the expanded services as proposed. The
funding requested is the same as SALA’s 2000-2001 level. No Pale Alto HSPAP funds will be used for
overhead. In kind support (a private room at the Senior Center) is estimated at $402.
4. Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding.from the City and diversify
fund!ng for this program,
In-each program year, SALA will leverage the $8,000 from Pale Alto with support from: Older
Americans Act ($8,142); United Way ($5,400); State Bar Trust Fund ($1,592); Health Insurance
Counseling and Advocacy Program ($60); Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services ($432); and
contributions ($1,800). In-kind support from intake volunteers and pro bone Wills Panel attorneys is
estimated at $4,222. Estimated in-kind space, for a room at the Senior Center., is valued at $402.
PART III PAGE 11 OF 12
Agency: Social Advocates for Youth
PROPOSAL SUNIMARY
. Fiscal Year 2001-02
Name of Program: Safe Place and Casa SAY
Address: 1072 S. De Anza Blvd. Ste. A-208
Contact: Beatrix Lopez
City; San Jos~e Zip Code: 95129
Ph0ne~Number: (408) 253-3540
2001-02 Funding Requested $ !2,500
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Prbposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resources
through collaborative efforts. Crisis Counseling for Youth, Services that Create a Stable Environment for
Youth and Youth Shelter Goal: To reunify and strengthen Santa Clara County families by providing
community based crisis intervention, short-term shelter, and crisis resolution treatment service~ for youth
who are encountering severe problems at home, are beyond parental control, have runaway, or are
homeless. Objectives: Over 800 youth and families will learn of and/or access crisis intervention services
provided by Safe Pli~ce and Casa SAY.
-1.Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo
Alto served,. ~e number ofunduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it-serves low-income
residents and any other relevant information. Youth and families in crisis; runaway/homeless y0utb,. -
The-general youth.population is served by presentations in schools and at youth activities.
Although there, is no. means testing, residents at Casa SAY tend to be from families Of low-income.-
2.Budget NarratPce: Describe specifically how the requested funding will b~. used. Funding will be used
to fund staff needed to provide individual and family counseling at Casa SAY and the Safe Place
Outreach Coordinator.
Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program. As can be seen from our budget, most citiesin this area Of Santa
Clara, the County and Federal Government support our programs. Private funding includes individual
and corporate donors which are a m~.jor target of the Board’s renewed efforts in fund development.
(See attached brochure)
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Agency: I Support N~twork for Battered Women
Address: 444 Castro Street, Suite 305
Contact: I Suzanne Elwell
2001-02 Funding Requested ~ 125,00o
i Hame of Program: Icity of Palo Alto Project
I City: IM°untain View IZip Code:~
¯ Phone Number: (~’~)19"0"7867
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Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals and objectives, ho~
it benefits Palo Alto. residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing resot)rces through .collaborativ~
efforts..
I’l’he Support Network for’ Battered Women is a community-based, n0n-profit agencythat has ~3een
meeting the needs of survivors of domestic violence in Santa Clara County for over 20 years.
Support Network’s response to the epidemic of domestic violence is to provide compreheri~ive,
bilingual services (English.and Spanish, with access to other languages), including: a.-2.4-h0ur,
toll-free 800-crisis line; emergency shelter, transportation and food; counseling:and support groups;
legal services (restraining orders, lega! advice, court accompaniment and more); and community.
education (domes~i.c violence preventio.n). All services are either free or provided.on a sliding-scale.
basis; no woman in danger is ever turned away. Suppoi’t Network is well known for its cooperative,
collaborative work with many other social service agencies in Santa Clara County., to ensure
comprehensive provision of services for victims of domestic violence. - " " - ’
Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Pa!o Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
’other relevant information.
Support Network clients are primarily battered Women and their children. In the financial year
1999/00, Support. Network answered 252 crisis calls from residents of Palo Alto~ In addition, Palo
Alto residents received the following Support Network services:.crisis counseling - 47 women in 64
sessions; psychotherapy .-.4 women and 3 chilidren in 112 sessions; group therap -.7 women in 35
sessions; emergency shelter - 4.women and 3 children for 80 nights; Legal service - 33 women in
54 units.Domestic Violence Prevention Presentations were attended by 1,000 residents. The
demographic makeup of clients was: White - 36%; Latino - 33%; Asian/Pacific Islander - 9%;
African American - 6%; Other - 5%; Unknown - 11%. Over 85% of our clients are from low and very
low.income households. We serve all bf Palo Alto. .
Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
For FY2001, we request $25,000 from Palo Alto to subsidize the cost of providing vital services to
Palo Alto residents. Expenses include staff salaries and benefits, operating supplies and
occupancy for appropriate portions of our Crisis Intervention/Counseling, Shelter, .Legal, and
Community Education Programs.
Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to .leverage the funding from the City and diversify
fundin~ for this pro~lram.
With the leadership support of the City of Palo Alto, residents of the City and Corporations
headquartered in Palo Alto are more likely to make donations with the example already set by the
City. This broad based community support makes a more stable base for the essential services
provided by Support Network. Current funding comes from government grants (45%), individual
donations (32%), United Way (12%), foundations and corporations (7%), and program fees (2%).
PART III PAGE 11 OF 12
PR.OPOSAJ~ SUMMARY
Contact: Ross Winetsky, Executive Director2 650/324 - 5358
Aimee Royal, Office Manager, 650/853 - 8697
1.Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this-program, the program goals and
objectives, how it benefits Pale Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing
resources through collaborative efforts. .
The Urban Ministry of Pale Alto (UMPA) is ,’equestifi~~..~HSRAP funding for the PRIORITY
AREA of HOT MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS. The g~a’~"o~l~-program are to provide healthy, filling.
and nutritious hot meals to adults in Pale Alto who, because of homelessness, mental illness, or poverty,
would not. otherwise, be able to eat meals on a regular basis. A major objective of this program.is to serve
as a component in a seamless array of services provided by UMPA that,assist homeless people establish a
higher quality of life for themselves. This program provides regular nutrition to the very poorest residents
of Pale Alto who, otherwise, would have seriou~ difficulty maintaining their survival.
This program ma×imizes the use. of existing resources and is a large scale model of collaboraiion within the
cmamunity.. Local churches an.d .sy, oagogues.provide UMPA with no cost facilities for providing,.five
meals (to be expanded to six days per week in 2001) on a regular, rotating basis. UMPA works, with.over
250 volunteers, drawn from faith Communities, schools, and corporations, who take time out of their busy
lives to serve as crew chiefs, cooks, and servers for these hot meals. UMPA collaborates with lhe Second
Harvest Food Bank, Which not only provides free groceries, but serves as teacher;Mentor,, and monitor to
the volunteers and staff of the BREAKING BREAD program. UMPA also draws upon local...bu~inesses :
.such as bakeries and-Supermarkets, todonate: food for this program, Over 250 volunteers from fhe
community work withthis’program ~is erew members for meals, ’., ;..’ ~ ¯ , .....
2.Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include,’ti~earea of.Pale
Alto served, the number of unduplicated Pale Alto residents sewed, whether it serves.low-income
residents and any other relevantinformation. .
This program serves the ¯most low income group within Pale Alto. it primarily serves individuals who are
homeless. Although a majority of these clients are located in the downtown area, its population is spread
throughout Pale Alto. Although UMPA does not require re~i.strati0n or intake for this program, our best
estimate isthat we serve ~ipproxiniaiMy 400 to 500 unduplicated participants per year. It should also’be
noted that those individuals using.our services who are housed, use these meals as a hedge against
homelessness because .t.hey cannot afford both the cost of housing and food. : ....
3. Budget Narrative: De.scribe specifically how the requested.funding will be used. .
The requested ambunt of funding of $76,743 will be used in the following manner. All-of the dollar
amounts are budgeted on a yearly basis. Salaries: This amount includes the Program Manager.who is a full-
time employee, one asst. who works.35 hours/week; one asst. who-works 20 hours/week; & 15% of the
admin Salaries. Audit: Professional accounting service required for verifying the. financial statements of
UMPA. Rent/utilities: Rent & utilitie~ are paid for the Food Closet Space at All Saints Episcol~al Church
on Hamitton Ave, In addition there are two remote storage’ locations for food. Consultants: Periodically
consultants are ~e~tuired to assist staff in creating menus that meet the RDA for nutrition. Staff
Development & Training: training required for staff to assure safe food transportation, preparation and
storage. Food Costs: Cost of food purchased over and above what is donated: Supplies primarily the ho~
meals. Direct Services: Cost of 0perat!ng the. vehicle required for the food program. Staff required to
cover an area from Redwood ~ity to San Jose. Also covers the cost of paper g~ods for the hot meals
Program as well aS special food storage containers for both the hotmeals and the Food Closet. Unit Cost is .
$5.38/unit cost per client
4.Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and
diversify funding for this program.
UMPA has applied for grants fr6m the Cisco Foundation and the Peninsula Community Foundation. Both
of these grants stress that support has been ongoing from the City of Pal0 Alto. UMPA also use~ this
information in individfial solicitation from individual donors.
PROPOSAL S~Y
Fiscal Year 2001-02
Agency: YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula Name of Program: YMCAVentura Youth Activity Center
Address: 4151 Middlefield Rd., #211 City: Palo Alto Zip Code: 94303
Contact: Barry M. Taylor Phone Number: (650) 856-3955
2001-02 Funding Requested:. $30,000
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1.Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the program goals
and objectives, how it benefits Palo Alt0 residents, and how the program effectively utilizes
erdstiug resources through collaborative efforts.
Area of Need: Services that create a Stable Environment for Youth.
Program Goals: 1) To provide a safe and stable environment for youth during the afternoon and evening
hours; 2) To produce a measurable increase in the number of developmental asset-building-opportunities
available to youth; 3) To guide development of leadership skills, self-esteem, and values in youth inorder
to increase their expectations of success.
Benefits to Palo Alto Residents: The YMCA Ventura Youth Activity Center serves youth that ~e’side in the
Ventura community of Palo Alto. . .." . ....
Collaborative Efforts: Our operating parttiers:include Palo Alto Community Child Care, Positive
Alternatives for Youth, Palo Alto Recreation Department, Palo Alto Unified School District, Y-WCAof the
Mid-Peninsula, the City of Palo Alto PoLice Department, and Stanford Haas Center. : .... .
Population Served: Describe the populationserved by the proposed program. Include.the area
of Palo Alto served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves
low-income residents and any other relevant information.
The YMCA Ventura Youth Activity Center serves youth, ages 12~17, that reside in the Ventura community
of Palo Alto.
Approximate number of teens that
participate regularly
(at least once a week):60
Average daily attendance:20
Approximate number of teens that
attend special events:200
Approximate number of parents
that visit with staffregularly:30
Although there are no income ehgibility guidelines, the Ventura Youth Activity Center primarily.serves
low-income, minority residents in the Ventura community. We also serve a number of East Palo Alto
youth that attend Palo Alto schools through the Tinsley Transfer Program
Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
Ventura Youth Activity Center Staff: $10,000
Ventura Computer Center Staff: $15,000
Workshop and Small Group Contracted Staff: $5000
Total Requested: $30,000
4.Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the
City and diversify funding for this program.
We will pursue the following existing funding sources for 2001-02: Adaptec, Commuaity Foundation
Si/icon Valley, Genencor, Hewlett-Packard, bate1, Pacific Bell, .Palo Alto Endowment Fund, Palo Alto
Weekly Holiday Fund, Quantum. We will also continue supporting the YMCA Ventura Youth’Activity
Center through funds raised in our Community Support Campaign.
Agency:
Address: . ~5 ~1
2001-02 Funding Requested
Fiscal Year 2001.02
City:
Clearly and concisely summarize your request. Use the s#ace provided on this page only.
Proposal Summary: Identify the .priority are~ of need met by this. program, the program goals.and objectives;, how
it benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes existing reso6rces .through collaborative
efforts.Th¢ough its Community Service and Leadership and Summer of Service Programs
YCS meets two priority needs: 1.) Serv{ces that create a stabl~ Environmentfor Youth aad 2..)
. " Safe places for youth. Our goal is that together, these programs will provide-young people
(grades 6-12) from Palo Alto and surrounding communities with year-routed; on-going forums to " ¯
learn about themselves and their communitt in a consistent and encouraging atmosphere.
Regardless of.whether the programs take place at schools, community centers or local agencies,
students have the opportunity to give .back to their’community through service With thehelp and ~: ’
support of caring adults and peers. YCS is a collaboration between the City of Pato Alt0~ City of
East Palo Alto, Palo Alto Unified Sch. ooI District, Ravenswood City SchOol.Districti and YWCA Of
the Mid-Peninsula. As such, YCS maximizes the resources’that each partner can.bring to benefit- ....
the young people involved in both of the programs. ..._
Population Served: Describe the population served by. the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto
served, the number of undupl[cated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves Iow-ihcome residents-and any
other relevant information. .
.The YCS programs outlined in. this proposal serve ~oung people in middle school and .. "
high school. Specifically, the Community Service and Leadership Program works with
middle and.high school age youth while the Summer of Service works just with middle
~chool students. Approximately 120, or half of all students se.rved through both
programs; are.Palo Alto residents. Although there is a fee associated with the Summer
of Service, both progrmns are open to all individuals regardlessof their ability to pay.
During the 2001-2002 year/we anticipa.te serving 130 Palo Alto. residents through these
programs.
Budget Narrative: Describe SpeCifically how the requested funding will be used. ¯
The $20;000 that YCS requests will beused to fund salaries for YCS staff members and
an Americorps volunteer. The YCS collaborating partners, continue to offer in-kind
" support including office space, transportation, meeting space, and supplies.
Funding Diversification: Summarize how your agency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify
funding for this program.
As programs have expanded, YCS’s financial needs have grown. To address this issue,
YCSis in the process of undertaking several key. activities to ensure long-term
sustainability: (1) creating a new community fund development committee; (2)
cultivating individual donors; (3) enhancing the direct mail program; (4) approaching
corporations for support. As always, YCS receives additional program Support from
local foundations, service clubs, and religious congregations.
Agency: YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula "
Address: J4161 Alma Street
Contact: Julie Maxson, RCC Dlrect0rm
2001-02 Funding Requested $ J 13,000
PROPOSAL SUMMARYFiscal Year 2001-02
" l N~me Of Pr(:;gram: !Rape Cdsis Center
Phone Number: (r~)J494-0993 .. .
I
Clearly and concisely sum~narize your request. Use the space provided on this page only..
1.Proposal Summary: Identify the priority area of need met by this program, the Program goals and objectives, howit .benefits Palo Alto residents, and how the program effectively utilizes exisfJng resoqrces through collaborative
efforts.
The Rape Crisis Center serves sexual assault survivors through crisis intervention services and
attempts to intervene before sexual assault occurs by presenting prevention and education
workshops to children.and teens, as well as educating the entire community, through education and.
self-defense Workshops. In FY. 2001-2002, we propose to serve 1350 Palo Alto residents, including:
30 sexual assault survivors and their supporters; 420 children and adultsinprevention/educati’on
)rogramsiand 900 teens through TAPP. Benefits to Palo Alto residents will be comPrehensive "
services sp.~cifical!y for survivors and their supporters as well as Organized and effective efforts to ’
)revent sex~u..alassault inthe Palo. Alto community Collaborations to utilize Palo Alto resources
include partnerships with agencies providing emergency services, medicalPr0viderS and la,~’
enforcement in Pale Alto.
Population Served: Describe the population served by the proposed program. Include the area of Palo Alto
served, the number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents served, whether it serves low-income residents and any
other relevant information.
The Rape Crisis Center proposes to serve 1350 unduplicated Palo Alto residents. The target
population is limited only to our specific Service area, which includes the cities of Palo Alto,
Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos and LosAltos Hills. Since Sexual assault is not
confined by barriers of age, race, class, income, physical ability, sexual orientation, religion, or
gender, our potential service population can be anyone at all, and we make specific efforts to do
outreach that reaches all possible segments of the population,
Budget Narrative: Describe specifically how the requested funding wil! be used.
Requested funds will be used to cover operation and administration of the services outlined in the
=proposal, namely, supporting salaries of the Rape Crisis Center staff.
Funding Diversification: Summ’adze how your ~gency plans to leverage the funding from the City and diversify
funding for this program.
We receive a majodty of our funding from the C~lifornia State Office.of Criminal Justic Planning, as
well as funding from the cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, CAP is supported by a grant from
Santa Clara Co.unty, TAP by a grant from the Health Trust. Moreover, we receive assistance from
United Way, fees for service and donations.
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