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2009-11-Minutes for Meeting July 28,2008 Recorded 1/2/2009DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS 2009~~+ NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK lid r7 + COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 1111111111011111111111111 11 oil 01/02/2009 08:29:24 AM 2009-11 Do not remove this page from original document. Deschutes County Clerk Certificate Page If this instrument is being re-recorded, please complete the following statement, in accordance with ORS 205.244: Re-recorded to correct [give reason] previously recorded in Book or as Fee Number and Page c Q Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.orc MINUTES OF WORK SESSION DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, JULY 289 2008 Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Michael M. Daly and Tammy Melton. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; David Inbody; Mark Pilliod, Legal Counsel; and approximately ten members of the public, including representatives of the media. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 1:30. 1. Discussion of Proposed Humane Society of Redmond Loan Agreement. Dave Kanner said he has worked out a way to cover the debt service short-term, about two months, which is in arrears. He recommended a simple promissory note to the business fund be used. The amount is about $36,000 and would not be used for operations. An audit has been requested. The new interim director is to get financial controls in place as soon as possible. A tailored audit is recommended, with a sample of transactions to look for findings, failures and exceptions, which will generally show whether funds were properly handled. Once financial controls are in place, an audit should be done. This cost is about $5,000. Discussion took place regarding the organization's assets, debts, average income and expenses and other financial details. The Commissioners agreed to allow a promissory note of $41,000 for debt service and audit purposes, and for an audit to be conducted. 2. Economic Development Grant Requests: • Sunriver Music Festival - Cultural Tourism - Commissioners Luke and Daly granted $500 each; Commissioner Melton granted $1,000. • United Way of Deschutes County - Project Homeless Connect - the Commissioners granted $1,000 each. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, July 28, 2008 Page 1 of 3 Pages C. O. Youth Investment Foundation - Drill Team - the Commissioners granted $1,000 each. Redmond School District - Head Start - Commissioners Luke and Melton granted $500 each; Commissioner Daly granted $1,000. Fair & Expo Center - Grant Program - Commissioner Daly said he thought the figures are somewhat inflated. Commissioner Melton observed that she thought the entity getting the grant is to be a nonprofit and should approach the Board direct. Mr. Kanner will discuss this further with the Fair & Expo Manager. 3. Signature of Certification of Local Approval for Nonprofit Organizations - NeighborImpact. DALY: Move signature. MELTON: Second. VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. 4. Update of Commissioners' Meetings and Schedules. None were discussed. 5. Other Items. Commissioner Daly said that several groups of people have been holding weddings on EFU ground, and two of them have contacted him. They hired a land use attorney to represent them, and they are filing a text amendment to ask that this work be allowed to continue. He said that Laurie Craghead is meeting the DLCD to discuss this issue as it may take a legislative fix. Perhaps the parcel size would make a difference. Commissioner Luke noted that the Code enforcement action against these people is on hold for the time being. Mark Pilliod stated that if other counties have similar situations, perhaps more can be found out about what they do. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, July 28, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Pages At this time the group went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(h), Litigation, and under ORS 192.660(2) (1), performance-related employment review. After executive session, a discussion occurred regarding signing a letter to the City of Bend regarding its master plan, which has been adopted as required by resolution. DALY: Move County Administrator signature of the letter to the City of Bend. MELTON: Second. VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes no. (Split vote) Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. DATED this 28th Day of July 2008 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. 1-19 R. Luke, ATTEST: N 5/~' 1 11, Recording Secretary Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, July 28, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Pages Tammy (Baney) Mellion, Vice Chair Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org WORK SESSION AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008 1. Discussion of Proposed Humane Society of Redmond Loan Agreement 2. Economic Development Grant Requests: • Sunriver Music Festival - Cultural Tourism • United Way of Deschutes County - Project Homeless Connect • C. O. Youth Investment Foundation - Drill Team • Redmond School District - Head Start • Fair & Expo Center - Grant Program 3. Signature of Certification of Local Approval for Nonprofit Organizations - NeighborImpact 4. Update of Commissioners' Meetings and Schedules 5. Other Items • Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(h), Litigation • Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(1), performance-related employment review PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS 192.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), pending or threatened litigation; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated Ifyou have questions regardinga meeting, please call 388-6572. Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY. Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. z 4 4 S' v ~ E Q o x co U- % ~ ce c o a ~0 M1 ► o ~ Al c [ 1 `S ti c 3 1 co a 0 s- v O by ro Z Qq v o A T C PROMISSORY NOTE DATE: July_, 2008 PROMISOR: The Humane Society of Redmond, an Oregon non-profit corporation 1355 NE Hemlock Ave Redmond, Oregon 97756 PROMISEE: Deschutes County 1300 NW Wall St. Bend, Oregon 97701 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Promisor promises to pay to Promisee, at Promisee's order, the sum of thirty-six thousand six hundred and thirty-one dollars and 63/100 dollars ($36,631.63). Principal and interest shall be payable in one lump sum payment, which shall be due on or before January 31, 2010. Borrower: The Humane Society of Redmond Principal: $36,631.63 Interest rate: 0% Term: eighteen months (18) months Maturity Date: January 31, 2010 Payment check to: Deschutes County Finance Department Deschutes Services Building 1300 N.W. Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97701 1. Acceleration. If Promisor abandons, terminates or ceases operations as an animal shelter on the Property located at the above address, Promisee may exercise its option to accelerate payment of this Note upon such occurrence or default by Promisor regardless of any prior forbearance. 2. Disputes. With respect to any dispute relating to this agreement, or in the event that a suit, action, arbitration, or other proceeding of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, any proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and involving issues peculiar to federal bankruptcy law, or any action seeking a declaration of rights, is instituted to interpret or enforce this agreement or any provision of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party its reasonable attorneys' fees and all other fees, costs, and expenses actually incurred and reasonably necessary in connection therewith, as determined by the judge or arbitrator at trial or other proceeding, or on any appeal or review, in addition to all other amounts provided by law. Redmond Humane Society 7_ _08 CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL APPROVAL FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS I, DENNIS LUKE, DESCHUTES COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR, DULY AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY HEREBY APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROJECT(S) PROPOSED BY NEIGHBORIMPACT WHICH IS (ARE) TO BE LOCATED IN DESCHUTES COUNTY: $83,593.21 in Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds will be used for Emergency Shelter Programs, eviction prevention and move in assistance for residents of Deschutes County, Oregon BY: 4, Name (please print) Signature Dennis R. Luke, Chair Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Title ¢ --o"- Date DC 2008-'456 ~~2g Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Sunriver Music Festival Organization Description: The festival, which began in 1977, is a two-week summer celebration of classical music through a series of formal and informal performances. This events seeks to provide an present world-class classical music performances and to support and expand music education for the youth of Central Oregon. In addition to the festival, this mission is achieved through the Fireside Concert Series from November to May, and a year-round schedule of music education programs. Project Name: Expanding Cultural Tourism in Central Oregon Project Description: This grant will be used to enhance the festival's visibility and encourage cultural tourism to the area by promoting the world-class performances and music education programs beyond Central Oregon. The marketing program will include: • Production of a rack-sized brochure • Production and direct mail of Summer Festival ticket brochures • Radio advertising and public service announcements • Production and placement of print ads • Create high-end recordings of the summer concerts for resale Project Period: September 2008 Amount of Request: $3,000 (Total Budget for statewide and local marketing = $13,650) Previous Grants: • August 1999: $5,000 Young Artists Scholarship Fund, computer and software purchases ($4,000 DeWolf; $1,000 Swaringen) • August 2000: $5,000 (DeWolf $5,000) • April 2001: $2,500 (Luke $2,500) • June 2001: $1,000 (DeWolf $1,000) • July 2001: $7,500 Outreach and development ($5,000 DeWolf; $2,500 Daly) • November 2001: $5,000 Music education programs ($5,000 Luke) • July 2002: $5,000 Publicity and advertising ($5,000 DeWolf) • October 2002: $5,000 Instruments and instruction for children ($5,000 Luke) • July 2003: $2,500 (DeWolf $2,500) • September 2003: $2,500 (DeWolf $2,500) • July 2004: $5,000 (DeWolf $5,000) • July 2005: $5,000 (DeWolf $5,000) • May 2006: $1,000 (Clarno $1,000) • March 2007: $1,500 (Melton $1,000; Luke $500) n { Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-320 - www.deschutes.ory- DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Michael M. Daly Commissioner Dennis R. Luke All Three Commissioners X Date' 07/18/08 Project Name: I Expanding Cultural Tourism iCentral Oregon Project Beginning Date: I March 2008 I Project End Date: I September 2008 Amount of Request: $3,00o Date Funds Needed: September 2008 Sunriver Music Festival E 93-0736403 Applicant/Organization: Tax ID Address' PO Box 4308 City & Zip: F Sunriver, OR 97707 Contact Name(s)' I Pamela Beezley, Executive Director I Telephone: I I (541) 593-1084 Fax: (541) 593-6959 Alternate Phone: (541) 593-9310 Email:l pam@sunrivermusic.org On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item Amount Approved: By: Declined: By: Date: Date: J ~ unawr ft1W['( att-Va J U L 2 1 2008 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATION July 18, 2008 Im fU o Tammy Melton Dennis R. Luke CHAMBERS ERS Michael M. Daly Deschutes County Board of Commissioners T,n.,,l<c:~ty 1300 NW Wall St. Bend, Oregon 97701-1960 CAIPSTONE Dear County Commissioners: As the Executive Director of the Sunriver Music Festival, it is with the hope of CASCADES continued support from the Deschutes County Commissioners that I write seeking funds for our organization. For the last 31 years, our Festival has brought world-class classical music to the residents and visitors of this area, as well as music education for the youth of this region. As indicated by stable audience numbers, continued donations, sponsorships and grants, our organization fills a cultural need in Central Oregon. • ~cawa N EwS-TALK: SPORTS Our efforts speak to the current and future goals as described in the Deschutes County Community Plan 2001-2010: Central Oregon lacks awareness of the contributions the arts make toward our social health. This lack of recognition has led to the erosion of arts programming in our schools and early childhood development, as well as a deficit of funding and support of our existing cultural organizations and practitioners. This trend must be reversed. goad=~OCe Additionally, the results announced in 2006 by the Bend 2030 project indicate that Bend residents envision thriving artistic and cultural programs as J µ ingredients in the ideal Bend community. Ldwardiones Our organization strongly supports these community goals and seeks your financial commitment to help us market our programs statewide and in Central Ore on B j,,; n i t h ~C) music festival, we broaden our support base. Your grant award will ensure that a we maintain our financial viability. This in turn strengthens our community throu h cultural and artistic awareness. g . y gng ourists t o t e area to participate in our two-week summer S C E N E w~h o'~ A4 WFela per Pa Beezl 1,,_17_.: Executive Director 0) - Enclosure CALDERA Sunriver Music Festival P.O. Box 4308 Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.1084 fax 541.593.6959 tickets@sunrivermusic.org www.sunrivermusic.org Sunriver Resort's Historic Great Hall APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM JULY 2008 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leade ship structure, and activities. Sunriver Music Festival: 31 Years of Harmony The mission of the Sunriver Music Festival is to provide and present w rld-class classical music performances and to support and grow music education for theyouth of Central Oregon. As classical music orchestras across the nation struggle to remain financially stable and classical music audiences decline, the Sunriver Music Festi al remains financially healthy due to steady audience numbers, donations, sponsorships and grants. It grew from a fledgling organization in 1977 started by a handful of classical musicians that loved Sunriver as a vacation destination. Now enjoying its 31St season, the Festival is committed to making the understanding and fulfillment of music a si nificant and vital part of life in Central Oregon. The Festival achieves its mission statement through a two-week longsummer celebration of classical music that includes an ever-expanding series of formal and informal performances, through a November - May Fireside Concert Series and through a year- round schedule of music education programs. Summer festival cone patrons plan their vacations to Sunriver around the timeframe of the Festival, purchasing ickets as early as April for the August performances. Formal concerts are performed in he Sunriver Resort Great Hall and Bend's Tower Theatre. Informal performances include free outdoor concerts and the popular free Family Concert. Other informal and free concerts are performed by soloists and small groups of the orchestra members, such as duets, quartets and quintets. There is a free outdoor concert in the park provided as a ift for the community and as a marketing tool to introduce the Festival to new vi itors and residents. Additionally, the free "Unleashed" series concerts take place throughout Sunriver and Bend and feature small ensembles from the summer orchestra. In addition to the free concerts, a number of orchestra members conduct free instrument-spec fic "master classes" for both adults and children, and the community is invited to attend all orchestra rehearsals free of charge. The Sunriver Music Festival has expanded the audience size of its pop lar Fireside Concert Series, by moving it to larger venues including the Great Hall d the Tower Theatre. The Fireside concerts feature small ensembles and soloists and offer a mix of musical styles. Not only has this series increased the Festival's revenue stream, it has enlarged the demographic of its patrons, attracting a broad range of ag s and a diversity of music lovers. Sunriver Music TestivaC Music Education: Nurturing Our Youth Educational outreach programs continue to be an important focus throughout the year. Music education is a major part of the Festival's mission statement. Programs as diverse as in-school educational performances, workshops, master classes, and artist-in-residence programs occur at Sunriver's Three Rivers Elementary and Middle School and throughout the Bend / La Pine School District. The Festival provides grants to Three Rivers School for the purchase of musical instruments, to the Central Oregon Youth Choir, and to the Cascade Community School of Music. This is in addition to the unique and very successful Young Artist Scholarship Program, providing financial assistance to Central Oregon classical music students who aspire to make a career in the field of music. Leadership: At Multiple Levels The Sunriver Music Festival is governed by a 23 member Board of Trustees and managed by an Executive Director, Executive Assistant and a Ticket Office Manager. One or two contractors are hired during peak summer season to manage and coordinate the major fundraiser, Summer Gala. A college student majoring in music is hired as a summer intern. Over 250 volunteers and businesses provide time and finances to support the year round activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. Goal: Expand Cultural Tourism and Enhance Music Educational Experiences The Sunriver Music Festival is seeking continued support from Deschutes County's Economic Development Fund (EDF) to enhance the Festival's visibility and encourage cultural tourism to our area by both tourists and Oregon residents. As it has each year since 1999, the Festival would dedicate an EDF grant to expand its marketing program outside of Central Oregon promoting the world-class performances and the music education programs that occur throughout the year. The statewide marketing program includes: • Production of rack card-size brochures and distribution to all Oregon Welcome Centers and Visitor Centers. These centers are located in Astoria, Brookings, Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Ontario, Portland, Umatilla and Ashland. • Production and direct mail of the Summer Festival ticket brochures to over 7,000 targeted ticket purchasers and donors. • Radio advertisements and public service announcements on classical radio station KBPS out of Portland and KWAX out of Eugene. These cities are specifically targeted for radio ads because Sunriver attracts a large number of second-home owners and summer renters from these areas. • Production and placement of print ads in strategic publications, especially publications that promote Arts & Entertainment, classical music and Sunriver Resort amenities. • Create high-end recordings of the summer concerts to reproduce, sell and play over classical music radio stations throughout the state. Sunriver 'Music `FestivaC 2 In conjunction with the statewide campaign, marketing of the Sunriver Music Festival summer series will continue in Central Oregon. This campaign includes: • Television ads, created in Central Oregon, will appear on local T stations beginning in July 2008 and continuing through the summer festival, concluding on August 23. • Regional radio stations will broadcast ads between mid-July 2008 and August 23. • Print ads will appear in Central Oregon cultural program handout including those for Central Oregon Symphony, Obsidian Opera and Cascades Theatrical Company. • Print ads will appear in local Arts and Entertainment publications. • Central Oregon Visitors Centers will display the Festival's rack card-size brochures. • Direct mailings will target past supporters and attendees of the Fe tival. • Festival banners will be displayed in the Old Mill District and at t e Sunriver Village Mall. • Sunriver Scene center spread in the August issue featuring the S iver Music Festival. 500 extras copies are printed and distributed to all prop management companies and visitor information centers in Sunriver. • Featured cover story in Cascade Arts & Entertainment magazine' August issue. • Production, printing, display and sales of the beautiful summer Festival poster showcasing a Central Oregon artist. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or k 'matewme anu %-entrau "rC on \.21lli ni i". 1KNU /L - Esc iwiww v The statewide marketing program, including the production and distribution of brochures for the summer festival, begins in March and ends at the end of the summer festival on August 23. This includes all distribution in Welcome Centers, Visitor Centers and Chambers of Commerce. Printing direct mail brochures also begins in March and ends in Augus . These ticket brochures are mailed primarily to Oregon residents, but also go to patrons and donors throughout the U.S. Radio, TV and print ads begin July 2008 and run through the end of the summer festival. The Festival is fortunate to receive a number of in kind ads or matching fund ads allowing a expanded number of ads to be created and run with a very s all Festival advertising budget. High-end recordings would be produced at the end of the summer festi al with the raw recordings that the Festival's production company produces. The Festival has not been able to afford high end editing and CD mastering of our summer concerts due for the past five years to the increased cost associated with this process. The benefit of having a good recording is twofold: Sunriver Music TestivaC • Classical music radio stations, such as KBPS out of Portland and KWAX out of Eugene, would use the CD recordings as part of their daily broadcasts and during special programs highlighting the Sunriver Music Festival. • Good quality CD recordings would allow the Festival to sell and distribute the summer festival recordings. Hanging of banners and poster display throughout Central Oregon begins in May 2008 and continues into September. • The large vinyl banners displaying the Sunriver Music Festival logo and dates of the summer festival will hang in the Old Mill until the end of the summer festival. • The beautiful Sunriver Music Festival posters that are created by a local Central Oregon artist continue to be displayed and sold through September. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. Spreading the Word: Cultural Depth Historical data indicates that the Festival attracts a number of statewide and out-of-state visitors (over 30% of summer festival audiences) who plan their trips to Sunriver to enjoy the summer Festival concerts and other regional events and activities. On the way these tourists stop by towns and sites such as Sisters, Redmond, Suttle Lake, LaPine and Smith Rock, and contribute to the county's economy as they shop, dine, lodge and recreate along the way. Additionally, they often take advantage of other cultural opportunities such as visits to the Warm Springs and High Desert Museums. With the average tourist group of 2.3 people spending $219 per day in Central Oregon (Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau, 2006), the entire region has much to gain by attracting visitors. Additionally, a strong statewide marketing campaign raises the awareness that Central Oregon is artistically and culturally deep. Along with the unmatched recreation opportunities of our area, more visitors are drawn to Central Oregon if they can be ensured of cultural offerings such as the Sunriver Music Festival and a number of other Central Oregon cultural arts organizations. With the sad news of the closure of the Cascade Music Festival, the Sunriver Music Festival has a larger responsibility to provide classical music offerings to the classical music lovers in Central Oregon and to the region's visitors who have always incorporated the arts into their visits. Another benefit of attracting tourists to the Sunriver Music Festival is that classical music lovers have significant demographic clout, according to the American Demographics, Simmons Market Research Report. The report states that, "Classical music fans are apparently a dream market for purveyors of upscale products and pursuits." It goes on to summarize that classical music audiences tend to fall in the categories of affluent, highly Sunriver Music FestivaC 4 educated, curious and adventurous. The classical music audience is a p r me target for bringing positive economic benefits to Central Oregon. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. Broad reaching: Our Youth and Beyond Statewide exposure of the Festival's summer series will mostly benefit the Sunriver and Bend communities. In addition, the region's tourism industry will benefit as these visitors travel to the area to take part in Festival events. Youth in Central Oregon receive substantial benefits as the Festival pr vided over $30,000 in 2007 to youth music education programs. This includes educational outreach programs in the schools, grants to purchase musical instruments, artist-'n-residence programs, master classes, the successful Young Artist Scholarship program and grants to help sustain and grow important Central Oregon educational programs such as the Cascade Community School of Music. The Festival also seeks new and improved ways of making musical ex eriences more readily available to those who are restricted due to geographic location or economic constraints. For example, in November of 2006 the Festival brought two professional classical crossover* musicians from Portland to Three Rivers School t teach Kindergarten through eighth grade students how to write their own son s, put them to music, and record them to create their own CD. The Classroom Music Project took three days. Each class worked independently on the song lyrics, and then with the musicians on the music and performance. The school viewed this as such a successful music appreciation program that the Festival offered the program again in De ember 2007. Three Rivers School is the recipient of Title 1 financial support and has a high number of underprivileged students (more than fifty percent come from families living at or below the Federal poverty level). In addition to Artist in Residence programs, master classes, workshops and educational performances in schools, the Sunriver Music Festival has provided grant money over the past five years to Three Rivers School to assist them in purchasing musical instruments for their band and orchestra students. Many of these young musicians at Three Rivers are not in a financial position to rent or purchase their own musical instr ents. There are numerous heart-warming stories from the school's music teachers about the underprivileged students who were able to be part of the band or orchestra due to these newly purchased musical instruments. *The adaptation of a musical style, as by blending elements of two or ore styles or categories, to appeal to a wider audience. Sunriver Music `Festival 5 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures and sources. Statewide Marketing Plan Quantity Sunriver Music F In Kind Sponsorships estival Budget Amount Sunriver Music 7,000 $550 to design, Festival rack card- produce, print and size brochures for mail statewide Welcome Centers: Includes annual Center fees, design, print costs, postage Ticket brochure 7,000 $5,100 to design, production and produce, print and direct mail costs mail Print advertising in 10 ads in cultural $2,000 $2,500 in kind cultural arts, Arts arts, 2 A&E ads, full some ads are 10 ads are swapped with & Entertainment and Sunriver news 3 page insert in Sunriver Scene, "swapped ads" with other arts organizations publications summer festival arts organizations program printing Radio advertising 2 key radio ads $600 for Eugene and $1,050 in kind radio ad in Portland, running 20X per ad Portland ads match for Central Eugene and statewide / 5 radio $350 for Central Oregon ads Central Oregon ads running 61X Oregon ads Recordings of 7 concert $2,500 for recording concerts to recordings and editing reproduce and play over classical music radio stations Festival vinyl 30 banners @ $85 $2,550 - banners will banners in Old Mill each last for at least 5 years and Sunriver Mall Sunriver Music $13,650 total budget Festival Marketing for statewide and budget for March - Central Oregon September: marketing Funds requested $3,000 requested from Deschutes County to provide: from Deschutes - Expanded print advertising promoting summer festival County Economic - Production of concert recordings for duplication and sales - Development important marketing tool and commemorative sale item fund: - In 2008, direct mail to Cascade Festival patrons to invite them to an added special concert just for Cascade ticket holders - Expanded direct mail to personally invite guests to important fundraising events, both in Central Oregon and statewide. Sunriver Music Testivaf Internal Revenue Service 'District Director Date: MAY 2 0 1998 Sunriver Music P. 0. Box 4308 Sunriver, OR Festival, Inc. 97707-1308 Dear Sir or Madam: Department of the Treasury P• 0. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201 Person to Contact: Gordon Schnur Telephone Number: 513-241-5199 Fax Number.- 513-684-5936 Federal Identification Number: 93-0736403 This letter is in response to your request for a copy of your organization's determination letter. This letter will take the place of the copy you requested. Our records indicate that a determination letter issued in June 1979 granted your organization exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. That letter is still in effect. Based on information subsequently submitted, we classified your organization as one that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because it is an organization described in section 509 (a) (1) and 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) This classification was based on the assumption that your organization's operations would continue as stated in the application. If your organization's sources of support, or its character, method of operations, or purposes have changed, please let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on the exempt status and foundation status of your organization. Your organization is required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, only if its gross receipts each year are normally more than $25,000. If a return is required, it must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of the organization's annual accounting period. The law imposes a penalty of $20 a day, up to a maximum of $10,000, when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. All-exempt organizations (unless specifically excluded) are liable for taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (social security taxes) on remuneration of $100 or more paid to each employee during a calendar year. Your organization is not liable for the tax imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). Organizations that are not private foundations are not subject to the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. However, these organizations re not automatically exempt from other federal excise taxes. -2- Sunriver Music Festival, Inc. 93-0736403 Donors may deduct contributions to your organization a provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to your organization or for its use are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code. Your organization is not required to file federal inco: it is subject to the tax on unrelated business income the Code. If your organization is subject to this tax income tax return on the Form 990-T, Exempt Organizati, Tax Return. In this letter, we are not determining wh, organization's present or proposed activities are unre business as defined in section 513 of the Code. e tax returns unless nder section 511 of it must file an n Business Income ther any of your ated trade or Because this letter could help resolve any questions a out your organization's exempt status and foundation status, yo should keep it with the organization's permanent records. Please direct any questions to the person identified irk the letterhead above. This letter affirms your organization's exempt status. Sincere y, - _ C. Ask y Bullard District Director (~i~ Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: United Way of Deschutes County Organization Description: United Way of Deschutes County is supporting this project by serving as the primary clearinghouse for collecting cash donations to suppor this effort. Project Name: Project Homeless Connect Project Description: Volunteers and agencies gather on one day, in one place, to provide health and human services to the homeless. Individuals, businesses, church groups and social service agencies from Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties are collaborating on October 11 at the Hooker Creek Event Center at the Fair and Expo Center. The grant will be used to purchase basic necessities such as food, personal hygiene and first aid kits, clothing, blankets, prenatal kits, baby food, diapers and pet food. In 2007, this event, with the assistance of 525, helped over 1,200 homeless people utilizing more than $38,000 in cash and $15,000 of in-kind donations. Project Period: Event - October 11, 2008 Amount of Request: $3,000 (Total Budget = $43,000) Previous Grants: • September 2007: $3,000 Project Homeless Connect ($1,000 Daly, $1,000 Luke, $1,000 Melton) tbG ° Deschutes County Bo rd of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., end, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org, DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT1FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Mi Commissioner Dennis R. Luke All Three Commi Date: 7 » Project Name: {Lo_~-f_c--~ Project Beginning Date: 10 - I I - b 8 Project End Date: iae M. Daly ion rs Amount of Request: Fw6b.i7)7671 Date Funds Needed: cl o Applicant/Organization: a-~ - Tax ID Address: PO Pj 69 City & Zip: Contact Name(s): W.J UTelephone: Fax: $S- - p3 Alternate Phone: Email: On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: I. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership st 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the communit, 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be us source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization'.s non-profit status. * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item r 3 A - o$ ~q91 ~gq-bs~ ~~.loarl @I~ j'\ s . v1Q~ ucture, and activities. is economic health. ;d and include the If the grant will Amount Approved: By: Date: Declined: By: ( Date: July 17, 2008 Tammy Melton Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701 Dear Tammy, On October 13, 2007 Project Homeless Connect along with 525 volunteers helped over 1200 homeless - individuals, families, seniors and veterans receive multiple services ranging from medical and dental attention to survival skills along with housing assistance and help with employment opportunities. Still, in central Oregon each night 1756 people sleep outside, in cars, on the floors of friends and family, in shared hotel rooms or in the few shelter beds that are available. Of the homeless identified in the one night count in January of this year, 754 were children. With the uncertainty that many of us are facing in our own lives it's easy to see how hard times can be life threatening for those with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. There were three deaths this winter due to exposure of individuals that lived in the tent camps of central Oregon. Through the efforts of Project Homeless Connect a renewed awareness has risen and more coordinated effort is being made to assist those in need. A 10 year plan to end homelessness and poverty in central Oregon is currently being drafted. More conversations are taking place between local organizations and agencies in the tri-county area to work together to address this issue on a united front. A greater emphasis is being placed on education and financial training for low income and the homeless. We truly want to keep those on the verge of homelessness from falling off this cliff. Last year over $38,000 in cash and $15,000 of in-kind donations were received from numerous businesses, organizations and hundreds of caring compassionate people from all over central Oregon to support this one day event, and the lasting effects have been tremendous. After Project Homeless Connect in 2007, $10,000 was granted throughout the area to assist 64 adults and 77 children to secure or obtain permanent housing. Families in Madras, La Pine, Prineville, Sisters, Redmond, and Bend benefited from these monies. For your convenience a detailed report from the event listing all the services and how many people were served is included with this application. This year Project Homeless Connect will be held on October 11, 2008 at the Deschutes Expo Center. We are asking Deschutes County to again support this effort with a grant of $3,000. The funding provided will purchase basic necessities such as food, personal hygiene and first aid kits, clothing and blankets, prenatal kits, baby food, diapers and pet food (just to name a few things) that will be distributed to guests during the event. A 2008 budget is attached detailing the anticipated expenditures. United Way of Deschutes County is our fiscal sponsor for Project Homeless Connect. All donations will be received by the United Way and all payments for expenses will be made in accordance with existing guidelines. 08/27'4/2007 14:51 FAX 541 385 1742 COMM CHILDREN & FAMILIES [ 001 Internal Revenue Service Departmen of the Treasury District Director P-Deschutes United way 115 N.W. Oregon Avenue Room 7, O'Kane Building Bend, OR 97701 r V\ c aS o-'p <:~/\lo 4 915 Second Avo., Saattie, Wash. 98174 Person to Con act: John Sutton Telephone Nu ber: (206) 442-5106 Refer Reply to: EP/EO:EO: I:JS Date: SEP 0 1960 S9 61 t5. -Gentlemen: '~-j -f-O P This is in reply to.your request for a copy of you exemption letter. Our records show that your organization was granted exemption from Federal income tax on September 21, 1953 under section 101(6) of the 1939 Internal, Revenue Code which now corresponds to section 501(c)(3) of the 1954 Code. We have also dete ined that you are not a private foundation because you are an orga ization described under section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). We are enclosing a copy of your original exempts records. This exemption remains in effect. Sincerely Ra ph S. Chief, T Employee Organi letter for your ical Staff ns and Exempt ons Division Enclosure Please visit www,CentralOregonConnect org for more information. Saturday, October 11, 2008 Hooker Creek Event Center at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. What is Project Homeless Connect? Project Homeless Connect (PHC) began in San Francisco in 2004. Volunteers and agengies gathered on one day, in one place, to provide health and human services to the homeless. Since 2004, PHC has become a national event held in more than 100 cities. Portland and Eugene were the first in Oregon to adopt the PHC model uniting hundreds of volunteers and agencies under one roof to provide health and human services to more than 4,000 community members in need. How does Project Homeless Connect work? Individuals, businesses, church groups and social service agencies from Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties are collaborating under one roof, for one day to provide critical information and services to the homeless - people living in tents, vehicles, on the streets, in cheap motels, couch hopping - as well as those doubled up with other families. These agencies will provide free advocacy and referral assistance, in addition to the free produts, goods and services listed below. On Event Day - October 11, 9:00 am - 3;00 pm Community members in need will check in and be guided through the services most helpful to their individual needs. Services to be offered: • Medical/Dental care and follow-up • Hygiene products • Meals • Child Services • Vision screening and free glasses • Employment opportunities • Legal advice • Health screenings • Veterinary care • Help applying for benefits • Credit & Financial Counseling • Clothing • Domestic violence counseling • Phone access • Bicycle lottery • Housing/Shelter lottery • Haircuts • I.D. replacement • Sleeping bags • AND MORE! GET INVOLVED! Sponsor Sponsorship Packages include media coverage, logo placement, speaking opportunities, giveaways and employee participation. Dina Barker 408-7991 Donate In-Kind Donation products needed include beverages, craft supplies, hygiene products, clothing, etc. Suzanne Reininger 390-3433 Volunteer Volunteers are needed to join task teams planning the event and on-site teams on event day in all the service areas being provided as well as translators, food services, intake, etc. Businesses, groups, individuals of all ages (children 10+ too!) are needed as volunteers. 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PRQJC Project Homeless Connect Volunteer Application I I-DMI__L E SS October 11, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. C O N N FET Volunteer for the full day or for two hours segments Hooker Creek Event Center at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Please complete this form for each applicant. Name Oman to: Address Street or ax to: 504-1399. Phone Number F-Mail In case of emergency who should we call? Contact Name: Number: Responsible children over the age of ten may volunteer with a Have you been convicted of a crime involving children? parent or guardian, and a signed release. We encourage groups Yes E] No F1 and families to volunteer. Project Descriptions are listed below. If you wish to participate by donating money, checks If the specific team or task you want to sign up for is not may be made out to United Way, PO Box 5969, listed, or you are unsure of which team you are interested in, Bend, OR 97708, Attention: Project Homeless sign up here. We will contact each volunteer applicant by Connect, or contact United Way at 389-6507, or at phone or email. www.deschutesunitedway.org All donations are tax ❑ Yes, please contact me, I have questions. deductible. Medical A medical unit is available to Homeless Connect clients for urgent care medical services. Patients are triaged by volunteer RNs and NPs and most often have minor acute illnesses that are managed at the visit. On site screenings, and immunizations. Social Services L If you are a current or retired professional, volunteer, or case worker in any type social service agency, or non-profit service, you are needed. Battery, social security, veterans, employment, education, legal, GED, job skills, pregnancy, resource referral, woman's resources, senior and disabled, and more. Child Activity/Care ❑ Provide care for infants and activities for children up to the age of 10. This includes reading, doing crafts, and or physical activities with children who really love to be loved. This is a perfect opportunity to volunteer for two hour shifts, or fro groups to volunteer together and plan the activities. Financial L Credit checks, matched savings, register to vote, financial literacy, personal identification, etc. Dental A dental unit is available for cursory cleaning, urgent care and dental referral. Dental staffs needed. Survival ❑ Demonstrate and offer tips on camping, cooking, personal safety, food safety. Conduct free product drawings. If you have outdoor skills: cooking, camping, self- protection -we want you! Volunteer Services L Help direct, and check in volunteers on the day of the event. Teen Services ❑ Services and support for teenagers Help provide a "cool" and loving environment for teens to aet help. Greeters ❑ Greet & help guests on the day of the event. You will also walk each guest to their first destination in this event. This is a wonderful time to be a blessing and a comfort. Personal ❑ Attention Volunteer to offer letter writing, haircuts, massage, skin care, veterinary care for pets, phone calls, and a variety of other personal attention services. Exit Interviews ❑ Conduct a short interview with guests to find out if the event helped them. Also hand out gifts, food bags, and other items as guests leave. Typing and Administrative Help with small projects. Personal Kits U Put together and hand out personal kits for men, women, and kids. Floatin-g. El Volunteer This opportunity is for those living on the edge! Be willing to be assigned anywhere during the event! Table Decorations ❑ Create beautiful fall table decorations for the registration tables and the food court tables. Nutrition ❑ Help inform on food prep, outdoor cooking, nutrition and other fun food facts. Mental Health & ❑ Addictions Mental health and addictions professionals or current trained volunteers are needed. AA, ALANON, NA, or other type addiction counselors are also needed. Bilingual Help ❑ Translation/Interpretation Help with bilingual communication. Food ❑ Help serve food, and bus the tables for guests. Visit with guests as they eat and rest. Outreach Get the word out to those who need to come to or to know about this event via: emails, posting flyers in the community, at churches, and in the community. Project Homeless Connect 2007 Budget Reciepts Payable Anticipated Actua l Hooker Creek Event Center $7,500.00 $7,078 .71 $421.29 Food and Water for Guests $4,000.00 $2,580 .17 $1,419.83 Printing Costs $500.00 $2,787 .30 -$2,287.30 Postage and Mailing Services $1,900.00 $2,392 .94 -$492.94 Prescription Assistance $2,000.00 $289. 7 $1,710.33 Guest Transportation to and from event $1,000.00 $828. 0 $172.00 Medical Supplies/First Aid Kits $2,500.00 $200. 0 $2,300.00 Personal Kits $4,000.00 $649. 0 $3,351.00 Media Ads and Paid Advertisements $2,000.00 $2,84E .00 -$846.00 Housing Assistance $0.00 $10,00 0.00 $10,000.00 United Way Administration Fee $0.00 $1,843 .00 -$1,843.00 Volunteer T-Shirts $2,500.00 $2,736 .75 -$236.75 Total Expenses $27,900.00 $34,23 1.54 Total Amount Raised $25,000.00 $38,87 0.00 $13,870.00 Project Homeless Connect 2008 Budget Reciepts Payable Anticipated Actua l Hooker Creek Event Center $7,500.00 Food and Water for Guests $3,000.00 Printing Costs $1,500.00 Postage and Mailing Services $2,800.00 Prescription Assistance $2,000.00 Guest Transportation to and from event $900.00 Medical Supplies/First Aid Kits $1,000.00 Personal Kits $2,000.00 Media Ads and Paid Advertisements $2,500.00 Housing Assistance $15,000.00 United Way Administration Fee $2,000.00 Volunteer T-Shirts $2,800.00 Total Expenses $43,000.00 ( The /Vine Root Causes oaf Poverty f=amily history of Poverty Those who are born to poor families are most at risk to remain poor and raise children who live in poverty. Among the detrimental, cyclically learned behaviors of concern are: weak parenting skills; lowered emphasis on education; poor self- esteem; physical and emotional abuse; substance abuse; weak literacy skills; lowered expectations in relationships and work experiences; weak financial management skills; poor health and nutrition practices; etc. 2. Chronic Poverty This can be due to physical disabilities, mental impairment, seniors who outlive their resources, or substance abuse. 3. Limited Economic Opportunity This can be more challenging when living in rural areas, or areas where the majority of the employers are paying minimum wage. 4. Marginal Educational Training Opportunities There is a lack of suitable education and/or training programs designed to deliver training when it is needed, where it is needed and linked to opportunities to convert such training into employment and income. 5. Racial/Cultural Isolation and Discrimination In Oregon disproportionate numbers of Hispanics (27%), African Americans (25%) and Native Americans (29.4%) live below the poverty level. The statewide poverty rate is 12.4%. Discrimination and isolation take many forms, each one creating additional barriers to self-sufficiency for those of other cultures. 6. Weak Family Structures High levels of internal family strife, illegitimate children, deprivation of family love and support, inconsistent parenting, a lack of parental supervision/discipline; failure at school by children; substance abuse, families abandoned by fathers, weak or poor maternal bonding when a child is young, etc 7. Weak traditions of Civic Engagement and Limited Social Capital Low awareness among the poor of how to successfully access, influence, and relate to traditional media and governmental institutions is a sign that social capital is limited. The absence of the poor in community decision making processes signifies the need for increased levels of civic engagement. Social capital can be briefly defined a the non-monetary interactions and connections that add to the lives of individuals and communities. These include trust, good will, fellowship, social interactions, and community involvement. 8. Limited Community Awareness and Inclusiveness The lack of community awareness of the realities, make-up, and challenges of local poverty preclude some local solutions that might be possible. 9. Catastrophic Life Events Either the individual catastrophic event or a cascade of events can lead to poverty. In Deschutes County alone over 36, 000 people do not have medical insurance. The loss of a job or even a short lay-off can have financially devastating effects. Divorce is also a major contributor to poverty. What We All Can Do To Help Those Caught in Poverty Action leads to change. Real change, at both the personal and systems level, is most likely to occur through person to person contact, neighbor to neighbor, and community to community based contact and solutions. Systems level changes The environment for actions requires support systems to be in place, allowing those who want abetter job to improve their job skills, for instance. Another example is: for single mothers, quality daycare may be an essential requisite for holding a steady job. Personal level change Many caught in poverty's cycles have lost hope. Hope can be rekindled. If we expect individ als to make changes in their lives, we must ensure systems and support are in place. Truly transformational solutions require involvement and participation by people from all ages and walks of life, including those who: ➢ deliver services to those most in need ➢ bring resources to the effort, but have not been involved in poverty reduction before (i.e.: the business community, and volunteers) ➢ are living in poverty, or have personally experienced poverty. Projects such as "Project Homeless Connect" help to bring the cor together. As a component of the Regional 10 year Strategy to End community awareness about the realities of poverty. Real solut formulated during the event through ongoing contact between those those who can help. • Join us on Saturday, October 1 . • ® Hooker Creek Event Center at the Deschutes Coin PRO] FU 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information on volunteering, dom ' '1 ' ' call: 541-504-1389, C O N N lC I cindy@partnershiptoendpover CO-TITLE SPONSOR: Partnership To End PARTNERSHIP TO END POVERTY anity and individuals )melessness, it raises s are delivered and most need help and 2008, y Fair & Expo Center, or attending, .org overty Project Homeless Connect Final Report October 13, 2007 Hooker Creek Event Center at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 0i f I Y f ,j IONNFCI We acknowledge the generous donors, sponsors, partners, and volunteers throughout Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties. They made a commitment to a new visionary project that has had great results across the nation. Our project was the first in the nation to incorporate several towns and counties into one Project Homeless Connect. Tri-county guest transportation was provided throughout a rural area where only one town (Bend) had public transportation. By leveraging the efforts of our entire region we created a vehicle to cooperatively help thousands of people, engage entire communities, and launch our 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. i 41 r., i N N "It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human his ory is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. " Robort Francis Kennedy 2 Project Homeless Connect Final Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Teams 4 List of Services 5 Event Map 6 Fiscal Report 7 The Numbers 8 Event Guest Survey Introduction .................................................................14 Event Guest Survey Form ............................................................................15 Event Guest Demographics ..........................................................................16 Event Guest Survey Answers .......................................................................17 Vendor(Partner Survey Results ....................................................................24 Review .........................................................................................................29 3 Project Teams The following individuals may be contacted for information concerning the of Project Homeless Connect. Team _ Name Project Manager -Cindy Pasko Leadership Team Suzanne Reininger Leadership Team John Livingston Leadership Team Nicki Mehta Team Leads Administration Cindy Pasko Logistics Child/Teen Woody _ Enrichment _ Medeiros Dental _ Debbie _ Stumbaugh Food Steve Murray Marcella Edmonds Larry Kugovsek Fundraising Dina Barker Housing Louis Golden Kelly Fisher Media/PR Renee Davidson Medical Racheal Baker Mental Sarah Elliott Health/Addictions The Partnership to End Poverty Homeless Leadership Council Co-chair Homeless Leadership Council Co-chair Neighbor Impact The Partnership to End Poverty The Partnership to End Poverty Grandma's House Northwest Medical Teams Neighbor Impact St. Vincent de Paul Southwick Specialty Advertising Housing Works Housing Works- - _ Grassroots PR Legal Aid Deschutes County Mental Health Cascade Youth and Family x.,,.a..a....5-..y Opening Ceremony Ramy Louis The Life Center Music Personal Attention Nicole Roberts Full Circle Outreach Deborah Vanni Pregnancy Resource Center Personal Kits Loomis Goode Compassion Ministries Social Services Karren Ruesing Department of Human Services Survival Heather Voris Bethlehem Inn Transportation Jan Whitney Volunteers Sheila Pyott Habitat for Humanity organization, and set up :act Information 541-504-1389 541-390-3433 srein b,bendbroadband.com 541-317-1141 iohnl ci,neiehborimpact.ora 541-504-1389 541-504-1389 )asko a)co_parti 541-410-6220 1-447-7662 1-390-13_51 1-408-7991 D.housing-works.org 41-350-3525 ugrassrootspr.com 41-385-6950 raker@las.oregon.org 41-3173153 bco.deschutes.or.us 41-408-3592 v_aYoh. _<bbendnet.com 41-420-2228 - '041-318-0414 vwestsidechurch.org 41-388-6317 ruesing-astate.or.us 41-389-2820 iubendbroadband.com 41-385-0122 541-385-5387 ext. 225 Project Homeless Connect List of Services Alcohol/Drug/Substance Abuse Books, free Child Care and Children's Services Child Support -Support Enforcement Cold Weather Survival Skills Cooking_Tips and Instructions Dental and Dental Education - D-------------------------- evelopmental Assessments - Diabetes Testing - Disability and Vocational Rehab Domestic Violence Education - r,mployment, Employers, and Work Training EMT-Emergency Medical Exit Interviews Eye Exams/Glasses Referrals Family Planning - Family Resources Financial Information/Free Credit Check Food Stamps Guides Haircuts - __^N/Hep CTesting _ Housing/Rental/Repair - - - - ID/Driver's License Immunizations -Adult Info-Lost and Found Legal Assistance Medicaid Mental Health Needle Exchange Pet Care Photography family or individual photos Prescription Assistance Mental Health Deschutes County Library Van_ - Outside Child Area - - - - Social Services Survival Survival Dental Child Area Medical Social Services Social Services Social Services Social Services Medical Exit Area Medical Social Services Social Services Social Services Information Tables, Personal Attention- Medical Social Services -M ed- d-i- ca-- l - - Information Tables Social Services Social Services Mental Health Medical ,Veterinary Personal Care Social Services Mental Health Housing - - - Social Services Social Services Social Services and Housing Social Services 5 s • I'f't~.111CI CON1 O a . a . o ❑ n Check Out/Perso al Kits Welcome _ - Gefen-nar n 1,11j Exit Dental Interviews v Phone Calls CIO N ° . o Mental Healt C o w Q " Medical N~ Personal Attention Housing Services 1.. Social Services I 0 ❑ O I 6 Project Homeless Connect Fiscal Report United Way of Deschutes County The fiscal agent for Project Homeless Connect was Deschutes County United Way. All donations to this project were and are tax deductible. We would like to acknowledge the generous donors and sponsors faith in us. They made a commitment to a new visionary project trusting in the result. When planning this event our team had a spirited discussion about how to fund the effort. We came to a consensus that we wanted this to be a "grass roots" effort. We weren't sure if there would be enough support, but we wanted this event to be a "people's event". So we began our fundraising campaign with a direct mailing. We received over $2,500! Then we moved on to invite the participation of businesses, government, and organizations. The sponsorship participation is listed below. Ten thousand dollars of the money raised has been set aside to provide direct shelter and housing assistance to restional families The money will be awarded through a grant process administered by a panel of five community services leaders. Company Donation Anonymous $ 10,000.00 Central Oregon Partnership $ 7,500.00 SELCO Community Credit Union $ 3,000.00 Deschutes County Oregon $ 3,000.00 Anonymous $ 1,000.00 Pahlisch Homes $ 1,000.00 Oasis Christian Fellowship $ 1,000.00 Diocese of Baker $ 1,000.00 Hooker Creek Companies, LLC $ 750.00 Cascade Healthcare Community $ 750.00 Tykeson Family Charitable Trust $ 500.00 Anonymous $ 250.00 Southwick Specialty Advertising $ 250.00 Sun Forest Construction $ 250.00 Anonymous $ 250.00 Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club $ 250.00 Anonymous $ 250.00 $31,000.00 In-Kind Donations Combined Communications Inc. $ 5,000.00 Grassroots PR $ 3,000.00 Key Creatives $ 3,440.00 Ad Hock $ 500.00 The Source $ 763.75 Juniper Paper & Supply Co. $ 750.00 Pronghorn $ 400.00 Southwick Specialty Advertising $ 350.00 Blink Photography $ 500.00 $14,703.75 7 The Numbers Poverty Indicators: According to the percent of students who qualified for free or reduced lunch in 2005, poverty rates for Deshutes County averaged 31.8%, Jefferson county 75.2%, and Crook County averaged 48.5%. To qualify, a child's family must be low income. Volunteers Over 500 volunteers made this event possible. Children age 8 and older worked the entire event. Church groups, associations, families, youth groups, business employees, and seniors all worked hand-in-hand to make the event work smoothly and to make the environment warm and caring. Ten volunteers who worked several hours apiece on the event day were Guests 1200 Guests, 600 of whom were children Service Providers: Over 140 organizations, businesses and agencies offered services and Partners 246 agencies, businesses, government entities, individuals, organizations, together to bring this event to success. Recycled Over three car loads of bottles and recyclables were removed to be our landfill. Several boxes of paper were also recycled. Left over food was given to local food kitchens in Redmond, Prineville, Contributions • $36,245 in cash was donated • $13, 803.75 of in-kind donations over $350 in value • 4,000 hours of volunteer time was invested in the event day alone • 650 hours of volunteer time was donated to the event set up • 3,800 hours of volunteer time was spent in the planning and prepe • Over 8,450 TOTAL VOLUNTEER TIME ess themselves. Wons for this event. schools worked rather than put into Bend. of this event 8 The Numbers, Continued Transportation FREE Transportation was provided to and from the event from towns and homeless camps in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties including the towns of: La Pine, Madras, Sisters, Prineville, Sunriver, and Bend. Volunteers drove guests either to and from the pre-set transportation hubs or straight to the event depending on the distance. Church vans, school buses, shuttles, organization and private vans, and the Bend Area Transit system were all utilized. Most guests were able to car pool or otherwise provide their own transportation. Volunteers shuttled people in a golf cart to and from the parking area. • 192 event guests utilized the free transportation system provided. The break down by areas is as follows: La Pine - 9 Redmond - 4 Prineville - 15 Madras - 20 Warm springs - 3 Sisters - 1 Bend - 140 Almost 100 types of services were provided and they included: Dental • 128 people (seven who were children) were treated by the dentist, of that, 121 were adults and seven were children • 36 extractions • 8 restorative procedures • 75 attended Dental education workshops • Several guest received referrals to free or sliding scale dentistry Children and Families • 600 children were served in the child area with health screenings, educational assistance, child care referral, and child enrichment. • 30 teens who visited the teen area for services, visited and "hung out". • 14 parents of teens received information about services for their children. 9 The Numbers, Continued Medical • 132 people received medical treatment • 37 medical screenings, of those 16 had a consultation with the volur • 9 guests received prescriptions. • 1 woman transported to emergency room of the local hospital • 15 guests were given vision screenings and then referred to a local s thorough examination and then, if appropriate, the Lions paid for th4 • 1 guest from Madras had cataracts and was referred to the Lion's Cl to have the surgery. • Hepatitis C screens - 4 • HIV tests - 8 • Adult immunizations: ■ 30 received TwinRix (Hepatitis A & B combined vac ■ 23 received Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) • Vaccine vouchers: 60 adult, 15 children ( these vouchers are redeem Crook and Jefferson County Health Departments for needed vaccine vaccine) • Referral to Breast and Cervical Cancer program: 1 • Family Planning consultation: 2 • Pregnancy tests: 2 • Safer sex kits: 15 • 3 pregnancy tests were administered, 2 negative, 1 positive • 4 guests received birth control prescriptions • 2 guests received pre-natal assessments and referrals • Over 100 guests received referral to free or sliding scale medical hel Education • 22 kids made connections for entry into college • 1 teen signed up for completion of high school diploma (GED) • 500 volunteers learned about our community services and the t Employment • 25 guests signed up for paid on-the-job training doctors. ecialist for a eyewear. b for potential grant )le at Deschutes, as well as the Flu faced by the poor 10 The Numbers, Continued Food • 1200 meals were provided through "Cafe Connect" (menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, fresh cut fruit, fresh whole fruit, bagels, pork loin, seasoned potato wedges, mixed cooked vegetables, spaghetti, grated cheese, muffins, cookies, juice, coffee, iced tea, pop, bottled water. • 168 emergency food boxes were handed out • An important part of the event was the caf6 environment that was provided. Each table had colorful table clothes and the table decorations were made by a small group of senior and disabled. Over one hundred volunteers washed dishes, bused the table, served food, and visited with the guests. Financial • 26 guests signed up for classes that lead to financial self- development and grants for projects resulting in long-term changes in their lives and communities. • 32 guests received free credit reports and credit counseling • 200 guest completed surveys for information about low-income credit union membership Basic Needs • 40 bike locks were given out • 23 bikes serviced • 2 bikes had brakes installed • Outdoor Survival Classes/Cooking and Nutrition classes/Free gift items-563 • 59 Sleeping bags were given • 4 mats were given away • 8 bedding bags were given away • 15 personal tarps were given away • 30 pots and pans for outdoor cooking were given away Survival • 34 guests received information on frost bite prevention and treatment • 22 guests received information on safe crock pot cooking Personal Services • 40 battery and rape contacts • 30 guests accessed mental health services • 6 guests utilized crises counseling during the event 11 The Numbers, Continued Housing and Utilities • 350 guests accessed the housing services • 37 contacts for rental assistance; • $2, 156 in rental assistance given • 17 contacts for utility assistance • $900 in utility assistance was given • 10 families added to winter utility assistance list • 18 contacts for motel assistance • 24 contacts for emergency housing assistance • 18 families inquired about Habitat for Humanity, several were q applications • One family living in car inquired about Section 8 • Several single pregnant women inquired about housing • Several elderly homeless women inquired as to housing • Family of four living in motel and out of money inquired about 1 Benefits • 38 Social Security contacts 0 25 Education/Disabilities applications/consultations • 59 people received legal aid services • 50 people received information about the House of Hope, a long I support systems and basic life skills training and a family atmosphe • Transportation was also provided for participants from the Fair Redmond DHS SSP office so they could have an EBT card issued they may be determined eligible for from applications filed the participants were transported for this purpose. • Several had their own transportation and drove themselves to the R have an EBT card issued. • Approximately 58 DHS Self Sufficiency Program Contacts. Appli on site for food stamps, medical, day care and cash help. The majc was for food stamp benefits. (This number does not include those DHS Senior and People w/Disabilities.) • Several Veterans were helped with veteran's benefits, and othe advocacy. • Several of the participants had already completed applications an local branch and were waiting fbr their intake appointment. Per 1 instead of returning to the branch at a later date to complete an it these application already filed at the branch, and to avoid completer the Fair Grounds, a worker was able to meet them at the local braj applications. ed and filled out group home with ounds to the local access any benefits ty of PHC. Eight SSP office to itions were accepted ity of help requested rho were assisted by supporting services filed them with the -ticipant preference, ike appointment for a 2nd application at h and process these 12 The Numbers, Continued Hospitality • 72 haircuts for children and adults • 1,782 hygiene kits were handed out • 220 guests received maps • 4 guests received toaster ovens • 4 guests received waffle irons/griddles/skillets • 4 guests received George Foreman grills • 74 hot hand packets (Hotties) were given away • 1 guest received a framed hiking back pack • 1 guest received a new metal frame cot • Over 300 items of clothing were given away • Several guests received Waterproofing spray • Several guests received First aid items • 71 dogs, 10 cats and 1 parakeet received veterinary care • 25 had referral for low cost spay and neuter services • Several guests were able to make free phone calls to their friends and family • 100 children received new coloring books and crayons • 300 children received new books to practice reading and develop their love of books • 38 guests received beautiful hand made quilts and blankets • 20 guests received thick hand made crocheted hats • 200 guests received business directories We think you'll agree with us, that this was a great beginning. The real story wasn't in the numbers. It was in the lives changed, the involvement and education of the community, and in the ways we all work together to help each other. 13 Event Guest Survey Introduction For this event we set up an Exit Area staffed by volunteers to help our guests complete a short survey upon leaving the event. The purpose was to evaluate how well we did in getting people to the event, the types of services that were accessed and/or needed, and to get feedback on the event itself. Not all questions on the surveys were answered. Because of this, and because of the limited amount of people completing the survey, very few solid conclusions may extrapolated from any portion of this data. The survey wasn't designed to provide profiles of poverty, but rather to establish a baseline for the progress of our efforts. Of 1200 guests, 195 took the time to complete a survey. This is roughly 2% of the adults who attended the event. Portland and Lane County Projects have also struggled with getting a good percentage of feedback from their guests. Portland has computerized their exit interview process and has increased their overall survey return rate. We have several changes we will be making to the surveys and the surv process for our next event, including making the exit interviews easier and the process more in sting. 14 2007 PROJECT HOMELESS GUEST SERVICE SURVEY Client: First Town or area PET? 0 YES ❑ NO Gender Am Marital Status Deaendents Male ❑ Female❑ ❑ 17 & Under ❑ 55-64 ❑Single ❑ Did you bring your children today? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ 18-25 ❑ 65 & Above ❑ Married How many? ❑ 26-54 ❑Partner ❑Pregnant? ❑ Yes ❑ No Due Date CURRENT HOUSING/SHELTER SITUATION Are you currently in a shelter? Current Placement How long there? Currently renting? U YES❑ NO Currently living with another family or families? 17 YES ❑ NO Currently sleeping indoors other than in a shelter. Motel ❑ Friend's U Family ❑ Camper/RV/Motor home CJ Currently living on the street in the woods or abandoned building? E YES ❑ NO Other If Homeless, how long ? What led to your homelessness? ARE YOU CURRENLTY EMPLOYED? Full time 1i Part time [J Two or more jobs II Unemployed Ci How long? SSI/SSD [ Injured [ J DO YOU HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE? Ll YES ❑ NO If you have children here today, are they insured? Ll YES L NO ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY Did the guest receive any referrals or appointments today? If so, please ask them for what areas below. ❑ Dental ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Employment Services ❑ Food Stamps/WIC ❑ Appt /Referral ❑ Appt./Referral . ❑ Housing Counsel ❑ Identification ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Legal ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ ❑ Medical ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Pregnancy Appt./Referral ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Mental Health ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Shelter Info/Res. ❑ Appt /Referral ❑ Other Health ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Teen Services . ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ SSI/SSDI Advocacy ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Training/Education ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Substance Abuse ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Veterinary ❑ Appt./Referral ❑ Veterans Benefits ❑ Appt./Referral Other 15 Demographics of Clients Surveyed Residential area Those who filled out the surveys came from the following Central Oregon Ninety five percent of survey takers designated where they lived. La Pine 7 Sisters 3 Metolius 3 Culver 1 Terrebonne 5 Warm Springs 2 Redmond 36 Prineville 21 Madras -12 Bend -95 Sunriver 1 Gender One hundred percent of survey takers designated their gender. Males: 93 Female 102 Age One Hundred percent of those surveyed designated their age bracket. 17 years old and under3 18 thorough 25 years old25 26-54 years old 145 55-64 years old 13 65 years old and above 9 (of those, 4 are women) Marital Status One hundred percent of those surveyed designated their marital status and considered living partner status. 109 were single (including divorced, widowed or separated) 55 were married 31 had partners Children Adult survey takers indicated they brought 99 children to the event. Only 88 children were listed by the parent or guardian. 62% of the children had health insurance, 38% did NOT have health i Pregnancy Five of the survey takers stated they were pregnant. 16 - Current Housing/Shelter Situation Six respondents were living in local shelters. The shelters included House of Hope, Bethlehem Inn, Housing Works and other shelter and transitional housings. Most of those surveyed stated they had lived for an average of 5 months in their current shelter Renting 46% of those surveyed rented their own apartment or house. Of those, seven believed homelessness was imminent due to eviction from sale of home, or lack of ability to pay rent. Home ownership 6 respondents owned their own home with 4 of those being Habitat for Humanity Homes. Homelessness 9 were renting motel rooms often with other families 9 were staying with friends. 25 (12%) were living in campers, RV, motor homes 5 were living in their car 17 (8%) were living with their family. This included singles as well as entire families. 7 were living on the streets, in the woods in abandoned buildings, motor homes. One of these was a married woman who became pregnant, left or was abandoned by her husband, lost her job, has been homeless for one month and has no health insurance. Of those who self-declared they were homeless, the amount of time they were homeless varied anywhere from one week to 30 years. The average length of homelessness, if homeless over one year, was 2.1 years. If they had been homeless for under one year, the average length of time homeless was 3.3 months, if homeless under one month, 2.4 weeks. When asked what led to homelessness the answers were: "...Got laid off, can't get job." "Health problems, short of cash." "Violence." "Divorce." "Injured." The list also included: severe family problems, displaced mill worker, legal issues resulting in loss of house, disability dispute with workman's comp, got disabled with no social security, wife died, loss of job, alcoholism, bad choices, motor home in too bad condition to get into a park (65 year old man), lack of work because of criminal history. Employment 39 indicated they were employed full time 17 guests were injured, had long term illness (leukemia), or were on medical leave 5 workes two or more jobs, one gentleman worked a full time and a part time job, 1 guest worked three part time jobs. 32 worked part time 57 were unemployed. This includes 4 guests who were retired, 10 were retired 4 were injured and waiting for SSD 21 were on SSI/SSD 1 was a full time student 17 Health Insurance Of the adult respondents: 79 adults had health insurance, 108 did not have health insurance. Children and Health Insurance 55 children had health insurance 33 children did NOT have health insurance. Guests accessed the following services at Project Homeless Connect: Dental - 58 Employment Services - 13 Food stamps - 13 Housing Services - 62 ID-8 Legal Services - 13 Medical - 37 Mental Heath - 17 Other Health (including optometry) - 14 Pregnancy Services - 4 Shelter Info Resources - 9 SSI/SSD advocacy - 7 Substance abuse - 7 Teen Resources - 7 Training/Education Services - 5 Veteran's Benefits - 6 Veterinary Services - 12 Other services the guests listed as accessed were: Family Access Network, personal services, clothing, propane help, food, ooks, three accessed glasses, eye exams, credit report, low income credit union, small business rants, haircuts, lunch, activities for children, utility cash assistance, and Alanon. Following are the answers to the questions on the back page of the survey. ften the guests made the similar comments over and over. If that was the case we listed only o e. We have included most of the answers and comments. 18 1. Did you get the services you hoped for today? 108 guests simply, "Yes.', with no comment. "Yes. I wanted to talk to someone about getting utilities help. Especially a phone in home to be a daycare provider. I got this help." "Yes. Referral for teeth. Four crowns had broken off." "More than I expected." "Yes, but hoping for more job listed available now." "Yes, with dental. Thank you!" "Yes, but was hoping for immediate medical attention for hurt toe. Got a referral was plesed with that." The rest of the respondents left the space blank, answered "NO or took the time to write or transcribe the below comments to the exit area volunteers. "Wanted more housing and employment info." "She really needed vision help." "Mostly." "No, dental and vision were closed or full." "No. and (employment agencies) didn't show up." "No. Wanted maternity clothing." "No cleaning for dental." "Not dental." "All except for vision. Was closed." "Housing was very vague. I had hoped for more." "Not much housing for Madras." "No, needed glasses and dental." "Dentist too full for service." "Not so far.." "Not dental-too many people." "Partially." "Kind of, but no dental." "No. Needed help with low cost housing rental." "No. Hoped to get dental check. Too busy." 2. Was there anything missing that you believe would have helped you? "Vision services." "Employment booth." "Looking for apprenticeship." "Referral for medical help other than just the basics." "Same old story." "Have this once a month would like more help for homeless in Redmond." "Finding part time employment." "Money for deposit on house." "Chapter books for older children." "Employment info and help." "Vocational rehab that works for homeless." "Health insurance booth and OHP and Oregon Insurance pool." "Church presence." "The people were wonderful. There is not much you can do to help someone who will not help themselves." "A job, a phone, and gas voucher." "More dentists." "More vets and veterinary supplies." "Affordable housing." "Have tents available." 19 3. What are the barriers that you are facing? "Boyfriend chronically ill. No Insurance. Possibly cancer. 27 years old. Size 38 I weeks." They expressed that they cannot find any medical help that he qualifies 1 "Employment." "Seaswirl. Worked until it closed. Took awhile to find new job causing to fall bel "Being on OHP limits services. Get denied often. Had hoped for that here." "Living in a motel, pay so much for room that can't save money to get a new plat "Getting health care." "Affordable housing." Several guests listed this. "Showers -especially for job interviews." "Help with dentures." "Getting enough money to get tires." "Getting a disabled ready house." "The cost of gas." "Education and health education." "No care insurance." "Getting a prescription." "Living with alcoholics. Scary sometimes. Signed up for HUD." "Living with another family." "Not being able to work-no license." "Getting daycare during school." "Bad back." "Job skills to adapt to high tech environment." "Health." "About seven years ago, lost everything because she got sick and he lost his job." "Mental Health." "Housing costs, not enough money left over for food, gas." "A safe place to park. No services if have pets." "Hard to look for work when no showers or laundry." "Place to live that's affordable. Lived in Bend for 28 years." "Society based on money." "No glasses. No job." "Teeth!" to 32 pants in 6 on utilities." Many guests listed getting a "deposit for a house". Obtaining deposit money is a tremendous barrier for many families, because we live in an area where deposits can run from $500-$1200 for a median level rental. Often it is required to pay first and last month's rent, plus a deposit. 20 4. How did you hear about Project Homeless Connect? "How did 1 not hear about it? Radio, TV, Round Up, all over the place-announcement at Brown Bag. " "Friends" and "family" were listed more than any other single source. Dciow is Lire nst of respon At a church dinner BAT bus Bear Creek Elementary Becky Johnson Center, friends. Bend Community Center Bethlehem Inn Bus driver CASA Church Clear 101.7 COIC Redmond Community Clinic Co-worker DHS Doctor office Dual Diagnosis Family Kitchen Flier at CORIL office Flyer Flyer at grocery store Friend's Church in Metolius Friends From everyone in Bend Full Circle outreach Full Circle Outreach Headstart Healy Heights House of Hope Jericho Road Jim Dunn (vets) ven by the Mother Neighbor Impact Network Newspaper Oasis in Prineville Oasis soup kitchen One of the fathers I baby sit for Parole Officer Pastor at Foursquare church Police officer gave them a flyer Poster at employment agency Radio Ready Set Go Shepherd's House Sisters school Social Worker St. Vincent T.V. Tent service La Pine Elementary Landlord Mental Health Department Terrebonne Community Church The police The Source Through work WIC office (in Spanish) Wife Word of mouth Z21 news 5. Would you come again if we held this next year? One hundred sixty nine guests simply wrote, "Yes." Four simply wrote, "No." Six wrote variations of "Maybe." The rest of the guests left the space blank. Their stated reasons follow. 21 6. Why? (Would you come again if we held this next year?) `Because at least this is trying to offer some hope and some help to those who ne "It's useful. Really!" "Like the atmosphere." "I know it's here." `To be able to have everyone in one place so you don't have to travel all around i "Things available here are easier when grouped like this and transportation." "Possibly-but "Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great experience... got help with dental, doc shot." it." place to place." , prescription, flu "For the resources. Maybe to volunteer at a booth for Jefferson County." "I got the assistance I needed." "Maybe to help out." "A lot of resources and information." "Provided good resources." "Services we need." "Helpful being around people." "Many needed services all in one area." "Looking and learning about available services." "Helps people out." "We need the information and services." "Excellent resources available all in one place." "Hoping for more resources." "Want to see this process." "See how things have grown. Volunteer if possible." "Friendly people." "This was a good thing. Helps a lot of people that without would not know what t do." "Helps a lot. Good advice for camping." 7. Is there anything that you would like to say or comment on? " Don't stop doing this. It is very needed. Thank you for caring." "Central Oregon caring people. "Grass Roots" people care." "Great for community." "Very polite. Been nice." "It was too cold." "This was a great thing. This is what it is all about." "Volunteers were awesome and helpful." "Great from start to finish." "Wonderful. Good program." "This is a nice resource. More helpful this way." "Was a very helpful and informative day with a lot of very nice people. Thank you "Thanks for helping." "Excellent for first year. Good to have so many volunteers." "I would have never thought about putting something like together and I feel you a beyond the call of duty." "A lot of the help was short-term, more people need long-term help, possibly count "Thank you all involved in making this event happen. Well done!' "Parking-would like more shuttles carts to arena so wife won't have to walk so far. "Wow! Interesting to see everything is in place. Community!" "Well put together. Organization." "Thanks. Bring a second dental truck." "Appreciated the effort this took and the help. A definite help." "Glad we were here today. Yay for vets!" "Need more job training." went above and ling." 22 Answers to question # 7 continued "Need someone to show me where to go when I came in." ""Central Oregon needs this. Needs to grow." "Where are the employment people?" "It's good everyone got together to help all of us who are in this position." "Not what I was expecting-though somewhat helpful." "Make the flyers clearer." "Surprised how many volunteers are here. Number of volunteers blew me away. Tearjerker." "I have exhausted all avenues for help and I probably would have been just as well of if I had gone to Ashley's. At least I would have had a chance, however remote, to better my position. It's business as usual-sorry, but get lost." On this last note -man of the guests commented on the fantastic band, the wonderful food, the nice people, and the help they received. There were very few comments about what went wrong, what wasn't there that could have been, or other critical comments. We expected that there would be more criticism from the guests, because WE knew about our mistakes, the services we weren't able to provide, and the great needs of so many people in our area. The gentleman who wrote the above comment came to get his dentures fixed and we were not able to provide that for him. His comment mirrors the truth of our society. Too many people fall through the cracks. 23 Project Homeless Connect Vendor (Partner) Survey This report is based on a survey that was distributed to most of the participating agencies and organizations that provided services at the October 13, 2007 Project Homeless Connect. Each question an the answer corresponds with the question and answer on the survey. Surveys were handed to vendors as they checked in on the day before the event. If vendors didn't check in until event day, we attempted to hand them hard copy surveys or send the survey via email. However, we were unable to get surveys to every organization that participated. For the next event, we will have a different process for the delivery and return of the surv y. That having been said, we captured surveys from roughly 50% of the participating agencies and organizations ho offered direct medical, dental, or social services. There were multiple questions that respondents left blank. Where multiple respondents ade the same or similar comment, we listed one comment that seemed representative. We included their answers aid comments, when made, because they are so insightful. The survey questions are listed with the answers in bold typ. 1. Do you believe that you have made new working partnerships through participati g in this event? How so? Eighty one percent said that they did make new working partnerships. Ten perce t said they didn't, five percent gave no answer, and four percent were not sure. • One respondent answered: "We already worked with other agencies but the event made it possible to connect in person with other people we might not have met otherwise. • One of the respondents who answered "no" said, "Because we were working and really not networking at the event." Other comments were: • "Nothing greater than building together." • just listening to what each vendor had to offer and how they han le the situation (guest needs) really was educating." • "There's a wellness conference in the spring that we didn't even know about before this." • 'Yes, but we would like more contact." • "I was able to meet in person some partners that we had only spoken with by phone." 2. Because of your participation in this event, can you identify any changes you would like to see happen in your organization's services? • "More connection and cooperation with similar organizations." • "More working partnerships with other services." • We can contribute more." • "I would like to see more funds made available for the Central Oregon, Tri-County area. We do have a great need to be able to house more families in need. This event proved that." • "Yes-outreach to the homeless." • "I would have like to have been involved from the beginning. It seemed last minute because I was not." • "I talked to a lot of people. I would like to have some way to follow up, provide more support." • "More community outreach. I would like (our organization) to become more involved with this event next year." • "Perhaps more awareness to the agencies that various organizations are already working together with the same clients." • More participation from different areas of service leading up to the vent, not just "day of". • "Yes, absolutely-for more "one stop shop"." • "Our policy on Temporary Housing Assistance could be changed for pecial events/circumstances." 24 Project Homeless Connect Vendor (Partner) Survey 2007 Continued 3. Do you believe that, as a result of participation in this event, you are better informed of the community services our communities offer? Why? Not everyone answered this question. 71% answered "yes': Many were enthusiastic. 15% answered "somewhat", and 15% answered, 'no': • "I do for sure, but the older/newer/richer population moving to Bend needs the understanding." • "Most definitely, just seeing everyone come to the table, and the really sincere care and concern that was given by each vendor was great. I gained so much knowledge as to what is really out there and just how much each vendor is able to give." • "I am more informed of the lack of services and how many people who truly need help aren't qualified for any services at all." • Yes, but there needs to be a continued effort year round to network between services." • "Yes. It showed us services available to populations we do not routinely serve." • "Yes. We already were aware of most of the agencies, but after talking with staff, it does help to better keep a clearer outlook on services offered." • "Somewhat." • "Yes, good job!" • "Yes, many [guests Icomplained about not being able to get SSU' • "Definitely! What a great community project." • "Yes it was great to see so many people agencies involved." • "Yes, there were agencies that I wasn't aware of." 4. Do you believe that you now have a better understanding of barriers experienced by those who are homeless or living in poverty? Why? Sixty Two percent answered, "Yes. " Thirty two percent answered, "No. and five percent answerer, "Somewhat'. • "Yes, there were so many working families." • "The difficulties I had in coordinating my services with other agencies services, without gaps for the guests, showed me that if we didn't realize exactly what services other agencies offer, and how to qualify clients between us, then how on earth could clients figure out how to coordinate the services they need?" • "Yes, and what and eye opener in the area that most of these people just accept their living situation, would like help and if immediate help was not available, they seemed to have that extra bit of patience to wait, if needed. I was so impressed with the whole picture. What a humbling experience." • I certainly see struggles with the many hurdles-families who struggle to stay together while meeting even the bare basics. Together we will make the difference as we continue to grow service outreach that will help the homeless succeed." • "Yes-someone said they would've had to take several days off from work to be able to find even a few of these services." • "Yes, somewhat. I work for DHS and I do have a pretty good idea regarding what is out there." • Yes, somewhat. I would think people with more barriers wouldn't show. But, maybe after hearing about it will come next year." • "I have a better understanding that this is a multi-faceted situation/problem." 25 Project Homeless Connect Vendor (Partner) Survey 2007 (ontinued Answers to Question 4 continued: • I'm a professional in this field of work, and I didn't know about all of these resources. I also didn't realize what large gaps in services there are." A lot of people are falling through the cracks." • "No, but the nature of our office is that we are always interacting with the targeted fsame] population as the Project. • "How would a untrained person know about the services they need, and be able to get to all of them? Would they have the stamina to go from one to the next tr ing to qualify? 5. Do you believe that the people that came to this event have had access to adequate services prior to the event day? Why? The answer to this was predominately, "No": Seventy nine pe cent said, "No.': Thirteen percent said, "Yes"' and eight percent said, "Some people did." • "NO, it is hard to access services here that you need. It doesn't matter if you are homeless or not services you need are hard to come by." • "No! I believe that there was so much that these people did not kno about, and that we definitely need to continue with this event at least yearly." • "I don't believe our community has yet found a way to provide appropriate and adequate services." • "Probably not. Transportation is too big of a barrier for most." • "Many were helped with "red tape" situations today." • "No. there were many services here today that many did not know a out." • "Some. It is hard to say. I think it took a lot of courage to come to th s event if were homeless." • "Many did not, some knew the system, and there were those that ha severe losses who gave out of their the little they have. It was a mixed group (guests). • "Not all in one location. They have to know who to go to for the info and that seems to be the hardest part." • "No, but we were surprised art the ration of underinsured to actual homeless." • "In the health care area probably not, if the numbers are indicative of unmet needs." • "No, this was an important event." • "Yes-except for housing and the single homeless persons." • "Certainly a lot of folks were put in touch with new opportunities." • The answer to this question is, "NO!" 6. What do you identify as the successes of this event? • "Raising awareness-most people probably didn't think that there were 1500 homeless people in C.O." • "I believe that the people who attended felt that there are organizations run by people who truly care for them and their plight." • "The coordination of the tri-county area was great." • "Great information given out. A sense of dignity for the guests. The direct services people received were the biggest piece. • "Collaboration of different programs." • "All organizations working together for the focus of the people." • "Homeless may have realized that the community cares and that they are too a part of the community." • "Community awareness and message of caring to those who need help." • "Centralized services in a single location." • "Contacts for the poor for services and the networking of service providers." • "The services received by people attending." 26 Project Homeless Connect Vendor (Partner) Survey 2007 Answers to Question 6 continued: • "Made the homeless and poor aware of the services available in our communities." • "Community coming together. Everyone helping each other." • "Opportunity to allow low income people to be "waited on" for a change. Allowed them to get all their services and information at one place." • "Number of participants, the commitment from agencies to pull out all the stops, and visibility." • "Working together to make it happen." • "At site services-taking claims for disability and SSI, getting books, haircuts, medical." • "Free of judgment, greed, hate. It was warm, caring environment from what I saw." • "Just being able to see these people smile and really enjoy themselves for one day. It was so moving to see the people moving to music, enjoying warm meals and really telling us their stories as to how they became homeless and really they never expected it." • "Connections/support for the needy-building elf-esteem." • "The turnout of people and volunteers." • "Awareness of homeless population-respect and concern shown to clients-information and services specific to their individual needs." • "Everything-the food was outstanding! • "Raffles and giveaways were a big hit! The haircuts, the number of volunteers, and transportation to and from the event." • The community involvement." • "We screened 27 people for eye diseases and visual acuity." • It was huge! Nice to see everyone coming together to help others." • "Observing the people who truly received the love, care and help that they needed. Observing team work and agencies working together to help a cause and strive to end homelessness." What would you change about this event and why? • Some vendors suggested that wheel chairs, golf carts to transport guests from the parking area, and bags be provided for the guests, especially from child care. • Several vendors wanted better placement of vendors and a breast feeding/diaper changing area be added, and "more on -hand supplies". • Several vendors thought the services in the upper level (mezzanine) needed to be brought down to the floor and be better organized. • Some vendors also listed better and more advertising to the poor, and better transportation to out lying areas, and maps need to include indexing of services. • One vendor commented that the event should last for two days rather than one. "One day is not enough to serve as many people as there are out in the community who need these types of services." • "More direct services." Will you consider participating in this event if it is held next year? Yes L No[J Everyone that responded to the survey said that they will participate next year. 27 Project Homeless Connect Vendor (Partner) Survey 1007 These are additional vendor comments: • "More dental services. Stronger capacity building. Have these more often." • "Because of the large percentage of vets in the homes population, why is the clinic not integrated with the medical and mental health services?" • "Get more agencies to participate. Have reliable busing to the agency offices, so that intakes can be done there so guests can get benefits faster." • One group wanted twice the space, so they could serve more people. Five vendors said, better communication. Add showers. More time to plan. More job in available. • "Have gas vouchers available for the folks who had to come on their wn, so they aren't using valuable gas to get to a helpful event such as this." • "This event showed the great need for a mobile medical unit. Hopefully more medical providers will volunteer their services next year! Thanks." • "We, as a community, should continue this project and use it to figure out how to offer a better model of continuum of care." • "Many people came with nothing and needed more services." • "Organizers may need to research providers of services more thoroughly in order to better place them." • "Congrats-very hard to pull this off, but well done'." • "I am already planning on doing this again next year." • "What a loaded questionnaire!" • "Good job!" • "A fantastic beginning to a hopefully annual event. Well done." • "I would like to know about other Project Homeless Connects around the state?" • "It was a wonderful event." • "We are already making plans." • "What a great turn out. I can hardly wait until next year. Just challen ing ourselves to do more and more." • "Obviously we need to get poor people more money to live. We must organize for political action. Create a Dignity Village. Use private homes to house people with intensive case management." • "Absolutely, we'll be there." 2 - 8 Review and Results In review, the efforts of all of the participants of Project Homeless Connect were highly successful. However, in retrospect there were many things that could be improved upon. Many organizations that didn't participate this year have already told us they want to be a part of next year's event. We carefully reviewed and analyzed every aspect of our project and have identified what worked and what didn't. We also took into consideration the feedback from the guests, volunteers, and partners. The following are the changes we have targeted: Expansion of the dental and medical area along with the addition of free glasses and a denture clinic The expansion of a financial area that includes: Earned income tax credit information IDA -matched savings Micro Enterprise Voter Registration Banking for the "unbankable" Credit checks and credit counseling The Social Services section will be greatly expanded and will include employer/employee services, expanded education, and on the job training pieces. Services will be grouped together in a more effective manner. Raffles will still be conducted but will take place upstairs to draw guests upstairs. Signage and other strategies will be added to assure the ability and desire of the guests to visit the mezzanine level services. Wireless Internet and cell phone use will be addressed. The tracking and communication pieces will be upgraded. This includes all phases of communications. The guest survey system will also be changed. Veterinary Services need to be expanded throughout the day. The incredible collaborative efforts set forth by those involved with project Homeless Connect were made to help individuals and families break out of the cycles of poverty and homelessness. PHC has also been a spring board to the implementation of a Regional Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. If you are interested in participating by providing a service at the next Project Connect taking place October 11, 2008, please contact Cindy Pasko, Central Oregon Partnership, at 541-504-1389 or cindy.paskoacopartnership.or You are also invited to attend a Homeless Leadership Council meeting, 8:30 a. m.; the third Friday of each month; at the Redmond Courthouse; at Deschutes and 7rn. Project Connect, October 11, 2008, Hooker Creek Event Center at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo! 29 ode ~ RO ATI r adY' muSa ra on ec.` `kPc bei- 11, 2008 HOME LES. crrr~ier f reels Event lrenai at Deschutes Countt. Fair and C.Vjrcr C ON N E CT trews rrlwrr }`r•rrrrr 9:00-3:00 Pre-Event Volunteer Opportunities: We are currently looking for team leads to start the organization of our service areas; and amateur or professional videographers and photographers to help create an informational power point presentation on homelessness and poverty(which will be posted on YouTube). We have special ongoing tasks that can also be accomplished from home with a computer and email access. Event Day Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer for an hour or for the day. Volunteer individually, in families, business, or church groups. Well behaved children over the age of 8 may volunteer with an adult. Areas of service are on the back. You may request the area you wish to participate at, or you can be assigned to where the need is. Event Sponsorship Opportunities: (These have marketing privileges attached) Co- i Xad Sponsor: 57,5011, along ii itla l~~~r t~~c r Mils r'a.r 11i nc% Fovert? u Platinum Sponsor: $3,000 (Maximum of 5) PARTNERSHIP Gold Sponsor: $1,500 TO Ego PoVEa,Y Silver Sponsor: $750 Bronze Sponsor: $250 Fiscal Sponsot United Way of Deschutes County - All donations are tax deductibl Adopt an Area Opportunities: Groups may adopt an area: (Company or organization may prominently post business or organizational banner in this area) Provide and coordinate all the materials to be used for an area (we supply the trained service providers) Adoptable areas: Financial, Teens, Children, Medical, Dental, Donate Funds or Services or Supplies: These helps will be given only to pre-qualified pre-screen applicants. Donate for one or for many. Prescription - (no pain medication except for children), average cost is $35 per person Work ID - (birth certificates to get Oregon ID - $18-$45) Replacement Driver's License is $21) Bus passes - booklets, full year pass, etc. to be used to look for or to maintain work Car Repair - average $200 for car repairs for cars used for work Tires - replace the bald tires on work cars -average is $80 per tire Child Care - One month of child care for homeless working parent Dental - help someone get the dental care they so urgently need. Personal Care items - shampoo, razors, deodorant, cream rinse, soap, chap stick, hand lotion, laundry detergent "Scholarships": "Scholarships" will be given only to pre-screened applicants. COCC scholarship - Any amount equal to or greater than 1 semester's tuition (1 to 3 classes) Vocational/Trade School - Any amount equal to or greater than one complete course (based on an average cost of $2,000 Housing or Utility Assistance: Any donated amount to be used for housing or utility assistance. Co uct t':as4ao :It: 504-13g1) or at eindy(&partnershiptoendpoverty.orlI for addition"); info:•matiou, www.centraloreonconnect.or 1-w~ cry`<iime 30,; M08; PRO)[CT r ri1 ra 7r t t wl°_ull„ CONNECT Event Sponsorship Opportunities- Co-Title Event Sponsor: Partnership to L.nd Poverty PARTNERSHIP ro . 9 ,ollor, ,a0, OPEN . Name prominently displayed in all print materials Two large company banners to be prominently displayed in the event center Participation at Reception with dignitaries day of event Acknowledged during opening remarks Logo on all volunteer T-shirts Sponsor may place a company table at event site of choice and/or, Printed company literature in designated areas Pial In g j-!0 ~ MTIamgkIa1 Paz A' 3 Y), Name prominently displayed in all print materials One large company banner to be prominently displayed in the event center Participation at Reception with dignitaries day of event Acknowledged during opening remarks Logo on all volunteer T-shirts Sponsor may place printed company literature in designated areas T"oi 'T i . 13 ~i tl ~ IRA I k i 11 al; 17 Name displayed in print materials One large company banner to be prominently displayed in the event center Participation at Reception with dignitaries day of event Acknowledged during opening remarks Logo on all volunteer T-shirts St's l SI:')v Name displayed in print materials One large company banner to be prominently displayed in the event center Participation at Reception with dignitaries day of event Acknowledged during opening remarks Logo on all volunteer T-shirts Name displayed in print materials One large company banner to be prominently displayed in the event center Participation at Reception with dignitaries day of event t1 lt^nx3~ tllj"~ tt~ 'j Li[R's0.t° Educational scholarships, Housing Allotments, Bus Passes, Trade School, etc. ufP_ h tAs COmty Fiscal Sponsor: United Way of Deschutes County All donations are tax deductible Checks may be made out to: "United Way" and note "Project Homeless Connect" on the cite k PO Box 5969, Bend, Oregon 97708 Credit Cards are accepted by calling 389-6507 or by visiting www.deschutesunitedway.org I C7/2 s Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Redmond School District Organization Description: The Redmond School District draws 7,000 students from the communities of Alfalfa, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Redmond, Terrebonne and Tumalo. The district currently includes five K-5 elementary schools, two K-8 commuity schools, two middle schools, two charter schools, one high school and one alternative high school. Project Name: Community Schools/Head Start Project Description: Working with NeighborImpact, the Redmond School District is working to place a Head Startclassroom in Lynch Elementary School. This is an effort to bring wrap-around services to a school in need of educational support. There will be approximately 17-20 Head Start students at Lych Elementary, with additional students being added in the fall of 2009. The district received an Oregon Commission on Children and Families grant to create a Community School. The grant did not cover furnishings for the Head Start classroom. The estimated cost will be $20,000. Thus far CCF of Deschutes County has committed $10,000 and NeighborImpact $2,000. The school district is working to procure the remiaining $8,000. Project Period: Beginning August 1, 2008 Amount of Request: $3,000 (Total Budget = $20,000; Funds commitments = $125000) Previous Grants Redmond Senior High School: • April 2000: $1,000 Athletic trainer (Swaringen $1,000) • October 2000: $2,000 (Luke $2,000) • October 2002: $3,000 Gymnasium equipment (Daly $3,000) • September 2003: $1,000 Football program ($1,000 Luke) Obsidian Middle School: 0 September 2003: $1,000 Athletics program ($500 Luke) 0T ES 0 Q 2. ° { Deschutes County B and of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICA ION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Micl Commissioner Dennis R. Luke All Three Commiss Date: , 2j a8 Project Name: S c.~c1 ~M..ir..~ ..t c Project Beginning Date: 2-po$ Project End Date: Amount of Request: 0 0 o Date Funds Needed: Applicant/Organization: Tax ID Address: City & Zip: Contact Name(s): Telephone: o V Fax: Fk~ Z3 --S ~Z Alternate Phone: Email: On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership ; 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the communi 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be 1 source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the futurt Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item Amount Approved: By: M. Daly rs O./t Q O ~ r. A 2-0 4C19 39 2 Z Q ~~.o,~l cov S`k qZ-3-SCI w-1 • ~f A n~P.i 4naW Q tructure, and activities. y's economic health. sed and include the If the grant will Date: q Declined: By: Date: P: 541-923-5437 F: 541.923.5142 Redmibnd 5 cH0 0 1 oisreicr 145 SE Salmon Ave I Redmond, OR 97756 www.redmond.kl 2.or.us July 21, 2008 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St. Bend, Oregon 97701-1960 Deschutes County Commissioners, The Redmond School District is working with Neighbor Impact's Head Start program on placing a Head Start classroom at Lynch Elementary School. This work is part of our Community School's effort to bring wrap-around services to a school whose families desperately need support in the education of their children. Hillary Saraceno of the Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families has been a key figure in the winning of an OCCF grant that is allowing our district, along with various other partners, to create a true Community School that will serve as a model to the rest of Central Oregon. One aspect of the project that remains to be covered is the furnishings for the Head Start classroom. This is not part of the grant or the general school budget and we are pursing the approximately $20,000 through various efforts, including the Deschutes County Economic Development Fund, Discretionary Grant Program. Hillary Saracen has committed $10,000 through two different sources at her discretion. Neighbor Impact is chiseling out $2,000 from their current operational budget, even though it was not part of the original budget. We are attempting to raise the additional $8,000 through this request and other requests to non-profits in Redmond. Beyond supporting the Community School efforts across the region this initiative addresses two critical needs in Deschutes County. The first is directly addressing the need to improve Early Childhood education and connecting these systems to the public schools. Secondly, it will potentially support school-aged childcare as this space may allow us the chance to develop programming for this population. We are also exploring how this classroom space can be used for parent education programs during the evening hours. There will be one group of 17-20 Head Start students at Lynch Elementary - most will be students who live in the Lynch boundary. Plans to add a second group into this classroom space are underway, with the hope that this group will start in the fall of 2009. The funding for the classroom, and required modifications, are being paid through the OCCF grant and school district support. The staffing for the class is covered by Neighbor Impact-Head Start. The development of an age appropriate playground is being paid through the OCCF grant and school district support. A key component of this initiative is the self-sustaining aspect of the venture. The startup costs will be completed this year and the funding for Head Start instructional staff will be maintained by Neighbor Impact. We will be able to maintain this program as long as the district has space - something that should exist as we build our new schools. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, v Tony lndeor neer Community & Business Partnership Coordinator Redmond School District 923-8929 Leading for Success in the 21st Century For: 7/28 Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation Organization Description:. The Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation was established in 1994 to support the needs of Oregon youth enrolled in the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program (OYCP). OYCP is the only public, statewide, quasi- military school in Oregon including supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects. It is a 22-week program followed by 12 months of post- residential mentoring and placement for each student. Two classes are conducted each year for a minimum of 112 students in each class. Project Name: OYCP Drill Team Project Description: Currently, the OYCP Drill Team has 30 drill rifles on loan from the Mt. View High School ROTC. These rifles must be returned at the end of July 2008. This grant will be used to purchase 30 drill rifles I order to continue the Drill Team and Color Guard activities. Project Period: Completion of project by July 17, 2008. Amount of Request: $5,000 (Total estimated cost = $8,000; Funds Received = $3,500) Previous Grants: • February 2008: $3,500 Challenge Obstacle Course (Daly, $1,500; Luke $1,500; Melton $500) r se\~, W0 1a Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - ww.deschutes.ora DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICAT] Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney I Commissioner Michael Commissioner Dennis R. Luke F All Three Commission( Date: 7-,21-0s Project Name: Oy C to 11, l., TE f~ 11A Project Beginning Date: 0 -q- D / - 2 o 0 8] Project End Date: C Amount of Request: + 5, coo I Date Funds Needed: C RAJ TR,+4, ON? 6*&o K Applicant/Organization: you rei 1 NvESrm 6,Y T Tag ID -ourrbATIorr c 0~ a a S J ft M5 Address: 3 K E c~ Tf/ .5-mgE6' 7' City & Zip: Contact Name(s): J C Telephonc: T7QE/4SU 1QE~ co)r!F Fax: 3- a 73 Alternate Phone: - Email; On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: Daly u PPo R~ ~ - 3a-ao~9 09-31-aoo8 _1 13-. /i5o3w-, ~E bs DIE 92~y 3sr -/oat ~e ,~D @As1fF0,e.~ e~R corn 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership stn 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community' 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be use source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. I support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item and activities. health. and include the the grant will Amount Approved: By: Declined: By: YOO1rL, In m 2 . M~ July 21, 2008 County Commissioners Deschutes County Administration 1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200 Bend, OR 97701-1960 Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program 23861 Dodds Road Bend, OR 97701 Phone (541) 317-9623 Fax (541.) 382-6785* www:oycp.com °'Yyq F~ Re: Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation - Application for Grant 5010(3) Non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID 93-1150392. Dear Commissioners, On behalf of the Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation, I am writing to you for consideration of our request for a $5,000 discretionary grant to help fund the purchase of replacement Drill Rifles and related equipment for the Oregon National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program in Bend, Oregon. 1. Describe the avolicant organization, including its purpose, leadershiu structure, and activities. In order to provide you with an overall picture of our program purpose, the background information begins with a description of the Oregon National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (OYCP), which is a State of Oregon government agency. The Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation was established in 1994 for the express purpose of supporting the needs of Oregon youth enrolled in OYCP. Oregon Youth Challenge Program Located in Bend, OYCP is Oregon's only public statewide quasi-military based school, including supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects. It is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools through the year 2008 and is a statewide public alternative high school. It is a residential 22 week program followed by 12 months post-residential mentoring and placement for each student cadet. Two classes per year are conducted and serve a minimum of 112 student cadets each class. In June 2008 the current class graduated 125 student cadets from all over the state, representing 16 counties and 51 different high schools. The authority for all National Guard Youth Challenge Programs in the nation falls under the Secretary of Defense who has entered into an agreement with the Governor of the State of Oregon. The OYCP program agreement was established in September 1994 and is currently funded through the 2007-09 biennium with a combination of state general fund (13%), state basic school support and school lunch funds (27%), with a federal funds matching amount (60%). The funding level for our program in 2008, including federal match, will be $3.75 million annually. We expect to receive continued state appropriations during the upcoming 2009-11 budget process. OYCP is a voluntary educational program. Eligible youth must be Oregon residents, from 16 to 18 years old, not be currently enrolled in school (dropped out), and have no criminal background. The educational purpose includes the opportunities for student cadets to eam a high school diploma, GEE or 8 Oregon OUR MISSION: Is to provide opportunities for personal growth, self improvement and academic achievement ccred itation among Oregon high school drop outs, youth no longer attending and those failing in school, through a highly through structured non-traditional environment; integrating training, mentoring and diverse educational activities. 2008 certified high school credits to re-enroll and then graduate from their high school. 1 curriculum is authorized by the accrediting authority, the State of Oregon, and the Bend La-Pine SIch District. Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation Established in 1994, the Foundation is represented by a group of volunteers. Deschutes County Commissioner Dennis Luke is Chairman, and Harold Ashford, Certified Public Accountant is Treasurer, providing all accounting services for the Foundation. All board members provide oversight and approval for any and all expenditures that the OYCP requests to make from funds donated by parents, grandparents, grants, agencies and friends of Youth Challenge. I am enclosing a copy of our Foundation brochure for your reference. The primary purpose of the foundation is to support OYCP and make resources ava lable to the student cadets and program that will create opportunities for continued success during and fter graduation. This is done through the acceptance, approval and monitoring of donations as well as for d raising activities on behalf of the Youth Challenge Program. 2. Describe the proposed r sect or activity. At this time OYCP has 30 drill rifles that have been on loan from the Mt. View 1 OYCP has to return these rifles at the end of the month, and must purchase reply continue with the Drill Team and Color Guard activities. In addition to rifles, th maintain curriculum, flags, stands and poles, uniforms and accessories, and rifle The OYCP Drill Team selection process starts with an application phase where the why he/she wants to be apart of the Drill Team or Color Guard. Any cadet can fill Drill Team or Color Guard. After receiving all of the applications, each cadet is int to answer numerous questions concerning drill and ceremony and articulate why th Team or Color Guard. Selections are based off of the application and interview. Th weeks going through very demanding practices to get themselves ready for upcomi Color Guard consist of 20 to 25 cadets. i School ROTC. lent rifles in order to are ongoing costs to air parts. rdets must state in writing t an application to be on the viewed individually and has ~ want to be a part of the Drill cadets spend roughly 16 T events. The Drill Team and The sense of military discipline, bearing, camaraderie, purpose and loyalty that ste s from drill practice is unparalleled by other activities. The cadets will tell you that being a part of the Dril Team is often intense, but the journey is well worth it. The cadets put in many hours of practice and give up their ersonal time to ensure the Drill Team is a polished and professional team of dedicated cadets. The following is a little history on what the OYCP Drill Team and Color Guard ha participated in many parades and events such as the Bend Veterans Day Parade, Vf Bend Christmas Parade and Redmond high school graduation. Our color guard has numerous occasions to present the colors before the Portland Trailblazers basketba local ribbon cutting events. The OYCP Color Guard also presented the colors this 1 Youth conference in Portland, where they met First Lady Laura Bush. OYCP tries can to give the drill team an opportunity to show all of their hard work; practice an This is a very important part of the program that instills discipline and pride in the 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed projector activity. done in the past. They have eran's Appreciation Day, raveled to Portland on games and attended various ;ar at the Helping America's find as many events as they dedication. Page 2 of 3 The OYCP Advisory Board members are currently working with local community businesses in an effort to obtain donations. The goal is to have the project completed in time for the current class students' selection and training for Drill Team and Color Guard by the end of August, 2008. 4. Explain how the proposed proiect or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. OYCP is an alternative high school, available to families throughout the State of Oregon. The Drill Team is an important adjunct to the core components at OYCP. All 8 core components of the Challenge Program are fully integrated and must be successfully completed by students in order to graduate our program. o The program works to return the students to the school system to obtain a high school diploma, thus reducing Oregon's dropout rate, and takes some of Oregon's most difficult 16 to 18 year old dropout/problem students and prepares them for return to high school. o The Challenge Program mentoring program model directly relates to the governor's mentoring goals and is the second largest mentoring program in the U.S. only behind the Boys and Girls Club of America. o The program provides structured teen work and life skill training and experience through partnerships with other governmental agencies, community service and classroom instruction in these specific areas. o By providing educational and work-skill training to at-risk high school dropouts, the program helps to reduce the number of juvenile arrests. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-ldnd contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation has received $3,500 in restricted donations specifically to help pay for the purchase of replacement Drill Rifles. Total minimum estimated cost for purchasing the rifles is $8,000. The ongoing expenses would be rifle upkeep and repairs, curriculum, flags, stands and poles, uniforms and accessories. Ongoing expenses would be paid for from any surplus drill rifle donations or funded by OYCP. o 30 Drill Rifles $8,000 Thank you very much for your. time and consideration. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at the OYCP facility by phone 317-9623 extension 226 or email karen.l.rawnsley@mil.state.or.tis. Sincerely, 6~t~ Karen Rawnsley Deputy Director Cc Daniel Radabaugh, OYCP Director Dennis Luke, COYIF Chairman Harold Ashford, COYIF Treasurer Enclosures: COYIF brochure and non-profit status Page 3 of 3 f-/ /tfc.;,#daIc9r i FROM- HAROLD J. ASHFORD, CPR PHONE NO. Ma~. 06 2003 12:00PM P2 Department of the "Treasury Internal Revenue S ice P.O. Box x548 Director, tempt Organizations Cincinnati, OR 45201 Employer Identifac tion Number: 392 93-1 Doocumencument Locator umber: Date: 'SEP 26 2001 17053-244-72001- Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation Inc. Contact Person - Number: 1222 NE 4 ST G. 01wine - 31-0t52 Bend, OR 97701 Contact Telephone Number: (877) $29-5500 Dear Sir or Madam: Based on the information you recently submittgd, we have classified your organization as one that is not a private foundation within the meaning o section 509(a) of the Internal.Revenue Code. You are not a private foundation because you are an organization of the type described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)( (vi). Your exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) is still in effect. This classification is based on the assumption that your operations will continue as.you have stated. If your sources of support, or your purposes, character, or method of operation change, please let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on your exempt status and foundation status. This letter supersedes any previous letter or notice we have issued in which your organization was presumed to be a private foundation. Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination unless Revenue Service publishes notice to the contrary. However, if you lost 509(a)(.1) status, a grantor or contributor may not rely on this determin, was in part responsible for, or was aware o£ the act or failure to act, or material change on the part of the organization that resulted in your los if he or she acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had ; you would no longer be classified as a section 509(a)(1) organization. The law requires you to make your annual return available for 1 without charge for three years after the due date of the return. You are make available for public inspection a copy of your exemption applica' supporting documents and this exemption letter to any individual who documents in person or in writing. You can charge only a reasonable 1 reproduction and actual postage. costs for the copied materials. The la) you to provide copies of public inspection documents that are made wi such as by posting them on the Internet (Worldwide Web). You may penalty of $20 a day for each day you do not make these documents w inspection (up to a maximum of $10,000 in the case of an annual retur the Internal your section on if he or she i he substantial or of such status, or iven notice that blic inspection [so required to an, any quests such for does not require -ly available, e liable for a liable for public better 1070(DO/c(a) Modified FPON HAROLD J. ASHFORA, CPA PHONE NO. Mar. 06 2003 12:01PM P3 -2- Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation Inc. Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your private foundation status, please keep it in your permanent records. If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name, identification number and telephone number are shown in the heading of this letter. Sincerely yours, Steven T. 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A. p. y C) w O m ~ Z on O m o O 00 ct T "Im O O O r! ~D O Z O rt Q S Z c'4 O ~O z (,)o m ~ O O a~ U a°a U ~ es O Q. Q) o ~A6tEM~~+' ~ v y J~ r x O I o 91Yli0%3 ~ p H p r•r y s I w V1 ~ ~I ~ Cd I c~ N i.: OU On C., r+. ya i6a a~ 00 C 4) ~7U aPabE y, y o w 00 w M c >,oo a cc; C. G y. Lr Q 7 7 ,G a O a~ Aw a o O rA o P. ~ aoo d-oooc:~ 0) 0 r~ p C o -8 aCk Cad c I o c w o v L y I ~ T~ ° ~v~1 ~ 04 ro e3 t54 lm acs o z¢~nw rw OF°~~'Y r_ O ~ X00 :3 0 00 m ~N v~ Q p(~ a F Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Fair & Expo Center Organization Description: The Fair and Expo Center hosts a variety of events, including the Deschutes County Fair on its 132-acre site in Redmond. Project Name: Fair & Expo Grant Program Project Description: This program provides support to non-profit groups in covering the costs associated with utilization of the Fair & Expo Center in hosting their events. Project Period: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 Amount of Request: $10,0000 Previous Grants: • Dec. 2000 - $20,000 ($10,000 Luke, $10,000 DeWolf) • Oct. 2001 - $4,250 Presentation video production ($4,250 Daly) • May 2002 - $5,900 Marketing ($5,900 Daly) • May 2002 - $5,000 Offset facility rental to non-profits ($5,000 Daly) • June 2002 - $6,096 Marketing materials, golf cart tours ($6,096 Daly) • July 2002 - $75 Shipping cost for golf carts ($75 Daly) • Aug. 2002 - $10,527.80 Transportation services ($10,527.80 Daly) • Oct. 2002 - $5,000 Offset facility rental to non-profits ($5,000 Daly) • Dec. 2002 - $2,000 Special event funding ($1,500 Luke, $500 Daly) • Aug. 2003 -$10,000 Offset facility rental to non-profits ($10,000 Daly) • Aug. 2003 - $11,000 Transportation services ($11,000 Luke) • Oct.2003 - $686 Facilities for Rep. Walden visit ($686 Luke) • Jan. 2004 - $545 Facilities for Rep. Walden visit ($545 Luke) • Mar. 2004 - $6,000 Fairgrounds paving project ($6,000 Daly) • May 2004 - $868 Facilities for meeting w/LCDC, ODOT ($868 Luke) • July 2004 - $5,000 Transportation services ($5,000 Luke) • July 2005 - $5,000 Transportation services ($5,000 Luke) • Sep. 2005 - $15,000 Offset facility rental to non-profits ($10,000 Daly, $5,000 Luke) • Aug. 2006 - $5,000 Transportation svcs.($2,500 Luke; $2,500 Clarno) • Aug. 2006 - $5,000 Offset facility rental to non-profits ($5,000 Daly) • July 2007 - $7,500 Transportation svcs ($3,750 Melton; $3,750 Luke) • Sep. 2007 - $10,000 Offset facility rental to non-profits ($8,000 Daly, $2,000 Melton) • July 2008 - $5,000 Transportation svcs ($2,500 Melton; $2,500 Luke) ~E ° Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Commissioner Dennis R. Luke All Three Con Date: "7 1111 Project Name: czj"N ~,z Project Beginning Date: Q Project End Date: Amount of Request: V O O C7 Date Funds Needed: ApplicanVOrganization: I f 4la-4 ii-pd I Tax ID Address: 1 72, r-A0 n I-N-i o 1 RA 2c~,n -r( 0 )AI , I City & Zip: Contact Name(s): &50d~ ✓ j~ I Telephone: Fax: Alternate Phone: Email: On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadershit 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the commw 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if an support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the fatu Attach: &V" - ~,L4" , Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. M. Daly rs 12 structure, and activities. s economic health. ised and include the If the grant will * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. dp-3 Amount Approved: By: Date: FY 2008 Free or Discounted Events Event/Organization Date Grants Discounts Cantastic Barrel Series Jul 3 $ 300.00 Pee Wee Rodeo Au 25-26 $ 580.00 OSET Judges Training Se t 7-9 $ 1,510.00 Cantastic Barrel Series Se t 13 $ 50.00 Riddle School Sleep-over Sept 25-28 $ 1,080.00 Project Homeless Connect Oct 13 $ 1,980.00 Oregon High School Rodeo Meeting Oct 20 $ 218.00 Pee Wee Rodeo Banquet Nov 10 $ 1,750.00 FLU CLINIC Nov 13 $ 1,809.00 SAIF - 13th Annual A Safe Seminar Nov 20 $ 250.00 $ 850.00 Sparrow Clubs Breakfast Nov 28 $ 1,730.00 Festival of Trees Dec 1 $ 250.00 Deschutes Pioneer Dinner Jan 19 $ 1,300.00 Fair Assoc. Stockholders Dinner Jan 21 $ 2,056.00 Employee Appreciation Banquet Jan 26 $ 3,880.00 Master Gardeners Jan 29 $ 1,395.00 Master Gardeners Feb. 5 $ 1,395.00 COHSET # 1 Feb 22-24 $ 6,141.00 Master Gardeners March 4 $ 1,395.00 Master Gardeners March 11 $ 1,395.00 Master Gardeners March 18 $ 1,395.00 Easter Sunrise Service March 23 $ 745.00 COHSET #2 Mar 28-30 $ 6,141.00 Master Gardeners April 1 $ 1,395.00 Master Gardeners Aril 8 $ 1,395.00. COHSET#3 April 10-13 $ 6,141.00 COIC - Endangered Species Workshop Aril 18 $ 1,671.00 TSA Hiring Seminar A ri 19 $ 1,610.00 Redmond High School Prom Aril 26 $ 698.00 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CASCADES June 3 $ 2,584.00 Bend Hi Grasduation June 4 $ 5,218.00 Summit Hi Graduation June 5 $ 5,316.00 Redmond Hi Graduation June 6 $ 5,293.00 Redmond Hi Graduation Part June 6 $ 5,218.00 Mt. View Hi Graduation June 7 $ 400.00 Mt. View Hi Graduation Part June 7 $ 400.00 Neighbor Impact Year End Training June 9 $ 807.00 Youth Challenge Graduation June 18 $ 9,538.00 FFA Cascade Classic Horse Show June 28 $ 750.00 3,143.00 $ 84,886.00 FY 2008 Discounted 4H Events Event Date Total Cost Discount 4-H Livestock Meeting Sept 17 $ 245.00 $ 245. 00 4-H Cookie Camp Oct 13 $ 240.00 $ 240. 00 4-H Livestock Meeting Oct 15 $ 245.00 $ 245. 00 4-H Horse Leaders & Judges Training Oct. 27-28 $ 4,368.00 $ 4,368. 00 4-H Committee Meeting Nov. 5 $ 280.00 $ 280. 00 Leaders & Members Banquet Dec 8 $ 2,830.00 $ 2,430. 00 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting Jan 24 $ 250.00 $ 250. 00 4-H Do Fun Match Feb 2 $ 1,410.00 $ 1,410. 00 4-H Committee Meeting Feb 4 $ 280.00 $ 280. 00 4-H Beef Weigh In Feb 9 $ 600.00 $ 600. )0 4-H Cookie Cam Feb 9 $ 240.00 $ 240. )0 4-H Idea Fair Feb 16 $ 8,919.50 $ 8,269. 30 4-H Ham Radio Project Feb 21 $ 410.00 $ 410. )0 4-H Committee Meeting March 3 $ 1,095.00 $ 1,095. 0 4-H JR Horse Bowl March 14 $ 311.00 $ 311. )0 4-H Showmanship Clinic March 15 $ 700.00 $ 700. )0 4-H Living on a Few Acres March 15 $ 1,630.00 $ 1,630. )0 4-H Horse Judging Mar 16 $ 1,962.50 $ 1,962. 50 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting Mar 20 $ 250.00 $ 250. )0 4-H Do Fun Match Mar 29 $ 1,315.00 $ 1,315. )0 4-H Committee Meeting Aril 7 $ 280.00 $ 280. )0 4-H Do Judging Contest Aril 8 $ 1,460.00 $ 1,460. 0 4-H Cookie Cam Aril 26 $ 240.00 $ 240. )0 4-H Smal Animal Show Aril 26 $ 1,172.25 $ 1,172. 5 4-H Committee Meeting Ma 5 $ 1,095.00 $ 1,095. 0 4-H Sheep, Swine, & Goat Wei h In Ma 21 $ 550.00 $ 550. 00 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting May 22 $ 250.00 $ 250. 0 4-H DCLA & Ranch Horse Show May 24-25 $ 1,949.50 $ 1,379. 0 4-H Committee Meeting June 2 $ 280.00 $ 280. 0 4-H Juniper Jackpot June 6-7 $ 1,567.00 $ 1,167. 0 4-H Record Book Check #1 June 26 $ 1,332.00 $ 1,332. 0 4-H Record Book Check #2 June 30 $ 1,332.00 $ 1,332. 0 TOTALS $ 39,088.75 $ 37,068. 5 Page 1