HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Connect Grant RequestFY 2011 Deschutes County Community Grant Application Form Complete and return this application form, responses to the grant questions, and a letter from the IRS granting your organization 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, via email to davidi@deschutes.org. All documentation must be received no later than Friday, April 29, 2011 at 3:00pm. Any applications that have not completed all requested documentation by this deadline will not be considered. Contact Information Organization Name Partnership to End Poverty/Project Connect Address 541-504-1389 City Redmond Zip Code 97756 Phone Number 541-504-1389 Alternate Phone Number Fax Number 541-504-1399 E-Mail Address cindy@partnershiptoendpoverty.org Website www.partnershiptoendpoverty.org Amount of Requested Grant Funding $15,000 Identify all funding objectives that apply to this project or program:  Providing emergency food, clothing and shelter to those who would otherwise go without these essentials  Protection for abused and/or neglected individuals who lack resources to otherwise obtain such protection xHealth care, mental health care and addictions treatment for individuals who lack resources to otherwise obtain such care  Juvenile crime prevention programs for at risk youth  Other essential services to underserved and indigent populations, especially children and seniors I certify that the all information provided to Deschutes County is correct and that I am authorized by the governing board of this organization to submit this grant application. Further, I certify that this organization is in good standing with the IRS and retains its official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Additionally, I certify that this organization is located in Deschutes County and any proceed from this grant will be used in support of Deschutes County residents. Signature ____________________________________________ Print Name Cindy Pasko Title Director of Community Services Date 7/11/11 FY 2011 Deschutes County Community Grant Questions (Responses to these questions must be provided on a maximum of 5 single-sided pages. No financial documents are required. Any documents, brochures or additional information submitted with the application will not be reviewed.) Organizational Information 1. Describe the history of your organization, including the year the organization was established. We were incorporated in this area in 2001 by our local Board of Directors. At that time we entered into a long-term grant relationship with the Northwest Area Foundation, which serves the western states the Great Northern Railroad traveled through. We were a venture partner with the Foundation in addressing the root cause of poverty and in creating systems change that addressed those root causes. This past year our relationship with the Foundation has fiscally changed and we no longer receive grant money but operate on an endowment. Our agreements with the Foundation are predicated on organizing and mobilizing community partners to address poverty systematically. We do this by using a strategy of identifying and leveraging resources, and catalyzing community participation. 2. Provide the Mission for your organization. Our mission statement is: To achieve sustainable prosperity within Central Oregon by brokering resources and leveraging partnerships. 3. Describe the leadership and structure of your organization. If there is a board, include the names of its members. Cindy Pasko is the Director of Project Connect, there is a 22 person Leadership team. The Partnership To End Poverty has a 12 member Board of Directors. Neil Bryant, Alicia Moore, Ken Wilhelm, Cyndy Cook, Stephen Hillis, Eric Strobel, Yvonne Devine, Amy Berger, Doug Maragas, Bob Gomes, Jason Carr, Robin Dowty 4. Describe the primary activities conducted by your organization and approximate distribution of time and/or resources devoted to each activity. 5. This year one FTE staff person is assigned to Project Connect and it’s year-round efforts. A Medical Reserve Corp VISTA is also assigned to Project Connect and its extension program Project Mobile Connect. The primary activities of the Partnership are Earned Income Tax Credit activities, Leadership Development, Policy and advocacy around poverty issues. Financial Information 6. Total expenditures for the organization’s most recently completed fiscal year Project Connect costs and services at $41,227, salaries at $68,671 7. Total revenue for the organization’s most recently completed fiscal year $109,948. This includes grant money from Northwest Area Foundation. 8. Sources and amounts of funding for the most recently completed fiscal year Foundation grants in the amount of $45,000, County grant in the amount of $5,000, Pacific Source for $1,500, Wells Fargo $1,500, private donations for $1200. NWAF through Partnership to End Poverty picked up the additional cost of $55,748. 9. Total budgeted expenditures for the current fiscal year $116,674 10. Total budgeted revenue for the current fiscal year $116,674 11. Identify any anticipated changes to sources and/or amounts of funding in the current fiscal year comp ared to the previous fiscal year. None 12. Briefly explain the fundraising strategy for your organization over the next five years (specific actions to be taken and financial targets). Project Connect will be rolling out as its own 501 (c) (3) at the end of this year. The Partnership to End Poverty will give $125,000 to PC as seed money for the first year. The Executive Director and the new board will determine the exact fund raising strategy. Projects/Programs Information 13. Title and description of the project or program to be funded with Community Grant funding. (clearly indicate the direct impact of these grant funds; if the funds will be used for ongoing operations, please indicate it) Central Oregon Project Connect. This event year, we expect to serve between 3,200 and 3,600 people, of which over 85% will be in family units. We expect over 180 partner organizations and approximately 700 volunteers. The direct impact of these funds is the ability to provide services that bridge barriers to self -sufficiency. Another direct impact is the cost savings to the emergency room, county services, and state agencies. 14. Provide an itemized list of goods and services that will be purchased with the requested grant funding, including funds allocated for each item (for example, 500 meals at $5/each) including the requested grant funding, required for the projects or programs (indicate whether this figure is an exact amount or an estimate) $2,000 in medical supplies, $2,000 in prescription assistance, $5,000 in, $1,000 in dental/denture assistance for seniors, $3,000 in birth certificates and other forms of identification, $300 for dog licenses, 15. Other sources and amounts of financial support anticipated for this projects or programs (indicate whether the funds from other sources are confirmed, requested or projected) We anticipate approximately $80,000 in grants from an anonymous foundation, Cow Creek, and St. Charles. We currently have $2, 000 from Pacific Source, and $10,000 from Collins. 16. Describe how this program/project will positively impact the community and complement existing services and programs currently offered by Deschutes County (for example, 50 children will be treated or 200 people will be fed) This event has led to the creation of the Regional 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Project Mobile Connect, and towards a local veteran’s court. We are now working on a regional network of Project Connects. Through Project Connect our community received the approximate value of medical and dental services of $157,000, social services $437,000. Immunizations, dental and medical services in 2010. 17. Identify specific communities and/or groups who will benefit from this funding (for example elderly in south county or homeless in Central Oregon) This event helps those who are struggling to make ends meet or who are homeless. Over 90% of the guests are expected to be in family units. Children, seniors, and veterans are specifically targeted for services. We also have seen a large increase in unattended homeless youths and a Latino population. Both of these groups will have additional supports available to them at the event. 18. Highlight how this program or project leverages cooperative efforts of multiple community organizations to successfully accomplish its objectives (indicate the role your organization plays – leading the initiative, supporting an initiative led by another organization) The total approximate value of this event from 2007-2010 is $1, 890,000. This include the medical, dental and social service value, and the volunteer time value. 19. Explain the anticipated outcomes of these projects or programs (for example, extending the hours available will allow for 20 additional families to be assisted each week) The anticipated outcome is several thousand people will: receive services that remove barriers in their lives, be connected with the necessary information and contacts to continue receiving assistance if necessary, receive medical and dental homes. Several hundred citizens will engage in community service and be educated on the needs and services in their community. Children of all ages will engage in community services and become life long volunteers because of their experiences in leadership and civic engagement. 20. Describe how success will be measured for these projects or programs (for example, children assisted per week or families placed in a home) Success is measured differently throughout the event. We publish a Final Report at the end of each event. This Fina l report contains guest and partner surveys, numbers served in each area as well as through the event over -all, success stories, volunteer participation levels and value, donations, and impact in the community.