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Organization: Partnership to End Poverty
Organization Description: Incorporated in 2001, this organization was created through
a long-term grant from the Northwest Area Foundation, which serves the western states
traveled through by the Great Northern Railroad. This organization is working on
reducing poverty by addressing its root causes. Activities are focused on organizing and
mobilizing community partners in Central Oregon in poverty reduction strategies using
best practices models. All seed grant funds are required to be leveraged through local
funding and resources.
Project Name: 2010 Homeless Count
Project Description: For the last four years, the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership
Coalition (HLC) has conducted a census of the number of people in Central Oregon
dealing with homelessness or housing insecurity. The HLC consists of more than 40
organizations in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson County from public schools, shelter
providers, emergency services, veterans outreach, mental health services, faith -based
organizations and others. These grant funds will be used to purchase food and direct aid.
Last year, 500 cans of soup, 600 cans of chili, 600 cans of peaches and 500 Power Bars
were distributed. It is estimated this grant request will support the purchase of a similar
amount of food for distribution. All food will be purchased through Neighborlmpact at a
significant discount. The data collected through this effort will be tabulated and presented
to the media and community leaders in mid-March. This data will also be available for
incorporation into the planning and implementation of the 10 -year plan to end
homelessness.
Project Period: Event January 28, 2010
Amount of Request: $1,500
Previous Grants:
• FY 2009 Community Grant: $5,000
• FY 2010 Community Grant: $5,000
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 Dennis R. Luke
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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
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.
economic health.
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 budget.
Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature:
Dennis Luke: Amount: Signature:
Alan Unger: Amount: Signature:
December 28, 2009
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97701
Dear Commissioners,
Please accept this letter regarding a donation from the County Commissioners toward the
2010 One Day Homeless Count.
I would like to fill you in on the details of that request. As you are aware, for the last four
years the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC) (www.cohomeless.org/)
has conducted a census of the number of people in Central Oregon dealing with
homelessness or housing insecurity. The HLC consists of more than 40 organizations and
individuals from Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties. They include the faith
community, shelter providers, public schools, public health, emergency services, veterans
outreach, public safety, metal health, housing services, public services, private
employers, workforce development organizations, and others.
The data gathered through this effort (www.cohomeless.org/hoineless_count.html) is
utilized in a number of ways. Many non -profits and public agencies use it to better align
services that serve homeless populations. It is also used for strategic planning for several
county -wide plans addressing poverty issues. It provides highly detailed data allowing
community agencies to write proposals for outside funding and grants. This effort allows
programs such as Neighborlmpact to qualify for federal funding from Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to better serve the homeless population. Lastly, the HLC releases
the data to many media outlets to raises the profile and understanding of the impact of
homelessness in Central Oregon.
The vast majority of this work is conducted as an in-kind donation of staffing, facilities,
and materials from organizations such as Deschutes County, Deschutes County Sheriff's
Office, K-12 schools and Educational Service Districts, senior services, colleges, non-
profits, emergency service providers, homeless shelter, and many more agencies and
organizations.
Last year we raised enough money to distribute 500 cans of soup, 600 cans of chili, 600
cans of peaches, and 500 Power Bars and granola bars to individuals and families who
participated in the count. Most of this food was purchased through Neighborlmpact,
allowing us to receive a significant discount on its cost. We estimate a similar purchase
this year will cost approximately $1,500. Beyond the humanitarian aspects of this effort,
providing food to a needy population allows us to develop a better and more open
relationship with participants in the count, improving the quality of the data. More
importantly, offering needed food increases our response rate by adding an incentive to
participate; this was of critical importance at weekly motels and homeless camps. In these
areas, participation is often difficult because people simply choose not to come to the
door or make themselves available. Providing food motivates them to come out and be
counted. Of critical importance in the count is volunteer safety. It is a much safer
situation for volunteers to provide food in a common area and conduct the count rather
than knocking on motel doors or walking unannounced into homeless camps.
This year's count will occur on Thursday, January 28. The data collected will be
tabulated and presented to the media and community leaders in mid March. This data will
also be available to be incorporated into the planning and implementation of the 10 -year
plan to end homelessness that the County Commissioners and County Administrator are
very involved in.
The HLC is asking the Deschutes County Commissioners to contribute $1,500 towards
this effort. The money will be used toward food and direct aid similar to what is outlined
in this letter. The Partnership to End Poverty is the fiscal agent for this project and will
administer the donations at no administrative cost. The HLC will also be working with
Central Oregon Veteran's Outreach for donations of blankets and camping gear, Seven
Peaks and Trinity Schools for cans of chili and power bars to be included in the food
bags.
If you have any detailed questions about the count or this funding request, I will be happy
to answer them for you. I look forward to talking with you further.
Sincerely,
Bob Moore, Chair
2010 Homeless Count
Homeless Leadership Coalition
(541) 388-6651
bob_moore@deschutes.org