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Organization: NeighborImpact
Organization Description: NeighborImpact is an organization established to serve and
speak out on behalf of economically disadvantaged people in Central Oregon. This
organization works to break the cycle of poverty by removing barriers that prevent people
from achieving economic self-sufficiency.
Project Name: Redmond Child Care Network
Project Description: NeighborImpact Child Care resources has been partnering with the
Redmond Child Care Alliance (RCCA) since it was formed in 2008 in an effort to
address long-term child care needs in Redmond. This organization is seeking a grant to
use as start up funding to expand the professional network of child care providers based
on the Child Care Network of Bend. The purpose of the project is to enhance the
knowledge and skills of registered family, certified family care programs and centers in
Redmond and improve the sustainability and profitability of these small businesses.
Project Period: August 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
Amount of Request: $2,000
Previous Grants:
• FY 2011 Community Grant: $15,000
• February 2010: Food Bank Expansion $2,000 ($1,000 Luke, $500 Baney,
$500 Unger)
• FY 2010 Community Grant: $18,000
• FY 2009 Community Grant: $25,000
• July 2008: Dental Van $3,000 ($1,000 Luke; $1,000 Baney; $1,000 Daly)
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 DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Direct Application to:
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Dennis R. Luke
Date: 6/25/10 Project Name:
Project Beginning Date:
Amount of Request:
Commissioner Alan Unger
All Three Commissioners
Redmond Child Care Provider Network
8/01/10
$2000.00
Applicant/Organization:
Address:
Contact Name(s):
Fax: 541-548-6013
Project End Date.
Date Funds Needed.
NeighborImpact Child Care Resources
2303 SW First ST
Patty Wilson
Alternate Phone: 541-610-
2907
6/30/11
8/01/10
Tax IDI #:93-0884929
City & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
Redmond 97756
541-548-2380 x119
patty(&neighborimpact.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 budget.
Tammy Baney: Amount: _ _ _ Signature:
Dennis Luke: Amount: _ Signature:
Alan Unger: Amount: _ _ _ Signature:
Proposal: Redmond Child Care Network
Quality early care and education benefits more than parents and children; it also
supports the local economy, making child care a good investment in the future of
the community. Child care is an industry in itself, contributing to the economy by
generating tax dollars and pumping money into the local economy through the
purchase of goods and services, and in many cases taxable investment and
payroll taxes. Child care benefits all industries by enabling parents to work
productively outside the home and/or to attend higher education programs to
update their skills. Furthermore, a quality child care system in Redmond is
important in attracting new enterprises and retaining those that are already here
by providing comparable experiences to that of larger more urban or even
metropolitan areas. Quality child care provides many long-term benefits,
including helping build the future workforce by giving children the early education
and support they need to prepare for school and later become successful
employees.
Neighborlmpact Child Care Resources has been partnering with the Redmond
Child Care Alliance (RCCA) that was formed in 2008 to address the long term
child care needs in Redmond. The Redmond Child Care Alliance has identified a
need for improved access to quality child care and education for children
especially during the early childhood years. The availability of quality child care
helps employers attract and retain employees, increases productivity, reduces
absenteeism and reduces the turnover of employees who are parents. To help
support and grow child care in Redmond, the RCCA has proposed that a
professional network of providers be developed based on the successful network
in Bend, OR. Neighborlmpact Child Care Resources is currently seeking
funding of $2,000 from Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Program for start
up funding to expand this program to Redmond.
The purpose of this project is to enhance the knowledge and skills of registered
family, certified family child care programs and centers in Redmond, Oregon and
to improve the sustainability and profitability of these small businesses.
Research has shown that family child care networks that employ a designated
staff person and deliver direct support services to providers improve the quality of
care young children receive. The Redmond Child Care Network will be modeled
after the Child Care Network of Bend which is a community based network of
family child care providers currently in its third year. The Child Care Network of
Bend has twelve providers who serve over one hundred twenty five children.
The program is designed to increase the quality of child care through providers
participating in regular monthly training and meetings, creating professional
development goals and business improvement strategies. Neighborlmpact Child
Care Resources staff conducts regular on site business consultations and
completes yearly assessments with participating child care providers using the
Family Child Care Rating Scale to assess each programs child care environment
and practices. Parents using the Network also complete customer satisfaction
surveys. To date, all child care providers participating in the project have
increased their knowledge and skills in early child education through attending
Neighborlmpact Child Care Resources sponsored training and have moved up
the steps on the Oregon Registry (A professional development registry through
the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education at
PSU).
This program will benefit low and moderate -income families. All of the Providers
in the Redmond Child Care Network will be required to accept DHS Employment
Related Day Care Subsidy. The subsidy helps working parents that are at or
below 185% of Federal Poverty Level pay for child care. Child care providers are
often low income, 72% of the providers participating in the Child Care Network of
Bend are themselves living below 60% of median family income. 40% of the
families using the Child Care Network of Bend have incomes 60% below the
median family income, 15% are between 60% to 79% of MFI, 15% are between
80%-90% of MFI and 22% are 100% and over MFI.
The requested funds from Deschutes County will allow Child Care Resources to
work with the Redmond Child Care Alliance to facilitate the development of a
Child Care Network in Redmond Oregon. RCCA is committed to continue
seeking financial support for the Redmond Child Care Network and is in the
process of applying for several grants and will participate in the Redmond
Economic Development Round Table in January 2011 to seek further support
from local businesses. The formation of a network in Redmond is supported by
the business community with T -Mobile committing $1000.00. Funding from
Deschutes County will help continue to improve economic development and
quality child care in Deschutes County.
Timeline:
August — September 2010:
• Recruit Redmond Child Care Providers to join the Redmond Provider
Network. Have minimum of one meeting
• Apply for minimum of two grants
• Follow up with Redmond Super WalMart on Fo.undation Grant and local
grant funding.
• Hold monthly RCCA meetings
October — December 2010
• Continue recruitment of child care providers
• Hold one Child Care Provider Training at no cost to the member's of the
Redmond Provider Network
• Have minimum of one Redmond Provider Network Meeting
• Follow up with Angela Jacobson (Pacific Power) Complete Pacific Power
Grant application
• Hold monthly RCCA meetings
• Follow up with St. Charles -Redmond on possible funding
• Begin on site business and Oregon Registry consultations
January -March 2011
• Have minimum of one Redmond Provider Network Meeting
• Hold one Child Care Provider Training at no cost to the member's of the
Redmond Provider Network
• Develop sustainability plan for the Redmond Provider Network
• Participate in Redmond Economic Development Roundtable
• Hold monthly RCCA meetings
• Continue on site business and Oregon Registry consultations
April -June 2011
• Develop marketing plan for Redmond provider Network
• Have minimum of two Provider Network meetings
• Hold one Child Care Provider Training at no cost to the member's of the
Redmond Provider Network
• Hold monthly RCCA meetings
• Continue on site business and Oregon Registry consultations
1 Herr Research Center for Children and Social Policy: The Family Child Care Network Impact Study: Promising Strategies
for Improving Family Child Care Quality
Agency Name: Neighborlmpact Child Care Resources
Budget Period: 8/01/2010 — 6/30/2011
Redmond Child Care Network - Budget Summary
EXPENDITURE
CATEGORY
GRANT FUNDS
T -Mobile
Neighborlmpact
Deschutes
County
Requested
Funds
TOTAL
1. Wages/taxes & Benefits
$1000
$1750
$2750.00
2. Staff Mileage -On Site
Business Consultations
$500
$500.00
3. Staff Training
4. Child Care Provider
Training
$500
$250
$750.00
5. Child Care Provider
Incentives
$500
$500.00
6. Operating Expenses
$1000
$1000.00
7. Supplies/printing
$200
$200.00
8. Advertising/Publicity
9. Other Expenses
10. Total Program Costs
$1000.00
$2700.00
$2000.00
$5700.00
11. Administration
(not to exceed 10% of total
award)
$570.00
$570.00
12. GRAND TOTAL
$1000.00
$3270.00
$2000.00
$6270.00
Internal Revenue Service
P.O, Box 2508
Cincinnati, OH 45201
Date: OCT 312006
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NEIGHBORIMPACT
2303 SW 1ST ST
REDMOND, OR 97756
t<OV C U 2006
Department of the Treasury
Person to Contact:
Roger Meyer
ID# 31-07707
Toll Free Telephone Number:
877-829-5500
Employer identification Number:
93-0884929
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is in response to the amendment to your organization's Articles of Incorporation filed with the state on
August 31, 2006. We have updated our records to reflect the name change as indicated above.
Our records indicate that a determination letter was issued in February 1986 that recognized you as exempt
from Federal income tax. Our records further indicate that you are currently exempt under section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code.
Our records also indicate you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code
because you are described in section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises,
transfers, or gifts to you or for your 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.
If you have any questions, please calf us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter.
Si cereiy,
CindWestcott
Manager, Exempt Organizations
Determinations