Item E-14 Agenda Report - Part 1 of 3 — Beverly Hills City Council, June 6, 2023

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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 6, 2023
Item Number:

To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Christopher Paulson, Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark, LCSW, Human Services Outreach Manager
Stephanie Harris, Director of Community Servicesr
Subject: RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON / HUMAN

RELATIONS COMMISSION COMMITTEE FOR ALLOCATION OF

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING (CAGF) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024;

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAGF AGREEMENTS; AND

APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$167,500 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; AND

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS.

Attachments: 1. CAGF FY2023-24 Funding Requests and Recommendations

2. CAGF FY 2023-24 Applications and Summaries

3. Public Comment as of May 30, 2023 at 5pm

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council Liaison / Human Relations Commission Committee (Vice Mayor Friedman and Councilmember Bosse) recommends leveraging Community Assistance Grant Funding (CAGF) to address community and regional challenges faced by at-risk populations, older adults and unhoused individuals. The joint Human Relations Liaison Committee recommends the following organizations receive grants for a Fiscal Year 2023-24 total budget of $2,177,500, of which $2,010,000 has been included in the proposed budget, requiring an additional General Fund appropriation of $167,500 to fund the following:

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• Affordable Living for the Aging
• All Saints’ Homeless Assistance
• Bet Tzedek Legal Services
• Beverly Hills Active Adult Club
• Beverly Hills Community Farm
• Beverly Hills CPR
• Beverly Hills Education Foundation
• Beverly Hills Theatre Guild
• Cancer Support Community LA
• Chai Lifeline West Coast
• Collins & Katz Family YMCA
• ETTA
• Jewish Family Services Los Angeles
• OPICA Adult Day Program &
Counseling Center
• OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
• People Assisting the Homeless
(PATH)
• Saban Community Clinic
• Safe Parking LA
• Step Up On Second
• The Maple Counseling Center
• The Miracle Project
• Theatre 40
• Tower Cancer Research Foundation
• Wallis Annenberg Center for the
Performing Arts
• Westside Food Bank
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute all Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 agreements and approval of all purchase orders. The FY 2023-24 recommended budget is $2,177,500, which includes a base budget of $1,922,500, a FY 2023-24 budget enhancement of $87,500, and an additional General Fund appropriation request of $167,500. In order to incorporate new programs and expand existing ones to meet increasing demand, an additional appropriation of $167,500 is requested.

INTRODUCTION
Maintaining a social service safety net is a public service priority stated in the City’s General Plan. The City’s Community Assistance Grant Funding (CAGF) enables the City to secure partnerships with local social service agencies to support the quality of life of Beverly Hills’ residents. The City’s Safety Network creates a continuum of care for the most vulnerable members of the community including active and frail elderly residents, disabled individuals, residents of little to low means, and homeless individuals. The Community Services Department’s Human Services Division administers the CAGF program.
• Requests for FY 2023-24 totaled $2,760,500;
• An allocation of $2,010,000 will maintain services at FY 2022-23 levels (base budget of $1,922,500 and budget enhancement of $87,500); • The Liaison Committee recommends the budget be augmented by an additional $167,500 to expand services from the previous year’s enhanced budget of $2,010,000 to $2,177,500.

The Charitable Solicitations Commission (CSC) evaluated the fiscal health of each organization using its solicitations permit criteria. The Human Relations Commission (HRC) weighed community needs with the programs proposed using criteria set by the City. The Joint Ad Hoc Committee did not recommend specific funding amounts; however, the Committee provided guidance on funding levels indicating if they felt that funding levels should increase, decrease or remain as requested.

Both ad hocs recommended funding most existing CAGF recipients in good standing with the City and expand funding for some that address the increased need for senior Meeting Date: June 6, 2023

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supportive services created by our aging community. Each ad hoc committee brought this recommendation to their full Commission who supported their stance. The Commissions agreed that the safety network that the current CAGF funding provides to the community is extremely vital at this time, and that it was important, at a minimum, to try to keep all funding at least at the same level as the current fiscal year where appropriate. In some cases, it was warranted to increase the funding level to support those CAGF agencies that are supporting community members most in need.

DISCUSSION
The City prioritizes funding for services to benefit the most vulnerable members of the community. Active and frail elderly, disabled individuals, residents of little to low means, and homeless individuals continue to be the primary populations in need of assistance.

The City targets services through CAGF that address these populations’ special needs.

A total of 30 organizations submitted proposals for funding for the FY 23/24 cycle; 24 proposals are social service related and six are cultural proposals. Of the 30 proposals, 25 are from organizations currently funded in FY 2022-23, and five are from new organizations. See Attachment 1 for a list of applicant organizations, funding history, current requests, and funding recommendations. See Attachment 2 for the programmatic proposal and summary of each application received, including details about the program proposed, agency description, and funding history.

FY 2023-24 CAGF proposals respond to City priorities and can be organized under the following themes:
• Homeless Services – All Saints’ Episcopal Church (meal program/support services), People Assisting the Homeless (shelter beds), Safe Parking Los Angeles, Step Up On Second (mental health and housing); • Food Insecurity and Nutrition – Collin & Katz Family YMCA (food/grocery distribution), Westside Food Bank (nutrition), and Beverly Hills Community Farm (fresh produce for those in need and education);
• Senior Services – Affordable Living for the Aging (aging-in-place), Bet Tzedek (legal services for seniors), Beverly Hills Active Adult Club (socialization), Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (case management, emergency services), The Maple Counseling Center (mental health), OPICA (memory loss support); • Health & Wellbeing – Beverly Hills CPR, Our House (grief support), The Maple Counseling Center (mental health), Tower Cancer Research (cancer support), Saban Community Clinic (medical, dental), Step Up On Second (case management, mental health), Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (cancer support), Chai Lifeline (emotional & financial support to families with ill children), ETTA (advocacy for young adults who are neurodiverse), and The Miracle Project (social skills through theater programming for neurodiverse); • Education – Beverly Hills Education Foundation (Student Intervention & Support Program);
• Legal Services – Bet Tzedek (pro bono legal services for seniors and for housing rights);
• Loans – Jewish Free Loan (Interest Free Emergency Loans); and • Cultural Enhancement –Theatre 40, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills Theatre Guild, West Coast Jewish Theatre, Mixed eMotion Theatrix, and GET OUT (& See Dance!) Beverly Hills.

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The proposed social service programs were evaluated based on the criteria listed below.

Additionally, the CSC utilized their standard Solicitations Permit assessment process to evaluate the fiscal health of each applicant organization.

CAGF Proposal Evaluation Criteria

1. Organization provides services that support the City’s commitment to the provision of a social service safety net for the most vulnerable members of the community.

2. Organization provides a unique service that addresses an unmet need of the community and does not duplicate other providers or programs.

3. Organization does not rely solely on community assistance funding to remain viable and the services would cost more to the City if the City provided them directly.

4. Organization provides regional services that enable the City to meet its regional obligation to help ameliorate social issues.

5. Organization is a 501(c)(3) or in partnership with a 501(c)(3).

Cultural CAGF Proposal Evaluation Criteria

1. Organization provides a unique service that addresses an unmet need of the community and does not duplicate other providers or programs.

2. Organization does not rely solely on community assistance funding to remain viable and the services would cost more to the City if the City provided them directly.

3. Must be an existing Beverly Hills organization that has demonstrated a history of exemplary cultural opportunities, which respond to community needs.

Organizations Recommended to be Denied Funding
While the majority of applications received provide a necessary and valuable service, some organizations lacked a correlation to a direct need of the community, provided a duplicate service, or simply were not an appropriate applicant for the CAGF process.

The organizations denied funding are as follows:
• GET OUT (& See Dance!) Beverly Hills – Organization is in need of a developing the performance which does not currently exist. Would require grant funding to accomplish, and organization lacked experience with an event of the size proposed.
• Jewish Free Loan Association – Organization received funding in FY 2020-21 and 2021-22, but not in 2022-23 because the organization was not able to provide loans with terms or purposes appropriate for the Beverly Hills community. • Mixed eMotion Theatrix – Organization produced Gatsby Redux in partnership with the Community Services Department in 2022 and applied for CAGF funding to produce performances for two weeks at Greystone Mansion. Due to the complexity of scheduling and producing the event, the joint Human Relations Meeting Date: June 6, 2023

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Liaison Committee recommended the proposal be removed from the CAGF process and discussed as a separate performance request through the Community Services Department.
• Paingo Corp. – Start-up corporation looking for initial investment in experimental medical device.
• West Coast Jewish Theater – Operator was unable to secure a stable theater location for performances, making it difficult to provide funding until greater stability is achieved.

Organizations Recommended to be Funded at Different Levels than Requested Some of the returning organizations requested an increased funding amount in 2023-24, of those organizations, some were granted the requested amount, while others were granted increases from prior years but not the full amount requested. Some of the organizations and their requests are described below.

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles and Chai Lifeline West Coast both requested $75,000 from their 2022-23 amount of $25,000. The Committee recommends $30,000 for each to help the organizations grow, while also being responsible with funding. Both Saban Community Clinic and Theater 40 were funded for $50,000 this current year but have each requested $74,000 for FY 2023-24; the Committee recommended maintaining current year funding levels for these organizations.

Similarly, Beverly Hills Theater Guild, Collins & Katz Family YMCA, ETTA, and The Miracle Project all asked for increases from current year in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in additional funding. Most of these organizations were not provided with increased grants for FY 2023-24, while a few had smaller than requested increases, as seen on the chart in Attachment 1.

Safe Parking LA had been funded for $50,000 for the last two years, but asked for $250,000 for FY 2023-24. The Committee noted the small percentage of Beverly Hills vehicles participating in the program, and lack of parking locations in the Beverly Hills area as reasons for maintaining funding at the prior year’s level.

The Maple Counseling Center (TMCC) requested an increase in funding from $185,000 to $200,000, but the Committee recommends maintaining the $185,000 funding level because the City of Beverly Hills has a separate contract with TMCC through the Human Resources Department to provide counseling services for City employees in the amount of $35,000. Additionally, the Beverly Hills Unified School District has an agreement with TMCC for counseling services for high school and middle school students in the amount of $100,000 for the 2022-23 school year.

Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles (JFS), however, requested a $40,000 increase from $465,000 to $505,000, which the Committee recommends funding because JFS is a valuable social services agency providing a wide variety of necessary services for our elderly residents. The majority of these funds will be used to provide needed personal Meeting Date: June 6, 2023

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emergency response systems, assistance with hoarding remediation, and moving assistance.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2023-24 CAGF total recommended budget is $2,177,500, which includes a base budget of $1,922,500, a FY 2023-24 budget enhancement of $87,500, and an additional General Fund appropriation request of $167,500. In order to incorporate new programs and expand existing ones to meet increasing demand, staff is requesting an additional appropriation of $167,500 be included in the FY 2023-24 budget. This amount has not been included in the proposed operating budget already provided to the City Council and if approved, this would be included in the final proposed budget brought forward to the City Council for adoption in late June.

To account for the Liaison Committee and Joint Ad Hoc’s recommendations, the organizations’ prior performance, current community needs, and projected demand for services, the recommended FY 2023-24 CAGF budget totals $2,177,500. This will be funded from the General Fund to enhance services and increase the capacity of several programs serving populations with growing needs.

Jeff S. Muir,
Director of Finance
Stephanie Harris,
Director of Community Services
Approval By Approved By
Attachment 1
Community Assistance Grant Funding
FY 23/24 Requests and Recommendations
6/6/23 City Council
Organization Name Funding History Service Provided
City
Funding
Began
2020/2021
Allocations
2021/2022
Allocations
2022/2023
Allocations
2023/2024
Requests
2023/2024 Staff
Funding
Recommendations
1 Affordable Living for the Aging Ongoing Roommate Matching for Older Adults to Age in Place 2015 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
2 All Saints' Homeless Assistance Program Ongoing Homeless Assistance, Case Management, and Bus Tokens 2003 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,000 $45,000 3 Bet Tzedek Legal Services Ongoing Legal Services 2017 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 4 Beverly Hills Active Adult Club Ongoing Senior Activities Club 1974 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $25,000 $25,000 5 Beverly Hills Community Farm Ongoing Fresh Produce for Families in Need 2022 N/A N/A $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 6 Beverly Hills CPR Ongoing CPR Education and Training 2009 $74,000 $74,000 $74,000 $74,000 $74,000 7 Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) Ongoing Social Emotional Programming and Arts Programming for the School District 2006 $30,000 $30,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 8 Beverly Hills Theatre Guild Ongoing Cultural 2022
Applied, but did
not receive
funding
Applied, but did
not receive
funding
$10,000 $25,000 $10,000
9 Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Ongoing Cancer Support Groups 2022 N/A Applied, but did
not receive
funding
$25,000 $75,000 $30,000
10 Chai Lifeline West Coast Ongoing Support Programs for Ill Children and Their Families 2022 N/A
Applied, but did
not receive
funding
$25,000 $75,000 $30,000
11 Collins & Katz Family YMCA Ongoing Food Distribution Program 2021 N/A $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 $10,000 12 ETTA Ongoing Families & Individuals w/ Special Needs 2017 $60,000 $60,000 $65,000 $75,000 $65,000 13 GET OUT (& See Dance!) Beverly Hills New Cultural N/A N/A N/A N/A $50,000 $0 14 Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Ongoing Social Worker & Service for Beverly Hills Seniors 2005 $310,000 $460,000 $465,000 $505,000 $505,000 15 Jewish Free Loan Association New* Interest Free Loan for Those In Need 2020 $74,999 $74,999 Applied, but did
not receive
funding
$50,000 $0
16 Mixed eMotion Theatrix New Cultural N/A N/A N/A N/A $30,000 ** Remove from
CAGF
17 OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center New* Memory Loss Services & Caregiver Support N/A N/A N/A
Applied, but did
not receive
funding
$15,000 $15,000
See Notes
Community Assistance Grant Funding
FY 23/24 Requests and Recommendations
Organization Name Funding History Service Provided
City
Funding
Began
2020/2021
Allocations
2021/2022
Allocations
2022/2023
Allocations
2023/2024
Requests
2023/2024 Staff
Funding
Recommendations
18 OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center Ongoing Grief Support and Counseling 2021 N/A $20,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 19 Paingo Corp. New Pain Relief Therapy N/A N/A N/A N/A $160,000 $0 20 People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Ongoing Shelter Beds for CLASP Program 1994 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 21 Saban Community Clinic Ongoing Medical Services 1992 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $74,000 $50,000 22 Safe Parking LA Ongoing Safe Parking Lots for Homeless Individuals and Families 2021 N/A $50,000 $50,000 $250,000 $50,000 23 Step Up On Second Ongoing Housing and Mental Health 2012 $75,000 $155,000 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 24 The Maple Counseling Center Ongoing Low Cost Counseling/Senior Counseling 1984 $180,000 $185,000 $185,000 $200,000 $185,000 25 The Miracle Project Ongoing Cultural / Life Skills 2019 $20,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $45,000 26 Theatre 40 Ongoing Cultural 2006 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $74,000 $50,000 27 Tower Cancer Research Ongoing Cancer Support Groups 2019 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 28 Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Ongoing Cultural 2017 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 29 West Coast Jewish Theatre Ongoing Cultural 2022 N/A N/A $2,500 $5,000 $0 30 Westside Food Bank Ongoing Feeding Low Income Residents 1986 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 *** *** ***
$1,542,499 $1,922,499 $1,980,000 $2,760,500 $2,177,500
$2,010,000 $2,010,000
*Applicant who applied previously, but did not
receive funding
***Chiron Center was funded for $30,000 in
FY20/21, and 21/22. Funded in FY22/23 but they
could not provide the requested service and
funds were not issued.
**Applicant requested $30,000 plus in-kind support
from the City (rental fees and staff time)
Total CAGF Funding Allocation:

CAGF Budget:

Attachment 2
Community Assistance Grant Funding - FY 23/24
Human Relations Commission Ad Hoc Committee
March 20, 2023
Program Proposals

1. Affordable Living for the Aging

2. All Saints' Homeless Assistance Program

3. Bet Tzedek Legal Services

4. Beverly Hills Active Adult Club

5. Beverly Hills Community Farm

6. Beverly Hills CPR

7. Beverly Hills Education Foundation

8. Beverly Hills Theatre Guild

9. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles

10. Chai Lifeline West Coast
11 . Collins & Katz Family YMCA

12.ETTA

13. GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS

14. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

15. Jewish Free Loan Association

16. Mixed eMotion Theatrix

17. OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center

18. OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center

19. Paingo Corp.

20. People Assisting the Homeless

21. Saban Community Clinic

22. Safe Parking LA

23. Step Up on Second

24. The Maple Counseling Center

25. The Miracle Project

26. Theatre 40

27. Tower Cancer Research Foundation

28. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

29. West Coast Jewish Theatre

30. Westside Food Bank
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Affordable Living for the Aging
Requested amount: $8,500
History of City funding: 2015/16: $6,500; 2016/17: $8,500; 2017 /18: $8,500; 2018/19: $8,500; 2019/20: $8,500; 2020/21: $8,500; 2021/22: $8,500; 2022/23: $8,500 Agency description: Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) offers housing matching and shared housing services for isolated and financially vulnerable seniors. The program promotes independent living for older adults and supports aging in place.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: Recipient proposes to match older adults to share homes. ALA will work with older adult residents (renters and owners) in Beverly Hills who have an extra bedroom and are willing to share their home as a way to: 1) boost monthly income, 2) increase social support. ALA staff conducts home visits, assessments, background screening and reference checks to ensure participants receive introductions to reliable roommates.

After introductions, staff provides coaching, monitors a trial period, and assists with a written agreement on the terms of the living arrangement.

Target population/Primary service: Older adult residents (homeowners and renters).

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: Beverly Hills residents represent about 10% of service users.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Amount of program enrollments, # of applicant screenings, # of roommate matches, and agreements signed, and # of counseling services provided to support matches.

Current Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) ~ Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Older adults living on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to rent increases and costs associated with changes in health status and independence. For residents who cannot afford the cost of fair market rents, becoming a roommate is an opportunity to offer meaningful assistance to an older adult in exchange for housing accommodations that they can afford.

Social support increases when having a roommate and companion. It gives older adults access to socialization, informal support, and the security of having someone in the home in case of an emergency. In addition to companionship, older adults can receive assistance with transportation, meal preparation and household chores. This strengthens older adults' social supports and improves their economical security.

ALA's Shared Housing Program has been fully operational since April 2021. Although virtual enrollment options are available, program participants generally prefer ALA's in-person service delivery model. ALA staff members and program participants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption exists. Program participants must show proof of vaccination to enter office space where in-person enrollment interviews are conducted. Staff members and program participants are required to wear masks while on-site. ALA anticipates that program enrollment will continue to increase as vaccination rates increase, and as state and local tenant protections expire.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: $8,500 represents 1 % of ALA's annual funding.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 12% are administrative.

Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service C8J Health D Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local C8J Regional C8J National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes C8J No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency/ Project Name: Affordable Living for the Aging
Address: 937 N. Fairfax Ave. Attn: Office ---------------------------------- City: ____ W_e_st_H_o~llyw.___o_od __________ _ State: CA Zip: 90046 ----- Contact Person: Miriam Hall, Program Director
Phone: 213-261-3862 Fax: NIA -----------------
Email: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided}, and Workers Compensation Insurance {if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please aHach a separate sheet of pgper.

1. Is your organization a 501 c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 organization? llJ We are a 501c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501c.3
llJ Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Affordable Living for the Aging offers shared housing services for isolated and financially vulnerable seniors. The program matches seniors together to share homes. This model provides another option for people who cannot afford high housing costs and for seniors living alone who require additional support to remain safely at home. The Shared Housing Program is both an aging-in-place initiative and an important intervention for easing the City's housing affordability challenges.

Service delivery includes:
- Home visits
- One-on-one interviews
- Applicant screening (reference check, income verification, background check) - Counseling to establish expectations and set program guidelines - Client introductions
- Overseeing completion of the Roommate Agreement
- Monitoring the match/ongoing support
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? Shared housing services are critical at a time when aging residents are at risk of isolation and falling through the cracks with no one to check on them or connect them to services. Having a roommate and companion gives older adults access to socialization, informal support, and the security of having someone in the home case of an emergency. In addition to offering companionship, ALA roommates can assist with transportation, meal preparation, and household chores. These basic activities are often the difference between someone being able to stay at home or having to consider other living arrangements. Seniors who accept roommates report feeling a greater sense of security knowing that there is someone available to offer help.

For residents who cannot afford the cost of fair market rents, becoming a roommate is an opportunity to offer meaningful assistance to an older adult in exchange for housing accommodations that they can afford.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider{s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www. beverlyh ills.erg/ cagf.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Staff screen every applicant and participants rely on ALA to introduce them to appropriate roommate candidates.

Participants are coached through the process and offered ongoing support throughout the life of the match.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $8,500

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? 1%

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? 12%
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

As incomes stay flat for most seniors and their housing and living expenses increase, many become house rich but cash poor.

On top of financial challenges, seniors have unique social needs. Their network of friends and family shrinks and they are at increased risk of isolation. Seniors can use an extra bedroom in their home as a way to address financial, social or support challenges. They offer a room at a reduced rate in exchange for the renter providing practical assistance around the house.

This strengthens seniors' social supports and improves their economic security as well as that of their renters.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax D Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: All Saints' Homeless Assistance Program
Requested amount: $45,000
History of City funding: 2003/4: $1,200; 2004/5: $1,200; 2006: $6,200; 2007: $1200/bus tokens and $8,800; 2008/9: $1200/tokens and $9,100; 2009/10: $10,300; 2010/11: $9,300; 2011/12: $9,300; 2012/13: $9,300; 2013/14: $9,300; 2014/15: $18,000; 2015/16: $18,000; 2016/17: $21,000; 2017/18: $24,000; 2018/19: $26,000; 2019/20: $29,000 2020/21: $30,000; 2021/22: $30,000; 2022/23: $30,000
Agency description: Faith-based organization providing non-sectarian homeless assistance through comprehensive services not currently provided by local government.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: Recipient shall use the funds to operate the Homeless Assistance Program including items such as food, hygiene supplies, transportation, rent payment, meal gift cards, and Project Home Again Project. These resources will be available to the City's homeless outreach team for use with their clients. The church will rebuild the hot meal program on Mondays which serves as a site for the Beverly Hills Homeless Outreach Team (BHOT) to engage homeless and at-risk individuals and link to services. The church will also continue sack lunch program, Curbside Food Drive and Laundry Love program, partner with another faith-based group to supply food for a regional food truck to feed homeless individuals and actively support refugee families waiting asylum and 50 families at Upward Bound House.

Emergency housing funds are an important safety feature provided by All Saints as part of their commitment to the "housing first" model. The program works with BHOT and the Human Services staff to identify appropriate individuals that could access housing if given immediate financial support, with a housing plan.

Target population/Primary service: Homeless individuals, those at-risk for homelessness, and food insecure individuals; fills gap in service and safety net; housing stability assistance and navigation to available social services.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: More than 5% of people served are low or fixed-income Beverly Hills residents in need of meals provided each week. With the expansion of All Saints' food pantry and meal offerings to meet the rising crisis of food insecurity, it is anticipated that the amount of people served will increase in FY23-

24. Quantifiable Services and Measures: Supports 50 families at Upward Bound House Family Shelter, distributes 100 sack lunches twice a month, and will rebuild the Monday Meal program serving hot meals to the unhoused individuals in and around the City. Provides Subway gift cards, and TAP cards for the BHOT team, and provides the funding for the Project Homecoming reunification program.

Current Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q 1 & Q2) C8] Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment{s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

In response to COVID-19, the church implemented a weekly Drive-Up Food Drive to safely collect food to address food insecurity. The church plans to offer more distribution options such as appointments, scheduled drop-in times, and delivery service to food insecure people in the community. The church will continue with bulk deliveries to Upward Bound House and LGBTQ Pride Pantry for seniors. The Sack Lunch program was also launched in response to Covid.

Each week volunteers will continue to prepare 100 sack lunches from the safety of their homes to be distributed regionally.

The All Saints' Homeless Assistance Program began in 1992 with four people and two guests, and now serves over 100 guests each week, with a team of 30 volunteers. They are known as a safe haven where homeless individuals can come every Monday for a hot meal, companionship and support. The program has grown far beyond a basic meal to one that offers an array of services that addresses problems that arise when faced with homelessness or food insecurity. All Saints' attends the monthly Beverly Hills Homeless Collaboration and participates in case coordination to minimize duplication of service and expedite linkages to resources.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: The requested funding amount of $45,000 represents approximately 2% of the costs associated with their annual funding.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 15%
Service Profile: Needs-based IZ] Quality of life-based IZ] Social Service IZ] Health D Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local IZ] Regional IZ] National D International D 501 {C) (3): Yes 1Z! No D Exempt IZ] All Saints is a religious non-profit organization which derives its 501 c.3 status as an entity of The Episcopal Church (Documentation provided) 2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_A_ll_Sa_in_ts_' __,Ep..._is_co __ p_a_l C_h_u_rc_h ___________________ _ Address: 504 N. Camden Drive
City: Beverly Hills State: CA
----- Zip:90210
Contact Person: The Rev.Daniel -------------------------------- Phone: 310.275.0123xl 10 Fax: 310.858.4538
Em a i I: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper.

1. Is your organization a 501c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501c.3 organization? Ill We are a 501c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
Ill Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
All Saint's Episcopal Church's community engagement to address homelessness and food insecurity of volunteers has moved forward. To respond to unhoused and very low-income people in benevolent service, with the continued support of the City of Beverly Hills, while respecting L.A. County DPH Covid-19 protocols, we will:
• Refocus our long-standing weekly Monday Meal program as a Hospitality Hub in collaborations with nearby faith communities with services that include:

A substantial hot sit-down meal on a weekly basis
A safe haven where our guests can connect to city and county services Including assistance navigating the barriers to reentering the workforce.

Handouts about neighboring programs and resources, collaborating with the Beverly Hills Homeless Outreach Team when appropriate.

Groceries-to-Go
Hygiene supplies: toiletries, hand sanitizer, face masks, socks & underwear Clean used clothing, including coats; and new rain ponchos & blankets Backpacks, canes, walkers, crutches and other necessities as needed • Maintain our Curbside Food Drive program to include distribution of groceries-to-go during onsite meals, on-demand pantry food during the week, and delivery of groceries to food insecure members of our community. • Continue our Sack Lunch program.
• Continue partnering with Good Shepherd by increasing our preparing fresh fruit salads from 500 to 800+ for distribution to unsheltered neighbors via their food truck program twice a month. • Provide hundreds of Subway gift cards to Step-up-on-Second as needed. • We'll continue providing bus and airline transportation and food gift cards to support the Home Again Project. • Actively support 50 families at Upward Bound House in homelessness prevention. • Continue our Laundry Love program where volunteers provide quarters & supplies to low income & unhoused neighbors at local laundromat once a month. Fresh vegetables and other support services, including Covid 19 vaccinations, are also offered.
• Organize and sponsor All Saints' teams to participate in the Homeless Count.

We will reach out again to Beverly Hills residents who have previously responded favorably to our weekly curbside Food Drive. As we promote the program on city and neighborhood platforms, social media, and the local press, we hope the number of volunteers and the volume of food donations to swell once again. This year offered more distribution options, and delivery service to food insecure people in the community. We will continue our bulk deliveries to Upward Bound and Pride Pantry.

Though set back by an uptick of Covid variants, we hope to partner with Human Services on a new project whereby we will identify vulnerable seniors in Beverly Hills, and reach out to them to offer a hot meal delivery once a week.

Our Sack Lunch program launched in the spring of2020 when our campus closed due to COVID-19. Now, and as pandemic protocols allow, volunteers from the parish & the community came together to prepare 100 sack lunches in the All Saints' kitchen twice a month to be distributed to unsheltered people in Beverly Hills & neighboring communities. We plan to increase that volume to 500.

As part of our commitment to Housing First, we will continue to work with the City to identify individuals that request access to housing, and also those who could access housing if given immediate financial support.

Working with Step-Up-On-Second, or the CES at St. Joseph Center, staff will resume connecting guests with support services, with an emphasis on getting people into the pipeline for supportive & permanent housing.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

All Saints' Beverly Hills Homeless Assistance Program. known as the Monday Meal, began in 1992 with the goal of providing a meal to individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the City of Beverly Hills.

The program has grown far beyond a basic meal to one that offers an array of services that addresses problems that arise when faced with homelessness or food insecurity. By utilizing volunteers from the parish and the surrounding area, the community of All Saints' continues to demonstrate its commitment to assisting at-risk residents and guests while strengthening community ties.

For two years the pandemic prevented us from serving our 130 Monday Meal guests on campus. In FY21-22 we began to bring guests back on campus. We served a Thanksgiving meal outdoors with music & fellowship, and we conducted two Warm Coat & Soup events on campus. The uptick in Covid variants again prevented us from returning to previous levels of service.

Since the pandemic, we ' ve expanded our outreach to include a curbside food drive that stocks a pantry of non-perishable food and other basic necessities. This has provided another means to alleviate food insecurity and an opportunity to connect with our Beverly Hills neighbors. We will continue to develop this program.

The Safe-at-home Sack Lunch program grew out of necessity during the pandemic. We have since restructured it as a community building activity on campus.

Laundry Love was inactive during the pandemic, but the program is once again providing a much appreciated opportunity for our vulnerable neighbors to wash their clothes in a fun & supportive environment, restoring a sense of dignity and self respect for those involved.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? All Saints' is committed to a collaborative approach, working closely with the City of Beverly Hills, our neighbors, and nonprofit organizations within and beyond the city limits.

All Saints' services strive to help reduce chronic homelessness and food insecurity, while engaging local residents in safe, meaningful volunteer opportunities. We are committed to continuing to contribute to an ever stronger and more responsive community.

To that end, All Saints' organized a community forum/workshop/focus group with official of L.A. County' s Homelessness Initiative and the Faith Collaborative to end Homelessness. It was a robust morning exchange to strengthen the voice of the faith community and relationship with the County of Los Angeles. on We will still plan for a follow up Homelessness Solutions Workshop with housing policy leaders in LA County to galvanize focus on positive, constructive ways of healing the homelessness crisis.

Emergency housing funds are an important safety feature provided by All Saints' . We continue to seek out opportunities for Beverly Hills Outreach Team to interact with unhoused neighbors here at All Saints' . We will continue to serve as liaison between homeless individuals and the BHOT during the week and on Sundays during our publicized Food Drive.

To address the steep rise in homelessness and food insecurity, we will be expanding:

A food pantry program with more opportunities for volunteer engagement An on-campus version of our successful Sack Lunch program A new project whereby we will identify vulnerable, low income seniors in Beverly Hills and reach out to them to offer to deliver a nutritious hot meal once a week.

More collaboration with neighboring organizations, such as Good Shepherd Church, Westside Coalition, Hollywood 4ward, and the Hollywood Food Coalition, Chrysalis, Beverly Hills Farmers Market, and local grocers & restaurateurs to maximize our effectiveness.

We will increase our outreach efforts to publicize our programs on social media, with the local press and by using neighborhood platforms to invite more residents to engage with our efforts.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
We believe we interact in some way with most homeless individuals in the city. In addition to serving the homeless and transient homeless, we estimate approximately 5% of those served are Beverly Hills residents who are food insecure, subsisting on low, fixed incomes. As we expand our food pantry and meal offerings to meet the needs of the rising crisis of food insecurity we anticipate that number to increase in FY22-23.

We've been heartened by the growing number of Beverly Hills residents volunteering with us, and have enjoyed meeting many of our Beverly Hills neighbors at the curbside food drive. The benefits of community building cannot be overestimated in these challenging times.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

At the height of the pandemic, a team of volunteers met weekly on zoom, researching needs and resources of the local homeless and food insecure population. We connected with other organizations to coordinate distribution of services and developed strategies to safely offer support to our most vulnerable neighbors. Our outreach extended to over 1200 congregants and hundreds of Beverly Hills residents to build a vibrant volunteer force. As we reorganize our teams, we will conduct planning & training meetings both onsite & on zoom, and offer trainings by partners in areas such as interacting with unhoused people with a mental health diagnosis. Our direct service to guests will be conducted on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

During the pandemic, we adapted our hot meal program to operate offsite as a Sack Lunch program.

Given the steep rise in the number of people needing help, we will increase the number of people served by building up our capacity to deliver food to homebound seniors, food insecure families & those without shelter in and around Beverly Hills.

We established a weekly Food Drive for non-perishable food, paper products and hygiene supplies. We are revitalizing our curbside food drive to make it more inviting to our Beverly Hills neighbors. We' II continue to maintain our on-sight pantry.

Supplies will support Upward Bound House & Pride Pantry of the LGBT senior low-income housing center at The Triangle.

We' 11 begin delivering groceries to our more vulnerable neighbors as we continue to develop more effective means, in cooperation with the City, to get groceries to those in need, including older and disabled residents, and families with children.

With the pause of our onsite meal, we've had fewer opportunities to liaise between our guests and city agencies. We have however continued fielding inquiries from people who drop-by on Sundays during our Food Drive, and throughout the week via phone calls and walk-ups. We refer people to the appropriate contacts at the various agencies and/or provide food, gift cards and hygiene supplies as needed.

The community forum/workshop/focus group Homelessness provided greater insight as a community into the issue of homelessness. We will fully engage the follow-up forum to be better positioned to focus on solutions that we are best suited to engage.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www. beverlyh i I ls. org/ cagf.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

A clergy member and a lay leader have been trained in safety, trauma-informed care, and interfacing with individuals with a mental health diagnosis for faith communities. This training will be available again and open to the wider Beverly Hills community.

Our patio continues to serve as a respite for our unhoused neighbors, and a point of contact for support and fellowship throughout the week.

We are relaunching our on campus Monday Meal program, so that we can more effectively connect guests with support services offered through the city, county and other non profit organizations.

We will continue connecting with Beverly Hills residents through our weekly curbside food drives. This is a visible & safe way for residents to engage with other concerned citizens and offer direct assistance to people on the margins.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? All Saints' requests funding of $45,000 for FY23-24.

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? We estimate the above contribution represents about 2% of our annual funding.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? The ratio of our organization's administrative operating costs is approximately 15%.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

We respectfully submit this proposal for continued funding to support All Saints' ongoing and expanded services to homelessness prevention, to the unhoused, food insecure, and population of the Beverly Hills area.

It takes many organizations working together to address the problem of homelessness. All Saints' has demonstrated its ability to partner with the City of Beverly Hills for the identification, support and follow through to provide for the most basic needs of the City's homeless and food insecure citizens.

What was true last year is even more so this year: The pandemic has brought the value of coalition building into sharp relief.

We have seen that forging new relationships with neighboring organizations has advanced us in our quest to maximize effectiveness and reach. We've shared resources and insights into service gaps and cultivated opportunities for collaboration.

The sense of community that has flourished as Beverly Hills residents have volunteered is inspiring. We appreciate the trust you' ve placed in us and are grateful for the solid foundation our partnership with the City of Beverly Hills provides. We look forward to doing more good work together. Thank you.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax D Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: BetTzedek
Requested amount: $220,000
History of City funding: 2017/18: $110,000; 2018/19: $110,000; 2019/20: $110,000; 2020/21:
$220,000: 2021/22: $220,000; 2022/23: $220,000
Agency description: Bet Tzedek is a community organization that provides justice, stability, and hope to those experiencing discrimination, disparities, and exploitation. Through Bet Tzedek's network of attorneys and advocates, they provide free comprehensive legal services, education, and policy advocacy to low-income individuals and families across Los Angeles County. Bet Tzedek also offers pro bona comprehensive housing rights legal services, specifically for Beverly Hills residents related to the Rent Stabilization Division and municipal codes.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: In FY 2023-24. Bet Tzedek proposes $50,000 for their Senior Legal Services Program and $170,000 for their Housing Rights Legal Services, totaling $220,000.

Program components include:
1) Intake is offered remotely through telephone and email. 2) Legal services include advice and counsel, advocacy, and limited- and full-scope representation on the following:

Housing Rights Legal Services: When the City of Beverly Hills implemented more stringent tenant protections by revising the City's existing rent stabilization policy in 2017 and prohibiting no-cause evictions in 2018, the need for free housing rights legal services grew. This need was compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant income loss and exacerbated housing insecurity for vulnerable tenants across the city. Bet Tzedek fills this need by addressing various housing concerns, including eviction defense and appeals; housing conditions and habitability; rights and responsibilities under the City's COVID-19 Urgency Ordinance 20-0-2818 and the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, including the rent stabilizations sections at Title 4, Chapters 5 and 6; and landlord-tenant issues, such as rent payment, rent increase, security deposit issues, and lease violations.

Senior Legal Services: Free legal assistance plays an essential role in securing basic needs for older and dependent adults. From combatting fraud and abuse, to securing affordable housing, to maximizing government benefits, legal aid can significantly improve their social determinants of health. With one of the largest and most comprehensive elder law practices in the nation, Bet Tzedek has unmatched expertise in the legal issues that affect seniors most, focusing on legal interventions that improve their economic security, safety, and quality of life.

Through public benefits advocacy (Medi-Cal, Disability/SSI, Veteran's, In-Home Supportive Services), elder abuse prevention/intervention, advance planning (advance healthcare directives, wills, powers of attorney), and other services, Bet Tzedek assists Beverly Hills seniors age in place safely, securely, and with dignity.
3) Educational Outreach to constituents regarding our services, how to seek assistance, landlord-tenant law, and other topics as needed. Outreach is held remotely during the pandemic, scheduled in coordination with the City's Rent Stabilization Office.

Target population/Primary service: Seniors and their family caregivers, living in Beverly Hills (Senior Legal Services Program), and individuals in need of tenant landlord legal services living in Beverly Hills (Housing Rights Legal Services Program).

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: 100% of clients served through Bet Tzedek's Housing Rights and Senior Legal Services Programs are Beverly Hills residents.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Since receiving Community Assistance Grant Funding, Bet Tzedek's Beverly Hills client caseload has increased by 440% -- Bet Tzedek is now helping nearly five times the number of residents than they did before our partnership with the City began. To date, Bet Tzedek has opened 645 cases for 629 Beverly Hills residents.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (01 & 02) IZI Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment{s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target p~pulations):

Too often in Los Angeles County, residents do not have access to free legal services and go to court unrepresented and unassisted, jeopardizing their homes, their savings, and their independence. Since 2017, the City of Beverly Hills has filled a tremendous gap in service by awarding Bet Tzedek its Community Assistance Grant Funding to provide housing rights and senior legal services to eligible residents. Services ensure the City's most vulnerable community members - often elderly and disabled adults, and families whose children attend Beverly Hills schools - have access to essential, free legal services that address their basic needs: housing, healthcare, public benefits, and protection from abuse. Bet Tzedek will continue to provide services virtually and in person to continue meeting the legal needs of Beverly Hills residents.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: Bet Tzedek's FY23 budget is $16,365,292. A grant in the amount of $220,000 would represent 1.3% of their annual funding.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: Bet Tzedek's administrative operating costs represent 5.3% of their overall budget.

Service Profile: Needs-based [g] Quality of life-based D Social Service [g] Health D Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local [g] Regional l:gj National D International D 501 {C) (3): Yes 1ZJ No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name: Bet Tzedek - Housing Rights and Senior Legal Services Programs Address: 3250 Wilshire Blvd, #1300,
City: Los Angeles State:_C_A ____ Zip: 90010
Contact Person: Andrea Schneider -------------------------------- Phone: 323-648-4711 Fax: 213-471-4568
Ema ii: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of paper.

1. Is your organization a 50lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 organization? Ill We are a 501c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
Ill Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 50 lc.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Since 2017, the City of Beverly Hills has filled a tremendous gap in service by awarding Bet Tzedek its Community Assistance Grant Funding to provide housing rights and senior legal services to eligible residents. With this request, we seek renewed funding in the amount of $220,000 to continue this successful partnership and ensure the City's most vulnerable community members - often elderly and disabled adults, and families whose children attend Beverly Hills schools - have access to essential, free legal services that address their basic needs: housing, healthcare, public benefits, and protection from abuse.

Bet Tzedek worked closely with the City's Human Services Division to develop and launch the Beverly Hills Housing Rights and Senior Legal Services Programs in July 2017. Our caseload has increased steadily and significantly since the project's launch; to date, we've opened 645 cases for 629 Beverly Hills residents. Renewed support from the City will enable us to reach more eligible residents in need of critical legal services.

Program components include:
1) Intake is offered remotely through the following channels:
• Telephone: Residents in need of legal assistance can call Bet Tzedek's dedicated Beverly Hills intake line at (323) 939-0506, ext. 499 and leave a message.
• Email: Residents can also email Bet Tzedek at [email protected] to initiate services.

Bet Tzedek advocates respond to all inquiries within one to two business days. 2) Legal services include advice and counsel, advocacy, and limited- and full-scope representation on the following:
• Housing Rights Legal Services: When the City of Beverly Hills courageously implemented more stringent tenant protections by revising the City's existing rent stabilization policy in 2017 and prohibiting no-cause evictions in 2018, the need for free housing rights legal services grew. This need was compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant income loss and exacerbated housing insecurity for vulnerable tenants across the City. Bet Tzedek fills this need by addressing various housing concerns, including eviction defense and appeals; housing conditions and habitability; rights and responsibilities under the City's COVID-19 Urgency Ordinance 20-0-2818 and the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, including the rent stabilizations sections at Title 4, Chapters 5 and 6; and landlord-tenant issues, such as rent payment, rent increase, security deposit issues, and lease violations. • Senior Legal Services: During public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, free legal assistance plays an essential role in securing basic needs for older and dependent adults. From combatting fraud and abuse, to securing affordable housing, to maximizing government benefits, legal aid can significantly improve their social determinants of health. With one of the largest and most comprehensive elder law practices in the nation, Bet Tzedek has unmatched expertise in the legal issues that affect seniors most, focusing on legal interventions that improve their economic security, safety, and quality oflife. Through public benefits advocacy (Medi-Cal, Disability/SSI, Veteran's, In-Home Supportive Services), elder abuse prevention/intervention, advance planning (advance healthcare directives, wills, powers of attorney), and other services, we help Beverly Hills seniors age in place safely, securely, and with dignity. 3) Educational Outreach to constituents regarding our services, how to seek assistance, landlord-tenant law, and other topics as needed. Outreach is scheduled in coordination with the City's Rent Stabilization Office.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? Too often in Los Angeles County, residents go to court unrepresented and unassisted. jeopardizing their homes. their savings, and their independence. By contracting Bet Tzedek to provide free legal services to residents, the City of Beverly Hills is at the cutting edge of critical social issues facing the community.

Housing Rights Legal Services:

Housing stability is fundamental to health and well-being. In Los Angeles County, however, where COVID-19's economic devastation has accelerated the already rampant housing crisis, housing insecurity is a reality for more families than ever before. Recognizing a need to intervene, the City of Beverly Hills took bold steps to protect its renters by imposing an eviction moratorium for tenants who are unable to afford rent during the COVID-19 crisis, revising existing rent stabilization policies, and prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants for no cause. Unfortunately, some landlords still pursue unlawful evictions, assuming renters won't know their rights or have legal representation. And without adequate advocacy, these protections can feel worthless to tenants in times of crisis.

Bet Tzedek's Housing Rights Legal Services Program addresses the multifaceted housing rights issues impacting Beverly Hills residents. When tenants have access to legal aid, they experience better housing outcomes. A study published in the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy found that fully represented tenants in California stayed in their units three times as often as those receiving limited or no legal assistance. Even when eviction is unavoidable, our advocates' involvement makes a vital difference. Helping to negotiate a soft landing, such as extra weeks to move out or forgiveness of unpaid rent, can be critical to preventing homelessness in the wake of eviction. Legal aid can also help resolve issues related to housing conditions that impact tenants' health, safety, and well-being.

Senior Legal Services:

As financial distress among older adults reaches the highest levels ever seen, the need for senior-focused legal services has never been greater. Nationally, seniors lose billions of dollars per year to financial fraud and are filing for bankruptcy at unprecedented rates. The unique susceptibility of older adults to COVID-19 further increases their vulnerability to abuse and isolation, while the digital divide makes it more difficult to access legal assistance and other social services. Older adults represent the fastest growing demographic of low-income and extremely low-income people in Los Angeles, facing housing and food insecurity in record numbers.

Bet Tzedek is the only legal services provider in Los Angeles with programs focused on older and adult clients with disabilities. Our goal is to focus resources on legal interventions that have the greatest ability to increase economic security for the most vulnerable older adults, including stabilizing access to affordable housing, maximizing income from public benefits, and addressing fraud and abuse. Because every senior deserves to age with dignity, Bet Tzedek provides wraparound legal services to ensure their holistic needs are met.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
One hundred percent of clients served through Bet Tzedek's Housing Rights and Senior Legal Services Programs are Beverly Hills Residents. Since receiving Community Assistance Grant Funding, Bet Tzedek's Beverly Hills client caseload has increased by 440% - we are now helping over five times the number of residents than we did before our partnership with the City began. In the first six months of the current grant period (7/01/2022-12/31/2022), our team opened 81 cases for residents. During the same period in 2016, before our partnership, we opened only 15 cases for Beverly Hills residents. With renewed funding from the City of Beverly Hills in 2023-2024, we anticipate this upward trend will continue as we help more eligible residents in need.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

To preserve the benefits ofremote services while being mindful of the "digital divide" experienced by many low-income communities, Bet Tzedek launched a long-term hybrid work structure for the agency. We transitioned to cloud-based document storage, case management, and phone systems; implemented workspace booking software to schedule in-person client meetings, monitor office capacity, and streamline contact tracing; provided all staff members with laptops and other equipment to facilitate remote work; and instituted health and safety procedures for in-person services.

In FY 2023-24, Bet Tzedek will utilize this hybrid model to continue meeting the legal needs of Beverly Hills residents. Our team will provide virtual services - using Zoom, phone, email, and fax - while also offering in-person services at our centrally located office and in the field (e.g .. community centers. home visits, courthouses, etc.). always prioritizing clients' health, safety, and ease of access. As housing uncertainty rises and seniors are targeted by new scams, Bet Tzedek's Housing Rights and Senior Legal Services Programs offer a full range of legal services - including advice and counsel, educational outreach, limited- and full-scope representation - to preserve Beverly Hills residents' safety, security, and stability.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www. beverlyh ills.erg/ cagf.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

8. For Returning Applicants: The City takes pride in ensuring that residents have access to the strongest social services and cultural grants. Please describe what efforts your organization has taken to continue as a service provider or organization partnering with the City. Describe how your organization has been responsive to community needs and has incorporated best practices to better serve the Beverly Hills community?
Bet Tzedek is immensely grateful for the City's steadfast support, which has improved our ability to respond to emergent needs in Beverly Hills. As a longstanding partner with the City, there are several steps we have taken to better serve the community. First, all services are provided using a person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) approach, a best practice that equips advocates to recognize trauma's lasting impact on survivors and avoid inadvertent retraumatization. Often, Beverly Hills residents seek help from Bet Tzedek with debilitating matters that require immediate intervention. When faced with an unlawful detainer, a tenant must file a response within five days or their landlord can file a default judgment, enabling them to swiftly - and legally - force the tenant out of their home. Evictions can be traumatic for residents of all ages, but for our older clients, the threat of relocation is more than a disruption, likely to result in negative health outcomes and lasting mental harm. By proving PCTI legal services, Bet Tzedek is able to swiftly intervene without sacrificing clients' dignity, resilience, and empowerment.

Additionally, our advocates regularly attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and other trainings that support and expand their capacity to deliver culturally competent services. Some of the CLE trainings that Bet Tzedek offered in 2022 included:
• Ethics Training on l/7 /22: Offered annually, this training covers ethics basics for legal advocates, recent developments in professional responsibility, ethical considerations for remote work, and more. • Medi-Cal Eligibility for Disabled and Older Adults on 6/10/22: Review of recent changes to Medi-Cal eligibility/asset limits and how to qualify clients for this essential health benefit. • Homeowners' Association (HOA) Foreclosure Prevention on 8/29/22: Informative and practical training on HOA-initiated foreclosures; fees and liens; and Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R) violations and disputes. • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency for Legal Services Providers on 9/30/22: Best practices for addressing the unique and nuanced legal needs of low-income LGBTQ+ community members.

Finally, Bet Tzedek conducts a weekly case review to assess new Beverly Hills cases, review active cases, and evaluate overall effectiveness of the program, providing a forum for the team to collectively problem solve and learn from one another in a professionally supportive exchange. And, thanks to our similar partnerships with the City of West Hollywood and Culver City, Bet Tzedek is uniquely positioned to recognize widespread trends within Los Angeles County and the state of California and advocate for systemic change. Our work in other jurisdictions helps to inform our services in Beverly Hills, and vice versa, ensuring we're able to respond quickly to emergent community needs.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? Bet Tzedek requests renewed support totaling $220,000. The funds will be allocated as follows:

Housing Rights Legal Services Program: $170,000
Seniors Legal Services Program: $50,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? Bet Tzedek's FY23 budget is $16,365,292. A grant in the amount of $220,000 would represent 1.3% of our annual funding.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Bet Tzedek's administrative operating cost is 5.3% of our overall budget.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

We hope you will consider renewing your support of Bet Tzedek with a grant of $220,000. Your funding will enable Bet Tzedek to continue following in the City's footsteps and support and protect Beverly Hills residents.

The following client story illustrates the value of our partnership with the City (names have been changed to protect confidentiality):
"Amir," 66, has lived in his Beverly Hills apartment for over 20 years. Despite suffering from chronic health issues that have resulted in significant medical debt, he has never missed a rent payment. He was recently awarded Section 8, but his landlord refused to accept it as payment and threatened to evict him. Amir was worried that moving would be too costly and have a detrimental impact on his health, so he reached out to Bet Tzedek for help. Our advocates quickly sent a letter to Amir's landlord stating that Section 8 is a source of income, and that it is illegal in California to discriminate against a tenant based on the source of their income. The landlord ultimately accepted the Section 8 voucher and Amir was able to remain in his home of over two decades. After Amir found out the good news, he emailed our advocates to express his appreciation. adding that he will be "forever grateful."
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

13. Financial Statement:
a. For grant requests up to $74,999, please submit most recent balance sheet and operating budget OR tax return.
b. For grant requests $75,000 and over, please submit most recent financial statement reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant
The following documents are required:
rll Completed CAGF application
rll Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership rll Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax rll Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Beverly Hills Active Adult Club (BHAAC)
Requested amount: $25,000
History of City funding: 1974-1995: $12,000 annually in Recreation and Parks budget; 1995- 1998: $8,000; 1999: $11,000; 2000-2007: $8,000; 2008/9: $8,200; 2009/10: $2,000; 2010/11:
$5,500, 2011/12: $5,500 plus supplemental funding of $5,500 approved by City Council 12/6/11; 2012/13: $11,000; 2013/14: $11,000; 2014/15: $15,000; 2015/16: $15,000; 2016/17:
$17,000; 2017/18: $17,000; 2018/19: $18,000; 2019/20: $20,000; 2020/21: $20,000; 2021/22:
$20,000; 2022/23: $20,000
Agency description: Provides quality leisure activities to the community's senior adults including social gatherings, entertainment, community forums, wellness and educational speakers, subsidized excursions, as well as leadership and volunteer opportunities. Exists under the auspices of the Community Services Department but operates independently with its own elected Executive Board.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: Recipient shall use the funds for entertainment, socialization and recreation, wellness and educational speakers, leadership, and volunteer opportunities for seniors. Funds are also used to subsidize excursions and the admission community events.

Target population/Primary service: Active senior adults / quality leisure and a sense of belonging and helping others. ~
Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: The total Club membership is 369, of which 36% are residents and 64% are non-residents.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: BHAAC membership is comprised of 369 members and is broken down by 131 Beverly Hills residents (36%) and 238 non-residents (64%).

Current Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) ISi Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

BHAAC services are critical both to the senior population, and the City of Beverly Hills. The socialization and the participation within some of these social networking groups that BHAAC provides are vital to the overall health and well-being of senior adults and are one of the keys to preventing feelings of isolation and loneliness from their peers, friends, and community at large.

BHAAC re-resumed all pre-pandemic programming, and by the end of the 2022 fiscal year was back to pre-pandemic operations, with the lone exception of the Senior Excursion program. For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, BHAAC plans to offer 100% of programming in-person, and to not only resume all pre-pandemic programming, but expand programming.

BHAAC continues to be a hub for collaborations and partnership efforts across the City, and across various City departments. This endeavor to foster relationships and partnerships with the community to benefit seniors, has helped expand the reach and focus of what BHAAC can provide.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 87% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: None of the funding is used for administration as the services are provided by City staff, and is operated under an elected board of volunteers.

Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based [gl Social Service [gl Health [gl Education D Other [gl
Agency Scope: Local [gl Regional D National D International D 2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_B_ev_er_ly_H_i_lls_A_c_tiv_e_A_d_ul_t C_l_ub ___________________ _ Address:471 S. Roxbury Drive
City: Beverly Hills State: CA
----- Zip:90212
Contact Person: Matthew Brown & Les Bronte
Phone: 310-285-6841 Fax: (310) 553-3862
Email: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of paper,

1. Is your organization a 50 lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 50 lc.3 organization? D We are a 50lc.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
The Beverly Hills Active Adults Club (BHAAC) is an important hub for senior activities, resources, and fostering social connection between senios in Beverly Hills., BHAAC serves not only it's membership, but all local seniors at large in critical areas of service - and has done so over a long, and richly impactful history in Beverly Hills. BHAAC, and it's Board of Directors, operates primarily out of the Roxbury Park Communuity Center, and aims to provide a wide range of social networking, quality leisure activities, health and wellness resources, and experiences for local senior adults. BHAAC provides opportunities such as large social events, weekly musical entertainment performances, sing-alongs, subsidized excursion trips to local Southern California destinations, free community theater performances, dances, community forums, health and wellness resources, educational workshops, philanthropic activities, as well as leadership and volunteer opportunities. Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, BHAAC continued to provide activities and resources for local seniors, that the community relied upon during a difficult period for seniors - often as their main or primary avenue for social connection. Now that most normal pre-pandemic functions have returned, BHAAC aims to not only bring back all pre-pandemic programming. but continues to identify new avenues to serve the senior population.

BHAAC provides programming, activities, and event offerings with the goal of extending and/or subsidizing what the City of Beverly Hills offers to local seniors. The areas of service are wide ranging, and are represented by popular weekly entertainment, movie afternoon screenings at both Roxbury Community Center and La Cienega Community Center, themed dances and luncheons with live entertainment. individual computer instruction, bi-weekly BINGO events, and sponsoring Thanksgiving baskets, as part of a donation to aid local families in need around the holidays.

BHAAC is also a long-time sponsor of a weekly Senior Knitting group, and purchases yarn to support the program - which in turn knits scarves, hats, blankets, and gloves that are donated to various communtiy groups in need. BHAAC also founded the Donna Goldstein Volunteer Service award, and representative plaque, that honors longtime BHAAC member Donna Goldstein. The Donna Goldstein Award continues on, as a means to honor and place annually a new award winner on the plaque - recognizing a member who gave notable contributions to the senior and BHAAC community, of their time and service towards furthering the BHAAC mission.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? The services and resources that BHAAC continues to provide to the community, are essential/critical services for a vulnerable population - and often provide one of the main key lifelines and sense of community for BHAAC members and our local seniors. BHAAC services are critical both to the senior population, and the City of Beverly Hills, in a number of ways. The socialization and the participation within some of these social networking groups that BHAAC provides, are vital to the overall health and well-being of seniors adults, and are one of the keys to preventing feelings of isolation and loneliness, from their peers, friends, and community at large. BHAAC provides a welcoming meeting space through it's regular and recurring offerings, both for seniors new to the area, those who have lost their social network during the pandemic, as well as those who are long-time active and socially engaged members.

Through the BHAAC mission, the club strives to provide a wide variety of impactful opportunites that are all geared towards keeping seniors actively fit and engaged - both mentally and physically - and encouraging the fabric of social connectedness, along with the joy of helping others. By participating in BHAAC activities, senior adults are provided very intentional and thoughtful means and opportunities to meet other BHAAC members, interact with and meet City staff, develop lasting relationships, and create an environment open to discovering important onset traits of key health and safety concerns that should be addressed. BHAAC often serves the communtiy as a safety net for seniors - if a BHAAC member ceases to come, and particiapte in their regular activities, BHAAC will serve as a welfare check point. Often fellow BHAAC members, or BHAAC Board members, will step in and call the member, or contact their family, to check-in and ensure that the member is ok - and encourage their continued participation when possible. BHAAC programs and activities are thoroughly ingrained with Community Services Department senior programming and activities at the Roxbury Park Community Center, and is considered part and parcel of City activities, a sign of how effective BHAAC programming is.

For the coming fiscal year 2023-2024 BHAAC is planning on launching new events, and providing new resources to the senior communuity, resuming past activities that have been on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, and providing more support to some existing programs. In terms of events, BHAAC is planning to make the BHAAC Senior Prom event in May a regularly recurring annual event - and BHAAC is planning to launch a new dance event in March called the BHAAC St.

Patrick's Day dance. Additionally, BHAAC is planning on launching a series of workshops designed to educate seniors on various health and wellness topics, brining in experts from both our local City departments, as well as local and regional experts. BHAAC is also planning on adding more special touches around our senior events, which are the most well attended events and BHAAC activities each year, such as the photo booth for the BHAAC prom, hiring the 16-piece Danny Ritter band for more dance events, and offering healthy, high quality meals and refreshments during events.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
BHAAC resumed it's paid annual membership program at the start of the 2022-2023 fiscal year - and began the process of refreshing it's membership roster. Memberships are available to anyone over the age of 55, and is available to the caregivers of members to aide with attendnace. Membership costs are $5 for Beverly Hills residents, $7 for non-residents, and an additional $2.50 for caregivers.

Our current BHAAC membership is comprised of 369 members, and is broken down by 131 Beverly Hills residents (36%) and 238 non-residents (64%). Due to the geographic location ofBeverly Hills, and specifically the location of the Roxbury Community Center - BHAAC programs, events, and activities provide an accessible facility for both senior residents, as well as non-residents. Many of our members also frequent other local senior focused facilities, such as Culver City Senior Center, Pan Pacific, etc. BHAAC memberships will continue to remain extremely affordable, and remain as accessible as possible for the largest number of seniors possible.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

6. Please describe your organization's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact to service delivery. In FY 2023-24, does your organization anticipate your proposed program(s) to remain virtual, in-person, or hybrid, and what measures will be taken to ensure program efficacy? The COVID-19 pandemic, implored the Beverly Hills Active Adults Club to pivot and adjust many of the means by which BHAAC had traditionally reached seniors. The Roxbury Park Community Center closed to the public in March 2020, and with it our home-base for many of the normal programs and activites for seniors, In August 2021, Roxbury Community Center re-opened for in-person programs, and allowed resumption of events and in-person activities. During that pnamdemic period in which the Robury Park Community Center was closed, BHAAC pivoted to provide both virtual and in-person safe acts of spreading joy and entertainment to seniors. During the height of the pandemic, and including the period of March 2020 - May 2021, BHAAC continued to provide resources and activities to seniors and BHAAC members in the folowing ways:
*Continued a free monthly Virtual BINGO program via Zoom - free of charge to both BHAAC members, and location seniors
*Support of $2,000 towards the annual Thanksgiving basket project - which this year, BHAAC partnered with local BHUSD schools, to identify some local school families in need of support just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday *October/Halloween themed events including Halloween BINGO, and Hallowen concert+ costume contest. *Partnered with the Beverly Hills Firefighters Association - in lieu of our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, worked with the BHFA to provide 200 Thanksgiving meals to BHAAC members for pick-up and meet/greet with Beverly Hills Firefighters. *Flowers were delivered to BHAAC members, who were in the hospital *December/Holday themed events including Holiday BINGO, Holiday Concert with the Danny Ritter band, and Holiday screening of "It's A Wonderful Life"
*Holiday Gift Bags were given out to all BHAAC patrons and local seniors at Roxbury CC in the months of October, November, and December 2021
*Happy New Years & Valentine's Day greeting cards were mailed to all BHAAC members, and including opportunities for BHAAC members to attend online workshops at no cost
Beginning in August 2021, BHAAC resumed our bi-monthly in-person BINGO program - and in the fall of 2021, slowly resumed all of the recurring BHAAC weekly programs and activities, with reduced capacity and social distancing. After a brief roll back, in response to the spike in COVID-19 during the months of December 2021 and January 2022, BHAAC re-resumed all of it's pre-pandemic programming, and by the end of the 2022 fiscal year was back to pre-pandemic operations, with the lone exception of the Senior Excursion program. *Currently BHAAC plans for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, to offer 100% of programming in-person, and to not only resume all pre-pandemic programming, but expand programming as outlined within this report.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/ cagf.

NI A - BHAAC is a returning, and long-time CAGF partner.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

8. For Returning Applicants: The City takes pride in ensuring that residents have access to the strongest social services and cultural grants. Please describe what efforts your organization has taken to continue as a service provider or organization partnering with the City. Describe how your organization has been responsive to community needs and has incorporated best practices to better serve the Beverly Hills community?
The Beverly Hills Active Adult Club has taken great effort to ensure that the programs, events and activities that are offered to members are meeting resident needs, and are as accessible as possible. This often means providing services at no cost, or at highly subsidized costs - to remain accessible for seniors on fixed incomes. Similarly, BHAAC takes very seriously the important role that it plays for seniors, often as one of their main points of contact throughout the week. Because of this, we treat BHAAC activities and events, as opportunities to spread important information to senior residents about important City resources, services, and events - as well as important health/wellness opportunities. Due to the combination of leadership mixture, combining volunteer BHAAC Board members and City staff - many with long and historical ties to the City, long-term residents, and connections with local leaders - BHAAC is well positioned to continue to pivot and understand the changing needs ot Beverly Hills senior residents and BHAAC members. BHAAC best practices have long been well established, and operates on a foundation build from our governing Bylaws. At the heart of the by-laws, is a primary directive to use the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club, as a means to serve the local senior community. Through the process of monthly BHAAC Board Meetings, the volunteer Board and officers. with support from City staff - contiunue to guide decisions and best practices, on how BHAAC can best meet the needs of senior residents in an ongoing fashion.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? The Beverly Hills Active Adult Club is requesting funding in the amount of $25,000. This is an increase from the $20,000 amount requested in prior years.

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? Our CAGF funding represents approximately 87% of the annual funding, based on current costs and operation. BHAAC only consistent sources of funding other than the CAGF funding, are revenue realized from BHAAC memberships, event attendance fees, BINGO fees, and registration fees for senior excursions. All of BHAAC programming is intentionally priced as low as possible, to remain as accessible to all seniors as possible.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? BHAAC does not incur any direct administrative operating costs. BHAAC is supported by an elected Board of Directors, whom all serve in their capacity as volunteer officers.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

It should be worth noting, that the Beverly Hills Active Adults Club continues to be a hub for collaborations and partnership efforts across the city, and across various City departments. This endeavor to foster relationships and partnerships with the community to benefit seniors, has helped expand the reach and focus of what BHAAC can provide. Some examples of this, are the engagement with Cedars-Sinai to help reach BHAAC members about health and wellness opportunities - including the annual Senior Health Fair held here at Roxbury Park Community Center. BHAAC also partners with local city departments and extensions, such as the Beverly Hills Firefighters Association, to host the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

BHAAC as well, partners with the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association and Benevolent Fund to host the Valentine's Day Dance & Dessert function. Matthew Brown, as the Recreation Services Manager, acts as the city liaison for BHAAC, and works with the BHAAC Board in identifying ways to align with overall senior programming and resources that the City provides.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
D Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership D Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax D Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Beverly Hills Community Farm
Requested amount: $20,000
History of City funding: 2022/23: $10,000
Agency description: Beverly Hills Community Farm (BHCF) is the first non-profit educational urban farm in the City. BHCF improves the quality of life and well-being of the Beverly Hills community by donating fresh produce to local partner organizations in need. The farm is the only organization growing and donating local food in addition to providing farming and environmental education to Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) and residents. BHCF educates the community on sustainable growing, food waste, hydroponics and growing local food.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: With the grant, BHCF would expand their existing educational programming and expand farm production. Funding would allow BHCF to increase the amount of food donations to lower income residents, host environmental education and wellness classes, offer culinary workshops, lend hydroponic grow towers to BHUSD classrooms, and build community by promoting food security and justice.

Target population/Primary service: Beverly Hills residents, BHUSD students, local partner organizations
Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: 85% of current programming serve the Beverly Hills Community. Approximately 70% of their produce is donated to seniors residing in Beverly Hills.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Will be able to quantify and measure impact based on community participation.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q 1 & Q2) D Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory ~ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Since spring of 2021, the Farm began donating fresh produce to local partner organizations in need such as Beverly Hills Senior Housing, SOVA, and New Directions for Veterans. BHCF continues to partner with the school district to provide indoor, outdoor, and virtual classes.

BHCF also serves as a consultant to those who are interested in establishing home gardens or purchasing a hydroponic growing system.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 9% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 19%
Service Profile: Needs-based ~ Quality of life-based ~ Social Service ~ Health !Z1 Education !Z1 Other D
Agency Scope: Local IZI Regional IZI National !ZI International D 501 (C) (3): Yes IZI No D Exempt D
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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_B_ev_er_,.ly_H_i_lls_C_o_m_m_u_ni....,.ty_F_ar_m ___________________ _ Address:325 N. Maple Drive #1787
City: Beverly Hills State: CA
----- Zip:90213
Contact Person: Jen Levy --~----------------------------- Phone: (310)801-2157 Fax: ______________ _
Ema i I: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of paper,

1. Is your organization a 50lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 50lc.3 organization? Ill We are a 50 lc.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Beverly Hills Community Farm, Inc. dha City Greens Community Farms, has expanded its roots in Southern California, establishing our first farm site in conjunction with the Heroes Community Golf Course and Community Garden on the campus of the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration. Beverly Hills Community Farm, Inc. was horn in Beverly Hills and remains committed to the City and its residents. In the coming year, we hope to build on and expand our successful educational and community offerings to the City, as highlighted below.

Education through BHUSD
Jen Levy, Executive Director and Farm Guru, has partnered with Beverly Hills High School teachers Marla Weiss and Sue Yovetich to bring hydroponic towers into their AP Chemistry and Environmental Science classrooms during the 2021-2022 school year. Working with Sue, Jen co-taught an eight- week unit in her Environmental Science class using the hydroponic tower and the environmental science curriculum to bring real life connections to the students. Jen has also taught a number of stand-alone lessons in the AP Biology classes and the AP Human Geography classes.

We currently have three hydroponic towers at BHHS with the plan of installing two more by the middle of February. In addition to teaching lessons about sustainability and hydroponic growing, we are expanding our collaboration into more areas of the high school. We will he partnering with the two AP Human Geography teachers to add a section about hydroponic growing into their month long agriculture unit.

In addition to working with teachers and students at BHHS, our goal is to expand and offer environmental education and hands-on-farming experiences to all schools in the district. We have been in ongoing discussions with the City about working with the preschool program at La Cienega park to develop age appropriate lessons and curriculum about sustainable, local farming. With the ongoing support of the City, we hope to place a hydroponic growing tower at the pre-school, middle school and both elementary schools. In addition, we would like to reestablish all outdoor gardens in the district and work with each individual school to help maintain and plan for their success. All schools in the district will he able to come to the farm for field trips and hands-on lessons in hydroponics.

Bringing enhanced sustainability to Beverly Hills
BHCF had the opportunity to host an information booth at multiple farmers markets, including the Earth Day celebration.

This was a perfect chance for us to educate the community on sustainable growing, food waste, hydroponics and growing local food. In addition to farmer's markets, we had a booth at the Climate Action Movie night highlighting why hydroponic growing is one of the most sustainable ways to grow food. BHCF has presented to a handful of commissioners about the farm and sustainable growing practices and the importance of growing food in small cities. We have served as a consultant to the city and its residents who are interested in establishing home gardens or purchasing a hydroponic growing system.

We are always available as a resource to the community on sustainable growing practices and would love to be more of a resource for the city.

We continue to offer community led yoga classes for both the spring and fall equinox. In addition to an hour long yoga class for all levels we include mindfulness and meditation offerings.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? With the ongoing changes in our climate and weather patterns it continues to be of utmost importance for us to learn how to grow food sustainably in urban environments.

As noted in the drafted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) for the city, it is important to divert organic waste from the landfills as this contributes 3% of the total GHG emissions for the city. Produce that is grown hyper-locally is less likely to be wasted and end up in the solid waste stream.

In addition, the CAAP states that the City will conduct a public education campaign about organic waste. BHCF is well-suited to help educate the residents and restaurants about the connection between food and waste and the climate. Our goal is to be a resource for the city to help educate the residents about the plan and related matters.

Public education is critical to changing habits and the minds of young students and their families. We are offering alternatives to their thinking and bringing in an approach to sustainability that they were not previously getting. Working with Marla Weiss and Sue Y ovetich, we will form a committee of students who want to help with outreach and education on food waste.

Together we will work on presentations, infographics and host informational booths at the farmers market to help educate residents. This opportunity will be open to all students in the district, not limited to the high school.

We continue to work with both Jewish Family Services and The Menorah House for food donations, and are looking to expand our produce donations to more programs in the city. This outreach will be done in collaboration with the service learning department at the high school. Working with those students and teachers we will continue to look for more city wide groups and more faith based organizations who are in need of fresh, healthy produce.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
Currently, 85% of our educational programming is dedicated to BHUSD. Our goal is to increase our collaboration with the school district and to continue to expand our programming to all schools in the district. In conjunction with our current teacher and administrative support, we are also looking to expand our work at the high school beyond the science department and to work with culinary arts, special education, service learning and farm to school programs.

We expect to begin farm sales out of our West Los Angeles location this Spring, and will provide early access to our hyper-local produce to Beverly Hills residents, restaurants and grocery stores.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/cagf.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

In 2023, Beverly Hills Community Farms is excited to continue our partnership with the Beverly Hills Unified School District and to establish an interdisciplinary sustainability curriculum and corresponding practical, hands-on experiences and opportunities for students throughout the BHUSD. This is not something that currently exists, and we are pleased to partner with BHUSD in this important educational undertaking.

We are in further discussions with The Menorah House trying to find ways to expand our partnership and be a resource for their residents. Our goal over this next year is to help the residents reestablish their on-site garden. This will allow the residents who have shown interest in helping out the opportunity to learn from us and grow food for their community. In addition to gardening help, we are planning to work with the program director to co-host classes and cooking experiences using fresh produce. Lasy year, BHCF led an herb planting class with the residents at The Menorah House in Beverly Hills.

The class participants learned about container gardening and herb planting and each member left with their own potted plant to take home. For residents who are physically able, we will arrange field trips for them to see the hydroponic farm. In addition to the residents at The Menorah House, we are planning to offer all of these same opportunities for the residents at Sunrise in Beverly Hills and The Watermark.

Once our hydroponic shipping container farm is up and running, the plan is to present city residents with opportunities to visit the farm, volunteer at the farm, and participate in our educational programming and events. We have had many discussions with parks and recreation about offering classes on hydroponic growing to the community.

BHCF has partnered with George Pessin, master gardener at Greystone Mansion, to co-host classes for the community this upcoming spring and summer. Working in collaboration with George, the plan moving forward is to add hydroponic growing education to his garden classes as an alternative, sustainable way to grow at home.

Many of our board members are either residents in Beverly Hills or very active in the community, and are constantly having informal conversations with residents and community members to see what services we might be able to provide. Two of our current board members are participating in Team Beverly Hills and are having discussions and doing an informal "needs assessment" with city representatives about ways we can partner and how BHCF can help.

Jen Levy, our executive director, is connected to Wendy Nystrom and is slated to present to the public works commission this coming summer.

BHCF has partnered with Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills for several hands-on learning opportunities, hosting a religious school class at our prior commercial farm space on Bedford Drive and having farm representatives at both the religious school and at a special "green" Shabbat service.

We have partnered with Chai Village LA, which has among its members many senior residents of Beverly Hills. For Chai Village LA, we have offered programming, volunteer opportunities, and co-hosted events. In August we participated in a Shabbat service where the farm presented to over 100 community members and shared our hydroponic towers and fresh produce with them.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? We are requesting a grant of $20,000 from the City of Beverly Hills to enhance our existing educational programming within BHUSD, and the greater Beverly Hills community in order to support the City of Beverly Hills, its residents and students.

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? This grant would cover approximately 9% of the annual funding for the Beverly Hills Community Farm.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? The ratio of administrative costs is approximately 19%.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

We are including below some kind testimonials and thank yous we have received from some of the students we have had the pleasure of working with.

From Environmental Science Students at BHHS
Dear Commissioners,
We are pleased to inform you how much of an impact you have created in our community. With your help Beverly Hills Community Farm has made great efforts and successfully begun a pilot program at Beverly Hills High School, where we have introduced the importance of growing and supporting local farms to better the community.

Due to your generosity, kindness and support, we are now able to install Tower Gardens and improve not just physical but mental health within the classroom, and we hope to expand and branch out making a better tomorrow in Beverly Hills.

Improving and teaching the responsibilities of farming and sourcing local food has been a great passion that we' ve had nothing but room to explore.

The students at Beverly Hills High School have grown much appreciation and gratitude toward our local food and organic goods. We look forward to expanding this program over the coming years and work closely with the city to educate the community on sustainable ways to grow local food.

Thank you, Commissioners.

Sincerely,
Environmental Science students at BHHS
From Oliver Shemtov, 15 years old, 10th grader AP Biology "I think it's important to teach young students about growing plants and sustainable farming and local farming. It is important to educate the younger generations so that this type of farming becomes the norm and not the exception. It would be great to see these programs incorporated into our school district more than we currently have. And maybe have one of the large shipping containers at one of our schools and really involve more students." City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax D Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Beverly Hills CPR
Requested amount: $74,000
History of City funding: 2009/10: $50,000 and in-kind support (ten-year lease at $1.00/year for space at City Hall); 2010/11: $50,000; 2011 /12: $50,000; 2012/13: $50,000; 2013/14:
$50,000; 2014/15: $50,000 and in-kind.; 2015/16: $50,000; 2016/17: $50,000; 2017/18:
$50,000; 2018/19: $60,000: 2019/20: $70,000 and in-kind; 2020/21: $74,000; 2021/22:
$74,000; 2022/23: $74,000
Agency description: American Heart Association (AHA) CPR instruction and Stop the Bleed Training
Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: The funds will be utilized to provide CPR training and first aid training from the American Heart Association to all who live and work in the city. Trainings are offered to the Beverly Hills Police Department, Beverly Hills Fire Department, City employees and staff and students at Beverly Hills schools. BH CPR also serves local hotels, medical centers and the community at large.

Beverly Hills CPR, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai and the Beverly Hills Fire Department, will continue to include the national program, Stop the Bleed. In addition to providing instructional classes, Beverly Hills CPR is the regional distributor of AED equipment, and services the Police Department, Fire Department and the City of Beverly Hills Civic Center. This year a class will be offered to teach how to administer Narcan which is the treatment for an overdose that helps save lives.

Target population/Primary service: Residents, employees in the community, students, teachers, school administrators and first responders are the target population. The goal at each class is to teach techniques in order to save lives and follow the guidelines of the AHA.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: 56% Quantifiable Services and Measures: Since implementation in FY 2018-19, the Stop the Bleed program has trained over 500 students.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) [8] Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

For over 40 years, Beverly Hills CPR has provided training for over 145,000 individuals for the lifesaving skills of CPR for adults, children and infants. Beverly Hills CPR is in the top 20% of CPR training centers in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 40% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 40% Administration, 60% teaching Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service D Health [8] Education [8] Other D
Agency Scope: Local [8] Regional D National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes [8] No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency/ Project Name:_Be_v_er-""ly_H_ills_C_P_R ______________________ _ Address:445 N. Rexford Dr
City: Beverly Hills State:_C_A ____ Zip:90210
Contact Person: Les Bronte ------------------------------- Phone: 310 281 2753
Email: [email protected]
Fox: ______________ _
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided}, and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except ofter thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers, please attach a separate sheet of paper.

1. Is your organization a 501 c.3, or are you in partnership with a 50lc.3 organization? Ill We are a 50 l c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Beverly Hills CPR provides the life saving skills of CPR to all who live and work in the city. The different department we teach are: police, fire. schools and city employees. Medical facilities and on site classes are done regularly.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you ore o previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? Beverly Hils CPR teaches how to save lives. These life saving techniques are the goal of every class. We are the AMerican Heart Association Training Center. Students and instructors must follow the guidlines of the AHA.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. Whot percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
56% of the students are from Beverly Hills.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/cagf.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $74,000.00
l 0. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? 40%

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? (per income dollar)
60% teaching
40% administration
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

At our training center we are always looking for opportunities to grow. This year we are adding Narcan for schools. In Jan. 2023 we will start to bring in American Red Cross Classes. There are many busineMeS that we work with such as private, local. aerospace and universities. When we post a topic on social media the readers are appreciative to learn a new CPR practice. What do you do when there is a choking victim is one of the topics.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 50 l c.3 status of proof of 50 l c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax D Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF)
Requested amount: $35,000
History of City funding: [prior to grant funding, City provided General funds] 2006: $10,000 ($3,360 grant and $20,000 in-kind "outside" the 2006-7 funding cycle); 2007: $13,345 and $20,000 in-kind; 2008/9: $13,900 and $20,000 in-kind; 2009/10: $20,000 in-kind only; 2010/11:$10,000 in-kind only ($5,000 each for two scheduled events); 2011/12: $10,000 inkind only ($5,000 each for two scheduled events); 2012/13: $10,000 in-kind only(for one scheduled event); 2013/14: $10,000 in-kind only(for one scheduled event); 2014/15: $15,000 in-kind only; 2015/16: $20,000 in-kind only; 2016/17: $20,000 in-kind only; 2017 /18: $20,000 in-kind only; 2018/19: $25,000 in-kind only; 2019/20: $30,000 in-kind only; 2020/21: $30,000; 2021/22: $30,000; 2022/23: $35,000
Agency description: BHEF provides funding to the Beverly Hills Unified School District to supplement public dollars allocated to the school district and to allow for programs and services that enrich the quality of education that the schools could not otherwise afford.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: BHEF would continue to further its support of district-wide Mental Health & Social/Emotional Well-Being programs, including Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support Program (PBIS) and the Bev Arts program. Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) courses include music, theatre arts, visual arts, dance, graphic arts, choir, and audio production.

Target population/Primary service: Beverly Hills Unified School District students.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: BHUSD serves over 3,000 families of which 98% are Beverly Hills residents.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: BHSUD serves 3,000 families in the District.

Current Performance:

FY 22/23: (01 & 02) ~ Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment{s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

The Beverly Hills Education Foundation is the only charitable foundation in the City raising funds specifically for the benefit of the students in public schools. The funds are used to support enhanced educational programs that benefit BHUSD academic programs, career technical education programs, VAPA programs, science programs, cultural programs and many more. BHEF allocate a portion of funds to each individual school and provide funding for many district-wide programs benefiting students in all grades and at all academic achievement levels.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: The City's contribution would represent approximately 7% of BHEF's annual budget.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 9%
Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service D Health D Education ~ Other D
Agency Scope: Local ~ Regional D National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes ~ No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency/ Project Name: BEVERLY HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION Address: 255 South Lasky Drive
City: Beverly Hills State: CA
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Contact Person: Danielle Lieber /Farrah Dodes
Phone: 310-557-0651 Fax:

Zip:90212
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Email: [email protected] /[email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers, please attach a separate sheet of pgper,

1. Is your organization a 501c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 organization? Ill We are a 501c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
The Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) provides supplemental funding to the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) to enhance and enrich the quality of the programs and services provided to students. BHEF, in partnership with BHUSD, is committed to ensuring they receive a world-class education which will prepare them for college, career, and service to their community. Due to our unique connection to community families and the schools, and the diverse composition of our Board of Directors, we are able to support opportunities through funding for the schools not otherwise delivered by local government. The support we provide to the BHUSD is approved and allocated by our Board of Directors, comprised of 10 community members.

With the support of a Community Assistance Grant, BHEF would like to further its support for the Mental Health & Social/Emotional Well-Being programs throughout the District. In light of the COVID pandemic and the learning loss associated with it, we will be able to provide increased & robust support for our student population.

With additional financial assistance from a Community Assistance Grant, BHEF would like to further its support for the BevArts Program, providing greatly needed funding for all disciplines of Visual and Performing Arts programs for TK-12th grade students.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

Beverly Hills is a city that values the Arts. The Beverly Hills Education Foundation is a vital funding resource for Visual and Performing Arts Education (V APA) in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. The exemplary Arts Education supported by BHEF enhances opportunities for all Beverly Hills residents, by providing access to cultural arts displays within the community.

The BHEF Bev Arts Program provides funding for a wide variety of art disciplines including: music, theatre arts, visual arts, dance, graphic arts, choir, and audio production. The talented and dedicated BHUSD educators in these departments continually create opportunities for elementary and secondary students to showcase their talent throughout the year in District venues and in other community spaces, including (but not limited to) churches, local festivals, and the Saban Theater. BHUSD Secondary Dance and Theater Departments put on annual productions which provide affordable access to Beverly Hills residents to see high quality, award-winning musical theatre programs.

The Performing Arts Programs also educate our students and residents on the issues facing our youth today. Our young artists participate in the annual BHUSD Art Show, and many of the BHHS Theater students participate in the Norman Aid Reality Party, dedicated to educating parents about challenges students face with drugs, alcohol and social media. BHEF supports the Norman News on KBEV-TV Spectrum Cable Channel 6, the longest running high school news program in the country.

The Arts have always been the cornerstone to a strong, well-rounded education and BHEF is proud to be a leader in supporting our student artists in the community.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical {e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? In these unprecedented times, many children continue to struggle in a variety of ways. BHUSD's dynamic and varied Mental Health & Wellness initiatives continue to be integral in supporting the social and emotional well-being of students, and the multi-pronged approach is vital to ensure our children (and their families) have as many resources as possible to weather this storm. This support includes:
- Norman Aid (Mental Health) Center, providing Services and Programs at BHHS - Bulldog Aid (Mental Health) Center, providing Services and Programs at BVMS *New in 2022-2023 - Conflict Management Programs
- Parent Outreach Programs
- Mindfulness Programs
- PBIS/School Site Coordinators and program supplies
We are fortunate in the City of Beverly Hills to have the Human Relations Commission whose mission is to promote positive human relations in all aspects of life. The mental health of our City's youth is paramount to the success of our community.

The aforementioned programs allow all students to develop and promote civil discourse at every age. The students of today will become the adults in the community tomorrow, and will hopefully be the embodiment of the expectations of the Human Relations Commission.

The support for Bev Arts continues to be critical to the success of our students, our schools, and our City. We would like to expand our ask in order to more fully cover the following projected initiatives to support students in their arts education.

Though the District offers many Arts Education classes, additional funding for these initiatives will provide our students with a myriad of extra curricular opportunities, including performances and competitions that further expand upon their creative explorations.
- Musical Theater
- District Honor Choir for Elementary School
- Drama Production
- Band, Orchestra & Choir
- Advanced Dance
- Visual & Performing Arts program supplies
Arts Education is vital for our children because it simultaneously integrates a wide array of disciplines and is accessible to all.

Through creative expression, students learn to comprehend our world through a multidimensional lens and are better equipped to navigate the challenges they may face in the future. In particular, Performing Arts allows students to develop cognitive abilities that complement and build upon the traditional academic disciplines. It provides opportunities for student leadership and self awareness, and strengthens self-confidence in our youth. Many of the programs supported through the BHEF Bev Arts program are open to the public and continue to help our community by providing access to the Arts for all.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
Roughly 98% of our program is utilized by Beverly Hills residents, as the vast majority of our students are residents of Beverly Hills.

The BHUSD serves over 3,000 students from the Beverly Hills community. However, the positive impact of our programs touches the lives of every member of our community by helping to provide award winning schools and academic programs which enhance the values of property for all.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

As with the past 2 years, for FY 2023-24, we are prepared for whatever contingencies we are faced with (virtual, in-person or hybrid), as we remain at the mercy of Federal, State and Local health orders. However, we are confident that we can ensure program efficiency by utilizing our many lines of communication with District Administrators, Teachers/Counselors and Staff, as well as with parents & students.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/cagf.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Partnering with the City ensures that these much-needed programs for the City's youngest residents are continually supported, and make a lasting impact throughout their TK-12 academic career.

We continue to work closely with City personnel and commissioners to maintain strong relationships, and so that we can ensure everyone in our city community benefits from all of the wonderful events & services our District and our community have to offer.
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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? We respectfully and humbly ask the CAGF Commission to grant $35,000 to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation (the same funding amount as last year).

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? A City contribution would represent 7% of our annual funding.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Of total expenses, 9% represents our administrative costs.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

The Beverly Hills Education Foundation is the only charitable foundation in our City raising funds specifically for the benefit of our students in our public schools. Our funds are used to support enhanced educational programs that benefit BHUSD academic programs, career technical education programs, V AP A programs, science programs, cultural programs, and so much more! We allocate a portion of funds to each individual school and provide funding for many district-wide programs benefiting students in all grades and at all academic achievement levels. Our Board of Directors carefully examines the funding requests submitted to BHEF by each school and the District, ensuring the allocated funds meet the needs of the students, the schools, and the District, while also fulfilling the criteria set forth in the mission statement of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax Ill Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Beverly Hills Theatre Guild
Requested amount: $25,000
History of City funding: 2006/07: $1,000; applied, but not funded in 2017/18, 2020/21 & 2021/22; 2022/23: $10,000
Agency description: Beverly Hills Theatre Guild supports and promotes the performing arts in the local community. Beverly Hills Theatre Guild has sponsored the National Julie Harris Playwriting Competition for the past 40 years. The competition is now international and play writers submit their work from all over the world. Many of the winning plays are performed at a local theatre in the City. Beverly Hills Theatre Guild hosts several readings at various theatres in the community to audience members for free.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: With the grant, Beverly Hills Theatre Guild would be able to continue the annual Julie Harris Playwright Competition and their free play readings at community theatres such as Greystone, outdoor parks, and other local theatre facilities. Funding would allow program expansions such as, providing additional opportunities for aspiring play writers, expanded marketing of the performing arts in, and overall increase of attendance to the events.

Target population/Primary service: Aspiring playwrights locally, and around the world Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: 75-80% Quantifiable Services and Measures: Will be able to quantify and measure impact based on community participation.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) IZI Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Funding allows Theatre Guild to continue their senior and children programs. The senior programs provide seniors an opportunity to attend theatre and enjoy plays and play readings at no charge. Transportation is provided if needed. The children's program allows the Theatre Guild to sponsor existing events in conjunction with Jenny Gordon. The program exposes children to the arts at an early age and will help them develop an appreciation for theatre and the arts. Without funding proposed programming is at greater risk of cancellation.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 25% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 15%
Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service D Health D Education D Other C8J
Agency Scope: Local ~ Regional C8J National ~ International ~ 501 (C) (3): Yes ~ No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_Be_v_er ..... ly_H_il_ls_T_h_ea_tr_e _G_ui_ld ____________________ _ Address:P.O. Box 148
City: Beverly Hills State: CA
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Contact Person: Carolyn Fried/ Donna King
Phone: 424-335-0156 / 312-296-7872 Fax:310-275-1216
Email: [email protected] I [email protected] Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper.

1. Is your organization a 50 lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 organization? Ill We are a 501 c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Our service to the community is that we support and promote the performing arts on an International level. For over 40 years The Beverly Hills Theatre Guild has sponsored the National Julie Harris Playwriting Competition. This competition provides an opportunity for aspiring playwrights to have their work read and reviewed by experts in the industry. Because this is a worldwide competition it highlights Beverly Hills as a primary location for the performing arts.

We host play readings at various theatres in the community all free of charge. We keep the arts alive and bring diversity to the City. Many of our winning lays are performed at a local theatre here in Beverly Hills.

The Founders of our organization are pillars of the Beverly Hills community, Sooky Goldman and Janet Salter, wife of former Mayor, Maxwell Salter continue to support the efforts of the Theatre Guild. While they are greatly missed, their commitment to the organization and passion for the performing arts lives on through their sponsorship and support of the Theatre Guild.

The city has previously recognized the Theatre Guild through its grant funding program. We would greatly appreciate the City's consideration for the inclusion in their upcoming allocation of funds.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

Our program is the annual Julie Harris playwriting competition. We support aspiring playwrights both locally and around the world. It is a multi-step process:

Step One - Our website is updated to reflect the current rules and regulations for entry submission. Marketing efforts are made through colleges and word of mouth to promote the competition and increase awareness.

Step Two - Entries must be submitted and received between January & March of the calendar year. Upon receipt, the Competition Coordinator gathers and logs each play and removes any personal identifiable information and assigns a unique number to each play. This allows for the reader to evaluate the content without any possible bias.

Step Three - The Coordinator then distributes the plays to our readers who are experts in the industry and have a keen eye for identifying upcoming talent. Each reader is required to complete an evaluation form and return it to the Coordinator.

Step Four - Upon receipt, the Coordinator logs the form and based on the reader's input, determines if the play is suitable to be sent to a second reader for review. Steps three and four are repeated for those plays and returned to the Coordinator.

Step Five - Upon receipt of the second reader's evaluation, the Coordinator enters the information and runs an algorithm which determines the highest scoring plays. If there is a tie, both plays are moved to the final stages of evaluation.

Step Six - The Coordinator distributes all plays up to five to the final panel of readers. Each member receives all plays, reviews, and evaluates each one, rank orders each play and returns the final form to the Coordinator.

Step Seven - Upon receipt, the Coordinator inputs the data and the winners are selected. If a tie arises, the final reviewers coordinate and make a cohesive decision on the final winners of the competition.

Step Eight - Winners of the competition are notified via telephone. A certificate is issued and signed by the organization's Chairman. President, and Competition Coordinator. A monetary award is given to each winner for first, second and third prize.

Should we be fortunate enough to receive a grant from the city, we will be able to not only continue but expand our free play readings. We can reach out to the community and offer our cultural offerings throughout the city of Beverly Hills. Our winning plays could be read for the community at venues such as Greystone, Outdoor Parks and other local theatre facilities.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? We are one of very few national and international playwriting competitions in America. Funding from the city allows us to continue our senior programs as well as our programs for children.

The senior programs provide seniors an opportunity to attend theater and enjoy plays and play readings at no charge.

Transportation is provided for them if needed.

Funding for the children's program allows us to sponsor existing events in conjunction with Jenny Gordon. Exposing children to the arts at an early age helps them develop an appreciation for theater and the arts.

The City of Beverly Hills sponsoring us is critical to the community as it shows support and encouragement to individuals who are interested in expressing themselves and sharing their talents with others. It supports the cultural and prestige of the Beverly Hills community and adds luster to the city. The contest is International. thereby giving the city of Beverly Hills world statue and making the city well known for the cultural presence it has.

Without funding from the city, we will need to cancel some of the above-mentioned programs. It will also limit our ability to aggressively market and engage more people in the performing arts in the Beverly Hills community.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

This process has actually saved us both time and money and we are now receiving most of our entries via electronic mail.

For those who are unable to send electronically, we use the United States Postal Service to get information back and forth.

Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic has caused us to postpone our annual fundraising luncheon for several years. This event is critical for us because it allows us to collect donations through auctions as well as participant's generosity. We also take this opportunity to honor our winners of the Julie Harris competition.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/cagf.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

A member of our Board & past Board President, Mary Levin Cutler, was recognized for her contributions to the area and a free event was held at the Beverly Hills High School. The theatre was renamed in her honor, The Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, for her tremendous contributions.

Our marketing efforts have recruited several new members to the BHTG who support local activities and establishments in the Beverly Hills areas. This word-of-mouth promotion is priceless and drives business to these venues.

Depending on available funds, we would like to do a mail out to Beverly Hill residents to continue to promote our services and programs.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $25,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? 25%

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? 15%
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax Ill Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Cancer Support Community Los Angeles
Requested amount: $75,000
History of City funding: applied, but not funded in 2021/22; 2022/23: $25,000 Agency description: Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) has been providing free of charge social, emotional, and psychological support to people who are impacted by cancer, including patients, their families, as well as children with cancer or impacted by cancer in their family. CSCLA supports individuals and families based on important identifiers such as language and cultural background, making it one of the few organizations that focuses specifically on underrepresented and marginalized populations. Services consist of support groups and counseling; children, teen and family programs; healthy lifestyle classes; educational workshops; and social activities, which are the gold standard psychosocial, evidence-based cancer support, delivered by licensed clinical professionals, certified instructors and medical and complementary professionals.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: The proposed use for the requested funds would be used for CSCLA's latest initiative, HEART: Healing Equitably (through) Action, Resilience, & Teamwork. HEART is dedicated to serving all cancer patients and their families in Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation. CSCLA is actively collaborating with organizations serving BIPOC, Latinx, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), LGBTQ+, seniors, children, and others, all of whom might have limited access to psychosocial support due to a dearth of services; lack of providers; historically entrenched health inequities; & stigma & discrimination.

These organizations include Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital, The Village Health Foundation, Angelus Plaza, The Los Angeles LGBT Center, and Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. These organizations are located outside of Beverly Hills, yet all services are currently virtual, which allows Beverly Hills residents to access services from home. After the pandemic, CSCLA plans to continue virtual services in a hybrid model, allowing Beverly Hills residents to participate in events and services outside of the City.

Target population/Primary service: Cancer patients and their families in the Beverly Hills and throughout Los Angeles.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: Currently 2% of total program service is utilized by Beverly Hills residents. However, the westside region accounts for 15% of program utilization.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Will be able to quantify and measure impact based on numbers of Beverly Hills individuals and families served.

Historical Performance:

Prior to the pandemic, CSCLA had a longstanding history with Beverly Hills residents in providing qigong classes, improving mental and physical health, at Roxbury Park. During the pandemic, CSCLA made efforts to create solutions for those who are immunocompromised and/or outside the physical ability to attend programming, including offering virtual programs and developing a digital library of educational videos. Today, services are offered in person, and online or in a hybrid format and bridge the digital divide by providing free access to tablets and hotspots. In the future, CSCLA plans to expand HEART programming for participants who do not have English as a primary language, a large Beverly Hills population over the age of five, and offer support at public libraries through adult literacy programs.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 3.5% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 3%
Service Profile: Needs-based IS] Quality of life-based ~ Social Service D Health ~ Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local ~ Regional IS] National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes IS] No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name: Cancer Support Community Los Angeles I Cancer Supports for Beverly Hills and Westside Residents Address: 1990 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 100
City: Los Angeles State:_C_A ___ _ Zip: 90025
Contact Person: Elizabeth Lazar --------------------------------- Phone: 310-314-2589 Fax: 310-979-7586
Ema i I: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper.

1. Is your organization a 501 c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 orga_nization? Ill We are a 501c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
In direct alignment with the mission of the City of Beverly Hills Human Services Division, Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) works to serve members of the community most in need of help-those who are facing the many challenges brought on by cancer, who do not have in-government support tailored to their unique needs. For 40 years, our mission has been to ensure all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by the community. CSCLA serves an average of 2,300 community members annually through about 100 programs each month. Led by licensed mental health professionals, our programs and services are focused on the physical and mental health, long-term resilience, and survivorship of cancer patients-of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and diagnoses, and at any stage-as well as their families and loved ones. Offered virtually and in-person, our programs include counseling, support groups (including for Spanish speakers and children, teens, and families), healthy lifestyle classes, education workshops, and social events. Other critical services offered by CSCLA include our Helpline staffed by clinicians and resource experts (with translation available in 200 languages), Open to Options, which helps cancer patients communicate their needs and concerns with their medical team to develop the best treatment options, and Cancer Support Source, an integrated cancer distress screening program to help patients plan for treatment and learn how to cope.

While a number of local organizations provide similar cancer care services, CSCLA is the only agency that addresses our community's need for geographic-, language-, and identity-specific cancer support for vulnerable groups; offers children, teen, and families programs for those under 18 years old; and supports caregivers, family members, and loved ones alongside the cancer patient. In order to cultivate our work and programs to be truly equitable, inclusive, and culturally congruent for all, CSCLA has developed partnerships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), hospitals, community-based clinics, government entities, and social service nonprofits. Of those we currently serve across LA, 24% are people of color and a third are Spanish-speaking. With cancer diagnoses increasing in Los Angeles County-more than 40,000 new cases reported annually-the need for our accessible, local cancer support continues to rise.

We were honored to be selected as the recipient of a $25,000 CAGF award from the City of Beverly Hills Foundation in July 2022. Through this partnership, we have been able to expand efforts to serve Beverly Hills residents impacted by cancer, including families and the many whose primary language is not English. As of six months into this grant period, we have served 32 unique Beverly Hills residents, of whom 85% are women and 77% are over the age of 50, through 20 I program visits to our various cancer support services. Now, we are proposing to continue our partnership with the City as we work to further expand the reach of our no-cost psychosocial support services to reach not only Beverly Hill's most vulnerable residents, but also families with children and teens under age 18, cancer caregivers, and marginalized communities throughout the Westside area who also participate in Beverly Hills services and patron Beverly Hills businesses.

During the FY023-24 grant period, we intend to serve more than 50 Beverly Hills residents and 400 Westside residents through counseling, support groups, social programs, and other free cancer support services facilitated by local licensed psychotherapists, certified instructors, medical professionals, and integrative health practitioners. To do so, we will expand our existing partnerships in Beverly Hills, including with the city and other community-based organizations, to increase outreach and recruitment efforts among Beverly Hills and Westside residents.

As a result of these activities, more than 80% of participants will report improvements in one or more of the following areas:
quality of life, connection, ability to manage their illness, ability to manage stress, and ability to cope with distress.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? CSCLA works to fulfill often-forgotten psychosocial needs for ALL who are affected by cancer through free, evidence-based support resources. Our evidence-based Patient Empowerment Model has shown to reduce anxiety and depression, restore feelings of control, and increase feelings of hope, therefore improving patient response to medical treatment. This model engages patients at each stage of the process to help them drive and shape their cancer journey.

The need for these critical support resources provided by CSCLA is evident and continues to grow. The National Cancer Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that Los Angeles County, where CSCLA is located, recorded an average of 40,309 new cases of invasive cancer per year from 2014-2018. In 2017, it was estimated that nearly 1.49 million living Californians had a history of cancer, and the American Cancer Society estimates 192,770 additional Californians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2023. CSCLA strives to serve as a lifeline to education, support services, and encouragement in order to improve quality of life during and after cancer treatments, particularly among diverse populations (e.g., Latinx and Spanish-speaking, Korean-speaking, Black, and LGBTQ+ residents); children and teens under age 18; and other family members, caregivers, and loved ones who support our community's cancer patients.

Additionally, extensive research has shown that depression and anxiety are extremely prevalent among cancer patients and that these mental health conditions can create additional burdens during cancer treatment: affecting disease management, adherence to treatment plans, duration of hospital stays, and even survival rate. Because of our support, 91 % of CSCLA participants report gaining information help them better manage their treatment, 90% report an improved quality of life, and 82% feel more empowered to manage their illness.

This year, CSCLA will continue to build upon our relationship with the City of Beverly Hills to serve Beverly Hills residents impacted by cancer, including families, caregivers, and residents whose primary language is not English, including through the revitalization of our Qigong healthy lifestyle class in Roxbury Park, which was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the City's support, we will also work with our local hospital and medical center partners (Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Providence Saint John's Medical Center, and Bedford Breast Center) to create new dedicated outreach and recruitment pathways for their patients. This will enhance ease of access to CSCLA's programs and services for all people living within Beverly Hills and in surrounding Westside communities.

To create and implement dedicated outreach campaigns and recruitment pathways, including participant orientations, we draw on the experience and intentional efforts of our team to develop bilingual and culturally appropriate marketing materials, enhance partnerships with hospitals, build relationships with oncology physicians, nurses, and social workers, and conduct outreach in community-based settings. Outreach efforts focus on the benefits of preventative medicine and psychosocial support services alongside medical treatment and increase awareness of available resources within the region using online promotions, flyers, brochures, posters and more. Through these partnerships and outreach campaigns with Cedars-Sinai, Providence St. John's, UCLA Health, and Bedford Breast Center, we can increase referrals and enrollment of Beverly Hills and Westside program participants.

Moreover, CSCLA delivers prevention programming such as educational workshops alongside local medical professionals and collaborates with physicians conducting research studies and increasing advocacy. These activities-an organic referral system to our programs and services reflective of our collaborative reputation within the community-expand CSCLA's reach to Beverly Hills residents impacted by cancer.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
In 2022, about 2% of CSCLA's total participants were members of the Beverly Hills community {39 people served through 414 program visits); however, we recognize that Westside residents from neighborhoods surrounding Beverly Hills city limits also participate in Beverly Hills services. Together, these two groups accounted for nearly 15% of CSCLA's total participants in 2022 and approximately S,930/17,700 total program visits, or 34% of total program service. Of these participants, 75% were female, 59% were age 65 or older, and 33% were affiliated with breast cancer.

With the City of Beverly Hills' continued support, we aim to increase our service numbers by 20% to reach more than 400 Beverly Hills and Westside residents in 2023-24 through our psychosocial support programming (i.e., support groups, counseling, healthy lifestyle classes, etc.) and education workshops, but particularly through new outreach and recruitment efforts alongside Beverly-Hills-based partners Cedars-Sinai and Bedford Breast Center and Beverly-Hills-adjacent partners Providence Saint John's Medical Center and UCLA Health Center.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

To ensure program efficacy, trained CSCLA staff, interns, and volunteers, under the direction of the Associate Director of Programs, carefully record patient interests and attendance for each group, class, activity, and session as well as gather demographic and self-reflective data from participants. Information solicited includes not only age, gender, and ethnicity, but also participants' medical providers (to build our partnerships with hospitals in the area), insurance status (for grant purposes only; we do not bill insurance), and type of cancer. Additionally, using standardized surveys conducted every six months, we also measure self-reported changes in participants' stress, depression, and anxiety levels, as well as their knowledge of and ability to manage their disease (as an indicator of response to medical treatment). This data is reviewed at weekly CSCLA clinical team meetings and quarterly board meetings, among other recurring meetings of staff, board, community stakeholders, and partners.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/ cagf.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

8. For Returning Applicants: The City takes pride in ensuring that residents have access to the strongest social services and cultural grants. Please describe what efforts your organization has taken to continue as a service provider or organization partnering with the City. Describe how your organization has been responsive to community needs and has incorporated best practices to better serve the Beverly Hills community?
CSCLA continues to enhance our collaborative cancer support programs, while seeking new opportunities with additional like-minded organizations and the City so that we may more effectively support cancer patients and their families in and around Beverly Hills, particularly for those whose primary language is not English. By creating cancer support via therapists, instructors, and educators from within Beverly Hills, who speak the languages of residents (25% of staff speak Spanish, 4% Hebrew, 4% Farsi, 4% Chinese, and 4% Russian), we are centering ourselves on our clients' identities so that they may feel welcome and valued. Furthermore, by providing these services within and around Beverly Hills city limits, we can reduce barriers to access for vulnerable Westside residents affected by cancer, especially those without access to transportation, those with disabilities and/or limited mobility, and those who are immunocompromised, for whom traveling to CSCLA partner sites farther from the city is more challenging.

As a continuation of CSCLA's collaboration with the City, we are working to host several events at Roxbury Park early this year, including a Chinese New Year's or Valentine's Day social event to engage additional Beverly Hills and Westside residents, Kindness Week Kickoff event to increase local awareness of CSCLA' s free support resources, and a weekly Qigong class that was offered prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are also working to increase programming within local hospitals and medical centers to reduce residents' barriers to accessing CSCLA's free cancer support services.

Our evidence-based psychosocial support services for Beverly Hills and Westside residents, like all our programming, adhere to the standards of best practice set by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the American Psychological Association. Short-term therapy for individual patients, couples, and families addresses some of the unique personal and relational challenges facing those impacted by cancer, while our team facilitates a wide range of diagnosis-, identity-, and language-specific support groups-to provide Beverly Hills and Westside residents a safe space to discuss various life challenges and find comfort in the fact that they are not alone. Meanwhile, social programs and events foster and cultivate relationships of trust and community, and health-focused lifestyle classes help participants pursue their interests alongside others community members. CSCLA staff and board members, alongside community partners, regularly review data and input from our Beverly Hills participants in order to make needed program enhancements to better serve Beverly Hills and Westside residents.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $75,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? A $75,000 contribution from the City of Beverly Hills in FY 2023-2024 would represent approximately 3.5% of CSCLA's annual funding. This demonstrates CSCLA's fiscal responsibility, as this contribution would allow us to more effectively serve the Beverly Hills and Westside residents who account for 15% of our overall program participants and 34% of total program visits.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? 3%
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

All CSCLA programming adopts a person-centered approach to cancer care, as one of our fundamental beliefs is in the holistic health-mind, body, and spirit-of not only the individuals diagnosed with cancer, but also their family members (including children and teens) and caregivers. This inclusive, community-centered support sets us apart from other local organizations and is life-changing for Beverly Hills and Westside residents because research consistently shows a cancer diagnosis affects the health and wellbeing of not just patients, but also their loved ones. Through this approach, we can ensure Beverly Hills and Westside residents impacted by cancer have the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to manage their illness and improve their physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing and quality oflife. Program activities are led by highly specialized staff who are licensed and professionally trained in facilitating trauma-informed activities and measuring impact, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Clinical Psychologists. Additionally, we work with hospital professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers) to not only implement programs but also ensure the holistic care and collaboration between medical and mental health treatment.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

13. Financial Statement:
a. For grant requests up to $74,999, please submit most recent balance sheet and operating budget OR tax return.

6. For grant requests $75,000 and over, please submit most recent financial statement reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant
The following documents are required:

IZI Completed CAGF application
IZI Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership IZI Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax IZI Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Chai Lifeline West Coast
Requested amount: $75,000
History of City funding: Applied, but not funded in 2021/22; 2022/23: $25,000 Agency description: Chai Lifeline West Coast is the regional division of Chai Lifeline, an international support organization dedicated to providing social, emotional and financial assistance to seriously ill children and their families. They provide a comprehensive network of services that include emotional support and counseling, emergency financial assistance, insurance advocacy, hospital support services and medical referrals, medically supervised trips and summer camps for sick children and teens, recreational/therapeutic programs for patients and siblings, and more. Based in the Jewish Community and embodied in the ideals of compassion, kindness, and caring for others inherent in Jewish life, Chai Lifeline West Coast provides support to families whose lives have been overshadowed by illness.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: Chai Lifeline proposes using funds to support their West Coast programming. Case Managers provide intense emotional and practical support to help families weather the initial crisis of a devastating illness and to maintain stability for a long medical journey ahead. Chai Lifeline's services includes:

Individualized case management and "concierge support" for families; Medical and resource referrals; Advocacy and guidance on navigating the complexities of the health care system; Professional Medical Insurance Advocates to help families advocate for service and negotiate claims; Guidance and resources on how to talk to children about illness; Counseling services; art therapy; pet therapy; Emergency Financial Assistance; Educational assistance so ill children stay current with their schoolwork; Recreational and therapeutic events for children; Volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters; Medically supervised summer camps and trips for seriously ill children and teens; After-School programs for siblings and for children of seriously ill parents; Parent support programs; Family retreats; Meal assistance during hospitalizations and medical crises; Bereavement and crisis intervention services.

Chai Lifeline initially began as an organization to support families with seriously ill children, the West Coast region extends services to families in which a parent is seriously ill as well. The organization provides continuity of care, providing crisis intervention and bereavement services to help the grieving family.

Target population/Primary service: Children who are seriously ill and their families.

Organization is national but operates the Chai Lifeline West Coast office out of Beverly Hills for the western region.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: 11 % Quantifiable Services and Measures: Will be able to quantify and measure impact based on rate of service utilization by Beverly Hills children and families served.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & 02) ~ Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 0.2% of West Coast annual funding
Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 7%
Service Profile: Needs-based [8] Quality of life-based [8] Social Service D Health [8] Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local [8] Regional [8] National [8] International D 501 (C) (3): Yes [8] No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_C_ha_i _Li_fe_lin_e_W_e_st_C_o_as_t ____________________ _ Address:475 S. Robertson Blvd
City: Beverly Hills State: CA Zip:90211 -----
Contact Person: Randi Grossman -------------------------------- Phone: 310-274-6331 Fax: 310-274-6447
Ema ii: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of paper,

1. Is your organization a 501c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501c.3 organization? Ill We are a 50lc.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
Ill Documentation showing 50 lc.3 status or partnership with a 50 lc.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Chai Lifeline West Coast is the regional division of Chai Lifeline, an international health support organization dedicated to providing social, emotional, practical, and financial assistance to seriously ill children and their families. Chai Lifeline West Coast provides a comprehensive network of services to families in Southern California and the entire Western United States.

We respectfully request consideration for funding to support these services for families impacted by serious illness in the city of Beverly Hills.

Based in the Jewish community and embodied in the ideals of compassion, kindness, and caring for others inherent in Jewish life, Chai Lifeline provides a lifeline of support to families whose lives have been overshadowed by illness. Chai Lifeline's large and diverse reach connects families of all backgrounds and affiliations within the Jewish community and beyond, and never turns away anyone who needs help. Given the large percentage of Jewish households in Beverly Hills, Chai Lifeline has developed a deep and active involvement in this community.

Chai Lifeline's guiding principles are that seriously ill children need and deserve as happy and normal a childhood as possible, and that the well-being of a child is dependent upon the well-being of a family. As such, Chai Lifeline delivers innovative and effective family focused programs and services that support every member of the family and that bring joy to the lives of their children. Although Chai Lifeline began as an organization helping families of seriously ill children, the West Coast region extends services to families (defined as households with minor children) in which a parent is seriously ill as well, thus responding to whoever is sick in the immediate family.

Chai Lifeline's extensive portfolio of services includes:

Individualized case management and "concierge support" for families; Medical and resource referrals;
Advocacy and guidance on navigating the complexities of the health care system; Professional Medical Insurance Advocates to help families advocate for service and negotiate claims; Guidance and resources on how to talk to children about illness; Counseling services; art therapy; pet therapy;
Emergency Financial Assistance;
Educational assistance so ill children stay current with their schoolwork; Recreational and therapeutic events for children;
Volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters;
Medically supervised summer camps and trips for seriously ill children and teens; After-School programs for siblings and for children of seriously ill parents; Parent support programs; Family retreats;
Meal assistance during hospitalizations and medical crises; Bereavement and crisis intervention services'
Chai Lifeline West Coast helps hundreds of families every single day. But no family is a number at Chai Lifeline. Each family is unique, and no one group of services fits all. Chai Lifeline's "do what it takes' approach" ensures that families receive the services they need to live as normally as possible while caring for a medically ill family member.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? Chai Lifeline's services are critical because they provide a safety net of support during unimaginable times of stress for a family. When a child is diagnosed with cancer or another catastrophic illness, a family's world is shattered and every member feels the pain. Parents often have no idea where to turn. Most are in shock and have little knowledge or understanding of the complex medical journey they are about to embark on and the new challenges they will face.

This is where Chai Lifeline comes in. From the moment of diagnosis our experienced professional staff is there to help families cope and to assist them with the long, and oftentimes isolating, journey ahead. Chai Lifeline's professional staff helps families navigate through the complex hospital system and guide's parents on how to explain the illness to their children. As they settle into their "new normal" living with illness, Chai Lifeline becomes a constant in a family's life, a shoulder for them to lean on. Chai Lifeline takes care of the big things, for example, providing medical referrals following a rare diagnosis and coordinating appointments with top specialists locally and out of state, if necessary. The organization also takes care of the little things that hold families up, such as sending trained and dedicated volunteers to provide extra care and attention to the siblings at home, delivering meals to the hospital - and to the homes when parents have a little time or energy to get dinner on the table.

Chai Lifeline West Coast professional staff is on call during off-hours to help parents deal with emergencies as they arise. It is not uncommon for our case managers to run to the hospital late at night or spend an hour on the phone in the wee morning hours providing comfort and support to a distraught parent. Case managers are there to sit with parents during a child's surgery; they are in touch with parents when test results are pending, and anxieties are high. They connect families to important resources both within and beyond the organization so that crucial needs are met. The scope of Chai Lifeline services is extensive, from providing emergency grants to help with the devastating financial impact of illness, to sending a seriously ill child or teen to a magical overnight camp for the summer of a lifetime.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Since then we have experienced the Omicron variant and other variant, as well as the "trifecta" of flu, RSV and covid infections this past December. Chai Lifeline's role and responsibility is to always remain agile and continue to be there for our families in the safest and most effective ways. This is not a new concept for Chai Lifeline. Since many of our chidren and parents are immune-compromised due to their illness and/or medical treatment, Chai Lifeline is always vigilant with germ control at in-person events and activites. While we hope to be able to provide our services in-person in 2023-24, we have the structure in place to pivot quickly and transition into a hybrid or virtual service model, if necessary.

Alleviating the stresses and holding families up during their most difficult times is the goal of Chai Lifeline. We measure the efficacy of our services through observations, visits & direct communications with our families, and through service-specific formal evaluations to assess the impact of our services on our client families.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www. beverlyh i I ls. org/ cagf.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Our national Crisis Intevention Program supports communities when tragedy strikes, providing a team of trauma experts to provide immediate responses, clinical interventions, consultations with local organizations, community/school in-services, educational resources, and more. We also engage in community partnerships to maximize resources for our community. For example, we partner with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a medical care provider for thousands of Beverly Hills residents, to bring kosher food and snacks through our Kosher Hospitality Pantry, available 24/7 to hospital patients, visitors and even staff. We partner with Beverly Hills based schools to bring volunteer opportunities to students and also to train faculty and staff on how to handle illness, crisis and loss. Additionally Chai Lifeline assists Beverly Hills children in accessing location-specific resources, such as guiding students through the process of receiving medically-based home-schooling services through the Beverly Hills School District, when they are too ill to attend school.

A recent example of how Chai Lifeline has been responsive to community needs relates back to a crisis call we received from a private Beverly Hills day school when their beloved preschool teacher passed away. Within an hour of this call, we had members of our crisis team at the school to provide support to distraught teachers and guidance to the administration on how to support their students, parents and faculty in the days and months ahead. Another recent example invovled a Beverly Hills family caring for two extremely medically compromised children who suffer from a genetic disease. The family had to suddenly move to another apartment with just a few days notice. With their 24/7 caretaking responsibilities, the parents had no way of packing and unpacking a whole apartment. Chai Lifeline immediately secured a financial grant to cover the entire costs of packing, moving and unpacking their belongings in the new apartment, in order to ensure that the parents would be able to provide critical medicl care to their children without interruption.

Inherent in the delivery of all Chai Lifeline's programs is our committment to best practices which includes:

Family Centered Care - addressing the needs of all members of the family.

Accessibility - All services of Chai Lifeine are provided free of charge and do not require filling out complex applications.

Cultural Sensitivity - Delivery of services in a manner that is respectful to all backgrounds, affiliations and cultures Excellence - Services are provided in a time-sensitive manner tailored to the specific needs of the family.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $75,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent?

0.2%

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Administrative operating costs represent 7% of our operating budget. Chai Lifeline takes its responsibilty to donors very seriously and strives to keep administrative costs low so we can direct more resources to direct programing. We are a volunteer driven organization which helps enable us to do this.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

Chai Lifeline is proud to be an official partner with the city of Beverly Hills to enhance the lives of children and families living with illness. With the City's support, Chai Lifeline serves as a lifeline to help our families and help ease their pain and stress.

Families share with us that just hearing that help is available brought much comfort and hope, as did knowing their community is there for them. As one Beverly Hills parent shared, "We are so grateful. We are so incredibly grateful. I look forward to things getting better for us soon. I look forward to a future of well-being and the ability to give back." Another parent shared these profound words, "Your help and kindness has kept us afloat during very uncertain times. Because of Chai Lifeline, we feel loved and not forgotten. Our family is very grateful for your immense and all encompassing support. Thank you so very much from our hearts to yours!"
Chai Lifeline always stands ready to help. With this grant, we look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of Beverly Hills to provide and expand services for families in need of support.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: C & KFY is requesting a grant to continue to operate the food distribution program to families in need.

Target population/Primary service: Families and youth in need in Beverly Hills and surrounding communities.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: The C & KFY anticipates that 15% of program participants, or approximately 2,000 individuals, reside in the Beverly Hills community as this YMCA is the closest Y within a 5-mile radius of Beverly Hills.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: C & KFY distributes over 10,000 pounds of fresh food and groceries every week.

Historical Performance:

C & KFY hopes to continue providing the food distribution to residents of the City of Beverly Hills and surrounding neighborhoods. C & KFY is in a fully reopened, in-person facility, available on-site Y programs that families rely on while also sustaining urgent services deployed in direct and immediate response to the pandemic, and which continue to be needed to ensure an equitable recovery for all in our community.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: .88% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 10-12%
Service Profile: Needs-based [8] Quality of life-based D Social Service [8] Health D Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local [8] Regional [8] National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes ~ No D Exempt D
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_C_ol_li_ns_&_K_a_tz_F_a_m ...... ily'--Y_M_C_A ___________________ _ Address: 1466 S Westgate Avenue
City: Los Angeles State: CA Zip: 90025
Contact Person: Aaron Donahue -------------------------------- Phone: 424 46552001716 227 0026 Fax: ______________ _
Ema i I: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper,

1. Is your organization a 501 c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 organization? rlJ We are a 501c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
The Y's community empowerment resources will serve as complementary with any services that the local government provides, as well as will offer a holistic approach for individuals and families. As a partner with the City of Beverly Hills.the YMCA as the area's leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will be committed to ensuring access to Y programs and opportunities that nurture the potential of every youth, family and individual. The Collins & Katz YMCA is one of the oldest, largest and most trusted organizations in this area and has continued to evolve how it meets community needs while remaining dedicated to its mission of bringing people together. Today, the Collins & Katz Family Y delivers the mission-centric work of bringing high-quality programming to the communities they serve, and providing access to traditionally underserved communities in their service areas, which may lack other support structures. Collectively, we will be able to serve thousands of community members through three areas of focus:
• Youth Development - because children and teens need caring adults to provide support, guidance and encouragement as they grow;
• Healthy Living - because wellness in spirit, mind and body strengthens our very being, and enhances our interactions with others; and
• Social Responsibility -because we truly are all in this together, and together we can harness our individual strengths and bring about positive change in our own communities, and beyond.

The Collins & Katz Family YMCA continues to provide social impact and basic needs response activities to meet the needs of under-served community members. These essential support activities for the communities in our service area, including the under-served residents of the City of Beverly Hills and surrounding neighborhoods, will include continuing the meal and food distribution opportunities for our children, families, adults, and seniors in the community.

The Collins & Katz Family Y distributes over 10,000 pounds of fresh food and groceries every week still to residents in surrounding communities, including Beverly Hills. Each week, volunteers continue to gather on-site to lend their time and talents to ensure that these food resources continue to be available to our neighbors. We partner with the Westside Food Bank, Food Forward, Leo Beck Temple, and many other community-serving providers and partners to ensure that families experiencing food insecurity are well-nourished for the week ahead.

The Y has made a profound impact in these trying times. Sadly, we know that more of our neighbors will continue to need support to access healthy meals for themselves and their families. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently measured that 1 in 4 households in Los Angeles missed or delayed paying major bills to ensure everyone had enough to eat, and this was concentrated among lower-income households. Support from the City of Beverly Hills would enhance the Collins & Katz Y's ability to continue to operate the food distribution program to families in-need this year.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? Caring for our community was a priority for the Y before this pandemic, but that priority has come into sharp focus now that our families and youth are even more vulnerable during this pandemic. The economic and social-emotional consequences of the pandemic will severely impact our communities well beyond the current most challenging times, and these funds will support the Y's continuing efforts to ensure that our family, youth, and community members have peace-of-mind, knowing that we are willing and able to provide them with the support they need to get through.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
The Collins & Katz Family YMCA anticipates that 15% of program participants, or approximately 2,000 individuals, reside in the Beverly Hills community as this local YMCA is the nearest Y within a 5-mile radius to the city.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

6. Please describe your organization's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact to service delivery. In FY 2023-24, does your organization anticipate your proposed program(s) to remain virtual, in-person, or hybrid, and what measures will be taken to ensure program efficacy? At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Y pivoted all of its efforts to directly address emergency needs. The Y's programs that began as COVID-response work but now must continue to meet our children's needs include:
• Feed LA: With the shuttering of schools in 2020, 37,435 youth who live within 3 miles of the Y no longer had access to nutritious meals at school and the Collins & Katz Y has provided 232,104 meals to youth and their families in need since the start of the pandemic. Families have shared with us stories about skipped meals to watered down milk to poor nutrition - and being grateful for the Y's needed food distribution efforts. Across an entire organization, over 3 million meals were distributed to LA residents, including within the service area of residents of the City of Beverly Hills. • Learning Pods: In response to the food insecurity needs exacerbated by the pandemic, the Y began to offer food as early as March 17, 2020. Across an entire organization, over 3 million meals were distributed to LA residents, including within the service area of residents of the City of Beverly Hills. In response to the widening education gap caused by the digital divide and learning loss, the Collins & Katz Y developed programming to serve youth K-12 through our learning pods/distance learning efforts that have no evolved into youth enrichment programs and activities. The data shows that learning loss and the education gap -- already shaped and informed by socio-economic status and race and ethnicity -- will be further widened for the most under-served communities resulting from this pandemic. The transition to online learning exposed the technological disparities between low-income and high-income communities in Los Angeles. Data shows that providing access to online school isn't enough, as low-income students - including at the nine Title I schools served by the Collins & Katz Y, along with those at University High - too often also lack access to academic support systems that are built-in to on-campus offerings. To address this need, the Y augmented its access efforts with the design of Empowerment Learning Pods to focus on youth learning recovery, and bring both high-speed internet and structured tutoring and academic support to thousands of lower-income elementary, middle and high school students, including English Language Learners and students who face learning difficulties. A community member shared that "the Y's learning pods have evolved throughout the pandemic from distance to summer to afterschool, now to holiday learning camps and it is obvious that working parents still need this added resource for their children at the Y providing homework but also physical help and assistance." • Social-Emotional Well-Being Initiative: As a direct response to the challenges that resulted from the ongoing pandemic, the YMCA developed and launched its Social-Emotional Well-Being Initiative. Today, we are able to offer a menu of mindfulness activities to the community. Led by public health partners, we are able to provide a wide range of personal development workshops and behavioral health coping classes such as mindfulness meditation, deep breathing, tai chi, yoga, principles of trauma-informed care, and more depending on the needs of our community. In addition, we offer facility space for restorative justice, family reunification, and general social-emotional well-being sessions with social workers.• As we continue to navigate this new "post-pandemic" era, the Collins & Katz Y will retain its singular focus on the most critically needed services. In the coming year we plan to enhance not only the mission-critical service offerings that have now become our standard, but also create innovative new ways to engage with those most underserved among our branch's community members.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program{s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program{s) from the current service provider{s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/ cagf.

N/A
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

8. For Returning Applicants: The City takes pride in ensuring that residents have access to the strongest social services and cultural grants. Please describe what efforts your organization has taken to continue as a service provider or organization partnering with the City. Describe how your organization has been responsive to community needs and has incorporated best practices to better serve the Beverly Hills community?
During this past year the Collins & Katz Family YMCA Executive Director, as a partner with the City of Beverly Hills, continued to develop his robust connectivity with representatives from the City of Beverly Hills to share contact information from other agencies. In doing so each entity involved further expanded their reach directly into Beverly Hills to ensure that the community members most at risk of food insecurity may be served by the Y. During 2023-2024, the Y intends to continue to implement the following shared ideas to serve residents of Beverly Hills in a more targeted manner with other service providers:
- partnering up with the local mall(s) to do a food day or days such as Beverly Center, such as Beverly Center, Rodeo Drive shops, shops on Wilshire-Fairfax-La Cienega, and more,
- having small clinics/businesses come pick up food at the Y to distribute at their sites, - tapping into the asset that are Y teens to contribute volunteer food distribution related projects to residents of Beverly Hills in need,
- engage in conversations with the local Department of Parks and Recreation, - planning for annual Healthy Kids Day every April,
- and so much more.

The Collins & Katz Y always welcomes partnership conversations with the City of Beverly Hills and other local community-serving providers and partners to serve more residents in the City of Beverly Hills and surrounding neighborhoods.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $20,000.00

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent?

0.88%

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Annual administrative operating costs are approximately 10-12%. The most recent annual operating expense budget for Collins & Katz YMCA was $4,186,484, which is approximately 50% more in expenses from prior year.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

The Collins & Katz Family YMCA requests $20,000 to continue providing the food distribution to residents of the City of Beverly Hills and surrounding neighborhoods. Looking forward to 2023, the Collins & Katz Family Y is proud to be in a position of a fully reopened facility and its proven array of in-person. on-site Y programs that families rely on while also sustaining urgent services deployed in direct and immediate response to the pandemic, and which continue to be needed to ensure an equitable recovery and rebuilding for all in our community. Throughout the recent most challenging years in our history, Y programs have repeatedly filled other existing critical gaps to meet the mental and physical health and wellbeing and educational needs of youth while also addressing the basic child care and safety needs. From learning enrichment, to food insecurity and nutrition, and afterschool care, the Y is. and always has remains here to serve and strengthen our community.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 50 l c.3 status of proof of 50 l c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax D Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency:ETTA
Requested amount: $75,000
History of City funding: 2017/18: $10,000; 2018/19: $30,000; 2019/20: $50,000; 2020/21:
$60,000; 2021/22: $60,000; 2022/23: $65,000
Agency description: ETT A's mission is to provide programs and services that enable people with disabilities, and the families who love them, to live fully enriched, independent, and active lives. ETT A's vision is an inclusive, participatory community of people with and without special needs, succeeding and growing together. ETTA offers a full spectrum of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential housing, case management, employment training and placement, educational services, and social services - all to support the clients' ability to achieve greater independence, autonomy and inclusion.

ETTA serves 160 clients daily with wraparound services and works with over 100 volunteers.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: Grant funds would be used for the Transitions program. The program helps individuals with special needs and their families with determining and accessing the right combination of public and/or private programs to achieve a healthy and fulfilling transition into adulthood. This is achieved through a combination of education, support, coaching, and guidance. The program provides training workshops to introduce and educate individuals and families to the issues involved.

Target population/Primary service: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community:

Approximately 40% of our clients or their families live within a three-mile radius of Beverly Hills City limits.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: ETTA serves 150-160 clients daily with core programs that include residential housing, case management, social and educational services, and employment training and placement. ETTA also engages 50 more individuals on a regular basis with community activities - along with more than 100 volunteers.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) IZI Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory □ N/A General Comment{s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

ETTA remains responsive to changing circumstances and needs - many of their workshops were developed specifically for a particular partner to address articulated concerns of their member families. There has been a huge surge in the number of families who require ETTA services. In the 1990s, the special needs community faced the alarming news that more and more children were being identified as having developmental disabilities, and the trend is steadily increasing. The number of Department of Developmental Services (DDS) consumers in California has increased by 57% since 2000, while the general population has grown only by 14%. Autism is the fastest growing of the developmental disabilities; incidences have increased by 1, 148% since 2003 (during that same period, mental retardation increased by 34%, epilepsy by 21%, and cerebral palsy by 19%). Even more challenging, it is estimated that 30-35% of individuals with developmental disabilities have a dual diagnosis (a co-occurring mental health issue), increasing the level of their needs. Organizations rose to meet the challenge of this explosive trend with early interventions, diagnostic evaluations, adjunct school services, social skills training, and a host of other services - but today this tsunami of children are aging-out of school-aged programs, entailing a new set of challenges as new systems need to be put into place. This program will continue to increase in importance.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: The funding would represent a very small percentage of the annual budget of $12.5 million.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: Less than 15% are administrative costs.

Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service ~ Health D Education ~ Other D
Agency Scope: Local ~ Regional ~ National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes ~ No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name:_ET'T_A_ff_ra_ns_it_io_n_s P_r---'og ..... r_am ____________________ _ Address: 1490 S. Robertson Boulevard
City: Los Angeles State: California Zip: 90035
Contact Person: Dr. Michael Held -------------------------------- Phone: 310-422-9883 Fax: 424-249-3361
Email: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper,

1. Is your organization a 50lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 50lc.3 organization? Ill We are a 501 c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
Ill Documentation showing 50 lc.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
ETIA's mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live fully enriched, independent, and active lives. Since our founding in 1993, we have been guided by our vision of an inclusive. participatory community of people with and without special needs, succeeding and growing together. We serve 160 clients daily with core programs that include residential housing, case management, social and educational services, and employment training and placement, and offer community activities where they engage with more than 100 volunteers who work and grow with them.

We change mindsets, raise awareness, increase sensitivity, and provide inspiration. And while we are proud of our special expertise serving Jewish clients, we serve all who come to us without discrimination.

For the past six years, the City of Beverly Hills has funded our Transitions program, an important service that helps individuals with special needs and their families determine and access the right combination of public and/or private programs to achieve a healthy and fulfilling transition to adulthood. Transitions offers multiple levels of services, starting with educational workshops to explain key topics, like Individual Transition Plans and Person-Centered Planning; an overview of the legal matters to be considered (power of attorney, conservatorship, representative payee .. ); the benefits and complications of Social Security and the Regional Center system; an explanation of healthcare options, living arrangements and options; the School Transition Process and continued education; community integration and how to build a meaningful life; and a listing of generic resources available in the community. The dozens of attending families (and other Beverly Hills residents!) are all invited to follow up with us for more personalized, intensive services.

These intensive services are the most transformative, especially the first intervention, which ensures that people are receiving the appropriate benefits from the Department of Developmental Services; this is done through local Regional Centers, which coordinate the services and support for Californians with disabilities. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research estimates that 703,800 Californians in 2015 had some type of developmental disability- but only roughly 280,000 consumers were served by Regional Centers that year (this figure increased to 329,000 in 2020, but a huge gap still remains). They speculate that those not served were "higher functioning" - but admit that many are likely going without benefits to which they are entitled. Once we have connected people with benefits, we help them understand and access the specific programs and opportunities available to build their lives, we help them unwind mistakes they may have made along the way, before they had all the information in hand.

Transitions also addresses the emotional factor, the constant worry that options are being overlooked (as one parent put it, " .. .ifl had someone by my side, walking through this with me who understood all of the components that needed to be put into place and what order they needed to be done - as well as reassuring me that I was making the best decisions -- it would have been a completely different experience for me.") as well as a new mental health component we have added as a result of COVID. This is a reflection of the massive mental health crisis that we (and many others) are seeing: even those clients who are not reporting depression, anxiety, or other difficulties are telling us that these feelings are not far away such that new problems are triggering outsized reactions.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? The proper mix of services will determine whether individuals with I/DD can live independently, find paid employment (or meaningful volunteer work), integrate into their communities - and so much more - but too many families are unable to access them, or are even unaware of their very existence. Our six-year partnership has allowed ETTA to provide hundreds of Beverly Hills families with information, referrals, and services - transforming not only their immediate quality of life but also their entire life trajectories.

This work is all the more crucial because of the huge financial burden that families suffer from a diagnosis of I/DD. Autism Speaks estimates that autism costs $60,000 a year through childhood - and that these costs increase quickly with the occurrence of intellectual disability. Meanwhile, mothers of children with ASD, who tend to serve as the child's case manager and advocate, are less likely to work outside the home (and that when they do, they earn 56 percent less than mothers of children with no health limitations. It is important to note that these figures are higher in a high-cost area like Los Angeles.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
ETI A is strongly connected to the Beverly Hills community - both the Chairman and President of our Board of Directors as well as 50% of our Iranian-American Board members are residents of Beverly Hills and committed to ensuring that our services are available locally. Our work is deliberately convenient to the area: while our administrative office is located in North Hollywood, our main Day Program is less than two blocks away from the Beverly Hills border; as a result, almost 40% of our clients or their families live within a 3-mile radius of the Beverly Hills city limits.

As for this program specifically, your funding will be used to support families that are part of the Beverly Hills community - living in Beverly Hills or in adjacent areas. Because this is how we have always applied your generous grants (to expand our local services), we estimate that currently well more than half of all Transitions participants benefit from your generosity.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

The bottom line is, we are prepared to meet families where they are, virtually or in person. the format in which we offer the services, especially the Transitions services, does not affect their substance.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s} from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/cagf.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

We are highly responsive to changing circumstances and needs - many of our workshops were developed specifically for a particular partner to address articulated concerns of their member families. But, truly, the biggest change out there is simply a huge surge in the number of families who need our services. In the 1990s, the special needs community faced the alarming news that more and more children were being identified as having developmental disabilities, and the trend is steadily increasing. The number of Department of Developmental Services (DDS) consumers in California has increased by 57% since 2000, while the general population has grown only by 14%. Autism is the fastest-growing of the developmental disabilities; incidences have increased by 1,148% since 2003 (during that same period, mental retardation increased by 34%, epilepsy by 21%, and cerebral palsy by 19%). Even more challenging, it is estimated that 30-35% of individuals with developmental disabilities have a dual diagnosis (a co-occurring mental health issue), increasing the level of their needs. Organizations rose to meet the challenge of this explosive trend with early interventions, diagnostic evaluations, adjunct school services, social skills training and a host of other services - but today this tsunami of children are aging-out of school-aged programs, entailing a new set of challenges as new systems need to be put into place. This program will continue to increase in importance.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? We respectfully request a grant of $75,000 for these life-changing services. We are making excellent use of the current grant, exceeding the level of services we expected to provide to residents of Beverly Hills and adjacent communities. Too, we must adjust the agreed rate that has not changed in the past six years (though we will limit the increase to 10%).

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? It would be a small percentage ofETIA's $12.5 million budget, but a large percentage of this program.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Less than 15% of our expenses involve administrative costs.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

We have said it before, but it bears repeating: Beverly Hills has a thriving Iranian-American population and we are the only organization in Los Angeles that can truly meet its needs in this field: we have been a pioneering champion for inclusion, support and programming for this group, working to change deeply entrenched community attitudes that stigmatized disabilities. Our large and unique Iranian-American Division has the capacity to teach and converse in Farsi; it enjoys tremendous support from this important community.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Ill Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax ll1 Copies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained from the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS
Requested amount: $50,000
History of City funding: First-time applicant
Agency description: GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS is a series of free, outdoor, professional and artistic, dance presentations. McDonald Selznick Associates and Dare to Dance in Public, propose the development and production of a series of daytime, immersive and roving, site-specific dance performances created by leading world renowned choreographers and dancers. The show will be created distinctly for and in response to three, specific and adjacent, landmark sites in Beverly Hills. Each performance will respond to elements of the sire's architecture, scale, history, and more, last approximately 15 minutes per site, and be within walking distance from each preceding site, allowing audiences to travel and engage on foot. Performances would repeat three times for two weekends.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: To assist with choreographers, dancers, lighting, sound equipment and publicity. GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS is designed to invite people of all backgrounds to go outside safely and engage in a free, public, outdoor space to promote healthy exercise and community interaction, all while experiencing world class dance. The audience's engagement with outdoor space, world class dance works, and healthy exercise creates a shared experience with others promoting a sense of community, overall well-being, and an enhancement of quality of life in general, both individually and collectively. GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS will provide a healthy opportunity to engage with the community safely and on foot, and experience architecture, music, dance in a way that transforms familiar sites and creates magic.

Target population/Primary service: Residents of Beverly Hills are the target population. The primary service is to allow people to experience state of the art dance, promote healthy exercise and safe community engagement while safely outside, promote increased engagement with local businesses and enhance overall quality of life.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: Expect 90% of the participants to be from the Beverly Hills community.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Will be able to quantify and measure impact based on community participation.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) D Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory ~ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Both together and separately, McDonald Selznick Associates and Dare to Dance in public are committed to forging relationships across live, filmed, and online platforms to promote community engagement with the presentation of dance as a dynamic, vital universal language and art form. They hope GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS can be amongst their collective roster of projects.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 8% Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 7%
Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service D Health D Education D Other~
Agency Scope: Local ~ Regional ~ National ~ International ~ 501 (C) (3): Yes ~ No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency/ Project Name: GET OUT (& See Dance!} BEVERLY HILLS Address: 262 Old Topanga Canyon Road
City: Topanga _____________ State:_C_A ____ Zip: 90290
Contact Person: Sarah Elgart ------------------------------ Phone: 310-403-9408 Fax:_N_/A _____________ _ Email: [email protected]
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers lo the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers, please attach a separate sheet of paper.

1. Is your organization a 501 c.3, or are you in partnership with a 501c.3 organization? D We are a 501c.3
fll We are in partnership with a 50 lc.3
D Documentation showing 50 lc.3 status or partnership with a 50 lc.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that focal government is not currently providing?
McDonald Selznick Associates (https:/ /msaagency.com) and Dare to Dance in Public (https://www.daretodanceinpublic.com), propose the development and production of a series of daytime, immersive and roving, site-specific dance performances created by leading world renowned choreographers and dancers. Entitled GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS, these performances will be created distinctly for and in response to three, specific and adjacent, landmark sites in Beverly Hills. Each performance will respond to elements of the site's architecture, scale, history, and more, last approximatelylS minutes per site, and be within walking distance from each preceding site, allowing audiences to travel and engage on foot. Performances would repeat up three times for up to two weekend days.

Following the series of site-specific performances, there is also the potential to conclude the series of site specific performances with a program of Dance Films from Dare to Dance in Public Film Festival. These films have the potential to take place either outside (projected onto a free standing projector screen), or inside at the Wallis (if agreeable to them).

Established in 2000, McDonald Selznick (MSA) is a premiere dance agency representing dancers and choreographers for film, television, stage, music video, tours and Broadway. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, MSA represents some of the most established dance professionals internationally.

Established in 2015, Dare to Dance in Public is dedicated to democratizing dance by bringing it out of studios and stages, performing it in public spaces, and sharing it on film. Whether experienced live or shared at the intersections of dance and camera, D2D is committed to dance as a universal language.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

GET OUT (& SEE DANCE!) BEVERLY HILLS will be a series of three site-specific. live dance performances. created by leading professional choreographers and dancers from film, television, stage and beyond.

Each of the three dance works will be created specifically for and in response to a series of three unique sites in Beverly Hills.

Three choreographers and up to ten dancers will be engaged for three dance works, which will last up to fifteen minutes per site. Each work will be created in direct response to the specific site, illuminating elements of architecture, scale, distance. color. and more to the viewers eye at street level and vice versa, and also potentially respond to its current use or history.

Chairs can be set up at each site in advance, and audiences will be able to stand or sit, and - in certain cases - move amidst the dances as they unfold within each site. Recorded (or potentially live music) will accompany each original dance work. Sound systems will be set up within each site as necessary. Clearly marked guides visible from a distance by carrying helium balloons, will allow and assist audiences as they travel on foot to follow. access, and easily see where to go and which route to take from site to site. Possible sites include the BH Lilly Pond and adjoining area (e.g. the old tree). the grounds of Beverly Hills City Hall, and the exterior grounds of the Wallis. All sites would be determined in collaboration with the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department, with whom we are hoping to collaborate on this project.

When dance is brought successfully into public spaces, the advantages are numerous: 1) Both people in the know and passersby have an opportunity to engage with one another while enjoying world class dance, fresh air, exercise, and community, 2) Programs listing local restaurants & shops can be distributed to the audience advising about dining and shopping possibilities and generally promote increased activity with local businesses throughout the city, and 3) Site-specific work can transform familiar sites & landmarks from the quotidian into the magical engaging audiences by creating wondrous experience.

Performances will seek to create a lingering imprint in the collective consciousness of audiences while also introducing audiences to what may be (for many) completely new aesthetics, genres, and ways of experiencing dance. The goals of the event will to be to engage attendees by enlivening sites with world dass dance, to promote community, healthy exercise and a sense of well being for all ages, to allow local audiences to see the familiar with new eyes, and for many to engage with the City and its multiple possibilities for the first time. "
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? Following two plus years and counting of isolation and social distancing in the face of Covid and it's continuously emerging variants, GET OUT ( & SEE DANCE!) BEVERLY HILLS is designed to invite people of all backgrounds ( ethnic, cultural, religious, and socio-economic) to go. outside and safely engage in free, public, open, outdoor space, promote healthy exercise and community interaction, all while experiencing world class dance. With no ticket price and outdoor access, people of all backgrounds will be able to experience these performances and see the city anew. Each site will take audience goers to distinct locations around Beverly Hills, and using the universal language of dance, will invite audiences to see often familiar places and spaces with new eyes. The three sites will be within easy walking distance of one another, and travel following dearly identifiable guides who will lead and help audiences to travel safely on foot from location to location to see the works unfold.

The audience's engagement with outdoor space, world class dance works, and healthy exercise creates a shared experience with others promoting a sense of community, overall well being, and an enhancement of quality oflife in general, both individually and collectively.

Given that most live dance is normally seen in theaters and that many especially elderly and/or immune compromised individuals are still hesitant to venture into closed spaces, GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS will provide a healthy opportunity to engage with the community safely and on foot, and experience architecture, music, dance in a way that transforms familiar sites and creates magic out of the quotidian.

Neither McDonald Selznick Associates or Dare to Dance in Public Film Festival have previously applied for or received these funds.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

5. What percentage of your total program service is utilized by members of the Beverly Hills community? If a new program, what percentage of users do you anticipate would be members of the Beverly Hills community?
For GET OUT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS as a series of free, outdoor, professional and artistic, dance presentations, we expect 90% of the turnout to be from the Beverly Hills community. Both McDonald Selznick Associates and Dare to Dance in Public will also outreach to their extensive base within the broader community, from whom we would also expect a substantial turn out.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Over the course of the Pandemic, Dare to Dance in Public has presented two, free, site-specific free performances in public spaces, and created special initiatives including PANDEMANIA! and Six Foot Distance Dances for creatives to engage with one another while sharing dance on film. Between these initiatives and our 2021 annual Film Festival being held on-line, we have accessed audiences and promoted dance films created by individuals from over forty countries internationally. In 2023 we will continue to present several free performances in public places, as well as present our annual dance film festival live and online.

Both together and separately, McDonald Selznick Associates and Dare to Dance in Public are committed to forging relationships across live, filmed, and online platforms to promote community engagement with the presentation of dance as a dynamic, vital, universal language and art form. In 2023, we hope GET OtIT (& See Dance!) BEVERLY HILLS can be amongst our collective roster of projects.

7. City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/ cagf.

As per our understanding, and based on what we have seen, no program of this type has been previously offered in Beverly Hills. GET OUT ( & See Dance!) BEYERL Y HILLS can fill an important gap that will allow people to experience state of the art dance, promote healthy exercise and safe community engagement while safely outside, promote increased engagement with local businesses, and enhance overall quality of life.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $50,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? This would represent 8% of MSA & D2D's combined projected annual income for 2023

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Approximately 7% ofMSA & D2D's combined administrative operating costs.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

In 2013 Julie McDonald, Senior Agent and Founder ofMSA worked in collaboration with Sarah Elgart, Founder & Executive Director of D2D, and the organization Dance Camera West, to produce a series of free, site-specific dance performances by four renowned choreographers and dozens of dancers at four landmark LA fountains including at the Music Center, LACMA, and The Getty. Cumulatively, these performances attracted over 700 audience goers over three days.

For the purposes of this grant, Dare to Dance in Public (D2D) would be the lead recipient for any dispensed funds through our Fiscal Receiver Next Echo Foundation .. McDonald Selznick Associates will provide the talent, organizing, and some operating funds in collaboration with D2D.

Because Next Echo Foundation's income is below $50,000 annually, they do not file a Form 990. The 990N is for non-profits under $50,000.

You will find additional requested materials also attached.

Thank you for your consideration.

City of Beverly Hills
" COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
l 3. Financial Statement:
a. For grant requests up to $74,999, please submit most recent balance sheet and operating budget OR tax return.
b. For grant requests $75,000 and over, please submit most recent financial statement reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant
The following documents are required:

Ill Completed CAGF application
Ill Documentation of 501 c.3 status of proof of 501 c.3 status through partnership Copy of most recent Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax opies of any current Charitable Solicitations Permits that have been obtained om the City of Beverly Hills
APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA)
Requested amount: $505,000
History of City funding: (City-funding of JFS began in 1994. CAGF was established in 2005) 2005: $5,000; 2006: $46,360; 2008/9: $50,500; 2009/10: $50,500; 2010/11: $56,000; 2011/12:
$86,000; 2012/13: $80,000; 2013/14: $120,000; 2014/15: $180,000; 2015/16: $225,000; 2016/17: $250,000; 2017/18: $250,000; 2018/19: $275,000; 2019/20: $275,000: 2020/21:
$310,000; 2021/22: $460,000; 2022/23 $465,000
Agency description: Founded in 1854, Jewish Family Services Los Angeles (JFSLA formerly JFS) has a long history of providing services on a non-sectarian basis to families and individuals in need. JFSLA is a leader in the provision of a continuum of care for older adults throughout Los Angeles County.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: Supporting older adults residing in Beverly Hills to maintain their independent living in the community by continuing the existing Beverly Hills Care Management Program. Services provided include multi-lingual care management (comprehensive assessments, development of individualized care plans, information and referrals, service coordination, home visits and monitoring emergency response services, supportive counseling), homecare support services, targeted case management, community education, support groups for caregivers, telephone reassurance, homecare support services, evidence based programs (Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program), Arts/Wellness and Engagement Program, services for Holocaust survivors, and TECH 4 YOU- older adult technology program.

Target population/Primary service: Older adults who are frail, economically disadvantaged, socially isolated, and have minimal or no family support who can benefit from senior care management services.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: 100%.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Total amount of seniors who are enrolled in care management services, amount of in-home care support hours provided, number of households assisted with hoarding assistance funds, number of seniors who received assistance with housing expenses, and number of Lifeline Program participants.

Historical Performance:

JFSLA has a long history of serving the residents of Beverly Hills with high-quality services.

These services have evolved over more than 25 years, responding to the emerging needs of the community. To ensure all services employ best practices, JFSLA is fully accredited by CARF. CARF is an internationally recognized accrediting body that defines best practice standards. Services are provided from a hybrid model, JFSLA facilities or in the field.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 0.9%.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 15.1 % administrative expenses, 5.2% fundraising expenses and 79.7% program expenses
Service Profile: Needs-based IZI Quality of life-based D Social Service 1Z! Health D Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local 1ZJ Regional 1ZJ National D International D 501 {C) (3): Yes 1ZJ No D Exempt D
2 City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency/ Project Name: Jewish Family Service Los Angeles Address: 330 N. Fairfax Ave.

City: Los Angeles
Contact Person: Sylvia LaMalfa, Chief Program Officer
Phone: 323-761-8800
Email: [email protected]
State: CA ----- Zip: 90036
Fax: 323-761-8801
Please note the City's insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance {if required} • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper,

1. Is your organization a 50 lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 50 lc.3 organization? Ill We are a 50lc.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Please see attached
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

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City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

It became clear during the pandemic that telehealth is an effective and efficient way to deliver services to older adults. Social workers currently work from a hybrid model, working from home for part of the week and from JFSLA facilities or in the field for part. They are able to provide services telephonically, by video and in person. As we are able to provide effective services through a variety of modalities, we have found that this hybrid model produces the greatest efficiency and productivity. We will continue to use this hybrid model in the future.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/cagf.

NA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

JFSLA and the City of Bevely Hills have a long-standing productive collaborative relationship. We work closely with the Beverly Hills Deputy Director of the Rent Stabilization Program and Beverly Hills Code Enforcement Officer when a client is at risk for eviction due to hoarding or nonpayment of rent. Additionally, we work collaboratively with the Beverly Hills Mobile Response Team consisting of paramedics, nurse practitioners and Partners in Care Social Workers when we cannot reach a client to provide a wellness check or a medical assessment by the nurse practitioners is needed. When the Beverly Hills Mobile Response Team members visit a Beverly Hills resident due to a 911 call and determine that a client needs additional assistance such as case management or meal service, they will refer cases to us as well.

During COVID-19 we worked collaboratively with the Beverly Hills Bet Tzedek attorneys to file paperwork in client's behalf when they could not pay rent to prevent eviction. Each month, JFS Beverly Hills social workers and Program Director attend the Beverly Hills Aging in Place Team Meeting to discuss challenging cases and work collaboratively to best serve the needs of Beverly Hills residents. Additionally, we provide meal service and exercise classes at Roxbury Park. These collaborative relationships are reflected in the vignettes provided about in question number 4.

The JFS Beverly Hills Care Management Program aims to meet the evolving needs of vulnerable community members by utilizing both internal/external resources such as JFS Home Delivered Meals, our JFS Dept. of Mental Health Program, The Jewish Federation, MAPS charities, Veteran's Association, MAPS Charities and Claims Conference.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $505,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent?

0.9%

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs?

79. 7% program expenses, 5.2% fundraising expenses, 15.1 % administrative expenses.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA) is requesting Community Assistance funds from the City of Beverly Hills to continue the services provided through the JFSLA Beverly Hills Care Management Program. The program's goal is to help seniors and disabled adults maintain independence and continue to live safely in their own homes and community. JFSLA will provide direct care management, education, evidence-based practices, crisis intervention and homelessness prevention services. JFSLA can provide services in English, Spanish, Farsi, Hungarian, Hebrew, Russian and Yiddish.

Services to be provided include:
❖ Concrete Services and Advocacy: Short-term services, including:
o Intake and Referral: Social workers will be available to the Beverly Hills community to answer questions and provide initial assessments of each individual's needs. When appropriate, callers will be referred to targeted case management. If the caller requires services that are not provided by this program, the social worker will utilize extensive knowledge of community resources to identify other services or providers to meet each person's needs.
o Intermittent Case Management: Program staff provide help with various tasks to clients who do not have an open case or care plan under targeted case management. These include information and referrals to community resources, help with filling out forms, advocacy assistance for issues with public benefits, translation with correspondence, and other similar tasks on an as needed basis.
❖ Targeted Case Management: JFSLA social workers will provide an array of supportive services to at-risk older or disabled adults residing in the City of Beverly Hills, targeting residents include those who are most frail, financially insolvent, socially isolated, or without access to help from family members.

Targeted case management includes the following components:
o Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Assessment: An in-home "Older Adult Well-Being Assessment" conducted by a social worker will assess the client's strengths, abilities, level of functioning, support network, financial status, and potential safety risks. o Development of an Individual Care Plan: The social worker and Client will collaborate to create an Individualized Care Plan that will outline the client's comprehensive needs, develop goals, and identify resources that will meet those needs and help the client remain as independent as possible. The Individual Care Plan will be reviewed regularly and revised as needed.
o Information and Referral: The social worker will link the client to appropriate services within JFSLA and community providers as needed. These links include programs and organizations that provide medical/dental/vision services, in-home care, telephone reassurance, home-delivered meals, emergency response services, access to government benefits, transportation assistance, legal services, housing resources and others as needed.
o Service Coordination: The social worker will help coordinate the services the client receives to ensure that the client's comprehensive needs are met. o Monitoring/Home Visits: The social worker will monitor the client's well-being via monthly phone calls and regularly scheduled home visits to ensure the quality and progress of all received services. Consistent contact with the client will enable staff to provide the most effective care possible, allowing for adjustment of each Client's Individual Care Plan as their needs change.
❖ Emergency Response Services: JFSLA will continue to contract with Phillips Lifeline to provide in-home medical response services to the frailest and most isolated homebound clients residing in the City of Beverly Hills. The current contract includes the initial installation of a medical alert unit and monthly monitoring.
❖ Community Education: Educational and experiential workshops will address topics of interest to older adults, such as effective communication with family members and healthcare providers, understanding mental health issues, common medication concerns, discussion/reflection groups, stress release and coping skills, and others. During the pandemic, these workshops will take place virtually, but we hope to resume in-person activities at Roxbury Park and other locations in Beverly Hills.

Upon request, JFSLA will also provide information and training to the City's police, paramedics and fire department personnel to help public safety workers determine when a call involving an older adult warrants a social service referral.
❖ Support for Caregivers: Understanding that the role of a caregiver can be challenging, social workers and staff are available for 1:1 family and caregiver consultations to ensure that the health and emotional needs of caregivers to older adults are being met. ❖ Telephone Reassurance: Supportive check-in calls will be made to frail, homebound seniors to monitor their well-being, provide socialization, and help maintain their safety in their homes.

Trained volunteers from JFSLA's senior centers will make these calls under the supervision of professional social workers.
v Homecare Support Services: Contracted homecare agencies will provide limited home care support services to low-income, frail seniors in Beverly Hills. Caregivers may assist with bathing, cooking, shopping, cleaning, and other tasks determined by the client.

In addition to the above, the following JFSLA programs, subsidized by other funders, will be leveraged to the benefit of the residents of Beverly Hills:
❖ Evidence-Based Programs: It is critical that older adults learn to be active managers of their own conditions. Whether learning exercises to retain their mobility or learning to set and achieve their own goals, older adults need to take a leadership role in their life to stay healthy and active. In addition, caregivers must also learn to manage their own stress as they care for an aging family member. Through various virtual evidence-based classes, older adults and their caregivers will be provided with powerful tools and practical strategies to manage the physical and mental health challenges they face. Classes offered will be based on the needs of the community and may include:
o Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Older adults are often afraid to exercise, worried that they will not have the necessary strength or that exercise will exacerbate physical infirmities. However, the right kind of exercises can increase or maintain balance, range of motion, and overall health and build bone density. Participants in this class can remain fit while feeling confident that the exercises will not adversely affect their joints.

This group exercise program, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, can help make safe physical activity part of everyday life. The low-impact physical activities have been proven to reduce pain, decrease stiffness and help improve functional ability, selfconfidence, self-care, mobility, muscle strength, and coordination. o Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: About 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 68% have at least two. Many adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and others struggle to find ways to manage their condition. The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), developed by Stanford University, has been proven to help older adults better manage their chronic conditions, improve their quality of life, and lower health care costs. CDSMP workshops are designed to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. These small-group, highly interactive workshops are six weeks long. Workshop topics include:

How to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation Ways to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance Managing medications
How to communicate more effectively with family, friends, and health professionals Healthy eating.
❖ Services for Holocaust Survivors: JFSLA is the largest provider of services to survivors of the Holocaust in California. We have served more than 22 survivors in Beverly Hills alone in the last year. All JFSLA services are available to Holocaust survivors, delivered through a traumainformed lens. Our staff understands that traumatic events, even if long in the past, continue to affect individuals throughout their lifespan. In addition, JFSLA hosts Cafe Europa, a weekly social club for survivors to meet regularly, build supportive relationships and participate in social and educational activities and holiday celebrations. ❖ Arts & Wellness
The Arts, Wellness, & Engagement Program (AWE) offers engaging wellness activities for older adults, from aerobic fitness classes to gait and balance classes, educational and arts activities, social events, and more.

Participants have long enjoyed our programs at JFSLA multipurpose senior centers and partner locations throughout the city; these have now been expanded to include both in-person and virtual programming. Many of our regular classes are now offered via a video platform. These presentations and classes cover a wide range of topics, including health, well-being, fraud, opera, cultural sites, live musical performances, and special holiday events.

Examples of ongoing virtual classes include Balance It Up! (Take it Easy Fitness class with chair exercises), Gait and Balance (Improve your posture and use your body efficiently), Shakti Naam Yoga (Breath, sound, movement for total well-being), Celebrating African-American History month, Valentine's Day in February 2022 and Women's Day in March 2022. ❖ TECH 4 YOU- Older Adult Technology Program
JFSLA's Older Adult Technology Program, TECH 4 YOU, is designed to increase older adults' use of technology and access to technology devices. Clients learn how to attend telehealth appointments with doctors, engage in video calls with social workers, join JFS virtual programs, and learn to send an email.

Jewish Family Service LA has worked with the older adults of Beverly Hills for more than 25 years. Our social workers have firsthand knowledge of the needs of the community. The consistent demand for our services is emblematic of the need in the community. We are requesting funding to respond to the needs of all Beverly Hills residents who can benefit from services.

The following vignettes can illustrate the tremendous impact of these services:

M is an 81-year-old single woman who has owned her own home in Beverly Hills for more than 40 years. She lives alone and has no living family members. She uses a walker and reports increasingly frequent falls in the past few months. M has not seen a doctor in more than 10 years, and is unwilling to do so. M has no employment history; she reports some income and savings from a stock portfolio she inherited from her mother.

In September of 2022, M fell in her garage; a neighbor called 911 after hearing her yell for assistance. The paramedics who responded observed hoarding and unsanitary living conditions.

The Beverly Hills Code Enforcement office requested assistance from JFSLA. A multidisciplinary team including Code Enforcement Officers, representatives of the health department, human services department and Beverly Hills Fire Department, and a JFSLA social worker visited M's home. The team found multiple serious safety concerns including rodent and insect infestation, structural damage to the home including concerns about roof collapse, lack of running water, animal droppings and noxious odors. M's personal hygiene had been severely neglected. The team agreed that it was important to take action to repair and clean up the home to safeguard M and the community.

The JFSLA social worker made a report to Adult Protective Services; an APS physician examined M and concluded that although she was severely self-negligent, she had reasonable insight and was capable of making her own decisions. M continued to refuse medical care, but did agree to house cleaning and garbage removal. The social worker stayed with M to provide emotional support while this clean out was conducted. Repairs on her house would take longer, however, and the house was not safe to inhabit until they were completed. The social worker assisted M to find an extended stay hotel.

The social worker has encouraged M to utilize a number of resources in the community, including an elder law attorney, fiduciary, mental health services, insurance and medical care, assisted living and home delivered meals. M has been open to receiving some forms assistance but has declined others. The social worker will continue to work with M to ensure that her needs are met and monitor her safety.

K is a 93 year old widowed woman who lives alone in a one bedroom apartment. She has become increasingly frail and receives home care to assist her with normal daily activities. She was concerned about staying safe at home during times that her caregiver was not present; her JFSLA social worker arranged for a Lifeline medical alert button and installation of an additional grab bar in her shower (by Pioneer Hardware}. K also told the social worker that there is a hole in her apartment that leads to the building's laundry room, which her landlord was refusing to repair. The social worker reached out to the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization/Code Enforcement department; City officials are helping her resolve the issue. K feels much safer with these measures in place. K has a very limited fixed income, and expressed to her social worker that she was anxious about having enough to eat. The social worker assisted K to enroll in the JFSLA home-delivered meal program to ensure that she has at least one nutritious meal each day, and also provided her with Trader Joe's gift cards to buy additional groceries. K was interested in applying for MediCal to assist with health care expenses, but was unsure if she was eligible because of financial assistance from her late husband's family. The social worker referred her a Bet Tzedek MediCal policy specialist to pursue this matter. K frequently expresses her gratitude to the social worker, saying that if not for the assistance of JFSLA and the City of Beverly Hills she would not be able to stay in her home.

While JFSLA is not proposing new programs in the coming year, we are requesting an increase of $40,000 to reflect the increased costs of in-home care and purchase of services. This comprises the following costs:
• Lifeline Program: We have in the past provided the Lifeline telephone program for landline phones. Many households, however, now use only mobile phones. We are now also offering the mobile version, at a higher price point. We are requesting an additional $5,500 to provide this service to 5 clients.
• Housing costs: As pandemic housing protections are expiring, we are seeing an increase in calls from clients asking for rental assistance, legal assistance and housing options. We expect that these calls will continue as evictions increase. We are requesting an additional $7,000 to assist 7 clients with packing and moving.
• Hoarding: The number of cases of severe hoarding that have been referred to us has also increased. We are requesting an additional $25,000 to provide decluttering, garbage removal and cleaning for 5 clients.
• Home care: The rates for in-home care have increased from $32.50 to $34.50 per hour, and it is possible that they will rise even further in the coming year. In addition, current clients are becoming frailer and in need of additional home care hours. We are requesting an additional $2,500 for homecare services.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs?

79.7% program expenses, 5.2% fundraising expenses, 15.1% administrative expenses.

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

APPLICATION SUMMARY FY 2023/24
Agency: Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA)
Requested amount: $50,000
History of City funding: 2020/21: $74,999; 2021/22: $74,999; 2022/23: applied, but not funded
Agency description: Jewish Free Loan Association has provided interest-free lending services in Los Angeles County to give residents another path to self-sufficiency. JFLA maintains over 30 distinct loan funds to provide interest free lending. JFLA is working with various city and county governments to improve constituent services and prevent homelessness in all quarters of LA County.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: JFLA will be particularly focused on raising awareness and funding to support interest-free lending to seniors and vulnerable/at-risk communities. Today, JFLA maintains over 30 distinct loan funds to provide interest free lending to cover the variety of needs faced by residents of Beverly Hills. JFLA often make loans of $3,500 or less for emergencies of all kinds. Banks cannot afford to give such small loans and JFLA offers people a path of dignity through their unique lending services. JFLA's model promotes responsible lending practices and is an alternative to predatory lending. JFLA proposed to provide the Beverly Hills community with a wide variety of loan options to be used towards education, infertility treatment, veterans, environmental home upgrades, gig economy, and small business loans.

Target population/Primary service: Beverly Hills residents are the targeted population.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community:

Approximately 2.5% participants from the JFLA program are utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Total amount of loans granted from each loan account, number of seniors utilizing services, number of adult utilizing services.

Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q1 & Q2) D Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory ~ N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: A grant of $50,000 would represent 2% of JFLA's annual funding.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 10%
Service Profile: Needs-based ~ Quality of life-based ~ Social Service D Health D Education D Other D
Agency Scope: Local ~ Regional ~ National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes ~ No D Exempt D
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024
Agency / Project Name: Jewish Free Loan Association
Address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd #715
City: Los Angeles State: CA
----- Zip: 90048
Contact Person: ___ Sara Robyn .;;...._ ___________________________ _ Phone: (323) 761-8837 Fax: ----------------
Email: [email protected]
Please note the Citys insurance requirements for FY 2023-2024. Within three (3) weeks of receiving notice of funding prior to receiving an agreement, your organization must submit insurance documentation with the following requirements:
• Each organization must submit to City an ACORD insurance certificate which include General Liability ($2 Million), Automobile (coverage limits based on services provided), and Workers Compensation Insurance (if required) • The City must be named as additionally insured under each policy • Subrogation must be waived for each insurance policy
• An endorsement to each policy stating that such policy shall not be cancelled by either party or reduced in coverage except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to City
Each organization will also be required to submit a copy of a W-9 form on the most current IRS form www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/ about-form-w-9
Please type your answers to the following questions. If you need additional space for any of the answers. please attach a separate sheet of pgper,

1. Is your organization a 50 lc.3, or are you in partnership with a 501 c.3 organization? IZ1 We are a 501 c.3
D We are in partnership with a 501 c.3
D Documentation showing 501 c.3 status or partnership with a 501 c.3 is attached.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

2. What services do you propose to provide the Beverly Hills community that local government is not currently providing?
The interest-free lending services offered by the Jewish Free Loan Association are complementary to social service safety net programs offered by the city of Beverly Hills and its partners. Jewish Free Loan is working with both local government and CBO partners to improve poverty outcomes and prevent homelessness in all quarters of LA County. including the City of Beverly Hills. In 2023, we plan to continue providing interest-free loans to individuals in need in the Beverly Hills community.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

3. If you are applying for a cultural grant, please describe your program here.

NIA
City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

4. Why are these services considered critical (e.g., enhance quality of life, improve public safety)? If you are a previous recipient, will you be providing new services this funding period? The service that JFLA provides is critical to enhancing the quality of life for the broader Beverly Hills community. Economic impacts of both COVID-19 and the current inflation continue to negatively effect community members. For low-income residents at high risk of homelessness, affording basic needs such as groceries, medicine, transportation, etc. is becoming increasingly difficult.

When family or government are not able to step in, or if the individual cannot get a loan through regular lending channels like a bank, Jewish Free Loan can help. As a social services agency, we make it our business to help people of all faiths, backgrounds, ages and ethnicities obtain interest-free loans to avoid a cycle of despair, homelessness, and illness. We help people and communities maintain quality oflife stability with interest-free loans that do not push people in need into further hardship with fees and interest payments. Our loans can be re-paid according to a customized repayment schedule and have proven time and time again to halt the problems incurred by being unable to pay for basic needs. 99% of people who obtain an interest-free loan from JFLA repay their obligation in full, in three years. Our average loan amount of $3,500 covers emergencies of all kinds. Banks cannot afford to give such small loans. JFLA's model offers people a path of dignity through our unique lending services, and promotes responsible lending practices.

JFLA appreciates the City of Beverly Hills' past support. A renewal grant will enable JFLA to continue supporting members of the Beverly Hills community.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

Philosophically, JFLA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been to make it easier for those in need to get interest free loans. To do so, the organization took actions to make its lending policy more flexible and adjusted maximum loan amounts, as necessary. JFLA demonstrates its flexibility and responsiveness through the loans it offers.

The organization established loan loss reserve funds through fundraising at the beginning of the pandemic to safeguard the agency's assets when approving riskier loans. Doing so has meant that JFLA can respond to people who are riskier candidates for a loan during the pandemic. For example, over 100 loan applicants for housing security loans from the Housing Stability Loan Fund were only approved thanks to the existence of the guarantor loan fund.

JFLA completed an exploratory phase of research, investigating barriers to applying for a JFLA loan, as well as to explore in detail the impact of our messaging on our website. In all we had three sets of focus groups with six participants per session.

Key objectives were to explore/determine what types of loans people most want, how they feel about the loans that JFLA currently offers, and what their reactions are to JFLA's messaging through the website.

JFLA re-worked its messaging, launched a marketing campaign, translated the website and loan application into Spanish, and is in the process of developing a mobile app that will create additional efficiencies and ease of use for clients to apply for a loan, monitor their loan, and communicate with their loan officer. All services will remain virtual and electronic into the near future.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

7. For New Applicants: If your proposed program(s) or service(s) are similar to those of any of the City's current CAGF partners, what differentiates your organization and proposed program(s) from the current service provider(s)? Listing of current CAGF partners can be found on at www.beverlyhills.org/ cagf.

JFLA is a returning applicant.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

From 1/1/22 -12/14/22 we made 21 loans to Beverly Hills residents, representing 2.5% of the total loans made. Here is a snapshot of the individuals and families who were helped by a loan from The City of Beverly Hills Loan Fund at JFLA:

AG needed to repair his 2001 Toyota Sequoia so that he could get to his job as a maintenance engineer. The $4,000 loan that he received enabled him to fix his car and keep his job.

PB lost her job during COVID and is still catching up from being unemployed. She owes two months of back rent. The $5,000 loan she received helped put her back on track and kept her in her home.

LS had an abscess on her gum that required costly oral surgery. She did not know how she could afford the procedure. The $4,000 loan she received allowed her to get the dental treatment she needed. She was grateful to no longer live in pain.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

9. The funding year is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. What is the funding amount requested? $50,000

10. What percentage of your annual funding would the City's contribution represent? A grant of $50,000 would represent approximately 2% of our annual funding.

11. What is the ratio of your organization's administrative operating costs? Our administrative costs are 10% of our budget.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

12. Provide any additional information that may be useful in evaluating your proposal.

City of Beverly Hills

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
FY 2023 - 2024

In 2022, Gatsby Redux was performed at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. The show is filled with love triangles, intimate dance among the trees and waves of movement from an ensemble in white linen and flowing dresses. Gatsby Redux does not tell the entire story, it gives glimpses into the storyline of Fitzgerald's novel. It takes the audience into the zany 1920's but also tackles themes from the novel: Class, Power, the American Dream and the Illusiveness of Love.

Proposed use of Community Assistance Grant Funds: MeMT is requesting support to produce Gatsby Redux at the Greystone Mansion. The Greystone Mansion is the ideal venue because it was built in the exact time period of the novel. Funds will be used to assist with lighting, sound equipment, dress rehearsals, costumes, and dancers' fees, in order to allow Gatsby Redux to return to Greystone in Spring 2024. MeMT is requesting to perform 5 performances per week for one or two weeks. MeMT would also like to add some movement workshops to provide arts engagement for the Beverly Hills community in conjunction with the performance. Current ideas for classes would be dances from the 1920's to get the audience in the mood for the Gatsby event such as the Turkey Trot, Charleston, Two Step and many more dances. MeMT also envisions a link to English classes at Beverly Hills high school since The Great Gatsby is a literary staple in the high school curriculum. MeMT would like to present either a workshop performance of scenes from the novel that are included in their production, and/or with the students to create their own theatrical or movement-based explorations of the themes from the novel.

Target population/Primary service: Residents of Beverly Hills will be participating in workshops and watching dance performances based on the 1920's that reinforces the relationship of Greystone Mansion to the art and culture of the time.

Percentage of total program utilized by Beverly Hills residents/community: In 2022, 40% of the audience were Beverly Hills residents at the Greystone Mansion.

Quantifiable Services and Measures: Number of residences in attendance, tickets sales Historical Performance:

FY 22/23: (Q 1 & Q2) D Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory [8j N/A General Comment(s) (e.g., non-quantifiable benefits identified by experience with agency v. absolute numbers; observations such as their growth curve and relationship with City, its residents and target populations):

Mixed eMotion Theatrix is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Fracture Atlas will receive grants for the charitable purposes of Mixed eMotion Theatrix, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the granter.

Percentage of annual funding City's contribution represents: 60% of the proposed production at Greystone.

Ratio of administrative to operating costs: 20%
Service Profile: Needs-based D Quality of life-based D Social Service D Health D Education D Other r8]
Agency Scope: Local r8] Regional r8] National D International D 501 (C) (3): Yes r8] No D Exempt D
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Beverly Hills City CouncilJune 6, 2023

Beverly Hills City Council
June 6, 2023