2022-2023 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARIES
HOMELESS SERVICES
Families Forward – Housing Program
Proposed Service:
The program will provide housing and support services for homeless Costa Mesa families with children Amount Requested:
$25,000 for program staff
CM Residents to be Assisted:
24 Committee Recommendation:
$25,000 (Avg rating 81.4 out of 100 pts/4th out of 8 applications) Mercy House – Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
Proposed Service:
Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter provides short-term shelter, supportive and housing navigation services for homeless individuals Amount Requested:
$25,000 for security services
CM Residents to be Assisted:
166
Committee Recommendation:
$15,000 (Avg rating 97.4 out of 100 pts/1st out of 8 applications)
SENIOR SERVICES
Community SeniorServ – Meals on Wheels
Proposed Service:
This senior meal program will provide home-delivered meals and quick assessment for homebound seniors to ensure health and safety Amount Requested:
$15,000 for raw food costs
CM Residents to be Assisted:
35 Committee Recommendation:
$15,000 (Avg rating 73.6 out of 100/5th out of 8 applications) Community SeniorServ – Lunch Café
Proposed Service:
The program provides seniors with hot lunch 5 days per week at the Costa Mesa Senior Center. Using a “grab-n-go” program model during COVID-19 required closure of the Senior Center.
Amount Requested:
$15,000 for raw food costs
CM Residents to be Assisted:
150
Committee Recommendation:
$15,000 (Avg rating 73.0 out of 100/6th out of 8 applications)
YOUTH SERVICES
Project Hope Alliance – In—Place Case Management for Homeless CM Students Proposed Service:
Wrap-around services for NMUSD students experiencing homelessness. Fuds will be used to provide one-on-one case management, mentoring, tutoring, college and FAFSA application assistance, job search assistance, basic needs support like food.
Amount Requested:
$30,000 for program staff salaries
CM Residents to be Assisted:
110
Committee Recommendation:
$30,000 (Avg rating 92.2 out of 100/2nd out of 8 applications) 2022-2023 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARIES
Youth Employment Services (YES) – Comprehensive Youth Job Readiness Program Proposed Service:
Program provides pre-employment counseling, mock interview skills training, job counseling, and job referrals for youth.
Amount Requested:
$25,000 for program staff salaries
CM Residents to be Assisted:
300
Committee Recommendation:
$25,000 (Avg rating 85.8 out of 100/3rd out of 8 applications) Trellis International – Labors of Love
Proposed Service:
Will collectively identify neighbors in need in order to help them with manual labor projects.
Amount Requested:
$30,000
CM Residents to be Assisted:
62 Committee Recommendation:
$15,000 (Avg rating 63.8 out of 100/7th out of 8 applications)
DISABILITY SERVICES
Easterseals – Autism Diagnostic Services
Proposed Service:
The program will provide autism diagnostic services to families who are uninsured, moderate- to low-income, and/or experiencing challenges securing a diagnostic assessment.
Amount Requested:
$20,000
CM Residents to be Assisted:
10 Committee Recommendation:
$0 (Ave rating 59.0 out of 100/8th out of 8 applications)
LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME SERVICES
Fair Housing Foundation – Fair Housing Program (HUD-Required – Paid out of Admin) Proposed Service:
Program will provide fair housing education, counseling and enforcement services in compliance with federal program regulations Amount Requested:
$20,000 for program staff salaries and related program and admin costs CM Residents to be Assisted:
186
Committee Recommendation:
$20,000 (Avg rating of 83.75 out of 100 pts/current provider) Orange County Fair Housing Council
Proposed Service:
Program will provide fair housing education, counseling and enforcement services in compliance with federal program regulations Amount Requested:
$18,500 for program staff salaries and related program and admin costs CM Residents to be Assisted:
590
Committee Recommendation:
$0 (Avg rating of 86.75 out of 100 pts/ duplicate service) CDBG 3-Year Funding History
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