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20 23-2024 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARIES
HOMELESS SERVICES
City Net – Street Outreach
Proposed Service: Street outreach and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness
Amount Requested: $20,000 for client services
CM Residents to be Assisted: 150
Committee Recommendation: $0 (Avg rating 87.0 out of 100 pts / 3rd out of 11 applications) Families Forward – Housing Program
Proposed Service: The program will provide housing and support services for homeless Costa Mesa families with children
Amount Requested: $30,000 for program staff
CM Residents to be Assisted: 44
Committee Recommendation: $15,000 (Avg rating 82.5 out of 100 pts / 5th out of 11 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: 170
Committee Recommendation: $15,000 (Avg rating 90.3 out of 100 pts / 1st out of 11 applications)
SENIOR SERVICES
City of Costa Mesa – Senior Social Services
Proposed Service: Counseling and referral services for seniors provided by social worker at the Costa Mesa Senior Center
Amount Requested: $30,000 for program staff salaries
CM Residents to be Assisted: 250
Committee Recommendation: $30,0000 (Unrated – City Program) 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: $20,000 for raw food costs
CM Residents to be Assisted: 30
Committee Recommendation: $15,000 (Avg rating 72.7 out of 100 / 10th out of 11 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: $20,000 for raw food costs
CM Residents to be Assisted: 130
Committee Recommendation: $20,000 (Avg rating 84.2 out of 100 / 4th out of 11 applications) Dance 4 Joy Ministries
Proposed Service: Elderly Inclusion - Dance performance & dance classes at elder care facilities
Amount Requested: $15,000
CM Residents to be Assisted: 240
Committee Recommendation: $0 (Avg rating 74.8 out of 100 / 9th out of 11 applications) 1 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: 30
Committee Recommendation: $15,000 (Avg rating 82 out of 100 / 6th out of 11 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: 120
Committee Recommendation: $25,000 (Avg rating 92.2 out of 100 / 2nd out of 11 applications) Stand UP for Kids
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: 400
Committee Recommendation: $15,000 (Avg rating 78.2 out of 100 / 8th out of 11 applications) 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: 400
Committee Recommendation: $16,575 (Avg rating 85.8 out of 100 / 7th out of 11 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
$20,000
South County Outreach
Proposed Service: Hunger and Homeless Prevention including rental and utility assistance Amount Requested: $19,000 for program staff salaries and rent/utility assistance CM Residents to be Assisted: 115
Committee Recommendation: $0 (Avg rating 71.2 out of 100 / 11th out of 11 applications)
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