Agenda packet — Human Services Committee, February 22, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

1 HUMAN SERVICES

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, February 22, 2024
3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
130 Cremona Drive, Suite B
Goleta, California
Councilmember Kyle Richards
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Claudia Dato, Senior Project Manager
Melissa Cure, Acting Management Analyst
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AGENDA
I. Public Comment
II. Review of the Goleta City Grant Applications (continued) Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if special assistance is needed to participate in a City Council meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's office at (805) 961-7505. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.

MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 22, 2024
TO: Human Services Standing Committee
FROM: Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Claudia Dato, Senior Project Manager
Melissa Cure, Acting Management Analyst

SUBJECT: February 22, 2024 Human Services Standing Committee Meeting Item I. Public Comment
Receive public comment for items not listed on the Agenda.

Item II. Review of FY 2024-25 City Grant Applications (continued from the February 14, 2024 meeting)
This is the third of three scheduled Committee meetings to review applications for the FY 2024-25 CDBG and City Grant programs. During the first meeting on February 12, 2024, the Committee reviewed seven (7) CDBG applications totaling $137,500 and one (1) CIP CDBG funding request for $140,000. The Committee’s funding recommendations will be presented to the City Council during two meetings, with the CDBG recommendations scheduled for the first meeting in March to comply with the strict timelines required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The CDBG and City Grant applications binder has been provided for public viewing in the Lobby of City Hall and at the Planning and Zoning counter during regular City Hall business hours and in the conference rooms during Committee meetings. In addition, to conserve resources and allow for a longer grant application period, all Committee members have been given online access, as well as copies via email, to review the applications individually in order to discuss publicly at the scheduled Committee meetings.

The City received a total of 85 City Grant applications requesting $659,023 in funding for the City Grant program. This is a significant increase over last year’s 59 applications totaling $371,709. Applications were divided up among 10 categories: Educational Programs, The Arts, Food/Nutrition, Programs for Low Income & Homeless, Programs for Seniors, Recreational Activities, Youth Programs, Environmental/Wildlife and Animal Programs, Community Engagement, and Miscellaneous Programs.

Of the 85 applications, seven (7) will go to the Homelessness Issues Standing Committee, 20 will go to the Parks and Recreation Commission, six (6) will go to the Economic Development Standing Committee and the remaining 52 will be reviewed by the Human Services Standing Committee (Attachment 1). For the Committee’s convenience, staff have also developed a spreadsheet to organize potential funding recommendations (Attachment 2).

In summary, 88 eligible applications across CDBG and City Grant programs were received totaling $756,522.81. Three (3) CDBG applications were chosen at the February 12, 2024, Human Services Standing Committee Meeting and the remaining four (4) not funded through CDBG funding were moved to the City Grant program. This increased the number of applications considered for funding in the corresponding category. The Committee will review applications and make recommendations on how to distribute the amount of funding aligned with its purview. Historically, $250,000 has been evenly divided among the ten categories, of which six (6) categories fall to the Committee. However, an alternate methodology that Staff is recommending as a starting point for consideration is dividing $250,000 by the total number of applications, then allocating them to each of the 10 categories.

Attachment 1
FY 2024-25 Goleta City Grant Applications
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
AHA!’s mission is to inspire communities to feel safe, seen, celebrated, and emotionally connected. We equip teenagers and educators with social-emotional intelligence to dismantle apathy, prevent despair, and interrupt hate-based behavior. By cultivating empathetic leadership, AHA! transforms schools and communities into welcoming, nourishing, expressive, and inclusive spaces where youth and adults work together for the highest good.

Program Information
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2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
AHA!
Social Emotional Learning for Teens, Educators and Parents Jump to: Application Questions Budget Documents
USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
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Project Contact
Kira Redmond
[email protected]
Tel: 8054528647
Additional Contacts
none entered
AHA!
1209 De La Vina St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Executive Director
Roxana Petty
[email protected]
Telephone8057707200
Fax
Web www.ahasb.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

AHA! provides Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programming to 2,500+ youth (ages 11-18) annually in Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria through a variety of in-school, after-school, and summer programs.

AHA! Peace Builder groups at 5 junior high schools and Carpinteria High School meet weekly for 1 hour throughout the school year; hour-long in-class SEL seminars are offered at Carpinteria Middle and High Schools weekly for 10 weeks each semester. Series of 4-5 weekly 90-minute Councils will be hosted in 15 classrooms at 5 schools. Two new ALLY (Advocacy Legacy Leadership Youth) groups meet on campus at San Marcos and Santa Barbara High Schools weekly after school for 1.5 hours, and ten other out-of-school groups also meet weekly for 1.5 hours throughout the school year. AHA!’s summer intensive programs meet five days a week (Monday-Friday) for three hours in late June and July.

In addition to the aforementioned programs for teens, AHA! also provides SEL training to educators and parents/guardians through teacher workshops (in-person at participating schools or online via Zoom), evening bilingual parent groups (in-person at schools) and webinars (online), and a series of five free monthly Spanish language SEL certification workshops (each 2 hours in duration) in partnership with the Eastside Library. Finally, for AHA! teens, parents, and teachers who need one-on-one therapeutic support, we offer up to six free sessions with an AHA! therapist, and we operate a by-donation EMDR trauma therapy clinic, providing accessible help for those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Beginning later this year, Dos Pueblos High School will provide dedicated space for an AHA! therapist to provide oneon-one therapy sessions for teens in need of this individualized support.

All programs are monitored by AHA! research and development staff, who collect and analyze data throughout the year, as well as by the administration at each school we serve. For youth in all AHA! high school programs as well as adult trainees, we use pre/post surveys to gauge improvement in the core SEL competencies of self/social awareness, healthy relationships, responsible decision-making, and emotion management. For our after-school and summer programs, we use pre/post surveys to measure changes in problematic areas of students’ lives. We also observe participants closely and gather anecdotal feedback to assess changes in attitude and awareness, as well as reduced conflict and increased community engagement.

City of Goleta grant funds would be used to cover AHA! staff time to host our Peace Builder and ALLY programs, classroom Councils, and parent groups at Goleta Valley Junior High School (GVJHS) and San Marcos High School (SMHS).

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We will serve ~400 Goleta-based teens as well as a yet-undetermined number of parents and educators at GVJHS. The remaining 2,100 students enrolled in AHA! programs are residents of Santa Barbara or Carpinteria.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
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Public services for low-income residents/homeless
Educational programs
Arts (music, dance, theater, art)
Economic development
Recreational activities
Other:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes. Health experts have been sounding the alarm on a mounting mental health crisis among adolescents over the past several years, and the situation has worsened significantly since COVID. Since 2017, rates of anxiety and depression among youth in California have increased by 70%, and 1/3 of California adolescents experienced serious psychological distress between 2019 and 2021, including a 20% increase in adolescent suicides. Unfortunately, Santa Barbara County has a higher rate of depression (18%) than the California average (13%). Mental health issues are more prevalent in lower-income families, who are also more likely to experience barriers to accessing mental health services due to lack of financial means, language barriers, and lack of awareness about available services in our community. The need for mental wellness support in our community is at an all-time high, especially for low-income teenagers and families.

Research repeatedly demonstrates the effectiveness of social-emotional education in improving mental and behavioral wellness and reducing emotional/physical violence in schools by fostering healthy campus cultures. Studies have shown that exposure to SEL programming can result in decreased anxiety and depression, improved attitudes about self, others, and school, decreased classroom misbehavior and aggression, and improved academic performance. In the longer term, greater social and emotional competence has proven to increase the likelihood of high school graduation, readiness for postsecondary education, career success, positive family and work relationships, reduced criminal behavior, better mental health, and engaged citizenship.

The prevalence of social media, coupled with the isolation, stress, learning loss, and increased time spent on digital devices caused by the pandemic, have exacerbated the mental health crisis that today’s teenagers were already experiencing. Kids are longing for meaningful connection while struggling with increased bullying and other pressures. AHA!’s programs also help attenuate the isolation and hate-based behaviors in schools that are often fueled by teens’ unhealthy addiction to digital devices and social media by providing safe spaces for teens to connect with their peers in person.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes. The backbone of AHA! is our dedication to providing preventative rather than reactive services and restorative rather than punitive methods of education. AHA! seeks to create solutions BEFORE there are problems, and to empower youth with concrete tools to step up as instigators of proactive and often lifesaving social and emotional awareness. We provide critical support to young people in our community who are struggling and empower them with vital tools that enable them to develop healthy identities, manage their emotions, have empathy for others (and themselves), cultivate supportive relationships, and make responsible, caring decisions. Adult AHA! facilitators are trained to “walk the talk” of our curriculum, and we train educators and parents to do the same. This year, we are meeting an increased demand for parent groups and teacher trainings to complete the circle of “SEL Wraparound” - empowering parents and educators with the same SEL skills we impart to teens so they can attend to their own emotions and selfcare, model positive coping and communication strategies, and develop healthy, mutually respectful relationships that build trust and prevent interpersonal conflict through connection, empathy, and accountability. We believe this wraparound, generational-minded approach to mental health is the key to 1/26/24, 12:25 PM Print/Preview
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By supporting and empowering youth to take ownership of our material and mentoring them to spread SEL into all of their relationships, we are bringing continuity to a sphere that has typically been dominated by urgent action in the wake of a crisis. AHA! youth learn to incorporate social-emotional intelligence into social justice, and attend and speak out at school Board meetings so their voices are heard. We also empower youth to learn about systems change, but rather than leave them with the Herculean task of solving the world’s problems or the “activism overwhelm” that often translates into inertia, we equip them to see their own school campus or community as a necessary starting point. We envision a world where the junior and senior high school years are the epitome of healthy friendships, emotion management, allyship, and mental health, and we’re committed to making that vision a reality for our community, which can easily become a model—and catalyst—for the broader transformation that we all want to see.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
The main AHA! office is not currently ADA accessible; however, any youth or potential staff member using adaptive equipment would be directed to AHA! groups being held at Jefferson Hall (which is ADA compliant) or outdoors. All in-school programs take place in classrooms/auditoriums that are accessible to all. While we have not had any blind or deaf youth, we would welcome consultation on creating safer spaces. We regularly serve youth on the autism spectrum, and consult with staff therapists/parents on how to best support them. We are dedicated to full transparency, accessibility, and diversity in our staffing procedures, and are not aware of any barriers that would prevent a person from gaining employment and/or attending meetings at AHA!. Approximately half the AHA! staff is comprised of seasoned therapists or therapy interns who are adept at navigating any physical/cognitive/cultural challenges that may arise within the team. While we do not currently have an ASL interpreter, we have several facilitators interested in pursuing training at SBCC and filling this gap, should we ever have an applicant and/or student from the deaf community.

Funding

8. Would the City's grant funding leverage other resources, such as supporting joint partnerships, matching funds, or cost sharing, or otherwise serve to catalyze other initiatives? If yes, please explain.

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes. Support from the City of Goleta would demonstrate a huge vote of confidence for the importance of AHA! programs in local schools; national, multi-year funders take note of this partnership and are more likely to support us. We view the enthusiastic buy-in of Goleta schools and administrators as a positive indicator for continued and expanded partnership; it is our goal to make Goleta another model community for “SEL Wraparound,” which we have already implemented in Carpinteria, where all adults working in the District receive training in the AHA! Method so that the life-saving skills we teach are reinforced by youth and adults alike. This kind of growth will be exponentially more possible with the City of Goleta on board. We also remain optimistic that support from the City of Goleta will catalyze parallel investments from Goletabased organizations and other schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. AHA! has secured funding to support our SEL programs in 2024 from the Santa Barbara Foundation, Bower Foundation, Kind World Foundation, Mara Breech Foundation, NoVo Foundation, and Deckers, among others, and we have several proposals pending with other funders as well.

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If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Even amidst budget fluctuations at the school district level, which threatened our ability to maintain our SEL programs at Goleta schools, AHA!’s Goleta-based programs are thriving. The AHA! Peace Builder students at Goleta Valley Junior High School (GVJHS) have one of the best junior- to senior-high rollover rates of any school. The new Classroom Councils we began offering there last year have been hugely successful and impactful for both the teens and teachers. As GVJHS has faced an increase in bullying behaviors in recent years, our presence is more important than ever, and AHA! staff spend dedicated time every week discussing “red flag” students and taking action to resource them with the support they need to thrive. Our ALLY group, a new AHA! offering launched this past year, also had strong participation at San Marcos High School and provided a safe space and new opportunity for their teens to connect and be positive and productive on campus during those critical after-school hours when many teens tend to get into trouble.

Support from the City of Goleta has made a huge difference over the years in enabling AHA! to staff these programs with our best facilitators, and to innovate new programs to respond to the schools’ evolving needs and challenges. We are committed to delivering AHA! programming at GVJHS and San Marcos in the coming year regardless of whether we receive City funds, however we would consider reducing the scale of our services or turning to sources of General Operating Support to cover the amount needed to maintain all current programs in Goleta if needed.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
AHA! cultivates allyship across the spectrum of socioeconomic status, and while the majority of youth we serve are low- to moderate-income, we do not have any income eligibility requirements to enroll in our programs. We monitor the financial well-being of after-school/summer program participants via survey questions regarding housing and parents’ education/marital status, and we reference District statistics on eligibility for free/reduced lunches to determine averages for our in-school programs.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our organization falls beneath the minimum budget required to conduct a yearly audit, but we utilize a third-party accounting firm to prepare in-house financial statements. In 2022, we underwent an audit of our 2021 financials, however that audit is still being finalized due to a change made by the IRS to the fiscal year end date. Prior to that, our most recent audit was conducted by Stoltey & Associates in March 2018, and contains no specific findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Bi-monthly

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
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6,357 Total Liabilities ($)
1,468,227 Total Net Assets ($)
1,474,584 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
4,423,752.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Clanci Chiu-Merritt, Principal of Goleta Valley Junior High School: [email protected], (805) 967-3486
Devany Bechler, Dean of Students at San Marcos High School, [email protected], (805) 967-4581 x5543
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
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0.00 TOTAL

Clanci Chiu-Merritt, Principal of Goleta Valley Junior High School, and Devany Bechler, Dean of Students at San Marcos High School
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District USD$ 10,500.00 USD$ 12,000.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 35,000.00 USD$ 40,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 10,900.00
Fees
Other USD$ 14,300.00
Total USD$ 68,800.00 USD$ 72,900.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 35,000.00 USD$ 38,000.00 USD$ 9,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 16,000.00 USD$ 17,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 9,000.00 USD$ 9,000.00 USD$ 500.00
Supplies USD$ 500.00 USD$ 500.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 2,500.00 USD$ 2,500.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 500.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 800.00 USD$ 900.00
Other
Total USD$ 68,800.00 USD$ 72,900.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS letter
List of Board Members 2024 Board
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
22-23 financials
Organizational Budget 23-24 budget
Organizational Chart org chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of American Indian Health & Services Corporation is to promote and provide quality services to improve the health and well-being of American Indians/Alaska Natives and other community members.

Program Information

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American Indian Health & Services
Quality Healthcare for Underserved Goleta Residents
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USD$ 15,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 12:36:06 PM
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Project Contact
Thalya Zapata
[email protected]
Tel: (805) 694-6981
Additional Contacts
[email protected]
American Indian Health &
Services
3227 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Black
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 681-7144
Fax (805) 681-7358
Web www.aihscorp.org
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AIH&S provides affordable high quality medical, dental, pediatric, optometry and behavioral health services to the low-income, underserved, uninsured, homeless children, adults, and families with a specific focus on the American Indians/Alaska Natives communities; though, the organization aims to help all those in need.

Additional services, including enabling services and connections to community resources for issues with housing, food in security, transportation, health insurance coverage, etc. are also offered.

AIH&S is asking for grant funding to be able to provide free or low-cost medical, dental, pediatric, optometry and behavioral health services to low-income, underserved, uninsured, underinsured, homeless children, adults and families who reside in the City of Goleta.

Our main clinic is located at 4141 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

Our Carpinteria Dental Clinic is located at 5412 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013.

We are open Monday - Friday.

The Medical Department, which includes pediatric and optometry) is open between the hours of 7:45 am - 6:00 pm.

The Dental Department is open between the hours of 7:45 am - 6:00 pm.

The Behavioral Health Department is open between the hours of 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Our healthcare professionals provide medical, dental, pediatric and behavioral health services to all members of our community.

Our Native American community members may be eligible for certain programs supported by the Indian Health Service and our non-Native community members may be eligible for programs supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration and the State of California which our certified enrollment staff are able to assist with to ensure that our patients are connected with resources that they qualify for including food assistance, healthcare insurance and other public programs.

Furthermore, AIH&S provides healthcare services to all members of our community regardless of tribal affiliation or ability pay. We also offer a sliding fee discount scale for those who qualify. Uninsured or underinsured patients are charged based on their income ability to pay and pay an inclusive nominal fee (discounted rate) which does not cover the organization’s costs. We will never turn away a patient for inability to pay for services.

AIH&S utilizes NextGen: Enterprise Practice Management (EPM), Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and i2i Tracks to generate statistical Population health reports. There are two key positions that help ensure the organization's overall evaluation and effectiveness, the Quality Assurance Analyst, and the Data Analyst. Both play a significant role in monitoring and evaluating statistical data and assuring that the highest level of quality is met. They report to the Chief Administration Officer who then engages the Board of Directors and Leadership Team in the overall program evaluation to identify areas for improvement. Monthly meetings are held to evaluate program efficiencies, effectiveness, discuss needs and challenges, and review specific quality of care data. The Board of Directors are also provided with a quarterly Performance Monitoring Workbook which details the organization’s performance data compared to previous years. The Board of Directors are a key group of volunteers who provide governance, strategic direction, and fiduciary oversight of the organization. Together, the Leadership Team and Board of Directors play an essential function in the organization's success.

We intend to serve residents of the City of Goleta who are low-income, underserved, uninsured, underinsured children, adults and families.
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3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

About 1,680 Goleta residents will be served and about 5,508 non-Goleta resident patients will be served through our program totaling 7,188 unique patients.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
Senior programs (food/nutrition, education programs, day activities, etc.) Environmental/wildlife/animal welfare programs
Public services for low-income residents/homeless
Educational programs
Arts (music, dance, theater, art)
Economic development
Recreational activities
Other:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

AIH&S addresses the need of providing comprehensive, affordable, and quality healthcare (medical, dental, specialty dental (orthodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics), optometric, behavioral health and enabling services to the most medically underserved populations. AIH&S is the medical home for over 7,188 unique patients. Over 94% of patients are low-income. Some patients find it difficult to navigate a complicated health care system, thereby overlooking acuities that can become serious chronic lifethreatening health conditions when unmanaged. AIH&S addresses poor access to healthcare.

Additionally, a population of focus for AIH&S is the American Indian/Alaska Native community which experiences a large health disparity compared to the general U.S. population, specifically social determinants that negatively impact their health, including poverty, geographic isolation, and historical trauma. This population is at substantial risk of poor overall health outcomes. Having a culturally responsive workforce and programs are crucial to reducing health inequity in underserved communities.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

For the low-income population, health is often not attended to until it becomes an urgent matter, resulting in expensive and needless emergency room visits which drain the resources of both the patients and hospital. AIH&S plays a vital role in the Santa Barbara healthcare delivery system by reducing burdens on the local emergency rooms by providing same-day access to primary care physicians, specialists and counselors and after-hours telephone access to a provider 24/7. AIH&S is proud of the work we do in reducing non-critical visits to the local hospital emergency rooms by providing same-day access to quality care.

AIH&S follows the guidelines and metrics in achieving health equity and improving health outcomes for patients of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subsidiaries: Indian Health Service (IHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Centers for 1/25/24, 1:15 PM Print/Preview
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The need for services in the area is substantial and the organization aims to address barriers to healthcare access. AIH&S’ goal for this year is to capture as many of those individuals and provide a medical home to them.

The organization is also recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The organization's patient-centered medical home model organizes primary care in a manner that emphasizes care coordination and communication between the patient and provider and outside specialists. As a patient centered medical home, AIH&S is leading the way in providing higher quality care at lower costs and improving overall experience of primary care. The goal is to promote improved health at lower costs by focusing on the structure and delivery of integrated healthcare which is why AIH&S has gone through Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification and has recently embarked in the process of becoming a national accredited health care facility through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This accreditation will make AIH&S part of an elite force of organizations that prioritize quality for patients and staff and meet high patient-safety standards.

Furthermore, the clinic is helping to fill a healthcare provider shortage in its service area. AIH&S is a designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) facility because it provides comprehensive primary care services to our underserved populations in the Central Coast, offers a sliding-fee scale discount based on income, maintains a quality assurance program, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors.

It also serves a designated HPSA since AIH&S is an Urban Indian Health Program providing healthcare to the American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) population in our community.

We envision a community health care center that provides the care, education, and resources enabling clients to sustain a lifetime of health and wellness.

Physical access at AIH&S includes accessible routes, curb ramps, parking and passenger loading zones, signage, entrances, and restroom accommodations. All clinics are on ground level; therefore, no elevators are used by staff or patients. The clinic also has Braille signs for those who are visually impaired.

Additionally, as required by law, AIH&S allows a service animal to accompany a person with a disability to areas such as patient waiting rooms, clinic, or examination rooms. AIH&S also offers telehealth services for those patients wishing to be seen remotely by means of telecommunications technology.

AIH&S is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion or political beliefs. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), can request it from program staff. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English/Spanish. AIH&S has agreements in place with CenCal Health and Certified Languages to provide translation services to patients.

Funding
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Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

N/A

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Government reimbursements like Medi-Cal/Medicare and grant funding will continue to be an important source of funds for AIH&S. Providing services to all people, regardless of tribal affiliation or ability to pay, will always create a gap in funding that can only be filled through philanthropic support, which is a critical component to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare in our community.

Fundraising is an integral and ongoing function of our Team. The organization relies on philanthropic support to fulfill its mission of promoting and providing quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of American Indians/Alaska Natives and other community members. We continually look for avenues to maximize our revenues through efficient operations and ways to improve organizational substantiality. If full funding is not available, we will continue to seek grant funding through other foundations and opportunities. The goal is to continue to provide affordable healthcare to patients without having to reduce services or pass on the costs to them. To do that, the organization has a responsibility to its patients by fulfilling our financial goals this fiscal year and not making changes to the budget through reducing services or the number of patients served.

We are grateful to the City of Goleta for your consideration and hope you can directly support us in improving the health of those that need it the most in our community.

Individuals applying for the Sliding Fee Discount Program are required to complete a financial discount application which is given to those who identify having a household income below 200% of the FPG. A completed application, including required documentation of the home address, household income, and insurance coverage (if any), must be on file and approved by the business office before a discount is granted. Adolescent patients seeking confidential care are exempt from the application process, and services are provided at the nominal rate or free of charge.

Patients are asked to update the information annually and must provide written verification of monthly income and family size. Examples of written verification include the prior year’s W-2 forms, prior year tax return, the two most recent pay stubs, written verification from their employer, or a letter from someone caretaking the patient. Consumers providing this level of income documentation must have their income verified no less than once each year, and patient services staff are trained in eligibility requirements for the sliding fee discount program and review eligibility at each visit. The health center requires that the patient bring in their proof of income within 30 days from the date of service. Based on the information that is provided in the financial discount application, a discount is applied. Patients on Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) do not need to complete this form.

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11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

The organization's fiscal year begins September 1 and ends August 31.

Our last audit was completed for the year ending August 31, 2022. There were no findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board of Directors meets on a monthly basis during the Board of Directors meeting. During this meeting, they review and approve the financial statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

AIH&S offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program which is reviewed annually to establish a nominal fee and schedule of discounts based on patient family sizes and income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) that ensures all individuals have access to healthcare services regardless of their ability to pay. No patient will be denied service due to an individual’s inability to pay, including waiver or reduction of payments on individualized determinations. This program is designed to provide care at discounted rates to those who have no means, or limited means, to pay for services (uninsured or underinsured).

The Board of Directors set fees once each year upon release of the updated Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) scale as published in the Federal Register, with input from its consumer members. The FY 2023 sliding fee schedule was updated in 2023 upon the release of the new Federal Poverty Guidelines that year. The FY 2024 guidelines were released in January 2024 and will be presented to the Board in the coming month. The policy and schedules are updated and approved bi-annually by the Board. The policy was last updated in March 2022.

A nominal flat fee of $55 is requested for medical and behavioral healthcare services for those who have incomes below 100% of FPG. Nominal fees based on Current Dental Terminology (CDT) code are requested of patients seeking dental care who are below 100% of the FPG. Nominal fees for specialist ENT services are established.

The nominal charge’s effectiveness in reducing financial barriers to care from the perspective of the patient is evaluated at least annually using patient survey and focus group discussion and by comparison to local Medicare/Medicaid rates. The fees for medical, behavioral healthcare, and dental services do not reflect the actual cost of the services being provided. Staff are instructed to administratively waive the fee if patients indicate that it is too much to pay, and no one is denied care due to an inability to pay for services.

A copy of our Sliding Fee Discount Program fees is attached.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
15195308 Total Assets ($)
7224885 Total Liabilities ($)
7970423 Total Net Assets ($)
15195308 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
45,585,924.00 TOTAL

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No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

David Selberg, Chief Executive Officer, Hospice of Santa Barbara, (805) 563-8820 Cole Kinney, Senior Vice President of Development, CalNonprofits Insurance Services, (415) 906-5057 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
5164 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
1086 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
491 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
447 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
7,188.00 TOTAL

N/A
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Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 15,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Investment Income USD$ 74,692.00 USD$ 50,000.00
Grant and Contract
Revenue
USD$ 5,077,813.00 USD$ 6,485,000.00
Contributions USD$ 92,440.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Program Service Revenue USD$ 9,192,184.00 USD$ 9,600,000.00 Other Income USD$ 67,540.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 14,504,669.00 USD$ 16,160,000.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 11,174,838.00 USD$ 12,610,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Consultants and
Contracts
USD$ 253,259.00 USD$ 261,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 738,787.00 USD$ 760,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies - medical/dental USD$ 833,644.00 USD$ 872,000.00 USD$ 15,000.00 Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 48,070.00 USD$ 49,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 212,704.00 USD$ 249,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 331,233.00 USD$ 341,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Other - Miscellaneous USD$ 7,462.00 USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Information Technology
Costs
USD$ 772,633.00 USD$ 839,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Laboratory Services USD$ 106,137.00 USD$ 112,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Community Events USD$ 46,175.00 USD$ 49,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Total USD$ 14,524,942.00 USD$ 16,150,000.00 USD$ 15,000.00 Budget Narrative
City of Goleta funds will be utilized for the purchase of medical supplies. Examples include, gauze, bandages, syringes, thermometers, tweezers, cotton applicators, dressings, etc.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status AIH&S Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status 1/25/24, 1:15 PM Print/Preview
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Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
AIH&S Financial Statements ending

8.31.2022
Organizational Budget AIH&S Organizational Budget
Organizational Chart AIH&S Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information AIH&S Supplemental - Sliding Fee Discount Program Schedule 2023
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Boxtales' mission is to bring myths and folktales from around the world to young audiences using masks, movement, music, and storytelling. Our shows and assemblies fire imaginations, inspire creativity, strengthen cultural pride, encourage tolerance, and engage young people in the excitement and immediacy of live performance.

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City of Goleta
2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
Boxtales Theatre Company
Boxtales Assemblies for Goleta Schools
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USD$ 5,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 11:06:40 AM
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Project Contact
Michael Andrews
[email protected]
Tel: 805-962-1142
Additional Contacts
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Boxtales Theatre Company
PO Box 91521
Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1521
Executive Artistic Director
Michael Andrews
[email protected]
Telephone805-962-1142
Fax
Web www.boxtales.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Proposed Program
Boxtales Theatre Company is requesting funding to provide 2-5 Goleta elementary schools with subsidies for our in-person assemblies in the 2024-25 school year. Funding from The City of Goleta will provide world mythology and folktales using music, masks, movement, and storytelling to 500 -1,200 students in Goleta.

Since 1994, Boxtales has served Santa Barbara County students and their families inspiring imaginations, creativity, compassion, and a love for the arts. We have created 20 original works and become an international model for excellence in theater. Our programs integrate a variety of world performance traditions, providing participants with an engaging, interactive theatrical experience. We hear from students that stories honoring diverse cultural traditions give them a greater sense of self-worth, greater empathy for their peers, and helps find their voice/place in the community. Reaching students at this early age allows us to create an impact that can last a lifetime.

Boxtales assemblies are 40-minute performances that feature the same high-quality material we perform in major theaters, including some amount of stage lighting and scenery that allow us to transform a simple cafetorium into a dramatic, theatrical experience. Currently, we have three award-winning, multicultural performances featuring tales and myths from around the world in repertory, including one bilingual show.

This school year, Boxtales leveraged the City of Goleta’s funding and secured a grant that enables Boxtales to reach 564 Goleta Union students. Boxtales partnered with the Lobero Theatre to bus in students and perform our assemblies for La Patera Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, El Camino Elementary, Isla Visa Elementary, and Waldorf School students.

Each performance aligns with CA Department of Education and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) content standards, covering areas such as English Language Arts, Vocabulary Development, and Literary Response and Analysis. Students also acquire skills and knowledge of creativity, confidence, encourage tolerance, strengthen cultural pride, and engage them in the excitement and immediacy of live performances - important life skills that will stay with children throughout their lives. In the simplest way, the characters in the stories show examples of prosocial and antisocial behaviors and the corresponding effects on one’s self, on those around them, and on our environment.

Boxtales uses the performing arts as a vehicle to help children recover and heal from trauma (ex. pandemic impacts), learn life lessons, and develop into thoughtful world citizens. Through purposeful social emotional learning integrations, our assemblies promote healing and allow us to meet performing arts and mental, social, and emotional health needs of the students. On a broader scale, Boxtales assemblies teach children good values, and how to live a meaningful life. Funding from the City of Goleta is critical to help students process trauma, enhance their school experience, and engage students from low-income Title I schools during the 2024-25 school year.

Operation
Boxtales anticipates that a $5,000 grant will engage 2-5 Goleta schools in our in-person assemblies project, impacting up to 1,200 students. We calculate approximately 60 total hours of engagement by the students by estimating at least 4 classrooms per school will watch 1.5 hours of live performances.

Monitoring
The program will be monitored and overseen by Executive Artistic Director Michael Andrews and Managing Director Mattew Tavianini. As a founding member of Boxtales, Andrew has been creating and performing in all of the company’s original pieces since 1994. As managing director, Tavianini supports Boxtales’ goal for artistic excellence, financial stability, fundraising, and audience engagement. With strong roots in the Goleta community, Tavianini has directed the Goleta Valley Junior High School annual spring musical for the last 13 1/26/24, 11:14 AM Print/Preview
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Target Population
We typically reach students who traditionally lack access to arts education and performances: 56% of our audience/students are considered low-income, 45% are English-learners, and virtually ALL are underserved in terms of art education. With the continued significant mental health toll on our youth, our performances are focused on social-emotional learning to help mitigate the aftermath of the pandemic’s impact on marginalized youth. For this project, we will focus on providing live performances to Goleta’s low-income Title I schools, which have higher populations of students who traditionally do not have access to performing arts, have the greatest financial need, highest numbers of English-learners, and are most adversely impacted by the pandemic’s lingering effects.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We estimate reaching 500-1,200 Goleta students for this project period. With less funding, Boxtales will have to scale back how many schools and students we will reach. However, 100% of students will attend Goleta schools.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Boxtales’ project meets general, under-met arts programming needs in our community, social emotional learning, and lack of representation in the performing arts.

General
Over the past few decades, the proportion of students receiving arts education has drastically shrunk despite overwhelming evidence supporting the positive benefits of arts education. This trend disproportionately affects students from communities that historically lack access to resources and arts opportunities, particularly children of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Boxtales’ California Core standards-based programming provides children the necessary tools for future success in all aspects of life including creativity, problem-solving, confidence, greater focus, and the ability to collaborate with peers.

Social Emotional Learning
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Representation
At a time of deteriorating mental health for students, access to content that is relevant to their lived experience and culture is more important than ever. Many students who are English language learners face exclusion from typical assemblies, theater performances, peers, in classrooms, and the dominant culture.

Since its inception, Boxtales arts exposure, representative cast, and multicultural appreciation provides space so youth of color can express their authentic cultural selves. Boxtales performances are designed to be inclusive and reflect the communities we serve and their specific needs. Cultures represented in our shows over the years include West-Africa, Venezuela, the American South, the American and Canadian Pacific Northwest, German/Northern European, Mexico and Guatemala/ Maya, China/Asia, and the Middle East.

The schools we serve typically have high numbers of students whose second language is English. Our bilingual shows particularly resonate with these students who can engage with school curriculum that more closely relates to their lived experience and connects to their own culture. Student attendees have the opportunity to see their own culture honored and represented. It is one of the reasons that our multicultural and multilingual performances are so impactful. For some students, they see their culture and community being represented in a performance for the first time and see themselves as part of a larger community. For all students, our performances expose them to thinking about other people, cultures, and traditions. This unique space is intentional and can be magical for students.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Boxtales’ academic and performing arts with its emphasis on social emotional learning helps play an important role in meeting the current mental health crisis and preventing future negative mental health impacts of our youth.

The pandemic and its aftermath continues to take a devastating toll on youth’s mental health and wellbeing. In October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. In December 2021, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory, assessing that the country was facing a youth “mental health crisis.” More recently, The Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data focusing on youth mental health and found that California ranked in the bottom third of states in child well-being as youth depression and anxiety jumped 70%. Academic and school-based research shows that social emotional learning instruction is an effective way to buffer the impacts of adversity and trauma, reduce loneliness and bullying, and provide a sense of belonging for students.

Boxtales is committed to supporting and investing in the well-being of our youth through our education and performing arts programming. We understand that more is needed to properly support children at this time while recognizing our responsibility to use performing arts as a catalyst for processing and healing. We actively reached out to our partners and are seeking consultation from experts to bolster our current and new programming. Based on feedback and inspiration from our partners such as Eileen Craviotto and Becka Doering from Peabody Charter School, Children’s Creative Project (CCP) and AHA! (Attitude. Harmony.

Achievement.), we have incorporated fresh components of social emotional learning into our programming.

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Our focus on social and emotional learning will help children process, learn, and heal now and in the coming years of recovery.

Even though the mental health crisis will likely be long-lasting, not all communities will be affected the same.

For example, economic fallout is more harshly impacting marginalized communities and art can help children with coping, building hope, and healing. Since our inception in 1994, Boxtales has had an unwavering commitment to ensuring that children from all backgrounds have access to performing arts education. Broadening perspectives, understanding cultures, and connecting with peers will promote healing and stabilization for students who experience struggles with mental health.Funding from the City of Goleta can help Boxtales mitigate future problems through performing arts opportunities by uplifting, engaging, and educating students in the Goleta community.

Related to our programming, Boxtales works with students of varying ability levels and is committed to developing programs that are adaptable for any group of students with all types of skill sets. We work with school administrators and classroom teachers to assess the needs for each audience including any accommodations for physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. The beauty of Boxtales’ performance approach is in our inherent adaptability. Our performances are relevant and engaging for students from kindergarten through 12th grade and range in cognitive and physical abilities. We never want to provide a cookie-cutter experience, and always tailor our program and activities to the needs of the group of students we work with. This can present a challenge, as most classrooms include students of widely varying experience, ability, and maturity. Our performers draw on more than 30 years of performing and teaching experience to create targeted assemblies and remain flexible in our approach. We welcome educators to reach out with specific needs for their unique learners so we can provide enhanced materials, curriculum, and activity ideas.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Boxtales will leverage City grant funding to help catalyze our work in Goleta. Below is a list of funders that support Boxtales’ overall programming:

Committed
Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation $7,500
Towbes Fund for the Performing Art: $12,500
Santa Barbara Bowl: $2,500
Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture $12,500
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City of Goleta: $5,000
Barbara Barnard Smith Fund: $5,000
Boxtales has strong support in the community. However, we anticipate the same level of grant funds available to organizations compared to last year, even while inflation and transportation costs have increased. As a result, the funding we receive from the City of Goleta is even more important and can be leveraged to show other funders strong community support.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
The requested funds are vital to us offering subsidized live performances for all targeted Goleta elementary schools including Brandon, El Camino, Ellwood, Foothill, Hollister, Isla Vista, Kellogg, La Patera, Mountain View, Santa Barbara Charter School, and Goleta Family School. With partial funding, we will prioritize subsidizing Goleta’s Title I schools to increase accessibility and offer standards-based world mythology performances to Goleta schools.

If the City of Goleta is not able to fully fund our request, we will adjust our project scope and continue to seek additional support from foundations, government, individuals, and earned revenue sources.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
This program will offer exposure to the arts for Goleta elementary, particularly for those with high percentages of low-income students. In the 2022-23 school year, 33% of enrolled students qualified for free and reduced-price meals and six schools were designated as Title I. Although all Goleta elementary schools are deficient in providing quality arts programming, Title I schools typically have less resources dedicated to the arts. With full funding, we will offer 2-5 live performances for the Title I Goleta Union elementary (Ellwood, Isla Vista, La Patera, and El Camino elementary schools.

We do not obtain documentation from participants about income, but rather use California Department of Education classification of Title I schools. In the 2022-23 school year, 97% of the schools we reached were low-income Title I schools. Engaging Title I schools often means we need to offer fee subsidies to the participating schools. Support from the City of Goleta will allow us to offer those discounts and ensure equitable opportunities for arts programming at local Goleta schools.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Boxtales annual budget is less than $250,000 and we are not required to conduct an audit.

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13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Boxtales is strongly committed to arts accessibility and inclusion. We welcome all partnerships with schools and select schools based on need/availability, not financial status. We charge the same for all schools, unless we secure grants to help subsidize those with need. Our assembly program fees were established 15 years ago and are reviewed/approved each year. Boxtales has recently increased the assembly fee for the first time in 15 years due to cost of living and inflation. We have intentionally freezed our rates while increasing our grant/fundraising efforts so that we can maximize accessibility to schools.

If a school expresses a financial need, we work with the school to arrange a fee subsidy. Our fundraising and grant seeking efforts ensure accessibility to high-quality performing arts exposure to all students. For this project, we project providing 2-5 assemblies based on the City’s investment in our program and school scheduling. Many schools are still filling out their assembly schedule for the 23-24 school year and haven’t considered assemblies for the 24-25 school year. We have longstanding interest and partners in Goleta, such as Mountain View Elementary School. Their letter of support is attached sharing that if funds are secured, they will welcome Boxtales’ programming with open arms. Depending on funding availability from the City/other sources and school interest, we can offer up to five partial subsidies for Goleta elementary schools.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
250,991.73 Total Assets ($)
250,991.73 Total Liabilities ($)
0 Total Net Assets ($)
250,991.73 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
752,975.19 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

Boxtales does not have any past due obligations with any funding source. In addition, we have not had an IRS or State levee in our 30 years of operation.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Marianne Clark, Administrative Director, Lobero Theatre - [email protected] - 805.966.4946; Abby Vasquez Principal Hollister Elementary School - [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
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No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

Schools directly reach out to Boxtales and our assemblies are typically performed on site in the multipurpose rooms or cafeterias. Boxtales always works with school administrative staff to receive permission and approval for access to school campuses.

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Federal
State USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 30,000.00
County USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Municipal USD$ 7,000.00 USD$ 15,500.00
School District USD$ 21,000.00 USD$ 60,000.00
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00
Fees
Other
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Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 77,500.00 USD$ 80,000.00 USD$ 4,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 11,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 13,000.00 USD$ 15,000.00
Supplies
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 10,200.00 USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 400.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 300.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 400.00 USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 100.00
Insurance USD$ 1,500.00 USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 200.00
Other
Total USD$ 115,600.00 USD$ 123,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta project budget assumes that Boxtales will be providing full subsidies for five different schools. In this scenario, Boxtales would be paying 3 performers $4,000.00 to perform for Goleta Elementary Schools for 5 live-in person assemblies. We would market to the schools using our email marketing service as well as in-house calls to principals/teachers/PTA programming contacts. We estimate this cost to be $400. Van gas we estimate would be $300 and Van maintenance and Insurance we estimate would be $100 and $200 respectively.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Tax Letter
List of Board Members Boxtales 2024 Board of Directors List Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Boxtales FY2023 P&L
Boxtales FY2023 Balance Sheet
Organizational Budget City of Goleta 2024 Boxtales Budget Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Boxtales 2021 Hunterman SEL Learning Guide
Letter of Support 2021 Mountain View Letter
of Support
New Boxtales Fall Newsletter 2022
Montessori Thank You 22-23 (2)
Montessori Thank You 22-23
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Boxtales 2022 Performance Group
Boxtales 2022 Performance Stage
Boxtales 2022 Performance
Goleta School Feedback 23-24 School Year
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The Center for Successful Aging seeks to promote the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of seniors and their families in the greater Santa Barbara area.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

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USD$ 7,500.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/18/2024 8:52:37 AM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Steven Sharpe
[email protected]
Tel: 805-886-5765
Additional Contacts
none entered
Center for Successful Aging
228 E Anapamu St Ste 203
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Administrative Director
Steven Sharpe
[email protected]
Telephone805-898-8080
Fax
Web www.csasb.org
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The Senior Peer Counseling Program is staffed by volunteers 50 years or older who are trained and supervised to provide basic support and guidance to low-income seniors. Individual and group sessions are held throughout the year. Counselors and their clients meet on a weekly basis for one hour or attend a 90- minute support group. Any senior 50 years of age or older is eligible to participate. We are currently offering 14 support groups.

The CareLine program is a free service where isolated seniors receive a telephone call each day to insure their safety and well being. This call serves as a touchstone for the senior to connect to the wider community. Volunteers are trained and supervised by our staff. As part of each call we make sure the senior has the resources he/she needs to face each day. Where needed a referral can be made to a community agency to meet the senior's specific needs.

Real Help vets retired seniors who can provide in-home help such as house cleaning, cooking, shopping and driving to low-income seniors who do not qualify for government support but also can't afford to obtain these services in the general community. Our Administrative Director matches the clients' needs to the particular services the retired senior can provide the client.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We serve seniors from Carpinteria to Goleta. We estimate that approximately 25 Goleta residents will be served through these three programs during the program year. We also produce a quarterly newspaper that is distributed throughout Goleta.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

The Center receives numerous calls on a weekly basis from low-income seniors who are having trouble finding the help they need. Frequently, our clients have struggled with mental health issues for much of their life and do not interface with government or social service providers very easily. By providing a peer counselor, the senior has someone in his/her corner who can help them assert their needs more clearly and serve as a support system as they make efforts to improve their lives.

Many seniors are lonely and isolated and welcome a friendly call from a CareLine volunteer each day or weekly. Seniors report they often don't talk to anyone else during their day and appreciate the daily phone call. In some cases knowing they are getting a call gives them reassurance that if they have an incident 1/18/24, 8:53 AM Print/Preview
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Lastly, seniors who need help in their home but don't qualify for government assistance appreciate having a resource they can call on that fits within their limited budget. Real Help fills that gap.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our seniors report that peer counseling lifts their spirits and helps them face the day. For many this means preventing a mental health emergency or a visit to the psychiatric ward. Others report that having a peer counselor helps them with family relationships and friendships with others. We have also helped seniors prevent evictions and conflicts with landlords.

In our work with CareLine clients we have on occasion been told of medical problems and have urged our clients to get immediate help rather than waiting and running the risk of more serious issues arising. We have also urged our clients to take classes on balance and using a walker or cane to prevent falls.

The Real Help program has assisted many seniors to be able to remain in their home. This is especially important to seniors who have identified their home as a crucial part of their feelings of well being. Rather than being a burden on their family or neighbors the Real Help worker meets the physical needs of the senior thus helping the senior maintain good relations with their support system.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Funds from the City of Goleta provide legitimacy to foundations, donors and other government entities regarding our reliability and the quality of our programs. We have a joint agreement with the City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority to provide support to the residents of one of their housing complexes. We receive support from several other foundations, in particular the Santa Barbara Foundation (through several of their funds), the Hutton Parker Foundation and the Latkin Foundation.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
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10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes, all of the Center's programs are geared towards low-income seniors. The large majority of our clients qualify as very low-income. At the time of each senior's assessment we make a determination of their monthly income and ask them to pay a fee based on their income using a sliding fee scale from $5-$50 per visit. Seniors who are Medicare/Medi-cal are exempt from any fees.

The Careline program is offered free of charge. We charge a fee for the Real Help program but all of those funds go directly to the individuals providing the service. The Center underwrites the administration of that program through grants and donations.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

At the recommendation of our accountant, the Center, given its small budget, does not undertake a yearly audit. We employ an independent CPA firm to review our financials annually and file our 990. Our Administrative Director provides financial reports to the staff and the Board of Directors on a bi-monthly basis, in connection with our Board Meeting. The latest review by the CPA found no issues.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The board meets bi-monthly and reviews the financial statements for the preceding two-month period at each meeting.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

The Center uses a sliding fee scale to charge a fee for initial assessments and ongoing individual counseling sessions. There is no formal schedule printed but the rule of thumb is that the fee is 1% of the senior's monthly gross income. For instance, if the senior has income of $2,000 per month, his/her fee for individual counseling is $20. There is no fee charged for group sessions or CareLine calls.

The individuals who provide assistance through our Real Help program are paid $20 per hour by the recipient of these services. The Center does not receive any funds for providing this service.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
$47,056 Total Assets ($)
$2,414 Total Liabilities ($)
$44,642 Total Net Assets ($)
$47,056 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
141,168.00 TOTAL

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In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Alice Villereal-Redit-City Housing Authority, 805-965-0571; Dee Rosenberg, Family Service Agency, 805-965- 1001.

CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
114 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
60 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
11 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
6 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
191.00 TOTAL

Ours does not take place on school grounds.

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Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 5,750.00 USD$ 7,500.00
County USD$ 55,329.00 USD$ 66,000.00
Contracts USD$ 4,400.00 USD$ 4,400.00
Donations USD$ 52,380.00 USD$ 74,000.00
Grants USD$ 50,000.00 USD$ 32,500.00
Fees USD$ 21,405.00 USD$ 22,000.00
Newspaper Ad Sales USD$ 5,794.00 USD$ 8,350.00
Events USD$ 189.00 USD$ 7,000.00
Total USD$ 195,247.00 USD$ 221,750.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 166,846.00 USD$ 180,750.00 USD$ 7,500.00
General & Admin USD$ 17,444.00 USD$ 14,920.00
Newspaper USD$ 6,499.00 USD$ 8,348.00
Donor Development USD$ 5,053.00 USD$ 7,000.00
Meal Delivery USD$ 180.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 3,150.00 USD$ 3,200.00
Professional Fees USD$ 5,728.00 USD$ 1,550.00
Total USD$ 204,900.00 USD$ 215,768.00 USD$ 7,500.00
Budget Narrative
City of Goleta funds would be used to support the salary of our Clinical Director, who supervises all the counselors providing service to our clients. All of our counselors are either interns earning their hours to become licensed therapists or specially trained volunteers. This unique model enable us to provide our services to low-income seniors at a greatly reduced rate, enabling our fees to be on a sliding scale based on an individual's ability to pay.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter
List of Board Members Board of Directors
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financials
Organizational Budget 2024 Budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information CSA Fact Sheet
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable association providing programs based upon Christian principles to men, women, and children of all races, religious beliefs and economic status to develop and enrich the spirit, mind and body.

The St. George Youth Center, a program of the Youth and Family Services (YFS) branch, achieves this mission by providing safe, accessible, and supportive programming to vulnerable youth and their families. Youth experience greater safety and wellbeing while they develop the skills and lasting relationships needed to build a successful future.

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USD$ 8,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/22/2024 10:22:29 AM
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Project Contact
Monica Grant
[email protected]
Tel: 805-569-1103 x 1016
Additional Contacts
none entered
Channel Islands YMCA
1180 Eugenia Pl Ste 104
Carpinteria, CA 93013
United States
CEO
Margo Bryne
[email protected]
Telephone
805-569-1103 x
1016
Fax
Web ciymca.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Established in 2002, The St. George Youth Center (SGYC) located at 889 Camino del Sur provides bilingual and bicultural after-school programs Monday-Friday year-round for youth grades 5-12 and serves as a safe drop-in center away from gang activities, alcohol, and other drug use. The Youth Center provides academic assistance, leadership development, alcohol and drug use prevention activities, and fitness and recreation activities for youth during the high-risk afterschool hours, summer breaks and holiday breaks.

Through the afterschool, summer, holiday programs and special events offered at the St. George Youth Center, we improve the physical and emotional health of 160 participants. The Center's programs promote a greater sense of purpose, self-worth, and self-discipline; improve school attendance and grades among participants; empower parents to successfully navigate the junior high and high school system; assist students wishing to enroll in college; and provide much needed recreational and social activities. The St.

George Youth Center provides academic tutoring and homework help daily throughout the school year from 3-6pm Monday through Friday and with flexible hours to accommodate early release days. Summer and holiday break scheduling is all day - 8:30-5:30 p.m.

Two days a week, staff from the Y's Transitional Age Living (TAY) program at Haley Street come to St. George as part of our outreach program to at-risk youth to provide drop-in services for older teens who may need basic needs, mental health services, or (in the case of runaway homeless youth), housing.

Additional activities include coaching/mentoring, training/coaching on personal finances, field trips to UCSB, and special community events such as a Halloween haunted house, and Day of the Dead Celebration. The program is led by a Program Director, Raul Macias.

City of Goleta funds will be specifically used to cover salaries, benefits, and taxes related to the staff who directly work with youth.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Of the 160 youth participating the Center's year-round afterschool, summer/holiday and special events enrichment programs, over 90% (145) were Goleta residents.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
Senior programs (food/nutrition, education programs, day activities, etc.) Environmental/wildlife/animal welfare programs
Public services for low-income residents/homeless
Educational programs
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Economic development
Recreational activities
Other:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

The St. George Youth Center prevents future problems and conditions by providing supervision, access to resources, and support from a trusted adult role model so students have academic support and encouragement. Without a safe place to go with engaging activities, stable adult relationships, and accessible role models, local youth are at risk for
drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; school failure and drop out; and gang participation. More than 90 percent of our constituents are Latino and come from families in the low- and extremely low-income categories.

Parents working multiple low-wage jobs to provide basic needs such as food and shelter and struggle to provide youth with adequate extracurricular activities, transportation, and supervision. Our program is free of charge to families who need support and care.

The Y's St. George Youth Center also partners with the UCSB education department to engage student volunteers in the program. This hands experience provides students who want to move into careers supporting youth an invaluable learning opportunity, and also helps provide additional (relatable) mentors and coaches for the youth we serve.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Of the students who participated in St. George Center programs last year, all of the graduating seniors have successfully transitioned into college or vocational schools. A majority of students had part time jobs. The focus the programs put on leadership, education and independent living skills helps position local youth for successful lives.

Throughout the school year, St. George provides afterschool leadership building programs for youth throughout Goleta and Isla Vista. The work being done at St. George creates a safe and encouraging environment for youth in the close-knit community and for all throughout Santa Barbara. In fact, St. George currently services youth from 6 different surrounding schools. During the summer, in a time that often adds additional stressors to families without access to childcare and without the ability to pay for summer programs, St. George Youth Center provided full summer programming to youth. These programs included daily activities to support their physical and mental wellbeing, rotating between 6 core topics; Theater, Art Exploration, Volleyball, Zumba, Cooking, and the Mural Project. The center also works on drug prevention endeavors and works with several key community partners to ensure supportive services are offered to youth.

According to a recent California Healthy Kids Survey, by 12th grade 40% of Sanat Barbara Students have tried alcohol or drugs. According to the Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition report youth drug related deaths are increasing and there is an emerging crisis with fentanyl use amongst youth. The St. George Youth Center directly provides prevention through safe spaces, caring mentors and education.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

This funding would in part support a five-year federal Drug Free Communities Grant which requires a oneto-one match. The grant would also show support for the center along with other local cities whose residents we support to leverage foundation gifts.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
All services at the center are free. The St. George Youth Center is funded through foundations, government funding, UCSB Associated Students, and through our annual fundraising campaign and special event. The requested funds are important to supporting the
breadth of available services. To make up for any partial funding received, Youth and Family Services will remain active in identifying alternative resources, or as a last resort, reduce the provision of services most likely during school breaks and summer.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
More than 90 percent of our constituents come from families in the low- and extremely low-income categories. 90 percent of constituents speak Spanish as their primary language at home. For over 80% percent of households, high school was their highest degree earned. We see income information during the enrollment process.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

The Channel Islands YMCA completed its most recent 2022-23 fiscal year audit by a 3rd party firm. We rotate firms every 3 years to ensure an unbiased opinion. There were no significant findings or deficiencies reported to our Board of Directors.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Channel Islands YMCA Board of Directors meets six times per year during which time financial statements for the association are reviewed and approved. The YFS branch board of managers reviews and approves financial statements each month.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

There are no fees charged for services at the St. George Youth Center. We rely solely on fundraising efforts, mostly grant writing to sustain operations.
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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
40,267,919 Total Assets ($)
4,790,835 Total Liabilities ($)
35,477,084 Total Net Assets ($)
40,267,919 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
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15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jill Sharkey (UCSV- DFC Evaluator) 805-893-3441 [email protected] Luis Valerio (Parks & Rec) 805-680-4300, [email protected] Professor Richard Duran (UCSB School of Edu.) 805-893-3555, [email protected] IV Community Services District (805)770-2752 [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

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48 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
96 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
16 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
160.00 TOTAL

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 8,000.00
Federal USD$ 76,131.00 USD$ 110,000.00
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 7,500.00 USD$ 10,000.00
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 17,000.00 USD$ 20,000.00
Total USD$ 105,631.00 USD$ 148,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries and Wages USD$ 85,402.00 USD$ 87,964.00 USD$ 8,000.00 Employee Benefits USD$ 18,990.00 USD$ 19,559.00
Payroll Taxes/Insurance USD$ 8,191.00 USD$ 8,437.00
Professional Fees/Contracts USD$ 12,500.00 USD$ 12,900.00 Supplies USD$ 13,960.00 USD$ 14,519.00
Communications USD$ 4,560.00 USD$ 4,742.00
Occupancy USD$ 15,155.00 USD$ 15,913.00
Equipment Costs USD$ 1,270.00 USD$ 1,321.00
Program Fees USD$ 1,500.00 USD$ 1,560.00
Travel Costs USD$ 5,432.00 USD$ 5,594.00
Dues/Fees USD$ 843.00 USD$ 900.00
Other Insurance USD$ 2,352.00 USD$ 2,469.00
Other employee expenses USD$ 1,300.00 USD$ 1,340.00
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Total USD$ 183,255.00 USD$ 189,218.00 USD$ 8,000.00
Budget Narrative
The St. George provides direct services to local youth. The program budget historically has a revenue gap that the Channel Islands YMCA helps to close through grants and organizational funds as best able.

Funds from the City of Goleta grant would be used to help offset salary & wages for the staff providing direct service within our afterschool and summer program for youth. All staff work with youth on homework support, tutoring, activities and recreation at the center.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter
List of Board Members Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financials
Organizational Budget CIYMCA Organizational budget
Organizational Chart Association Org Chart
YFS Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Annual Report
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the Children’s Creative Project (CCP) is to inspire and engage all students in the creative process through unique visual and performing arts education and cultural experiences. We collaborate with school districts in our region, professional artists, and art organizations to ensure that the arts are included in every child’s education.

Program Information
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City of Goleta
2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
Children’s Creative Project
Kids at the Bowl
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USD$ 6,500.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 11:57:08 AM
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Project Contact
Kai Tepper
[email protected]
Tel: 805-964-4710
Additional Contacts
none entered
Children’s Creative Project
3970 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
United States
Executive Director
Kai Tepper
[email protected]
Telephone805-964-4710
Fax
Web https://ccp.sbceo.org/
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Children’s Creative Project (CCP) is requesting a grant to cover the cost of transportation for students in Goleta to attend a live performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl in the summer of 2024.

Each year, CCP presents a free annual performance event featuring professional touring artists at either the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Arlington Theatre or the Granada Theater for 2,000 to 4,000 elementary students from Santa Barbara South County schools. During morning school hours, the performances feature performing companies that tour nationally and internationally. This year, the performance will be at the Santa Barbara Bowl in the fall (the exact date is still to be determined).

In 2023, the performing artist was LADAMA. The cost of busing Goleta students to the Free Annual Performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl was $4,558. This transported 7 schools and 522 students and teachers to and from the performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

This is a one-time event that takes place in the morning hours of the school day. Students are picked up by bus from their schools, taken to the Bowl for the performance, and returned to their school in the afternoon. Study guides for classroom teachers are provided prior to the performances to expand the students’ experiences.

The City of Goleta funds will be primarily used towards the cost of the buses, which are critical in order to offer access to this program for Goleta students. A portion of the requested funds will also be used towards our staff to plan and coordinate the event. We estimate staff will spend 40-50 hours in event planning and coordination.

Since 1981, the Children’s Creative Project has coordinated and presented the following free performance events: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Yamato Wadaiko Drummers of Japan, Bale Folclórico da Bahia, African Children's Choir of Uganda, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis, Taiko Center of Los Angeles, Taiko Center of Los Angeles, and many others.

We serve students (TK-12th grade) at schools across Santa Barbara County.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

For the Fee Annual Performance, we expect to serve at least 550 in 2024. We serve 1,925 Goleta students through our Resident Artist Program and various assemblies annually (per our MOU with Goleta Union School District).

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
Senior programs (food/nutrition, education programs, day activities, etc.) Environmental/wildlife/animal welfare programs
Public services for low-income residents/homeless
Educational programs
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Economic development
Recreational activities
Other:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, this event addresses an unmet need for quality arts exposure for youth in Santa Barbara County. Arts exposure and education helps foster the next generation of artists and art appreciators. CCP is proud to be champions of the arts and help to spread joy and possibility throughout our region.

The annual performance exposes students to professional and high caliber performing artists, celebrates diversity, honors historical and cultural learning, and brings much-needed joy to students.

We will prioritize schools that do not have capacity to fund arts programs. Funding for schools is prioritized for culturally relevant arts programs that serve diverse student populations.

Arts exposure and education is a necessary tool, preparing students to thrive in our increasingly complex and competitive world. By providing quality arts exposure in Goleta, CCP is investing in the future of our youth and community.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our teaching artists work with the school staff and paraeducators to implement each student's IEP where appropriate.

Both the transportation (buses) and The Santa Barbara Bowl are accessible to students with disabilities.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes, your grant will leverage support from other cities and donors. This event is hosted in partnership with The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation’s EdOut, which will co-sponsor the event. In past years, we have been grateful for grants to provide student bus transportation from The Towbes Foundation, the City of Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture. This year, we hope to add the City of Goleta to the list of donors for the bus transportation to increase the number of youth from Goleta who 1/26/24, 12:00 PM Print/Preview
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9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, your funds are necessary in order to reach more students from Goleta. Without your full support, we will continue to raise funding from other sources. We may not have the resources to reach as many Goleta students without your full grant award.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes. Goleta Union School District contains 10 schools and 3,381 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. In the Goleta Union School District, 35.26% of students are eligible for free and reduced-price meals and 21.23% English learners. We do not directly collect income verification from each student who attends the performance. We do prioritize students from schools with the highest percentage of low income students. The schools we serve in Goleta include the following: Brandon, El Camino, Ellwood, Foothill, Goleta Family School, Hollister, Isla Vista, Kellogg, La Patera, and Mountain View.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

CCP does not do an audit. We have provided our in house financial statements.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our board meets monthly to review and approve financial statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No, this annual performance is provided at no cost to students. Transportation is included.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
4416257 Total Assets ($)
605963 Total Liabilities ($)
3810294 Total Net Assets ($)
4416257 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
13,248,771.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No
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16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jose Chicote, 6th grade teacher at El Camino Elementary. (805) 794-9049 Mary Kahn, Supervisor for the Goleta Union School District, [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

0.00 TOTAL

The activity does not take place on campus. However, students are picked up on campus and returned to school after the performance. Permission was obtained from Mary Kahn, the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services.

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Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 6,500.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 1,300.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 4,558.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 5,858.00 USD$ 6,500.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 1,300.00 USD$ 1,500.00 USD$ 1,500.00
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 4,558.00 USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other
Total USD$ 5,858.00 USD$ 6,500.00 USD$ 6,500.00
Budget Narrative
As noted in the budget, your grant will be used towards the cost of bus transportation for students in Goleta to attend the free annual performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl and well as staff time to plan and coordinate the event (40-50 hours of staff time).

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter
List of Board Members Board List
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
P&L
Balance Sheet
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Organizational Chart Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Program Details
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Mission / Purpose
To create and sustain an inclusive community ceramic arts center that promotes exploration, innovation, and self-expression through the transformative medium of clay.

Vision in Action:

As passionate clay enthusiasts, we aim to support and expand the creative potential of clay expression through traditional and contemporary techniques. Clay Studio’s 23,000-square-foot facility is located on four acres in an unincorporated area of Goleta, California. Clay Studio offers emerging and established ceramic Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
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Clay Studio
Community Impact through Clay: Traditional and 3D Ceramic Arts Education at Clay Studio
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 12:26:14 PM
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Project Contact
Barbara Sharghi
[email protected]
Tel: (805) 681-9393
Additional Contacts
none entered
Clay Studio
1351 Holiday Hill Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
United States
Executive Director
Matt Mitros
[email protected]
Telephone805-681-9393
Fax
Web claystudiosb.org
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Clay Studio is committed to pushing the boundaries of ceramic art and design by offering an expansive range of educational programming in traditional and digital techniques. We embrace collaboration and invite makers from diverse backgrounds to forge connections while engaging in the creative process. We offer scholarships and inclusive programming – both virtual and in-person – to be accessible to underserved communities, expand our impact, and empower individuals to unleash their artistic potential.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Clay Studio stands as a dynamic community art center with a singular focus on advancing ceramic art education. Our offerings include memberships, classes, workshops, artist residencies, and community events such as makers' markets, artist lectures, and gallery openings. We are currently seeking funding to propel the expansion and bolster the financial accessibility of our diverse programs, ranging from traditional ceramic techniques to cutting-edge 3D printing classes set to launch in the Spring of 2024.

Our classes, held once a week for three hours over eight weeks, provide a flexible schedule with sessions available from Monday through Thursday, spanning 10 am to 8:30 pm. We actively encourage student participation during open lab hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, running from 10 am to 4 pm. In addition, our weekend and week-long workshops draw participants from the local community and surrounding areas. Visitors can plan day trips to take a 4-hour workshop or come to Goleta for a weeklong workshop, all while enjoying the amenities offered by Goleta, including hotels, shops, and restaurants.

Bolstered by an average community of 60 members and 170 students during an eight-week rotation, complemented by monthly workshops catering to ten participants each, our outreach encompasses a diverse demographic. We welcome individuals seeking to acquire new skills, locally established artists, and older individuals passionate about creative expression. Your support will play a pivotal role in sustaining and elevating our standing as a vital hub for artistic exploration and education within the community.

Grant funds allocated by the City of Goleta will be specifically earmarked for our education programs. This includes extending financial assistance to local residents seeking enrollment in our classes. A portion of these funds will be directed toward implementing software - Art Center Canvas. This software will play a critical role in supporting applicants from Goleta by streamlining the financial assistance process, facilitating the expansion of our outreach initiatives, and fostering the growth of our donor base.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Clay Studio is located in an unincorporated area of Goleta off Fairview Avenue. Our student population of 170 individuals and 60 members live throughout Santa Barbara County, with approximately 70% residing in Goleta.

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Educational programs
Arts (music, dance, theater, art)
Economic development
Recreational activities
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5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Clay Studio is a distinctive resource that serves local community members who are eager to explore their creative inclinations through ceramic arts. Our diverse classes cater to beginners and seasoned professionals, providing enriching opportunities for individuals at every stage of their artistic journey.

Beyond promoting creative expression, numerous studies underscore the therapeutic benefits of working with clay. One example of a study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information focused on individuals grappling with Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the positive impact of clay art as a form of occupational therapy. The creative and interactive nature of this art-making process proves instrumental in assisting patients in coping with physical and mental limitations. "Clay's accessibility and adaptability make it an ideal material, especially for those with Parkinson's disease.

Its supple nature allows for tactile manipulation, enabling individuals to engage their hands, perceive textures, and navigate the creative process despite physical challenges. The interactivity between the patient, materials, and environment during clay art creation stimulates all senses, offering a regressive and therapeutic quality."
"The key facilitator in this process is physical activity. Through interactions with clay, kinesthetic experiences involving physical actions and movements release energy, providing a sensory focus on both external and internal sensations. This establishes a unique sensory dialogue between Parkinson's disease patients and their surroundings, fostering a meaningful connection through clay art therapy." Committed to making art education accessible, Clay Studio strives to keep onsite classes affordable and is dedicated to expanding our scholarship program to address financial barriers. Our outreach program extends ceramic classes to local primary schools and community centers, embodying our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in the transformative power of art."

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

While Clay Studio's main emphasis is on cultivating a community art space and advancing art education, the programs also play a pivotal role in fostering personal development and well-being. Participation in artistic activities has proven to enhance cognitive skills, alleviate stress, and positively impact mental health.

Through the creation of a supportive community and the provision of affordable classes, our goal is to actively contribute to the overall well-being of our participants, potentially mitigating challenges associated with stress and a lack of creative expression.
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Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

In the fall of 2021, Clay Studio achieved operational status, marking a significant milestone in our journey.

Since then, we have forged valuable program partnerships with notable entities, including UCSB's Media and Arts Technology Department. The endorsement of this grant would signify Goleta's confidence in our organization and recognize the substantial impact our programs and services have on enriching the local community. The grant funds, if approved, will be strategically allocated to sustain and enhance access to our ongoing education initiatives, extend outreach programs to schools and senior citizen centers, and broaden access to our traditional ceramic and future 3D printing classes, which are scheduled to launch in the Spring of 2024. These pivotal activities are the cornerstone of our mission, sustained through private donations, fundraising endeavors, and the unwavering support of our dedicated members and students.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
With the initial support of seed funding from a generous donor spanning three years, our organization has successfully attained operational status. The sustained success of our present and future programming results from the steadfast support we receive from our dedicated membership, class fees, and individual donations. Recognizing the importance of diversifying our funding sources, the Board of Directors has proactively established a dedicated fundraising committee. We are in a significant growth phase as news continues circulating within and outside the community. Notably, class enrollments have more than doubled in the first quarter of 2024, and we are currently managing a waitlist in anticipation of expanding membership opportunities by the end of the second quarter. The increased interest in our programs is not confined to the local sphere. It is also gaining recognition at the national level, underscoring the continuous evolution and impact of our programming.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
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Our outreach initiatives to schools and senior centers operate at cost, and currently, we approach financial barriers individually, working closely with students to ensure their participation. Our dedication is centered on delivering high-quality arts education at a reasonable price, and we carefully manage expenses by supplementing programs through sources such as membership fees and donations.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We have been in full operation for only 2.5 years, so we have not undergone an audit thus far. We intend to initiate an audit at the conclusion of 2024.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our Board of Directors reviews and approves our financial statements monthly.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Our membership and class fees undergo an annual review, with the most recent update occurring in September 2023. During this evaluation, we opted to increase our monthly membership fees while keeping the costs of our classes consistent. Additionally, we modified the duration of our class sessions, extending them from six to eight weeks.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

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1,241,761 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
1,241,761.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

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Regarding section 14, an inaccurate total was generated upon entering the requested financial information. I contacted Melissa Cure to address this discrepancy, who suggested inputting the correct total number for that section and then placing a note regarding why in section 15.

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Total Assets: 1,241,761
Total Liabilities: 36,367
Total Net Assets: 1,205,154
Total Liabilities and net assets: 1,241,761
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16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Cheri Owen: Member, Instructor and Board Member
Phone: (203) 654-0019
Email: [email protected]
Marsha Bailey: Member and Board President of Clay Studio Phone: (805) 451-3851
Email: [email protected]
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 2,070.00 USD$ 7,500.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 7,070.00 USD$ 22,500.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 2,880.00 USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 0.00 Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies
Marketing (Printing, Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment (Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other
Other
Scholarship USD$ 2,800.00 USD$ 8,400.00 USD$ 6,634.00
Software Purchase USD$ 3,500.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Monthly Fees for Scholarship,
Donor, Programs software
USD$ 4,250.00 USD$ 10,200.00 USD$ 3,366.00
Total USD$ 13,430.00 USD$ 24,600.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
The grant funds from the City of Goleta will provide financial assistance to Goleta residents interested in participating in ceramic and 3D printing classes. Furthermore, a portion of the funds will be earmarked to offset a portion of the monthly subscription fees for the Art Center Canvas software. This software plays a crucial role in efficiently managing financial assistance applications, facilitating class sign-ups, and overseeing the growth of our donor base.

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List of Board Members Clay Studio Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Balance Sheet 2023 (preliminary(
Organizational Budget Clay Studio Draft budget 2024
Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Creative Netwerk (CN) inspires, educates, and builds community through dance culture. Through consistent, curriculum-based Hip Hop Dance and DJ programming, CN develops the next generation of leaders, builds a vibrant network of street/club artists, and increases access to cultural education to strengthen our multicultural movement. CN is dedicated to the performance and preservation of art forms created by African-American and Latinx communities.

Creative Netwerk promotes equity, empowerment, and healing through arts education for all ages. CN addresses risks in the lives of under-resourced youth, provides professional development to creatives within our netwerk, and helps increase school engagement and career success for youth of low-income Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
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Creative Netwerk
Creative Netwerk's After School Hip Hop Dance and DJ
Programming
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 6:18:22
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Project Contact
Kelli Forman
[email protected]
Tel: 413-404-6505
Additional Contacts
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Creative Netwerk
PO BOX 22960
Santa Barbara, CA 93121
United States
Executive Director
Kelli Forman
[email protected]
Telephone413-404-6505
Fax
Web https://www.creativenetwerk.org/
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Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Org Background: Since 2005, Creative Netwerk (formerly Everybody Dance Now!) has positively impacted the lives of tens of thousands of youth across the US, including in Santa Barbara and Goleta, through dance programs that cultivate self-esteem and healthy living. King Charles (CN Creative Director) and Kelli Forman (CN Executive Director) have spent years enacting community-based programming in the US and across the globe. During the pandemic, they provided online programming that brought hundreds of students from over 50 different countries access to dance education. Post-pandemic the EDN! team invited King Charles and Kelli's vision, leadership, and network to lead the work of EDN! into its new metamorphosis—Creative Netwerk.

Goleta Program: Creative Netwerk seeks to utilize a transformative $10,000 City of Goleta grant to expand its high-quality, culturally-relevant, accessible after school Hip Hop Dance and DJ programming, coupled with nutrition/wellness education and family engagement events, meeting the complex needs of 200 underserved youth of low- to moderate-income communities in Goleta, grades K-5th, majority Latinx, who attend public schools.

CN intentionally strives to reach Goleta’s least-served youth with accessible dance cultural programming, partnering with Title I elementary schools in Goleta Unified School District lacking dance education. Racial disparities, arts accessibility, and language access needs are also key factors that CN considers when determining the school partnerships most aligned with its mission.

CN currently serves Goleta youth and families in need by providing its popular weekly dance/DJing classes at partnering schools, including Ellwood ES (1 class); Kellogg ES (1 class); Brandon ES (2 classes); Hollister ES (1 class): approx. 20 students/class, 1 hour/week, with each of the classes working toward two collaborative, culminating performances, with a family dance celebration, professional guest performances, wellness workshops/vendors, and a youth dance battle.

A goal of this grant request is to expand CN’s Goleta services beyond the current capacity, to include: Isla Vista ES (1 class); La Patera ES (1 class); Foothill ES (1 class): again, 20 students/class, 1 hour/week, with student efforts geared toward the two final performances (Holiday Performance and Spring Performance).

The total of underserved, low- to moderate-income Goleta youth to be directly served by this grantsupported programming is 200, and the audience, including families and invited members of the community of Goleta to be served by the final performances, will reach 500.

The structure of the program (August 21, 2024-June 5, 2025, with grant-supported execution commencing from the date of the award) will be three (3) 10-week Sessions in Fall, Winter and Spring, during the school year, provided after school, between the hours of 2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., once a week, on a convenient recurring day selected by the school sites.

Total instructional hours are 250 (counting rehearsals and culminating events).

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CN's goal for the program is to make strong community connections with existing and new partner sites in Goleta, and with students and families. CN’s national and local program leaders and teaching artists— including local inspiring alumni who graduated from CN’s Santa Barbara and Goleta programming—will offer Goleta youth foundational technique training and arts and humanities learning, exploring cultural dance forms such as Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping, House Dance, along with their histories and cultural contexts.

Classes with a guest live DJ will help the youth to develop a rich appreciation of the rhythms and cultural sounds associated with various popular street dance forms.

Where health and wellness come into play is through the contextual nutrition education, fitness, exercise, conflict resolution, and emotional/anger management guidance that the artist-mentors of CN and invited service providers offer to the youth and families in the classes, performances, and events.

CN’s renowned national leaders Kelli Forman, Executive Director, and Charles Parks aka King Charles, Creative Director, and long-serving Santa Barbara Program Manager Ari Gillam, all adept performers and teaching artists in their own right, will not only provide the highest quality planning, partnership development, marketing/outreach, and orientation of staff and school sites to the shared goals of the grant, the evaluative process, and documentation, but will also offer intensive and ongoing teacher training/professional development to support 10 local teaching artists delivering CN’s standards-based curriculum across the Goleta-serving sites.

While some of the teachers may be new, a majority of them have been teaching with Creative Netwerk in Santa Barbara and Goleta for years. The teacher ranks include passionate alumni of CN who are now giving back.

The Creative Netwerk curriculum/pedagogy is heavily inspired by Destiny Arts Center’s open Hip-Hop Curriculum Model called “The Mixtape.” The Five Components defined by Destiny Arts Center’s “The Mixtape” Hip-Hop Curriculum include the following: Opening Circle, Share Artistic Experience, Engage in Creative Process, Closing Circle, and a Culminating Performance.

CN’s D.E.I.A. commitment is as follows: Grounded in the cultures of hip-hop, club, and street dance, born of the struggles and creativity of predominantly African-American and Latinx communities, CN centers leaders of color in its efforts to empower youth and families. 78% of CN's Board, Senior Leadership, and Program Management, and 93% of its teaching artists identify as people of color with roots in the communities that CN serves. Their voices and perspectives guide the organization and establish trust in the community. CN is distinct from other dance education providers because it focuses on social development, emotional learning, physical well-being, mental health, culture, family engagement, and youth empowerment, offering consistent programming. CN leaders partner with public schools, affordable housing, and CBOs, finding solutions to learning loss, isolation, and trauma through diverse dance, music, culture and community.

In closing, here are some key staff bios:

Executive Director Kelli Forman is an international teaching artist and choreographer from the United States.

After years of intensive training in the American Midwest, Kelli danced professionally in New York City and Los Angeles, working on shows such as X-Factor, Dancing With the Stars, America’s Got Talent, and Glee and modeling for companies such as Coca-Cola and Reebok. Kelli later completed her degree in Dance at the University of California Santa Barbara, advocated extensively for diversity in K-12 and collegiate dance 1/26/24, 7:14 AM Print/Preview
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Creative Director Charles Parks, aka King Charles, is a Chicago Footwork pioneer from the Southside of Chicago and a prominent international teaching artist for Chicago Footwork. He has been a global ambassador for the art form for over 20 years. King Charles is the founder and leader of Creation Global, an international Chicago Footwork dance crew with over 90 members worldwide. King Charles was the Artistic Director of renowned Chicago dance company, The FootworKINGZ, who was featured on major television shows including America's Got Talent and America's Best Dance Crew. King Charles has worked professionally with many iconic artists including touring with Madonna for years and performing with artists such as Elton John and Will I Am. King Charles continues to blow audiences away with his energy and creativity. His commercial work and stage performances include Omarian, Twista, Bakermat, Willow Smith, Verizon, and Nike—just to name a few. King Charles is also a mentor to many future leaders world-wide and a skilled rapper/MC. King Charles is a co-founder of Chicago Footworkology, a project created in response to the global pandemic that provides online dance and music programming to educate students world-wide about Chicago Footwork culture.

Santa Barbara Program Manager, Ari Gillam, is a tap dancer, musical theater choreographer, and teaching artist who advocates for dance education. She studied Economics and Theater Arts at U of California, Santa Cruz. As the recipient of the Arts Bridge Scholarship, Ari shared an arts discipline in local K-12 public schools, providing diverse students access to dance education and creative development. 2020, Ari launched a children's yoga program. She has 7 years of experience in corporate marketing and 12 years teaching dance.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

The total of underserved, LMI Goleta youth to be served by this grant-supported programming is 200, and the audience, including families and invited members of the community of Goleta to be served by the performances, will reach 500.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, 1/26/24, 7:14 AM Print/Preview
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CN is distinct from other dance education providers because it focuses on social development, emotional learning, physical well-being, mental health, culture, family engagement, and youth empowerment, offering consistent accessible programming at sites youth already frequent. CN leaders work with Goleta partner sites, finding solutions to learning loss, isolation, and trauma through relevant dance and music culture and community. CN’s dance leaders deepen collaboration and unification of the many local crews in the battle community, MCs, DJs, teaching artists, and community partners to expand access to life-changing learning, cultural storytelling, and performance.

CN’s after school dance programming is poised to meet Goleta’s need for arts education, because according to Goleta Education Foundation, “California is behind in arts education as compared to other states. In 2022, Proposition 28 provided additional resources, but its campaign highlighted the widening need: ‘Only 1 in 5 public schools in California has a dedicated teacher for traditional arts programs like music, dance, theater and art, or newer forms of creative expression like computer graphics, animation, coding, costume design and filmmaking. … This initiative is timely as our country seeks to create a more just and equitable future for all children. A boost in arts and music education will help ensure the future workforce in media and technology properly reflect the diversity of the children in our public schools.’-Former Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District Austin Beutner and former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan” (Goleta Education Foundation).

CN’s program meets two distinct (“Increased Access” and “Curriculum Support”) needs of the Instruction Services Department of GUSD, honoring its D.E.I commitment: (1) “Ensure students have access to highquality afterschool programming, with priority and scholarships given to students who are from low-income families, learning English as an additional language, foster youth, and students experiencing homelessness.” (2) “Ensure all students have access to a broad course of study, including the arts, physical education, library, STEAM, and garden.”
CN’s programmatic work aligns the “Learning Beyond the Basics” value statement of GUSD’s Strategic Plan:
“We value the whole child. We believe a comprehensive elementary course of study includes a variety of cultural, artistic, physical, and social experiences. We embrace, as essential outcomes of a well-rounded education, a deep understanding of the responsibilities of our democratic heritage, and the important attributes of personal character, including honesty, respect, integrity, and compassion.” U.S. News and World Report shares about Goleta Union Elementary Schools’ demographics and needs:
“Goleta Union Elementary contains 10 schools and 3,381 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%.

Also, 30.8% of students are economically disadvantaged. The student body at the schools served by Goleta Union Elementary is 38.5% White, 0.6% Black, 6.2% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 46.6% Hispanic/Latino,

0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. In addition, 7.7% of students are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of students are female, and 52% of students are male. At schools in Goleta Union Elementary, 30.8% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 26.1% of students are English language learners.”

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, the programming of Creative Netwerk is truly powerful in combating the challenges that young people face during unstructured, unsupervised after school hours: loss of learning, inactivity and malnutrition, excessive screen time, unhealthy habits, and traumas. Not to mention, the arts, especially coupled with mentoring and additional enrichment, are widely documented as being instrumental in pulling low-income young people out of poverty and getting them on a trajectory that includes college and careers. Dance is a vehicle for boosting confidence and creativity. That same courage and teamwork skills that a youth has when performing on stage or in a dance battle will show up later in interviews for higher education and job placement. CN helps advance the next generation of performing and teaching artists, and instills in all participants a culture of giving back to the community. Thus, you find that many alumni come back to teach 1/26/24, 7:14 AM Print/Preview
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In short, here is the annual primary impact of programming: Our Goleta student population (200 participants) will learn to C.R.E.A.T.E.:

Cultivate self-esteem and self-value;
Respect their bodies and establish healthy lifestyles;
Express themselves and channel energy through creative alternatives; Achieve goals and maintain a positive attitude through challenges; Take part in consistent programming that promotes friendship and a sense of belonging; Expand their perspectives through community service and cultural learning.

CN in Goleta inspires students to pursue their love of movement, achieve self-discovery, and enjoy healthy, active lives. CN helps students celebrate, learn about, and take pride in the value of art originating from their communities.

Students create performances. Youth learn Hip Hop dance/culture, vocabulary; engage in physical activity; strengthen memory, self-discipline, cognition, reasoning by practicing steps, routines, contributing feedback, developing teamwork skills, making innovations and growing community mindsets; engage creativity, individuality and style, problem solving; improve motor skills; discover rhythm, musicality; receive mentoring.
500 audiences are served by the two culminating performances/events. Culturally-diverse audiences will access family dance activities, wellness vendors and services, youth performances/battles, and gain understanding and appreciation of local arts and wellness initiatives. 10 dance teachers complete CN’s pro development/training and as a result deliver its effective, curriculumbased programming in Goleta.

Evaluation: Progress will be tracked by the Executive Director, Operations Manager, and Santa Barbara Program Manager, who will manage the project timeline, including the timely engagement of teaching artists, assistants, partners, funders, and students/audiences.

CN uses surveys, class assessments, group discussions, internal/external evaluation, video documentation, and a continuous quality improvement cycle to capture its impact and refine programming.

This process results in competent framing of disability and accessibility, and shows how the work of each accessibility team member connects to the vision of accessibility/inclusion.

CN makes programmatic changes to accommodate students with physical and developmental disabilities.

CN creates access through the use of bilingual instruction and marketing to meet the needs of communities where English is a second language. Alternate format materials and presentations are available to accommodate persons with disabilities to ensure they receive access to the information, content, experiences--e.g., ASL interpretation, verbal descriptions. 1/26/24, 7:14 AM Print/Preview
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Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

CN is able to use the generous Goleta grant to attract additional matching and sustainability support from foundations, corporations, government, and individual donors. This is a best practice whereby CN uses the prestige and impact of each generous funder to help network in additional passionate investors in the ongoing impact of programming.

Funds received to date, fully or partially supporting Goleta programming, include:

Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, $10,000 received
Kirby Jones Foundation, $10,000 received
Eichholz Foundation, $100,000 received
Santa Barbara Bowl, $5,000 received
Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, $6,000 received The Léni Fund, $20,000 received
Jody and John Arnhold, $25,000 received
NEA GAP, $18,000 received

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
This grant is absolutely critical to meeting the needs of Goleta youth and families for arts programming at the named partner sites. It covers program expansion, teacher training, proper staff oversight, marketing, supplies, operations/production for performances. It also makes it so that CN can offer the program free of charge to low-income residents on scholarships. Thus we advocate strongly for full funding. However, CN can still thrive with partial funding in that the org strategically never relies on just one source but proactively reaches out to a variety of funders and donors to provide contingency support for the programming to operate at scale without interruptions. There are some additional foundation and government grants that Creative Netwerk will be pursuing; however, this grant from Goleta is key for expansion and a catalyst for success and programmatic impact.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes, the programming primarily serves low- to moderate-income youth and families, majority Latinx. CN intentionally works with Title I and under-resourced public schools lacking art education, and with students benefiting from free/reduced lunch. Included in the student population are English language learners, foster care, and housing insecure youth.

However, CN typically does not ask the families for the documentation of income, as CN understands directly from the school partners’ provided data and communications that the populations are underserved.

CN is happy to collect documentation if it is helpful to the funder.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

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12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Creative Netwerk Board of Directors meets monthly to review financial statements. The Board also reviews and approves quarterly financial statements, leveraging that intel to inform strategic governance, staffing, fundraising, programmatic, and financial management decision-making. The Board convenes annually to approve the annual organizational budget and determine executive compensation. The Board reviews the annual 990 and independent CPA review at relevant meetings.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Yes, at the request of after school program directors, school PTA groups, and principals, the program is offered on a sliding scale payment system, with highly advertised full program scholarships available and encouraged, to meet the needs of low-income families. Community events are free and open to all community members.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
489,879.99 Total Assets ($)
337.29 Total Liabilities ($)
489,542.70 Total Net Assets ($)
489,879.99 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
1,469,639.97 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

N/A

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jenny Edwards
After School Enrichment (ASE) Coordinator
Kellogg Elementary School
559-696-0542
[email protected]
Marissa Kerr
Brandon PTA Programs
Brandon Elementary School
951-296-7509
[email protected]
CDBG Eligibility
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17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

Yes: Brandon: Sara Griswold-Sanchez, Marissa Kerr, PTA; Kellogg: Jenny Edwards, ASE Coord.; Ellwood: Chris Zwicke, PTA; Hollister: Lisa Patterson, PTA; Permits: Rosi Maldonado-Shaqur (Admin. Sec., Fiscal Serv.): GUSD ([email protected]).

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 60,000.00 USD$ 65,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Fees USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 8,000.00
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Total USD$ 80,000.00 USD$ 100,000.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 40,000.00 USD$ 50,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 7,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 9,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 12,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Total USD$ 80,000.00 USD$ 100,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
Revenue Sources:

City of Goleta: $0 in current FY, and $10,000 requested for next FY; Federal: $6,000 from NEA secured in current FY, and $6,000 projected from NEA for next FY; County: $6,000 from SB County Office of Arts & Culture secured in current FY, and $6,000 projected from SBCAC for next FY;
Foundations (including portions of Towbes, Kirby Jones, Leni Fund, Eichholz, Arnhold): $60,000 total secured in current FY, and $65,000 projected for next FY; Donations/Fundraising (including monthly recurring, Board, and GivingTuesday donors): $2,000 secured in current FY, and $5,000 projected for next FY;
Fees (sliding scale payments collected from parents who can afford to pay): $6,000 in current FY, and $8,000 projected in next FY;
TOTAL: $80,000 (current FY); $100,000 (next FY).

Expenses:

Personnel (Salaries, Benefits, Payroll): $10,000 current FY, $15,000 next FY; -Portion of FT Executive Director, Kelli Forman, 70K salary; -Portion of PT Creative Director, Charles Parks, 40K salary; -Portion of PT SB Program Manager, Ari Gillam, 30K salary; Consultants and Contracts: $40,000 current FY, $50,000 next FY; -10 teaching artists at $35-75/hour;
-Curriculum Specialist, Consultant professional fees;
-Teaching Artist Trainers/Choreographers, Consultant professional fees; Supplies: $6,000 current FY, $7,000 next FY;
-Technology and learning supplies for dance education;
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Travel/Training: $8,000 current FY, $9,000 next FY;
-Travel of visiting artists to Goleta, and cost of professional development sessions; Insurance: $1,000 current FY, $1,000 next FY;
Program Operations: $10,000 current FY, $12,000 next FY; -Remaining costs of developing partnerships, managing Goleta program operations, production, evaluation/documentation, and reporting;
TOTAL: $80,000 (current FY); $100,000 (next FY).

Use of $10,000 City of Goleta Grant:
$1,000 to Personnel;
-Portion of FT Executive Director, Kelli Forman, 70K salary; -Portion of PT Creative Director, Charles Parks, 40K salary; -Portion of PT SB Program Manager, Ari Gillam, 30K salary; $5,000 to Consultants and Contracts;
-10 teaching artists at $35-75/hour;
-Curriculum Specialist, Consultant professional fees;
-Teaching Artist Trainers/Choreographers, Consultant professional fees; $1,000 to Supplies;
-Technology and learning supplies for dance education;
$1,000 to Marketing/Advertising;
-Marketing and outreach to promote program;
$1,000 to Travel/Training;
-Travel of visiting artists to Goleta, and cost of professional development sessions; $1,000 to Program Operations;
-Remaining costs of developing partnerships, managing Goleta program operations, production, evaluation/documentation, and reporting;
TOTAL: $10,000 (next FY).

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status CN Tax Exempt
List of Board Members CN Board
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
CN PL
CN Balance Sheet
CPA review from prior year
Organizational Budget CN Org Budget
Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
To preserve and celebrate the rich Mexican heritage and to pass it on to all future generations through the dancing performing arts.

Program Information

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Danza Folklorica Quetzalcoatl
Danza Folklorica Quetzalcoatl
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 12:38:53 AM
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Project Contact
Francisco Espinosa
[email protected]
Tel: 805 637-2016
Additional Contacts
[email protected]
Danza Folklorica
Quetzalcoatl
7271 Lowell Way
Goleta, CA 93117-2845
United States
Director
Francisco Espinosa
[email protected]
Telephone805 637-2016
Fax
Web
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Our group (Danza Folklorica Quetzalcoatl) is a Goleta based non-profit that provides Mexican folkloric dance instruction to all children regardless of their ability to pay. For nearly 40 years Danza Quetzalcoatl has performed in Santa Barbara County for thousands of audience members during Old Spanish Days Fiesta events such as Fiesta Pequeña at the Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara Courthouse, and numerous cultural UCSB events. Quetzalcoatl also performs annually for numerous hospice and retirement centers across Santa Barbara County, such as Casa Dorinda, Valle Verde, Mission Terrace. If awarded with this grant it will provide much needed funding towards preparations for our annual performing arts event that will take place on September 21, 2024 at the Historic Granada Theater. Planning, preparation, and success for this type of event will incur out of pocket costs to our group members that can be significantly reduced by your grant. Most of our group members include children from a low-socio economic background, and your grant will allow us to reduce costs to those dance performers.

Practices will be held at Franklin elementary school starting February 2024 to mid-December 2024, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6pm-8:45pm. Performers include children from 4 years of age to 12 years of age. Older performers range from 13 years of age and above. Grant funds will be used to cover dance costumes for performers from low-socio economic status, deposit to reserve Granada theater, dance fees for economically underprivileged dance members.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Quetzacoatl has approximately 20 Goleta residents in the dance group. The performance at the Granada theater will serve approximately 1500 Santa Barbara County residents to include city of Goleta residents.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Our program fulfills multiple needs that minority communities are faced with on a daily basis. Such as after school activities for children from a low-socio economic background with labor working parents. Children are often unsupervised at home after school and our non-profit provides children a safe space to grow and develop their self-esteem through dance.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our non-profit serves as a prevention program in numerous ways such as promoting a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Child obesity in America is an epidemic that disproportionately affects minority children.

Mexican folkloric dancing allows children to express themselves in a healthy way and maintain their mental and physical wellness in a positive manner. Our program teaches social skills such as teamwork, respect, caring for others, tolerance, and diversity.
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Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Our non-profit organization has been self-sustaining for nearly 40 years and currently does not leverage other resources. Your grant will be a networking vessel that will allow us in the future to make partnerships and match funds to organizations that share in our vision and mission.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
If not awarded funding from the City of Goleta all funding will be out of pocket expenses for our organization and its founder.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
All of our members come from low-income families. We do not obtain documentation from members on their income at this time.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our organization obtained official 501(c)(3) status in October of 2022 and has not been audited as of yet.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Due to our organization's infancy, there is no Board of Directors established. All review and approval of financial statements is currently conducted by the founder, Francisco Espinoza.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

A $50 monthly fee is charged per member. A discounted rate is offered for those who havemore than one dancer per family. Fees are waived for individuals who cannot afford our monthly membership.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
3,000 Total Assets ($)
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3,000 Total Net Assets ($)
3,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
9,000.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

We do not have any past due obligations with any funding sources.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Xochitl Tafoya (Assistant Principal of Franklin Elementary School) (805) 886-1663 Miguel Avila (Realter & Director of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) (805) 896-0581 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

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Please list the name and position of the person from whom permission was obtained. If the program or activity is not on school grounds, please put N/A.

Casie Killgore-Principal
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status List of Board Members Board Members
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completed fiscal or calendar year
Financial Statements
Organizational Budget Revenue Sources
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Membership Fees
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Core Values are:

Compassion: We have a deep and abiding understanding of, and respect for, our individuals and their families.

Knowledge: We rely on data and evidence to inform our care. Our work requires a marriage of science and art.

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Devereux Advanced Behaviroal Health, California
Devereux CA Greenhouse Project
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/24/2024 3:58:18 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Indra Strong
[email protected]
Tel: 805 879 0311
Additional Contacts
cthomps5@devereux,org,
[email protected]
Devereux Advanced
Behaviroal Health,
California
P.O.Box 6784
Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6784
United States
Executive Director
Amy Evans
[email protected]
Telephone805 968 2525
Fax 805 968 5725
Web www.devereuxca.org
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Dedication: We maintain relentless optimism and perseverance to support the lifelong journey of those we serve.

Learning: We pursue continuous personal improvement, professional development and expanding impact.

Progress: We are Always en Route, continually incorporating new innovations to advance our services, our industry and the lives of those we serve.

Founded in 1945, Devereux California provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults, ages 18 and older, with diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, emotional and/or behavioral challenges, and other
cognitive differences. Devereux California offers residential and day treatment programs, community-based group homes, supported living services, respite care, and an adult day program that includes pre-vocational, therapeutic, educational and recreational activities. Our programs provide a treatment milieu designed to increase independent living skills, community integration and ensure the highest possible quality of life.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Devereux California offers an Adult Day Program, open 5 days a week, for individuals with intellectual, emotional and/or physical disabilities. Devereux California's longstanding Greenhouse pre-vocational program is an integral part of our Adult Day Program. Participants have an opportunity to acquire job and customer service training, and learn the basics of gardening in a 2,000 square foot greenhouse in Goleta.

Individuals can grow succulents, herbs, vegetables and decorative plants, while engaging in a wide range of activities and tasks for all levels and abilities.

Greenhouse participants gain an understanding of potting and watering skills, and learn photosynthesis and general horticulture best practices for our beautiful desert plants, vegetables, flowers and herbs. In addition to working with their hands to grow the plants, participants sell the plants at Goleta farmer’s markets on Sundays, thus developing customer service, money handling and marketing skills in the process. The program also allows individuals to become active in the community through providing their succulent arrangements to different local organizations, businesses and causes, like CenCal Health 40th anniversary celebrations, City of Goleta organized Best Dam Dinner on Lake Los Carneros, centerpieces of the dining tables at The Natural Cafe at Goleta Marketplace, and different private events (like wedding celebrations).

Greenhouse also serves as a place on interest for local Goleta elementary schools and nursery schools - groups of children come for tours to learn about dessert plants and see our Greenhouse Team at work.

The Greenhouse Project that we are seeking the funding for comprises the tasks of clean up and some needed renovation of the existing Devereux California Greenhouse and environment inside and around it.

The area around the actual structure is in need of upkeep that the individuals working in the Greenhouse cannot do by themselves, even with the help of their staff. We also would appreciate the chance to erect a pergola for working outside the actual greenhouse (especially during the hotter days) and replace the older gardening tools that the individuals are working with.
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We also serve hundreds of Goleta residents at the Farmers Markets (about 30 every Sunday), as our price points are low, and the plant starters and succulents can be afforded even by the low-moderate income group.

We also serve other non profit and for profit organizations in Goleta, when we provide our succulent arrangements for a very low cost for their events.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
8 every work day (when Day Program's greenhouse is opened) + about 30 each Sunday@Farmers' Market, plus recipients of the succulent centerpieces at special public and private events and tours.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Devereux CA Adult Day Program's Greenhouse serves an unmet need for community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Goleta who want to be involved in gardening (and one can be involved no matter what is the level of functioning of the individual) and also be of value to the local community, contributing something meaningful.

We believe, that there are not many better ways to teach belonging, work ethics, prevocational skills, team work, marketing skills, responsibility for one's work, foster interest in horticulture and also allow for the pride that inevitably comes with the community events where the succulent arrangements take the front rows (e.g., at Goleta Farmers Markets, seeing their arrangements displayed on the tables at the Goleta Natural Cafe, used as centerpieces at the Best Dam Diner picnic, used as take-home gifts at CenCalHealth anniversary event). We all like to feel needed and appreciated as contributing members of community, and the individuals we serve at Devereux CA are no different.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

All the 61 individuals we serve at Devereux CA are low income group. The individuals we serve have almost 1/25/24, 8:30 AM Print/Preview
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Actually, just the opposite - we serve people with disabilities, and also, as employer Devereux is committed to fostering equity and a sense of belonging for all. To further enhance our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts, we offer three Employee Resource Groups - our International ERG, LGBTQ+ ERG and Neurodiversity ERG allow for networking, mentorship and other opportunities for professional and personal development.

Additionally, it is the very work at Greenhouse that removes barriers and furthers the chances of the individuals in our care to gain successful employment and be contributing members of our community.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The Greenhouse program's upkeep is unfunded. The funding from the City Grant will not immediately open up other avenues, but we would like to use it as a push for future funds from other, yet unidentified, donors, as getting this grant would surely send the message that the city of Goleta believes in our services and in the continuous need for Devereux California Greenhouse program.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
The individuals (even with the help of their staff) working at the Devereux Greenhouse are not able to perform the tasks we are seeking the grant funding for. Our Greenhouse has not had any upkeep work for years, and is in desperate need for that. We are also striving to find more opportunities to fund this unfunded, yet vital portion of our Adult Day Program.

They live on what's afforded by social security and Room and Board from Tri-Counties Regional Center, or other payers. They have almost no disposable income for health and wellness activities and expenses.

Without Devereux's help most of our individuals would be homeless and hungry, and not safe (to 1/25/24, 8:30 AM Print/Preview
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Their social security income is verified (from their payor - be it conservatorship, public agency, bank or parent) upon admission to the program (-s).

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our organization was last audited by an independent CPA firm for fiscal years ending June 2023 and 2022.

There were no material weaknesses.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Finance Committee of the Devereux National Board reviews the financial statements at least on a quarterly basis..

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

The participation in our Adult Day Program for all participants is mainly funded by Tri-Counties Regional Center. Any of our Adult Day Program participants can express their wishes to work at the Greenhouse.

There is no extra costs to be part of the Greenhouse Team. There is also no extra funding for that program.

At farmers markets our plant starters are sold for 1 dollar per pot of plant starters, and about 3-10 dollars per different succulent arrangements, decorated with whimsical wooden figurines, painted by our residents.

We have accepted nominal donations for our larger deliveries to the community events. However the Greenhouse Program is not specifically or additionally funded by any of the payers for the individuals' services at Devereux.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
440909000 Total Assets ($)
235826000 Total Liabilities ($)
205083000 Total Net Assets ($)
440909000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
1,322,727,000.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

The numbers in the question 14. reflect our National Devereux Foundation's (as a whole; with 18 centers in 10 states) financial position from the most recent financials (FY23).

There are no past due obligations with any funding source,

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Sherman Vincent - Goleta resident and father of an individual served by Devereux CA, attending the 1/25/24, 8:30 AM Print/Preview
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CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

61.00 TOTAL

20. If your program or activity takes place on school grounds, have you received permission and approval from the appropriate school?
Please list the name and position of the person from whom permission was obtained. If the program or activity is not on school grounds, please put N/A.
not applicable
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
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Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 148,051.00 USD$ 148,051.00
Fees USD$ 1,329,868.00 USD$ 1,329,868.00
Other
Total USD$ 1,477,919.00 USD$ 1,487,919.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 797,881.00 USD$ 797,881.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 11,960.00 USD$ 11,960.00 USD$ 1,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 228,982.00 USD$ 228,982.00 USD$ 2,500.00
Supplies USD$ 20,990.00 USD$ 20,990.00 USD$ 2,100.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 25,224.00 USD$ 25,224.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 4,400.00
Insurance USD$ 24,467.00 USD$ 24,467.00
Other USD$ 120.00 USD$ 120.00
Depreciation USD$ 10,469.00 USD$ 10,469.00
Center Operations Allocation USD$ 61,627.00 USD$ 61,627.00 Administrative Allocation USD$ 213,142.00 USD$ 213,142.00 Total USD$ 1,394,862.00 USD$ 1,394,862.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Budget Narrative
Please note that our budget process begins in February, therefore we do not have an approved final budget for next fiscal year, but we would expect that revenue and expenses would be consistent.

Revenue for fees are derived from private pay, as well as funding from Regional Centers. Included in the donations and fundraising are $122,131 in Endowment Distributions to support the mission of the day program.

We would spend the Goleta City Grant funds on:
- purchase 2 pergolas/gazebos for around $2200 each, in total - $4400.

That could cover the kits/materials for the pergolas/gazebos, and our maintenance people would work with the contractors to erect the pergolas/gazebos in front of the Greenhouse where the individuals we serve construct and paint boxes for the plants, as well as work on arts and crafts projects our individuals do outside the very Greenhouse structure;
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This last part of the project - clean up, purchase of materials, work to prepare and then properly install the DG pathway, would take the rest of the funds - around $4100.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Tax Exempt and Address Update List of Board Members 2023 Noc- Board of Trustee with Terms Affiliations
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Dev Corp FY23 Financial Statement
Organizational Budget CA Center budget FY23.24.

Organizational Chart 2023 CA Devereux Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information CA Greenhouse Trifold info 2023 Greenhouse photos
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The primary objective and purpose of Dos Pueblos Band Boosters, as defined in the organization's bylaws, is to provide financial assistance when required for the general improvement of the Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program and to support students in their learning and improving musically and creatively.

Program Information

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Dos Pueblos Band Boosters
Dos Pueblos High School Instrumental Music Program
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USD$ 3,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/17/2024 4:04:11 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Joel Nelson
[email protected]
Tel: 805-685-7151
Additional Contacts
none entered
Dos Pueblos Band Boosters
PO Box 8931
Goleta, CA 93118
United States
Board President
Charu Chaubal
[email protected]
Telephone805-968-2541
Fax
Web dphsmusic.org
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Dos Pueblos Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial and operational support for students participating in the Dos Pueblos High School Instrumental Music Program (DPIM). Band Boosters generates revenue by collaborating with local businesses on fundraising, engaging organizations that provide grants for music programs, and soliciting support from community members and parents. The organization also helps with travel, event staffing and other logistics.

About 125 students participate in DPIM’s six elements: marching band, jazz band, concert band, color guard, drumline and orchestra. They perform before thousands of students and community members at auditoriums, parades, sporting events, competitions and other settings throughout the August-to-June school year. Classroom instruction and practice occur during and after school hours. Performances take place onsite and offsite during the week.

Band Boosters' board of directors comprises parent volunteers who work with school officials, students, parents and others to schedule performances, maintain uniforms and equipment, arrange travel, prepare for competitions and engage funding sources. The board meets monthly year-round to plan activities and review budget priorities.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Approximately 125 students plus community members who attend performances at sporting events, concerts and other venues.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

The music program benefits students at Goleta's only public high school, 44% of whose student population is classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged, along with members of the extended community who attend performances. The program enables access to instruments and instruction that might otherwise be unavailable to some students.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

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Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The visibility that Band Boosters would gain from City funding would enhance the music program's stature as a community asset, which the organization would leverage in other grant applications. City funding would also diversify the organization's funding base and provide a measure of budget stability ahead of the 2024- 25 fiscal year.

Seeking funding from government, corporate and nonprofit sources is a central and ongoing element of Band Boosters' mission. The organization has received grants in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 fiscal years from the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation, the Chumash Indians Foundation and The Mockingbird Foundation. Band Boosters submits grant applications to Montecito Bank & Trust, the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Deckers and others during their application periods.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
The requested funds are necessary because the Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program relies almost entirely on external sources for funding, such as program participants' parents, family members and friends, plus fundraising activities and grants. The school district funds only the program director's salary and a portion of contracted specialized instruction. A grant from the City would partially underwrite such essential elements as clinicians/specialists, instrument/equipment purchase and repair, travel, uniforms, and competitive event preparation, props and entry fees.

In the event of partial funding from the City, Dos Pueblos Band Boosters would continue its efforts to generate income from music program parents and families, community members, fundraising initiatives and organizations that provide grants to music programs.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.
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According to Band Boosters' contracted CPA, the organization has not undergone a financial statement audit because its income level does not warrant it.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The board, led by the treasurer and president, formulates the annual budget prior to the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1). The board collaborates with the music program director to review and adjust resource priorities and the budget's ability to meet them throughout the calendar year.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
28,475 Total Assets ($)
0 Total Liabilities ($)
28,475 Total Net Assets ($)
28,475 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
85,425.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Aimee Ware, Dos Pueblos HS music program director, (805) 968-2541 Yesenia Thomas, former president, Dos Pueblos Band Boosters, (805) 680-4123.

CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
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Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

Both Band Boosters and the music program take place on school grounds with permission from the principal.

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
USD$ 0.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 24,000.00 USD$ 24,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 38,000.00 USD$ 35,000.00
Jazz Festival USD$ 7,000.00 USD$ 7,000.00
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Total USD$ 69,000.00 USD$ 67,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Consultants and Contracted
Instructors
USD$ 30,100.00 USD$ 30,000.00 USD$ 500.00
Entry fees USD$ 3,500.00 USD$ 3,500.00 USD$ 500.00
Equipment purchases USD$ 2,500.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Instruments USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Membership dues USD$ 300.00 USD$ 300.00
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Sheet music USD$ 2,500.00 USD$ 2,500.00
Show design and props USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 1,500.00 Transportation USD$ 12,000.00 USD$ 13,000.00
Uniforms USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 500.00
Web service USD$ 300.00 USD$ 300.00
Matching funds for student
fundraisers
USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Tax filing USD$ 500.00 USD$ 500.00
Bookkeeping supplies, P.O.
box, postage
USD$ 500.00 USD$ 500.00
D&O insurance USD$ 970.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Awards and tropies USD$ 750.00 USD$ 700.00
Bank fees USD$ 250.00 USD$ 250.00
Clinicians USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Total USD$ 69,670.00 USD$ 68,050.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Budget Narrative
Specialized instruction, competition preparations and entry fees remain key priorities as the music program builds on its recent progress. Accordingly, Band Boosters would apply a City grant toward those direct service expenses. This funding would help the music program serve its constituents in the school and community with enhanced musical proficiency and compelling competition presentations.

Band Boosters' FY 2024-25 budget is not available. It will be formulated in the spring and summer and finalized by July 1. However, it is likely that most of the activities and funding needs from 2023-24 will repeat next year.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS determination
List of Board Members Board202324
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
BalanceSheet
ProfitLoss
Organizational Budget Budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the Dos Pueblos High School Parent Teacher Student Association (DPHS PTSA) is to promote the welfare of our students at home, at school, and throughout the local community. The PTSA is a volunteer association dedicated to fostering collaboration among parents, educators, students, and community members to support the youth and families in Goleta.

The mission of the After Prom event is to provide our students a place to stay safe and sober immediately following the Senior Prom.

Program Information
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Project Contact
Tina Brenza
[email protected]
Tel: 8156211021
Additional Contacts
none entered
Dos Pueblos High
School Parent Teacher
Student Association
(PTSA)
7266 Alameda Ave
Goleta, CA 93117
United States
President
Jennifer Harris
[email protected]
Telephone8059682541
Fax
Web dphs.sbunified.org/studentsparent/ptsa
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

The DPHS PTSA works in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to best serve the youth and families in Goleta.

One of the many programs that PTSA supports is After Prom. Since 1987, this event has been held for senior students and their approved guests. It is held directly after Senior Prom from 12:00 am to 4:00 am. It provides the attendees with a secure place to have fun and stay safe & sober. We are the only public high school in the community that hosts this type of event. It provides a drug- and alcohol-free environment to keep the students and the community safe.

The students love this event! For four years, they look forward to the opportunity to participate once they are seniors themselves. Many students choose to attend After Prom even if they don't attend the Senior Prom. It will be held on May 4, 2024.

For over 10 years, After Prom has been held at Bowlero in Goleta (formerly Zodo's). The students bowl, play in the arcade, use the photo booth, or play a myriad of other games in the secured patio. There is an abundance of food, treats and soft drinks. Adult volunteers and hired security guards are strategically positioned so that no students can enter or leave without going through the secure front entrance.

The students are enticed to attend After Prom (and stay the whole time) by the awarding of raffle prizes every 15 minutes. The students have many fun ways to earn raffle tickets throughout the night. The grand prize is awarded at 4:00 am, which is is a strong motivator to keep the students in this safe environment.

We rely heavily on adult volunteers (parents and other family members, teachers, alumni, etc.) to fundraise, organize, facilitate and chaperone After Prom. The prizes are funded through donations from families, local organizations, and businesses. Due to the rising costs of facilities and services, fundraising has become increasingly essential, especially given the financial constraints faced by many families. At DPHS, 47% of students come from low-income households. Since the pandemic, the amount that we have been able to fundraise is significantly less than prior years.

In 2023, the expenses for After Prom amounted to $18,000. To ensure accessibility for all students, tickets are provided at no charge if the $20 ticket fee poses a financial burden on the family.

City of Goleta funds will be utilized towards the costs of renting Bowlero (which includes food and beverages), security guards and engaging activities.

Keeping the students and community safe on Prom Night is of utmost importance to all of us at DPHS. With the support of funding, we aim to continue hosting After Prom in Goleta, alleviating financial barriers for students and families, providing entertainment facilities and vendors, and offering appealing prizes to our diverse student body. Your assistance in ensuring the success and safety of After Prom would be greatly appreciated.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
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4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, the After Prom event organized by DPHS addresses an unmet need in the community.

DPHS is the sole local public school that hosts an After Prom event. This initiative fulfills a crucial need for a secure environment where the students can stay safe after Senior Prom. This need is particularly significant because the hours following Prom often witness reckless behaviors that can lead to adverse, or even tragic, outcomes. By providing a supervised and alcohol-free & drug-free setting, After Prom serves as a vital resource in ensuring the well-being and safety of our students and community members during this vulnerable time.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

During After Prom, we are able to prevent students from engaging in drug and alcohol usage and other inappropriate activities. We are keeping them out of cars and off the roads. This protects them and the community at large.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

We do not currently have any plans to leverage funding from the City's grant with any other sources. However, despite not currently pursuing joint partnerships or matching funds, we have actively sought support from the community to ensure the success of After Prom. This includes reaching out to over 170 local businesses asking for financial contributions. To date, we have received 3 donations ($2000, $400, $50).

Additionally, we received a generous donation of $2500 from the Assistance League, which also provides the use of prom dresses.
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Furthermore, we are preparing to apply for the Herren Project After Prom Grant when it becomes available on March 17.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, the requested funds are crucial for the success of After Prom in 2025. While we received $3000 from the City of Goleta Grant in July 2023, these funds have already been allocated for After Prom 2024 as the retainer for Bowlero.

To make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta, we will actively seek donations from local businesses and families associated with DPHS.

The funds requested in this application will be specifically utilized for After Prom 2025, ensuring that the event continues to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our students.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? Yes. At DPHS, 47% of students come from low-income households that qualify for free or reduced-fee lunches.

Recognizing the economic challenges faced by these students, we ensure that After Prom remains accessible to all by providing tickets at no charge to those who have financial hardships.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our PTSA auditor performs an audit twice a year, as mandated by California PTA. The last one was August 2023. There were no findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board of Directors meet and review/approve financial statements 6 times a year. The PTSA Association meets 4 times a year to review and approve the financial statements as well.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

The ticket for admittance to After Prom is $20.

The ticket price is reviewed each year when we obtain a bid from Bowlero for the use of their facilities and refine the budget. We have not raised the price of the ticket for many years so that the event can remain accessible to all students. One of our goals is to obtain enough through fundraising so that we can reduce the cost of a ticket.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
38402 Total Assets ($)
0 Total Liabilities ($)
0 Total Net Assets ($)
0 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
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15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jennifer Harris, PTSA President 805-637-6439 [email protected] Bill Woodard, DPHS Principal 805-968-2541 [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program
Revenue for Current
Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations (Assistance League) USD$ 2,500.00 USD$ 2,500.00 Donations/Fundraising (to date) USD$ 2,450.00 USD$ 2,450.00 Ticket sales USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Funds needed to be raised USD$ 17,891.00 USD$ 11,901.00 Total USD$ 25,841.00 USD$ 26,851.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Consultants and Contracts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility & Food USD$ 10,641.00 USD$ 11,173.00 USD$ 6,500.00 Supplies (ID lanyards, decorations,
signs)
USD$ 756.00 USD$ 771.00
Marketing (Printing, Sponsor banner) USD$ 220.00 USD$ 225.00 USD$ 0.00 Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment Rental (Photo
booth,inflatables,outdoor lighting))
USD$ 2,800.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Insurance USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Security USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,050.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Prizes USD$ 5,424.00 USD$ 5,532.00
Activities (DJ, Karaoke, Magician) USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,100.00 USD$ 2,500.00 Total USD$ 25,841.00 USD$ 26,851.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta funds would be allocated towards direct services (Bowlero rental & food, security guards and activities).

The cost of the venue has increased by over $2000 since its acquisition by Bowlero Corporation in late 2021. While Bowlero has been accommodating of our budget constraints, there is uncertainty regarding cost increases next year.

In order to incentivize student attendance and participation throughout the entire event, we aim to provide highly desired prizes. While some prizes are donated, others must be purchased. The prizes range from gift cards and certificates to local restaurants and experiences, to larger items such as iPads and a grand prize of a computer.
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Acknowledgement of our generous donors is an integral part of the event. Sponsors who contribute over $500 will be recognized on a banner displayed outside the school, facing Cathedral Oaks Road, before and after the event (and at the actual event).

We are fortunate to have insurance coverage provided by California PTA, eliminating the need for additional expenses in this regard.

In obtaining quotes for this year, we noted that the largest increases in costs were for the inflatables, photo booth, security and the venue. We may have to consider eliminating the inflatables and/or photo booth, depending on how much we are able to fundraise.

I contacted Melissa Cure in your office regarding our revenue sources. I wanted to know if I should list what I anticipate that we will be able to fundraise in the next 3 months, or only what we currently have in our account. She stated that I should only list what we actually have as of today.

We have projected anticipated funds based on past fundraising efforts. This includes $9000 in ticket sales, $1500 in donations from families, and $500 from a Kyle's Kitchen fundraiser. In November, I reached out to over 170 companies in Goleta requesting donations, from which we raised $2450. We plan to continue soliciting donations in the coming months to supplement these funds.

We utilize GoFan for the purchase of After Prom tickets. It is a digital platform that Santa Barbara Unified utilizes for the purchase of all tickets to their sporting and entertainment events. GoFan charges 5% per ticket, plus an additional $1.

In projecting expenditures for next year, I computed the percentage increase in each expense from 2023 to 2024, and extrapolated that to 2025 expenses. Most were reasonable, with the exception of the inflatables, photo booth, security and venue. I froze the increases for those 4 budget items to 5% in 2025.

We may need to eliminate them or explore out-of-town options to keep costs down. Regarding the venue, we would need to consider eliminating their food and having families make or buy the food elsewhere and bring to the event.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status W9
501(c)(3) Letter of Determination
List of Board Members DPHS PTSA Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
DP PTSA Financial Statement
Organizational Budget DP PTSA Budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Easy Lift's mission is to fulfill our community's need for specialized transportation to allow individuals and organizations access to essential programs and services. Easy Lift's vision is to become the community's recognized advisor for specialized transportation needs.

Program Information

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Easy Lift Transportation
Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/18/2024 1:19:48 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Polly Sumner
[email protected]
Tel: 805-681-1416
Additional Contacts
none entered
Easy Lift Transportation
1522 Cook Pl, Bldg. 333
Goleta, CA 93117
United States
Executive Director
Ernesto Paredes
[email protected]
Telephone805-681-1416
Fax
Web www.easy.lift.org
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As the only nonprofit provider of wheelchair-accessible, specialized transportation for the community, Easy Lift looks to fulfill the ever-growing need for its vital paratransit services through the continued expansion and development of its primary program, the Dial-A-Ride service. The program accesses the frail elderly and disabled community that cannot feasibly use common types of public transportation such as the bus, to a bounty of vital medical and other health services, necessary everyday shopping, places of worship, and the opportunity to remain engaged with family and peers. Without Dial-A-Ride, 750 Goleta residents would be left with limited or no means to reach medical appointments and other destinations necessary to maintain a lifestyle of independence with dignity. Dial-A-Ride operates 363 day a year, seventeen hours a day.

Of the current constituents, 70% are seniors. Approximately 38% use mobility devices, and 70% are low income. Applicants are referred to Easy Lift by doctors and social service agencies, then screened to assess the transport mode suitable to their limitations/capabilities, frequently through consult with the applicant’s referring health-care professional. For those who do not qualify, Easy Lift offers free “Mobility Training” in which one is familiarized with mass transit process.

City of Goleta funds will sustain the continuation of Dial-A-Ride day to day operations. In addition to a steady increase in ridership since 2020, the availability and standard of the access Easy Lift offered and continues to offer to the community has remained fully operational, and the safety measures have only improved throughout the Pandemic. Further, due to the vulnerable condition of the Dial-A-Ride community, the presence of this transportation option that minimally groups riders and utilizes superior personal protective equipment is a direct safety benefit. Although services such as Uber have made private rides more affordable than former taxi culture, Easy Lift is the only wheelchair-accessible option and routinely trains its staff in safety, Covid-19 protocols and compassion practices. Easy Lift strives to grant access to the broad range of services requested in a safe and compassionate manner, at an average 8,000 rides annually. This is 95% of pre-Pandemic service levels.

The ongoing acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and vehicle sanitization is a considerable, necessary addition to the cost of operations, and must be continued to achieve the safety protocols that have, to date, impressively prevented virus passage between Easy Lift drivers and passengers despite the close proximity necessary to aid clients with mobility limitations. The lead staff will attend pertinent safety trainings to ensure protocols are current. The organization has grappled with driver recruitment and retention for the past three years. In line with national trends, it has been a hurdle to hire new drivers as service demand has increased each year since 2020. It has been a challenge to match wage increases to the annual cost of living increases, which in our county have been significantly higher the past two years, and being a driver is physically taxing with the transport of multiple frail passengers using mobility devices during each shift. Easy Lift decided to take a new initiative to recruit, and in January 2024 increased the base pay for drivers by 8%, double the average 4% annual increase. By offering an 8% wage increase, Easy Lift will become more competitive in recruitment, thus mitigating the short-staffing impact of having to pay overtime to meet service demand.

Easy Lift will also continue its expanded Dial-A-Ride service, Dial-A-Ride Direct, which addresses the nature of urgency associated with health and nutrition service needs of its vulnerable constituents by offering sameday service to currently eligibly passengers. This extension program has been solely grant-funded since 2016 and enables the organization to offer immediate, unplanned prescription pickups and other healthcare access errands that are of time-sensitive importance to the passenger. Dial-ARide Direct will enable the community to attend urgent medical visits, refill prescriptions, and avail the regular Dial-A-Ride service to fulfill more scheduled rides. Easy Lift will also continue to work with various other charitable organizations such as The Food Bank, senior living facilities, and medical providers to ensure that all senior and vulnerable community members have a way to access vaccinations, food security and healthcare programs should the community return to a lockdown state.

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The Board of Directors Finance Committee will quarterly meet to analyze the data and prepare the next fiscal budget in conjunction with the 2024 inflation projections. Further, the Board of Directors is monthly provided with statistical, financial and operations data to clarify mission alignment. Easy Lift is also observed by SBTAC to validate its programs are aligned with specialized transportation safety measures. Easy Lift annually puts out a Passenger and Community Partner Survey to gauge its strengths and weaknesses as perceived by the service recipients. This enables the organization to re-visit and update procedures in a consistent, ongoing schedule.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Dial-A-Ride serves approximately 750 residents, out of 3,000 total in south Santa Barbara County.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, Dial-A-Ride satisfies the need for wheelchair-accessible and other specialized transportation for the senior as well as physically and cognitively impaired residents of the community. There is no other nonprofit paratransit service in Goleta. Although there are private transportation services such as Uber, most are not wheelchair accessible or affordable at $3.50 per ride.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, Dial-A-Ride aids in the prevention of an absence of accessible specialized transportation for Goleta. As the sole nonprofit provider of this specific service, for Goleta residents to not have an affordable option would mean a severe limitation in access to healthcare, nutrition, prescription and other services necessary to quality of life.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Although there currently are no matching fund opportunities, the City's grant funding would further solidify the sound financial health of the organization to continue service. It would encourage Foundations and other grantors to also fund Dial-A-Ride, as the investors understand the greatest success will be achieved with a variety of resources.

Current/recent grant sources: Manitou Fund, Outhwaite Foundation, Balin Charitable Trust, Latkin Charitable Foundation, Ann Jackson Family Foundation, St. Francis Foundation, Towbes, Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Montecito Bank & Trust.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Easy Lift operates on a balanced operating budget each year and understands that not each grant will be funded either fully or partially. Over the past decade, Easy Lift has strategically built a Reserves fund through a contracted service with Cencal for MediCal-eligible patients. The Reserves act as a contingency to ensure that Dial-A-Ride will continue operations despite outside funding opportunity shortfalls. The Easy Lift Board of Directors strategizes no less than annually how to best appropriate the Reserves.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes, Dial-A-Ride primarily serves those with low-incomes. Nearly 80% of the constituents are seniors on fixed incomes and nearly 70% of all constituents have registered for the service with an income of $40,000 or less.

Easy Lift does not obtain documentation beyond a Passenger Eligibility Application, which asks for an income range.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Easy Lift's last finalized audit was completed for the fiscal year ending June 2022. It is currently in process of an audit for the fiscal year ending June 2023. There were no findings or concerns with the most recent audit.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Monthly

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

The Dial-A-Ride service passenger fee is $3.50 per ride. As the local ADA paratransit provider, it is exactly twice the amount of the local bus fare with Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) in accordance with the state regulations.
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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
2,798,709 Total Assets ($)
216,101 Total Liabilities ($)
2,716,883 Total Net Assets ($)
2,798,709 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
8,530,402.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jerry Estrada, General Manager, Metropolitan Transit District - 805.963.3364 x232 Sarkes Khachek, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - 209.402.4445 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
262 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
263 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
125 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
100 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
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N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 503,149.00 USD$ 513,212.00
County USD$ 236,250.00 USD$ 240,975.00
Municipal USD$ 301,843.00 USD$ 307,879.00
Charters USD$ 26,138.00 USD$ 17,521.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 42,000.00 USD$ 42,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 38,000.00 USD$ 38,000.00
Fees USD$ 144,000.00 USD$ 144,000.00
MTD - ADA Contract USD$ 1,113,000.00 USD$ 1,168,650.00
Total USD$ 2,404,380.00 USD$ 2,482,237.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 1,686,114.00 USD$ 1,753,558.00 USD$ 6,000.00
Vehicle Operations USD$ 129,320.00 USD$ 131,906.00 USD$ 2,000.00 Rent & Utilities USD$ 58,076.00 USD$ 59,238.00
Scheduling Software USD$ 31,620.00 USD$ 32,885.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 13,539.00 USD$ 13,809.00
Professional Fees USD$ 39,597.00 USD$ 40,389.00
Fuel USD$ 205,294.00 USD$ 209,400.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Liability Insurance USD$ 229,179.00 USD$ 229,179.00
Other USD$ 11,641.00 USD$ 11,873.00
Total USD$ 2,404,380.00 USD$ 2,482,237.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Budget Narrative
City of Goleta funds would be used for driver staff wages, preventative vehicle maintenance, and fuel to operate the Dial-A-Ride service. These three expense accounts are the most directly pertinent to the successful daily operations of the program.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter
List of Board Members List of Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
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Financial Statements FY 2023
Organizational Budget Easy Lift Organization Budget FY2024 Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission is to establish a Deaf/Hard of Hearing community in Goleta to help connect Deaf, Late Deafened, and Hard of Hearing Individuals from all backgrounds and educate hearing people about the importance of inclusion and total communication.

Program Information

2. Describe the proposed program, activity, or event for which you are asking for funding. Please share how it will operate (days, hours, eligibility, etc.), how it will be monitored, and the people you Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
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Eric Brody
Community Sign Language Classes
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USD$ 5,025.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 12:10:57 PM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Eric Brody
[email protected]
Tel: 805-456-9301
Additional Contacts
[email protected]
Eric Brody
7544 Evergreen Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
United States
NA
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NA
TelephoneNA
Fax 805-456-9301
Web www.mybuddythecomputerguy.com
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

The proposed program will be set up and advertised as Sign Language classes to help connect Deaf, LateDeafened, and Hard-of-Hearing people and their families.

Sign Language 1 & 2 classes are to be offered in 5-week sessions at three locations, for a total of 30 classes throughout the year. Varied locations and times of the week to accommodate people of various backgrounds and ages. The class will be open to everyone from senior citizens, working people, students, family members, and children..

For example:

Monday 7-8:30 pm Draughtsman’s Alesworth, Goleta; working adults Tuesday 12-1pm Goleta Community Center, Retired adults
Wednesday 4-5 pm Grace Fisher Foundation, afterschool-age children.

The Goleta grant funds will be used to pay the facilitator and offer the classes to the community at no charge for participation.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

A minimum of 60 and maximum of 180 Goleta residents will benefit from the program

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

The sign language classes will satisfy an unmet growing need in the community.

Approximately 13% of adults ages 18 and older experience some difficulty hearing.

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While medical establishment help with surgery or hearing, many of these people do not have a connection to other deaf/hard of hearing/ late-defeaned people going through the same experience to help guide them through a drastic change in their lives. This grant is where we work to bridge the gaps with a Deaf Teacher and bring various people in the community together to learn from each other and build a community where they can share information and help each other. The number of late-deafened, deaf, and hard-of-hearing community members is growing rapidly as society is graying.

Currently, the only sign language classes to be offered are at a college level at Santa Barbara City College for adults.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

The sign language classes will teach the late-deafened, deaf, and hard-of-hearing community members and their family members communication. Hearing loss often leads to social isolation and offering tools to communicate prevents depression and mental health issues.

While hearing aids and cochlear implants from the medical establishment many still suffer a variety of issues like incomprehension of sound, multiple sounds in the background and social isolation and not knowing how to act/react to their surrounding.

Eric Brody is a Deaf person with a lifetime experience of being Deaf/Hard of Hearing. He has been teaching sign language at various places like UCSB, Trinity Church, Draughtsmen Brewery in Goleta and Santa Barbara and teaching both hearing and Deaf/Hard of Hearing people how to adjust to their new surroundings and connect/communicate with each other.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The city grant funds would cover the facilitator's fee. Partnerships and in-kind collaborations will be offered at no-cost rental space at the targeted locations.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
If the requested funds are not granted the program will be offered but it will not be offered for free participation as there are no other funding sources in the works at this time.

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10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
In past classes, there has not been any intake on people's income levels. The goal is to make the class as accessible as possible for folks of all levels of hearing. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people who do not sign usually have lower-paying jobs or have had to leave their jobs so often are economically challenged.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? NA

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

NA Total Assets ($)
NA Total Liabilities ($)
NA Total Net Assets ($)
NA TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)

0.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Julie and Reilly Nadler , past students, 805-448-8461
Dawn and Greg Carlson, past students, 805-252-7547
I have been teaching these two couples where one spouse recently has been losing their hearing. I have a list of many others that I've been helping.

CDBG Eligibility
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17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

NA Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
NA Very low income (30-50% MFI)
NA Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
NA Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

NA
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Fees USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
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Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 4,500.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 225.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 275.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Budget Narrative
The budget for the community sign language class will provide direct services, paying a Deaf teacher with experience teaching sign language in the Goleta Community in the last 20 years. The amount derived is $150 per hour which includes prep. setup, teaching and clean up. $150 a class for 5 classes per session times two sessions at three different locations. $225 will go to administrative fees. $275 will go to marketing.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status NewGrit Fiscal Sponsor Tax Id Letter List of Board Members Letter from Eric Brody
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
letter from Eric Brody
Organizational Budget Letter from Eric Brody
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities helping to create and preserve a healthy community.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program serves all residents of Santa Barbara County's 121 longterm care facilities - supporting them to resolve problems, and advocating for their best quality of life and care possible.

Program Information
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Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 1:53:04 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Paul Katan
[email protected]
Tel: (805) 965-1001 EXT 1255
Additional Contacts
none entered
Family Service Agency of
Santa Barbara County
123 West Gutierrez St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Brabo
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 965-1001
Fax (805) 965-2178
Web www.fsacares.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

FSA's Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program works to protect vulnerable seniors who live in longterm care facilities in the City of Goleta. Our state certified Ombudsman representatives provide the following services:
- Unannounced visits to all facilities
- Investigation and resolution of resident quality of care issues - Witness Advance Care Health Directives
- Prevention of wrongful resident evictions
- Supply information about long-term care options.

These services are provided Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. as well as when needed on evenings, weekends and holidays. In FY'24-'25, representatives will make 108 unannounced visits to Goleta's nine facilities. Additional visits are made to investigate quality of care issues and to witness Advanced Health Care Directives.

The LTCO program is state mandated and monitored by the Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman, as well as being monitored locally by the Area Agency on Aging and FSA's Senior Programs Advisory Council. Client outcomes are tracked through the state's data system - the Ombudsman Data Integration Network (ODIN). FSA records feedback from the community and residents of the long-term care facilities, and the Senior Services program conducts regular service and fiscal monitoring to ensure accountability. Marco Quintanar, LTCO Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the program.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

LTCO serves all residents of Goleta's long-term care facilities - currently nine facilities that are home to 157 people.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

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Violation of residents' rights or dignity
Physical, verbal, mental, or financial abuse
Poor quality of care
Dietary concerns
Medical care, therapy, and rehabilitation issues
Medicare and Medi-Cal benefit issues
Improper transfer or discharge of a resident
Inappropriate use of chemical or physical restraints

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

The presence of Ombudsman Representatives helps to prevent neglect and abuse among older community members, as well as being able to investigate and respond when cases of resident mistreatment arise. This work extends to the seniors throughout the community, as LTCO representatives regularly receive reports of elder abuse from partner agencies and phone calls from members of the public reporting potential abuse.

Also by addressing quality-of-care and safety issues, LTCO helps prevent conditions from worsening for impacted residents. The program also prevents deterioration of quality of life for older adults by educating their family members and other senior-serving organizations--providing information and referrals to other critical resources.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

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9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
A reduction in funding would necessitate a corresponding reduction in the amount of services FSA could provide to at-risk seniors in long term care facilities. If no public matching funds are secured, FSA would lose crucial funding from the AAA and be unable to operate the program at all.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
The LTCO program serves vulnerable elders in long-term care facilities. While most are very-low or low income, some are not. However all people served by the program are 62 or over and presumed beneficiaries due to their age, thus there are no income requirements to participate in the program. The program does not obtain documentation from clients on their income, however program and staff members do collect detailed demographic data on all seniors served by this program.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

FSA's Audit for the Fiscal Year ending 6/30/23 is almost complete, conducted by McGowan Guntermann. The draft audit report was presented by McGowan Guntermann to FSA's Board on January 23, 2023, with no findings or cost concerns. The FY 2021-2022 audit was completed on April 12, 2023 and also had no findings or cost concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board of Directors reviews and approves detailed financial statements at its monthly meetings--10 times per year.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

There are no fees charged nor are there any suggestions for donations for Long-Term Care Ombudsman program services.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
10810737 Total Assets ($)
1855881 Total Liabilities ($)
8954856 Total Net Assets ($)
10810737 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
32,432,211.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.
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16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Vicky Johnson, Elder Abuse Unit, Office of the District Attorney 805568-2300 and Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, 805-925-9554
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
14516 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
9237 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
2639 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
26,392.00 TOTAL

Not Applicable
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
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Federal USD$ 100,000.00 USD$ 90,000.00
State
County USD$ 12,000.00 USD$ 12,000.00
Municipal USD$ 24,000.00 USD$ 39,000.00
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 151,000.00 USD$ 156,000.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 124,380.00 USD$ 128,377.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 1,515.00 USD$ 1,575.00
Supplies USD$ 1,050.00 USD$ 1,200.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 4,359.00 USD$ 4,500.00
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other - Indirect Costs USD$ 19,696.00 USD$ 20,348.00
Total USD$ 151,000.00 USD$ 156,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta grant funds will be used to supplement personnel costs for LTCO program staff that provide direct assistance to residents and their family members.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status FSA 501 c 3 letter
List of Board Members FSA Board Roster
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
FSA FY22-23 Financials
Organizational Budget FSA FY 23-24 Budget
Organizational Chart FSA Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
In every community, there are individuals who are home-bound and suffering from illness or injury who have no support network. Part of the healing process is being cared for nutritionally. Food From The Heart recognizes that need by preparing nutritious healing meals delivered by caring volunteers to those in crisis due to illness, injury, or under the care of hospice, visiting nurses or other medical professionals. Food From The Heart does not charge for this service.

Program Information

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Food From The Heart
General Operating Support
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/15/2024 8:10:42 AM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Steven Sharpe
[email protected]
Tel: 805.886.5765
Additional Contacts
none entered
Food From The Heart
P.O. Box 3908
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
Executive Director
Steven Sharpe
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 334-5292
Fax
Web www.sbfoodfromtheheart.com
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Food From The Heart is requesting funds to support our weekly preparation and delivery of bags of freshly prepared meals to low-income individuals living in Goleta who are battling illness or recovering from major surgery, live alone, and do not have the financial resources to hire a caregiver our outside food service. We are primarily a volunteer-driven organization with a small staff of 4 part-time individuals, and we deliver enough food to feed our clients for most of the week. We operate Mon, Tue & Wed from 8-2, working from a large kitchen and adjacent hall at Trinity Episcopal Church. Deliveries are Wednesday late morning, and we deliver 156 bags of food each week. Often, seeing our driver is the only contact our clients have with the outside world each week. The City of Goleta funds will be used to purchase food and packaging supplies for our clients who live in Goleta. Our "hard" costs for each bag is $44.00 each week. We anticipate that we will invest approx. $70,000 this year to provide food to individuals in need who live in the city of Goleta.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We will serve approx. 58 unduplicated residents in the City of Goleta, 43 residents in the unincorporated areas, and 201 in Santa Barbara. Note: this data is based on our 2023 actuals.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Food From The Heart is the only program that delivers multiple fully-prepared meals to homebound individuals regardless of their age and at no charge to them. Being that those we serve are homebound, ill and low-income, our clients would face great challenges in securing and preparing food for themselves, and we directly address that need.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our primary goal is to address food insecurity issues. Our clients cannot work due to their illness or injury, and have a very difficult time getting out to get groceries and then prepare their meals, as most of them are homebound and ill and often too weak to prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Since our clients do not have local family or a primary caregiver, we are often the only place they can turn to for support. Our service was especially critical during the COVID pandemic, since our clients all have compromised immune systems, and leaving the home could put them at great risk of contracting and subsequently battling COVID. We strive to ensure that our clients stay nourished to assist them in healing and managing their illness. We consider ourselves successful if our clients feel a greater sense of security and less fear by knowing they do not need to worry about their nutritional needs, and that their financial resources are not being depleted by ordering outside food services. This helps them to better meet their other expenses such as rent, utilities, medication, etc.

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The church where we prepare our weekly bags of food is fully accessible, and in fact we have several volunteers and a Board Member who are wheelchair bound and are still able to participate. Many of our clients are managing some form of disability as well and have a hard time getting around, therefore it is critical that we are able to deliver the food directly to the client at their home, to their front door. If the client asks, our volunteers will even enter the home, and put the food away in their refrigerator.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Our ability to show support from the City of Goleta helps to "legitimize" our work to both individual donors and Foundations. Support from the City of Goleta serves to better legitimize our organization and the services we provide, which in turns helps encourage other funders to support us. We currently receive funding from the following foundations: Ann Jackson Family Foundation, Assistance League of Santa Barbara, August C. Magnus Memorial Fund, B and B Foundation, Patricia & Paul Bragg Foundation, Brown Family Foundation, Cheeryble Foundation, Crawford Idema Foundation, Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation, Hutton Parker Foundation, The Herbert & Gertrude Latkin Foundation, Lopker Family Foundation, The Manitou Fund, Jack Mithun Foundation, Mithun Family Foundation, Mosher Foundation, Ortiz Family Foundation, Outhwaite Foundation, Rotary Club of Goleta, St. Francis Foundation, Thompson Foundation, Volentine Family Foundation, Vos Family Foundation, WilliamsCorbett Foundation, Women's Fund of Santa Barbara, Wood Claeyssens Foundation, Woodward Fund.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? As an organization who does not charge for our services, grants serve as the primary source of funding to ensure our program can continue. Individual donations make up the remainder of our income. If funding is not awarded, or only partially awarded, we will continue to look elsewhere to fund our work. With concerns that a financial downturn could impact us, we have worked diligently and have built a cash reserve equal to one year's operating expense, to ensure we would never be at a loss to serve our clients. We have also built an Endowment Fund valued at just under $1.5 million.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? Yes, all of our clients are low income. We have an intake process which carefully examines a client's income.

Following are the income percentages of those we serve: Very Low Income: 84%; Low Income: 14%; Moderate Income: 2%. Note that these numbers are our actuals from those we served in 2023.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We began conducting annual compilations with our accounting firm in 2019, and have not experienced any unusual findings or concerns since that time. Having just completed our 2023 Fiscal Year, we have begin working with our accountant to produce our 2023 compilation.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Quarterly

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No, there is no fee charged, nor do we solicit donations from our clients. Our service is offered free of charge to our clients. Our clients do sometimes make donations to our program, but these are never required to continue receiving our service.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
1,657,851 Total Assets ($)
0 Total Liabilities ($)
1,657,851 Total Net Assets ($)
1,657,851 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
4,973,553.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Roger Aceves, Donor, (805) 961-7538; Lianne Romero, Daughter of Client, (805) 637-7705 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
253 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
42 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
5 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
0 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
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Our program does not take place on school grounds.

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 8,500.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 381,943.00 USD$ 186,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 198,659.00 USD$ 177,000.00
Fees
Other (Events) USD$ 10,000.00
Total USD$ 589,102.00 USD$ 383,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 168,587.00 USD$ 158,838.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 18,027.00 USD$ 14,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 40,631.00 USD$ 41,000.00
Supplies USD$ 127,539.00 USD$ 110,800.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 3,383.00 USD$ 1,500.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 3,711.00 USD$ 1,100.00
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 1,070.00 USD$ 4,000.00
Insurance USD$ 11,918.00 USD$ 11,300.00
Other USD$ 16,158.00 USD$ 20,140.00
Total USD$ 391,024.00 USD$ 362,678.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
Funds would be used to support our "hard" costs necessary to prepare and deliver our meals. This includes two primary expenses: the cost of food and the cost of the packaging containers.

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List of Board Members Board of Directors
Financial statements from the most recently
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Financials
Organizational Budget 2024 Budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information 2023 Annual Review Sample Weekly Menu
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is to end hunger and transform the health of Santa Barbara County through good nutrition.

Program Information

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City of Goleta
2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Nutritional Security for the City of Goleta
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/24/2024 3:04:15 PM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Lauren Coiro
[email protected]
Tel: (805) 357-5754
Additional Contacts
[email protected]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara
County
4554 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
United States
Chief Executive Officer
Erik Talkin
[email protected]
Telephone805-967-5741
Fax 805-683-4951
Web https://foodbanksbc.org/
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Since 1982, Foodbank has served the nutritional needs of children, seniors, and families experiencing food insecurity in our community. In an average year, the Foodbank serves 180,000+ unduplicated, low-income clients each year with 10 million pounds of food, over 40% of which is fresh fruits and vegetables. In FY23, we served an astonishing 230,000 clients- which is on par with pandemic levels- distributing 10.8M pounds of food, including 43% fresh produce. Our countywide clients include 40% children, 10% older adults, 85% Hispanic/Latino(x) persons, and 9% female heads of household.

The Foodbank is seeking a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the City of Goleta to provide healthy food and nutrition education to low-income, food-insecure Goleta residents in FY24-25. Funds will be used to purchase healthful and culturally-inclusive foods that will be distributed to clients through agency partners in the City of Goleta and directly through Foodbank’s suite of programs. (Requested funds cover approximately 25% of our food purchase budget for Goleta in FY24-25.

In FY23, Foodbank served 4,346 unduplicated people in the City of Goleta. Of these, 35% were children under 18, 13% were older adults aged 60+, and 75% were Hispanic/Latino(x). 10% of clients were female heads of household, and 4% were unhoused.

In the first half of FY24, Foodbank has already served 3,783 Goleta clients. We expect to serve at least 4,000 unduplicated clients in FY25 with approximately 400,000 pounds of food.

As the most relied on organization in our county, with the mission to solve hunger and end food insecurity, the Foodbank takes a holistic approach to hunger and health. The contributing factors of food insecurity are complex, multifaceted, and unique to each child, family, and older adult who is served by the Foodbank. That is why our services and initiatives create sustainable pathways toward nutritional security through a three-pronged approach: 1) Provide immediate hunger relief with nutritious food distribution; 2) improve food literacy and selfsufficiency with bilingual nutrition education and CalFresh/SNAP outreach; and 3) build community resiliency with emergency preparedness and response.

We collaborate with local, state, and national food producers, and this extensive network of food providers helps us procure discounted, donated, and diverse foods. Through our partnerships with over 200 nonprofit organizations in the county, we provide nutrition education programs that are designed to increase knowledge of health and nutrition principles. The Foodbank is also the lead agency in coordinating emergency food relief during natural disasters within the county.

In the City of Goleta, our partners include schools, churches, community centers and housing facilities, such as La Patera Elementary, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Goleta Valley Church, Ellwood Apartments, and Goleta Valley Community Center. Goleta partner agencies order and pick up food at the South County warehouse every Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.

In 2022, the Foodbank successfully completed a capital campaign to fundraise for the Sharehouse, our new warehouse in Goleta on Coromar Drive. The Sharehouse will serve Goleta and all of South County; renovations began in 2023 and will be completed by summer 2024. The acquisition of this warehouse has been timely to address our expanding role in the county as a cornerstone for charitable and emergency-response agencies. The new facility dramatically increases our food storage capacity, allowing us to accept up to 80,000 pounds of additional food donations every week and store up to 1.2M pounds of emergency food. It has also allowed our leadership to look into the future and devise a new Five-Year Strategic Plan to take meaningful action on our long-term organizational goals.

The Strategic Plan outlines a series of initiatives to achieve long-term, foundational changes to our county’s food support system.

Key goals of the Strategic Plan include:

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We have emerged from pandemic-era adaptations of our programs and have not only returned to normal inperson programming, but we have also expanded program sites significantly (see Table 1). We are using the online tools we created during the pandemic to build on our education efforts. These efforts will culminate with the completion of our Nutrition Resource Center.

The Nutrition Resource Center (NRC) is part of the Sharehouse office building and includes a large event space that will host future partner trainings, Foodbank events, school trips, and more. This year, we have hosted FEMA CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) sessions in the space, have gathered our staff for strategic planning sessions and hosted a Partner Agency Conference. Now that the administrative offices are complete, we have begun to renovate and equip the NRC. The NRC will be a collaborative, multi-use space that will benefit not only Foodbank staff and volunteers, but also our partner community and clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Our goal is to utilize the NRC as:

1. A nutritional testing lab, where we can investigate the latest forms of nutrition and food literacy education and then roll them out into the community through partnerships with trained agencies and volunteers.

2. A physical space to train our agencies and hold meetings for other groupings like the Food Action Network and CERT training.

3. An active ‘nutrition museum’ where students will take field trips to learn about the food system. They will receive fun interactive food literacy training, tour the Sharehouse to understand the challenges of food insecurity, and learn how they can be part of the solution.

CURRENT PROGRAMS:

Foodbank programs bring together community resources to provide short- and long-term solutions to food insecurity.

Feed the Future
Youth under 18 comprise 40% of Foodbank’s clients and in some Santa Barbara County school districts, as many as 87% of students are income-eligible for free/reduced-price meals (1). The Foodbank’s suite of Feed the Future programs holistically address nutritional insecurity for children and families through improving access to healthy food and creating educational content that will have lasting effects on children’s relationships with food. Feed the Future programs are carefully designed to provide low-income youth from preschool to teens with ageappropriate, interactive lessons about the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Programs aim to build food literacy skills and lifelong healthy eating habits through nutrition education, cooking lessons, physical fitness activities, and food sampling. Children leave the program with a bilingual recipe to share what they’ve learned with the whole family. Through these social and experimental experiences with food, children establish healthy eating habits and skills that can dramatically improve the trajectory of their health over time. These programs go beyond creating a food-secure community: the Feed the Future programs are building a sustainable pathway to health and happiness for our future generation. Feed the Future programs include: Little Toddler Sprout, Food Literacy in Preschool, Picnic in the Park, Healthy School Pantry, and Teens Love Cooking. Feed the Future programs operate at multiple sites in Goleta. Sites in Goleta include Isla Vista Elementary School, La Patera Elementary School, Villa Esperanza, and more.

Older Adult Nutrition
Foodbank’s Older Adult Nutrition program (OAN) works to reduce food insecurity and improve overall health among older adults 60+ and those 55+ with disabilities by providing supplemental groceries made up of fresh produce, easily prepared foods, and protein-rich staples. Every other week neighbors receive these nutritious groceries in addition to bilingual nutrition education and health resources, including medically-tailored recipes for older adults’ needs (low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetes friendly, etc.). Home delivery is provided to older neighbors with mobility or immunity challenges, or who lack the support to attend distributions. Program sites in Goleta include the Goleta Valley Community Center.

Agricultores con Buena Salud
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These programs are designed by our Chief Impact Officer, Dr. Lacey Baldiviez (PhD in community nutrition), along with her team of experts in community engagement and cross-cultural communication and registered dietician.

Our grassroots partnerships, client-first approach and bilingual marketing help us reach the residents who need our services most.

Program Monitoring:

To calculate client data, we will use our proprietary database, which compiles program site-specific client demographic data reported by partner agencies on a quarterly basis. We are also implementing Link2Feed client tracking software which provides clients with ID cards to swipe at each distribution to gain more accurate client data and insights into local need. Since we have so many agency partners and technology implementation can be slow, we have broken our agencies into tiers based on size and are onboarding the agencies with the most clients first. So far, we have implemented Link2Feed tracking software at 40 sites/programs/partner agencies. We plan to onboard an additional 10 partners in FY24.

To calculate food pounds data, we will use the Ceres software, which helps manage warehouse inventory. With Ceres, Foodbank can generate reports that identify the total pounds and types of food received and distributed by each partner agency and Foodbank program site. Using these analyses, Foodbank will calculate the percentage of fresh produce pounds distributed as well as percentage of F2E foods distributed. We are also implementing Tableau to provide additional analytics on our operational efficiency and our reach. Utilizing technology to drive data-informed decisions is a core tenet of our 5-Year Strategic Plan.

To measure program effectiveness, we will conduct bilingual (English and Spanish) pre- and post-program surveys of clients, partners and volunteers using the framework of public health tool RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance). We will implement program changes in identified areas of improvements. This will ensure we continue to provide appropriate and optimal client services within Santa Maria.

Use of Grant Funds and Impact:

In FY25, the Foodbank expects to spend $40,000 to purchase a variety of nutritious foods and fresh produce, which we will distribute, free of charge, to 4,000 food insecure low-income children, adults, and senior clients in the City of Goleta. In addition to purchased foods, including medically-tailored foods for special populations like older adults and neighbors with diabetes, we will source donated foods from a variety of sources in the regional food system. We will distribute an estimated 400,000 total pounds of food in FY25. Your valuable grant of $10,000 will cover 25% of food costs and 6% of our total Goleta operating budget, helping the Foodbank sustain its operations while providing meaningful programming.

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Measurable Outcomes:

In FY24-25, grant funds will be used to purchase culturally-relevant foods, with an emphasis on fresh produce for distribution to neighbors residing in the City of Goleta. 400,000 pounds of healthy, nutrient dense food will be distributed to over 4,000 low-income neighbors at Foodbank’s direct-to-client programs and agency distributions in Goleta. 40% of food provided will be fresh produce. In FY24-25, grant funding will help distribute about 100 pounds of food to each neighbor served in Goleta over the course of the year. (1) Students Eligible for Free or Reduced Price School Meals”. Kids Data. 2021.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

In FY25, FBSBC will serve about 4,000 unique Goleta residents. Typically, Goleta neighbors represent about 2% of countywide clients. In FY23, we served 4,346 Goleta neighbors. Goleta residents are 2% of all clients, but receive 4% of food distributed.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

The Foodbank’s warehouse program addresses the widespread rate of food insecurity in our community. Despite its reputation for wealth, Santa Barbara County ranks second out of California's 58 counties in its poverty rate, with 17% of residents- and nearly 20% of children- lacking the resources to meet basic needs, including food (1).

The disproportionate rate of economic disparity affecting frontline communities, particularly communities of color and the working poor, has been visible in Foodbank’s clients during and following the Covid-19 crisis.

Hispanic/Latino/x individuals make up the majority of the county’s poor and 86% of Foodbank’s clients in FY23, with the proportion of Hispanic/Latino/x clients steadily climbing over the last several years (2).

Several unique local factors create conditions for food insecurity, including:

The area’s extremely high cost of living, with exorbitant rent rates and costs of basic goods like groceries, gas, and utilities. A 2021 cost of living study by United Ways CA, released in May 2023, determined that 42% - or 50,929- of the county’s households earn less than the Real Cost Measure for their demographics (3). MIT’s Living Wage calculator shows that a family of four living in Santa Barbara County requires both parents to make at least $31.86 per hour to cover basic needs, more than twice the minimum wage, and common professions like farming, healthcare support, and customer service may make as little as $32,000 per year (4).

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January’s series of historic atmospheric rivers in California exemplify this problem for agriculture, construction, and other forms of outdoor work.

The gap between government assistance parameters and real living conditions. During the pandemic, CalFresh provided Emergency Allotments to those in need. In February 2023, these Emergency Allotments abruptly expired, and households received their last CalFresh Emergency Allotment on March 26th. Over 32,000 lowincome households in Santa Barbara County saw their monthly support slashed by an average of $200 per month (California Department of Social Services, California Association of Food Banks). The end of CalFresh Emergency Allotments is especially concerning given the rising cost of food.

Despite our efforts to enroll clients in CalFresh, a surprising one third of food-insecure households don’t qualify for the program. A parent with one child making more than $2,900 per month or a parent with two children making more than $3,700 per month does not qualify for benefits. With the high cost of housing and basic needs in the county, many people who fall “between the cracks” of government food programs rely on charitable food programs like the Foodbank.

One of our clients, who is a single mother, shared how the Foodbank has helped her feed her children:
“I work in the fields and obtain food stamps, but I have five children and that is not enough to get enough food for my family. Since the pandemic hit the food prices have risen. The Foodbank assistance is what allows me to feed my children throughout the month.”
With our economy centralized around seasonal agriculture, hospitality, and tourism, Santa Barbara County relies on low-income labor, including that of immigrants, migratory farmworkers, and undocumented workers, who tend to be weary of government assistance programs. The high cost of living in the area pushes many working individuals and families to the economic edge, where they spend more than half of their income on rent, or make too much income to qualify for welfare programs, but too little to make ends meet. When household budgets fall short, healthy food is often the first item cut, and is replaced with cheap substitutes like highly processed fast/frozen foods. Cheap processed foods are rich in calories, saturated fats, sodium, and sugars, but are lacking in vital nutrients like fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. Many of Santa Barbara County’s rural and urban communities are food deserts that lack adequate access to fresh foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

The combination of high poverty rates and low access to healthy food has serious health implications for people of all ages, and detriments their ability to work, learn, and enjoy a decent quality of life. The Foodbank’s initiatives are so important because access to nutritious foods and fresh produce can literally save lives.

Using our Guide to Nutrition Programs tool, which overlays census and school meal data, Foodbank pinpoints neighborhoods in need of food support (5). For example, more than 1 in 3 Goleta Union Elementary students are eligible for free and reduced price lunch (6). Clients are served at partner food distributions and direct-to-client programs. The Foodbank will sustain these programs throughout the grant period, providing clients with access to food resources, guidance on healthy nutrition,and connection to other valuable resources that enhance a healthy lifestyle and physical well-being.

Grant funding from the City of Goleta will allow us to provide services to Goleta neighbors in need of food support. In coordination with our Goleta partner agencies we will distribute 400,000 pounds of nutrient-dense food at no cost to low-income, food-insecure individuals and we will continue to build sustainable pathways toward food security.
(1) California Poverty by County and Legislative District, Public Policy Institute of California, October 2023. https://www.ppic.org/interactive/california-poverty-by-county-and-legislative-district/ (2) Poverty in California Fact Sheet, Public Policy Institute of California, October 2023. https://www.ppic.org/publication/poverty-in-california/ (3) Struggling to Stay Afloat: The Real Cost Measure in California 2023, United Way of Santa Barbara County, May 2023.
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(4) Living Wage Calculation for Santa Barbara County, California, MIT. https://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06083 (5) https://foodbanksbc.org/guide-to-nutrition-programs/ (6) kidsdata.org, 2021

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Food insecurity has immense impacts on the health outcomes of all people, at all stages of life. Research has shown that lack of access to nutrient dense food, leads to heightened risk of chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, etc. Lack of equitable access to nutrient dense food negatively impacts community health in the short and long term. As stated in our nutrition policy, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County programs have a strong commitment to supporting neighbors in the prevention and/or management of dietrelated conditions by ensuring access to healthful foods and culturally connected nutrition education while considering factors that contribute to health disparities. By participating in Foodbank programs, all clients will benefit through:
- Receiving age-specific and culturally-appropriate lessons in healthy nutrition, including the importance of choosing whole foods over cheap, processed foods, and how this choice helps to prevent diet-related illnesses such as obesity and diabetes while improving long-term health. - Increased opportunities to achieve self-reliance through receipt of CalFresh/SNAP benefits, which can assist with grocery budgets.
- Increased access to other community resources, such as diabetes and health screenings, vaccine information, and family services.

All these services will be provided to clients at no cost to them. We expect our services will prepare clients to lead healthy, enriched and happy lives in the long term and lessen the risk of a wide range of health issues that could hinder their ability to work, play, learn, and enjoy a decent quality of life.

Starting in 2019, the age limit for our Older Adult Nutrition program, which serves seniors 60 years and older, was lowered. This program is now open to seniors who are 55+ years old if they have a disability. Every two weeks, these seniors receive grocery bags filled with age-specific food items such as high-protein foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other necessary staples.

Our nutrition education is presented bilingually (Spanish/English) with respect for our clients, who primarily prefer Spanish. Lessons are guided at distributions by paid Promotores, or peer educators, who build client trust and connection while relaying nutritional information. We have also paid for Mixteco translation services to reach the county’s population of indigenous Mixtecs, who use a verbal-only language.

By providing a combined education approach (hands-on learning, visual educational materials like posters, bilingual verbal instruction, and written educational flyers) we hope to remove as many barriers to access as possible.
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Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The City of Goleta’s grant will facilitate Foodbank’s program in:
- Collaborating with approximately 22 partners in Goleta- such as community centers, schools, and housing facilities- to distribute food to all food-insecure clients in Goleta; - Providing all collaborating partners with food, most of which will be given to them free of charge. In addition to food distribution, partners will assist with distributing program flyers, assisting with nutrition education, CalFresh/SNAP enrollments, and data collection and reporting; - Working with local food producers and retailers to source a variety of food items for distribution to partners and clients.

Overall, the City of Goleta’s grant will help to maintain and build partnerships with local agencies. These are key to the efficient program operations that are needed to serve our low-income clients in Goleta, as our partners have the grassroots knowledge and community trust to meet our clients with dignity and awareness of their needs.

We will also add the City of Goleta’s name to our list of funders while submitting grant applications requesting support for the Warehouse Operations Program.

Some of our FY24 grants:

William H. Kearns Foundation -- $25,000 (secured)
Pacific Premier Bank -- $10,000 (secured)
Balin Charitable Foundation -- $18,000 (secured)
Goleta Presbyterian Church – $4,000 (secured)
At this year’s annual Partner Summit in October we unveiled our Strategic Plan to partners and emphasized that an important part of building a food-secure county is empowering our agencies to serve their communities. We are in the process of formulating an Agency Development Plan, which will leverage partnerships to create scale, specificity and sustainability. This will enable the Foodbank to use its size, community reputation, and resources to pass opportunities through to localized organizations who already have established knowledge and trust within their service communities. Leaders with lived expertise and those with trusted relationships serving neighbors directly will be able to identify root causes of hunger and discuss tangible ideas to address causes.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? The City of Goleta benefits from the critical nutritional safety net created by the Foodbank. Being able to rely on the Foodbank to provide food during both the “daily disaster” of hunger and in wide-spread emergencies is a pillar of our community’s stability.
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Foodbank's fundraising plan effectively builds diverse and sustainable funding sources to support the organization’s Strategic Plan.
• As in prior years, Foodbank will continue to request one-year and multi-year Core Support/ Program Support grants from current funders (e.g. foundations and corporations). We are investing time in discovering new funders that are aligned with our strategic goals.
• Programmatic partnerships with like-minded organizations, including other food banks, healthcare organizations, and human services programs have brought in and will bring additional grant funding. • Community Events, e.g. The Orange Ball (formerly the Table of Life gala), Empty Bowls fundraisers, and Food as Medicine will be held to garner support from individuals, businesses, foundations. • Direct mail will solicit donations from individuals. Holiday fundraising campaigns through local grocery stores (e.g. Ralphs, Vons) will generate revenues/in-kind contributions. • Strong partnerships with nonprofit network agencies will enable sharing resources, e.g. staging Healthy School Pantry programs at partner sites helps scale-up important food literacy programs without depleting Foodbank staff or financial resources.
• Cooperative purchasing & collaborations (regionally/nationally) will improve sourcing outcomes. We have recently added a Food Donor Relations Manager to our team through our partnership with Feeding America., Her role is to improve food sourcing through stewardship of our current food donors and identifying new food sources. We received a collaborative grant from Feeding America in 2023 to partner with the Ventura County Food Share to serve migratory agricultural workers. Together we are improving food access across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties through shared food purchases of cultural foods.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? Foodbank’s programs serve low-income residents struggling with food insecurity. (1) According to Feeding America’s national Hunger in America study, 14% of food bank client households have no income; 50% have annual incomes of $10,000 or less; and 16% have annual incomes of $10,001 to $20,000. (2) The USDA’s Household Food Security Report for 2022 found the number of people living in food insecure households increased by 31% for all individuals and 44% for children. (3) In Santa Barbara County, 45% of households are struggling to pay the cost of their basic needs. (4) Overall, an estimated 75% of Foodbank's clients have a household income at or below the federal poverty level. We use the Guide to Nutrition Programs tool (5) to analyze community need. This interactive map overlays food distribution points with census data and meal gaps, pinpointing high poverty areas and avoiding duplication of efforts. Foodbank's summer Picnic in the Park program is part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program and serves meals to children eligible for Free and Reduced Price Meals (FRPM). Children qualify for FRPM if their family’s annual income is between 131% and 185% of the federal poverty level.

Our CalFresh/SNAP Outreach program assists low-income clients to receive CalFresh/SNAP benefits. We use California Dept. of Social Services guidelines (6) to provide clients guidance, determine their eligibility, and assist 1/25/24, 8:43 AM Print/Preview
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Our Agricultores con Buena Salud program, provides agricultural workers and their families with the healthy food and nutrition and food literacy education needed to enjoy better health and well-being. In Santa Barbara County, a family of four is considered ‘low income’ if their annual household income is below $118,500 (7). The average farmworker only earns approximately $33,000 a year (8). (1)https://www.feedingamerica.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/hunger-in-america-2014-full-report.pdf (2)https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=107702 (3)https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/hgascon/viz/TheRealCostMeasureinCalifornia2023/RealCostDashboard? publish=yes
(4) https://cfpa.net/GeneralNutrition/CFPAPublications/FoodInsecurity-Factsheet-2019.pdf (5) http://foodbanksbc.org/guide-to-nutrition-programs/ (6) https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/program-information (7) https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/grants-and-funding/income-limits-2023.pdf (8) https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes452092.htm

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Foodbank conducts an audit at the conclusion of each fiscal year (which ends on June 30th.) Our FY22 Audit did not yield any concerns. It is attached to this proposal. Our FY23 audit will be completed in the coming weeks.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board's Finance committee reviews and approves financial statements on a monthly basis. The Full Board reviews finances once annually.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Our clients receive all program services and food free of cost.

Foodbank requires all partner agencies to pay a minimal handling fee ($0.15/pound) for purchased shelf-stable goods, meat and dairy, but all salvaged, donated goods, and fresh produce are supplied free of charge. The majority of foods are received free of cost, and partners accrue substantial cost savings with their food purchase expense.

Please see attached fee schedule for more details.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
48,222,928 Total Assets ($)
8,432,491 Total Liabilities ($)
39,790,437 Total Net Assets ($)
48,222,928 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
144,668,784.00 TOTAL
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15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

N/A

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jesus Lopez, South County Warehouse Manager: [email protected], 805-451-0633; Dr. Lacey Baldiviez, PhD, Chief Impact Officer, [email protected], 805-280-2064 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
1449 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
2897 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
4,346.00 TOTAL

Some of our programs take place on school grounds in Goleta, and we have received permission to do so. We received permission from Kathy Serrano, the Assistant Director of Expanded Learning Programs at Goleta Union School District.
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00
State
County USD$ 1,200.00 USD$ 1,200.00
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 44,000.00 USD$ 45,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 16,700.00 USD$ 17,200.00
Fees USD$ 16,000.00 USD$ 16,000.00
Other
Total USD$ 80,900.00 USD$ 89,400.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 96,794.00 USD$ 102,602.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 3,806.00 USD$ 3,806.00
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 3,150.00 USD$ 3,150.00
Supplies USD$ 6,100.00 USD$ 6,100.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 367.00 USD$ 367.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 800.00 USD$ 800.00
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 7,875.00 USD$ 7,875.00
Insurance USD$ 3,360.00 USD$ 3,360.00
Other USD$ 31,030.00 USD$ 40,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Total USD$ 153,282.00 USD$ 168,060.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
All line items for revenues and expenses are self-explanatory except for the below mentioned items.

Revenues:
*Donations/Fundraising Revenue total includes revenues from special fundraising events, like our annual Empty Bowls
events and the Orange Ball, formerly our Table of Life Gala.

Expenses:
*Travel/Mileage Reimbursement total includes expenses for site visit meetings for partner agencies. *Other Expense of $40,000 is for food purchase expenses. The requested City of Goleta FY25 grant of $10,000 will
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at no cost to them.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status Foodbank SBC 501c3
List of Board Members Foodbank SBC Board of Directors
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Foodbank SBC Audit
Organizational Budget Foodbank SBC Organization Budget
Organizational Chart Foodbank SBC's Organizational Chart Supplemental or Additional Information FBSBC Feed the Future Education Example FBSBC Older Adult Nutrition Education
Example
Foodbank SBC Handling Fee Schedule
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
FLA develops youth resiliency and leadership to create long-lasting systemic change by empowering and mobilizing youth leaders to advocate for policies that improve their lives and the lives of their peers and their communities.

Program Information

2. Describe the proposed program, activity, or event for which you are asking for funding. Please share how it will operate (days, hours, eligibility, etc.), how it will be monitored, and the people you Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
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Future Leaders of America
Youth Leadership and Education Project
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 4:50:20 PM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Gloria Soto
[email protected]
Tel: 805-642-6208
Additional Contacts
none entered
Future Leaders of America
126 East Haley St., #A12
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Executive Director
Gloria Soto
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 642-6208
Fax N/A
Web www.futureleadersnow.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Future Leaders of America (FLA) was founded in 1982 as a grassroots response to the high numbers of teen pregnancy, high dropout rates, gang violence, lack of civic engagement, and lack of parent involvement among Latino/a youth. Despite nearly four decades since our creation, many of these problems still exist.

FLA provides youth an avenue for youth leadership development and cultivates an environment in which academic achievement is encouraged, creating socially conscious leaders empowered to change the landscape of our civic institutions for the better. FLA’s peer-to-peer leadership model challenges low-income, Latina/o youth to seek positive outlets in their growth and development, including education advocacy, engagement in systems change, and the pursuit of higher education. It uplifts youth with leadership opportunities while empowering and educating the next generation of leaders. In order to create a collegegoing culture among Latino/a youth in Goleta, FLA seeks to engage a minimum of 15 low-income students to participate in our year-long programming events beginning July 2024.

Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) is our initial flagship program that introduces youth to advocacy and empowers them to become socially conscious leaders in their community. YLC is a six-day, five-night conference where youth participants engage in leadership training through a refined experiential program.

Student volunteer staff—YLC alumni who have attended or will attend college—provide mentorship and guidance. The conference provides students a space to develop leadership skills by attending workshops on Public Speaking, Self-Esteem, Assertiveness, Goal-Setting, Facilitation, and College Readiness, as well as engaging young people in culturally relevant artivism. FLA will host two conferences this year, one in July and August 2024.

FLAMA is our year-round programming that runs throughout the school year. It is a bi-weekly youth coalition that engages YLC participants and new participants with the skills they learned at the conference. Youth are able to practice advocacy, leadership, public speaking, and assertiveness, among other skills, in their schools and communities. FLAMA is a youth-led space led by a youth council they elect. The participants identify community issues and work toward them. The Santa Barbara/Goleta cohort meets at the Community Environmental Council twice per month for 1.5 hours and the youth council meets the opposite weeks. On average, 18 youth attend these meetings.

University seminars provide low-income Latino/a youth with the opportunities to understand the higher education system in the US. FLA instills education as a way for social mobility and empowerment. At University Seminars, students learn about university admissions requirements, financial aid options, and find mentors with FLA alumni. For many of our youth, University Seminars are the first time that some of them have stepped foot on a college campus. University seminars are held twice annually in the Fall and Spring.

Programs like ours create a college-going culture that empowers youth to take ownership of issues in their communities and fulfill their potential. One of our goals is to be able to invest in our youth’s leadership and education so that they can return home and give back to their community through leadership roles.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We will serve a minimum of 18 Goleta residents. In total, FLA will serve approximately 200 youth from Santa Barbara County through our year-round programming efforts.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
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Public services for low-income residents/homeless
Educational programs
Arts (music, dance, theater, art)
Economic development
Recreational activities
Other:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Although FLA empowers youth through leadership programming, systemic barriers in education continue to prevent them from succeeding academically and economically. A study of 100 Latina/o youth conducted by Dr. Solórzano at UCLA found that only 46 graduated high school, just 9 completed a BA/BS degree, and a minuscule 2 completed a Master’s degree. The numbers aren’t much different for Latino/a students at the Santa Barbara Unified School District. FLA provides youth an avenue for leadership development and cultivates an environment in which academic achievement is encouraged, creating socially conscious leaders empowered to change the landscape of our civic institutions for the better. Our organization is unique in our peer-to-peer model that provides culturally relevant education and challenges low-income, Latina/o youth to seek positive outlets in their growth and development, including education advocacy, engagement in systems change, and the pursuit of higher education. Through our peer-to-peer model, we unite our youth with mentors of similar backgrounds and show them that regardless of their background, the possibilities are endless. Programs like ours provide youth with an array of opportunities to explore their own leadership potential while providing them with support to not only attend but thrive in higher education. Our programming inspires youth to consider education and leadership development as the means to success.

We invest in our youth’s leadership and education while empowering and educating the next generation of leaders so that they can one day return home and give back to their community.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Future Leaders of America strongly believes that education is a pathway toward upward social mobility.

Many of our youth come from immigrant families who live paycheck to paycheck. Here at Future Leaders, we develop resiliency and leadership in our youth participants that create long-lasting systemic change by empowering and mobilizing youth leaders in order to diminish the inequities that Latino/as face, like those we have seen with the onset of the pandemic. Through our year-round programming, youth are given the tools necessary to navigate higher education, build confidence in themselves, and learn advocacy skills to mobilize and address the social ills affecting their community. We hope to achieve social change by decreasing the academic achievement gap in the Latino/a community. Through grassroots campaigns, youth become agents of social change and youth are able to break out of cyclical poverty and low achievement.

We hope to increase the number of Latino/as graduating high school and pursuing a 4 year degree which we believe leads to lower rates of poverty and decreases socioeconomic disparities between Latino/as and other races and ethnicities. We see strong results due to our culturally proficient and relevant peer-to-peer model where youth lead youth in skillsets and in creating a college-going culture. Our strategies have proven effective in supporting young people to improve their livelihoods, go to college, and have upward mobility.

These evidence-based practices prove to be successful in systemic change.

Our FLAMA meeting space and the campsites are handicap accessible as defined by the ADA. We also provide interpretation services and transportation to all programming events. While our goal is to eliminate any type of barriers, we currently provide any other accommodations upon request.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

FLA will leverage the city funds to expand our presence in the City of Goleta. Although Goleta youth currently attend the Santa Barbara FLAMA, this is an opportunity for our organization to establish a base of FLA youth in Goleta who can pursue the FLA mission and vision.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Funding from the City of Goleta is essential in meeting our outreach goals in the area. It costs approximately $750 for each student to attend YLC, and with the cost of camp and increasing prices due to inflation, these funds are critical in providing educational and leadership programming for young people as a positive outlet for growth and development. FLA has a robust fundraising plan to meet the demands of our programming across all our regions. Additionally, FLA hosts two major fundraising events, "Reencuentro" and "Latino Legacy Awards," to close funding gaps throughout the year.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
FLA outreaches and recruits primarily low-income, Latino/a youth. The ages of our participants range from 13-17 years of age (8th to 11th grade). A Majority of our youth served ideitfy as low-income and severely low-income. Additionally, the large majority of the youth live in households where English is the second language. Our Organization does not require tax returns or pay stubs to participate, though families are encouraged to fill out an income form provided by our organization.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Per FLA Board of Directors policy, our organization conducts an annual audit. FLA was last audited in 2023 for the calendar year 2022. There were no material findings in the audit. A copy of the report can be made available to the funding committee upon request.

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13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Future Leaders of America suggests a donation of $50 in order to attend the Youth Leadership Conference.

For those families that cannot pay the $50.00 fee, a scholarship is provided to cover the full amount. Other programming through our organization is free to all participants.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
2525945 Total Assets ($)
79,222 Total Liabilities ($)
2,502,160 Total Net Assets ($)
2,581,382 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
7,688,709.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

FLA does not have past obligations, nor does it have an IRS or State levee.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Araceli Centeno, Current Board Secretary, McCune Foundation Program Officer, [email protected]
Eder Gaona-Macedo, The Fund For Santa Barbara, Executive Director, [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
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19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
15 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

15.00 TOTAL

20. If your program or activity takes place on school grounds, have you received permission and approval from the appropriate school?
Please list the name and position of the person from whom permission was obtained. If the program or activity is not on school grounds, please put N/A.
n/a
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 62,500.00
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 25,000.00 USD$ 25,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 20,000.00 USD$ 20,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 50,000.00 USD$ 117,500.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 40,000.00 USD$ 40,000.00 USD$ 7,000.00
Supplies USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 500.00 USD$ 500.00
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(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Total USD$ 54,500.00 USD$ 57,500.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
The grant funding that we receive will be used to sponsor approximately 18 youth from Goleta to attend FLA’s Youth Leadership Conference as a direct service. The funds will cover the travel expenses to transport our youth from Goleta to the campsite and back, as well as pay for a portion of the campsite rental. This allows the Goleta youth to participate in our program at no cost to them.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS 501(c)3 Tax Letter FLA List of Board Members FLA Board 2024
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
FLA Final 2022 Financial Statements
Organizational Budget FLA Budget 2024
Organizational Chart Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Through academic development, we create the opportunity for all students to succeed with programs specifically designed for their needs, with outstanding teaching, and with creativity.

Program Information

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Gateway Educational Services
Educational Support for Latinx Students in Goleta
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 3:50:37
PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Audrey Gamble
[email protected]
Tel: 805.895.1153
Additional Contacts
none entered
Gateway Educational
Services
185 S. Patterson Ave
ste E
Goleta, CA 93111
United States
Founder, Co-Executive
Director
Audrey Gamble
[email protected]
Telephone805.895.1153
Fax 805.823.4491
Web gatewayeducationalservices.org
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We are writing to request a grant of $10,000 to expand our assessment-based and individualized educational support services to Latinx students in Goleta.

Gateway Educational Services operates a nonprofit learning center located at 185 South Patterson Suite E in Goleta. The center is open from 1pm to 6:30pm Monday through Thursday and on Friday by appointment only. Students and parents can participate online or in person.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Our program uses assessment to identify challenges in reading comprehension and or math. We then prescribe a program for improvement. These sessions are taught one-to-one with a specific curriculum to develop academic skills. We focus on reading and math interventions that align with Common Core Standards. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who are not performing at grade level and is based on the needs of each student.

We offer programming for 12 weeks each spring after completing the assessments in the fall of each school year. Each participant attends three times per week for 36 sessions per student. The testing numbers show that 36 sessions have a good impact. 12 weeks is a reasonable amount of time; after that, parents have a hard time continuing to meet the three sessions per week schedule.

The overarching goal of our programs is to provide students (3rd-9th grade) in Goleta with the tools to reach grade equivalency and provide parents with the road map to advocate and support their children. We strive for academic excellence and rigor in all our programs.

Our team has the experience, relationships, and capability to reach students of color in our region with our proven and culturally relevant tutoring and mentorship services. Gateway Educational Services was founded and led by two Black/African American women. We have been a leading voice in our community to advocate for students of color and ensure all students have the educational support they need to thrive. We are Santa Barbara’s only nonprofit learning center.

Last school year, our students saw an average of 47 points gained in reading and 31.5 points gained in math in one school year. The average gains for the districts are between 3% and 8% for one school year. These numbers include GUSD students.

Our cost per student is $1,368 for the 12 weeks. However, we offer a sliding scale fee structure and scholarships to make our programs accessible to the students who need us most. We promote equity by providing the educational tools that students of color need to create a level playing field.

We received the following notes of gratitude from the parents of our participants:
“Our daughter Valerie advanced to the 5th grade thanks to Gateway Educational Services when teachers said she would be held back.”
– Parent
“Our son made a complete turnaround thanks to Gateway, now he’s in honors classes!” – Parent

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
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4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, the program addresses an unmet need for equitable educational opportunities for students of color in our community. Race plays a defining role in one’s life trajectory and outcomes. A complex system of racial bias and inequities is at play, deeply rooted in our country’s history, culture, and institutions. There is a disparity that students of color face. The data in our county show that there is a major opportunity gap for students of color compared to their white peers. For example, in standardized testing results for English Language Arts/Literacy in 2018-19, students of color performed below their white peers. Among Latinx students, 35% did not meet level 1 and 27% did not meet level 2 compared to their white peers, of whom 11% did not meet level 1 and 17% did not meet level 2.

The expected outcome is that the students we serve reach grade level equivalence within one school year of participating in our programs.

Our goal is that our tutoring services will continue to achieve the same high impact that we have seen year after year. For students who complete our program, there is an average improvement of 18.8% (compared to the state average of 6-11%) in 12 months. We expect our students to see at least 18.8% improvement each year.

We measure academic gains through pre and post-testing of the area of greatest need. We also compare our results with testing to the STAR reports (California Standardized Testing and Reporting). Parents and schools share this data.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, the program seeks to address the lack of out-of-school educational support students of color have access to, which impacts their academic performance, college acceptance, and future job competitiveness.

By providing educational guidance to elementary, middle, and high school students, we help them perform in school and thus increase their chances of achieving a college degree and future employment opportunities.

More broadly, our programs address workforce development. Children not reading at grade level by the 3rd grade are more likely to have lifelong struggles of underemployment. By increasing their reading and language skills at an early age, we’re increasing their chances of finding success as an adult.

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If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
At GES, we aim to ensure our programs are accessible to everyone. Our facility meets ADA standards and requirements for accessibility. Our desks and computers also meet ADA requirements. All materials will be available online for students if requested and in large print format if required.

A large percentage of the students [at Gateway] qualify for special education, have anxiety about learning, and lack the confidence to develop their skills. We take time to create a personal relationship so that they feel comfortable enough to ask questions and express concerns. Gateway students understand that it is not unusual for students to need help throughout their academic careers, and many often return when they realize they need more support.

We have equitable and inclusive hiring practices. To be employed, candidates would need an A.A. degree and the ability to teach students.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Your grant would lend credibility to our programs and leverage other funders. We have received past support from other funders in Goleta, including Deckers and UCSB. We hope your grant this year will increase our chances of receiving renewed grants from both sources (both did not provide us with a grant in the last year). We have a work-study agreement with UCSB and we hire 12-14 UCSB students every year and provide internships.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, your funds are necessary for us to expand our reach. Your grant will help us to expand our assessmentbased and individualized educational support to 10 additional Latinx students in the Goleta Unified School District in 2024-25. Our programming continues to be crucial for students to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 on their education.

The grant will be used to pay our program staff. The primary cost of operating our tutoring program is our caring staff. Other costs include retinal, utilities, materials, and insurance.

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11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We are a small nonprofit organization with a budget under $500,000 and, therefore, have never had an external audit. We have provided our most recent profit and loss statement to our application.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our Board of Directors meets monthly to review and approve financial statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Yes. There is a fee for services, and we have attached a fee schedule.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
280505 Total Assets ($)
36955 Total Liabilities ($)
243550 Total Net Assets ($)
280505 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
841,515.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Lori Goodman, Executive Director, LEAP
[email protected]
Kemba Lawrence, Community Services Director, CommUnify
[email protected]
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17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 10,900.00 USD$ 10,900.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 48,500.00 USD$ 38,500.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 46,000.00 USD$ 46,000.00
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Other
Total USD$ 140,400.00 USD$ 140,400.00
Funding
Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 85,000.00 USD$ 85,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 28,000.00 USD$ 28,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 3,400.00 USD$ 3,400.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 14,000.00 USD$ 14,000.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 140,400.00 USD$ 140,400.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
We have included our budget for 2024 in the current fiscal year column. We do not yet have an approved program budget for 2025; we expect 2025 to be similar to 2024.

The expenses in the “other” column include the following:

Curriculum - $8,000
Staff training/development $6,000
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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS letter
List of Board Members Board list
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
GES 2023 P&L
Organizational Budget GES 2024 Budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Fee Schedule
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The Grace Fisher Foundation exists to connect people living with disabilities to music, art, dance, and other forms of artistic expression to provide an accessible space for community inclusion, education, creation, and self-discovery. Inclusive-Creative- Free
The Inclusive Arts Clubhouse is a headquarters for inclusivity in the Santa Barbara community, to provide a safe and welcoming space focusing on people of all abilities. Located at La Cumbre Plaza, the Clubhouse offers participants a chance to explore the arts and create long-lasting friendships while developing greater self-esteem and independence. Programs are always adaptive, inclusive, creative, and free! Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
City of Goleta
2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
Grace Fisher Foundation
Disability Awareness Field Trips
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USD$ 7,650.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 4:46:34 PM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Grace Fisher
[email protected]
Tel: 805 450-1738
Additional Contacts
[email protected]
Grace Fisher
Foundation
121 S Hope Ave Unit
F118
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
Creative Director
Grace Fisher
[email protected]
Telephone805-448-6873
Fax
Web www.gracefisherfoundation.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

The proposed program is "Disability Awareness Field Trips" led by Grace Fisher the Creative Director of the Grace Fisher Foundation(GFF).

The field trips will target over 3,000 students 1-6th grade in the Goleta Union School. District School. It will be facilitated by Grace Fisher, her health aide and art teacher.

The GFF was started by an 18-year-old woman who became a quadriplegic overnight. Through arts rehabilitation, she was able to thrive again, learning to paint with her mouth and compose music with her mouth and inspiring every person she meets.

Through this grant, Grace proposes that field trips are a way to teach our youth that folks with disabilities are approachable and not that different from themselves. Disability awareness and inclusion are important themes and are successful in opening young minds, especially if taught by a quadriplegic in a high-tech wheelchair.

Grace plans to visit all 9 GUSD elementary schools twice per year, once for a lower class (1-3) and once for an upper-grade class (4-6) all one-hour lessons which will be recorded or zoomed to share with the rest of the school classrooms.

The onsite presentations include Grace sharing her story and having an open dialogue and question and answer period for the students to ask her anything and everything about living in a wheelchair to overcoming her tragic obstacles. Grace will then lead an immersive art lesson where the students are instructed on how to "paint with their mouths" and put themselves in the shoes of Grace who has no use of her 4 limbs.

All the painting activity materials will be provided, set out, and cleaned up by Grace's facilitators. After the mouth painting activity students are asked to share their thoughts and feelings out loud.

The experience is educational, and fun for the students, offering multiple levels of impact. The arts are not only a vital means of self-expression but also help everyone cope with daily struggles. The art lesson shows that society should not impose restrictions on what one with a disability can and cannot do. This message becomes clear to children of all abilities through these experiential field trips.

Grace Fisher is an artist, and composer now age 26. She graduated UCSB Music Composition department and has an award-winning documentary. In 2014 during her senior year at Santa Barbara High School, she was a dancer and 3 instrument musician. On her 17th birthday, Grace Fisher’s spine was ravaged by a virus leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. She was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis and sent to Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver, CO. There she was introduced to music therapy and adaptive art. This not only helped strengthen her neck but also helped heal her mind and soul. Nearly 8 months after her arrival home she was approached by Make A Wish Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA.

Grace’s goal was to help other children with disabilities through art and music and educate others to accept others of all abilities. She established the foundation in her name; The Grace Fisher Foundation. Since its’ creation in 2016, the GFF has worked to spread adaptive art, music, and dance to the special needs community and beyond. Creating a community of inclusion and acceptance.

In 2023 the Inclusive Arts Clubhouse opened as a headquarters for inclusivity in the Santa Barbara community, to provide a safe and welcoming space focusing on people of all abilities, located at La Cumbre Plaza. The Clubhouse offers participants a chance to explore the arts and create long-lasting friendships while developing greater self-esteem and independence. Programs are always adaptive, inclusive, creative, and free. Able bodies students are invitited and encouraged to take part in the programs alongside their peers of varied abilities.
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3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
540 Goleta Union School Students will benefit in person and the the entire school can benifit via the video recorded event

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, these "Diversity Awareness Field Trips" are crucial to teaching our youth firsthand about accepting others with differences and disabilities. Having Grace, a young inspiring quadriplegic, meet the students in person or on video and offer the students a chance to ask questions unabashedly and then to be led in a unique experiential "paint with your mouth" lesson satisfies the strong unmet need of exposure and education by a wheelchair-bound person. Our local schools struggle with meeting the costs for quality, interactive field trips and this grant would also meet any unmet budgetary needs to make these important lessons happen.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, these "Diversity Awareness Field Trips" aid in the prevention of bullying those who are different in our schools and in the world. These direct experiences will impactfully teach the students to understand ableism is not to be tolerated. And that a person in a wheelchair can accomplish their goals and dreams just like an able-bodied person with perseverance, grit, and resilience. The inspirational meeting will aid in developing an accepting culture and a will to overcome obstacles that will ideally stay with the students through their own challenging lives.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The Grace Fisher Foundation relies on private donations fundraisers and unrestricted gifts to offer the free programs at This Goleta City Grant is the first 2024 grant available that matches our mission and criteria. We do intend to apply for other grants as they become available this year.

The Goleta City grant funding would aid in cost sharing. Since Grace is a quadriplegic she needs a health care aid and an art facilitator to accompany her to the classrooms to assist her in the presentation handouts and "paint-with-your-mouth activity." The funds do not cover the cost of the essential additional staff but do match it.The Grace Fisher Foundation's mission is to offer free education and arts programming In addition, the funding would cover the materials costs making the whole program free to the classrooms.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
The requested funds are necessary to carry out the Disability Awareness Field Trips, in an equitable fashion, to the extent of reaching all 10 elementary schools in the GSUD. If partial funds are received we would need to cut out the participation at some of the schools or tap into the limited Grace Fisher Foundation's budget of unrestricted donated funds to cover the total costs.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
The program in which we are seeking funding serves the diverse population of the Goleta Union School district. GUSD serves approximately 3,517 students in preschool through sixth grade. There are a total of nine elementary schools and six of them receive Title I funding that supports students from low-income households. This report comes from the GUSB website and was updated on 11/28/23.

The nine schools themselves are working on tight budgets and would benefit from free diversity programming.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our organization has been fiscally sponsored by the Santa Barbara Foundation and has never been audited.

At application time the Fiscal Sponsor is Community Partners

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board of the Grace Fisher Foundation Board of Directors meets every other month to approve and review financial statements.

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Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

The field trip funding we are applying for offers our services free of charge to the schools. All of our Inclusive Arts Clubhouse programs are offered free of charge to the disabled and able-bodied community as well.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
728000 Total Assets ($)
141000 Total Liabilities ($)
587000 Total Net Assets ($)
869000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
2,325,000.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

The Grace Fisher Foundation is fiscally sponsored by Community Partners and does not have any past-due obligations with any funding source.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Here are teacher references from previous school 2023 field trips:

Vicki Collins: Anacapa School, 323- 574-5900, [email protected] Julia Cirincione: Ellwood School 805-964-7924, [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

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N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

YES, individual teachers and Princiapls have requests field trips and Felicia Rogerro, Principal of Foot Hill School is one name who ahs given permission
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 7,650.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Fees USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 7,650.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 5,400.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 540.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 1,080.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 630.00
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Budget Narrative
The grant budget for a new program for the GUSD: "Disability Awareness Field Trips" by Grace Fisher Foundation:

Grace Fisher visits 9 GUSD elementary schools twice per year, once for a lower class (grades 1-3) and once for an upper-grade class (grades 4-6) all lessons will be recorded or zoomed to share with the rest of the school classes.

There is a $300 facilitator and assistant fee for each visit or $300 x 18 for a total of $5400.

The materials fee, supplied by Grace Fisher Foundation, is $2 per student x 30 students per class x 18 classes totaling $1080.

In addition, there is an admin/coordinator's fee of $30 x 18 =$540. to take care of the emails and communications for each visit. $630 will be paid as an administrative fee to our fiscal sponsor.

Total funding for 18 on-site field trips and 18 recordings to share with the rest of the school is $7650. all are direct services.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status TAX ID status letter
List of Board Members Board of Directors List
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financials
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Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The Mission of the Hispanic Chamber is to foster the economic vitality and prosperity of the Hispanic business community as well as the quality of life of the greater Santa Barbara County region.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

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Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Empowering BIPOC Business Voices
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USD$ 27,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 4:38:34 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
jacqueline inda
[email protected]
Tel: 805699-5245
Additional Contacts
none entered
Greater Santa Barbara
Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Foundation
601 E Montecito St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States
agent - foundation board
president
jacqueline inda
[email protected]
Telephone8056995245
Fax
Web www.gsbhcc.org
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This effort dictates reverence for inclusiveness within this plan; as it takes form within the next five years.

Many businesses in the Hollister corridor of Goleta have been around longer than the city was formed. The generational families of Goleta, our BIPOC businesses, and Goleta's protected-class neighborhoods have long proclaimed the oldtown corridor as their historical downtown. These businesses and communities of interest have united under the Hispanic Chamber to advocate for the needs of Hollister Ave.

The leadership of such, would like to lead the exploration of a Business Improvement District to preserve and protect the heritage of Oldtown, as it potentially transforms into the vibrant downtown of the city of Goleta within the next five years.

As the united front creates cohesiveness with city of Goleta's planning strategies, funding would solidify the partnership respectfully. This, bringing the strength of sustainable design and implementation with the leadership of stakeholders within the most vested communities.

Funding would sustain the fundamental exploration of a Business Improvement District and help bring stakeholders into key elemental positions of advocacy with the city of Goleta to form that key partnership in helping solidify a fully inclusive implementation of the downtown designation.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

This is a project to support the revitalization of Goleta, and would serve to support business development for the city and its residents.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

There is an unmet need to unite the BIPOC population, its BIPOC business community, and the city of Goleta's planning / development strategies into one cohesive supportive front. This effort would solidify relationships by way of education and planning within the implementation steps of the city of Goleta's Business Development Strategic Plan.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

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Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The Business Development Strategic Plan adopted by the city of Goleta, to be implemented within the next 5 years, is new in its nature and very specific to the city of Goleta under the category of Development.

As such, the effort would be hard-pressed to identify cost-sharing opportunities without the partnership of the city of Goleta.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Without this partnership, solidified by funding, there would not be sustainability for allowing for the city of Goleta's strategic plan to flourish with inclusiveness of BIPOC populations and the city of Goleta.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

This entity, as the Foundation of the Hispanic Chamber, is newly formed. As such, it has yet to be audited. As a functional business association, we have established third-party auditing controls with quarterly reviews.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our financial reports are approved monthly by the organization's executive committee. unaudited financial reports are reviewed and approved quarterly, and FTB fillings are done annually on a calendar year-end basis.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
19870 Total Assets ($)
18950 Total Liabilities ($)
920 Total Net Assets ($)
920 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
40,660.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.
there are no past-due outstanding balances.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Miguel Avila, board president of the Hispanic Chamber Membership association. 8058960581
Jennifer Marie Sanchez, La Casa de la Raza program director and Resilience Institute Foundation Executive Committee Board Member.
8056951229 [email protected]
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
20 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
15 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
60 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
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100.00 TOTAL

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 17,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 22,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 12,000.00 USD$ 17,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Supplies USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Insurance USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Other
Total USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 22,000.00 USD$ 27,000.00
Budget Narrative
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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS letter
List of Board Members board roster
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
financial statement
Organizational Budget budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Healing Justice SB aspires to uplift all Black/African-Americans to affirm that they are deserving of safety, love, equity, respect, and joy.

We are a Black led and Black centered organizing collective in Santa Barbara County. Formed in response to the de-stabilizing impacts of racism and anti-blackness, we aspire to build resilient communities for the African diaspora and other marginalized people along the Central Coast. We understand that our collective healing and liberation is essential to creating a more equitable Santa Barbara, therefore we center, uplift, and meaningfully create space that empowers ALL Black people including; Black LGBTQ+ people, Black people with disabilities, undocumented Black people, underserved Black people and Black people that speak in African American Vernacular English.

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Black Student Alliance, Cultural Youth Programming
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 11:05:15 AM
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Project Contact
Krystle Farmer Sieghart
[email protected]
Tel: 805-708-8848
Additional Contacts
none entered
Healing Justice SB
PO Box 8628
Goleta, CA 93118
United States
Co-Founder and Executive
Director of Programs and
Operations
Krystle Farmer Sieghart
[email protected]
Telephone805-708-8848
Fax
Web https://www.hjsb.org
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Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Healing Justice SB is requesting a grant from the City of Goleta to support our Black Student Alliance for students in Goleta. Through this program, HJSB leaders and interns provide mentorship and programming for Black junior and high school students in Santa Barbara and Goleta. The two schools served in Goleta are Dos Pueblos High School and Goleta Valley Jr. High (both schools are part of the Santa Barbara Unified School district despite their location in Goleta).

The Black Student Alliance is centered around training Black junior and high school students in advocacy and developing future Black leaders. A key issue the students are addressing with guidance from HJSB is around combating anti-Black racism in their schools and communities. The junior and high school student groups are mentored by HJSB interns, who are Black college students at UCSB and SBCC who are involved in the Black Student Unions (BSUs) at their respective colleges.

Our interns provide guidance and mentorship to the junior and high school students. The program involves after school support and programming for students 4 days/week from 3-5pm. During the after school hours, students will have access to tutoring, homework help, study sessions, college prep workshops, art workshops, support groups, and leadership development training. The high school students are also invited to attend select BSU meetings to receive training and leadership development from the college students.

The program includes community events to bring students, their parents, and the Black community together in support of the students and their efforts. For example, we are hosting a Black Family Cookout in the first quarter of 2024. There will also be an End of Year Celebration in May to celebrate the completion of the first year of this program, and the achievements of the students. Possible event locations include Six Flags, African American History Museum (Los Angeles), or Dave and Busters in Thousand Oaks.

In the second quarter of 2024, HJSB leaders and interns will help develop a Black Student Union (BSU) at each high school in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Some schools already have BSUs. We will help develop leadership at each school site, create group goals, and identify support systems. We will have monthly meetings with each BSU and host a quarterly conference to gather students from each of the BSUs in Santa Barbara and Goleta to learn from each other and create a strong network of mutual support.

The Black Student Alliance involves field trips throughout the year. For example, the student groups will travel to Los Angeles in February for a Black College Expo. HJSB will provide the transportation and chaperones. The student groups will also attend an HBCU fair in Burbank in April.

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3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
30 4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

This program also addresses a lack of representation of Black/African American history, culture, and teachers in our schools. In Goleta Union School District, 2.5% of students are African American (higher than the County population of 1.6%) (https://www.kidsdata.org/region/282/goleta-unionelementary/summary#6/demographics).

This program gives students a representation of empowered Black/African American student leaders at their local college campuses. There will also be guest speakers and visitors by local Black leaders from the community to meet with the junior and high school students.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, this program aids in the prevention of continued unexamined systemic racism in our community. Deepseated systemic racism and inequities that disadvantaged communities of color face are still woven into the fabric of our institutions today— from education and housing to our criminal legal system. Violence against Black people is a daily occurance. This program empowers young Black/African American students and creates a safe space for our Black students. All aspects of this program are centered around the voices of the Black youth.

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes, your grant will leverage other resources. We are planning to apply to several funders in Goleta, including Deckers Inc. We hope your grant will help us secure additional funding from Goleta based foundations and corporate donors.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, your funding is vital to covering the costs of offering the Black Student Alliance. If we are awarded a parietal grant, we will continue to seek other sources of funding to make this program available to Goleta students.

Due to discrimination in every aspect of society, including housing, education, and employment, it is an unfortunate truth that Black communities face poverty at a disproportionate rate. As a result of a long history of official policies and practices that excluded people of color, especially Black/African American people, from equal access to good jobs, home ownership, education, and health care, there is a persistent wealth gap that continues to impact the Black/African American community.

About 38-40% of GUSD students qualify for free/reduced price lunch programs, which indicates that they are from low-income families.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

HJSB was formed in 2020 and has not been audited. Until recently, HJSB operated under the fiscal sponsorship of the Santa Barbara Foundation. Our operating budget is under $500,000.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our board meets once a month, every 3rd Tuesday of the month. The next board meeting is on 2/20/24.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

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14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
140357 Total Assets ($)
0 Total Liabilities ($)
140357 Total Net Assets ($)
140357 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
421,071.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

ShaKenya Edison
Assistant Superintendent, Student & Family Services
Santa Barbara Unified School District
[email protected]
Dr. Lynne M. Sheffield
Assistant Superintendent, Education Services
Santa Barbara Unified School District
[email protected]
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
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19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

Our current program is on and off school grounds. When it’s on we have permission from ShaKenya Edison, Assistant Superintendent, Student & Family Services, and Dr. Lynne M. Sheffield, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services.

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 55,000.00 USD$ 45,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 61,000.00 USD$ 61,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 50,000.00 USD$ 50,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
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(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other
Total USD$ 61,000.00 USD$ 61,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Budget Narrative
Expenses for Cultural Youth Programming (1 year)
Salaries - $50,000
Two-four Student Mentors - Monday/Thursday 1 PM - 5 PM
Providing after school support and programming planning for youth programs Tutoring, homework help, study sessions, college prep workshops, art workshops, support groups, leadership development
Program management by HJSB core staff
Field Trips - $10,000
Black Student Alliance community outings for up to 30 teen youth Bowlero, Six Flags, African American History Museum in Los Angeles, Ice in Paradise, College Campus Tours throughout California
Materials - $1,000
Art Supplies, Wifi, Pens, Pencils, Printer Ink
*Please note that our profit and loss statement is showing a surplus of $109,952. This is due to grants that were awarded in 2023 and will be used towards costs in 2024.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS letter
List of Board Members HJSB Board
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
P&L 2023
Organizational Budget HJSB Budget
Organizational Chart HJSB Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information Program Presentation Program Details
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Hollister's mission statement is to provide a strong academic knowledge base, to enhance social emotional well-being, and prepare students to be life-long learners. We are committed to a firm understanding that ALL students can learn and achieve, and look forward to serving ALL of our students in our Hollister community! Hollister Elementary PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Program Information
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Hollister Elementary School PTA
Hollister Elementary Mural & Art Education Program
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USD$ 5,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 2:18:21 AM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Jennifer Pak
[email protected]
Tel: 3103393575
Additional Contacts
none entered
Hollister Elementary School
PTA
4950 Anita Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
United States
Principal
Kristina Munoz
[email protected]
Telephone805-681-1271
Fax
Web
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

At Hollister Elementary School, we recognize the importance of fostering an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the diverse backgrounds and cultures of our grades TK-6 students and community.

To support our mission, the Hollister PTA plans to enhance our school’s arts education by starting its Hollister Mural and Arts Education Program ("the Program"). First, by commissioning local artist and illustrator DJ Javier to paint a mural at our school (next to the main playground) that not only adds visual appeal to our school but also champions the uniqueness and diversity of our student body, while creating a vibrant and fun moment that will last for many years to come. In addition to the mural, DJ Javier will be providing 2 sessions of arts education to our students in the form of interactive assemblies about art, illustration, while celebrating our students' diversity and building community.

This Program extends beyond the confines of our school grounds, as the vibrant mural will be available to not just students and staff, but the entire community who come to Hollister Elementary. Hollister sits at the crossroads between Goleta and Santa Barbara, and is an extremely popular and central location for youth sports' practice (AYSO, basketball, flag football) and other extracurricular activities. The art education assemblies will serve the entire Hollister Elementary population.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Hollister Elementary is part of Goleta Unified School district and serves approximately 410 students in Goleta and Santa Barbara. Hundreds of children from Goleta and Santa Barbara come to Hollister for sports and other extracurricular activities.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes. The PTA aims to bridge the gap of inequity among our families by providing enriching, fully funded educational experiences to maximize growth in all aspects. As a Title I school, over 40% of our students qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Meals and are from low-income, over 20% are English learners. While we do have art education once a week, studies have shown that additional arts education is important for 1/26/24, 7:32 AM Print/Preview
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Additionally, here are some ways the Program would address unmet needs:

Enhanced access to arts education: At our Title I school, access to quality arts education is limited due to budget constraints and lack of resources. By having the mural and offering workshops and classes, the mural and DJ Javier's practice will be able to provide opportunities for students who might not otherwise have access to a local practicing artist or see contemporary art in their immediate environment.

Building creative skills: By introducing students how to use digital tools and techniques for art and design, having a local and successful artist can help introduce creative skills that can be applied in a variety of contexts. This can help expose students to careers in the arts and other fields where creativity and innovation are valued.

Diversity and inclusion: DJ Javier's approach to his art emphasizes diversity and inclusion, drawing upon his own Filipino heritage, which can help create a welcoming environment for students from all backgrounds.

This can be especially important in our Hollister community where over 50% of the students are Hispanic/Latino, 6% Asian, and 4.7% of two races. DJ Javier also grew up in Goleta and went to Dos Pueblos High School, so the kids are able to directly relate to his background and lived experience as a local artist and a child who grew up here. It is important for the kids to see themselves represented in both the artist and the content in the mural that reflects them.

Career guidance: As a professional artist and educator, DJ Javier can provide valuable career guidance and advice to students who may not even be exposed to this type of vocational pathway. This can be especially important in where there is a lack of exposure, resources or support for students who want to pursue creative careers.

Community building: The mural and art education will serve to activate dialogue around art and representation, and generally inspire our community. DJ Javier's collaborative approach to teaching can foster a sense of community and teamwork among students. This can help build positive relationships and create a supportive environment for learning.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes. The Hollister Mural and Arts Education Program provides an opportunity for students to connect with school that is not typical academics (i.e. science or math). These connections are the primary reason students stay in school, and look forward to attending.

Statistics show that the more a student is involved in school, students who feel connected to their school are more likely to be engaged in their studies, leading to higher academic achievement. A strong connection with school can provide students with a supportive environment to cope with challenges and build resilience. The money from this grant would greatly enrich the quality of our Hollister Arts program, and enable even more connections for students.

Funding
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Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The PTA is able to cover the costs of materials and supplies, however, hopefully with the City of Goleta’s support of the Hollister Arts Program, the PTA could actually get the Program to fruition and serve to inspire its students. After the community sees its success and the city of Goleta's support, it could catalyze PTA fundraising or donations to fund future art initiatives for the Program.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, the City of Goleta grant funds are necessary to carry out the Hollister Arts Program in a timely manner.

The Hollister PTA could potentially raise more money or seek funding from other sources. However, this City of Goleta grant funding would activate funding and enable the current group of students to acquire skills and knowledge of creativity, confidence, encourage tolerance, strengthen cultural pride. Without the grant funding, it will take us much longer (perhaps years) to raise enough money to activate these conversations around inclusivity, diversity and art.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes - Hollister Elementary is a Title I school, which means that at least 40% of our students are from lowincome families, as determined by their eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch. Title I schools are often located in areas with high levels of poverty, and they may face unique challenges in terms of student achievement and graduation rates. Families in our community often do not have the means to provide additional resources to the school.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

The PTA is not required to have a CPA audit. However, we do perform annual financial reviews. The last financial review was July 2022. There were no findings or concerns. The review for the 2022-2023 fiscal year is currently underway.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board reviews and approves financial statements monthly (9 times during the school year).

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
85425 Total Assets ($)
716 Total Liabilities ($)
84709 Total Net Assets ($)
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255,559.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Kristina Munoz, Hollister Elementary Principal, 805-681-1271 Stacy Demmin,Hollister Elementary PTA President, 805-570-1751 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

20. If your program or activity takes place on school grounds, have you received permission and approval from the appropriate school?
Please list the name and position of the person from whom permission was obtained. If the program or activity is not on school grounds, please put N/A.
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 5,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies USD$ 3,500.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 0.00 USD$ 8,500.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Budget Narrative
Mural Design, sketch concepts, phase 2 with color: $2,500 Mural Execution: $2,500
Supplies and materials: $3,500
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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status CA Nonprofit Proof
List of Board Members PTA Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
CA Form CT-TR-1
Organizational Budget PTA budget (2023-2024)
Organizational Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Hospice of Santa Barbara’s mission is to care for anyone experiencing the impact of life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one. We offer patient support, volunteers, grief counseling, crisis support, and education about end of life issues. HSB was founded in 1974, and is the second oldest hospice organization in the country. Each year, we serve 2,500 people with counseling and patient care, plus an additional 1,500 with community education. All services are free of charge, which is important considering that 58% of those we serve organization-wide are low- or very low-income. Our programs are summarized below:

Patient Care Services (PCS)
HSB staff and volunteers support those with a life-threatening illness with medical care management, Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
City of Goleta
2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
Hospice of Santa Barbara
Support for Goleta Patients with a Life-Threatening Illness Jump to: Application Questions Budget Documents
USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2024 3:30:19 PM
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Project Contact
Heather Stevenson
[email protected]
Tel: 805-453-4570
Additional Contacts
none entered
Hospice of Santa Barbara
2050 Alameda Padre Serra,
Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Chief Executive Officer
David Selberg
[email protected]
Telephone805-563-8820
Fax 805-563-8821
Web hospiceofsantabarbara.org
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Volunteer Services
115 trained volunteers provide practical help, respite care, and companionship through PCS, Beloved Bears, and group bereavement counseling.

Bereavement Services for Children and Their Families
We provide grief counseling in our office and in 18 schools to children, teens, and young adults ages 4-24. In 2022, we served 293 grieving children and their immediate family members.

Bereavement Services for Adults
HSB’s therapists offer individual and group counseling to help adults who have lost a loved one. In 2022, we served 885 people.

Crisis Support
In the wake of community tragedies, HSB is a key resource for scared and grieving community members who want to heal. We provide services onsite during the crisis, and offer ongoing counseling afterward for those impacted by the crisis.

Resource Distribution to the Latinx Community
Through a partnership with Mi Vida, Mi Voz, we began distributing critical pandemic information in Spanish during COVID. As the pandemic has shifted, we are now promoting all resources that impact the Latinx community, with an emphasis on mental health.

Advance Care Planning
We are working to increase the number of people who complete the MyCare Advance Directive document, with an emphasis on the Latinx community. In 2022, we helped 347 people complete their MyCare document.

Community Education
To make conversations about death easier, we offer free education to the community. In 2022, we trained 988 community members and professionals. Our virtual Illuminate Speaker Series reached 3,500 people.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

OUR VISION
Our ultimate vision for Patient Care Services (PCS) is to fundamentally change an important social structure of society: the medical care system. Since 2014, PCS has led the field of “integrative patient care management” (sometimes called enhanced care management) by focusing on whole-patient care, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and including family members/caregivers in our scope of service. Our model program is replicable and scalable throughout the state and beyond. PCS addresses a number of social determinants of health that ultimately make a positive impact on the outcomes and experiences of patients who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We specifically focus on marginalized groups, including the Latino community (43% of client base), seniors (62% of client base), and low-income communities (80% of client base).
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USE OF FUNDS
Any awarded funding would be used to support the salary of our bilingual/bicultural Patient Care Services Care Coordinator. Approximately 43% of our client base is Latino. The vast majority of these patients and their family members prefer to communicate in Spanish; 65% are monolingual in Spanish. This illustrates the critical importance of our bilingual/bicultural staff in serving this community.

PROGRAM OPERATION
Generally, we serve patients and their families during normal business hours, but when needed we will help patients outside of these hours. Though we have physical offices in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, ill patients and their family members are not expected to come to our offices. Instead, we frequently meet patients at home or in medical settings, such as doctors’ offices or treatment centers. We also see patients via telehealth when it’s easier or safer for them. The main geographic range of our services is Gaviota through Carpinteria.

Because we do not accept insurance reimbursements or fees of any kind, we are free to serve patients for as long as they need us. Some patients are with us for a few weeks or months, but some have been with us for a few years as they grapple with a longer illness such as ALS.

SERVICES
Anyone with a life-threatening illness (even if they are expected to recover) are eligible for services, regardless of income. (However, as mentioned, 80% of clients are lower income.) Patients have diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s, ALS, or dementia. Our services are described below.

Medical Care Management
HSB care managers help patients and caregivers understand their illness and empower them to make decisions that work for them. We help families keep on top of appointments, figure out transportation, navigate insurance, coordinate services among multiple care providers, prepare advance directives, and make end of life decisions. Care managers go with patients to appointments to take notes, explain what the doctor is saying, advocate for the patient, and translate when language barriers need to be overcome. This is critical for people who may have a hard time remembering information, are in a state of anxiety, or do not speak English. Those who don't speak English are often marginalized as they try to navigate their health care with inadequate services to translate, sometimes leaving them unclear about key aspects of their illness.

Cultural barriers can result in folks not asking clarifying questions of their physicians in deference to their authority. This highlights the importance of our bilingual/bicultural PCS staff.

Volunteer Support
Volunteer support has been shown to have a positive impact on the quality of life of patients with terminal illnesses and their families (McClain et al., 2017). Patients who receive volunteer support report higher levels of satisfaction with their care and a greater sense of control over their illness (Kamal et al., 2018).

Approximately 60 HSB volunteers offer friendly visits, respite for caregivers, light housekeeping, pet care, grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, and many other things. After a death, volunteers also can help with things like funeral planning, packing up the belongings of the deceased relative, and emotional support for family members.

Spiritual Care
Spiritual care can provide a sense of meaning, purpose, and peace during times of uncertainty, both for patients facing their own death and their family members. This type of support can help people cope with the challenges of a terminal illness (McSherry & Cash, 2004; Van Leeuwen et al., 2006). When working with someone who is dying, our spiritual care counselor provides an open forum for life review and reconciliation, and helps address life’s last questions, such as, “What matters most?” “How will I die?” and “Why is this happening to me?”
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Anticipatory Grief Counseling
PCS’s professional staff provide grief counseling to support those experiencing the fear, anxiety, numbness, or fatigue that can occur before a loss, or when facing one’s own death. For the ill person, counseling can be critical in their ability to come to terms with the end of their own life, and face it with a sense of peace.

Family members may worry about what life will be like after a loved one is gone, or be preoccupied by imagining what the person’s death will be like. These emotions can be just as intense as the grief felt after a death. Several studies have found that anticipatory grief counseling helps people prepare for the loss of a loved one, cope better with grief, and improve their overall mental health. It also increased their ability to communicate with doctors, and was linked with a higher probability of individuals seeking out additional support after the loss (Journal of Palliative Medicine; American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine).

Bereavement Care Management
Our program offers grief counseling and practical support (from staff and volunteers) to loved ones after the death of a patient. For example, some people need help learning how to manage their household after a spouse who has handled those things has died. Research has shown that bereavement care can have numerous benefits, including reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, improving overall wellbeing, and increasing coping skills. A study published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine found that bereavement care improved the overall mental health of individuals who had lost a loved one to cancer, and reduced the risk of developing complicated grief, a severe form of grief that can interfere with daily life. This story is a good illustration of this service:

Diego lost his wife to metastatic breast cancer. In the wake of her death, Diego struggled as a single father of a preschooler and a toddler, feeling lost about how to take care of the practical logistics that his wife always handled. We helped get his children into subsidized child care so Diego could go back to work. We supported Diego in navigating Social Security so that his children could get the benefits they were entitled to after their mother’s death. Our approach was to empower Diego to take care of life’s details on his own.

With each day, he became better able to care for his children as a single dad.

Quality of Life Stipends
We award cash stipends to individuals and families when monetary hardships are uncovered during their journey. Grants have paid for groceries, gas, wheelchair ramps, mortgage or rent, school supplies, transportation, and funerals. Here’s a recent example:

Yesenia was a 39-year-old mother of two daughters. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer which had metastasized. Last holiday season, she was in a lot of pain from her treatment and illness. Our stipends allowed her to buy gifts for her girls without having to sacrifice basic needs. Unfortunately, this was Yesenia’s last Christmas with her family, but we were glad to help make it as special as possible.

PROGRAM MONITORING
HSB evaluates the Patient Care Services program by tracking patient improvement through quarterly “impact markers,” in-person conversations, and input from staff and volunteers. Staff anticipates seeing improvements in the following areas:
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“Hospice support was outstanding in managing my dying husband's last few months and supporting both of us through the end of life journey. We experienced their amazing care and support when he passed at home. It was always his wish to die at home and hospice made it possible. ~ PCS Client

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

Out of 1,030 people served by PCS, we estimate that 220 will be from Goleta. This includes 90 patients with a life-threatening illness and their estimated 130 immediate family members.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Medical care oftentimes focuses almost exclusively on the physical health of patients, largely ignoring the social, spiritual, practical, and end-of-life planning needs that have a major impact on well-being for patients and families. Our services help fill the gap by providing those other crucial services to many underserved people in our community, including the Latino/Spanish-speaking community, low-income people, and seniors.

Those who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness can face a difficult and painful journey that can negatively affect a person’s mental health as well as their physical health (Cleeland et al., 2013). Patients often have anxiety about dying alone, leaving family members without a provider, loss of independence, and being a burden (Parker SM, Clayton JM, Hancock K, et al., 2007; Block, 2006). Up to 48 percent of cancer patients fulfill criteria for clinical depression, and up to 25 percent meet criteria for clinical anxiety (Block, 2000). Patients can also experience anger, denial, insomnia, and substance abuse. Family members can face burnout, depression, anxiety, and financial struggles, as well as physical health consequences.

Patients can have difficulty understanding all aspects of their illness and treatment. Sometimes doctors use hard-to-understand language, or patients aren’t comfortable asking questions. Further, patients tend to remember only about 50 percent of the information discussed by their doctors (Girgis A, Sanson-Fisher RW, 1995). But understanding their illness is a critical factor in patients’ mental and physical health outcomes.

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Language barriers can have serious consequences for patients. When patients are unable to communicate with their doctors, they struggle to understand their illness, treatment plans, and medication instructions.

This can lead to misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, and medication errors, all of which can have negative impacts on patient health. A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency had longer hospital stays and were more likely to experience adverse events than English-speaking patients. The following story illustrates this point very well:

Our team was working with “Lina,” a monolingual Spanish-speaking woman, who had been diagnosed with intestinal cancer. When the team became involved, she had already undergone surgery and was in the process of follow-up treatment. When the team asked her to explain what was happening, Lina said she wasn’t completely sure, but that the surgery had cured her. After speaking with the medical team, we found out that it was stage four cancer that was very likely terminal. Lina didn’t understand this very basic and important fact about her illness until our team helped clarify the unfortunate situation.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes. Many people—especially those from marginalized communities—have negative experiences with their medical care. We recently began documenting difficulties that our patients have experienced within the medical care system, many of which can cause poorer medical outcomes. Our first four months of data identified 27 patients showing a minimum of one instance of a healthcare difficulty related to:
* an institutional shortcoming in service provision
* a significant delay in Medi-Cal referrals
* gaps in access to transportation
* language barriers
* cultural misunderstandings
By providing medical care navigation, interpretation, and all the other types of support we offer, we can help patients avoid the negative outcomes mentioned previously, including:
* depression
* anxiety
* misdiagnosis
* inappropriate treatment
* medication errors
* longer hospital stays
* late referral to palliative care

Funding
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Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Any funding awarded through the City of Goleta would be helpful in identifying our Patient Care Services program as an important and worthwhile investment to other potential funders. Patient Care Services grants received in 2023 for are as follows:

Santa Barbara Foundation Behavioral Health: $15,000
Brittingham Family Foundation: $5,000
Bull Foundation: $5,000
Chumash Foundation: $5,000
City of Santa Barbara CDBG Grant: $16,000
Ann Jackson Family Foundation: $5,000
Lambert Foundation: $10,000
Smart & Final: $250
Mark and Dorothy Smith Foundation: $10,000
Spungen Foundation: $10,000
St. Francis Foundation: $24,000
Thomson Foundation:$30,000

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Hospice of Santa Barbara, like many nonprofit organizations, has been faced with significantly higher costs as well as a growing need for our services. Between 2020 and 2023, our organizational budget increased by 16 percent, mostly due to rising costs of things like rent, utilities, insurance, personnel, and transportation.

Even so, we have managed to stay below the national compounded inflation rate of 18 percent over this time by carefully managing our expenses even in the face of skyrocketing community needs post-pandemic.

Our wait list for grief counseling ranges from two to six weeks, and our Patient Care Services team is over capacity, with approximately 140 patients enrolled currently.

We anticipate continued increases in expenses and community needs for 2024, which is requiring us to reach out to new funding sources such as the City of Goleta. If we do not receive all requested funding we will continue to reach out to new foundation, corporate, and individual funders.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Yes, 70% of our patients are low-income, and 80% are low- or moderate-income. When low-income patients are referred to us, they usually have MediCal, which will have already identified their income as being below the necessary threshold. Once they are enrolled in our program, we have further access to income documentation. As patients apply for other benefits, they share income information with us since we help them complete their entitlement applications, most of which require them to be low-income.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

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12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Each month, our board finance committee reviews financial statements. Our full board of directors reviews and approves our financial statements at board meetings, which take place every other month.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No fees are charged and there are no suggested donations requested. As a volunteer hospice organization, all our services are free.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
6,982,487 Total Assets ($)
1,564,067 Total Liabilities ($)
5,418,420 Total Net Assets ($)
6,982,487 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
20,947,461.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No to all questions.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Lori Mendez, RN, Palliative Care Consultation Service at Cottage Health: 805-722-9127 Dana VanderMey, Hospice of Santa Barbara Board President: 805-895-5081 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
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19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
545 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
165 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
117 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
202 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
1,029.00 TOTAL

N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal: City of Santa
Barbara CDBG
USD$ 16,000.00 USD$ 16,000.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 228,935.00 USD$ 218,936.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 192,563.00 USD$ 195,549.00
Fees
SB Hospice Foundation,
bequests, reserves
USD$ 476,456.00 USD$ 473,040.00
Total USD$ 913,954.00 USD$ 913,525.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for
Current Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 733,129.00 USD$ 734,200.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Consultants and Contracts USD$ 68,503.00 USD$ 67,722.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 61,068.00 USD$ 58,163.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies/Office Expenses USD$ 25,799.00 USD$ 26,890.00 USD$ 0.00 Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
USD$ 0.00
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(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance/Licenses USD$ 3,105.00 USD$ 3,200.00 USD$ 0.00 Other: Quality of Life Grants USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 7,500.00 USD$ 0.00 Total USD$ 913,954.00 USD$ 913,525.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
Any awarded funding would be used to support the salary of our bilingual/bicultural Patient Care Services Care Coordinator. Approximately 43% of our client base is Latino. The vast majority of these patients and their family members prefer to communicate in Spanish; 65% are monolingual in Spanish.

This illustrates the critical importance of our bilingual/bicultural staff in serving this community.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Tax Letter
List of Board Members Board List
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
2022 Audited Financials
2023 In-House Financials
Organizational Budget Org Budget
Organizational Chart Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information 2022 Annual Report * ZoomGrants™ is not responsible for the content of uploaded documents.

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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Isla Vista Elementary School PTA aims to provide an equitable, joyful, educational, and safe community school experience for every student TK-6th grade.

Program Information

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Isla Vista Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (IV PTA) Isla Vista Elementary PTA Jog-A-Ton
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USD$ 3,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/4/2024 11:50:58
AM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Megan Morf
[email protected]
Tel: 3104647383
Additional Contacts
none entered
Isla Vista Elementary
School Parent-Teacher
Association (IV PTA)
6875 El Colegio Road
Goleta, CA 93117-4317
Principal
Lorena Reyes
[email protected]
Telephone8056854418
Fax
Web http://www.islavista.goleta.k12.ca.us/
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Each year, IV PTA holds a Jog A Thon. Why we hold this event each year is twofold. First, we aim to fundraise funds to decrease the cost of science camp for every family. Over 55% of our families are considered lowincome and cannot afford to send their student to camp. The PTA aims to cover half of the costs. We provide free T-shirts to every student and staff member for this event. It really promotes a sense of community and instills a love for being active. The cost of these T-shirts is usually around $6000. We also ask for corporate sponsors, purchase prizes for top runners and highest fundraisers. These costs eat up the majority of the monies we raise. The fundraiser lasts one month. Our Jog A Thon is a one day event where each grade level runs for 30 minutes. We also provide water and a cold treat after.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
465

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

A huge YES! Over 55% of our families are low-income and cannot afford a $5 T-shirt, let alone a $200 science camp fee. The PTA, with your help, can lower the cost for each family to under $150 or lower. Without having to eat ALL of the costs of running the event, more money can go towards scholarships for those families with the greatest need. We work directly with the school/community liaison to find out which families need the most support.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our program helps bridge the equity gap in our school. Our school is 45% upper middle class (the haves) and 55% low-income (the have nots). Our goal is not only provide the opportunity for those families to participate in an amazing outdoor science camp, but also encourage a sense of community among the school.

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

We have also applied for the Towbes Grant to help decrease the cost of camp. Your grant, along with corporate sponsors will allow 95% of our fundraised money to go directly back to the students.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
We do hold our own fundraisers throughout the school year. Restaurant nights, a field day, Penny Wars, and apply for several grants and corporate matching programs. Pre-covid we had many different types of funding coming in. However, post-covid has been sparse.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We have never been audited.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Isla Vista PTA board meets 5-8 times per year to discuss and approve financials.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

We suggest each family donate $5 towards the cost of T-shirts, however we usually only receive around $300 of the $6000 it costs to provide 460 students and 80 staff members T-shirts.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
120,000.00 Total Assets ($)

0.00 Total Liabilities ($)

0.00 Total Net Assets ($)
120,000.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
240,000.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

N/A
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16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Kim Fergus, IV PTA VP of Memberships 360-431-3657
Amber Bermod, IV PTA Treasurer 805-403-1153
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
150 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
100 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
100 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
50 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
400.00 TOTAL

Yes, I gain principal approval from principal Lorena Reyes each year.

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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Federal
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County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 14,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 15,000.00 USD$ 13,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 6,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other: Prizes,
refreshments, medals
USD$ 3,500.00 USD$ 3,500.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Total USD$ 9,500.00 USD$ 9,500.00 USD$ 6,000.00
Budget Narrative
These funds will directly affect the low-income population at Isla Vista School. Free t-shirts for our biggest community fundraising event of the year.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status Tax ID Letter
List of Board Members Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financial Report
Organizational Budget Budget Report
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
By building a resilient and connected community, IVYP dba LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner seeks to mitigate the effects of poverty, racism, and trauma so that all children and families can prosper and thrive. We do so by providing highquality, trauma informed child care, comprehensive, culturally sensitive family support, and visionary community leadership.

At LEAP, we envision a community where children are loved, valued, and respected and families are supported to reach their highest potential.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

LEAP is the only member of the National Diaper Bank Network in Santa Barbara County. As a place-based organization, LEAP provides comprehensive services to families in need, with an eye to strengthening families, preparing children to be successful in school, and addressing health and educational disparities. LEAP’s diaper bank is a key piece for achieving these goals.

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Isla Vista Youth Projects, Inc. dba LEAP
IVYP dba LEAP Diaper Bank
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 3:30:52 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Lori Goodman
[email protected]
Tel: 805-705-6998
Additional Contacts
[email protected],[email protected]
Isla Vista Youth Projects,
Inc. dba LEAP
PO Box 1332
Goleta, CA 93116
United States
Executive Director
Lori Goodman
[email protected]
Telephone805-845-0730
Fax 805-968-1771
Web www.leapcentralcoast.org
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In addition to providing this concrete support, the diaper bank serves as a funnel where families may enter our FRC to receive diapers and in the process gain access to more comprehensive support such as parenting classes, housing support, food distribution, Medi-Cal and Calfresh support, and much more.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We expect that at least 180 Goleta children will receive diapers and wipes through our diaper bank.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Many low-income, working Goleta families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy.

In Santa Barbara County, the child poverty rate is alarmingly high, with approximately 1 in 5 children suffering. A significant burden for many of these families is the cost of disposable diapers. Given that most babies go through 12 diapers per day, this expense quickly adds up, and can reach up to $100 per month per baby. Yet, despite the necessity, diapers are often overlooked by social service programs, leading to limited or no assistance for families in need. This is where LEAP, the only member of the National Diaper Bank Network in Santa Barbara County, steps in.

When parents are unable to afford sufficient diapering supplies, they are forced to extend diaper wearing periods and/or reuse soiled diapers. This puts their children at risk of urinary tract infections, severe diaper rash, and even hospitalization.

To combat this, we established Santa Barbara County's first and only diaper bank in 2021. Distributing over 50,000 diapers annually, our program does more than just fill a critical basic need. We also offer comprehensive, culturally sensitive family support to 100% of our new diaper bank clients. By providing parents with the free diapers and wipes that they need to keep their infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, we are helping to build a healthier, safer, and more resilient Goleta Valley.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our diaper bank not only prevents potential physical harm to children from inadequate diapering supplies, it also ameliorates the unimaginable stress put on their caregivers who are faced with juggling the competing demands of paying for housing, food, diapers, and other basic needs with their very limited resources. Through our diaper bank, we provide free diapers and wipes to families in need, ensuring that they have access to an essential item, thus promoting the health and well-being of infants and toddlers while also alleviating financial strain on parents and families. In addition to providing this concrete support, our diaper bank serves as a funnel through which families enter our Family Resource Center to receive diapers and in the process gain access to comprehensive, culturally sensitive family support, including resource and referrals for housing, child care, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and more. It also allows us to connect with families with young children to provide ACEs education, trauma prevention, parenting education, and buffering support. Ensuring that babies and toddlers have access to clean diapers helps lead to healthier Goleta families. 1/29/24, 7:27 AM Print/Preview
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Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

LEAP’s continued funding from the City of Goleta shows the community and other funders that we have a strong and lasting partnership. Funding from the City of Goleta provides legitimacy to private donors and funders who want to know that our local city government is a partner in meeting the needs of our City's most vulnerable families. Because we are the only diaper bank in Santa Barbara County, we receive referrals from a wide variety of organizations and institutions including GUSD, WIC, FSA, CommUnify, and many others. Referrals from WIC, in particular, have continually increased since we launched our diaper bank in February 2021. By providing this service, we not only improve our ability to meet the needs of our own clients, but also help these other organizations and institutions to meet the needs of the families they themselves serve.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? Since launching our diaper bank in February of 2021, LEAP has folded the cost of the diaper into our FRC program budget which is funded through local foundations and government contracts. In its first year, the cost of purchasing the diapers themselves was underwritten by individual donations. In 2023-2024 these sources of funding continued, and funding received from the City of Goleta directly supported the purchase of diapers for our diaper bank. If we do not receive our full request, we will purchase fewer diapers or we will need to cut back on supplies for other needed services.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? One hundred percent of the families that receive diapers and wipes have self identified as extremely low income or low income. Most of these recipients are single mothers with multiple children. Our diaper bank eliminates the difficult choice many families are forced to make, one in which they must choose between buying food and purchasing clean diapers for their baby.

Please note: The numbers served listed below in Question 20 reflect “unduplicated income verified Goleta residents" served by our Family Resource Center, the institutional home for our diaper bank. These are the numbers reported from our CDBG grant. It should be noted that our agency serves well beyond these numbers throughout the community; however we do not complete income verification for every program or initiative, including our diaper bank. For some of this work, individuals self-identify their income level.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

LEAP is audited annually. Our most recent audit was completed for the fiscal year July 2022 - June 2023. There were no findings. The full audit is included with our financial attachments to this grant.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our board of directors holds 9 meetings annually. Each meeting includes a finance report for review and approval. The finance committee reviews finance reports monthly.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No, there is no fee charged for any of our FRC services.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials). 3511157 Total Assets ($)
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2520977 Total Net Assets ($)
3511157 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
10,533,471.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Danny Fitzgibbons 805.722.8233 and Eileen Monahan 805.968.3047 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
151 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
77 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
14 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
0 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
242.00 TOTAL

N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue
for Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 7,500.00 USD$ 10,000.00
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State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 23,558.00 USD$ 24,580.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 31,058.00 USD$ 34,580.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 13,058.00 USD$ 13,580.00 USD$ 0.00
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 18,000.00 USD$ 21,000.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance
Other
Total USD$ 31,058.00 USD$ 34,580.00 USD$ 10,000.00
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Documents Requested * Required? Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status LEAP Tax Exemption
List of Board Members LEAP List of Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
LEAP Financial Statements
Organizational Budget LEAP Budget
Organizational Chart Leap Org Chart
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
La Patera Elementary School PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

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2024-2025 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/26/2024
La Patera School PTA
La Patera Elementary School Jogathon
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USD$ 2,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/23/2024 8:21:08 AM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Chelsea Mumm
[email protected]
Tel: 805-729-0748
Additional Contacts
none entered
La Patera School PTA
555 N La Patera Ln
Goleta, CA 93117
United States
President
Lorin Cuendet
[email protected]
Telephone805-729-0748
Fax
Web
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On April 19, 2024, La Patera students, aged 4-12, will be participating in this year's jog-a-thon to help raise money to support each child going to camp, and to support the La Patera teachers and students by funding and reimbursing classroom enrichment materials. The La Patera PTA is requesting a $2,000 grant to help support the costs involved in putting on this event. This is a critical yearly fundraiser for the school as it raises over $16,000 that is used for providing needed classroom supplies, subsidizing 6th-grade camp costs, and other student activities.

The La Patera community is made up of a diverse student body. 48.9% of students are from socioeconomically disadvantaged families, 33% of students are identified as English learners, and 7% enrolled are students with disabilities. Each student is valued and met with educational instruction tailored to their needs and strengths.

The money raised by the jog-a-thon will go directly to the students and help the school continue to provide an excellent learning environment for our local students. If awarded, this grant will go toward covering some of the costs involved in running this event, in which each student will participate, and ensure that all the money that the students work so hard to raise will go directly to the needs at our school.

We would greatly appreciate your support in our endeavor to enrich our local public school and community, and the well-deserving kids and families of Goleta.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
412

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, the La Patera community is made up of 48.9% socioeconomically disadvantaged families. Money raised at the jog-a-thon will allow each child at the school to attend camp with their grade level, regardless of if it is financially feasible for their family. Additionally, all classrooms will have the resources and supplies they need, providing educational equity.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, 1/23/24, 9:41 AM Print/Preview
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La Patera's mission to make every child's potential a reality. The school does this by providing a sound, comprehensive, and coordinated educational plan to create a cycle of continuous improvement of student performance. La Patera is committed to ensuring that all students succeed in reaching academic standards.

This yearly fundraising event will allow the La Patera PTA to provide enrichment activities that help support and foster education for all students at the school, starting each student with a formative foundation of success that will carry with them into their futures.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

La Patera values it's partnerships with the wider Goleta community to serve our families. We are receiving support for this fundraiser from many local businesses who have children, grandchildren or neighbors at our school. This grant from the City of Goleta will help leverage more support from additional businesses who we are also approaching for financial support. It truly takes a village and La Patera is grateful for the decades of support that the community has shown our children. A grant from the City of Goleta will allows the La Patera PTA to provide small incentives for each student who raises a certain amount of money from their neighbors, encouraging each student to partake and take ownership in the success of the school.

Additionally, classrooms who meet fundraising goal will have pizza parties to reward their efforts as well as continue to foster a fun, encouraging and close community within their own classroom.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, we need funds to put on this community building and fundraising event for our local public school, and we are also reaching out to local businesses to pursue sponsorships as well to cover our costs.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with low-incomes?
If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)?
Our school population is 48.9% socioeconomically disadvantaged according to the most recent School Accountability Report Card, and our event will benefit all of our students.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.
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July 30, 2023. No findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The La Patera PTA meets 4 times per year for all member meetings. The PTA board meets an additional 4 times per year.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No. La Patera is a local public school. Every student within the boundaries as listed from the Goleta School District is welcomed.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
131362 Total Assets ($)
34803 Total Liabilities ($)
Total Net Assets ($)
96559 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
262,724.00 TOTAL

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Shannon Kiefer, La Patera PTA Treasurer, 714-655-0416
Brigitte Haley, La Patera school principal, 805-681-1280 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
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19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL

Yes. Brigitte Haley, La Patera school principal
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Federal
State
County
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 3,500.00 USD$ 4,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 4,500.00 USD$ 6,000.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for
Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
Consultants and Contracts
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
Supplies USD$ 3,800.00 USD$ 4,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 1,200.00 USD$ 1,600.00
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Other
Total USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,600.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta funds would be used to pay for the costs involved in running this event - that include equipment rental for sound system, timing system and supplies, including water, race bibs and shirts for each child.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status Tax exemption letter
List of Board Members PTA Board members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Annual report
Organizational Budget Budget
Organizational Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County is to provide high-quality civil legal services to low-income and other vulnerable residents in order to ensure equal access to justice. We change lives through direct representation, legal advice and information, and community education. Our vision is a community where low-income people and other vulnerable residents are empowered to thrive and where all residents have meaningful access to the civil justice system. Since 1959, Legal Aid has provided legal services to those most in need in Santa Barbara County.

Program Information
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Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
Legal Services for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Jump to: Application Questions Budget Documents
USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 2:43:45 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Jennifer Smith
[email protected]
Tel: 805-963-6754 x103
Additional Contacts
none entered
Legal Aid Foundation of
Santa Barbara County
301 E Canon Perdido
Santa Barbara, 93101
Executive Director
Jennifer Smith
[email protected]
Telephone805-963-6754
Fax 805-963-6756
Web www.lafsbc.org
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

LAFSBC is requesting funding for its Family Violence Prevention Program. The Family Violence Prevention program provides a free civil attorney for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The attorney obtains protective orders, custody orders, and other legal relief for the client. Survivors of intimate partner violence and other crimes do not have a right to counsel in civil matters, even if they are indigent.

LAFSBC's goal with working with victims of violence and abuse is to empower clients so that the victimization or abuse will permanently end. The most common service provided is obtaining a civil restraining order against the abuser. Other services provided include: child custody, elder abuse restraining orders, move-out orders, civil restitution, dissolutions, and other family law issues. These issues are not addressed in the criminal justice system.

City of Goleta funds will be used to cover part of the salaries/benefits for the attorneys and/or support staff in the legal program. As a non-profit law firm, salaries are our biggest expense.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We expect to serve at least 6 Goleta client households with City of Goleta funds. The full program serves any resident of Santa Barbara County and expects to serve at least 200 survivor households.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes. LAFSBC is the only organization in Santa Barbara County that provides free legal representation and advice to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse/neglect, and human trafficking. When our attorney caseloads are full, our self-help center helps to fill in the gaps, but no other entity provides these services for free. Our capacity does not meet demand. For example, even if we can assist with a domestic violence restraining order, we have limited capacity to take on contested divorce matters or other legal issues that may arise from abuse (employment etc). Each day, victims are referred to other sources of assistance, such as self-help, due to the limited capacity of our two victim attorneys. The central coast of California is very under-resourced for legal services. There are no national or international law firms located in Santa Barbara County, nor any American Bar Association-accredited law schools (there is only 1 stateaccredited school for part-time students). There is no pro-bono coordination agency. The Central Coast region has 283 residents per attorney, while the Southern California and San Francisco Bay Area regions have 164 residents and 124 residents per attorney, respectively. 1/26/24, 2:45 PM Print/Preview
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6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes. The goal of the Family Violence Prevention Program is to prevent intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and related crimes. The most common service clients receive is help to receive a restraining order against an abuser. This may be a domestic violence restraining order, an elder abuse restraining order, or a civil restraining order. Judicial involvement allows a pause between the parties -- it provides breathing room a for survivors and any impacted children. The orders may include custody orders, moveout orders, and requirements to surrender guns. In addition to providing the legal assistance required to increase the likelihood that orders are granted, LAFSBC also provides safety planning to clients, helps ensure that restraining orders are enforced, and refers clients to other community services. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that survivors are empowered to make the best decisions for themselves and their families and to permanently break free from violence.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services?
If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program?
Clients may access our services by phone, through an online intake, or in person at the nearest office. As legal representation unfolds, attorneys may use videoconferencing services with clients depending on client preference/need. We work also closely with Domestic Violence Solutions and Family Service Agency to receive referrals (often by email) for the Family Violence Prevention program. The downtown Santa Barbara office is located on an MTD bus line and the side entrance provides wheelchair access. We also work closely with organizations such as the Independent Living Resource Center and Easy Lift to ensure meaningful access to services (ASL interpretation, paratransit etc). Attorneys may also meet clients in other safe and confidential locations as needed to ensure meaningful access for those with disabling conditions. Finally, clients may request reasonable accommodations from the LAFSBC staff as needed.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes. Other sources of funding for our Family Violence Prevention Program include, but is not limited to:
- U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Legal Assistance for Victims Program (Violence Against Women Act funding)
- Victim of Crime Act Funding (as a subcontract with Family Service Agency to serve seniors victims of elder abuse and exploitation)
- County of Santa Barbara CDBG
- City of Santa Barbara CDBG (occupancy costs for SB office) - The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara
- CDSS Immigration Services Program (for immigration remedies for victims of crime).

VOCA grants require matching funds unless a special exception is granted, and nearly all funders prefer to see a variety of funding sources for programs to ensure program viability.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

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Yes. In 2024, LAFSBC had to reduce its attorney staff on the Family Violence Prevention program from 3 to 2 as a result of reductions in federal Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funding administered by CAL OES (Office of Emergency Management). This is a result of funding cuts made by the U.S. Congress for FY 24. Although we still receive some VOCA funding through a subcontract to serve seniors, other funding to serve non-senior survivors of violence has been substantially reduced. City of Goleta funding will help us fill the gap and represents about 2% of the full program budget. If LAFSBC is not awarded funding, we will seek private grants and individual donations to help fill the gap.

However, LAFSBC does not require income verification at Intake for clients who are survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse as a matter of policy so that we do not jeopardize safety (as requiring verification could lead to a delay for emergent services). People fleeing violence may not have access to verification information and difficulties with verification could delay the ability to secure a timesensitive restraining order. Victims may also not be able to access funds controlled by an abuser. As a practical matter, however, we often get verification later as a legal case unfolds, so we know that most of the survivors we work with are low-income.

LAFSBC does seek income verification for clients in other legal programs and services provided through our office attorneys. It is a requirement of the State Bar of California that we prioritize clients who are indigent as defined by state law, which includes any senior age 60 and over, anyone receiving SSI, and any family with a household income of 200% of the federal poverty level and below (about $64,000 and below for a family of 4).

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

LAFSBC is audited on an annual basis, with our most recent audit completed for Fiscal Year July 2022 to June 2023. No findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Finance Committee of the Board reviews financials every month. The financials are then shared with the full board at its regular meetings.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

There is no fee for our civil legal services. Clients may make a voluntary donation of $20.00, but it is completely voluntary and not required to receive service.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).
1536927 Total Assets ($)
269359 Total Liabilities ($)
1267568 Total Net Assets ($)
1536927 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
4,610,781.00 TOTAL
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15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Megan Rheinschild
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office
Victim-Witness Assistance Program Director
(805) 568-2408
Megan Young (she/her) MA, LMFT #123582
Family Service Agency
Senior Services Case Management Supervisor II
Senior victims program partner
805.705.0894 Cell
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
To be eligible for CDBG funding, you MUST obtain clients' race and ethnicity, and total family income.

Yes
No

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (or for calendar year 2023).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.
299 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
210 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
90 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
50 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
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N/A
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Revenue Sources
Total Program Revenue
for Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program
Revenue for Next Fiscal
Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 199,500.00 USD$ 253,500.00
State USD$ 241,000.00 USD$ 30,000.00
County USD$ 23,000.00 USD$ 23,000.00
Municipal
School District
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 100,000.00 USD$ 144,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 30,000.00 USD$ 30,000.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 593,500.00 USD$ 490,500.00
Funding Uses/Expenses
Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures
for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes
USD$ 512,440.00 USD$ 406,115.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 3,333.00
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance
USD$ 30,000.00 USD$ 32,992.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising)
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 5,400.00 USD$ 2,400.00
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance)
USD$ 8,400.00 USD$ 8,400.00
Insurance USD$ 4,600.00 USD$ 4,600.00 USD$ 0.00
Other
Technology USD$ 6,360.00 USD$ 6,360.00
Telecommunications USD$ 6,800.00 USD$ 6,800.00
Library USD$ 4,800.00 USD$ 4,800.00
Bank Charges USD$ 200.00 USD$ 200.00
Staff Appreciation USD$ 300.00 USD$ 300.00
Development Expense USD$ 2,600.00 USD$ 2,600.00
Audit & Tax USD$ 3,800.00 USD$ 3,800.00 USD$ 0.00
Direct Client Costs USD$ 800.00 USD$ 800.00
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Memberships
USD$ 2,000.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Total USD$ 593,500.00 USD$ 490,500.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Budget Narrative
LAFSBC was not awarded a state grant from prior year which resulted in eliminating 1 of 3 attorneys from the domestic violence prevention program to help low-income residents.

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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status LAFSBC Nonprofit Exemption Status List of Board Members LAFSBC Board Members
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
LAFSBC Financial Statements
Organizational Budget LAFSBC 2023-2024 Budget
Organizational Chart LAFSBC Org Chart
Supplemental or Additional Information
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1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Lights Up! Theatre Company’s mission is to provide professional training and performance experience in a nurturing environment. We meet actors where they are in their growth and discovery about themselves, while challenging them with professional acting, singing and dance training. We offer a multitude of classes to enrich actors’ experience with different performance disciplines, while producing two fully staged musicals and a straight play per season.

Program Information
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Lights Up! Theatre Company
Lights Up! Season 7
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USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/26/2024 4:03:25 PM
(Pacific)
Project Contact
Ciara Barnes
[email protected]
Tel: 5307204644
Additional Contacts
none entered
Lights Up! Theatre
Company
542 Alan Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
United States
Artistic Director
Amy Love
[email protected]
Telephone805.259.7278
Fax
Web https://www.lightsupsb.com/
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Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Lights Up! Theatre Company’s Season 7 aims to continue its mission of providing professional training and performance experience in a nurturing environment. The program will consist of two musicals, one straight play, and, potentially, an acting intensive for current and prospective actors. The focus of Season 7 is to expand outreach to aspiring young actors in the City of Goleta, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. The requested City of Goleta Grant, set at $10,000, will directly contribute to the success of the program.

Program Operation:

Promotion Phase (Summer 2024):
- Promotional efforts will focus on City of Goleta schools to increase awareness among low-income, talented young actors.
- Initiatives include advertising, workshops, and informational sessions.

Warm-Up Week (August 2024):
- Open to cast members and potential new students considering joining. - A week dedicated to introducing participants to the program's expectations and opportunities.

Auditions and Casting (August 2024):
- Two weeks of auditions and call-backs.
- Cast announcements released around the first week of back-to-school.

Rehearsal Phase (Fall 2024):
- Rehearsals begin with approximately two sessions per week, later increasing based on cast needs and availability.
- Active and passionate non-profit board members will oversee the program's progress and address any concerns.

Target Population:
- Aspiring young actors in the City of Goleta.
-Approximately 35 to 40 students per show, with a goal to expand with increased funding.

Eligibility:
- Open to all young actors in the City of Goleta, regardless of financial background. - Scholarship opportunities available for qualified individuals based on specific needs and circumstances.

Monitoring:
- Monthly meetings of the non-profit board to review progress and address any issues. - Continuous communication with participants, parents, and schools.

Use of City of Goleta Funds:

The $10,000 City of Goleta Grant will be allocated as follows:
-- Scholarships: Funds will be used to offer scholarships at 25%, 50%, and 75% increments, ensuring access to the program for low-income students.
-- Promotional Activities: Financial support for promotional efforts targeted at City of Goleta schools to increase program reach and awareness.
-- Program Expenses: Direct funding for program essentials such as costumes, theater space rental, and other production-related costs.
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-- Promotion Phase: Summer 2024
-- Warm-Up Week: August 2024
-- Auditions and Casting: August 2024
-- Rehearsal Phase: Fall 2024
By funding Lights Up! Theatre Company’s Season 7, the City of Goleta will support the growth and development of young actors, ensuring access to professional training and performance experiences in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

The Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7 aims to directly benefit approximately 60 Goleta residents through our program. This includes aspiring young actors, their families, and individuals involved in the promotional activities in the Goleta area.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7 fulfills a significant unmet need in the community by providing a unique and inclusive platform for aspiring young actors in the City of Goleta. Several aspects of our program address this unmet need:

Professional Training Access:

Many young talents lack access to professional training in acting, singing, and dancing, especially those from low-income backgrounds. Lights Up! bridges this gap by offering high-quality training, nurturing the growth of participants, and preparing them for potential careers in the performing arts.

Inclusive Scholarship Opportunities:

Financial barriers often prevent talented individuals from pursuing their passion for performing arts. Our program addresses this by offering scholarships at 25%, 50%, and 75% increments, ensuring that no qualified actor is turned away based on their ability to pay. This inclusivity encourages a diverse range of participants, fostering a rich and varied community of young performers. 1/29/24, 7:31 AM Print/Preview
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The program actively promotes arts education in Goleta schools, introducing students to the world of theater and providing a structured avenue for those interested in pursuing performing arts. This outreach addresses a need for comprehensive arts education within the community.

Community Engagement and Enrichment:

Lights Up! contributes to the cultural enrichment of Goleta by producing two musicals, one straight play, and potentially an acting intensive. These performances not only entertain but also engage and connect the community through shared artistic experiences. This communal aspect is an under-met need in Goleta, fostering a sense of unity and pride.

Personal Growth and Confidence Building:

The program goes beyond traditional arts education by fostering personal growth and confidence in young individuals. It serves as a supportive environment where participants can discover themselves, challenge their abilities, and build lifelong skills that extend beyond the stage.

In summary, Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7 fulfills the unmet needs of professional training, inclusive scholarship opportunities, community engagement, and personal growth in the City of Goleta. By addressing these gaps, our program contributes to the overall well-being and cultural vibrancy of the community.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Yes, Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7 actively contributes to the prevention of future problems and conditions through its comprehensive approach to youth development in the City of Goleta. Here are key ways in which the program aids in prevention:

1. Youth Empowerment and Skill Building:

The program empowers young individuals by providing them with professional training in acting, singing, and dancing. By cultivating these skills, participants gain a sense of purpose and direction, reducing the likelihood of engaging in negative or unproductive activities.

2. Building Resilience and Coping Mechanisms:

Engaging in performing arts fosters resilience and the development of effective coping mechanisms.

Through the challenges and successes experienced during rehearsals and performances, participants learn to navigate adversity, contributing to their mental and emotional well-being.

3. Inclusive Opportunities for All:

By offering scholarships at 25%, 50%, and 75% increments, the program ensures that financial barriers do not limit access to the arts. This inclusivity promotes a sense of belonging and reduces the risk of individuals feeling excluded or marginalized, contributing to positive mental health outcomes. 1/29/24, 7:31 AM Print/Preview
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4.Community Connection and Support:

The program provides a supportive community for young actors, promoting a sense of belonging and reducing the risk of social isolation. Building strong social connections is essential for preventing mental health issues and fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.

5. Promoting a Positive Outlet for Expression:

The arts provide a positive and constructive outlet for self-expression. Through acting, singing, and dancing, participants can channel their emotions and creativity, reducing the likelihood of engaging in negative behaviors or succumbing to stress-related issues.

6. Encouraging Academic Success:

Participation in arts programs has been linked to improved academic performance. By instilling discipline, focus, and time management skills required for theatrical productions, Lights Up! Theatre Company contributes to the prevention of academic challenges among participants.

In summary, Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7 acts as a proactive measure in preventing future problems or conditions by empowering youth, building resilience, fostering inclusivity, creating a supportive community, promoting positive expression, and contributing to academic success. The program's holistic approach aims to equip participants with the tools they need to navigate challenges and lead fulfilling, successful lives.

Potential Barriers:

1. Physical Accessibility:
-- The theater space may have physical barriers for individuals with mobility challenges.

2. Communication Barriers:
-- Meetings or communication materials may not be fully accessible for individuals with visual or hearing impairments.

Measures Taken:

Physical Accessibility:
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Communication Barriers:
-- Utilization of accessible communication formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic formats compatible with screen readers for meeting materials.
-- Providing sign language interpreters or real-time captioning for meetings and events upon request. -- Ensuring that our online presence, including the website and social media, adheres to accessibility standards, making information available to individuals with various disabilities.

Employment Accessibility:
-- Implementing inclusive hiring practices and ensuring that job postings explicitly state the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
-- Offering accommodations during the hiring process and in the workplace as needed, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Training and Awareness:
-- Conducting regular training sessions for staff and volunteers on disability awareness and the importance of creating an inclusive environment.
-- Encouraging open communication with employees and participants about their specific needs and providing reasonable accommodations.

Feedback Mechanism:
-- Establishing a feedback mechanism to allow individuals to report barriers or suggest improvements anonymously, ensuring continuous evaluation and enhancement of accessibility measures.

In conclusion, Lights Up! Theatre Company actively works to identify and eliminate barriers to accessibility.

We are committed to providing alternative access measures to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in our programs, attend meetings, and access employment opportunities within our organization.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes, the City's grant funding for Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7 has the potential to catalyze other initiatives within the community. Here are ways in which the City's grant funding could foster collaboration and attract additional support:

1. Community Engagement Initiatives:

Using the grant to promote the program within the City of Goleta could attract local businesses and community members to contribute in various ways, including sponsorships, in-kind donations, or volunteer support.

2. Increased Visibility and Appeal:

Successful utilization of the City's grant can elevate the visibility of Lights Up! Theatre Company within the community. This increased visibility may attract new donors, sponsors, or partners who are drawn to supporting initiatives endorsed by the City.
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9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful?
Yes, the requested funds from the City of Goleta are crucial for the successful implementation of Lights Up! Theatre Company's Season 7. Here's why the funds are vital and how the organization would address partial funding or a potential lack of funding:

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