AGENDA ITEM #
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: September 15, 2022 FROM: Gloria Griego, Sr. Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Consideration of FY 22-23 Special Assistance Fund (SAF) Awards SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the attached Exhibit A awarding FY 22-23 Special Assistance Funds (SAF).
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
In 1990, the City Council implemented the Special Assistance Funds (SAF) program to award funds to qualified nonprofit organizations that provide special activities, programs, or services to the citizens of the community. Council has amended the guidelines from time to time as the need arises.
DISCUSSION:
On July 6, 2022, a press release was issued notifying the public of the Fiscal Year (FY) 22-23 SAF Application process; this information was also placed on the City’s website.
The FY 22-23 SAF Subcommittee recommends an award of funds to 17 qualified nonprofits for a total amount of $51,000. The City receives multiple funding requests throughout the year and the Subcommittee will have the opportunity to recommend funding to other qualified nonprofits that submit requests during the fiscal year.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Exhibit “A”-FY 22-23 SAF Award Recommendations
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EXHIBIT “A”
FY 22-23 SAF AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS
(SEE ATTACHED)
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EXHIBIT "A"
FY 22/23
SAF Awards
(09-15-22)
Organizations Program Award Recommendations
Angel View
Children's Outreach
Program.$3,500.00
Assistance League Coachella
Valley
Operation School Bell
Provides Children With
School Clothing.$2,500.00
Desert Access and Mobility
Part-Time Driver to Drive
Clients to Clinics and
Medical Appointments.$2,000.00
Desert Arc
Nutrition Program for Work
Activity Clients.$5,000.00
Galilee Center
Emergency Food
Distribution Program.$3,000.00
Jewish National Fund USA
Series of Educational
Programs.$3,500.00
Mama's House Ministries
Mortgage Payments for
Mama's House. $5,000.00
Museum of Ancient Wonders
Support for Construction of
Pedestals for Exhibitions
and Artifacts.$1,000.00
Olive Crest
Program to Support over
600 Children and Families.$3,000.00
Palm Springs Opera Guild of the
Desert
OPERA Outreach for
Classical Music and
Theatrical Art of Opera.$1,500.00
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding
Center
Equine Assisted Therapy
for Special Needs Children
and Adults.$3,000.00
SongShine Foundation Arts-In Health Program. $2,500.00
The Hero In You Foundation
Rocket Rule's for Safety
Program. $5,000.00
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EXHIBIT "A"
FY 22/23
SAF Awards
(09-15-22)
Organizations Program Award Recommendations
The LGBTQ Community Center of
the Desert
Support for Community
Food Bank, Behavioral
Health Clinic, and Eastern
Coachella Valley Latinx
Program. $5,000.00
Tools for Tomorrow
After-School Program and
Online Integrated Arts
Literacy Program.$2,000.00
Transgender Health and Wellness
Center
Palm Springs Equality
Garden Party.$1,000.00
Variety-The Children's Charity of
the Desert
Future, Freedom and Care
Program provides Services
for Children who are At-
Risk, with Special Needs,
and the Vulnerable.$2,500.00
17 Organizations = Total $51,000.00
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