Staff Report — Simi Valley City Council, June 3, 2024

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

MEMORANDUM
June 3,
2024
TO: Cit
y Council
FRO
M: Department of Environmental Services
SUBJ
ECT: AWARD OF F ISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANT

PROGRAM FUNDS

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is
recommended that the City Council:

1. Awar
d $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for F iscal Year (FY) 2024-25 to the agencies as recommended by the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (Review Committee); and

2. Aut
horize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards.

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
On May 9, 2011, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Simi Valley and Waste Management related to the expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. The MOU provides annual funding of $150,000 for community projects and programs to be distributed at the discretion of the City Council. On December 1, 2014, the City Council established Eligibility Criteria for the Community Projects Grant Program (CPG) and directed staff to conduct a competitive process to award the FY 2015-16 funds in the amount of $150,000. Since that time, the same competitive process has been us ed to annually award the funds.

A Call for Projects for the FY 2024-25 award cycle was initiated on January 29, 2024, and concluded on February 1 5, 2024. During this time, a total of 2 5 applications were received, with four applicants deemed ineligible. A total of $ 620,632.25 was requested from t
he twenty-one (21) eligible non-profit organizations (Exhibit 1).

The Eligibility Criteria (Exhibit 2, page 161), most recently modified by the City Council on February 27, 2017, was used by staff to verify the eligibility of all submissions prior to applications being assessed by the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (Review Committee).

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FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
A summary (Attachment A, page 5) and the detailed funding requests (Exhibit 1, page 8) were distributed to the Review Committee and the public in advance of the first meeting to allow for additional time to review the requests. The Review Committee met on April 24, 2024, and established its process to evaluate the FY 2024-25 funding requests and formulate its funding recommendations to the City Council.

During its May 8 , 202 4 meeting, the Review Committee used the eligibility criteria to evaluate the 21 applications and formulated its recommendation to the City Council as detailed in the meeting minutes (Exhibit 3, page 162) and in Table 1 below, in order of the Review Committee’s final ranking.

The Review Committee recommended 13 agencies for some level of funding; however, due to the total requests of those agencies, only two were recommended for full funding (denoted with * in Table 1) . Four of the nine agencies have previously received funds from the CPG program as detailed in T able 1 below. Before finalizing its recommendation, the Review Committee confirmed with the recommended agencies that they would be able to complete their specific projects or pr ograms within the Review Committee’s recommended funding allocation amounts.

Table 1 – Review Committee Funding Recommendations
Ag
ency
Prior
CPG
Award
Requested
Funding
Recommended
Funding
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Church
(food pantry items)
$15,000 $14, 300
The Samaritan Center
(new commercial gas range/oven) X $10,708 $10,700
Free Clinic of Simi Valley*
(2 laptops, 1 adult dental sensor,
and 1 pediatric sensor )
X $15,000 $15,000
Sarah’s House Maternity Homes
(new roof for home) X $35,000 $20,000
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Foundation – Nancy Reagan
Breast Center
(remodel of the center)
$50,000 $10, 000
Cancer Support Community
Valley – Ventura – Santa Barbara*
(support group)
$10,000 $10, 000
PathPoint
(purchase equipment for upgrades) $20,000 $10, 000
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Foundation
(Hispanic Heritage Festival)
$15,000 $ 10,000
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The Arc of Ventura County
(replacement of sidewalk with ADA
ramp)
X $34,806 $10,000
Body Brain Train
(salaries for in-house class trainers) X $18,480 $10,000 Many Mansions
(case management) X $15,000 $10,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Ventura County
(launch of high school mentor
program)
X $30,000 $10,000
Simi Valley Girls Softball
(new scoreboards for softball fields)
$150,000 $10,000
Total $418,994 $150,000
*recommended by the Review Committee for full funding

It is recommended that the City Council determine final award amounts and authorize the City Manager to approve the final scopes of work, which will allow any revisions required due to a difference between requested and awarded amounts, as has been done in prior years.

The following alternatives are available to the City Council:

1. Award $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2024-25 to the agencies as recommended by the Review Committee;

2. Authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work to match final funding awards and execute contracts;

3. Award $150,000 to a combination of agencies, as determined by the City Council;

4. Provide staff with alternate direction.

Staff recommends Alternative Nos. 1 and 2.

SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION

I move to award $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 202 4-25 to the agencies as recommended by the Community Projects Grant Review Committee and authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards.

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SUMMARY

The MOU, dated May 17, 2011, between the City and Waste Management related to the expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center provides annual funding of $150,000 for community projects and programs to be awarded at the discretion of the City Council. Staff initiated a Call for Projects for the FY 2024-25 award cycle on January 29, 2024, and it concluded on February 15, 2024. A total of $620,632.25 was requested from 21 eligible non-profit organizations. The Review Committee met on April 2 4 and May 8, 2024, and recommended the allocation of the $150,000 to 13 agencies. It is recommended that the City Council award $150,000 in CPG funding for FY 202 4-25 to the agencies as recommended by the Review Committee and detailed in Table 1 and authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards.

____________________________________
Stratis Perros
Environmental Services Director

Prepared by: Cynthia McCullough, Senior Management Analyst

INDEX Page

Attachment A – Summary of FY 2024-25 Funding Requests .................................... 5 Exhibit 1 – FY 2024-25 Community Projects Grant Applications ............................... 8 Exhibit 2 – City Council Approved Eligibility Criteria .............................................. 161 Exhibit 3 – Draft CPG Review Committee Minutes, May 8, 2024 .......................... 162 4 Community Projects Grant Program
Summary of FY 2024-25 Funding Requests
Organization Category Amount
Requested
Previously
Funded Request Summary
Adventist Health Simi Valley Foundation
- Nancy Reagan Breast Center Medical 50,000.00$ No Funding would cover a remodel of the center Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura
County Youth 30,000.00$ Yes Funding would be allocated to launch a high school mentor program Body Brain Train Seniors 18,480.00$ Yes Funding would be used to pay trainers to continue running in-house classes and outdoor/free events
Cancer Support Community Valley -
Ventura - Santa Barbara
Support
Services 10,000.00$ No Funding would provide a specific support group Caregivers- Volunteers Serving the
Elderly
Support
Services 12,600.00$ Yes Funding would cover enrollment for an anticipated 17 seniors' enrollment Community Pregnancy Clinic Medical 50,000.00$ Yes Funding would provide ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, STD testing, and diapers/wipes free of charge to families
Eagle Vision Outreach Other 15,000.00$ No Funding would be allocated to create 5000 emergency and disaster relief kits.

Free Clinic of Simi Valley Medical 15,000.00$ Yes Funding would be allocated to purchase (2) laptops and (1) adult dental sensor and (1) pediatric sensor associated with Dental Equipment Upgrade Project.

Friends of the Simi Valley Police
Explorers 2910 Youth 12,500.00$ Yes
Funding would cover recruitment materials, website and app development, uniforms and equipment for Explorers, and transportation and other support cost(s) GiGi's Playhouse Simi Valley Other 30,288.73$ Yes Funding would assist the GiGiFIT Programs.

ATTACHMENT A
5 Community Projects Grant Program
Summary of FY 2024-25 Funding Requests
Many Mansions Support
Services 15,000.00$ Yes Funds will be directed toward program operations, including salaries for on-site case managers, to support 32 extremely low-income housholds.

New West Symphony Association Youth 50,000.00$ No
Funds will be used to provide programming at five elementary school (250 students) locations within Simi Valley.

PathPoint Support
Services 20,000.00$ No Funds would support a capital improvement project for kitchen upgrades, furnishings, and curriculum supplies and technology
Sarah's House Other 35,000.00$ Yes Funds would support a capital improvement project to replace a roof, blinds and window coverings, and their education fund
SciArtRUs Other 14,000.00$ No Funding would be allocated to (4) concerts/programs featuring professional artists Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Other 15,000.00$ No Funds would purchase the food needed to by the Still Waters Pantry.

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Foundation Other 15,000.00$ No Funding would cover the cost to host the Hispanic Heritage Festival Simi Valley Girls Softball Youth 150,000.00$ No Funding will be allocated to build new batting cages.

Southeast Ventura County YMCA Youth 17,249.52$ Yes Funding will be allocated to water safety program for ages 5-13 6 Community Projects Grant Program
Summary of FY 2024-25 Funding Requests
The Arc of Ventura County Support
Services 34,806.00$ Yes Funding will allow for a capital improvement project to modify meeting space, replace sidewalk with ADA ramp, and repave/restripe parking lot and driveway.

The Samaritan Center Support
Services 10,708.00$ Yes Funding would purchase a new commercial gas range/oven TOTAL
REQUESTED 620,632.25$
7 Submission # 3005546
IP Address 206.210.161.66
Submission Recorded On 02/15/2024 8:53 a.m.

Time to Take Survey 25 minutes, 37 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Adventist Health Simi Valley Foundation - Nancy Reagan Breast Center

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2975 N. Sycamore Drive
Simi Valley CA 93065-7215
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Executive Director Kathryn Stiles

4. Phone
(937) 522-1170
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents Non-profit organization is located in Simi Valley
*
In 2022 we served 8,548 total women. In 2023 we served 7,738 total women. *
In 2022 the percentage of patients served from Simi Valley was 66.30%. In 2023 the percentage of women served from Simi Valley was 68.56%.

Yes
*
91-2135595

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
2023 Determination Letter.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate License 4 1_124.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

Due to some agencies having more than one satellite location, please attach a PDF list of locations. 14a. Attachment - Address of Satellite Location(s)
Sattelite Locations.pdf
Other
*
The Nancy Reagan Breast Center provides world class mammography, dexa and other screenings for early detection and treatment for women, 40+. *
No.

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?

ADVENTIST HEALTH SIMI VALLEY FOUNDATION - NANCY REAGAN BREAST CENTER EXHIBIT 1
8 *
NA
*
$50,000
*
Yes. The project is a $2 million dollar renovation and expansion. The funds will go toward our goal to raise $2 million. *
Yes, the project is projected to break ground in late 2024 and be completed by May 2025.

Yes we understand.

Kathryn Stiles
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

ADVENTIST HEALTH SIMI VALLEY FOUNDATION - NANCY REAGAN BREAST CENTER 9 [ADVENTISTHEALTH:INTERNAL]
Scope of Work
A�er former First Lady Nancy Reagan won her batle against breast cancer, she gave her name to Adven�st Health Simi Valley's breast center. That was nearly 30 years ago. Since then, thousands of women have sought treatment at the center, and the need for mammograms con�nues to rise. In 2021, the center performed nearly 9,500 mammograms. The following year, more than 10,200 women had mammograms at the center, an increase of 700! Breast mammography and screenings are proven to reduce breast cancer mortality. Rou�ne 3-D mammography is the number one way to ﬁnd cancer early and ini�ate appropriate treatment.

To con�nue Nancy Reagan's mission to ensure women across Ventura County receive expert breast care, the Adven�st Health Simi Valley Founda�on is raising $2 million for a beau�ful renova�on and expansion of the Nancy Reagan Breast Center.

The expansion will allow us to:
• Create a welcoming space designed with comfort and elegance in mind • Accommodate advanced technology, including an addi�onal 3D mammography unit and ultrasound machine
• Increase the number of treatment rooms
• Expand our clinical team
• Double the number of pa�ents treated
• Save more lives!

Our goal is to begin the remodel Q4 of 2024 and take 4-6 months to complete. The center will remain open during renova�on con�nuing to serve pa�ents. Therefore, we are submi�ng a request for $50,000.00.
10 Simi Valley, CA
Adventist Health
Overview 08.25.22
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29 Submission # 3006626
IP Address 104.34.169.113
Submission Recorded On 02/14/2024 5:29 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 36 minutes, 41 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2435 Ventura Blvd
Suite A
Camarillo CA 93010
* 3. Contact Name and Title
CEO Danica Selvaggio

4. Phone
(805) 484-2282 ext. 120
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents Non-profit organization has satellite location(s) in Simi Valley *
The proposal anticipates that a total of 30 unduplicated households, minimum, will be served through the project: - 15 households to include High School/Middle School Mentors - 15 households to include Elementary-age Mentees In addition to direct program participation, the households will also receive ongoing wraparound referral services and professional case management.
*
Across Ventura County, BBSVC serves approximately 1000 youth annually. Approximately 12% of youth served reside and go to school in Simi Valley. 100% of the youth clients served under this project proposal (and their families) will live and go to school in Simi Valley.

Yes
*
20-3425568

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
05 501c3 Letter (1).pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate BBSVC 2024 - Business Tax Certificate - Simi Valley.pdf Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

Due to some agencies having more than one satellite location, please attach a PDF list of locations. 14a. Attachment - Address of Satellite Location(s)
BBSVC 2024 - List of Site Locations.pdf
Youth
*

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF VENTURA COUNTY
30 n/a
*
No
*
n/a
*
$30,000
*
Yes
*
Yes
Yes
Danica Selvaggio
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.

16. Is this a joint application?
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF VENTURA COUNTY
31 Simi Valley Community Project Grant Proposal 2024

SCOPE OF WORK
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is respectfully requesting a Community Project Grant in the amount of $30,000 for its High School Mentor Program (Simi Valley) project proposal.

Helpful BBSVC definitions for this project
• High School Mentors – a youth mentoring program where high school students (and some middle school students) work one-to-one with elementary school students. • Facilitated – indicating a program that is fully supervised by a professional case manager. • Site-Based - Describes a supervised program that is a group of Bigs and Littles who meet as a group at a common location (a “site”), during a common time, but still engage in activities in a one-to-one mentoring approach within that dynamic. • Big - a high-school or middle-school student who is a peer mentor to an elementary-school student.
• Little – an elementary-school student who is a mentee to a high-school Big. • Match - a one-to-one mentoring partnership between a Big and Little. • Mentor Academy – a optional program available for Bigs (high school students and some middle school students) participating in the High School Mentor Program, where students may access speakers, resources, educational stipends, and internship opportunities Project Proposal Summary
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is seeking funding of $30,000 for the launch of a High School Mentor Program at its Simi Valley Youth Room. This project will introduce a successful youth mentoring model into the community that has demonstrated positive impact in other regions that BBSVC already serves, where high school and middle school youth take the position of role model for younger children.

While this initial funding request would cover a single-year period, it would be integrated into ongoing, sustainable programming efforts as awareness of the project grows among area partners and supporters. The High School Mentor Program (Simi Valley) delivers three primary 32 goals that contribute to introducing positive cycles of mentoring, community-building, social- emotional intelligence, and early skill development:

1. Identifying elementary-age youth who face an increased prevalence for ACES or increased need for literacy/social-emotional development, and matching them in pro- social, 1-to-1, long-term mentorships with carefully assessed, professionally-supported high school or middle school volunteers;

2. Encouraging High School and Middle School Bigs to participate in BBSVC’s Mentor Academy, exposing students to age-appropriate enrichment that better prepares them for life after high school, and better illuminates their personal goal pathway;

3. Providing ongoing, professional case management for all participants – Bigs and Littles – that supports:
• on-site program involvement;
• youth safety on-site, at home, at school, online, and in other environments; • identification of external resources (food security, housing, medical, educational, etc) needed for participants, and warm referrals provided to close these gaps; • demonstrable social-emotional growth and youth-led goal-setting, as tracked through BBSVC surveys conducted at enrollment, quarterly, and annually Positive mentoring experiences demonstrate healthy behaviors and reduce youth involvement with gangs, drugs or alcohol, or resorting to violent behaviors on campus, in their neighborhood, or at home – experiencing social disconnect and isolation during COVID shutdowns, a gap in social-emotional development emerged that caused youth to have difficulty building healthy social connections and skills. This has placed youth at a higher risk of engaging in unhealthy, negative behaviors. Mentoring programs are proven to help youth build coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and other positive behaviors that build resilience, avoid risk, and create environments where youth can develop a better sense of future focus.

High School and Middle School Bigs participating in the program would be given access to BBSVC’s Mentor Academy (https://www.bbsvc.org/academy): this program is a combination of (1) a guaranteed spot in the agency’s social services internship, completed for campus credit, service hours, or a letter of recommendation from the agency’s CEO, (2) the opportunity to be matched with a career mentor in an industry of the youth’s choice, and (3) hands-on trade development experience. To make this option for student participants best accessible (and not overwhelming), Mentor Academy tracks in a timeframe that aligns with each student’s existing schedules, and campus or coursework requirements. Whether exploring a future in the nonprofit sector, corporate industries, or learning a union trade, every student who participates in Mentor Academy earns improved professional skills that carry them along their pathway after graduation.

All High School Mentor Program (Simi Valley) participants would be supervised and moderated by professional case management staff, but would support the youth-led development of 33 communication and social skills, and would solicit suggestions of STEAM-based enrichment activities that youth are actively interested in or would like to explore. BBSVC would work in a high degree through existing partnerships such as SVUSD counselors and educators, Vista Real Charter School, Ventura County Probation, Many Mansions and other fellow nonprofits to receive referrals of local youth who are seeking positive opportunities of leadership, talent- sharing, and role-modeling. Recruitment of student Bigs will be conducted by a commitment to participate – not grade levels or financial ability – helping to break down inequities in community leadership and decision-making and will encourage youth to become active changemakers. In doing so, BBSVC’s High School Mentor Program (Simi Valley) encourages healthy investment into one’s own community at a young age that will persevere and continue to grow through adulthood.

Participant Demographics
If funded, 100% of the youth and families served through this project proposal will reside and attend school within the city of Simi Valley.

The identification of stable, safe, positive role models in a young person’s life is critical to healthy youth development. BBSVC specializes in matching youth with carefully assessed, trained volunteers, where each mentoring match is supported by ongoing, professional case management and connectivity to wraparound services. While access to BBSVC’s programs is not contingent upon financial or socioeconomic status, the agency intentionally outreaches to marginalized populations that face a higher prevalence of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and risk behaviors. These are populations where youth could likely benefit from the introduction of mentorship, primarily: households living under the poverty line, single-parent households, monolingual non-English-speaking households, the LGBTQ+ community, foster youth, et cetera. Any labeling of youth experiencing adversity perpetuates trauma that contributes to cycles of negative behavior and the school-to-prison pipeline. BBSVC guides youth to see themselves in a different light by empowering them to achieve success and be “heard,” not only in their own peer groups but by an ecosystem of support that can help dismantle barriers that young people experience today.

Prior to acceptance into the program, all student applicants will be assessed by professional case management staff for commitment, readiness, and program safety. If BBSVC staff feels that the High School Mentor Program (Simi Valley) is not the right fit for a student at this time, they will be offered alternative program options within BBSVC or referred to a partner program.

BBSVC best practices is to ensure that youth are never “rejected” from agency services, but may be redirected to other opportunities that better fit their own needs or goals. 34 DELIVERABLES & SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Major Milestone Items and Dates
Month Action
July 2024 • Develop and approve 2023-2024 site program curriculum, to focus on age-appropriate enrichment that supports STEAM, literacy, and community exploration.
• Program Open House for public to attend and learn about program opportunities.
• Identification and enrollment of participants through collaboration with schools, services, and community partners.

Aug 2024 • Launch of program: match introductions, curriculum • Case management begins
• Bigs’ access to Mentor Academy resources begins
Oct 2024 • 1st Quarter Report due.

Nov 2024 • College Tour / FAFSA* Info Night for Bigs Only *FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Dec 2024 • Site Holiday Party for Bigs and Littles.

Jan 2025 • 2nd Quarter Report due.

Feb 2025 • STEAM Field Trip
Apr 2025 • 3rd Quarter Report due.

May 2025 • End of School Year Site Party for Bigs and Littles. • Pre-Annual Review of match successes by Match Support Specialist.

Jun 2025 • Final Report due.
** The project funded through this grant will commence on July 1, 2024 with all funds expended by June 30, 2025. Service to enrolled participants will be ongoing.

Other Major Plan Activities
• Weekly Mentor Academy speakers/experiences accessible to High School/Middle School Bigs via zoom and in-person
• Topical training opportunities for the community (social media safety, etc). • Ongoing professional support for participating youth, including a professional case plan and goal plan developed for each individual participant (both Bigs and Littles). • Ongoing outreach to local businesses and partners for supplementary financial support. • Marketing and PR outreach on the success of the program. • Participation in BBSVC’s Holiday Angels Program as needed (where local donors “adopt” family members’ holiday wish lists).
35 • Warm, informed referrals to vetted, trauma-informed partner agencies are given to families who need extra support outside the scope of BBSVC’s services.

Services to be Delivered / Numbers Served / Cost per Number The average cost of professionally-supporting a mentoring match (including within facilitated site programs) is $1,500 per year. We anticipate identifying and serving within the city of Simi Valley at least 15 new 1-to-1 High School Mentoring matches during the grant funding period.

In addition to estimates of matches served, BBSVC anticipates that other youth in households served will benefit from the increased awareness of – and accessibility to – the BBSVC Youth Room in Simi Valley; those figures are not reflected here nor included in the request for funding, but BBSVC looks forward to the opportunity to serve these youth as well.

Staff Coverage Costs: case management and program facilitation are directly attributable – and critical – to the implementation of BBSVC’s professionally-supported mentoring programs. No grant funds are attributable to administrative/executive salaries or overhead costs in this proposal. These considerations are aligned with HUD definitions of direct and indirect costs.

Budget Item Total ($) Grant ($) Narrative
Program Supervision
& Case Management $22,500 $20,000
Part-time salary for program supervisor to
facilitate 15 on-site mentoring matches at
Simi Valley Youth Room (30 students)
Mentor Academy
Weekly Facilitation 15,000 5,000
Staff coverage, hardware/software for on-
site access, individualized curriculum
supplies (depending on youth’s
career/college interests)
HS Mentor Supplies 3,000 1,500 Supplies for group curriculum activities Food & Meals 4,800 2,500
Snacks and dinners for youth who are on
site (impacting food insecurity at home)
Transportation &
Mileage 4,500 1,000
BBSVC van to meet and transport youth
to/from site, 2 field trip opportunities
$34,800 $30,000
**General overhead (rent, supervision, payroll, insurance, etc) to be funded through supplemental contracts and donors.

BBSVC’S MEASURABLE IMPACT ON SIMI VALLEY
In the spring of 2023, BBSVC staff met Alexis* when she was referred to the BBSVC Youth Room in Simi Valley by Ventura County Probation Agency’s Juvenile Field Supervision officers.

Alexis had been arrested for a first-time, non-safety-related, low-level offense. After her assessment by their offices, it was determined that she realized her mistake and was being accountable for her actions. As such, Alexis was given the opportunity to engage at BBSVC’s 36 Youth Room for facilitated, pro-social activities on informal probation. She was asked to use her required time at the site to set and achieve a goal for herself – Alexis decided to set the goal of organizing and running an enrichment activity with her peer group, and she successfully oversaw a day of arts and crafts that benefitted the other youth in the room with a creative experience.

Following the completion of her required hours with BBSVC, Alexis had the opportunity to “graduate” from the Youth Room or continue attending. Sharing with BBSVC program managers that she felt safe and welcome, Alexis chose to continue attending the Youth Room on a regular basis. As she emotionally settled from her court experiences, BBSVC staff introduced the idea of Mentor Academy to Alexis. At first only jumping in on occasion, Alexis soon became a regular attendee on the Mentor Academy weekly zooms. She learned about how to build a resume, interview etiquette, what it takes to establish (and be accountable for) one’s “personal brand,” and more. In December 2023, Alexis attended BBSVC’s Holiday Party where she met her career mentor in person for the first time...and was pleasantly surprised when their mentor gifted her a book they had talked about in their zoom rooms. She finished the book before their next Mentor Academy meetup!
In January 2024 - as BBSVC staff began discussing the launch of a High School Mentor Program at the Simi Valley Youth Room to include elementary school Littles - Alexis overheard and chimed in to say, “And don’t forget that I can do painting with them too!” *Permission given to share story, but youth name changed for dignity and privacy: student is under 18 and still an active participant at the Simi Valley Youth Room.

Examples of other Successful Engagements from Previous Simi Activities

Youth Leadership Council
Advocacy: students representing
BBSVC at community
engagement events and meeting
other community leaders
37 Annual back-to-school backpack
and supplies distribution

Peer Groups decide on “Bigs
Nights Out” (a visit to Spirit
Halloween in 2023)

Open Room time for Small Peer
Groups (approx. 5-6 youth per
group)

38 Bigger agency group outings and
field trips (The guided “Big Hike”
in April 2023 at Corriganville)

Partnerships Critical to the Success of the Project
BBSVC partners with VC STEM, Ventura County Behavioral Health, Ventura County Human Services Agency, Ventura County Probation Agency, and numerous other non-profits that also serve Simi Valley. Through these partnerships we are able to leverage services that families need to help them overcome whatever obstacles they encounter.

BBSVC will also be working with counselors and educators at Vista Real Charter School and Simi Valley Unified for referrals of children in need of BBSVC services. The site will be in the Simi Valley Multi-Services Center, overseen by the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, where additional tenants also regularly offer their support with referral needs, enrichment, and networking opportunities for program youth.

Ongoing resource and wraparound referrals come from a wide network of nonprofit and service partnerships across the region, based on individual needs of youth and families.

Previous Years’ Impact
• BBSVC has not only demonstrated the ability to exceed grant expectations (services provided, reporting completed, funds expended on schedule, etc.) with all previous Simi Valley CPG awards, it has retained and progressed youth to become community leaders and participants.
• With support from this grant in previous years, BBSVC has been able to create two new permanent job opportunities for Simi residents, with a pathway for professional development and career growth. Two former Simi Youth Room Program Coordinators have each been promoted through BBSVC to management positions. • Utilizing CPG funding (2017) for the foundations of BBSVC’s presence and site here in the city, BBSVC solicited an additional annual grant of now $199,000 that is invested through Simi-local enrichment activities, businesses, and salaries. This grant is ongoing and also in great standing, continuing to meet expectations year over year. 39 Submission # 2998871
IP Address 104.11.68.130
Submission Recorded On 02/10/2024 4:23 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 1 day, 34 minutes, 36 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Body Brain

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2955 COCHRAN STREET
A-1
SIMI VALLEY CA 93065
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Owner Nicole Tsugranes

4. Phone
(917) 842-8868
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
300
*
100 Percent
Yes.
*
87-2684744

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
501c3IRSletter.jpg

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate License 4 1_124 (1).pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?

BODY BRAIN TRAIN
40 *
n/a
*
$18480
*
Yes
*
Yes
Yes
Nicole Tsugranes
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

BODY BRAIN TRAIN
41 Community Grant Request Scope Of Work
Body Brain Train

There are approximately 19 thousand senior citizens currently residing in Simi Valley, and the numbers continue to increase with 50+ senior living facilities located in our city. Getting these seniors moving with proper fitness and wellness routines has been crucial, especially in the past few years post- pandemic.

Body Brain Train is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to bringing fitness and wellness to the Simi Valley Senior Community. The organization does not only address the physical and Neuro-fitness of their clients, they address the social aspect of the health triangle as well. Seniors sometimes have a hard time socializing and tend to isolate themselves. BBT is dedicated to helping change that so seniors can live their best quality of life.

Nikki Lian and Gabby Sifuentes are the co-owners and creators of Body Brain Train and have worked with seniors for several years, as well as seniors with special needs such as Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological disorders. Body Brain Train is a member of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and it’s Senior Service Alliance Group. Nikki sits on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, and Gabby is the committee chair for the Simi Valley Chamber Hispanic Business Alliance. She also teaches Fit Boxing in Spanish to people living with Parkinson’s Disease two times per week in over 15 different countries.

Over 70 percent of their seniors that currently take classes at the BBT facility are living with Parkinson’s Disease. So they also started programs such as a Parkinson’s support group, which is currently the only support group active in Simi Valley and is open to all.

Body Brain Train has already helped so many seniors and will continue the mission until every senior in Simi Valley knows they can benefit from the program. They believe that movement makes miracles and see it in their members and out in the community every day. Their program includes classes such as Box and Balance, Jungshin Fitness (Sword Fitness), Tai Chi, Weight Training and Fit Drumming, as well as other activities to improve their brain and fine motor skills.

Last year with grant funding they were able to add an extra class at the gym with two trainers per class, which helped to focus more on serving the needs of each member according to their ability level. They also added free events throughout the year such as Drumming in the Park, Jungshin Fitness at the Park, and two free classes per month at the senior center. They also have had the privilege of working with the Parkinson’s Foundation and doing exercise demonstrations at their local events.

This year BBT is focusing on continuing to maintain 4 classes per week at their gym and run 5 free events per month in the Simi Valley Community. For example, free classes in the park, at the Senior Center, at a church, etc. They are aiming to use a variety of locations to reach more people.

42 Scope of Work
Standard pay to con�nue to run in-house classes is $60 per class (two trainers):
$60 x 4 times per week is $240. $240 x 52 weeks is $12,480.

Standard cost to run an outdoor/free event is $100 per event (two trainers):
$100 x 5 times per month is $6000
We are asking for a total of $18,480 to fund our classes. **This scope of work does NOT include Fit Boxing Classes via Zoom.

All classes are taking place in Simi Valley, so BBT is serving the Simi Valley Community 100% with this funding. Gabby and Nikki believe they will reach at least 200-300 more seniors and people living with Parkinson’s Disease this year.

If you’d like to learn more about the program you can visit bodybraintrain.org, or go to their Instagram or Facebook page, @bodybraintrain.

43 Submission # 3005980
IP Address 76.53.192.42
Submission Recorded On 02/15/2024 7:58 a.m.

Time to Take Survey 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Cancer Support Community Valley / Ventura / Santa Barbara

2. Full Address of Headquarters
4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #107
Westlake Village CA 91362
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Ms. Monica Murrietta

4. Phone
(805) 379-4777 ext. 237
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
We estimate that 100 Simi Valley residents will be served by this grant. *
In 2023, 7% of our clients resided in Simi Valley.

Yes
*
77-0205691 (we do not have a current City of Simi Valley business license because we do not have a location in Simi Valley. Upon approval of this grant, we can easily obtain a SV business license.)

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
IRS Determination Letter Affirmation 2021.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate CITY OF TO BUSINESS LICENSE 2024.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

13. Please upload the Scope of Work. The Scope of Work should include the benefit to Simi Valley, the ability to complete the project and expend all award funds within the expenditure period (July 2024 to June 2025), convey what community needs are being met, and provide a specified breakdown of direct cost details to individuals/households being to be served.
* 13a. Attachment - Scope of Work
2024 CSC Scope of Work.docx
*
Yes, Dignity Health St. John's Cancer Center in Oxnard and Dignity Health Camarillo Hospital. Locations are provided as part of our agreement with Dignity Health, to provide patients/family support.p
Due to some agencies having more than one satellite location, please attach a PDF list of locations. 14a. Attachment - Address of Satellite Location(s)
Satellite locations of Cancer Support Community Valley.docx Support Services
*
Mental health support, educational workshops, wellness classes, individual counseling *
N/A

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY VALLEY/VENTURA/SANTA BARBARA
44 *
N/A
*
10,000
*
Yes, we can tailor the scope by reducing the number of services offered and reduce the frequency of services offered. *
Yes
Understood.

Monica E. Murrietta
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY VALLEY/VENTURA/SANTA BARBARA
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Scope of Work
This funding request of $10,000 will ensure that the Simi Valley community impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara’s (CSCVVSB) programs and services are free of charge to the participants and, of those that have indicated their income class, about 60% are moderate-to-low- income. The proposed funding will directly support CSCVVSB’s delivery of programs and ensure that no one faces cancer alone.

O
verview and History of Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara I
n 2007, the Institute of Medicine released its "Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs," a groundbreaking report on the importance of addressing the social and emotional needs of individuals facing cancer, rather tha n just the physical needs. This idea had been implemented for years at The Wellness Community, now Cancer Support Community.

T
he services we provide AT NO COST to participants include professionally-lead support groups by a licensed mental health professional, individual counseling, educational workshops, wellness classes and social events. Some participants come to one support group and most participate in a variety of groups, classes and workshops. These groups and classes are delivered to the community both in - person and online via Zoom. Post -pandemic, the majority of our participants prefer the online model of service, so we've maintained both formats to meet the needs of our community.

T
hrough our healthcare partners, other community non -profit groups, outreach events, marketing efforts and word- of-mouth, people learn about Cancer Support Community and the services we provide.

CS
CVVSB, a 501(c)(3) non -profit organization located i n Westlake Village, California, has been independently operated and funded since 1991. CSCVVSB is the local affiliate of the nation’s leading provider of social and emotional support for those dealing with cancer. While following a common mission, each affiliate is independently operated and funded. Recognizing that a cancer diagnosis is very stressful for individuals and families, it is a core principle of CSC that all programs are offered at no cost to the participants. CSCVVSB’s work is funded through the generosity of individual, corporate, foundations and fundraising events.

C
SCVVSB’s goal is to help all people impacted by cancer strengthen their physical, emotional, and social health through participation in professionally facilitated programs offering emotional support, education, and hope. During its 33 years of service, CSCVVSB has helped more than 30 ,000 members of the community face and cope with this often- devastating diagnosis. In 2023, CSCVVSB serve d the community with 124 health and wellness classes, 37 educational workshops; over 600 support group 46 2
sessions; and 943 individual and family counseling sessions. In all, we provided over 9,000 service hours to patients and their families. CSCVVSB’s programs serv e the residents of Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and W est San Fernando Valley ages five and up . Our programs have built strong partnerships with outstanding facilities such as Dignity Health St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard, and Dignity Health Camarillo Hospital.

P
urpose of Request and Anticipated Results
St
ress and anxiety created by a cancer diagnosis may cause or increase family and personal problems and interfere with well -being during treatment and recovery. Those with the diagnosis often experience feelings of isolation, depression, helplessness, confusion, and inability to co pe. Cancer can impact the quality of life of family caregivers in many ways, but particularly in the psychological domain (e.g., anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness and loss of control, and difficulty coping with caregiver roles), which can impac t the quality of caregiving, the caregiver’s health, and the patient’s anxiety level.

Primary objectives for proposed request : 1) Provide reliable and objective information about specific cancers, treatment and side effects, nutrition, exercise, and community resources by engaging top oncology professionals within the community who donate their time and partner with us to educate our members. 2) Empower cancer patients to participate in their fight for recovery by increasing patient and caregiver knowledge through cancer education. 3) Teach cancer patients and their caregivers coping, decision -making and communication skills, stress reduction and emotional self -regulation techniques, cost of care and insurance issues, and maintaining physical and emotional wellness during and post- cancer treatment. 4) Provide therapist -led support groups focused on the psycho -social health of cancer patients and their families. 5) Increase awareness about CSCVVSB programs and services available to cancer patients and their families within the Simi Valley community.

T
arget Population and How They Will Benefit from the Proposed Program C
SCVVSB serves anyone impacted by cancer. In our experience, people are more willing to attend an in -person support group or class, if it is near and convenient to their home. Through this grant, Cancer Support Community will be able to offer in-person support groups and classes in the Simi Valley community. The funds requested will help people like Jessica:
“
Thank goodness for CSCVVSB’s online support groups, which I was able to attend from my hospital bed. I connected with others who were going through similar experiences. It was so incredibly validating to hear the stories of others my age and to be able to laugh together in a safe space. No matter how terrible I was feeling, I always made it a point to attend because it made me feel hopeful and less isolated."
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CSCVVSB expects to positively impact the Simi Valley community by offering a select menu of programs within min imal driving distance to their home or work. Surveyed participants in our programs and services experienced overwhelmingly positive outcomes, per our 2023 survey:
• 76
% gained useful treatment information
• 90 % felt more connected
• 74% felt empowered to manage their illness
• 88% experienced better quality of life
• 81 % felt better able to cope with distress
• 96% would recommend CSCVVSB to others impacted by cancer I
n 2023, CSCVVSB provided at least one support group and/or support service to 47 Simi Valley residents, approximately 7% of our total participants. Through this grant, our goal will be to have significant impact on those results for the period of July, 2024 – June, 2025.

S
imi Valley Action Plans for July 2024 – June 2025
CS
CVVSB will provide a specific support group facilitated by a licensed mental health professional who is extensively trained to serve this unique population. The small group setting provides an atmosphere of safety and comfort where cancer participants and family members can express their fears, exchange information, and share concerns with others who are undergoing many of the same experiences.

Support groups we currently offer include:
1) Patient and survivor support groups, primarily for emotional support, are available for those dealing with mutual (common) concerns such as side -effect management, how to cope with a “new normal,” and fear of recurrence. Some groups are cancer specific (e.g., gynecological, breast, prostate), while others are for participants with uniting common life experience s (e.g., kids & teens, young adults with cancer, Spanish speakers with cancer). 2) For family members and friends, CSCVVSB offers caregiver groups (including parents of children with cancer) and bereavement groups.
3) Networking groups are primarily informational for specific cancer types (e.g. , prostate cancer, blood cancers, brain cancer, etc.) that cancer survivors and families/friends attend together.

Hea
lthy Lifestyle Classes:

Exercise, relaxation techniques , and creative outlets help calm the mind and may help reduce symptoms and side effects (e.g., pain, fatigue, sleep issues , and depression) associated with cancer treatment. With the goal of supporting all aspects of cancer treatment, CSCVVSB provides a range of mind/body classes including:
1) Yoga, and Reiki
2) Watercolor, knitting , and journaling
3) Stress management, vis ualization, and guided imagery C
ancer Education Workshops: CSCVVSB conducts health and wellness monthly educational workshops to provide the latest educational opportunities for CSCVVSB participants. Workshop topics include:
1) Cancer-specific topics led by healthcare professionals (e.g., oncologists, psychologists, surgeons, radiologists) covering issues such as cancer treatment side effects, new treatment options, and new studies and research.
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2) Psycho-oncology professionals address a wide array of topics relevant to cancer patients and their loved ones, including death and dying, sexuality and intimacy after cancer, metastatic, and chronic cancer.
3) Health and wellness topics such as nutrition, physical therapy, healthy lifestyles and exercise, and meditation and stress reduction.
4) Related topics such as the cost of cancer care, legal issues, in-home service and respite care, and returning to the workforce after cancer treatment.

All workshops offer the chance for members of the CSCVVSB community to ask the experts questions about their unique situations and concerns.

C
ounseling Services – Peer-led vs. Professionally -led: Licensed and pre -licensed (under licensed supervision) mental health professionals offer adults more than 900 short-term individual and family counseling sessions annually. While we understand that many grants will not consider staff salaries as part of the funded budget, it is important to understand the value of our program and clinical staff.

In 2007, the Institute of Medicine released “Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs,” emphasizing the importance of addressing the social and emotional needs of individuals facing cancer, rather than just their physical needs.

M
ental health is at a critical level in our community and throughout the country. During the pandemic, our participants expressed increased levels of isolation, depression and feelings of hopelessness. We are also seeing increased suicidal ideations. Quite often, new participants come to us in a state of extreme distress. Utilizing trained and professional mental health professionals to assess these stressors and facilitate our support groups is the preferred model, per proven research when dealing with a cancer diagnosis, for both the patient and their families.

Me
ntal health professionals are increasingly overwhelmed by the needs in the community. Cancer Support Community is very fortunate to have a team of 9 licensed therapists to deliver our services.

Many of our therapists also maintain their private practice but continue to facilitate support groups for us. Although we pay our therapists for group facilitation, the rate we pay them is only a small percentage of their private practice rate. It is because they are so dedicated to our mission a nd our participants that they continue to work for us. Therefore, it is a very high-level quality of care delivered to our support groups. We do not limit the length of time a participant or family can attend our groups, unlike many insurance companies.

Outr
each and marketing:

To build awareness and participation in this new in -person, Simi Valley support group and classes/workshops, we will build a marketing and outreach plan, utilizing our Outreach Coordinator.

Our Outreach Coordinator will schedule monthly and weekly visits to Simi Valley oncology offices, healthcare providers and other related organizations to inform them of new local programs and support groups. The plan will include participation in large Simi Valley community events and activities, including Chamber events. We will also execute a social media and email campaign to reach our targeted market and demographics. We will also utilize our existing media sponsor support from Simi- based radio station 99.1 The Ranch for on-air promotion. 49 5

Evaluation and Implementation:

CSCVVSB gathers process and outcome data to measure the success of Cancer Support and Education services. CSCVVSB evaluation tools (available in Spanish and English) include: 1) Workshop Evaluations, 2) Participation Satisfaction Surveys capture participant opinions about programs and support received as it affects their well -being, recovery, and quality of life; 3) Attendance logs and participant demographics from workshops, classes, support groups; 4) anecdotal evidence about the impact of the workshops, classes and support group as documented by facilitators. The Program Director oversees the support group facilitators and troubleshoots concerns. The Program Director works closely with the Executive Director , who reports to the Board monthly. Outcome measures are tracked to determine if interim goals are being met and mid -course program adjustments are made accordingly.

The Executive Director and board members use quantitative and qualitative data to outline future goals and next steps for programs. Outcomes are shared with donors and publicized on the e -newsletter, website, and social media accounts.

Qualifications of Staff to Ensure Success of Program

Executive Director : Monica M urrietta has a strong background in successful fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer management and staff development. Monica has over 15 years of nonprofit experience in the Central Coast from Ventura County to Monterey County, including 10 years at American Cancer Society and 3 years as the Executive Director at American Heart Association. Monica is a four-year breast cancer survivor and brings that additional perspective to our work at CSCVVSB.

Because of her cancer journey, she has a deep appreciation for the support CSCVVSB provides to participants living with cancer and their families.

Clinical and Program Director: Kayo Matsumoto, M S, LMFT (License #94640), oversees all clinical programs and supervises clinical staff and interns, adjunct staff, workshop speakers, and participant - related services.

Support Group Facilitators: CSCVVSB has nine licensed mental health professionals (Ph.D., LMFT, LCSW, RN) as support group facilitators who are also psycho -oncology specialists with about 126 years of combined experience.

Outreach Coordinator – well-versed in CSC programs and services, our coordinator spends most of her time in the community visiting healthcare offices/clinics, at various health fairs, expos, Chamber events and networking events.

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Simi Valley In-Person Support
Services
TOTAL
BUDGET

PERSONNEL/STAFFING
(Title & % on project)
CSCVVSB Support Group Facilitator
$
2,700.00 one group, bi-weekly
CSCVVSB Program Coordinator - 5%
$
2,475.00
CSCVVSB Program Outreach Coordinator - 10%
$
1,040.00

TOTAL PERSONNEL
$
6,215.00

PROGRAM/OPERATING
Office Supplies/ Printing Cost/ Marketing
$
800.00
Travel, Mileage, Meetings, Telephone
$
285.00
Advertising
$
1,000.00
Other: Program Support
Instructor stipends and fees
$
1,200.00 wellness classes/workshops
Program supplies - art, yoga, journals
$
500.00

TOTAL PROGRAM
$
3,785.00

TOTAL BUDGET
$
10,000.00
There is other staff time that will be dedicated to this implementation (Executive Director and Program
Director), but we will absorb those costs in our
operations budget.
51 Submission # 3003567
IP Address 98.159.37.82
Submission Recorded On 02/14/2024 10:46 a.m.

Time to Take Survey 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Serving the Elderly

2. Full Address of Headquarters
1765 Goodyear Avenue
205
Ventura California 93003
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Executive Director Tammy Glenn

4. Phone
(805) 658-8530
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
50 *
6%
yes
*
77-0081692

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
CAREGIVERS_Determination letter IRS.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate 2024_simi valley business license.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?
CAREGIVERS: VOLUNTEERS SERVING THE ELDERLY
52 *
n/a
*
$12,600.00
*
yes
*
yes
yes
Tammy Glenn
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

CAREGIVERS: VOLUNTEERS SERVING THE ELDERLY
53 Simi Valley Scope of Work
O
n behalf of CAREGIVERS, our Board of Directors, and the hundreds of seniors we serve each year, thank you for this opportunity to apply for the Community Projects Grants Program. Since CAREGIVERS’ founding in 1984, through a grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, dedicated volunteers have served frail homebound seniors through a one-on-one match between a senior and a volunteer.

This caregiving model has served as a national model of excellence for senior caregiver organizations throughout the country.

O
ur volunteer, one-on-one match program, provides non-medical, in-home support services and transportation for homebound, frail elders, preventing their premature placement into board and care facilities and making it possible for them to continue to live in the comfort and security of their own homes. For Simi Valley, this relatively new and quickly growing program has seen volunteer efforts and activity double just in the last year. This program offers a tremendous benefit of hope and caring for the homebound seniors of Simi Valley.

C
AREGIVERS’ volunteers provide free in-home services and transportation assistance to low-income, homebound, frail, and often lonely elders, for 2-4 hours a week, allowing seniors to age in place with dignity. Our amazing, dedicated volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, and angels to the seniors we serve.

O
ver the years we have added additional support for our seniors like Shop and Drop, Phone Friends, the Building Bridges intergenerational program, and access to 150 other county resources like mental health aid and emergency food. Our Building Bridges program, for example, trains high school students to assist isolated, mostly low-income, frail elders, in their homes, under adult supervision. These students, from all walks of life, economic and racial backgrounds, learn to work together to help an elder in need. Participation improves students’ confidence, communication skills, leadership qualities and maturity. Students earn community service credits, which they need to graduate, and enhance their opportunities for colleges and scholarships.

O
nce a senior enrolls with us, they remain part of the CAREGIVERS family through end-of-life. We are proud to say that 90.26% of our seniors remain living independently, with dignity, thanks to this forward-thinking model of service, and

63.01% of our seniors remain independent for five or more years.

T
his past year CAREGIVERS:
• Served 575 unique seniors through our programs throughout the county. • Served 37 unique Simi Valley seniors, 4 of whom transitioned. • Engaged a total of 32 Simi Valley volunteers.
• Provided 50,065 total volunteer hours for the county, 2,500 of which were dedicated to Simi Valley.
54 • Provided 48,122 miles in transportation for the county, with 3,000 miles of transportation within Simi Valley.
• Provided phone or email counseling (referrals to services).

O
ur need for continued funding is to address the growing needs and the plight of our underserved, frail, homebound seniors. Every day, we work to serve these low- income, homebound seniors living in Ventura County, who are long past retirement but are not at the end of life. There are often no adult children to take them to the doctor, nor spouses to prepare dinner. There may be no friends to offer a respite in their day – to make them laugh or provide conversation. We are able to help each of these seniors through a volunteer caregiving structure. But, we are unable to reach every senior who needs our help, despite this expanding population. And with the increasing ongoing costs for general support, the demands to our organization are formidable.

S
ince July 1, 2023, CAREGIVERS has received 37 inquiries from homebound seniors in Simi Valley. This show of interest makes it likely that we will surpass our goal of serving 50 seniors this year. If this rate continues, we are likely to have over 80 inquiries with an enrollment potential of 20% over last year.

E
ach senior enrolled in our program costs us approximately $742.00 each year.

With 37 currently supported, less 4 who recently moved or died, we have had a total annual cost to us of $27, 454.00. With 33 currently enrolled, our goal for this grant period is to serve 50 Simi Valley homebound seniors, adding 17 to our current enrollment. Although enrollment may increase higher than 17, we are requesting funds to cover the anticipated enrollment of 17, for a total of $12,600.00. As our program in Simi Valley continues to expand, we are confident we will be able to expend these funds through the grant period.

C
AREGIVERS’ services are offered free to our seniors, providing for a community of seniors who are transformed by well trained, caring volunteers who provide the senior a sense of peace of mind, kindness, and support. CAREGIVERS understands that a ride to the doctor, picking up pharmaceuticals, or a trip to the grocery store is essential for a vulnerable senior’s well being. These are components critical to the success of healthy individuals, particularly those returning from a hospital visit or undergoing treatment. We are grateful to be able to provide these life-assuring services to the frail, homebound seniors of Simi Valley. 55 Submission # 2985087
IP Address 107.130.184.98
Submission Recorded On 02/05/2024 1:34 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Community Pregnancy Clinic

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2045 Royal Ave.

Suite 208
Simi Valley CA 93065
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Executive Director Melissa Bokron

4. Phone
(805) 583-3598 ext. 106
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:

Non-profit organization is located in Simi Valley
*
1500
*
95%
Yes
*
77-0272984

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
IRS Deter 3.25.1991.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate City of Simi Business Business 2024.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

Due to some agencies having more than one satellite location, please attach a PDF list of locations. 14a. Attachment - Address of Satellite Location(s)
**SKIPPED**
Support Services
*
N/A
*
No

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?

COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CLINIC
56 COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CLINIC
*
N/A
*
$50,000
*
Yes
*
Yes
Yes
Melissa Bokron, Executive Director
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CLINIC
57 COMMUNITY PREGNANCY CLINIC
2045 Royal Ave., Suite 208 Simi Valley CA 93065 (805) 583-3598 www.cpcsimi.org C
ommunity Pregnancy Clinic
S

COPE OF WORK
C
ommunity Pregnancy Clinic is a non-profit licensed medical clinic serving Simi Valley and surrounding communities for over 30 years.

O
ur services – all provided 100% free and confidential - focus on pregnancy verification (pregnancy testing and ultrasound examinations), STD/STI testing and treatment, information on options for those facing an unplanned pregnancy, and community referrals for support. We also offer support groups and education for parents and students.

Th
e benefit to Simi Valley is that there is a place for people to go for help and hope. A first step for those who think they may be expecting, they come to us for our care, compassion, and counsel. We are also a resource for countless families who cannot afford diapers and wipes.

M
any who visit our clinic do not have healthcare coverage, so we meet that need as well with the testing we provide.

C
ost breakdown:

S
ervice/Supplies 2023
$10

0.00/ultrasound $37,700 (377 ultrasounds performed)
$1.50/pregnancy test $425.00 (283 tests given)
$105/STD test $2415.00 (23 tests given)
D
iapers/Wipes
$30 x 12 months x 683 households $245,880 in diapers/wipes given away 58 Submission # 3004634
IP Address 107.184.143.135
Submission Recorded On 02/14/2024 5:12 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 23 minutes, 58 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Eagle Vision Outreach

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2380 Shasta Way
Unit i
Simi Valley California 93065-1858
* 3. Contact Name and Title
CEO Anthony Bertolino

4. Phone
(818) 912-3528
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents 50% of individuals served by the organization are Simi Valley Residents Non-profit organization has satellite location(s) in Simi Valley Non-profit organization is located in Simi Valley
*
When we have our food pantry event we serve approximately 1400 individuals/week. At one of our blessing events and add non-food items too it It would be more like 1600 individuals.
*
95% to 98% of our clients are in Simi Valley.

Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
*
85-3817275

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
IRS Non-Profit Letter Proof Eagle Vision Outreah 06282022.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate City of Simi Valley Business License Application 102122.pdf Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

Due to some agencies having more than one satellite location, please attach a PDF list of locations. 14a. Attachment - Address of Satellite Location(s)
IRS Non-Profit Letter Proof Eagle Vision Outreah 06282022.pdf Other
*
We are a food and non-food distribution center to other non-profits as well as dealing with the veterans, the homeless, disaster relief, and disadvantaged.

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

EAGLE VISION OUTREACH
59 *
No
*
N/N
*
$15,000 or whatever can be spared by the city. Of course the more we can get, will just bless more people. *
We can always make adjustments.
*
Easy. Our bookkeeping is very tight. If needed, we can supply.

Yes, we understand.

Anthony Bertolino II
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.

16. Is this a joint application?
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

EAGLE VISION OUTREACH
60 2380 Shasta Way Ste i
Simi Valley, Ca.93065
Parthenia St., Ste. 15
Northridge, CA 91325
818.912.3528
501(c)(3): 85-3817275
[email protected]
www.eaglevisionoutreach.org
Community Project Proposal
F
ebruary 15, 2024
Cynthia McCullough – Community Project Grant Program
City of Simi Valley
Dear Cynthia McCullough and Grant Team,
I
hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of Eagle Vision Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to serving the needs of veterans, the homeless, disaster relief efforts, and the disadvantaged in our community, I am reaching out to share our current community project initiative and seek your support.

A
t Eagle Vision Outreach, our mission is to provide essential resources and support to those facing adversity, whether it's due to homelessness, food insecurity, or the aftermath of a disaster. We operate a weekly drive-thru food pantry that serves 1300 to 1500 individuals every week, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. Additionally, our monthly homeless outreach program allows us to directly engage with individuals in need, understanding their challenges, and striving to fulfill their needs to the best of our ability.

A
s we focus on emergency and disaster relief, we recognize the critical importance of preparedness.

That's why we are embarking on a project to assemble emergency food and toiletry kits. Our initial goal is to create 1000 kits of each type, with the ultimate objective of reaching 5000 kits for each category.

These kits will serve as lifelines during times of crisis, providing essential sustenance and hygiene products to those affected by disasters when stores may be empty and resources scarce. 61 Eagle Vision Outreach is uniquely equipped to undertake this endeavor. With our warehousing facilities, forklifts, trucks, and logistical capabilities, we have the infrastructure in place to efficiently receive, assemble, and distribute these kits to those in need. However, we recognize that such a significant undertaking requires community support and collaboration.

W
e believe that by working together with organizations like yours, we can make a profound impact on the well-being of our community. Your partnership in this endeavor would not only help us achieve our goals but also demonstrate the power of collective action in addressing pressing social issues.

W
e invite you to join us in this meaningful initiative to ensure the resilience and safety of our community in the face of adversity. Together, we can make a difference and be a beacon of hope for those who need it most.

T
hank you for considering our request. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and making a positive impact together.
“
Remember, Do Good, and Share With Those In Need."
Thank you once again for your commitment to making a lasting impact in our community.

Here is a 2-minute video on what Eagle Vision Outreach does in more detail. Let us know if you are able to watch the video.

To learn more about Eagle Vision Outreach and click the attachment above or go to our Youtube link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0fjTjaJtV8
Eagle Vision Outreach - YouTube
Eagle Vision Outreach
www.youtube.com
Sincerely,
Anthony Bertolino II – CEO/Co-Founder
Anthony Bertolino II – CEO/Co-Founder
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64 65
2380 Shasta Way Ste i
Simi Valley, Ca.93065
Parthenia St., Ste. 15
Northridge, CA 91325
818.912.3528
501(c)(3): 85-3817275
[email protected]
www.eaglevisionoutreach.org
Saving The Community Of Simi Valley During An Emergency Or Disaster Breakdown February 15, 2024
Cynthia McCullough – Community Project Grant Program
City of Simi Valley
Dear Cynthia McCullough and Grant Team,
I
hope this letter finds you well. As a valued member of our community, I am reaching out to share an important initiative undertaken by Eagle Vision Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of veterans, the homeless, disaster relief efforts, and the disadvantaged in our area.

I
n light of the unpredictable nature of emergencies and disasters, it has become increasingly imperative for us to bolster our preparedness efforts. Our current focus lies in assembling emergency food and toiletry kits, which will serve as vital resources for individuals and families in times of crisis.

I
am pleased to provide you with details regarding our one-day emergency food kits and toiletry kits, as well as our plans for distribution. Each emergency food kit contains approximately 13 essential items, carefully curated to sustain an individual or family for up to 4 to 6 days, depending on usage and family size. These kits include staple items such as spaghetti and sauce, rice, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, protein sources, snacks or desserts, and beverages. While the specific contents may vary slightly from kit to kit, each one is designed to provide nourishment and sustenance during challenging times.
66 Our estimated cost for each emergency food kit ranges from $13.00 to $16.77, based on retail prices of $1.00 to $1.29 per item. With a goal of assembling 1000 kits, our projected budget falls between $13,000 to $16,770. However, through strategic bulk purchasing, we are confident in our ability to reduce costs and produce even more kits to meet the needs of our community.

S
imilarly, our toiletry kits are thoughtfully curated to address personal hygiene needs during emergencies. These kits contain approximately 15 essential items, including deodorant, soap, wipes, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, lotion, sunscreen, sewing kits, tissues, and more. With an estimated cost of $15.00 to $22.50 per kit, totaling $15,000 to $22,500 for 1000 kits, we aim to ensure that individuals have access to basic hygiene necessities during challenging times.

I
n addition to these kits, we will also be distributing pallets of water, animal food, diapers, women's hygiene products, and other essential supplies to further support our community during emergencies and disasters.

I
am pleased to attach photos of our emergency food and toiletry kits for your reference. These images capture the essence of our commitment to providing quality resources to those in need.

W
e believe that by working together with partners like you, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors and contribute to the resilience of our community during times of crisis. Your support and collaboration are invaluable to the success of this endeavor.

T
hank you for considering our request. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to safeguard the well-being of our community.
“Remember, Do Good, and Share With Those In Need."
Thank you once again for your commitment to making a lasting impact in our community.

Here is a 2-minute video on what Eagle Vision Outreach does in more detail. Let us know if you are able to watch the video.

To learn more about Eagle Vision Outreach and click the attachment above or go to our Youtube link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0fjTjaJtV8
67 Eagle Vision Outreach - YouTube
Eagle Vision Outreach
www.youtube.com
Sincerely,
Anthony Bertolino II – CEO/Co-Founder
Anthony Bertolino II – CEO/Co-Founder
68 69
70 71
72 73
74 75
76 77
78 79
Submission # 3001771
IP Address 69.36.74.26
Submission Recorded On 02/13/2024 2:21 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Free Clinic of Simi Valley

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2003 Royal Ave
Simi Valley California 93065
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Executive Assistant Larissa Giles

4. Phone
(805) 522-3733 ext. 105
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
50% of individuals served by the organization are Simi Valley Residents Non-profit organization is located in Simi Valley
*
1,421 individuals across all of programs with 710 of those individuals being residents of Simi Valley zip codes; 93063, 93065 *
%49.96 of the clients we serve reside in Simi Valley
Yes
*
Tax ID: 23-7108154

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
501 c 3 letter new.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate 2024 Business License.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?

FREE CLINIC OF SIMI VALLEY
80 *
N/A
*
15,000
*
Yes. We will instead purchase a single dental sensor instead of two dental sensors. *
Yes
Yes
Larissa Giles
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

FREE CLINIC OF SIMI VALLEY
81 Scope of Work: Free Clinic of Simi Valley Dental Program Equipment Upgrade Project Project Overview:

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley (FCSV) Dental Program Equipment Upgrade Project would enhance our Dental Program’s diagnostic capabilities and increase the efficiency of our program. We would be upgrading to new laptops and digital sensors from older more dated systems. This upgrade will produce better quality images, help to streamline our diagnostic process and capabilities, and will benefit the patients of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley. Last year we served 1,421 patients across all of our programs, of those patients 710 or 49.96% of those we served are local Simi Valley residents. Last year in 2023 alone we saw 409 visits to our Dental Program ranging from simple cleanings to extractions to dentures.

This scope of work outlines our project objectives, estimated timeline, and FCSV’s responsibilities associated with the Dental Equipment Upgrade Project.

Scope Description:

Purchase from our local Best Buy two Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ laptops to facilitate digital imaging processing and patient record management specifically for the FCSV Dental Program. $1,501.08
Acquisition of one adult dental sensor and one pediatric/child sensor for improved diagnostic imaging, including installation and any necessary training from Patterson Dental $13,385.58 Total Cost Est: $14,887.06
Total asked from the City of Simi Valley’s Community Projects Grant (CPG) $15,000 This total will allow a buffer of a nominal $112.94 which could go towards the purchase of the laptops should there be a slight price increase in between the time of submission of this application and purchase of those products.

Upgraded Laptops
from Best Buy
Dental Sensors w/
Installation & Training
Estimated Cost T otal Asked
$1,501.08 $13,385.58 14,887.06 $15,000
Installation and integrating the new dental sensors into the FCSV Dental Program will be included by the vendor Patterson Dental when purchased.

Training sessions for dental staff on the proper use and maintenance of the new equipment by the vendor Patterson Dental.

Additionally we have a second quote from another vendor, Henry Schein which includes 2 adult sensors and one pediatric sensor for $16,106.34.
82 Deliverables:

A. Two laptops installed with necessary software and integrated into FCSV’s Dental Program’s daily operations.

B. Two adult dental sensors and one pediatric/child sensor installed and operational.

C. Staff trained on the use and maintenance of the new equipment.

D. Improved image quality for diagnostic purposes, benefiting all patients across our Dental Program.

Timeline:

Project Start Date: 7/1/2024
Project End Date: 8/31/2024
Milestones:

Laptop procurement via delivery or pickup if available in store: July 2024 Installation and integration into the FCSV Dental Program: Upon equipment delivery Staff training sessions: Upon installation completion
Resources:

Procurement Officers: Responsible for purchasing laptops and dental sensors, Chas Wilson,FCSV IT and Olga Laffilitto, FCSV Dental Administrator IT T echnician: In charge of laptop setup and software integration Chas Wilson and Patterson Dental as support
Dental Staff: May be needed to attend training sessions to utilize the new sensors and software.Training and support provided by Patterson Dental.

Quality Standards:

Laptops will meet the current industry standards for performance and durability.

Dental sensors will produce high quality images and will streamline program operations.

Overall purchase of new equipment will enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of the FCSV Dental Program.

Assumptions and Constraints:

Funding request to cover the cost of two laptops and three dental sensors.

Availability of suitable laptops and dental sensors on the market.

Minimal disruption to clinic operations during the upgrade process.

Communication Plan:
83 Regular updates provided to project stakeholders via email or meetings.

Open communication channels for addressing any issues or concerns.

Risk Management:

Potential delays in equipment procurement or delivery such as the availability of any equipment during the intended time of purchase.

T echnical difficulties during installation or integration such as FCSV Dental Program staff and volunteers learning new software.

Change Management:

Formal change requests for any deviations from the original scope or budget will be discussed with Grantor.

Approval required from the project sponsor for significant changes will be discussed with Grantor.

Community Benefits:

Improved diagnostic capabilities will benefit all 1,421 patients/clients across our programs should they need dental care. Improvements in diagnostic capabilities will benefit future dental patients including those located within Simi Valley.

Current local Simi Valley residents receiving care from our programs, represent almost half of our patients (710 SV residents or 49.96% of our FCSV demographic), will receive enhanced dental care.

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley's patients/clients will benefit from upgraded diagnostic services, contributing to better overall healthcare outcomes in the community that we serve.

Cumulative Patients
in 2023 seen by
Provider Speciality
Dental
Cumulative Simi
Valley Patients in
2023 seen by
Provider Speciality
Dental
T otal Cumulative
Dental Program Visits
Cumulative FCSV
Patients Program
Wide by Zip Codes
93063, 93065
219 113 409 710
Additional Offers from Vendor Patterson Dental:

The vendor providing the dental sensors has generously offered an additional sensor of our choice at no extra cost making a total of three.

The vendor will also include the necessary software for all sensors as part of the package.

The vendor will also include support and necessary training at no additional cost. 84 Estimated Delivery Times:

Dental sensors: 4-6 weeks for delivery, or sooner if available.

Laptops: Estimated one week for delivery, or immediate availability for in store pickup.

Legal and Contractual Considerations:

Ensure compliance with any vendor contracts or agreements related to equipment procurement.

Adherence to Simi Valley Community Project Grants (CPG) application upon approval. 85 Submission # 3004347
IP Address 47.144.49.230
Submission Recorded On 02/14/2024 2:56 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Friends of the SImi Valley Police Explorers 2910

2. Full Address of Headquarters
PO Box 1139
Simi Valley CA 93062
* 3. Contact Name and Title
President Sean Baker

4. Phone
(805) 428-6674
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
100, in addition to the multitude of community events and community organizations, which is in the thousands. *
100%, plus those who visit our community
Yes
*
81-1620569

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
FinalLetter_81-1620569_FRIENDSOFTHESIMIVALLEYPOLICEEXPLORERS2910_08292016.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate License 4 1.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

FRIENDS OF THE SIMI VALLEY POICE EXPLORER
86 N/A
*
$12,500
*
Yes
*
Yes
Yes
Sean Baker
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

FRIENDS OF THE SIMI VALLEY POLICE EXPLORERS 2910
87 FRIENDS OF SIMI VALLEY POLICE EXPLORERS 2910

SCOPE OF WORK
“TODAY’S EXPLORERS ARE TOMORROWS LEADERS”

SCOPE OF WORK

BENEFITS TO SIMI VALLEY
The Simi Valley Police Explorer Post was established in the 1970s and has been a guiding force in the development of hundreds of Simi Valley’s young men & women who are between 14 and

20. Law Enforcement Exploring is an immersive, hands-on program for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement or a related ﬁeld in the criminal jusKce system. The Explorers get a chance to work with Police and other law enforcement personnel in a Kghtly managed and supervised environment. The program is structured to give the Explorers an opportunity to learn new skills, explore new ideas and discover new ways to deal with their peers and the community. There is a strong emphasis on personal development through strict standards of academic performance, personal behavior, community involvement and service and as well as promoKng personal growth through character and leadership development, respect for the rule of law, physical ﬁtness, good ciKzenship and patrioKsm.

The Simi Valley Police Explorer program beneﬁts Simi Valley because it is one of a very few programs available in Simi Valley that provides a structured, interesKng, and meaningful youth focused program speciﬁcally built to guide our youth through their teenage years to develop into well rounded, successful adults.

ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT WITHIN THE EXPENDITURE PERIOD The Explorer Post is already delivering some of the programs that will be expanded by this Grant so the Post is well aware of the Kme and ﬁnancial requirements for each of these programs including our plan to use some of the Grant funds to expand the program to more parKcipants and broaden the career exposure opportuniKes to all Explorers.

COMMUNITY NEEDS ARE BEING MET
The Simi Valley Police Explorer Program meets the needs of the community by providing the City’s youth with an interesKng and challenging experience that helps them explore new ideas, develop new skills and perspecKves.

In 2019 (Pre-Pandemic) the program provided over 5,000 hours of community service to the residents and organizaKons of Simi Valley while simultaneously teaching important leadership, 88 community service, character, health and life skills to the young men and women in the program.

DIRECT EXPENSES
The Simi Valley Police Explorer program gets all its operaKng funds from the 501 (c)(3) Friends of Simi Valley Police Explorer Post 2910 and hence all the Post acKviKes, learning experiences, career exposures and compeKKons and the ability of the Post to provide assistance to many community organizaKon’s events is limited by the funds that can be raised by the 501(c)(3).

Recruitment materials, events including producKon costs. $ 1,500 Website development & development of digital markeKng $ 1,000 Uniforms and equipment for new and exisKng Explorers. $7,500 TransportaKon and other support costs. $2,500
Total Requested $12,500
89 Submission # 3007340
IP Address 107.184.136.170
Submission Recorded On 02/15/2024 7:28 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 25 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
GiGi's Playhouse Simi Valley

2. Full Address of Headquarters
1263 Simi Town Center Way
H3
Simi Valley CA 93065
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Board Secretary Andrea Lopez

4. Phone
(818) 400-7594
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
75 households will be served during the grant period.
*
If awarded, 100% of the clients served with these funds will be Simi Valley residents.

Yes. We have attached supporting documents to show the tax structure of our organization. GiGi's Playhouse is able to offer GiGi's Playhouse Programming all over the US through a replicable playhouse model. Each location is independently run by its own board of directors. Each location is required to apply for their own LLC. Simi Valley received our LLC status in 2023. Our LLC is part of a group exemption under the GiGi's Playhouse, INC nonprofit. 98% of our nonprofit organization is run by volunteers. *
GiGi's Playhouse - Simi Valley LLC: 93-2375748 GiGi's Playhouse, Inc: 20-0058563

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
gigis playhouse Tax Structure Letter-formation EIN -Simi Valley EIN.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate FILE_3048.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE SIMI VALLEY
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No
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N/A
*
30288.73
*
Yes, we are able to adjust our scope of work if awarded a smaller amount than requested. *
Yes
Yes
Andrea Lopez
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE SIMI VALLEY
91 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE SIMI VALLEY
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98 Submission # 3001354
IP Address 47.181.177.194
Submission Recorded On 02/13/2024 12:15 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
Many Mansions

2. Full Address of Headquarters
1259 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks CA 91362
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Grant Writer/Coordinator Natalie Helton

4. Phone
(805) 732-3064
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
32 households/60 residents
*
100%
Yes
*
95-3424516

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
IRS 501c3 Letter.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate MM 2024 Business License - City of Simi Valley.pdf
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 3)

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

16. Is this a joint application?
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

MANY MANSIONS
99 N/A
*
$15,000
*
Yes
*
Yes
Yes
Kim Koettel
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

MANY MANSIONS
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Scope of Work
Simi Valley
Supportive Services Program
2024
101
2 Scope of Work
Program Overview
Request
As a leading provider of affordable housing and services in Ventura County, Many Mansions proposes to address the immediate challenge of homelessness in the City of Simi Valley through our Supportive Services Program. Our approach is informed by a best-practices framework focused on increasing access to permanent housing, while delivering coordinated services to promote housing stability and improved quality of life.

In partnership with the City of Simi Valley, we request $15,000 for our Supportive Services program at three Simi Valley affordable housing communities: Casa de Paz Apartments, La Rahada Apartments, and Peppertree Apartments. Funds will be directed toward program operations, including salaries for on-site Case Managers, to support 32 extremely low -income households (30% area median income ).

Properties Supportive Housing Units
Casa De Paz Apartments 13
La Rahada Apartments 8
Peppertree Apartments 11
Total 32
Services Provided
Providing more than just housing, Many Mansions develops communities where residents thrive. Tailored to those who have experienced chronic homelessness (1+ years), the Supportive Services program guides residents’ transition from homelessness into housing while also addressing the root causes of homelessness. Provided onsite and free of charge, we adapt the program to meet the needs of each community. In Simi Valley, for example, one-third of our population are senior citizens and all live with a disabling condition.

Core elements of the Supportive Services program include:
− Individual Case Management – Case managers serve as the cornerstone of the program, providing wraparound services, such as one-on-one counseling, service coordination, and intensive support as needed. Using evidence-based practices (such as trauma- informed care, motivational interviewing, etc.), case managers work with residents to set goals and create individualized plans to achieve them.
− Life Skills Workshops – Our monthly workshops are designed to build practical skills and promote independence. Topics include health & wellness, general first aid, natural disaster preparation, household cleaning, etc. We also offer training to support economic resiliency, such as smart budgeting, banking, and tax preparation. Our three-part money management series, delivered in collaboration with Financial Beginnings California (a 102
3 non-profit financial counseling organization), focuses on money saving strategies and making sound financial decisions.
− Community Building Activities & Events – Staff host regular community-building activities to reduce isolation and develop support networks. Examples include property anniversaries, holiday celebrations, open mics, game nights, coffee socials and much more. Residents are also encouraged to facilitate gatherings on topics that interest them, such as demonstrating a hobby or creating arts & crafts. Combined, these elements create a foundation of success with positive long-lasting results. − Resource Referrals – We coordinate with a growing list of community partners to increase our residents’ access to services. Examples include Harbor House, Lutheran Social Services, and Ventura County Homeless Services Agency (support for homeless individuals and families), Department of Rehabilitation (employability skills and enrollment services), County Registrar (how to vote), Ventura County Agency on Aging (support for senior residents), Ventura County Behavioral Health (mental health services), Whole Person Care (access to healthcare and other social services), Ventura County Public Health (nutrition workshops), Ventura County Veterans Services (support for resident veterans), Community Action of Ventura County (utility assistance support), and United Way of Ventura County (free income tax preparation).

Many Mansions receives referrals for our Permanent Supportive Housing program through Ventura County’s Pathways to Home Coordinated Entry System (CES), which prioritizes resources for those with the greatest need and connects them with services aimed at reducing homelessness. In addition, we participate in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to collect, analyze, and report on client-level data.

Our comprehensive approach has led to demonstrated success, with 95% of Many Mansions residents achieving housing stability and improved quality of life over the past five years.

Program Goals
With a focus on the most vulnerable members of our community, the Supportive Services program promotes housing stability, increased life-skills, and greater self-determination. To ensure program quality, Many Mansions analyzes case management activities, tracks training participation, and monitors outcomes for program participants.

Resident focused outcomes for FY2023-24 include:

Housing Stability
• 95% will remain housed during the year or move to more independent housing • 80% will pay their rent on time or create a monthly payment plan Life Skills
• 80% will complete and/or update a budget annually
• 75% will participate in life skills workshops, volunteer activities, and social events Wellness & Self-Determination
• 75% will actively engage with case management staff and the services they offer • 75% will establish personal goals and show progress towards achievement 103
4 Community Need & Benefit to Simi Valley
According to the 2023 Homelessness Plan, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Ventura County over the last six years increased by an astounding 86%. In addition, The Continuum of Care reports that between the years 2022 and 2023, the homeless population in the county rose by 9%—with a 25% increase in individuals who experience chronic homelessness.

The 2023 Point in Time Count shows that the total number of unhoused individuals in Simi Valley rose by 6%, while the total number of unsheltered individuals increased by 19%. The following data provides additional insight into the growing need for Supportive Services in the City:
• 44% of unsheltered adults in Simi Valley are chronically homeless • 32% of unsheltered adults in Simi Valley live with a physical disability • 31% of unsheltered adults Simi Valley live with a chronic health condition • 25% of unsheltered adults in Simi Valley live with a mental illness • 22% of unsheltered adults in Simi Valley struggle with substance use disorder Without targeted resources and support, these factors impact unhoused residents’ ability to access and maintain housing, further contributing to the growing issue of homelessness.

By addressing the need for housing in tandem with the root causes of homelessness, Many Mansions helps to create stability and expand opportunities for those who need it most in Simi Valley.

Program Feasibility
For the past 45 years, we have provided quality affordable rental housing in Ventura County and services that encourage our residents to thrive. We currently own and operate 22 apartment communities, housing more than 1,700 residents in over 734 units in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Many Mansions is proud to be a current and former recipient of grant funding from the City of Simi Valley. Our responsible stewardship practices have resulted in a demonstrated ability to expend the award funding within the allotted time period and adhere to official reporting guidelines. Many Mansions maintains strict financial controls and oversight over the use of funds, including city, state, and federal grant awards received. This also encompasses policies on reporting, procurement, conflicts of interest, auditing, etc. At the staff level, Many Mansions has a separate Finance Department which oversees all financial matters, including the administration of grants. The Finance Department follows the policies and procedures set forth in written Board-approved Financial Management Policies.

Many Mansions’ decades of experience in delivering these services have demonstrated strong results. As outlined in our FY2023-24 Community Projects Grant Q2 report, 96% of program participants in Simi Valley remained permanently housed. In addition, 85% participated in trainings and workshops, 93% engaged with case managers to receive wraparound services and 92% made advancements in reaching personal goals, further illuminating the effectiveness of Permanent Supportive Housing in addressing homelessness. 104
5 Budget
The budget for the Many Mansions Supportive Housing Program in Simi Valley is approximately $139,000 a year.

Supportive Service Program Budget FY2 3-24
Supportive Service:

Simi Properties
Revenues Casa De Paz, La Rahada, Peppertree
Government Grants 87,132
Private Grants 20,000
Donation Revenue 2,500
Total Revenues 109,632
Expenditures
Personnel Expenses
Salaries 82,304
Payroll Taxes 7,046
Worker's Comp 2,770
Employee Benefits 11,726
Retirement Benefits 2,500
Total Personnel Expenses 106,346
Operational Expenses
Program Expense 31,220
Telephone 1,200
Travel 600
Total Operational Expenses 33,020
Total Expenditures 139,366
Excess (Deficit) Revenue over Expenditures (29,734)
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6 Summary of the Program
Area Information
Title Many Mansions Supportive Housing Program (Simi Valley) Location Casa de Paz Apartment (13 units)
La Rahada Apartments (8 units)
Peppertree Apartments (11 units)
Household (#) 32
Persons Served (#) 60 residents (individuals and families, including children) Population Services Extremely Low-Income, Homeless (usually chronically homeless), and those living with a disability
Staff Case Managers (2-3); 80 hours per week
Services Provided 1) On-site case management
2) Life skills training & workshops
3) Community-building activities and events
4) Resource referrals
Goal(s) of Program The Supportive Services program is guided by three goals for residents who have experienced chronic homelessness: to remain stably housed, increase life skills, and achieve greater self- determination.

Total Budget $139,366
Funding Committed funding under HUD’s Continuum of Care grant ($87, 143). Other funding will come from private grants and donations.

Many Mansions has a robust fundraising program that includes grants, as well as personal solicitation, an extensive in-kind gift program, a monthly giving program, targeted appeals, special need campaigns, annual events, and corporate sponsorships.

Should we not be awarded, we will continue our fundraising efforts to support this essential program.
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Submission # 3001453
IP Address 73.231.64.147
Submission Recorded On 02/13/2024 12:52 p.m.

Time to Take Survey 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
New West Symphony Association

2. Full Address of Headquarters
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd D
Thousand Oaks CA 91362
* 3. Contact Name and Title
New West Symphony (REVISED 1-26-2022 at 1:04 pm) Dennis Baker

4. Phone
(805) 497-5800
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
100% of grant funds will be used to serve Simi Valley residents *
250 students directly from over 5 elementary schools in Simi Valley on March 7 & 8 in 2025. Santa Suzana Elementary School Berylwood Elementary School Wood Ranch Elementary School Mountain View Elementary School Crestview Elemenary School *8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley? Symphonic Adventures serves 5000 students in East Ventura County (from Oak Park to Newbury Park) and 3,000 students in West Ventura County (from Camarillo to Oxnard). NWS partners with over 40 schools i
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Symphonic Adventures serves 5000 students in East Ventura County (from Oak Park to Newbury Park) and 3,000 students in West Ventura County (from Camarillo to Oxnard).

NWS partners with over 40 schools in Ventura County to enhance the musical offerings for 3rd to 5th grade students. Simi Valley represents approximately 4 %. yes, since 1995
*
77-0406042

11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
New West Symphony Assn IRS Letter of Tax Exempt Status - Determination Letter copy.pdf

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

14. Does your non-profit organization have satellite locations. (If none, please answer N/A)

15. Please choose a category that best suits your organization's purpose. 15a. If "other", please explain. If this does not apply, please enter N/A

NEW WEST SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
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NO
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N/A
*
$5000
*
yes
*
yes
yes
Dennis Baker
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.

16. Is this a joint application?
16a. Name of Organization of Co-Application (If this does not apply, please enter N/A)

17. What dollar amount are you requesting? Minimum Grant Award - $10,000 / Maximum Grant Award - $150,000

18. If awarded less than requested, can your organization tailor the scope of work to utilize the smaller award by June 30, 2025?

19. If funded, can your organization complete the project and expend all funds by June 30, 2025?

20. I understand that any unexpended funds as of June 30, 2025, must be returned to the City.

21. By entering my name below, I am acknowledging that I have the authority of the aforementioned organization to submit this application.

NEW WEST SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
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D
escription of Community Services Provided:

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ew West Symphony, in its 30th season in 2025, is a professional orchestra under the direction of Grammy Award- winner Michael Christie, draws its players from the world’s most accomplished musicians and presents 12 concerts annually in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. NWS Education and Community Engagement Programs help build young audiences and educate teachers, families, and community members. These programs inspire passion for music through interactive performances and education. New West Symphony musicians also perform in a variety of Outreach Events which include performances, clinics, workshops, and masterclasses at community events, schools, and festivals. Musicians are members of musicians’ union Local 47 and guest artists are from around the region and world.

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ew West Symphony presents Symphonic Adventures each year with a slightly different theme. In 2023 it was CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE. Beauty and thrills are on display! Jugglers, aerialists, contortionists, and strongmen will perform circus acts synchronized to symphonic masterpieces played by the New West Symphony. Experience majestic classics like never before! Featuring Music Director Michael Christie, guest artists and the orchestra present a fun and amusing demonstration of how sound creates a visceral emotional response. For 2025, we are still developing the various aspects but will provide a similar program that serves the children of Simi Valley.

L
ocal districts renewed their commitment to the arts but find it difficult to maintain the high standards they once had for music education. Art is offered mostly after school and for a fee. Many families do not have resources for music education or to attend concerts. We have seen that the impact of hearing a live orchestra, meeting a musician, or simply being exposed to and learning a musical instrument is immeasurable. Music education develops engaged, creative, expressive, responsive, and artistically literate citizens who connect through arts experiences that transcend historical, cultural, and societal contexts.

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BJECTIVES:

Symphonic Adventures: Develops an awareness of the art of movement , special relations and its relation to sound.

How it interacts and provides an experience like no other. Students will be awed and mesmerized by the music and program.

OUT
COMES:

Students’ awareness of the various attributes of sound and how it can be recognized as music are improved.

Students understand the influence of music on their emotional & physical condition.

Students acquire an understanding of the basic elements of music, rhythm, melody and tempo, and can identify the instruments that produce those elements. And do so with visual ques from the performers.

Students gain a broadened knowledge of different musical genres and consider creating their own “life soundtracks.” I
n prior years, NWS regularly hosted approximately 5,300 third- to fifth-grade students from over 200 classrooms, 45 schools and 17 school districts in Ventura County for Symphonic Adventures. We included teachers, parents and guests from the community.

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ith online programming we have developed since Covid, we can increase access because schools will no longer need costly transportation, allowing nearly every child in the county to participate at a time convenient to them. The primary student population in Ventura County served by NWS is from schools with a majority (84%) of the students meeting Federal Title 1 criteria of being under resourced and at-risk of not successfully completing high school, or from low-income families. Many are designated with disabilities.

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pproximately 200 Students in grades 3 - 5 and 30 High School students in the Las Virgenes School District within the City of Agoura Hills: Agoura High School, Willow Elementary, Sumac Elementary School, Yerba Buena Elementary School.
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March: Instructors will define goals and outline subjects to reach objectives and outcomes: music literacy and social studies core curriculum for grades 3- 5. Goals to be reviewed by teachers and subject experts. Panel of ten teachers, subject matter experts and teaching artists to review
implementation for each outlined goal.

C
reate two surveys for teachers:
a) f
eedback on study guides and concert preparation,
b) f
eedback on final program, teaching materials, students reached, student response. This feedback will include rating each element of the program on a scale to provide measurement of each topic.

April: Panel review of final program for content appropriateness, accuracy, relevance.

May: Begin sending survey to teachers on final program
Summer: Collect responses from at least 75% of teachers on final program for evaluation. Record number of views of program, participating schools and all other available data.

P
roposed Use and Budget Plan For Grant Funds
P
roject Material, Supplies, Equipment: $11,000.00
Office Space, Rent, and Utilities: $16,000.00
Project Personnel, Salaries, Professional Fees: $49,500.00 Total Cost of Project Publicity, Outreach, Events: $3,500.00 Conferences, Travel: $2,000.00
Capital Items: $2,500.00
Total Other Costs Amounts: $0.00
Total Project Cost: $84,500.00
T
he New West Symphony humbly seeks a $50,000 contribution towards our Symphonic Adventures program. Since 2001, we have proudly offered this program, along with other educational initiatives, benefiting up to 260 children in Simi Valley annually (with the exception of the COVID years). Despite serving the community diligently, we have not received any financial support from the City of Simi Valley for these endeavors.

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ur Symphonic Adventures program, which serves all Ventura County Schools, operates on a budget of $84,500 annually. However, the allocated amount for Simi Valley, considering the number of students served and the funds expended, amounts to only 4% of our budget.

W
e sincerely hope you recognize the necessity for additional funding. While we are committed to providing these services and will continue to support Simi Valley, we believe it's reasonable to seek financial assistance given the significant value our program brings to the community.

A
dditional Information
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WS relies on grant funding for Symphonic Adventures. For Symphonic Adventures and education programs, NWS has received funding from Smith Hobson Foundation, Meadowlark Service League and California Arts Council in 2023 totaling $74,000. If we cannot raise the full amount, the project will be viable on a modified scale to reduce costs. This is an existing project that has been funded through government, foundations and private donors for more than 21 years. The New West Symphony provides additional funding from it's general funds, along with staff time for this important educational program.
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Submission # 3003454
IP Address 107.115.224.33
Submission Recorded On 02/14/2024 9:35 a.m.

Time to Take Survey 50 minutes, 13 seconds
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 1)
The City of Simi Valley's Community Projects Grant (CPG) Program awards approximately $150,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for community projects. The City is now accepting projects for consideration for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interested non-profit organizations serving Simi Valley are encouraged to apply.

Organizations may submit a funding application beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 through Thursday, February 15, 2024. *
PathPoint

2. Full Address of Headquarters
315 W Haley Street
Suite 202
Santa Barbara California 93101-9965
* 3. Contact Name and Title
Ms. Rebecca Bogdanovic

4. Phone
(805) 863-3353
*
[email protected]
Community Projects Grant Application (Page 2)

7. To demonstrate eligibility, please check the boxes that apply:
50% of individuals served by the organization are Simi Valley Residents Non-profit organization has satellite location(s) in Simi Valley *
PathPoint estimates that between 37 to 45 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) will be directly served through this project. Grant funding will benefit people in Discoveries, which is PathPoint’s licensed Adult Day Program in Simi Valley. Additionally, we estimate that somewhere between 75 to 150 family members and support networks of the people in these services will also benefit, as their loved one will have access to the resources and tools needed to thrive. *
Out of the 37 individuals currently served, 92% are residents of Simi Valley, with the remaining 8% holding residency in surrounding cities. Though we currently serve 37 people, the service is licensed to support up to 45 and we are actively working with Tri-Counties Regional Center (our funder, who is contracted with the CA Department of Developmental Services to provide sustainable operational funding to service providers like PathPoint) to offer support to more community members. As previously mentioned, grant funding will directly benefit these 37- 45 individuals as the improvements will enrich daily programming and provide added resources that allow people to achieve their personal goals. Indirectly, however, somewhere between 75 to 150 Simi Valley families and support networks (siblings, grandparents, extended family, kinship family, etc.) of the people served will also benefit. When their loved one can access services that enhance independence, choice, and self-confidence, the entire family and extended family unit is elevated. PathPoint’s entire service model is aimed at incorporating the family into service provision. For one thing, each person served receives an Individualized Support Plan (ISP), outlining their goals, strengths, opportunities for growth, and how staff can best support them. Families and support networks are actively involved in this process, so they can offer input and personally evaluate the ways that they support their loved one. PathPoint also offers many opportunities for families to be involved and provide feedback for our organization-wide initiatives. We host live Family Virtual Gatherings with leadership, send an annual Services Survey, and Program Coordinators and Managers are frequently in contact to provide operational updates. In sum, PathPoint’s services aim to provide the hands-on support, knowledge, and resources that families need to help their loved one live the life they choose.

PathPoint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people in living the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities and people with behavioral health diagnoses to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Established in 1964, we’ve since grown to serve nearly 2,300 people across five counties: Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, and Kern. Throughout Ventura County, PathPoint serves 320+ people with a wide array of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including: autism (31%), behavioral disorder (7%), cerebral palsy (7%), Down syndrome (9%), intellectual disability (30%), seizure disorder (2%), other I/DD (10%), other physical disability (2%), and unreported (2%). We receive base/ operational funding from Tri- Counties Regional Center and fundraise to cover additional needs (i.e. improvements, new supplies, and other items that enhance service delivery). We provide three different service types: Community Integration Services (CIS) – offered during standard business hours, 5 days a week. Services support people to reach their personal goals, learn new skills (such as art, cooking, pre-vocational training, etc.), and engage with their community. Discoveries is part of CIS. Employment Services (ES) – staff work with people served to complete goal assessments, increase job skills, and secure gainful employment. Services include training, job coaching, and direct job connection.

Independent Living Services (ILS) – provide integrated housing support to people who have the ability and desire to live on their own. Staff work with residents to achieve daily living goals and learn new skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, self-care, etc. In Ventura County, PathPoint also offers the Life Skills Center – a day rehabilitation program that supports 84 people with psychiatric diagnoses/ chronic mental illness to achieve recovery. *
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11. To verify your organization's 501 (c)(3) status, please upload your IRS Status Determination. * 11a. Attachment - IRS Status Determination
IRS Determination Letter_PathPoint.pdf

12. Please upload your organization's current Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. * 12a. Attachment - Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate Business License_ PathPoint.pdf

1. Name of Organization

5. Contact Email Address

8. What is the estimated number of households/individuals to be served? 8a. What percentage of clients served are in Simi Valley?

9. Is your organization a 501(c)(3)?

10. Federal Tax Identification Number

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13. Please upload the Scope of Work. The Scope of Work should include the benefit to Simi Valley, the ability to complete the project and expend all award funds within the expenditure period (July 2024 to June 2025), convey what community needs are being met, and provide a specified breakdown of direct cost details to individuals/households being to be served.
* 13a. Attachment - Scope of Work
PathPoint's Scope of Work and Budget.pdf
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Due to some agencies having more than one satellite location, please attach a PDF list of locations. 14a. Attachment - Address of Satellite Location(s)
PathPoint's Satellite Locations.pdf
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$20,000
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Yes, if granted partial funding, PathPoint will tailor our project to match the awarded funds. We are prepared to provide a match or leverage other resources towards the project, if necessary.
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Yes, PathPoint will be able to exhaust all funds by the grant deadline. Internally, we have strong grant tracking, expenditure approval, and reporting procedures which allow us to meet deadlines.

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Rebecca Bogdanovic
Thank you for your interest in serving the Simi Valley community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6759.