Item N4
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: February 19. 2003
Division: Monroe County Sheriffs Office
Bulk Item: Yes ----K- No
Department: Monroe County Sheriff s Office
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval ofFY 2003 recommendations ofthe Monroe County Shared
Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
FY 2002 recommendations BOCC approved on May 31, 2002.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
nla
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval.
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _
Richard D. Roth, Sheriff
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
To Follow_
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #M
Revised 1/03
Sheriff
Monroe County Sheriffs OfjUe
~icliara rJJ. 9?9tlil Slieriff
5525 Cofkee 1(pa4
~ West,91oritfa 33040
(305}292-7000 ~j{X; (305}292-7070 1-800-273-COPS
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Communications:
27% Overseas Hwy.
Marathon. FI. 33050
(305) 292-7075
FAX (305) 289-2493
Substations:
Freeman Substation
20950 Overseas Hwy
Cudjoe Key, FI. 33042
(305) 745-3184
FAX (305) 745-3761
February 12, 2003
Mr. James Roberts, County Administrator
Public Service Annex
Key West, Florida 33040
Marathon Substation
3103 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon. FI. 33050
(305) 289-2430
FAX (305) 289-2497
Re: Agenda item-Approval of FY 2003
Recommendation of Monroe County
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board
Islamorada Substation
87000 Overseas Hwy.
Islamorada, R. 33036
(305) 853-7021
FAX (305) 853-9372
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Spottswood Substation
88770 Overseas Hwy.
Tavernier, FI. 33070
(305) 853-3211
FAX'(305) 853-3205
I am pleased to present the recommendation of the Monroe County
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board for distribution of Shared Asset
Forfeiture Funds for FY 2003. I ask that you put the matter before the
Commission as required by Chapter 2, Article XXV of the Monroe County
Code.
Detention Centers:
Key West Del. Center
5501 College Road
Key West. FJ: 33040
(305) 293-7300
FAX (305) 293-7353
I wish to commend the members of the Board, Mr. Richard Casey, Jr.,
Ms. Jane Daniels, David Paul H0ran, Esquire, Ms. Alexsandra Corsi-Leto, Ms.
Roberta Loudenslager, Nick Mullick, Esquire, and Chairman Lynn Mapes. They
did the hard work of studying 32 worthwhile proposals and made the very
difficult decision about allocating funds.
Marathon Del. Facility
3881 Ocean Terrace
Marathon. Fl. 33050
(305) 289-2420
FAX (305) 289-2424
I am sure the BOCC will look forward with me to the good that will
come from the use of these funds, and encourage organizations not funded this
year to reapply next year.
Plantation Del. Facility
53 High Point Road
Plantation Key, FI. 33070
(305) 853-3266
FAX (305) 853-3270
Sincere~aAd (j &
Soecial Operations
P.O. Box 500975
Marathon, Fl. 33050
(305) 289-2410
FAX (305) 289-2498
Sheriff Richard D. Roth
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FLORIDA CORRECTIONS
Accreditation Commission
Amount Amount
Organization Requested Recommended Balance
1 Marathon In-Line Hockey $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 130,000.00
Wesley House Community Center & Guidance Clinic of Mid.
2 Keys $ 20,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 121,000.00
3 American Legion I VFW $ 50,000.00 $ - $ 121,000.00
4 Literacy Volunteers of America - Monroe County, Inc. $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 113,500.00
5 Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 104,500.00
6 Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition $ 2,900.00 $ 2,900.00 $ 101,600.00
7 Grace Jones Community Center $ 7,668.00 $ 3,834.00 $ 97,766.00
8 Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 88,766.00
9 Pigeon Key Foundation (Marine Science Computer Lab) $ 5,400.00 $ - $ 88,766.00
Pigeon Key Foundation (MC Student Marine Science
10 Scholarship Prog.) $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 88,766.00
11 Florida Keys Outreach Coalition $ 10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 80,766.00
12 Middle Keys Experimental Aircraft Association $ 2,500.00 $ - $ 80,766.00
13 Samuel's House $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 71,766.00
14 U.S. Fellowship of Florida $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 62,766.00
15 Big Pine Athletic Association $ 5,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 60,266.00
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16 Catholic Charities $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 51,266.00
17 Stanley Switlik School $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 51,266.00
18 AIDS Help, Inc. $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 42,266.00
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19 Hurricane Island Outward Bound $ ~,800.OQ $ - $ 42,266.00
20 Key West High School- Operation Graduation $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 42,266.00
21 A Positive Step of Monroe County $ 9,600.00 $ 8,766.00 $ 33,500.00
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22 Monroe County School District, Safe School Program $ __6,950,90 $ - $ 33,500.00
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23 Island Dolphin Care $ 8,820.00 $ - $ 33,500.00
24 Last Resort Ministry $ 5,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 30,500.00
25 Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School $ 6,145.00 $ - $ 30,500.00
26 Keys Area Interdenominational Resources $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 23,000.00
27 Womankind, Inc. $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 14,000.00
28 Learning for Life, Inc. $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 14,000.00
29 Salvation Army $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 9,000.00
30 Boys & Girls Club of the Florida Keys $ 8,147.00 $ - $ 9,000.00
31 Key West Girls Softball League $ 8,000.00 $ - $ 9,000.00
32 Rural Health Network $ 10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ -
$ 302,930.00 $ 130,000.00 $(130,000.00)
Applicants Identification
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Name of Organizations: Wesley House Community Center, Inc. and the Guidance Clinic ofthe Middle Keys
Address:1304 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Joseph Barker, Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Lynn Wintermyer
Telephone: (305) 292-7150, Ext. 213 Fax: (305) 292-7156 E-mail: frcdir@Wesleyhouse.org
Title of Project: Wesley House Family Services Parent Education Program
Type of request:
X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: Year 1 $20,000 Optional re-application, year 2 $20,000 Optional year 3 $20,000
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? X Yes No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Wesley House has requested and
received funding from the Department of Children and Families to provide Neighborhood Centers in three locations
in Monroe County, funding from Healthy Families to offer in home parent nurturing services for families with
newborns and from the Office of the Attorney General to offer services to Victims of Crime. All of these grants
supply funding to subsidize the staff time to organize, schedule, promote, advertise and coordinate the Parent
Education Workshops.
In addition, Wesley House offers the space for the classes in Key West at no charge to this grant application at a cost
of$9,300 annualIffrom Wesley House discretionary funds (fundraising and donations). The classes for the middle
and upper'keys are offered at the Marathon United Methodist Church and San Pablo Catholic Church as an in kind
donation to Wesley House in support of the parent education services.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must designate three or
more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund. Supply a separate page here
if you like:~See Attachment 1
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
Law Enforcement
X Crime Prevention
X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
(prevention Only)
X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Date: January 10,2003
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information in this applicati
may be available to the public.
Project Abstract
"Parent Education Classes: The Nurturing Program"
WHO: Wesley House requests $20,000 to do jointly run standardized parenting classes for all of Monroe County.
The classes will be run jointly and in collaboration with the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys. See Attachment
2, Letter of Collaboration. The classes offered are:
. The Nurturing Program
. Strengthening Families (Substance Abuse Prevention for families/children 5-1 1)
. STEP TEEN (Systematized Training for Effective Parenting for parents of teens)
. Parenting of Infants and Toddlers groups
. Community Workshops for Professional In-service Training
. Parent Enrichment Activities
WHAT: The Parenting Programs above are structured group educational experiences for parents and their children.
Each program is a series of from seven to fourteen sessions, each lasting two to three hours long. Each weekly
meeting is highly structured and revolves around a specific topic, building on the learning and experience of
previous sessions. In home practice assignments are a part of the curriculum.
WHERE: The program will be offered throughout Monroe County at Wesley House Neighborhood Centers and
other community accessible locations such as libraries, agency facilities and early childhood sites. There will be at
least six program tracks during this funding year.
WHY: Wesley House offers the only county-wide ongoing parent education programs in Monroe County at the
present time. A time-limited grant procured by the Guidance of the Middle Keys and the combining of efforts from
botJi llgencies-is- being~l'9ployed currently with great success and satisfaction of all concerned. The Court System,
Jhe Qepartment <>fChildren anaFamilies, the Monroe County'School Distfict,::Other family service agencies and the
- -- community at large have no program to offer to families in crisis or families seeking additional parenting
opportunities. There is a growing recognition that nurturing programs for families assist in preventing child abuse
and neglect, teen delinquency and, in the long tenn, adult criminal activity. The Nurturing Parenting Program is the
Florida State approved program currently being used throughout the state AS it has been ,proven to produce long-term
change-iri parent attitude~Hand positive changes in parenting'practices. The STEP Teeilprogram assists parents of
teensin communicating with their teen to build healthy, respectful relationships and prevent substance abuse, sexual
risk taking and delinquency.
WHE~: Wesley House will offer the programs within six weeks of project funding. Programs will run throughout
the year.
HOW: Wesley House will use currently trained staff and recruit additional educators to offer these sessions
including the staff of the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys to facilitate the Strengthening Families Program.
--:f-r-ained-.staff-and-contracted- professionals..in the. community-.wilLfacilitate. .other:-parenting groups.- The--Wesley
House has the experience to advertise the services, educate the provider community, recruit the families and
implement the program.
HOW MUCH: $20,000
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First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
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Applicant Identification
Name ofOrgltni7.ation: Li teracy Volunteers ef America-Monroe County, Inc.
Addre": 812 Southard St. #~ Kp.y Wp.st, FL 33040
Authorized Representative: (name & title)
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application)
Telephone: (305) 294-4352
Fax: (306) 296-1337
E-mail: m.c.casanova@Worldnet.att.net
title of Project:
Literacy for Parents and Children
(Basic READ and ESL)
[iJ Recurring funds (e.g., opcntional costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Type of request:
Amount of request: $ 0
7,50 .00
If your request is for multiple year funding. please check here 0 and attach a separate page
descnoing the futme plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~es DNo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what wastbe result? Supplyasepamte
pagechere if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count United Way. BOCC.
Monroe County Schools. Monroe County Library. Fl. Dept. of Education.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. (see attached)
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
D Law Enforcement
g Crime Prevention
xe Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
xlQl Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
xE2J Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Siguature:91t~~: }/]E:\/O,
Please note: Because sLm: Laws of the State of Florida ~PPlY. to these proceedings, miy information
in this application may be available to the public. \
ABSTRACT
LV A BASIC READ AND ESL PROGRAMS
We beUeve the ability to read is eritical to penonal freedom.
Foundeclloeally In 1984, Literacy Volunteen of America-Monroe County, IDe. is a
local, .ot-to....profit organization that provides confidential, one-to-one aDd ...aU
group Uteracy Instnaction free of charge for MODroe County residents who have not
achieved a funmonallevel of Ute racy.
Our mission is to help students achieve goals through iaereued literacy sldlls,
and this year, we are targeting parents and children of ai/ages.
The LV A Basic READ and ESL (Eaglish As A Seeond Language) Programs are our
core programs. They are the two original programs we started in 1984 and have
served tile community the longest. Basic READ addresses the needs of ,tudelats who
have fallen through the cracks and for whatever reason were unable to obtaill the
literacy skiDs so many of us take for granted. Basic READ students read and write
at the grade 0 to grade 5.5 leveL Our ESL Program targets adults who, in addition
to IaddDg basic skills, are also limited EngUsh proficient, neediq help with readiag,
writing, nndentanding and speaking English. Last year over 300 adult studeuts
iBcreased literacy skills. (her SO children became more school ready countywide
while enl'Olled In these programs.
BenefllS For Our Students - Our Community:
It is proven that iDereasecI 6teracy skills provide eDhueed emotioDal, mental aad
physical wellnesa due to an iaereased abiHty to survive, cope with stress, adapt ia
social.ltaatioDs and laterad with other iDdividuals in a literate society.
Leal1liag to read aad write ean also help prevent the .pread of crime, disease,
poverty and tax dollan spent on welfare and jail
Every time someone is removed from pub6c assistance or Is Dot inearcerated for
committing a erlme or does not pas a tradition of family illiteracy onto one's children
for a whole new generatioD of welfare ree.plents, ~'1one benejib.
We are requesting funding in the amount of$7,soo to help support and expand our
BASIC READ AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS offered
to families and tal'Jetiag children in Monroe County in fiscal %002-2003.
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First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization:Monroe As soc. for Retarded Ci ti zens (MARC, Inc. )
Ad~:P.O. Box 428 Key:West, FL 33041-0428
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Diana Flenard-Moore, Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) SAA
Telephone: 305-294-9526
Fax: 305-292-0078
E-mail: Boomdi1@AOL.COM (Personal e-mail)
Title of Project: Mental & Physical Health Care for Disabled Teens and
Adults.
Type of request: (]g Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $1 0 , 000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? [ilYes []No
From what other groups have you requested fluids and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be Counted as.Dart of the total page count.
See attachea~e~ter.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must.
designate three or more individual residents ~fMonro~ County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
. 0 Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
l!] Mental and Physical H~th of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
... ~: Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature"2~ ..'~--_"/_k_.~(Date: / /;)./ / D 3
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Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
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MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.
Diana Fleoant-Moore
Executive Director
P. O. Box 428
Key West, Florida 33041-0428
305-294-9526 phone
305-292-0078 fax
Rosemary Enright, Esq.
President
Board of Directors
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S
SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
2003 Grant Application
The Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens Inc. commonly referred to as the MARC House or MARC has
been providing services to the adult Developmentally Disabled for 37 years.
We currently operate two group homes in Key West, one housing 13 men and the other housing 6 women.
We also have a supported living program that places clients in their own apartments but gives them the
support they need to live independently. We have a large community inclusion program that encompasses all
of the Keys which takes clients from their homes and lets them enjoy various community activities such as
bowling, movies, theatre, etc. We also have a workshop or ADT (Adult Day Training) program that has been
in existence in one form or another for all of MARC's 37 years. This program, until recently, has always been
in Key West. It supports our various Group Homes and Supported Living clients and gives clients living with
their own families a place to go and learn job, daily living, self-care and communication skills.
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In July of2000 we felt a need to open a workshop or ADT in Tavernier in order to support the clients living in
the Middle and Upper Keys. Until that time, the developmentally disabled adults, 18-80 years old, in the Mid-
Upper Keys had only a few hours a day, 2-day a week Community Inclusion Program. It was all that MARC
could do with our limited resources, staff and the scattering of 6 clients over SO miles. Since our operation
was so smal~ the number of clients being served remained smail. -
We now provide an 6-8-hour a day, five day a week facility based program at the Coral Isle Church at MM89.
Since opening up the program t9 5 days a week, the number of clients we have been able to serve has more
than doubled and we have added a supported employment person to help several new clients find jobs in the
community. This program is growing so rapidly that we have started a School to Work transition program for
teenagers in conjunction with Coral Shores ffigh.
Last year we requested money for a salary for one of my 4 staffand received $15,000 from the Shared Assed
Forfeiture Fund. One person's salary is hardly enough when you consider that these folks run from
profoundly retarded, wheelchair bound individuals to borderline retardation with some autistic or psychiatric
overlays. Knowing that the funds are limited this year due to a poor economy and that you are now limiting
most requests, we are asking for $10,000 to support this much needed program for teenagers and adults with
Developmental Disabilities in the Upper and Middle Keys. This money will pay for a portion of a fun time
employee. We currently are paying for four full time employees, one halftime employee and one substitute in
order to cover the current program and to expand the School Transition Program.
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CHILDREN
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This money will support our Middle to Uwer Keys ADTlWorkshop at Coral Isle Church for 5 days a week:
from SAM to 4 :OOPM. This gives parents the ability to have their son or daughter in a structured program
while they are at work. The more structured programs that are available for adults and teenagers with
disabilities, the less likely they are to get into serious trouble.
I have included a more detailed budget on the pages following this abstract for you to clearly see all of the
costs involved i.e.; rent, salaries, transportation, utilities, supplies and equipment. The detailed budget will
also show how much money we receive from the Department of Children and Families and Medicaid Waiver
(MW) to provide services as well as any donations that have been given to us to help fund this much needed
program in the Middle-Upper Keys. Because of budget constraints, the Dept. of Children and Families has
not allowed us to give any services to new clients since July of '0 1. Due to the fact that our developmentally
disabled population loses so much ground when they are not in receipt of services, we have been training
several clients in both our Upper Keys and Key West program without reimbursement for any services for
over two years.
As you will see from the budget, this program cannot sustain itself with the current number of clients and the
extensive costs involved. We have done several fundraisers in the Upper Keys including our Annual Golf
Tournament but we are 2Dly able to continue the program by supporting it through our Adult Day Training
Program in Key West and our Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser in the Lower Keys. We fell that this is an
important program in the Upper Keys, but will continue to need outside support to keep it open.
We were very grateful to receive $15,000 that we requested last year. We hope that this request for $10,000
for a part-time staff will be continually funded for several years but know that there are many pressing issues
in the Keys community and that MARC is just one of them We will be grateful for whatever you are able to
do for MARC and the developmentally disabled in the Keys. We will use this money toward a partial match
of the 12.5% amount needed for our Dept.. of Children and Families Contracts.
Resp~ly su~ A .
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Diana Flenard-Moore
Executive Director
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization:
Address:
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Fl33040
Authorized Representative:
Melissa Murphy, Executive Director
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
305-293-8424
305-293-8542
Melissa _ Murphy@doh.state.flus
Title ofProiect:
Outreach to pregnant women at risk of substance abuse
Type of Request:
o Recurring funds (e.g. operational costs)
~on-recurring funds (e.g. capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request:
$2,900;00
Will you be willing to submit to this board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? 'K Yes 0 No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?
March of Dimes - not funded
If your organization has a board of directors, please list their names and addresses.
See Attached listing.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
XDrug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
o Mental and Physical Health of Minors and-Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature~>> ,:..~ ~~.. ~ Date: 4u11l..~
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws ofth e of Florida apply to these proceedings; any
information in this application may be available to the public.
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Proiect Abstract:
Prenatal drug and alcohol abuse. along with the woman's lifestyle that often accompanies drug
abuse can affect fetal development, an infimt's birth weight, mortality, and the child's future
development. Some harmful effects are generally recognized such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Babies exposed to narcotics in the womb are frequently born addicted, and the misery they suffer
from withdrawal makes them difficuh to care for, creating additional demands on mothers who
are often unable to care of their children adequately. It is uncertain as to how various drugs may
affect the development of physical coordination, language, and emotional interactions of
children.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that of the women of childbearing age (15 to 44
years), 15% are current substance abusers. Approximately 34 million consume alcoholic
beverages, more than 18 million are current cigarette smokers, and more than 6 million are
current users of illicit drugs.
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition proposes to initiate an outreach program aimed at
wo'men ages 15-44 throughout Monroe County who are at risk of substance abuse. A part-time,
Community Liaison will provide community education and outreach to women of childbearing
age at risk of substance abuse.
The goal of this project is to identify women of childbearing age at risk of substance abuse
through direct outreach to women at risk, the community, and local service providers. The
project will aim to educate women about the dangers of substance abuse to a fetus and provide
infoimationto assist in accessing services that will provide a supportive environment to ensure a
healthier outCome for both mom and baby. The project will begin in Key West and the lower
keys and expand to include all of Monroe County within I year, where approximately 15,036
women (ages 15-44) reside and 720 live births occur each year. During 2001, Healthy Start of
Monroe County served 24 women identified as pregnant drug abusing women, and 44 infants
identifie.d. as substance exposed. Conversations with local providers reflects that women treated
for substance abuse throughout pregnancy by the OB/GYN are not referred for further treatment
and are not reported as substance abusing pregnant women. Due to the reluctance to report
substance abuse in pregnancy, it is unclear as to how many additional pregnant drug abusing
women and substance-exposed infants deliver in Monroe County.
Through implementation of this project, Monroe County would expect to see a decrease in
substance abuse during pregnancy; a decrease in the number of substance exposed newborns and
improved birth outcomes and savings in future health care and education costs. "For everyone
$1 dollar spent on preventing an unhealthy birth, $6 is saved in neonatal intensive care costs,
recurrent hospital and medical expenses paid by Medicaid, exceptional and remedial education,
child abuse and neglect investigations, disability and dependency costs." (Source: "Florida's Olildren:
Their Future is in Our Hands", 1997, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council)
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First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization:
Address:
. . . L . J '~L B()..,/l.tJ "A1e~tlJcte
Authonzed RepresentatIve: (name & tItle) ;' N/)A r.A;"I' I
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) ~i1V04 '- An IC~ /JQ,q~D A6..M4e It..
Telephone: 7 ~ J . l/ R Po
Pax: 7"1.1. '" 3.1.2-
E-mail: jJ~p(C) f>WIsK. fie+
Title of Project: 5A/f y Scc:.t...t.e
Type of request: 0 Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
(8 Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request:
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~y es ONo .
Prom what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please lisr their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
LRI Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
[8J Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
rograms for Monroe County Youth
Date: /'21- 0.3
Please note: Because S .ne Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any infonnation
in this application may be available to the public.
ABSTRACT
Grace Jones Community Center is proposing the following grant in the hopes that any and all
grant monies that may be awarded to us can be used for the purchase of two storage sheds for our
t facility.
Our Center is in desperate need of storage space not only for the purpose of securing our valuable
playground equipment but also for making more room for our children in an after school care
. location in our building. This after school care room is currently being used for storage.
Over the years, Grace Jones has had numerous items stolen from the property due to the lack of a
secure storage unit. Currently, all playground equipment is left outside each day at the close of
the Center. Not only is this equipment susceptible to theft but it poses a severe damage problem
during our storm season.
We have secured a very competitive price to acquire two storage units from Ted's Sheds, which
are very secure from a theft standpoint, but also meet South Florida Building Codes inclusive of
withstanding up to .150 mph winds.
These sheds come delivered completely set-up and readyfor use. Any and all work will be done
by volunteers from our Board of Directors in this set-up if needed.
The cost of these two 10' x 18' sheds (one with shelving) and permitting............$7668.00
The City of Marathon Building Department may possibly waive our pennitting fees at the time of
permit application.
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Applicant Identification
Name of Organization:
Address:
Authorized Representative:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys. Inc. (GCMK)
3000 41 st Street. Ocean. Marathon. FL 33050
Debra C. Sarsell. MSW. CAP. Associate Director
Debra C. Sarsell. MSW. CAP. Associate Director
305-289-6150. ex!. 2
305-289-6158
deb.barsell@gcmk.org
Title of Project: Security imorovements for GCMK at Safeoort. a licensed
substance abuse treatment orooram. for the ouroose of crime orevention.
Type of Request:
o Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
l&>Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of Request:
$10,000
If your request is for multiple year funding. please check here 0 and attach a separate
page describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? IB> Yes 0 No
F rom what other groups have you requested funds-and whaFwas- the result: Supply a
separate page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
No other requests for similar funding have been submitted at this time.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and address or you
must designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible
for the uses of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. See oaoe i-A
This application addresses: 0 Law Enforcement
l&> Crime Prevention
[B>Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
o Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic Educational, Recreational, and
Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature: L ~ /7 b7 Date: IhZIo-1
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Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these Proceedings, any Infannation in this
application may be available to the public.
Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
SUbmitted by: Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. .
January 23, 2003
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Abstract
The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. (GCMK) - incorporated in 1973 as a
501 (c)(3), not-for-profit, charitable organization - is dedicated to the provision of high-
quality and cost-effective behavioral healthcare services throughout Monroe County.
GCMK provides countywide psychiatric crisis stabilization and long-term residential
treatment as well as detoxification from substances within its inpatient unit in Marathon.
GCMK provides the only day treatment and drop-in services for adults with serious and
persistent mental health disorders in Monroe County. GCMK's Keys to Recovery ((KTR)
provides long-term, residential, substance abuse treatment as an altemative to
incarceration for felonious men. GCMK at Safeport -:- located in Key West within a
gated, public housing community - provides long-term, residential, substance abuse
treatment for homeless persons with an emphasis on homeless families who live in
Monroe County. GCMK also serves as the Community and Medicaid Transportation
Coordinator for the transportation disadvantaged residing in the Florida Keys. Its own
Middle Keys Transportation program offers access services throughout the County.
Outpatient behavioral healthcare services are also delivered at the office headquarters.
GCMK proposes to install security cameras and a monitoring station at its long-term
substance abuse treatment facility in Key West, known as Safeport. Currently, the
property has no security technology. Only one staff is on duty from 4:00P-8:00A on a
campus with fIVe buildings (four buildings with 25 apartments and one building for
treatment). One person cannot adequately monitor the entire campus at all times. This
request for funding will pay for the following security enhancements at Safeport:
)> Color by day/B&W by night cameras with Verifocus auto iris lens
)> Power supply for cameras and surge protectors
)> Outdoor camera housing and mounts and connectors
)> Color monitor and 9 position color multiplexer
)> Time lapse VCR recorder
)> Installation.
Services provided within the Safeport program have a positive impact on the larger
community by affording long-term, substance abuse treatment for homeless men and
women, who are single or who have families, and improving their employment and
permanent housing options. The requested crime prevention project is a cost-effective
way to help ensure the safety and security of residents, staff, and property.
GCMK's request for $10,000 is for nonrecurring funds. The installation of security
cameras with a monitoring station in the Safe port office will increase staff and resident
safety and prevent crime on the Safeport campus. Increased staffing to adequately
patrol the campus would inflate program costs by approximately $100,000, which is not
a viable or appropriate option. The installation of security technology can substantially
impact resident, staff, and property safety and prevent crime for 10 percent of the cost
of increased staffing. The installation of reliable security technology is an important
adjunct to 24-hour, awake, staff presence on the Safeport campus. No further support
from the shared-asset forfeiture fund is required, as the purchase and installation of the
requested security technology will be accomplished within the funding period.
Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
Submitted by: Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc.
January 23, 2003
Aoplicant Identification
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First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
NmneofO~tion: FLORIDA KEYS OUTREACH COALITION, INC.
Address: - Post Office Box 4767
Authorized Representative: (name & title)Rev. 'Stephen E. Braddock, Ph. D, President/ED
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application)
Telephone: 305-283-8189
Fax: 305-293-8276
E~mai1: FrBraddock@cs.com
Title of Project:
SunRise House for Homeless Men
Type of request:
~ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $10,000.00
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? Ii]Yes DNo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their nmnes and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page. here if you like.
TIris application addresses (please check all that apply):
Gl Law Enforcement
1iI Crime Prevention
[]I Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
o Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Date: January 22, 2003
President & EXec. Director
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
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Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2003 Grant Application
A. INTRODUCTION
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. (FKOC) is in. its 11 tb year of service in
Monroe County. The mission ofFKOC is to "provide homeless individuals and fiunilies
with the resomces and opportunities by which to attain residential, financial and personal
stability and self-sufficiency."
FKOC currently operates 101 transitional shelter beds for homeless men, women and
women with children. All residential programs are located at Poinciana Plaza, Key West.
Referrals to FKOC come primarily from various social service organizations, Monroe
County Detention Center, the Courts, Samuel's House, Domestic Abuse Shelter, law
enforcement agencies, soup kitchens, and churches. There is typically a waiting list for
admission.
B. GOALS
FKOC is in the process of purchasing a new fB.cility located at 2221 Patterson
Avenue, Key West. This acquisition will result in the relocation of phase -one of our
Men's Program from its current fB.cility at Poinciana Plaza. This will allow for 24n
onsite screening and admi~ions, which is not permissible under the terms of our lease
and covenants at Poinciana Plaza.
Moving phase-one (24-bedsl90-days) to the new location will also result in an
increased capacity for phase-two (24-bedsl9-months). FKOC's total bed capacity will
ultimately be 113 beds for men, women and women with children, up from 16 beds just
three years ago.
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First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Samuel's House, Inc.
Address: 1614 Truesdell ct., Key West, FL 33040
Authorized Reprec::entative: Elmira Leto, Administrator
Contact Person: Elmira Leto
Telephone: 305-296-024Q
Fax: 305-296-3921
E-mail: samuelshouse@aol.com
Title of Project: $.amuel' sHouse, Inc. ,
Mary Spottswood Women s Center
Type of request: 8 Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $1 0, 000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here D and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
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funds? {2gyes DNo
From what other groupS have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be coWlted as part of the total page count. .
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their'names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsibie for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
G1 Crime Prevention
GJ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
GI Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, RecreatiOnal and Sports
Programs for Monroe CoWlty Youth
Signature~ ~.,z.:.2\ Date: / /z a ft3
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Mary Spottswood Women's Center
SAFF Abstnct
Samuel's House, Mary Spottswood Women's Center, provides emergency shelter and
programs to homeless women and women with children in Monroe County. Due to the nature of
homelessness, Samuel's House clients are often vulnerable to the affects of crime and other
health hazards. Samuel's House requests support to provide shelter and programs to this at-risk
population. The staff of Samuel's House will carry out the project.
Samuel's House provides shelter, basic needs, and programs. Funds will assisf in
covering the daily costs of providing shelter beds. Emergency shelter prevents crime and other
health hazards. Though shelter, women and children are given safety from domestic violence
and other risks. Though shelter, women and children are safe from the elements and from the
affects of drug abuse and other risks associated with homelessness. Through shelter, women
have options for safe, legal employment,-rather than drug_ or sex trafficking. Tbrough--shelter,
women who are referred by the Monroe County Detention Center-and fr6m Adult Probation have
a safe, structured environment for their transitiou=back to--osociety. Shelter is essential for
reducing the risks of crime and health problems for the homeless women and children of Monroe
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Samuel's House is located in Key-.West'sPoinciana~-Housing in the Special Needs
Neighborhood Services are provided for all homeless' women and children of Monroe County.
Samuel's Houseis the only emergency shelter in Monroe CoUi1ty;~ _. .
The need for homeless services in Monroeeounty is clear in recent statistics from the .
Southernmost Homeless Assistance League study of the local homeless population. This study
counted 2,151 homeless people in theFloridaKey~-::.:Samuel's..:House, with 36 beds, is1he only
emergency shelter in the entirety of the Ke-ys~ -.Forhomeless:women and children, shelter is
essentialforheahh and safety.
Awarded funds will be used within the 2003 grant cycle.
Samuel's House uses a case management team-approach.~ staff members are available
for operating the shelter so that service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Case
Manager develops a goal plan with each client. That pIan is assessed weekly with the client and
the PrograIiJ. Coordinator in order to'-fucilitate-each cHent's. transition into independence.
Additionally, Samuel's House is part of the community collaborative team, Southernmost
Homeless Assistance League, which is the Continuum--of Care provider group responsible for
assisting homeless people in Monroe County in all aspects ofhomelessness.
To provide 24 houri 7 day a week services to homeless women and women with children
in Monroe County costs $14.65 per person per day.-Samuel's House requests $10,000.00 from
the Shared Assets Forfeiture Fund. Funds will be used. toward a match for the $50,000 that the
Able Trust awarded to Samuel's House to open a store that will employ disabled clients.
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ApJ'liCMt Idenrification,
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Name of Organization: VlvlrEt> M7l!:S r e"'~'.s t:- . _ .
Address: /3:2..CJ (Cc.C' jJl.....,,,- p,"{.. 1Vlt4i2.rl:/rl"eJ, l ( 3 ~c.I~C'
Authorized Representative: (name & title) C Irlil.t= (O'V lJ(Vl
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this .=.pplication) B 08 1"1<'Il.},.. III
Telephone: ..3 os" ~ '"I V.3 '. V ](, 3
Fax: :3 as.. ) <t ~- Lf 36 J
E-mail: i3KPt.06t~BElls.;.i..Nf. ..v~r
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Title of Project: ," -t.1(j 7/;;: (.Z..M / r e- y,' , DI:5,;1./ r e-.S ~ ~ I
Type ofrequesl: (31(ecuning funds (e.g., operational costs) .
o Non-recurring funds (e.g.. capital expenditures, one-tim~ costs)
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Amount of request: .jJ / q 0c,10. <.) 0
lfyOW'requcst is for multiple year funding, please check here Cl and attach a separate page
describing the future pIan.
Will you ~ Wi9iag to submit to this Boord a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? [Hf es (]No
"'rom what other groups have you requested funds and what was lhe result? Supply a separate
page here ifyoo like. l~ will not be counted as part of the total page count.
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If your ozganization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.' //77 ACIY C:-D
This application addres!es (please check aU that apply):
o Law Enforcement
U}crime Prevention
Gtrrog and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
~tal and PhY6ical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural. Artistic, EdUC'.atlonal, Recreational and Sports
, Programs for Monroe County Youth
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The United States Fellowship of Florida: A Briefmg
Compiled by Sherry Read, Board President
January 14,2003
MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the United States Fellowship of Florida
(USFF) is to provide transitional and permanent housing for low and very low income
adult men and women who are chronically mentally ill, and to provide them with
individualized care coordination and supportive services in a proactive, competent and
respectful ~.
LEGAL ISSUES: The USFF, Inc. is organized and operated exclusively as a non-stock
charitable and educational organization in the state of Florida. Florida corporation
document number: N49515
The USFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization recognized
by the IRS. Donations to the USFF are tax-deductible. EIN: 65-0350843.
LEGAL ADDRESS: The United States Fellowship of Florida
1320 Coco PlwnDr.
Marathon, FL 33050
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Point of contact: Ms. Clare Condra, Managing Director
T: (305) 7434129
F: (305) 743-5137
USFF BOARD MEMBERS 200212003: Bob McNally - Marathon
Mrs. Chris Rossbach - Marathon
Josh Motlmer -Marathon
Helen Gerbracht - Key West
Colleen Dooley, ARNP - Key West
Beverly Goldner, PhD - Key West
Sherry Read; MS- Key West
PROGRAM SUMMARY: The USFF operates two (2) residential fucilities for adults 18
years old and older, in Monroe County. All programs are alcohol and drug free.
Administrative staff are local residents and live-in staff are primarily volunteer interns
from Japan, Great Britain, Wales, and Scotland. Interns are supervised by the
administrative staff and earn a small stipend as well as receive free room and board.
1. The HeroD House in Marathon is a 16 bed, ~te licensed Adult Living Facility
(ALF) in Marathon which provides supportive housing and services to adults with
mental illness whose income levels are below Monroe County Poverty Limits.
The Heron has operated since 1988, housing 16 men and women with diagnoses
such as schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder and bi-polar disorder. The Heron
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has 100% occupancy at all times, with a waiting list of over one year for any new
residents.
The typical resident at The Heron receives social security disability income due to
mental illness in the amount of$545.00 per month, well below the poverty level.
The residents' rents are subsidized by grants from Momoe County, the State of
Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Monroe County Shernrs
Office, as well as private foundations and donors.
The Heron program requires voluntary participation from the residents, and they
must be willing to attend the Day Treatment Program provided by the Guidance
Clinic of the Middle Keys and or any other program recommended by the USFF
and prescnbed by their psychiatrist at the Guidance Clinic. A resident's typical
day includes daily chores, medication compliance. meal planning and preparation,
shopping, and house meetings. Transportation needs are provided by the USFF
Heron counselors who live on-sight.
2. The Peacoek Apartments provide housing and services to 28 chronically
mentally ill residents in seven 4 Bedroom, 2 and ~ bath apartments located in
buildings 1624 and 1622 Spalding Court in Poinciana Special Needs Housing
area. Each resident has hislher own bedroom and receives medication monitoring
from the Poinciana Peacock sta1f. Peacock Apartment residents are capable of
living more independently than Heron residents, but they continue to need the
secwity of a supportive and safe community with counselors just a few steps
away. lfit is in their treatment plan, they. too, ride the van to the Day Treatment
Center in Marathon. A few Peacock Apartment resi4ents have had jobs as
housekeepers, security guards, and nursing assistants, but all receive social
security disability income and/or a veteran's pension.
Once again the purpose of the United States Fellowship of Florida (USFF) is to provide
transitional and permanent housing for low and very low income adult men and women
who are chronically mentally iIl, and to provide them with individualized care
coordination and supportive services in a proactive, competent and respectful manner.
Many of the residents we serve have been in the Momoe County jail, or have been
involved in proceedings of the Judicial System. They suffer from mental illness and have
a continual history of recidivism They, without pIacesJo live and without someone
seeing to their medication compliance, would constantiy experience a repeated cycle of
arrest, jail, probation, and jail again, ad infinitum.
The USFF offers to mentally ill adults a safe home, careful monitoring of medication
compliance, and a chance at leading a responsible and dignified nonna! life. We have the
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staff and the experience to cany out these responsibilities. All resident s of our program
agree to be clean and sober. We seek to break Iife.long habits of alcohol and drug abuse.
The housing and services we provide are strong fuctors motivating our residents to seek a
change in their lives while 01Iering an opportunity to rejoin society. The history of the
USFF reveals many successes in keeping the homeless mentally ill off the streets and out
of the mangroves. Some of our former residents attend college, work in the connnunity,
and enjoy being freed from isolation and humiliation. Our prospective residents are
interviewed, have their medical diagnosis affirmed, undergo criminaI background checks,
and are welcomed into the program following a thorough evaluation. Most, if not all, of
our residents receive Social Security Disability amounting to $450 - $500 per month.
WIth this level of income and without our services, almost all would be homeless and on
the streets of both Key West and Marathon.
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lack of problems which is a testament to our contnbution to connnunity well-being. It is
also important to remind ourselves that our mentaI1y ill residents are the sons, daughters,
moms, futhers, and loved relatives of those who are oW' friends and neighbors. The folks
who live and work in Monroe County, praying and hoping that the County will find a
way to ease their burdens. Such humane considerations also weigh heavily on our
motivation and responsibility to assist those experiencing all facets of the difficulties of
living with mental illness or watching loved ones who stmggle with it.
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Our mission is fulfilled by maintaining long term affordable residences in both Key West
and Marathon. In so doing, we provide medication control,crecreational oPPOrtunities,
medicaI referrals, financial advise, transportationneeds,-and a respectable standard of
living. The cost to the Fellowship for providing housing, meals, transportation, utilities,
recreation is approximately $1800.00/ month. The income received by oW' residents fu.Us
far short of that number. Expenses in the Keys have risen faster than disability payments.
Problematically, the nUmber of homeless and mentally iUilas-steadily increased in our
area. The difficulties are obvious. Offsetting these shortfulls requires that we seek
funding from both governmental sources from all levels as well as seeking support from
private foundations. The USFF has recently been through a large restructuring procedure.
This has increased oW' ability to assure 1iscaI respoDSJ'bility ~ by so showing, we are
better able to seek and receive private foundation-funding. W~ have increased our search
for foundations sympathetic to our efforts. This is happening and the results are
beneficial. The Storer Foundation has recently made a substantial grant to us. In our
restructuring, we have reduced oW' administrative staffing to one person with an assistant
and a bookkeeper. This has resulted in an enhanced abiIity to provide for our residents.
The residents are cared for by volWlteer staff members from overseas, who wish to
experience America and also wish to perform meaningfuI and caring services. We
certainly offer oW' services without regard to race. sex",religion, or sexual persuasion. All
people suffer equally.
The USFF is seeking supportive funding from the Sheriff of Monroe County's Share
Asset Forfeiture Fund in he amoWlt of $10,000.00. This money, if granted, would not be
used for cultural, artistic, or sports programs. Neither would it be used to acquire or repair
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buildings nor salaries for new positions. What we are doing is absolutely worthwhile and
it is becoming financially more difficult. Funds from the Sheri1Ps Office would be used
to maintain residences for 42 chronically mentally ill people who, otherwise would exist
on the streets of our communities. There they would either not receive medication or
most likely, would be self medicating with alcohol or street drugs, or both. On the streets
there would be a sizeable impoverished population seeking survival money from all who
pass by. Obviously this creates for the community a highly undesirable scenario. A
scenario, which by the way, would eventually lead to increased pressure upon our police
forces, our courts, and our jails. We are asking for your help so that the United States
Fellowship of Florida can continue its work of providing long tenn care for mentally ill
men and women. We cannot solve the whole problem, but we can help alleviate the
burdens of mental illness and contribute our efforts towards a more acceptable
community. Help from the Sheri1rs Office would be greatly appreciated.
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Grant ADDlication for the Monroe County Sheriff Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Big Pine Athletic Association (BPAA)
Address: P.O. Box 430089, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Authorized Representative: Scott Wade, BP AA Executive Director and Blue Heron
Park Manager
Contact Person: Scott Wade
Telephone: (305) 872-0292
Fax: (305) 872-7049
E-mail: BPKPark@ao1.com
Title of Project: Equipment Needs for Blue Heron Park "Out-of-School" Programs
Type of Request: Non-recurring funds (one-time costs)
Amount of request: Five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with
these funds? 0 Yes 0 No
From what other groups have you requested fimds and what was the result?
In 2002, we requested and received funds from Monroe County and The United Way of
Monroe County.
Board of Directors (See separate page)
This application addresses: 0 Law Enforcement
[]----C'rime Prevention
~g and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
~ental and Physical Health of Minors and Aduhs
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~ Monroe County Youth
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Please note: Because of Sunshine Laws of tbe State of Florida .pply to these proceedings, any
information in thJs .pplication may be available to the public.
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"It's a lot cheaper to pay now for after-school programs than to pay
later to put a kid in jail." Gil Kerlikowske, Chief of Police, Seattle
The attached ''Fight Crime: Invest in Kids" study illustrates that funding out-of-school
programs for children can certainly be considered as an investment in crime and drug use
prevention. We are sure you agree, out-of-school programs positively impact the mental
and physical health of our youth. With funding from Monroe County and the United
Way, the Big Pine Athleti~ Asso'ciation is able to operate after-school and summer.
programs at the Blue Heron Park in Big Pine Key. At the park the children learn valuable
social and conflict resolution skills in a supervised, wholesome tobacco, drug and
alcohol-free setting. The Blue Heron Park Youth Development programs are
successful and growing. When our after-school program was reinitiated in the 2000-
2001 school year, we served at most 12 children per day. Currently 65 children are
registered for the after-school program. The average daily attendance is approximately 35
children. Summer camp attendance has steadily increased. Although we welcome the
success of our programs, the greater number of children represents an increase in
expenditures in terms of staffing and supplies. The Big Pine Athletic Association is
asking the SSAFF to help fund our equipment and supply needs. The request for
$5,000.00 will be used to purchase both consumable and long term items. This financial
support will allow us to. direct our other limited resources to operational costs and to
allocate much needed financial assistance to qualified fumilies for our summer program.
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Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Catholic Charities. loCo of the Archdiocese of
MiamiIMonroe County Services
Address: 2700 F1a2ler Avenue. Kev West. FL 33040
Authorized Representative: Richard Turcotte. PhD. Chief Executive Officer
Contact Person(s): Anita Brackett. Pro2ram Administrator
Telephone: 30S 292-9790
Fax: 305 292-5257
E-mail: kevshousin2ctUcatholiccbaritiesadm.org
Title of Project: Homeless Shelter and Emel1!encv Services for the Homeless and
the Housed Needy
Type of Request: Recumn2 Funds
Amount of Request: Year 1 510.000 Optional Re-application, Year 2 510.000
Optional, Year 3 510.000
Future Plan: See page la
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a fuD account of what you are doing with
these funds? X . Yes
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply
a separate page bere if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page
count. See Da2e lb.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses
or you must designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be
responsible for the uses of these funds. Supply a separate page if you like. ~
see ADDenda. "Local Persons ResDonsible."
This application addresses (please cbeck aU tbat apply).
Law Enforcement
X Crime Prevention
X Dru2 & Alcohol Abuse Prevention & Treatment
X Mental & Phvsical Health of Adults & Minors
Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
r-;;-) Pro m for Monroe County Youth
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Abstract: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami serving Monroe County is
currently operating a homeless shelter for families with minor children known as Teresa
House, which began operations June 1,2001, and a hospitality center for the homeless
known as St. FrancislSt. Clare Center, which opened in September 2001. Offices are
maintained at St. FrancislSt. Clare Center, 2700 Flagler Avenue in Key West, at St.
Justyn Martyr Catholic Church in Key Largo, and at San Pedro Catholic Church in
Tavernier. Although CC coordinates its emergency services efforts with other
organ17Jttions to provide emergency assistance to local identified populations, CC is
serving populations previously unserved or underserved. CC is the major support entity
providfug direct emergency services to homeless families with children, homeless single
males, and the needy of Monroe County whose needs are unmet by other direct services
providers. Services are coordinated with Monroe County Social Services, the Salvation
Army, the American Red Cross, and the Keys ministerial associations, among others.
We are also engaged in disaster relief and . recovery, including participation in the Florida
Keys Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster in which CC holds the vice-presidency.
Three Catholic parishes are designated by Monroe County government as disaster relief
and recovery centers, with CC providing logistical and resource support. Emergency
services are available at the St. Francis/St. Clare Hospitality Center in Key West, St.
Justyn Martyr Catholic Church in Key Largo, and at San Pedro Catholic Church in
Tavernier. Parish Social Ministries is supported by local parishes, which donate office
space and utilities and assist with fundraising. CC contributes the sa1aIy of a Parish
Social Ministries county coordinator, a program administrator for housing and emergency
services, one housing and emergency services case manager, and one part-time parish
social minister, as well as, the expertise of its Miami support personnel. St. Mary Star of
the Sea Church contributed the building at 2700 Flagler Avenue and provided a $157,000
partial renovation of the site. Renovations are currently underway at the site for a
homeless shelter for men, which will add 20 homeless beds. Also, CC recently received
funding to build 10 affordable housing units for the elderly and disabled homeless
population. The City of Key West provides the two, two bedroom apartments at
Poinciana Plaza, which constitute Teresa House, CC's homeless shelter for families with
children. In the last 12 months, CC, with limited funds thus far, has made a difference
in the lives of approximately 3300 individuals, providing financial assistance for rent,
utilities, medication, food, clothing, transportation, and a variety of personal needs. In
addition, CC has provided housing and emergency services for seven families with 30
individuals and 19 children at Teresa House. Funding is needed to continue the level of
services provided and expand emergency services in our Upper Keys locations. Last
year's commitment of SAFF dollars, we have begun to leverage the major federal and
state funds that will enable us to open our shelter for men and to build our affordable
permanent housing for the elderly and disabled homeless, located at 2700 Flagler
Avenue. It is critical to our funding efforts that we continue to demonstrate local support
with a commitment from the SAFF Board. It is also critical to our efforts to obtain
emergency services dollars from state, federal, and private sources that are currently
unavailable to us because of an insufficient local match.
Total Reouested: 510.000 ocr year for three years
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Ap'plicant Identification
Name of Organization: AIDS HELP, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 4374 Key West, FL 33041
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Robert G. Walker, Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Joseph Pais
Telephone: (305) 296-6196
Fax: (305) 296-6337
E-mail: ahirwa1k@aol.com
Type of request:
AIDS Help Outreach to Families Affected by AIDS
~ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Title of Project:
Amount of request:
S 10,000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~y es ONo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It wiil not be counted as part of the total page count.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
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gj Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
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C\. ~ Programs for Monroe County Youth
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Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
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AIDS Help, Inc. (AHI) is seeking to expand its services and outreach to children
and families with incidence ofHIV/AIDS or at high risk for IllY/AIDS. The aim is to
bring five additional families into the services of the agency, outreach and prevention for
up to fifty families and children infected and affected by HIV / AIDS, and raise awareness
of this pandemic in the heterosexual community to countless others. This funding will
allow the agency to reach families with single heads of household, pre-release and
released prisoners in the county's penal system, homeless families, as well as households
with both parents present.
This program will include the full array of AHI case management services, as
well as prevention and education components. The agency will match dollar for dollar
the grant funds to help ensure that the needs of every family member served are met
We believe we are well equipped to provide a range of services that will add to
the stability of the at-risk families served and help them to attain a healthy level of self-
sufficiency and functioning.
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SHARED ASSET FORFEITUREFUND(SAFF)
2003
APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION FORM
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Agency Information
Organization Name: A Pn~itive Stf1' ofMnnme C-ounty lnc
Address: 71(, A~hp. ~trp.p.t, Kp.y Wp.~_ F1nrirl~ ~~O40
Authorized LeeaJ Representative & Lead RFP Contact Person
Name: Billy Davis Title: Executive Director
Telephone: (305) 292-6836 Fax: (305) 293-1736 Email: APSMCCRP@AOL.COM
Project Title: APS Respite Home for Adjudicated Youth of Monroe County
Type of Request
~ Non-recurring funds: 4 FY 2003 - 04: $9.600.00
Project Target Domains
4 Law Enforcement
4 Crime Prevention
4 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and-Treatment
4 Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Statement of Assurance
I certify that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and
accurate. If the award is made, the applicant commits APS Inc. to project implementation in keeping
with the proposal content and budget and to adhere to all assurances, certifications, terms, conditions,
and other requirements contained within this application and those of the Monroe County SAFF
Committee Board.
Signature and title of person authorized to legally commit APS Inc. to the activities described herein:
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Reviewers are referred to Appendix I for disclosure of APS Inc. Board of Directors
Abstract .
In comparison to her sister counties, Monroe County, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice I&D Judicial
Circuit, presents as an anomaly across numerous variables and comparative indices.
Classified as a 'rural' region of 'critical' concern, this diminutive land mass stretches for almost 150 miles
encompassing a land area of 997 square miles and a water area of 2,740 square miles, and supports a
reportedly stable population of roughly 80,000 individuals. Because of its proximity to the mainland,
temperate year-round conditions, spectacular natural resources, and colorful history, Monroe County has
gained an unenviable worldwide reputation for 'liberal' positive attitudes towards tolerance and the
acceptance of drugs and alcohol use. It has been estimated that annually some 6.2 million visitors vacation
in the Florida Keys.
Within this climate, Monroe County's youth are growing up; where social misrepresentations are inherently
ingrained upon their developing psyche, and quickly become personal beliefs and acted out upon.
Prevalence data from Monroe County's youth reflect this pervasive, socially skewed perception; the results
of which indicate our youth's elevated prevalence (compared statewide) of drug usage and of their increased
perceptions of community and social approval, and of individual peer-pressure to engage in delinquent and
antisocial behaviors. Rates of three of the four most commonly used substances by Monroe County youth,
namely, alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana are above the levels found in the statewide Florida Youth
Substance Abuse Survey 2002.
Across all risk and protective factor scale stores, for all Florida students, the average risk factor scale score is
5 I and the average protective factor scale score is 48. In Monroe County the corresponding sc8.le scores are
55% and 46%, respectively; that is, youth in Monroe County are of greater likelihood to engage in problem
behavior due to the unique aspects of the Keys environment. It is notable to emphasize that in Monroe
County, four out of nine measured protective scale scores are higher than corresponding state score.
Furthermore, three of the protective factor scale scores in Monroe County are above the national average;
notably all within the Family domain.
Studies of the Department of Juvenile Justice (OJ]) delinquent crimes committed in Monroe County typify
the range of issues facing Florida's youth today. However, upon closer inspection of the data, it is revealed
that most offenses by Monroe County juveniles annually are handled non-judicially with only a very small
percentage of juveniles being committed to a detention facility. That is 'minimum-risk' to 'moderate-risk'
juveniles perpetrate the majority of offenses in Monroe County.
The lack of comprehensive DJJ resources in Monroe County for juvenile delinquents is also very apparent.
There are only a range of five (5) provider programs countywide; Probation, CINSIFINS, Conditional
Release, IDDS, and PACE for Girls, respectively. Presently, all committed youth in Monroe County are
displaced to Miami Dade for detention services. This temporary relocation of our youth to Miami-Dade is a
source of much community concern in terms of: dislocating families and communities, positive youth
reinforcement of negative antisocial behaviors, learned new antisocial behaviors from 'seasoned'
delinquents; and, would seem to be contraindicative to scientific research and findings that within Monroe
. County's youth, their highest protective factor scale scores are all within the Family domain.
In summation, Monroe County is as unique in its geographical typography, its socio-economic demography,
its social representations and community attifudes, as its residents are. However, as unique as our County
may be, our juvenile delinquent population represents a relatively predictable and homogeneous group of
individuals: namely, 'minimum' to 'moderate' risk juveniles with perversely exaggerated belief systems of
societal acceptance and of perceived positive rewards for antisocial and A TOD abuse, and other delinquent
behaviors. It is this target group, the demonstrated community need and visible support, and the lack of
available DJJ resources in Monroe County that has necessitated the formulation of this request by A Positive
Step of Monroe County Inc. to the SAFF. for investment in the lives of our 'at-risk' youth and families in
Monroe County by consideration of assistance funding for the provision of Respite Home Services for this
endemic countywide adjudicated juvenile delinquent population; until full-year state funding can be secured
from the FJorida Department of Juvenile Justice, whom are presently in deliberation with our Circuit leaders.
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ADplicant Jdentification
The Last Resort Ministry, Inc.
30 10 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Fi 33050
Authorized Representative: Gary L Roberts - Director
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Title of Project:
Type of Request:
Amount of Request:
Gary L Ro~rts
(305) 395-0998 (Mobile)
(305) 743-9869
TheLastResortInC@aol.com
Monroe County Funding for Last Resort Ministry
Non-recurring funds
$5,000.00
We are wiIIing to submit to this Board a fuJl-accoUnt of what we are doing with these
funds.
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Board of Directors:
This application addresses:
Please see Attachment A
Gary L Roberts
2112 Dolphin Drive
Marathon, FL 33050
Dolores Duncan
6099 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
George K. Hickcox 371 2200 Street. Ocean
~IDathon,F1. 33050
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The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. is a non-denominationaI. Christian organization located in
Marathon, Florida. It offers faith-based assistance to present and fonner inmates of the
Monroe County Detention Center in Marathon and to their families. At the request of the
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, the ministry began a faith-based program there.
Many are at the Guidance Clinic (including the Detoxification Unit) due to drug abuse.
In conjunction with the Chaplain's Office of Dade Correctional Institute, the ministry
recently began a program at the Big Pine ROad Prison.
The aim of the ministry is to help People involved in crime and drugs return successfully
to society and to abandon the habits and behavior that have damaged their Jives, those of
their families, and the community at large~
The ministry has been in continuous operation for over seven years. The ministry began
bringing programs to the Detention Center in Sept~mber 1995, to the Guidance Center in
August 200 I, and to the Big Pine Road Prison in January 2003.
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GRANT APPLICATION 280~
APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
Name ofO.....fzatioD KAIR (Keys Area IDtcrdeonminational Resources)
Address 3010 Overseas Highway
Marathoo, FL 33050
305-743-4582
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The Rev. David A Muell<<, Presidatt
Coataet Penon
The Rev. David A Mueller
305-743~2
Fax: 305-743-6874
email: cdmue(Q).aol.com
Title of Project
Type of Request
Aaaollllt of Reqaest
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND POll.OW-ON CASE MANAGEMENT
Recurring Funds
$7500
YEs, we are willing to submit a full account of what we are doing with these funds to this Board, Le. SAFF
Advisory Board.
Other Groups from whie. KAIR.... requested fa.ndiJI& ad the result:
Since KAIR is a network of individuals IIld churches in MaraIhco, our funding base is primarily
participating individuals and c:hurches.Marad1on clll"ches participating in KAIR. are:
Community Churd1-UnitedMelhodist
Harbor 0wrd1
New Life Assembly ofOod
San Pablo Cadtolic Church
Student-to-Studcnt Ministry
These ccogregatims participatccl in the KAIRministry with
Individuals participated in the KAIR ministry with
Total Participating Olurch and Individuals:
First Baptist Olurda
Martin Luther Chapel (Lutheran Olurda)
Presbyterian Kirk of the Keys
St Columba Episcopal <hwd1
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In additiClll, office space is provided without cIIarge by Community Church-United Medrodist.,
reaJizDJ.g a cost sa\'ing in excess of$4,800 pel' year.
In 2002, KAIR participated with the natimal organizatim, Church World Service, in the annual
CROPW ALl{, which resulted in $ 661.
Regicnal dwrch suppm was as follows:
The Tropical Presbytery of the
Presbyterian 0lurd1, USA : $ 2,086
Foundation Grant: lli..2.OO
come (Less the 2002 SAFF Grant ofS5,000) $26,066
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3010 Overseas Highway
Marathm, FL 33050
305 743-4582
EMeRGENCY SERVICES AND FOLLOW-oN CASE MANAGEMENT
2003
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ABSTRAcr
KAIR seeks to SCl'Ve those individuals and families in the Mandhm community who find themselves in
crisis. Same are transient and homeless, others are lmg tam CClIDD1unity residarts. AD are expaiencing Ii
crisis of same SClIt in whim basic survival needs exceed their financial and emotiooal ability to meet the
crisis. KAIR. seeks to provide "Band-Aid" assistance (food, rental assistance, utility assistance, etc) and an
encouraging conversatim ( usually by a volunteer) that is linked to inteotimal fiJIlow-on care, which we
identifY as "Case Management, " and whic:h is provided by the baIf-time Care Cool"dinaJor.
E!Q: KAIR is a ministry of Christian individuals, businesses 8IId churches ofMarathm as they seek to
extend assistance to Marathm community members in aisis. It was formally organized in 1998 and is a
SOI(cX3) DCIl-prOfit agency. It's Board of Directors is drawn from themembcrship oflocal churches 8IId
the community at large.
WHAT: KAIR seeks to serve our neighbors by providing assistance to them when circumstances
overwhelm their ability to cope with the basic surviwl issues of food, housing and transportatim.
WHERE: KAIR.'s oftke and senice point is centrally located in the facilities of Community Church-
United Mechodist, Marathoo, IUd sccb to sene, at the DlOIDmt, individuals in the Oreata' Mandhoo
community, whic:h we expc:ricnce as Lang Key to Bis Pine Key, with our heaviest conceotratiao of clients
coming from the Marathon community.
WHY KAIR. seeks to live out the commissim of Jesus to "Love your neighbor." As a creatim oCtile
churches ofMarathoo, KAIR nevertheless seeks to serve m a Doo-sectarian level, without requiring or
expecting a religious response. KAIR. is simply being a good neighbor.
WHEN Our c:urrcat office hours, staffed by volunteers. lK'e 10:30-Noon, Tuesday through ~ursday ~
Friday; 3:00-5:00 Monday and Friday. Auistance in em.cqendes is m a 24 hour. seven days a week basis
via ceO phcne.. We seek to expmd these hours to better serve those in need. We IIl'C available 00 \1Wlek-
ends via telephone refimd from local clergy, individuals IIld social weIfilrelcommunity agencies, such as
the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Last Rcsart Ministries, motels, medical facilities and the like.
HmY Having III ndwark ofvolunteen, KAIR. seeks to respond to walk-in clients who have street
knowledge ofKAIR'$ assistance capability. We receive clients via ~ hID loCal clergy, local
govermneota1l1ld private socia) agencies, and cnmmmUty members aIiko. Clitnts ..e interviewed to
ascertain need. 11Mletliate aulstance of food, traospmation assiSllmce, prescription assistance is provided
without regard to person, race, creed, Dational origin or sexual orientation. We try to ~ist the client
develop and implem.ent a plan so that the crisis does not re-occ:ur. Our abi1ity to provide "on-site" assistance
with basic needs is a significant pIrt of our ministry. While our funds are limited, we neverthe1ess assist
immediately. A part-time staffpersoo recruits, trains and COOI'dinatcs the volunteers. Additionally, he
provides mere in-depth c:ase managanCllt IIld foIlow-ao assistance.
HOW MUCH Our Budget for the year 2003 is $35.755
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Applicant ldemificatioo
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Addr~: 3/ Lf'.:L. /l/o~77-I ~/ bE-, ~ iI& I ~ /' c) t' fir tULJ2.d; r-z--
Authorized Representative: (name & title) r? U/U=- Grzt~ ~({/E-- De ~~
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Type of request: ~urring funds (e.g., operational costs)
O'Non-rec;~1Unds"{e.g., -eap:i~ expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of i'equest:
If your request is for multiple year funding, please cheek here ~ attach a separate page
describing the filture plan. ~H€ .D
Will you ~.!lUug t6 submit t6 this &ard a full aooount of what yoo are doing with these
funds? ElVes []No
From what other groups have you requested fimds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page bere'ifyoufik~. 'It will BOt be000Dted1lS pmt"ufthe1otal pageQJBBt. /l- 11 AeHf.. D
If yoor 6fganizatioo has a Board of Direet6rS, please list their names and addresses 6f yoo must
designate1Dree:or-more-individoai residents ufMooroe-coonty to be'RSpOnSibIe "fur1heuses ~
the fund. Supply a separate page here if yoo like. ..,tf#-,<f-e.. tI- &1J
This applieation addresses (please cheek aU that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
~l and Physical Health ~ Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
_ V i/f';aJn:j for Monroe County Youth
Signature: ~ -'-' ~ ~ J Date: / /.,.23 /0 oS
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Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
WomanKind is a not for profit, 501c3 corporation dedicated to providing affordable, high quality
healthcare and health education to women across the lifespan. One of our target groups, and
most successful programs is out teen clinic which includes both preventative health education
and clinical services for teens. In 2002 we provided 514 teen health visits. A big focus of our
hea1thcare and education is the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and HIV
among our youth. Since teen pregnancy, SID's and HIV are increasing rapidly in young
minority women, it is critical that we continue our existing teen programs and outreach, to
prevent the spread of these diseases and teen pregnancy in our youth. Our Hispanic and teen
outreach to date has been especially successful in bringing teens in for testing, treatment and
education. Currently 10.9% of our teen clients are African American, 30.8% are Hispanic and
5% are Eastern European. These figures represent especially large proportions of the minority
populations, since African Americans comprise only 5% of Monroe County's population, and
Hispanics only 16% of the population. These numbers are significant, as Hispanic and black
teens in Florida are twice as likely to become pregnant or contract HIV as their white
counterparts, according to CDC data. We are arguably the largest single provider of health care
services to youth in the area. Our reproductive services, contraception, and testing for teens is
offered free of charge through a partnership with the Monroe County Health Department. We
also offer one-on one counseling services for our teens in need of mental health support and
bilingual staff enable non-English speakers to fully benefit from our services. WomanKind has
made significant strides in bridging the disparities in access to healthcare for our underserved
youth. However, funding for outreach activities and education programs which have been so
successful in educating teens and bringing them together with our services has declined in the
current economic climate, and increasing numbers of teens requiring services put an increasing
demand on our clinicians to provide them. We are requesting $10,000 for each of the next three
years, to help ensure the continuation of this vital program and to support existing teen services
including outreach, education and clinical exams. This funding would also be utilized to expand
our education and referral programs to the Marathon and middle keys area.
Introduction, Background and Significance
WomanKind opened its doors just two years ago, and has rapidly become a leader in women's
health care and health education in the local community. In 2002 we provided healthcare to 3013
women, 514 of them teens. The practitioners at WomanKind, Renee Grier, Carolyn Daly and
Heather Quaile have over 39 years combined experience in providing health care and education
to women and teens in the community. They have worked with teens in private practice, through
health department clinics, the Monroe County School District and the Pace Center for Girls.
Though our work with teens, it has become increasingly apparent that in Monroe County, teens
are engaging in high- risk sexual behavior at an alarmingly early age, creating an epidemic of
sexually transmitted infections and abnormal and pnxancerous PAP smears. The Youth Risk
Behavior Smvey completed in 1999 indicated that nearly one third to one half of all Monroe
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suicide attempts. Drug and alcohol use and dependence were also identified as critical issues.
Nationally, one in ten teen girls become pregnant annually, and 500.10 of them will live their lives
in poverty. In Florida, an African American or Hispanic teen is twice as likely to bear a child
before age 18 as her Anglo counterpart. This makes our outreach to nonwhite teens especially
important. Similarly, black and Hispanic women over age 13 comprise 82% reported AIDs cases
in Florida, and 12% of new HIV infections occurred in people 13-24 years of age. Clearly the
need for education among our teens is paramount.
Since October 2001, WomanKind, in conjunction with the Monroe County Health Department,
has sponsored a free family planning clinic for teens. One evening per week, teens may receive
free counseling, mv and STD counseling and testing, well woman exams and Pap smears,
abstinence and risk reduction counseling, contraceptive options counseling and methods. At this
time, nearly 18% of our client base is under age 19. Many parents are bringing their young
adolescent daughters in for risk reduction and abstinence and safer sex counseling as early as 11
and 12 years of age. They understand the tremendous pressure and risks our teens face today.
But safe sex and contraception is only part of the picture. Teens clearly desire health
information on other issues. Frequently they are unaware of the risks of their actions, or unaware
of options. Frequently they need counseling and assistance dealing with stressful life situations.
Since Clinicians are able to spend only a limited amount of time with each client, we soon
developed the education program to allow more time for questions, repetition and reinforcement
of healthy lifestyle information. Our bilingual outreach advocates and on-site counselor are
critical elements to the success of our teen program.
At WomanKind, prior to their physical examination, teens must participate in at least one, one-
hour educational session. All teens, whether or not they require a physical exam, are encouraged
to attend the education sessions and girls are encouraged to bring their friends and boyfriends.
The sessions are fast-paced, interactive and fun. The sessions are held at WomanKind's
classroom during teen clinic, immediately after school, and are taught by Registered Nurses.
These same nurses also provide follow up on lab results, appointment reminders and medication
compliance. They frequently provide education sessions at Pace Center for Girls and in
partnership with a Monroe County School district grant, they present education for teens at the
Key West High School and HOB and SugarloafMiddle Schools. Girls at high risk are referred
to our services. The nurses act in an advocate role, frequently providing at-risk teens with much
of their adult guidance.
The numbers (514 teen visits in the past year) indicate that the program has been very successful,
and we have been encouraged by the number of males as well as females attending the program,
and encourage their efforts at responsible decision making. Our Hispanic and teen outreach to
date has been especially successful in bringing teens in for testing, treatment and education.
Currently 10.9% of our teen clients are African American, 30.8% are Hispanic and 5% are
Eastern European. These figures represent especially large proportions of the minority
populations, since African Americans comprise only 5% of Monroe County's population, and
Hispanics only 16% of the population.
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Name of Organization: The Salvation Army
Address: 1920 Flagler Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040
Authorized Representative: Captain Dawn Worthy
Contact Person: Captain Dawn Worthy
TelePhone: 305-294-5611 x 23
Fax: 305-294-0478
E-mail: djworthy@aoI.com
Title of Project Back To School Assistance
Type of request:
* Recuning funds (e.g., operational costs)
Y'* Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $5,000.00
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page
describing future plans.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a fulI account of what you are doing with these
funds? Yes
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? None
Board of Directors:
See Attachment A
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
* Law Enforcement
* Crime Prevention
* Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
* Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Signature: en pIn,~ (.) It" 111 '.JIfIl-J...} _ Date: 'I.:J 0/03
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public.
Second Page of the Application (Limit of one page):
Abstract:
A brief summary of the project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much).
The Back to School project will allow us to provide 50 needy children with school
supplies (paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, glue sticks, pencil box,
ruler), two new uniforms or school outfits and shoes.
Many families are given assistance at the holiday time, but are unable to provide the
growing necessities that the schools require.
In August, The Salvation Army Back to School program would provide each child with
$130 worth of clothing and/or supplies. Clients apply through TSA office at 1920 Flagler
Avenue in Key West.
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriffs
Shared Asset Forleiture Fund, 1/24/00
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Address: PO Box 4966, Key West FL 33041-4966
Authorized Representative: Mark L Szurek, Ph.D., Executive Director
Contact .Person: Keith L. Dou21ass
Telephone: 305-517-9002
Fax: 305-517-9004
Email: kidcare@keysconnection.com
Summary of Project
Primary Health Care for Homeless
and Uninsured Children in Monroe Co., FL
X Recurrin~ Funds
(Year 1: Awarded $25,000);
(Year 2: Awarded $25,000);
Year 3: $10.000 {current request}
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with
these funds? X Yes.
Type of Request
Amount of Request
,
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a
separate page here if you like. !twill no be counted as part of the total page count
Please see page 1a.
H your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or
you must designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be
responsible for the uses of these funds. Supply a separate page here if you like.
(Please see attachment. "Board of Directors.")
This application addresses (please check an that apply):
Crime Prevention
Drug &: Alcohol Abuse Prevention
X Mental &: Physical Health for Minors
Signature: ~ ~ Dale JanuaJy 16,2003
I'
Please note: Because the Sunshirie Laws of the State of Florida apply to these
proceedings, any information in this application may be available to the public.
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Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., PI., Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriffs
Shared Asset Forfeiture Func:J.1/24;C13
RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF MONROE COUNTY, FL, INC.
(RHNMq
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS AND
UNINSURED CHILDREN IN MONROE, FL
PROJECT ABSTRACT - Request for Recurring Funding
Primary Contact Person(s) for this Project Mark L Szurek, Ph.D. (305-293-7570, ext
10) & Keith L Douglass (305-517-9002)
Statement of the Problem.
RHNMC has made an impact in the provision of primary health services for the
working poor, the unjunderinsured and the homeless, despite the vacuum created by
the withdrawal and re-direction of the health department's mission from primary care to
community public health. Indeed, the Network has entered into new and challenging
partnerships with the health department to specifically address children's hygiene,
children's health and dental care with notable success.
RHNMC has made significant inroads within children's health care by enrolling
almost 9 out of eveJy 10 children into FL KidCare. Still, primaty health care for the
uninsured remains elusive for many residents so that almost 1 in 4 persons are without
health insurance in this county. The persistent high cost of living factors existent in this
area make it almost impossible for some working-poor uninsured families to buy
andj or maintain adequate health insurance for themselves and for their children.
Short of the indigent care clinic located on Stock Island and operated by the
Lower FL Keys Medical Center, there are no other medical care options for the working
poor throughout this county. Fortunately, RHNMC now maintains 2 medically
equipped mobile vans, two-day per week clirtical services at the Ruth Ivins Center in
Marathon and two-day per week services at St Dare's Oink in Key West The "med-
vans" travel the Keys weekly, and counting the Ruth Ivins and St Oare's locations,
provide outpatient, ambulatory services for the uninsured, in 6 different county
locations, 5 days per week, covering over 110 miles in one directiOD., Two medical
teams, supervised by a medical director, are assigned to each of the clinical rotation
services sites, composed of a mid-leveI practitioner (ARNP or P A), a registered nurse,
and an administrative technician.
Funding is needed to sustain Network efforts to provide that direct primary care
for the uninsured on a county-wide basis.
Total Requested. 510,000 for Year 3 (of this recurring funding request.)
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