Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Item K2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 5/16/13 Division: Monroe Caunt ySheriff's Office Bulk Item: Yes xx No — Department: Monroe County Sheriff's Office Staff Contact /Phone #: Michelle Quad 292-7020 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of FY 2013 recommendations of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board ITEM BACKGROUND: PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Similar requests have been approved on a yearly basis CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included xx Not Required DISPOSITION: Revised 7/09 AGENDA ITEM # .. . IFF RICHr. April 25, 2013 Connie Cyr, Aide to Co. Adm. Gato Building 1100 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 RE: Agenda Item -- Approval of FY 2013 Recommendations of the MC Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board Dear. Connie: Enclosed find the backup documentation regarding the above agenda item for the May 16, 2013 BOCC Meeting. If you should need anything else, don't hesitate to contact me. 'ncerely, Michelle Quad Legal Assistant 292-7020 mquad _.keysso.net 5525 COLLEGE ROAD KF,YWFST, FL 33040 ��;'�Ll�a'!''�9ipk�r .<ki7}�. ;� �F;F * - � � '.^:.Ir �. No. Organization 1 Odyssey of the Mind 2 Easter Seals Florida, Inc �f�Y:..•'. u.:...4Y. r .1.1. �... Amount unt Requested Recommended Balance $1,500.00 $1,565.04 $188,434.96 $7,500.00 $8,365,04 $180,069.92 3 Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc $10,000.00 $5.150,75 $174,919.17 4 5 Zonta Club of Marathon Foundation Grace Jones Community Center $7,000.00 $10,000.00 $3,007,89 $9,393.61 $171,911,28 $162,517.67 6 Rural Health Network $10,000.00 $8,793.61 $153,724.06 7 A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc $10,000.00 $7,793.61 $145,930.45 8 Kreative Kids Christian Academy $10,000.00 $5,322,18 $140,608.27 A.H. of Monroe County (dba AIDS Help and AHI) $10,000.00 $4,207.89 $136,400.38 10 Gospel Chapel Overcomers Inmate Outreach $2,200.00 $1,743,61 $134,656.77 11 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. $7,000.00 $6,336,47 $129,320.30 12 Literacy Volunteers of America $25,000.00 $4,293.61 $125,026.69 13 Star of the Sea Foundation, Inc. $10,000.00 $8,579.32 $116,447.37 14 Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) $10,000.00 $1,866.04 $114,582,33 15 Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. $10,000.00 $9,007.89 $105,574.44 16 Saint Paul African Methodist Espiscopal Church $7,000.00 $3,236.47 $102,337.97 17 Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Inc. $9,000.00 $436,47 $101,901.50 18 Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc $10,000,00 $6,665.04 $95,236.46 19 Heart of the Keys Recreation Assoc alkla Marathon Roe Ctr $7,000.00 $2,793.61 $92,442,85 20 Monroe County Social Services $10,000.00 $2,150.75 $90,292.10 21 Florida Keys Children's Shelter $10,000.00 $9,722.18 $80,569.92 22 MARC House $10,000.00 $9,079.32 $71,490.60 23 Guidance/Care Center $10,000.00 $4,650.75 $66,839.85 24 Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition $10,000.00 $4,793.61 $62,046.24 25 Habitat for Humanity $10,000.00 $6,350.75 $55,695.49 26 Samuels House $10,000.00 $8,793.61 $48,901.88 27 Kids Comes First/Be the Change of the Florida Keys $8,940.00 $6,607.89 $40,293.99 28 Key West Rotary $10,000.00 $4,622.18 $35,671.81 29 Christina's Courage $10,000.00 $7,907.89 $27,763.92 30 Womankind $10,000.00 $9,165.04 $18,598.88 31 goys and Girls Club $10,000.00 $5,965.04 $12,633.84 32 lWesley House Family Services $10,000.00 $7,750.75 $4,883.09 33 Islamorada Fire K-91Search & Rescue $10,000.00 $936.47 $3,946.62 34 Island Dolphin Care $10,000.00 $1,652.89 $2,293.73 35 Voices for Florida Keys Children $10,000.00 $2,293.61 $0.12 Total Requested` $332,140.001 $189,999,88'1 MONROE COUNTY SHERIVIr'S O1FFICE RICHARD A. RAMSAY, SHERIFF Memorandum TO: Monroe County Bo Pf unty Commissioners FROM: Patrick J. McCuilah DATE: 04/30/2013 RE: SAFF Advisory Board Dear Commissioners, I serve as counsel to the shared asset forfeiture fund advisory board (SAFF board). As you know, the SAFF board was created by ordinance to serve as an advisory board to the board of county commissioners (BOCC). The mandate of the SAFF board is to recommend a funding level each year for each applicant for SAFF funds that best serves the public interest and welfare. The recommendations of the SAFF board are advisory only. The BOCC may approve or disapprove each recommendation as you see fit. I understand that you had questions as to why the SAFF board recommended funding amounts greater than that requested by individual applicants in two instances. Specifically, the SAFF board recommended more than requested funding amounts for Odyssey of the Mind and Easter Seals, Inc. I am sorry that I was unable to be present to answer your questions at your last meeting. I hope that the explanation below will be helpful. As you know each year there are a number of applicants that apply for SAFF funds. Prior to the meeting, each SAFF board member receives a copy of all of the applications and a score sheet to record their recommended funding amount. My assistant then creates a spreadsheet that lists all of the recommendations of each board member as well all as an average recommendation for each organization. The spreadsheet is held by my assistant until it is distributed at the public meeting. It is used at that time as a starting point. In this instance, the two organizations at issue received a recommendation for additional funding in two ways: First, individual board members specifically recommended that these organizations receive excess funds as they felt that it would best serve the public interest and welfare. This accounted for most of the additional recommended amount. Additionally, when the averages of the recommendations of all board members for each organization were totaled, there were still funds available. The SAFF board decided to distribute these remaining funds equally to every applicant. This resulted in an additional $222.18 for each organization. If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to call. 5525 COLLEGE ROAD KEY WEST, FL 33040 *** 005)292-7001 WWW.KEYSSO.NFT First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Information �l Name of Organization: ODYSSEY OF THE MIND — ISLAND REGION Address: 914 S. RUBY DR, KEY LARGO FL 33037 Authorized Representative: (name & title) DAN POWERS, REGIONAL DIRECTOR Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Telephone: 305-852-5070 Fax: ------ Email: keysodyssey@yahoo.com Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.0 501(c)(3) or (4) [ x ] Title of Project: 2012 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND PROGRAM Type of Request: U Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) M Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of Request: $1,500. If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here [_] 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? M Yes []No 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 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): [__] Law Enforcement =x Crime Prevention 0 Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults F Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: 19Date: — 2G 2— 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. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense b. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Name t-,W/,e-L �1S (Printed) 2013 Grant Application Abstract Odyssey of the Mind is a unique program because it is preventative. It is an extensive program in which participation varies from 5 to 8 months. During that time it keeps children focused on creative problem solving and learning to be successful. By teaching teamwork, brainstorming, self-reliance, and respect for individual strengths, Odyssey of the Mind combats the ever-present problems of crime and drug abuse before they become detrimental. Odyssey of the Mind is a national and world-wide program open to all Monroe County students from K through college. For school year 12/13, there are currently 150 Monroe County students participating (20 teams), from grades K-12. At least 10 of those teams will be advancing to the State Competition in Orlando in April 2013. Local expenses are the,problem materials (photocopying, lumber, wiring, tools) and event facility fees (custodial, when applicable). State competition expenses per team are entry fee, transportation, and lodging. Total annual 2012/2013 expenses are estimated at $5000. Odyssey of the Mind meets the criteria in the 2013 SAFF grant because it addresses crime prevention, drug abuse prevention, provides mental health for minors, and is not a cultural, artistic or sports program. Also, again this year, we are generating new matching funds because we have donors who will match a percentage of the SAFF grant. As in previous years, the -Odyssey of the Mind — Island Region has expanded. Last year we had 9 school applications. This year we already have 13 schools participating. We are also including the Ocean Charter School this year. We are continuing our efforts to include Monroe County's Home School students. A. Introduction Odyssey of the Mind is a problem solving program. Students compete on the local, state and world level. Thousands of teams throughout the U.S. and 25 other countries participate in the program. Students solve problems ranging from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Through problem solving, students evaluate ideas and make decisions on their own, gaining greater self- confidence and increased self-esteem. They work within a budget, learning to manage their money. They see more than one way to solve a problem, and that the process is more important than the end result. Odyssey of the Mind is recognized and supported by the Monroe County School District administration and teachers. It is administered by school teachers and many community volunteers who believe this program teaches life-long skills, and helps the students focus on their academic achievements and goals. At least 15 of the teams are coached by the school teachers, taking it on as extra curriculum activity at no extra financial benefit to themselves, because they believe in the value and benefits of Odyssey of the Mind. Students often ask their teachers "when will we use this in real life" and Odyssey of the Mind offers students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a "real" problem solving situation. Teachers say they participate because they see Odyssey's successes. And as further testament to Odyssey's value, again for the 2013 program, at least 10 Odyssey alumnae are working with the 2013 program to help it be a continuing success. They will be judges in the Regional and State Competitions. At their own expense, these alumnae are also going to Orlando for additional training. Also, some school board members and principals attend the Regional Competition just to watch the children challenge themselves. B. Goals, Objectives, Outcomes Island Region Director Dan Powers states, the goal is "To make sure the children have a positive, successful learning experience, have fun, and get something good to remember. We build self-confidence and s sense of accomplishment." Also, the Odyssey program has been proven to improve FCAT scores. Odyssey supports the educational efforts, and lets students be competitive in a non -sports related event Students evaluate ideas and make decisions on their own, gaining greater self- confidence and increased self-esteem. They work within a budget, learning to manage their money. They see more than one way to solve a problem, and that the process is more important than the end result. Odyssey projects make students think about what else is possible, broadens their horizons. Having to do hands on and mental tasks influences them to think outside the box. C. Back2round and Significance Odyssey of the Mind was created by Dr. C. Samuel Micklus, Professor Emeritus at Rowan University in New Jersey. In 1978, 28 New Jersey schools participated in the very first creative problem -solving competition ever. Over the last 30 years, it has grown into a world-wide program. The Island Region was formed in 1980 by Inga Willich at Key Largo School. Since it began, over 2550 Monroe County students have participated. D. Tareet Population All Monroe County students grades K-12, including those from all public, private, and Home schools. E. Approach Method Schools or community groups purchase a membership from the national organization and form teams in their schools. Between 2005 and 2009, Monroe County School District participated every year by purchasing 10 memberships, at $100.00 each. Unfortunately, the MCSD's budget situation has not been able to provide the memberships, which is why we are again asking SAFF to support Odyssey of the Mind -Island Region. The students also continue to cover additional costs with their fund raising activities. Each team chooses one of five competitive problems to solve. Under the guidance of an adult coach, teams work on their solutions throughout the school year and, present their solutions in organized competitions in the spring. F. Resources and Costs Odyssey of the Mind operating expense is estimated $5,000. for 12/13 school year, same as last year. We are working diligently to keep expenses at a minimum, as we have in previous years. We currently have a bank balance of $1,800.00. Students raise money all year, doing car washes, yard sales, and collecting donations from the community. The largest single fund raiser is the T-Shirt sale G. Sustainability Not applicable. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Combined Board Member experience is 25 years.) Dan Powers, Regional Director 914 S. Ruby Dr Key Largo, FL 33037 Gail Michelini 900LaPaloma Key Largo, FL 33037 Dave Waack 25 Seagate Dr Tavernier, FL 33070 Linda Powers 914 S.. Ruby Dr Key Largo, FL 33037 BUDGET INFORMATION INCOME: As of December 2012 Team Fines $0.00 Misc Income $160.00 Honorariums $0.00 SAFF Award (2012) $1,400.00 Individual Donations (Matching)** $400,00 Corporate Donations $0.00 Advertising $0.00 Team Sponsorships $0.00 Profits from Merchandise Sales $375.00 Total Income: $2335.00 EXPENSES: Board Meeting Expense $0.00 Board Shirts $0.00 Cost of Sales Merchandise $1,500.00 Membership Solicitation $0.00 Lodging $2,000.00 Meals $500.00 Telephone $0.00 Travel $1,000.00 Postage $0.00 Printing $0.00 Professional Fees $0.00 Supplies $200.00 Tournaments $750.00 Tournament — Site Unknown World Final Expense Unknown Total Expense $5,950.00 (**May increase based on 2013 SAFF award.) First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: EA stE2 SEA L_ S e L O Iz t DA , INC- I IGEY S tv9ZA Address:3�($ N- 9005EVELT RLVD,� SUITE F, VE`-f WC5T, F-L_ 330q(D Authorized Representative: (name &title) iZ p& P O R C A 9-0, s Q v p of Contact Person_ (Matters regarding this application) p0� PoRCA �a Telephone: (.305) ZR H 1 0 91 Fax: ( 3 O 5) 29lv ' 1530 E-mail: tZ e 0 k C A R- 0 0 F L- e A STD (t S eA LS - c.a M Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency ( ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) 1V1 Title of Pro]ect: M E D 111f1 L P_Etl"i &t L,I T-A i 1 od A N 0 A 0 010 L 0Sett l cl!--s FO2 5(CClA-t- NEEOs ctfILDaI✓rJ Type of request: [+/Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: # "750p.00 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here [✓and attach a separate page describing the future plan, PLEASE (LEFe7etENCF ITuM G, 5uSTAINA6I LIT7l eAce �- Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? [✓Yes ❑No From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate page here if you like. It 11 not be counted as part of the total page count. Tot 15 (N Fo2M kTi orl is L_0CA rFQ oN N.. (n 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 thT,,useQ6f the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. ),4 cam This application addresses (please check all that apply): ❑ Law Enforcement 0 -n ❑ Crime Prevention rn ❑ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth s w uP Signature: 6,— 9, Date: SAN 3 2013 Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this annlientinn rnav he. nvailahle. to the rnihlir. Certification by Applicant Y hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2_ A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws_ 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the fling of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature "' P11 I —A � Applicant's Name C06EfZI F D 2CA fl O (Printed) Easter Seals Florida / Keys Area Local Board of Directors (updated January 3, 2013) Name Address city Zip Mullen, Jack 96000 OIS Hwy, Apt W34 Key Largo 33037 Kerwick, Edna 17011 Marlin Drive Summerland 33042 Myers, Britt 6900 OIS Highway Marathon 33050 Romo, Rene 1705 Duncan St Key West 33040 Lopez, Darla 1616 Johnson St Key West 33040 Myers, Britt 6900 OIS Highway Marathon 33050 -1- Abstract. Easter Seals Florida, Inc. I Keys Area would like to continue offering medical rehabilitation and audiology services for special needs children. In this program, the children receive medically necessary therapies (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) and early intervention services from our staff. This program is located throughout the lower Keys. We want to continue running this program because there are currently no daycare centers with qualified personnel or room available to assist special needs children, and there is a growing number of these children going untreated. We anticipate the ongoing operating costs to be $27,500 per year. -2- A. Introduction. Established in the Florida Keys in 1948, Easter Seals Florida, Inc. 1 Keys Area serves over 1200 Monroe County children and adults with autism, disabilities and/or developmental delays each year. Our programs include being a provider for the Monroe County Early Steps Program, audiology testing and hearing aids, equipment loan program (walkers, wheelchairs), orthotics and prosthetic equipment, and providing medical rehabilitation services for special needs children. We would like to continue providing medical rehabilitation and audiology services. In this program, we offer onsite medical therapies, support for working families, and resources for families with young children who have been diagnosed and are being treated for special needs. We have the trained professionals, as well as special needs equipment families can borrow (wheelchairs, walkers, and other assistive technology devices). The Keys Office is part of a nationwide network of 450 service sites that assists more than one million children and adults with disabilities and their families annually. Each center provides top- quality, family -focused and innovative services tailored to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves. As such, we have the capacity to manage this project. It is core to our mission and a proven model that we have implemented in numerous communities across the country. B. Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes (What needs to be done). The Easter Seals Child Development Medical Rehabilitation Program was developed to fulfill an unmet need in the community (providing therapy in a daycare setting for special needs children). Our goal for the future is to continue to offer a professional standard of excellence and demonstrate a commitment to the families that we serve. Our objectives are to be proactive in the community by supporting families with special needs children and to continue providing these families with this unique service and level of care. We have the commitment and experience to continue this program to serve more families. The state standard for after school child care states that for children 3 to 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. This ratio does not work for children with special needs that need more individualized care. In addition to providing therapy for the special needs children, we train the daycare teachers to provide the appropriate care and safe environment that these children need. We need assistance with operational costs of the program (staffing, etc). If a child is over 3 years of age and has special needs, he or she may be eligible for the school - based Pre-K ESE (Exceptional Student Education) program administered by Monroe County School District. Evidence over the last 15 years indicates that intensive early intervention in optional educational settings for at least 2 years during the preschool years results in improved outcomes in most young children with special needs. We offer therapy services for the preschoolers enrolled in school based ESE programs. This program offers families a safe and healthy learning environment for their children and is conveniently located in schools and daycare programs throughout the lower Keys. According to statistics provided by Monroe County School Board and Wesley House Family Services, as of December 2012, there are 90+ children in need of these services. -3- C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Children older than 3 years usually have school -based, individualized, special education. The child may be in a segregated class or in an integrated class with children without disabilities for at least part of the day. Different localities may use differing methods but all should provide a structure that will help the children learn social skills and functional communication. In these programs, teachers often involve the parents, giving useful advice in how to help their child use the skills or behaviors learned at school when they are at home. Unfortunately, many children that qualify for the school -based ESE (Exceptional student Education) program choose not to enroll their children because they are unable to find after school and child care for children on school closure days. This is a two -fold problem because the child does not receive the special education, and the child care centers do not have the appropriate staff -to -child ratios needed for special needs children. Many children with mild to severe behavioral issues can be over stimulated and disruptive in classrooms with higher ratios. This burden on the childcare centers also contributes to the increased turnover in childcare centers teaching staff. D. Target Population. This project will serve male and female special needs children in the lower Keys, ages 0 to 7. E. Approach Method. There is no single best treatment package for all children with special needs. One point that most professionals agree on is that early intervention is important; another is that most individuals with special needs respond well to highly structured, specialized programs. Effective programs teach early communication and social interaction skills. Appropriate early interventions usually take place in the home or a child care center. Easter Seals services include behavioral methods, communication, and therapy along with social play interventions. The children learn by doing. The classroom teacher and the therapists who have received extensive training work closely with the children and their families to ensure that best practices are being followed through in the home. Audiology and Speech Language Pathology services are provided via a purchased services arrangement with Hear 4 Kidz at the Easter Seals office in Key West. -4- F. Resources and costs. Expense A. Personnel and purchased services (salaries, wages, benefits) Audiologist Physical Therapist Speech Therapist Occupational Therapist $26,000.00 B. Staff training (State requirement) Early childhood conference, first aid/CPR, 10 hour required trainings $ 500.00 C. Program supplies 1 0 0.00 TOTAL: $27,500.00 Income Therapy Revenue Medicaid Insurance Private Pay Tricare $7,500.00 Balance Needed to fund program $20,000.00 Less: SAFF Grant 7,500.00 Fundraising (existing) 5,000.00 Fundraising (Domino Tournament) 5,000.00 Other grants * 2,500.00 BALANCE $0 'Grant applications currently in process with CVS and Publix. -5- G. Sustainability. In addition to the multi -year funding we are seeking from the SAFF grant, our plan to sustain this program consists of: • continuing to allocate a portion ($5,000) of existing Easter Seals fundraising proceeds • using 100% of the proceeds from a relatively new fundraiser (Annual Domino Tournament, held November 2012) • reducing administrative overhead costs by downsizing space and collaborating with other community agencies (Hear 4 Kidz, Island Physical Therapy, etc.) • other grants (this will vary from year to year) Our therapists have been providing medical rehabilitation services for many years. We have had limited staff turnover and the children enjoy significant progress as measured by their therapist in conjunction with the child's physician. These milestones are indicators of a successful program. 9 IM, :::#3 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. Address: Post Office Box 4767, Key West, Fl 33041-4767 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Rev. Stephen E. Braddock, Ph.D. Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Same as Above. Telephone. 305-293-8189 Fax: 305-293-8276 E-mail: FrBraddock@cs.com Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) EX ] Title of Project: Anti -Drug Abuse Relpse Prevention Type of request: ® Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ Nan -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 ❑ 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? [Yes ❑No 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 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): ❑ Law Enforcement © Crime Prevention ® Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment ® Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature, � e: Z /� Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: � pplicant's Name Rev. Stephen E . Braddock G = -- (Printed) Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application A. INTRODUCTION "IONRQF COUNTY SHERIFF 2013 JAN 23 AM I I: 20 EXECUTIVE OFFICE The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. (FKOC) is in its 21s' year of service to Monroe County. The mission of the FKOC is to provide homeless individuals and families with the resources and opportunity by which to attain residential, financial and personal stability and self-sufficiency. FKOC further seeks to address the underlying causes of homelessness and work toward its elimination in Monroe County, Florida. FKOC operates five residential recovery programs for individuals and families; including: veterans, mentally ill, alcohol and substance abusers, victims of domestic violence and HIV- individuals. All adult clients receive extensive case management; support groups, life skills and life enrichment programs; relapse prevention and education; assistance obtaining employment; health education and screenings; and spiritual counseling. FKOC's transitional housing facilities provide 102-beds for individuals and families, including single parents and intact families. FKOC offers two permanent supportive housing units for families who have a long term need for support as the result of a family member's disability, whether a parent or child. FKOC's William M. Neece Center for Homeless Recovery offers an emergency shelter with 20-beds for single men, recovering predominantly from alcohol and/or substance abuse and other physical or mental disabilities. A community food pantry and outreach office is operated from the William M. Neece Center offering a mainstream benefits accessibility site, information and referral services, emergency groceries and personal care items. An auxiliary distribution site is located at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Referral sources to FKOC consist of Monroe County Detention Center and corresponding Monroe County Sheriff's Office CARE4UProgram, social service organizations, the Courts, Samuel's House, Domestic Abuse Shelter, law enforcement agencies, soup kitchens, churches, F1 Keys Healthy Start and the Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter. B. GOALS The vast majority of homeless adults served by FKOC are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Funding from the Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund will be used toward the costs of administering drug and alcohol tests to all clients to assist with their continued recovery and sobriety. Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Page — 2 - C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE For most, residential and economic stability and self-sufficiency cannot be achieved without sobriety. Addiction very often precipitates and sustains homelessness as drug and alcohol addiction inhibits one's ability to wok while endlessly feeding the cycle of homelessness. Untreated substance abuse offenders are more likely to relapse to drug abuse and return to criminal behavior bringing about re -arrest and re -incarceration - further taxing the criminal justice system resources and jeopardizing public health and safety. FKOC provides a structured foundation upon which homeless men and women can rebuild their lives. A case managed Individualized Plan of Action is developed upon admission and modified throughout the program in accordance to the individual's needs and progress. Program participants learn and practice the skills needed to achieve lives as productive, contributing law abiding members of the community. Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2006 = 68% Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2007 = 86% Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2008 = 85% Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2009 = 86% Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2010 = 85% Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2011 = 89% Percentage of homeless transitioned to permanent housing in 2012 = 81 % Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Page — 3 - D. TARGET POPULATION The target population for which funding is requested consists of homeless adults in recovery from homelessness, alcohol and/or substance abuse. Profile of 249 FY12 residential clients served: Chronically Homeless 24% Severely Mentally Ill 30% Alcohol/substance Abusers 82% Veterans 16% Victims of Domestic Violence 10% HIV/AIDS 01 % Disabled 29% Children 14% Ex -Offender 70% The FKOC entered into a 2-year Memorandum Agreement with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office diversion CARE4Uprogram in August, 2012 for the purpose of enhancing and stabilizing the community reentry of homeless individuals who are transitioning from jail. Judges offer some inmates early release on the condition they enter FKOC's program and remain clean and sober. E. APPROACH METHOD FKOC admits homeless individuals and families that agree to live peaceably in a drug and alcohol free communal environment. Preadmission requirements include a criminal background check and drug test. Participants in the program are required to remain drug and alcohol free, attend NA/AA meetings for the first 90-days of the program (and then as deemed appropriate by their case manager, sponsor and/or professional counselor); attend weekly life -skills and relapse prevention classes, maintain steady employment and/or vocational training, provide community service and abide by all house rules and regulations. Drug tests detect the use of alcohol, cocaine, THC, Amphetamines, benzodiazepine, opiates, oxycodone and synthetic cannabinoid compounds (spice). Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Page — 4- This project is managed by an executive director, business manager, case managers, assistant case manager, house manager, program assistants, and volunteer live-in monitors. F. RESOURCES/COSTS/MATCHING FUNDS Funding sources for the FKOC include: BOCC Human Services Organization 43,000 Emergency Shelter Grant 100,000 HUD Supportive Housing Grant 175,879 HUD Permanent Supportive Housing Grant 28,071 United Way of Monroe County 10,000 Byrne JAG 2012-2013 7,493 HUD requires a 25% local match and DCF requires a 100% match. Funding from SSAFF will be applied to meet this match requirement: DCF Emergency Solutions Grant: 100,000 The substance abuse relapse prevention component of the FKOC program requires $23,000 for the purchase of individual test kits. $10,507 is requested from SSAFF for 2013. Project Budget: Project Cost/Budget $23,000 Byrne JAG FY2012-2013: 7,493 BOCC Human Services 5,000 Total $12,493 Project Budget Short Fall: $(10,507) Government funding as well as private donations are dwindling due to the economic downturn. FKOC's facilities are all many have to turn to for residential and recovery assistance. We need your financial support so we can continue to help those citizens. 2013 Monroe County Sheriffs Forfeiture Funds Grant Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Zonta Club of Marathon Foundation Address: PO Box 500972, Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Maria Brandvold, Development Chair Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Same as above -- Telephone: 305-289-7220 Fax:305-743-3388 E=mail: Keysappg_mail.com r Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [ X ] r; f? Title of Project: Free Mammograms for underserved, underinsured and uninsured women; Scholarships for high -achieving females graduating from Marathon High School. [ X ] Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Type of request: [ ] Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $7,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here = 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? [X]Yes [ ]No 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. Please see separate page below containing this information, 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. Please see separate page below containing this information: 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 Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature ate: 2 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Name: Maria Brandvold (Printed) lonta (;iub of Marathon Men-iber of Zonra Inrernational Advancing the Status of W"amen W orldivide 3 Zonta Club of Marathon Abstract - Limit 1-Paae The Zonta Club of Marathon respectfully requests a $7,000 grant award from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Asset Forfeiture Fund to assist with our Mammograms for Underserved/Uninsured Women program; our life -changing Scholarship Program for high -achieving male and female Marathon High School graduates and our ongoing Literacy Program which provides school -age kids with age appropriate books and reading materials as well as a visit to their school room by the Zonta Zebra to read aloud and start these kids along the road of reading for fun. Zonta Club of Marathon is an IRS 501(C)(3) organization established on May 6, 1990, and a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a worldwide classified service organization of more than 35,000 members in businesses and professions with 1,200 clubs in 68 countries. When seeking new members, the Zonta Club looks at the quality of the business of the professions; the position of the prospective member and the desirability of the prospect and their enthusiasm to serve. Zonta members, called Zontians (Zahn'shuns), give time, talent and energy in the areas of women's development, health, education and cultural needs. Zonta began in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA. The name is derived from the Sioux Indian language meaning "honest and trustworthy". Last year, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office generous grant award of $2,500 was spent exclusively providing free mammogram screening for underserved, underinsured and uninsured women in Monroe County, primarily from the City of Marathon and surrounding communities. Fishermen's Community Hospital made a generous offer and provided mammograms for a limited period of time at a cost of only $99.00. This was a terrific gesture and we are negotiating again to repeat this offer. In the month of October, 2012, the Zonta Club of Marathon fielded close to 50 calls requesting needed mammogram services. Obviously; our Mammogram Program has been well received and much needed. This surprising increase in the number of applications is proof positive that the Zonta Club of Marathon and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office both hit "homeruns" by offering and funding this life-saving service. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and understanding of the importance to women this program represents. The annual expenditure for the Mammogram Program is between $10,000 and $20,000. Looking at the number of requests last year we expect to be in the higher range this year. In 2011-2012 the Scholarship committee worked in partnership with the Eckerd Foundation to award 38 scholarships to young men and women between the ages of 13-18. The students were a diverse population from Marathon High School. Award amounts ranged from $300-$700.00 for a total of $19,780.00. These critical funds were used for a variety of educational needs including computers, test preparation and training seminars. The Zonta Club also awarded two graduating seniors from Marathon High School $1200.00 each to offset college expenses. A young women graduating from the community college was awarded $1200.00 for her continuing education and Bachelor Degree. As you probably know, the funds from the Eckerd Foundation are no longer available. The club is actively fundraising and exploring other funding options to replace this lost revenue. We hope you can help in this effort. Although this represents a huge physical effort, and direct financial donations by the Board and general membership of the Zonta Club we can only partially meet this financial burden. This year, the Zonta Club of Marathon expects to spend $20,000 on mammograms, $12,000 for scholarships and $1,000 for Literacy Program materials. Our request to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is for $7,000 to partially fund these three established and well -respected programs. 4 The Application Limit 6 pages — pages 3-8 A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. The Zonta Club of Marathon is an IRS 501(C)(3) organization established May, 6, 1990, and a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of more than 35,000 members in businesses and professions. There are 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas. When seeking new members, the Zonta Club looks at the quality of the business of the professions, the position of the prospective member, the desirability of the prospect and their enthusiasm to serve. Zonta members, called Zontians (Zahn'shuns) give time, talent and energy in the areas of women's development, health, education and cultural needs. Zonta began in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA. The name is derived from the Sioux Indian language meaning "honest and trustworthy". During just the past five years, the Zonta Club of Marathon has raised and dispersed more than $150,000, all of which was spent on direct client services. The Zonta Club of Marathon has no paid employees other than contracted professional services The Zonta Club of Marathon strives to serve the highest number of individuals possible. Our Mammograms for Underserved/Uninsured Women program has been developed, advertised, and become successful with the understanding that while not serving a huge number of women, the women we do serve are in overwhelming and critical need of cancer screening and/or mammograms. Even with the generous donations of our board members and the community, along with aggressively negotiated fees, we find that the average amount of money spent on each approved applicant comes out to just about $200. This includes the mammogram itself, and minimally required ancillary services and treatment. Given the life -threatening severity and devastation caused by undiagnosed or misdiagnosed breast cancer, we are comfortable that the $200 is well spent. We sincerely hope that the Monroe County Sheriffs Office shares this opinion. Your grant award could potentially save the lives of 35 desperate women, not to mention countless family members and children of those women. In 2011-2012 the Scholarship committee worked in partnership with the Eckerd Foundation to award 38 scholarships to young men and women between the ages of 13-18. The students are a diverse population from Marathon High School. Award amounts ranged from $300-$700.00 for a total of $19,780.00. These critical funds were used for a variety of educational needs including computers, test preparation and training seminars. The Zonta Club of Marathon also awarded two graduating seniors from Marathon High School $1200.00 each to offset college expenses. A young women graduating from the community college was awarded $1200.00 for her continuing education and Bachelor Degree. As you probably know, the funds from the Eckerd Foundation are no longer available. The Zonta Club of Marathon is actively fundraising and exploring other funding options to replace this lost revenue. We hope you can help in this effort. Last year Zonta Club of Marathon Literacy Initiative funded a book a month for 56 Stanley Switlik Elementary pre-K students for a total of about 560 books. This diverse population included 38 Head Start students and 10 students with special needs. Each month, our mascot, the Zonta Zebra comes to visit their classrooms to read to the students. Our goal is to get children excited about reading and also provide their families with a home library. Zonta also provides teachers with bookmarks and pencils to use as reading incentives. This school year our literacy program expects to serve 48 students, including 38 Head Start students and 10 students with special needs. The Zonta Club of Marathon has . provided $600.00 which is being used TM S to purchase books and reading incentives for these at risk students.' The club is also sponsoring a "Parent to Kid Night" at Switiik Elementary .i School. Students and their families are invited to the Media Center for an {: evening of reading. Pizza and juice boxes are provided by the club and club members will be providing treat .f bags, decorating the library, and helping families find their ways around the school. The Zonta Zebra will also make a guest appearance. The Literacy Committee is constantly working with other groups of women and young children to begin providing literacy support. The Zonta Club of Marathon is well practiced in the administration of our diverse programs and will continue to serve the underserved residents of Monroe County who find themselves in need of basic life and health services. We are reaching out to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office because we find the need for these services rising, while the businesses and individuals we have depended on to fund these critical initiatives have cut back on their giving habits fueled by their own fears and uncertainties in this trying economic time. The Zonta Club of Marathon is dedicated to maintaining these services and sincerely hopes you can offer continued financial support through the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. Critical steps to reach the desired outcomes of these programs include: • Continue to make the residents of Monroe County aware of the Zonta Club of Marathon's services and programs. This is done through continuous visits to hospitals, schools, social service organizations, medical professionals, radio PSAs, Newsprint PSAs, civic organizations and our website. The Zonta Club of Marathon is currently updating our website to make more social -media contacts through Facebook and other social -media websites. These efforts are ongoing and will never end. • Identifying qualified applicants through discreet personal interviews wherever necessary. This mostly relates to uninsured women in need of mammograms. • Continue to aggressively negotiate with service providers to provide mammograms and ancillary services. • Continue to grow the already strong relationships with Monroe County Schools to further expand the reach of the already popular Literacy Program. M • Continue through written grant proposals, fundraisers and fundraising events to plug the financial holes created in the last two years from the losses of established funding sources, including the Eckerd Foundation, to assure the financial health of the Zonta Club of Marathon in general; the programs and initiatives individually. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). The City of Marathon and the Florida Keys are unique and diverse locations. On the one hand, the Keys are the annual destination for a staggering 3.5 million visitors from across the U.S. and overseas. On the other hand, our permanent, local population numbers only 75,000 — a striking disparity! What's more, the majority of permanent Florida Keys residents earn incomes in the service sectors — fishing, rental real estate, construction, and tourist related jobs. All too often, such jobs provide only modest compensation and it is more the norm than the exception that such employees are without medical insurance, or the finances to see their children comfortably through college. Hard-working women are going without necessary mammograms and cancer screening because they just cannot afford them. This is an appalling reality. Zontians and local medical professionals are heartbroken by these incredible reports. Many times the hapless woman in need of a mammogram after a concerning self-examination must choose between her physical wellbeing and the bare necessities of food and shelter for her children. Young people are flocking from the Florida Keys in search of higher education and availability of ready jobs with which they can pay college tuition. We are losing this necessary population to the mainland, and many do not return. Here in Marathon, the census at the high school continues to fail. Our workforce is becoming older and less educated. This is the beginning of the end of a community. The Zonta Club of Marathon's Scholarship Program breeds confidence in these young people that the Florida Keys is a viable location to settle down and raise their own families. Higher education increases the opportunity to apply for and receive better paying jobs right here in Marathon and the rest of the Florida Keys. Better qualified workers increase the quality of the work being performed and everyone involved is better off. The Scholarship Program is an investment in our own future and that of our communities. The Literacy Program could very well be the least expensive to run initiative offered by the Zonta Club of Marathon. Cbnversely, it could also be the most productive. Kids, who learn to enjoy reading books, or electronic reading devices, are more likely to excel in school and work toward college degrees. The Zonta Club of Marathon's programs all dovetail nicely. From the youngest child learning a passion for reading and moving on to higher education; to grown-up women finding the financial wherewithal to protect their health through professional diagnosis and treatment. The Zonta Club of Marathon is there to help them through tough times and secure their futures right here in Monroe County where they belong and are needed. We're proud of what we do, and are committed to continue doing it. D. Target Population (Who will be served specificaily? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) 7 The Zonta Club of Marathon has long recognized the existence of a distinct population of low-income females in the Florida Keys — best characterized as "working -poor" — who do not have the insurance or financial resources to cover the costs of mammograms. This is the "target population" of the Zonta Club of Marathon's Mammograms for Underserved-Uninsured Women Program. With the Monroe County Sheriff's office's help we can eliminate the deadly situation of this totally treatable, yet otherwise fatal, disease going undiagnosed. Of course, the number of Monroe County residents who will be helped by your generous donation goes well beyond the treated women alone. Needlessly, families, spouses and children spend their lives without the mothers who go undiagnosed and fall prey to breast cancer. These devastated family members are then at higher -risk for depression, behavioral maladies, substance abuse, criminal behavior and overwhelming loss. It breaks the heart of every Zontian to see a woman go untreated or lose her life to a treatable malady simply because of her lack of ability to pay for required medical testing and services. Our mission and vision do not allow us to stand by idly when there is a relatively simple and inexpensive solution. Elementary school boys and girls are the target population of our Literacy Program and older students from 13 to 18 years old are the target population of the Scholarship Program. In an effort to see their dollars used more wisely, funding sources are always asking us to form relationships with other entities in order to use their grant awards more efficiently. It is obvious that the Zonta Club of Marathon provides these valuable services in strategic partnerships with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Marathon and the Monroe County School Board. We welcome these collaborative partners and pledge to grow these relationships on an ongoing basis. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) As mentioned above, the Zonta Club of Marathon has developed many ongoing collaborative partnerships with other area agencies. Most of our programs, including the three listed in the grant request are performed at locations belonging to other agencies, with the assistance of Zontians, and follow-up activities provided by Zontians. For instance, after initial contact, either personal, through advertising response, through initial contact with our website, during public speaking engagements or by phone, mammogram clients are referred to a medical professional or hospital with whom the Zonta Club of Marathon has prepared a negotiated price and payment arrangement. The professional services are rendered and Zontians are many times present to assist with transportation; offer moral support; stand ready to explain the procedures as they occur and in general perform as mentor and friend during times of excessive stress and worry. The Literacy Program occurs in public schools and public libraries with Zontians present as storytellers, mentors, instructors and empathic helping hands. Most of the scholarship awards began as nominations brought about by personal referrals from educators, guidance counselors, parents or students themselves. Scholarship awards are part of an annual ceremony with the selected students, their parents, families and supporters. The Zonta Club of Marathon's volunteer Board attends these get-togethers and award ceremonies. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office personnel are always invited. It is just as important for funders to see their dollars at work as it is for Zontians to see their time and effort pay off in positive fruits of labor. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) There are many valuable and effective nonprofits doing initiatives similar to those done by the Zonta Club of Marathon. None of these organizations, however, seem to fit the same "grass roots" classification or focus on the Florida Middle Keys like we do. The Zonta Club of Marathon was established in 1990 exactly for the purpose of filling this void in services to people in need. We do not feel as though we are duplicating services in any way, shape or manner. In fact, the recipients of all our services are extremely grateful that they were able to find an organization capable of providing them with such desperately needed services. The Zonta Club of Marathon has a total annual budget of approximately $36,000. Below is a partial organization budget highlighting the three programs mentioned in this grant proposal: Program FY 2013 Annual Budget Request to MCSO Mammograms for uninsured / underinsured women $20,000 Scholarship program $12,000 Literacy program $1,000 Total $33,000 $7,000 G. Sustainability (for projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding? The Zonta Club of Marathon's grant proposal is for one year only. With that said, we would like to assure the Monroe County Sheriffs Office of our long-term viability and sustainability. The Zonta Club of Marathon is made up a dedicated group of women and men who take pride in their level of passion and dedication to the cause of improving the lives of women. This is not to 0 say, men do not profit from Zonta efforts. The Scholarship Program and the Literacy Program both provide excellent opportunities to boys and girls from age eight through early college years. It is this passion and the overwhelming positive response to our programs that make us extremely sustainable - for the long run - right here - in the Heart of the Fabulous Florida Keys. We welcome your questions and comments and look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. 10 Attachment 1: List of Current Board Members and Addresses BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-12 Yesenia Ramirez President Cynthia McPherson Vice President Cindy Durkin Bull Past President Leslie Valant President Elect Amy Haberman Recording Secretary Erica Rodriguez Corresponding Secretary Kris Later Treasurer Linda Mixon Director Deb Wonderlin Director Sandy Riegor Director Katrina Wyatt Director Lynn Goodwin Director *s 2013 Monroe County Sheriffs Forfeiture Funds Gra A licant Iden ification �2 ~ 0 6 y i 3q j 1' S 1 R C y D Name of Organization: Grace Jones Community Center Address: 230 41'` Street, Marathon, Florida 33050 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Maria Brandvold, Board Member/Development Chair Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application): Same as above Telephone: (305) 289-7220 Fax: 305-289-7251 E-mail: keysappr@gmail.com Type of Organization: Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(C)(3) Title of Project: Grace Jones services to underserved at -risk children and adolescents Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Operational Costs Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) N/A Amount of request: $10,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan. This is not a multiple year request Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Grace Jones Community Center (Grace Jones) has been in existence for more than 50-years. Grace Jones Back Packs 4 Kids is now entering its fifth year of operation. We continue to strive for more funding sources constantly. This year, for instance Winn Dixie Foundation responded to our grant request for the first time ever with a $7,500 check. Episcopal Charities responded with an award of $2,925. One of our local foundations raised its contribution this year from $5,000 to $7,500. The Monroe County HSAB awarded Grace Jones $9,200. United Way awarded us $9,000. Last year, through an aggressive grant proposal initiative, we solicited and received funds from three first time donors. Our detailed list of funding sources is huge and would never fit in the space allowed here; however, Grace Jones is always pleased to provide you with detailed information any time at your request. Our doors and our books are always open to you. Grace Jones's annual operating budget is well over $600,000. The need for our services continues to grow and our search for new funding sources is continuous and rigorous. With that said, we remind each and every one of our existing funding sources, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office included, just how important their continued financial support is to the children and families in most need right here in Monroe County. It is totally against our mission philosophy and passion to turn away needy children. We could not maintain our volume of quality care with the always increasing need without your continued support. 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. Pf ase..se ._a ached d__ f_D'r This application addresses (please check all that apply): X Law Enforcement X Crime Prevention X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment X Mental and Physical health of Minors Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: andy Lewis, Board President Date: lv '- Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. r Applicant's Signature: ame: Randy Lewis, Board President_ (Printed) Grace Jones Community Center, 41 st Street in. Marathon, FL Abstract A brief summary of project (who, what. where, why, when, how and how much). Limit 1 page. With this proposal, Grace Jones is respectfully asking the Monroe County Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund for a grant of $10,000. Grace Jones has been providing award -winning affordable childcare services to thousands of children of hardworking Monroe County parents for more than So years. Children from newborn to age six are dropped off in our secure setting as parents head off to work for the day. These children are kept in an immaculate, well maintained and secure setting while receiving child - development services through early -learning initiatives. These children are fed a nutritious and healthy lunch, are given adequate scheduled rest times and interact with peers and teachers in creative programs utilizing state-of-the-art Early Learning Tools which were recently purchased and paid for by grants from two private foundations located well outside the Florida Keys. At the end of the public -school day, Grace Jones receives children of working parents from kindergarteners up to age 13, and provides them with State of Florida licensed and certified daycare until the parents pick them up after work to go home for the day. On work days when public and private schools are closed Grace Jones stays open all day and provides its customary quality services. The Grace Jones Back Packs 4 Kids program was developed out of an obvious need for our client -children to have nutritious meals when not at Grace Jones. This was brought to light when children were returning to Grace Jones after weekends at home and displaying symptoms of chronic childhood hunger —stealing food, hoarding food, asking other children for food, misbehaving in class, lethargy, and repeatedly asking when it is time to eat. The Grace Jones staff supplies backpacks loaded with child -friendly nutritious foods to be brought home by these children with enough food to supply reasonable meals for the weekend. All of this Is done at no cost to the families with backpacks and food supplied and paid for by Grace Jones. This program is so popular that Grace Jones has become the weekend food distribution entity for two other childcare programs located in Marathon. Grace Jones supplies pre -packed backpacks to the children of Kreative Kids Academy and the Community Cooperative Day Care Center. Grace Jones Back Packs for Kids distributes between 100 and 150 backpacks per week which adds up to an amazing 5,200 to 7,800 backpacks per year. With an average of close to 100 children in the Grace Jones daycare services and 150 children enrolled in the Grace Jones Back Packs 4 Kids program, the need for financial assistance through the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund has never been greater. National, as well as State funding cuts have had devastating effects on agencies providing affordable daycare services. Hard working families in Monroe County are finding it difficult just to survive even when working two, and sometime three, jobs. Without affordable childcare options parents will be forced to choose between leaving their children unattended and at risk for child predators, drug dealers and exposure to crime or give up their jobs. Grace Jones is perfectly positioned to assist in eliminating this problem. With dedicated, specially trained and certified childcare professionals and the financial assistance of generous long-standing funding sources like the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Grace Jones has been able to nurture these at -risk children through their formative years in a safe, certified, Gold Seal of Excellence Award winning environment. We could not be prouder of what do and of your support and financial assistance. This grant request will go toward the direct care of these children, their siblings and the parents working hard to provide them with the best life they can. THE APPLICATION Here you should Include (limit six pages): A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. The Grace Jones Community Center operates five days per week, providing meals and educational programs for newborns to age six, as well as an after -school program for older children. We have been caring for the children of needy families in Monroe County since the 1950's when Grace Jones, a Bahamian immigrant, recognized the lack of services for minority children in our then racially segregated society. Today, the Grace Jones Community Center is one of the finest day care centers in the entire United States serving children of 100 working -poor families; who are the essence of our service, construction, tourism, and fishing economy. While the parents of our working -poor neighbors balance two and even three jobs just to survive, the Grace Jones Community Center provides them with what the State of Florida has certified as the highest level of affordable day care. This includes skili-based development initiatives, healthy meals, and a secure environment. These at -risk children suffer a variety of disadvantages, which typically include delayed development, isolation, malnutrition and neglect. While the 50+ years of service by the Grace Jones Community Center can largely be perceived as a year- round delivery of award winning day care services for children of working -poor families, there are several milestones along these five decades that stand out. With space and time at a premium in this application we present two of these milestones for your consideration. These two milestones clearly show that the Grace Jones Community Center possesses all the qualifications and dedication necessary to successfully sustain Its life -changing and life-saving services for children of working parents In Monroe County and efficiently manage its fiscal responsibilities. First, the Grace Jones Community Center, year after year, continues to achieve the highest ratings from the State of Florida regarding our certifications, program delivery and general effectiveness. One recent manifestation of our "award winning" quality came again this year when the Grace Jones Community Center was recognized for meeting the highest standards of excellence in the State of Florida by once again receiving the prestigious Gold Seal School Excellence Award. Along with that the Grace Jones Community Center earned a perfect 100% yearly assessment score provided by Wesley House, the entity responsible for licensing and partially funding day care organizations in the Florida Keys. Second, is the TOTAL REBUILDING of the Grace Jones Community Center after our 50-year-old facility was completely destroyed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005. What does re -building mean? After meeting the day-care needs of disadvantaged children and families in the Florida Keys since 1958 — the Board of Directors of the Grace Jones Community Center faced a daunting, yet critical, decision — to close operations forever, to rebuild, or to relocate. Several months after the total loss of our school building one of our "best -case" scenarios was to actually place our children with other day care facilities in the Keys. However, given the closing of other local day-care centers also destroyed by Hurricane Wilma, we chose to rebuild. Our challenge was more than formidable. In an immediate community of fewer than 10,000 people we needed to raise $2.5 million to build a suitable facility with a proposed lifespan of 50 years. Over the next two years, Grace Jones embarked on this Herculean effort, and as you know, this E story has a wonderful ending. After truly magnanimous financial donations, construction y ' services, and fundraising leadership from a handful of amazing stakeholders and -;.. benefactors including Pritam Singh and the Singh Company, the Eckerd Family Foundation, - the Cay Club, St. Columba Church, and the Berry Foundation, the new Center was built - and re -opened its doors to our needy children In the fall of 2007. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need If it Is available. This application seeks assistance from the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund to be used to help the most economically vulnerable families who send their children to Grace Jones to continue doing so. The day- to-day struggles to maintain quality -family -lifestyles of many of the families served by Grace Jones are heartbreaking and many times go unnoticed. One does not have to travel far to hear the anguished cry of childcare providers in Monroe County. In a September 12, 2012 headline story in the Key West Citizen these statistics and concerns were reported: Funding cuts could prompt day care shortage Waiting list could become reality The Florida Keys will have 46 fewer spots at subsidized childcare centers this year due to the state's new funding formula that cut some $206,000 from Monroe County's previous take, social service leaders said Wednesday. If the state keeps the new formula Intact, within six years Monroe County will have lost $1.6 million and spots for 359 children. "This is not a one-year blip," said Doug Blomberg, CEO of Wesley House Family Services, which provides subsidized child care throughout the Keys. "This is a continuing piece of funding." Blomberg was among the nonprofit and social services leaders who gathered Wednesday in Key West for an advisory committee meeting of the Early Learning Coalition of Miami- Dade/Monroe, one of 31 such agencies in Florida that supports affordable early education and voluntary pre -kindergarten. Wesley House Family Services is Grace Jones's largest funding source. The above story comes directly from the CEO. It is crucial that human services dollars be spent as efficiently and effectively as possible, and spent only on the most critical services. Keeping the children of working parents safe and healthy is paramount in the minds of educators, politicians, parents, medical professionals, mental health professionals, funders and law enforcement agencies. Keeping children healthy, socially adjusted, invested in themselves and their neighbors is the key to the success of our cities, counties and our nation. Television, movies, newscasts, reality shows and violent music all play a part in the downfall of a society. Grace Jones is a beacon of hope in a world that is teaching bad behavior and exposing children to scenes of violent death and school massacres. Working parents cannot fare well at work with these dangers in the backs of their minds. Together, Grace Jones and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are working diligently to turn this around. We understand this need and are committed, just as you are, to continue chipping away at the problem and documenting continued progress in teaching healthier lifestyles, inculcating socially acceptable behaviors and raising the levels of early - learning achievements among our Monroe County children. After all, children are 20% of our population, but 100% of our future. our families include low-income working parents and hundreds of children who all too often are underserved physically and emotionally. In the middle of all of this, Grace Jones is the epicenter of hope for our families who are "playing by the rules" but need the extra help of assisted day care for their children... while they work. Without question, there is a critical need for safe and affordable day care for our Florida Keys workforce and Grace Jones provides this critical service at an award winning level of quality. The anticipated outcome of this grant request is to insure that all of our families and their children continue to benefit from the excellent services provided by Grace Jones. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community) As discussed above, funding for programs like Grace Jones has been threatened, and then reduced drastically. Childcare agencies less resilient than Grace Jones are closing their doors permanently, leaving a void in access to quality childcare. This loss of provider options has caused an increase in need for childcare for working parents at the same time that the U.S. Census Bureau announced 43.6 million people in America are now living in poverty —the largest number ever In the 51 years for which poverty estimates are available. While it is tempting to think these alarming facts couldn't possibly affect our paradise here in Monroe County, in fact they have. One thing is certain — in our threatened local economy, the working -poor families who benefit from the services provided by Grace Jones need us more than ever. Sustaining Grace Jones is extremely important to Monroe County because we are SOLVING serious threats to the mental and physical health of a large number of our County's minors. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) In the abstract of this proposal, we described the day-to- day existence and struggles of the families whose children are enrolled at Grace Jones. We also described our target population as too often being "heartbreaking" and consisting of low-income working families, and hundreds of unintentionally neglected children. Their pain is clear. To be blunt; many of these children are in crisis — nutritionally, emotionally, academically, and socially. These are the very children and families who benefit from Grace Jones services. More globally speaking, the parents and guardians of Grace Jones clients are more comfortable in the fact that their children are safe, secure and learning the social skills and academic skills necessary to start a healthy life. These parents are more able to concentrate on their jobs, businesses and careers without the nagging thoughts of childhood violence, drug abuse, predation, extended — unsupervised time at home alone and the dangers associated with "latchkey" kids. The Grace Jones population served consists of children ages newborn to 13 years old; 50% male; 50% female; 40% Caucasian; 38% Hispanic and 20% African American. As far as "special circumstances" most of the Grace Jones children and families are low -to -middle income (LMI) with working parents, or a working single parent. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Grace Jones provides what the State of Florida says is the highest level of affordable day care and elementary education, including skill -based development, meals, and a secure environment for at -risk children .at their facility located at 230 4151 Street in Marathon, Florida. This is the original location where Grace Jones was first opened more than 50 years ago in 1958. After Hurricane Wilma totally destroyed the Grace Jones building, it was razed and completely rebuilt in 2007. The Grace Jones Back Packs 4 Kids program is run out of this same facility. The backpacks are filled and maintained at this location and then distributed to Grace Jones clients as they go home for the weekend. At the same time, Grace Jones employees and volunteers pack nutritious and healthy food in backpacks which are then brought to Kreative Kids Academy and the Community Cooperative Center where those weekend backpacks are distributed to needy clients of those childcare agencies. Grace Jones employs 11 fulltime paid staff members, 2 part time paid staff members and a corps of volunteers at its 415` location and its collaborative partner locations throughout the community. 7 F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) A detailed budget appears below. This is the total operating budget for Grace Jones including facility -based childcare services and community based services such as Grace Jones Back Packs 4 Kids. Flsrsl Ysirat E 9 3023. reds : Total i %:. Saiarlas- Pro ram 361,802 56% Payroll Taxes - Program 18,098 3% Employee Benefits - Program 24,440 4% Salaries - Administrative 51,500 8% Payroll Taxes - Administrative 2,550 0% Employee Benefits - Administrative 5,550 1% Su�Rat) l�reao»eel 463 Postage 488 0% office Su pplies 3,544 1% Telephone 3,180 0% Professional Fees 9,384 1% Rent 0 0 utilities 16,896 3% Repair and Maintenance 6,058 1% Travel 159 0% Miscellaneous Program Expense 35,911 6% Grants to Other or anlzatlons 0 0 List others below 0 0 School Cleaning/Laundry 2,533 0% Insurances 17,702 3% Food/Supplies Back Packs 4 kids 72,000 11% Net Change to Assets shown as expense 8,374 1% school room supplies, books, toys 2,544 0% Payroll/HR services 5,216 1% Tntal{Ei[penses °' , � .'847,9�9 � lOD%= `i Revfiiue,f9rir Under ees 0. Our grant request to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Asset Forfeiture Fund is for $10,000 to partially fund program salaries (teachers/childcare specialists), utilities and food for Grace Jones Back Packs 4 Kids and Grace Jones clients (this is listed in the budget above as "Miscellaneous Program Expense). our grant request does not include any funds for building improvements, real estate acquisition, salaries for new positions or administrative positions. Monroe County Sheriffs Office dollars will be spent exclusively on direct services to Grace Jones clients and their low -to -middle income families. Of course, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is always welcome to specify exactly where their grant dollars are spent, but we hope your grant can be awarded with the spending stipulations mentioned above and with the knowledge and confidence that Grace Jones will spend your Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund grant money wisely and to do the most good, for the most underserved Monroe County children, at the lowest possible cost. G. Sustainabiiity (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) Respectfully, we can think of very few, if any, nonprofit agencies that better meet the criteria of "Law Enforcement; Crime Prevention; Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment; and Mental and Physical Health of Minors" than Grace Jones. Along with returning each year to make the best grant proposal possible for these critically needed Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund dollars, we pledge to continue expanding Grace Jones programs through collaborations, and efficiencies, so that each year the Monroe County Sheriff's Office realizes a successively "better return for its money" from the previous year. In keeping with this promise, we will sustain funding for Grace Jones through fundraisers like National Pig Days (net receipts approximately $20,000), to increased creative grant writing, passionate direct mail, specific corporate pitches, fishing tournaments, concerts, coin collection boxes and in all reality — any or all fundraising methods possible. Randy Lewis Jessica Hernstadt Judy Langley Jan Burch Maria Brandvold Melissa Grady Linda Mixon Adelaide Carthy Officers and Directors of the Grace Jones Community Center Board President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Development Chair �r�tni 11l�littsII �•1�.��nn,,{. ii,.�t,`;li��rill • 51w1'cL1 f1 :5ot Forloiiure 1 u id, Ill Y 101 ; a� Applicant identification Name of Organization: Rural Health Network of Monroe County, FL, Inc. Address: 3706 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Unit D, Key West, FL 33040-4566 Authorized Representative: Daniel Smith, Chief Executive Officer Contact Person: Daniel Smith Telephone: 305-517-6613 Fax: 305-51.7-6617 Email: dsmith c rhnmc.or Type of Organization: Private, non-profit organization, (501-c-3) Title of Project: Health Care & Education for Monroe County Minors (Medical & Oral health) Type of Request: ❑) Recurring Funds Amount of Request: $10,000 1f your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 1�d and attach a separate page describing the future plan. (Page la.) Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these Funds? ❑\, Yes. 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. (Page 1b). (see list in enclosed budget- section T) 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 fiends. Supply a separate page here if you like. Please see attachment "Board of Directors." This application addresses (please check all that apply): EMental & Physical Health for Minors and Adults Signature: _ (_ �(� Date: January 22, 2013 i'lcase nolc: Because Sunshine Laws or the State of Flor da apply to these proceediligs: any ill forinatioll In INS application may be available to the public. (�rmll Aj'pI,,Iholl to 1ho Motlro5.'t_C�iillll� ��lt'1'111 51wn-d A,,scl Fc,00itUm k unJ, W/^'2/201.' Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: . All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4, Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. `. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is 71ot and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civ rhts matter . Applicant's Signature: 1 CrLG� Applicant's Name: Daniel E. Smith (Printed) 111case note: Because the Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proccediligs, ally information in (Ills application may be available to the public. 2 �Irntr�u��ri.irilvl���rill Shrm'd Assol ForICILurr rtllILI, 01/12j21113 RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF MONROE COUNTY, FL, INC. (RHNMC) Health Care for Monroe County Minors PROJECT ABSTRACT — Request for Recurring Funding, Year t of 3 Primary Contact Person(s) for this Project: Daniel Smith, CEO (305-517-6613) (Oral Health) RHNMC has made a major impact in the provision of oral health services for the working poor, the uninsured, underinsured and the homeless, through the opening of its original dental care facility on Stock Island in January 2003. In the summer of 2005 this clinic was moved to Marathon to more equitably serve the entire Keys population. In August 2005 RHNMC opened its second clinic (Key West) to provide greater access for our community. Since then RHNMC entered into new and fruitful partnerships with the Monroe County Health Department and the Health Foundation of South Florida to comprehensively plan and address the oral health needs of economically disadvantaged minors. These partnerships have resulted in projects that specifically address oral health care and prevention, and with very notable success. In the summer of 2009 RHNMC expanded its Marathon and in Key West facilities by adding additional operatories. In 2010 RHNMC opened (09/14/2010) its third dental clinic in the Upper Keys (Tavernier), fulfilling its mission and strategic plan (from 2002) of access to affordable dental care with 3 facilities through -out the Florida Keys. Our dental clinics do accept Medicaid. On May 1, 2012 RHNMC was invited to and attended the first White House Rule Council in Washington, D.C. We were the only health care entity representing oral health, a tribute to our successful Monroe County program(s). (Medical Health Care) RHNMC was awarded a federal grant (06/14/2012) to open and develop a Federally qualified community health center (FQHC) in the lower Keys, from the seven mile bridge to Key West, On September 17, 2012 RHNMC opened its doors to begin serving patients at the dePoo hospital for 40+ hours per week. Both the Monroe County Health (MCHD) department and the Lower Keys .Medical Center (LKMC) transferred their primary care patients over to our FQHC. The LKMC has also donated temporary space for the clinic until RHNMC is able to secure a permanent home. In November 2012 RHNMC purchased/financed (and has implemented) state-of-the-art EMR/PM software and hardware to coordinate the care in a comprehensive and meaningful way. Our health care service is open For every resident and visitor of the Lower Florida Keys, and includes care for the working poor, the uninsured, underinsured and the homeless. Dr. Jerome Covington serves as our fulltime Medical Director and Physician, with Shu-Lin Klingbeil serving as our Nurse Practitioner. They are complimented with a qualified medical and business professional support staff. RHNMC has also made significant inroads with providing affordable health care in Monroe. Still, the persistent high cost of living in this area makes it almost impossible for some low-income households and families to buy and/or maintain adequate health care options for themselves and for their minors. As our economy hangs in a deep recession and funding cuts from public and private sources shrink, the healthcare needs of our residents become a greater concern. The budget, just for the FQHC is over 1.5 million dollars. Patients are accepting much of the financial responsibility of their health care through our discounted and affordable service offerings, however funding is needed to sustain this Network's efforts to provide health care and education for all minors and adults in need. As a footnote, our medical clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, MediPass, as well as most insurances. RHNMC has also worked with Dennis Pharmacy to bring 340E (low cost federal regulated) pharmaceuticals to Monroe County. ���f11111 atiOT1 Iil Iill- NJ(( 111oicIunlY 5hCHII 511�1i'tlii Asyct Pod0i Iur0 FL.111d, 0122/2013 Total Requested. $10,000 for Year I of this recurring funding request. A. INTRODUCTION Mission of the RHNMC: To improve the quality of and access to health care in Monroe County, FL. The Organization. The Rural Health Network of Monroe County, .Florida, Inc. (RHNMC) was created in 1993, in response to the enactment of Florida Statute 391.0406. As a state certified network and tax-exempt organization 501 (c)(3), (Tax ID#65-0474953), RHNMC seeks to accomplish this specific Florida mandate by improving access to and the duality of health care in Monroe County. RHNMC's Governing Board of Directors includes the membership of all 3 county hospitals and is consumer/user dominated (as required by our new HHS-FQHC grant). Qualifications to Manage this Project, relevant to this Request. RHNMC was recognized by the Florida Department of Health as a successful model of community health development in 2001.' RHNMC has also been recognized as a "Best Practices Model" in 2002 by the Texas A&Nl University: School of Rural Public Health. As mentioned in the Abstract (p. 1), RHNMC's oral health care project was awarded the National Association of Counties (NACo) Acts (# C'ciring award in 2003, received the Achieven2ew award From NACo in July 2003 for its primary care initiatives. and was the only oral health care entity represented on the first White House Rule Council in May 2012 for its oral care accomplishments. RHNMC's proven management skills resulted in two grant awards by the Health Foundation of South FL, Inc. (HFSF) to renew its ambitious plan to provide eolrrtty-)vide dental care (2004-2005), a 3)"1 grant in 2010 to expand to Tavernier and a 4"' grant (201 1) to help provide oral care for our county. On June 14, 2012 RHNMC was awarded a grant to fund the start-up of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) from HHS-HRSA-ORH to provide primary care and ancillary services to the Lower Keys. In late December 2012 RHNMC received a new grant award by the HFSF to support of FQHC project. In April 2009 RHNMC was awarded a $ 375,000 grant by Health and Human Services (I-THS-HRSA-ORH), for a project called "Healthy Smiles Oral Health Consortium", to provide free assessments, dental sealants and restoration work (on urgent care needs) for school minors. In April 2012 RHNMC was awarded a $ 450,000 grant from 1-I1IS-HRSA-ORI-I, for a project call "The Keys to Healthy Smiles", to help provide oral care to the homeless, aging seniors in ]lousing projects and to needy school aged minors In order to qualify for these funds and bring the monies to Monroe, RHNMC must find and supply snatching funds, in the form of monies and/or in -kind gills. The dental suppliers have been. generously donating supplies (approx. $20K I'or each year), the LKMC has donated space to open our FQHC project and various entities from around the county have supported our efforts over the past 10-14 years, enabling RHNMC to acquire these grants monies by proving RI-WMC with necessary matching funds. Our health care projects are evaluated annually for patient satisfaction and quality of care. In each survey, patient responses indicating excellent care has become the norm and standard. The RHNMC Health Services Director & COO, Susana Carrick, for the past 7+ years has been directly responsible for managing our three dental clinics and our new FQHC. This bi- lingual professional competently supervises the operations of this project as well as RI4NMC's FL Dept. of Health: Division of Fnii rl;ency Modica] Services & Community Health resources, Building Health Care Access, 2001, p. 6=1. 4 I-iIlx 1 I J' Ill=J[,Iktt,Yl C�rvil �1E���iic�ilinn to llu� Nloi. ��i3nit' S1x�rill. Shared Asst. ForlOiiLLR' Fund, M/-I'% primary care services. RHNMC is the only organization in Monroe County to provide daily ongoing operations of a free dental sealant program around 240+ days each year. Others have done assessments, however this program actually provides sealants and referrals to dental professionals, guaranteeing a continuity of care. Our dental care professionals are clinically supervised by Florida licensed dentists (and Florida licensed hygienists) with over 100 years of combined clinical experience and a broad range of skill levels, in service to the target population, All dental care personnel undergo an extensive orientation, and are credentialed prior to the onset of any patient care delivery. The organization is supervised by an Executive Director (CEO) with '32 years business and administrative experience. He is also the only grant writer for RHNMC and serves as the project director for each of the grants. The Finance Director, Robert Munson, has been in the healthcare field, previously working with Baxter Healthcare for over 20 years, and came to RHNMC to serve as its CFO in March 2010. All of RHNMC's board and stalTare county residents. All support funding stays in Monroe County. B. PRUJEUT GUAL,S, UBJ L(- l IV U-3 & UU i.l_UrV1 n3 Goals 1. RHN will provide health care & education for the minors of Monroe County. 2. RITN will provide information to all minors encountered about methods to access the medical and oral health services ofthis organization. Provide free sealants to those minors in the 2ic3 & 7111 grade levels at any one of our clinics. Provide the minors (via parent, guardian, &/or school nurses) with informational resources for the restoration of dental issues. Objectives 1 a. Provide health care & related education to the child population of Monroe via the School System and through related organizations off site and at our clinics. 2a. Distribute no less than 2,500 brochures in English and Spanish encouraging minors and their parents to seek the health care services provided by RHNMC. 3a. To seal the teeth of the school minors as recommended by industry standards, thereby protecting their teeth from decay. 4a. To help those in need of tooth restoration work (beyond dental sealants). RHNMC is an alternative to private practice oral health care that is assessable and affordable. Also to provide medical care for the youth of Monroe that are from families with financial difficulties. Measured Outcomes 1 b. RHN will provide oral health care, related education and medical care to no less than 1500 unduplicated minors through -out Monroe. 2b. In post -education session surveys, no less than 90% of all minors surveyed (sample size = 10%) will express "awareness" of RHNMC services and how to access those services. 3b. Accurately count the number of minors who visit the dental & medical clinics. 4b Count the referrals rade and the referrals (appointments) kept. i,rr1171i�E)I tI11. i:1t)91i'lx'LftkIIIIv7�h'I'I�I S}rirE��l Asset l c>r�E�sLur�� Fui7ti, 111�22/2113 Outconzes & Community Impact. Since January 2003, RHNMC's health care projects have performed individual treatment services to over 24,000 patients (medical and dental), and experienced tens of thousands of patient visits. Client satisfaction surveys, conducted annually by RHNMC, underscore an overwhelming appreciation for this needed and affordable service. Clients unanimously agree that although limited, health services are now better directed to actual need and its logistical placement. Self -reported income levels for persons served show that over 95% of RHNMC clients fall under 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and 86% are uninsured, with the majority of the balance under -insured. With the dual, complimentary RHNMC programs of primary care and dental care, Monroe County low income households who were previously unable to access health care, now have affordable options. C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE — Why is this Project Important? RHNMC has now served as the lead agency for county indigent health care for the last 14 years. For over 17 years, the funding stream traditionally directed to the local health department has been steadily reduced, and only since RHNMC primary care services were established, has health care for the underserved been equally available to all persons throughout this County. Monroe County has the unique distinction of maintaining very limited health care options for the uninsured, a distinction which is matched by the highest cost -of' living -rate in the state. The County costs for charitable care, including ER costs, have risen consistently for the past 13 years. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA, 2004) insurance survey found that close to 20% of the population (17,000+ persons) of Monroe County did not have health insurance for themselves or their minors, by reason of cost. The Network's research has validated the AHCA study (as conservative) and has endeavored through its programs to resolve this inequity. to a recent survey (done for RHNIVIC's federally Qualified Health Center application submitted in December 2010, which was granted in June 201.2) it was noted that 46% of those living south of the 7 mile bridge do not have health insurance. That is nearly the population. Recent 2010 census for Monroe County now puts that number at 32%y County -Wide, The US Surgeon General in his examination of oral health care (2000), underscored that any successful community health plan must include oral health care as well. The Surgeon General's report that, even with Medicaid options, there is a noticeable neglect of minors in low- income households when it comes to regular prevention and routine oral health care. Medicaid in the State of Florida currently ranks at or near the bottom in the U.S. for reimbursements to the healthcare professionals, RHNMC asks that funding be directed to its Ertel and medical health care and health care education project, in order to otter a cotnpreheivdir e approach to overall health care for minors. D. THE TARGET AUDIENCE RHNMC serves all residents and visitors of Monroe County without regard to age, gender, color, race, national origin, sexual orientation, or handicap. The target for this grant request is the economically disadvantaged minors of Monroe County. E. APPROACH METHODS 6 1, el �t111 AI pl1, 1fIoll Sluir�il Atisrl I'c�rlc�iturr ri�n�t, 2U1.� RHNMC will engage the services and experience of its staff in producing a health care education program geared to minors. The program will be reviewed and approved for use by the organization's licensed providers, the doctors, nurses, dentists and hygienists. The curriculum will be routinely reviewed and enhanced based on new information and procedures available through this organization and encouraged by the Department of Health and Human Services. How will the Project he Done? A RHNMC staff member will schedule a listing of county elementary schools and will individually contact each school to solicit a level of interest. RHNiViC will also speak to existing service agencies to promote its oral and medical care programs through -out the county. This collaboration is expected to better reach the target population. In addition, clinical stalTwill educate, within our clinic environment, the need for and procedures required for proper oral/medical health care. Each presentation will include a basic overview of good health care standards at an intelligible level for the minor, but will also act as a recruitment environment to educate the minor about where and how to access health care, either through RHNMC, or through other local practitioners. Brochures will be distributed in English and Spanish, informing hopefully not only the minor but the minor's parent(s) about the need for regular oral health care and how to access affordable care. Where ivill the Project be Done? The education presentations may occur in any Monroe County elementary school, based on an invitation from that school, in public forums, health fairs, and within our clinics. When? The project proposes to make presentations on an ongoing basis through -out the year. What Staffing is Required? RV NMC will use the services of its executive director, health services director, project manager, dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, medical director and physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurses and certified nursing assistants for this service and educational project. RHNMC assurnes that the school system will supply onsite teachers, teacher's aides and school nurses to facilitate supervision, introductions and order for any school presentations. To date we have successfully navigated though the school system with no problems or issues (during a time of school board upheaval and flu pandemic) and have seen and treated around two thousand minors at the schools and in our clinics. F. BUDGET AND COSTS (and Fiscal Capability by Income Source) Estimated Budget by Reason of Grant Award & Other Income, FY 12-13 projected, ealth Care The budget below illustrates with the help of local support, the project is able to meet its service obligations and maintains the fiscal capability to ensure Future operations of this kind. Income Sources Estimated Amounts (Current fiscal Fear) Amount Requested in this Proposal Totals Patient Contributions 1.150,000 1,150_000 Federal Grant (HRSA x 2) 800.000 800,000 Slate Grani (SORH & DJJ) 109,035 109,635 County Grant (H'SAB) 300.000 300,000 Local Grants 19.200 10,000 29,200 FoLindation Grants (HFSF) 1 30.000 130.000 Fundraising 15.0(1) 15,000 1n-Kind (LK_MC) 350,000 350.000 Totals 2.873.835 10,000 2.883.835 7 Shui'r�t Assn Fc�rl��ilur�� Fund, ll'l/���2{11:1 Expenses Salaries 1,468.280 10,000 1.478,290 Taxes (PR,SS. Medicare, ST Unemployment. Worker's Conip, Ruilth & Life Ins., Etc. 296.179 296.379 Contract Services (dentists and Consultants, etc.) 397,800 397,900 Operations Expenses and Supplies 698,976 688.876 Qilicr Expenses (share of organizational liability costs; administritive oversight) 22,500 22.500 Totals 2.873.835 10,000 2,883,83� G. THE FUTURE — SUSTAI<NABiLI<TY - Platt.for Prnjeet .Sustainability What will RHNMCclo to Fiisure .Sn.wairrahihty after• the errcl of the Prajecl? The strategies to implement and sustain this plan essentially include yearly contact with and petitions to private foundations and charities, as well as to county, state and the federal government, and the community -at -large. Though what is basically planned is the transference of financial support obligations to county, state and federal government, other options exist to make this ongoing community commitment palatable. Our history has shown that RHNMC has established a viable plan to sustain and maintain its health care initiative. 'Yhe table below illustrates the RHNMC ongoing plan for sustainability. Pre,►•erit or Pote» tiol Partner_ for strutegies Sustainahiliti, Apply for and 1. Sustain rural (FIRSA) outreach funding. Maximize Federal 2. Research other fcdcral funding options from lJRSA that directly address health Government Grants and care for the uninsured. Third Party Pavments. 3. Secure maximum Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements. Program lnconie froin 1. Enhance client co -pay system based on a sliding fee scale. local foundations and 2. Investigate local funding options, through the Comniunity FOLIndation of the consumers served. FL Keys. the Leave -a -Legacy Foundation and the United Way. for partial sustained funding. 3. Research oilier local foundations and charitable boards for contributions. 4. Continue to acquire support froin the Health Foundation of South Florida (HFSF). Monroe COUIlty RHNMC has been successful in the past. for "making its case' before the county Government commission. RHNMC intends to continue its liealth care service options for the Uninsured while informing the commission of actual deed iIi annual budget reviews and requests. l . Make County/state representative and other rural legislators aware of health care State of Florida need. particularly in terms of this project and a local, voluntary cost -sharing arrarigcnicut. 2. Petition for soine Ievel of (increased) state support. 3. Petition the State Office of Rural Health to assist in making tliesc issues kno�N n on the State level. 4. Enter into the yearly legislative budget request cycle, PartnershipsI. Work with existing agemics to collaborate and Share service ideas_ physical space and other resources. 8 RHNMC ORAL HEALTH CARE MULTI -YEAR PLAN Environmental Scan. RHNMC is also guided in its decision -making and planning process by another sister rural network in the FL. Panhandle. r Working in collaboration with the Duval County Health Department, this project brings oral health care to mostly Medicaid recipients. This project has shared its dental protocols with the RHNMC project, and in a presentation in Washington, DC (2003), underscored the importance of oral health care as an essential component of any successful prinrary healthcare endeavor.'- RHNMC itself has merited national attention: The RHNMC dental care program has received the National Association of Counties (NACo) Acts of Caring Award for its dental care program, the Achiez7eincnt Azoai-d for its primary care efforts,3 and May 2012 was invited and attended the first White [-louse Rule Council in Washington DC. With its recent award in June 2012 to establish a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Rural Health Network plans to use the same strategies in building and supporting primary cure as it has over the years with its successful oral care programs. Consumer Input. RHNMC surveys its clients randomly, sampling no less than 10% of all clients each year. In the annual report of client satisfaction, over 95% of those clients responding stated that their health has improved through access to RHNMC services, and this same 95% stated that quality of services rendered were either good, very good, or excellent. Model(s) Selected. The central core of this multiple -model is anchored on a team of direct service personnel, enhanced by a full-time licensed clinical staff who essentially guide and advise the project, which is overseen by a small team of business professionals at the helm of RHNMC. FL KidCare and MediPass, through RHNMC outreach, will continue to enroll minors into oral health care options within the community. Rationale for this Model. As validated in client surveys, RHNMC has witnessed the critical importance of retaining a direct, caring, and dedicated group of professionals for a successful program. What remains needed is an outreach component that makes minors routinely aware of the advantages of good health care and how to access that care. In addition, these educational opportunities can equally stress the affordability for the RHNMC prograrn, where services will be provided and phone numbers. RH NMC will implement a survey at the end of each presentation that reviews these educational materials, and determines if the minor has integrated not only the message of good health, but how to communicate this information to his/her parent for service follow-up. Federal Support. HHS-HRSA has granted two grants to allow RHNMC the ability to establish and stabilize its programs in oral health and primary care over the next few years, where matching funds are required. Summation. RHNMC will use a core group of health care professionals, medical & dental, situated in multiple geographic areas of the county and will offer oral health care education and referral to minors in this county. 1 a. FL Dept of Health, Building Access to Hcralth Care in Florida 200T, p. 39. HRSA Rural Outreach and. Network Conference, Dental Care in Rurat Florida, Wasliinf,ton, DC, SepLeniher 2003. 3 National Association of Counties national rrreetin4, Washington, DC, April 2(X)3. RHNMC 2013 January 9, >2013 CURRENT BOARD MEMBER CHARACTERISTICS -- --- _ ------ BOARD MEMBER NAME: BOARD OFFICE . AREA;.OF HEATH LIVE OR t YEARS OF ' Phane`Numiber HELD EXPERTISE , , .` CEN. TER" WORK'; CO ITIN111110 S (place asterisk 6 it `' PATIENT IN BOARD member derives more than SERVICE SERVICE; 10% of income from health industry) AREA end date 1. Meylan Lowe-Watler Vice Chair *Hospital Operations Yes Yes 3 4 5531 x3382 Director 2. Dorothy Clever Secretary Community at Large Yes Yes 6 305-923-9714 Director _ *Fishermen's Yes - 305-743-5533 3. Linda Douville, RN Director Community Hospital es _1 5295 � Vice Ghair *Healthcare No No 305-434-3000 4. Rick Freeburg Director Administration 5. Robert Luse Treasurer Retired Population _ No No 11 305 852 2588 Director 6. Sylvia Murphy Parliamentarian County Government No No 3 305-453-8787 Non -Voting 7. Jack Bridges Director Attorney Yes No 2 305-619-1969 8.4 Dirk Smits Director Attorney No No 5 305-664-4675 9. Bob Thomas Chair Community at Large Yes es 1 305-852-1791 Director 10. Liz Kern Director _ *Nursing No es 305-296-6156 Administration _ _ 11. Rev. Stephen Braddock Florida Keys Outreach <1 (8/13/12) 305-293-8189 Director Coalition es es Key West Housing <1 (8/13/12) 305-296-5621 12. Annette Mobley Director Authority es es 13. Director Yes Yes �1 14. -- Director i,Yes Yes <1 — 15. Director _. es Yes `1 16 Director Yes Yes �1 17. V Director Yes Yes `1 18. Director Yes Yes <1 -_ 19.T Director Yes Yes `1 .,"Current Number of Board MemberV Male 6 _ Female —� � mm 6 "Number of Board Members Hispanic or Latino 1 Non -His anic or Latino 11 ;;;Number of Board Members��� White 10 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Black/African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian More Than One Race THE MONROE COUNTY SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND (SAFF) 2013 APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION FORM Agency Information Organization Name: A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc. (APSMC). Address: 5503 College Road, Suite 209, Key West, Florida 33040. Type of Organization: Private non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3� Legal Representative & Lead Contact Person Name: Billy Davis Title: Executive Director Telephone: (305}_304-1969 Fax: (305) 295-8333 Email: APSMCCRP OL.COM Project Tide; APSMC IDLE HANDS Sumner Youth Em to ent Pro am Type of Request Non -recurring funds: FY 2013: $10,000.00. Project Target Domains ✓ Crime Prevention ✓ Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment ✓ Mental and Physical Healthcare for Minors Statement of Assurance I certify that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I£ the award is made, the applicant commits APSMC 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. S mute and title of person authorized to legally commit APSMC Inc. to the activities described herein:: tgnature APSMC Inc. Executive Director Date 1 JPage Certification by Applicant I hereby eerdfy: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 4. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Ap plicanes Signatur Applicant's Name: Billy Davis APSMC lnc. Exe .Director 21 Page Abstract In comparison to her sister counties, Monroe County 16" Judicial Circuit presents as an anomaly across numerous variables and comparative indices. 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 the tolerance and the acceptance of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse. 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. Comparative longitudinal Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS) Statewide prevalence data reflect this pervasive and socially skewed perception among our county's youth. The results of which indicate that as compared to other counties that that there is both an elevated prevalence of drug usage among our youth, and increased perception of community and social approval, and of individual peer -pressure to engage in delinquent and antisocial behaviors. Concerned with the alarming trend in Monroe County's youth statistics and the lack of direct treatment and intervention services, a group of local citizens formed a gtass-roots committee which in 2001 became organized as a non-profit and collectively known as A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc. (APSMC). Since inception, APSMC has taken a leadership role in the County's Social Service Youth Provider Network by not only conducting an independent countywide youth needs assessment, but by also successfully petitioning at State level for additional funding for high -risk youth services that were not previously readily available in our youth service delivery system. Over the past twelve years APSMC has proven a critical component in the provision of youth rehabilitative services in our county, including law enforcement, crime prevention, drug prevention and treatment services, and anti -underage drink driving. Since 2001, APSMC Inc. has been a continuous contracted provider of Department of Juvenile Justice programming services throughout Monroe County. Past and present contracts and/or projects with DJJ and other agencies include: DJJ#P8K01 Conditional Release, Supervised Probation, DJJ# P8K02; Structured Transitional Living Respite Home Services, DJJ#V8S05; Conditional Release, DJJ#P8K02; In -Home Evidence Based Brief Strategic Family Therapy, the Bahama Village Mentoring Program, and the Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program. Currently, APSMC provides two valuable programs to the youth and families of Monroe County. Our Idle Hands Summer Youth employment program has been appropriated money from the City of Key West for two consecutive years. We also currently hold a contract with Evidence Based Associates to provide Brief Strategic Family Therapy (an in -home, evidence based family therapy model) to families referred through the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). APSMC is currently applying to become a Florida State Medicaid Provider in our county. l f we are successful, and we should be by the time these awards are made, APSMC would be able to provide our in -home Evidence Based Brief Strategic Family Therapy model and case management to families not involved in the Juvenile Justice system. Recently our DJJ Conditional Release Program and out Bahama Village Mentoring Program reached the end of their respective contract periods. However, APSMC continues to search for funds and opportunities to serve the highest risk youth and families living in Monroe County. In 04', realizing the significance, impact, and critical importance of APSMC Inc. programming for our county's high -risk youth population, the SAFE made its first award; and, the SAFB, has continued to do so annually thereafter. This year, APSMC Inc. is requesting consideration from the SAFB of a non -recurrent maximum award of $10,000.00. A. Introduction 3 1 P a g e A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc. (APSMC) is principally a community -based organization dedicated to the health, welfare, and recovery of high -risk economically disadvantaged children and families that have substance abuse challenges, and to the promotion of individual self-sufficiency in a socially constructive manner. An elected Board of non -paid officers who are non -employees and/or volunteers that serve time -specific terms governs the organization. The Agency employs an Executive Director who is responsible for the overall operation of the corporation, including the establishment of policies and procedures, fiscal planning, and implementation (as guided by the Board of Directors), marketing planning and implementation, community liaison, and all other matters pertaining to the operation of "A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc." APSMC and its programs are based on a holistic approach to health and well being, in which clients and families are empowered to become active participants in the healing process. The approach to treatment is holistic, in that the focus is not only on the client but also on the entire family, the home environment and the community. The mission statement of APSMC is as follows: "A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc (APSMC) is a community- based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the highest risk youth and their families in the Florida Keys. APSMC also seeks to identify unmet needs within our community, and to provide innovative and evidence -based services to meet those needs. Our ultimate goal is to improve outcomes for the juveniles and families we serve while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and delinquency in Florida." For the past twelve years, APSMC has been providing successful, contracted, and structured countywide DJJ treatment programs for high -risk youth that offer opportunities for personal growth, social development and responsible behavior. APSMC's specific qualifications relative to the successful implementation and execution of this proposal and consideration of successful SAFB 13 funding are: ■ Past Experience: APSMC has already demonstrated a 12 year history of past successful performance in operating previous DJJ contracts in Monroe County; and, a 9 year verifiable history of full compliance with SAFB award requirements. ■ Readiness to Implement Services: All features of the proposed program are ready for immediate implementation. ■ Administrative ,Support Capability: APSMC has centralized accounting, personnel, clinical records, and management of information systems. In addition, an internal independent Quality Assurance Specialist monitors compliance to all APSMC Inc.'s contractual requirements, programs and service deliverables. ■ Fiscal Accountability- Auditors conduct annual reviews of the agency's financial statements and of compliance with established standards and the Generally Accepted Financial Principles of the operation of non-profit organizations. ■ Expert Knowledge Base. A strong, diverse, talented team of community and individual services providers who offer APSMC experiential clinical and academic background and expertise in prevention programming, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and cultural diversity issues. ■ Interagency Collaboration and Community Resources.- APSMC brings a history of strong interagency collaborative efforts and community initiatives with state, local, education and natural resource agencies. 4 1 P a g e ■ Quality Asmrance. The Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Children and Families monitor APSMC continually for Quality Assurance. Contractual reporting / auditing requirements by both these Departments includes: program .monthly reports, quarterly reports, documentation compliance, client satisfaction, outcome measures, performance annual reports, property inventory annual reports, and financial and compliance annual audits. APSMC will comply with all reporting requirements associated with secured funding from the SAFF Advisory Board. B. APSMC Proposed SAFF 2013 Project Goals, Objectives and Exmcted Outcomes The primary goal, objective, and expected outcome of this request are that: through the successful consideration of $10,000.00 local funding by the SAFB, APSMC will be able to continue to provide prevention, intervention and treatment services to high -risk youth and families living in Monroe County. APSMC and its programs are not duplicated by any other agency within our county. We provide a one -of -a - kind Evidence -Based treatment and intervention service to our residents countywide and the only summer youth employment program in the county. Through 2008 to 2012, parallel to the decline in the economy, APSMC experienced an overall 20% State budget funding cut -back. This year, more than ever, the need for SAFF funding has become even more critical to the continued ability of APSMC to provide Evidence Based In -home Family Therapy and the Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program to our county's high - risk youth. C. Background and S__iguffieance The delinquent behaviors of children, as with adults, are regarded as progressive phenomena. Only through an intensive, responsibility based regime including life skills development, social value enhancement and educational/vocational training will high -risk youth undergo the behavioral and psychological transformation needed to lead normal, healthy, productive lives. APSMC's Evidence -Based In -home Family Therapy program (BSFT) and out Idle Hands Jobs Program are the only ones of this kind in our county. First, our Evidence -Based In -home Family Therapists are trained and supervised by the University of Miami. This model allows for APSMC to be in the home whenever the family is available, which means we provide the therapy during non-traditional hours. Additionally, our Idle Hands Jobs Program provides summer employment for youth attending Key West High School/Keys Center because the South Florida Workforce no longer provides this service to youth under 18 years of age. D. TarTawt P ulati n APSMC has over the past few years expanded our target population from serving only DJJ involved youth to include youth living in our county who are not in the Juvenile Justice system. This expansion is evident through our Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program and our mentoring programs. Additionally, APSMC has submitted our application to become a Medicaid provider in Monroe County. Furthermore, APSMC is currently seeking fiends to expand our summer jobs program to function during the school year to provide part-time jobs for our youth. E. Appmach Method 51 Page APSMC relies on the referral process from the DJJ, MCSD and DCF, as well as our outreach efforts. APSMC is actively involved in inter -agency meetings and discussions, and we are active members in our community. Members of the APSMC staff and our Board members are also involved with other organizations in Monroe County (i.e., Rotary, Boys and Girls Club, LVA). Overall Program(s) Goal Our Idle Hands Summer Jobs Program and Evidence -Based In -home Family Therapy program are designed to address and strengthen the promotion of our youth's positive behavior in their home environment while providing a high level of support, education, treatment and structure as the youth enters into adulthood. The overall goal of these programs is to promote a strong work ethic and strengthen the family unit in order to avoid juvenile crime and the potential for future delinquency. Sub goals include, among otbers: ■ Facilitate positive change in youth behavior and avoid criminal thinking. ■ Equip youth with the necessary tools and skills to become productive members of society. ■ Maintain community safety by providing effective levels of supervision and support. ■ Facilitate positive involvement and progress in academic and vocational activities and job placements. • Ensure public safety through quality programming, surveillance and supervision. ■ Cultivate meaningful and positive relationship with youth, their parents and the community. ■ Provide linkage and brokerage to a continuum of care providers that promote self-sufficiency and reduce individual criminogenic risk factors. Dynamic Cnminogemc Risk Factors Addressed. ■ Antisocial Attitudes, values and beliefs • Peer Relations, including antisocial peers and isolation from pro -social peers ■ Education and Employment ■ Substance Abuse ■ Leisure and Recreation • Anger / Hostility ■ Family Factors, including poor parental supervision • Poor self -management skills ■ Temperamental and personality factors Speafac Service Deliverables: APSMC's 2013 Idle Hands Summer Employment Program will: • Serve 40 youth in the Lower Keys enrolled in the Monroe County School District. • Provide two weeks of "Job Readiness" classroom instruction. • Place each youth in a sic week "Internship" with the City of Key West or other local businesses /agencies. • Supervise each youth's participation and progress as well as the satisfaction of the employer via our "Job Coach." 6 1 P a g e Measurable Per Goals: 1. 100% of all youth shall participate in the two week job readiness classes before going on the job site. 2. 100% of all youth shall meet the site supervisors before starting the job. 3. 100% of all youth enrolled and participating in Idle Hands jobs will be employed. 4. 100% of youth participating in the program will meet with the job coach weekly. 5. 100% of the youth participating in the program will return to Key West High School in the fall. 6. 80% of youth shall demonstrate improvement in behavioral and social skills. 7. 75% of youth admitted to the program shall successfully complete the program by the end of summer. F. Resources Costs SAFF RFP application page limitations prevent a comprehensive presentation of the APSMC's Idle Hands Job Program operating budget. However, a summary of APSMC's Key West City award is provided below. If necessary, this contract can be reviewed up request_ Relative to this award, APSMC must gain a 33% local effort to offset a program budget deficit that is attributed to the high cost of conducting business in Monroe County, Florida and State budget cut backs. APSMC IDLE HANDS SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Key West City Grant Award Summary (FY 2013) SERVICE TYPE PROGRAM OPERATIONS YEARLY PAYMENT IDLE HANDS PROGRAM$34-000.00 PROJECTED TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURE 2013: $61,400.00 PROJECTED PROGRAM BUDGET D.EEICIT 2013 27 40 .00* REQUESTED SAFF 13 FUNDS 10� 000.00 Under this proposal, any/all received SAFF 13 award will be applied to current budget line items for the purchase of APSMC Inc. liability insurance and State sponsor governmental indemnification, or other such necessary expenditures to continue program operations and the provision of youth services. Other Local Match The remaining balance of the Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program 2013 budgetary deficit ($17,400.00) is projected to be secured through community fundraising events and direct charitable contributions (i.e., APSMC SK, City Beautification project in conjunction with Waste Management, etc). G. Sustaiwbi* In 2012 APSMC secured $34,000 from the City of Key West for the Idle Hands Job Program in Monroe County. APSMC continues to receive full funding from the State for our Evidence -Based Family Therapy Program. Currently, this program has an operating deficit of approximately 33% of revenue to expenditure. This deficit is due to experienced reductions in State Budget appropriations which are compounded by the high cost of providing countywide services in the Keys. For FY 13-14, APSMC has maintained a neutral budget over last year's 2012-2013 budget. 7 1 P a g e Even with tight fiscal constraints already in place, which are annually reviewed and revised by the elected Board of Directors, it is our experience that this program will continue to have an annual operating deficit. Accordingly, we must continually rely upon the benevolence of the individuals and business within the community and organizations such as the SAFB to see the value of the financial investment in both APSMC's programs and in the lives of at -risk youth in our community. This program is well established, is the only one of its kind in the County, and has been providing this vital community services to our high -risk youth since 2004. 8 1 P a g e O O y O ptd1 � !fit z G7 R LnUl b w o o ry o CD x CD r O W w W w W 0 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Kreative Kids Christian Academy Address: 4711Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 Authorized Representative: Karen MacCrory, Director Contact Person: Karen MacCrory Telephone: 305-743-7165 Fax: 305-743-3765 E-mail: kreativekidsca@bellsoutb; net Type of Organization: C:? W Non-profit Organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c) (3) Title of Project: Summer Camp Education Program n_ cn Amount of request: $10,000.00, Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? YES. From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? City of Marathon Grant Awarded $7,100 for school improvements. Board of Directors: List Attached This application addresses: Signatu X Crime Prevention X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults X Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth. re: Date: 4 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal. purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signaturt Applicant's Name f C� (Printed) f) Kreative Kids Christian Academy Board of Directors Keith LaFountain 58120 Morton Street Grassy Key FL 33050 Cathy Cavanaugh PO Box 500980 Marathon FL 33050 Dorian Mullar 308 Croton St. Duck Key FL 33050 Our Rectuest Our request to this committee involves the Summer Program for the children in this community. Our summer program seeks to promote pro -social values, increase academic motivation and achievement, and prevent drug use, violence, and delinquency. Children thrive in Summer Programs that provide engaging instruction led by positive role models. Quality summer education increases future academic success. Your funding has and will continue to help us create a program in which children spend the summer learning about our community and our environment. Each week the educational curriculum we work on in school directly relates to life in the keys and our natural environment. Our Summer Camp program will need curriculum, supplies and teaching resources. We need fuel, insurance and maintenance for the vans and food for field trips where we learn about our community. We are asking you to help us with admission costs to places we visit, like Sea Camp and the Aquarium in Key West, as well as other field trips. We need to cover wages for an aide to help keep them safe when they travel. We at Kreative Kids would like to thank you for the importance you place on the young people of this community. Our parents raved about our summer program last year, and they are all aware that it would not have been possible without your support. Estimated budget of Summer Camp: $32,500.00 Estimated Local Contribution: $24,000.00 Money Requested from SAFE $10,000.00 Introduction Kreative Kids Christian Academy is a non-profit preschool located in Marathon, Florida. It provides a safe and loving education to 73 children here in the middle Keys. We offer education for ages 1. to 5, before and after school care for ages 5- 1.2 and Summer Program for pre-school and school -aged children. Our parents have varied jobs, and do their best every day for their children. The majority of our families works for little more than minimum wage and live at or below poverty level. We struggle every day with empty lunch boxes, shoes that are too small, and parents who can't afford to bring diapers. Our only sources of income other than tuition are the support we receive from the community. Why Invest in Quality Eprly Childhood Education Our summer program seeks to promote pro -social values, increase academic motivation and achievement, and prevent drug use, violence, and delinquency. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a national, nonpartisan anti -crime organization made up of more than 95 law enforcement leaders and crime survivors in Florida. These sheriffs, police chiefs, prosecutors and crime victims promote greater public investments in programs proven to direct kids to a better path in life, leading them away from crime and towards success. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) prevention research program focuses on risks for drug abuse and other problem behaviors that occur throughout a child's development. Prevention interventions designed and tested to address risks can help children at every step along their developmental path. Prevention programs can be designed to intervene as early as preschool to address risk factors for drug abuse, such as aggressive behavior, poor social skills, and academic difficulties. National Statistics are clear: Quality Early Childhood Education reduces the chances of being arrested or becoming addicted to drugs later in life. How you make a difference Those of you who served on this committee last year will remember that we received grant money towards this program. Thanks to your support our summer camp program doubled from 13 to 26 children. We were able to divide into two age appropriate groups and take them on separate days to many exciting places in the keys. We were able to purchase separate age appropriate curriculum materials for each group. Your funding provided for the camp expenses and that allowed Kreative Kids to financially subsidize 7 low income families, who might not otherwise have been able to have their children in a summer program. When we keep these kids off the streets and show them positive ways to occupy their time in the environment in which they live, we create healthy lifestyles for the future. As the Department of Education and the Miami 1 Dade Early Learning Coalition struggle with budget cuts school readiness funding is dwindling in Monroe County. Your continued support to this program helps to ensure Monroe County families are afforded the opportunity to place their children in a program that teaches children how to cope in their environment and make positive choices. To quote fighterime.or; "There is strong evidence that these programs can help at — risk children succeed, reduce the likelihood that they will commit crimes and save taxpayer dollars by lowering prison costs." First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: A.H. of Monroe County, Inc. (dba AIDS Help and AHI) Address: 1434 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Scott Pridgen, Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Scott Pridgen, Executive Director Telephone: 305-293-4800 Fax: 305 293-3667 E-mail: scott.p@aidshelp.cc Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [ x] Title of Project: Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ 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 ❑ 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? ®Yes ❑No 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 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): ❑ Law Enforcement ❑ Crime Prevention © Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment [IMental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports fPrograms for Monroe County Youth Signature: Please no e: Because Sunshine La of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature "V's Name 5eu-Z�' rill n (Printed) Third Page of the Application (Limit of one page): Abstract: A brief summary of the project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much). Pages 4 through 9 of the Application: THE APPLICATION Here you should include: A. introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) For further information, contact Michelle Quad, Legal Assistant at (305) 292-7020, or e-mail: mquad@keysso.net SHERIFF'S ASSET FORFEITURE FUND APPLICATION PROJECT ABSTRACT WHO & WHAT: A.H. of Monroe County, Inc. (AHI) will establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Special Needs Housing with the Monroe County Homeless Services CoC (MC-CoC) to establish Permanent Approach To Housing (PATH) to provide a means of transitioning homeless households from shelters to permanent housing in properties owned by AHI for persons living with HIVIAIDS, Veterans, Low Income Families, and other Disabilities. WHERE: The PATH Program participants currently residing in transitional shelters operated by the members of the MC-CoC will receive transitional housing, employment resources, drug testing, personal financial education and programs for substance abuse and mental health treatment services provided for by members of the MC-CoC. Upon successful completion of a minimum 90 Day program PATH Participants will be eligible for placement in permanent housing. AHI would provide permanent housing in one of its forty three apartments amongst its six housing locations. WHY: Transitional housing programs managed by the MC-CoC are experiencing a demand for permanent housing facilities in order to transition homeless residents who are doing well in transitional programs. Currently our permanent housing units are experiencing a high turnover rate — by changing the approach to first transition the homeless through shelter programs, will lead to a path of greater sustainability within permanent housing programs. WHEN: The expanded project for 43 individuals will begin immediately upon notification of funding. HOW: PATH will provide a permanent housing unit along with a one-on-one program with a Life Skills Counselor in order to implement a self -managed program ranging from financial planning classes, job employment programs, health education programs, literacy programs, volunteer opportunities, and substance abuse counseling to all participants. The Life Skills Counselor will assist residents with referrals to Veterans programs, Medicaid and Medicare programs, and obtaining an application for social security (SSI/SSD). HOW MUCH: Permanent Approach To Housing (PATH) is estimated to cost in excess of $450,000 over twelve month period when fully implemented. Much of this cost is rental assistance. The request for funding from the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture fund of $10,000 will leverage other funding sources for PATH. A. Introduction Founded in 1986, A.H. of Monroe County, Inc. (AHI) is a nonprofit community -based HIV/AIDS organization serving the people of Monroe County (the Florida Keys). Offices are located at 1434 Kennedy Drive, Key West and 3333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. AHI currently provides case -managed health care, housing, food, counseling, referral, and support services for HIV -infected residents of Monroe County. The agency also conducts health education and HIV risk reduction outreach programs aimed at reducing the impact and prevalence of HIV infection throughout Monroe County. AHI also owns six affordable housing complexes consisting of 96 apartments dedicated to HIV/AIDS, Low and affordable income households, Veterans, and other disabilities. Over the past 26 years AIDS Help has served over 2,200 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Monroe County. Our current active caseload is 321, as of December 31, 2012. Some of the clients have been recently diagnosed with HIV while others are long-term clients who are benefiting from life -extending treatment breakthroughs. AHI currently has a staff of 22 full-time and four part-time employees including six highly trained and state certified medical case managers responsible for working directly with clients. AHI has two housing case managers serving an average of 164 housing clients per month with a continuum of housing assistance from short-term emergency shelter assistance to long-term permanent housing. AHI also provides health education and risk reduction for special populations with five highly trained health education specialists. AHI's operating budget from July 2011 to June 2012 was $3.5 million. Funding sources include donations, fundraisers, foundation grants, bequests, and contributions from businesses, civic groups, and religious institutions. AHI intends to partner with the MC-CoC to provide supportive housing to meet the special needs of people with needs who are homeless or would be at -risk of homelessness were it not for the integration of affordable housing and supportive services. Their special needs may include health conditions such as mental illness, substance addiction, HIV/AIDS, or other substantial barriers to housing stability, such as the effects of domestic violence, trauma, or histories of out -of -home placements. The MC-CoC members that are currently providing either emergency or transitional housing programs are: the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League which operates Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter for the City of Key West, Catholic Charities, Heron - Peacock House, Samuels House, Florida Outreach Coalition, Veterans Administration, and the Domestic Abuse Shelter. Each of the members of the MC-CoC offer a variety of social services; such as case management, substance abuse counseling, mental health services, job employment and financial education services. 2 In addition, Lower Keys Medical Center (DePoo Hospital) offers Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse and behavioral services, and partial hospitalization programs specifically designed for those individuals who are in need of intensive supportive services emphasizing the mental and emotional well-being of the individual. Key West Health and Rehabilitation (KWHR) complex is located at 5860 College Road, Key West (Stock Island). The organization provides a full range of rehabilitation and mental health services on a 24-7 basis, both long-term in -patient and out -patient, to all residents of Monroe County. Currently KWHR has the capacity to accept Medicaid recipients in need of structured transitional living with the benefits of medical and physical rehabilitative services. B. Goals Objectives and Outcomes Since 2009 AIDS Help has managed a Housing First and Harm Reduction program for ten (10) homeless residents and four chronically homeless residents at our 14 unit Supportive Housing Facility, Seebol Place, at 711 Catherine Street, Key West Florida. Since the initiation of the program in September 2009 through December 31, 2012, 39 homeless residents have lived at our Supportive Housing Facility of which 13 people had a chronic homeless definition. A total turnover rate of 179% amongst all residents and a 225% turnover rate amongst the chronically homeless residents has not demonstrated a long term permanent housing solution with the Housing First and Harm Reduction Program. The Housing First concept of addressing the housing issue first and then offering supportive services has proven not the best approach for addressing the housing needs for the homeless. PATH will offer a means of transitioning homeless citizens from transitional shelters in the MC-CoC network to permanent housing properties for homeless persons living with HIV/AIDS, Veterans, Low Income Families, and other Disabilities owned by AHI. Housing and rental assistance would be used as the incentive to complete the 90 day program. We believe that this would greatly reduce the excessive turnover currently in our permanent housing units dedicated to the homeless_ Currently transitional housing programs managed by the MC-CoC are experiencing a demand for permanent housing facilities in order to transition homeless residents who are doing well in transitional programs. PATH would provide the means as an incentive to move people from transitional programs to permanent housing. This movement would create space within transitional programs that have a wait list. PATH will also be used for tenants with chronic substance abuse and mental health issues currently housed in our properties or housing programs. Tenants who relapse or have exhausted all possible measures would be referred to transitional housing programs within the MC-CoC network for housing and support for a period of 90 days. Tenants could either continue to stay at a given supportive housing project on or transition with 3 rental assistance to any available AHI property or other rental property within the community after successful completion of a 90 supportive housing program. By changing the approach to transitioning the homeless through shelters programs first will lead to a path of greater sustainability within permanent housing programs. AHI would dedicate 43 permanent housing units to the members of the MC-CoC in order to create movement within the transitional shelter system. C. importance to the Community PATH will provide movement within the transitional shelter system as well as an incentive for homeless households that have successfully completed a transitional housing program. PATH will stabilize current permanent housing programs for households entering the PATH program. PATH will also provide an option to re-enter transitional housing programs for household that relapse while in the PATH program. PATH creates a link ("path") for households to follow in order reach stable, secure, and permanent housing. D. Tar eg t Population The chart below presents an overview of those homeless persons that will make up the target population(s) to be served through the PATH program. gg i XX ; .e �� •P p Total Served 45 100 % Homeless Persons Living with HIV/AIDS 20 45% Homeless Veterans 10 23% Homeless Disabled -- Chronically Homeless 10 23% Homeless Elderly and Families 5 9% Substance and Alcohol Abuse Issues 30 67% Mental Health Issues 15 33% Male 35 77% Female 10 23% Ages 25 to 40 1.2 27% Ages 41 to 65 33 73% In E. ADnroach Method PATH is a new and unique approach to transitional housing in Monroe County, Florida. The MC-CoC and AHI will establish 43 permanent housing units for homeless or at risk of homelessness persons suffering from HIV/AIDS, Veterans, Low Income Families, and other Disabilities that are experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse or mental health problems. This method is unique because it will provide community wide linkage to care and services for people who are not yet "clead' or in recovery programs and are in need of permanent housing after the successful involvement in a MC-CoC member's transitional housing network. AHI Housing Case Management and AHI Property Management will assist all participants with housing resources, rental assistance programs, and landlord tenant responsibilities. During the 90-day transitional housing period the resident will also be assisted in preparing for long-term and permanent housing. Each resident will be assessed by an AHI Housing Case Manager in developing a "housing plan of care" and receive information for housing opportunities at AHI housing facilities and other affordable housing available throughout Monroe County. PATH will provide a one-on-one program involving a Life Skills Counselor in order to implement a self -managed program ranging from financial planning classes, job employment programs, health education programs, literacy programs, volunteer opportunities, and substance abuse counseling to all participants. The Life Skills Counselor will assist residents with referrals to Veterans programs, Medicaid and Medicare, and obtaining application for social security (SSIISSD). The self -managed program is designed to help maintain permanent housing and avoid behavior that may lead to isolation or substance abuse. An incentive program for participants will be provided for the first six months for successful completion of self -managed programs. AHI's Medical Case Managers will assist residents living with HIV/AIDS with supportive services ranging from maintenance of critical health appointments with specialty physicians and continued adherence to prescribed treatments. AHl will assess HIV/AIDS resident's needs for eye and dental care, medical transport, assistance in Medicaid and Medicare, and obtaining application for social security (SSI/SSD). PATH would conduct a research study to indicate that individuals who participate in a supportive transitional housing program prior to entering permanent housing remained stably housed for a longer period of time. This pilot project will use the data to determine a path of positive outcomes from homelessness to transitional shelters to permanent housing. 5 F. Resources and Costs Buds It is estimated that the development of the PATH will cost approximately $466,442 during the first year of operation. The chart below details expected expenditures and supportive resources necessary for Center operation. Medic al:Case.-Mana ement Staff 0 15,$40 15,840 Housiri Case Mara ement 0 17,02$ 1.7,028 Life Skills Counselor 6,010 24,950 30,960 Participant Incentive 3,990 3,990 RentafAssistance 0 375,300 375,300 Supportive Services Mental 8,100 Health; Counseling &Life Skills 0 8,100 Training, Education, Refeiral,,etcs Administrative Matcl 0 15,224 15,224 TOTAL $10,000 $456 442 1 $44042 G. Sustainability Health and Housing outcomes data will be analyzed and reported to both the AHI and MC-CoC boards for review and consideration for additional support. If the evaluation report indicates the success of PATH it will allow MC-CoC to search for additional funding sources to continue or expand the transitional housing project. H. Other Funding Sources Several years ago, AHI requested an amount of $138,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help construct four units of Supportive Housing and to fund an intensive drug and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment program for four persons living with HIV/AIDS who were homeless or recently released from detention facilities in Monroe County. With additional $750,000 funding from the Florida Department of Children and Families, $200,000 funding from Monroe County Supportive Housing Program and generous donations from the community an additional ten units were built on property owned by AHI. Included in the HUD award was funding for a quarter -time Life Skills Counselor (LSC) who provides a high level of case management for the four chronically homeless units for the residents of the Supportive Housing Facility. The award also included approximately $25,000 in operating funds that can be used in providing food, supplies, and educational benefits for program participants. This operations award was renewed for another year n on January 7, 2012. The LSC also provides supportive counseling and support for the 10 homeless units for the residents of the Supportive Housing Facility. This year, AHI is hoping to expand the scope of the project in order to research the benefit of the project by increasing the number of available homeless units from 10 to 20 and increase the number of chronic homeless units from 4 to 23. A total of 43 units are set aside in order to transition homeless households from transitional housing to permanent housing. Other funding resources for this project are from The Southern Most AIDS RIDE. 7 I. Board of Directors Officers: President: Bryan Green, Architect Vice -President: William Hawthorne, M.D. Treasurer: Marcus Varner, Owner Eden Entertainment, Ltd. and WeBeFit Health Center Secretary: Susan Weekley, Businesswoman Directors: Vernon Davis, Entertainment Consultant Betsy Dietz, Public Relations Consultant Donna Feldman, Real Estate Development Janet Hayes, Retired Public Relations Robert Leiby, Retired Kate Miano, Hotel Owner Ross Elwell, Business Owner Chris Elwell, Business Owner Laurie McChesney, Owner/Broker, Preferred Properties, C.R., Inc. Bruce Peele, Community Representative Michael Phillip, Photographer / Artist Board Staff Scott Pridgen, Executive Director 4-10 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: C' 6S P EC-- C I4jqP E L. 6UEp_ G o 1n rk.S 1'U9)19T"9 Address: ,7p S 6 cA-rf4Fl TT k,> cl-ACK_ Et/ W €S� i Authorized Representative: (name & title) MA p—1 y9 Contact Person: (Matters regardin this application) Telephone: S b I -' 35 ` 4 l I t /� _i A R dp Fax:,,9,6�-339-34 V E-mail:m fl R A L-Y�+�+� ►Jl> • N +�� Type of Organization: /voA)ZlEd a/ntA/, 1'J 0A)AL C �J t4ao (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4)] 6UTRtflG1I Title of Project: Cios PCL CIMP15L MnCC6M15a CT07 Ai5i1C#1' Type of request: ❑ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) KNon-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: `� '� , (go co If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ 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? ,Yes ❑No 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. Tkr kFy LtJL�S If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses -or you mug designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible fj�the uses the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. SEE A T�1gCN6v 5IVE--€T 7.' This application addresses (please check all that apply): - Law Enforcement Crime Prevention VDrug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports P grams for Monroe County Youth Mak��Signature: Date: 11J11�1'5 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. Attachment to Page One for the Directors Maria Lybrand 216 Southard Street Key West, Florida 33040 561-351-4191 Nancy Hillman H-31 Miriam Street Key West, Florida 33040 305-294-8815 Helen Spurlock 825 Georgia Street Key West, Florida 33040 305-296-1112 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: l . All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. App licant's Si g nature:r6UVO-) Applicant's Name 1131 1 61 (Printed) My name is Maria Lybrand. I am the director of the Overcomers Outreach program at the Gospel Chapel located at 720 Southard Street, Key West, FL 33040. Gospel Chapel is the oldest Brethren Church in North America, dating back into the 1800's. Gospel Chapel performs a number of outreach programs for the welfare and aid of individuals and charitable organizations in and around Key West. We host youth mission groups visiting Key West who assist in outreach projects in our community (accommodating these groups with housing, and meals). These groups have worked at Samuels House and with other community services. Gospel Chapel also provides an Overcomers support group. Overcomers Outreach is a nonprofit, 12-step recovery program, targeting any kind of addiction or compulsion. A key component of the outreach is the Devotional Recovery Bible, which we purchase for $22.00 per Bible and try to provide to those in the program. The Devotional Recovery Bible is widely admired by those in recovery for being easy to understand and comprehend. In representing the Overcomers Outreach, I am an approved clergy providing counseling for female inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center. The counseling generally includes a recovery Bible study and so I have supplied the inmates numerous Devotional Recovery Bibles for that purpose. The program involves group and personal outreach at the jail twice a week or more, with strong emphasis on drug and alcohol abuse recovery. It is my experience that this early outreach, while the girls are incarcerated, better prepares them to continue their recovery when they are released. During my counseling visits we cover the problems to be encountered when returning to the streets, and encourage them to participate in our non -denominational Overcomers Outreach Bible Studies upon their release. The Devotional Recovery Bible is designed for the 12 step program process. There have been over 600 Bibles distributed in the almost six years that I have been involved in this program. The program offers practical application through the 12 step program, reinforced by the spiritual guidance it provides. The female inmates request this Bible on a weekly basis. I have seen numerous inmates go on to lead productive lives, upon release. It is our hope that we can obtain funds to cover the cost of 100 Bibles (total cost of $2,200.00) for use in our outreach program. This will allow us to distribute an average of 2 Bibles per week. That falls short of the number needed on a weekly basis, but periodically, we receive greatly needed individual contributions to help meet our needs. Given my time and experience with the inmates, I believe that this would be money well spent and would fit well into the objectives of your grant program. Thank you. Details about this Organization Gospel Chapel, located at 720 Southard Street in Key West, is the oldest Brethren (non- denominational) church in North America, dating back into the 1800's. Through the many years it has been active in the community; it has supported countless missionary and outreach projects. While the church does not name a "head pastor", the Gospel Chapel has various men of God from many church denominations who travel weekly from other churches to share God's Word at the Chapel. Gospel Chapel supports a weekly Overcomers Outreach Program which is a 12-step program for any kind of addiction or compulsion. The program uses the Devotional Recovery Bible as an agent for education and inspiration. Details about how the Grant will be used My name is Maria Lybrand and I will purchase the Devotional Recovery Bibles in Key West from the Tree of Life Bookstore on White Street. We have been purchasing Devotional Recovery Bibles there as funds availability permit, however, we often fall short of the number of Bibles needed in the program. As part of the program, I carry the Devotional Recovery Bibles into the Monroe County Detention Center during my regular visits (I am an approved clergy). I have been visiting the inmates for almost six years now, and have provided over 600 Devotional Recovery Bibles to the inmates, each AT THEIR REQUEST (we do not push them on anyone). It is our hope at Gospel Chapel that we will be equipped with enough Bibles to continue to provide them to all that need them in their efforts to reform and then become a useful member of society once again. Because there is a regular turnover in the detention facility, we find that more Bibles are always needed. We feel that this project is very important to the community, in that it helps to prepare the inmates for their eventual release. And afterward they have a support group to help them continue their recovery and their reconnection to the community. This support is very important, helping to avoid the pitfall of revisiting their alcohol or drug addiction once they hit the street again. Details about what is needed In the past, we have relied on occasional donations for the Devotional Recovery Bibles used in our Overcomers Outreach Program. It can be extremely hard to obtain what is necessary to make this outreach program work. We do not want to turn down the requests for the Devotional Recovery Bibles from the inmates, but sometimes there isn't enough funding available to purchase what is needed. We are requesting $2,200.00, which would allow us to purchase 100 Devotional Recovery Bibles for the Overcomers Outreach Inmate Program. These Devotional Recovery Bibles are purchased locally at a discount from the Key West Tree of Life Book Store (not affiliated with the Gospel Chapel). Closing In closing, I would like to say that we would be so very grateful for the opportunity to have these Devotional Recovery Bibles available for our outreach. We thank you again for the generosity you have given us in the four prior years. By gifting our outreach, this has greatly improved the quality of the program and aided the recovery of the inmates. Not to mention, what we have accomplished for our community. We know that it honors and enhances our community, as we strive to help those struggling with various addictions. Thank you for your kind consideration. Contact persons: Maria Lybrand 305-351-4191 Nancy Hillman 305-294-8815 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc Name of Organization: Address: Authorized Representative: Contact Person: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: -1- A-Uplicant Identification The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. 200 62ld Street Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 Gary L Roberts - Director Gary L Roberts (305) 395-0998 (Cell) (305) 289-5699 lastresortrninisti- ,,) nail.com Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency ( ) Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or (4) ( x ) Title of Project: Monroe County Funding (SAFF) for Last Resort Ministry, INC Type of Request: Amount of Request: Non -recurring funds $7,000.00 We are willing to submit to this Board a full account of what we are doing with these funds. Other Sources of Funds: Board of Directors: This application addresses: Please see Attachment A Gary L Roberts Dolores Duncan George K. Hickcox Jerry Bradford • Crime Prevention 2112 Dolphin Drive Marathon, FL 33050 6099 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 PO Box 501614 Marathon, FL 33050 8102 Gulf of Mexico Blvd Marathon, FL 33050 • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment • Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Si tore Date 2.1.2013 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -2- Certification by Applicant 1 hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense d. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. The Last Resort Ministry, INC is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state, or local civil rights laws. 9. The Last Resort Ministry, INC is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Re #5 — An exception has been granted to The Last Resort Ministry, INC as of the SAFF Grant Application of 2012 through attorney Patrick McCullah. Applicant's � 's Si ture: Applicant's Name _Gary L Roberts 1-7— The Last Resort Minis .Inc Abstract: The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -3- Summ@a of Pro'ect The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. is a Christian organization located in Marathon, Florida. It is a Florida Non Profit Corporation and is an outreach ministry of the First Baptist Church of Marathon, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Ministry began by offering faith -based assistance to current and former inmates of the Monroe County Detention Center in Marathon and to their families. It later expanded by offering the Life Recovery Group to all who were seeking help from addictive behavior. At the request of the Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys, the Ministry began a faith -based program there. Many are at the Guidance/Care Center (that includes a Detoxification Unit) due to drug and alcohol abuse. In conjunction with the Chaplain's Office of Dade Correctional Institute, the Ministry began a recovery program at the Big Pine Road Prison and more recently began Sunday Services due to the loss of the Chaplain there. The Ministry also offers assistance when called upon by the Domestic Abuse Shelter. All of the programs offered by the Ministry assist in the mental health of those we help. The goal of the Ministry is to help people involved in crime, alcohol and drugs and suffering from mental ill -health return successfully to society and to abandon the habits and behavior that have damaged their lives, those of their families, and the community at large. The Ministry has been in continuous operation for over eighteen years. The Ministry began bringing chaplain services to the Marathon Detention Center in September 1994, to the Guidance/ Care Center in August 2001, and to the Big Pine Road Prison in January 2003. The Life Recovery Group was begun in April, 2000. The Domestic Abuse Shelter calls upon us to provide bus tickets to their clients as needed. We are requesting a grant of $7,000.00. The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -4- THE APPLICATION A. Introduction. The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. began by serving the sixty inmates of the Marathon Detention Center and their families and has been in continual operation for more than eighteen years. The Life Recovery Group has been meeting for more than twelve years. At the request of the Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys, the Ministry began a program for their patients over eleven years ago. We began a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program ten years ago for the sixty-four inmates at the Big Pine Road Prison. The Ministry is staffed by volunteers from churches in Monroe County and is governed by a four person Board of Directors. It is not -for -profit and is incorporated in the State of Florida and is an outreach ministry of the Marathon First Baptist Church, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Ministry has been in operation since its first program at the Marathon Detention Center in 1994 and is continuing today. The strength of the Ministry is in the quality of its volunteers. These qualities include a shared compassion for and understanding of the misfortune and obstacles confronting prisoners, those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness. The Ministry provides a spiritual base and a belief in the healing power of prayer and Christian fellowship. Specific training has been provided through the resources of the international organization of Prison Fellowship. All volunteers have a willingness to commit and put oneself "on the firing line" by working with residents at the Marathon Detention Center, Guidance/Care Center, Big Pine Road Prison and the community at large Some of the services and activities undertaken by the Ministry include: • Personal and group meetings with jail and prison inmates six times weekly and with in -patient clinic residents twice weekly. • Direction and assistance in handling basic living problems upon release (rehabilitation, shelter, transportation and daily living routines). • Providing transportation (bus tickets, airline tickets when cost- effective or fuel for the private -owned vehicle) to the home, rehabilitation facility, family or job location if not a Marathon resident. • Family assistance (such as food, living expenses and counseling). • Dealing with addiction (Repentance, Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Recovery). • Rehabilitation placement and employment assistance. • Encouraging church attendance and membership. • Christmas program for the inmates at the Marathon Detention Center and Big Pine Road Prison • Encouraging Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous (Twelve Step Groups) attendance if appropriate. • Life Recovery Group (Biblical Twelve Step Recovery Program) begun April, 2000. This group is approved by the Probation Office. • In 2011, due to the loss of the Chaplain at the Big Pine Road Prison, the Ministry began providing Sunday Services and ministry supplies there. This is in addition to the Recovery Program begun in 2003. The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -5- This support is provided by person -to -person and group meetings through which Ministry volunteers get to know and build relationships with those that are served. Upon release from the Detention Center, Guidance/Care Center, or Prison anyone may avail themselves of the Thursday evening meetings of the Life Recovery Group. In addition Ministry volunteers are available to assist anyone with emergencies that arise. We are available 365 days per year, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. The rationale and uniqueness of the Ministry is that it is the only Christian - centered, totally volunteer, faith -based organization in the Marathon area that is reaching out to those that are confined to jail, prison or a mental institution. No one receives a salary or reimbursement for the time or service or individual expenses devoted to the Ministry. B. Goals, Obiectives and Outcomes. The Ministry wants to expand its ability to provide more assistance to more people. This has been made possible by the award of the grants from SAFF, local churches and private individuals. The Ministry has expanded its ability to serve to the Guidance/Care Center, Road Prison and Domestic Abuse Shelter and increase the amount of assistance provided to the inmates of the Detention Center. As our base increases so do our needs for additional funding. With more funds the Ministry will be able to attract more volunteers and expand its work — this is because supporting services cost more money. Specific examples to reinforce this point are: After -Care Support: Subsidizing short-term housing for former detainees upon release, during job search and while becoming self- supporting is a growing and vital need. Having a stable, safe place in which to live during the critical early days after release makes a positive difference in enabling a person to restart life successfully. This is expensive and the Ministry remains limited in being able to assist with housing needs. • Transportation: Primarily transportation for relocation: to find jobs, to attend rehabilitation programs and to find housing. We are continually called upon to provide help to indigent transients. Providing a bus ticket out of Monroe County generally does this. • Inmate/Resident Support: There is an ever-increasing need for materials to be provided those that are institutionalized. This applies to those locally and those that have been sent to state prisons and will eventually be released back to society. The Ministry provides materials to those in Marathon as well as those from Monroe County that have been sent to serve their terms of incarceration in prison. This includes funds for hygiene articles and personal items that must be purchased. We maintain contact by correspondence and assistance upon release. We are able to testify to the above examples with specific cases. The Last Resort Ministry, Inc INI C. Back ound and Significance. The Marathon Detention Center has a capacity of 60 inmates. The Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys has a capacity of 21 patients - 13 beds for the Crisis Stabilization Unit and 8 beds for Detoxification. Many are without human and spiritual resources to assist them. Lacking these resources the risk of recidivism increases substantially. Upon their release, many will return to living in the Keys. Therefore, it is directly in the best interest, not only of the former inmate/patient, but also of the community, that they successfully restart their lives. The Ministry is directly aimed at helping this to happen. D. Target Po ulation. Adult males in the Marathon Detention Center — potentially 60 at any time. Over age 18 males and females in the Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys — potentially 19 at any time. Big Pine Road Prison — 63 adult males. Transients entering Monroe County in an ever-increasing number. Anyone seeking recovery from alcohol/drug addiction or an ever increasing list of other addictions. E. Annroach Method. The Ministry is an on -going operation, so no start-up is necessary. With additional funding of yearly operations it will be possible to recruit more volunteers in the Marathon area. . F. Resources and Costs. Please see Resources (Attachment A) and Balance Sheet for the Year 2012 and Proposed Budget for the Year 2013 (Attachment B) G. Sustainability. During the period for which we seek funding we will solicit support from individuals and organizations in the Marathon community, reaching out beyond individuals and churches that are now providing some support. H. In Conclusion. It is attracting money to fortify yearly operations that will enable the Ministry to move ahead. There is a growing Hispanic population of those we serve. We are supporting a Hispanic Church in the community for clearance into the Marathon Detention Center. In our eighteen years of operation we have developed a wonderful rapport with the Marathon Detention Center Officers, Probation Officers, the Public Defenders Office, Judges, the Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys, Heron House, KAIR, Salvation Army, Domestic Abuse Shelter, Independence Cay and the Big Pine Road Prison. We believe that we all have the same goal — to restore those incarcerated, those that are mentally challenged and those with drug and alcohol addictions to their families and make them the productive and responsible persons that our Creator intended them to be. The Ministry will continue working as volunteers with no one receiving afar as well as providing for their own pmonal expenses. We ask for continued financial support from the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund to help our efforts. Attachment A The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -7- SOURCES OF FUNDS Source Amount Checking Account as of 1/1/2012 2$ ,359.15 Funds received for 2012 SAFF Grant Received in 2012 $ 4,443.09 (Total Grant Awarded $6,100)* Donations $ 2,171.57 Interest on Bank Account $ 1.52 Total 6$ ,616.18 Balance S, ,975.33 *Balance of Grant, $1656.91 to be received in February, 2013 for expenses of 2012 ** An additional $312.53 was paid by private funds for 2 bus tickets Attachment B The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. -8- Balance Sheet for the Year 2012 Beginning Balance $ 2,359.15 Income $ 6616.18 Total $8,975.33 Expenses Bus/Airline Tickets (14 purchased) $ 2,750.52 (An additional 2 bus tickets were Ministry Supplies $ 27.29 purchased for $312.53 by Inmate Support (Jail) $ 1,784.55 private funds = $3063.05. Life Recovery Group $ 930.14 Airline tickets only Guidance/Care Center $ 791.31 purchased when less After -Care Support $ 694.58 expense than bus Big Pine Road Prison $ 682.14 tickets or health Outreach $ 488.73 of person warrants Corporate Fees and Charges $ 109.79 air travel) Total $ 8,259.05 Ending Balance 12/31/2012 77116.28 The Ministry has provided transportation for several hundred people relocating outside Monroe County. Many have been aided to seek drug/alcohol rehabilitation. The Ministry needs increasing funds to decrease the recidivism rate in the county jail and state prisons. The Ministry plans to begin Spanish language services at the Marathon Detention Center this year. Increased funds will increase our ability to help "the least of these." Proposed Budget for the Year 2013 Beginning Balance Grant — SAFF 2012 Balance due Grant — SAFF 2013 Other Donations Total Expenses Bus/Airline Tickets Ministry Supplies Inmate Support (Jail) Life Recovery Group Guidance/Care Center After -Care Support Big Pine Road Prison Outreach Corporate Fees and Miscellaneous Carryover Total $ 716.28 $ 1,656.91—Currently waiting reimbursement $ 7,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 12,873.19 $ 3,500.00 $ 100.00 $ 3,000.00 (Beginning of Hispanic Ministry) $ 1,500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 850.00 $ 750.00 $ 150.00 $ 1,023.19 $ 12,873.19 Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) — Monroe County, Inc. Address: 1400 United, #109, Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative: Mary Casanova, Executive Director Contact Person: Mary Casanova N n Telephone: 305-304-0578 (cell) - Fax: (305) 296-1337 c E-mail: mgUcasanova@earthlink.net Type of Organization: (Check One) ; ✓ Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or { j __ Title of Project: The Literacy Volunteers Prevention Program Type of request: ✓ Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $25,000.00 ✓ Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes 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. See attached. 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. See attached. This application addresses (please check all that apply): ✓ Crime Prevention ✓ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention ✓ Mental and Physical Health of Minors Signature. 1 y /' 1'q 0 ` 3 Please note: Because 5 hine Laws of the State of Florida ply o these proceedings; any information in this ap ' on may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law, or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights laint with an federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Sign Applicant's Name Qhinted) ABSTRACT Who: Literacy Volunteers of America ILVA) — Monroe County, Inc. What: The LVA Prevention Program Where: Monroe County, Florida, Lower Keys, Middle Keys, Upper Keys Why: Because too many people are using drugs and alcohol, hurting their mental and physical health when they could be literate, employed, productive, contributing members of our community. When: This year How: By assisting to reduce crime, drug and alcohol abuse which typically occurs in an atmosphere of hopelessness, poverty and neglect common to people with low literacy skills. How Much: $25,000 LVA Basic READ and ESL (English as a Second Language) Program l<NTRODUCTION: Literacy Volunteers of America -Monroe County, Inc. (LVA) offers free, confidential, one-to-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, and conversational English from a trained, certified, volunteer tutor for any Monroe County resident who wants or needs our help. Eligible students test out reading and writing in English at the grade 0-5.5 level and/or have difficulty communicating and comprehending in English. LVA operates three main delivery sites in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West, with a volunteer coordinator, supported by trained, certified LVA volunteers situated in each area: Lower,. Middle and Upper Keys. Our director provides countywide supervision through site visits, telephone and internet, maintaining close contact with coordinators. This request is for operational support for our organization countywide. As a countywide organization, LVA has the experience, client base and recognition in the community to be able to recruit individuals and families in need of literacy training, match them with volunteers, and help students obtain personal goals through increased literacy skills. Goals Our program is a prevention program that directly addresses s ➢ crime prevention ➢ drug and alcohol abuse prevention ➢ the mental and physical health of minors How these goals are addressed: When individuals and families are educated and literate, they are better able to hold their own in a literate society and better able avoid the problems that regularly plague those with limited literacy skills. Crime, drug and alcohol abuse typically occur in an atmosphere of hopelessness, poverty and neglect common to people with low literacy skills. Iti this kind of atmosphere, families perpetuate a pattern of illiteracy, passing it from one generation of welfare recipients to the next --a legacy of illiteracy--- a "family tradition." Those who do not obtain the -necessary literacy skills to seek and obtain gainful employment are more easily drawn into crime as a means for survival, and slip into the trenches of drug -and alcohol abuse as a natural sequence of events. Incarceration most often soon follows. We find that as a prevention program, all LVA programs contribute to the mental and physical wellness of participating children. Our programs provide pre-school help with school readiness skills for enrolled families. For children already in school, our program provides extra help when they need it, and new opportunities for warm, healthy, educational, family interaction with PACT (parents and children together) reading and writing activities. UALS: 1) To help students achieve personal goals through increased literacy skills. 2) To help students become more self sufficient, contributing members of society. OBJECTIVES: 1) To increase literacy skills for participating students. 2) To assist pre-school children become more school ready. 3) To assist school age children gain an enhanced appreciation for reading that will hold them in better stead throughout life. OUTCOMES: 1) Adults will see skill improvements for themselves via one or more of the following; standardized test scores, personal goals obtained, tutor and teacher reporting. 2) Parents will see attitude and or skill improvements for their children as measured by student self reporting. ACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE: Since 1984, LVA has helped over 4,000 Monroe County residents obtain personal goals through increased literacy skills with our Basic READ and ESL programs. LVA has many years of experience helping families with family literacy programs. We were the recipient of a Governor's Family Literacy grant in 2001 and assisted the Monroe County School District with family literacy from 1999-2005. We are still helping families today. Last October we lost 80% of our funding due to a grant ending with no opportunity to renew it. Our two part time paid staff members each took an 80% pay but and services in the keys have been hit hard, but we are still open. We need to get back to where we were helping students. Last year we helped 400 people. Should we receive SAFF funding for this program, we will spend • 100% of it on operational expenses in the Lower, Middle and Upper Keys. We address the following problems in our community: (a) the great numbers of econarnicaily and educationally disadvantaged and disenfranchised adults and children in our community who have "fallen through the cracks'— living and working in our -community (some all their lives) but still unable to read and write at a fifth grade level (even if they have completed high school) and (b) the great numbers of Monroe County residents who can neither, read, write, speak or understand Enlish. We seek to address crime prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and improve the mental and physical health of minors addressing the following problems and needs: •:• Children are falling behind in school because they do not get the homework help they need and are dropping out of school without sufficient skills to compete for goodjobs_ ❖ Immigrants are coming to America with no English literacy skills which renders them at a disadvantage when competing for employment in a literate society. ❖ Americans who have lived here all their lives lack the basic skills necessary to function effectively in a literate society on a day-to-day basis. To address these causes we provide one -to --one and group literacy instruction for individuals and families. We provide literacy combined with parenting instruction to assist parents to not only improve their own literacy skills but also take a greater interest in the educational activities of their children. We assist children in school to succeed in school. We urge parents to set goals and attain them through increased literacy skills TARGET POPULATION: We will target individuals and families on our waiting lists countywide_ Census figures show the target population comprised of undereducated adults in Monroe County with 0- 9 years of schooling (4,478) and high school dropouts (7,404). In addition, 10,451 persons speak a language other than English in the home, and out of these 2,115 "do not speak English well" APPROACH METHOD: LVA takes a student centered approach, meaning, everything revolves around the student. We tailor lessons around student learning styles, abilities, personal goals and literacy levels. We pick up where traditional classroom teaching left off, and help students who for whatever reasons, didn't or couldn't make the progress they need in a traditional classroom setting. We work with students at flexible delivery sites such as the library, the workplace, their church, the LVA study center or wherever is mutually agreeable to the tutor and student. We work with students on days and times that are mutually convenient for the tutor and student. individuals needing literacy training are first interviewed by our director and case manager. At intake, students are tested, with long and short term goals assessed. Each student is matched with a literacy volunteer who is trained and certified. Volunteers will work with students a minimum of two hours per week and a maximum of as many hours as is agreeable to both tutor and student toward the attainment of personal goals through increased literacy skills. RESOURCES AND COSTS: We are requesting $25,000 to assist with this program on a countywide level to cover a portion of operational costs including books, office supplies, staffing, copy machine, office equipment, repairs, insurance, the cost of our annual audit, and postage. SUSTAINABLITY: This project will be sustained on a year -by -year basis through new and continuing grant sources, new and continuing partnership arrangements and the use of trained, certified literacy volunteers. LVA has had the same executive director for the past 21 years which provides continuity and direction. In 1997, 2007 and 2012 she took pay cuts to avoid program interruption. LVA has persevered and will continue so long as we have our volunteers. Our biggest challenge for 2013 will be in recruiting volunteers and being able to pay staff who can Ford to stay in the keys. Thank you for your consideration. Other Grou s We Have R uested Funds From and Result ✓ BOCC: Requested $20,000 received $10,000 ✓ Publix: Requested $1,000 and waiting ✓ City of Marathon: Requested $10,000 received $2,400 ✓ Jimmy Buffet Foundation: Going to request $10,000 when grant becomes available ✓ NOAA: Annual $100,000 grant ended October 2012. non-renewable. ✓ We also have an annual membership drive which earned $1,000 last year. ✓ We have annual fund raisers (Benihana/Psychic Night) which last year brought in $25,000 total and this year plan to hold these again, plus additional. LVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST November 27, 2012 President Peary Fowler (County judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County) Freeman Justice Center 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 292-3517/ Cell: (305) 304-2695 peaU. fowler(cr�,keyscourts . net Vice -President Jane Gladson (Retired Citibank International Division Senior Vice President) 1175 William Street, Key West, FL 33040 (305)294-8652 igladson@pipeline.com ro Secretary Paul Sherman (Professor of Law, Emeritus, Brooklyn Law School) 1108 Olivia Street, Upstairs, Key West, FL 33040 (516) 383-9493 P.O. Box 285, Monte Rio, CA 95462 (707) 865-9362 Sher a111 aol.com Treasurer Eileen Quinn (Church Coordinator, Unity of the Keys) 4 Opal Drive, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-8033/Cell: (305) 849-2672 e uinn ke sdi otal.com Director Debora Bent (Owner: Debora A. Designs, Inc, Interior Decorating) P.O. Box 5386, Key West, FL 33045 H: (305) 393-3872, W: (305) 296-3332, FAX: (305) 293-0076 DeboraDesigns&aol.com. Director Irene Brarnmertz (Retired Program Coordinator, Redlands Christian Migrant Association) 3314 Northside Drive #96, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 293-0143, Cell: (305) 890-3641 ibi:ammertz@gMail.com Director Billy Davis (Executive Director: A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc.) 716 Ashe Street, Key West, FL 33040 C: (305) 304-1969/FAX: (305) 295-8333 billydavis.kw@gm Director Conroe Gilbert (Writer/Activist) 1301 Truman #1 , P.O. Box 6324, Key West, FL 33041 (305) 295-9466 Cell: (305) 393-7844 conniecyberhenge.com Director Norma Kula (Director of Libraries for Monroe County) 101485 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 853-7349 kula-norma monroecoun -fl. ov Director Jeannie McGuire (Vice -President of Sales -Horizon Pharma) 1412 Duncan Street, Key West, FL 33040 305-509-2127 home/224-383-3021 work/847-919-3872 FAX saltflygirl.@yahoo.com Director Viktor Slavov (Chef, Tavern `n Town at the Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel, Former LVA Student) 2803 Seidenberg, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 304-1682 vslavovl@aol.co STAFF (in alphabetical order) Mary Casanova (Executive Director) 130015`' Court, Lot #17, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 294-7579 A / Cell: (305) 304-0578 150 Arch Street, Verona, PA 15147 (412) 517-8715 marycasanovagearthlink.net Oscar Gaitan (Wednesday/Friday Morning Student/Office Volunteer) 3215 Duck Avenue Apt. 222F, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 731-4842 oscarg2568ghotmail.com Ruth Gunn (Tuesday/Thursday Morning Tutor/Office Volunteer) 205 Julia St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 433-1996 reg205@bcUsouth.net Bettie Holmes (Tuesday Afternoon Office Volunteer) 701 Spanish Main Drive, Summerland Key FL 343042 (305) 745-2943 holmesbja-ne@gmail.com Stephanie Howe (Wednesday/Friday Afternoon Tutor /Trainer/Office Volunteer) 914 Packer Street, Unit # 2, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-1740, (312) 656-1063 howesbcghotmail. corn Lois McCaffrey Lopez (Thursday Afternoon Office Volunteer) 1107 Key Plaza, #283, Key West, #33040 (305) 395-2249 lmccaffreyiopez cr,yahoo.corn Dawn Thoman-Nolan (Lower Keys Coordinator/Tutor Trainer) 1107 Varella Street, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-1919/Cell (305) 619-0507 bluesunkwi@aol.com Sharon Plezia (Upper Keys Coordinator) 3 Cindy Place, Key Largo, FL 33037 305/942-0125 cell smpleziaCa]gmail.com Maria Triana (Middle Keys Coordinator) 480 109'hStreet Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 (305) 393-6064 trianamaria@comcast.net Gail Trentholm (Monday afternoon Tutor/Office Volunteer) 301 White St., #13B, Key West, FL 33040 H: (305)296-2980/Cell: (904) 377-4141 sopranogai&eywest@=ail.com =ail.com r MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2013 GRANT APPLICATION Applicant Identification T, Name of Organization: Star of the Sea Foundation Inc. Address: 5640 Maloney Avenue Key West Florida, 33040 Authorized Representative: Thomas M. Callahan, Executive Director Contact Person: Telephone (305) 292-3013 or (410) 703-8212 Fax (305) 292-3014 E-Mail thomasmcallahan@Zmail, com Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) Title of Project: Healthy Food Recovery Type of request: [A Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $10,000 Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? M Yes ❑No .P- This is a request for $10,000 of MATCHING recurring operating costs. Unfortunately the need for our services is never ending, and we intend to continue serving those less fortunate as long as funding is available. :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. Our support comes from throughout the community. We receive funding from local churches, Rotary organizations, Monroe County Government, and many other local and national charitable foundations. We have received over $200,000 in grants in support of our food recovery program, enabling us to purchase three refrigerated trucks operating throughout Monroe County in search of donated food. One of our largest donors, The Klaus Murphy Foundation, signed a two-year promissory note for over $800,000, thus enabling us to purchase the building that we currently occupy. They are also the source of a great deal of our operational support. For the past three years they have supplied $60,000 each year towards operational expenses but will only do so going forward if we can identify matching funds up to the same amount. We have currently identified $40,000 towards this goal and a $10,000 recurring match from the SAFF would bring us that much closer. 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. Erica Hughes Sterling- President, 500 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040 Doria H. Goodrich- Secretary, 1201 Simonton St. Key West Florida 33040 Patricia Nossov, DVM- Treasurer, 23 Peary Ct. Key West Florida, 33040 Thomas M. Callahan- 822 Georgia St. Key West, FL 33040 Rev. John C. Baker, 1010 Windsor Ln., Key West, FL 33040 Peter H. Batty, 912 Georgia St., Key West, FL 33040 This application addresses (please check all that apply): [ ] Law Enforcement [� ] Crime Prevention [�i ] Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment [� ] Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults [ ] Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: Date: ► '� Thomas M Callahan, Executive 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. Star of the Sea Foundation Inc. dba/ Star of the Sea Outreach Mission 5640 Maloney Ave. Key West, FL. 33040 (305) 292-3013 Fax (305) 292-3014 www.sosmission.org Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint wi, t�h anyfederal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters.-f Applicant's Signature. Applicant's Name Thomas M. Callahan a 501(c) (3) public charity Star of the Sea Foundation, Inc. dba/ Star of the Sea Outreach Mission 5640 Maloney Ave. Key West, FL. 33040 (305) 292-3013 Fax (305) 292-3014 www.sosmission.org Abstract Star the Sea Foundation Inc., operates the Star of the Sea Mission (Mission) on Stock Island (Key West). For the past five years the Mission has served those less fortunate, providing compassionate assistance and a safe haven, and we appreciate the opportunity to submit this Letter of Application — a challenge grant proposal — for $10,000 to the Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF). Our request is to help meet an unprecedented demand for food, emergency prescription drug medication, bus tickets, and related social services by our three largest groups of struggling neighbors who live in the lower reaches of the Florida Keys including Key West, Stock Island, and Boca Chica Key. Specifically, these funds are needed to help fund our Food Recovery Program. We currently distribute over 50,000 pounds of food each month to the homeless and working poor. How many of these people might have resorted to crime out of hunger? Our facility is open five days a week from 9 to 5 and a cold drink and snack is always available. Many people spend time there utilizing our Internet to apply for social services as well as a safe place where they are treated with dignity and respect. No one is turned away for services, all of which are provided without cost to the individual. The US Department of Agriculture just released a report that showed 17.4 million American families, almost 15% of US households -are now food insecure. This is an almost 30% increase since just 2006. "Food insecure" means that in any given month, they will be out of money, out of food, or forced to miss meals or seek assistance to feed themselves_ The same report announced that nearly one in four children struggles with hunger. The consequences of hunger are significant. Hunger affects both our economic future and national security. A kid who is hungry cannot learn. A kid who can't learn drops out of school. A kid without an education can't get a job and help America compete in the global economy. The kid without a job may turn to crime, get arrested and cost taxpayers $40,000 a year to sit in prison. The bottom line is that poor nutrition will help drag us further into debt and leave us vulnerable. America simply can't afford malnourishment anymore. But what can we do about it? How can any organization afford to address this incredible demand? one of the simplest and easiest ways is to stop wasting nutritious food. Economists believe that close to 40% of all food produced eventually goes to waste. Much of that is unfit to eat, but millions of pounds of canned goods, fresh produce, and other items safe to eat long after their expiration date, are thrown out each year. Restaurant's and banquet halls probably discard a like amount each year as well. Food Recovery is the process of collecting all of this food and redistributing the same to those in need, and that's where we need your help. Our three refrigerated trucks are expensive to operate but invaluable for what they produce. Please help us continue this worthwhile project. a 501(c) (3) public charity THE APPLICATION A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. We are a six year old human services organization providing food, prescription drug, bus tickets and mental health benefits. We serve over 3000 individuals per month, distributing over 50,000 lbs. of food each month, funding prescriptions, and providing housing for substance abuse recovery and counseling all at no cost to the recipients. The amount of canned goods and prepared food that we distribute is close to what is needed in our community, but where we fall woefully short is with respect to healthy and nutritious produce (fruits and vegetables). B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. What we do best is provide compassionate assistance with dignity and respect. Many of our clients are working poor, but they could just as easily be homeless. Regardless of their current situation, the Star the Sea Outreach Mission treats everyone the same and provides whatever level of assistance is currently needed. Because of our efforts many no longer have to face the choice to steal or go hungry...,.to treat their medical problems or become a burden on our health care system...., to return home or continue to do whatever it takes to survive on the streets of Key West. Distributing more fresh vegetables and fruit will contribute to the overall health and well- being of everyone that we serve. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). For five years now we have worked with the Monroe County Detention Center providing one-way bus tickets for those inmates recently released_ We also are often contacted by Recovery Centers, addiction counselors, and judicial agencies with requests for bus tickets. The general idea is that Key West is not the best place to try to remain clean and sober, and so their clients are best served finding a way "off the rock'. We work closely with them to ensure that we are not just shipping our problem to someone else. We verify that there are people and services available at the client's destination before we will purchase the ticket. More than 100 different individuals have benefited from this program. How many of these people might have resorted to crime had they not been able to get back to a safer place with loved ones? Over 100 people each day come through our doors (with many more waiting at home for the services) that include food and housing and utility assistance. Many children no longer go hungry and still have a roof over their head as result of our efforts. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) We have negotiated with local pharmacies for discounted prescription drug assistance and medical equipment. Our counselors and case managers also work closely with medical professionals toward securing expensive medications through indigent care programs from the major pharmaceutical companies. Many of the people we provide assistance to have multiple health problems, and our efforts in this regard certainly help towards the mental and physical health of minors and adults. We have also funded recovery housing for a number of individuals suffering from addiction problems through our homeless prevention program. A good example of a typical Mission client is Doug, a homeless man suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and depression. Doug was originally referred to us by a counselor (JIP program) at the detention center. He utilized our services for food and prescription medication, (which helped better control his depression), and has been clean and sober for over 2 years now. He successfully completed his Probation, now works as a landscaper and has become an asset (rather than a liability) to our community. We have provided many others (suffering from drug and alcohol abuse) one way bus tickets as well. Often referred to us through the Care Center for Mental Health's JIP and WIT programs, these people are able to leave Key West (and its many temptations) for a better life with much greater support with family and friends. We would like to do much more with these programs, but we need the funds to do so. A number of these people have stayed in touch, and it is so gratifying to hear how someone has completely turned their life around (and all it took is someone who cared and a $180 bus ticket.) E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) We have a very efficient organization located on Stock Island. Our facility is open five days a week from 9 to 5 with all of our administrative and executive positions staffed by volunteers, and we were the grateful recipient of over 15,000 volunteer hours in the past 12 months alone. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) Our support comes from throughout the community. We receive funding from local churches, Rotary organizations, Children's Aid Society, and many other local and national charitable foundations. One of our largest donors, The Klaus Murphy Foundation, signed a two-year promissory note for over $800,000, thus enabling us to purchase the building that we currently occupy. They are also the source of a great deal of our operational support. For the past three years they have supplied $60,000 each year towards operational expenses but will only do so going forward if we can identify matching funds up to the same amount. We have currently identified $40,000 towards this goal and a $10,000 recurring match from the SAFF would bring us that much closer. Healthy Food Recovery Program Year 1 Year 2 Total Revenues SOS contribution via SAFF and other funding 45,000 45,724 90,724 Value of donated facilities 48,000 48,000 9600.0 Committed Foundation and Trust Grants 80,000 45,000 125,000 Recovered food 334,880 334,880 669,760 Health Foundation of South Florida 36,000 0 145,000 Tatat Revenues 543,880 473,604 1,123,484 Ex uses Salary (Food Recovery Driver's) 46,800 46,800 93,600 New Refrigerated Truck 60,000 0 60 000 Insurance on vehicles 7,500 7,500 10,400 Value of donated facilities 48,000 48,000 96 000 Vehicle Maintenance & Fuel (ave.) 18,000 18,000 36,000 Utilities 15,000 15,000 30,000 Recovered Food Distributed 334,860 334,880 669,760 Financial Audit 4500 4500 9000 Telephone and supplies 6,000 6,000 12,000 Total B Haas 540,i1 O 480,680 1021360 Each year the USDA establishes a dollar value per pound of recovered food. That number is currently $1.61 and was used in valuing the estimate of 4000 lbs per week recovered and distributed through this program. Please call our Treasurer, (Tom Callahan) with any additional questions at (410) 703-8212. First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted bel0w)02-05-1 3p 05 : 0 9 Applicant Identification (, �-► �n �o� �onroG Coen �-�/ (�'CM C) Name of Organization_T ee ir-_Ac " orv,( Address: � (� 06o !c 5 Z Lc-! p o �, rt'4-w-o 5 ho fe3 , FL- 3 3 o s 2 < Authorized Representative: (name & title) '-t"i Rom- Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Telephone:34s— -73 l -0731 Fax: 3os— -7Y3-- u 9 `f E-mail: M 6,e-(0 4-1 Type of Organization: GJ�O ' s " ( °rQ ` + CcJ� 3� (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ } Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) Title of Project: O C S l0 / 6_"'4C Cd l Lc�`'�jO Type of request: Z Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: 4 /di Qov If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here[] and attach a separate page describing the future plan. Will you be w' mg to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? l Yes ❑No From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separat page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. C tiof F(.. i�� � jry l o'� '-� A-r� -3 �z; .I A" Snow �►-.,. ! � Foy ► �..�+s h �►-�►• 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): ❑ Law Enforcement Crime Prevention ❑ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Mental and Pbysical Health of Minors and Adults o6--a Sty E] Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature:[ Date: 4- - 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. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: i. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of al I shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature:__ / —Applicant's Name Z, - (Printed) ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION MCSD/ECMC Collaborative "Dancing Classrooms," Florida Keys 2013-2014 ECMC's goal each year is to add a research based model program and present it to students, staff and school board for review. Dancing Classrooms (DC) met these qualifications, to improve health/obesity, discipline, social skills, and respect, while implementing positive culture change on the school campus sites. MCSD Superintendent, school board, and MCSD drug free /safe and healthy schools coordinator made frequent visits during the program. They noted the significant contrast between the students on DC campuses and the same students without the program. Respect, appropriate dress, behavior, language, participation and engagement in classes were most visible; there was decreased discipline problems, or acts of violence. Parents and teachers noticed the positive change in even the most difficult, and disrespectful students that had participated in DC. These same students improved communication skills and carried newly formed leadership skills into their schools. Since 2008, a comparison, noted by the MCSD district drug free schools coordinator, recognized that many of these students expanded their school involvement and improved their grades and attendance. At the request from the Superintendent of Schools and several principals, ECMC sought the funds to provide the necessary start up training. Additionally in 2009, ECMC made a board decision to sign a $30,000 three-year contract with Dancing Classrooms Inc. and pilot the three-year program. The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC), requests $10,000 from the SAFF for expansion of the school based Dancing Classrooms for the 2011-2012 school year. Since 2009, ECMC has served over 1,800 students with the program, currently 600 students are participating. Dancing Classrooms is Different than after school programs, extra curricular activities, or private opportunities for more financially privileged students. Requirements for this prevention program are to reach, and teach, EVERY student in each 5tn, 8tn, and 12th grade student in EVERY school that ECMC serves. With this funding ECMC, with Monroe County school district support will expand to additional school sites to meet the demand for the program. Most of the twenty-eight cities offering DC receive funding from prevention resourses, and health agencies. Mercy Health in Pgh. PA supports multiple school sites in inter -city districts. Recently Pitt University will have completed research showing the significant academic, behavioral, and social gains made by fifth grade students in the program. ECMC received Florida State Arts in Education grant funds, and coordinated a trip to the National American Ballroom training of Dancing Classrooms (DC). The participants included the Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator, and ECMC administration, MCSD teachers, and professional dance/teaching artists. The growth of the program is proof of the success and impact it is having on schools in Monroe County. ECMC is struggling to meet the Requests from Monroe County principals for the program. ECMC previously served students in KW, Keys Center HS, (formally PACE), ACE (KW, alternative High School), Switlik, Glynn Archer, KW Montessori, Key Largo, Plantation Key, and Sugarloaf schools, At NO COST TO THE TAX PAYERS. With the increase in student promiscuity, teenage pregnancy, bulling and school, violence, ECMC is taking a pro -active approach by providing DC in as many schools as we can obtain funding to meet the invitation by principals to bring the program on their campus. Research shows, respectful students produce an improvement in the learning environment and improve teacher retention. B. Project Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes: ECMC's main objectives: Dancing Classrooms will increase student motivation, encourage students to stay in school, and provide fun opportunities to become involved in school and community service. ECMC provides programs that combat Youth crime, promote drug, and violence prevention, and encourage, and teach, health and wellness ECMC continues to provide alternative educational experiences by integrating a creative arts outlet to underserved Monroe County children. DC MISSION: Our mission is to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through the practice of social dance. Through standards -based, in -school residencies, we use the vocabulary of ballroom dance to cultivate the positive feelings that are inherent in every child. The maturity necessary to dance together fosters respect, teamwork, confidence and a sense of joy and accomplishment, which we hope to bring to every child. Ballroom dance is the medium we use to nurture these qualities. C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE: This successful research based program aligned with the State of Florida Department of Education state standards, and designed and integrated into the Monroe County, school academic curriculum. In 2009-2013, DC has reached over 60,000 students nationally, and gained media attention for its success in effectively changing school culture in urban inter city schools in NYC. The Hollywood movie industry found it compelling enough to make a major motion picture staring Antonio Bandares, Bandares portrays Pierre Dulaine in the 2001 Take the Lead. CNN, ABC, NBC,FOX NEWS, and 20 20 covered the progress of this amazing program as it swept the country and is now in 26 states and internationally recognized in Geneva,Jaffa,Palastine, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, and Canada. In 2010, a committee from the Paris Peace Treaty recognized the impact of the program, and invited Mr. Dulaine to pilot the DC program with Palestinian and Israeli children; he has since made several more visits, (www.dancin classrooms.com). The Toronto District School Board concerned by the increasing youth violence had prevalence of gangs and guns on the cities streets, were convinced DC could make a difference to the violence playing out in their community the transformation was remarkable. The Education Foundation sponsors the Ft. Myers DC program, now in its seventh year at five school sites; the superintendent's only regret is that there is not enough funding for every school in Lee County to offer the program. Broward schools are now piloting the program is some of their toughest schools. A brief history of ECMC The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) has come a long way since 1996. A small group of parents and teachers began to meet regularly to discuss what needed to be done to deal with serious problems easily recognizable in our public school system. A grassroots movement was born. Dr. Duncan Mathewson, one of ECMC's original founders, and former school member was instrumental in bringing the program to Monroe County. As a nonpartisan student advocacy group composed of parents, grandparents, students, and collaborating partners from the business community and other organizations, significant progress has been made over the years to define issues in order to seek solutions. ECMC received its non-profit status from the IRS as 501(c) 3, classified as an Educational Charity. ECMC focuses on student advocacy, and collaborates with organizations to assist in implementing countywide youth projects to supplement student social skill development, prevent destructive behaviors, by replacing motivational programs that promote socially acceptable skills, and behaviors. Most recent, guest judges, and supporters in the Dancing Classrooms program, and the Colors of the Rainbow team match: District Attorney, Manny Madruga Public defender, Rosemary Enright Sheriff, Rick Ramsay Marathon Mayor, Mike Cinque Judge, Teagan Slatten Avatar, Producer, Jon Landau Centennial Bank officer, Mark Todaro Prevention specialist Sunny Booker MYCP Judy Greenman Mission statement The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) is a nonpartisan countywide student advocacy group of parents, community leaders, and educators, in partnership with civic/non profit organizations and educational entities. ECMC established in 1996 to provide educational enrichment opportunities to at risk underserved youth populations. By developing model programs for the betterment of education, and quality of life, serving youth in the Florida Keys. ECMC aims to bridge the achievement gap by providing students countywide with quality creative arts, environmental, career training, leadership, and recreational programs, as an alternative to destructive life styles. ECMC has a record of successful projects and important achievements. A review of programs is on the ECMC web site, www.educationalcoalition me, or ECMC, known for the implementation of the Marathon Skate Park and Colligate Arts Magnet Program, CAMP and Careers, continues to research and focus on elementary students through young adults. Our research based programs offer positive alternatives to destructive behaviors, develop the life skills necessary to achieve success in their personal and academic lives, to become productive citizens ADDITIONALLY: This program will provide employment and enrichment to local Keys artists and teachers. Expanding their understanding of a new style of teaching ballroom dance utilized as a tool to produce "culture change" on the school campus. DC will bridge the achievement gap and improve the annual yearly progress through the improvement in the following areas. Student participants will show: Improved health and wellness Decrease in obesity Decrease bullying Increase FCAT scores and GPA Increase attendance/decrease school referrals Improve optimism, maturity, and confidence Improved motivation Improved comfort and connectedness Improved trust and respect for self and others Improved social awareness and support Improved diversity, acceptance, and compassion for others D.TARGET POPULATION: Dancing Classrooms is an educational program that is integrated into the academic curriculum, and provides Dancing Classrooms to the fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade students. For the past twenty years in 265 NYC schools, this program continues to transform young lives. ECMC first brought Dancing Classrooms to Monroe County in 2008, and conducted our own research during the ECMC, CAMP five week summer program. An increase of respect and confidence filled the campus; introverted students quickly became engaged and experimented with new activities. Students referred to each other as ladies and gentlemen, personal appearances improved, while student surveys ranked this as their number one elective choice, staff credited this program with improved social awareness, and morale. CURRENTLY: The pilot program began in Marathon, in January 2009, and currently serves eight schools, eighteen fifth grade classes, one eighth grade, one charter, and one parochial school in KW, serving 600 students. Teachers and administrators are seeing a difference in student behaviors as they have never imagined. DC is a total inclusion program, students from all pull out programs such as Keys Center, ESE, ESOL, Alternative Ed (drop out prevention), are involved. This is the only program of its kind that is available for every eighth and fifth, and twelfth grade students in DC school sites. PROJECTED GOALS: By school term, 2013-2014 DC will be in many fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade curriculum with ballroom dance clubs in all after school program sites. E. APPROACH METHOD: A statewide initiative for the 2009-2014 school years will require MCSD physical education teachers to teach dance in the curriculum. ECMC provided training to Monroe County PE teachers this year in collaboration with MCSD. DC in the schools will take a proactive approach in preparation for state requirements. This program also meets requirements for the state mandated health class, HOPE, a course required for high school graduation. The DC curriculum aligns with NEW Sunshine State Standards and follows the American Ballroom Theater national training and guidelines. MCSD classroom observations of this program model results that are so impressive that the principals, superintendent, and school board plan to collaborate with ECMC in promoting this model to include all interested school sites. The goal of dancing classrooms is to utilize ballroom dancing as a tool to regain a sense of self-respect, pride, health/wellness, and elegance. There is data available to show how schools that provide DC, show a decline in bulling, and other socially deviant behaviors. High professional standards have been set by qualified teaching artists (TA) contracted by ECMC, and trained in the Dulane Method by Pierre Dulaine and the educational staffing specialists from the American Ballroom Theater inc.in NYC. Currently a Switlik PE teacher, and Sugarloaf PE and athletic coaches are implementing the program. Additional theater and dance professionals will continue to be trained as this program expands countywide. Monroe County teachers will also receive training and assist in the classrooms during TA instructional classes. In the spring of 2010, six school sites participated in a countywide team match at KWHS auditorium. ECMC sponsored the first. MCSD "Colors of the Rainbow" team match. Students were honored to meet the infamous Pierre Dulaine who emceed the countywide event and taught a first class to a fourth grade class at Glynn Archer Elementary School. Philanthropic funding will be generated by creating a cultural atmosphere, building awareness and developing public interest in the arts within the county, all sponsors are included in all promotional materials. Pierre Dulaine and the American Ballroom Theater instructional staff will continue to provide the initial training in NYC, and quality control visit to the Keys school sites. Administrators will include ECMC director Tina Belotti, MCSD Sunny Booker, district director of Health, wellness, and safe and drug free schools; ECMC Studenticommunity liaison, and school DC education coordinator, MHS teacher, Christina Belotti. Additionally, a teacher from each school site offering the program will also receive professional development provided by ECMC. The twentieth week of the course is a school site breakfast/ team performance for their peers, parents and community. This will incorporate health and wellness initiatives and integrated curriculum. The follow up after school dance club will host an interactive performance for the senior citizens in compliance with the Arts in Eiders initiative. A pre and post survey for teachers, students, and school administrators in addition to principal reports will be reviewed for growth and development of this three year's model program. This grant funding will allow ECMC to introduce DC to additional sites and prepare for the following school year, and expand to new schools countywide F. RESOURSES AND COSTS ECMC's has completed a $30,000 three-year contract with the National Dancing Classrooms Inc. This commitment continues to be met through countywide donations and fundraisers with a match provided in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Fla. Keys Council of the Arts and ECMC's Incredible Fruit Stand. Last November several local teachers participated in the national training in NYC with the infamous Master Pierre Dulaine. After 40 hours of intense training, they were ready to begin teaching DC in MCSD. This year we have a commitment from the Snow Family Foundation, a local organization, to match this grant should we receive the SAFF grant. Most of our eight trained teaching artists have taught for the past five years. Recently three of our TA's have left the Keys; we need to train new TA's to continue in the Middle and Upper Keys. Additionally HOB would like to pilot the eighth grade next year and will require teachers. Training costs and additional classrooms will need additional funding to serve our school population. ECMC requests SAFF support in addition to the Snow Family match, a collaborative cash match with ECMC, Florida Keys Council of the Arts (FKCA), and The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and in kind match from MCSD; this will allow DC to reach many school sites. To achieve common goals improving the school climate by effectively improving student discipline, attendance, increase student achievement, and close the achievement gap. National and local concern among educators, parents and community leaders, is violence, discipline and drug use in schools. In Monroe County schools, students have been found with drugs, and guns, teen suicide, and date rape are in the headlines due to bulling, and lack the training of socially acceptable behavior. Bomb threats, sexual assaults and an overwhelming amount of school behavior referrals from recent student incidents continue. Teachers report they are spending more time on discipline then instruction; classrooms are so disruptive that student learning is affected. However, school personal are seeing an improvement in the target groups receiving the DC program. Staffs funding will seed the classroom expansion for this research based model program for the 2012-2013 school years. The funds will provide further professional training and student/classroom instruction. G. SUSTAINABILITY ECMC, this year has completed payment of the $30,000 contract with DC national. ECMC will sustain our partnership with DC Inc. with a minimum yearly retainer in return for continued support from DC Inc. ECMC will continue to have teachers trained to reach all geographic areas of the county. ECMC/MCSD envisions DC in all fifth, eighth, and twelfth grades by 2013-2014 Countywide participation will increase to include over 3,000 students. To improve the culture of the school campus, by teaching acceptance and diversity, students will gain an understanding of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. The program brings families and communities together and improves Student achievement, increased motivation and school and community belongingness. This will increase, and continued support from all collaborating partnerships, and funding resources. *Please, review all research included in the grant that demonstrates the importance of providing this opportunity for students in Monroe County to develop healthy life long skills, and improve quality of life. Monday, February 4, 2013 Capy of Copy of 11 ECMC.gdfm - Selected Accounts Page: 1 ECMC Income/Expenses Statement 1 /1 /12 through 12/31 /12 1 /1 /1 2- Category 1 2/31 /1 2 Inflows donations 12,492.00 fund raiser 887.51 grant 12, 792.80 incredible fruit stand 6,290.78 Total Inflows 3 2,46 3.09 Outflows administration 10,175.00 advertising & promotion 898.33 Dancing Classrooms 20,915.54 food and beverage 166.09 insurance 415.00 membership 150.00 office expenses 3,667.29 professional dev. 1,899.31 skate park 563.64 student clothing or uniforms 97.09 travel 1,466.13 Total Outflows 40,413.42 Net Inflows/Outflows - 7 , 9 5 0.3 3 Executive Directors President, Tina Belotti MA — P.O. Box 522489 Marathon Shores, FL 33052 Vice President, R. Duncan Mathewson III Ph.D — Little Torch Key, FL Secretary, Elaine Zimmerman —Dolphin Drive, Marathon, FL 33050 Treasurer, 'rherem Raven —Geraldine Street, Big Pine Key, FL Education Coordinator, Christina Belotti — P.O. Box 522480, Marathon Shores, FL 33052 Non Profit and Permit Advisor, Arlene Mathewson RN MPH — Key Largo, FL Community Liaison, Michael Puto — 89'Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 Applicant Identification 02-06' 73A Name of Organization: Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 522696, Marathon Shores, FL 33052 Authorized Representative (Name & Title): Venita Garvin Valdez Chief Executive Officer Contact Person (Matters regarding this application): Venita Garvin Valdez Telephone: 3 05-743 -5452 Fax: 305-289-1589 E-Mail: VRGarvin aol.com Type of organization (check one) State, County, or Local Government Department orA en [ Private, no -profit organization, pursuant to U.S.C. r (4) [ �] Title of Project: DAS Matching Funds Type of Request: 1 Recurring funds (e.g. operational funds) ❑ Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time funds) Amount of request: 10,000 If this is your request for multiple year funding, check here ❑ 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? Yes No ❑ 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. Information regarding completed and current efforts to successfully obtain match funding are detailed in the budget (F) and objective (B) sections. 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. - Please see attached. This application, addresses (please check all that apply): ELaw Enforcement E,-]Crime Prevention ❑ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment WMental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports ❑ Pro a for Monro ounty Yo t Signature: t, i i kid:) -Q 1 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. Certification by Applicant 2 I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. S. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: �m4va, is Name: Venita Garvin Valdez (Printed) Third 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 Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS) is requesting $10,000 to support the emergency shelter operations in the Middle and Lower Keys to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; 85-95% of which are women and children. These funds would be used as part of the local support required as match for our state contract ($96,325) with the Florida Department of Children and Family's Emergency Solutions Grant. The match requirement for the current FCADV grant year (July 2012-June 2013) is $96,325. This grant requires local support to match real dollars with real dollars. To date, DAS has raised $45,557 towards the cash and in -kind match requirement for the Florida Department of Children and Family Emergency Solution grant award. DAS is the only certified domestic violence center in Monroe County (and one of only 42 certified centers in the state of Florida) offering critically needed services to victims who require safe housing to prevent further violence, support, and advocacy in the aftermath of a domestic violence incident or a sexual assault. Currently, DAS brings in $1,145,439 in state and federal funds to address these issues in Monroe County. Meeting the cash match requirements for these funds has become increasingly difficult, positioning DAS to possibly have to request a reduction in grant funding received based on what DAS can realistically raise to meet match requirements. This would dramatically impact future funding from FCADV and other funders requiring a match, and necessitate reductions in personnel and services provided. The ability to raise the match dollars has not kept up with the success in securing the significant grant revenues. Securing local match for state and federal dollars is now even more crucial to sustaining current funding and service levels. DAS continues to vigorously pursue new funding opportunities, to sponsor annual fundraising events that have proven successful, and to explore new initiatives with the potential for future revenues. The requested $10,000.00 would increase local match dollars secured to date, would support the continuing work DAS provides to the Keys' communities, and would be used as leverage in securing additional funding to enhance services in the next funding cycle. THE APPLICATION 4 A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. The Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. (DAS) is a private, nonprofit organization, whose mission is to provide comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing domestic and sexual violence. DAS' goal is to reduce the incidence and minimize the impact of domestic and sexual abuse in Monroe County by directing the appropriate, effective programs and services to victims. DAS began as grass -roots movements in the Middle and Lower Keys in the late 70's and early 80's. Local women in these areas saw the lack of services for women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence. They developed "safe homes" to shelter victims and provided support and crisis counseling. The two groups combined their efforts and incorporated as the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc., in 1983, delivering services with a small grant from the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. DAS is the only state certified domestic violence center in Monroe County, with specific services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Since its inception, DAS has grown to serve all the regions of the county with a highly professional staff and a comprehensive array of services, targeted at preventing and improving the damaging effects of domestic abuse and sexual violence experienced by victims in our community. At the end of 2012, DAS completed its 29th successful year of operation, assisting, advocating and brokering critically needed services on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Monroe County. Today, DAS is recognized by major state and local funders (DCF, VOCA, Health Department, FCADV, United Way, SHAL, etc.) as the lead agency in Monroe County for sexual and domestic violence services. The services provided by DAS include a 24- hour hotline, emergency shelter, children and youth services, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, court advocacy, sexual assault response assistance, community education, and professional training. By far, one of our most important and regular partners in carrying out our duties is the Monroe County Sheriff Department. To ensure accessibility, DAS operates two shelters and two outreach offices, strategically located throughout the county. Each site employs personnel with specialized and comprehensive training in domestic and sexual violence, as well as educational backgrounds in psychology, social work, sociology, child development, and other relevant areas. This diverse and professionally trained staff allows DAS to successfully provide services and complete new projects initiated throughout the county. Both shelter facilities (58 bed capacity currently between Marathon and Key West) offer emergency shelter 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year round. Services offered in addition to emergency shelter include emergency food and clothing; transportation; crisis counseling; legal advocacy; access to crime compensation assistance for relocation or to receive needed medical and financial help; individual and group counseling services for adults and children; safety planning; and assistance in accessing services for a host of issues including housing, child care, immigration services, transportation, food, and others. Residents are encouraged to remain in shelter for a minimum of six weeks. It is not unusual for a family to be in shelter for several months, before moving out into their own apartment. Nor is it unusual for a family to enter shelter and, within a few days, relocate out of the county for safety reasons. On average, families remain in shelter for 8-10 weeks. DAS' 24-hour toll free hotline provides access to crisis counseling, support, emergency shelter, and information and referrals. Our outreach offices, located in Key Largo and Key West, are generally open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Our Marathon community outreach services are currently offered Tuesdays 1-5 and Wednesdays 9-5 or by other arrangement as determined by needs of the victims requesting services. Outreach services include assistance in obtaining Injunctions for Protection, court accompaniment, and with the exception of somewhere to stay, all of the services provided in the emergency shelters. Outreach offices offer evening hours at least one day a week to assist individuals unable to come in during the day. Staff members offer secondary on -call services (MCSO Victim Advocates provide first response) for victims that have been sexually assaulted or where an assault may have been attempted. On -call advocates are available to provide emotional support and or direct services as requested by the victim. In our last fully evaluated annual cycle, the DAS provided 12,715 shelter days, 4611 hours of counseling, and information and referral 12,200 times. The Domestic Abuse Shelter responded to 1,751 hotline calls, conducted 30 community education presentations to 2135 members of the community, and trained 533 community professionals through 8 professional training seminars. As one example of our relevant training activities, DAS just completed a powerful multi -day gathering entitled, "A Call to Men" Training Institute with local attendance and nationwide attention. The A Call To Men had forty five in attendance with representation from the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Department of Children and Families, Florida Key Community College, Aids Help, The Family Fleet Center with the Naval Air Station, United Way of the Florida Keys, Attorney General's Office Charleston, West Virginia, Key West Housing Authority, Key West Police Department, local newspaper, The Citizen, and DAS. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Goal In 2013-2014 the Domestic Abuse Shelter will raise $198,001 in cash match to meet the requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Victims of Crime Act state grants for the continuation of support, advocacy, and emergency services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Monroe County. Objective 1. DAS sponsored our annual 5K "No Name Race" on January 12, 2013. At the time of preparing this application the unofficial net on proceeds raised is $13,728. 2. DAS launched "Pearls in Paradise" on December 14, a benefit that raised over $20,000 towards C�1iFiiiF�XY[13i11 3. This past year DAS introduced the Gentlemen's Circle, with over 20 founding members, raising over $10,000 to date. 4. DAS has continued to build it's donor base, with an additional $14,000 in new contributions this fiscal year to date. 5. DAS will continue to be the beneficiary of a summer -time fundraiser at the Bottle Cap Lounge in Key West. The Bottle Cap donates tips generated during Happy Hour each Friday for local non- profit organizations. DAS proceeds will be used to meet the cash match requirements for the FCADV contract. Estimated proceeds from the three hour long fundraising event are $2,000.00. 6. DAS will continue to apply for available local government and private foundation funds outside of Monroe County to increase ability to meet match requirements on grant revenue received. DAS continues to work with a grant consultant that devotes about ten to fifteen hours a week to identifying funding possibilities and assists with grant preparation to foundations and individuals whose mission appears to align with the mission and purpose of DAS. There has been some success experienced in securing funding and other resources such as furniture and shelter supplies needed by DAS since working with the grant consultant. The opportunity to introduce DAS and educate potential fenders on the scope of work DAS and the impact DAS achieves in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault has been invaluable with an estimated 100 proposals or inquiries to foundations envisioned in calendar year 2013. Desired outcome for submission of private foundation proposals for 2013, $50,000.00 to help support operations and funding needed for capital improvements such as replacement of shelter furnishings. Expected Outcome The Domestic Abuse Shelter will sustain current funding and service levels to ensure ongoing support, advocacy, and vital emergency services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Despite greater awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, these issues continue to seriously impact our communities, causing traumatic consequences for the victims and their families. Access to community services that offer immediate assistance and ongoing support and advocacy are critical to helping victims rebuild their lives. In addition, primary prevention efforts contribute to future crime reduction by reducing the likelihood that individuals will become perpetrators or victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The mission of DAS, for over 29 years, has been and continues to be the provision of these vital services for domestic and sexual violence victims in our county. The agency mission is becoming more difficult to achieve in light of our continuing, poor economy. DAS was forced to close one outreach office in 2005 and in 2009 closed two additional offices in Tavernier and Marathon in order to continue to meet the rising costs of its operation. DAS was forced to eliminate two positions in 2009. The services provided by these positions have remained in place through the re- assignment to existing DAS staff. DAS continues to be responsive to the needs of victims in our community and seeks additional funding from viable sources to meets these needs. This however puts DAS in a position of having to meet greater and greater requirements for match dollars for every grant it is bringing into the county if such grants have match requirements. DAS has been able to maintain the Key West shelter operation that was opened in March 2006 with limited funding for start-up. The results have been very successful with high participant satisfaction with services and a census that remains at capacity or near capacity each month. Additionally, in the last two years the Key West facility has undergone renovations through a capital improvement grant from DCF, a SHAL grant, and an Emergency Shelter Grant. The grants enabled the purchase of a new washer/dryer, the installation of 4 hurricane proof doors, and repainting of the interior of the facility. The Marathon shelter also underwent some renovations two years ago. The central air conditioning unit was replaced and a project currently underway is the replacement of all depreciated furniture. DAS is also involved in initiatives that focus on primary prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault. Partially funded by FCADV, the goal of this domestic violence project is to reduce the incidence of Monroe County residents to become perpetrators or victims of domestic violence. Activities include the development and implementation of a Healthy Relationships Curriculum for 80' grade students, and the sponsorship of a Community Action Team - the CHANCE Coalition of the Florida Keys. The mission of the CHANCE Coalition is to create healthy and non-violent community environments. Members include representatives from NAS Key West, MCSD, Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Our Kids, P-FLAG, and AIDS Help. The Coalition sponsors essay and video contests for students in Monroe county, community awareness activities, and has implemented the White Ribbon Campaign, an international pledge to not commit or condone violence. Being able to secure the needed match for state and federal dollars is crucial to sustaining the services that are currently in place and expanding to meet new needs as they emerge. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including their dependent children, are the target population served by DAS. Monroe County youth also are served through the provision of primary prevention programs designed to prevent future domestic violence and sexual assault crimes from ever being committed. DAS services are free, confidential and are provided regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, immigration status, marital status or language spoken. Services are provided to men, women and their dependent children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault or who are homeless as a result of domestic violence and sexual assault. Culturally and issue sensitive services are provided to underserved populations, including the gay/lesbian/bisexual and transgender community, the elderly, the Hispanic community, the African - American community, and our immigrant community. DAS also provides services to adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who have mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The staff members who provide the direct care serve as advocates and assist clients with mental health and substance abuse issues by providing appropriate referrals and support. Services are victim/survivor-centered and empowerment based. Professionally trained staff offer information and support with compassion and respect, supporting the self -identified goals of each individual. All services are provided for both domestic violence and sexual assault victims. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) DAS will meet the cash match requirement for the FCADV grant by continuing to sponsor successful past fundraising events, developing new fundraising initiatives, and securing new grant contracts. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) DAS is requesting $10,000.00 to help meet match requirements on existing grants, specifically, the Florida Department of Children and Family Emergency Solutions grant. The total amount needed to meet the cash match in DCF 2012-2013 is $96,325. In addition to the DCF match DAS also has match requirement to meet for FCADV and VOCA that total $97,558. The following resources are available towards the $192,883 match requirements: United Way Monroe County HSAB Monroe County Sheriff Board Fund Raising Miscellaneous Income Membership Dues City of Marathon Cash Donations In -kind Donation $4,000.00 $30,000.00 $9,600.00 $72,133.00 $290.00 $1,000.00 $ 4,800.00 $34,150.00 $46,510.00 Match amount raised as of December 31, 2012 (As of 12/31/12 $31,203 has been raised) (As of 12/31/12 $12,077 has been received) (As of 12/31/12 $22,364 has been received) $100,549 (cash and in -kind) Total amount still needed to meet cash and in -kind match requirements by June 30, 2013 is $93,334. G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) DAS is not requesting multiple year funding through this application. For further information, contact Val Marinello, Sheriff's Aide at (305) 292-7003, TDD (305) 292- 7075, or e-mail: vmarinello@keysso.net -W /k Applicant Identification Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal ChurelW6_ �3p 02 Name of Organization: Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Address: 208 41" Street, Marathon, Florida 33050 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Pastor Larry White Contact Person. (Matters regarding this application) Same as above Telephone: (786) 554-1285 Fax: 305-667-4778 E-mail: Larry6974@att.net Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [ X ] RC Vo Title of Project: CRIME AND DRUG -ABUSE PREVENTION FOR AT -RISK YOUTH. [ ] Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Type of request: [ X ] Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $7,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here r1 and attach a separate page describing the future plan. NIA Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? [XI Yes [ ] No 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. Please See Attachment 1 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. Please See Attachment 2 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 Cultural., Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports ✓ Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: .Date: ` ��- r✓ 3 Please note: Because Sunshih6 Laws of the State of.Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All. information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicants Signature: licant s Name: Pastor Larry White (Printed) 2 Abstract: A brief summary of project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much). limit 1 page. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (St. Paul AME) is located on 41$` Street in Marathon, Florida. The church is surrounded by neighborhoods known for high -crime rates, drug -dealing, drug use, low-income families and underserved youth. Pastor Larry White has led this congregation since 2010. During that time, Pastor White has served as role model, mentor, spiritual leader and guide to better living for high -risk young people. He has recently formed collaborative partnerships with the Guidance Care Center of the Middle Keys (GCCMK) and local Monroe County schools. GCCMK will provide mental -health assistance and drug counseling for young people referred by Pastor White ... And, Pastor White will provide after school and weekend mentoring and guidance to local youths referred by middle- and high-school teachers. Last year, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office's generous grant went toward the purchase of a computer system to be used under supervision by young people to research healthy -lifestyle programming, assist with homework assignments and disseminate information pertaining to events held at St. Paul's such as the extremely successful Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. This is a fast-growing, three day, annual event held on the St. Paul property and Jessie Hobbs Park. We are applying for a $7,000 grant from the Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) to be spent expanding and enhancing the wonderful work that is already being done partially due to your financial support. Please see detailed request budget below. Pastor White's program is called Sons Of Allen Against Drugs (SOAAD). The program is named after Bishop Richard Allen, the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The AME Church has been in existence for 210 years and now has active churches located throughout the United States and Africa. There are 500 AME Churches right here in Florida with three in the Florida Keys located in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West. The AME Church is a vibrant, family -based church involved deeply with helping children and adolescents thrive in a world filled with temptation, bad role models, indifference and a proliferating subculture of illegal and immoral activities. Another program at St. Paul is the "Adopt -a -School Program." This is a program where local parents, teachers, guardians and church members make themselves available to troubled youth in a mentoring program carrying over from their school lives to their home lives. Pastor White strongly believes that kids need positive role models and fosters relationships with successful neighborhood adults and potentially wayward children and adolescents. These relationships result in life -changing illuminations for the young people and the adults alike. These programs have been in place for several years. In order to meet increasing need for these programs in our local neighborhoods, St. Paul AME Church used last year's Monroe County Sheriff's Office $3,100 grant award to remodel some of its existing floor space, purchase new computer equipment, purchase new telephone and telephone -answering equipment, purchase enough roofing and building materials for volunteers to repair several major rood leaks, and water damage still remaining from Hurricane Wilma. The very next phase of this initiative is to purchase furniture for children and parents to use in counseling/training sessions facilitated by Pastor White, community mentors, invited professionals and/or through the use of streaming broadcasts or video presentations. St. Paul's was honored at this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (January 19 to 21, 2013) when Senator Daryl Jones personally appeared and was so impressed with what is being done here, he made a $1,000 donation to help with the expenses detailed below in this grant request. Financial support from individuals and local businesses resulted in more than $3,000 raised during these three days. The City of Marathon also awarded $1,650 to go toward these programs. Without a doubt, Pastor White has done a yeoman's job since his placement at St. Paul in 2010. We sincerely hope that MCSO feels this program is as critically needed for our troubled young people, and their families, as we do and hope you will continue to fund our life -changing and life-saving initiatives. 3 THE APPLICATION Here you should include (limit six pages): A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (St. Paul AME) is located on 415t Street in Marathon, Florida. The church is surrounded by neighborhoods known for high -crime rates, drug -dealing, drug use, low-income families and underserved youth. Pastor Larry White has led this congregation since 2010. During that time, Pastor White has served as role model, mentor, spiritual leader and guide to better living for high -risk young people. Until recently, Pastor White has done all this with no financial support other than that offered by the congregation of the church, and friends and family of the children in need. A newly -initiated, structured, fundraising effort raised nearly $5,000 in 2012. Much needed repairs and emergency purchases have been made. And, Pastor White has moved ahead with the counseling site preparations as described. A new computer system with Internet capabilities has been purchased and installed. A new telephone and answering machine is in place and working. Roof leaks and water damage have been repaired. Building repairs and remodeling have made St. Paul AME more comfortable and provide a sense of security when conducting interviews and strategic sessions with young people and their parents. Along with impromptu meetings with young people and their parents as needed, a weekly family -oriented session is now up and running every Saturday. Sessions will be added as the need continues to grow. Collaborative partnerships with the Guidance Care Center of the Middle Keys (GCCMK) and local Monroe County schools continue to grow and referrals are coming in as well as going out. GCCMK stands by to provide mental - health assistance and drug counseling while Pastor White provides after school and weekend mentoring/guidance to local youths referred by middle- and high-school teachers. The primary program for which we are requesting financial assistance is called Sons Of Allen Against Drugs (SOAAD). The program is named after Bishop Richard Allen who is the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The AME Church has been in existence for 210 years and now has active churches located throughout the United States and Africa. There are 500 AME Churches right here in Florida with three in the Florida Keys located in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West. The AME Church is a vibrant, family -based, church involved deeply with helping children and adolescents thrive in a world filled with temptation, bad role models, indifference and a proliferating subculture of illegal and immoral activities. low St. A.ii11 JL C�rc JW Another program at St. Paul AME is the "Adopt -a -School Program." This is a program where local parents, teachers, guardians and church members make themselves available to troubled youth in a mentoring program carrying over from their school lives to their home lives. Pastor White strongly believes these kids need positive adult role models. The Adopt -a -School program fosters relationships with successful neighborhood adults and troubled or potentially wayward children and adolescents. These relationships result in life -changing illuminations for both the young people and the adults alike. 4 Obviously, this program and the good work done by St. Paul AME are in absolute alignment with the mission of the MSCO. Mentoring and supporting youth in low-income and minority neighborhoods is the best prevention against drug use, drug dealing, petty thefts and gang behavior. The children of Marathon, and all of Monroe County, have benefited immensely from the work already done at St. Paul AME and with the financial assistance of like-minded agencies such as the MSCO we can continue this work and grow the number of members, neighbors and young people involved. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. In recent years, all funding sources have asked their applicants to reduce duplication of effort, reduce expenses through collaboration with other agencies and become more effective and efficient in supplying services to only those individuals with extremely urgent life and safety needs. St. Paul AME heard you and has done just that. Collaborative partnerships are in place with GCCMK and Monroe County schools and have enhanced programming and increased public knowledge of SOAAD St. Paul AME and Pastor White are committed to continuing the SOAAD and Adapt -a -School programs, as well as continuing to forming strategic partnerships with local and out -of -area foundations, corporations and individuals interested in the betterment of our young people, their families and our neighborhoods. We are proud of our accomplishments thus far and place our trust in Pastor White to move these programs to the next level. Please see detailed budget below to understand the priority needs to continue with this critical component of training and life -learning for our young and at -risk neighbors and their parents C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community) The neighborhood where St. Paul AME is located has a reputation for criminal activities and at -risk youth getting into trouble and being introduced to drug use and dealing. Neighborhood programs and concerned citizens like those involved with Pastor White have lowered those crime rates just by being involved and sharing their time and effort to resolve this problem. Monroe County itself has come out with some very disturbing information and statistics. After reading through several reports and digesting the materials, the bottom line is crystal clear. Young people are exposed to drugs and drugs at earlier ages than ever before and in higher numbers than ever before. These numbers show, in frightening clarity, that drug and alcohol use is higher than 50% among our young people. These already at - risk children and adolescents will more than likely fall prey to drug i dealers, alcohol abusers and criminal elements unless an intervening force is present. MCSO is one such force, St. Paul AME is another, -- s Monroe County School District is another and GCCMK is another. y. With all this said, the point we are trying to make is there are many concerned individuals and organizations among us. We all have the same goal in mind — to protect the youth of Monroe County. Pastor White and St. Paul AME agree with this, and together with existing collaborative partners and new partners joining in regularly, will seize the opportunity to protect these kids wherever and whenever possible. Anytime the Monroe County Sheriff's Office can be shown in a positive light to the youth in our communities is a tremendous forward motion in the fight to eliminate crime, drug use and child abuse. The people of Marathon and Monroe County are grateful for the overwhelming involvement of the MCSO in their communities. This is 5 nowhere more apparent than right here in Marathon with the constant reminders of Sheriff's personnel offering financial assistance as well as programmatic assistance to St. Paul's. The Marathon Sheriffs Office is always welcome to attend St. Paul functions and events. This year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day ceremony was no exception and we appreciate everything you have done for us. Our doors and our books are always open to you. Of course, St. Paul AME operates seven days a week making the SOAAD and the Adapt -a -School programs available during the times of most vulnerability for our young people, which are weekends and after school hours. Together we are filling the gaps in the times when caring help is available to our at -risk youth and their families. D. Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) The SOAAD program is available to children and adolescents of all ages and genders. Having said that, Pastor White's work, so far, has revealed a majority of the local youth involved in SOAAD to be of school age, living in a low- to moderate -income family system, of African American descent and already exposed, if not involved socially and physically in illegal drug activity. This is the norm, but not the rule. SOAAD is open to any and all children and adolescents in need of positive role models, a safe and drug -free environment and a caring community of neighbors and individuals whom they will see over and over again instilling a sense of stability and community where there were only questions and unwelcomed social and developmental challenges previously. As far as special circumstances are concerned; our target population of at -risk youth in Marathon and all of Monroe County face the same predicament as our entire nation. Right here in the Florida Keys, service workers, fisherpersons, retail employees, hospitality and restaurant workers have all hit upon tough times. This is not to say they are not a resilient bunch and able to survive this debacle; however, continued negativity, high unemployment and a closed island environment leave them with few if any options. The children of these families are forced to deal with inappropriate adult situations and find themselves at a loss for positive reinforcement and unconditional love from parents working two or three jobs just to make ends meet. Obviously, without programs like SOAAD they will likely be gobbled up by predators and opportunists all too willing to take advantage of their dilemma and turn their lives away from sensible decision making and social responsibility. We must act collectively to stop this. We must maintain programs like SOAAD to combat this situation and carry the message to our friends and neighbors and their impressionable children. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Pastor White's SOAAD program has been in place for several years. It has always been hosted at the St. Paul AME Church. It is crucial to a program such as this that there is a safe environment in which troubled young people can share their fears and concerns. St. Paul AME is a landmark building in Marathon, and the local youth as well as adults know it as a safe haven from the ills of the world. This is exactly the atmosphere and location necessary for this critical initiative. 0 With increased promotion and in -place collaborative partners, SOAAD has outgrown its present location. Not the entire location, just the areas in which Pastor White, at -risk kids, involved families, and friends, have been meeting for regular sessions. In order to meet increasing need for this program, St. Paul AME Church used last year's Monroe County Sheriffs Office grant award to remodel a portion of its existing floor space, purchase new computer equipment, purchase new telephone equipment, and perform repairs to roof leaks and water damage. Phase two of this transformation involves purchasing comfortable seating, tables and chairs to facilitate group counseling sessions, a large -screen television to display video training presentations and online training sessions, a selection of brochures, informational handouts, therapeutic workbooks, textbooks and DVDs. A wonderful aspect of this program is the lack of paid personnel necessary. Local volunteers handle the bulk of the day to day activities while Pastor White does most of the teaching sessions. in fact, Pastor White has garnered invaluable support from the Marathon High School Counseling Department and sliding -scale therapy services for underserved and low-income family families through GCCMK. This support eliminates expensive and budget - busting salaries. Our request for MCSO-SAFF funds will be used for hard goods, construction materials, building utilities, electronic equipment, teaching aids and videos. P. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) St. Paul AME has been self-sustaining partially due to its devoted members who are committed volunteers. The project for which we are requesting funds will be done with volunteer labor. MCSO dollars will be spent on materials and equipment. This makes the project very affordable given the scope of work and purchases involved. Below, please see the detailed budget estimate for this project. Item Cost Multi -media computer system Purchased in 2012/2013 $1790 (partially MCSO dollars) Flat -screen TV $899 Exterior paint and supplies Purchased in 2012/2013 $1300 (partially MCSO dollars) Printer Purchased in 2012/2013 $350 (partially MCSO dollars) Replacement appliances $2,100 Roof repair/replace Purchased in 2012/2013 $1500 (partially MCSO dollars) Remodel/refurbish group room $1700 Tables and chairs for classes $1150 Local advertising $200 Pamphlets/brochures $600 Books/videos $900 Lighting fixtures $300 Building utilities $4,000 TOTAL: $15,979 Already completed $4,940 BALANCE: $11,039 REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT $7000 7 Last year, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office generous grant award of $3,100 funded a considerable portion of the allowable purchases necessary to move this project along. We are most grateful. This year, we are hoping to complete this transformation and use Monroe County Sheriff's Office dollars, once again, to partially pay for equipment, materials and items as detailed in the budget above. As you can see, without the cost of labor, and with very conservative spending habits, St. Paul AME has estimated this entire project at a total cost of $15,979. Our request to MCSO-SAFF is for $7,000 (less than 50%). We will raise the balance necessary through local donations and fund raising events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and car washes. We hope you will see this request as an excellent and necessary use of your available, and much needed, funds. If you should have any questions or concerns we would welcome your phone call, or better yet, personal visit. G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) As stated above, we are asking only for financial assistance to bring our building up to the necessary condition to offer a comfortable location for at -risk kids to assemble in a group -session atmosphere with Pastor Larry White, local parishioners and family members. St. Paul AME has always been proud of the community involvement we enjoy. Our volunteer base is committed to maintaining the wellbeing of our young people and will continue to do so. The program, once established will sustain itself through member donations, charitable donations to the program and in -kind services being offered by GCCMK. 8 Attachment 1 Last year, 2012/2013 St. Paul AME Church stepped up its fundraising efforts with wonderful results. We applied for $4,500 from the City of Marathon and received $1,650. We applied for $7,000 from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and were awarded $3,100. We held this year's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on January 19 to 21, 2013 (our biggest and best -attended fundraiser of the year) during which we raised more than $3,000 from local businesses, individuals and food sales all of which were donated by supporters of St. Paul's. A very welcome surprise occurred when Senator Daryl Jones personally made a contribution of one -thousand dollars ($1,000) to go toward the initiatives described in this grant request after seeing the good work being done at St. Paul. We could not be more proud of our funders and volunteers who are creating this ground swell of support both physically and financially. We are applying for a $7,000 grant from the Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) to be spent further expanding and enhancing the wonderful work that is already being done. Attachment 2 St. Paul AMF Church Board of Trustees Chariette Robbins Cora Picton Doris Hawkins Shirley Scott James Williams Rodney Royal Dorothy Hawkins E Name of Organization: Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Incp2, Address: 81549 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Fl, 33036 0,_ 734 � 1 Authorized Representative: Dick Hagood, Executive Director �$ Telephone 305-664-9100 (office) Contact Person: Betsy Keteltas 305-923-8097 (cellular/Betsy) Email: beingbetsy@gmail.com Type of Organization: Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) Title of Project: Morada Way University (Morada Way "U") Type of request: Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $9,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan. Will you be willing to submit to this Board a fixll account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes;; No From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate page here iif you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. We are simultaneously submitting funding requests to the Office Depot Foundation and the Wells Fargo Foundation. In addition we have obtained some donor funding as well as funding through events. 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. Please See Attachment C - Board of Directors This application addresses (please check all that apply): Law Enforcement Date: %�13 Please n&e.-gecause Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Si tore: Applicant's Name: Richard A. Hagood Morada Way U Abstract Who: Morada Way University is a program of the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, a Florida 501(c)(3) Corporation established in February 2011 with the following goals: To promote community awareness, knowledge and support of the arts; to enable and encourage collaboration within the cultural community while promoting an environment of support and a sense of place; to partner with our local government, local businesses and the creative community to fulfill the cultural and economic potential of our Art District to provide our residents and visitors with quality educational programs which showcase the talents of the creative community and celebrate the unique culture of the Upper Keys; to provide the resources necessary to mentor and develop local emerging artists; to work with local schools and students to develop interests in the arts and provide opportunities within the district to express those interests; to provide economic assistance to local art students through scholarships and grants. The organization is led by Volunteer Executive Director Dick Hagood, a retired CPA. The instructors for this project are local artists and other experts in their respective fields. What: Morada Way U provides a wide range of educational opportunities in the visual and performing arts for children, teens and adults. With the assistance of professional artists and other experts, students are encouraged to cultivate their artistic skills and broaden their imaginations within the setting of intimate and supportive learning situations. Morada Way U's goals include: providing participants (young and old) with a safe and enriching environment for fun and education; inspiring participants to develop new skills and ways to express themselves, building self worth, self esteem and self sufficiency; and providing mentoring opportunities to at -risk youth and struggling families through arts partnerships and teacher apprenticeships. When: Morada Way U presents classes year round with a larger focus on youth throughout the summer months. Where: The Morada Way Art's & Cultural District's humble campus. Why: In regards to this application -- youth and at -risk families need diverse opportunities in order to achieve many of the goals mentioned above. Our classes are taught by many local artists and craftsman who are well known and well established in the Florida Keys. Plus, they offer a positive use of time for children and adults. How: Morada Way U wishes to provide 30 scholarships to youth in need of an opportunity that will take them at least one step away from drug and alcohol use or mischief We would also like to add to our list of classes and provide mentoring opportunities through our instructors and selected youth. How Much: Through a grant of $9,000, this find will provide 30 scholarships, materials for participants, market this resource to youth and families, and ensure that the instructors for these classes receive their honorarium. A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Cl In September 2010, a seed was planted in the middle of an industrial road in Islamorada now known as Morada Way. An artist, a gallery owner and a CPA looked around at the blank canvas of the street and wondered if it would be possible to make this location an Art District for Islamorada and the Florida Keys. The answer was clear. With anchor businesses such as the Redbone Gallery, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery, Gallery Morada and with Kaiyo Grill, the Green Turtle Inn, MA's Fishcamp and the newly renovated Islamorada Moose Lodge — the area was a natural fit. Located in Islamorada, Florida, on Morada Way, our Art District was created to give support and encouragement to our creative community while enriching the quality of the lives of our residents and visitors alike. With this mission comes responsibility to all those who can benefit from the arts. Our primary mission is to promote community awareness, knowledge, and support of the arts. By providing cultural programming, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and educational opportunities to people of all ages and abilities, we seek to connect the artistic process with daily life. By nature of our location, daily life involves marine and wildlife. Many of our local arts feature aspects of this way of life which educates our community on fish, coral reefs, wildlife and serving as stewards to the environment. These pieces of work provide a level of education about the environment that few an districts can offer. We recognize that healthy communities and healthy families are tied to opportunities that build self esteem, self worth, expression and skills. These opportunities should be available to all those that make up our community. The Art District hosted its first art "Walkabout" in January 2011. Over 500 people attended. From there, the Art District enlisted a total of 20 business partners to support this monthly initiative. The "Walkabouts" provide an educational, cultural and community building opportunity for artists, collectors, youth, families, tourists, local leaders and local business owners. In two years, the organization has grown from the launch of art walks to hosting the Islamorada Fine Art Expo, to providing cooperative events and arts education to local schools, to sponsored painting and pottery classes and promoting emerging artists. The District has an exciting future. Just recently, we launched the Morada Way U which offers arts and cultural educational opportunities to both young people and young at heart. We make every effort to benefit from the collective talents and abilities of those around us. Our staff is creative, energetic and fully committed to our organization's goals. In the first two years of its existence, Morada Way Art District has maximized its efforts through a volunteer workforce. We have leveraged the financial support received to date into creating a strong foundation for continued growth. Dick Hagood, the Executive Director, is a retired CPA with experience in the many financial intricacies of running a nonprofit. Sarah Blackburn, Program Director -- has the experience and 4 expertise to provide continued excellence through the Morada Way U. Betsy Keteltas, fundraiser, continues to leverage resources to fund the organization as it grows. In addition, we have reached out to organizations that serve at -risk youth and families with the hopes of making class scholarships available through the Morada Way U. This grant application is one that is very important to us. Over the past year, we have taken note that young people are truly impacted by the opportunity to try something new, to meet role models form the community and to have a positive way in which to express themselves. As we move forward in this direction, our goal is that the Morada Way U will provide opportunities to build self worth, self-esteem and self sufficiency of young people and at -risk families. In addition, through participation in the Morada Way U, we will provide mentoring opportunities to at -risk youth and struggling families through arts partnerships and teacher apprenticeships. B. Goats, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. Please See which maps out the steps our organization will take in accomplishing our goals and objectives with this grant through the Morada Way U. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Young people and adults need positive experiences and dualities in order to influence their choices in life. For many teenagers, these experiences help them become more responsible and successful adults. Research has shown that these opportunities, like the Morada Way U, assist with youth development drug abuse prevention efforts. Our classes are developed for all ages and abilities. We know that youth need opportunities and some youth seek mentors to assist in their development. At -risk students who have access to the arts in or out of school also tend to have better academic results, better workforce opportunities, and more civic engagement, according to a recent National Endowment of the Arts report, The Arts and Achievement in At -Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies. The study reports these and other positive outcomes associated with high levels of arts exposure for youth of low socioeconomic status. The Morada Way U, whether serving youth or adults, will demonstrate that learning experiences in the arts help develop discipline, problem -solving and communications skills while fostering creativity and team building -- all important foundations for success in school, employment, and personal relationships. Morada Way U will also enable youth to develop relationships with adult role models within the business and art worlds and community -based organizations. The continuation of Morada Way U over the summer months is specifically designed to provide an outlet for parents and students. At the same time summer classes address the problem that knowledge gained during the school year is often diminished or lost over the summer months when youth do not have enrichment programs to help them retain, apply, and enhance what they have learned during the school year. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) The Morada Way U offers opportunities for everyone with a variety of classes and expertise. Young and old, locals and visitors, artists or accountants - everyone has the opportunity to enroll in our classes. This grant is specifically geared towards our meeting the needs of young people and at -risk families. Through the support of this fund, Morada Way Art and Cultural District will be able to leverage need based scholarships to teenagers and young people seeking affirming opportunities. Specifically, we would have the opportunity to work with the Florida Keys Children's Shelter, The Foster Parent's Association and other organizations that serve at -risk youth and families. In addition to scholarships for at -.risk youth, your grant will support opportunities for families, including classes to provide respite to foster parents and other adults struggling in the Florida Keys. Finally, this grant will allow us to build our curriculum and reach out to schools, youth with different abilities (Florida Keys Down Syndrome Trust, MARC, Wesley House) and provide meaningful opportunities. Our scholarships will be geared towards 12-18 year olds, male and female, all circumstances. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Morada Way U provides a wide range of educational opportunities in the visual and performing arts for children, teens and adults. With the assistance of professional artists and other experts, students are encouraged to cultivate their artistic skills and broaden their imaginations within the setting of intimate and supportive learning situations. Our goal is to instill a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts through a hands-on approach to creating fine art and crafted objects. In exchange for a very small honorarium, Morada Way University proudly showcases many of our region's most talented art professionals, educators and culinary artists who lead our classes, workshops and special programs. The Morada Way U is well under way. The Art District has reached out to 5 youth organizations, schools and those serving families at -risk. Those we've spoken with see this as an opportunity for respite for already taxed parents and an opportunity to offer something positive to the youth that they serve. Upon confirmation of this grant, we will be able to include scholarships in our summer program -- which is timed perfectly with kids getting out of school. We will work with community organizations in identifying youth and families that will benefit from these classes. In certain cases, some of our instructors have also agreed to serve as mentors and enlist youth through apprenticeships in teaching classes. The depth of this program goes far beyond resources and scholarships for Morada Way U. Classes through Morada Way U are offered in our humble campus in the Art District. Classes meet up to 8 times and different times and dates throughout the week. Because of the number of P instructors, courses and students -- this project is managed by the program director (1/2 time), executive director (1 /4 time) and events director (1 /4 time). F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) Please See �. a 4 ...._ . 'f The attached budget shows a very strong start towards funding the Morada Way U through its first year. Currently, the Art District has a prudent reserve that can fund the success of this project for at least 6 months however, we do rely on the resources of the community to make this project possible. We have achieved a level of operations and fiscal capability to present the Morada Way U to the community as an option (through low class fees), however, in order to fully maximize this cultural and educational opportunity, we do require funding for scholarships. Once this seed money is secured, the community fees for classes will continue to provide revenue for that fund. Our community partners have shown strong financial and in -kind support that has led to two years of strong operations, leadership and direction. To stay on this course, the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District will carry out its purpose and mission by engaging both local and national donors. G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) 5% of the fees generated through the Morada Way U will be placed in a scholarship fund which we will begin to access in January 2014 allowing an opportunity for this fund to grow and develop. 7 m e > "n Z uj �" Ho o 8 LIZL Q p' � o as a a 9 Name of Organization: Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Inc. Address: 81549 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 Authorized Representative: Dick Hagood Contact Person: Betsy Keteltas Telephone 305-664-9100 (office) 305-923-8097 (cellular/Betsy) Email: beingbetsy@gmail.com ATTACHMENT B FUN'IiIN( ESTIMATED Special Event Revenue Fine Art Expo $ 1,000 Smart Car Raffle $ 2,000 Individual Donors $ 2,000 Morada Way Partners $ 1,000 Grant Revenue Sheriffs Fund $ 9,000 Office Depot Foundation $ 2,000 Fee for Classes 300 Classroom Hours w/ 25% as scholarships $ 34,000 COSTS TOTAL FUNDING $ 51,000 Instructors $17,000 Advertising & Marketing $12,000 Materials & Supplies $11,000 Scholarships $ 7,500 Other 3,500 TOTAL COSTS $ 51,000 Name of Organization: Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Inc. Address: 81549 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 Authorized Representative: Dick Hagood Contact Person: Betsy Keteltas Telephone 305-664-9100 (office) 305-923-8097 (cellular/Betsy) Email: beingbetsy@gmail.com ATTACHMENT C BOARD OF DIRECTORS Roberto Pantaleo, President 81599 Old Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 Richard Hagood, VP/Executive Director 309 Palm Avenue Islamorada, FL 33036 Laurie Wickham, Sec/Treasurer 309 Palm Avenue Islamorada, FL 33036 Stephanie Scuderi 127 N. Rolling Hill Road Islamorada, FL 33036 Rosemary Duke 234 Gulfview Drive Islamorada, FL 33036 David Boerner 136 Plantation Drive Plantation Key, FL 33070 Ted Blackburn 124 Buena Vista Islamorada, FL 33036 Monroe County Sheri frs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. Address: 404 Virginia St., Key West, FL., 33040 Type: Private Non Profit pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c) 3 Authorized Representative/Contact person: Stephen. Isherwood- Chairperson Home Phone: 305-849-5418 Work Phone: 305-292-3485 E-Mail: kwatty82@gmaii.com Title of Project: Grant request to cover insurance costs and other operational expenses. Type of Request: Recurring funds (insurance and operational costs) Amount of request: S 10,000. Will you be willing to submit to this board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes. From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? See attached page detailing fund raising efforts. Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. 2013 Steering Committee Steve Isherwood — Chairperson Arlette Wagoner 3930 South Roosevelt Blvd. 106N 9B Hilton Haven Road Key West, FL. 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Birch Ohlinger- Treasurer P.O. Box 1902 Key West, FL. 33041 Michael Gallagher 1500 Atlantic Key West, FL 33040 Samuel Kaufinan 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Fl., 33040 Pony Charvet 807 Peacock Plaza Key West, Fl., 33040 Daniel Reynen 1311 Eliza St. Key West, FL 33040 Kathleen Ford- Secretary 2801 Staples Ave. Key West, Fl. 33040 Joe Pais 1434 Kennedy Drive Key West, FL, 33040 This application addresses: Drug nd Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment. Crime Prevention. Mental and Ph ical ealth of n rs and Adults. Signature: Date: C2atO (3 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Name S` P-►l f"-� 4p-f W4 (Printed) Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Abstract Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is the only free, fully dedicated recovery center in the Lower Keys area. Located at 404 Virginia St. in Key West, the Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is a 3,500 + sq. ft. recovery center whose sole purpose has been, for nearly 30 years, to provide a place for meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al -Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, "Double Trouble" (duel -diagnosis) and other Twelve Step groups as approved by the Steering Committee, and to provide space for education, rehabilitation and social activities that will foster the interest of members in the aforementioned organizations. Our Club House is home to over 70 of these meetings a week. During a recent audit of attendance, we had a daily average of nearly 200 people attending meetings. These people come from all walks of life. Addiction does not care if you are young or old, what color your skin is, whether you are rich or poor, blue collar, no collar, or a CEO. Over these years, Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. has also participated/cooperated with court - mandated attendees by being a place where they can fulfill their obligations 365 days a year, 15 hours a day. For over 29 years, the clubhouse has served recovering individuals who are entering/re-entering the workforce and becoming responsible and productive citizens of the community. These attendees and programs can rely on Anchors Aweigh being there. Organizations such as FKOC, The Care Center, Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Veterans Clinic/VA Homeless Outreach, Salvation Army, Samuel's House and Sunrise House send their clients to our club. They know that Anchors Aweigh Club is a stable place where their clients can obtain help, support and a safe haven. Nine years ago, the SAFF board granted Anchors Aweigh $1,500. Looking back, that grant was the catalyst that has driven our fundraising program. At that time, we had drained our prudent reserve and had no idea how we were going to meet our insurance bills. Your $1,500 grant gave us the momentum to develop the start of a real fundraising program. We are becoming self-sustaining, and are planning a capital campaign to help pay down our mortgage. That and the insurance premiums we have used the grant to pay for in the past are our main non -employee fixed costs. Our current financial outlook is bright. In the past seven years, we have raised over $300,000 to pay for much needed repairs to our building. Much of this came from the Klaus/Murphy matching grant that we were able to attain. We are looking into again seeking monies from the Klaus/Murphy grant to aid us in our building expenses and mortgage monies not covered by the capital campaign described herein. Our insurance bills ($9000.00), which the $7800 SAFF grant helped us cover last year, will possibility be even higher this year due to the assumed increase in wind insurance rates. To that end, Anchors Aweigh is requesting a grant of $10,000 to help offset our insurance costs/operational expenses. Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application A. Introduction Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. located at 404 Virginia St. is an over 3,500 square foot recovery center, which has provided a venue for both indoor as well as outdoor 12-Step meetings. For nearly 29 years Anchors Aweigh has been the place for residents in the Lower Keys area to turn for help, support and safety at no cost to them. The clubhouse provides a safe, anonymous environment for English and Spanish meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Double Trouble and other 12-Step groups. The Anchors Away Club provides a home for over 62 of these meetings a week. During a recent audit of attendance, we had a daily average of 200 people attending meetings. AA, NA and Double Trouble are fellowships of men, women and youth who come together to stay clean and sober, and to help each other recover from alcoholism and other substance addictions. They (the groups) have no dues or fees, own no property, and are self-supporting through their own contributions. These groups pay only a modest rent for their meetings to the Anchors Aweigh Club. Recovering persons are individuals attending of their own accord, referrals from jails, churches, hospitals, treatment centers, visiting tourists and all other sources in the community, but the service we provide is totally independent. Over these years, Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. has also participated/cooperated with court - mandated attendees by being a place where they can fulfill their obligations 365 days a year, 15 hours a day. Organizations such as FKOC, The Care Center, The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Veterans Clinic/VA Homeless Outreach, Salvation Army, Samuel's House, Drug Court, Family Treatment Court, Wesley House and Sunrise House send their client's to our club. These are just some of the recovering individuals who come to the Clubhouse who are entering/re- entering the workforce and becoming and remaining responsible and productive citizens of the community. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes Our goal, outlined in past grant applications to the SAFF Board, is to improve our financial condition by having some of our greater needs (i.e. insurance expense) met by outside grants. We plan to continue to apply whatever monies the SAFF board grants us to our insurance expenses as well as other operational requirements. This will allow us to continue our goal of improving the financial health of Anchors Aweigh. Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset .Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application C. Background and Significance Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is the only free, fully dedicated recovery center in the Lower Keys. It is no secret that addiction issues are higher than the national average in our community. Not to mention homelessness, DUI convictions and police calls related to substance abuse issues. Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is a place that receives referrals from parole programs and homeless shelters in the Lower Keys. During Fantasy Fest weekend, as well as New Years Eve, Anchors Aweigh was open 24 hours to provide a refuge of recovery. On Thanksgiving, as well as Christmas, Anchors Aweigh provided free dinners to anyone in the community (over 100 served at each event). D. Target Population Drug Addiction and Alcoholism cut across all demographics. Neither addiction or alcoholism care if you are young or old, rich or poor, black or white, blue collar, no collar, or CEO. It strikes them all and Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. serves them all. E. Approach Method Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. will apply the funds received from the grant to pay all of our insurance and operational cost commitments. The Steering Committee will continue to actively fundraise to insure that our reserve never again goes below the level mandated in our by-laws, six months operating expenses. We are working toward this goal. F. Resources and costs As mentioned before, our insurance bills from last year came to $9000.00. We will be able to supply a P&L for the past two years, which outlines our revenues as well as our expenses. If the grant we receive does not cover our full insurance needs, we will do whatever we can to cover the difference through our fundraising efforts. G. Sustainability Eight years ago, we came to the SAFF Board facing a large budget shortfall and had dipped into our reserve fund. We raised over $300,000 over the past six years to cover repairs to our building. Those repairs are complete. Our fundraising the last two years has expanded and borne more fruit. We celebrate our 30"' anniversary of continued operations this month (Feb. 2013). One of the goals of the Steering Committee outlined in our grant proposal two years ago was to put in place an ongoing and self-sustaining fundraising function. We have come a long way in doing this as evidenced by the over $300,000 we raised over the past six years (building and operational expenses), and the other fundraising efforts described herein. We continue to progress toward our goal of being self-sustaining. The Steering Committee would like to thank you for the opportunity to apply for this Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant and look forward to another 29 years continuing our important work in support of the Sheriff's Department goal of supporting the Monroe County community. Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Fund Raising Efforts Our fundraising efforts for the Anchors Aweigh Club continue to improve. In the past six years we have raised over $300,000 through contributions from community organizations like The Klaus/Murphy Foundation, The Edward Knight Foundation, The Rollin Gerstacker Foundation based in Michigan, The Key West Sunrise Rotary, The Key West Women's Club, The Red Cross, Florida State University, the Department of Children and Families, Monroe County Florida, numerous Key West businesses as well as individual members of the Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. As a clubhouse, we have raised monies through our membership in monthly fundraisers at the clubhouse (yard sales, holiday celebrations, etc.) and locations donated by the community, such as the Southernmost Hotel and the Moose Lodge. These fundraising efforts help us to solidify our financial position so we may always remain a safe haven for those who seek recovery and a chance to live free once again from the binding chains of addiction and alcoholism. Recent Fundraising Efforts on our behalf: Moonlight Sail- $715.35 Pool Party- $1,055.00 Yard Sale- $18,000.00 Holiday Lights Train Ride- $800.00 "Sound of Music" Tropic Cinema event- $875.48 Inaugural "Buddy Pass" 5K run: $3000-$4000 (Event held 02/02/13; tally not complete). w O O 00 O d ry O m W LO O w Q N O Cl � 00 d N a M1 Co W ct W W N M O 6 Ln n N L/) V i a ul C V O LT ri cn OO ,--� 0) O1 M W 00 h Ln n a) O rV V ul �•,� a) - Ln O m N ri m Un O 0� O O M O Ol 00 00 wN .--i to O n .'n S tD r� O al M N O D O O LI) 0 d LO W r- d LO t+ th w N c0 CIO00 Ql �--� 00 00 0) 1,6 a O LA h CD I-1 m O d N d N V V n G O OO O Un Ol Ln 00 LT m V a M 00 C .--1 V r- a) LD Q rV V'E V-� VY .--i r- lO d m rh 00 .� m +i �' `.h V} ry m SD d o0 00 N .-i LD lD Ln m M N Lfl -i O Ui Q 16 r, 1D M tD Lo LO V? O N m d d V} 00 d ai m O N Lo Q N iLn d d M ri to V} rl VF to V} V/ i--1 fV �--� y� ri m vF V} V} r- N ri i/) VF m to iR ilf V} V1 V'F V! V? r♦ V} p H VT VF V). p p ppC3 S g n• n• F- n- rv• V) N M Qti LA Qi N OO d a) r-1 Ill p r-1 n n 8 n N M r- a) M1 LD M Ln r r+ Q d M1 Ln N d O cO N 'i 'y O m C? 000 rh-1 O .--I a) M1 N <0 d n SD Ln Mt V} N 00 ¢ W d N Q r, ri Ln T e--I a) D a) () a) In m m N r1 Ln D rV N � N L+'1 M1 In rn 00 m ri m N r-I in 14 to r-1 O Ln O D LD N CO m VF .--L d 00 r•i fV iA N M ri Vi r-1 V., to V1 V) r-1 V 00 N Ll) h n to u? 4 1h iA N ih � ed-I r-t a) in VF V). r-I th �N il•F iA S S S Oo OD m In rn 0p LD o o n m rn M1 00 It Ln N 1-1 d d O d M O Ln 00 D m O O m 00 tD N .--I 00 ra Lo V h M1 ID W tt e••1 m O e-I O O1 d Ln .••1 M O M1 lD 00 Ln Ot M1 N d M OO N N m 00 V 00 d m oo l� [D V Ln In M N d N .-I N Vt 00 Ln �--1 N 1n ID N .••1 Q r% cl a/T M 14 In m �"I V). �--1 In �'i Ol m T V to ti VT d 6 " t to Vb in a m V . N V} V} V-, in to VT a/). y O rr VY to -LA Vt• th V} to i/) to to Z ipQA yA ii"F ri p OQ 8 4 4 a0i O O N M M ItO m to Q n N O LDf) d S .M-1 V V N a) rul Ln �i a0 a0) `i LOn Q 00 W O O m O m ri -U, O In m 00 Ol to " W m O In LD m d a1 d tO a Ln 1-1 OD OO In f� N 44 In Q r,N N M W N O w OO OD �n al to N m V} �•q Ln rl M D d m O O 1 m V} M N m Ln N Ln m N ri d tt Vl o VF o r-Ln M1 N to N — VT G N Vl• r1 V) to in ih to M1 y 0 rV to in. iA [fi -LA in C V! r17 iA t, V} ,-i V} nj VF r.,j to N V} iA ~ S S S SND pp p O Ln � ni M LO N LID m M O N N Ln pp O 00 d re1 al LD C� `++ n Oi d N 8 QQ QO QQS It " N Ln Ln .--1 Ln QN7 O L!1 (D d e-I i/i VA V} � �--I I"� ti PO ti ..v V} t+•I Q1 4 to rl ri to V} i/T Ln 00 to Vl Vl iA r- m ih to iA V? ' V} V} ry ih M O fV ri Vl• VT VT V? to Va V} VF Ln tn th ri O Q p D S p N Q 0) 00 d Ln Oti o Ln 01 N d ao tD d a) SD 00 LO h l0 Ln O Q M n O r. a O Ln O Ln LD 01 M Lf) M a d Ln a1 V M O m d pOp n O pO n O Ol ) O VT O r- ad N a) d Ln V r, NMLr) 00 NO M1 In M LD NM d LIl NO al O N 'CrS W ri oc m ri V OG Ln Ln N OO Ln m il? V)- N N ri M1 V VT M1 Ln S N iA LD ri V>• Vt` V} ri Q r•L 00 V} VF to to In SD iA 00 N N -" N tD' V� N N M M .-i ri rV rim 4 7 u! V> VT N Vl• to VT to Vl iA VY vl Q tl} to ri p d op rbye Q O M O G rn LD Ln O lV a) O Ln Ln O 0p r-4 O LD M al LD v Lil Ln O N C4 QQ Q Q7 S d V N 00 a) Q N fn Ln Q - oa D Ln d O O r� p to I- of O N m Le) r Oo to LD d 06 o SD Ln ri g oo r, ra d rV v; rn o d a) a) M tD N co Ln N ri to N M d SD d LD N M1 co a) al m V? Vl m Q Q 00 M1 ri a) V? O0 ri O M1 to in r•1 d VT Op r-I N ? ti M V} Lff N V} V'� m 00 M r-i Vl• to V? to V} '� O j V1 if} V} VY to V� V} to in 14 Vl• VT -v N J S S S pp O 0000• aa))• ON � coo m M1O Ln )• Q N S c00o � v v n p C) v W .`�1 O O m Lo 0 co r+ m ri rn rt Ln S 0~0 Ln v LD 1. Q 00 00 d o 0) m . r tD n Lfl d r; v N rn ri ca ri o CV to Ln d LD OD Ln 0 . q Cn r- Ln m m al r- U) LD 00 OO i +i ri r• N m to d Ln oD m V} rt N M1 LD M1 Q th N oo d in VT V! W} ri d Vl r-LD V} N iA a) m N rj r V% Ut V A4 nj to iA 1^- fY1 00 ri N N &4 O a+ N to in in to VF V} to to V} V} V} O L d ri r-1 p 00 a) 8 S to o $ r-I D Ln Ln Ln N ri a) tD 00 ri lD m m ri LDn M S_ S M O Q LO a1 L/) a) a) N Q al ri L>o N M1 M m rti O ao O d Ln rr1 p O M N S O LD N S V O N SD d 00 LD m M1 oD N O 0 Ln m m tD 00 O O N 00 r-1 la al SD O) r•I N O) r'I N ri to co m Ln O M1 N t-i tD 00 Il'1 N t M1 N d at O d V? Q m O m ri M1 v d to ri oc m o0 m to to ih Pi m VT t• m m t>0 rf f!) V} to to M1 In m An, t/F 4 N fV rV to VT V} V} 00 m t4 il? SA V} ih 4 V} VF ippA to Vl p M S S rn LD O a) V) ry W N LD Ln LD N O �] pp O S LD O m o0 Ln OO 00 ri o0 N M1 M LD a) tT W t 4 LD C 1, 00 M a) Lo n yr Ln LA O m M m Ln .-1 ri lD CIO pd N O) W O d LD 00 n OG ,y 00 ri M to Ln 9) t Q SD rV m ih m O , s9 n t/} m to Ln M1 M1 N V} V} ri m rt M1 N lD .8L to to rY1 f,fj to to ^ ri m m ri i/} An V} V} vl- to rq to VT to V} V} to tfr iQr Q 1 $ oM S w LA ° ° Q Lq li Li q Ln aLDO a D N o0 LD Ln Q V m Ln ri n Ln Ln Ln Lll Lrj ()'1 tp LD LD 0 N ri Lf) U) O to d Ln LG Ln a) d L/1 ri lPl m p d w D m M1 po Lr) N ✓1 m W N N O d G O) Q ri co lD tdY d m m V? VT M d to V} Vi V) a) O n ri ri yr V1• N N r1 a) V} N .--i ri to VY V} m ri Ln to th V) N aj lD ri ry` L,fj rV iA V) Pf1 1R Vf - i/} Vpp) v1 vl VT tit S G Op p O S rmi S m Lrl L°1a tD r- N O N O Vn d d T m p SAD ri p d M1 d O 00 m LD M M d 0 tD e0 a) LD Q r, O M Ln h N N lD Q 00 I� a) al O 00 to O M N ri O d h co 00 O N N Q1 a) m a) ri Q m M n 0) 00 N a) r-� ri M N V) Q N lD n M1 M1 r-I al V} m V} CO a5 m Li 1 to a) m .•-I d n O t/F d iti r-1 M1 M tiF to in d r.1 14 N v N N ri ri M N al to to iA Vt• iR ri V} V} v1 to to VT � Y LL VF N O O N Vr N LO Ln n 4 SD rn to Q 11 O ul $ m S g 00 N 1A N r, r1 N O Ln a) n N OO O OO ri d d n rn O ro 00 LO m SD M Q Cl! T O0 .w M1 M ri N Ln ri a) Ln V 00 N .-i 00 LD d v m n O Lr) m LD Ln In M m O L1 r , p 00 Q) O O LD 00 LA ri LD tir i- d a) p 00 O Ln to N ri .••I LO V} to N LD M1 W M1 V? d to n ri C to to v in SD W n rn m N m N Q� tn Ln O .-i rl v N N VT VT ai to ri V} to to to iA VF O! V N c O � Q N « ° 9 a `Lu m re y N r m N L C CL 0 •c 3 w L U r N W C p d V p = d Q t>tJ LU Q - u ^ U 7 N O C m y c 0.. > .0 (6 a m m O x 2: Q l�'.7 n X m U, C c Lm U C7 ° a_ m Ol ++ ttl tin [n a I`6 v a_ mN ,m o s o m �_ p V y i a t_ °�' = m m p c W l7 mo O v p p p m ti V :-a V) u p C w IR w o y m m K u D [A co m w O O a K v O H 7? °� p l7 W H n O O N SA y eL o c a r-c a A Cl)15 mE 4)ro a1 C in l7 C cn F- w H Z ry '-L O O tD N 0) : n rn 0) 01 lD O O pp O M O O M M N a M O W 00 lD M C" n O) ao N 00 T Ln Ln 0 M tD N M O N a C 0 O) O 00 Ln LO r1 r-I V MCj) n M CA r- N W M n V rry 0 tr) N M tl) r4 a M lD Vl N M 00 Q) n O) N N N lO '-1 rn LP M �A N lfl V) 00 MW d O r-L n et wV M O U) � m It V 11 --� N M M N M M N W Q tO tO In lD tO Lr) M oo 00 M 00 c0 M w LM N n M n O ry n Ol M .-i n oo .-t r-I cO W LD O tD M LP V V IT 01 r- a v rn 06 rn � ri . o o .-i v e .-i 00 eo 0i a co v rn rl ,-i v rri � CI ne ry N N LF C V) W W Vt to to t4 �* n Ln ri o to to V} ri ri Ln r` W O M to iA to to iA W Vn Vt W to N {n m V} V) Vt to a V} th LP V} in Vt in to V} W `A trl � � p S ON p a S p v v tP a LSO ono a 000 T rq g �� S N v O n v On N N W n v O V) O n O rn LP LO S LO ri Lrlrii Irni Lin LD N lP a0 !b � LP m n G) ri 00 0) tD 0) tO 00 ri w O r-1 O N o0 7 N N N M (n O N M O O t0 M 0 M w -* M V M1 LM M N M tD m LA N Ln ri n C n r-i V 00 LD ri to 00 to n V) W rt rt a iA W 0) ff w ni M v? to LD' V) r: 06 C j to to Vt t4 a Oi rj r.j '� -LAVt Ln Vt to trt to to V? V} LP' fq ❑ to tr? ih V} trF M V} V} trF to to N to tN tN p pp p N S N pp S M O � v A O S a S S S S S m Q oa0. l i Q .�-r v vmi ,N-I O O p O (n Ln O C) v VF M W vv t b ri O oo O p O SA S Go O -ii 0`no ON) o pp M r- w U)0lD Ln O M a co N M .�-I v rV O M w O O QQQ O O U) V O V M } LP M b trl trt to 0) 00 00 in ao n N M rE N N O r, M N�r in 00 0M n O to 0) O V) N O 00 N ir} ri' M N O v' O N O n a 0 O nj to Vl Vt to O 00. n V1 v ry v W M a Vt ih r-1 in V) Vt Vt M a Z to to tcoo to in th Val to iph t� ih to Lr)po p SLn m r- LO rM Lnp p p LOp Li. -I N Ln N q M Ln oM0 lD N Ln lU�pi O O .m-I M NO 40 �--1 -4 LA 01 M QQO S -Ln to O 00 to Lei N N a a N� M tD r-I to Vt T Q n Ln N m LM ri N Ln Vt O V N in rr1 to VT rl to V1 to to 00 ry N to rN to iI'F N in Vt Vt ti ri N O V} trF vvto to to to in vv to � V1 00 ON pp Qa) O M 0o LA n N pp is L;O N O1 ri In 0 0 r+ 0 0 0 pp w O 00 � O 0) Ln 0) to ri l00 0) 6 N V7 O) M 0) LA M M 00 M M ? Ol � W M Lr) tD 01 ri m lD N O V1 rn O O O O n o0 00 M tP C n 00 M LO ri 00 to lO 00 O) O N O 0 N N n O N n m M N W M Ln LA LO a N V1 N (3) O) O tD m ir/ L? V} n N N O) V? W N tR N tn N 00 N )+'1 ri 00 Qi 0) N N m O_ to .--I 1A V ^ i/! in N' Vt t%F t%F t? M r-I t e-i N � N � � V� V} irf t/F ih ty' --I N iA Vt V} th N i Vt Vt Vt toLD V} iWrY p p S S S M rn O tD C0 N� In CO O N M O W m rmi a n 0) 00 N rn m M LA LO O O a tD M 00 M c0 tP n LT Lf0 LA a M M N r- M n I? N l0 00 ) N 00 Q N n O LO LO V f)' l0 n m Hl0 f LO A O n M a O O a " r� 0) W O N n M M LA 00 th 4�1 l a V n -q N (1) M M M d0 O V) M 00 n N rV ri M Vl V! ) N 0 00 t17trt to �--I n 7 Vt N no OOO a W in N 00 N a 7 rl M vv " n trl 'A.N Vt V} N O sl r14 to rn to rj to V? Vt Vt V} rV 1-1 Q to VF lA to V) V} W to to in Vt W w in th `P pp O m m O N M Ono yy pp G 00 V � Gnt LLl O Lan aa). O N r-i o N omo r+M N rcn. LLn. Lr!O lN0 rl Lnn_ ON)_ rMi rrvi M 00 N O -4 Ln W Oo 00 O o0qq W M Ln n r+ a 0 a1 V 0) ri 0) W al n O Ln LP M O n O tD a O r1 to M O S r-L c0 O Vt W pp M N QQ O M M 01 O a 00 V T V V) V) N W M M a Lr) n N O N M m N -(n V cf fl n lP V: N O r-I 00 a to ri ri ri ri a ri co W n in M to Vt ri Lri to lA N in Vt Vt M O) ri H `� to V Vl th N to to i/1 Vf Vt in Vt N fV D iA N V1 to to to to An V? Vt to LA N O Ln V) pp pp pp O SD LP n O a LD P n m m v W m 0 Ln It �+ tD p T S p a N t0 c0 Ln N n) -i 6 0 Ln lO tP N 1+% M LA M LO 00 lD N M LP Ln a M m Uo O N O m m O O rn 'C7 N i . Ln CDOi O P tO LD N ri M V) O O M tD Lri M a Oi r+ O ao v M o Ui O W o 1 o ui r' A M n r' W Q M V4 a r1 00 tD Lrt to ri LA M N ri M H V ri V w V O 0) W N M rn rV to a s Ln r-L a LA Ln N a O ri to ri n l0 in M 0) ri 00 (1) ri N W rn M et W co n a rp C 0 Lli r j V) to 0 Vf to ry th trt Vl rri N .-1 N in f6 V) Vf in Vt u? to to V} trF ri V} to tI'r d p p p S S S p p S v p p s$ `r° °W° pm S M 0) N V) O v a M M rt u'I GO m O O N p N V) S O O O N w tP oo .-L n N n rt O O to o r�-I ri LO LO w m .4 w p QQ a 00 m LD n M N Ln op n rt tO .-i 00 *0 0) N W n W W N Lr in Vt N a M a 00 M a M N N V n Ln N a cn V► W n 0) O O1 LP M 01 rt n W M W tr} 00 M Lr) Lr) r\I rt .-t 0) N M t0 .-t ri -Zr W 00 ri ri M Lp V} N in iJt v} M N V} to iA V? " r`- N to M to Vt V} V)-to V? to to to .4 to V} to V? V} in Vt Vt to iA to V} v lP o 0 op tO M M r-I c0 Ln l0 - V M m m Oo LD eet� Ln o W n S n o Ln LO 00 S W N H O Ln S S O LA H) NiM O Ln o LD O m N W Ln .-i Ln tP W m w m O T M M Ln O G O O LA 00 00 00 Ol w r~ cn p 8 tr LO M1 p LO Ln ni pp O ri LD a s n O 0 a M O M ri a M to M M M Lr) W M 00 V) - N M a 0) to 00 ri lO m n 00 0 N O N n N co a V) tD a N W n N 0) N to Ln ri n M v M 00 ri a0 N m ri ri a W n n Ln .Q to M to to Vt nl Vt VF Vt V} M r-I' N to 11 to to V) to Vt V} tr? iA in O rj Q V} VT try in ih � V1 {A Vt � i/'t n 00 M n O 00 0rn 0) I� S n O N rr Lf) n 414 n W N O pSp O pS pOp 0) Ono upnpl LOA Ln ON pLA r�-I r~I pS 0) M S 0) n M Ln N M 00 M 00 W ' v� N !+ l0 LO et LP fn 00 N O Ln O Lr) a) O r�i 0) M 00 M N ri 0) Ln O cn V LA to Ln r, O — M 0) 4.4 00 fn in N co W W M W 00 Ln n N fV r♦ Vi- n tr? Vl N AA to to AA a N e-i M VF N Vt !.j Vt Vt Vt trt trF to to to to in to in V} to to to to S pp S LD LD LO �4W-I Np Ol NO S N n S rrYlnti Ui S N O V N O :0 IN OQO 0❑ 000 O M Lr) n M + In Inn Ln r,L a-1 a Oni O n n aO n O O�p O v LP LWn ono a LLnn S a Lnn tort S taO 0) r m ;D N 00 N M M N ri Ln N N nMi 00 00 a W W W n N n n -VL M M V} ao N Vt rt rt SA ri M ri 1+ !� N V4 iA Vt N Vt to to ,.y ,p t0 rj rj to Lyj th to to to of V1 to iA tpo t~/t ih to V} in V) to to tr} e�4 LnO 01 S n n S O N lO LD M N .--i W tD ar O La nn Ln b M 0S) 0) n N O N O) Ln L) tO W pp LD 1p O M n Vt 0) a rV N Q) 0) w n LO to M O in M K) N ri �4 a W W 00 N rY7 V} ri to Ln [V to to VF to O - nl `-' in kn in V) Vt in Vf Vt V} Vt Ln Ln W Vt Vt in to ,-t th a c o u c n m N N a a c� c O m a m Wy w w ° c O m o w c Jf° a m e x a = a •- a v o= °' °�' Mo m a w a o o n° N v �+ a C O v c I6 :L o m a 7 O` a 7 p in N >> L 3 Q = sR+ li U' ❑ O crl Y Co L� U N N U O N d S C Q W G F- i7 W O H O [n C Lx Oa 6 +✓ tip m N t° a to ++ S O F CJ F v) H F w 12 Z -� M 2013 Monroe County SherifF's Forfeiture Funds Grant Applicant Identification: Marathon Recreation Center Name of Organization: Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, Inc. (AKA) Marathon Recreation Center Address: 810 33r' Street Gulf, Marathon, Florida 33050 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Diane Culver, Program Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application): Same as above Telephone: (305) 743-4164 06- 73 Fax: P ��' 2.3 R E-mail: marathon reccentercomcast.net Cv� Type of organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) [ X ] Title of Project: Marathon Recreation Center services for children of working parents Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) YES (Utilities, salaries, transportation) Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) YES (Computer terminals for school homework) Amount of request: $7,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan. This is not a multiple year request Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Last year, the Marathon Recreation Center requested $40,000 from the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (MCBOCC) through the Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) and was awarded $30,400 for salaries and general operating expenses. The Marathon Recreation Center also applied for a City of Marathon Nonprofit Grant and was awarded $4,600. With funding cuts rampant in our nation, the Marathon Recreation Center took a very hard blow when United Way funding was cut more than in half this year from $21,500 to $10,000. Marathon Recreation Center has recently increased grant application activity and is extremely pleased with the responses. Up until this time, a goodly portion of the Marathon Recreation Center revenues had been borne by the Volunteer Board's donations and extensive donations made by Anthony Culver, Executive Director, and his wife Diane. The Monroe County Sheriffs Office has awarded Marathon Recreation Center grant dollars in the past ($5,000 in 2004 and $2,000 in 2005). The Culvers have not applied for this funding in recent years, because time constraints of running their business, as well as the Marathon Recreation Center, did not leave time to prepare a proper application. This application is the first request made by the Marathon Recreation Center in eight years. Increased prices of everything we do, along with dwindling revenues from existing donors have created the need to ask the Monroe County Sheriffs Office for financial support_ We hope you can become a regular funding source once again, and we pledge to remain diligent in all of our efforts to effectively raise funds. We thank you for your past donations and look forward to hearing from you soon. 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. Marathon Recreation Center Board List Name Katrina Young Jeannette Preval Luis Gonzalez Grimelda Betancourt Alex Symington Tony Grosse Board Title/Affiliation Pres... Ray Hampson Insurance V-President... BB&T Bank Director... Gonzalez Landscaping Sec. -Treasurer... Keys Insurance Director... Retired Horticulturist Director... Marathon Yacht Club This application addresses (please check all that apply): X Law Enforcement X Crime Prevention Phone 305-872-4788 305-743-4105 305-743-5514 305-743-0494 305-292-4743 305-743-6739 City/State Marathon, FL Marathon, FL Marathon, FL Marathon, FL Key West, FL Marathon, FL X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment X Mental and Physical Health of Minors Cultural, Art tic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: i�Anthony Culver, Executive Director Date: Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Name: Anthony Culver, Executive Director 2 A ract- A brief summary of project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much). limit 1 page. With this proposal, the Marathon Recreation Center is respectfully asking the Monroe County Sheriffs Forfeiture Fund for a grant of $7,000. The Marathon Recreation Center was formerly known as the Heart of the Keys Recreation Center and was established in 1993. In the 20 years of our existence we have weathered many storms, physical and financial, and we have provided a safe and structured environment for thousands of City of Marathon and Monroe County boys and girls. Although many of our activities are sports based, the goal of the Marathon Recreation Center is to offer a safe environment for the children of hard-working parents. Our After School program offers homework assistance, book clubs, computer research and games along with a host of supervised activities. Additional activities include billiards, board games, arts and crafts, video games, movies, ping-pong and table hockey. Dances are held on weekends for teens and Friday Fun Nights are held for children in grades three through six. Special events such as talent shows, skits and youth seminars are also hosted by the Center. Cultural and educational activities include ballet, jazz and hip -hop dance, tumbling aerobics and field trips to museums and zoos. Volunteer professionals and community members provide valuable information and mentorship as guest speakers on topics concerning safety; health; drugs and alcohol; and careers. The Center also sponsors competition cheerleading and dance teams. Newly offered programs include a Debate Club and a Fashion and Interior Design Club. Marathon Recreation Center programs successfully provide members opportunities to improve their physical fitness and confidence to assume leadership roles in school and their community. The Center strives to reach the vulnerable youth of the community by helping them to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. In many cases, these programs are life -changing, and life-saving, not only for the children, but for the parents, families and communities of the Middle Keys as well. The Marathon Recreation Center continues to provide services to all economic classes, races and genders. Clients are referred primarily by school counselors, teachers, Wesley House Family Services, Department of Children & Families, the Guidance Care Center, the Domestic Abuse Shelter, parents, law enforcement, former and current clients and/or any concerned citizen or organization. Each member, and his or her family, is required to complete an application and in -person interview. Each family is required to complete and sign a Marathon Recreation Center Membership form, a Marathon Recreation Center policies and Rules Agreement, and a Medical Emergency form. Since our children are all school -aged, we also receive information and input from teachers and school personnel on many of our applicants. National and local funding cuts have taken their toll on the Marathon Recreation Center. Our United Way funding has been cut by more than half this year. We are reaching out to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office for the first time in eight years, because we truly need your help in maintaining the quality and volume of care we provide to the children of hard-working parents. Our request to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office is for $7,000. With this money we plan to partially pay for utilities such as electricity, a portion of the very meager salaries drawn by the husband and wife team who run the Center, transportation expenses to bring kids to and from field trips and safety events, and replace, one or two if finances allow, computer workstations where children, under supervision of course, can access Google and other search engines to complete their homework which is a component of our after -school programming. 3 THE APPLICATION Here you should include (limit six pages): A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. The Marathon Recreation Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization, offers a safe and drug -free environment for the underserved youth of the Middle Keys. our recreational activities are provided year-round and offer school - aged students a positive place to engage in healthy, socially invigorating activities. Marathon Recreation Center's programs include basketball, kickball, flag football, dodge ball and volleyball. The after -school program offers homework assistance, book clubs, computer research and games along with a host of supervised activities which occur on the Center's secure property. Additional activities include billiards, board games, arts and crafts, video games, movies, ping-pong and table hockey. Dances are held on weekends for teens and Friday Fun Nights are held for children in grades three through six. Special events such as talent shows, skits and youth seminars are also hosted by the Center. Cultural and educational activities include ballet, jazz and hip -hop dance, tumbling aerobics and field trips to museums and zoos. Volunteer professionals and community members provide valuable information as guest speakers on topics concerning safety, health, drugs and alcohol, and careers. The Center also sponsors competition cheerleading and dance teams. Newly offered programs include a Debate Club and a Fashion and Interior Design Club. Marathon Recreation Center programs successfully provide members opportunities to improve their physical fitness and confidence to assume leadership roles in school and their communities. The Center strives to reach the vulnerable youth of the community by helping them to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. In many cases, these programs are life -changing, not only for the children, but for the parents, families and communities of the Middle Keys as well. The Marathon Recreation Center continues to provide services to all economic classes, races and genders, and receives referrals from public and private schools as well as Wesley House Family Services and the Domestic Abuse Shelter. With the financial support of the Monroe County Sheriffs office, the Marathon Recreation Center will continue to supply these critical services to thousands of at -risk and underserved young people from age 8 to 18. Many of these assisted youth have gone on to become community leaders, business leaders, and positive role models themselves. Together we are building stronger communities. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. The Florida Keys are rightly known as Paradise on Earth. However, as we all know, the local economy has taken a severe decline starting in 2005 and has not fully recovered since. The national economy, which is challenging at best, has also contributed to our difficult financial times in Monroe County. 4 Local, hard-working families have taken the biggest hit. In many cases, this once flourishing population can now be called "the working -poor." After -school childcare has become unaffordable for all but the highest income working families. Monroe County citizens who make their living in the fishing industry, restaurant trade, retail stores, house -keeping, labor and gift shops cannot afford to properly provide a safe environment for their school -aged kids during after -school hours. This is appalling and dangerous. The working parents of Monroe County are faced with a horrible dilemma. How can they survive in Monroe County without assistance with childcare expenses? How can they expose their children to positive role models? How can they teach their children - many high -risk and/or minority members - self-esteem and independent thinking skills when saddled with long work hours and empty pocketbooks? How can they keep their children from the temptations of drug -culture exposure, criminal activity and opportunistic child predators? This is exactly the mission of the Marathon Recreation Center. instead of churning out law -breakers, school dropouts, low -self-image children and school -aged children destined to challenging futures, the Marathon Recreation Center is here for them. Without financial assistance from the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, and recently reduced funding from our existing donors, we will be hard pressed to meet the needs of these children of hard-working parents. Just as we teach our clients to attain independence, the Marathon Recreation Center is implementing a plan to do just that. Our goal is to become less dependent on the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, or any agency for that matter, by building a larger and more diverse array of funding sources and opportunities. Our plan is to do all this without raising the cost of our services to the end users, or their already struggling working -poor families. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community) Providing crime statistics to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office is like singing to the choir. Instead of referring to your own statistics, we thought we would share this information from law enforcement in California. According to figures from a 2008 Dropout Research Project, dropouts earn less, pay less in taxes, and are more likely to turn to welfare. Every dollar invested in dropout prevention returns $2 to $4 to the community. Increasing the graduation rate by 10 percent could prevent up to 500 homicides and 22,864 aggravated assaults. According to the report, high school dropouts are three times more likely to be arrested and eight times more likely to spend time in jail or prison. Incredibly, the report indicates a 10 percent increase in the graduation rate would produce a 20 percent decrease in violent crime. In other reports: after -school hours are the peak time for juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and sex. (Source: Bureau, Urban Institute Estimate, 2000) (Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, 2002). The hours between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on school days (referred to by law enforcement officials as a "danger zone") is also the time period during which kids are most likely to become victims of violent crime. Statistics from the Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Minorities show that on average 47% in the U.S. do not graduate from high school. The State of Florida percentage is 37%. With this said, it is clear to see the need in Monroe County for the Marathon Recreation Center is real, and critical. It is no coincidence that, although we provide services to all who need them, the Marathon Recreation Center is within walking distance of several very high -risk neighborhoods in Marathon. A tormented local economy and skyrocketing prices have a strangle -hold on hard-working Monroe County families. Incredibly, staggering numbers of working parents are forced to make tough choices between basic childhood needs, groceries, overall household budgets and childcare costs. The entire Board, two -person staff, and volunteers at the Marathon Recreation Center are committed and passionate about providing the people of Marathon and Monroe County with a successful, established program to keep kids off the streets and out of trouble after school lets out. Together the Monroe County Sheriffs Office and the Marathon Recreation Center can make a huge positive impact on the lives of thousands of young people right here in the Middle Florida Keys. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) Simply stated; our target population is all "at -risk" or "economically disadvantaged" youth ages 8 to 18 years. Addressing the question of special circumstances; our target population is made up of boys and girls of working parents. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Marathon Recreation Center is located at 810 33`d Street Gulf adjacent to Switlik School. Hours: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (School Early Release Days) 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. —10 p.m. during our Summer Program. And other times, as necessary, which vary according to special activities and field trips. Other than activities which require motorized transportation, all of our activities are carried out on the Center's property. Anthony and Diane Culver are the only paid staff. The Board is made up volunteers who provide financial contributions as well as time and labor. Marathon Recreation Center utilizes volunteers, some full time residents of the Florida Keys and some who are snowbirds, and available only part of the year. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) The total annual operating budget for the Marathon Recreation Center is $64,160.00 The Marathon Recreation Center's request for $7,000 will be used to partially fund the salary of Diane Culver, Program Director; the purchase of 1 computer terminal with Internet capabilities, payments toward facility utilities (electricity) and transportation to and from special events and field trips for client -children. This request is only for partial funding of these items. Marathon Recreation Center has several major donors which make up the bull{ of the financial support necessary to run the operation. These funders include Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Marathon and the United Way of the Florida Keys. Along with these funders, the Marathon Recreation Center also receives donations and financial support from local businesses, individuals, members of the Center's Board of Directors and fundraisers held during special events. A budget of proposed expenses relating to this grant proposal follows: Budget Item Estimated Total Cost Diane Culver salary $20,000 Facility utilities $5,000 Transportation (summer field trips) $1,000 Computer equipment (for client use) $2,500 Total I ims-00 Request from MCSO SSAFF 1 $ 7,000 Complete financial records are always available at any time upon your request. G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) Although the Marathon Recreation Center is asking only for funding for this year, we would like to answer this question. Due to recent economic downturns, contributions have declined. However enrollment has increased. Families are struggling resulting in fewer donations and membership fees. The Center is continually seeking ways to cut costs and identify more effective fundraising projects. We have come to the harsh realization that the Center must broaden its fundraising and pursue grants on a larger scale. Additionally, formerly subsidized, the Center is now responsible for paying all of the building's utilities on its own (electricity and water), putting an additional strain on an already tight budget. Everywhere we look, expenses are up and revenues are down. Fortunately, the Marathon Recreation Center is seen as a necessity for the City of Marathon and Monroe County. The United Way of the Florida Keys is supporting us this year, as they did last year (only at a greatly reduced amount). The City of Marathon and the Monroe County BOCC are supporting our programs again this year as well. But these contributions by themselves will not cover the cost of the programming we have developed and are committed to maintaining. We strive to not reduce programming or raise client fees. We have cut costs and expenses everywhere we can. Our only answer to this predicament is to continue increasing our fundraising efforts. We are confident in our plan and processes. The Marathon Recreation Center will survive. Our sustainability is guaranteed by the staggering need in our communities for our critical services and programs. We hope the Sheriffs Office will once again step up to the plate and become a source of financial support. As mentioned earlier, our request for $7,000 is only enough to partially cover the expenses described above. We are confident however; that our local businesses and residents, along with our existing fenders, will remain committed and generous to our efforts. The Marathon Recreation Center will continue to provide excellent services while meeting our financial responsibilities. 7 Applicant Identification 02_05 -?3p04: Name of Organization: 20 RCVD Monroe County Social Services, a/k/a Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Address: 1100 Simonton Street Room 1-190 Key West, Florida 33040 Authorized Representative: Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director (305) 292-4510 office (305) 295-4359 fax graham-shervl @ tnonroecounty-i7.ko_v__ Contact Persons: Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director (305) 292-4510 office (305) 2954359 fax izraham-shervl @tnonroecounty-fl.trov J. Matthew Massoud, Case Manager (305) 292-4405 office (305) 292-4420 fax rnassoud-matt@monroecount -FI. ov Type of Organization: County Government Title of Project: Lead Poisoning Awareness for Low-income Families Type of Request: Non -recurring funds Amount of request: $10,000. MCSS is not applying for multiple year funding. MCSS is willing to submit a full account of what we are doing with these funds to the selection board. MCSS has not requested funds for this project from any other group. The Monroe County BOCC serves are our Board of Directors and are listed on page 7 of this application. This application address the Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults. Signature: Date: Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirement and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a. convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b. convicted of any drug offense b. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization in not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state, or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Name: Abstract The purpose of this project is to help low-income families of Monroe County determine if lead paint is present in their homes and if any children have been subjected to lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is one of the leading causes of developmental problems in children. it affects vital organs, bone marrow and other body systems. It can cause coma, convulsions, and death at elevated levels in the body. Lead poisoning can be dangerous at relatively low levels as well. An amount as small as 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood poses serious risk of impaired cognitive function, behavioral difficulties, and fetal organ development in infants, children, and pregnant women. The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Disease Control recommends testing children for lead poisoning at ages 12 and 24 months. There are two factors that indicate a high risk of lead poisoning: age of the home and family income. In 1978, the federal government banned the use of paint containing lead. Prior to that time, there was no regulation concerning the use of lead based paint in new construction. The older a home is, the higher the probability that it contains lead paint. There is also a higher occurrence of lead poisoning in low-income populations. Sixteen percent of all children living in low-income homes have lead poisoning as opposed to a national average of 4.4% for all children. This is attributed to the cost of building materials at the time of construction and the costs associated with lead paint abatement. Many times, housing projects and poorer neighborhoods received leaded paint from government surplus at no charge. This resulted in a high concentration of leaded paint in lower socioeconomic parts of the community. A good example of this in Monroe County occurred in Old Town Key West and is evident now by the prevalence of chipping and flaking paint on siding. Who: Children under 3 years of age of low-income families are the targeted group What: Testing for paint that contains lead and lead levels in blood Where: All of Monroe County, particularly in older or historic districts Why: To spread awareness of the dangers of lead poisoning and to provide early identification in the event of an actual poisoning. How: *Visually and chemically test homes for the existence of lead paint. MCSS has two Certified Lead Renovators on staff. They are trained to recognize visual clues that a home may contain lead paint and how to chemically test for it in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. *Assess the risks of exposure based on material conditions of the home based on results of inspections. *Used trained staff to determine how much lead paint is exposed though chipping, flaking, wear and tear, damage, and renovation work. Look for potential mechanisms of delivery to infants and toddlers. *Provide families with printed information and education concerning the dangers of lead poisoning. MCSS currently possesses this material as part of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provided by the EPA. *Offer financial assistance to families living in at risk homes who wish to test their children for lead poisoning. *Utilize funding for blood screening for families that qualify for assistance under the Monroe County Social Services (MCSS) Welfare Program (c 150% of the Federal Poverty Level) and all not covered by health care/Medicaid. Cost: National average for environmental testing is $120/ unit. Local visit and Lab for blood $200.00 per patient. MCSS will match in -kind with salaries, vehicles, fuel, and office facilities bringing the total cost of testing to $28.68/ unit. A. Introduction Monroe County Social Services (MCSS) operates under the leadership of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Services are geared toward all community members in need; however our priority clients are always families with young children, the elderly, disabled, and indigent. In addition to the direct services we provide (prescription assistance, utility payments, shelter expenses, etc.), we provide all clients and community members in need with information and referrals to agencies that specialize in direct care and services throughout the community. One of the services MCSS provides is the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). In compliance with the strict regulations governing WAP, MCSS has two Certified Lead Renovators on staff capable of performing tests for the presence of lead -based paint. Employing staff who maintain these certifications keeps MCSS in compliance with 40 CFR 745.225 and Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Certified Lead Renovators are trained in lead paint identification and the proper EPA regulations for lead safe abatement and renovations. Lead identification includes two main components: a visual inspection to determine if any painted surfaces of a house have the possibility of containing lead, and a chemical test to verify the presences of lead. Chemical tests are non-destructive and provide instant results without the need to send samples to a lab for testing. Certified Lead Renovators are trained in the proper safety practices required to conduct lead safe work. This includes proper signage and notifications, personal protective equipment, lead containment, post renovation clean-up, inspection, and disposal of lead waste. MCSS has the ability to serve all of Monroe County's low income residents who qualify for services and are in need of lead detection in their homes. MCSS operates out of three offices, one in Key West, one in Marathon, and one in Plantation Key. Each office is staffed with Case Managers who are capable of conducting client intake and eligibility screening. MCSS has several County owned vehicles available for use and all the necessary equipment to perform lead tests including chemical test kits, digital cameras, assorted hand held tools, containment materials, and specimen containers. One of the two Certified Lead Renovators will always be available to conduct home visits for testing and evaluation, and also work as the Case Manager should the need for financial assistance arise to pay for blood testing and any other services the client may need. MCSS has existing relationships with medical clinics throughout the County that are set up as approved vendors. These clinics can perform the blood draws and lab testing as required. They are familiar with Monroe County's purchasing policy and have filed all necessary paperwork to receive payment from the County government. All of the clinics are staffed with physicians and are licensed to operate in Monroe County and the State of Florida. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes It is the goal of MCSS to reduce or eliminate the amount of lead poisoning in our community. Research has shown that the majority of lead poisoning cases occur in homes that were built prior to 1978 in low- income areas of the community. The residents of these homes may not possess knowledge of the dangers lead poses to children, or the financial means to detect its presence or effects. MCSS intends to utilize a three step approach to solve this challenge: outreach, testing, and education. C. Background and Significance Prior to 1978, there were no regulations restricting the use of lead in paint despite the fact that people knew about lead poisoning a century earlier. Because of its low cost, vibrant colors, and durability, lead based paint was prevalent throughout the country. Lead was also a common additive to gasoline and used as solder in water pipes. Once the dangers of lead were made widely known to the public, many changes were made. Finally, in December 1978, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead in residential paint. This was great news for people who would be living in newly constructed homes, but any home that was painted prior to this time had a chance of containing lead -based paint. This chance of having a home with lead paint grows exponentially the older a house is. On a national average, if a house was built between 1914 and 1923 there is a 49.1 % chance it contains lead paint, whereas a house built between 1970 and 1979 only has a chance of 1.2% chance. The Monroe County Property Appraisers website only goes back as far as 1928, although according to family accounts on some properties, the houses were built much earlier. The historic districts throughout Monroe County have a significantly higher risk of homes with lead paint in them. Often, these older structures provide housing to lower income families as they have been handed down for generations beginning with the original inhabitants of shrimpers, spongers, and other manual labor trades that made up the work force of the county. D. Target Population The target population for this project will be children of low income families residing in Monroe County, primarily between at the ages of 12 and 24 months, who live in home constructed prior to 1978. As recommended by the Center for Disease Control, early detection and prevention is the best method to ensure that developmental problems associated with lead poisoning are prevented. Older children will also be considered for testing; however, they may already be showing other indicators of lead exposure. Young children who have yet to develop speech and cognitive skills, can be poisoned by lead but may appear asymptomatic. Since lead is much denser than air, there is a higher risk of lead poisoning in children who predominantly crawl on the ground/floor and put their hands and fingers in their mouths. E. Approach Method A three step approach consisting of outreach, testing, and education will be utilized to reach the goals of the proposed program. Outreach MCSS will use its existing data base of clients to determine if their homes have been tested for lead paint. Since MCSS makes contact with clients on a regular basis, this can be accomplished by asking the clients directly. Staff can rule out any clients that live in HUD funded housing projects as they have already been screened under existing federal regulations. For this program, the focus would be on families that rent homes under private leases or with Section 8 vouchers. MCSS will then determine if any children are in the home in the age range of 12 to 24 months. If a home has not been tested, and children in the targeted age groups are present in the home, then MCSS will offer to schedule an inspection for lead paint in the home. MCSS will also utilize county websites, local media, and the existing social services networks to inform residents of this service. Testing A Certified Lead Renovator will coordinate with the family and schedule a time to visit the home for an inspection. During that inspection the Certified Lead Renovator will visually inspect all painted surfaces for chipped, peeling, or flaking paint and document these findings with case notes and digital photographs. If the home is suspected to have lead paint, then a chemical test will be performed and its results will be documented in the same manner as the visual inspection. All chemical testing will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and EPA procedures and guidelines. In the event that a test is positive for lead, additional measures will be taken in terms of education and recommendation of blood tests for lead. Should a client desire a blood test for their children and not be able to afford to do so, MCSS will bear the cost of the necessary blood test(s) and office visit(s). Children should be in the Center for Disease Control's recommended age group of 12 - 24 months; however, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. Staff and clients will coordinate services though a local health clinic payment for all services will be routed though the Monroe County Clerk of Court's normal purchasing procedures. As with all of our programs, no monies will be distributed to a client directly. Education Families will be provided with printed educational material approved by the EPA and HUD for distribution. This material will describe the dangers of lead poisoning and the measures individuals can take to prevent lead in their homes. Certified Lead Renovators will further instruct families on proper lead safe practices and what to do in the event lead paint begins to chip or becomes exposed due to a physical disturbance. This instruction will include the importance of hand washing, proper methods and protective gear associated with the clean-up of paint chips, how to instill safe practices in children's behavior, and other housekeeping issues to reduce the chances of lead contamination. F. Resources and Cost The total cost of consumable materials for each household would be $28.68 to include the following: EPA recommend test kits (8 to a package) $27.99 Manila folders $0.07 paper clips $0.01 fasteners $0.17 copy paper $0.10 zipper baggies $0.03 nitrile gloves $0.30 painters tape $0.01 The cost of blood testing for lead poisoning is $125.00 for an office visit and $75.00 for lab testing totaling $200.00 per patient. All associated salaries for staff, use of the County's existing vehicles, office space, and office equipment and supplies would serve as in -kind matching funds provided by MOSS. The cost charged to the grant to evaluate a household and test one child would be $228.68. Each additional child would be $200.00. If awarded the full amount of $10,000.00, MCSS would be able to fully assist up to 50 families with testing of both the household and child(ren). Variables affecting this figure would be the number of children living in a home between the ages of 12 and 24 months, the amount of tests kits needed, if lead was actually found, or if family had the financial means to pay for blood tests with insurance/Medicaid. G. Sustainability MCSS is not requesting multiple -year funding at this time. Monroe County Board of County Commissioners District 1 Han. Danny Kohlage 500 Whitehead Street Suite 102 Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 292-3440 District 2 George Neugent 25 Ships Way Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 (305) 872-1678 District 3 Hon. Heather Carruthers 530 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 (305) 292-3430 District 4 Han. Dr. David Rice 9400 Overseas Hwy, #210 Marathon Airport Terminal Marathon, FL 33050 (305) 289-6000 District 5 Hon. Sylvia Murphy Murray Nelson Center 102050 O/S Highway, Suite 234 Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 453-8787 Amlicant Identification Name of Organization: The Florida Keys Children's Shelter 0'�>`06_ 73pd4. Address: 73 High Point Road, Tavernier, FL. 33070 l RC �p Authorized Representative: Kathy Tuell, President & CEO Contact Person: William Mann, COO Telephone: 305-852-4246 ext.233 Fax:305-852-6902 E-mail: bmann(a}flcc" Type of Organization: Private non- rofit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 50ILeIL31 Title of Project: Project Lighthouse Type of request: Non -recurring funds Amount of request: $10,000.00 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ 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? N Yes ❑ No From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? A request was made to The Administration on Children, Youth, and Families; Family and Youth Services Bureau. We received a three year grant for $100,000 per year starting on September 30a' 2010. This grant requires a minimum 10% per year match. A request to the Klaus Murphy Foundation for $18,000 has been made but to date the agency has not heard the result. Board of Directors, Executive Council Puto, Mike, Chair, 700 89th St., Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 Ramsey, Rick, Vice Chair, 500 88'e Street Ocean, Marathon FL 33050 Rourke, Jay, Secretary, 7 Barracuda lane, Key Largo, FL. 33037 Collins, Kym, Treasurer, P.O. Box 755, Islamorada, FL 33036 Rockenbach, Kurt, 88005 O/S Hwy, #10-141, Islamorada, FL 33036 Griffiths, Jr., Kenneth A., 40 Key Haven Road, Key West, FL 33040 Hiller, Don, 414 122d Street Ocean, Marathon, FL. 33050 Wolfe, Will, Student, Marathon, FL. 33050 This application addresses: Drug and alcohol abuse prevention, Crime Prevention and Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults. Signature: W Date: a► t'{ t 3 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: JiLOL.- V4-u.•• Applicant's Name W. J 1: any M a n (Printed) K Abstract: Florida Keys Children's Shelter — Project Lighthouse The Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc., a private not -for -profit 501 (c) 3 corporation of the Florida Keys, will implement a Street Outreach Program called Project Lighthouse for youth in Monroe County, providing education and risk -prevention services for runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to, or are at risk of, sexual exploitation, untreated physical and mental illnesses, abuse or involvement in illegal activities for survival, and addiction. The goal of the program is to establish and build relationships with the street youth in order to encourage and assist youth in moving from the street and adjusting to a safe and appropriate alternative living arrangement. Through teams of Street Outreach staff and by operating a youth -friendly Street Outreach Center in the area where youth are known to congregate, the program will meet the street youth where they are, both physically and emotionally, and offer services consisting of counseling, referrals to medical/health services, food, clothing, laundry facilities, shower facility, individual and family assessment, and other necessary services indicated by the assessments. Youth under 18 years of age will be assured of access to the FKCS' Jelsema Center Youth Emergency Shelter where Street Outreach Staff may continue to work with the youth to develop a life plan. Project Lighthouse has developed an artistic, engaging, youth -friendly approach that ensures the client of self worth and allows for quick trust building between youth and staff. The program's emphasis will be on personal safety, personal planning, respecting the community, prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, establishing one's self as a legitimate member of a community, and good citizenship regardless of where you are. The Florida Keys Children's Shelter has received a three year annual Street Outreach Program (SOP) Grant of $100,000.00 from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to fund this program. This gLant matches funds at 9 to 1 and r2quires a local match of a minimum 10% of the total grant or $11.111_.11 Rer year in order to operate the program and maintain the funding from HHS. The Florida Keys Children's Shelter is requesting funding in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Monroe County Sheriff s Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund for general operations of the program. A. Intro: The Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. (FKCS), a nationally accredited social service agency, has been serving at -risk children and their families in Monroe County since 1989. FKCS operates the only licensed emergency shelters for children in the Florida Keys. The agency's 16-bed shelter in Tavernier, FL serves young people ages 10 through 17 who have been abused, abandoned, neglected, have run away or are considered ungovernable by their parents. The shelter provides a safe environment for these young people to rebuild their lives and an opportunity for crisis intervention and counseling. Our 6-bed emergency home in Key West is for younger children, infants through age 10. All of these children have been removed from their families due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Our 6-bed group home in Key West is for children and young adults who have been unable to find appropriate placements in the foster care system. Between 100 and 150 youth per year spend time in these residential programs, interacting with our professional and caring staff. FKCS also serves between 150 and 200 youth each year through its community -based counseling program. Master's level counselors, with offices at Keys' schools, provide crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling. FKCS achievements include: Florida Network Agency of the Year (1999), opened Poinciana Emergency Home for young children (2001), opened Poinciana Group Home (2003), achieved national accreditation (2004), opened Project Lighthouse Street Outreach Program (2005), became a Johns Hopkins University Listening Post Project Partner (2006), achieved 4-star rating from Charity Navigator (2008), Re -Accreditation (2008 & 2012), HGTV Dream Home partnership (2008), and Florida Network Top Performer Award for meeting 100% of contractual requirements (2009), became an AmeriCorps service site (2009). In just over twenty years we have served over 22,000 children, youth and families in our varied programs. The Florida Keys Children's Shelter has annual financial audits by Magram and Magram. These audits have been unqualified (no problems indicated) for more then the past seven years. The Florida Keys Children's Shelter is committed to rebuilding lives, building futures and reuniting families. It is governed by a 7-member volunteer Board of Directors Executive Council, which is comprised of members from the three geographical regions (upper, middle, and lower keys) of Monroe County. B. Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes The National Runaway Switchboard's report estimates that between 1.6 million and 2.8 million youth run away per year. They recorded 6038 crisis calls for youth under the age of 21 in the state of Florida in 2011. They also find that youth age12 to 17 are at higher risk for homelessness than adults. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's annual report estimates that more than 2,000 children are believed to be reported missing every day and the odds of a child being sexually victimized before In adulthood are one in five for girls and one in ten for boys. According to the Special Analysis Unit, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) there were 59,552 sexual predators/offenders registered in the State of Florida on December 11, 2012. As of February 2013, 132 of those reside in Monroe County according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement offender search website. The CyberTipline, which serves as the nations system for reporting suspected sexual exploitation, received more than 111,110 reports for 2011. According to the National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway and Thrown away Children, it was estimated that in one year 1,682,900 youth nationwide had a runaway/throwaway episode. Of those, 37 percent were missing from their caretakers and 21 percent were reported to authorities for the purpose of locating them. Of the runaway/throwaway total, 71 percent could have been endangered during their runaway/throwaway experience. The Key West Homeless Service Coalition, Known as the Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum -of -Care coordinated a 24-hour point in time count and survey of individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the Florida Keys. 644 people were counted in that one day period. The Department of Children and Families Office on Homelessness, in their 2011 Annual Report on Homeless Conditions in Florida, state that daily, nearly 60,000 Floridians live on the street or stay in emergency shelters. Children under the age of 18 make up 18.3% of the 2011 homeless count, up from 16% in 2010. Florida has the third largest population of homeless persons of any state in the nation and it is stated that the count is most likely a gross underestimate of the actual number of Floridians without housing of their own. By forming relationships between street youth and program outreach staff the street youth will be willing to take advantage of support services. The Florida Keys Children's Shelter has several expected benefits from this approach. Youth, who would otherwise not feel it was possible, will have the opportunity to leave the streets. Youth who are stuck in a survival lifestyle will be able to move and adjust to safe and appropriate living arrangements. Youth who would otherwise go untreated will receive counseling and medical attention thus improving the quality of their life. Through support and understanding from program staff, youth will be able to develop self-assurance and create a healthy, successful life and with youth off the streets they will be less likely to become the victims of crime and also less likely to commit crimes in order to survive. In addition to the street youth population, the community at large will benefit from the program. Using the tenets developed by the Sea Haven youth program in South Carolina, the youth will be encouraged to be respectful travelers through the community. The expected benefits to the community include having less homeless youth on the streets, loitering or panhandling, which will make businesses and customers happy and keep tourists returning to the area. There will also be more youth in the community who have work readiness and social skills. These youth will benefit community businesses looking for suitable employees to fill entry level positions. The community will also have more youth willing to serve others and be a positive influence in their environment since there will be a safe and structured place for teens to congregate and study. Families will be offered counseling by the outreach staff or the shelter staff as part of reunification efforts. If it is not reasonable to do this because of distance, referrals to counseling agencies in their originating vicinity will be made. The purpose of this counseling will be to assist the family system in accepting the youth back into the home and developing positive problem solving skills. 5 C. Background and Significance The Key West community in particular and all of Monroe County will benefit from the chosen approach. The basis of this approach encourages RHY to be respectful to the community they have entered; to not steal, loiter, or hassle tourists. It encourages youth to both find employment and become a stable part of the community, or to form an alternate plan. If this plan involves the support of a relative living in another part of the county then the outreach staff will help them get a bus ticket or other transportation. Project Lighthouse made contact with and served 234 youth in the 2007, 429 for 2008, and 496 for 2009 which shows a 112% increase from 2007 to 2009 in youth served. In 2010, 328 youth were served, 476 youth in 2011, and 411 in 2012. Youth living on the street are more likely to be the victims of crime especially sexual exploitation. Youth living on the streets also often commit crimes in order to survive. Project Lighthouse's approach helps our staff develop relationships with youth who are otherwise difficult to approach and have open up to adults. The staff are then able to help them to help themselves get off the streets, stop committing crimes and respect the community their in, encourage them to stop abusing alcohol and other drugs, and help them get their physical and mental health needs meet. D. Target Population The target population is both male and female youth living in Monroe County under the age of 21 who are homeless or likely to become homeless. E. Approach Method The Project Lighthouse staff consists of a Street Outreach Program Coordinator, three part-time Street Outreach Workers, and volunteers. The staff and volunteers work in street teams of two with the responsibility of visiting specific street sites on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis where street youth are known or reported to be and staffing the outreach center. The street teams distribute informational materials in the assigned areas, make personal contact with street youth, distribute survival kits, invite street youth to make use of the Project Lighthouse center, and collect data, general and specific, regarding the locations and needs of the street youth. The street teams schedule the street -based outreaches and Project Lighthouse drop -in center hours to alternate between day and night hours and between weekday and weekend times. Outreach teams will target the Lower Keys, and especially downtown Key West, area daily, perform at least one late night outreach weekly, and target the Middle and Upper Keys monthly. The drop -in center will be open Monday through Friday 10 PM to 5 PM consistently, varying times in the later evening and on weekends, and at other times for specific events and as needed. Outreach workers will wear identifiable logo imprinted T-shirts to facilitate instant recognition by businesses or youth and will always operate within a safety plan. Outreach staff will work in teams whenever possible and will never visit remote areas alone. Staff will carry cell phones for assured access to back-up if necessary. Before leaving the 10 Outreach Center, teams will indicate to the program Coordinator what areas they will be working in that day and will not deviate from that plan. All Street Outreach Team Members will receive diversity training and will be evaluated routinely regarding their strengths and weaknesses in working with all minority populations. Work with minority youth will respect individual and interpersonal differences and regard diversity as an opportunity to learn from each other and enhance each other's traveling adventure. Project Lighthouse will provide survival services in a youth activity center located near Duval Street where youth are known to congregate. The Project Lighthouse drop -in center will consist of a public room with chairs, TV, lamps, stereo, a laundry area with washer and dryer, a bathroom and shower, a pantry with survival food available, an office area with telephone, computers, and space for a lockable file cabinet, a lobby with a message board and educational materials so youth can access important information; and referral numbers posted in the open so that even if youth choose not to discuss issues with Outreach staff they will be able to refer themselves. In addition the space will allow for private conferences, counseling sessions, art programs, youth group meetings and other youth -driven activities. The facility will be decorated in a youth -friendly manner using art, photographs, and informational posters that will appeal to the street youth. The drop -in center will maintain consistent `open hours' 40 hours per week, and a minimum of two staff/volunteers will be available at all times to assist youth in making appropriate use of the facility. The minimum staff to youth ratio will be 1 to 10. However the program will try to use a volunteer or part time staff with a full time staff whenever possible. If an unexpected number of youth show up at the same time the center staff will have the ability to call in another employee to help with supervision. The basic conditions for use of the drop -in center include no alcohol/drug/tobacco use in the space, and respect for the property, the staff/volunteers, and other travelers using the facility. The first use of the facility requires that the youth provide basic personal information for initial contact paperwork and have at least a brief conversation with staff to assess immediate needs and begin to build trusting relationships. Identification needs are assessed and, if necessary staff will help youth obtain their Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, or valid State Identification Card. For the time until proper identification is received, youth will be offered a Project Lighthouse ID card, which helps identify youth to local authorities as a client of the center. At this time, youth will also be given any survival supplies needed and information regarding risks on the streets and safety through prevention. If intervention in a crisis situation is needed, staff is prepared to immediately offer emergency services such as crisis counseling, access to shelter, and medical attention, or contact with law enforcement officers. At the second contact, further assessment of needs and preliminary discussion of planning is initiated. As needs are clarified in subsequent visits, staff and youth can begin to make plans for services leading to a safer, more productive, and more creative life. Meanwhile youth will use the drop -in center space and resources to maintain personal hygiene, work toward employment and housing goals, gather and recreate in a safe environment, learn artistic and/or musical skills, and develop personally in positive, creative, and productive ways. 7 F. Resources and Costs BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. Street Outreach Program Sept 30, 2012 through Sept 29, 2013 Detailed Line -Item Budget Federal SOP Non - Federal a) PERSONNEL Grant Match Total Chief Operating Officer (.14 FTE) 7,000 0 7,000 Street Outreach Director (1 FTE) 35,000 0 35,000 Street Outreach Assistant (.375 FTE) 8,580 0 8,580 Street Outreach Assistant (.375 FTE) 8,580 0 8,580 Total Personnel 59,160 0 59,160 b) FRINGE BENEFITS 13,830 0 13,830 c) OTHER 27,010 11,111 38,121 d) TOTALS 100,000 11,111 111,111 Budget Justification A. Personnel Description: Costs of employee salaries and wages, necessary to operate the drop in center and perform outreach services. • Chief Operations Officer: Time commitment to the project will be 12 months at 14% (.14 FTE), $7,000 • Street Outreach Director: Time commitment to the project will be 12 months at 100% (1 FTE), $35,000 • Street Outreach Worker: Time commitment to the project will be 12 months at 37.5%. (.375FTE), $8,580 • Street Outreach Worker: Time commitment to the project will be 12 months at 37.5%. (.375FTE), $8,580 Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. salary ranges are based upon a local Florida Keys comparison of Non -Profit agencies with similar staff responsibilities and duties to determine starting, mid -level and maximum wages for each position. B. Frinae Benefits Description: Costs of employee benefits. Justification: Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. costs to provide fringe benefits to full-time employees and mandatory costs for part-time employees. The benefit package offered to each full-time employee includes: • Health for 100% Director and 14% COO ($337.40 per month) is $4,615 • Dental for 100% Director and 14% COO ($26.19 per month)is $358 • Vision for 100% Director($4.18 per month) is S50 • Worker's Compensation @ 1.4% of salaries is $814 • SUTA @ 5.4% of 1st $7,000 per employee is $1,512 • FICA at 7.65% of salaries is $4,525 • Employee Leasing costs for Director & Employees($25.08 per check x 26 checks) is $1,956 The total benefit package represents $13,830 C. Other Description: Outreach operational costs and rent for our store front program services. Justification: Rent, $2,200 a month equals $26,400 annually split $15,289 federal and $11,111 local, necessary to operate a drop in center in Key West. General office supplies $761($63.42/month based on current costs), Utilities include electric & water/sewer $250/month based on current bills) $3,000, Telephone ($100/month based on current bill) $1,200, Internet access ($63.30/month based on current bill) $760, Educational material ($75/month based on current expenses) $900, Laundry and cleaning supplies ($50/month based on current costs)$600, Bus passes ( Avg. grey hound ticket last FY was $150 @ 8 tickets and local passes @ approx. $40/month) $1,680, Personnel hygiene items($50/month based on current costs)$600, Food and water($85/month based on current costs)$1,020, (Miscellaneous supplies (backpacks($9.99), underwear($5.20/4), socks($3.75/6), etc. $100/month based on current costs) $1,200. Necessary and essential nature of line items: Personnel are necessary for the success of the program as building trusting relationships with RHY is necessary in order to help them towards safe exits from the program. Compensation and fringe benefits are necessary to insure qualified individuals can be hired into the program. The drop -in center is a safe location for RHY to congregate where a multitude of services can be offered which are described throughout the grant application. The rent is necessary to secure the drop -in location in an area easily assessable to RHY. Office supplies are needed not only to assist RHY with their needs but to compile file records for RHY, for reporting requirements for the grant and to track outputs and outcomes. Utilities including phone and internet are necessary in the operation of the drop -in center and for providing services for RHY. Insurance is necessary to protect the agency, its staff, and RHY. Educational material is necessary to help inform youth of dangers of street life, substance abuse, STD's, as well as other activities described within the grant. Personnel hygiene supplies are needed to promote a healthy lifestyle and necessary when seeking employment. Basic food supplies and water are needed for outreach activities not only are they necessary for survival but help in the beginning stages of building trusting relationships. Fuel is needed for outreach activities and for transportation of RHY to shelter and appointments when necessary and appropriate. Miscellaneous supplies include other items or materials necessary to operate the program or provide essential items or services to RHY. G7 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted belo*-0 6-l3AQq:Q2 RGVD Applicant Identification Name of Organization: A o v.r o c Ass o c_ 0- � �` 1 �"`� 1z, 4 CM A PC) Address: AO �BoX yolk l{crWe 5+1 F1 33o i!!-D4428" Authorized Representative: (name & title) b ia� . F /i K a r^� ,� e G w4 14 C Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) S A .4 Telephone: 3 o S- a i Y- `T S a(. J5X f a Sr Fax: b o S-- a g ;. - D o'7 8' E-mail: E3 o d,�4 i_ Q ISO L- C O At Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [x] Title of Project: Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) FNon-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: /p . O 4 D If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ 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? toYes ❑No 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. Se t C o v e r 1t4-fie v- 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 a uses of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you Iike. S c e cx.4 Ica e � cd S tk r cI 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 ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signa JJDate: ! /13 Please note: Because Suns a Laws o the State of Floria abply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: i . All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature-�aM-a�- Applicant's Name -J .` ti uL ct rIt V% to V, (Printed) MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR REMARCABLE CITIZENS Diana Flenard P. O. Box 428 Executive Director Key West, Florida 33041-0429 305-294-9526 phone Joan Carey 305-292-0078 fax President Board of Directors MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2013 Grant Application Introduction: The Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens Inc. commonly referred to as the MARC House or MARC has been serving adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities of Monroe County since 1.966. Goals, Objectives & Outcomes: We will use this money to train developmentally disabled adolescents transitioning from the schools and developmentally disabled adults who are currently in our Adult Day Training Program by offering additional vocational programs. We have opened the "Rainbow Cafe" as a component at our Key West site. It is currently open from 9:00 am to 2.00 pm Monday -Friday. It provides a healthy lunch for our clients at a reduced cost while also selling sandwiches, beverages and a daily blue plate special to the public. It is a wonderful opportunity to train clients in food preparation and restaurant management. Through this program we have placed many clients in jobs in the community and hope to place more in this next year. We have also increased our Bazaar/Thrift Store operation in the Upper Keys at our Day Training in the Coral Isle Church. This site gives our Upper Keys clients a chance to learn skills in laundry, cleaning, and salesmanship all of which can be transferred to work opportunities in the community and we have been able to place several clients in job sites in the Upper Keys. Background & Significance: We are again facing an unknown future with many changes at the State level and funding cuts that go along with those changes. The MARC agency received a 10% cut in funding in over half of our programs beginning in July 2012.as more client individual programs were cut or eliminated due to state budget demands. It is called the Tier System but should be called Tears. Some clients lost all of their Adult Day Training and Transportation, others lost some days at the Adult Day Training, others suffered a reduction in their Residential Services and some lost their In Home Supports and Companion. This ends up being a total cut to all of our services to be $237,257 and since we are the only provider of 90% of the services in Monroe County for this population we bear the brunt of these cuts for all of the county residents. In order to absorb this reduction we had to cut all staff salaries by 5% in September 2012. Therefore the "Rainbow Cafe" and the Upper Keys Bazaar have a threefold benefit. First and foremost it provides our developmentally disabled clients with at least one healthy meal each day at a reduced price. Since over half of the MARC clients live below the poverty level while attending our ADT (Adult Day Training), this nutritious meal is essential to their overall health. Second, we are training clients for jobs in the community and will be working with clients transitioning from the schools to the "work a day world." Finally, we hope that the cpd agency for persons with disabilities LEADER IN COMMVNm CAN1M4 State of Florida Partially Sponsored Agency money raised from the sale of our products to the community can help offset the cost to operate the programs. We also use these funds as a partial match to our Adults with Disabilities funding through the Monroe County School Board. Target Population: This grant will serve 101 developmentally disabled adults, ages 16-55, in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys as the Middle Keys clients attend our Upper Keys Day Training Program. Approach: We produced a functioning restaurant kitchen when renovating our space at May Sands School and have increased our space at the Coral Isle Church in order to accommodate our expanded job training. We have hired a vocational trainer (cafe manager) who we pay'/2 of the salary and who is funded, through an Adults with Disabilities grant from the School Board for the other'/2 salary. In the Upper Keys two staff operate the Bazaar 6 days a week_ The more structured programs available for adults and teenagers with disabilities, the less likely they are to get into serious trouble while working toward obtaining and sustaining employment. We also have two Supported Employment Coaches who work throughout the Keys to help with job placement and to maintain employment once they are employed. Resources: I have included a more detailed budget on the pages following this abstract for you to clearly see all of the costs involved salaries, utilities, supplies and equipment. The detailed budget will also show how much money we receive from the School Board Adults with Disabilities Grant, the Adult Day Training funds through the State Medicaid Waiver, Vocational Rehabilitation, the County through HSAB, and any fundraisers as well as our expenses for this program. We also use these funds as a partial match to our Adults with Disabilities funding the State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Due to the fact that people with developmental disabilities lose so much ground when they are not in receipt of services, we continue to serve clients without funding or for those who have lost services or serve them at a reduced fee if they can afford to pay. The MARC board is adamant that we do all we can for these most vulnerable people. We also take students with developmental disabilities into our program during the summer when school is not in session. Sustainability: As you will see from the budget, these program are becoming more self sustaining as time goes on but a lot will depend on how successful we are in bringing in the local community to purchase our products and the number of donations we receive at the Bazaar. We are constantly fundraising to help fill the gaps but as you know, fundraisers cannot fill such large decreases in state and federal funding. We were very grateful to receive the $9,100 last year. We hope that this request for $10,000 for at least one or two staff members will be funded. 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 match from the Agency for People with Disabilities. Respectfully submitted, Diana Flenard Executive Director E s W8 c _ = m n $ c c��gg oc ,`ms$w�� f= Ui..7UU U UUUUU U Q G7 N m M M 0 a N N LLLL 0 to fJ U O J O J LLfffLL���JJJ`4. /y W n_i T} L y LLZ�LL L-L imF 4Y m ,isUYiLk . H oC t HOC j�lid'on � qCo Y 0Z � p V p a 1.2 't9 11 2 m a 12! E g"����gti���n ui Z '�aJ iuyC�Y 8$Q�E$ �aLLCJL's i .OYlI' �pm '6E �E � w i M J m O G m y � D ��p1 � 0S��LL ��hLy np f�hr Qty �a8888881alc �' � MARC - BUDGET Accrual Basis July 2012 through June 2013 TOTAL Jul '12 - Jun 13 Income 4016 . LOCAL GOV'T-SHERIFF GRANT 10,000.00 4002 • CONTRIBUTED SERVICES 33,620.00 4011 • VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 34,090.00 4014.1 . FUNDRAISER 30,000.00 4026 • WORKSHOP REVENUES 22,200.00 4052 - PRIVATE CLIENTS 30,000.00 4004 • MWISUPPORTED EMPL 38,246.00 4004.1 . M1W-SUPPORTED EMPL 98 5,460.00 4007 • SUPP. LIVING MW 4,468.00 4067 - COMPANION-MW 14,502.00 4082 • A.D.T.MW 36,464.00 4070. TRANSPORTATION 4,237.00 4003 • SUPPORTED EMP 10,320.00 4080 • A.D.T. 12,035.00 Total Income 285,642.00 Expense 5101 - SALARIES 139,831.00 5103 - FICA 10,697.00 5104 • UNEMPL TAX 5,734.00 5105 - WORKMANS COMP INS 3,480.00 5106 • HOSPITALIZATION 32,208.00 5107 • MERIT 5,400.00 5108 • CONTRIB. SERVICES 33,620.00 5109 . PAYROLL FEES 7,156.00 5203 • LICENSESITAXES 1,000.00 5207 • CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,620.00 5208 • PROFESSIONAL FEES 3,840.00 5300 • RENT 32,400.00 5301 - ADVERTISING 250.00 5302 • TELEPHONE 3,334.00 5402 • PROGRAM SUPPLIES/UK 2,650.00 5502 • TRAVELIO.T. 50.00 5900 • REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1,500.00 6101 • OFFICE EXPENSE 2,000.00 0401 • EQUIPMENT LEASING 1,250.00 6402 • EQUIPMENT R&M 1,625.00 6504 • STAFF DEVELOPMENT 3,000.00 6505 • MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 364.00 Total Expense 292,909.00 Net Income/Expense -7,267.00 Page 1 of 1 C�-5 Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Guidance/Care Center, Inc. 02, Address: 99198 Overseas Highway, Suite 5 06, Key Largo, FL 33037 13P Authorized Representative and Title: Frank C. Rabbito, Senior Vice President 0�: Contact Person: Frank A. Scafidi Telephone: 305-775-2723 Fax: 305-571-9324 Email: frank.scafidi@westeare.com Type of Organization: Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501 (c) (3) Title of Project: Healthy Kids Type of Request: ❑ Recurring funds a Non- recurring funds Amount of Request: $ 10,000.00 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here d 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? ■ Yes ❑ No From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Funding for a portion of the staffing cost is covered by other funding sources. This project would enhance current programming and activities. Health Foundation of South Florida — application pending Name and addresses of G/CC Board of Directors: See attached sheet. This application addresses: ❑ Law Enforcement ❑ Crime Prevention ❑ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment ■ Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ tural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sport Programs for Monroe County Y uth Signature: ^� lj ����'�f Date: aZ - `7-13 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. Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: pplicanfs Name Frank C. Rabbito (Printed) 2 Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Abstract Guidance/Care Center, Inc. (G/CC) is applying for funds to purchase medical equipment to operate a primary healthcare clinic at its existing mental health and substance abuse facility in Key Largo. Severe mental illness and substance abuse affect an individual's physical health and his or her ability to function effectively within the community. Currently, individuals having physical health problems with co-occurring mental health and/or substance abuse providers must seek treatment from different providers, oftentimes resulting in inadequately coordinated and duplicated services. By implementing an integrated and coordinated level of health care and service, G/CC will be able to better track and assess clients and patients, who, in turn, will receive a whole -person level of care that will be most beneficial to their overall health. Implementing integrated care also will benefit the community at large, as the cost of care will significantly diminish. G/CC will use four evidence -based practices to ensure the integration, effectiveness, and efficiency of the services. These practices include IMPACT, Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Team Solutions, and Solutions for Wellness. G/CC will use the requested funds to purchase medical equipment in order to provide basic primary healthcare at the Key Largo facility. All children and adolescents currently receiving services at G/CC and new admissions will receive a physical health assessment to identify medical conditions or the risk of developing medical conditions that may affect or exacerbate mental health and substance abuse problems. The request is to purchase: ■ Two (2) examination tables ■ Two (2) Diagnostic Systems with Otoscope & Opthalmoscope ■ Two (2) lockable medical cabinets to ensure safety and security of medical supplies • One (1) ECG Machine G/CC is requesting $10,000 from the Sheriff s Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund and will be providing $3,565 from other sources to purchase the equipment. 3 Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application THE APPLICATION A. Introduction The Guidance/Care Center is the only the countywide community mental health and substance abuse provider. We provide community based behavioral health services from prevention to Baker Act and Marchman Act involuntary examinations across the life span. We coordinate the countywide Medicaid and CTC transportation system. We employ over 105 employees. G/CC is a subsidiary of WestCare Foundation, a national non -profit foundation that provides management services to our organization that include benefits administration, grant development, program evaluation, and management oversight. G/CC demonstrates its ability to manage this award through its leadership, staff, and Board of Directors. We currently manage funding from multi -funding sources in a cost effective and community beneficial manner. G/CC has licensure from the Florida Department of Children and Families and accreditation from CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). B. Goals O 'ectives and Outcomes Goal: Increase the availability of and access to "whole -person" integrated primary and behavioral healthcare to children and adolescents in Monroe County, Florida — Upper Keys. Objective: Purchase basic medical equipment to establish an on -site medical clinic. Outcome: Children and adolescents will have greater access to and increased availability of integrated primary and behavioral healthcare, reducing the need for appointments at numerous agencies and clinics and increasing the coordination and integration of care. Goal: Identify children and adolescents at -risk for or having substance abuse and mental health issues that have primary healthcare needs or problems. Objective: Increase early identification of emerging or new primary healthcare problems in children and adolescents through physical assessment and screening. Outcome: Early intervention and treatment of children and adolescents who have primary healthcare problems, preventing exacerbation of these problems, exacerbation of substance abuse and mental health issues associated with medical problems, and reducing overall costs and duplication of services. C. Bac and and Sianificance Severe mental illness and substance abuse affect an individual's physical health and his or her ability to function effectively within the community. Due to a lack of integrated care in Monroe County, there is not sufficient tracking of all aspects of an individual's health, resulting in fragmented, duplicate, and parallel services. Consequently, a subsequent health care provider may not be aware of a hospitalization or the care that occurred. The consequences can be harmfid and costly, for example, the use of medication that previously was ineffective or detrimental and therapies that did work are continued. In addition to lack of tracking, without a 4 Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application health home that integrates both behavioral and primary health care, clients are more likely to use the emergency room or urgent care outpatient clinics for physical health problems. Within the target population, 44% reported using an Emergency Room for a physical health problem in the previous 90 days, and 69% reported using an Outpatient Clinic, options that are expensive for the client and the community, negates the possibility of continuity in care, and result in inadequate documentation of the client's needs. Forty-six percent (461/*) of the clients served by G/CC have a severe mental illness (SMI) with 80% also having a primary care condition. There are significant barriers to health care for residents of Monroe County. A recent County Needs Assessment identified the following barriers: 1) Limited providers accepting Medicaid and uninsured patients; 2) 32.1% of the residents live at or below 200% FPL; 3) 52.5% of adults living at 200% FPL have no health insurance; 4) 11.1% of residents are below 100% FPL; and 5) Lack of providers for medical and mental health care. Health indicators substantiate the need for integrated and coordinated care for those facing a SMI. For clients served by GCC, 12% have diabetes, and 56% are overweight or obese, 5.4% and 1.7°/a higher than in the overall population. Furthermore, the rate of deaths from alcoholic liver disease is double that of the state at 10 %, and deaths from Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis are at 18.8%. The cost benefits of coordinated care include: 1) Less duplication of services; 2) More effective communication between Case Managers and Health Care providers; 3) More effective use of Medicaid payments; and 4) Decreased use of emergency rooms for routine medical care. By implementing an integrated and coordinated level of health care and service, G/CC will be able to better track and assess clients and patients, who, in turn, will receive a whole -person level of care that will be most beneficial to their overall health. Implementing integrated care also will benefit the community at large, as the cost of care will significantly diminish. The needs and plan described in this proposal for implementation of an on -site medical clinic will achieve one of the most effective ways to reduce the cost of care, while enhancing the quality of care patients receive. Accountable care organizations have the capacities to: (1) monitor meaningfully patient needs and outcomes; (2) use performance indicators for assessment of physicians and other professionals; and (3) implement new forms of reimbursement that result in improved quality while constraining increases in cost will ultimately be the result of well -implemented integrated service and coordinated care facilities. D. Taract PoIjUlation The proposed service area includes the communities of Islamorada. Tavernier and Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida. The total population in the service area is 25,169. HRSA designated Monroe County as a Medically Underserved Area, and the Upper Keys as a Mental Health Professional Shortage area for mental health. The target population is children and adolescents in Monroe County, specifically in the Upper Keys. 5 Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application E. Approach Method Currently, G/CC offers a comprehensive continuum of care for mental health and substance abuse services throughout Monroe County. As Health Care Reform continues, providing an integrated approach to the treatment of mental health, substance abuse, and primary healthcare problems becomes increasingly essential to ensure that clients receive comprehensive, holistic care. G/CC will increase its current continuum of care to incorporate primary healthcare services. The co -location of the medical clinic at the Key Largo location will decrease the burden of children and adolescents having to go to various clinics for care, reduce the duplication of services, permit integrated care, and increase adherence with prescribed care. The Guidance/Care Center (G/CC) will use four EBP models that work well together and with the population served. These are IMPACT, Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MI/MET), Team Solutions, and Solutions for Wellness. Because it is time -limited, structured, and goal -directed, cognitive behavioral therapy, such as those chosen for this project, mesh well with the problem -solving, fast -paced orientation of the primary care setting and thus have been widely adopted. IMPACT. There are more than 30 published articles substantiating the model's effectiveness, and many primary clinics are implementing the IMPACT model to improve outcomes for their population. IMPACT uses a team approach to treatment with the team consisting, at a minimum, of the primary care physician/ARNP, care coordinator, and consulting psychiatrist. IMPACT has two core component processes: 1) systematic diagnoses and outcome tracking, and 2) stepped care, consisting of five core components: 1. Collaborative care is the cornerstone of the IMPACT model and manifests in two fundamental ways: 1) the client's primary care physician works with a care coordinator to develop and implement a treatment plan (medications and/or brief, evidence -based psychotherapy). 2) The care coordinator and the primary care provider consult with the psychiatrist to change treatment plans if patients do not improve. 2. A Care Coordinator is responsible for educating the client about the mental health diagnosis, supporting psychotropic therapy prescribed by the client's primary care provider, and coaching the client in behavioral activation and pleasant events scheduling. The care coordinator also provides a brief (six -eight sessions) course of counseling, monitors mental health symptoms for treatment response, and completes a relapse prevention plan with each client showing improvement. 3. A Designated Psychiatrist who provides consultation for the care coordinator and primary care physician on the care of clients who do not respond to treatments as expected. 4. Stepped care: The team adjusts treatment based on clinical outcomes using an evidence -based algorithm with the goal being a 50 percent reduction in symptoms within 10-12 weeks. For clients not showing significant improvements at 10-12 weeks from the start of a treatment plan, the team would change the plan to include, as appropriate, an increase in medication dosage, a change to a different medication, addition of psychotherapy, a combination of medication and psychotherapy, or other treatments suggested by the team psychiatrist. Motivationallnterviewing/Motivational Enhancement (MUMET) is an excellent complement to IMPACT. MI/MET includes one or more client feedback sessions in which the client receives and discusses normative feedback in an explicitly non -confrontational manner. MET is 0 Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application a direct, client -centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve their ambivalence and achieve lasting changes for a range of problematic behaviors including those related to primary care conditions. It uses an empathetic but direct approach in which the clinician provides feedback to strengthen and consolidate the client's commitment to change and promote self -efficacy. MET aims to elicit intrinsic motivation to change behavior by resolving client ambivalence, evoking self -motivation statements and commitment to change, and "rolling with resistance" (responding in a neutral way to the client's resistance to change rather than contradicting or correcting the client). During mental health and primary care interventions, the predominant style will be MI. The MET and MI strategies will effectively establish rapport with the members of the target population and engage them in the proposed services, as these strategies will take into account the unique situation of individuals. Team Solutions is about mental health wellness and is a recovery -based life skill management program designed for mental healthcare professionals to educate clients and their families. The core principle is collaborating with people having SMI in their treatment process to achieve better outcomes. It offers information in small, manageable segments in a tone that is hopeful, encouraging, and empowering (also the basic premise of 1VIl % ET). It covers a range of topics, including receiving a diagnosis, understanding what is happening, strengthening life skills, and embracing recovery. A library of 10 workbooks of psychoeducational materials addresses severe mental illnesses and the many challenges that people with SMI face in their every -day lives as they work to reach their fullest potential. Each workbook consists of sessions that are approximately one hour in length. The number of sessions in each workbook varies, but together the sessions in Team Solutions offer about 150 hours of psychoeducational materials. Clinicians may use all or a subset of workbooks as is appropriate to the client. Solutions for Wellness address physical health and wellness by encouraging clients to live a healthier lifestyle. This two -workbook program includes Choosing Wellness — Healthy Eating; and Choosing Wellness — Physical Activity. Solutions for Wellness incorporate the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as other expert guidelines, and utilize a "small steps" approach in developing a healthier lifestyle. It offers between 40 — 55 hours of programrn. 9 and turns evidence -based scientific theories into practical and easy -to -use materials that are enjoyable to use and may help to reduce many of the modifiable lifestyle factors that contribute to the high morbidity and mortality rates in people with SMI. The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. at the Key Largo location has two therapists, two care coordinators, a peer support specialist, and consulting psychiatrists who would provide the services in conjunction with and ARNP (paid for by another funding source). These services will occur on an outpatient basis. Each child or adolescent will receive a comprehensive physical examination with his/her initial appointment. The client's individual needs and preferences will determine the frequency, duration, and dosage of subsequent services. F. Resources and Cost The Guidance/Care Center is requesting $10,000 to purchase medical equipment for the Primary Healthcare Clinic at the Key Largo location. The detailed budget is below and includes 7 Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application the cost per item for purchase and the amount exceeding the $10,000 that G/CC will pay for through other funding sources. TOTAL DESCRIPTION COST Examination Table 3,600.00 Examination Table 3,600.00 Diagnostic System with Otoscope & Opthalmoscope 880.00 Diagnostic System with Otoscope & Opthalmoscope 880.00 Lockable Medical Cabinets 636.00 Lockable Medical Cabinets 636.00 ECG Machine 3,333.00 13,565.00 Request from V 10,000.00 To be paid for by other sources 3,565.00 G. Sustainabilit-Y G/CC has been serving the behavioral health need of the residents of Monroe County since 1973. We currently receive funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Florida Department of Children and Families through a contract with South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Monroe County, the City of Key West and the City of Marathon. G/CC contracts with Medicaid and Medicare to provide services throughout Monroe County. We are a provider of good standing with all stakeholders as well as being a national accredited agency with CARF for 11 of our programs. The financial piece of the health home model will focus on billing Medicaid and Medicare — two current payers for this population. In addition to credentialing sites and staff and obtaining contract amendments, G/CC staff will actively work with clients who do not have coverage to obtain benefits. G/CC also will seek to add contracts with third party payers and institute a sliding fee scale for those without coverage. G/CC also has strong relationships with federal agencies including HHS, HRSA, and SAMHSA and continues to pursue opportunities within those agencies that will benefit our clients and the delivery of integrated services. G/CC will be applying for funding as a New E.1 Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Access Point (NAP) grantee under the newly released HRSA solicitation. This funding, which supports community -based and patient -directed nonprofit organizations serving underserved and vulnerable populations, acknowledges the grantee as a new, full-time service delivery site for the provision of comprehensive primary and preventive health care services, thus opening additional doors for funding, collaboration and outreach. G/CC will derive other sources of program funding from private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and managed care companies. 0 02-07-13A08:52 RCVD 20.1.3: Sherift"s Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Address: 1100 Simonton St Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative: Arianna Nesbit, CEO Contact Person: Arianna Nesbitt, CEO Telephone: 305-293-8424 Fax: 305-293-8542 F-mail: ceo a keyshealthystart.= Type of Organization: ✓ Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 504 ( c )(3) or (4) Title of Project: Monroe County Child Safety Program Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) and 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 and attach a separate page describing the future plan. Single year funding request Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? YES From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Ocean Reef Foundation- notification has not yet occurred Klaus Murphy Foundation -notification has not yet occurred Manufacturers' Alliance for Child Passenger Safety- notification has not yet occurred 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): ✓ Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment ✓ Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports ✓ Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature Date: JcID Please note: ecause Suns ine Laws of the 9tate of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. l 1710111 VA 4 KM 1JEALMY START 1 {.OAI ITII)N - v T,T Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the fling of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. S Applicant's Signatur : Applicant's Name (Printed) Abstract: (A brief summary of the project -who, what, where, why, when, how and how much. Limit 1 page) The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition is seeking funding that will expand and maintain the only Child Safety program in Monroe County. Our current program is focused on Safe Sleep and Child Passenger Safety, however, as we have worked with families to educate them on these two safety issues, additional safety concerns have come to our attention. We want to expand our already existing program to include all vehicle safety, bike safety, water safety, safe sleep, home safety, and sun safety. These safety issues will be addressed with all interested Monroe County parents through a proven and established network of community partners, monthly education and outreach events, individual appointments, and an annual publication produced by the Coalition. The goal will be to distribute educational materials, needed safety equipment, services and consumables that increase the safety of the most vulnerable children in our community. Recent economic challenges have significantly increased the needs of Monroe County families, who are already facing the high cost of living in the Keys. Parents want to do the best for their children, but need education and resources to support their efforts. Healthy Start Care Coordinators 4 working directly with clients have consistently found Keys families are not expending their` limited funds on some of the most important child safety needs and don't recognize the potential impact of their decisions. Parents are simply looking to maximize their limited resources and do not understand the physical harm that could come to their child based upon their decisions. Many times it comes down to paying the rent, or buying food, versus buying the necessary equipment to keep a child safe. Statistically, Monroe County children are more at risk for safety concerns. Due to cramped living environments, our babies face a 40 times greater risk of suffocation because of not sleeping in a crib. As a State, Florida ranks highest in the nation in drowning death rates. Monroe County ranks highest among similar sized counties for total fatal injury accidents related to bicycle safety: 50% of children killed in bicycle accidents were not using safety equipment. Through our local car seat program, we have found that 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly. Our program can help save lives by educating parents and the public, and by providing the necessary equipment to keep our kids safe. For these reasons, we are requesting $10,000 from SAFF to expand our program and allow us to further our mission of all children in Monroe County having access to the necessary resources and equipment to keep them healthy and safe. By doing this, we are instilling habits, breaking cycles, and helping to ultimately create active, healthy adults. Application: (pages 4 though 9) A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Our Mission: The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition seeks to ensure that all parents and infants have access to resources and support to promote the health and well-being necessary for a successful pregnancy and a healthy start in life. Taking this mission a step further, once Monroe County's babies arrive healthy, we strive to assist their parents and our community in keeping them healthy and safe. The Coalition is an organization comprised of many community partners and programs designed to ensure pregnant women and children receive needed goods and services, without regard to their ability to pay. Our goal is to ensure babies born in our community receive a healthy start in life, reduce infant mortality, low birth weight and developmental delays and the resulting increased future costs to both the public and private sectors. For every dollar the Coalition spends to keep a child healthy and safe, we save our community $7. For every dollar the local community invests in the Coalition, we draw down $10 from either federal or state funding. The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition is Monroe County's only organization specifically helping families before, during and after pregnancy. We do this through the following four programs: 1) The Healthy Start program is a free program of services, provided in partnership with the Monroe County Health Department, intended to help women and their families bring healthy babies into our community. Through this program, we currently serve 70% of new families in the Keys. 2) The Child Safety program provides community outreach initiatives and child safety resources to parents and their new families. 3) Working in partnership with local obstetricians, the Healthy Babies program assists uninsured or underinsured pregnant women in obtaining prenatal care. 4) The Education, Outreach, and Advocacy program offers support for all families in the Keys through education and outreach initiatives as well as maternal and child health advocacy campaigns. Our Child Safety program, for which we are seeking funding, is already established Keys -wide mainly through the focused area of the Child Passenger Safety program. This program is the only one specifically aimed at improving children's safety on Monroe County's dangerous roadways. Over the last three years, with our team of trained volunteers, we held car seat installation and inspection events throughout the county as well as provided community education. In addition, the Coalition recently received funding that allows us to expand our safe sleep program. Through this local support, we were able to purchase additional beds to ensure a safe place for babies to sleep each night, as well as educational materials to promote the importance of safe sleep conditions in Monroe County. Through our partnerships for our Child Passenger Safety Program; our Healthy Start Care Coordination Team located in Tavernier, Marathon, and Key West; and our community partners; we intend to continue and grow our safety programs. These partnerships allow us to be truly tapped into the community- able to identify concerns and, more importantly, offer solutions. Given this established reputation, local partners often refer clients to our organization as an outlet for families needing additional resources and support. On a daily basis, we seek to ensure families are aware of the safety needs of their children, and then to afford them the tools necessary to keep their children out of harm's way. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. Through the Coalition's Child Safety program, we provide safety education materials and outreach to those living and working in the community. We will also facilitate the distribution of equipment, services, and consumables that will increase the safety of our children. Items provided include infant/child car and booster seats, infant/child bicycle seats, bicycle helmets, cribs, life jackets, home safety equipment, sun safety equipment, and other goods necessary to ensure infants' and children's safety in their home environment and when traveling. These items, combined with the safety education resources component and community outreach allows the Coalition to best equip parents in ensuring the safety of their children. Goal 1: Increase accessibility of safety information and equipment for the following safety categories: vehicle safety, bike safety, sleep safety, water safety, home safety, and sun safety for Monroe County parents who currently experience barriers to this information or equipment. Currently, we are only able to offer vehicle and sleep safety. By expanding the program, we will be able to meet the requests of our community. Objective: Provide the above services and necessary equipment to 100% of Monroe County parents requesting the assistance. Outcome: Decreased incidence of injury and sun damage while children are traveling, playing in their home, sleeping, or enjoying Monroe County's beautiful environment. Goal 2: Provide child safety education and outreach resulting in increased parent Involvement and empowerment. Objective: Teach parents proper safety techniques though our events and individual programs that increase their confidence and ability to protect their children. Outcome: Increase in parent involvement in the safety of their children, as well as, a decrease incidence of injury and sun damage while children are traveling, playing in their home, sleeping, or enjoying Monroe County's beautiful environment. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Our most vulnerable citizens are our community's born and unborn children. The Coalition seeks to ensure families are aware of the safety needs of their children, educate parents, expectant parents and caregivers on proper safety recommendations and then afford them the tools necessary to act. Greater economic challenges have significantly amplified the needs of the Coalition's clients, and their ability to provide for their families. Our area's higher cost of living, coupled with an increased poverty rate of children in our community (18.7% of the population), creates a significant barrier to consumer spending on safety related items and consumables necessary to afford minimum levels of protections to our most vulnerable citizens. Parents want to do the best they can for their children by providing a safe environment, but need education and resources to support their efforts. According to the World Health Organization, the top five causes of unintentional injuries to children are traffic accidents, drowning, poisoning, burns and falls. Many times these injuries could have been avoided if the proper education and resources had been provided. Exasperating these safety issues is that children's unintentional injuries are usually impacted by economic situations, cultural beliefs, and living conditions: poverty, such as many Keys families face on a daily basis, has been identified as one of the leading risk factors contributing to high unintentional injury incidences. We have seen throughout Monroe County, parents are not expending their limited funds on some of the most important child safety needs and do not recognize the potential impact of their decisions. Our home visitation staff reports infants and children have been repeatedly found: to not be riding in car seats; sleeping in hazardous conditions which could lead to suffocation and a baby's death; in homes without any child proofing exposing children to poisons and other household dangers; being transported on bicycles without safety gear; extending the time spent in an unchanged diaper or using expired or room temperature formula, all of which increase the child's likely need for medical intervention. Parents simply did not understand the physical harm that could come to their child based upon their decisions thus a comprehensive child safety educational program must supplement providing safety resources and supplies to families. Children living in Monroe County are at an increased risk of injury or death given the unique demographic and geographic constraints. Statistics support the following: infants in cramped living quarters and co -sleeping in adult beds face a 40 times greater risk of suffocation than those in cribs. As many families in our community live in multi -family housing situations solely for financial purposes, this means our children face any even greater risk of succumbing to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the leading cause of death among infants before the age of one. According to researchers studying the importance of safe sleep practices, education efforts are even more important given the cultural differences prevalent in many minority populations. It is possible to reduce the risk of SUIDISIDS given the right education and through provision of alternative sleeping arrangements. Infants should always have their own sleep space to reduce the risk of strangulation or suffocation. Otherwise, parents may roll over on their babies and suffocate them in the night. Florida's drowning death rates are the highest in the nation. With the prevalence of swimming pools, open water and canals in our community, our children are more likely exposed to these dangers. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 in Florida and potentially half of all boating deaths might be prevented with the use of life jackets had these resources been available and utilized. The Miami Sun -Sentinel says alarms and fences could have spared all 32 Florida children who died from non -boating drowning in 2011. Monroe County ranks highest among similar sized counties for total fatal and injury accidents related to bicycle safety. 50% of children killed in accidents were not using safety equipment. Similarly, Monroe County's roadways consistently rank as the most dangerous in many traffic indicators within small counties in Florida, including significantly higher number of traffic crashes involving injuries, total fatality and injury accidents, alcohol -related, bicycle, pedestrian and aggressive driving crashes. Local certified technicians find that 4 out of 5 car seats aren't properly installed, and 3 out of 5 seats are expired or unsafe needing replacement yet 90% of drivers report they are `confident' or 'very confident' in their car seats' installation. These contrasting realities are particularly alarming given the traffic safety statistics in Monroe County and it makes the need for proper equipment and education even more apparent. These dangerous trends can be mitigated with the distribution of proper safety equipment paired with caregiver education. Without provision of the safety resources and education through our program, children face an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed. The implications for the injuries resulting from an avoidable safety -related injury can be long-lasting and have a far greater impact than on the child alone. Every $46 child safety seat saves this country $140 in medical expenses, $470 in future earnings and other resource costs, and $1,300 in quality of life costs. Car seat installation events cost $80 per seat, mostly the value of donated time, but return 75 times that amount in terms of total costs saved. Likewise, every $10 bike helmet generates $570 in benefits to society. These savings include $50 in medical costs, $140 in future earnings and other tangible resources, and $380 in quality of life costs. 2,200 of the children who sustain these head injuries will suffer permanent disabilities that will affect their ability to work. Universal bicycle helmet use by children aged 4 to 15 would prevent 1,200 to 1,700 of these permanently disabling injuries. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) The Child Safety program is not limited by age or gender. We serve all Monroe County parents/caregivers, children and their families requesting services regardless of income or any other factors. While our services are provided to all families regardless of their ability to pay, we strive to ensure that our limited resources are going to help those families most in need. Since our goal is that we want Monroe County's children to be safe, we will take whatever steps necessary to provide for these families especially given special circumstances, financial constraints or other barriers providing a safe environment for their children. that would prevent families from E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) The Child Safety Program is offered in conjunction with our other programs serving Keys families; we are able to facilitate provision of child safety education community -wide on an ongoing basis as well as on an individual as needed basis. To reach our broader target audience of all families with children, we will utilize community resources, media connections and partnership opportunities year-round. The Coalition already participates in safety -related events with Centennial Bank, K-Mart, Home Depot and Publix. We partner with these businesses to offer our child passenger safety education program at their locations throughout the Keys and would continue to utilize these locations for our expanded safety initiatives. The Coalition offers a multi-lingual referral process whereby parents in need of specific items or with concerns about their child's safety can self -refer or be referred by community partners. The SAFF funding will allow us to expand our current program. At our monthly rotating events, we will add education and information about all of the outlined safety components and have educational resources and equipment available. In addition to our monthly events, we will utilize our Healthy Start program to reach out individually to families on an as needed basis. The Coalition currently employs a Program Coordinator to assess a family's child safety needs, coordinate access to resources within our staff or community partners, answer or provide referrals for child safety questions, attend community events and provide child safety education through events, publications or community outreach. We also produce an annual community -wide publication that allows us to reach a broader audience than those specifically seeking our services. Unless a pregnant woman is identified as being at higher risk for poor birth outcomes, is referred to our program for another reason or specifically seeks out our services, the annual publication may be her only contact with our organization's important safety message. It is a critical component in our mission to ensure that ALL parents and children have access to resources and support for a healthy life. Through distribution in the local paper, hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, community events, and health/safety fairs we strive to reach all families. In addition to offering community outreach, education, and services, an immediate focus of the Child Safety program is the need for training for more technicians in order for our child passenger safety program to expand and continue to serve Keys families. While the $2,000 in funding needed for training for technician certification and re- certification may not be a significant outlay for larger entities, for a small organization like ours, this is a considerable expense. This grant will allow us to certify new technicians so they can assist with our efforts to ensure children in Monroe County travel safely. Unlike larger communities, due to the limited number of technicians available, each and every one of our technicians is a huge asset to our program by regularly volunteering at our monthly events and by assisting with appointments on an as needed basis in their area of our 125 mile long county. For each event, we need at least 4 volunteer technicians to help with the 40 or more car seat appointments. We live in a transient community with higher expenses so people move away and with our small program, the loss of even one technician is a critical shortage for our program if we aren't able to train new ones. Quite simply, without our volunteer technicians, we wouldn't have a child passenger safety program. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) Proposed SAFF Budget: Training (trainer fees and expenses, location costs, training supplies and materials) $2,000 Child Safety Supplies (transportation, health, home, water safety and safe sleep items and storage as needed) $3,000 Educational Events/Community Safety Outreach Efforts (event costs and supplies, media expenses, safety demonstration items, child safety promotional items) $1,000 Program Coordinator (salary and travel Keys -wide for program implementation) $2,500 Publications and Resources (annual publication with safety theme, brochures, displays, multi -media resources, safety materials) $1,500 TOTAL $10,000 The Coalition has received substantial local donations to offset additional costs for the safe sleep portion of our Child Safety program. We have again applied to the Florida Department of Transportation for funding which will allow us to expand the child passenger safety facet of the program. Through previous FDOT funding, we have been able to afford many of the initial costs necessary for establishment of a child safety program such as a trailer to transport the safety equipment and educational materials. Additional funding is necessary to expand the Child Safety program to address all child safety concerns. G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition strives to meet our clients' most pressing needs in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner possible. In order to maximize our limited resources, we seek to establish partnerships wherever possible and utilize alternative funding sources as needed to continue to serve our clients. The Child Passenger Safety Program has historically been a joint endeavor with funding provided by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Coalition. This funding allowed us to establish the program within Monroe County and build it into the safety resource that it is today. Their grant program requires that grantees are only allowed to apply for funding on a revolving three year cycle. This year, 2013, coincides with the year when we are not funded through the Department of Transportation. While we are applying for the 2014 funding cycle, and expect to be funded again, this leaves our small organization with the challenge of funding all necessary costs this year to continue to offer the valuable car seat program to our community in the years to come. The Child Safety Program is already recognized as a growing resource for families in the community to utilize for their children's safety -related challenges and we have plans to continue to grow this program throughout Monroe County. Like many non -profits, we have faced significant budget shortfalls over the past few years and for the upcoming year; we expect to face additional cuts of at least $30,000. While this could potentially impact our ability to maintain our current level of services and programs to Keys families, through a network of grant opportunities, private donors and partnership opportunities, we are taking the necessary steps to ensure that we are still able to meet our clients' growing needs despite these budget cuts. The bottom line is that we will continue to do what is necessary to ensure babies are born healthy and continue to be healthy and safe in Monroe County. F.,xuu. 1 K15S l II«nly 57nat ! ,unu aiw 01 Ln Q• Q rmt 0�7 (15 = 0) $3 Q Q IA O'Q CL O_ 2 n z D CO C Ol 0' Q N O ¢l � -0 � N c a, �. �. rD {D fl► �o (D rr n s v o a) n l0 i-A l0 13 Cr l CD (.0 lD m O O O 0) 00 � 00 V O n (A N 0 O 0 O _ o n o m CD o o a n o(Df 0) r^^�'' 0) � ;o m w W (A I w CL 4A 9 T�T 1V lY < LA oJ r� ^ O 4V 1� r ^ 1LILIL) w W O 4h, uu W O T W O O L O m r Co O CL)O -, :E O O m lD `C (D fD N,+d (D r O a L to n 2 �_ y _ fDi 0 c O cu /:3 rF & fD a O D aj C to ? — of _ (DD i fD h — m O CD rr rD T' �s First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Annlicant Identi fication D2'07-13A 09: 24 Name of Organization: Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys Address: 98970 Overseas Highway„ Key Largo, FL 33037 Authorized Representative: (name 8c title) Jack Niedbalski, Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Same as above Telephone: 305-453-0050 Fax: 305-453-0544 E-mail: director(cr�?habitatupperkeys.org Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency � J Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) IX ] Title of Project: Affordable home ownership for working low -middle income keys families RCVD Type of request: X❑ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, ohe-time costs) Amount of request: If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ and attach a separate page describing the future plan. i 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? Supply a separate page here if you like. It will not bo counted as part of the total page count. (see original application page) LL 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 Mere if you like. (see original application page) This application addresses (please check all that apply): ❑ Iaaw Enforcement X❑1 Crime Prevention X❑1Drug and Alcohol Abuse Preventionland Treatment X❑' Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: t Date: Dio..i.n nnfa• ;�nnn�+nra CIO1►�•If:f�[a r n�a�n of }fin C`+n+o of i:'1...•iiin nr�ni�: +�. +1��sncn r�nnnn.�innn• n"N' J 2013 Monroe County Sheriff's Forfeiture Funds Grant Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys HFH-UK Address: 98970 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Jack Niedbalski, Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application): Same as above Telephone: (305) 453-0050 Fax: 305-453-0544 E-mail: director@ babitatupperkeys.org Title of Project: Affordable Home Ownership for working Low- to Middle -income Florida Keys Families Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) YES Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) N/A Amount of request: $10,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan. This is not a multiple year request Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Last fiscal year HFH-UK received $218,000 in contributions, grants and Board donations; $183,000 from fundraising events including our Annual Gala; $137,000 in revenue was generated by our ReStore (a thrift shop owned and operated by HFH-UK which sells donated furniture, appliances, tools and other goods at drastically reduced prices); $76,416 from existing homeowners' mortgage payments and $24,180 from rental income. Along with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, some of our long-term contributors include; the Ocean Reef Foundation, the Dreamcatcher Foundation and State Farm Insurance, Inc. A complete listing of all funders is available at anytime upon your request. 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. Please see last Page of application, Habitat for Humanity Upper Keys Board of Directors This application addresses (please check all that apply): Law Enforcement X Crime Prevention X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment X Mental and Physical Health of Minors Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: ` Jack Niedbalski, Executive Director Date: i 30 -13 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with al I federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Name: Jack Niedbalski, Executive Director (Printed) Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, Inc. Abstract: A brief summary of project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much). Limit 1 page. Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Florida Keys (HFH-UK) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty and substandard housing. HFH-UK believes that every person deserves, at least, a simple and decent place in which to live and grow. HFH-UK builds or renovates houses in partnership with families who qualify for homeownership based on three criteria: economic and housing need, willingness to partner with HFH-UK, and the ability to repay a no -interest mortgage. HFH-UK has an absolute non-discrimination policy; we sell our houses at no profit, with no interest charged. We have been successfully building and renovating houses in the Florida Upper Keys since our birth in 1989. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, HFH-UK builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. As mentioned, HFH-UK houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no -interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are recycled into a revolving fund that is used to build more houses. In the almost two -dozen homes we have built and "sold" to such families, there is a nearly 100% presence of young children. We strongly believe that HFH-UK — a 501(C)3 organization — is a contributing member of the Monroe County family of human service agencies that serve to improve the lives of our hurting neighbors. Without a doubt, a grant from the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture program to HFH-UK will go a long way toward helping this effective non-profit organization continue its hard work of moving disadvantaged families in the Upper Keys from lives of instability to lives that are characterized by hope and safety. Homeownership fosters an environment of responsibility and productivity. These family traits and values are known to reduce crime, drug addiction and alcohol abuse. Homes built by HFH-UK with the generous financial support of the MCSO serve as good platforms for the mental and physical health of minors and adults alike. HFH-UK is respectfully requesting a grant from the Monroe County Sheriffs Office in the amount of $10,000. Last year, the Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund dollars went toward the construction of the very first unit of our most ambitious project ever, known as Mandalay, a $1.4 million -dollar seven -single- family housing community in Key Largo. This year, with the completion of unit one, we will be moving on to unit number two. The need for reasonably priced housing in the Upper Keys continues to grow and this year we are seeing an unprecedented number of requests for homeownership opportunities by hard-working parents and families of the Upper Keys. Surprisingly, this upswing in need coincides with an increase in viable properties and building sites. Given this, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office grant will be used across a very broad array of people and construction initiatives including Mandalay and other locations, one of which is underway as we speak at 104 First Street, Key Largo. HFH-UK works diligently and tirelessly to perform our passion of creating affordable homeownership and long lasting workforce residents in the Upper Keys. We are proud to be strategic partners with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office in this venture and look forward to continuing this long and productive relationship. THE APPLICATION Here you should include (limit six pages): A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Florida Keys (HFH-UK) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty and substandard housing. HFH-UK believes that every person deserves, at least, a simple and decent place in which to live and grow. With the belief that working families in the Upper Keys face nearly impossible challenges in affording even a modest home, our major goal is to build or renovate houses in the Upper Keys in partnership with working families who qualify for homeownership based on three criteria: economic and housing need, a willingness to partner with HFH-UK, and the ability to repay a no -interest mortgage. HFH-UK has an absolute non-discrimination policy; we sell our houses at no profit, with no interest charged; and we have built or renovated 22 houses in the Florida Upper Keys since our birth in 1989. Literally, the population HFH-UK serves is our neighbors — working and sometimes "working poor" families who often hold down two or even three jobs in our tourism, fishing, construction, services, or retail industries. Almost always, our dedicated volunteers work closely with these families on a variety of constructive matters including helping to build or renovate the homes, coaching on the creation of household budgets and energy conservation, and sometimes even securing better employment. Because HFH-UK is fortunate to have a hardworking Board of Directors as well as a strong corps of loyal volunteers, we are actually able to operate our entire organization with just two modestly paid staff members. HFH-UK's Executive Director has a long and successful career in marketing and promotion — skills which are ideal as our organization seeks to recruit more stakeholders, donors, and ultimately, clients to participate in our home building mission. Our long-time Restore Manager runs an excellent and profitable operation, while overseeing dozens of volunteers. As you can see, HFH-UK is eminently qualified to manage and sustain its record of life -changing service to the working people and families of Monroe County, particularly in the Upper Florida Keys. HFH-UK's sustainability is guaranteed by skyrocketing need for affordable homeownership and the passion of its dedicated stakeholders, members and generous funders like the Monroe County Sheriffs Office. n B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. HFH-UK's mission and vision is to eliminate substandard housing in the Upper Keys by offering affordable homes, and more precisely homeownership, for working poor families in the Upper Keys. The United States Decennial Census reveals that close to 10% of our local population is low-income or in poverty. While Monroe County has a reputation for being a paradise, many families who make their living in the tourism, fishing, construction, service, and retail industries are struggling. Our national, and local, economies remain dismal. Hundreds of hard-working Upper Keys families who once prospered and lived with dignity are thrown into desperate situations sometimes resulting in poor, if not outright dangerous or illegal, decisions and actions. Outrageous mortgage obligations have fueled high foreclosure rates and the family unit fails. This is a spiraling and appalling problem. It is well known that being without a home, or facing the prospect of being homeless, detracts or negatively affects the mental and physical health of minors and adults. Together, HFH-UK and the MCSO can fight to stop this. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community) Financial support of HFH-UK by the Monroe County Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Program is critical to the Upper Keys community since affordable housing for our hard-working yet "working -poor" families is practically non-existent. it has always been a time-honored concept that if you worked, you would not be poor. An alarming reality in the Florida Keys is that our working -poor population is steadily growing as more families slip farther away from the possibility of homeownership. The sense of security and attainment of the American dream of homeownership is out -of -reach for thousands of people in Monroe County. Many workers in the Upper Keys can barely support their families. They wait tables at restaurants where they cannot afford to eat, wash cars but cannot afford to buy one, and care for children but do not make enough to hire a babysitter. In some cases, families work two or three jobs to earn wage levels that were once enough, but today fall short of what is needed to survive (let alone purchase their own home) in Monroe County, and especially the Upper Keys. Without a doubt the Mandalay Project will result in a huge positive effect on the plight of the working1poor families of our communities as they desperately seek homeownership. Also, the construction project under way on First Street will offer an attractive opportunity for a qualified and motivated Upper Keys family to own their own home. These opportunities will actually assist in developing a stable workforce for the Upper Keys. Homeownership fosters long-term occupancy as compared to rental properties; and the pride of ownership trickles down to the family members and children of our partner families as well. A stable workforce promotes a stable local economy. Effective and efficient workers in the Upper Keys are difficult to recruit from the mainland and don't often stay in the Florida Keys as lifetime residents. Children born and raised in our communities will make up the future backbone of our workforces. Through its Forfeiture Fund grants, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office becomes not only a financial benefactor, but also acts as mentor and positive role model to S the parents and children of our struggling neighbors. We applaud your continued support of our efforts and look forward to delivering continued successes in meeting this critical mission. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) The target population served by HFH-UK are literally our neighbors... all of our neighbors. HFH-UK is proud to state that we know of no other non-profit organization in the Florida Keys that can claim the extent to which our client population works with us. In fact, a required policy of HFH is that in order to qualify for what can only be called very attractive mortgage conditions (no interest/no profit from sale), a partner family must contribute 500 hours of sweat equity toward building or renovating the dwelling they are to receive. In the event this arrangement is not practical, such a family is required to volunteer 500 hours to other projects that effectively solve problems in our local community. But this is only half of the story. Not only do the HFH-UK homeowners benefit and work hand -in -hand with us, the entire population and business community of the Upper Keys does as well. This Upper Keys community -wide symbiotic relationship is for good reason. Recruiting solid, stable and long-term workers is imperative to exceptional customer service and successful local business ventures. A prosperous and productive community is less likely to tolerate or ignore rampant crime, and homeowners are more likely to protect and preserve their neighborhoods. Local business owners, residents and consumers understand and appreciate that families with pride of homeownership and long range plans to prosper and grow in the Upper Florida Keys are exactly the workers necessary to meet this demand. This understanding is clearly shown through recent contributions made by more than 120 local individuals and business owners whose donations averaged between $50 and $100 each in support of our programs and general operating expenses. (This exhaustive list of donors is available upon request.) When discussing among ourselves, the "special circumstances," which may be attributable to our clients we thought, "lucky". Lucky to be living and raising a family in the Florida Keys_ Lucky to be living in an environmental wonder -world which most people only to get to glance at on the Discovery Channel. And, lucky that the Monroe County Sheriffs Office and Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys have joined forces to make affordable homeownership in Monroe County a reality for deserving, qualified and motivated applicants. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) The seven unit Mandalay community has been under construction for more than two years. Engineering, permitting, clearing, entry way and utilities are in place. The first home is in the final stages of preparation for the already -vetted and approved family to move in. The project on First Street has had several sessions with volunteers clearing, cleaning and preparing the property for the construction of this two -bed, two -bath single-family residence, which will be sold with a no -interest mortgage to a family of four. As stated above, HFH-UK has only two paid employees, the executive director and the ReStore manager. And, other than paid contractors who handle the more difficult construction duties, volunteers, and the homeowners themselves, do the finish work, painting, flooring and landscaping. This is how HFH-UK is able to build these wonderful family homes and sell them, at no profit, for approximately $i50,000. These prices are unheard of in Monroe Country and most of the United States. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office's grant award of $10,000 is a much needed and substantial amount when applied to such effective and efficient pricing on a single-family home. We could not be more proud of the work done by HFH-UK and the generous financial, not to mention ongoing moral, support offered by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) As touched upon on page one of this application, HFH-UK is run in a culture of frugal spending and lots of sweat equity from the homeowners themselves. Below is a complete operating budget for HFH-UK for the upcoming fiscal year 2013/2014. Please feel free to visit us at anytime. Our doors and our books are always open to you. After you have reviewed the budget below, please call us with any questions or concerns you may have. Habitat For Humanity - Upper Keys Operating Budget 2012- 2013 Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 OPERATING INCOME Mortgage Principle Payments From Homeowners Rental Income Contributions/Grants/Board Donations Fundraising Events Other Income Net ReStore Revenue ReStore Reimbursement Salary Interest Income Total Other Income OPERATING EXPENSE$ Business Expenses Liabiltiy Insurance Professional Services (payroll -audit) Business/office/Travel Expenses Contract Services Rental Properties Expenses/-raxes Salaries/Wages/Benefits/Payroll taxes Events Expenses/Events Personnel Total Business Expenses 2023 Construction Expenses Islamorada Village Project Mandalay Design/Infrastructure/Const 2024 Mandalay Construction Reserves Total Construction Expenses 2013 GROSS OPERATING EXPENSES $ 118,250.00 $ 18,250.00 $ 600.00 $ 328,000.00 $ 135,539.00 $ 76,416.00 $ 24,180.00 $ 218,000.00 $ 183,000.00 $ 137,100.00 $ 638,696.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,700.00 $ 16,150.00 $ 4,900.00 $ 7,655.00 $ 116,752.00 $ 22,500.00 $ 175,157.00 $ 463,539.00 5 638.6%.00 �7 G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) Our request is for this fiscal year only. HFH-UK has been in operation since 1989. In all this time there has never been a slow down in the need for affordable homeownership in the Florida Keys. We have weathered the storms and are here for the long term. Our business is backed by good people, living in good houses. We collect mortgage payments from our homeowners and run a very efficient ReStore thrift shop. Our annual Gala Fundraiser has become an event which hundreds of contributors look forward to each year. With the constantly rising need for affordable for homeownership, and our long-term stable funding sources, HFH-UK is incredibly sustainable and will remain that way. Attachment #1• List of Current Board Members: BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012/2013 Susan Recarey President Realtor John Vlad Vice President Realtor Greg Lunsford Treasurer Municipality Administrator Katrina Lavene Secretary Business Owner Dan McAfee Board Realtor/Broker Rick Freeburg Board Hospital CEO Stacie Krupa Board Artist Doug Hench Board Retired Jane Ferger White Board Retired John Altieri Board Retired f"f,r:r+:nn T,-;-, . 0-^-4 0--Lf Oran-k 1LQnnr — Samuel's House, Inc. February 6, 2013 Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application Applicant identification Name of Organization: Samuel's House, Inc. Address: 1614 Truesdell Court, Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative: Elmira Leto, CEO Contact Person: Elmira Leto Telephone: 305 296-0240, ext. 15 Fax: 305 296-4219 E-mail: Elmira.leto@samuelshouse.org �`07~'3p 0�' RCV D Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [ X ] Title of Project: "Prevention Through Provision" Type of request: X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) 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 and attach a separate page describing the future plan. N/A 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? Supply a separate page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. (See Exhibit I, Other Funding Requests and Results) 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 Exhibit I1- Board List, Attached) This application addresses (please check all that apply): Law Enforcement X Crime Prevention X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: ' Date: February 6.2013__ 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. Samuel's House, Inc. Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application February 6, 2013 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be -maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. r Applicant's Signature: < Elmira Leto, CEO and Executive Director Samuel's House, Inc. 2 Samuel's House, Inc. February 6, 2013 ABSTRACT Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Application The mission of SamuePs House is to provide housing in a nurturing environmental for homeless women, women with children, men with children and intact families, and to provide them with care coordination beneficial to their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. WHO: Samuel's House, Inc. is applying for Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) funding in order to implement "Prevention Through Provision" (P'IP) for homeless women and women with children in our Mary Spottswood Women's Center emergency housing program. WHAT: PTP is a program of Case Management and provision of basic human needs. PTP will ultimately assist in reducing and preventing crime; addressing drug and alcohol abuse through prevention and treatment; and improving the mental and physical health of adults and minors WHERE: SAFF grant funds will be used at the Samuel's House emergency shelter in Key West, Florida. WHY: The Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (SHAL), Monroe County's Continuum of Care agency through the end of January 2013, was responsible for conducting the Point -in -Time census to document the number of homeless people in the county. According to SHAL, in 2010, there were 703 bookings of people who were homeless into the jail, costing Monroe County $3,356,930 — not including health costs. The Point -in -Time Count (Sheltered and Unsheltered) of January 24, 2011 revealed 225 persons were in emergency shelters, 121 were in transitional housing and 558 were unsheltered. On January 23, 2012 SHAL conducted a PIT of the Sheltered -Only Population in Monroe County. The count revealed that 230 persons were in emergency shelter and 134 were housed in transitional housing, Samuel's House assisted 164 individuals seeking shelter and other services who were homeless/chronically homeless in 2012. Of these 164,106 were women and 58 were their children. During the year, 13 women came to Samuel's House directly from incarceration. Six women were "court -ordered" to Samuel's House in lieu of serving time in jail. In the most recent Point -in -Time survey conducted on January 29, 2013 by the Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum of Care (the Monroe County CoC lead agency as of February 1, 2013), preliminary results report that 353 individuals were in emergency and transitional housing programs and 291 unsheltered individuals were counted for a total number of 644 homeless persons in Monroe County. WHEN: PTP will begin immediately upon grant award and continue for one-year. HOW: Samuel's House will use SAFF funds to defray the salary of the Case Managers. Case management provides a strong support system so that clients can regain control of their lives, avoid involvement in criminal activity, and become productive citizens. SAFF funds will also be applied to the annual cost of basic human needs. Basic human needs such as food and the provision of adequate shelter are imperative for the physical and mental health of adults and minors living at Samuel's House. HOW MUCH: Samuel's House is requesting $10,000 in SAFF grant funds. SAFF proposals will be used to generate new matching funds. Samuel's House, Inc. Sheritfs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application February 6, 2013 A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. The mission of Samuel's House is to provide housing in a nurturing environmental for homeless women, women with children, men with children and intact families, and to provide them with care coordination beneficial to their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Introduction: Safe shelter, essential services and individualized, intensive case management are essential for preventing crime and victimization for homeless women and children who find themselves in crisis situations. "In shelter", women and children are given safety from all forms of violence; they are safe from the elements and from the effects of drug abuse and other risks associated with homelessness; they have options for safe, legal employment, rather than crime such as selling drugs or participating in sex trafficking. "In Shelter" women who are referred by the Monroe County Detention Center or from Adult Probation have a safe, structured environment for their transition back to society and a legitimate lifestyle. The Organization: Samuel's House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) agency, located in Monroe County, Florida providing emergency shelter for women -in -crisis and homeless women (some accompanied by their minor children) through the Mary Spottswood Women's Center emergency shelter. Samuel's House has been in operation since October 1999. It incorporated in August, 1999 for the purpose of "developing and sustaining comprehensive health and human services for the homeless including women with children". Samuel's House "works to protect the rights of all homeless, elderly, and substance abusing persons" in Monroe County. In June 2007, Samuel's House opened a sixteen -bed long-term housing facility, Kathy's Hope, for women in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse and for women who have been diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. The children of these women are allowed to accompany their mothers, living with them at Samuel's House and Kathy's Hope, while receiving services, including case management. In 2010, Casa de Meredith was opened, offering truly affordable, structured and supportive housing opportunities for women and men who are on the road to complete independence. Casa de Meredith consists of two efficiency and seven 2-bedroom apartments available to women and their intact families, including the father of their children. The apartments are also available to single fathers and their children. In 2012, the More Than Three permanent housing four - bedroom apartment was established to house families having more than three children. The Samuel's House staff consists of the CEO/Executive Director (Elmira Leto), the Deputy Director (Mindy McKenzie), a Case Management Supervisor (Valerie Carr) with credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; three Case Managers, two assistant Case Managers, a part-time Counselor, a part-time Maintenance Tech, two part-time Employment Specialists, and an Executive Assistant. Together this team brings many years of experience in case management, substance abuse intervention, criminal justice, community health, and treatment center management. The staff, that includes both professionals and former clients, has been recognized by local, state and federal officials. Each staff position represents an integral piece of the overall case management team approach used by Samuel's House. Organization Qualifications: The staff of Samuel's House has over three decades of combined experience in working with the homeless, substance abuse intervention, criminal justice, community health, victim services, and other social issues. The Samuel's House Board of Directors is actively involved with the shelter and contributes many volunteer hours. The Board of Directors and Advisory Board are made up of professionals of various areas of expertise. (See Exhibit II- Board of Directors List, Attached) 4 Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Application Santuci's House, Inc. February 6, 2013 Organization Capacity: With a solid history of awards from federal, state, and other grant programs, Samuel's House has proven itself to be a competent steward in all fiscal aspects of its programs_ All grant awards have been followed by prudent, successful management of tesulting programs. Required reporting is done in a timely manner and Samuel's House has no history of delinquencies or negative findings from any funding source. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes: Clear goals, objectives and outcomes have been established for life improvement as well as program success: Goal 1: To prevent crime by and against women -in -crisis, homeless women, and women with children in Monroe County through care management and the prmvidon of basic human needs. Objectives: • Samuel's House will advocate for all clients. • Samuel's House will complete an assessment for all clients to determine the best individual approach. • Samuel's House will provide resource management and service facilitation for all clients according to their needs. • Samuel's House will have appropriate on -going communication with all clients. • Samuel's House will remove from the streets, those homeless women and women with children in Monroe County, who are willing to improve their own lives. Outcomes: • Residents will be safe from exposure to illegal substances. • Women released from jail will have a safe environment for their transition. • Residents will be less likely to engage in criminal behavior to meet their needs. • Residents will be less likely to be exposed to the typical risks of living on the streets. • Residents will gain "legal employment". Goal 2: To contribute to improved health and safety of homeless women and women with children in Monroe County through case management and the provision of basic human needs. Objectives: • Residents will develop individualized plans of action, clearly delineating their goals regarding health and safety. • Victims of violence will participate in safety planning and counseling. • Women released from jail will receive support for a new, improved lifestyle. • Chemically dependent residents will be tested for alcohol and drug use. • Residents will receive care coordination to access all available resources leading to self-sufficiency. • Samuel's House will provide relapse prevention programming. • Samuel's House will monitor the behavior, well-being, and progress of each resident. Outcomes: • Residents will follow their individual plans leading to improved health and safety. • Residents will receive housing assistance giving them a safe, clean, nurturing, and sober environment. 67 Samuel's House, Inc. February 6, 2013 Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application • Residents willreceive services which assist them in achieving improved mental/physical health including, but not limited to: Attending necessary mental/physical health-care appointments; attending AA/NA meetings regularly; and attending probation meetings and court proceedings as required. • Residents will receive the support needed to stay sober and substance free. • Residents will be healthy and drug free in order to retain their jobs. • Residents will learn self-sufficiency. Documentation of Need: In 2012, 164 clients sought shelter and services at the Mary Spottswood Women's Center emergency shelter. Of these 164,106 were women and 58 were their children. During the year, 13 women came to Samuel's House directly from incarceration in the Monroe County jail. Six women were "court -ordered" to Samuel's House in lieu of serving time in jail. At intake, women are questioned regarding their reasons for being homeless. Prevalent among the reasons are domestic violence, theft, drug abuse and distribution, alcohol -related offenses, and using public or private property for basic life necessities, such as sleeping or bathing. There were multiple reasons reported by Samuel's House clients for their homelessness - in 2012, these reasons included: Unstable Housing 43 Lack of Affordable Housing 70 Unemployment 56 Substance Abuse 47 Criminal Background 13 Mental Illness 38 Alcohol Abuse 42 Domestic Violence 36 C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Background: The need for emergency shelter and long-term housing services in the Florida Keys is reflected in its remote location, high cost of living, and low wages. For example, shelter is essential to the safety of abuse victims who are seeking refuge, because leaving abusers is often dangerous, if not lethal. In Monroe County, the rural, insular culture and location along with the consequential scarcity of resources create the potential for increased danger when compared to more urban communities. The resultant community is one that is very vulnerable to homelessness and poverty. These conditions are proven incentives for victimization and criminal behavior. Samuel's House provides women and women with children a safe, secure place to live and a long-term plan for life improvement free of criminal influence. Significance: Without Samuel's House, many women would have to return to living in the mangroves, their cars, sleeping on sofas, lawn chairs, floors, and porches. They often resort to living on public or private property where it is not legal to live. They could put their children at risk by returning to unsafe conditions. Some could choose to return to a criminal livelihood. Many who have "worn out their welcome" with family or friends would certainly return to drug dealers and pimps. Assisting Samuel's House clients with case management and the provision of basic human needs is vitally important to many segments of the community including. Victims of Other Crimes: Samuel's House has been serving crime victims since opening. The agency assists victims among the local population, as well as transients and tourists, who often find themselves stranded here due to some type of violence. Mothers, Minor Children, and Pregnant Women: Samuel's House has seen a tremendous increase in mothers with children and in pregnant women with children in need of services. The Department of Children 2 Samuel's House, Inc. Sheritfs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application February 6, 2013 and Families, and Family Court refer many families and individuals to Samuel's House for the safety and structure the environment provides. Without Samuel's House, foster care would be the only option for many children. The shelter allows families to stay united or to be restored while mothers make the transition into independence and stability. The Criminal Justice System: A variety of essential services are absolutely crucial to preventing crime by and against homeless women and women with children who find themselves in need of assistance in Monroe County. Referral sources to Samuel's House include the criminal justice system, as well as Family Court. Referrals from the Monroe County Detention Center and from Adult Probation are also frequent. Samuel's House shelters many women who are released from jail or prison and even women who are on house arrest. The women who are released from jail find safety and support for transitioning back into society. The self-esteem and empowerment clients receive at Samuel's House, gives them the tools to make good choices and to participate in life as productive citizens with legitimate forms of livelihood. Women Recovering from Substance Abuse: For addicted women, the structure and accountability of a recovery -oriented community, provided by the supportive environment of the shelter and guidance from the shelter staff, reduces the risk of illegal activities and victimization. Although the shelter is not a treatment center, Samuel's House provides addicts, from the jails and streets, the structure and support needed to achieve sobriety. Samuel's House received a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration that coordinates with the Monroe County jail JIP program in providing necessary services to women with substance abuse issues as well as those who have been diagnosed with co-occurring disorder. Citizens at Large: Without community support, the homeless population is potentially a burden to the community, as the community must pay the price for criminal activities. With resources and support, homeless families can avoid victimization and criminal behavior, and become self-sufficient, productive members of the Monroe County community. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) Age and Gender: The Samuel's House Mary Spottswood Women's Center provides shelter for women and women with minor children of all ages who, for reasons such as financial crisis, substance abuse, incarceration, domestic violence, illness, mental illness, or other traumatic events, have found themselves homeless. The children range from birth to eighteen. Adolescent boys may stay at the shelter with their mothers. Special Circumstances: The only requirement for admission to the Samuel's House Mary Spottswood Women's Center is to be a homeless, sober woman (free of any warrants) who is willing to remain sober and non-violent while in residence. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) How the Project will be Done: The funding requested in this application will be used in two ways (Case Management and the Provision of Basic Human Needs) to ultimately reduce crime, address the needs of residents suffering from Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and provide for the Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults in Monroe County. :• Case Management: Case Management is not a short term process. It must be ongoing, providing clients whatever they need -whenever they need it, for as long as necessary. Samuel's House is committed to this process. The Samuel's House method of case management is a team approach. r� Samuel's House, Inc. February 6,2013 Sberifrs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application The case management team consists of the CEO/Executive Director, a Case Management Supervisor with credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, three Case Managers, two assistant Case Managers, a part-time Counselor and two part-time Employment Specialists. This team manages the needs of all shelter residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Samuel's House is run with firm rules and expectations for behavior, employment, and sobriety, which provide a structure for rehabilitation and transition. When a client arrives at Samuel's House, she receives an intensive evaluation by a Case Manager and begins to develop a plan for herself that includes staying away from trouble and improving her health and safety so that she can achieve self-sufficiency. Children entering Samuel's House with their mothers/guardians also receive the benefit of case management. The case management team works closely with the client to follow and monitor her progress. When a client leaves Samuel's House, she is encouraged to return for case management follow-up. Collaborative efforts with community agencies facilitate the goal of improving the health and safety of homeless women and women with children in Monroe County and preventing crime and victimization among this population. Samuel's House collaborates with multiple government and non-profit agencies throughout Monroe County. By accessing the resources of its partners, such as the member agencies of the Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum of Care (the CoC lead agency as of February 1, 2013), the Samuel's House case management team ensures that residents of Samuel's House receive shelter and comprehensive services for their transition to self-sufficiency, safety, and sober legitimate lifestyles. Through its collaborative partnerships, Samuel's House assures that approaches used by Samuel's House are the most relevant and effective for the Monroe County community. For example, shelter staff works with probation officers to monitor the residents who are placed in the shelter as a condition of release. Without Samuel's House, these women would have few options. Samuel's House works to rehabilitate and empower women so they are ready for a clean, legal lifestyle. 4- Provision of Basic Human Needs: It has been proven time after time that a lack of proper shelter and "going hungry" often leads to a life of crime. Women turn to stealing, prostitution and other offenses in order to provide food, clothing and shelter for their families. They also allow crimes such as domestic abuse to be inflicted upon them because they believe they have no other choice if their children are to eat and have a roof over their heads. Samuel's House believes that no woman or child should have to endure a state of homelessness or exist in fear for their personal safety without even the most basic of human needs - food and shelter. Since 1999, Samuel's House has been supplying those needs. Client fees have always been an integral part: of the Samuel's House programs. It is important that women take at least some financial responsibility for their housing and other needs while living at the Samuel's House May Spottswood Women's Center. Fees are currently set at $100.00 per week. All client fees are applied to the monthly operating costs of the shelter. When it is considered that a client pays less than $14.29 per day in client fees for herself and nothing at all for her children while at the shelter, it is easy to see how a deficit exits. Until recently, collection of client fees has been loosely enforced. But over the last two to three years, the gap between what clients pay, and what the actual operating costs of Samuel's House are, has widened until the agency can no longer afford NOT to insist that fees be paid_ As a result, instead of using their short time at the Samuel's House Mary Spottswood Women's Center to improve their lives, women must focus on paying their client fees or risking being asked to leave the shelter. Leaving the shelter early carries with it an increased risk of returning to a life of homelessness, and all the pitfalls that occur as a result. Due to the economic woes facing not only Monroe County, but the entire nation, Samuel's House is also in crisis. Funding sources that have been relied on for many years are cutting back or disappearing altogether. The costs to operate Samuel's House have risen to a staggering $52.51 per Samuel's House, Inc. February 6, 2013 Shcriit's Asset Forfeiture Fund Application person, per day. While costs are skyrocketing, Samuel's House is experiencing an increased need; more pregnant women and women with small children than ever are coming to the Mary Spottswood Women's Center emergency shelter for help. Samuel's House will apply a portion of the SAFE grant funds toward purchasing essential basic needs such as food, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, formula and diapers for the babies and paying for the utility costs that beep them sheltered. Location of Project: Clients of the Samuel's House Mary Spottswood Women's Center emergency shelter who will benefit from SAFF funds reside at 1614 Truesdell Court, Key West. Many activities and services will take place there; other services take place throughout Monroe County. Transportation is provided to all off -site services. Staffing: The CEO oversees all services and operations of the Mary Spottswood Women's Center emergency shelter. The Case Managers assess needs of residents and potential residents. The entire Samuel's House staff work as a team to assess and monitor all clients and implements programs accordingly. The staff at Samuel's House is educated and experienced in the needs of the target population and, therefore, able to guide clients to appropriate services and solutions. Administrative personnel and staff attend all possible workshops and training sessions available in order to increase their skills and experience. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) Cost Breakdown and Purpose for Request: Samuel's House is requesting that grant funds in the amount of $10,000.00 be awarded to assist in payment costs involved in case management and the provision of basic needs. The $10,000.00 will be used for case management salaries and to purchase essential client needs (food, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby formula, diapers, drug testing supplies and utility costs). Budget: A detailed project budget and the latest approved agency budget indicating agency grant requests and revenues are attached. (Exhibit III - Budget) G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) Samuel's House receives support from a number of public and private funding sources. (Exhibit I: Other Resources - Attached) With consideration for the instability of public funding sources, Samuel's House continues to approach a diverse pool of private and corporate donors, and to develop ongoing relationships with foundations. 0 Samuel's House, Inc. Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Application February 6, 2013 EXHIBIT III DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET Project Budget Breakdown N1 �7 , 1 ��.._. :z.,.P .. .1. �W'� 1- ��n.'�a .i3r vti•Y ,F3syr ;ire?• ci s'...gti �::�y�a":'�v. '-,� s-,. $10,000 For Essential Services and Shelter Case management salaries: Allows a Operations support system so that clients can regain control of their lives and become productive citizens. Drug testing supplies: Are necessary to make sure those with substance abuse issues are tested within a 72 hours' time frame. Essential Basic Needs: Food, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items. These essentials are imperative for the physical well-being of clients in shelter care. Utilities: For services which include electric, water, sewer, garbage and cable. Detailed Agency Budget follows on next page. I�/ 02-07-13A09:40 RCVD Application Identification Name of Organization: Kids Come First/Be the Change of the Florida Keys, Inc. Address: 5800 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representation: Roxane Posada, Program Coordinator Contact Person: Marlene Morato Telephone: 305-743-4599 Cell: 305-394-327 E-Mail: marlene@flkeyscpa.com Fax: 305-743-70" Type of Organization: State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501 (C)(3) or (4) [X] Title of Project: Kids Come First1BTC Playgroups Type of request: [X] Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) [ ] Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $8,940.00 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check [ ] 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? [X] Yes [ ] No 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 a part of the total page count. See next page. 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 next page. This application addresses (please check all that apply): [ ] Law Enforcement [ X ] Crime Prevention [ X ] Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention/Treatment [ X] Mental and Physical Health of Minors/Adults [ X] Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature Date: IV i' Please note: Bec se Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. z Requested funds for 2013: Please note the below funds are received for a combination of Kids Come First and Monroe Youth Challenge Program two different programs both under the Be the Change of the Florida Keys, Inc. 501.c.3. For the 2013-14 fiscal year, BTC will not be requesting public dollars for Monroe Youth Challenge Program. 2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 Local Donations HSAB City of Marathon FDLE Byrne Projected Actual Actual Actual Total $7,000 $50,000* 1 $1,800** $16,400*** $75,200 *$25,000 is for Kids Come First *$1,800 is for BTC Playgroups ***$5,760 is for BTC Playgroups $32,560 is the total grant amount allocatedlreceived for the Kids Come First/BTC Playgroups Programming and will be the approximate amount needed for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. This total includes the projected funds from the Forfeiture Grant Program. Board of Directors Mark Todaro Principal Key West 33040 305-240-1740 Katrina Wiatt Vice President Conch Key 33050 305-743-3684 Marlene Morato Treasurer/Secretary Marathon 33050 305-743-4599 Anthony Culver Director Marathon 33050 305-743-7926 Judy Greenman Director Marathon 33050 305-393-1315 Darcie Parra Director Key West 33040 305-747-0069 Michele Sutter Director Key Largo, FL 33090 305-852-1664 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. B. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: '�--� {Date) �- 7-�/.? Applicant's Name 144►el6 J 1, Oc7AW_ -(Printed) 4 This grant is a request for one 501.c.3 non-profit and two programs that are margining into one. Kids Come First (KCF) operates with funding from within the budget of the County of Monroe and operates as a partner of the Monroe County School District. KCF is under the umbrella of the Be the Change of the Florida Keys, Inc (BTC), which qualifies for a 501(cX3) tax exemption. BTC governs and oversees KCF financially and programmatically. The mission of lids Come First is to provide school supplies, clothing, and hygiene and other personal items to every child experiencing financial adversity in Monroe County. Monroe Youth Challenge Program, the main thrust under BTC is a grassroots youth development and service organization. The purpose of the program is to empower youth to become agents of change, promote safe and healthy lifestyles and school success -- and to prevent violence, bullying and aggression, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. By delivering a distinctive combination of crime -prevention, safety and substance abuse education and four types of proactive asset building programming developed by BTC. Due to unforeseen circumstances, BTC will not be applying for funds in the 2012-2013 year as we have for the past decade for MYCP. While it is expected that some programming will happen, it will be through the efforts of volunteers and private donation until a new infrastructure is determined by the community. Until that time, the BTC Community Playgroups, a signature program of MYCP which began in 2007, will merge with Kids Come First to ensure continuity of this community based program. Each week parents with children from birth to age 4 gathered in a public place to acquire skills that will increase health and reading literacy and school readiness. The women in the first playgroup, held in the Upper Keys in conjunction with the school district and a Florida Learn and Serve Grant, reported a drop in maternal depression by 50%, an increase in use of baby sign language by 60% (which has direct correlation to literacy) and 50% the women reported a greater satisfaction in their ability to discipline. With those findings, Be the Change applied for, and received a grant from the March of Dimes to extend the playgroup program throughout Monroe County. There are at present two groups operating: the original Key Largo group and a group in Marathon. The playgroups operate in Spanish and English and are targeted for low income parents. These two programs will merge to continue to serve our most vulnerable citizens — our children and their parents. The Application A. Introduction Kids Come First: KCF is primarily funded by Monroe County and has one paid contracted position. This position provides direct service to those in need and coordinates the efforts of our many volunteers. All administrative functions are provided by a volunteer allowing the funds to go directly to the needs of our county's youth and keeping the cost "bare bones". This organization relies on the partnership between the Monroe County School Board and the County to ensure that all of our children's basic needs are met. This non-profit was formed October 2009. The formation of this non-profit was needed to provide accountability for these essential services. KCF was established to guarantee in this time of economic hardship, the county youth did not go without their basic needs being met. This program is ideal to support due to the: • Fiscal support that allows stability from the County. • Investment from the Local Educational Agency (LEA). • Marginal overhead. • Collaboration from other service agencies. • Low ratio of Volunteers to paid staff. The county used to provide $60,000 for this program. This funding was to be used as "seed" money to ensure that other funds were secured and that the volunteer base was used efficiently. The funding paid for two positions which included a part-time director and a full-time service provider. The new structure for Kids Come First includes two simple items from the budget, $24,000 for the director service coordinator (a $3500 pay cut) and $1,000 for supplies such as paper, ink, and other incidentals. This will provide for 1200 hours to coordinate efforts throughout the county. The service coordinator has documented an average of forty -hours monthly of donated, volunteer hours. The basic service is to gather supplies either directly or from donated funds and to provide the items of basic necessity to kids who would otherwise go without. The pressing need from the Forfeiture Funds is to provide funding to provide a budget for the following: • To replenish the closet in July/.August to fully stock with back to school clothing. • To purchase sneakers and other acceptable shoes for school for children of all ages to have "ready" as these can be very expensive when not purchased with discounts and sales, which happens when they are not stocked in our closet. Introduction Be the Change Community Playgroups: The BTC Playgroups are held in common areas every week and are free, they attract mothers with children from birth to school age where they easily and quickly build trusting relationships. Through these relationships, information is transferred from community -based initiatives to population groups who do not readily engage with public agencies or utilize services. By creating a weekly agenda with a fun free activity at a location and time convenient to families, a peer -to -peer counseling small group is unknowingly established. In the time allotted each week, half the time is structured education and half the time is structured play with Mothers and their babies. The programming incorporates baby sign language to boost IQ and SAT 11 scores; I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey, Ph. D to reduce power struggles, increase brain potential, and reduce violence toward children; and a parent discussion on one of the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets® which can increase grade point averages, reduce violence, and prevent drug/alcohol abuse and early sexual activity. In addition to those three components, a theme related activity and/or guest speaker is planned providing the unique ability to address a child-bearing age group with pre- and inter -conceptual care information. Parents love these programs and so do their children. Parents are encouraged to attend for twelve consecutive weeks — although there are twenty-four weeks of unique themes. A pre- and post -survey are given at the start of each twelve week rotation. Parents often attend several rotations as the playgroup themes may repeat, but the activities and guest speakers from collaborating agencies differ. The playgroups have a leader that is contracted by and supported and supervised by the BTC Board of Directors. In addition each playgroup has a "gate -keeper", a local parent who lives in the area and encourages other parents to bring their babies/young children. If the playgroup is a Spanish-speaking playgroup, the gate -keeper will also speak Spanish. The funding request, if filled completely, will provide our communities with four 24 week free playgroups educating parents, preparing for school readiness and creating safe environments for our young children. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes The Goal for Be the Change of the Florida Keys, Inc. is to ensure that each child in Monroe County has the resources, skills, and motivation to survive and thrive in school and in life. Objective #1 KCF: To increase the number of children served by 5%. Outcome #1 KCF: In 2011-2012, 1910 children were served by Kids Come First. The outcome in 2012-2013 will be to serve a minimum of 2006 children in need. Objective #2 KCF: The clothes closet will be stocked with two articles of new clothing in each size: Outcome #2a KCF: The outcome in 2012-2013 will be to fill all requests within 48 hours once received. Outcome #2b KCF: The outcome will allow.for bulk purchases in advance allowing the utilization of sales, coupons, and discounts (such as Friends and Family events) which will result in financial savings. Objective #3 Playgroup: To host ninety-six days of playgroup events for the community in the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Outcome #3a Playgroup: To increase the numbers of families participating by 20%. In 2012- 2013,.forty-five families:acti►rely participated in the program (attended at. least 11. playgroup dates). We will serve a minimum of fifty-four families in 2013-2014. Outcome #3b: Playgroup: To make the playgroups available.to more parents by hosting them on different days. 7 C. Background and Significance: BTC was formed by a group of concerned citizens in Monroe County after a tragic suicide took the life on a student at one of the area high schools in the late 90s. The original organization, Monroe Youth Challenge Program was formed in 2000. A grassroots organization, this concerned group of community supporters gathered to find solutions for the problems that face our youth. The activities of BTC were a response to: isolation, violence, substance abuse, suspension rates, school drop -outs, teen depression and suicide among youth. The solutions include youth advocacy, training and education, youth empowerment, community involvement through service learning, mentoring, and parenting. We are also committed to ensure every child has their basic needs met such as clothing, school supplies and hygiene items. While BTC is only requesting funds for the parenting (BTC Playgroups) and filling the basic needs of the youth (KCF), BTC is still committed to all aspects of the organization and has a plan to continue those programs. D. Target Population: BTC as an organization targets all Monroe County youth ages 0-21 and their parents regardless of gender, age or academic performance. Kids Come First (county wide) specifically targets youth who are homeless, or are living below the poverty line as indicated by the Free and Reduced Lunch Federal guidelines.. It is the basic philosophy of the organization and supporters that youth should not have to depend on their parents filling out paperwork, or providing proof of income to have their basic needs met. The BTC Community Playgroups (Middle and Upper Keys) targets low income parents who have babies, ages 0-4. E. Approach Method: KCF collaborates with Monroe County and the School District as our major partners stakeholders. The funds that will be provided by the Forfeiture will go directly to purchasing items for youth in need. KCF has been funded by Monroe County and has one paid contracted position. This organization relies on the partnership between the Monroe County School Board and the County to ensure that all of our children's basic needs are met. In - kind services are provided from MCSD including but not limited to: building space, the use of the school board courier, fax machine to receive requests and collaboration with the office of Title X (Homeless) to avoid duplication. Any school personnel, social service agency are encouraged to refer youth ages 0-21. Presently we receive referrals from over fifty agencies. These include but are not limited to: Wesley House, Domestic Abuse Shelter, Samuels House, Healthy Start, and public and private schools. These groups are providing very real and necessary services to our community. They rely on us to supply basic needs quickly and efficiently. The playgroups rely on word-of-mouth and the "gate -keepers" to reach the parents we are targeting. The playgroups are once a week for approximately two hours each week. Parents are encouraged to begin at the start of a rotation and to attend the entire twelve week rotation. Churches and neighborhood leaders are instrumental in supporting these groups. They are held in small parks and church meeting spaces within the targeted neighborhoods. 8 F. Resources and Costs: IYAr{PYt77rP RPirfrP ctpli T%Pt'a;lpd Rudoet Units Cost Project Numbers Served Unit Description provided Description Cost Total The entire 2 bottoms and unit bought in tops, 3 pair of outlet stores, KCF Back To 66 youth socks, 3 pair of 66 with $30 $1,980 School Clothes undergarments, sales/coupons and a sweatshirt and loyalty programs A pair of This is KCF Sneakers/School 100 youth sneakers and 100 through the $12 $1,200 other school Barefoot Kids Shoes for Teens shoes. Program 54 families (may include 12 week Cost Per BTC Playgroups more than one program for 4 ks Weeks Wee Week $120 $5,760 parent and one Playgroups baby) TOTAL $8,940 G. Sustainability: BTC has formed partnerships and sought out efficient and inexpensive methods be effective. BTC has kept the costs low and has very limited administrative fees. With an actively involved Board of Directors the program does not need a highly paid Administrator. The contracted workers believe in the program and have volunteered several hours of time to prepare and plan for programming. BTC relies on its vast numbers of volunteers to assist us to reach our goals. Our rate of pay has not increased in ten years. This is a simple, and yet effective group that stays focus on the mission and does great work for kids in our community. Due to the lack of overhead and high salaries, BTC is able to offer programming based on the dollars we have each year. We plan within our means and only ask for what we need to provide this "bare -bones" 02_02- 13A 10 46 RC� Name of Organization: Key West Rotary Address: 819 Peacock Plaza, #118, Key West, FL 33045 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Brian Barroso, President Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Elizabeth MacLaughlin Telephone: 305-797-1481; Fax: 305-296-9535 E-mail: Elizabeth akac(&7bellsouth.net Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or (4) [X] Title of Project: Children's Dental Health Program Type of request: X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital exp., one-time costs) Amount of request: $10,000.00 (Multi Year Request) If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here X 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? X Yes ❑No 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. None 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): ❑ Law Enforcement ❑ Crime Prevention ❑ Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention & Treatment X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational, Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: Date: /J' ZO/3 :9�L _J 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 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. KEY WEST ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 - 2013 Brian Barroso, President 18 Bamboo Terrace Key West, FL 33040 Frank Herrada-President-Elect PO Box 4801 Key West, FL 33041 Elizabeth MacLaughlin-Secretary 18 Allamanda Avenue Key West, FL 33040 Albert Gonzalez -Golf Tournament Fundraiser Chair PO Box 5703 Key West, FL 33045 2 Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense f. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Mk,,4r pplicant's NameZf��� (Printed) Abstract The Key West Rotary has served the students from Monroe County for the past eleven (11) years via our Children's Dental Health Program. Each year children are screened and qualified, with low income students receiving financial support to assist and remedy their dental needs. It is a critical need in our schools that students arrive prepared to learn, however, a painful dental issue can stop a child's progress. We have many parents who struggle with basic needs such. as food on the table and shelter, and for whom quality dental care is not an option in an economy that has spiraled out of control. Each year it is becoming even harder for parents to afford dental expenses. The children suffer in silence when they have debilitating dental problems and the Key West Rotary is dedicated to assisting in trying to make this as painless as possible, making sure our children get the care that they need to be able to succeed in school. We have found throughout the years that the Monroe County Schools and other community networking have been very supportive and enthusiastic regarding this program as it enables the children to attend school without having to worry about being in constant gain". We have found that without this assistance these low incoming families would not have the financial resources to provide dental services for their children and thus denying them success in their academic endeavors and the opportunity in life that they deserve. The Key West Rotary has successfully provided the Children's Dental Health Program for the past ten (10) years and hundreds of children have benefited from this program. As the demand has increased we are also trying to increase our funds. We have always provided matching funds in addition to the grant fund from the Monroe County Sheriffs Forfeiture Fund to fulfill this critical need for the children in Monroe County. The Key West Rotary Club hosts a golf tournament each year which raises approximately $10,000.00. We are able to manage the program with Club membership at no additional management or administrative costs. Through strategic planning, we have been able to provide and deliver this program with donated time and effort from our local Rotarians, who are prominent business leaders within our small community. We will continue to implement these services. The combined funding permits us to apply every penny to help low income students receive the essential dental care that they need and cannot otherwise afford. Without this program these services would not be possible. 4 A. Introduction The Key West Rotary Children's Dental Health Program is a long standing program that supports low income, school age children throughout Monroe County. The program is based on meeting the fundamental health needs of school age children as is a priority for students to be able to succeed in school. In order to make this happen we have sponsored a golf tournament since 2002, which has assisted in raising money for this purpose. We have raised nearly $100,000.00. This money has made a big difference in the lives of these children. Since 2009 we have applied for the Monroe County Sheriffs Forfeiture Fund, and with the funds received we have been able to expand the program, offering even more opportunities for the needy children to receive dental services throughout Monroe County. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes The goal of the Key West Rotary Children's Dental Health Program is to ensure that all low- income children's dental health needs are met. It is very simple that a child's ability to effectively participate in school and focus on learning is significantly impaired when they are suffering from a dental problems and pain. The Key West Rotary Children's Dental Health Program is a very specific, one of a kind service for low income families that have no other resource to help their children receive the urgent care they may require and would otherwise not receive. Without this Dental program assisting and providing the children much needed treatment, they would be forced to suffer with constant pain caused by their dental problems. This care contributes to these children's opportunity to succeed. Our objective is to provide this vital assistance to the children via a voucher program, which has been implemented and has been working well. Our Dental Program has been extremely successful; the children in Monroe County have received and continue receiving intensive and essential treatment for serious dental problems. Through this program we have been able to treat many serious dental problems with some have more intensive requiring surgical treatments in order to restore their dental health. All services are at no charge to the children or the family of Monroe County low income students. There is no administrative cost of any kind associated, all bookkeeping and management of this program is donated by business leaders in the community through the Key 5 West Rotary. We take pride in being a community that truly cares and we are focused in making this happen. We are a community service organization that strives to meet needs where they arise. Over the past eleven (11) years we have helped hundreds of children who have suffered with dental problems, with a positive impact on these children and their outcome of life. Funding of this nature will assist in the continuance of this program. C. Background / Significance The program has been serving children in our community for the past eleven (11) years. We began the program in 2002 with a golf tournament dedicating, in advance, the proceeds to this worthy cause. Since then, the tournament has become an annual event that has provided a stable income to support this program. The average net funding contributed has been $10,000 per year since inception. This program is highly significant as there is no other resource like this available to low income families in the Florida Keys. Children of theses families have little chance of receiving proper quality dental services on limited income. The Key West Rotary Children's Dental Health Program fulfills this essential community need. Without this program there would be many children who would suffer with serious dental issues as their parents and guardians would not have the financial ability to provide the care they need. This program provides the dental care, allowing these children to attend school without the distraction of dental pain that lack of care would cause and permits them to focus on learning. The pruiciple of the local elementary school noted, "these kids can't even begin to learn when they have a bad tooth, some of our parents work several jobs yet simply don't have the resources to take the child to the dentist far care." The significance of helping school age children, contributing to their success in school, is many fold. When these students are able to focus on their school work and successfully complete their education, they grow to be contributing members of our community and transition to society and a career. The Community benefits as these children are more likely to continue their education, possibly into college and then return as professionals and productive members of the community. 0 D. Targeted Population The target population for this program is school age children in the Monroe County School District, ages 5 to 22. The age range includes many special needs students, from low income families, as required by Florida statute, who are to be provided free and appropriate education until the age of 22, or graduation from High School, whichever comes first. The selection process for the candidates for the Children's Dental Program is complete at the school by the school nursing staff based upon criteria such as need, income, and severity of the dental issue. Any school age child in need of dental treatment and who lacks the financial ability or support to get the necessary service if eligible. Once screened by the nurse, students are offered a voucher for treatment. The child utilizes this voucher to go to a fully licensed dentist in the community and receive an evaluation and the treatment as required. The parent or guardian is not billed on completion of the service; instead the dentist office will bill and be paid by the Key West Rotary Club. This helps to ease the stress of the office visits and the need for the family to pay for services as rendered. Parents are typically extremely grateful for this program, the ability to get their child to a dentist for care, and relived by the Rotary's care and concern for the well being of these children. The school staff is also appreciative for the care that the children receive, as this provides a student with a much better attitude and level of concentration when they return to the classroom. E. Approach The procedures for our current program are as follows: First, the school nurse carefully reviews each student and identifies students in need both physically and financially. The schools are required to track the students whom are classified as "low socioeconomic" as part of the state requirements. The nurse then meets with the parents of the child once they have been screened and determined to qualify for the Dental program. At the meeting, the nurse provides the parent or guardian with a list of licensed participating dental offices in the program. The final part of the meeting is the issuance of the service voucher. Next, the parent or guardian must schedule an appointment for service. The voucher provides for the oral examination, x-rays (as required), diagnosis, and treatment. Upon completion of the services, the voucher is presented to the 7 attending physician, and the patient and family leave. Most importantly, the child has received the essential treatment they needed and can return to school with a new outlook. Finally, the dental office is required to submit the voucher and complete invoice to the Rotary Club for approval and payment. Payment is handled directly by the Club, alleviating the burden of financial concerns and paper processing from the family. F. Resources and Cost The costs for the dental work can range from a few hundred to in excess of a thousand dollars. Each child is evaluated by a dental professional and the specific treatment is prescribed by the Board Certified Dentist, as determined to be required. The Key West Rotary Children's Program operates an annual golf tournament which is the foundation for funding this program. We currently are limited to providing service to these children up to the amount of funding generated by the golf outing and any additional funding sources that may be available. The additional of the Monroe County Sherriff's Forfeiture Fund Grant support, the program remains grossly under funded compared to the number of qualified applicants for services, many more children in need than we are able to assist. In the 2011-2012 school year, there were 78 vouchers provided for children. There are several severe cases in which the student required additional treatments and visits to remedy the dental problems. The average treatment for the students was between $500 and $1,200, indicating that the limited funds to not go very far in assisting these children. Our goal is to help as many children as funding will allow. G. Sustainability The Key West Rotary is the oldest Rotary organization in Key West, established in 1916. This program has a long standing within our community and the Monroe County School system. The Key West Rotary is in the 1 Vh year of consistent service to the community with the Children's Dental Health Program. The leadership of the current Club is comprised of local business professionals and community leaders who are committed to community service "above self'. Key West Rotary is dedicated to maintaining this program, regardless of the obstacles which N. may arise. Our goal is to provide as much support and service to these low income children and students as possible. The Key West Rotary is proud of our long history of community service, indicating our longevity, success, and this program is very important to our Club. We have and will continue to dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours toward the success of this program and we are committed to the program's continuation. This will be a part of the Key West Rotary's service programs indefmitely. I Applicant Identification 02-0 7,134 70.36 36 Name of Organization: Christina's Courage, A Center for Intervention, Advocacy and Justice, Inc. Address: 1663 Dunlap Drive Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Linda Mixon President, Board of Directors Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Linda Mixon Telephone: (305) 797-0089 Fax: (305) 289-2498 E-mail: Imixon@keysso.net Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [X] Title of Project: Christina's Courage Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs): Operational costs Amount of request: $10,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan. NIA Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes 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. NIA 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. Please see attached. This application addresses (please check all that apply): X Law Enforcement X Crime Prevention Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe ounty Youth Signature: Date: Please noteLffecwdse Sunshine Laws of the State of Florid apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates, 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signat re: Applicant's Name (Printed) Third Page of the Application (Limit of one page): Abstract Christina's Courage, Center for Intervention, Advocacy, and Justice provides a safe and comfortable location for law enforcement officers to bring victims of sexual assault and child abuse for forensic medical exams and interviews. It is a place for victims of sexual violence to obtain free and confidential counseling. Victim Advocates are available to assist victims with understanding and navigating the criminal justice process. The agency is a collaborative project made possible by the efforts and financial support of the Key West Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Children and Families, The University of Miami Child Protection Team, the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, the State Attorney's Office, and local medical dnd social service professionals. Services are delivered at Christina's Courage facility: 1663 Dunlap Drive, Unit 1, Key West, FL 33040. Services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year as needed. Christina's Courage was developed as local law enforcement and medical professionals identified a need for a private and safe center for victims of sexual assault and child abuse to be examined and treated following the trauma of these crimes. Addressing victim needs in the context of the emergency room and/or police department increased anxiety and compromised confidentiality, and contributed to under- reporting of these binds of crimes. Local law enforcement and medical professionals recognized this troubling situation, and pulled together to address a pressing need for the most vulnerable members of our community. Christina's Courage is requesting $10,000 in support from the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund will be used for supplies, facilities operation, training and professional services not otherwise donated by the community. The organization has minimal overhead, as it has successfully pooled the resources of local law enforcement, medical professionals, and human service organizations. Christina's Courage is a model for Florida Keys non -profits in accomplishing our mission through collaboration and shared resources. While the organization delivers services without creating an additional layer of administrative overhead or duplicative staffing, Christina's Courage has a very real need for funding for basic operational expenses. We hope that the Monroe County's Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund will support the work of Christina's Courage in the form of a 2013 grant to support operations, allowing service delivery to the victims of sexual assaults and child abuse in Monroe County. Introduction Christina's Courage, a Center for Intervention, Advocacy, and Justice is a collaborative project made possible by the efforts and financial support of the Key West Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Children and Families, The University of Miami Child Protection Team, the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, the State Attorney's Office, and local medical and social service professionals. Christina was a child victim of sexual assault in the City of Key West. She came forward and told her difficult story of abuse. Law Enforcement, the Department of Children and Families, Victim Advocates, and the Office of the State Attorney responded. Her assailant was successfully prosecuted, and as a result is serving life in prison. Christina is now a healthy young adult. It is Christina's courage to persevere that the Center honors. The Center is a safe and comfortable location for law enforcement officers to bring victims of sexual assaults and child abuse for forensic medical exams and interviews. It is a place for victims of sexual violence to obtain free and confidential counseling. Victim Advocates are available to assist victims with understanding the criminal justice process. Prior to Christina's Courage, law enforcement officers had no option but to take victims of sexual violence and child abuse to the emergency room at the hospital. The victims and the officers often had to wait hours for the emergency room staff to conduct these forensic exams of these victims. This was not only difficult for the victims to endure, it often challenged their resolve to pursue criminal charges against their assailant. The interviews of the victims, historically conducted at the law enforcement officer's station, are now conducted at the Center. By conducting forensic exams in a friendly atmosphere, law enforcement is now assisted by more cooperative victims. This allows for more coordinated investigations and makes it easier on the victims as they no longer have to be transported to or from the hospital to the station or vice versa. Victims of sexual violence and child abuse are medically examined, interviewed and counseled in the center. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes The goal of the Christina's Courage project is to provide: 1) a safe and comfortable location for law enforcement officers to bring victims of sexual assaults and child abuse for forensic medical exams and interviews, 2) a place for victims of sexual violence to obtain free and confidential counseling, and 3) assistance to victims with understanding the criminal justice process. The need for the project becomes apparent when one examines the statistics on the prevalence sexual violence and abuse. According to the nation's largest anti -sexual violence network, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: • 1 out of every 6 American women (17.7 million) has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime; • Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted; • 93% of juvenile sexual assault victims know their attacker; 0 80% of sexual assault and rape victims are under age 30, with 15% under age 12. Demonstrating the need for counseling services to the victims of sexual assault, the World Health Organization reports that these individuals are more likely to suffer from depression, post -traumatic stress disorder, abuse alcohol and drugs, and/or to contemplate suicide. Our status as a small, geographically isolated Keys community does not insulate nor protect our residents from sexual violence or abuse. This is clear upon review of statistics for our county. The rate of children experiencing child abuse in Monroe County compares unfavorably to the State of Florida overall (Monroe County 1.5.5, versus State 11.5 per 1,000, children aged 5-11 in 2009-2011). The need for Christina's Courage is well documented upon review of the use of the Center: • Since opening our doors in 2008, the Center's Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner has provided 111 sexual assault examinations; • Between January I ", 2010 and December 31, 2012, the University of Miami Child Protection Team has provided a total of 345 medical exams, psychosociai exams, forensic interviews and/or counseling units to 202 unique clients. • The Center's Florida Council Against Sexual Violence -funded therapist has delivered a total of 7,772 units of service in 2012.. With support from the Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF), Christina's Courage will be able to meet basic operational costs, making it possible for the Center to provide the above -outlined services to the victims of sexual assault and child abuse in Monroe County. Background and Significance The history of Christina's Courage describes a compelling background, while clearly outlining its significance and importance to our community: "On November 17, 2000, a sexual predator named Arnold Bell was sentenced to three life sentences on three counts of Sexual Battery on a Child under 12 years of age and twelve years on each of the four counts of Lewd and Lascivious Acts/Indecent Assault on a Child under 16 years of age, crimes which had occurred froml991-1993. It was the indomitable courage and spirit of the young victim of these sexual crimes, despite the years of neglect also endured throughout her young life that led to the successful prosecution of Arnold Bell. That child victim was "Christina. " The spirit and courage that empowered Christina to courageously come forward and maintain her strength throughout the grueling and long criminal justice process was an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. With no self-pity, and a determination to rise above the cards that were handed to her so young in life, Christina regained her right to live out her childhood, her teenage years and continues to grow and blossom into the ever -strong and courageous young woman she is today... ... It is our dream and hope that victims served by this Center will be able to share Christina's message: "You gave me the courage I need to go on... The strength I need to cope... The will to survive... The chance to live... and most importantly... The Power to Dream. Thank you for being there. Before Christina's Courage opened its doors, law enforcement officers had no other option but to take victims of sexual violence and child abuse to the emergency room at the Lower Keys only local hospital. In busy and crowded emergency rooms, victims can be "re -victimized", through long waits and lack of privacy during what is an extremely traumatic period of time. The need for confidentiality was of added concern is our small and close-knit Keys community. Given these difficult and less than ideal circumstances, victims often felt intimidated and opted not to follow-through with the pursuit of criminal charges against their assailant. When a victim opts not to reporting a sexual assault or abuse, it has a serious impact not only on the individuals experiencing the crime, but on the community as a whole. When the perpetrators of crime are not reported, they are never brought to trial, remaining free to prey on other members of our community. Local law enforcement and medical professionals recognized this troubling situation, and pulled together to address a pressing need for the most vulnerable members of our community. In creating Christina's Courage, the founders of the organization assembled to form a collaborative partnership, in which multiple agencies contributed staffing and resources. The agency has no paid employees, as all of the partners are employed by those agencies contributing to the center. There is no administrative overhead, no executive director, and there are no fundraising expenses. Christina's Courage is an incredible example of concerned community members pulling together, pooling resources and collaborating to address an identified need. Target Population Christina's Courage delivers needed services to the victims of sexual assaults and child abuse in Monroe County. The vast majority of clients are women and children, but services do not exclude men. (Approximately 10% of sexual assault victims nationally are male.) Approach Method Services are delivered at Christina's Courage facility, which is located in the Poinciana Plaza public housing complex off Duck Avenue. The physical address is: 1663 Dunlap Drive, Unit 1 Key West, FL 33040. Clients access Center services in two different ways. Some call in advance to speak with a counselor. Others are accompanied to the Center by a law enforcement officer. Professionals contributing to the project are available 24 hours a day, so victims are often brought to the Center in the middle of the night or over weekends and/or holidays. The Center is a remodeled house designed to provide a feeling calm and to protect client's privacy. The facility includes an interview room where detectives can talk to victims privately, a comfortable waiting room with toys to keep children occupied, and a counseling room where a therapist can address both an immediate crisis and ongoing therapeutic needs. The physical location and configuration of the Center protects a client's anonymity and reduces the anxiety of talking with police and doctors following the trauma of sexual assault and abuse. The organization offers a range of services, including forensic examinations, victim advocacy and intervention services such as: • Free and confidential counseling to the victim, the victim's family and significant others; • Assistance regarding compensation via the Crime Victim's Compensation Program; • Support of victim during the forensic examination and for follow-up medical care; and • Victim support throughout the criminal justice process, including an explanation of what's next and coordination with police and prosecutors. It is important to underscore that the agency has no paid employees, as all of the partners are employed and compensated by those agencies contributing to the center. Christina's Courage is 0016 organization with no executive director and no fundraising expenses. Resources and Costs Christina's Courage is an incorporated, not -for -profit organization in the State of Florida. The organization has minimal overhead, as it has successfully pooled the resources of local law enforcement, medical professionals, human service organizations and community supporters. Resources for the project have been provided through the following: • The Child Protection Team (Dr. Walter Lambert) donates the state of the art recording equipment for the forensic interviews. The Child Protection Team also provides consultations, assessments, specialized interviews with children, and psychological evaluations needed in the course of child abuse investigations; • Additional staffing for services provided at the Center are contributed by: o The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence; o Key West Police Department; o Monroe County Sheriffs Office; o State Attorney's Office; o Department of Children and Families; and o Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. • The Key West Police Department and the City of Key West donates the facility; • The Florida Department of Health and the Monroe County Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund allocated funding toward the renovations of the center; • Local Architect Bill Rowan donated many hours of professional time assisting with this project; • Vince Almeda and Allied General Contractors renovated the facility; • The City of Key West waived the permitting fees for this project; • The MCSO provided trustees as labor and donated staff time for their supervision; 0 Strunk Lumber, Inc. donated painting supplies; • Captain Penny Phelps and Detective Diane Lipinski donated new flooring for the Center; • Greg Sullivan of Waste Management waived the waste fees for this project; • Womankind provided medical supplies; The Zonta Club of Key West has provided toiletries, office supplies and toys for victims; • Zonta Club of Marathon donated funds for water cooler and specialized light; • Historic Tours of America; Mr. and Mrs. Sheuerman; Ms. Jan Birch; and the Family of the late Officer Kirchner have provided unrestricted donations; • Hard Rock Caf6 hosted a Battle of the Bartenders Happy Hour; • BB&T Lighthouse Project donated a wide range of supplies. Christina's Courage is a model for Florida Keys non -profits in accomplishing our mission through collaboration and shared resources. While we deliver services without creating an additional layer of administrative overhead or duplicative staffing, the organization has a very real need for funding for basic operational expenses. Funds from the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund will be used as follows: Needed Item Expense Operational expenses to include supplies, $10,000 training, professional services (Including on -call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - SANE), and miscellaneous expenses. TOTAL $10,000 Board of Directors Detective Sgt. Linda Mixon, President Major Crimes Monroe County Sheriffs Office 5525 College Rd. Key West, Fl. 33040 Darene Cahill, Vice -President Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner 812 Galveston Lane Key West, FL 33040 Manny Madruga, Treasurer Assistant State Attorney PO Box 4271 Key West, Florida 33041 Betsy Langan, MSW, Secretary Womankind 1511 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040 Lieutenant Donato Elomina Station Commander, District 1 5525 College Road Key West, Florida 33040 Lieutenant Lee Ann Holroyd Commander, Special Investigations Monroe County Sheriff's Office 5525 College Road Key West, Florida 33040 Amy Baldree, DCF Program Administrator Department of Children and Families 1111 12th Street, Suite 310 Key West, FL 33040 Elaine Woodson Victim Advocate c/o Key West Police Department 1604 North Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL 33040 Manny Cuervo, Detective Major Crimes Monroe County Sheriffs Office 5525 College Rd. Key West, Fl. 33040 Ann Loonstra, FCASV Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Christina's Courage 1663 Dunlap Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Walter Lambert, MD, University of Miami Child Protection Team 1150 NW 14th St., Suite 212 Miami, F133136 Matt Haley, Detective Key West Police Department 1604 North Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL 33040 Sgt. Bernado Barrios, Detective Key West Police Department 1604 North Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL 33040 Jamie Denton, Director of Records Monroe County Sheriffs Office 5525 College Rd. Key West, FL 33040 Tiffany O'Connell, Jail Records Manager Monroe County Sheriffs Office 5525 College Rd. Key West, FL 33040 Geni Hernandez, Detective Major Crimes Monroe County Sheriffs Office 5525 College Rd. Key West, FL 33040 Rosa Digiovanni, Detective Major Crimes Monroe County Sheriffs Office 5525 College Rd. Key West, FL 33040 02-07-1 3A 10:34 R. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2013 GRANT APPLICATION Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Womankind Address: 1511 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative: (name & title): Kim Romano, Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Kim Romano, Executive Director Telephone: (305) 294-4004 Fax: (305) 294-6043 E-mail: kromano@womankindkeywest.org Type of Organization: (Check One) � Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 501(c )(3) or (4) Title of Project: Womankind Teen Clinic: Reducing Teen Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Type of request: Recurring funds (operational costs) Amount of request: $10,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan: No Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes 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. See Attached. 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): � Mental and Physical HealthQ£ fors Signature: A�?fh�Av Date: JZ Please note: Because Sunshine taws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense b. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Name (Printed) I 2 Abstract Womankind's Teen Clinic program provides information and education in the areas of contraception, abstinence, resisting sexual coercion, and HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STD) risk reduction. In addition to information and education, Womankind provides actual medical services, including annual gynecological exams, PAP tests, testing and treatment for STDs, condoms and other contraceptive methods to teens. Between 2011 and 2012, Womankind increased the number of unique teens served by 19%; office visits delivered to teens by 9%; and gonorrhea and chlamydia testing of teens by 36%. Increased STD testing in 2012 revealed rising rates of infection among patients in our center. The number of reportable STDs detected among teens tested at Womankind in 2012 was 12, and increase of 140% from 2011. This reflects the Monroe County explosion in STDs over recent years — a 404% increase in reportable bacterial STDs between 2006 and 2011. Womankind is working hard to combat an adolescent STD epidemic which is occurring on a much larger scale. Womankind has received a new 2012 grant award, which expands our outreach and education delivery area, and dramatically increases our reliance on the SAFF for the delivery of actual medical care to teens. The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) grant pays for a comprehensive sex education curriculum, and requires referrals to local health care providers, but cannot be used for the cost of actual medical care. The project anticipates reaching 4,463 MCSD students in grades 6-10. The vision of this project is to reduce the rates of teen births and STIs, including HIV, among Monroe County youth between the ages of 10-19. The SAFF grant will be a key partner in providing teens with the actual medical resources needed to achieve this vision. Womankind was created initially to address the needs of teen girls over a decade ago when two local nurses were astounded not only by high local teen pregnancy and STD rates, but also by girls' general lack of knowledge about their bodies. For over a decade Womankind has provided both education and actual health care to teens thanks to the Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) support. We look forward to continuing a crucial partnership to combat the issues of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in Monroe County. 3 Introduction Womankind addresses the problem of risky teen sexual activity, working to combat teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases among the teens of Monroe County. Disturbingly, the number of reportable STDs detected among teens at our center increased 140% between 2011 and 2012. This is reflective of an extremely serious trend in our region: Bacterial STDs 15-19, Single Year Rates Ha ..i'W .G.K, i E While Monroe County has always had teen STDs rates well below those of the state of Florida overall, recent data shows that rates are increasing in our region, and our Monroe County teens are engaging in riskier behavior, resulting in higher infection rates. Womankind's Teen Clinic arms local teens with the resources needed to make educated and informed decisions, including testing and treatment for STDs. The agency is addressing this developing trend by introducing school - based comprehensive sexual health education, and by increasing actual medical care at our clinical facility. Between 2011 and 20121, Womankind increased the number of unique teens served by 19%n; office visits delivered to teens by 901c; and gonorrhea and chlamydia testing of teens by 369c. Increased STD testing in 2012 revealed rising rates of infection among teens tested at the center. 4 Goals, Objectives and Outcomes The goal of the Womankind Teen Clinic is to reduce the incidence of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Monroe County teens by utilizing outreach, education, medical screening, and treatment. Our professional staff educates in the areas of contraception, abstinence, resisting sexual coercion, and HIV and STD risk reduction. In addition to information and education, Womankind provides actual medical services, including annual gynecological exams, PAP tests, testing and treatment for STDs, and contraceptive methods to teens. Specifically, the Womankind Teen Clinic program objectives are to: • Increase accessibility to and utilization of affordable healthcare and heath education for all teens, especially those who experience barriers to healthcare such as language or econon ucs, • Reduce the rate of pregnancy and births to teens, and • Reduce the incidence and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Background and Significance Backeround Womankind was founded in 2001 by two local nurse practitioners to serve the women of Monroe County. Our mission is to provide high quality, accessible and affordable women's primary, mental health and gynecologic healthcare that is safe, individualized, humanistic and prevention -focused, throughout a woman's lifecycle, and regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic level. Womankind's stated goals are to: ■ Educate women and their families within the full scope of health and wellness, ■ Empower women to become active participants in their own healthcare, ■ Reduce the incidence and transmission of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, ■ Increase early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer, and ■ Reduce the rate of births to teens and improve pregnancy outcomes. Womankind utilizes mid -level practitioners (board certified nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants) to deliver cost-effective healthcare services. This model of healthcare emphasizes patient education, wellness and empowerment. Our practitioners work under the supervision of a medical director, Dr. Jerome Covington, a Florida licensed physician. In a little over a decade, Womankind has become the resource and leader in women's healthcare and education in our community. In the twelve years since our inception, we have provided over 29,000 patient visits, with over 6,500 of them to teens. The sheer number of teen patient visits at our Teen Clinic demonstrates the success of this program. Womankind practitioners are committed to improving health outcomes for our teens, and have a solid track record demonstrating the ability to successfully implement the Teen Clinic goals. Our success is supported by regional and agency data: 5 • The Monroe County teen birth rate is one of the lowest in the state of Florida. Reporting 19 births to per 1,000 mothers aged 15-19 in 2011, Monroe County had a teen birth rate significantly less than the state rate of 29.1, and our county witnessed a reduction compared to the previous year. i • Womankind reduced our teen pregnancy rate between 2011 and 2012, and the rate of teens testing positive for pregnancy at our center is lower than that of the state and the nation. • The Monroe County reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases for those between ages 15- 19 is low compared to the rate of Florida overall (1,493.3 versus 2,473.9 per 100,000 in 2009- 201L' These rates demonstrate the effectiveness of safe and accessible reproductive health services for this particularly vulnerable population, made available through the Womankind Teen Clinic. Widespread use of highly effective hormonal contraception and long acting reversible contraception (LARCs) has helped to reduce teen pregnancy rates in recent years. However, these methods are effective only in preventing pregnancy, and they do not protect individuals against any STDs. Teens need to be informed about behaviors which protect them from infection, including abstinence, consistent condom use, reducing the number of sexual partners and mutual monogamy. There is a troubling development in reportable sexually transmitted diseases. Womankind witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of teens testing positive for the STD - by 140% between 2011 and 2012, reflective of a disturbing county -wide trend. This developing pattern underscores the need for testing and treatment for STDs and education about effective risk -reduction strategies, including abstinence and risk -reduction. Significance - Why is the Teen Clinic Important to the Community? The most recent (2011) Florida Youth Risk Behavior Study revealed that approximately 350,000 (48.2%) of Florida public high school students have ever had sexual intercourse. That same study indicated that, among those who had engaged in sexual intercourse in the preceding three months, 35.7% did not use a condom the last time they had sexual intercourse. This is an increase in unprotected sex among Florida students compared to the year before. These behaviors put Florida teens at risk of unintended pregnancy and/or acquiring a sexually transmitted infection. Teen Pregnancy: Prevalence • The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the western developed world. • Nationally, more than one-third of sexually experienced l 8- and 19-year-old girls become pregnant before they turn 20. • The state of Florida ranks poorly in both teen pregnancy (39a' in the nation) and teen birth rates (3&) 3 ' http:Nwww.floridacharLs.com/FL.QUERY/Binh/DirthRateRpt.aspx 2www.ftoridacharts.com 1 National Campaign to Prevent teen Pregnancy. Teen Pregnancy Rates in the United States, Retrieved February 4 h, 2013 from http://www.thenationalcampaign.org- R What is the impact of Teen Pregnancy on the community? Teen pregnancy is closely linked to a host of other critical social issues. Countless studies have shown that high teen pregnancy rates have a detrimental effect on communities as a whole: • Teen mothers are less likely to complete school, • Teen moms are more likely to be single parents, • Reported incidents of abuse and neglect in families headed by a teen mother are more than double the rate in families with a mother in their early twenties. • Teenage mothers are also less likely to seek regular prenatal care. According to the American Medical Association, babies born to women who do not have regular prenatal care are 4 times more likely to die before the age of l year. • Families headed by a teen mom are at greater risk of living in poverty than those who delay childbearing. Abuse, neglect, and poverty all have a direct effect on a community's overall health, and safety. An increase in teen pregnancy therefore impacts community quality of life issues, substance abuse and crime. Also of great concem to the community, increases in teen pregnancy translate into substantial public costs associated with adolescent childbearing. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy calculates that teen childbearing costs the taxpayers of Monroe County at least $698,000 per year. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Prevalence Reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) include gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. In 2012, Womankind diagnosed 12 cases of reportable STDs among teens seeking services at our clinic. This is a 140% increase from the year before, and reflects a serious trend that is occurring on a larger scale. Monroe County has seen an explosion in STDs over recent years with the most notable being a 404% increase in reportable bacterial STDs between 2006 and 2011. Nationally, while 15-24-year-olds represent only one -quarter of the sexually active population, they account for nearly half (9.1 million) of the .18.9 million new cases of STDs each year.4 What is the impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on the community? The presence of on STD can lead to other heath problems for the individual infected, including; infertility; abnormal and pre -cancerous PAP tests; cervical cancer; ectopic pregnancy; serious illness, and death. Infants who begin their lives infected by an STD contracted from their mother have compromised health, both immediately and in future years. Of grave concern for our region, the presence of an STD such as gonorrhea or chlamydia means that these teens participated in behaviors that would also put them at risk for more serious diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Gonorrhea and/or chlamydia infection also makes a young woman more 4 Facts on American Tmns' Soxual and Reproductive Health, December 2011. http://www.guttmacher.org/pubVM-ATSRH.html 7 physically susceptible to HIV/AIDS infection. The CDC reports that individuals aged 13-24 comprised 26% of new cases of HIV infection. Monroe County is in the worst quartile in the state for HIV/AIDS infection, and our rates of HIV infection have consistently exceeded those of the state of Florida. With extremely high rates of HIV/AIDS in our region, teens in our community who engage in unprotected sex which results in an STD are truly gambling with their lives when they engage in risky sexual behaviors. Fortunately, and as a result of HIV prevention education and resources,100% of Womankind's teens tested HIV negative in 2012. Womankind's Teen Clinic program is enormously important to our Lower Keys community. The health of our teens is one of one our most significant priorities, as the youth of today grow to become the adults of our community in the future. Providing reproductive health education, screening and prevention for teens makes our community a safer and healthier one for all. Womankind has built a reputation among our teens as a credible source of information and quality healthcare with an emphasis on wellness and prevention. The Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) support has been absolutely critical to Womankind's ability to deliver services to teens since our inception, but especially in the context of recent years. Target Population All Monroe County teens are included in Womankind's target population. A new 2012 grant award has expanded Womankind's outreach and education delivery area, and dramatically increases our reliance on the SAFF for the delivery of actual medical care to teens. The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Grant pays for a comprehensive sex education curriculum, and requires referrals to local health care providers. However, the PREP grant cannot be used for the cost of actual medical care. The PREP educational program will be implemented in partnership with the Monroe County School District in middle (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-10) settings. During the three years of the project, up to a total of 70 teachers, nurses and/or guidance counselors will be trained to deliver these two evidence -based, medically accurate and culturally appropriate educational models. The project anticipates reaching 4,463 MCSD students in grades 6-10. The vision of this project is to reduce the rates of teen births and STDs, including HIV, among Monroe County youth between the ages of 10-19. The SAFF grant will be a key partner in providing teens with the actual medical resources needed to achieve this vision. In another recent and exciting development, Womankind recently expanded services to include male clients. Womankind offers medical treatment for the male partners of those Womankind patients who are diagnosed with an STD. We also offer mental health and reproductive health counseling and education for male clients. Womankind served 22 males in 2012, and one of these was an adolescent male who tested positive for a reportable STD! Without detection and treatment at Womankind, this young man potentially could have gone on to pass on this infection to others at Key West High School. As our clinical site is in Key West, the majority of our teen clients have traditionally come from the Lower Keys. Health education, treatment, screening and outreach will continue to be offered to teens through collaborative efforts with Key West High School, Horace O'Bryant Middle School (HOB), Healthy Start, The Keys Center Academy (formerly the PACE Center for Girls), A Positive Step, Wesley House, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community -based organizations. We anticipate that referrals from the PREP program will greatly increase the number of teens using N Womankind's medical services in 2013. Many parents also bring their teens to the clinic for abstinence, contraceptive and risk reduction counseling, as well as for healthcare and screening. Other teens come to Womankind via word of mouth through friends, health fairs, community and faith -based organizations. Services are either free or greatly reduced, depending on the individual financial situation. No teen is turned away based on an inability to pay. Approach Method Teens are welcome to receive STD testing and risk reduction counseling, well woman exams, PAP smears, contraceptive and abstinence counseling, and free HIV testing during our normal business hours. On Thursdays, however, we have our Teen Clinic from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. During this time period Womankind designates all medical appointments specifically for teen patients. The Teen Clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner who provides medical care, education, lab result follow-up, and medication compliance counseling. Womankind also provides a bilingual Medical Assistant, who translates all services for those who speak Spanish. Our teens are provided with the factual information that helps them to make intelligent choices regarding risky behavior and their health. Peer pressure to engage in risky behavior is a powerful force, as are stressors such as poverty, inadequate or absent parental guidance and physical and emotional abuse. Our teens are frequently unaware of the consequences of their risky behavior and are unaware of the options available to them. The sooner their decision making process is impacted by caring, responsible healthcare providers, the better. Our patient appointments allow adequate time for questions and counseling on a variety of topics. Our clinical staff provides timely information in a non -judgmental, reinforced manner to assist teens in making healthy lifestyle choices. We offer teen -friendly exams and testing devices, such as the OraSure for HIV testing. This device uses a swab to collect oral fluid instead of drawing blood, as needles and blood often scare young people, and requiring a blood draw often deters a teen from getting HIV tested. Resources & Cost All services to teens, including staffing and overhead for our medical center and educational curriculum delivered via the PREP grant, are budgeted to cost the agency $333,895 this year. In 2013, we plan to cover expenses from the following funding sources: Funding Source Amount Expected Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) $9,100 Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) $70,000* Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) $9,000 Contributions $2,250 Benefits/ Events $10,500 Office Visits by full -fee paying adults $28,200 Other grant funding $204,845 Total $333 895 *This is a reimbursement -based contract. Clients must qualify for services, for a financial screening process. 0 Womankind Board of Directors Undated Feh. 1. 2013 Janis Childs, President The Honorable Peary Colleen M. Quirk, Treasurer 357 Riviera Dr. Fowler, Vice President 50 Palmetto Drive Key West, FL 133 Key Haven Rd. Key West, FL 33040 Home: 292-1944 Key West, FL 33040Home: 293-1814 Cell: 747-4660 ome:294-0137 ell: 797-9283 ianischildsdesi2ris@gmail.com Cell: 304-2695Work: 292-3517 294-1040 Fax: 294-3951 colleen@keywestfresh.com Artist & Owner SoDu GalleryWork: 1102B DuvalFax: 295-3931 Accountant SoDu 296-4400 ear .fowler@ke scourts.ne Fishbusterz t Term ends: 2014 Term ends: 2014 Monroe County Judge Term ends: 2014 Amber Shaffer, Secretary Michelle Maxwell, Esq. Peter Moorcroft 0949 Fifth Avenue W. 1212 Catherine Street 630 Bay Shore Drive udjoe Key, FL 33042 Key West, FL 33040 Ramrod Key, FL 33042 amberlgs@aol.com Cell: 305 240 3224Home: 872.8980 : 745-8602 ork: 305 292 7042 ell: 786.208.0516 : 294-9119 Monroe County Sheriff's moorcroft@aol.com 294-1910 Office, Internal Affairs Executive Producer/Creative Dir. Term ends: 2014 Term ends: 2014 Term ends: 2013 Cindy Emmet Mona Clark Kristina Welburn 1020 Southard Street 809 Elizabeth Street 2916 Staples Ave. Key West, Florida 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 305.295.1308Home: 294-6949Home: 295-01.36 Cell: 703.402.3984 Cell: 304-8665 Kristina@PacificLots.com ucindaemmet@aol..com monacarlisaclark@be] lsouth Fundraiser extraordinaire net Term ends: 2014 Term ends: 2014 Utility Board Member, Retired Asst. Principal Term ends: 2013 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification ��_� //.� 12'17-13A 09: 59 RCVD � Name of Organization: Ol-5 � `� ���5 L z� � Address: oo, i,/ Authorized Representative: (name & title) Contact Person: atters regarding this application) Telephone: L3DS- ) dl(— ;off Fax: G ?aS ) oG— G �� E-mail: 12?e'k ys Cis f�r.1SUi•�f i,lJ�� 29�vo Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency 1. ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) - f " Title of Project: c-6tl,e LeScn `fin 0 - Type of request: ❑ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ''Non -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request 7 aj dda Q'U If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ 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? RYes ❑No 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 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): ❑ Law Enforcement Crime Prevention ❑ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Iental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports ro ams for Monroe County Youth Signature: j Date: p / 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. Certification by Applicant T hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense b. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's NameV �ClJ1` (Printed) Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2013 Grant Application Since 1983, the Big Pine Athletic Association has done a remarkable job of providing many activities for the youth of the Lower Keys Community. However, over the past few years it has become increasing difficult for them to continue with their mission, only relying on a core of volunteers in the ever changing and demanding arena of non profit management. They have missed capitalizing on funding opportunities, from several different local resources, as well as having their executive director resign and not being replaced. There after school program at the Blue Heron Park has not operated for several years and the organization is struggling to right itself. However, the community could ill afford to lose them and the services they provide. Big Pine Key is a very underserved and under funded area in Monroe County. It serves as a bedroom community for families who work in either Key West or Marathon. The combination of these two entities makes it very difficult on families with school age children. The entire community would be harmed and would suffer if they were to lose their funding. However, this situation does present some positive opportunities. There exist an opportunity for the Big Pine Athletic Association and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the :Keys to merge and become one organization. This merger will eliminate some duplication and will reduce administrative costs and other costs. For example there is no longer a need to fund the salary of a full-time executive director for BPAA, when those responsibilities can be assumed by the executive director of Boys and Girls Club of the Keys. It is our plan to accomplish this goal during FY 2012-13. Our plan is with the newly elected Board and administrative oversight from the Boys and Girls Club we will begin to take the necessary steps to accomplish this long term goal. While the BPAA has a long history of providing services to the youth of the Big Pine Area, they are a critical juncture. Without clear direction several funding opportunities were missed, as well as the renewal of various licenses etc. The organization plan is for the Boys and Girls Club to assume the responsibility, on a month to month basis, of the operation of the BPAA. The BPAA will still exist, however over the course of the 2011-12 FYI. During the 2012-13 FYI steps will be make to correct several of the organizations deficiencies and for a merger to occur between the BPPA and the Boys and Girls Club. This will insure that funding opportunities such as United Way of the Florida Keys and the Shared Asset Forfeiture :Fund, as well as other appropriate grant opportunities are applied for. As well as, evaluating and implementing changes to the organizations fiscal and procedures to insure they are in compliance with standard operating procedures for a non profit organization. A. Introduction For over 1.5 years, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys has been offering youth development programs and opportunities for many of our youth from disadvantaged, economic, social and family circumstances. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys has actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth -serving agencies have had difficulty reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring that our community's disadvantaged youngsters have access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. Our mission statement is "To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize theirfull potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens". The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys offers programs designed to engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to reach their full potential. Our Clubs offer diverse program activities in the five areas; - Character and Leadership Development -Education and Career Development - Health and Life Skills - The Arts - Sports, Fitness and Recreation Most importantly, The Boys and Girls Clubs shows youngsters that someone cares and wants them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens Today, there are over 400 children who are members of our Clubs in Key West and Big Pine Key. This past year, our Clubs provided programs, activities and services for over 300 children in the lower keys. Our doors were open for over 254 days during the calendar year of 2012. The Boys and Girls Club encourages the development of ongoing positive relationships between children and caring adult professionals while providing life -enhancing opportunities and programs. Our programs help young people develop self-confidence and self-esteem. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes - Enrollment of 50 new teenagers into the Blue Heron Teen Center - Increase hours of operation of the Blue Heron Teen Center to I Opm on Friday and Saturday nights - Improve social problem solving (social cognitive) skills. Skills training programs are best suited for children, since they are developing abstract thinking skills and need guidance when it comes to social problem solving. - Promote character development. Infusing the values of fairness, respect, and nonviolence into school routines appears to decrease the display of negative classroom behavior in children. -Promote life skill. This strategy is particularly effective with adolescents, who must become better decision makers as they obtain greater autonomy from their parents. - Foster positive relationships with caring adults. This strategy has proven effective with both children and adolescents when it comes to preventing and deterring problem behaviors, such as aggression and drug and alcohol use, and promoting academic success. - Foster relationships with pro -social peers. Research has found that putting a number of high -risk children or youth together in one group is an ineffective strategy that is likely to produce deleterious effects — worsening rather than improving behavior. Intervention strategies that are organized around positive interactions with pro -social (and preferably well -liked) peers have had positive impacts. - Reward good behavior. Interventions that reward good behavior, whether they involve teachers rewarding good behavior in the classroom or parents rewarding good behavior at home, have high success rates. - Support the development of effective parenting skills. This strategy has proven effective with both children and adolescents when it comes to preventing and deterring problem behaviors. - Improving Health and Fitness Many teens and children (especially minority and overweight children) are vulnerable to excessive weight gain due to inactivity and limited access to healthy meals and snacks. C. Background and Significance Over the last seven years the Boys and Girls Club of the Keys has successfully operated an afterschool and summer program in Big Pine. We have seen this Club's membership grow to the point where we now average over 45 children per day during the school year and over 65 children per day during the summer months. The success of this program however has also resulted with some issues that we hope to resolve. The majority of the children who attend our Club in Big Pine are under the age of 12. As Club members advance in age, their attendance at our Club dwindles. The truth is most children over the age of 13 do not want o be with younger children and want to be with other teenagers who share their same wants and desires. Our plan with the help of the community and with our merger with the BPAA is to create and operate such a facility in the Big Pine Area. Currently, other than the Boys and Girls club, there are no other programs in the Big Pine Area that operate supervised affterschool and summer program for youth. There is no other program that operates a program year round for teenagers. Our plan is to utilize the now defunct Blue Heron Park Building and transform it into a Teen Center. The facility has not been utilized by BPAA for several years. The program will be open from 5 to 9:00 pm Monday to Thursday and fro 5 to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. This will give teenagers in the area a safe and supervised place to go on Friday and Saturday nights. Our goal during the first year is to enroll a minimum of 50 teenagers into the program. There will be no costs for enrollment and to participate with the program and operation of the Teen Center. However, to develop a successful and constructive Teen Center and a facility that teens will want to attend, we will require some additional financial assistance. While we are collaborating with Monroe County with the maintenance of the site and utilizing the savings of the pending merger of the B&GC and current resources of the B&GC to staff the program for a year. We will need additional funding to purchases some equipment and material in order to market it as modern facility that teens will want to attend. The old saying, that" if you build it they will come" does not really work for today's teens. To make if desirable we will purchase some computers, printer, video games etc. The Boys and Girls club has already invested over $1,000 with his purchase of a large screen TV, popcorn machine, Microwave, etc. However we still some need additional bells and whistles for teens to engage in the program and it becomes popular to attend with their peer group. D. Target Population Our target population would consist primary of teenagers from the ages 13 to 18, from Big Pine and the lower keys. Our goal would be to enroll a minimum of 50 adolescents as members of the Blue Heron Teen Center. As children age out of our Program in Big Pine, we will now be able to offer a continuance of program opportunities for children from 5 to 18 in Big Pine and the Lower Keys Area. There are no other existing programs that offer afterschool, summer and vacation programming for children in this catchment area. There will be no charge for child over the age of 13 to attend and participate at the Teen Center facility. E. Approach Method We will rely on our past experience at enrolling children in our Big Pine .This approach includes PSA, newspaper articles flyers etc. F. Resources and Costs The facility at the Blue Heron Program is owned by Monroe County. The building has been under utilized for the last several years and neglected. The County has agreed to address and repair safety issues, as well as on going maintenance of the building and the surrounding park area. The County will continue to maintain the Building and Park as an in -kind service for the community. The funds used to staff the Teen Center will come from BPAA HSAB funding for FY 2012-13 and resources from the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club will be able to obtain a ten Year lease form Monroe County to operate the Park and facility. Savings from the merger of the BPAA and the B&GC merger will be over $30,000 annually. These savings will come from reduced administrative and insurance costs, supplies etc. and then can be earmark to operate the program at the Teen Center at Blue .Heron year round Appendix A -Board of Directors B-Open House Flyer C-Picnic Table Information D-Laptop Information E-Agency Budget for FY2013 SAFF Budget Request $ 1.,188.00 6 — 57in X 72 in. Picnic Tables with Benches $ 4,400.00 8 HP Laptop Computers and printer $ 4,412.00 Academic and Recreation supplies (DVD.s, Board Games Dry Eraser Board, Arts and Craft materials, Wili games system, etc) $10,000.00 TOTAL BLUE HERON TEEN CENTER BUDGET Expenses Ex Director $ 4,800.00 Teen Center Director $18,305.00 Teen Center Act, Coordinators (3) $16,422.00 FICA $ 6,328,61 Teen Center Supplies/cleaning etc $ 1,000.00 Teen Center Snacks $ 1,000.00 Supplies/Equipment $15,000.00 Fingerprints, office supplies, etc $ 1,000.00 TOTAL: $63,855.61 Income BPAA HSAB $ 44,000.00 United Way $ 5,000.00 SAFF $ 10,000.00 Fundraising/Donations $ 2,000.00 B&GC $ 2,855.61 TOTAL: $63,855.61 Boys & Girls Club of the Keys Area, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAME ADDRESS BUSINESS PRESIDENT Loriellen Robertson 1430 Grinnell Street Attorney Key West, FL 33040 513 Whitehead St. Suite 101 Key West, FL 33040 Lori7801(}Rmail.com VICE-PRESIDENT Billy Davis 716 Ashe Street Key West, FL 33040 Executive Director (305) 295-8333 A Positive Step (305) 304-1969 5503 College Road Key West, FL 33040 (305) 295-8333 apsmccrP(a)aol.com SECRETARY Vacant TREASURE John R. Dick 58346 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 (305) 289-1553 cegs97@aol.com (305) 395-0657 Cell -John.Dick ,KeysSchools.com MEMBERS Monroe County School Board Monroe County School District 241 Trumbo Road Key West, FL 33040 Kevin Boucher 3724 Flagler Avenue Proprietor Key West, FL 33040 Margaritaville Cafe (305) 296-7379 (305) 292-1435 FAX (305) 294-9147 aork@,msn.com Chris Bridger Attorney Public Defenders Office 801 Eisenhower Dr Key West, FL 33040 (305) 294-2501 (305) 393-9783 bridger@hotmail.com Rhonda Flores 616 Frances Street Marketing Associate Key West, FL 33040 Sysco Food Service (305) 240-0204 12500 Sysco Way Medley Way, F133178 (305) 240-0204 Rhondaflores 1 @hotmaii. com Manny Madruga P.O. Box 4271 Attorney -Monroe County Key West, FL 33041 530 Whitehead Street Suite 201 Key West, FL 33040 (305) 292-3410 (305) 923-4865 Cell mmadru ag 6@keyssao.org Shawn Smith 13 Blue Water Drive City Attorney Key West, FL 33040 City of Key West (305) 745-2049 525 Angela Street PO Box 1409 Key West, FL 33040 (305) 809-3777 (305) 294-7771 Fax (305) 923-4500 cell sdsmithC2keywestcity. com 02-07-13A 11:21 RCVD Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Wesley House Family Services, Inc. Address: 1304 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040 Authorized Representative (Name & Title): Douglas Blomberg, lomberg, Chief Executive Officer Contact Person (Matters regarding this application): Douglas Blomberg Telephone: 305-809-5000 Fax: 305-809-5010 E-Mail: don .blomber wesle house.or r Type of organization (check one) State, County, or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, no -profit organization, pursuant to U.S.C. 501 (c) (3) or (4) Title of Project: SAFF Community Based Care Dental and Emergency Medical Care Fund Program Type of Request: ± Recurring funds (e.g. operational funds) ElNon -recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time funds) Amount of request: $10,000 If this is your request for multiple year funding, check here ❑ 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? M�Yes7 No 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. Wesley House Family Services (Wesley House) has received funds from Our Kids Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. (Our Kids) to provide Community Based Care (CBC) services and assistance to children and families by providing full case management for dependency care system, including foster care, public adoptions, independent living and road to independence in three locations throughout Monroe County since 2005, It also provides grant funding to facilitate Prevention/Intervention services through our Strengthening Families Programs including Safe At Home and Parents as Partners services to families of Monroe County which will be combined effective March 1, 2013 as Intensive Family Preservation Services. In addition Wesley House receives funding from Healthy Families -Florida to offer in -home nurturing parenting services for families with newborns since 2000. Wesley House currently receives funding from the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe (ELC) for the School Readiness Program to assist the agency with resource and referral for child care services; child care financial assistance for eligible parents; and providing assistance for child care providers including technical support, classroom supplies and education. The agency also administers the Voluntary Pre -Kindergarten (VPK) program in Monroe County by working with private child care providers and the Monroe County School system. Wesley House has been providing School Readiness funds/services for well over 20 years and the VPK program since the state began the program in 2005. However, this program is going through transition and the ELC will not be going out to bid this year but bringing the services in-house, for both Monroe and Dade County's, a trend across the state not to use local agencies for delivery of service. Wesley House has also received funding from the Monroe County School Board for a Teen Parent Program for several years to assist teens still enrolled in high school with child care with the goal of keeping teens in school. A match funding grant from the Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) has been received by Wesley House to provide child care subsidies for eligible families and to assist with match funding for the Healthy Families -Monroe in -home child abuse prevention program. The funding may also be used by CBC for Flex Spending Funds to be used for parenting education and the Independent Living Skills program for teens transitioning out of foster care. Wesley House will again request funding from the United Way of Monroe County in 2013 to provide part of required local match funding. Wesley House has Department of Health Grant for its Inez Martin Child Development Center allowing children attending the childcare site to receive free breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Additionally, we have received grant funding from the Ocean Reef Foundation for education and training programs including mandated training for early child care providers and PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education program), classes for foster parents and independent living courses to teach life skills to young people in foster care. Finally, Wesley House has received funding from the Klaus -Murphy Foundation and recently has applied to several out of county foundations for funding to support several of our programs, including Pfizer and Sears Holding Corporation. 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 Board and Associate Board List)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 ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports ❑ Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: Date: a 4 !.i Please note: Beca se Sunshine CAs of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: d Applicant's Name Douglas Blomberg CEO (Printed) 4 Third Page of the Application (Limit of one page): Abstract: A brief summary of the project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much). Wesley House is a resource and refuge for over 3,000 children and families in Monroe County. The multitude of services offered to Monroe County residents is detailed in the following section. As CEO, I am writing to SAFF Advisory Board to be a financial stakeholder in assisting Wesley House in providing a priority need - medical needs to underserved, vulnerable, and abused children suffering physical pain. Wesley House is requesting $10,000 to be applied toward our highly effective SAFF Community Based Care Behavioral Health, Medical and Dental Care Fund Pro ram. The goal of this program is to provide funding for dental, oral surgery, orthodontic and emergency medical services to children in the dependency care system managed by Wesley House's CBC Full Case Managers. Such funds will help provide these services in a prompt and nurturing manner in a close -to -home environment for children who have already been through traumatic circumstances. Payment of necessary dental, oral surgical, orthodontic, emergency medical expenses and prescription drugs is currently taken from funds for basic shelter and quality of life opportunities for children in the dependency care system. Funding from the SAFF allows Wesley House to direct the current funds back to these critical areas. The other issue most of these children are Medicaid eligible, and these funds pay for additional services that either are not Medicaid funded or emergency when we have such a shortage of dental providers accepting Medicaid. In 2012 $22,068.71 was expended by Wesley House for children in the dependency care system for dental, oral surgical, orthodontic, behavioral, and emergency medical treatments and prescription drugs. Last year SAFF awarded Wesley House $7,300. This generous award helped impact 44 medically disadvantaged children. The children in the dependency care system, our County's most at -risk population, deserve expeditious dental and medical care once entering the system. Often the children come from an abusive or neglectful environment and they require immediate dental, orthodontic, or medical treatment. Some of these children have never seen a dentist and have not seen a physician in many months or years and deserve to receive medical and dental evaluations as quickly as possible. WHFS board realizes SAFF cannot afford to accept all invitations of partnerships; however, with your financial support Wesley House can pay for these critical and usually emergency services. Also with SAFF's support, one of Monroe County's most respected funders of critical children's issue; it will greatly help Wesley House leverage additional funding from various prospective funders. THE APPLICATION Here you should include: A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Wesley House Family Services, Inc. (Wesley House) was founded in the 1920's by the United Methodist Church as a settlement program for Key West's Cuban community. The organization has grown tremendously over the last nine decades in response to a multitude of needs from the entire Florida Keys community. In the mid 1940's, Wesley House became a stand -along 501 (c) (3), not -for -profit organization. In 1971, in response to an overwhelming need for professional child care in Key West, the agency instituted the area's first full-time child care center for working parents. An infant care program was instituted in 1983. By 1989, the need for quality, affordable child care had become critical throughout Monroe County and Wesley House was asked to become the coordinating agency for all of Monroe County's licensed childcare services, today known as "school readiness." In 2005, Wesley House began administering the Voluntary Pre -Kindergarten program throughout the County. Also in 2005, Wesley House was selected and accepted responsibility for the child dependence care system throughout the Florida Keys, referred to as "Community Based Care". Wesley House Programs encompass all aspects of the child welfare/dependency care system including family support and prevention services for troubled families experiencing challenges and discord, full case management services when there is risk of harm to a child, foster and adoptive family recruitment, training and support services when it is necessary to remove a child from his or her family, and additionally the Healthy Families -Monroe program promoting positive parent -child relationships for expectant and new families. Wesley House has an enduring commitment to quality and adheres to the "best practices" concept of developing and implementing the most efficient and effective way of delivering our services. Wesley House is one of only 1,500 social service organizations accredited by the prestigious International Council of Accreditation (COA). Wesley House is a multi -faceted, nationally accredited agency working with children and families throughout Monroe County. Our mission is to promote and enhance the safety, well-being, and development of children by educating, supporting, and meeting the needs of families. Our goal is to develop and encourage a more child caring community in the Florida Keys. Wesley House's function is critically important to the quality of lives - and often even to the physical lives - of hundreds of disadvantaged children in the Florida Keys. Since 2009, our local economy has caused an absolutely skyrocketing level of human need that challenges our programs like never before, placing Wesley House in a position of daunting responsibility. Heartbreaking problems including hopelessly dysfunctional and even violent families, vulnerable teen parents with seemingly no life skills, and the rising specter of human hunger are but three of several alarming social indicators we now confront. Worse, these and other crushing challenges are all vigorously emerging at a time when Wesley House faces debilitating losses in previously reliable funding streams caused by deep budget cuts made at our state level. Despite Wesley House's vigilant recruitment and training efforts, Wesley House is seeing dwindling numbers of qualified foster care volunteers, working -poor families losing child-care subsidies (adding to our unemployment rate), and even the imminent closure of related human - service agencies that appear, in summary, to have lost hope because of all that is described above. Wesley House knows that now is the time when our mission and goals are more needed than ever before in our nearly 90-year history. With less funding sources, Wesley House believes partnerships are paramount to meet the escalating needs of our community, not only by honoring our current partnerships, but by actively seeking other potential fenders, and expanding volunteer recruitment. Wesley House believes that partnering with other local non -profits, businesses and government is essential to meet our community's needs. Together we can find solutions to our existing social problems. Wesley House partners with various organizations throughout the year to benefit our children and families. Major community events include the Valentine's Day Gala, Summer Jam and the Holiday Gift Giving Program, now in full collaboration with the Sheriff's Office and the Key West City Police Department. Other collaborative events include Women's Hope Concert with the Key West Women's Club and the Mel Fisher Days. These and many other events are coordinated to raise awareness and additional funding so we may live by our motto, "helping our community one family at a time in the Florida Keys". Wesley House provides multiple services for children and families throughout Monroe County serving an average of approximately 1,500 children daily. Our large portfolio of acclaimed services is divided into three groups with several subcategories of programs within each. The list of these services includes: 1. Community Base Care Full Case Management Foster Care Services (recruitment and retention) PRIDE - Training of our Foster and Adoptive Parents Public Adoption Services Independent Living Transition Services Road to Independence Supervised Visitation Transportation Services Strengthening Families Intensive Family Preservation Services Enhanced In -Home Services Intensive Family Reunification Services Nurturing Parenting Program Healthy Families Monroe 2. Child Care Services School Readiness Resource and Referral Financial Assistance Child Care Provider Education Services Child Care Provider Technical Assistance Voluntary Pre -Kindergarten Teen Parent Program Parents as First Teachers 3. Inez Martin Child Development Center Child care center with average of 100 children Offers free breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack daily Offers weekly backpack program These descriptive program titles involve a foundation of activities, talented staff, and renowned accomplishments that literally make Wesley House the leading human service organization in Monroe County today. Wesley House adheres to best practices in serving our clients and always preforms very high on monitoring as demonstrated by our national accreditation, COA and reputation for taking leadership positions. For example, our Inez Martin Child Development Center, serving 90 children daily is a "Gold Seal" accreditation through the Florida Department of Children and Families and a green facility. These recognitions champion our commitment to quality above and beyond state licensing requirements. A 15-member volunteer Board of Directors holds the fiduciary and governance responsibility for Wesley House. The Board supervises the CEO who is responsible for the daily program service operations and for the administrative and fiscal functions of the agency. Wesley House has offices throughout the Florida Keys in Key West, Marathon, and Tavernier. The Wesley House current budget related to all offered services totals $10.8+ million and the agency employs 84 extremely talented and often -times multiple certified staff members. These directors and staff submit reports (fiscal, service, and administrative) regularly, as required by all fenders. Current Wesley House CBC staff, overseen by the CBC Director and with Full Case Management Utilization Coordinator and Wesley House Finance Department staff, will manage the funds we are requesting in this application (described in the following answer). B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. The goal of this program is to provide funding for dental, oral surgery, orthodontic and emergency medical services to children in the dependency care system managed by Wesley House's CBC Full Case Managers. These funds will help provide these services in a prompt and nurturing manner in a closer -to -home environment for children that have already been through traumatic circumstances. Payment of necessary dental, oral surgical, orthodontic, emergency medical expenses and prescription drugs is currently taken from funds for basic shelter and quality of life opportunities for children in the dependency care system. Funding from the Sheriff s Asset Forfeiture Program allows Wesley House to direct the current funds back to other critical areas. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). The goal of the Community Based Care Initiative developed by the State of Florida was to give local communities more input into the management of children and families involved in the dependency care system, while increasing accountability, resource development and performance. Wesley House accepted responsibility for these services as the Community Based Care Provider for Monroe County in 2005 through the agency's Full Case Management program. The children in the dependency care system, our County's most at -risk population, deserve expeditious dental and medical care once entering the system. Often the children come from an abusive or neglectful environment and they require immediate dental, orthodontic, or medical treatment. Children in the dependency care system managed by the CBC qualify for Medicaid eligibility. Currently, there continues to be few options for pediatric dental services that accept Medicaid in Monroe County and two of the three are located in Marathon: Keys Kids Dental and Community Health, Inc. Rural Health Network of Monroe County was an oral health office in Key West; however, sometimes appointments are not readily available due to their demand. The closest oral surgeons and orthodontists that accept Medicaid eligible patients are located in Miami. However, it is not in a child's best interest to wait several weeks for an appointment or to transport a child with a severe toothache over 100 miles round trip to Marathon from Key West or Key Largo or in the case of major orthodontic work, almost 300 miles round trip. In addition, Wesley House "best practice" policy requires that we schedule a medical examination within 72 hours for each child; however, with scheduling delays due to the lack of dentists and dental specialists that accept Medicaid eligible patients, the dental examination may not take place for weeks. Dental examinations and subsequent treatment are extremely important to a child's overall body health and quality of life and must be performed as soon as possible. In cases where a child is taken to a pediatric dentist, oral surgeon or orthodontist that does not accept Medicaid, Wesley House must pay out out-of-pocket for these services. P The Urgent Care facility in Key West does not accept Medicaid. Many times medical treatment is necessary is necessary on an emergency basis by a provider such as Key West Urgent Care because it is an initial mandated medical evaluation or an examination for a sick or injured child. Additionally, the three pediatricians in Key West will not accept any new Medicaid eligible children. Prior to a child becoming Medicaid eligible, Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe directly compensates the pediatrician for a medical evaluation examination but does not reimburse for any subsequent treatment or medication prescribed in that examination. Again, in cases that occur in Key West, where for the safety of the child it is not possible to wait for an appointment with the Rural Health Network, the only provider that accepts Medicaid, Wesley House must pay out-of-pocket for emergency medical services. Again, some of these children have never seen a dentist and have not seen a physician in many months or years and deserve to receive medical and dental evaluations as quickly as possible. Many children have suffered from abuse or neglect and require immediate medical or dental treatment. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) Any child, male or female, from birth to 18 years of age in the dependency care system in Monroe County with dental or emergency medical treatment or prescription medication needs will be served. In addition there are children that have "aged out" of the dependency care system and are included to age 23 through a "Road to Independence" program. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Wesley House has three offices (Key West, Marathon, and Tavernier) within Monroe County that offer Community Based Care Full Case Management services. Children requiring dental, oral surgical, orthodontic, behavioral, and emergency medical treatments and prescriptions would be identified in all three locations. The SAFF Community Based Care Dental and Emergency Medical Care Fund Program would be administered and tracked by the Wesley House CBC Full Case Management Utilization Coordinator and services would be available throughout the year. In addition, current Wesley House Finance Department staff would be involved in disbursing and auditing the Fund. No additional CBC or Finance staff would be required. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.) There would be no overhead costs associated with this project. All funding would go to direct services; compensating pediatric dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and pediatricians for their services. As previously stated, during the year -long period of calendar year 2012, $22,068.71 was expended by Wesley House for children in the dependency care system for dental, orthodontic, behavioral, and emergency medical treatments and prescription drugs. In addition, Wesley House often provides transportation services to assist in getting children to dental appointments. Calendar Year 2012 Community Based Care Dental and Emergency Medical Care Fund Program Budget Dental $5,059.00 8 children, 12 payments, braces and other related work Medical $3,128.21 17 children, 29 payments Behavioral Counseling 19 children, 33payments, various $13,881.50 Behavioral Health/Related Services Tota 1 $22,068.71 These treatment services are not always reimbursable through our agreements with our funder, Our Kids of Miami- Dade/Monroe, and because we are reimbursed a daily rate for each child in care, using these funds even when allowable for this purpose reduces the amount available for other necessary services. If Wesley House is awarded the Sheriffs Expenditures Fund, the payment of necessary dental and emergency medical expenses will not have to come from other essential funding used for basic shelter and quality of life opportunities for children in the dependency care system. Wesley House CBC staff always tries to obtain reduced price structure for dental and medical services from our generous community members. Occasionally, Wesley House CBC staff can arrange collaborative funding assistance for dental, orthodontic, and emergency medical treatments from Voices for Florida Keys Children (Voices), the non-profit arm of Guardian ad Litem. Wesley House procedures require CBC staff to always seek out other available sources for funding, such as Voices, prior to requesting use of funding provided by the SAFF Community Based Care Dental and Emergency Medical Care Fund Grant. Regarding our "fiscal capabilities", Wesley House employs a Finance Director, a Controller/Budget Manager, and two Accounting Analysts. The Wesley House Finance Department prepares the financial reports for the annual audit, has the capability to pay by electronic funds transfer, operates with a $10.8+ million budget, and prepares for the Board of Directors a "Month -to -Date" and "Year -to -Date" Revenue and Expense to Budget Comparison Report, a Cash Flow Report, and a Balance Sheet Report. In addition, Wesley House has an approved Cost Allocation Plan. Wesley House also contracts with a professional grant writer. G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) While Wesley House truly believes the SAFF Community Based Care Dental and Emergency Medical Care Fund Program represents the "essence" of the Monroe County Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture program, if we were unable to receive funding in future years we would again take dental and emergency and medical reimbursement funds from accounts used for basic shelter and quality of life opportunities for children in the dependency care system. Wesley House is also seeking other sources for grant funding to be used for dental and emergency medical care for children in the dependency care system not covered by the $10,000 we are requesting through the SAFF grant. For further information, contact Val Marinello, Sheriff's Aide at (305) 292-7003, TDD (305) 292-7075, or e- mail: vmarinello@keysso.net U O O 72 L w MO W r: 3 a, .a a, a-i L 0 O � � o Ln a v 40 o wo m r» m a m mrn m m o t rfl) .LA a m m u m O c 7 'L •Co w rVid.r °A n °� 'o 'w ° a '_ LLcLL M c aJ w•,y^ in z L LL a LJJ iv w J L L t L, L v w m � w `� � O tO �+ m Ln W <— m ]L u M Y r I Y l7 t�4 cu w C) O > `1 d rmr> rmn L LLi M r m m en 1Dj (u "O "C 'L = o •C � D Q •L cu N w •�. Qi a L LL •� 3 "O L L to �j 10 C LL •� f0 C LL LL f 6 LL p y 4- ,,� u ICC E .? a Uw �a o v� 00 fY > Lo Y Q ri ]L u c-I LA Y M NC ri Y RT Kr Kr O O Vl O '> O m M m m -a <n rn wm m ,� m tee» f0 •L fs "D t m dyp �_ md iA 4+ m 4+ L cn o %- to p •L �••� •L c cn o Q� a •L E oa C C L a o c w L Z L D T N Q LL t m _� in V C 3 0 a c v m 3 o a E a a a Len to o 5 �' o, 4 w a u o >- a LD a vwi LD 7- G r4 a � 7 ffp� o w m Ln 7- W w m m M ]L p l/7 c I Y 0) Y 43-3 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): A licant Identificationation 02-07_ 13q l : 52 Name of Organization:. Islamorada Fire K-9 /Search & Rescue Address: 86800 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 Authorized Representative: (name & title) John Hermann, President Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Assistant Chief Terry Abel Telephone: 305-664-6490 Fax: E-mail: terry.abel@islamoradA.fl.us Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) 9X ] Title of Project: COMMIAVIial-b'W5 Type of request: ❑ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) EkNon-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $ tQ, 000 . pn If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ 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? E2Yes ❑No 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 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): Law Enforcement 12 Crime Prevention ❑ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth 11A Signature: Date: Z-=/ Please note: ecause Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. Certification by Applicant 1 hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant- 5- No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes_ 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. 8. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Name �;;kL 4' /0,4-A- - (Printed) 1'tI"i41 1 11� 11. 29 305853` B96 MIRIAM W HUGHES CPA PAGE 01/01. INTERNAL+ RLVENUE SERVICE P. 0. sax 2"508 C,INC INUATI , OII 9:52 01 Date! MAY 19 200k :rSL,AMORADA FiREFIG14TERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC PO BOX 1.1-554 ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number: 65-0926776 DJjN: 17053087727004 Contact Person: IDS 31321 TYLER N CR MfTEi Cgntact Telephone NuMber: (877) 829-Sa500 public Charity Status: 1.70 (b) (1) (A) (vx) r3ear .Appl.iennt : _... --.... .. _ .. ..... �..,... - Our letter dated January 2000, stated you mould be exempt from Federal income. tax und.ex section Sox (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and you would _ be treated as s public charity, x tther than as a private foundation, during an advance ruling period. Based on the information you submitted, our letter dated Jude 2003 in which you were preSUMOd to be a private foundation is hereby superseded. You are c3.aswif'3.ed a: at public charity under the Code section Listed in the heading of this letter. since your exempt status was not tu'►der consideration, you continue to be classified as an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501.(c)(3) of the Cade. Publication 5S7, Tax -Exempt status for Your prganiZati0n, provides detailed information about your rights and responsibilities as an exempt Orgax,izatian. You may rCgUest a copy by Galling the toll -free number for forms, (800) 829-3676, Information is also available on our Xnternet Web site at www.i:co.gov. If yoti have general clueations about exempt organizations, pxeaae call Our toll -free number shown in the heading between 8;0t3 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Eastern: time. Please keep this letter in your permanent records. sincerely yours, Loi,u Azrector. exempt Orga i zativns Rulings and Agreements Letter ].050 (DO/CG) Nw. Monroe County Sheriff s Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund- 2013 Grant Application The Islamorada K-9 Search and Rescue is a part of the Islamorada Fire Fighters Benevolent Association (IBFA) non profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The team is comprised of career Fire Fighters and volunteers who offer their time and talent to ensure loved ones are found and returned to safety. We are based out of Islamorada and serve the entire Florida Keys and Key West area. Our mission is to provide public safety agencies in our region with trained, ready to deploy, self- contained canine search and rescue teams while protecting the lives of all our citizens and visitors, and a commitment to the wellbeing of all. Founded in the fall of 2008, the need for K-9 search dogs was recognized after a few incidences where Alzheimer sufferers had wandered from their homes and could not be located. We are deployed when a child is missing and become the tracking component of the South Florida Child Abduction Response Team. We are called by local authorities to track when necessary and have been extremely successful in our efforts. Our canines are also trained for protection and are cadaver. capable and do not work in other areas of law enforcement (drugs or bombs). The team and its four K-9's are deployed approximately 24 times a year. We live on string of islands that are prone to the impacts from hurricanes. Our team is crucial in locating survivors. Time can't be wasted waiting for help from the mainland. Our team is dedicated to excel, striving to be a benchmark by with other K-9 Search and Rescue teams are measured. Our number one priority is the safety of our team members and K-9's. Radio's for communication with other agencies, all weather uniforms to identify our team in the field, tactical gear, transportation expenses, fully rigged clearly identifiable vehicle with kennels, medical kits, anti -venom (expires annually), GPS systems for the K-Ts, acquisition of K-9's, care and maintenance are but a few of the needs to maintain and protect this dedicated team. The team is supported through the Islamorada Fire Fighter Benevolent Association and the owners of the K-9's covering the expenses of the team. The Benevolent Association raises monies through donations, barbeques, community donation letters, raffles, boot drives, and silent auction items at public events. The K-9 team accounts for roughly 11% of the benevolent spending. Membership education is $5,875.24, Benevolent Matters is $8,658.35, uniforms, shirts and fundraising is $13,551.30, Public Education Material is $3,133.44 and K-9 Team is $3,385.14 for the past year. All funding requests are routed through the Board for approval. For the safety of all our multi -agency partners, radio communication is paramount while in the field. Our main priority is obtaining funding for radios. The cost is around $5,000 each and we need ten to outfit our team. The Islamorada Fire K-9 Search and Rescue Team would respectfully request$10,000 be allocated for the purchase of radio's. Any lesser amounts would be used for the purchase of an ATV which would allow team members to stay close to the K-9's while tracking, tactical gear, heat sensors for the K-9 vehicle, GPS units for the K-9's and replacement of aging equipment. When a child is missing and time is of the essence....... 74% of abducted children die within the first three hours with only 1% surviving more than 1 day..... Who would you want looking it were your child or loved one? Your local Keys team! Thank you for your time and consideration. John Hermann, President Our Teams Inspiration Assistant Chief Dave Roberts (1941-2011) Shown above with .K-9 "Kassie & K-9 Liam" ;H3 Y A licant Identification Name of Organization: Island Dolphin Care Address: 150 Lorelane Place, Key Largo, FL 33037 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Deena Hoagland, LCSW, Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Deena Hoagland Telephone: (305) 451-5884 Fax: (305) 453-5399 E-mail: Fonzie@islanddolphincare.org Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ ] Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) Ix ] Title of Project: Classroom Supplies Type of request: [ x ] Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) [ ] 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 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? [ x ] Yes [ ] No 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. Please See Narrative 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): [ ] Law Enforcement [ ] Crime Prevention [ ] Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment [ x ] Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults [ ] Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: (�-1 Date: a 1 7 115 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. Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. \,)5� 4,0 calf Applicant's Signature: Applicant's Narn$ N{Printed) a to LO O Cl) !z m CV) 4k L a1 !" r CO L_ 14 a � a� C d C rn W C) N a LL W C O to CD cn M M N a o m to u' J _ 3 L O O CDY }+ u�i X a cn tl 9 qt U)I E V O H a d O v O rn M co L) •C LL 00 O ao .-• J }- O .v N LO VI O M O M 0 E C _ V d l6 Q O Q LL ... r .- ro Cj E cu U C 7 to r w C J N N L 2 T T ro U LL [V 00 O t CLO a L)rdi m LO M 06 a Q a co cc LL T Lo b ro M LO t cn d an Id M O U) M M N 1 d ME LL - tn U m m L M no L C z O •� M ClLo Q N u ro O Zo m 1A Ln K U �0 a- (mm LLD � U 3 0 N C cu U � J ti ro U _ G OM M C s N U C C C J LL N N M O a m Q. � Q o T 2 T O Inc C v a N co Cl M n C f6 in a W �!' (oo Y C )i tl F4 cV o L, m rn O ++ f0 u 3 a ti .oCL a° m U = = a E 0. p m � U -O C O N N o C G y M q:r E j 7 J OP r 'D 0 U LL M m N - m o ro o 0 a U 5 M M a m T ro V En d L T-m C 0 Y O y 04 (6 m ro J 00 O N N p _� YS ro N0 01 U 41 LL O (C M y► [C Cd1 >+ Ln K O w m m ]C m LL o m -0 7 ch (7 d OD G W CV O T ~_ ro C L O } Z co w m E Y m 0 M II'-r-I co W -0 L M LD K N N CO CO LL O �4 ABSTRACT Island Dolphin Care, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1997 in Key Largo, Florida. IDC's team of social workers and special education teachers provide dolphin - assisted therapy to children with a wide range of disabilities from around the world. Children and families that come to our dolphin -assisted therapy program cope with the daily burden of critical illness, physical disabilities and often, emotional and financial crisis. IDC serves over 1,000 children each year, the majority at no cost, with medical conditions such as: Congenital Heart Disorders, Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Hemophilia, Depression, AIDS, Arthritis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Cancer and other debilitating problems. Few programs exist that provide special needs children respite from the day-to-day doctors, nurses and hospitals they constantly deal with. Children have the opportunity to play and giggle in a stress free tropical environment. It is thanks to philanthropic support that IDC can provide these services to special needs children and families that otherwise could not afford them. Paired with the giggles and fun comes the hard work — the therapy. Our therapists are trained in special education and psychotherapy, as well as physical and educational therapy, which enables them to develop individualized strategies that provide an intensive therapeutic program based on the child's specific needs. The dolphins serve as a motivational catalyst that helps children discover their true potential. A key factor in our programs are the classroom sessions where therapist work one-on-one with participating children with individualized techniques that motivate children to attempt new things that may have previously seemed unattainable. To a child with special needs even the smallest of achievements that others may take for granted is a giant leap forward. The structured activities within the classroom utilize many educational tools & materials. Brightly colored paint, glitter, toys and assisted technology devices when paired with a therapeutic request entices a child to increase socialization, language skills and movement. It is through the use of these activities & techniques that often promote the child to progress to the next developmental step providing a new awareness and tools for the parents attending IDC programs to go home with. IDC is requesting a $10,000 grant from the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund to help cover the cost of purchasing the necessary classroom supplies for our programs. PROPOSAL TO: Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund FROM: Island Dolphin Care FUNDING REQUEST: $10,000 for Classroom Supplies for the Classroom Portion of our Programs for Children with Special Needs BACKGROUND HISTORY OF ISLAND DOLPHIN CARE, INC. Island Dolphin Care, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1997 in Key Largo, Florida by Deena Hoagland, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a volunteer board. IDC began as an outgrowth of Deena's son Joe's experiences with a dolphin named Fonzie. Joe was bom with a rare, life -threatening heart con( open-heart surgeries, Joe suffered a massive stroke, leaving him paralyzed and visually impaired. Fortunately, Deena found Fonzie and the other dolphins at Dolphins Plus, a dolphin facility in Key Largo. Joe and Fonzie bonded and together they were determined to help Joe regain his physical strength. Today Joe is a young adult and has few remaining signs of his stroke. Deena theorized that if the dolphins could motivate and encourage her son, they might do the same for other children and families. Out of this experience, IDC developed a unique form of therapy for children in need of encouragement and joy. MISSION STATEMENT AND POPULATION SERVED IDC's Mission Statement is as follows: To provide unique, therapeutic, motivational and educational dolphin -assisted therapy programs, for children with special needs, adults and families, through the uses of innovative therapy techniques, which enable participants to discover and achieve desired goals, strengths, and their fullest potential for individual fulfillment. CURRENT PROGRAMS Dolphin Time -Outs: For individuals and their families. A fun -filled, restorative 5-day program swimming and playing with dolphins based on a play therapy framework. The unconditional love and acceptance displayed by the dolphins and staff provides an enthralling, motivational catalyst for children. Recreational/ educational, creative classroom sessions are conducted to enhance and reinforce the water sessions. Activities are tailored to the needs and abilities of the participant. (Mar.-- Nov.) Population Served = Children with special needs and families from the United States and the international community including, but not limited to: Europe, South America and the U.K. Scholarship Program: Through philanthropic support, Island Dolphin Care provides scholarships for Dolphin Time Outs to those in need which often includes 5 nights of accommodations. Dolphin Talks: A 1/2 day program for small groups/organizabons. Meet and play with dolphins from a floating platform in our lagoon! Dolphin Talks provide enriching emotional support, education and peer/parental networking venues. An art activity is provided as a wonderful take home remembrance of this exciting experience. ([November — March) Population Served = Children with special needs and families from South Florida, including Miami -Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. This program is funded for South Florida's children with philanthropic support. Dolphin Camps: A private 1-day program for critically and chronically ill children. Children learn about dolphins, meet our trainers and swim with dolphins! Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking our serene dolphin lagoons and have fun creating an art project to take home. (Customized for groups in summer months) Population Served =Special needs children and families from South Florida, including Broward, Dade and Monroe Counties. There is no charge to the participants. Camps are funded with philanthropic support. Island Dolphin Care Page 9 Community Swim Program: For Monroe and Dade County children. Children and their families learn about and swim with dolphins in a relaxing, natural setting in our saltwater lagoon. Population Served = Children with special needs and families from Monroe and Dade Counties are referred by doctors, schools or developmental services. There is no charge to the participants. Swims are funded through philanthropic support. Fonzie's Backyard: A '/2 day marine education program for si groupslorganizations for both the child with special needs and the typ developed. Activities overlook the dolphin lagoons where the children at and learn about our dolphins as well as other aspects of marine ecology. The ocean comes alive for children through their experience with a hands-on touch tank aquarium --the children hold and learn about a variety of sea creatures. In addition, an interactive (wall) puzzle of the reef is part of this fun educational experience. Children learn about sea grass, the Florida Bay ecology and reef ecology. The children are taught to care about the environment and to care about others even when they are different. Children take home the "Fonzie's Backyard" coloring/workbook. Workbooks are provided for different age groups and ability levels. Every child participating in IDC programs may experience Fonzie's Backyardl ADULT PROGRAM FOR RETURNING VETERANS Wounded Soldier Program: 1) One Day Program - allows the soldiers and their families to learn about dolphins. Soldiers enjoy a structured swim, a natural swim and a picnic lunch overlooking our serene dolphin lagoons and have fun creating an art project to take home. At the end of the day there is also a closing ceremony. 2) 5 Day Program with Lodging - is a restorative program where veterans can participate with their families as they swim and interact with the dolphins -- includes 5 night hotel stay. The programs show soldiers that they can participate in a wide -range of physical activities despite their injuries. The hope is that they will be filled with renewed confidence in order to move ahead with their lives and also to provide encouragement to other disabled veterans. Programs are tailored according to participant needs and abilities. • Deena Hoagland, Executive Director - L.C.S.W., C.H.T. received her Master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Denver. She also earned bachelor degrees in psychology and elementary education. She is licensed as a clinical social worker and has worked in many clinical and educational settings. • Gretchen Thomasson - BS Sp. Ed. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from the University of Maryland at College Park. She joined the Island Dolphin Care staff in July 2005. Prior to joining the staff, Gretchen was a special education teacher in Maryland for six years. At Island Dolphin Cane, Gretchen oversees Dolphin Talks, The Community Swim Program, Dolphin Camps, and the Internship Program. In addition, Gretchen works in the water and classroom with the children as a Dolphin Assisted Therapist. • Eli Smith - BS Sp. Ed. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from Ball State University in Indiana. Prior to joining the IDC team, Eli gained experience working with students with emotional and learning disabilities in a self-contained room at the middle school level. At IDC, Eli helps in overseeing Dolphin Talks and Dolphin Camps. In addition, Eli works in the water and classroom with the children as a Dolphin Assisted Therapist. • Kimberly Severance, MS moved to the Florida Keys in 2006, after receiving her Masters in Therapeutic Recreation. She was a volunteer at Island Dolphin Care for 3 years and is now organizing field trip activities and educational programming. Kim also organizes and implements the veteran programs. In addition, she is in charge of coordinating the marine science education program and the portable touch tank program. • Sarah (dolphin): 7.4 feet long, 450 lbs. Curious and intelligent. Enjoys new and different things. Antennae shaped marks on melon. Bom in 1986. • Squirt (dolphin): Plump, full of fun, loves children and extremely gentle. Approximately 7.5 feet long, 575 lbs. island Dolphin Care Page 2 • Fiji (dolphin): Born June 25, 2004 is the son of Fonzie and Squirt • Bella (dolphin): Born November 3, 2000 to proud parents Fonzie and Sarah. She is full of mischief. • Grace (dolphin): Born July 11, 2008 at our facility, she is the prodigy baby dolphin — Grace is now doing most behaviors loves people & is very curious & eager to learn everything! She has the best of her mom & dads personalities! • Lotus: Born August 27, 2008 at our facility, Lotus is an adorable little girl. She is very independent and curious! She loves bringing presents to everyone and loves to spin! She is full of spunk and spirit and loves learning every day. • Wono (sea lion): 4 feet long, 180 lbs. Shy yet playful. Born in captivity in 1990. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM / VOLUNTEERS IDC has a very successful Internship Program. Students and graduates from around the world come to work at the facility and learn about our programs. 4-6 interns are at the facility on a month -to -month rotational basis to help with language translation and to assist the families and therapists as required. The average intem comes for a period of approximately 6-8 weeks. Approximate number of yearly interns: 30. RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MEDIA: IDC has been featured on the TODAY SHOW, National Geographic, Prime Time Live, ESPN, FRONTRUNNERS, King Television, CNN, Miracle Pets, The Animal Planet, OXYGEN, ABC Discovery Health, and Discovery Channel. Print articles include: Exceptional Parent Magazine, National Geographic, Hippocrates Magazine, Parade Magazine, The Advocate, The Key's Reporter, The Miami Herald, In Motion Magazine, The Florida Keys Keynoter, The Free Press, Florida Living Magazine and Good Housekeeping. II. PROPOSED PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED SUMMARY: The request is for $10,000 to help fund the cost of classroom supplies. The supplies are utilized in the classroom portion of our programs. The unconditional love and acceptance displayed by the dolphins and staff provides an enthralling, motivational catalyst for children to put forth their best efforts during the classroom portion of the programs. Recreational/educational, creative classroom sessions are conducted to enhance and reinforce the water sessions. Activities are tailored to the needs and abilities of the participant. Population Served = Monroe County children with special needs and their families, as well as organizations serving children with special needs. NEED: Few programs exist for respite, recreational therapy for special needs children. When available they are costly and many families with children with special needs are often in recurring financial crisis. IDC'S dynamic, interactive programs provide children and their families with a replenishing, joyful respite from the seemingly endless cycle of invasive medical procedures and hospitalizations. Children with challenges giggle, play and swim with our skilled therapists and specially trained dolphins in a happy, stress -free, tropical environment. In addition, the children participate in individualized classroom sessions that help them strive to achieve their fullest potential. To a child with special needs any small improvement is a huge gain. The structured activities within the classroom utilize many educational tools & materials. Brightly colored paint, glitter, toys and assisted technology devices when paired with a therapeutic request entices a child to increase socialization, language skills and movement. It is through the use of these activities & techniques that often promote the child to progress to the next developmental step providing a new awareness and tools for the parents attending IDC programs to go home with. The requested funds will help IDC cover the cost of classroom supplies for the sessions. We Nova attached a detailed purchase order for the needed supplies. Island Dolphin Care Page 3 FIT WITH SAFF: IDC works hard to improve the quality of life for children with specials needs and their families. In addition, IDC works to build community among the participants by fostering interaction between children and families who have similar health, medical and financial challenges. PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND POPULATION SERVED The IDC team of social workers and special education teachers brings dolphin -assisted therapy to children with a wide range of disabilities from around the world. Children and families that come to our dolphin -assisted therapy program cope with the daily burden of critical illness, physical disabilities and often, emotional and financial crisis. IDC serves over 1,000 children each year, the majority at no cost, with the following medical conditions: *Congenital Heart Disorders *Diabetes "Cystic Fibrosis *Hemophilia *AIDS *Arthritis *Sexual Abuse *Depression *Sickle Cell Anemia *Cancer *Developmental Delay COMMUNITY EFFORTS AND OUTCOMES IDC enjoys close, ongoing relationships with a variety of healthcare agencies, special needs schools and child-care facilities. IDC therapists remain in contact with the child and caregivers after their dolphin experience, via e-mails, cards and letters, and hospital or facility visits. Partnering agencies include: Miami Children's Hospital (Cardiology, Oncology, Diabetes, Hematology departments), Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami Cerebral Palsy, Kendall Speech and Language, Our Kids, Wesley House, Arthritis Foundation, Hemophilia Association, Florida Easter Seals, Diabetes Foundation, Dade Marine Institute, Wings Academy, "Wish" Foundations", Baptist Hospital (Oncology, Diabetes and Pediatric Rehab departments), Gilda's Club, and the Sandor Weiner School of Opportunity. Additionally, IDC provides the Murphy House and Monroe County Association of Retarded Citizens participation in the community swim programs each Fall at no cost. IDC also provides field trips to all Monroe County Schools from K-12th grade for Marine Science education as well as mentor marine science high school students, and provide vocational opportunities to Coral Shores high school students in need at no cost. Recently the Key Largo Girl Scouts donated a beautiful garden for the children of the IDC Center. III. FUNDING FUNDING REQUEST: IDC is requesting $10,000 to help fund the cost of classroom supplies for the classroom sessions that are an integral part of all programs at the Center. All those served are children in financial and medical crisis from Monroe County and throughout the state. OTHER CURRENT SOURCES OF SUPPORT INCLUDE: The Ocean Fund, $40,000 committed; the Higgins Family Foundation, $30,000 committed; the Carnival Cruise Lines Foundation, $10,000, committed; the Harry Kramer Memorial Fund, $12,000, committed, and Publix Super Markets Charities, $5,000 committed. In addition, support is received from a wide array of individuals. IDC provides scholarships to its programs as funding sources become available. SUSTAINABILITY: IDC works throughout the year to pursue funding for its programs, for general support and for funds needed to fully fund the Center. These funds are from Foundations, Individuals and Corporations. IDC has a strong record of renewing scholarship donors each year and mails to its list of 1,000 or more donors several times during the year, which generates general operating support. IDC will continue to approach national and international corporations to sponsor various programs at the facility through the marketing departments of the corporations. EVALUATION: IDC distributes a satisfaction survey via mail after each program to the appropriate family or organization member. Surveys determine IDC program efficacy and demonstrate the significance of dolphin -assisted therapy as a viable means of treatment. IDC hosts graduate study student intems from around the world each season who bring opportunities for continued research. Island Dolphin Care Page 4 SAFF Grant - Island Dolphin Care Request List 2013 Vendnr: Sliirtchamn_com Item # Description Quantity Price Tota1) Youth Cotton TShirt Size X Small 100 $193.00 Youth Cotton TShirt Size Small 300 $579.00 Youth Cotton TShirt Size Medium 300 $579.00 Youth Cotton TShirt Size Large 300 $579.00 Adult Cotton T Shirt Size Small 300 $447.00 Adult Cotton T Shirt Sire Medium 250 _ $372.50 Adult Cotton'T' Shirt Size Large 250 $372.50 Adult Cotton T Shirt Size X Large 250 $372.50 Adult Cotton T Shirt Size XX Large 50 $173.50 TOTAL $3668.00 Vendor: Mvshomnt-el.com Item # Description Quantity Price Cf otal) SBQLHB50 Cotton Natural 300 $527.25 Canvas Tote Bags Tr Tinted TOTAL $S27.25 Vendor: Pillowcase.net Item # Description Quantity Price (Total) PC-ECON-1 White Standard Size 60 $807.00 Pillow Cases Per Dozen) TOTAL $807.00 Vendor: Munrocrafts.com Item # Description Quantity Price (Total) Tulip Slick Paint White 30 $4,25ea - 50% bulk discount Tulip Stick Paint Black 30 " " Tulip Slick Paint Yellow _ 20 " " Tulip Slick Paint _ Orange 20 " ---- Tulip Slick Paint Pink 20 " „ Tulip Slick Paint True Blue 20 " " - Tull Slick Paint Royal Blue 20 " " Tulip Slick Paint True Red 20 " Tulip_Slick Paint Pui le 20 „ Tulip Slick Paint Lectric Lime 20 " Tulip Slick Paint Kelly Green 20 " Tulip Slick faint Blazin Blue 20 Tulip Dim Glitter Gold 30 " Tulip Dim Glitter Silver 30 " " _Tulip Dim Glitter Diamond Glitter 30 " Tulip Dirn Glitter Multi 30 Tulip Sparkles Blueberry 20 Tulip Sparkles Cotton Candy._ 20 " Tulip Sparkles Hawaiian 20 " Tulip Sparkles Sour Apple 20 Tulip S arkles Su rar Plum 20 " 'TOTAL $1020,00 Vonrinr- ils.crrwnfcrhnnI,,nnnly (nm Item # Description Quantity_ Price Total) 8WWE-VAFK Foam Frames 15 $329.85 8WWALPHABET ABC Foarn Shapes 2 $7.98 - FMNUM Number roam 2 $7.98 Shapes — PODGELG Mod Podge Gloss 2 $59.98 TA.CK'YLG _Gallon Aleene's Tacky 1 $42.99 Glue Gallon LIBERACE Giant Glittering 1 $18.99 Rhinestones VEGAS Rhinestones Super 1 $19.99 Pack CRTILE Assorted Shapes 2 $32.98 Ceramic Tiles — I lb CONFETTI Confetti Glitter 10 $119.90 Glue — set of 6 _ METALLIC Shiny Metallic 6 $59.94--� Glue — set of 6 - BPWDR. Bubble Paint 10 $139.90 Powder NONROLL Non -roll no -drip I $17,99 aintbrushes l0I'CBN Plastic handle _ 6 $38.94 chubby paintbrushes EGBRUSH Easy Grip brushes 6 $59.94 BIOSET BioColor faint Set 1 $50.49 oi=13 TOTAL $1017.84 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page. except as noted helow): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Voices for Florida Keys Children. Inc. Address: P. 0. Box 2018, Islamorada. FL 3303G Authorized Representative: (name & title) Pauline Russell.. Co-Presidcnt Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Vicky Fay Telephone: 305-451-5517 Fax: 305-451-3550 E-mail; vickyfay(r terranova.net Type of Organization: (Check One) State. County or Local Government Department or Agency ] , Private. non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c )(3) or (4) [ F "Title of Project: "Building Our Forgotten Children"s Futures Today For Tomorrows Successful Adults' - 'hype of request: M/Plecurring funds (e.g.. operational costs) ❑ 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 ❑ and attach a separate page describing the future plan. Will you beeY n-; to submit to this Board a full account of w what you are doinwith these funds? s 4 ❑No 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 pane count. See Separate Page 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 he responsible for the uses of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. See Separate Page This application addresses (please check all that apply): I..aw Enforcement Crime Prevention ;Druo and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment ntal and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural, Artistic" Educational. Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth J7 1�i� F� Signature: %E-{ .�%{ e , � Date. February 6. 2013 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. Apojicant Identification (Continued) Name of Organization: VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? In 2012. Voices applied for the grant from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (not awarded). in 2010, Voices received $2,000 from one foundation. In 20091201 Voices received $1,000 from United Way (Awarded April '09 for FY 09/10). In 2009. Voices received $2,200 from three Foundations. In 2008. Voices received $15.000 from two Foundations. In 2007. Voices applied for a grant for $5,000.00 from the Keys Children Foundation and received $2,000.00. In 1006 Voices applied for a grant for $5,OW. 00 from the Keys Children Foundation and received $1,000.00. In 200 Voices applied for a grant from the lslamorada, Village of Islands and received $2,900.00 in FY 2006. If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must designate three or more individuals of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund. Co -President Kathy Lasseter 417 Laguna Avenue Key Largo, FL 33037 Co -President Pauline Russell 240 Treasure Harbor Dr. lslamorada, FL 33036 Treasurer Chris Childree 97652 Overseas Highway, 7=-12 lslamorada, FL 33036 Board of Director Tom Woods 116 Porto Salvo Drive lslamorada, FL 33036 Application Request ( Page 2 of 2 ) Certification by Applicant I hereby certify: 1. All information included in this application is true. 2. A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds. 3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws. 4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant. 5. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or b) convicted of any drug offense 6. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes. 7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use under the laws, rules, regulations, or orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates. S. Your organization is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9. Your organization is not and has never been under investigation by or been notified of the filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signatur� plicant's Name Pauline Russell �� (Printed) 2013 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund SAFF Grant Aipplication for., VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. ABSTRACT:yui! ina Our Forgotten Children's Futures Today for Tomorrows Successful Adults" Voices is a non-profit, registered 501c3 organization, which began 24 years ago as the Guardian ad Litem Guild. In 2004, the Corporation's name was changed to Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. to avoid confusion with the State Agency. The Voices "Vision" is to "Create opportunities that will enhance, rebuild, and enrich the lives of abused, abandoned or neglected children in the Florida Keys to rebuild our children's self-esteem, their hope, and their return to a normal life." Voices provides support. The Deportment of Children and Families is only tasked with the responsibility of providing for the children's basic needs (food and housing). Voices will provide financial support for the basics required in emergency situations; such as, diapers, clothing for school, medical and health -related needs, etc. The "Mission" of the Voices for Florida Keys Children is to: "Assist the Guardian ad Litem in representing abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Monroe County (tipper, Middle and Lower Keys) by providing financial assistance ,for the accompanying health, educational -related, and social needs of children." This grant proposal specifically covers the 16a'ludicial District in the Florida Keys to provide the day -today funding for the children involved in the Guardian ad Litem Program. Historically, the number of children range between 150 to 350 children annually. Voices is the only agency providing these services for the following: 1) Ememency medical -related services for: Doctors, X Rays, Prescriptions, and Medical Supplies, Eye Care, Dental & Orthodontia and Clothing. 2) Mental health services for children in crisis including: Psychological evaluations and counseling, Specialized behavior, and on -going therapy, etc. 3) Funding for Social needs: Educational testing; Psychological Testing, Tutoring; School camping trips, summer camp and swim camp, Camping and After School Programs. 4) Immediate supoort of new -born infants diagnosed with HIV -AIDS and Drug or Alcohol Dependent infants for all of their needs including: diapers, formulas and clothing. Voices aspire to create social change by constantly raising the consciousness and awareness in our community of the plight of our Monroe County children's dilemma for the: > High-level of -homeless children in the Keys. There are 150 residential clients in shelters,132 Community -based counseling clients (children, teens and families) and 380 homeless, runaway teens and young adults. > Number o abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community. > Fact that the basic simple daily needs of children are not being met. > Sharing success stories of how these "forgotten children" become responsible and contributing members of our community. SUMMARY: For 24 years, Voices has been helping to provide financial assistance to our children in the system. The flue -year average (2008 2012) shows an increase in total expenses of 54% over the previous year five-year period (2003 2007). The average total expenses from 2007 through 2012 was $87,086 and the average total expenses from 2003-2007 was $46,442. Voices for Florida Keys Children, inc. is specifically reauestina funding support of $10.000.00 to help defray the shortfall of $12.110.00. These funds will be used for clothing medical -related and educational expenses of children placed in the program by the DCF and the Guardians. 2013 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund ISAFFI Grant ApDlication for., VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. A. INTRODUCTION HISTORY: Voices is a non-profit, registered 501c3 organization, which began twenty-four years ago as the Guardian ad Litem Guild; and in 2004, the Corporation's name was changed to Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. to avoid confusion with the State Agency. The common thread throughout Voices' History is that membership is composed of several active Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) volunteer members. The GAL's help protect the abused, neglected and abandoned children in Monroe County and the Florida Keys, that may have been a victim of a violent crime or who may be a foster child that have been placed in the protective custody of the 16th Judicial District. The GAL's close first-hand experiences have shown the State did not/does not have the financial resources to provide for the needs of the children in the program. The founding Voices members began meeting to identify different ways to fund Voices (increasing membership, fund raising, and grants) to help provide for the "totality of the children's needs". Voices has stepped up to the plate to provide funding for additional medical and dental expenses, tutoring, School events, camp activities and a scholarship program. Now Voices is proud to say they are achieving their goal to help provide for the "totality of the children's' needs" who are involved in the system. A. INTRODUCTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Voices for Florida Keys Children (VFFKC) has 24 years of active community involvement in Monroe County, and the Officers possess over 200+ years experience working with Non -Profit Organizations. The Voices By -Laws require the general membership elect the Executive Board at the annual meeting. Directors serve for a period of three succeeding terms. Due to the increased fundraising and scholarships, the Executive Board is comprised of two Co -Presidents, five Vice -Presidents (Legal, Membership, Scholarship, and Ways & Means), Two Secretaries (Corresponding & Recording), Treasurer, and 17 Board of Directors/Advisory Council Members. Whenever possible, the Board of Directors is comprised of members from the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. Neither directorships nor memberships shall be denied to any person on the basis of race, creed, sex, religion or national origin. Kathy Lasseter is one of the Co -Presidents of Voices and a Former Co -Vice President of the Ways and Means Committee. She has been an active volunteer in the Guardian ad Litem Program for the last 18 years having received the Guardian of the Year award in 1998. Kathy has been active in Voices for the last six years serving on the luncheon and fashion show committee and as corresponding secretary. In 2006 Kathy received the President's Call to Service Award "in recognition and appreciation of her commitment to strengthening our Nation and making a difference through volunteer service." She has been selected to receive the 2012 Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Unsung Hero's Award. Kathy graduated summa cum laude from Barry University and has authored three books: Tidbits on Life, Calcutta and Prayer catcher. Kathy is the founder of the I Believe Foundation and donated an acre of land to Voices to develop their foster care homes. She supports and organizes many charitable events. One of many is the Annual Angel Bear Event which raises funds to provide Teddy Bears to every child transported in an ambulance in this community. Kathy and her physician husband Ken have been Keys residents since 1982. Pauline Russell is also a Voice's Co -President and Scholarship Fund Committee member. She has been active with Voices for ten (10) years, and has served on the Fundraising, Luncheon, Birthday, By -Laws and Scholarship Committees. Pauline is a mentor for the Guardian college students in the Voices' scholarship program. Currently she is on the Membership/Hospitality Committee. Pauline and her husband have been residents of the Florida Keys and Monroe County for 26 years. She is the co-owner of a local organic coffee roasting company. Pauline was a middle school teacher for 19 years, and she also designed and taught a freeform innovative marine science class at Keys Academy of Marine Science. Pauline received the National Core Knowledge Marine Science award, and received national recognition as recipient of the T.R.T.I.A. peace education award. Pauline's volunteer efforts include the Black and White Ball Board for the Children's Shelter (3 yrs); Goddesses in the Garden Board Member for cancer society (5 yrs.); Chagrin Valley, Jr. Women's League, member (9 yrs.): Chagrin Falls Art Council (19 yrs.); Volunteer tutor for the hearing impaired children's organization; and riding therapy for the handicapped (8 yrs.). Phyllis Tomlinson Mitchell is a Board Member, and served as Co -President for seven years. Phyllis was the recipient of the 2009 Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Unsung Hero's Award. Phyllis has been involved with Voices for over 13 years and the Guardian ad Litem Program for 14 years. She has participated in several committees including 2013 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund iSAFF) Grant Application for. VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. the: Scholarship, Fundraising & Special Events, GAL Grant Review & Approval, and Membership. Phyllis has been a resident of Monroe County for 14 years and is a graduate of Leadership Monroe County (Class XV). Phyllis taught classes at Florida Keys Community College (3 yrs.); and previously was a computer science class teacher for middle school, high school, and college (Dade) (16 yrs.). Phyllis received the Guardian of the Year Award (2007); Teacher of the Year, Palmetto Middle School (Dade County); (94-95) and Dade County Computer Teacher Award (96), author the National Science Foundation's curriculum "Teaching the History of Science and Technology", University of Colorado at Boulder (Summer 93 & 94). Phyllis currently volunteers with Friends of the Islamorada State Parks (4 yrs.); Master Gardener Volunteer (5 yrs.), Village of Islamorada Landscape Committee Vice Chair (7 yrs.), Nature Conservancy volunteer (4 yrs.), and Matecumbe Historical Trust Board for the Irving Eyster Florida Keys Historical Museum. Elaine Schulberg is also a Board Member, and served five years as Voice's Co -President, and she has been involved with Voices for over 12 years. She has been on the Grant Review Committee (3 yrs) and leads the Hospitality Committee. Elaine has participates in the American Sewing Guild to quilt quillows (foldable pillows) for children coming into the Shelter (6 years). Elaine is a native Floridian, and she and her husband have been Monroe County residents for 17 years. Elaine is a licensed insurance agent and worked for Met Life and as an independent agent, and before moving to the Keys, she was a Pre-school teacher in Tampa (16 yrs.). Elaine volunteers and is actively involved with Redbone to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis (12 yrs.). She chaired the walk with her husband, which raised over $200,000, and was a volunteer at Baptist Hospital in Miami (4 yrs.), and a mentor in the Dade County Elementary schools (2 yrs.). Chris Childree has been active in Voices for nine years, and she has been the Treasurer for six years. She is a Guardian Ad Litem with an active caseload. Prior to moving to Key Largo in 2000 Chris lived in Broward County for 25 years. Chris received the 2005 Guardian Ad Litem 161h Judicial District Volunteer of the Year. Chris's educational background includes M.S. and Ed.D. degrees. She worked as a university administrator at Nova Southeastern University for 23 years. She had involvement with non-profit organizations which included working with the United Way on a project to familiarize local company executives with the services and facilities that the UW supported (2 yrs.). She was a member of the Plantation Junior Women's Club which raised funds to support local charities such as The Children's Home Society and Sarah's Kitchen. This group also provided college scholarships to local high school graduates (15 yrs.). She was the treasurer of the Club Foundation which started Make -a -Wish in Broward County (2 yrs.). She was also a Director of the Upper Keys Garden Club (4 yrs.). Tom Woods has been a board member since 2009, but has been active assisting the Guardian ad Litem program as a pro bona lawyer for much longer. A private attorney in Islamorada, Tom has been providing pro bono help since 2003 to the program after a brief stint as attorney for the GAL program. In 2005 then Governor Jeb Bush awarded him recognition him for his outstanding community advocacy for representing abused and neglected children. In 2008 the Guardian Ad Litem Program awarded him the "Unsung Hero Award" for his pro bono services at the request of the GAL program. The Florida Bar recognized his pro bono work, primarily for abused, abandoned and neglected children by awarding him the President's pro bona award for the 16t4 Judicial District in 2010 and 2012. B. GOALS, OBJECTIVES and OUTCOMES. The organizational goals for the 2012-2013 fiscal year will remain basically the some. The following summarizes Voices accomplishments during 2011-2012: 1) Provide volunteers to help the children. The sixteenth Judicial Guardian ad Litem program and Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. will provide a powerful and effective voice on behalf of Florida's abused, abandoned, and neglected children and be recognized and respected as a partnership of community advocates and professionals. This partnership will strive to meet basic and crucial needs of the children and to assist in restoring them to a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. All members on the board are considered volunteers GAL's. Those that are not certified to take cases are considered volunteers still. All Voices board members are required to under go a Level 11 background check as well. 2013 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund SAFF Grant A lication for., VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. 2) Administer the Carol Parker Scholarship Fund. There are several members in Carol Parker Scholarship Fund Committee. Their responsibilities include: reviewing applications, selecting awardees, reviewing and approving student expenses and monitoring semester grades. Voices recognize these young adults that have aged out of the system and that have graduated from high school or received their GED need financial assistance. Voices will provide multiple -year scholarships to these students because Voices recognizes they need financial assistance for more than one year. There have been four 4graduates with one 1post graduate since the inception of the scholarship program in 2006. 3) Secure funding to provide financial assistance for GAL children. In addition to applying for SAFF Grants, Voices is very proactive in building membership, and seeking funding with Foundations or community organizations. 4) Promote community membership and participation in Voices. The Voices general membership grew by 23% in 2012. Several of the Voices members are members of the Islamorada, Key Largo and Ocean Reef Chambers of Commerce, and several Voices members are also members are Rotarians. 5) Increase community awareness and sensitivity to the needs of Monroe County children. Voices collects cell phones, and has raised over $1,500.00 since this project began. Several of the members participate in the local talk -radio shows, and attend Chamber and Rotary luncheons to promote Voices fundraising activities. One of the Voices members distributes press releases to the newspapers and radio to promote activities. 6) Conduct and participate in fund-raising community events. This year Voices is hosting their 24`h Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, which is usually their largest fundraiser of the year. Voices is very productive in seeking funding to build membership with community organizations and foundations. In 2010 and 2011, the Conch Life Scramble held a fun -filled golf on the water fundraising event for Voices; and another non-profit, the Golden Fly Fishing Tournament donated their fishing tournament proceeds to Voices. Other partners include: Cafe Largo for the Key Largo Pirate Festival, and with the Key Largo Rotary Club. A Gold Fundraiser was conducted, which raised over $3,500.00. (See Section F & G for additional information.). 7) Provide a minimum of one personalized Christmas Gift per child per year. The annual Voices Christmas Party was held at one of the member's home. The Guardian Ad Litem Director provides Voices with the children's ages and genders to ensure each child will receive one gift they really want for Christmas. The Voices membership provided more than 200 children with either Christmas or monetary gifts. S) Hostess one dinner per year to recognize and appreciate Guardian ad Litem volunteers. In 2012, Voices held an Appreciation Dinner to celebrate and appreciate the volunteers. There were approximately 40 GAL's who attended the dinner. The dinner, which was a fundraiser, raised $11,406 (net) to help our children. 9) Establish and Operate the Lasseter Home. The majority of Monroe County residents are totally unaware and do not realize children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected in the Keys are being transferred to Miami -Dade due to the lack of foster parents or other housing in the Keys. Recognizing that need, Voices has spearheaded a drive in the community to build two homes in the Upper Keys on property donated by Kathy and Ken Lasseter. These homes will allow children to stay in the Keys, particularly where they have family connections. Money raised by Voices, and through fundraisers by TIB Bank, Key Largo Rotary and the Conch Life Scramble has raised enough to build one house, and Voices is in the final stages of obtaining the permit. C. BACKGROUND and SIGNIFICANCE: BACKGROUND: The purpose of the Guardian ad Litem Program is to ensure "Every Child Has on independent Voice — and that the child's Voice is heard". The Agency makes recommendations to the court regarding the best interests of the child - -as to placement of a child(ren) ie: to remain at home, with a relative or non -relative, in a Children's Shelter/group home, or seek placement with a foster parent. The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program is a member of 2013 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund SAFF Grant Avylication or: VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. the National CASA Association. In 2010, Florida passed Statute 39.822, which mandated that a Guardian ad Litem shall be appointed by the court at the earliest possible time to represent the child in any child abuse, abandonment, or neglect proceeding, whether civil or criminal. While the State is working to achieve 100% compliance within the next five years with this regulatory requirement (2011 GAL Report), Monroe County was the first agency to reach 100% representation of the Monroe County children in the system. SIGNIFICANCE: It is the responsibility of the 16th Judicial Circuit GAL Program to look after the best interest of the children. Voices has have been helping to provide financial assistance for "our innocent and vulnerable Keys children" by working collaboratively with GAL to ensure the "total well-being of the children" is being met. The Monroe County Guardian ad Litem A enc : The number of children in the program ranges between I50-350+, and currently there is approximately 155+ children in the system. The GAL Agency takes IOU% of all dependency filings (this may be in jeopardy due to budget cuts). And is one of only three agencies in Florida currently handling a 100% caseload, and Monroe County was the I" to reach 100% representation of Dependent children. This is being accomplished with only four (4) Program Coordinators. The agency's 2008 goal was to reach 50 GALS, and they now have 57 GAL's. Voices' actively works to recruit new GALS. The agency has 20 Pro Bono Attorneys. Voices actively work to recruit new GAL's. Today GAL's require 30 hours of training prior to certification with an additional six hours of in-service court arbitration training every year. Voices received SAFF Grants of $8,446.00 (12), $7,800.00 (11), $8,000 (10), $8,000 (09) and the $10,000 (08) grants were applied towards the Guardian Child Expenses of $51.421 (12), $57,938.73 (11), $44,189.73 (10) $62,780.83 (09), $71,095 (08) and, $47,138.09 (07), respectively. D. TARGET POPULATION: Currently there are approximately 155 children in the system. Historically, the SAFF Grant helps to provide funding for up to 150 to 350 children in the le Judicial District and GAL Program. Voices provide financial assistance for all children regardless of their race, creed, sex, religion, national origin or medical disability. Statistically, the children participating in the Guardian Ad Litem Program are expected to remain relatively the same for 2012-2013. Approximately 70% are from low-income families 50% are considered minorities and 55.6% are female and 44.4% are male. Voices is "Building Our Forgotten Children's Futures Today for Tomorrows Successful Adults" for the children involved in a dependency court case due to abuse, abandonment or neglect by their parents; children who are victims or witnesses to felonies; and children who are involved in a juvenile delinquency case", as well as, children removed from their homes (often in emergency situations, who are placed in shelters or foster homes). E. APPROACH METHOD: Voices for Florida Keys Children works collaboratively with the Guardian Ad Litem Program by raising funds and providing financial assistance for children who are allegedly abused, abandoned, and neglected in the Florida Keys. All requests for support are processed as follows: 1. GAL contacts Voices for Florida Keys Children to alert them of the child's immediate needs. 2. Maintains stringent compliance with the "Super Confidentiality" laws to ensure the children are not compromised to avoid creating any further potential harm to the child. 3. Prepares a Grant Application Request for each child which outlines the child's specific needs; and identifies the anticipated outcomes. 4. Reviews the Grant Application Request in detail to ensure the request determines the funding request is valid, and achieves the child's immediate needs. 5. Approves or denies the request (Voices Grant Approval Committee): 5.1 Requests under $100 may be approved by the Treasurer. 5.2 Requests over $100.00 must be approved by two of the three Grant Approval Committee members. 6. Notifies the appropriate Guardian ad Litem representative to let them know the request was approved or denied, and notifies the appropriate individual. 2013 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) Grant Application for: VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. 7. Prepares the check for the expense when the receipt for the approved expenses is received, obtains the appropriate si natures and maintains the records for all expenses. 8. Prepares the Voices for Florida Keys SAFF Disbursement Report, which provides a full accounting of the resources and services provided to each child (including demographics of the children participating in the program, when applicable). 9. Periodically forwards a report and backup materials to the SAFF (with copies of the approved funding requests, and expense receipts for each check issued). 10. Prepares and forwards a final Disbursement Report to the Sheriffs Office when the SAFF grant is completed, which provides a complete accounting of all grant income and expenses. 11. Supports the Sheriff's Office if they request to perform an audit. F. RESOURCES AND COSTS: Actual Income: Voices is proud to announce there was a slight increase in operational revenue of 4% in FY 11-12 from FY 10-11. The operational income was $118,319, $113,693.43, $104,572.62, $96,056.10, and $130,728.00 for FY 11-12, FY 10-11, FY 09-10, 08-09 and 07-08 respectively. Note: This does not include the restricted funds for the Lasseter House or restricted accounts. The 2011-2012 income includes: Christmas & Other Unrestricted Donations $6,991; Carol Parker Scholarship Fund $12,015; Grants $9,446; Luncheon (Gross) $75,938; Guardian Dinner (Gross) $17,728; Membership & Directors Fee's $8,215 and -0- In -kind Contributions. In FY 11-12, the Annual Fundraising Fashion Show raised $75,938. This is a 6.94% decrease from FY 10-11 which Voices attributes to the current motional economic slowdown. The four-year averse 2009-2012 represents an increase a 26% over the previous five years (2004-2008): 2012 ($75,938), 2011 ($81,602), 2010 ($69,668), 2009 ($61,723), 2008 ($72,847), 2007 ($60,845), 2006 ($43,038), 2005 ($33,406), and 2004 ($18,788). ACTUAL OPERATIONAL EXPENSES: The total operational expenses (including guardian child expenses, luncheon expenses, printing, postages, scholarships and other expenses) were $72,473 (11-12), $91,17554 (10-11), $67,616.65 (09-10), $79,345.00 (08-09), $109,806 (07-08, which was a heavy Hurricane Year), and $91,790 (06-07). The total guardian expenses were: CateaoN 2005 2W6 2007 2008 M 2010 2011 2012 Camp/Classes $5,917 $ 9,363 $16,922 $ 9,550 $10,000 $14.492 $ 4,975 $ 9,081 Christmas Gifts & BD $4,095 $ 3,126 $ 5,208 $ 6,645 $ 3,500 $ 3,791 $ 6,167 $ 6,063 Clothing $9,373 $17,708 $14,501 $16,955 $11,000 $11,475 $15,779 $10,959 Education (Tutoring) $ 0 $ 4,148 $ 1,565 $ 6,331 $ 1.700 $ 2,820 $ 4,169 $ 3,828 Medical $5,513 $12,574 $18,060 $27,805 $ 9,000 $ 6,086 $15,475 $ 7,664 Food $ 693 $ 200 $ -0- $ $ 58 Other $ 5,751 $ 5,350 $ 5,403 $ 5,449 $ 5,449 Scholarships $ 1,000 $ 5,555 $11,151 $20,000 $20,370 $ 8,317 $ 8,317 Voices is currently providing scholarships to four (4) GAL students, and is one of the few organizations that provides _ four-year scholarships for college expenses including expenses not covered by other scholarships. PROJECTED FY2012-2013_BUDGET. The FY 2012-2013. total Proiected income is S 107,3 (less $6,200 designated as restricted) which results in a projected income of $101,175, and the total proiected expenses are $113,285 of which $85,300.00 are guardian child expenses creating a budaetshortfall of $12.110 These projected child expense categories are realistic when you look at the actual major categories between 2005-2012. GAL is projecting an increase in medical testing, including mental health services; and believes the number of children may increase due to the continued economic downturn and number of county foreclosures, which frequently may lead to more domestic and child abuse. 2013 Sheriff Asset's For eiture Fund SAFF Grant Agplication for: VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc. G. SUSTAINABILITY and FUTURE FUNDING REQUESTS: Voices' is "Building Our forgotten Children's Futures Today for Tomorrows Successful Adults" by creating awareness, soliciting donations, and being creative in their 2012 fundraising efforts by conducting fund-raising events throughout the Keys, partnering with foundations, businesses and other community organizations. The Voices Board is a strong board of like-minded individuals, who are committed to ensuring financial assistance for the Florida Keys children involved in Guardian ad Litem Program. All of the Voices Board members are either guardians or volunteers. The Board plans, organizes, conducts fundraising events, and solicits contributions and donations from members and businesses in our community. The Voices goal is to continue providing financial support to ensure the "totality of the children's needs are being met!" The general 2012 memberships grew by 52 members, which is a 23% increase in membership from 2011, and the membership increased by 16% in 2011 from 2010. The overall general membership has grown by 117% since 2009. In addition Voices has been promoting Lifetime Platinum Memberships, which is a one-time donation in the amount o 1 D00. There currently are 28 Lifetime Time Platinum Memberships. 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Projected membership $7,500 $12,000 $12,000 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $12,000 $11,700 Actual membership received N/A $ 7,465 $12,260 $14,575 $ 8,990 $12,200 $12,420 The Membership Committee is constantly seeking new and creative ways to encourage new membership. Voices has four types of memberships: Individual (1)-$40, Lifetime (L)-$400, Business (B)-$100 and Lifetime Platinum (LP) $1,000. Our general membership has grown as follows: 2012: 198 (1), 60 (L), 24 (B) = 282; 2011: 151 (1), 57 (L), 22 (B) = 230; 2010: 120 (1), 51 (L), 27 (B) = 198 and 2009: 81 (1), 49 (L), -0- (B) = 130 plus 28 Lifetime Platinum members. The Voices' General Membership grew by 23% in 2012 even though there was a decrease in membership dues. Voices' believes the reduction in the 2012 actual membership dues was created by the decrease of Lifetime Platinum memberships. Voices primary source of income for the Guardian Child Expenses is the Annual Membership & Fashion Show Luncheon. Voices' commitment to the success of the Annual Luncheon may be seen in the increase in income over the last nine years: 2012 ($72,475), 2011 ($81,602), 2010 ($69,668.52), 2009 ($61,723), 2008 ($72,847), 2007 ($60,845), 2006 ($43,038), 2005 ($33,406), and 2004 ($18,788). The total ex nses for the lost two fiscal years have remained relatively constant. The total expenses rose by approximately 7.8% to $91,176. The actual total expenses were: 2012 ($72,473), 2011 ($91,176), 2010 ($84,183), 2009 ($79,346), 2008 ($108,253 — including $23,930.77 TIB Conch Classic restricted account), 2007 ($91,791), 2006 ($81,806), 2005 ($43,028), 2004 ($42,072), and 2003 ($23,514). SUCCESS STORY A young girt suffered many childhood traumas including sexual abuse. Later she lived in a brutal domestic violence situation with an alcoholic mother and mother's violent husband. She attempted suicide on several occasions and would self mutilate. She was in a bike accident and broke several teeth. Due to her high -risk behaviors, she was placed in a psychiatric facility for testing, and received intensive individual, group and family therapy with her biological father. Voices paid for extensive dental care (root canals and caps). Today, living with her father, she is attending individual and family therapy; and has regained her childhood dream of being an ice skater. Smiling, she has regained some of herself confidence, remains in control of her emotions, and is preparing to step back into skating.