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Item K1 K1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3 Craig Cates,District 1 Michelle Lincoln,District 2 David Rice,District 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting May 15, 2024 Agenda Item Number: KI 2023-2457 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Sheriffs Office TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Patrick McCullah AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the 2024 recommendations of the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Board. ITEM BACKGROUND: The Shared Asset Forfeiture Board has recommend spending $125,000 among 28 local organizations. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: #1 Literacy Volunteers of A erica.pdf #2 Easter Seals.pdf #3 Keys to Be the Change.pdf #4 Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center.pdf #5 Zonta Club of Marathon.pdf #6 Sa uel°s House.pdf #7 Anchors Aweigh.pdf #8 Voices for Florida Keys Children.pdf #9 Grace Jones Community Center.pdf #10 Metropollitan Community Church of Key West.pdf #11 Last Resort Ministry.pdf #12 Florida Keys Children°s Shelter, Inc..pdf #13 Educational Coalition for Monroe County.pdf 2656 #14 Guidance Care Center.pdf #15 MARC House.pdf #16 Boy Scouts.pdf #17 Kids Come First.pdf #18 Florida Keys Health Start Coalition.pdf #19 Good Health Clinic.pdf #20 A Positive Step.pdf #21 Womank-ind.pdf #22 Key West Botanical Garden Society.pdf #23 Marathon Middle High School Football.pdf #24 X-AIR.pdf #25 Independence Cay.pdf #26 Heart of the Keys Recreation Assoc. aka Marathon Rec Center.pdf #27 Keys AHEC Health Centers.pdf #28 Wesley House.pdf 2024 Recommendation Ltr to BOCC.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: 2657 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): A pjicant..ldentification 4 Name of Organization: Literacy Volunteers of America—Monroe County, Inc. Authorized Representative: (name&title): Mary Casanova, Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application)Same As Above Telephone: 305-304-0578 Fax: 305-296-1337 E-mail: marycasanova77@gmail.com Type of Organization: (Check One) Private, non-profit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or(4) f X Title of Project: 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. 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? BOCC, $50,000 (a reduction of$10,000), Knight Foundation $25,000, Community Foundation $10,000. 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): Crime Prevention (X) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment (X) Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults (X) Signature: - �� '� Date: Please note: Because nshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information maybe a ilable to the public. 2658 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 Signatur _ plicant's Name .: l 2659 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2024 GRANT APPLICATION Abstract PROGRAM TITLE: The LVA Pre.....ve.................. ntion Through Literacy Program INTRODUCTION: For 39 years, Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. (LVA)has offered free, confidential, one-to-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, and conversational English from a trained, certified, LVA volunteer tutor. Any adult who reads and writes below a 5t'grade level or needs help communicating in English is eligible for enrollment in LVA Basic READ or ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. If there are children in home, the family is eligible for enrollment in LVA Family Literacy. LVA operates three main delivery sites in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West, with a coordinator, supported by volunteers, situated in each area: Lower, Middle and Upper Keys. Our director/trainer/instructor provides countywide supervision through site visits,telephone and internet, maintaining close contact with coordinators and volunteers. As a countywide organization, LVA has the experience and recognition in the community to be able to recruit individuals and families in need, match them with volunteers, and help students obtain personal goals through increased literacy skills. Student goals include improving reading and writing skills for personal satisfaction, improving employability skills, obtaining employment, becoming a U.S. citizen, removing oneself from public assistance, and helping one's children to become better prepared for success both in school and in life. Our program is a prevention program that directly addresses the following goals: ➢ crime prevention ➢ drug and alcohol abuse prevention ➢ the mental and physical health of minors and adults How these goals are addressed: Crime, drug and alcohol abuse and unstable mental health typically occur in an atmosphere of hopelessness, poverty and neglect common to people with low literacy skills. In 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. When intervention through our program helps prevent crime, drug and alcohol abuse, the mental and physical health of minors and adults is well served. 2660 GOALS: 1) To provide individuals and families with one-to-one and small group instruction in adult education for adults reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5 level as well as for those who are limited English proficient. 2) For students to identify a minimum of one and maximum of three short and/or long term goals that they wish to achieve. 3) For students to work towards personal goal achievement through increased literacy skills. OBJECTIVES: 1)- To increase literacy skills for participating adults and families. 2) To offer services to as many Monroe County residents who need our help as possible. OUTCOMES: 1) Clients will see skill improvements for themselves via one or more of the following: standardized test scores, tutor and teacher reporting/student self-reporting. 2) Clients will achieve goals. 3) Clients will become more educated and empowered community contributors. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE: Since 1984, LVA has helped over 66,469 Monroe County adults to obtain personal goals through increased literacy skills with our Basic READ and ESL programs. We address the following problems in our community: (a) The great numbers of economically 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) (b) The great numbers of Monroe County residents who can neither, read, write, speak or understand English. ( c) Children are entering school with no readiness skills and turning into adults unable to read and write at a level sufficient enough to function effectively on a day-to-day basis. (d) 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 good jobs. To address these causes we provide one-to-one and group literacy instruction for individuals and families with programs that address non-readers who are English speaking Americans along with limited English proficient residents who are immigrants. 2661 TARGET POPULATION: We target individuals and' families on our waiting lists countywide over the age of 18, with equal numbers of males as females, as well as an undetermined number of children under age 18 who learn together with parents. Census figures show the target population comprised of under- educated 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." A minimum of 27% of individuals residing in Monroe County are targeted by LVA programs. APPROACH METHOD: Ours is a student centered approach. Meaning we look at the student goals and proficiencies and tailor an individual program to meet that student's needs. We train volunteers to provide one-to-one and small group tutoring. We intake individuals needing literacy training in the Lower, Middle and Upper Keys. Our Middle Keys Coordinator is a former LVA student and leader in the Marathon area. She often drives to the homes of students who do not have transportation. At intake, students are placed in a learning level,with long and short term goals assessed. Our staff matches each student with a trained, certified literacy volunteer. Volunteers 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. Families needing literacy training will follow the same procedure as individuals. RESOURCES AND COSTS: We ,request $1000 r q 0 or 6.6% of our annual budget for our core Basic READ and ESL programs to help cover the cost of countywide day-to-day operations including staffing working directly with students ($10,000). Additional resources anticipated to support all programs include $25,000 from Knight Foundation, $50,000 from the HSABBOCC, and over$25,000 from fund raisers including Benihana Celebrity Chef Cook Off, and Hemingway Days Caribbean Street Fair. SUST_AINABILITY: This will b project e sustained on a year-by-year basis. If history is an indication of future per- formance, our project will be sustained through new and continuing grant sources, new and con- tinuing partnership arrangements and the use of trained, certified literacy volunteers. Our Treasurer, along with our director, have each been with our organization for 30 years which provides continuity and direction. Our biggest challenge for 2024 will be to pay staff who can afford to work in the Keys, and, to train and motivate volunteers while maintaining services countywide. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: See attached page#1 of LVA 990 EZ. Thank you very much for your consideration and for your continued support. 2662 4 Short Form OMB No.1545-0047 Forr IIIIIIIIII Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2022 Under section 501(c),527,or 4947(a)(1)of the Internal Revenue Code(except private foundations) Department of the Treasury Do not enter social security numbers on this form,as it may be made public. e " e. Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov1Form990Q for instructions and the latest information. A For the 2022 calendar year,or tax year beginning t,a m and ending tltµl41tG4Wt4;4 . .__._ . ...._._ r>f v B Check'rf applicable: C Name of organization DITEm o er iderMrticatlon number ❑Address change LIITlll::.IZACY'011,.W MIII T111I.III RS 011II , P011I V^i�� 7 q�N OIP; � f„fN "� III4 _ �-��D31 Z Name change Number and street(or P O.box rf mail is not delivered to street address) �Rooarr+sude� E Telephone number ❑ wbal return 2405 Soutti 1?oosu velt,I1311ed 11Rear 4 ri-ttt4 1�tt� ❑ Final returnnerminated •---- ....-.w.w. ❑ Amended retum City or town,state or province,country,and ZIP or foreign postal code F Group Exemption Appiicationpending l(elu'West 111...33040 Number ... ----------- W G Accounting Method: Cash (speci fy):� H Check❑if the or Accrual Other s - 9ITss�mITm-mmITITITIT � _mmm__IT�IT_ITIT_a anlzation is not Website: v .iron°atutilatroa�_IT_IT_.._.......... � ., wriwriw _..�..-.._ required to attach Schedule B J Tax-exempt status(check only one) ❑� 5o1 c 3 ❑501 c`b Insert no. Form 990. .. _._ .__...._��.(.u.�m..__-.�.�.. . � �-.m�...._�4947�a,�(1'd or 0 527 ( ) K Form of organization: ❑Corporation ❑Trust ❑Association ❑Other: - L Add lines 5b,6c,and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts.If gross receipts are$200,000 or more,or if total assets (Part II,column(6))are$500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 144,208 . Revenue, Expenses,and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances(see the instructions for Part 1) Check if the organization used Schedule O to res�nd to ann !aiuestion in this Part I ❑� re 1 Contributions,gifts,grants,and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . 94,730 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . 2 °75 3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 mm 0 M�..,�. .. ... ...�......................... 4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a 0 b Less:cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . . . -SbITIT ITITITITITITITIT- m -m uWWWWWW 0 c Gain or(loss)from sale of assets other than inventory(subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . . . Sc 0 6 Gaming and fundraising events: a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Gross income from fundraising events(not including $ tt of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds$15,000) . E6c 8,903 c Less:direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . 12o485 d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6d 36,418 7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . 7a D -_._....._ .... b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b 0 c Gross profit or(loss)from sales of inventory(subtract line 7b from line 7a) 7c 0 8 Other revenue(describe in Schedule O) . 8 '� .... . _.......0 9 Total revenue.Add lines 1,2,3,4,5c,6d,7c,and 8 . . 9 131,723 10 Grantsand similar amounts paid(list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . 10 �m0 11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 �w �I;) 12 Salaries,other compensation,and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . 12 - P � 13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors 13_ ,369 �. 14 Occupancy, rent,utilities,and maintenance . . , . . . . . . . . . 14 111,130 w 15 Printing,publications,postage,and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 t„R;l99 .- .. . , 16 Other expenses(describe in Schedule O) .See Scum diale tt Utemm ent 4 . . . . . . . 16 13,1�43 17 Total expenses.Add lines 10 throut;h 16 .� . . . . . . . . . . . 17 143,741 18 Excess or 19 .Net assets or(deficit) tfund balances at begin n ng of year (from 9l ne µ27, column (A)) (must agree with 18 t t Q end-of-year figure reported on prior years return) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 86,333, Other changes in net assets or fund balances(explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . Z 20 Net assets or fund balances at end of year.Combine lines 18 through 20 2 _ _ � 74,31115 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see the separate instructions. Cat.No.106421 For,9W-EZ(2o22) 2663 011llsgi% lJb J Ur� /F A� First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): , i')dr�� Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Easter Seals Florida,Inc. Address:service address: 513 Fleming St.#11,Key West,FL 33040 mailing address: 2010 Crosby Way,Winter Park,FL 32792 Authorized Representative: (name&title) Rob Porcaro,COO Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Rob Porcaro Telephone: (305) 294-1089 Fax: (305) 296-1530 E-mail: rporcaro@fl.easterseals.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:Medical Rehabilitation and Audiology services for children and adults with special needs Type of request: gRecurring funds (e.g.,operational costs) ❑Non-recurring funds(e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $7500.00 If your request is for multiple year funding,please check here Rfand 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? Styes ❑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 refer to page 5. 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 ... _m Date: 12-1-2023 ._r._.-��.�._.. 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. 2664 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: Applicant's Name Robert Porcaro .............. .. ..... (Printed) 2665 Abstract. Easter Seals Florida, Inc. / Keys Area would like to continue offering medical rehabilitation and audiology services for children and adults with special needs. In this program, the patients receive medically necessary therapies (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy) and audiology services (hearing evaluations, screenings, etc.). This program is located throughout the lower Keys. We want to continue running this program because there are currently no facilities with qualified personnel or room available to assist special needs children and adults with these specific services, and there is a growing number of these individuals going untreated. We anticipate the ongoing operating costs to be $27,500 per year. 1 2666 A. Introduction. Established in the Florida Keys in 1948, Easter Seals Florida, Inc. / Keys Area serves over 1200 Monroe County children and adults with autism, disabilities and/or developmental delays each year. Our programs include the Monroe County Early Steps Program, audiology testing and hearing aids, orthotics and prosthetic equipment, and providing medical rehabilitation services for special needs individuals. 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 children or adults 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 Medical Rehabilitation Program was developed to fulfill an unmet need in the community (providing therapies and related medical services in a familiar setting for special needs children and adults). 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 individuals 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 therapies and related medical services for the special needs children, we are able to offer training to 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. Our services are available to the preschoolers enrolled in school based ESE programs, as well as adults. This program offers families a safe and healthy environment for their loved ones with special needs. According to statistics provided by Monroe County social service agencies, as of December 2023 it is estimated that there are 75+ children in need of these services. We are unable to ascertain the number of adults in need of these services, however, the number of referrals continues to increase each year. 2 2667 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 childcare for children on school closure days. This is a two-fold problem because the child does not receive the special education, and the childcare centers do not have the appropriate staff-to-child ratios needed for special needs children. Many children with mild to severe therapeutic, audiologic, or 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. We will also serve special needs adults of any age. E. Approach Method. There is no single best treatment package for all individuals 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 interventions usually take place in the home, a child care center, or other location familiar to the individual. Easter Seals services include behavioral methods, communication, and therapy along with social interventions. The children and adults learn by doing. Easter Seals works closely with the 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. 3 2668 F. Resources and costs. Ex ense 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 1 000.00 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) 10,000.00 Other grants* 2500.00 BALANCE $0 "Grant applications currently in process with CVS and Pu61ix. 4 2669 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 ($10,000) of existing Easter Seals fundraising proceeds • reducing administrative overhead costs by downsizing space and collaborating with other community agencies (Hear 4 Kidz, Island Physical Therapy, etc.) • other grants (this will vary from year to year. Current applications include community grants from Publix and CVS). Our clinicians have been providing medical rehabilitation and audiology services for many years. We have had limited staff turnover and the patients enjoy significant progress as measured by their clinician in conjunction with their physician. These milestones are indicators of a successful program. 5 2670 EASTER SEALS FLORIDA,INC Statement of Revenues and Expenditures-Program Report 17-Development 0800-Key West From 10/1/2023 Through 10/31/2023 (In Whole Numbers) YTD Budget Current Period Variance Prior Year Actual Total Budget$ YTD Budget$ YTD Actual Original YTD Actual Operating Development Revenue Special Gifts-Unrestricted 20 1,971 ...........— ...971. 8- .. .. Total Operating Development 20 1,971 328 40 (288) 40 Revenue TOTAL REVENUE 20 _1,971 328 __..40_. (288) _._... 40._. Operating Expenses Salaries ..0.. ._ .................................. ).... 0, 4_ .......................__o._ —0 Total Total Operating Expenses 0. 1.... U --------------9_ 4_ __ ........0 TOTALEXPENSE 0 1 0 0 0 0 Gross Surplus/(Deficit) 20 _ 1,970.. _,_328 - .. L88� _. 40... Operating Surplus/(Deficit) z, 20 _1..,970 328 -.-.__-._�.. ��88) 40 Date:11/17/23 11:57:45 AM Page:1 2671 EASTER SEALS FLORIDA,INC Statement of Revenues and Expenditures-Program Report 02-Therapy 0800-Key West From 10/1/2023 Through 10/31/2023 (In Whole Numbers) YTD Budget Current Period Variance Prior Year Actual Total Budget$ YTD Budget$ YTD Actual Original YTD Actual Operating Development Revenue Foundations and Clubs _ - -....0 ...... 3,629 _ ,__....,,0 __....... .._.0 0... Total Operating Development 0 3,629 0 0 0 0 Revenue TOTAL REVENUE 0 3,629 0 0 0 0 Expenses Support of Indiv 3,628 3,629 604 3,628 3,024 1,818 Overhead 31. _ ......... 374.., 62 62 ......0.... ......... 57.... Total Expenses 3 659.. --------------- 4 003.. ......... ,.3 690_. -.-.__ 3,024... - IRS TOTAL EXPENSE 3,659 — .... 4,003.. 666m _ 3,690.. 3,024 1,875 Gross Surplus/(Defidt) 3.659 ......__(374 1 e �6663 690 __.(3,024 _ 1,875 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 374 ........ 6663 6903 024 1,875 Date: 11/17/23 10:26:33 AM Page:1 2672 EASTERSEALS FLORIDA,INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROSTER FY24 "Indicates when the present term ends ...._ ........ Auth or ......... .. ..... .__............. m......_..... Choir Karen E Osborne 10881 SW Candlewood Road *November2024 Port St.Lucie,Florida 34987 Cell:(914)645-2185 Email:karen@theosbornegroup.com First Vice Chair Winter Park Health Foundation Ronald N.Lambert 220 South Edinburgh Drive *November 2025 Winter Park,FL 32792 Bus:(407)644-2300 X223 Cell:(407)694-3311 Fax:(407)644-0174 6..... _.. ..... Second Vke Choir Community Advocate Joseph Kem,Esquire 112 Kennison Drive *November 2025 Orlando,FL 32801 Cell:(407-797-9088) .. ......_,_ _.,n. .. Treasurer TD Bank Robert Suchor 5255 Baskin Street *November 2026 Orlando,FL 32814 Bus:(407)622-3554 Cell:(407)810-1132 Email:RobertSuchor@td.com _u.......................... Secretary ..... ....... . ............................. ........._..__..�-— .... ..........Bush.. sRo�..sP........._......_....,..._......_.._..._. _ . .A. Jennifer Chapman 3620 E Sterling Circle *November 2024 Tampa,FL 33629 Bus:(813)204-6433 Cell:(734)223-3326 ... Email:jchapman@bushross.com bushross.com ......m ...... ... ........ Immediate Post Choi Flsery Edward R.Hanna 22 Hughes Place,Apt#1 *November2024 Summit,NJ 07901 Cell:(407)714-3380 Email:Edward.hanna@fiserv.com C ra Clatterbuck Project Management&Installation COO *November 2026 5097 Blacknell Lane Sanford,FL 32771 Cell:(407)701-1388 Email:cpcbd@outlook.com Robyn Ducharme Nation..ai."M—ul Multiple Sclerosis Society *November 2026 1172 SE Hemingway Stuart,FL 34997 Cell:(772)285-6067 Email:robynmd33@gmail.com — ....................... ........ ..- — ._............ .. ...................___,.—.� ...... — —..... Jessica Eagan Reuonico&Eagan PLLC/Attorney *November 2026 1901 S.Congress Ave Suite#240 Boynton Beach,FL 334261 Bus:(561)736-7333 Cell:(561)358-7060 Email:JAE@rezzonicoeagan.com Rebecca Le.,.m.�.....,.,.,.� ......w_ .. ...__, m ..� ...._ �. wis Nextera *November 2025 286 Caravelle Drive Jupiter,FL 33458 Bus:(561)34-6123 Cell:(321)377 9082 Email:Rebecca.lewis@fpl.com Cory L Taylor,Esquire Law Office of Cory Taylor,P.A. *November 2024 6822 Seminole Drive Orlando,FL32812 Cell:(321)278-6943 Email:ctaylor@corytaylodaw.com 2673 Name of Organization: Keys to Be the Change,Inc. Address: 1208 Watson Street,Key West,FIL 33040 Authorized Representative:Held!Golightly,Executive Director Contact Person: Heidi Golightly Telephone: 541-974-4398 Fax: 30S-293-1547 E-mail: hipi !�Zq�flght;y(d @gmafl.coli III Type of Organization: Private,non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C.S01(c)3 (X) Title of Project: KIDS WIN MENTORING PROGRAM Type of request: Recurring funds(e.g.,operational costs) Amount of request:$10,000.00 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page describing future plan. 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 attachment Board of Directors: See attachment This application addresses: —Law Enforcement X Crime Prevention ADrug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention —Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults _Cultural,Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports for Monroe County Youth. /q"' Signature: Z Z. Date: ......1..—. 2674 BOARD OF,,,DIRECTORS TARA WHITEHEAD President 2518 Harris Avenue Key West,FL 33040 904-687-8168 ara,W,i ANDREA SPOTTSWOOD Treasurer 42 Floral Avenue Key West,FL 33040 305-294-5234 SEAN BRANDENBURG Director 1604 N.Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040 305-809-1040 f',�u° ��i�4c ��fer�"�fiur,�R�ar,�.'� �r��f�ati.�,��nr4 ^�•�L,,.ilc��. BONNIE HELMS Director 500 Whitehead Street Key West,FL 33040 305-295-3130 f;aAlrl��a°arlua �P114^,td°5�r�� 4"r,,^t6ll;^u 6i¢:�� FLOYD JENKINS Director 1604 N.Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040 305-809-1040 l°a mf Gf� >C+ati si,K EBENSON MICHELIN Director 5030 5th Avenue#72 Key West, FL 33040 305-879-4273 -- ELENA SPOTTSWOOD Director 532 Caroline Street Key West, FL 33040 305-395-1931 2675 From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result: City of Key West-$30,DW.00—Funding for all programs. Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board-$42,000.00—Funding for all programs. 2676 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 has been notified of filing of a civil rights complaint with any federal,state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. Applicant's Signatu . ..... Applicants Name 2677 Abstract "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." (and women) Frederick Douglass Keys to Be the Change (KTBTC)provides unduplicated alcohol,drug and violence prevention programs to high-risk youth in Monroe County.Our mission is to provide programs, education,awareness and opportunities that empower children,youth and adults to improve health,wellness and skills for success in school and in life.The Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture funding will help support high-risk youth in Monroe County.The targeted youth do not have strong family support and/or a bond to their school or their community.They are charting their own course at a very young age.The goal of all KTBTC programs is to build self-esteem and self-confidence,which helps to create a drug,alcohol and violence free lifestyle. The KTBTC Kids Win: Pathways to Success Mentoring Program ( :PTS) has served high-risk youth in Monroe County since 2014.This program engages youth ages 10-18 that are truant and/or failing at least one subject in school.Administrators refer youth to KTBTC along with school based truancy teams,guidance counselors,teachers,parents,peers and/or community partners such as the Children's Shelter, Department of Juvenile Justice and Take Stock in Children. High-risk youth from Key West High School and Horace O'Bryant Middle School are paired with a mentor who meet on a weekly basis.Our mentor pool consists of Police Officers from the Key West Police Department, men and women from JIATF South, which includes personnel from the United States Coast Guard, Navy,Air Force,Army, and Marines,as well as caring community members who want our youth to succeed. Kids Win Mentors help boost academics and increase healthy pro-social behavior by meeting with their mentee during their electives.This program is modeled after the highly successful Take Stock in Children Program where mentors meet for 30-SS minutes during the school day. The majority of the students who are referred to the Kids Win Program do not have positive role models in their lives.Our mentors create a sense of accountability and stability in their mentees lives. Most high-risk youth in our community want someone to help them.Jack Levine,an Advocate for Children in Tallahassee states, "it is essential to recognize that our children and youth need every opportunity to grow to be healthy and positive adults...The costs of our failure to provide quality services for those who need them most are far greater than the amount we could and should invest in successful policies and programs for our children."The Kids Win program does just that. In addition,students who have been paired with a mentor are monitored by the Success Coach on a daily basis. Each mentor is provided with weekly academic and social success reports.The Success Coach is in constant contact with the student,teachers,guidance counselors,administrators,and parents. The Success Coach is also a part of the school Truancy Team that identifies and offers hope for those disengaged from school.Currently there are 3tstudents in the program grades 6-12.The program has a success rate of over seventy percent in improving grades and/or decreasing truancy among the highest-risk youth. Last year was our best ever....87%of the youth in the 2678 Kids Win Program increased their grades and/or reduced their truancy and graduated high school on time.Currently,91%of the students involved in the Kids Win Program,are successful in passing all of their classesl The estimated cost of this program for 2024/25 is $48,000.00.We are requesting$10,000 from this grant. A. INTRODUCTION: Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request and its capacity to manage the project. Keys to Be the Change,Inc. (KTBTC) is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization founded in 2014. KTBTC is a youth serving organization which implements multi-tiered leadership,social and competency skill building,youth literacy,alcohol/drug/violence prevention,and bullying prevention programs to youth in the Monroe County School District.We have partnered with the Monroe County School District since our inception.The Monroe County School Board, administrators,teachers,guidance counselors, parents and peers all agree that KTBTC provides unduplicated programs for high-risk youth in Monroe County. Our President,Tara Whitehead,is a co-founder of KTBTC and is the Principal at Poinciana Elementary School. Andrea Spottswood, CPA,is our Treasurer who oversees the finances of the organization. Other board members include: City of Key West Police Chief, Sean Brandenburg, 16t' District Judicial Court Judge, Bonnie Helms,community volunteer and a strong advocate for family values, Elena Spottswood; and Floyd Jenkins who brings a diverse background that touches on so many issues facing our kids today. Keys to Be the Change continues to be extremely financially prudent. Heidi Golightly, Executive Director of KTBTC, has been helping high-risk youth for over 21 years in the Monroe County School District. Prior to her involvement in the schools she was an independent business owner and an active community member who has served on many local boards during her 27 years as a resident of Key West. Her experience includes youth prevention program development and implementation,grant management,staff training, business operations management and mentor training for both adults and youth leaders.She provides leadership and oversight under the Executive Board to assure objectives are met and goals are on track. 2679 B. Goals,Objectives and Outcomes(What needs to be done.)Supply documentation of the need if it is available. . w. GOAL:To ReduceAlcohol,Drugs and Violence among students in Monroe County _ GOALS _ 7youth OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES Creating healthy and positive programs that engage Increased ........ ....__..__._..... . .. bondingwith their youth who refrain from drugs, school and in community. community and school which alcohol and violence. reduces drug,alcohol and violence among youth. Decrease truancy. "'"—Create a bond with scho, ��_' .d �.� is ....... ...... ol. Reduced missed full days of school Improve.m.......... _. ..... __ ... ...... . ........ ...... __..�.__. leads to success. grades and decrease Increase If-confidence and build Increased grades equal successful drop-out rates. self-esteem with positive role graduation from high school. models. C. Background and Significance(Why the project is important to the community.) The Monroe County School District battles with truancy issues as well as low graduation rates for high-risk youth.Close to four thousand( )students in the Monroe County School District are eligible for free and reduced lunches which indicates a very high poverty level in our community.Living at or below poverty level usually indicates that parents are working more than one job to support their families which leaves little to no time for their children.When youth are left alone they tend to stay home and begin experimenting with alcohol and drugs.Misseddays of school make it harder for students to catch up once grades are poor or near failing. These students are at a higher risk for substance use and abuse when they are not engaged and connected to school.This often leads to risk taking behaviors including criminal activity and ultimately dropping out of school. According to the 2022 Florida Substance Abuse Survey: Table 28.Risk factor prevalence rate trends among high school students for Monroe County,2012 to 2022 Domain Scale Monroe County 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 Community Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use 47 46 38 4132 29 Perceived Availability of Drugs 45 45 33 3126 19 Perceived Availability of Handguns 27 4139 35 24 30 Family Poor Family Management 47 40 44 43 33 35 Family Conflict 34 28 30 3128 25 School Poor Academic Performance 46 37 39 4148 42 Lack of Commitment to School 57 56 58 60 68 66 Peer and Individual Favorable Attitudes toward Antisocial Behavior 40 36 38 35 40 38 Favorable Attitudes toward ATOD Use 5147 46 40 39 25 Early Initiation of Drug Use 42 29 24 22 24 16 Average Prevalence Rate 44 4139 38 36 33 Note:Because risk is associated with negative behavioral outcomes,it is better to have lower risk factor scale scores,not higher. These key findings illustrate the need for our programs.These numbers keep on going down which tells us that prevention is the key. 2680 D. Target Population (who will be served specifically? e?Gender?Special circumstances) ! -risk youth in the Monroe County School District ages 10-18 are the focus of this grant. Components of the KTBTC integrated programs are designed to engage,embrace and inspire youth to achieve academically andsocially, a positive choices and build healthy relationships as they move into adulthood.All students involved in the Kids Win program are at high-risk due to failing one or more classes,excessive absenteeism,behavioral problems,social withdrawal,single parent homes, language barrier homes and/or involvement it the courts.Youth need programs and support that increases attendance,school bonding and commitment,healthy beliefs and standards,role models,as well as alcohol and drug free activities in which to participate.Our goal is to increase services while reducing high-risk behaviors that lead to alcohol use,drug use and violence. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done?Where will it be done?When?What staffing is required?) Since the COVID 19 pandernic disrupted our lives,the need for the Kids Win Program has increased tremendously. Parents as well as students are reaching out for our guidance.High-risk youth need structure. The current situation in our school district is better than it was when our youth were pursuing their educationon-line.The Success Coach is in the schools every day working with administrators,teachers,guidance counselors and the youth to help guide them toward success.This individualized attention has proven effective in our youth havingmore positive image f themselves as they succeed in school.They tend to refrain from drugs,alcohol and violence and instead make positive choices. The addition of a mentor in their lives creates a personal relationship with a positive role model. Most of the youth in the program do not have family support. The Kids Win Mentoring Program is an evidence-based mo el that utilizes an environmental approach to prevention.The Success Coach is responsible for implementing this program. F. Resources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include a detailed budget.What other resources are available for the project? Describe the organizations'fiscal capabilities.) DESESTED AMOUNT Kids Win: .. ...... __ _.-._ ��..�. ..��__.. _ ........mm...... ._._ ........ ....�� Pathways to Success Success Coach**($ 7, .00) $10,000.00 Scholarships for most-improved graduate * ( . ) Celebrations for success ** The tot .00 al 1 .... ....... ._ _ $ ....... ... .........._ .._. m....m. _m.. ** l cost of the Success Coach will be shared with grants from S and the City of Key West. **Paid for by donations and fundraisers. G. How will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding? KTBTC will continue to seek funding from various sources including foundations,grants,fundraisers and community donations to assure programs are sustained. 2681 Keys to Be the Change Profit and Loss January- December 2023 . .. ... .. ........ ......... ... _ �.. TOTAL ....., Income Charitable donations Donation 51,583.43 Total Charitable donations 51,583.43 Fundraising Fundraising Pickleball Hats 2,867.07 Fundraising Pickleball Tournament 2,432.24 Staycation Raffle 2,760.00 Tennis Tournament 859.53 Total Fundraising 8,908.84 Grants 56,002.50 Grants-Kids Win 11,000.00 Total Grants 67,002.50 Total Income $127,494.77 GROSS PROFIT $127,494.77 Expenses Fundraising Expense Pickleball Hats 796.91 Pickleball Tournament 234.71 Tennis Tournament Expense 64.66 Total Fundraising Expense 1,096.28 G&A Bank Charges&Fees 3.73 Insurance 775.38 Legal&Professional Services 50.00 Meals&Entertainment 63.13 Office Max 70.98 Office Supplies&Software 449.13 Postage 10.85 Quickbooks 360.00 Services-Exec Dir 11,776.00 Services Assistant Director 60.00 Taxes&Licenses 136.75 Website 207.40 Total G&A 13,962.35 Program Expense Farm to School Contract Services 380.00 Total Farm to School 380.00 2682 11 srwi 7, AM 112 Keys to Be the Change Profit and Loss January- December 2023 .... ........_. .. .. ... .._ _,._ ..... -------.__ .._u.. ......... __... _..._ -")...................... ...._,.. TOTAL Kids Win Awards 750.00 Contractors-KW 37,612.50 Kids Win 2,650.00 Total Contractors-KW 40,262.60 Meals&Celebrations 377.10 Miscellaneous 63.00 PTS 100.00 Supplies 225.42 Total Kids Win 41,778.02 MORE Expenses 6,121.65 Meals&Celebrations 439.99 MORE Contract Services 15,722.50 MORE Supplies 1,199.91 Total MORE Expenses 23,484.05 Youth Leadership Awards&Recognitions 1,000.00 Freedon Writers 10,000.00 Meals&Celebrationsbrations 98.98 Meetings 10.50 Youth Leadership-contractors 5,337.60 Youth Leadership Supplies 418.74 Total Youth Leadership 16,865.72 Total Program Expense 82,507.79 Total Expenses $97,566.42 NET OPERATING INCOME $29,928.35 NET INCOME $29,928.35 Baslu AM -Woo 2683 Applicant Identification Name of Organization: ,�Jorida 1Ke,,ys VVIld 1,3,144 lite" Address: 92080, ITL 33070 Authorized Representative: (name& title) 1, rin Allis(iii, Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Telephone: (305) S62 -, 448,6 eyA 3 Fax: E-mail: erhi(i Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency Private, non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 50 1(c)(3)or(4) P 1, Title of Project: IF th(,�,, Uloridla 1,3,irtll C4,,,ntc,1t,,`S I ("'011111 lyl�U I'l I'll ty 'selr�d(",e Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: �,, 8,0 00 If your request is for multiple year funding,please check here and attach a separate page describing the future plan. 1'1,,/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. �.`14/.,Ak. 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. S e 4,, �,t(f a c I&e(1 Ill i s t 0 1'1E3" t Jr.A I cm f 1")i r f,0 r S This application addresses(please check all that apply): [ ] Law Enforcement [X] 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: Please note: Because OLhn Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proce dings; any information in this application may be available to the public. 2684 111 OVwz Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc 2024 Board Members Dennis Caltagirone Normand Gonsalves Chairman 168 Jasmine Street P.O. Box 370981 Tavernier, FL 33070 Key Largo, FL 33037 1ym s lve let is I�"d� '�.: om ash ii t. cop (305) 451-7610 (cell) (305) 331-0525 (305) 852-4276 (office) Roberto I. Alonso William Legg Vice Chairman 17 Card Sound Road 178 Marina Avenue Key Largo, FL 33037 Key Largo, FL 33037 ,rr ��r �..a..��:'..:��................ .: rµ ......:. (443) 253-3194 (305) 491-4656 Ty Harris Penelope Hatten 110 Plantation Shores Drive 1450 Blue Jay Court Tavernier, FL 33070 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 t arri �1,,UD�ji c otr� ��qq' o'i � (386) 956-8776 (406) 580-3347 Sara Hamilton 1 Beals Hammock Lane Key Largo, FL 33037 (305) 360-7727 2685 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: Applicant's Name1 � I5on �( (Printed) 2686 Abstract: The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (FKWBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Tavernier, FL and is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured wild birds. The FKWBC provides a Court-ordered Community Service program for participants to complete service hours required by the legal system for reparation. As one of few court-ordered community service programs in the Upper Keys, the FKWBC offers a unique opportunity for constituents to engage in meaningful activity, practice structured routine, develop new skills, and in some cases, reintegrate into the community which may help break cycles of criminal activity and drug and alcohol abuse. Despite the program's robustity,we do not have evidence to support the notion that this program is effective at preventing crime and drug and alcohol abuse or that it makes a positive impact on particpants. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc. requests $8,000 to support the formalization of our Court-ordered Community Service program and to provide evidence for the effectiveness of community service on changing attitudes and behaviors that contribute to crime, drug, and alcohol abuse. 2687 THE APPLICATION A. Introduction. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (FKWBC) was incorporated in 1987 by our late founder and long-time Keys resident, Laura Quinn. The FKWBC exists to rescue, rehabilitate, and release harmed or displaced native and migratory birds of the Florida Keys, and to educate the public about coexistence with wildlife. We achieve our mission through treating 1,000 injured birds each year at Mission Wild Bird Hospital, which also features our public gift shop and education center. Our second facility, the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary, boasts over 60 non-releasable resident birds on display for visitors to admire 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. A key program at the FKWBC is Court-ordered Community Service, which seeks to provide an opportunity for individuals who have a legal obligation to complete volunteer hours. Crime, drug and alcohol abuse are the primary reasons for participants engaging court-ordered community service at our organization (i.e. DUI's, drug possession, driving with a suspended license, etc.). Court-ordered community service volunteers are directly supervised by a staff member at all times and activities include assisting with daily hospital operations. Specifically, duties involve laundry, cleaning bird enclosures, sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes, assisting with baby bird feeds and any other hospital procedures that staff may need help with. Open 7 days a week,participants are able to sign up for hospital shifts that align best with their schedules. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes The goal of Formalizing the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center's Court-ordered Community Service Program is to make the program more effective at creating a positive difference, with the ultimate objective to aid in preventing crime, drug, and alcohol abuse in our community. To accomplish this goal, we would like to develop a pre- and post- reflection survey to encourage program participants to think deeper about their experience volunteering at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. Self-reflection may help foster a sense of accountability for actions and produce a positive change in behavior. To enhance the experience, we will implement a formal orientation and guided tour for court-ordered community service volunteers to learn about our organization, and draw connections between how completing hours contributes to a greater charitable cause. The purpose of the formal orientation and tour is for program participants to be familiar with the positive community impacts that they are contributing through volunteering at the FKWBC. In order to legitimize the Court-ordered Community Service program, we would like to keep an organized record of program participants and key survey information that will help us to gauge the effectiveness of the enhanced program. Overall, the FKWBC staff will need to spend additional time and resources on administrative tasks such as record keeping, communications, development of the program, and participant orientations. 2688 C. Background and Significance For decades, the "Wild Bird Center" has accepted court-ordered community service participants into our organization to complete legally-required hours. Due limited resources, staff have not tracked key information or been able to make beneficial advancements that would lend to the broader impacts and enhancement of the program. As opposed to being a check-box for restitution, our aim in formalizing the program is to make a difference in individuals which may help to prevent future crime or drug and alcohol abuse. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center is one of few organizations in the Upper Keys that will accept court-ordered community service volunteers. Financial support will aid in program expansion and therefore make a positive difference in the community, D. Target Population Any individual located in the Upper Keys who selects our organization for court-ordered community service will ultimately benefit from the formalization of our Court-ordered Community Service program. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, or gender. E.Approach Method This project will take place at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center's Mission Wild Bird Hospital located in Tavernier, FL. The pre- and post- reflection survey will be mandatory for all court-ordered community service participants and serves as an additional layer of support. After the completion of mandatory hours, participants will gain access to both pre- and post- survey answers and be able to give thought to how this experience affected them. R Resources and Costs We are requesting $8,000 to support program development for 12 months ($2,000 per quarter). Funding($6,500)will be used to support administrative expenses associated with developing the survey, software costs, record keeping,printed materials, analysis of the data, and preparation of the final report. The remaining funding ($1,500)will support the additional time spent by hospital's staff to develop and lead a program-specific orientation and tour. Our fiscal capacity comes from entry donations at the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary, finders of wild birds who support their rehabilitative care, general donors, recurring foundations, and various grants. G. Sustainability We are requesting one year's worth of funding that will be used toward enhancing the Court-ordered Community Service program. Funding is required for the time and resources necessary to expand the program. In the future, minimal funding will be required to sustain the program. 2689 H. Financial Statement Florida Keys Wild Bird & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Statement of Activity January-December 2023 _..............................................................................................................._._..mm............_ _........................................ ....._.................................................. ....... ..................... ...................._. ,. _.................,.,.............._,.................-----.....................TOTAL. r� $521,194.28 GRaSS PROFIT $521,194.28 Ex $524,AS M Oftr Revenue $68AM.81 Oftr ExpendRures $15050.00 NET REVENUE 548,876.76 2690 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page,except as noted below): A,tuJigant Identification Name of Organization: The Zonta Club of Marathon Foundation,Inc. Address:P.O. Box 500972,Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: (name&title)Liz MacDonald,Treasurer Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application)Pat Biagi,Director: (305)743-0698 Fax:N/A E-mail.pappib@,gmail.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: Health and Mammography Services Program Type of request: Recurring funds ✓ Non-recurring funds(e.g..capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $5,000 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 From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?The application was submitted to CFFK Up and Over for the Keys grant. What was the result?It was not granted, reply..." a number of requests exceeded the amount of funds available" 113 applications compared to 51 in the previous year. 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 funds. Supply a separate page here if you like. (Attached) This application addresses(please check all that apply): 4 Physical, Dental and Mental wellbeing of women and children in our community* r/Assistance with cost of preventative tests, such as mammograms* 4 Assistance with cost of diagnostic testing such as ultrasound, MRIs* */Assistance with prescription costs* Assistance with travel costs to and from test appointments if care is not available locally* Assistan N,k ith utility costs or food for a family, in need,if other resources are not available* d Signature /�ecause Sunsh�i � Date•Please note: �1ale Laws ofth e State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information in this application may be available to the public. V v Kristine Helms Comm.#HH081205 � � J23/ 14 �'`•, A '� Expires:Feb.2,2025 � BOW Thru Aaron Notary Hi 2691 Certif cation 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. $. 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 SIGNATURI� a�� n , ° PRINT NAME. b .,... Heim I r KristinaH06 285 � .� 3 2 . _ Comm. H ;.• J Expires:Feb.2,2025 • Bonded Thru AaMn NO WY 2692 INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION A. INTRODUCTION: The Zonta Club of Marathon is an organization comprised of business and professional women dedicated to improving the circumstances of women and children in our community. The funding from the SAFF grant will be used to increase the assistance that can be provided to uninsured or underinsured women and children in our community for healthcare services that might not otherwise be sought due to financial difficulties. We are seeing an increase in requests for assistance over the past year.Medical costs have substantially increased.We attempt to assist and find the best solution for each person who reaches out. We also see a great need for families facing hunger issues in our community.A Board of Directors controls all Club funds. B. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND OUTCOME: The goal and objectives of the Zonta Club of Marathon are advocacy for the greater good with respect to empowering women and children and advocating for persons who ask for a hand up. Goals: 1. Working to end violence against women and children 2.Identify areas that would contribute to the end of economic inequality 3.Exploring ways to enhance the quality of education for women and children through scholarships 4.Improving the lives of women and children by providing greater access to healthcare Objectives: 1. Reduce the number of residents who avoid preventative healthcare procedures. 2. Advocate service providers to discount procedural costs for the uninsured/underinsured. 3. Communicate resources that are available within our community 4. Partner with like organizations to overlap and enhance resources C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE:33 years ago,Zonta identified a need in our community, and we are committed to assisting women and children in our community who are uninsured or underinsured. Many struggle when faced with difficult medical issues for themselves or their children. The Zonta Club of Marathon offers assistance for procedures, such as mammograms, emergency dental issues,and prescription costs,to name a few. Zonta continues to be an advocate for additional health services within our community.In addition,the Club offers scholarship money to Marathon High School senior girls for the pursuit of higher education. D. TARGET POPULATION:The target population for the Zonta Club of Marathon is the women and children who live in our community. The Club has long recognized the existence of a distinct population of low-income females in our community who do not have insurance or the financial resources to pay for not just emergency issues but also preventative testing that could impact their lives or the lives of their children. Zonta fosters unity and has an open-door policy for any person in need. Contact information is outlined on the rack cards that are distributed around the community. We also offer contact information for other resources within the community. E. APPROACH METHOD: The Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) does not provide coverage for some preventative testing. We receive requests for assistance with these procedures that fall through the cracks. Requests are made to the Zonta Club of Marathon by contacting a member of the Club. These are reviewed and approved by the Health team. Zonta's approach is Whatever It Takes. We strive to help alleviate the frustration and anxiety due to medical costs. 2693 F RESOURCES AND COST: Zonta does not like to say no to anyone who needs assistance when there is an inability to pay for healthcare. Studies have shown that the first thing a person will do when experiencing financial difficulty is eliminate health and dental costs,especially preventative care. The members of the Zonta Club of Marathon provide many hours of volunteer labor and financial assistance to make our fundraisers as successful as possible. Item Purpose Unit Cost Cost Rack Cards&Mailer Communication to 1000 x .139 $300 Community I. $250 Mailer Materials/Supplies: (postage, Carry out the j Budget items $1.000.00 bookkeeping,computer, program ! shared with storage,etc) organizational i initiatives Screening _ Primary Procedure 36 @$140(avg) $5,040 Mammograms/Interpretations each person. Varies by facility Diagnostic Mammogram Secondary 15 @$260 (avg) $3,900 Procedure Varies by facility Ultrasound Subsequent 5 @ $600(avg) $3,000 Procedure Varies by facility Misc Health Procedures Pap smears, 5 patients @. $3,000 bloodwork, $600.00 each biopsies, doctor Varies by facility appointments, mental health visits, emergency dental TOTAL PROJECTED COST: $16,240 G. SUSTAINABILITY: What makes this program sustainable is the need in our community. It has not gone away and has only increased in the last couple of years. Healthcare is costly, as we all know,and many employees do not have benefits included with employment. We partner with other organizations such as CHI (Community Health of South FL), Lower Keys Medical, and Womankind (Key West). These partners are well-versed in assuring that patients receive quality, timely healthcare. H. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: In the past, Zonta Club of Marathon was granted discounted pricing from various facilities. We work with our local providers to increase health services at a reduced cost, which is important to our Club.This ensures that our funding stretches further.These formal partnerships will ensure that the needs and privacy (HIPPA guidelines) of those we refer to are met.We are excited to hear that we will have a Womankind office here in our area and look forward to working with them. CLOSING COMMENTS: The Zonta Club of Marathon sincerely hopes that the Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund will grant the requested award of$5,000 to help us continue our efforts in our community. Zonta looks forward to working with SAFF to enhance a better and healthier Marathon. Thank you for considering our request. Should you have questions or concerns regarding the application,please contact Pat Biagi. Phone#305-743-0698 Cell#727-487-3842 Email:pappib a<ginail.com. 2694 DIRECTORS OF THE ZONTA CLUB OF MARATHON 2023-2024 Lisa Joseph,421 60`h Street Gulf,Marathon,FL 33050 Erin Arnett, PO Box 501822, Marathon, Fl 33050 Pat Biagi, 102 Avenue M,Marathon, FL 33050 Liz MacDonald, 389 North Anglers Drive,#103,Marathon, FL 33050 Tara Morris, 1225 75th Street, Marathon,FL 33050 Charlotte Quinn,493 James Street, Marathon,FL 33050 Stephanie Baumann, 12545 Overseas Highway.#104,Marathon, FL 33050 2695 Monroe County Sheriff Samuel's House,Inc. f's Office January 26,2024 p� Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application Alm licant Identification Name of Organization: Samuel's House, Inc. Address: 1614 Truesdell Court,Key West,FL 33040 Authorized Representative: Tara Salinas,Executive Director Maria Protopsaltis,Deputy Director Phone: 305-296-0240 Fax: 305-296-3921 Email: -i ......sh. u.. .g14��u.�m��..�» .� 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: "Prevention through Provision Program Services" Type of request: [X] Recurring funds (e.g.,operational costs) [ ] Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $10,000.00(maximum allowable) 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? (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. The Mary Spottswood Women's Center Emergency Shelter Program 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. The Samuel's House Board of Directors list is provided in this application. 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: Januarw� 26„ 2024 Tara Salinas,Executive Director Samuel's House,Inc. 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. 1 2696 Samuel's House,Inc. 0 Monroe County Sheriff's Office January 26,2024 ) Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application WWY n IF AAjMlicant Certification I,hereby certify that: 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 law, 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: _ _. Date: Januat� 26m 2024 Tara Salinas,Executive Director m., Samuel's House,Inc. 2 2697 Samuel's House,Inc. F Monroe County Sheriffs Office January 26,2024 Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) ,, Grant Application Abstract The mission of Samuel's House, Inc. is to provide housing in a nurturing environment for homeless women, women and 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. (SH) is applying for this grant from the Monroe County Sherriff's Office (MCSO) Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) to assist with meeting operating expenses necessary to continue providing the emergency shelter housing and basic needs services offered at the Mary Spottswood Women's Center (MSWC) Emergency Shelter. At MSWC, these services are provided as part of the Prevention Through Provision program. This program is specific to safe shelter and basic needs, for homeless women, and women with children. What: Prevention Through Provision is a program of intensive case management and delivery of basic human needs. Prevention Through Provision assists in reducing and preventing crime; addressing drug and alcohol abuse through prevention, intensive case management, and providing a structured supportive environment with daily essential services; and assists in achievement, or maintenance of sobriety, leading to the improved mental and physical health, of adults and minor children. Where: SAFF grant funds will be used at the Samuel's House Mary Spottswood Women's Center Emergency Shelter(ES) located in Key West, Florida; which is the only county-wide emergency shelter for women, and women with children. Why: Monroe County Homeless Services (MCHS) Continuum of Care (CoC) organization conducts a Point-in- Time (PIT) survey documenting homeless individuals living in Monroe County, Florida. The PIT is defined by a variety of categories and includes the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals in the County. The PTT report of January 31 2023, reported that 456 homeless individuals living in Monroe County. Of that number, 184 were living in emergency shelter, 86 were in transitional housing, and the remaining 186 were unsheltered; or living in places that are unfit for human habitation. And while HUD and the US Department of Homelessness does not permit county CoC agencies to include School District data in the reports published,these reports do indicate that at least 11 children were living in shelters,transitional housing facilities or were unsheltered in 2023,January. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office data report indicates the average cost per day in 2021, for an inmate at the County Detention Center, was $128.33. The County also reported that the average 2021 inmate demographic represented 419 males and 61 females, 480 inmates, average per day. At $128.33 /day/ inmate, multiplied by 480 (average/day) at 365 days per year; calculates an average cost of approximately$22,483,416. 00,to Monroe County taxpayers in 2021. . Samuel's House served 370 families/individuals between January and December 2023. This number does represent a decrease from the 2022 period, which is due to a necessary renovation at the Kathy's Hope program house. The renovation required relocation of existing KH clients, and resulted in a decrease in available units for transitional, permanent and supportive housing. Of the 370 served, 165 were"in-shelter" clients; 108 were at MSWC Emergency Shelter, 31 were at Casa de Meredith, and 26 clients resided at Kathy's Hope. The remaining 205 served received rental and/or utilities assistance, food and basic needs assistance, or other external homeless prevention assistance. When: Samuel's House will use funds awarded by the SAFF grant to assist with salary expenses, drug testing, and enable us to continue providing these services in 2024. How: Samuel's House, Inc. will use SAFF funds to defray cost of salaries of case managers. Case management provides the support system so that clients can regain control of their lives, avoid involvement in criminal activity, and become productive citizens. SAFF funds will also assist with basic human needs such as food and provision of adequate shelter; both of which are imperative for the physical and mental health of adults and children living at Samuel's House. How Much: Samuel's House, Inc. is requesting the maximum allowable amount of$10,000.00. SAFF grant funds received will be used to generate new and additional matching funds. 3 2698 Samuel's House,Inc. 'Q Monroe County Sheriff s Office January 26,2024 If W101001 , Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application A o dication -2024 SAFF A) Introduction Safe shelter, essential services and individualized, intensive case management services are essential in preventing crime and victimization for homeless women, and women with children, who find themselves in a crisis. "In shelter", women and women with children are given safety from all forms of violence; shelter from the elements and from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and other risks associated with homelessness; they are options for safe, legal employment,rather than crime such as selling drugs or participating in human trafficking. "In shelter"women who are referred by the Monroe County Detention Center, the Judicial System and from Adult Probation have a safe, structured environment for their transition back to sobriety, society and a productive lifestyle. On October 1, 1999, Samuel's House, Inc., a registered 501(c) (3)non-profit organization, opened its first program known as the Mary Spottswood Women's Center, the Monroe County Florida emergency shelter for women and women with minor children offering shelter housing and basic needs for a period of up to 90-days. In 2007, SH expanded programs by building and opening up Kathy's Hope, a l 6-bedroom/bath permanent supportive structured housing facility. Kathy's Hope provides housing opportunities where women and women with minor children in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse or who have been diagnosed with co-occurring disorders can reside as long as they wish. In 2010, a third structured permanent supportive living facility was built and opened as Casa de Meredith, offering seven, two-bedroom and bathroom units along with two studio apartment units, offering affordable housing for single women and men, women and men with children, and intact families. In 2013, Samuel's House received DCF licensure for Adult Substance Abuse Services for Case Management and General intervention. This license is renewed annually. Samuel's House staff consists of an executive director, deputy director, finance manager, a fundraiser / event specialist, a part-time case manager, three full-time case managers, and a pool of part-time shelter monitors, certified grant writer, and the agency Founder,Mrs. Elmira Leto, who serves as strategic consultant to the agency. Together this team brings years of experience in case management, substance abuse intervention, criminal justice, community health and treatment center management. Each staff position represents an integral piece of the overall case management team approach used by Samuel's House. Since opening its doors, Samuel's House has provided services to 8,289 clients with numerous targeted services that motivate residents to reach goals and develop skills, thereby becoming viable members of society. The staff of SH has over three decades of combined experience working with the homeless, substance abuse intervention, criminal justice, community health, victim services, and other social issues. The SH Board of Directors includes professionals of various backgrounds and an array of expertise and experience. Our Board Members are actively involved with the shelter contributing many volunteer hours to program services, administrative responsibilities and fundraising efforts. With a solid history of awards from federal, state and other grant programs, SH has proven itself to be competent stewards in all fiscal aspects of its programs. All grant awards have been followed by prudent, successful management of resulting programs. Required reporting is done in a timely manner and SH has no history of delinquencies or negative findings from any funding source. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes Very specific and 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 case management and the provision of basic human needs. 4 2699 Samuel's House,Inc. r" (7 0 �w Monroe County Sheriff's Office January 26,2024 41049op Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application 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 will 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 within two weeks of intake. 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. 1. Residents will develop individualized plans of action, clearly delineating their goals regarding health and safety. 2. Victims of violence will participate in safety planning and counseling. 3. Wornen released from jail will receive support for a new,improved lifestyle. 4. All residents are alcohol and drug tested at intake and up to every 72 hours thereafter. 5. Residents will receive care coordination to access all available resources leading to self-sufficiency. 6. Samuel's House will provide relapse prevention programming. 7. 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. • Residents will receive services which assist them in achieving improved mental/physical health including, but not limited to: Attending necessary mental/physical healthcare 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. SH 2O23 case management intake screenings indicate that clients served reported the most prevalent causes of homelessness to include: a) lack of work which they are competent to maintain, b) insufficient wages versus housing expenses, c) domestic violence, and more common than not, is the ongoing issue of substance use / abuse, coupled with chronic mental health disorders and related medical conditions that most often remain untreated, d) loss of work /wages; long-term illness, pending disabilities, and more. SH has experienced an increase in need and requests for conununity assistance for items such as delinquent rent or lease fees, as well as basic utilities assistance. SH statistics indicate all of these causes and issues contribute to an ongoing, long term concern, and is directly associated with homelessness. C. Background and Significance The need for emergency shelter and long-term housing services in the Florida Keys is reflected in its remote location 5 2700 Samuel's House,Inc. Q Monroe County Sheriff's Office January 26,2024 Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application and the cost of living versus wages paid. For example, shelter is essential to the safety of abuse victims who are seeking refuge, because leaving abusers is often dangerous, if not lethal. The lack of adequate, safe, affordable housing in Monroe County is an ongoing issue of concern. 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. SH provides women and women with children a safe, secure place to live and a long-term plan for life improvement free of criminal influence. Without SH,many women would have to return to living in the mangroves, their cars, sleeping on sofas, lawn chairs, 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 living on the streets and engaging in illegal activity in an effort to financially support themselves and/or their children. 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: • Assisting victims among the local population, as well as transients and tourists, who often find themselves stranded here due to some type of violence. • Providing shelter and essential services to the increase in mothers with children and in pregnant women with children in need of services. The Department of Children and Families and Family Court refer many families and individuals to SH 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 snake the transition into independence and stability. • Providing a variety of essential services that 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 SH include the criminal justice system, as well as Family Court. Referrals from the Monroe County Detention Center and from Adult Probation are also frequent. SH shelters many women who are released from jailor prison, including 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 SH, gives them the tools to make good choices and to participate in life as productive citizens with legitimate forms of livelihood. • Providing the support, structure and accountability of a recovery-oriented community to addicted women, and women with children. 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, SH provides addicts and substance abusers, from the jails and streets, the structure and support needed to achieve sobriety. Samuel's House actively renews our license with the Florida Department of Children and Families for Adult Substance Abuse Services / Case Management and General Intervention annually. 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 The Mary Spottswood Women's Center Emergency Shelter provides shelter housing 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 6 2701 Samuel's House,Inc. Q Monroe County Sheriff's Office January 26,2024 Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application from birth to eighteen. The only requirement for admission to the 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 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. This includes drug testing supplies and utility expenses of the program. ❖ Case Management: Case Management is a long term, ongoing process and is intended to provide clients with whatever they need, whenever they need it, for as long as necessary. SH is committed to this process. The SH method of case management is a team approach. The case management team consists of a part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker, one part-time Case Manager, three full-time Case Managers and a pool of part-time Shelter Monitors. This team manages the needs of all shelter residents, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. SH 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 SH, 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 SH 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 SH, 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 SH case management team ensures that residents of our programs receive shelter and comprehensive services for their transition to self-sufficiency, safety, and sober productive lifestyles. Samuel's House assures that approaches used by staff 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 SH, these women would have few options. SH works to rehabilitate and empower women so they are ready for a clean, legal lifestyle. ❖ 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 theft, 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. SH believes that no woman or child should have to endure a state of homelessness or live in fear for their personal safety without even the most basic of human needs such as food and shelter. Since 1999, SH has been providing for those needs. Client fees have always been an integral part of the SH programs. It is important that women take at least some financial responsibility for their housing and other needs while living at the Mary Spottswood Women's Center. Fees at the Emergency Shelter are $100.00 per week, for the,first four weeks; after which the weekly fee increases to $125.00. This rate has been unchanged for the past nine years, even if the woman has accompanying children. All client fees are applied to the monthly operating costs of the shelter. When you calculate out that a client pays less than $14.29 per day in client fees at the weekly rate, and zero for her children, at the shelter, it is easy to see how a deficit can and does exist. This is why grants, donations and other financial assistance are necessary. As inflation rises, the gap between SH client fees and actual operating costs has widened, to the point that the agency can no longer afford NOT to insist that client fees be paid, after the initial four week entry period. 7 2702 Samuel's House,Inc. O Monroe County Sheriff's Office January 26,2024 Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application The economics of the average client wage paid, versus the cost of living, traumatic events which cause loss of work, etc., often results in many clients (if not all) entering the shelter at an entry level job situation, or unemployed, without any income or assistance. For this reason, SH makes every effort to assist new clients by utilizing grants and other funds available, in order to provide payment of the first four weeks of a new client stay at the shelter. This allows the client to acclimate to their new situation, sufficient time to attain employment, seek referral and application assistance for possible benefits that they may not be receiving but are eligible to receive such as social security, TANF, disability, retirement, affordable housing, and much more. There is much to do to get a client in a position where they can feel ready to go out and work, and become independent once again. SH will apply a portion of the SAFF 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 keep them sheltered. The Mary Spottswood Women's Center Emergency Shelter is located at 1614 Truesdell Court, Key West, Florida. All programs are closely monitored by an experienced staff of case managers, house monitors, our deputy director and the executive director. While case managers assess needs of residents and potential residents, it is the entire SH team that works together to monitor all clients and programs accordingly. SH staff are 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 as many workshops and training sessions as well as continuing education opportunities in order to increase skill level and experience throughout the organization. F. Resources and Costs Samuel's House is requesting SAFF grant funds in the amount of$10,000,to be used to assist with costs involved in case management and the provision of basic need services. 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). G. Sustainability SH receives support from a number of public and private funding sources. With consideration for the instability of public funding sources, we continue to make every effort to identify new funding and fundraising opportunities to ensure the sustainability of SH. Samuel's House,Inc. Board of Directors—see a full list of members on the next page. 8 2703 Samuel's House,Inc. Monroe County Sheriffs Office January 26,2024 Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund(SAFF) Grant Application ................. .. . ............. BEAUBIEN,ALAN 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd. C:954-812-5049 aticaulA ii J�,r I . Director of Sales& Key West,FL 33040 W:305-296-8100 Marketing/Marriot F:305-293-0205 Beachside .....................---....................................................................................... ..........1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1.-........................—--------- BENDER,EMILY 725 Waddell Ave,#8 C:305-849-3551 PR Consultant Key West,FL 33040 ............... BENT,DEBORA 701 Spanish Main#556 oLconi Interior Decorator Cudjoe Key,FL 33042 C:305-393-3872 .......................... . .................................................... ...................------—-------------------- ......... ........ BRINDISI,SHAY NE 20 61h Ave, H s as Wlr-ernlan—&Lm—5 L9 School Teacher Key West,FL 33040 C:305-942-9646 Gerald Adams -- -------------------— .......... ....................................... DEAL,MICHELLE CATES 201 Front St,Ste#333 H: u-nllillcl"L,ul,oll,ll1ec,@..t..e..s..@ ri!fid*eca 11:es.-ccia? Attorney Key West,FL 33040 C:305-453-6270 ... ............ ........................ Harris .................. ----.........."I'll,.......... .... ............................... ............ GOODALL,JESS MILES 1831 Harris Ave C:704-640-1667 ia2r�11011J a)WNkSX1:Ar. Attorney Key W FL 33040 W:305-296-7227 ---------- ............ HALPERN,MICHAEL 209 Duval Street,2 Fl D W:305-296-5667 11129�.C� 1AIm0hirw! Attorney Key West,FL 33040 C:305-797-7023 ------ HERBST,JACKIE 185 Country Road H:305-304-5022 i Jaddp.herjjst L� ------........... op_h� orn Opal Hotels Big Pine Key,FL 33043 W:305-292-4363 Regional Director of Sales ................ ... .............. —-—-—---------------- ........... LOVE,LIZ 1212 Catherine Street C:479-200-4689 [Ez 11 ove kwLDgma H xam. Dir.Corp Events&Incentives Key West,FL 33040 We've Got the Keys ....................-------...... ...... MOORE,SCARLET 718 W Virginia Ave C:305-393-9030 ou%icarile�Rj�,,Mfll conni Sr.Accountant TREASURER Tampa FL 33603 Niles,Knight&Co. ........................................ ----------- MYERS,KIRBY 206 Golf Club Drive C:603-828-5625 Ki[tMcllos��tkw@g�ina�ll,c,iD�ii Owner Kirby's Closet FUNDRAISING CHAIR Key West,F L 33040 Radio DJ ............ ......... ......................... i H I�PP S,IK�R 16 2420 Patterson Ave Suite A, C:305-394-7886 a klikiin ozaollFarrl a wVrrrrr unr Centennial Bank Key West FL 33040 --------...... .......................... .......................... ................... SPOTTSWOOD,CRISTY 1125 Flagler Ave___ ve C:305-395-9223 chp V. Attorney PRESIDENT Key West,FL 33040 .................. .................. ...... STOKES,ERIKA 1033 Sandys Wa H: ool Lock LftpaiV.conn School Teacher VICE PRESIDENT Key West,FL 33040 C:305-942-1390 Horace O'Bryant -1-11-11------... ...... .................................... THOMPSON,LAUREN 725 Waddell Ave,#7 Key H. Florist/Event Planner West,FL 33040 PO Box 2632 C:478-747-7982 Jacksonville,WY 83001 V 61111-1—.......................................... . ...........................—------- ,CHRISTINE 2907 Fogarty Ave W:305-292-400 1 hii aStaT222�512M2h22z= Public Defender SECRETARY Key West,FL 33040 x3437 C-1 S�T H. Financial Statement(Income and expense report for the previous year): Samuel's House is required to file an annual IRS Form 990 tax return as a nonprofit entity. SH contracts for a full, independent audit and review of our finances, every year. This report is a very large document. SH would exceed the 9 page limit for this grant should we include that report here. Instead,we are providing a project budget summary. If you require an income expense report, or other financial document,we are happy to comply. BREAKDOWN: PURPOSE: 0 $10,000 For Case management salaries: Allows a support system so that clients Essential can regain control of their lives and become productive citizens. Services and e Drug testing supplies: Are necessary to make sure those with Shelter substance abuse issues are tested up to every 72 hours. Operations 1 e Essential Basic Needs: Food, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items. These essentials are imperative for the physical well-being of clients in shelter care. e Utilities: For services which include electric, water, sewer, garbage and cable. 9 2704 2 Applicant Identification " Name of Organization: Anchors Aweigh,Club,Inc. Address: 404 Virginia Street Key West, Florida 33040 Authorized Representative: (name&title) Judy Blumenkranz, Manager Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application),Mike Moser Telephone: (305)296-7888 E-mail: anchorsaweighkeywest@gmail.com Type of Organization: State, County or Local Government Department of Agency [ ] Private,non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C.501(c)(3)(4) [X] Title of Project: Remain healthy,safe,open,and assessable to members in 2024. Type of request: ❑X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑ Non-recurring funds(e.g.,capital expenditures,one-time costs) Amount of request: $10,000.00 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? ❑X Yes ❑ No From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Anchors Aweigh will request grant funds from Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Human Services Advisory Board for$20,000 later this year. 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 use of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. Please see the Board of Directors list on the last page of this application. This application addresses (please check all that apply): ❑ Law Enforcement ® 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 �. �"¢ �V uw ,� � � �lfl'4t�aY�1'"x�,��l��,��1w�u� 1 „;� Signature: Date: 1/26/2024 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. Page 1 of 10 2705 Monroe County Sheriffs Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 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 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: Ii 'Bluanz,Manager Anchors Aweigh Club,Inc. Page 2 of 10 2706 Monroe County Sheriff's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 0 2024 Grant Application �r O_J �P Abstract The mission of Anchors Aweigh is to provide meeting space for varied 12 Step Recovery groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous,Al-Anon,Narcotics Anonymous,and other 12-step groups as approved by the Board of Directors. Who: Anchors Aweigh Club Inc. is applying for this grant from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund to assist with operations expenses and concession counter employee wages to allow Anchors Aweigh, a member owned 3,500 square foot recovery club in Key West, Florida to continue providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for both indoor and outdoor 12 step meetings for anyone suffering from additional or working to maintain their sobriety to attend. We serve anyone suffering from addiction or working to maintain their sobriety. What: Anchors Aweigh consists of a 3,500,plus square foot building and includes an outside garden area that supplies space for over fifty(50) twelve step meetings weekly. The Anchors Aweigh Club has been the primary gathering place where residents of the lower Florida Keys and visitors have turned for help, support, and safety since its inception almost 39 years ago. Where: The Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture grant funds will be used at the Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc.'s clubhouse at 404 Virginia Street, centrally located in the heart of old town or the downtown area in Key West,Florida; in Monroe County. Why: S AMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), the National Library of Medicine, and the National Institutes of Justice have extensively researched the impact of peer recovery groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous(AA) and Narcotics Anonymous(NA), on mental health, relapse prevention, and crime rates. According to SAMHSA, participation in peer support groups is associated with reduced mental health service use,highlighting the potential cost-saving benefits of these interventions. The National Library of Medicine's articles emphasize evidence-based findings, showing that engagement in peer recovery groups contributes to a decreased likelihood of relapse among individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Studies highlighted by the National Institutes of Justice further support the positive outcomes of peer support, proving a correlation between participation in such groups and a reduction in criminal behavior among individuals in recovery. In addition to lowering mental health service costs and reducing relapse rates,peer recovery groups play a vital role in community reintegration and fostering a sense of belonging. These statistics collectively underscore the multifaceted benefits of peer support groups in enhancing individual well-being, curbing relapse, and contributing to overall community safety. During the last four years and especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic,we saw an increased number of deaths from overdose of drugs and alcohol. There has also been an increase in the number of arrests for crimes related to drugs and alcohol. The increase in the number of individuals consuming drugs and increase in alcohol and drug and alcohol related crimes are pressing concerns we face within Monroe County and within the United States today. Page 3 of 10 2707 Monroe County Sherds Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application Statistical data from the Department of Criminal Justices and the National Institute on Drug Abuse revealed factors such as the number of crimes committed,the type of offenses, and severity of crimes are affected by alcohol and drug use. Drug and alcohol use have a closely interconnected relationship,with alcohol abuse being a contributing factor to crimes and crimes being a contributing factor to alcohol abuse.Alcohol and drug abuse increases the likelihood that individuals will commit certain crimes such as assault or homicide either by reducing their inhibitions or judgment or by increasing their agitation and anger. Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is the only facility of this kind in this region with the capacity and sole purpose to address drug and alcohol abuse through meetings, education, and a dedicated support system in a sober environment. Our services support individuals working to achieve or remain sober,which helps them to regain or remain in control of their lives, avoid involvement in criminal activity, and become or remain productive citizens in the community. We supply an essential service within Monroe County, aiding people with the support to become or maintain their sobriety which also reduces and prevents crime stemming from or involving drugs and alcohol. Anchors Aweigh staff tracks meeting attendance by recording the number of individuals attending group meetings daily. In FY2023 the number of services provided, meetings attended was 53,262. In FY2022 the number of services provided, meetings attended was 51,272. In FY2021,the number of serves provided, meetings attended was 40, 252. In FY2020, the number of services provided, meetings attended was 39,588, showing a pattern of the increased need for our services which we predict will continue in future years. When: In 1983 Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. opened its doors and in July of 2003 was bought by the membership and became a 501(3)C nonprofit corporation. It has served the community as a center of fellowship for those seeking 12 Step Recovery meetings ever since and continues to do so today. How: Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. supplies a much needed, safe, clean, drug and alcohol-free supportive environment for people in recovery by offering consistent multiple 12 Step meetings; a minimum of seven meetings daily, and over fifty 12 Step Recovery meetings per week. These meetings are held on a 365 day a year basis from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. How much: Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is requesting$10,000 in SAFF funds. SAFF grant funds received will be used to leverage new and additional matching funds. Page 4 of 10 2708 Monroe County Sheri.ff's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application Application A. Introduction Anchors Aweigh is the only facility of this size, in this region with ample space to facilitate multiple 12 Step Recovery meetings: a minimum of seven meetings daily, and over fifty 12 Step Recovery meetings per week. These meetings are held on a 365 day a year basis from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm and address drug and alcohol abuse through a network of support, prevention, and treatment.Anchors Aweigh supplies peer delivered recovery support services to those in need of these services, on a voluntary or court ordered basis. This avoids the necessity of the individual traveling out of town to obtain these services or to satisfy the terms of their sentences or probation. The organization's annual member survey was disrupted due to Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting circumstances. We plan to conduct a new annual member survey later this year. In the meantime,we utilize the results of the most recent attendance survey completed in 2019, and of the 111 guests who took the survey in March 2019, 16%earned between $11,000—$25,000 per year. 16%earned between$26,000 - $35,000 per year. 6% earned between$36,000-$40,000 per year; and 48%earned$40,000 or more per year. 14%earned less than$10,000 per year and were below the federal poverty level,as were the 16%who earned between$11,000 -$25,000 per year and 10% of those earning between $26,000 - $35,000 were also below poverty level due to their household size. The members of Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. are anonymous; however, based upon the results of this survey, of the 117 guests who were polled,40% earned wages at,or below the federal poverty level. B. Goals, Objectives,and Outcomes To continue to provide a safe, supportive, clean and drug and alcohol-free environment for meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous,Al-Anon,Narcotics Anonymous, and other 12-step groups as approved by the Board of Directors, and to provide space for education,rehabilitation and social activities that will foster the interest of members in the groups. In the last four years we have experienced challenges. However, despite these challenges, we are grateful for our dedicated Board of Directors, staff and returning volunteers, increased efforts from our fundraising subcommittee, and welcoming Judy Blumenkranz as the clubhouse manager. Page 5 of 10 2709 Monroe County Sheriff's Off ce Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application We stay dedicated to diligent maintenance of the facility and improvements which include sanitation, cleanliness and the renovation of the meeting rooms, concession counter and outdoor garden area as needed. We are committed to our mission and providing this essential service within Monroe County. We greet all who enter with a smile and brew fresh coffee throughout the day and evening. Concession counter staff is often the first point of contact when guests walk through the front door, especially for the first time. We train our staff and volunteers to welcome and aid all guests, and especially with supplying information such as meeting schedules and a list of helpful resources to new guests walking through the clubhouse doors for the first-time seeking assistance and support. Despite the rising costs of goods, insurance,products, supplies and services necessary for Anchors Aweigh to continue to serve guests, we are committed to keeping the price of the concession counter goods, including coffee,water, a variety of tea and other drinks, and food affordable to all guests. This conscious decision to keep concession counter prices affordable results in a projected concession counter loss each year, for which we contend with through membership drives, and new fundraising events such as sponsor coffee for a day for all, as well as grant funds. In 2023 our fundraising subcommittee amped up efforts to revitalize fundraising events,yielding an increase in revenues made from our Anonymous Angels Silent Auction held in November. We are grateful for this much needed increased, as it not only helped our budget in terms of mitigating the above-mentioned projected loss, but it has also inspired creative brainstorming on how to market and increase the projected earnings of this fundraising event in 2024. The goal is the continued operation of this essential service,for Anchors Aweigh to provide a safe, drug and alcohol free environment for meetings to assist people in achieving or maintaining their sobriety. The Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant will be used for the direct payment of General Liability,Director's and Officer's Liability insurance policy premiums and concession counter staff wages. Awarded funds will aid Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. with the continued operation of the 3,500+square foot Clubhouse and Garden space where safe and anonymous recovery meetings are held 365 days a year. The Anchors Aweigh Clubhouse also supplies space for events, such as Thanksgiving dinners, holiday meals, gatherings, and activities throughout the year. These events and activities help foster and support the recovery of our Page 6 of 10 2710 Monroe County Sheriff's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application members and visitors. C. Background and Significance Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is the only 12 Step Recovery Clubhouse in the Lower Keys consisting of a 3,500+square foot building and garden space that support safe and anonymous 12 Step Recovery meetings on a 365 day a year basis from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. Anchors Aweigh supplies a vital service in the Monroe County community, as it collaborates and works closely with the Monroe County 10h Judicial Circuit Pretrial and Probationary divisions for those individuals ordered to attend AA or NA meetings, and/or complete community service or volunteer hours to achieve their goals as a part of their presentence or sentencing guidelines. Anchors Aweigh collaborates in partnership with the Monroe County Coalition,with the mission to foster community changes to reduce substance abuse and the consequences of substance abuse through community collaborative efforts.Anchors Aweigh is also a partner of the United Way Community. D. Target Population Our target population consists of residents and visitors of Key West suffering from addiction and seek the aid of peer delivered recovery support services s to become or maintain their sobriety. This includes individuals referred through the Monroe County 16th Judicial Circuit,Pretrial and Probationary Divisions, and anyone ordered to attend meetings, complete community service, or volunteer hours to achieve their goals as part of their presentence or sentencing guidelines. Based upon the results of the March 2019 attendance survey,we estimate in FY2024 that we serve individuals, of which, 40% or greater will earn wages either at, or below the federal poverty level. This shows that we serve our community's most vulnerable populations. Anchors Aweigh also hosts educational and social activities that foster the interest of members in groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous Al-Anon,Adult Children of Alcoholics, Overeater's Anonymous, and other 12- step groups as approved by the Board of Directors. Anchors Aweigh members are anonymous so,we added a description of four groups that have been attending meetings at Anchors Aweigh for almost 39 years for insight as to the types of support meetings held and the population we serve. Page 7 of 10 2711 Monroe County Sheriffs Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application ➢ Alcoholics Anonymous In 1935 Bill Wilson and Doctor Bob Smith started Alcoholics Anonymous,also called AA which has become one of the most well-known treatments approached to recovering from alcohol abuse. AA is a global, community-based fellowship of individuals to help those struggling with problematic drinking get sober with the support of their peers through daily meetings and discussions surrounding addiction.The meetings are free and open to anyone,with the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.Those attending AA make a commitment to join either voluntarily,as a continuation of therapy or via court-mandated rehabilitation. ➢ Narcotics Anonymous is an anonymous group with the vision that every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life. ➢ Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous Twelve Step,Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. ➢ Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous. E. Approach Method All insurance premium payments will be made either with paper check or electronic funds transfer method made to each respective insurance company. Concession counter staff wages are paid via electronic funds(direct deposit)via the payroll processing company Paychex. Payment will be made on or prior to the premium payment due dates on the following due dates: March 1,2024,Commercial Package (Property/General Liability)July 30, 2024, Directors' & Officers' Liability; and toward Concession Counter staff wages. No additional staffing will be required for the purposes of this request. F. Resources and costs During a time when all expenses have increased significantly, we are especially appreciative of the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund grant, as it has been a vital component of our budget and our continued operation. The Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant will be applied to defray the cost of operating expenses, including the direct Page S of 10 2712 Monroe County Sherifl's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application payment of General Liability, Directors and Officers Liability insurance premium expenses, and concession counter staff wages. Projected Insurance Premium Policy Expenses for 2024 Payment Due Date Policy Type Pro ected,plemium Amount 3/1/2023 General Liability $7,309.70 7/30/2023 Directors &Officer's Liability $960.30 Total Estimated Premiums $8,270.00 Concession Counter Employee Wages Total Estimated Wages $46,409 Anchors Aweigh Club,Inc.'s fiscal capabilities. Our Board of Directors and Finance Committee meet monthly to monitor, strategize, and respond to any anticipated or unanticipated financial challenges. This includes fundraising strategies and strict adherence to the FY24 Budget. G. Sustainability The Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant will be used for the direct payment of General Liability,the Directors' and Officers' Liability insurance premium expenses, and concession counter staff wages. Page 9 of 10 2713 Monroe County Sheriff's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 2024 Grant Application Board of Directors . Name Position Email Address p.... Tele hone I Address Number . Leo Waters Board Chair le 07t,� rr,ail com (615)668-9095 919 Thomas St, 0230111,,, Key West,FL 33040 ..... .. .... .... _—_.. ................... _m............ .. ...... ...... .... Theresa Faber Treasurer mf4u007�t`�;yahoo com (305)747-8556 616 Elizabeth St#2, Key West,FL 33040 Daniel D.Reynan Secretary danielgre ,r�,;uen� me,com (305)304-1510 1277 1st St, Key West,FL 33040 ................................---.............__._._._...............................--._ .__..................._..__ ............................... ..........................-.... — ___..................._......---...m._.__..........___._...................__....__ Lori Marshall Board kw2bluemoong-niai1 com (305)383-9188 728 Elizabeth St, Member Key West. FL 33040 __........ ,tmP..— ............m.........................�........ ................ Paul Housholder Board paulhousholder(��;, mail com (260)242-0137 20 Hilton Haven Rd, Member Key West, FL 33040 . . _ ... .. m.' .......... __ .._ _ . ..... .__ .. ... ......._...._....�... _.. ..... ......... Mike Moser Board mike(,!mikemoser.com (415)948-4229 3700 Cindy Ave Member Key West,FL 33040 H.Budget Summary(Project Budget Only) 1 BREAKDOWN: PURPOSE: • $10,000 for • General Liability, Directors'and Officers'Liability insurance Operational Expenses premium expenses and concession counter staff wages which are Necessary to continue operational costs and are necessary for the continued operation of the to provide services at Clubhouse and to serve our community. the Clubhouse. Page 10 of 10 2714 �First Page of the Application: (Lin fit one page, except as noted belo%�V): 6j)pLicant I(tentificafikog Name of Organization: Voices for.Flor.ida Keys Children, Inc. .Address: 88765 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070 Authorized Representative: Susan Raff-anello, President Contact.person.: Susan Raffanello, president Telephone: 305-858-2900 Fax: 305-858-5261 E-mai.11: sra.ffanello@coffeybufli,ngton.coin Type of Organization: ((.,'heck One) State, County or Local Gov erinnent Department or Agency Private, non.-profit org-,mization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 504 c)(3) or(4) 'ride of.Project: Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational,costs) S Non-recuff ing 5unds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) An iount of request:4 V,0 0 Z�) If your request us or multiple year ftrading,please check here 0 and attach an separate page describing the Enure plan. Will you be willing to submit to thisBoard a:cull account of what you are doing wi.th these funds? Wes []No .From what other groups have you requested funds and what was tine resulf! Supply an separate page here if you.like. It will not be counted asp 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 moreindividual 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 E] Crime Prevention 11;K .Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and"Free tment Mental and Physical Health of Minors and-Adults C ult al, Artistic, Educational,R n ecreatioal and Sports ur Pr,% s � N*-,inoe Co runty Youth 01 xaniPA r IV Date: Signature- Please o Because in, Laws of e State of.Flori a apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be availarble to the public. 2715 Certification by .Applicant 1. hereby certify: 1. All infori-nation included in this application is true. 2. A. separate accoiniting of all shared fimds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements wid practices employed under state and local la,w 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 offerise under federal or state law; or, b) convicted of any drug off.L-nse 6. No shared benefits Mill be used.fior political or personal purposes. 7. No sliared beriefit will be used R)r any P uirpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use wider the law%,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 lias never been under investigation by or been. notified of the filing of a civil.rights complaint with any federal., state or local age ncy responsible for cii.vil rights matters. Applicant's Signatur:�;!, Applicant's Name Pre—sa (Printed) 2716 2022 Sheriff Asset's Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) Grant Application VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN,Inc. ABSTRACT Our Organization Voices for Florida Keys Children("Voices") began as the Guardian ad Litem Guild in 1991. It has since expanded to helping all children in need throughout Monroe County. The organization carries out its mission through an all-volunteer workforce and board of directors. This team assisted over 250 Monroe County children. Our Mission and Geographic Area Served Voices provides support to the children in Monroe County by providing financial assistance through raising and distributing funds for the medical, social, educational, personal, and normalcy needs of abused, abandoned and neglected children or those otherwise in financial, physical or emotional need. Why We Exist We exist to provide financial assistance for medical, social, educational, advocacy, normalcy, and other personal needs or requests of and/or for abused, abandoned, and neglected children and those otherwise in financial, physical or emotional need in Monroe County, Florida. How We Carry Out Our Mission We carry out our mission by reaching out to, and responding to, organizations and volunteers that assist children in need, including school counselors, child welfare agencies, such as Wesley House, and the Guardian ad Litem Program volunteers. Through the Child Welfare Program,the focus of this grant application, Voices works with youth to help them succeed in school, to fulfill key material needs, and to participate in essential childhood experiences that all kids equally deserve. Voices serves newborns to teenagers 18 years of age through the Child Welfare Program. Voices provides a safety net of services so that a child does not miss an opportunity due to lack of funds. Specific to the mental and physical health care for minors and adults, as limited by this grant,these services include investments for kids to receive needed eye or dental care, orthodontics, mental health care and counseling that are not otherwise covered by Medicaid or other public or private resources. Voices also helps fund children's attendance at camps, field trips, clothing, uniforms, and other equipment and for school and extracurricular activities and interests, and facilitates and funds tutoring and behavioral health testing to keep kids on the right track. Voices also provides scholarships for children and young adults that may not otherwise be able to afford going to college or other post high school education, which in turn enhances their mental health. Program Cost The Child Welfare Program budget is approximately$138,000.00 for Voices' November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024 fiscal year. We respectfully request a grant in the amount of$10,000. 3 2717 THE APPLICATION A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Voices consists of a board of directors who volunteer to raise and distribute funds to help Monroe County children in need. It has been raising funds and supporting children in need since 1991. Originally, the organization was focused on assisting the 16th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem(GAL) by providing financial assistance through raising and distributing funds for the medical, social, educational and personal needs of abused, abandoned and/or neglected children in Monroe County, Florida, and has since expanded to serve other children in need as well. Our programs, as it pertains to mental and physical health care for minors and adults includes the following: The Child Welfare Program, the focus of this grant application, helps children succeed in school. It fulfills key material needs, and increases participation in essential childhood experiences all kids equally deserve. Through this program, Voices provides a safety net of services including investments for kids to receive needed eye or dental care, orthodontics, mental health care and counseling that are not otherwise covered by Medicaid or other public or private resources. Voices also helps fund children's attendance at camps, field trips, clothing, uniforms, and other equipment and for school and extracurricular activities and interests, and facilitates and funds tutoring and behavioral health testing to keep kids on the right track. Voices also provides scholarships for children and young adults that may not otherwise be able to afford going to college or other post high school education, which in turn enhances their mental health. Voices also provides low income housing for caretakers caring for children in need,which enhances those children's mental and physical health. Voices currently manages and owns two 4-bedroom homes in Key Largo. The Voices Board maintains detailed organization financials, records of requests and measurement of services provided. Board minutes, applications for assistance to minors, and financial statements are part of monthly records that show the mission in action. The Voices Board of Directors,treasurer and bookkeeper manage the SAFF grant reimbursements. The bookkeeper maintains separate accounting for all expenses billed to the SAFF grant, and required paperwork is provided to Monroe County for reimbursement. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. Through the Child Welfare Program, Voices works with youth to help them succeed in school, to fulfill key material needs, and to participate in essential childhood experiences that all kids equally deserve. Voices serves newborns to teenagers 18 years of age. Through the Child Welfare Program, Voices provides a safety net of services so that a child in need does not miss an opportunity due to lack of resources. These services include payments for dental, medical, mental health and counseling treatment not otherwise covered by Medicaid or public or private available funds. 4 2718 Voices also investments in children's mental and physical health by providing funding to attend camps and field trips, provision of clothing and other essentials, funding to participate in extracurricular activities, facilitating and funding tutoring and testing to keep kids on the right track, supplying technology(such as computers,tablets and other equipment and software). Goal ctive O � ........ _........ ..�..... � Ob eut come To ensure basic social, human and Provide for childcare, Voices has funded health needs are met for children tutoring, testing, medical and childcare,tutoring, served throughout Monroe dental needs not otherwise medical and dental County, Florida. covered by public or private needs as well as mental resources. health care and counseling. ....._ ..., _. n...__— _ ......... o eliminate the gaps in Provide food, clothing, Voices has provided services, food, clothing and uniforms, summer camp and funding for food, developmental opportunities other extracurricular and clothing,uniforms, provided to children served activity opportunities, summer camp etc.. through the GAL program. diapers, and supplies that meeting those objectives.. improve quality of life. I .........._.... __ To strengthen the success of Provide school supplies, Children-and ......young Monroe County students including computers, books, adults have received the educational needs. and other materials that assist materials or funding in the success of a child's needed to support their education. Provide education. scholarships to students in need. Ensure that children and To support caretakers ___kers�. �...___ ides.. m. . caretakers and Voices provides young adults in need have a young adults who would subsidized housing to place to live. otherwise not be able to house foster parents in the two and care for children, such as houses it owns in Key foster parents through Largo. subsidized housing. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Many of these children Voices supports do not have other resources to pay for physical and mental health care, and so may deteriorate without our support. Many children are removed from their parents or primary caretakers and are biologically vulnerable to poor developmental outcomes due to genetic factors,prenatal substance exposure, and other physical health issues. Many of these children experience(d)trauma. They experience problems in the classroom, socially, and often have delayed development. Some make poor decisions as a direct result of learning what they lived through including neglect, abuse and abandonment. The impact of ongoing neglect and abuse, or the result of abandonment, is documented in a cache of research. 5 2719 These are Keys children. Funding for physical, dental and mental heath for these children is crucial at a young age to prevent chronic poor health and poor self image. With intervention and the funding for educational opportunities, normalcy activities, and the like, children are more likely to become good citizens of Monroe County and live happy and producive lives. Voices goes above and beyond that which is offered through the Department of Children and Families and other state funded social and human services organizations serving the County. We fill in the gaps in many circumstances. In Monroe County there are 200-300 children each year who are declared dependent in the legal system. These are many of the clients of Voices - and they remain the clients of Voices through the Cottages and Scholarship programs. Through the Child Welfare Program, Voices offers a boost that these children require to succeed in life. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically?Age? Gender? Special circumstances) Voices serves Monroe County infants, youth and teens that are in need as identified by various state and community organizations as well as schools. In calendar year 2023, over 250 children under the age of 18 were served through the Child Welfare Program. Population includes those with shelter petitions and dependency petitions, as well as witnesses or victim of violent crimes and those otherwise identified as being in need. On average, 50 percent are female, 50 percent are male. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done?When? What staffing is required?) Voices receives requests from many sources, including, but not limited to the 16th Judicial Circuit,the Guardian ad Litem program, Wesley House Family Services, school counselors and individuals. When a request is made Voices has committees that vet the request,be it for medical or dental needs, mental health care or counseling, clothing, school supplies, summer camps, tutoring etc. The committee votes on whether to approve the request, and if so, for how much as well as the mechanics of payment. If approved the request is submitted for payment and payment is made. Voices has a scholarship committee with mentors for each student that receives a scholarship. That mentor obtains support, including the students grades and curricula, and approves or denies the funding if not supported, and if approved the request is submitted for payment. Voices raises funding to provide support for holiday meals and gifts for children and families identified to be in need. The Board of Directors meets and reviews each approval mosf months and approves the accounting or requests changes. Voices does not have an official site where services are rendered. The organization uses funding for direct service otherwise not provided to children in the foster and court system. As an all- volunteer board, no staffing is required. However,Voices retains an independent bookkeeper and accountant to prepare its financial records. 6 2720 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.) Below is the projected budget for 2022 Child Welfare Program. In the past, we have received funding to supplement this program through the Voices Luncheon(although this primary fundraiser was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic), individual donations, grants, and sponsorships. 2024 Program Budget Children's Welfare Fund Camp, Tutoring, Classes & Field Trips $ 15,000.00 Clothing, Diapers, Food $ 40,500.00 Holiday $ 45,000.00 Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health $ 17,500.00 Child Care &Respite $ 20,000.00 Total Children's Welfare Fund $1.38,000.00 G. Sustainability (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) Voices seeks funding for 2024-2025. The organization continues to fundraise through membership, special events, and donor cultivation. The community is very supportive of Voices. The organization continues to face a limited population to serve our community. The board and volunteers continue to increase their volunteer recruitment and public relations efforts to impact participation in these programs, to meet the growing need in Monroe County. H. Financial Statement (Income and expense report for the previous year.) See Attached. Other Groups from Which Funds Requested: Voices requested funds from Ocean Reef Community Foundation for Voices'Holiday Giving program. It has not yet received the determination from ORCA for 2022, but has historically received approximately$ 9-11,000.00 per year. Three Board Members: Voices has a Board of Directors comprised of nineteen volunteers. Voices lists the following three Board Members in Monroe County as responsible for the uses of the fund. Susan Raffanello, President/Co-Treasurer, 88765 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070 Mirna Hormechea, Secretary/Treasurer, 190 Orlando Drive, Tavernier, FL. 33070 Tom Woods, 116 Porto Salvo Dr. Islamorada, FL 33036 7 2721 10:39 AM Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. 11127123 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY BY CLASS Accrual is November 2022 through October 2023 FUNDRAISING ADMINISTATIVE PROGRAMS (TOTAL FUNDRAIS.- Total TOTAL FUND- TOTAL .......... Ordinary Income/Expense Income 0.00 5,383.10 5,383.10 5,383.10 43400-Membemhip 0.00 44NO-Donations 0.00 0.00 23.563.36 23.563.36 23,563.36 44820-Scholarship 316.278.94 44830-General O.D0 0.00 316,278.94 316,27B.94 .................. Total 448DO-Donatiom 0.00 0.00 339,8.42-30 339,842.30 339,842.30 45000.Fundrafsing 45030-Luncheon 45040-Ticket Sales 0.00 0.00 35,275.00 35,27&G0 35,276.00 46050-Sponsorship 0.00 0.00 3103.06 31,083.06 31,083.06 4sM-Other Fundralsing Activities 0.00 0.00 56,39100 55,393.00 55,393.00 7otal 45030-Luncheon 0.00 0.00 121,751.06 121,751.06 121,751.06 Gal Dinner Sa 0.00 0.00 2,600.01) Z600.00 2.600-00 46430-Ticket les 4e440-SpOnSOM111PS 0.00 0.00 13,500.00 13,500-00 13,500-00 other Fun (sing Activities 0.00 0.00 1,195.00 1,195.00 1,196.00 To 48400-Gal Dinner 0.00 0.00 17,295-()0 17,295.00 17.295.00 Total 46M-Fundralsing 0.00 0.00 139,045.06 139,046.06 139.000 47200-Holiday Brunch 63,145.74 47230-Sponsorship&Cash Donationg MDO 53 0.00 53,145.74 ,145,74 47200-Holiday Brunch-Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 U.00 0.00 Total 4720D-Holiday Brunch 0.00 0.00 53,145.74 53,145.74 63,145.74 48=-Grant$ 0.00 0.00 61,835.60 61,835.60 81,835.50 490100.Housing Rent 0.00 600.00 0.D0 0.00 600.00 50000-Interest Income 14,8W.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 14,M.44 Total Income 14,866.44 600.00 599,252.70 699,25Z70 614,719.14 Gross Prolft 14.868,44 000.01) 599,252.70 699,252.70 614,719.14 Expense 60900-Scholarship Expense 0.00 31,784.72 0.00 0.00 31,784.72 62100•Fundraising Expense B2110-Luncheon 0.00 28,512.15 28,512-15 28,51215 6212D-Event Space&Food 0.00 6,685,84 %885.84 W40-Invitations.Plaque,SUPPOSS 0,00 0.00 6,885.84 Total 62110-Luncheon 0.00 0.00 35,197.99 35,197.99 35,197.99 62220-Gal Dinner 62230-Event Spam&Food 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 92240-Entertainment 0.00 0.00 750.00 750.DO 750-00 62250-invitations&Supplies 0.00 0.00 1,770.00 1,770.... . 1,770.00 . .........- Total 62220-Gat Dinner 0.00 0.00 5,020.00 6,020.00 5,020.00 Total 62100-FundralshV Expense 0.00 0.00 40,217.99 40,217.99 40,217.99 65m-Holiday Brunch Expense Solo-Event Space&Catering 0.00 0.00 8,136.57 8,136.57 8,138.57 SM20-Invitations,Postage,Supplies 0.00 0.00 1,060P50 1,060.50 1,060.50 Total 6sWo-Holiday Brunch Expense 0.00 0.00 9,197.07 9,197.07 9,197.07 65100-Housing 86120 lities 0.00 4,883.05 0.00 0.00 4,883.0 SWO-MaIntanace&Repairs 0.00 %247.32 0.00 0.00 9,247.32 65180-Landscape Maintenance 0.00 4,210.00 0.00 0.00 4,210.00 65195-Insurance 0.00 3,197.24 0.00 0.00 3,197.24 1 T 0.00 1�M.57 0.00 0.00 1,205.57 6599- axes Total 851 DO-Housing 0.00 22,743A8 0.00 O.Do 22,743.18 66000-Children's Fund 0�00 0.00 5,847.00 Solo.Education 0.00 6,S47.00 so2o-Camps,Fleld Trips,ExtraCumetc 0.00 11,643.10 0.00 0.00 11,S43.10 66030-Other Nornialcy IM-Transil. 0.00 7,378.75 0.00 0.00 7,376.76 Medical,Dental,Therapy 0.00 5,345.00 0.00 0.00 5,30.00 SGOSO-Clothing&Related NecMilles 0.00 6,959.68 0100 0.00 6,959.58 66060-Food 0.OD 28,100.00 0.00 0.00 28,100.00 P"el 2722 10:39 AM Voices for Florida Keys Children,Inc. 11127123 STATEMENT OF ACTMTY BY CLASS Accrual Basis November 2022 through October 2023 FUNDRAISING ADMINISTATIVE PRO13RAMS (TOTAL FUk4DRAIS... Tcftl TOTAL FUND... TOTAL 66070 Fumiture Fixtures,&Equipment 0.00 301.70 0.00 0.00 30130 66M) Holiday Gilts 0.00 43,500.70 0.00 0.00 43,500-70 SWW-Other 0.00 8.578.06 0.00 0.00 8,576.06 Total 66M-ChildreWs Fund 0.00 117,649.89 0.00 0.00 117,649.89 68300-Sank]Nhmharrt Sewice Fees 13.00 0_00 1,172.62 1,172.62 1,185.62 69M Oflice Supplies&Postage 273.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 273.00 69100-Insurance 1,353.51 OZO 0.00 0.00 1,353.51 89160-Manses&Fees 195.00 0,00 OM 0.00 195.00 69200-Professional Services 69201-Accounting&Bookkeeping 5,028.25 0.00 OM 040 5,028.25 69200-Professional Servim-other 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 1,500.00 Total 6920D-Professional Services 6,528.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,528.25 693DO-ft" 2,000M 0.00 OM 0.00 2,000.00 SM-GAL Training 0.00 2,304.07 0.00 0.00 2,304-07 sqM-Dues&Subcriptions 0.00 0.00 468.00 468.DO 468.00 697 -Lunch eats 120.00 0.00 OM 0.00 120.00 69M•Uncategorized Expenaes OM 0.00 0.00 0.00 GM Total Expeme 10,48216 174,481.86 51,065.60 51,055..68--- 236,020.30 Not Ordinary Income 4,383,68 -173,881.88 W,197M 548,197.0? 978,698.84, Not Income 4,3B3.68 -173,881M 548,197.D2 378,698-84 Page 2 2723 �6 A: licant Identification Name of Organization: Grace Jones Community Center Address: 230 41st St, Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: (name &title) John Hunt, Board President Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) John Hunt Telephone: 3 05-731-3096 Fax: N/A E-mail:jhh952@comcast.net Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency N,N,NO 11011 organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 5 0 1( c )(3) or(4) [ ] Title of Project: Grace Jones Food Program aa,Qre (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 describing the future plan and attach a separate page—N/A Will you be to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds,7 willin 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. 2023 grants for the food program include: Monroe County Sheriff's Office, $4,079.15 awarded City of Marathon, $8,400 awarded First Horizon, $10,000 awarded 2023 Grant reestablishing our backpack program: Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, $20,000 awarded 2724 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. President: John Hunt 493 Porgy Drive,Marathon,FL 33050 Vice President: Natalie Ardis 101 San Remo Street Duck Key,FL 33050 Secretary: Ivana Micovic 5601 Overseas Hwy.,Marathon, FL 33050 Treasurer: Chat Tate 29755 Frostproof Road,Big Pine Key,FL 33050 Dale Coburn 205 Camino Real,Marathon,FL 33050 Silvia Garcia 5401 Overseas Highway, Marathon,FL 33050 Kathy Hunt 493 Porgy Drive, Marathon,FL 33050 Yudi Pineiro 305 Anglers Drive North,Marathon,FL 33050 Michelle VanHoose. 478 96th Street Ocean,Marathon,FL 33050 This application addresses (please check all that apply): Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment r Cultural,Artistic,Educational,Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth 2725 .. Signature. :_ . Date: 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. I hereby certify: Certification by Applicant 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: 1. convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or 2. 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 Applicants Signawfie Applicants Name (Printed) ' r 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: 1. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. 2726 2. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes(What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. 3. Background and Significance(Why the project is important to the community). 4. Target Population(Who will be served specifically?Age?Gender? Special circumstances) 5. Approach Method. (How will the project be done?Where will it be done?When? What staffing is required?) 6. 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.) 7. 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?) 8. Financial Statement(Income and expense report for the previous year.) For further information,contact Mchelleq.ad Legal Assistant-at 305 292-7020,ITormme-mail: mquadAAkeysso.net Abstract Grace Jones Community Day Care Center,Inc. seeks your investment of$10,000 to support the health and well-being of the daycare attendees. $6,000 will be expended toward our food program,which provides two nutritious meals each day to low-income daycare attendees at no cost to families.The additional$4,000 will be spent toward Grace Jones'backpack program,which sends food home with low- income children on weekends. The Grace Jones Community Center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:15 pm,serving children in Marathon,FL from infants up to six years old. We provide top-tier,affordable daycare to working families who are struggling and often work multiple jobs to meet their family's basic needs and expenses.While at Grace Jones, each attendee is provided healthy meals at breakfast and lunch,in addition to a safe and supportive environment in which they can thrive.This alleviates parents'stress of planning these meals and provides food security for our at-risk and low-income families. Grace Jones'food program significantly impacts the lives of these families by providing two meals daily to each student while attending daycare,ensuring that as children's minds are developing,they have access to healthy foods to fuel the growth of their bodies. While the Florida Department of Health partially reimburses Grace Jones for the food program(41%), over$50,000 per year must still be raised to fully fund this essential service in the community. Grace Jones'backpack program is completely unfunded by governmental sources and has an annual cost of $24,152. Application Introduction 2727 The Grace Jones Community Center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:15pm,serving children in Marathon,FL from infants up to six years old.We provide top-tier, affordable daycare to families who are struggling and often work multiple jobs to meet their family's basic needs and expenses. While at Grace Jones, each attendee is provided healthy meals at breakfast and lunch,in addition to a safe and supportive environment in which they can thrive.This alleviates parents'stress of planning these meals and provides food security for our at-risk and low-income families.We are also reintroducing a backpack program,which sends food home with low-income children to ensure they have food to eat over the weekend. Grace Jones is requesting a total of$10,000 in grant funding toward our food program and newly re- established backpack program,to continue providing healthy meals to its students year-round.The purpose of this program is to ensure that as children's minds are developing,they have access to safe and healthy foods to fuel the growth of their young bodies. Program Goals&Outcomes We expect to succeed in the following goals for the food program: 1. The 63 children that attend Grace Jones daycare will receive two meals per day,while onsite. 2. 100%of Grace Jones families will feel financial relief by not having to purchase food to send with their children. 3. 100%of meals served at Grace Jones will be nutritious and satisfying.We will track the number of students enrolled in programming,as well as the number of meals provided to students during the grant period. We expect to succeed in the following-goals for the backpack program: 1. All low-income children will be provided with a backpack of food to take home for the weekend. 2. We will fill 39 backpacks each week,which represents the number of low-income children who are currently enrolled in daycare.We are prepared to increase this number as the need arises. 3. 100%of low-income children who are enrolled in Grace Jones'daycare will experience increased food security on weekends because of this program. Community Need/Program Significance Grace Jones Community Center is in Marathon,Florida,which draws a great number of vacationers and part-time Florida dwellers. Because this area is becoming a popular travel destination,prices of rent,food, and other daily expenses are skyrocketing,making the city a difficult place to survive for longtime residents.Times are becoming increasingly difficult for our families,most of whom are low to middle- income. Grace Jones staff has noted that when children come back to daycare on Monday mornings,many eat significantly more food than they do the rest of the week--confirming many Grace Jones students struggle with food insecurity at home and may not be receiving adequate meals over the weekends.It is the belief at Grace Jones that no child should ever have to worry about feeling hungry,even when they are not in our care. To ensure that students don't go hungry during the school day,Grace Jones provides breakfast,lunch,and a snack,at no cost to parents.Although we put forth our best effort to ensure food security for our students,we know that the struggle remains at home for many of our families.To help with this 2728 significant issue,we are reinstituting our backpack program,which sends shelf-stable food home with low-income students on Fridays so that they gain food stability on weekends. The purpose of this program is to ensure that as children's minds are developing,they have access to safe and healthy foods to fuel the growth of their young bodies.A lack of food for children increases the risk of congenital disabilities, developmental issues, anemia,lower nutrient intake,cognitive problems, aggression,anxiety,and the need for health care(hitps//www.Feed mingAmerica or ).A single parent with one child who is living in poverty in Marathon spends over half of their annual income on childcare. When the costs of childcare combined with other living expenses become more than a parent can afford, one common option for cutting corners is food:both quantity and quality. Grace Jones backpack program will solve two critical issues: our students will have food to eat at home, helping them to be ready to learn when they return to Grace Jones each Monday, and their parents will not have to either pinch pennies or be unable to provide meals at home. Each backpack that is sent home will contain two breakfast items,two snack items,two lunch items,two drinks,and milk. Target Population Grace Jones Community Center is in Marathon,Florida and serves newborns and children up to 6 years old.Because this area is such a popular travel destination,the cost of housing,food,and other living expenses is skyrocketing.Times are becoming increasingly more difficult for our families,the majority of which(66.7%)are low-to moderate-income. Overall,the cost of living is 30%higher in Marathon than the US average.The average annual cost of childcare for two children in Marathon is$13.5K.For a working single parent with one child who is living in poverty in Marathon, over half of their annual income goes to childcare. Grace Jones provides the State of Florida-certified daycare services to children of working parents. These children are predominately from families of low-to moderate-income households. Currently,66.7%of families whose children attend GJCC are at or below 80%of the Average Median Income(AMI),with many below 60%AMI,as determined by Monroe County specifications.The average household income for our students'families is between$35,000 to$45,000 per year. Children enrolled in GJCC range from newborn to 8 years old. Grace Jones is equipped to serve children from all walks of life,including those with disabilities. All Grace Jones attendees receive breakfast,lunch,and two snacks—regardless of income status. For the backpack program,we have identified the need to send food home to 39 Grace Jones students,each of whom are low-to-moderate income.We are prepared to serve additional students throughout the year if there are new admissions or if there is an increased need. Approach Because of Grace Jones'food program,all children receive breakfast and lunch at no cost while attending daycare,allowing parents to redistribute funds typically spent on breakfast and lunch, on other essential daily expenses. The meals are prepared by Grace Jones'cook.Our daycare is the only one of its kind in the Middle Keys that offers a food program.For low-income students especially,this food program is an essential component of their weekly nutrition. 2729 In addition to our traditional food program,the 39 Grace Jones students who are low-income will be sent home on Fridays with a backpack of food, containing two breakfast items,two snack items,two lunch items,two drinks, and milk. Resources and Costs We receive partial reimbursement from the Florida Department of Health for food costs,which covers $34,261,or 41%,of food program expenses,leaving us to raise an additional$50,000 annually to cover food program expenses,including the salary of our cook. The reinstitution of our backpack program was partially funded by the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys for 2023. CFFK awarded Grace Jones a$20,000 grant,leaving us to raise the remaining $4,152 in annual expenses.We estimate that each backpack will cost$10.80 in food,each week,per child. Grace Jones requests$9,152 from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. $5,000 of this will be expended toward our general food program.The remaining$4,152 will be expended toward food costs for the backpack program. We look forward to your partnership,which will ensure that our 63 students do not go hungry while attending Grace Jones daycare or when they get home. Sustainability The food program has been part of Grace Jones'core mission since the present facility,which contains a kitchen and adequate refrigerated storage,was built in 2005.To fund Grace Jones'food program,we write funding proposals to local community foundations, family and corporate foundations,and other grant-making agencies,plus conduct various fundraising events in the middle Keys community. Our commitment to keeping the food and backpack programs free to all families is a top priority.We currently have three donors that contribute unrestricted funds each year,and as a last resort,these funds can be drawn from to support'this initiative.The support of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is essential to ensure food security for the 63 children who attend Grace Jones daily. 2730 GRACE JONES COMMUNITY CENTER INC. Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2023 TOTAL Current Assets Bank Accounts Centennial-1035 260,769 Centennial-Payroll Protection-4472 0 Investments 126,588 Money Market-7474 39,787 Total Bank Accounts $427,145 Other Current Assets Grants Receivables 16,020 Petry Cash 200 Returned Checks 15 Security Deposits 90 Total Other Current Assets $16,325 Total Current Assets $443,470 Fixed Assets Accum Depreciation -709,492 Building 1,115,798 Building Improvements 147,686 Equipment 9,435 Furniture, Furnishings&Equipt 8,808 Land 400,000 Playground Equipments 184,521 Total Fixed Assets $1,156,756 TOTAL ASSETS $1,600,226 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payables 356 Total Accounts Payable $356 Other Current Liabilities Deferred Revenue 45,810 Total Other Current Liabilities $45,810 Total Current Liabilities $46,166 Long-Term Liabilities Centennial Bank Loan 100,000 Total Long Term Liabilities $100,000 Total Liabilities $146,166 Cash Basis Monday,July 10,2023 01:46 PM GMT-04:00 1/2 2731 GRACE JONES COMMUNITY CENTER INC. Statement of Financial Position As of June 30,2023 TOTAL m...-- -_.------ -- --------- ...--- .--------- �. ��_..........�� ._...............��............ .........�� _.�.._......�......��..�.............._ Equity Earnings 1,319,668 Opening Bal Equity 10,673 Net Income 123,718 Total Equity $1,454,060 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $1,600,226 Cash Basis Monday,July 10,2023 01:46 PM GMT-04:00 21 2732 GRACE JONES COMMUNITY CENTER INC. Budget vs. Actuals: FY 2022-2023 - FY23 P&L July 2022-June 2023 TOTAL ._..._. .. ........_..._...... ...................................... ... �.... .. ......... _._ ACTUAL BUDGET OVER BUDGET Income _._...��....... . City of Marathon 8,400 8,400 Donations 6,301 17,750 -11,449 Early Learning Coalition 156,742 219,861 -63,119 ELC Special Grant 123,894 65,000 58,894 Food&Nutrition Funds 42,134 39,000 3,134 Fund Raising Income 12,767 35,920 -23,153 Interest Income 1,281 1,281 Monroe County BOCC 62,500 60,000 2,500 Other Misc.Grants 56,500 47,000 9,500 Other Miscellaneous Income 15 2,716 -2,701 Sheriff Forfieture Funds 1,019 5,000 -3,981 Tuitions 277,141 303,617 -26,476 UW of the FL Keys 17,125 20,000 -2,875 Total Income $765,819 $815,864 $-50,045 GROSS PROFIT $765,819 $815,864 $-50,045 Expenses Background&Medical Checks 186 186 Capital Expenditures 16,452 16,452 Direct Program Costs 59,463 70,300 -10,837 Facility Expenses 36,092 58,600 -22,508 Indirect Program Costs 23,282 30,050 -6,768 Insurance 15,092 20,674 -5,582 Paychex Payroll Fees 4,600 5,500 -900 Payroll Expenses 392,842 499,650 -106,808 Payroll Taxes&Related Exp. 33,935 42,790 -8,855 Professional Fees 23,800 27,300 -3,500 Travel 40 40 Unknown Expense 116 116 Total Expenses $605,900 $754,864 $-148,964 NET OPERATING INCOME $159,918 $61,000 $98,918 Other Expenses Debt Payments 36,000 61,000 -25,000 Fund Raising Expenses 200 200 Total Other Expenses $36,200 $61,000 $-24,800 NET OTHER INCOME $-36,200 $-61,000 $24,800 NET INCOME $123,718 $0 $123,718 8 is 11"tu %,day 2623 3 G -G'w'.00 11 2733 The$123,718 of excess income over expenses was due to a combination of unexpected and unsolicited contributions from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) and a continuing staff shortage of 3 teachers during much of the fiscal year.The ELC contributions were an unbudgeted,finite revenue stream.We are using them to retire debt that we have carried for the last three years and to invest in our staff. During our staff shortage,we continued to maintain a high level of service and due to the increased investment in the pay scale for our staff, including new hires,we are again fully staffed.We can finally expand our services to pre-Covid levels and increase our ability to support to families needing childcare in the middle Keys. 2734 Aa.licant Identification Ilk Name of Organization:Metropolitan Community Church Key West Address: 1215 Petronia St.Key West,FL 33040 Authorized Representative:Reverend Lee Johnson Contact Person: Joan Higgs Telephone: 305-294-8912 E-mail: mcckeywest@gmail.com Type of Organization: Private,non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)or(4) [x] Title of Project: Cooking With Love Type of Request: [ ]Recurring funds(e.g.,operational costs) [x]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?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. Community Foundation of the Florida Keys(CFFK).Thanks in part to funding from these groups,we have been able to maintain the program and deliver healthy meals throughout the community. 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. Lee Johnson Chair 1215 Petronia St. Joan Higgs Vice-Chair 1215 Petronia St. Sean Brandenburg Treasurer 1215 Petronia St. Suzanne Atkyns Director 1215 Petronia St. Stephen Aube Secretary 1215 Petronia St. Jeffery Jenkins Director 1215 Petronia St. This application addresses: [ ] 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 lira r[ a'bS 1 Mo:x e Count y Youth Date: Please note:Because`Sti shine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the p�bli . 1 2735 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. Lee- Applicant's Si natured _Applicant's Name_,.., ___g - = --- -------- ---- (Printed) 2 2736 Abstract: The Cooking With Love Program respectfully requests$10,000 from the Monroe County Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund.These funds will support our efforts to provide healthy, nutritious fresh meals to Key West's senior citizens and low income individuals. ^� Cooking With Love currently provides approximately 200 home cooked meals to our target population of elders and disabled members of the community every week. Key West's elderly residents often live on impossibly small fixed incomes,many times alone, with health challenges.According to The National Institute of Health,over 30%of those over 65 years of age have diabetes;while a staggering 60%of aging adults have hypertension. b '' Knowing this,it is imperative that they receive nutritiously balanced,healthy meals.Along with nutritional needs,ailing physical considerations cause the elder community to face challenges when food shopping and doing meal preparation.When smiling volunteers deliver delicious meals to the doorsteps of these Key West seniors,the meals bring nutrition and y comfort to a vulnerable population. The program operates from Metropolitan Community Church's kitchen(MCC)on Petroma Street,where our community members plan,prepare,and deliver the food.Each week, community members prep,cook,and package the meals,while teams of two deliver them to client's homes throughout Key West. If approved,funding from the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund will contribute significantly to our efforts to improve the health,well-being,and overall quality of life of Key West's elderly and disabled residents. Cookin With Love's Application A. Introduction Our Cooking With Love program began in 1991,when Metropolitan Community Church identified a problem that needed a solution. Key West's vulnerable elderly citizens longed for more social contact,as well as home cooked meals.When volunteers called the local Helpline elder call list to offer a weekly meal to 23 citizens,the need was apparent: 20 of those seniors responded.After the first delivery to the senior citizen complex on Kennedy Drive,one client wrote a thank you note explaining that it was her first"home cooked"meal in over three years. Within two months,the program grew to over 60 meals a week.Today,Cooking With Love delivers over 200 meals weekly to seniors throughout Key West.As seniors find themselves squeezed by increased living expenses and medical costs,the need has only grown. Each week,our chefs prepare a fresh,healthy,balanced hot meal in the MCC commercial kitchen. Community members then package the meals in insulated,to-go containers for our delivery teams to distribute throughout Key West. Before meal prep activities begin,another team spends the week planning,procuring,and organizing the weekly meal and subsequent deliveries. Cooking With Love partners with a number of other community organizations to support our food pantry:Parrot Key,The City UN of Key West,Community Foundation of the Florida Keys,Monroe County,KW Chamber of Commerce,and the KW Woman's Club.We also receive donations from church and community members. The program benefits from fundraisers done by Mary Ellen's Bar& Grill,Sunday Bingo,Royal Furniture,and Girl's Night Out. These partnerships continue to help us expand our reach even further as we continue to / support Key West seniors. Cooking With Love demonstrates its capacity for meal delivery in two ways.First,we have been at this a long time. Since 1991,we have only missed three Saturdays due to hurricanes,so our ability to continue to operate is well established. Secondly,during and after the pandemic we have actually increased our capacity due to increased demand.While we have had to adapt to these unusual circumstances,adapt we have.This is due to the fierce dedication of our community members,who insist on reaching out to help the many elderly and physically infirm island residents among us.While this dedication may not be something 3 2737 that can be quantified in a chart,it does speak,over time,to the reliability and confidence SAFF can have in our organization's ability to deliver on what we say we will do. B. Goals,Objectives,and Outcomes Cooking With Love seeks to improve the nutritional value of weekly meals by increased use of proteins,fresh fruits and vegetables, and decreased use of canned goods due to high sodium content.Two other goals include 1)helping seniors and those in most need to reduce overall food expenses so they can reduce basic living expenses,and 2)improving their quality of life by addressing the importance of a purposefully prepared nutritious meal. Senior citizens,according to the World Health Organization and the USDA, commonly suffer from micronutrient deficiencies,diabetes,and hypertension.This is due to seniors eating less,and lacking in a variety of foods.Elders also eat fewer jfoods rich in micronutrients due to their high cost. Compounding this situation is the fact that older people often suffer from decreased immune function,which contributes to increased mortality. Other significant age- related changes include the loss of cognitive function and deteriorating vision, i hindering good health and dietary habits in older ages. Cooking With Love meals add nutritional value,as well as provide types of food that many seniors simply can't acquire,prepare,or afford. From the beginning,the Cooking With Love program has worked to reduce the risk of N disease and malnutrition for vulnerable Key West residents, and we hope to do so long into the future. C. Background and Significance Throughout the years, Cooking With Love has delivered home-cooked meals to the Key West community every Saturday with the exception of a single Saturday during Hurricane Wilma and two during Hurricane Irma. The Cooking With Love program has been something that Key West seniors rely on,and it also supplements a key part of Key West's support for senior citizens.Many seniors qualify for the County-sponsored"Meals-on-Wheels"program,which typically supplies 5 meals a week.However,this leaves two meals weekly not covered. Cooking With Love has also proved to be a crucial support for senior citizens during the pandemic and those who have still chosen to further isolate.Most of our clients live alone,and contact with our community members might be their only social interaction each week. Rising food costs have made acquisition of a nutrition based meal more problematic for everyone,but especially for seniors on fixed income and low mobility. While the positive impact on our client's physical and mental health is apparent,the enormous gratitude expressed each week is undeniable. Thank you letters and phone calls are frequently received.Demonstrating that,home-cooked meals along with social interaction,is invaluable to our aging,often solitary,population. "Outstanding!Since after lunch I have been doing the Tango, the Cha-Cha, the Twist, and every dance step I know!My compliments to the Chef and her assistants for not only feeding me but helping me discover my dancing talents!"-Cooking With Love Client;Age 95 Many find it difficult to continue living independently,struggling with everyday tasks,such as preparing dinner and grocery shopping. A fresh,nutritiously made meal eases a portion of those struggles,reminding them they are not forgotten. 4 2738 D. Target population The vast majority of Cooking With Love's clients are ages 65 and over and on a fixed income,homebound,and/or limited in mobility. While the elderly and disabled are the main targets of the program, Cooking With Love does not exclude anyone from the program based on their income,race,color,religion,sex(including gender identity,and sexual orientation),national origin,age or disability. Clients are not required to attend or endorse Metropolitan Community Church nor any other Church. Some clients are referred by Monroe County In-Home Supportive Services,and other non-profits and churches but most are simply word-of-mouth. .... %Male 48% %Female 52% 1� %Caucasian 30% %African American 23% %His anic or Latino 47% P f ' f � �%°'f /r Pig✓ . E. Approach Method ,f The project is overseen by a community member with many years of experience leicoordinating schedules,volunteer staff,menus and budgets for Cooking With Love. f if The Project is implemented by a staff of 42 rotating volunteers at Metropolitan Community Church,located at 1215 Petronia Street,Key West. Each week,chefs and helpers construct a menu,designed to pay special attention to nutritional needs. Including calorie considerations centered around protein,carbs,fruits,and vegetables. Once the nutritional menu is established,volunteers and staff shop for the groceries,prepare the food,and then distribute to the community. On occasion,members of the community(not necessarily an attendee of the Church) may choose to partially sponsor a weekend meal for$500.The sponsor is recognized by a printed label that is placed on each food container. The cooks begin meal preparation on Friday and finish on Saturday.Packaging the meals around 9:00AM,and typically,the food has been entirely distributed by noon. If awarded,we will utilize SAFF funding to purchase protein for client meals(our biggest expense),fresh fruit&vegetables and supplies. F. Resources and Costs As described above, Cooking With Love relies on donations from the church and community members. However,the program is faced with increasing demand to add more clients as well as ever increasing food and supply cost. With your continued yearly grant absorbing food and supply costs,Cooking With Love has had additional resources freed to update essential kitchen appliances to be in the position to prepare � � � more meals and serve more seniors.Our kitchen still needs yearly updates as we are able to set aside funds to accommodate our ever growing delivery requests. ; Cooking With Love has been fortunate to receive special grant funding during some of our most times 2020 Pandemic and the recurring support each year since. Currently,SAFF and �g ( ) g pp Y Y CFFK are the only two yearly grants we receive. 5 2739 �...., Intended Ilse Total . Carbohydrates, Supplies � Protein Fruits/Vegetables, arboh y drates, u lies $10,000 00„ ..�_. We'd like to thank you,Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board, for your past support and consideration in our current grant request. Cooking With Love has been able to provide crucial support for one of Key West's most vulnerable population.We appreciate all you've done for us,and look forward to partnering with you in the future.Our appreciation is immense and please don't hesitate to inquire if you have further questions about this application. o� /1 6 2740 Metropolitan Community Church Key West Profit and Loss Cooking with Love January-December 2023 15 CWL Fund Income 4002 Pledges 800.00 4005 Donations 24,931.00 4065 Grants 5,293.41 In/Out 5,300.00 Total Income $ 36,324.41 Gross Profit $ 36,324.41 Expenses Copier 1,682.65 Office Supplies 104.34 Telephone 778.98 Total Administration $ 2,565.97 Building Pest Control 660.00 Utilities-Water 1,495.09 Utilities-Sewer/Garb 403.19 Total Utilities $ 2,558.28 Total Building $ 2,558.28 Outreach Ministries Benevolence 40.00 CWL electric 5,618.66 CWL Equipment 349.84 CWL food 22,419.06 CWL gas 2,999.34 CWL Insurance 10,269.65 CWL Supplies 1,185.40 Payroll Staff 3,750.00 Total CWL Expense $ 46,631.95 Total Expenses $ 51,756.20 Net Operating Income -$-N 15,431.79 Other Income 7000 Previous Year Fund Balances 14,135.87 Net Income -$ 1,295.92 Tuesday,Jan 23,2024 07:42:13 AM GMT-8-Cash Basis 2741 Metropolitan Community Church Key West Budget Overview: 2024 CWL & Gen Budget - FY24 P&L Classes January-December 2024 15 CWL Fund Income 4002 Pledges 1,000.00 4005 Donations 38,000.00 4065 Grants 15,000.00 Total Income $ 54,000.00 Gross Profit $ 54,000.00 Expenses Administration Equip/Furn 1,000.00 Total Administration $ 1,000.00 Building Cleaning 500.00 Insurance 12,000.00 Pest Control 720.00 Security System Utilities Utilities-Water 1,500.00 Utilities-Sewer/Garb 450.00 Total Utilities $ 1,950.00 Total Building $ 15,170.60m Outreach Ministries CWL Expense CWL electric 2,200.00 CWL food 22,580.00 CWL gas 3,000.00 CWL Supplies 1,000.00 Payroll Staff 9,000.00 Total CWL Expense $ 37 780.00 Volunteer Recognition 50.00 Total Outreach Ministries $ 37,830.00 Total Expenses $ ITmmmmm wwW54,000.00 Monday,Jan 29,2024 09:25:15 AM GMT-8-Cash Basis 2742 The Last Resort Ministry,Inc 4- Alicant.I,dentification Name of Organization: The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. Address: 2112 Dolphin Drive Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: Gary L Roberts—Director Contact Person: Gary L Roberts Telephone: (305) 395-0998 (Cell) Fax: (305) 434-9040 :...... ro. ...... E-mail: �� lik +��VIIp�P��fV";Gr �� prrno(.u7ie�°¢: 1n 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 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. Type of Request: Recurring funds Amount of Request: $6,000.00 We are willing to submit to this Board a full account of what we are doing with these funds. Other Sources of Funds: Please see Attachment A Board of Directors: Gary L. Roberts 2112 Dolphin Drive Marathon,FL 33050 Dolores Duncan 6099 Overseas Highway#7 Marathon, FL 33050 George K. Hickcox PO Box 501614 Marathon,FL 33050 This application addresses: • Law Enforcement • Crime Prevention • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment • Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Signature:g �`�. - Date: January 30, 2024 2743 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc - 2- 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. 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#5a) —An exception has been granted to The Last Resort Ministry,Inc. as of the SAFF Grant Application of 2012 through attorney Patrick McCullah. ..w Signature: The Last Resort Mini �r . In Applicant s Name G:u g L Roberts Applicant's 2744 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -3- Abstract: Summary of Project The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. is a Christian organization located in Marathon, Florida. It is a Florida non-profit corporation and a private,non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C.501(c)(3). 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 recovery from addictions and the stresses of life. At the request of the Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys (Mental Health/Substance Abuse Clinic),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. Also included is the Heron Assisted Living Facility. In conjunction with the Chaplain's Office of Dade Correctional Institution,the Ministry began a recovery program at the Big Pine Key Road Prison and also began Sunday Services. The Ministry no longer provides services there due to the closing of the Road Prison in April, 2017. There is continuing prison ministry involvement through Kairos Prison Ministry at Dade Correction Institution in Florida City and other Florida prisons. The Marathon Detention Center has been closed since Hurricane Irma due to the lack of detention deputies. The Ministry is assisting the Chaplains at the Key West Detention Center by helping provide for the needs of the inmates there. The Ministry also has assisted patients at the dePoo Hospital in Key West who are referred to shelters and rehabilitation centers with transportation and expenses. 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 twenty-eight years. The Ministry began bringing volunteer chaplain services to the Marathon Detention Center in September, 1995,the Guidance/Care Center in August 2001,the Big Pine Key Road Prison(supervised by DCI) in January 2003 and Dade Correctional Institution(DCI) in Florida City in April, 2018. The Life Recovery Group was begun in April, 2000. We are requesting a grant of ' 6,000.00, 2745 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -4- THE APPLICATION A. Introduction. The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. began by serving the potential sixty inmates of the Marathon Detention Center and their families and had done so for over 26 years. There is currently no service there due to the closing of the Detention Center after Hurricane Irma and as the result of the Corona virus. The Life Recovery Group has been meeting for more than 22 years. At the request of the Guidance/Care Center(G/CC)of the Middle Keys, the Ministry began a program for their patients over 21 years ago. The Ministry had a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for 14 years for the sixty-four inmates at the Big Pine Key Road Prison as well as Sunday Services for over five years. Due to the closing of the Road Prison in April, 2017,the Ministry no longer provides services there. There will be continuing prison ministry involvement at Dade Correction Institution in Florida City and other prisons. The Ministry is staffed by volunteers from churches in Monroe County and is governed by a three person Board of Directors. It is a Florida non-profit corporation and a private,non-profit organization pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3). The Ministry has been in continual operation since its first program at the Marathon Detention Center in 1995. The strength of the Ministry is in the quality of its volunteers. These qualities include a shared compassion for and understanding of the misfortune, poor decisions and obstacles confronting prisoners and 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 Monroe County Detention Centers, Guidance/Care Center,Dade Correctional Institution and the community. Some of the services and activities undertaken by the Ministry include: • Personal and group meetings with prison inmates and with in-patient G/CC and Heron Assisted Living Facility residents weekly. • Direction, financial assistance and support in handling basic living problems(rehabilitation, shelter,transportation and daily living expenses and routines). • Providing transportation/support to the home,rehabilitation facility or shelter, family or job location. Many are stranded here or elsewhere. • Family assistance(such as food, living expenses and counseling). • Dealing with addictions-not limited only to drug and alcohol. • Rehabilitation placement and expenses, employment assistance and encouragement of church attendance and membership. • Christmas programs for inmates at the Dade Correctional Institution. • Encouraging AA or NA(12- Step Groups) attendance if appropriate. The Life Recovery Group(Biblical 12-Step Recovery Program) began April, 2000 as an alternative. Refreshments of food and drinks are served. We will make a petition to the County Drug Court for approval of this group for mandatory meetings in lieu of AA/NA attendance. 2746 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -5- The support provided is 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 County Detention Centers or Guidance/Care Center anyone may avail themselves of the Tuesday evening meetings of the Life Recovery Group either in person or by Zoom. Ministry volunteers are available to assist anyone with emergencies that arise: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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 salar r or reimbursement or the time or service or individual g ,senses devoted to the Minist B. Goals,.Qbjectiyes 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 and Heron Assisted Living Facility and increase the amount of assistance provided to the inmates of the Monroe County Detention Centers and Dade Correctional Institution. 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: 1. After-Care.Supp�„art and Outreach: Subsidizing housing 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, food and daily needs. Also providing outreach to others in the community dealing with addictive behavior and mental health needs is vital for recovery.. 2. Transportation: Primarily transportation for relocation: to find jobs, to attend rehabilitation programs and to find housing/shelter. We are continually called upon to provide help to indigent transients. Providing transportation out of Monroe County accomplishes this. Others become stranded and need assistance. Costs continue to rise. 3. Inmate/Resident Su WA: 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 Monroe and Dade Counties as well as those serving their terms of incarceration in other state prisons. This also includes those in rehabilitation programs or shelters. This includes but is not limited to funds for hygiene articles and personal items that must be purchased. We maintain contact personally or by correspondence and assistance during their time when permitted and upon release. We are able to testify to the above examples with specific cases. 2747 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc -6- C. Backs round and Si i f'canoe. The Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys has a capacity of 20 patients- 11 beds for the Crisis Stabilization Unit, 6 beds for Detoxification, and 2 beds reserved for placement to a Residential Treatment Facility. Dade Correctional Institution has a potential population of 1,406 inmates. Many are without human and spiritual resources to assist them. Lacking these resources the risk of recidivism increases substantially. Upon their release, many will begin residence or return to living in the Keys. There are also untold homeless and transients in our area. Therefore, it is directly in the best interest, not only of the homeless and transit or 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. Taret.Polulation When open-Adult males in the Marathon Detention Center— potentially 60 at any time;Dade Correctional Institution with a potential population of 1,406 inmates; over age 18 males and females in the Guidance/Care Center of the Middle Keys—potentially 19 at any time;Heron Assisted Living Facility in Marathon withl4 female and male chronic mental health residents; homeless and transients entering Monroe County in an ever-increasing number; anyone seeking recovery from alcohol/drug addiction or an ever increasing list of other addictions and stresses of life. This assistance is provided by The Last Resort Ministry,Inc and its Life Recovery Group. E. AVproach_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. Proposed Budget for the Year 2024(Attachment B). G. Sustainabili(y. 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. Financial Statement-Income and Expense Report for 2023 (Attachments A&B) In Conclusion.. It is attracting money to fortify yearly operations that will enable the ministry to move ahead. In our over 28 years of operation we have developed a wonderful rapport with the Marathon Detention Center Officers—Monroe County Sheriff Officers- Probation Officers -Public Defenders Office-Judges- Correction Officers, Staff Administration and Chaplain Office at Dade Correctional Institution— dePoo Hospital- Guidance/Care Center including Heron Assisted Living Facility- KAIR and Independence Cay. We also are available to other prison chaplains requesting assistance. We believe that we all work toward the same goal which is to assist those whom we serve—the incarcerated,the mentally challenged, the drug and alcohol addicts and the homeless and transits—to be reunited to their families or referred to other agencies able to assist them. Our hope is to restore them to be the productive and responsible persons that our Creator intended them to be. The ministywl continue word as volunteers with no-one receive _A_sal as well as providing for their own person expenses. We ask for the continued financial support from the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund to help our efforts. 2748 Attachment A The Last Resort Ministry,Inc -7- SOURCES OF FUNDS -2023 Source Amount Checking Account as of O1/01/23 $ 542.23 Funds received for 2023 *SAFF Grant Received in 2023 $3,870.26 Includes balance of 2022 and partial 2023 Grant Private Donations $ 2,340.00 Reimbursements $ .00 Interest on Bank Account $ 3.93 Sub-Total 6 14.19 Total 6 756.42 * Balance of 2022 SAFF Grant received in 2023: $ 1,382.60 Total 2023 SAFF Grant awarded: $ 3,104.24 Total 2023 SAFF Grant received in 2023: $ 2,487.66 Balance of 2023 SAFF Grant payable in 2024: $ 616.58 2749 Attachment B The Last Resort Ministry,Inc. -8- Balance Sheet for the Year 2023 Beginning Balance O1/O1/2023 $ 542.23 Income $6,214.19 Total afij56.42 Expenses Transportation Fares $ 1,196.16 Ministry Supplies/Expenses $ 0.00 Inmate Support-Jail $ 0.00 Life Recovery Group $ 1,208.13 Guidance/Care Center $ 552.23 After-Care Support $ 0.00 Inmate Support-Prison $ 1,440.18 Outreach $ 467.43 Corporate Fees $ 78.20 Heron Assisted Living Facility $ 253.06 Bank Charges $ 71.16 Total $ 5,266.55 Ending Balance 12/31/2023 1489.87 Proposed Budget for the Year 2024 Beginning Balance $ 1,489.87 SAFF Grant 2023 $ 6,000.00 Donations $ 1,000.00 Total �,8 489.87 Expenses Transportation Fares $ 2,000.00 Ministry Supplies $ 100.00 Inmate Support-Jail* $ 300.00 Life Recovery Group $ 1,200.00 Guidance/Care Center $ 700.00 After-Care Support $ 500.00 Inmate Support-Prison $ 2,000.00 Outreach $ 1,000.00 Heron Assisted Living Facility $ 500.00 Corporate Fees and Miscellaneous $ 80.00 Carryover $ 109.87 Total $ 8 489.87 * Should Marathon Jail reo en in 2024 the bndet will increase for 'ail inmate su ) )ort and decrease for rison. Current bud et is for sn ort for Ke West 'ail inmates. 2750 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2021 GRANT APPLICATION Applicant Identification Name of Organization: FU&ida IlKeys Chfldire�'i's S�vlter, [r,ic. Address: 73 1flg�i 13oivl t Road, 'Taverr�ier', 11[ 3'31 0 7 0 Authorized Representative: Beii Kerruyier, CE0 Contact Person: lien Kernmer, CEO Telephone: 30,5852-4246 x23() Fax: 305-8526902 E-mail: 11B11Keriirii,rieiir@F:I<cs.oiir,g Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency I I Private, non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3)or(4) IX I Title of Project: Piroject Llighthouse Type of request: [X] Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) [ ] Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $9,500 If your request is for multiple year funding One yew only Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? [X ] Yes ao 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. Project I iglhthouse is oFie of 36 street oLitreach pirofflµarns iri the country (Jroseri to ite save a t[iree-year federal grarit 1br the 14 eidod fa m Sqpternber 30, 2022 thirough Sq)teirirdber 29, 2025 1[ri Jui�ie 2022, we appEied foir $148,E37(9 �!�)er year, air'Ild receive,(J groba'! ui11 October 2022 tJhat: 11"ne request:was appircwed irl fiJU I Ilte girant re(4kAires a rrdrdi�ntjiin 10'Yo ainiir�tjdi bcal rriiat'clh. If your organization has a Board of Directors,please list their names and addresses Supply a separate page here if you like. ->Si�e )llbwi PW 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 11/0 Signature Date Date: 2751 ASOa . 771 CHILIME 'S SiiEurER "Safe Kids, Strong Families and a Healthy Community" Executive Council (Board of Directors) x Brad Copeland Chair 12 Grayvik Dr., Key Largo, FL 33037 Jay Rourke Vice Chair 16900 SW 274 St. Homestead, FL 33031 Mike Puto Treasurer 700 89th St. Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 Michele Rodriguez Secretary 1614 Steven Ave., Key West, FL 33040 Linda Falk Member 7 Angelfish Cay Dr., Key Largo, FL 33037 Theresa Java Member 419 Collins Street, Key Largo, FL 33037 Ashley Arrabal Member 309 Sound Dr. Key Largo, FL 33037 Diana Tweedy Member 418 S. Harbor Dr. Key Largo Dwight Hill Member 101 Villa Bella Drive, Islamorada 33036 Jessica Blass Member 1025 Duval Street #15C Key West Spenser Ryan Member 50 High Point Rd. Tavernier, FL Vicky Pena Member 97652 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037 Marie Jacobs Member 31 Card Sound Road. Key Largo 2752 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. 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 Signatures Applicant's Name .v . (Pnn ed) 2753 Abstract Oirgaii iizafioriu: F`Iodda Keys Chfldirens Sheft.eir l3rogiram: PirqJect, I.Jghthouse "rhe Morida Keys ChIldiren's Sh6teir, h ic. ir'(.WspecffUkly reqUests $9,500 frorri the Monroe COLAIty Sheriffs Shaired A,,,,,set IlFuamrfeiture IRmrmd to support gene l operations of Project I lgitthouse., a street outreach Ipirogiram serving yokjd°i ages 21. and undeir. Prqject Ili ghttimmse pirovides education and servi.ices for iru naway, homeless, and street youth iin d"ie IHorida Keys who have been subjected to, or are at risk of, smial expbitation, Urrtireat,(-'�d physical and rneint.M flinesses, abt.me or involvement iin flk-,,�gaW acbvibes for RirvivaW, and addiction. Estabbhed in 2004, Projed-, Ughthouse hias served over 3,500 hoirne ess youd-i iin Monroe County, and I-ms perfeuted a unique art[�-,bc, engagiing, youth-friendly approach that eincOurages s6f- SUfficiency arid good cffizen4-iip. -Me goal of Project Lighthouse is to hel�:) eac1i young person transition away from st'reet Hving and becoirne a wek:,oime, I positive y contribu,jidng nnembeir of the community. At each and eveiry contad., the Pirc)je,(,,,t Lighthouse to provides whiat(,,ver is needed to he�p the you work 'toward having a saf�, and appiropriate Mte rant tive Wing arraingernent, even if that means a sheft:er. "fir rhe Project I Ight1house to partineirs dbseWy with other nonprofit ai id goverm neiriit agencies, roviding fbir irm-nediate needs iinchuding cbthirig, food, rnedica� caire,, transportation, and empbyrnent. AJI services pirovk.jed au°e. free of (:harge. Outreach workers(:Oinnect with young Ipeople on the stireets,wheirethey con g regate. Thi(-.. IProject Lighthouse, drop-iri ceinter, bcated at I 1027rtlriar) Ave. lin Key West Iis open Monday ti-Irough F'riday frorn "10 a.irn. to, 5 rxim. Wth addidoina hours Saturday and SWIday and offers, a safe plbce wheire YOLAII can shower, Ipick t,iptofletries, get a change of clothing, and i.medie computer. .............................. ........... ....................—............................ 'Thairk You to the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board for yciiu.iur past su 1pport, and carisideiration of this cuirrent request,. Thanks- to you, Project I ighthouse is ablle to hep horn6ess YOLAh stay safe, achieve respect for the cornmunity and tf-ie 1aw, avoid akoh6l and dr°iug abt.m, and ultimately estabksh life pians to become cointribUting mernbers of society,, - 3 - 2754 A. Urbrodu ction irru 11°IUurriu ur Keys ffmilr. uu,wWs Shelteir is cornirnifted to Ilmuuiiuuiiu°� imui:uures and r„msuuniiing frurrrilliiisrs, It is uniquely positioned to ssuuccessf uHy ruun IIPir „j llLii ihi 'i use having rurwiuurmssf.ed this i,wrogirarrn siurcsw 2004, aind lfteir° Illiy lh helped bhouussllrids of street youth irm III' oniro r County better theirnselves. The faith and coinfiulence smlltl'Usi:ed to us by receiving renewal of uu signif"iu;r int f derM girant, while rrnany other applicant ru rwwslrr iluss sirs Irmo, receive funding, is s sblrrmry :u strorig results, � X �r ,W Nationally recognized y the Lulur ,�illl onAccreditrs�ul��rm� theII��r�urHu:�r� s iriirir rm�s liu lUfsur bias been rriakirw life I sr�ffer for children aind fairasilies in Monroe County y since 198 "Flinn or usrwisstiolrr w u' serves ver 500 youth ssurnuua�lly and operates tes the only licensed rsurmusr en y slielfssrs for youth in the Hoddla Keys, known as y , 7ho mmm "'to 140 youth dUlifIg the 2022-2023 �°�scslll year, 1 Its 19--be slmrrft: r° uirm 'ravernier serves YOUing people ages 1.0 through .17 who, have been abused, abandoned, neglected, have y i ICs sirs�� ,I Ir°� rmlu�rs r�uruswr"� u�us norm°rurrr°lu� llks�su �r �.�ruu° rrr��°�sm �"��rius p i s a sauna environineint f lr ttil sse young people t Irlbumlrf t.Ilh'mruir lives and an opportUnity for crisis ii: rr mtulrm armu„i counseling. a �� 1;' �, r ," FKC erns a Transitional e �, � I in Key u �� .� �� Living its I � �uurfisl 'Irurr rm°m '' U�; ,d% West that � r ��youth/young a ,ulllfs ages f 6 y , Ihr�o [iave age of the ents r NNr I eelwiuu. U<ii:i s ii r"i�i� �rllus,.w u�rmu~nr�we a private u��"rrrlini, counseling, �case ir jai usr�rms t and wrap N Stroirf i;k RoM C Uriwirruw's around seirV rc�s, to helpw ant trainiruui.ion finto its epr�indent living. Qheliter iDai rl vs fik,�, i'uu,l hin f riothr r 1.98 youth each year benefit fr li i:lh°me 1--lorida Keys °Ih Hdrusus"s Shelters uwrmrrmrrruslrmlUfy- basssd i:urogru rns Masters IYss usll c uurmsuslllors with offices at Ilyoinroe Cot,inty schools provide ciNs is rrte wr intirsrm, caserwrmuurra.errwun�rmf. andl irrirfividi u�si . Iiirrwu,u a and fiffl'ilily couulru�me � a e f � � Ilr'mw lr�r�r�r"� �:��'; Isuu°�i�moor ss and m,Monnirwru�rrruf centers f , ° y °fwr Ilkids ages Spn:i.f airid parents Illrlp reduce usggrssirr irusll°maviu:ur, 1prsusren i:rs lirusllllir Ilrreverrif fuAIUIuru� involvenneint with fume juu rmrwil jUsfiu:ru sysiuswurr,, A Ng asset u�swrnwuimsfuslu°f.�u"uliruuwrr� ��Quwll�rurmllll� w rrm�srwsru�rsrr� Ilurmu:�usurm �usuu wsu.uu��sas�� its i�u•rs�;irusrmr i 'lla i has urn Master of ri:s degree in wrrmsurm's Studies Ilrrm the Univghthouse for, ersity 1.6 r o,f South Florida srmuf is hnnnersed arm IlKey Wesi,culture.Jai begalu°ri as su cor rrmuurriiiLy COLIIIrws6101'for the I-Iorr ru Ill rsys hildr°en's Sh6lf r in 2006. She r 1por a to Florida l ° 1 y„ Keys `I��ii r�suu��w's Slhr�eslifesr� Il� �ie;�lrm s,r°rou°rme,u�� di�,�s in i°mi�s°°, y�4" year Wth the or anisstiurri. The Florida days Cfr�ilU rm in's Shelter has time expertise,,rtis e,, connections, and Jai Somers manpower to r°norm Project Lighthouse, and has s history eri'' srsl'id flip mrmrwi l s and cash in the bank. 'be err° srrmirru«unarm has the capacity to ruin Pirojed. li.Jf lll'ru i uur4—s regardfllssss, Iliuusfu the usrrnUai groom frorru the Monroe County Sirreiriff""s Shared Asset Fc,11 itUre~m Fund erripowers the organization to 1provide quality, ssurpsuruded seirrwimrss 1:0 us greateir ruuurnber. of homeless youths, and achieve the rnatclr of Illese,slU funds IrEquui'irewsi for the f6ar ersl grant. Bi. Goals,, Objectives aiind Otirtcoinies -4 - 2755 The goal of IlPr rt Lighthouse is 'to provide: as co mrmlll,)rehens'i e youth,-centered mm del of treet- liaaasest and drotnw.lhi center services to an aaveiirar e of 134 rrurnauwaoy, Ihormwnellless, and stureet: youth aammrmuuamiiy. Wli-he uuit'irnaate vision is to eiind yoiuth horri°a atessrn Sims irn Monroe COUnty as measured uullhtinnaatellly by youth etnt:eiurnirng and rmrnaairntaali nirmr safe,stellkoie Ulrioiusiirnt i fint:errrnediantr.^,Illy by youth accepting case Ipislrnrmiilr g and assesslsnernt services toward stable hou.usirmr , smcnr:i irnnrmmediaataally by youth auu mtuiriiing knowledge, sIIki lUs, aalrnuai attitudes that reduce the umisks, of street. life and Ilhmuiid ti°me protective t"«actors. I lie i' ornroe t',iioaurnt.y Coritinuuni of Caaure's (MC tM Point ini Time Count of n Jaurmnuuaary 25, 2022 identified a totaai of 526 li orrmeiesns 'irn i° i iuMs in 14yornroe ou.nlrnt.y. Arnoing those were 14 horn 6s ess r°rmiummolr.-age d (age 0-1.8( and tip Ihornes ess trraarns'it.iornaaim aaaute (age t t 21( youth, or t:11% of the erntir°e Monroe Coaunty Ilhpiorm"mmlllu:su~a°, Polp„mu.ui.stlilorm :1.9 of those, errm in ermrmsurµttermr.y simsmit"ur, 1.2 in t:r°rmm°°mslGt.'irsllrmumi umi°neiter°s, aalunnt 28 were uurrslhelUterent or in e III°Aaace not rmmeaarnt for Ihaalliniitot:liuornw titan the, saalrne day, time Monroe County Sdhooi District,s McKimmrney- e nto IFu.ulrmdeut C �,IJJP.S rogirsrn had 265 total schoom - aged (age 5-17) hormcmeless Monroe County youth registered iin their° program. 21%q wLim.2 stu t;iimaa n 1.00% of runaway, hornrnelllesms, aarnd stream youth WTl be contacted by Prqicarl iliJghtfl use street outreach workeirs and ot`tu-.!anus otgway s mlr icesu iirnCimu inn tra nsportat:iuorna, screening assessment services, arid aassiistaarnce hi creating an irn iwrildu.neilzeut IhaalirCmmi reduction plash; 800y n of those corm acted wm li I accept gateway services, thus gaining lk nowraier e of where, to find i°neoit.lhy food, safe sh&,er, and the sk.iiis to access saute h6p in eorith)g street: Ilfit°et and * 3 w iii elrmntielr age-appropriate, youth4rira;rmrn°iiy elrrner erwy shelter. prw'!uggrain OUV.n gnurtmtes Youth, who would otUl°&w 'ise not, feel it was toossiilbie, MI have time olpUporttulunity to heave the streets, Youth Mio are stu!ucllk: irn as st,irvivai Illlfesiyie wmriii Ike aaWe to move and adjust to safe and appropriate iiving a rr.asrngeunnernt_s, a untreated w 1i lU receive Youth who wmauouu a otherwise u cot,inseling amrnd me icM stte ntioirn thus irmmlpro irnt the q uaaHty of their IIffe, With su safe and structured tniece to corm re aate and stUdy, outalhn ar°e Illess iilk.eiy to, Ibeconne victims of crirrne sr°net slUso �� less Illilllk,eiy to corm mrmiit: crrrnnes in order to suuM ew The cormnrrnormity at Illmir e w nii benefit by lhaving fewer i°orrmelUess youth on time stresets, ioiteriirm g or ornlhnaarn i ing, em� w i�niawtm wiIVU make businesses aaurn cuu.mtcor�rma�rs tnslh��alllmoy and kas�to tMirists retuinning to the sreaa„ 'There wiii be rnmure Youth, in the community who have work, 110 t readiness and social skullllll . 11iis MI bernetit: corr m urri'inttiryy buisinses es tiroimooir.'iung fixfixswuitarhlUe� erniploye�e��s tmo fill entry A 2020 Project Lighthouse Project ie t°°��alummill'ies w iii be reuurnit.eat with their Illover ones tlt ur „ a otu With KYAN(keys youth Action Network) L.Ighthotise. rnaarte (possible over '7 iornu distance rEhuumffiCaatiorn services in 2022, ilrnua:iuurtirng tr•aawuell expenses, couurnselllling with t°aarniiy rrnerrninoeirs to accept youth lback lhito the hornne, and helUpi ntp ncteu eiolp corrml nuuu°nicaatiorm and i:orolbleur .Msoiwrirn si(ilCllls, - 5 - 2756 C. Back r armaamd aind ^5uu r difi amm M Pirpie(l L,Jglahouise is IurarrUh oird raga to dylaarmr e COUnty because of ttie Hodda Keys' uarmdquuma appeal as as trqpical i§laan d adm"astinaaddon t, mTMverym ne, frorrm w eaalUdrdmy international travd�ers to l3oherni n youth. d cmllda rt G. Maarbu t Jr 's "HIlorameless Services Gap a n alllysiis of IKey West, n Monime County" identified "dywaamdalurraatiUrarm III" orrildess cress" as the Ira OSt UuaigUie and challenging feature of Ih"au'ame es uaess in Key West. "No matter caarT1111au,Mi y in the USA has rrmuaure raaalrm_urmaative damarnedess drmaduw idUaadra thairi the I eyes. Ud'kAwe rm 97.7% a°airmcd 99.1% of the damarmru dca;ss are firom raumtsii de of, IIMonroe ''mrauuinty." Ulaudhaalr they welrra damrmm armad girew upin tlie d'`IYaar°'mdaa Keys, or escaalU,radrm d heir as an a amdwrerrd:uulre a dmawad:lurmaatluralrm, yourig paropda e str tjgg e with other Unique characteristics of the i 111 nd a°,a raarar ku ir°ui u Mom M y V -PPO i�Y 0 d-d'u dr drmcd aarmc ra of mental heaad hm uriee da, and dcaadaaalll Usf,'m awuadwc�rt arice a bu�u e piraa�rmlem cmirduu�n to %, M� a tr°e Florida IlP llllim lrarrtftar , u,alr° state Ir° rinks 48th rmationwide ori access to, aieirt d health care ....... Ilra estimated 633,000 IlHoru as ack,flts, with mer°mdm d Gllldraess f M and1. 6,0�� youth with waaldr�rm� rralrm dmaaua umrFlmrm"mamt treatment needs. These d:'u uures have Ilddrmady Irraclreaa e d a iiri,i e die outbreak of COVED-19 1)espiite these uamarnet needs, IIHoiri dam as d,er caalp,)itaa funding or behavioral health, as compared to the r°mash: of the rmaatioir, ranks in the daottorn." ftt;L �..., aa�ilj, �rdIicy. ar Of alHI dkeintq at Project IIL.iii lllathmrau se SOP in 2020, 34 HSY' haacd rnerftad Ilhealth care Iruiee daa and 22 RFI y' has uud°a chance all Use dlrmcduam°dfdrmd alcohol) daaaujes., 1 aarge numbers of youth experiencing nega c oir clhaddrd abuse - ploysdcaad, a allraaart'iliamr°aaall" verlml r-rad/car sexual, ream,ullting in as IYrhigda r risk for rmmraling away and daralrrruradaakrasness IIL ivardrmdd the 2022 Caleinm aar year, Ilh-d.. Dept. of .Ihmdddren & FaaMulUies perfovrruaard 489 filr°rwauawratigiad:luamrmma regarding adauaare dlllm..gaadwdons in Monroe (".0urrrdyw It: is u ir'iikrmmawr ra how many of [m se investigations substantiated aa@.auase Ilf-,mar° pireviou§y-abLrsed street ou.0 h, being on the streets Ilpire ent marren higher risks of engagingin SUr dwrad sex, further er aridkn'u as 'unarm, and sex or ka@aor trafficking aaccoir ding to statistics., Ilf e-acein dy, 3 clients rddmacdcuse d d Project UL.iii lllat:llhou se staff they Ilhad pirevdmauu dy been victims of either e e Tram forms of Ilhuararmaarr trafficking or sexual explloitatioll, Another 11. requested amararstaance re amair dhu g )(j,,"wi'IGelrim':�"s of dornestic violience, and od-1 r cl iein-s disclosed td°maay had pireviously Ibeen or were cu irliren,,Uy victims of sexua1l drm ei�luau e. D. '11'airget Flopuilatlioin Project LiglAliouse ahns to serve both male and feirnade youth Illiiwailr°q 'ora Monroe County ages 21, car ycaurrm eir who are daaaramaadess or ducker y to Ilbecorne homeless. lin 2023 iw scaa,1 year', dlh°aaa Idarograarrm seirved e mina ' 'n w 1. ,' m�ddm�ra�.��P uunderdl.rtu.. age PiroJec"d Lighthouse ou se strives to be as resource, that dllld reduce crime and substance abuse aar°'mad Iliinaayra the streets of Key West as d etl r place for all ur malum amnts amrmud wmlur itor aw Coirribined data from 354 organizations serwanlrm„ dmaarraeless youth raaatduaraaddy suggest dma:malliaian, day, damdraaaauuun, and tra,nsgerauder youth comprise tip to 0% of chents. I r j a°ndm d...iiigllhm daraUse had 9 youth disclose they identify as dw. :B I'Q+. - 6 - 2757 IE. Appircxidh Method I he llpwlirqu ec IlLI Ifthota ° teaiarwn cor-isisLs of the prrcnp r unn c cwr i naator, two street cmuwtrana ctw workeirs, aarmd wrollt. ntwa&T;. TTie staff w'id vohinteers workin street teaaranwa of two with the re pacwrn lut.m'pllfuty cmtwniialutiirmpp IC cCifico tre(t sites oin a daily, we kiy, and rnonthly l, sp here tr(-'! t YOUth are kino n or Ir p rt:ed to be and staffing the outreach ceinter. "IlFhe street, teaarrmaa distribute pmnttrrrnaatior4l rmnaat r°pa ICra liilrn the assigned areas, rriake personal contact w uitt-i street youth, distribute suurwrluwr p kits, invite surest youth to rnrmaalke use of the IlPipjeact ILighthOUse ca;rnter, and cunplCect data, geneir6l and awp pectic:., Iregarding the locations and reeds of the serf-.et youth. Utreaach teaalrmnrn tanurget., the Lower Il .Key , and e p ec'pawlUllly dowraintow r°) Il(ey Wes,t, area daily, p eirforlrmm at least: one paate rnp llhmt: ou trr=wrmdh weekly, and tairgeLthe III 'iMe and Upper IIKe�yrw at Illweast r"nnrmrm llhr y. The atrmcnlp-4''i cwalunteir is open n on weekdays ekday b canrm sp stcN,rnHy, varyiing tprmies in the paater eveinirig and cmlrm wraua lkeinr , and at w t':I'ier"birmrnes 'Ibr"specific events and as rnaamc ed. �IProjec.1 Lighthouseprovides sq,irvivaIi service prm am youth activity c,cnrnteir IUcwc t(acp prr Dra rft rlrm Keay aawat, w Berm ycnu,ntJlhn aarcm Ilklrncaw lri� to ccalrm lrregaat;e. The ctlrm pn-i n cei nter rnaintiiiins as rnnlurnirruwin'r o t rran wrtaatt/wrcrllluwruteers at aaH tpurmn maw to assist. youth liirn rnaalUrping appropriate use of the faaciilHty, Which f aatuwure as public rwrwormn with clh aCprmm, television,n, paarmnp s, stereo, rmnuaalpcialll ilirmstruur ie ntmwa, Illauburndry reaa wrth washer and dryer, as ICCunantllhnr°cacwlrrn aind shower, a pnaarmtury ith,�uwr iUwwanp food as aappaunp le, an office area with teIepwho ne a prat cormnpau ter , aarrct as pciUt)by M:llhm a iniessage Iboard and cac U(-.'antpcwlrnawi rrnat rpaals. Important nuirnbers for services hke food banks and Ipncwwrm to aalll ply for food stamps s are openly posted so that even if youth, choose not to discuss issues with cmuwtureamach staff, they w iH be aalbie have as self- directed approach to finding awaaa'ppaallNe resources. Decorated with Ilbold art,, photographs"hs" and irnt'warunnaatpcnlrmaalll p osteiriw that appeal to street youth, the space alIows for Iprivate ccmint'anrences, counseHng sessions, aaur°t piro raain, Irna.irica° w:,oHaaboraat'pcnrn, and youth group meetings. The cunrnditomnru tcwlr use of the Piroje . °plLigli to uw dix,)lll-i n c inter indiude iino a lllc llhwcmlf, drug Ir trwll a,mc m Use 111rm the space, aind respect ect:Ibir the property, pros- staff and volu nteeirs, and other travelers. "'rhe first use of the taacEiRy requires that the youth provide ide basic p erwacmmnaap 'prn rwrrn atio n t'rnlr initial contact p°raip,°,nernrau.nrlk and IU°naave at, IUeaast, as Illnrpaafr conversation with staff to assess 'prrnrnncartpamate needs and begin to tnuw'ppcp trusting relatpwnrnmurltmppama& Identification rnaaawwds are assessed and, if necessary staff Wil Ihdu pmm ym:LAh cnl taaiiirn t1wir p:wprt;lhn ceirtificates, soc4l secul°pty cards, or vaHd state identification camlrc"s. t:lhnlimw tplrnaa, yunum Uhm Cupp anpiacm be g w erm aarny uruwr"wrpwrM suppHes Iriva,aaded and information regarding risks on the streets, and safety ttmirouptlhi prevention. It" 'prmtelveintpmarn in aua cllrli pis maiiituwaat:punrn is needed, staff is prepared to lirniririediately nttar eimergeincy all ices such as c:"is c u,in sepng, access to shaker, medical attention,n, or,ccrrit ct with law a armpµw:wlrcernne nofficers At the second cmnrntaaw:t,t"u.wrd'IE.ir m.awassimne nt of needs and Il rawNlHrrm'i inaalry discussion of pm arnnlprng is initiated s needs are daalrified in subsequent , m y begin to make WN for services �� .� mamitar��. �,at:aatp'" rmmm � wn�uwt:pn can Ilhnulii gyp' . , peaaatluurnp to as safer, more productive, and more creative Ho. Meaarn Mlle youth wr HI LISe the w ranpn,..lurn center space arid r-nmwcauwrces to rmn IprnrtaaCprn Illalawracmrnaap hygiene, work toward eirnployment and housing pc As, gather and recreate in as ware, calm 1prcmrnrn e nt, learn aarp:stmc and/or rnrwspc p awpcliHs, and ctaawrda op p er srmrma Hy in positive, creative, and prod uucwt'pwr ways. As you cairn see, now in the 0*1 year of rnanaging the Ilp ur° lec , Lighthotise parogra inn, the f9lanriidaa Keys -ilppr rein'ma Shelter has treaarrrpiiirned, efficient alp era t'ioil°ima for pocating street ya u.R: , heppn'prnp with ormnrmnarrdiaate i°ivaeds, aind as ai'pcatplrmp with as p panrn to Ihnaalllpn tlh ernrn aactnpa'ww e self-sufficiency y and aaf housing - 7 - 2758 F. Resources and Costs AnnUM Il udget for Pirqjlert I ighthouse IDERSONNEIL., Cl:.,.:O (1011/o of'sa�lary and beii-iefits) $1.4,700 Pro.jed [Jghthouse Cboi-dnator (F`uH Time) $55,000 Street OUtmoch Worker 0:::uH "Pume) $,;0,00o Street Outreach Wor..lker.(Part "llme) $:16,61.01 Other Personnel Costs (Work(,:,r,'s Comp, SLITA, FKA, $-.12,849 Benefilts) "T"(AM Personnel $139,159 ANNUAL s rR I:111G:'r OUI REAOII,l .... ..... $4,080 Airfar(,,�, and I-iote� for....II,.."Wan El.; 75, a month) $1.6,200 OFFICIE SUPPI IES $761 u nIi n xiI!::s $1,946 11EINSUIRAINCE $3,103 Proirat"ed across agency, (6% of, $51,717) EDLICA,rill Al MAII 1EIRIAII.S $708 ------------- FUEL. $600 P111:1IRS III YAl 1,1YURIENIE rrlEMS $600 MOE)ARID WATER, $1,020 MISCIEll 11 AITEOUS WIMP[II ES $1,,20() (Su v:h as backpacks, socks wnd uriderwear) TOI Al $1.69,3771 FedeirM Grant $148,879 Monroe County Sheidffs Shaired Asset F:brfbftuire F::und $9,500 OtIler Fldvate Donations, $-J.0,998 "The F:Iodda Keys OWdren"s SheKer has seve4 moii-fths" wofth of ca§h in the tmnk pk,js savings. Th IlMroject lLllglh'tJ'IOU s#-% proc,)rarn ben fits from shar(!d cost o,f the office Rmager, computer systel!TIG, nmrkc..nfing andl fundiraisirig, arid other adimirn istrativ ,,)enses. G. Suva lafury l Billow ty T,,ie Piro jeLl 11 lgfttlhouse progirarn is the recipient of a three.-year fedeiral graint providing excdent sustainablity. I'llhe organization is not r(-,�quesbng 1,11MAJ-year fuirdingfrom the Monroe County Sheiriff"s Shared A,sset F:brfeiture F,,'u nd at this bime. 11. F::IiiriimnidlWl M-ato.iinneint: 2759 20,22 Income and Expenses fbir Project Lighl.f101Use ]LIMC01WIE Fedeii-M Graint $148,879 Munroe (.'Ounty Sheiril"rs Shared Asset IU birfeitu ire, FLUnd $4,793.43 ......... ........... Privat,(.,� Doniatioins $13,567.57 IlrOTAI 1,14COKIE 167,240 1EXPEN III ES MRSONNIS CEO (1.01"Yo of ary and.be defitsr)i $14,700 Prqjerl Lighthowse Coordinator (F:LA�l I ime) $55,000 Street OiLltreac.,I"ii Worker (FUH 'Firne) $40,0010 .......... Street Outreach Worker (Pairt "I ime) $16,610 Otheir Personnel lo�tu.; (r Workeiii Coirrip, SUTA, FICA, $1.2,8491 Benefits) -Fbtalll IlPebrsonne $1.11.39,1 59 ANNUAL 511�IIREE I"Oil PIRE',ACH CON IFIEREili Ah-fare and Flot(,.,il forl"wo, Eimpbyees IREIVT� ($1,350 as month) $1.6,200 OFIFIECE SUIRIP11 IIES $761 UTILITIES &F)IFIX)IME $1,9146 INSURANCE 7)1 $3,103 Prorated across agency (61% of$51,71'14ATERIAIll S $708 IFUEL &.VAN MYSEE $6010 IREIRSONAL lHIYGllE,1NlE` 11[1711"EMS $6010 ........... .. .........-- .. FOOD AIWID III WA ISR $1.020 ... ..... 941SCEII IIIP IMEOUS SWIRL IES $1,200 (Suidl-� as backpadks, socks, and underwear) "ll"OTAII 1EXPENSES $1.69,377 Not that Project Uglh&lhousp, 6lso received iri-a Idiind support from the comirm,linifty Iin 2022; niarn6y, gifti; ohm. new aind used cbthing and hygiene suppRes, IhuuruUiUdhig fl,nateiriak frols in 1--lorne Depot., vohinteeir hours, h6iday gifts, and ireAuuced rer corripared to IU ey,West fa.r ni'iarket rate. 2760 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): - Applicant Identification _ Name of Organization: act4- " l- Address: Wepresentative: . , , Authorized (na` e & title) I c. Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) ^- I Telephone: m Fax: E-mail: '. 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) [ T" Title of Project: Type of request: ❑ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Won-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: J/6' 6 0 0 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ and attach a separate page describing the future plan. Will you be w ing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? YYes [—]No P rate groups y q uppyase a page Y p page i„„.. From what other rou shave you requested funds an what was the result? a e here if you like. It will not be counted as art of e total a e count. . ° 1 f n& 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 the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. This application addresses (please check all that apply): Law Enforcement ❑ Crime Prevention RTIDrug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults E} Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: "" Date: /Z. ecause Sunshine Laws of the State of Flori _....m __ Please note: B da apply o these p ceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. 2761 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. Applicants Signature: 4X:x-so�X—P' Gicant's Name (Printed) 2762 Introduction - A The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC), a non-profit organization that has been serving youth in Monroe County since its inception in 1998. ECMC's mission is to promote the prevention of destructive behaviors among sixth through twelfth grade students and instill the importance of volunteerism and providing service among youth and community. ECMC programs promote wellness and mental health and teach volunteerism to youth volunteers by providing basic needs, necessary tools, and support to students living in special circumstances to enable them to remain drug, alcohol, and tobacco free and to reach their goals, achieve success, and help their peers. Tina Belotti, MA, IEPS, ECMC Director oversees all prevention activities. She is the Middle Keys Project Success Counselor for West Care. Ms. Belotti has been working on the Marathon High School campus in this capacity since 2013. Christina Belotti, Ed.D, ECMC Education Coordinator has taught in the Monroe County School District since 2007 and at MHS since 2008. Together they sponsor ECMC's Champions for Change (youth prevention taskforce) and work to promote the prevention of destructive behaviors monthly on the MHS campus. Since 1998, they have successfully produced and run youth programs in Monroe County. ECMC has a track record of prevention work; ECMC has provided prevention materials and promotional activities on the Marathon High School campus since 2013. During the 2023-2024 school year, ECMC continues its youth organization Marathon High School Champions for Change. A club comprised of eighth through twelfth grade MHS students that assist ECMC in spreading the mission of choosing kind, supporting students facing special circumstances, and prevention education (violence, bullying, suicide, alcohol/drug prevention, mental health awareness). All of the Champions for Change members have been trained in the CADCA Strategic Prevention Framework and have experience planning, implementing, and evaluating projects to combat the percentage of middle and high school students drinking alcohol and doing other drugs as indicated on the 2020 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey. ECMC/Champions for Change collaborates with the MHS Resource Officer, cadets, and the Monroe County Coalition to provide prevention activities on campus. Activities include assemblies, school wide presentations, campus wide posters, banners, educational displays and school wide Public Service Announcements, and informational tables at lunch. ECMC's focus for prevention on the MHS campus is on peer-to-peer messaging with students leading the presentations and speaking to their peers at lunches to spread messages of prevention. Each spring Champions for Change members collaborate with the Sheriff s Department and Monroe County Coalition for "Know the Law" and Safe and Sober Graduation. This year Champions for Change will again be hosting the Safe and Sober Prom Mock Crash in collaboration with the Marathon High School Fire Academy and the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Club members receive education in monthly prevention topics during their meetings (Stand up to Bullying, Red Ribbon Week, Distracted Driving/Drive Sober, Children's Mental Health 2763 Awareness, etc.) so that they are then able to spread monthly prevention messages to their peers. This is effective as teenagers are more likely to listen to information from their peers. This February 2024, ten high school Champions for Change Members will represent The Monroe County Coalition in attendance at the 20th annual Prevention Day and 34th annual Communities Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Youth Leadership Conference. They will join approximately 4,500 others representing their states and countries. As part of the conference, they will have appointments with Florida's Senators and our Representative to discuss drug, alcohol, and tobacco use among youth and adults in Monroe County. Champions for Change Members will bring awareness to Capitol Hill that Monroe County continues to have higher percentages of youth use than the state average in most areas (based on the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey) and to keep that in mind when considering primary prevention dollars. ECMC is requesting $10,000.00 from the SAFF grant funds to support ECMC's Champions for Change Club that provides peer-to-peer prevention education through school wide activities and events. The $10,000.00 SAFF funds will be used to purchase monthly prevention and mental health educational materials ($4,000). The materials mentioned will be aligned with the monthly prevention calendar and will be distributed to students on the Marathon High School campus (students living in Big Pine through Conch Key). Additionally, SAFF funds will be used to pay for a drug/alcohol/vaping speaker for two student presentations, student workshops, and safe and sober student event ($6,000.00) —Jake White - https,//www outube_com/watch?v=zQQ. 7�IpHIFs and http5,://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16n Wc(n�saOs4 South Florida Behavioral Health has ranked Marathon High School's prevention program among the top prevention programs in South Florida. This is only possible with collaborative efforts and contributions. Please continue to provide funding towards continuing ECMC's prevention programs at Marathon Middle/High School for the 2024-2025 school year. Both the City Council and the County Commission have recognized the prevention efforts of Champions for Change at their meetings and on the Marathon High School campus. Goals., Objectives, and Outcomes—_B_ Our Goal: remains to equip our youth with the necessary coping and resilient skills to remain drug, alcohol, and tobacco free and to prevent destructive behaviors and collateral damage in their future ensuring that they will meet their future goals. Objectives: 100% of Marathon High School students will be more informed about the dangers of drug and alcohol use. 100 % of Marathon High School students will be equipped with knowledge and practice to use refusal skills to avoid engaging in destructive behaviors. This will be measured by participation at monthly lunch and learn activities and attendance at prevention assemblies and pre and post surveys. 90% of middle school and 801/0 of high school students will abstain or delay experimental use due to early intervention and education of drug, alcohol, and tobacco/vaping as measured by an 2764 increase in engagement in school activities (sports, academics, and joining clubs and leadership responsibilities) Primary Prevention education: presenting the risks and consequences of driving under the influence or with someone driving under the influence, will decrease by 85% high school students, and 90% of middle school students measured by juvenile citations, and accidents related tothese events Outcomes: By meeting the basic needs of students affected by poverty, or other hindering circumstances the students confidence, wellbeing, sense of community, and belonging will replace hopelessness, apathy, and depression/anxiety. Measured by decrease of truancy referrals and increase academic scores on state assessments. Background and SigWficance—C .......... Following the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas schools are required to do more to ensure student safety. In a time of increased school violence and students, engaging in early exposure to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and other destructive behaviors effective prevention in schools is more necessary than ever. According to the 2020 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, it indicates the need for alarm as in many of the use areas Monroe County youth statistics are higher than the state average, According to the 2020 FYSAS past 30 day use for marijuana in Monroe County is 20.6% for high school students and 5.8 for middle school students. Additionally, the survey states that alcohol use for the past 30 days is 29.6% for high school students and 8.7% for middle school students, up from 6% in 2018 and binge drinking is 14.4% for high school students and 3.9% for middle school students, up from 2.5% in 2018. All of these percentages are higher than the state average. Since Marathon High School is a sixth- twelfth grade educational facility the increase of use in middle school students and the high percentage for high school students can be targeted through prevention efforts. The materials that will be purchased with grant funds will target prevention of drinking alcohol and marijuana use. Christine Paul, MIJS principal, has collaborated with ECMC and has encouraged the staff and faculty to be on board, and continues to support our efforts. Tnet oj2 lation-D All 773 Marathon High School students will participate in the monthly prevention activities that are held on campus. Students are ages I 1-1,8 (3 70 female, 403 male). Elementary age students (5-11) will be the target population for activities held at Stanly Switlik and at community events. The 22 MI-IS students that are Champions for Change members, ages 14 to 18 play an integral role in all prevention work. 2765 A�9proach Method-7 E Two ECMC board members also work on the Marathon High School campus and will serve as the volunteer staff for all prevention activities. All additional volunteers will be the MHS Champions for Change student members. Resources and Costs -F Budget Budget item Request from SAFF Other funding source Prevention materials—specially noted in $4,000.00 grant Peer to peer project/monthly substance $0 $3,300.00 —MCC abuse prevention $4,000.00- ECMC Prevention materials —student $0 $3,000.00- MCC giveaways school wide --.-.._ ............. ... ...... _. Prevention materials school prevention $0 $1,000.00 AAA Auto outreach—banners/media outreach Club Grant $1,000.00 ECMC ........ ....................._......._ Guest speaker—school wide youth $0 $5,000.00 Domestic prevention presentation and events— Abuse Shelter teen dating violence prevention .s . .... ---., . --------- ------.-----------_m.eeeee e n Guest spea ker school wide youth $6,000.00 $0 prevention presentation and parent I workshop _ —__ ... ......... ......-. Special circumstances (basic $0 $30,000 needs/academic supports for at-risk i students) Curriculum materials—prevention $� m......._......_............. _ — $1 00��.. �� .................... ' 0.00 ECMC TOTAL $10,000.00 $45,300.00 Other funding sources include the Monroe County Coalition, the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Marathon Moose Lodge, Isla Bella, the City of Marathon, Marathon Runner's Club, fundraisers, and private donors. Additional goods and services from private donors, the Zonta Club of Marathon total $45,300.00. ECMC has managed grants and programming funds since 1998. Financial Statement Attached 2766 w,ltry✓,:a;,i..� R.r>riv✓ „x� �..,rz.,Y✓'s�a+��. ✓.��...:� &MUMr,�,Rr v�.®„rw:w(��6rPn, /(/� ,,, �.3 ,rti,.,A:�� r,, „s i „6i� ECMC Category Summary 23 copy. . o, � O : gatJ k&d z x �iia'g.., 54 s,2 ska,e Dark oi € _ ( I Budget Narrative: Goods and Services—ECMC receives approximately $200,000 of goods and services based donations each year. This includes gifts for teens and food for families at Christmas, non- perishable food for the Teen Weekend Food Bag Program, new clothing and shoes for students throughout the school year, bikes for students in need of transportation, etc. _... 2767 0000122 0AIL6122 [zonsumers DR-14 IExemption R.01/18 Issued Pursuant Charter 2G,.,,.2 Fo� r p 12, Florida Statutes FLORIDA .... 85 8012675263C 5 04/30/2022 04/30/2027 j 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION - ! -- ___ ,......._._....,, ............. ..... — ... - - —-- Certificate Num ber Effective Date Expiration Date Exemption Category This certifies that EDUCATIONAL COALITION FOR MONROE COUNTY INC 900 84TH STREET OCEAN MARATHON FL 33050-3210 is exempt from the payment of Florida sales and use tax on real property rented, transient rental property rented, tangible personal property purchased or rented, or services purchased. �. t Information for Exempt Organizations oR-14 R.Q1/18 .mm . ..,.,.... .._� .,,, �� .�w��,, .. mmmm,m„ ..�a�..., FLORIDA 1. You must provide all vendors and suppliers with an exemption certificate before making tax-exempt purchases. See Rule 12A-1.038, Florida Administrative Code(F.A.C.). 2. Your Consumer's Certificate of Exemption is to be used solely by your organization for your organization's customary nonprofit activities. 3. Purchases made by an individual on behalf of the organization are taxable, even if the individual will be reimbursed by the organization. 4. This exemption applies only to.purchases your organization makes. The sale or lease to others of tangible personal property, sleeping accommodations, or other real property is taxable. Your organization must register. and collect and remit sales and use tax on such taxable transactions. Note: Churches are exempt from this requirement except when they are the lessor of real property (Rule 12A-1.070, F.A.C.). 5. It is a criminal offense to fraudulently present this certificatte to evade theTaN/ment of sales tax [Inc]Pr no circumstances should this certificate be used for the personal benefit of any individual. Violators will be liable for payment of the sales tax plus a penalty of 2009/o of the tax, and may be subject to conviction of a third-degree felony. Any violation will require the revocation of this certificate. 6. If you have questions about your exemption certificate, please call Taxpayer Services at 850-488-6800. The mailing address is PO Box 6480, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6480. 2768 'd r+ b CD 7 d �. CD CD ¢ 0 0 CD C '. � b 0 0 0 •� �. w .. o r r o o CD cn CD `d O O w � y w o ....... rn a, � r v, r-+ v, r o 00 0 �• � 00 0 CD CD It CA Cf) t-4 z7 CD T1 •'em pPTJ s 'T] er', r� r w rCD CD CD 0° w r* O O r° o w r° w � O w C+ 000 CD m 0 Q �c CD CD op o ('D o0 t7 0CD . ._. m �� io cr oj V t h w2j rD t> v x o `n �� w 2971ro o o o o n �" o ow ,(D, 3 n .�. Z O 0 . 3 o w w w w w w w w ►b 00 o O o 0 0 0 0 0 o v, 1 , 1 , v, 1 , v, v, v, c O N O O 00 rn w w a1 w tD N T 01 — O "O O O U O Vi i d, w N 00 A w J vi W O N Ul 00 Oc W N W iT -- - _ ... 2769 2770 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): APP 1„ic,ant Identification Name of Organization: Guidance/Care Center, Inc. Address: 3000 41st Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: (name & title) Maureen Dunleavy, Regional Senior Vice President Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Telephone: 305-896-5964 Fax: 305-292-6723 E-mail: maureen.dunleavy@westcare.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: Safety for Community-Based Mobile Crisis Response Type of request: VNon-recurring ecurring funds (e.g., operational costs) funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request. l I- If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ❑ and attach a separate page describing the future plan. Not applicable Will you b 'lling to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these e v 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. Not applicable 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. Board of Directors attached on last page. This application addresses (please check all that apply): VLaw 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:a Date: 1/31/2024 Please note: Because Sunshine L� — State __ .....�, _... s of the Stato te of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. 2771 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 tiling of a civil rights complaint with any federal, state or local agency responsible for civil rights matters. gmµ f Applicant's licants NameMaureen DunleavyApplicant's Signature: . ...................-- ....... (Printed) 2772 Abstract: A brief summary of the project (who, what, where, why, when, how and how much). Guidance Care Center's Community-Based Mobile Crisis Response Program offers crisis services to Monroe County residents 2417 anywhere in the community. Services may be provided at the office, schools, client homes, other non-profits, shelters or in any community-based setting (parks etc.). Often GCC's Mobile Crisis Team are responding after hours or to unsecure locations with clients who may be suicidal, using substances and/or experiencing psychosis. Monroe County continues to have the highest rate of suicide in all of Florida with 90%+ of suicides from firearms. Ensuring the safety and security of our residents and employees continues to be top priority. Addressing acute or complex behavioral health issues while reducing barriers to transportation is key. Immediate access to law enforcement without accessing a phone is critical to achieve this especially when the individual in crisis is experiencing paranoid or suicide ideation and has access to lethal means. Panic reactions can also be exacerbated or triggered by displaying a phone and the time to access it may waste valuable minutes. Obtaining a quick method to access law enforcement from anywhere even remotely, assures that staff are providing safe, considerate and accountable care. Crime prevention is also a consideration, as individuals in a mental health crisis may react in a manner with a weapon that could be assaultive or result in a crime. We are requesting a total of$7,200 to purchase and install software and wearable panic buttons so staff can access 911 services— on-premises, in transit or at offsite events— with features that save valuable time and transmit critical data to emergency dispatchers. This is the same system the Monroe County School District has implemented for school safety. Our request is one-time and will be sustained with our current funding once the software and panic buttons are purchased. 3 of 8 2773 A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. For the past 50 years, the Guidance/Care Center, Inc. (GCC) has provided Comprehensive, Integrated Community Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Primary Care) to adults, children and families all ages. GCC is the centralized receiving facility for all behavioral health services in Monroe County including the full continuum of care which includes crisis support, outreach, prevention, mobile crisis response, psychiatric, intervention, individual, group & family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, medication assisted treatment, crisis stabilization and transportation for those who are disadvantaged. GCC has the only detoxification center and the only Assisted Living Facility for those with mental illness in Monroe County. In addition, mental health and substance abuse services are also co-located at every school throughout the district and at the juvenile detention center. GCC also provides services at the adult detention center as the Jail In-House Program is residential substance abuse treatment for inmates who are eligible for the program while serving their sentence. GCC has 14 programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) since 2003. GCC works collaboratively with other agencies, schools, private providers, law enforcement, hospitals and other behavioral health providers to support and enhance the benefits to our clients, consumers and other stakeholders. GCC serves all clients regardless of ability to pay, reduces transportation barriers by providing community-based services and mobile crisis response is a free service funded by the state of Florida. The proposed project will directly impact client and resident safety through the GCC Mobile Crisis Response Team (MRT). MRT provides on-demand crisis intervention services in any setting in which a behavioral health crisis is occurring. MRT responds within 60 minutes to the call wherever the crisis is occurring and is available 2417. This approach lessens trauma for individuals and families and diverts individuals from criminal justice systems, emergency departments, and prevents unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations. It also eliminates transportation barriers and financial barriers since the services are free. MRT responds to individuals of all ages in crisis in the community. The staff works with those individuals to develop strategies to assist with future crisis situations, identify resources and to connect individuals with services in our community. GCC has the resources and infrastructure to successfully install and maintain the desired security system. The application can be installed on GCC's current IT system, and each staff will receive a wearable panic button thorough Intrada. B. Goals, Obegtives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. This project will accomplish two goals: 1. Improve safety by: a. Providing a means for uninterrupted access to 911 through the means of a wearable panic button. 4of8 2774 b. Providing support, reduce triggers and avoid unsafe behaviors. c. Safely provide care anywhere in our community where a behavioral health crisis is occurring. 2. Improve staff security by: a. Providing a means of immediate access to emergency services. b. Reducing escalated panic response and inadvertent criminal behavior. c. Enhancing staff safety regardless of where services are provided. C. Background and„Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Monroe County continues to have the highest rate of suicide in all of Florida with 90%+ of suicides from firearms. Often GCC's Mobile Crisis Team are responding after hours or to unsecure locations with individuals who may be suicidal, using substances and/or experiencing psychosis. Immediate access to law enforcement without accessing a phone is critical to achieve this especially when the individual in crisis is experiencing paranoid or suicide ideation and has access to lethal means. Panic reactions can also be exacerbated or triggered by displaying a phone and the time to access it may waste valuable minutes. Obtaining quick method to access law enforcement from anywhere even remotely, assures that staff are providing safe, considerate and accountable care. Crime prevention is also a consideration, as individuals in a mental health crisis may react in a manner and/or with a weapon that could be assaultive or result in an inadvertent crime. The Intrados Wearable 911 Panic Button is an ID-badge-sized device that can be configured for different scenarios and branded for our community-based program. With triple connectivity through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi and Cellular/LTE this means 100% connectivity all the time. The unit has extended battery life, and daily health checks. This means GCC staff can access services— on-premises, in transit or at offsite events— with features that save valuable time and transmit critical data. It simultaneously submits a 911 request for assistance while silently notifying staff with haptic vibration. If in a GCC building, it can also instantly initiate building lockdowns and easily cancel false alarms. Staff location data, incident details, floor plans and more are automatically shared with the 911 center. The button's lightweight design does not interfere with daily activities. Intrado is a global leader in public safety, providing software systems and services to the public safety community worldwide. With over forty years of experience in enabling emergency communications, Intrado delivers market-leading solutions that connect those in need with those who can best help them, lntrado's technology-driven solutions are designed to be robust, resilient, intuitive, and insightful, ensuring that emergency responders can quickly and effectively provide assistance when it is needed most. lntrado's mission is to save lives by improving public safety outcomes. This is the same devise and organization that the Monroe County School District uses to keep our schools safe. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) 5 of S 2775 The primary target population will be GCC's community-based staff and Monroe County residents of all ages who utilize GCC Mobile Crisis Response Team. E. Ap roach Method,. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Installation will be conducted by our internal IT team. Installation will not disrupt operations. Additional staffing will not be required during installation, or for monitoring once the equipment is up and running. 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 is no other source of funding for a project of this type. Equipment and setup are the only expenses. Support, as needed, will be provided by our own IT department. Expense detail as follows: Safety Shield Software for the agency and Wearable Panic $7000 units for staff ...... m ..,. ....._ ............_... ................ _._ ___._ Setup fee $200 ... w,. ......... ...-..........._._._ .... total $7,200 ____._. G. Sustainmpbility (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding?) Not applicable H. Financial ,Statement (Income and expense report for the previous year.) Westcare Foundation Profit and Loss Statement Guidance Care Center FY23 Total 21 - Guidance/Care Center Income Statement Revenue Federal Funding 1,659,192 State Funding 10,700,308 County Funding 1,743,073 Other Grant 70,232 Client Fees 1,037,951 Fund Development 9,890 Other Revenue 197,698 Total Revenue 15,418,344 Operating Expense Salary 7,725,028 6of8 2776 Benefits 1,511,764 Food Service 114,153 Occupancy 279,390 Program Maintenance/Supplies 589,074 Consulting 525,966 Travel 90,264 Furniture & Equipment 259,142 Repair & Maintenance 332,820 Vehicles 103,419 Office/Advertising/Insurance 677,903 Other Expenses 5,000 Management/Administration 1,602,874 Total Expense 13,816,797 EBITDA (Operating Income) 1,601,547 Non-Operational Expenses Taxes 549 Amortization/Depreciation 222,637 Total Non-Op Expenses 223,186 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 1,378,360 7 of 8 2777 WC-GCC Board of Directors List February 4,2023 WestCare Guidance Care Center, Inc. 2023 Board of Directors and Officers At-Large Directors Rick Markus Hughes—Vice Chair Ramsay—Chair 3251 70tn Way North Monroe County Sheriff's Office St. Petersburg, FL 33710 5525 College Road (727)459-2592 Cell Key West, FL 33040 (727)422-3602 Work Cell (305) 292-7001 Work (Direct) markus.hughes@stpete.org (305) 292-7099 Fax rramsay@keysso.net Executive Committee William (Bill)Ekstrom, Jr. Thomas (Tom) J. Walsh, II Directors James (Jim) L. 1516 S. Paloma Blanca P1. 180 28tn Ave.North Wadhams Kingman, AZ 86401 St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Black & Wadhams Attorneys (928) 308-7434 Cell (727) 552-1947 Work 10777 West Twain Ave. wjekstromjr@gmail.com (727) 823-0749 Home Suite 300 (727) 552-1440 Fax Las Vegas,NV 89135 tom.walsh@westcare.com (702) 869-8801 Work (702) 869-2669 Fax j Iwadhams@blackwadhams.law Doris Hope Michaux Mary A.Y. Okada 3440 Stembler Ridge PO Box 3566 Douglasville, GA 30135 Hagatna, Guam 96932 (678) 715-5547 Home (671) 735-5700 Work (559) 287-8699 Cell (671) 734-1003 Fax dorismichauxl0@gmaii.com (671) 777-3216 Cell mary.okada@guamcc.edu Executive Committee Directors Richard (Dick) E. Steinberg President PO Box 94738 Las Vegas,NV 89193 (702) 385-2090 Work (702) 448-8100 Fax rste i nberg@westcare.com Non-Director Ex-Officio Officers Ken Linda Erath, Treasurer and Secretary Ortbals, CEO of WestCare Guidance Care Center, Inc. of WestCare Guidance Care Center, Inc. PO Box 94738 PO Box 94738 Las Vegas,NV 89193 Las Vegas,NV 89193 (702) 385-2090 (702) 385-2090 linda.erath@westcare.com ken.ortbals@westcare.com 8of8 2778 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): A.plicant Identification ,,, Name of Organization: Monroe Assoc for ReMARCable Citizensw„DBAmmITITITm Address: : PO B.........ox 428 Kerr West w Fl 33041-0428 Authorized Representative: ,,Diana Flenard , Executive Director Contact Person: Diana Flenard Telephone 30 - _ 5-2949 526 Fax: 305-292-0078 Mail: BoomdillAolm.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: Adult Day Training Type of request: ®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. 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 ❑X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults ❑Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Moa roe County Youth �� ..m � .... Signature:�� -�"� �_�,�' �""" � �_� Date: Please note: Because Sunshine Laws bf the State of Flotr�da apl, ymto these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. 2779 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. 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. A m Applicant's Signature: -�,. � :� pPlicant's Name Diana Flenard (Printed) 2780 uiu�e�� r'ANi � ' �IU�IIIIOR WHERE RERfi ,%ABLE CITIZENS THRIVE MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR REMARCABLE CITIZENS Diana Flenard P.O.Box 428 Executive Director Key West,Florida 33041-0428 305-294-9526 phone Mary VandenBrook 305-292-0078 fax President Board of Directors MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2024 Grant Application A. Introduction: The Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens commonly referred to as the MARC House or M.A.R.0 has been serving adults and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Monroe County for 57 yrs. B. Goals Objectives & Outcomes: We will use this money to train intellectually disabled adolescents transitioning from the schools and intellectually disabled adults who are currently learning food preparation at our Adult Day Program in the Rainbow Cafe. Through this program we have placed clients in jobs in the community and will continue to place clients in jobs during the year. It is currently open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday. It provides a healthy lunch for our clients at a reduced cost. We have also begun growing vegetables in our Horticulture Program that we have been selling to the public as well as incorporating it into our lunch program. .We have partnered with S.O.S to provide a space for their hydroponic project and are able to capture 5%of what is grown for use in our lunch program while we help maintain the hydroponic plants. In Key West we also have a Landscape Maintenance Program where clients work in small groups in the community learning landscaping and gardening skills at local hotels and homes. These skills can then be transferred in order to be hired in the community. We operate a Bazaar/Thrift Store in the Upper Keys at our Michelle Snyder Adult Day Training in the Coral Isle Church. This site gives our Upper Keys clients a chance to learn skills in laundry,jewelry making and retail sales all of which can be transferred to work opportunities in the community and we have been able to place several clients in job in the Upper Keys. This program was only operating on Saturdays due to Covid until this last year when we began opening up on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. During Covid we lost all of our County landscape maintenance jobs including Harry Harris Park and the Key West Library. All of the above opportunities give clients the ability to eventually obtain and maintain employment in the community, which helps them move above the poverty level. This reduces the need for supplemental funding for things like food stamps and other state and federal funded programs and helps maintain independence. The"Rainbow Cafe",has multiple benefits. It provides our intellectually disabled clients with at least one healthy meal each day at a reduced price. 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. As do,the Upper Keys Thrift Store and MARC Plant Store we are providing training in job agencyfor persons with disabilities Partially Sponsored Agency 2781 a�,.of h Pa tea.�,.. State of Florida neo,u vu oa ous ea,Msaawauu vuuiwwi'w'u^raj v¢ureeau and life skills. We always hope that the 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 Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Medicaid Waiver funding), from the State of Florida,United Way and fundraisers. C. Backg ound & Significance, We are the only provider to this population in Monroe County and we do 90 % of the services for this population. In January 2015 we eliminated health insurance. We have since given raises to try and cover the cost of the staff getting insurance on their own. The cost of the agency giving full or partial health insurance is too large to sustain, although we offer a wellness plan at minimal cost. There was no increase in rates per service in last year's legislative budget. We were able to get a $150,000 adults with disabilities funding from the legislature last year but so far this year it is only in at $75,000. D. Target PgpWAtion: This grant will serve 95-100 developmentally disabled adults, ages 16-84, in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys as the 7 Middle Keys clients attend either the Lower or Upper Keys Program with the division being the 7 mile bridge. The program is open Mon-Friday 52 weeks of the year with 13 Holidays a year. E. Approach: We produced a functioning restaurant kitchen when renovating our space at May Sands School and operate our Plant Store at our Key West site. We have increased our space at the Coral Isle Church in order to accommodate our expanded job training. We have 2 vocational trainers, cafe manager and a horticulturist in Key West. In the Upper Keys two staff, operate the Bazaar(Thrift Store)4 days a week. The clients prepare the clothes and items on the days they attend. 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. F. 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 Adult Day Training funds through the State Medicaid Waiver, Vocational Rehabilitation, United Way 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 intellectual 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 intellectual disabilities into our program during the summer or school breaks when school is not in session. G. Sustainabili ty: As you will see from the budget,we continue to try and make these program more self- sustaining. A lot will depends on how successful we are in bringing in the local community to purchase our products and the number of donations we receive. Fundraising is still down and we have lost one of our biggest fundraisers the Master Chef Classic. We continue to try to fill the gaps with other events like our Tour de Keys Bike Ride and Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Sale. 2782 auto M F C WHERE RE1,4 ra:_;ABLE CITIZENS THRIVE MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR REMARCABLE CITIZENS Diana Flenard P. 0.Box 428 Executive Director Key West,Florida 33041-0428 305-294-9526 phone Mary VandenBrook 305-292-0078 fax President Board of Directors H. Financial Statement: Attached MARC is always grateful for whatever funds you can give us. We hope that this request for$10,000 for at least two staff members will be funded. We appreciate your hard work in helping the intellectually disabled in the Keys. We will use this money toward a match from the Agency for People with Disabilities. Respectfully, Diana Flenard Executive Director o enc for arsons with disabilities Qffl[10 Partially Sponsored Agency 2783 9 Y P EYY A-d 7`1 of•h. a��m—Y. S r a t e o,f F l o r i d a 1 115- a i i 1141:,;m:,uWHIN ii u aq E v G A,/111111111 MARC - BUDGET Accrual Basis July 2023 through June 2024 TOTAL Jul'23-Jun 24 Income 4016.LOCAL GOV'T-SHERIFF GRANT 10,000.00 4011 •VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 4,000.00 4013- UNITED WAY 2,000.00 4014.1 - FUNDRAISER 37,000.00 4026•WORKSHOP REVENUES 25,000.00 4052- PRIVATE CLIENTS 12,600.00 4004• MW/SUPPORTED EMPL 30,573.00 4004.1 •MIW-SUPPORTED EMPL 98 12,200.00 4082-A.D.T.MW 57,760.00 4070.TRANSPORTATION 15,000.00 4003- SUPPORTED EMP 9,400.00 4080-A.D.T. 8,200.00 Total Income 262,473.00 Expense 5101 •SALARIES 176,081.80 5103- FICA 13,546.00 5104• UNEMPL TAX 6,413.00 5105-WORKMANS COMP INS 37,388.00 5107•MERIT 5,000.00 5109• PAYROLL FEES 1,790.00 5203• LICENSES/TAXES 1,250.00 5207-CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,700.00 5208• PROFESSIONAL FEES 3,800.00 5300• RENT 36,675.00 5301 •ADVERTISING 355.00 5302-TELEPHONE 4,600.00 6402- PROGRAM SUPPLIES/UK 3,600.00 5502-TRAVEL/O.T. 55.00 5900• REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1,500.00 6101 •OFFICE EXPENSE 1,900.00 6401 • EQUIPMENT LEASING 1,250.00 6402• EQUIPMENT R&M 1,700.00 6504•STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2,850.00 6505• MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 300.00 Total Expense 301,753.80 Net Income/Expense -39,280.80 Page 1 of 1 2784 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Ap ill icant Identification Name of Organization: South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America Address: 3551 SW 142nd Ave. Davie, FI. 33330 Authorized Representative: (name&title) Diane Hickman Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Diane Hickman Telephone: 954-608-5430 Fax: 305-821-6222 E-mail: Diane.hickman@scouting.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) 1 X1 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 arc 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 ❑X Crime Prevention 0 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 Signa Please note: Because(Sunshine apply to(.. (' � Date: ne Laws of the State of Florida a 1 these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. 2785 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. 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. Applicants Signature: i� �� Applicants Name ' ................................. .. ._.r (Printed) 2786 OPERA,"IIII°°°ION "' °IIII ,II�IIIIII` III °'I'" IIIII h yat o,o ScoutReach is an initiative of the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America designed to bring Scouting & Exploring directly to severely at-risk youth in economically challenged communities. ScoutReach's primary objective is to eliminate barriers and obstacles that prevent youth and families from joining our character-building programs.The program has proven to be effective in serving at-risk youth and their families. We have targeted Monroe County's most challenging neighborhoods including Key West, Marathon and Key Largo. We expect to serve 150 youth, boys &girls, ages 5 to 20, through this initiative. South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America will offer three-character development programs for youth - Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA (Boy Scouting), & Exploring. All three of these programs include components that deal with the three focus areas of the Monroe County Sheriff's grants—Crime prevention, Drug Abuse Prevention and Mental and Physical health. Tco ttio al Scouting Progrwn (rub,Scouts and Scout's SA In Cub Scouts, boys and girls have fun and adventure in a program that builds character and instills values. Cub Scouting embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility. These values impact youth at all levels of the Cub Scout program - all while they are having a fun time with their friends and families. Scouts BSA is designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. Through the advancement program and peer group leadership, Scouting helps young men and women develop into a well-rounded adult. Explorer Program m Exploring serves two different age groups, both coed. Exploring Clubs serve middle schoolers, ages 10— 14, in sixth —eighth grades. Exploring posts serve High Schoolers, ages 14—20 years old. The program model is the same for both age groups—hands-on and interactive character and career activities are facilitated by trained business leaders in the local community. The program exposes these underserved youth, who have little to no information about the career options available to them, to a variety of organizations and industries. Explorers are introduced to diverse careers, tour varied worksites, and learn about the training and education required to secure employment, as well as about job outlooks and corresponding salaries. The targeted Packs, Troops, Clubs and Posts will receive weekly, after school, Scout meetings and activities at the Chartered Organization by experienced, trained, adult volunteers who will serve as positive role models for the youth. The cost to support a youth in a scouting program is approximately$250.00 per youth per year,. Due to generous funders in the community, we are asking Monroe County Sheriff's office to only contribute a small percentage of this per youth to support this program. 2787 11,41 110DUCTION For over 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America's mission has been to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America was granted a charter by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America in 1919. The council service area covers Broward, Miami-Dade,and Monroe Counties.The responsibility of the local council is to provide program support for Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews and Explorer Posts. Currently, South Florida Council serves 139 youth in Monroe County with an estimated 30 more youth by mid-February. South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America owns and operates three camp properties: Camp Elmore, a 117-acre weekend camping facility in Davie, Florida, Camp Sawyer, a 10-acre aquatics camp located on Scout Key, FI. and Camp Everglades, a 120-acre low impact camping facility in Everglades National Park. Scouting values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1919. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.The funding request directly supports the operations of BSA programs in Monroe County. Scouting prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. They also prepare for lifelong learning, careers, and leadership through the programs and mentorship from fantastic adults. The District Executive is a dedicated person to support all the volunteers and units in Monroe County. A District Executive is also charged with program expansion through the formation of new Scouting groups via community partnerships.The target population for Scouting programs includes boys and girls from kindergarten through age 20. The Buccaneer District serves only Monroe County in the State of Florida. Every young person in this age range is invited and eligible to join. Our programs include age-specific programs for boys and girls, including Cub Scouts (Grades K-5), Scouts BSA (Grades 6-12), and Exploring (Grades 6-12). Scouts BSA is the more traditional program of camping, rank advancement and merit badges. Exploring is a career education program with a focus on Monroe County Sheriff, Key West Police and soon Islamorada Fire. GOAL, )IkEC*nvi,:s & ou,rcoMES One of the greatest obstacles in bringing Scouting & Exploring to low-income communities is the youth and family's ability to pay for the programs of Scouting. Busy work schedules, economic hardships, and lack of understanding of Scouting make it difficult to sustain a consistent program for economically challenged youth and families. To address these challenges, an investment from the Monroe County Sheriff's office would enable the South Florida Council to provide the character development programs of Scouting & Exploring to the at-risk youth of Monroe County by providing: ■ Weekly programs for targeted youth ■ Monthly outdoor activities that teach character development and life skills 2788 ■ An annual summer camp experience for youth and families ■ Basic leader training for Scout parents to assist in program delivery and activities. ■ Positive working relationships with other sponsoring community-based organizations °'m��F " III" I' N SIG 1 111m SIC �'°''° Research on our program participants indicates that children who participate in Scouting & Exploring develop their mental and physical fitness skills, do better in school, have a higher sense of self-esteem, and have more clearly defined values and goals than children who do not participate. A study conducted by Harris Interactive* revealed that young men with strong Scouting backgrounds maintain higher ethical standards, attain higher educational levels, and show less anti-social behavior than those with no Scouting background. Here are some of the findings from the Harris Interactive Study. Young men are: ■ More likely than girls to drop out of school. ■ Less likely to enter or graduate from college. ■ More likely to have low self-esteem, and ■ More likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities. * We have no results from current studies regarding girls. It is estimated that girls will by for exceed the advantages that young men do. One Organization Works to Give Young Peo le a Bri hter Future The Boy Scouts of America provides girls and boys with programs and activities that allow them to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards. Scouting programs build boys and girls mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. The skills they learn in Scouting help them overcome obstacles and challenges with courage and character throughout their lives. Results indicate that Scouts & Explorers with at least five years' tenure are more likely than youth who have not been Scouts to: ■ Resist eerressure�to takej2art in deiincuent or dishonest activities. ■ Stay a,-,way from drumsI ■ Assume leadership roles in clubs or school organizations. ■ Put the needs of others before their own. ■ Have higher self-confidence. ■ Be active in a variety of after-school activities. Scouting& Ex JorinTeach Life Skills Scouting also provides youth with skills that help them cope with any situation. Youth say Scouting has taught them to: ■ Always give their best effort ■ Always be honest. ■ Treat others with respect ■ Set goals. ■ Stay physically fit. 2789 ■ Take care of the environment ScoqLhjg/txAjoringAnd Academic Performance Scouts agree that Scouting activities have helped them improve their performance in science, reading and math. Scouts are also more likely than other boys to: ■ Graduate from high school (91% versus 87%) ■ Graduate from college (35% versus 19%) ■ Earn higher annual household incomes ($80,000 versus $61,000) ■ Value family relationships highly (81 % versus 72%) ■ Have lifelong friendships (89% versus 74%) ■ Attend religious services (87% versus 77%) ■ Believe helping others should come before one's own self-interest (92%versus 83%) The Harris Interactive findings show that the programs of Scouting are proven and effective.The values taught in Scouting are interwoven with the methods of Scouting. These values have the power to turn struggle into courage; self-doubt into self-esteem; indecision into leadership; and most importantly...turning a child into a productive citizen. Operation ScoutReach is an important project for the communities of Monroe County because it addresses several issues, including: SIJBS""I"" I" CIIIIIIIII A HSIIIII° — Substance abuse prevention programs of Scouting include "Drugs: A Deadly Game. This is an award-winning publication to educate young people concerning the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. All Scouting handbooks contain valuable information regarding drug education. WYESIII EI,I"EIEIIaEN""I""—The Scouting program offers over 120 merit badge activities that provide youth with "hands-on" experience in career related fields that will assist them in choosing a profession. Y�EIIII'I'°'I""ER CC — Scouting literature is written to be age-appropriate and grade-specific to help youth develop their reading skills. Scouts practice their reading skills as they advance in rank through Scouting. IOVEP""'1''C—Scouting teaches leadership, values, and work ethics, showing youth how to earn their way. These skills, along with vocational education and academic skills, prepare youth to be productive members of society. CHILD ,ABUSE — The BSA has produced national award-winning programs to help youth and adults in the detection and prevention of child abuse. All youth and adults are required to complete this program upon joining Scouting. I)HCSIC IIII I"IIIICI"E'lIESS — A key component to the Scout Oath is "...to keep myself physically strong..." Scouting offers numerous activities that strive to educate youth about the importance of staying healthy through proper nutrition and exercise. ROI E IA IXI S —Adult leaders are recruited and trained to provide guidance and direction in the lives of young people. Scout leaders help to shape the lives of young people throughout our community. There are currently over 5,000 adult leaders participating as volunteers in the South Florida Council. 2790 As you can see, all these factors are important to the healthy development of the participating youth, but also strengthen the family unit and community as well. TARGET MPI �A 1110N Our outreach programs are designed to serve hard to reach, economically challenged, and at- risk youth in our community. SFC has targeted Monroe County's most challenging neighborhoods including Key West, Marathon and Big Pine Key and will serve over 150 youth, ages 5 to 20, through this initiative. A grant from the Monroe County Sheriff department would help ensure a quality Scouting/Exploring program. Cub Scouts - boys and girls who are in kindergarten through fifth grade. Scouts BSA- boys and girls, ages 11 through 17 Explorer Club Program —boys and girls, ages 10- 14 Explorer Program boys and girls- ages 14—20 The targeted Packs, Troops, Clubs and Posts will receive weekly, after school, Scout meetings and activities at the Chartered Organization by experienced, trained, adult volunteers who will serve as positive role models for the youth. Monthly outdoor activities at neighborhood parks and a summer camp experience at Camp Sawyer in Scout Key will also be offered to all Scouts. Explorer clubs will meet at their designated schools while the Explorer programs will meet at the career location —Fire Department, Police Department, etc. QPERAT IQINT E willII IRESQLJIICES AINl) 11111, Participation in Scouting is proven to effective in building youth of strong character. South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America has an annual operating budget of over$2 million. Below is a list of foundations that support the ScoutReach efforts of the Council annually. Currently, the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America has over 4,000 Scouts participating in Scouting because of Operation ScoutReach. South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America is committed to making sure every youth has the opportunity to participate in the character development programs of Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, which is why SFC supplements the ScoutReach program from its annual Friends of Scouting campaign when the needed revenues cannot be raised through the Foundation and Grants campaign. While a maximum grant of $10,000 would not cover all the ScoutReach expenditures in Monroe County, it would go a long way to supplement the ScoutReach efforts in the Florida Keys and free up the needed revenue to build stronger programs, recruit more youth and build stronger communities. 2791 i u Batchelor Foundation KnightEd Foundation Ocean Reef Foundation Publix Super Market Charities 1.Membership assistance and for 150 youth $3,000 To cover the cost of registration/insurance of 150 youth. 2.Activity Participation $2,500 To cover the cost of 1 activity fee per 150 youth 3.Scout Uniforms $1,500 To cover the cost of a Class B uniform shirt per youth To cover the cost the book and supplies for projects,merit badges etc. 4.Program Supplies $1,000 for 150 youth To provide scholarships to send Scouts to a Day Camp or Summer 5.Summer Camp Assistance $1,500 Camp 6.Program Administration $500.00 To cover some of the costs of paper&printing. TOTAL EXPENSES �$10,000 We have been successful in identifying and partnering with schools and faith-based and community organizations that are already established in the targeted communities. One of our strengths of Scouting is our ability to collaborate with organizations that share our mission of teaching values to young people and partner with them in delivering the Scouting program. The program staff and volunteers will work to establish independent and sustainable program at each location. Once this is achieved, in one of the identified areas, the Program Specialist will refocus their efforts on the next at-risk community, while continuing to monitor and serve as a resource to the first assigned area. This will allow the Scoutreach program to impact the greatest number of youth and provide a successful Scouting program. In order to sustain Operation Scoutreach we continue to find new funding partners which include foundations, community sponsors, and individuals to help fund this important initiative of the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. F 11 N ��II Is"IrA1111111111"EMENT We have used all the monies received in 2023 for program supplies for 2 Scout Fun Days, Leader Manuals&Scout Books.We are in the process of finalizing a Cub Scout unit on Stock Island and the Explorer program at Key West High School has restarted. 2792 Section 3—Council President Alejandro Mendieta Section 4—National Council Representatives 1. Alejandro Mendieta 2. Frank Ferraro 3.Joshua Levenson As Council President As Council As Council VP Commissioner Section 5—Council Officers,At-Large,Executive Committee Council Commissioner........................................Frank Ferraro Secretary -Scout Executive.................................Jeffrey Berger Treasurer..............................................................Eric McAlpin Immediate Past President....................................Roberto Munoz President-Elect,VP-Finance..............................Joshua Levenson VP-Administration............................................Sergio Abreu VP-Diversity......................................................Frank Fernandez VP-Investments.................................................James Hammel VP-Marketing....................................................Jonathan Schwartz VP-Program.......................................................Connie Ryan VP-District Operations......................................Dan Wall VP-Membership................................................Bill Gilliland VP-Properties....................................................Arthur "AY'Meyer VP-At-Large......................................................Fernando Aran VP-At-Large......................................................Bill Forshee VP-At-Large......................................................Richard Levenson VP-At-Large......................................................Tom Robertson VP-At-Large......................................................J.Wayne Tracy Co-Council Attorney...........................................Fernando Valle Co-Council Attorney...........................................Mark Antonelli Section 6—Approval of Assistant Council Commissioners Theola Ray John Griffith Yashie Vindell Bill Gilliland Bill Orton Section 7—Honorary Members Velma Christian V Maria Harrison Robert Wolz V Tony Coley Symeria Hudson Section 8—Approval of District Commissioners and granting a commission Sawgrass..............................................................Laurie Gardner Panther.................................................................Richard Markowitz Phoenix................................................................pending Everglades...........................................................pending Buccaneer District...............................................Leanne Rutten 2793 South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America NI/ 2024 Election Slate of the South Florida Council, Inc., BSA All persons in Section 1 -6 are first elected as Council Members at Large. Section 1 -Council Executive Board Members 1. Sergio Abreu • 21. Brett Gelsomino 0 41. Antonio Romero •Panthe, 2. Erik Alexander 22. Bill Gilliland • 42. Connie Ryan • 3. John Annesser 23. James Hammel • 43. Bradley Schmidt 4. Mark Antonelli • 24. Ryan Hawkins 44. Jonathan Schwartz • 5. Fernando Aran • 25. Victor Herrera 45. Don Slesnick,I1I 0 6. Owen Baillie 26. Russell Jones 46. Sean Tracy 7. Andrew Beckman YO 27. Jose Kudja 0 47. J.Wayne Tracy • 8. Jeffrey Berger• 28. Kenneth Lancaster 48. Fernando Valle • 9. James Blanchard 29. Joshua Levenson • 49. Tom Van Note 10. James Border 30. Richard Levenson • 50. Jayden Ware 0 a! 11. Anna Brown 31. Eric McAlpin• 51. Dan Wall • 12. Anthony Caggi o0m� P,.- 32. Alejandro Mendieta • 13. Thomas Campbell 33. Arthur"AJ"Meyer• • Executive Committee 14. Albert Childress 34. Javier Moreno 0 New Board Member or 15. Philip Engelmann 'E-g[.&w 35. Roberto Munoz • level since last annual 16. Armando Fernandez 36. Christopher Murray 17. Frank Fernandez • 37. Keanu Orfano meeting 18. Frank Ferraro • 38. Wm.Lee Popham rm District Chairman 19. William Forshee • 39. Tom Robertson • y youth Representative 20. James Fulton ■Phoenix 40. Emilio Rodriguez 0 Section 2-Advisory Council Members 1. Rick Beasley 5. Jonathan Fisher 9. Obdulio Piedra 2. John Couriel 6. Alex Hernandez 10. Douglas Sanders 3. Jose Felix"Pepi"Diaz 7. Luis Machado 11. Alicia Botero-Speight 4. Sandi Finn 8. Ron McAlpin 1.2. Myrna Vaca 0 2794 e Kid's Come First in the Florida Keys,Inc.(KCF) Sheriff's Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant Applicat ion ion January 29,2024 Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Kids Come First in the Florida Keys,Inc. Attention: Ms. Roxane Posada Address: PO Box 5192 Key West, FL 33045 Authorized Representative: Mrs. Roxane Posada Contact Person: Mrs. Roxane Posada Telephone: 305-360-1689 Fax: 305-296-3921 E-mail: 1<id re:r 7rar,iirsl:30 ab'j (Check One) 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: Youth Essentials/Financial Diversity Type of request: [X] Recurring funds(e.g.,operational costs) [ ] Non-recurring funds(e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $10,000.00 If your request is for multiple year funding,please check here[ ] and attach a separate page describing the future plan for your agency. 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? See Requested Funds in Section 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 use of the funds. The KCF Board List is on page 3 and 4. This application addresses(please check all that apply): [ ] Law Enforcement [ ] Crime Prevention [ ] Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment [XI Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults [ ] Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature., / �� O ®.... Date: January 29,2024 Roxane Posada,Executive Director 1 2795 Kid's Come First in the Florida Keys,Inc.(KCF) Sheriffs Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant Application January 29,2024 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 tinder 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: Roxane Posa&-1i Executive,Director Date: January 29,2024 2 2796 Kid's Come First in the Florida Keys,Inc.(KCF) � Sheriff's Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant Application January 29,2024 r�k ;fi Abstract The mission of Kids Come First in the Florida Keys, Inc. (KCF) is to provide clothing, school supplies,hygiene and other personal items to every child experiencing financial adversity in Monroe County.Kids Come First began as a line item on the County Commission budget. This social service program is essential to the development and well-being of the youth of Monroe County.Youth must have their basic needs met before they can thrive either socially or emotionally. Since we have tackled the fear of the unknowns associated with. COVID-19, many children have returned to school. KCF has stepped up and reacted to this need by providing the necessary tools and resources for students who are returning to full-tune school and in need of adequate educational materials and supplies, including clothing and personal items. We provide necessary items to assure an equitable opportunity at a full education for children aged 0-22. We are also still providing resources for children who have opted to remain in the virtual school environment. These children need the same school resources and the same items that are required for students enrolled in the school system, whether public or private. Teachers also have requested additional assistance for items that they can distribute and use in their daily activities but which are not provided for in the school district budget The item count that KCF provided to students and teachers in 2023 was 12,749, which did not include 5,114 individual "in-kind" donated items. Items include clothing, shoes, hygiene necessities and other personal items, along with school supplies, back packs, etc. Additionally, we provided ancillary cleaning supplies to classrooms such as disinfectant wipes and sprays, water bottles, hand sanitizers and other related items. Also in the FY 2022-2023 period, KCF recorded 1,244 volunteer hours, with 48 volunteers. This statistic alone shows the County's overall commitment to our youth and their needs. Executive Director, Mrs. Roxane Posada, donates an average of 300 hours annually to the program. The administrative infrastructure, such as grant management, accounting, agency collaboration, and oversight,is all currently provided by the volunteers serving on the KCF Board of Directors. It is also important to keep in mind that our organization is a bare bone operation with regard to expenses as we work hand in hand daily with the school district employees, administration and other agencies throughout the County providing services to school aged children who are 0-22 years old. We have a single paid position which is that of our Executive Director, who is responsible to oversee the entire organization and our day to day activities. Kids Come First is most likely the most efficient agency operating as a nonprofit in Monroe County with regard to our salary and expenses versus services provided. In order to continue to provide these necessary services to the children who would otherwise go without or become a higher risk factor of potential"at risk youth"in our communities; we depend on the generosity and funding from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Shared Assets and Forfeiture Funds (SAFF) grant, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) Hurnan Services and Advisory Board(HSAB)grant, and the donated space and sites provided for storage and closet inventory by the Monroe County School District (MCSD), at the administrative office building on Trumbo Road, and more recently at each school throughout the Florida Keys communities from Key Largo to Key West, Florida,with the creation of"mini-closets". Last but certainly no least, all remaining funds raised and used for the successful operations and services we provide is met via the passion and generosity of a very caring community, fabulous networking and professional organizations with great leadership, the residents, private donations, our board of directors and the many, many tireless and selfless volunteers who work all year long, to assure that the hands on work required gets done. 3 2797 Kid's Come First in the Florida Kegs.Inc.(KCF) Sheriff's Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant Application January-29,2024 2024 A:)plication A. Introduction The Kids Come First in the Florida Keys Inc. (KCF) mission statement: We are a grassroots organization that provides necessary resources to youth experiencing financial adversity. Children must have their basic needs met to fully develop into healthy, productive lain-abiding citizens. The KCF board is hands on,providing fiduciary governance as well programmatic supports. KCF has provided necessary school resources and services to the youth of Monroe County since early 2001 under the umbrella of the Be The Change and the Monroe Youth Challenge Programs. In July 2010, the KCF board was formed and Be The Change sponsored KCF to receive a separate and distinct 501 (c) (3) designation, nonprofit designation from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We continue to operate successfully since 2010, with a single paid employee. B. Goals,Objectives and Outcomes Goals: 1) To provide needed resources, such as clothes, school supplies and hygiene items to youth, ages 0-22, experiencing financial adversity living in Monroe County. 2) To ensure our clients are able to participate in major life-events such as receiving gifts during the holidays, and having appropriate clothing,materials for school events in spite of living in poverty. Objectives: A) To replenish the clothes closet in preparation for back to school. B) To cultivate volunteers and donors to support this grant project. Outcomes: 1) To keep our closet stocked at all times so responses to emergencies can be made immediately, and all regular requests can be filled within 48 hours. 2) KCF will meet or exceed the number of youth served annually,with the assistance of the Sheriffs Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant. 3) KCF predicts in the 2023-2024 fiscal period we see our client served number increase as inflation continues to increase since 2022. We regularly serve an average of 3,500 school aged children's needs in the 2023 fiscal year period. 4) KCF will work toward increasing our volunteer efforts but also maintain all social distancing and Federal, State and Local regulations regarding the Corona virus and current pandemic. C. Background and Significance While there are many worthwhile organizations in the Keys providing necessary services to youth,it is unreasonable to think each agency would be equipped to provide clothing, school supplies and other resources to youth. KCF serves as the only countywide program of its kind, allowing an economy of scale. Other agencies such as Sainuel's House, churches, schools, Wesley House and etc. request items from KCF when needed, and they are provided as part of our County-wide networking. KCF has a single focus on purchasing, and receiving donated items, in an economical manner which is why we purchase in bulk when possible. KCF is able to organize the supplies, and distribute them systemically allowing other agencies to focus on their core mission. The number of youths served is a significant portion of the population and include the following services that were provided in 2022- 2023: • 3,473 school aged youth(ages 0-22)were served 4 2798 Kid's Come First in the Florida Kees;Inc.(KCF) Sheriff Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant Application January 29,2024 799 homeless youth, ages 17-20, received a care pack of toiletries, clothing, a back pack and a journal, along with encouragement to contact loved ones who may be worried about where they are and how they are, at home, (when relevant and possible). • 1,355 (+/-)youth were served during the 2023 Prom,Homecoming events and the holiday season. Note: numbers served can be duplicated in some categories based on need). D. Target Population Economically disadvantaged youth, or school aged children who are 0-22 years old, and reside in Monroe County_ is the target population of KCF. This could include homeless or children living in poverty. Most of the students we serve are designated to receive free or reduced lunch, due to living below the national poverty line as defined by the National Food Lunch Program. E. Approach Method Referrals: It is the basic philosophy of KCF that all youth should have their basic needs met, even if their parent/guardian is unable or unwilling to obtain available resources from KCF. Instead of relying solely on parents/guardians, KCF serves all requests made from school personnel, churches, and other social service agencies such as Wesley House, Domestic Abuse Shelter, Samuels House and many other local agencies. KCF utilizes Federal Programs such as competitive grants, Title X, through collaboration with Monroe County School District, to ensure that all youth receive any Federal benefits for which they qualify before providing services to them to avoid duplication. The Closet: The closet is organized with shelves for gender, age and sizes. If a shelf is not stocked and a referral is received that calls for that size, our coordinator has to shop specifically for that child, this is not time or cost effective. KCF takes advantage of bulk buying, sales, and outlets often combining money saving strategies stretching every dollar. The Grant Project: This project will focus on the "Back to School Drive" with requests and needs being handled in a revised fashion and coming directly from the school sites themselves,in addition to walk-in needs and email communications. Forms are now available at all school offices as are basic school supplies, uniform shirts, etc. In the 2022-2023 period we served 3,473 students with school supplies and backpacks. SAFF grant project funds will purchase sturdy, long last backpacks which will be stuffed with two new school outfits each, gently used outfits as available or new as needed, and all recommended school supplies for the given grade level,per Monroe County School District information. The Match: Volunteers will obtain matching funds and supplies and adopt shelves as part of the "Back to School Campaign".The goal will be to match the grant project with 50 supply stuffed Back-To- School bags(backpacks) or more,if possible. Fundraising Drive: Community partnerships have formed with several businesses and civic organizations throughout the county. Centennial Bank hosts a"Back to School"Campaign each year in which the area banks"compete"to raise the most funds.This is accomplished by placing donation jars near the tellers. Boxes are available in the lobby to place school supplies.These donations will be used to match the SAFF Grant by purchasing an additional.50 stuffed Back to School Backpacks bringing the total to 300. 2023-2024 Timeline April—May: Bulk purchase to replenish inventories(school supplies and clothing) June-July: 1)Run Back To School Campaign at Centennial Bank 5 2799 Kid's Come First in the Florida Kegs,Inc.(KCF) Sheriffs Shared Asset&Forfeiture Fund Grant Application January 29,2024 2)Elicit"Adopt a Shelf Volunteers"to participate in drive August-September: Distribute closet items for the Back to School Campaign F. Resources and Costs(2023-2024) Forfeiture Grant Proiect - Description Unit Amount Source Est No.of Youth Served i Backpacks filled with School Supplies and two new school outfits and one gently used $50 $10,000 SAFF 200 Back to School fundrai stng drive(Centennial Bank) $50 $2,500 Match 50 TOTAL: BACK TO SCHOOL"BACKPACKS" 300 G. Sustainability KCF does not have large expenditures,pay expensive salaries, or have capital projects. KCF has the infrastructure in place to sustain the activities outlined in this project. H. Financial Statement Included in this section is the requested funds and use for the 2023-2024 budget period,which does not reflect any significant changes, and is based on prior years' history. KCF does not have an income/expense report for our prior year as all funds received or donated(grants,businesses, personal or other)are spent to provide supplies for children in Monroe County. .m, FundmgSo ore e ........ w lmount Grant . _ ........- signation De m - .., ...... .... ,. Human Services advisory Board/ Monroe County Bocc S33,000 Yes Executive Director Salary Fundraising Efforts(Special) $20,500 Estimated Holiday&Back to School ......... ........ Donations&Fundraisers $62,500 Estimated Private and Business ®.__._ ..... Church Donations .... .® 52 500 Estimated Holiday and Referrals fe Tide X In Kind Yes School Supplies for Homeless Youth ... .... Dept.of Juvenile Justice(DJJ)Building In Kind Yes Fan6ty i se brain storage space donation /Monroe County KCF Board of Directors List: 1. President Alex Flores 5030 5'Ave#14 Key West,fl.33040 2. Vice President Koleen Bethal 1421 Ashby St, Key West, Fl. 33040 3. Treasure Blake Oropeza 2121 Seidenberg Ave. Key West,Fl. 33040 4. Secretary Shayne Alongi 3201 Oriole Ct. Apt B. Tallahassee,Fl. 32308 5. Member(grants) Myra Wittenberg 6. Member Tina Geide 27013Shannahan Rd. Ramrod Key, Fl. 33042 7. Member Krista Hihnan 1 Rock Harbor Drive. Key largo,Fl. 33037 8. Member Michelle White head 5555 College Rd.Key west Fl. 33040 6 2800 2024: Sheriff's Shared Asset�Forfeiture Fund A licant Identification Name of Organization: Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., Address: P.O. Box 6166, Key West, FL 33041 Authorized Representative: Arianna N. Nesbitt, Chief Executive Officer Contact Person: Arianna N. Nesbitt, Chief Executive Officer Telephone: (305) 293-8424 Fax: (305) 293-8542 E-mail: ceo Kee sHealth Start.or 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: Keys 'tcp lids Safety Type of Request: M 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 the 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. • Ocean Reef Community Foundation $38,000 (pending-funded in previous years) • Klaus Murphy Foundation $25,000 (pending-funded in pervious years) • Batchelor Foundation $25,000 (pending-funded in pervious years) • Private Family Foundation $15,000 (funded) 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 use of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. (Please 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 �h Signature Date: mw 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. 1 2801 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 and local funds. 3. Compliance with all Federal Civil Rights Law. 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 law 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 benefits 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 never has 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. �� wn I�Mk ti INp i,w.. Applicants, Signature. AOA Applicants, Name: Arianna N. Nesbitt 2 2802 Abstract: A brliief suisi nimrmaiT ofthe project (who, what where, why, when, how and how i much). The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition (FKHSC) is celebrating 30+ years of keeping families safe and healthy in Monroe County. FKHSC provides safety education and equipment to ensure children are safe and parents are supported and informed. We are the only organization providing this service for families in our community. FKHSC addresses safety issues with all interested Monroe County parents through a proven and established network of community partners, monthly playgroups, individual appointments, and outreach through the Coalition's six core programs. Funds awarded locally are leveraged to request additional support from private family foundations and donors. Our Keys to Kids Safety program saves lives and prevents devastating consequences for families and the entire community. In 2023, our program had the following impact on children's safety in Monroe County: - Our team of 12 Certified Passenger Technicians taught over 220 families how to properly install their car seats throughout the Florida Keys - Technicians found that 87% of the car seats inspected were installed incorrectly - and parents were unaware they were not following proper safety recommendations. - Additionally, for families who could not afford their own seats, FKHSC distributed over 150 reduced or no-cost car seats making sure families had both the equipment and education necessary to keep their children safe while traveling - Our team provided families with 103 baby beds and 323 sleep-sacks to keep their babies safe while sleeping - We also provided 800+ families with over 100,000 diapers and 80,000 wipes ensuring families had the supplies necessary for childcare centers allowing them to return to work - We properly fitted and gave away over 15 baby and toddler helmets to keep riders safe - Our effective partnership with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Key West Police Department allows the Coalition to provide education and equipment to families out of compliance with the State's child passenger safety laws and helps to prevent criminal sanctions for these parents Safety data from the State of Florida indicates Monroe County children are at greater safety risk than most Florida children. Our area's high cost of living and the increasing poverty rate for children in our community are significant factors when parents are faced with paying rent and feeding their families versus buying the necessary equipment to keep their children safe. 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. Our ability to offer a car seat, bike helmet, or baby bed unburdens families and keeps children safe and healthy. The most recent Children's Safety Network study for Florida indicates that 25% of fatalities in children ages 0-4 were cases where children were not restrained while in a vehicle. The same study indicates car safety seats can reduce fatalities by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers ages 1-4. Booster seats reduce the risk of serious injury by 45% for children ages 4 to 8 years. In addition, Florida ranks first in the top ten states for bicycle fatalities. Helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injury by 85% to protect children from preventable injuries and deaths. Many parents are still unsure about safe sleep practices and often have questions about bed-sharing, blankets, sleeping positions, and cribs. Our safe sleep component of Keys to Kids Safety provides parents with the appropriate education, information, and equipment to ensure babies in the Keys are protected from dangers like choking, suffocation, and sudden infant death syndrome. FKHSC is requesting the maximum amount allowed through the application process of$10,000 to complete funding coverage of our program across the Keys and allow us to pursue our goal for every child in Monroe County to have the necessary equipment and education to ensure their safety. The ongoing success of our current program is dependent upon a partnership of funding sources between the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, and two private family foundations. FKHSC would have to consider decreasing services from Marathon to Key West without adequate funding through SAFF even though 70% of the County's population and children reside here. We must continue to educate, equip, and empower parents to protect the physical health of our community's children and to support compliance with child passenger safety laws. 3 2803 Application: Florida (Keys Healthy Start Coalition's "Keys to Kids Safety'" (pages 4 through 9) A. lintroductior'i. Describe the overailll organization, its quallliificatiiioin relevariit to thliis request, and its capacity to irnanage the (project, The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition (The Coalition, FKHSC) unites people and resources to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, children, and their families in Monroe County. The Coalition's six core programs ensure pregnant women and children receive necessary supportive services without regard to their ability to pay: cost should not be a barrier to the safety, health, and well-being of children. FKHSC is celebrating 30 years of serving Keys families. Our demonstrated success makes us the most qualified organization to serve pregnant women and their families in the Keys. Our Keys to Kids Safety program launched in 2007 and has changed the landscape of safety for families over the past 16 years. The Coalition serves over three-fourths of the approximately 700 babies born in Monroe County each year before, during, and after pregnancy. We continue to support families until their children reach kindergarten (and often beyond) and serve thousands of children ages 0-5 annually. Pregnancy affords us a nine-month window of opportunity to build relationships with families, provide preventative and intervening services, and break generational cycles reaching the goal of healthy and thriving families. FKHSC is Monroe County's organization specifically helping families before, during, and after pregnancy. We do this through the following core programs: • Fllealtlhy Start provides multilingual risk intervention services to pregnant women, children birth to three years of age, and their families through the Monroe County Health Department. Individual services are free of charge and include care coordination, assistance accessing prenatal care and transportation to service providers, nutritional and breastfeeding education and support, and parent education. Also included are home visits, stress management, parenting skills, smoking cessation counseling, childbirth education, baby-spacing information, and help accessing financial assistance for pregnancy and infant care costs. These services are vital to ensuring babies are born into our community fully developed with prepared families. • Heallhthy Illiiiltalbieas addresses the health and well-being of mom and baby during pregnancy and the first few months of life. Through subsidized prenatal medical care (now in partnership with Womankind, RHN and LKMC), supportive mental health services, transportation to vital medical appointments, childbirth and breastfeeding education, lactation counseling, and labor doula services we are able to ensure babies are born healthy to prepared parents. This program is proven to reduce the cost of prenatal care and birth as well as improve birth outcomes and reduce incidences of PMAD challenges after babies are born. In 2024 we are exploring adding post-partum doulas as an initiative within this program. • Keys to ((bids Safety helps parents and caregivers to provide a safe environment to raise their children through the provision of education, support, and safety supplies. We address vehicle and bike safety, safe sleep practices, home environment support, and poison prevention. We conduct safety events with car seat inspection and installation, provide education , to community members and, in some cases, provide low-cost or no-cost car seats, bicycle helmets, cribs, and other necessary safety equipment to parents, caregivers, and agency personnel. Our team empowers and educates underserved populations to keep their children safe. This holistic approach fosters a developing child's sense of safety and security, improving their physical and mental well-being. Keys to Growing Illlilds facilitates family health and education workshops, early childhood developmental playgroups, and parent support groups. Our Tot Times a u focus on developing fine motor skills and covert themes like nutrition, music, and art. Our staff read 4 2804 stories, sing songs, and paint pictures alongside children and their parents. Each Tot Time provides a healthy snack and nutrition education as well as referrals for families in need of food assistance/extra support. Wiggles & Giggles focuses on gross motor skill development, socialization, and family bonding through dance studios, tumble mats, exercise balls, trampolines, musical instruments, and goal- oriented movement. We host several Tot Time and Wiggles & Giggles early educational playgroups each month throughout the Florida Keys. Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to meet new friends with young children, ask questions of other parents and professionals, and spend quality time with their little ones. Our groups ensure children are meeting and exceeding developmental milestones and are ready and thriving by the time they enter kindergarten. • Keys to Support[riig Families addresses economic challenges and social determinants of health by providing baby supplies such as diapers, strollers, formula, baby food, clothing, and much more. With this year's national formula shortage and recalls, FKHSC has consistently covered the gap to make sure families can provide proper nutrition support for their infants. FKHSC has become the "go-to" agency for food assistance for pregnant women, infants, and young children by providing specialty formulas, breastfeeding education, and as-needed additional nutritional support. We are the only program in the county that provides families with enough diapers and wipes to meet the requirement of childcare centers, ensuring parents can continue working. Through the provision of costly yet vital baby items and supplies, our support allows families' finite resources to cover other costs and basic needs, especially housing, utilities, and food. • Keys "'I dope provides support to parents and families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy,.baby, or child. This program is comprised of trained community liaisons, licensed mental health professionals, and families who have been through this experience and are dedicated to being there for other families. The Keys to Kids Safety program is highly-praised, established county-wide, and the only program of its kind in the Keys. FKHSC launched Keys to Kids Safety in 2007 when we discovered there was nowhere else to get car seats checked or installed in the Keys. In order to address this critically important need, we've spent the past 17 years recruiting and coordinating a team of thoroughly trained and nationally certified volunteer technicians (including sheriff's deputies, police officers, fire rescue personnel, hospital staff, and other community members) who have assisted at more than 80 FKHSC safety events. Our services include car seat installation and inspection events held throughout the County, as well as individual assistance when requested. These certified technicians provide the necessary community education for parents to safely transport their children. As needs in our community grew, so did our services. Beyond our life-saving child passenger program, over the years we've added water and pool safety, bicycle helmets, baby beds, sleep-sacks, diapers, and home environment safety to our program. SAFF funding will sustain our car seat safety program, facilitate additional l " requirements associated with booster seat legislation for older children, provide infant and toddler helmets, r provide pack `n' plays for safe sleep, and meet other community children's safety needs. The existing funding partnership between the Ocean Reef Community Foundation in the Upper Keys and SAFF funding in the Middle and Lower Keys has historically ensured the Coalition's ability to meet the i needs of our entire community's children. Our program staff d, located in the Upper Keys, Middle Keys, and Lower Keys build relationships with families and are able to identify and support the safety needs of children in our community. Local partners consistently refer clients to our organization as an outlet for families needing additional resources and support given our established reputation in this area of service to Monroe County. These existing partnerships and our 30-year track record position us for continued success at delivering safety equipment and education to children and families in the Keys. 5 2805 B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes ( boat needs to be done). Supply documentation of the m,meed If it is available. The Coalition ensures families are aware of the safety needs of their children and then affords them the tools necessary to act. Parents leave individual sessions, playgroups, and events feeling empowered to protect their children and keep them safe. Goal 1: Provide County-wide child safety education and outreach resulting in increased parental involvement and empowerment through continued partnership with law enforcement, first responders, and other community partners. Objective: Teach 300 parents proper safety techniques through our community outreach, individual referrals, and interventions to increase parental confidence and ability to protect their children; to include the provision of appropriate equipment to 100 families in the Keys. Outcome: Increase in parent involvement and changed behaviors relating to the health and safety of their children, and compliance with legal regulations while children are traveling. Goal 2: Provide essential services and necessary equipment to 100% of Monroe County residents requesting such assistance to fully meet community need. Ob'eective: Reach 100 new families through the Keys for Kids Safety program in the Keys to increase accessibility of safety information and equipment for the following safety categories: vehicle, bike, safe sleep and home safety for Monroe County parents who are identified as experiencing barriers to this information and equipment. Outcome: Decreased incidence of injury or death while children are traveling, playing in their home, sleeping, or enjoying Monroe County's beautiful environment; building a culture of community safety and enhanced quality of life in the Florida Keys. C, Background ammm:l Si ni iicance ( Iiiiy this project is imlportant to the comiiirnu rmliity)m Over the past few years, greater economic challenges have significantly impacted the needs of Coalition clients and their ability to provide for their families. Our area's rapidly increasing cost of living, prohibitive housing costs, lack of purchase points for necessary safety equipment and escalating poverty rate of children in our community pose a significant barrier to consumer spending on necessary safety-related items for the protection of our most vulnerable citizens. Poverty has been identified as one of the leading risk factors contributing to unintentional incidents of injury. In the most recent report (2021), 43% of Monroe County households already lived below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold. The ALICE report also states that basic essentials in the "Household Survival Budget" (Housing, Childcare, Food, Transportation, Health Care, and Taxes) were more expensive in Monroe County than anywhere else in Florida. FKHSC provides preventative services that keep children safe, fed, and meeting developmental milestones while educating and supporting their ' 40,% parents and families. This year, yet again, we have witnessed both an increased number of clients served and an increased need. Our safety program has received an unprecedented amount of requests for assistance e` with car seats and travel equipment. Families who can no longer afford to keep their vehicles turned to us for help with car seat and stroller combinations so they could keep their children safe while using public transit. � 1 Due to unpredictable price hikes, inflation, and essential baby item shortages, requests for support for safety equipment, diapers, and other baby essentials continues to rise. It's vital that we provide options and support for families with o limited resources. 6 2806 FKHSC's program staff of trained educators report parents are not expending their limited funds on some of the most basic and important child-safety needs. Professional staff routinely provide interventions to reduce risks and improve health and safety outcomes but report infants and children have been found in the following dangerous situations: riding in cars without safety seats; sleeping in hazardous conditions known to lead to suffocation and infant death; living in homes without any child-proofing, exposing children to poisons and other household dangers; being transported on bicycles without safety gear; extending time spent in an unchanged diaper, or using expired or diluted formula. For example, our staff provided over 100,000 diapers last year to families in need so they would not have to choose between paying rent or keeping their babies safe and out of the ER due to severe diaper rash. These situations all increase a child's likely need for medical intervention. Parents are sometimes forced to make challenging or impossible decisions based on their limited resources and understanding. FKHSC works to ensure we can provide the support and supplies necessary to prevent these avoidable challenges. Children living in Monroe County are at an increased risk of injury or death given the unique demographic and geographic constraints or our community. Monroe County's roadways consistently rank as the most dangerous in many traffic indicators for small counties in Florida and include significantly higher numbers of traffic crashes involving injuries, total fatality and injury accidents, alcohol-related bicycle and pedestrian incidents, and aggressive driving crashes. The implications for injuries resulting from an avoidable safety-related injury can be long-lasting and have a far greater impact than on the child alone. U. Target l':Iopulation (Who wuillllll Ilbe seurved specifically? Age? Gender? Special ("P'ir°curnst:ances?) The Kids to Keys' Safety program is not limited by age or gender. FKHSC serves all Monroe County parents/caregivers; children and their families requesting services; Families receiving services typically have children ages 0-5, though often children through age 8 require booster seats while traveling in cars. We strive to ensure that our limited resources are going to help those families most in need. SAFF dollars will be spent for services in the Middle and Lower Keys. lE. Approach Il Method. (I low will the projc-,m1ct be done? Wheire will it Ilbe done? When? hat staffing is required?) The Keys to Kids Safety program is offered in conjunction with other Coalition programs through our strong County-wide infrastructure serving Keys' families. We utilize community resources, media connections, and explore both current (MCSO, KWPD, DOH, MCSD, ELC, etc.) and new year-round partnerships to reach our broader target audience of all families with children. Parents in need of specific items, or with concerns about their child's safety, can self-refer or be referred by community partners from law enforcement, social service, and health care disciplines. SAFF funding will allow the Coalition to maintain our current program in the Middle and Lower Keys. While always known as the 'pregnancy' resource in the Keys, FKHSC's " r� growing community presence as the 'go to' agency for children's safety requires increased organizational support. The Coalition has effectively employed an innovative hybrid approach to volunteers and program staff integration to execute this program. Our program is dependent upon partnerships with other agencies to avoid duplication of services and maximize � service delivery throughout Monroe County. FKHSC serves as a well- established referral resource when families have been cited as non-compliant �y with existing child passenger laws - and an effective deterrent to prevent our Health � criminal sanctions. We plan to continue to use our partnerships, y Start network, our 12 trained volunteers, and our FTE Certified Instructors to conduct community events as well as one-on-one scheduled appointments throughout the year. , %t 7 2807 Resources and costs„ (How much will it cost' Iriclude detailed Ibudget. What other iresources are avaliilllable four the pir°oject? I' escribe the or anization's fiscalll capabilities.) .........�............. �, ...... Need Qty Individual Total Program Cost Requested Total Car Seats 300 $75.00 $2,135.00 $22,500.00 Infant Beds 150 $45.00 $225.00 $6,750.00 Toddler Bike Helmets 20 $17.00 $340.00 $340.00 Lower Keys Storage for 1 $11,820.00 $3,500.00 Supplies $6,500.00 Upper r Keys Storage for 1 $2,600 00 $0 _ $2,600.00... Staff Salary @.25 FTE + benefits 4 $15,000 $3,800.00 $60,000.00 Program Supl„ies NA $3,000.00 �. ...$0 m$3,000.00 Indirect Costs NA $7,500.00 $0 $7,500.00 Total LL $10w000 Q0 $909 190,OOw The Coalition receives support from two private family foundations to offset additional costs for the safe sleep and home safety prevention portion of our Keys to Kids Safety program. The Ocean Reef Community Foundation has graciously supported this critical program in the Upper Keys. We will seek continued funding from all these organizations for the 2024 grant cycle. However, our most densely populated area of the County remains vulnerable without continued child safety funding through the SAFF. At one time, the State subsidized car seat costs, baby beds, and helmets; however, the Coalition must now pay the full cost for all safety equipment. SAFF funds are separate from the support sought from the County's Human Services Advisory Board for the provision of prenatal care and mental health services for women who would otherwise have no access to medical care. Although both programs are managed by the Coalition, they are unrelated and require separate funding streams. O„ Sustaiinability (Four projects that may be aslidng for funids for moire than orre year, how will the puroject be sustained upon tei°iminatliioin of this 'fundingµ) The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition strives to meet our clients' most pressing needs in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner possible. We continue to establish partnerships and access alternative funding sources in order to best serve families and maximize our resources. The SAFF will be used to show local support in order to bring additional funding into our community through public and a private grants. The Coalition is able to impact the culture of our community through education and supportive assistance. Safety ?1` should be the norm and a priority even during periods of challenging economic realities. Our capacity to empower parents to increase their ability to safely care for their children impacts other local areas of concern such as the child welfare system, health care costs, and quality of life. The Coalition and our r "" partners have an opportunity to impact this critical local need and influence our community's culture in a manner that will facilitate the goals of the program beyond immediate funding efforts. 8 2808 III--I. lFiiiinanciall statement(income and Expense Report for FY 21-22). Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Statement of Activity July 2022-June 2023 TOTAL Revenue 151000 Government Funding 884,293.18 152000 Grant Funding' 319,575.32 153000 Donations" 28,525.33 Total Revenue $1,232,39183 __._.......__.... _. GROSS PROFIT $1,232,393.83 Expenditures 160000 Programs' 160100 Healthy Start 320,682.30 160200 Healthy Babies' 76,824-02 160300 Keys to Kids Safety 23,926,53 160400 Keys to Growing Kids 13,053-03 160500 Keys to Supporting Families 30,067.92 160600 Keys to Hope 1,269 71 165000 Operations 165100 Staff 318,30855 165500 Logistics 46,535 68 Total 165000 Operations 364,844-23 .............. Total 160000 Programs' 830,667.74 170000 Coalition Operations 170100 Management Staff' 298,668 05 170500 Administration 136,765 09 Total 170000 CoaGGon Operations 435,43314 251000 Tax 14.45 253000 Uncategorized Expenditure 0.00 71501 Depreciation Expense 5,139.00 Reimbursements 0.00 -- _... _....._.__.—_ __.__ ......_.. ..... .. .. Total Expenditures $1,271,254-33 r _ _ NET OPERATING REVENUE $-38,86150 Other Revenue 158000 Gain/Loss on CFFK Investment 5,945.63 158500 Interest Income 4,049.35 Total Other Revenue $9,W-98 Other Expenditures Interest Expense 4,173.57 _...... ......... _....._------ Total Other Expenditures $4,173-67 NET OTHER REVENUE $5,821_41 ........- — NET REVENUE $-33,03109 2809 Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition Board Members FY 2023-2024 Last First Position Business Affiliation Address City Amsterdam Nancy Member Retired 320 Peacon Lane Key West,FL 33040 Cottrell Cheryl Secretary UK Mariners Hospital 7 Corrine Place Key Largo, FL 33037 The College of the Florida Darius Geraldine Member Keys 6165 2nd St Apt 4210 Key West, FL 33040 Dunn Laurie Director Early Learning Coalition 111112th Street Key West, FL 33040 Helms Christine Vice-Chair Mariners Hospital PO Box 2054 Islamorada, FL 33036 Merrill- Raschein Holly Director Mayor Office District 5 153 Orchid Street Tavernier, FL 33070 Morin Liz Member Excel Chiropractic 15514th Street Key West, FL 33040 _j Muir Erin Chair Mote Marine Labatory 154 Sterling Rd Tavernier, FL 33070 Sybesma Ashley Member The Smith Law Firm 509 Whitehead St Key West, FL 33040 (Ward Sharon Treasurer Island Women's Health 1414 White St Key West, FL 33040 4 West Cypress Youschak Melanie Secretary LK Keys Pediatrics Terrace Key West,FL 33040 9 I IIIIII'I,I,I'Illlllllllll 2810 First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): pant Identification Name of Organization: �Tl'�f"I i""f" .1, ��"l I e�qr f'�I i e r, . ... _57 Address: 4" Authorized Representative: (name &title) K - e Exxctyai e Dit,ector Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Telephone: 1,"54 Fax: 8" 17 ("""'o rg E-mail: Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ I Private,non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or(4) 1XI F' Title of Project: !3"r1rrt P(�),�,,,,'��l"")"","(""t to 11,,eys A�f f)u0,Af, J,"j,i 11,(fll Pf,es ts Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) F1 Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: f, 9,410,, If your request is for multiple year funding,please check here El 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? E]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. S e j,,,jge, 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): E]Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment E]Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural,Artistic,Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature: Date: 4 'Lunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information Please note: Because in this application may be available to the public. 2811 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: Applicant's Name k,,_ .,,° (Printed) 2812 Good Health Cfi�llc � .. ui��,� Iv �- .�� wP�� 'OmII��UV '6,�d�D �.... _.. ,.. �..Illrllf� , iC. (J, ,i ?I" d . i o fec __. .,. .,....�...... �._.. Funder f Status Amount Association . _�_. . .....m Florida ._ ciation of Free Clinics Awarded $ 21,785 BHSF Awarded $ 13,097 ..SAFE ue�Re .�._ _ ..r ...�..r q sted $ 9,418 v.r. �.._ JT6TXL PROJECT COST ...m $44,300 0 1�' 0 Roberto Alonso 178 Marina Drive, Key Largo, FL Bonnie Sorensen 27 Channel Cay Road, Key largo, FL Terry Abel 206 Navajo Street, Islamorada, FL Lori Bailey 801 Narragansett Lane, Key Largo, FL Kate DeLoach 12 Sunrise Drive,Tavernier, FL Beth Kaminstein 117 S Hammock St, Islamorada, FL Mel Montange 275 Seminole Blvd,Tavernier, FL Rosie Sanchez, RN 1040 Gibraltar Ave, Key Largo, FL Mary Woods,MD Peace Ave, Key Largo, FL 2813 Good, alt Clinic ABS ro Good Health Clinic(GHC) is the only accessible,comprehensive healthcare option for uninsured, low- income residents of the Florida Keys who cannot access healthcare through traditional avenues. We operate 2 clinics that provide all the same services as a traditional primary care medical office. Sometimes, however, patients require more than can be provided in this setting. They need diagnostic testing, access to specialists, physical rN� kauwn� ro� therapy,supportive medical services, ii�/�,, ancillary services, and even surgeries. GHC has addressed this issue by developing a robust / Volunteer Provider Network(VPN) plartod, over the last 20 years that includesrxryk,� private practitioners, medical y ,,, ere OS b8.44t I6F I% facilities and hospital systems—all '° " who donate their time and services to our patients. This life changing volunteer provider network requires someone to organize, ask for,and facilitate the generous giving that is conservatively valued at 3±million a_year in needed medical carep oink to Keys residentsl This position is based in Tavernier but serves all our patients throughout the Keys. The role manages the contracts,state provided malpractice insurance, communications, required medical clearances, and in-clinic referrals needed to access the advanced medical care needed for patients. It is an ongoing and vital part of Good Health's Clinic's success and we respectfully request SAFF contribute to the maintenance of this essential position. The role is already fill with a qualified individual and will cost$44,300 this year. For every$1 it costs to have this role, over$60 in services are provided to Keys Residence—what a return on investment! The value of this ongoing project far exceeds the dollar amount however. Stewardship of this volunteer network has not only provided needed care for thousands of patients, but many times it has facilitated small miracles, It keeps individuals functioning within their families and as productive members of our community; reduces the burden on the medical system and social resources by managing health issues before they become acute and physically/financially debilitating; and it truly saves lives sometimes. Many fishing guides&boat captains who were out of work because of a blown knee or torn rotator cuff have received surgeries that had them back earning income for their families. A grandma with advancing cataracts received sight-saving treatment and could continue to care for her 2 grandkids while their mom worked. Waitresses have been treated for plantar fasciitis so they stay on their feet all day and dive captains have had access to ophthalmologists needed to renew their licenses. Patient after patient has had access to Moh's surgeries,stopping skin cancer in its tracks. And women have not only had their mammogram,but biopsies, resulting treatment and even reconstructive surgery after a breast cancer diagnoses so they could get back to life in the most normalized and supportive way possible. On a weekly basis,this organization provides services that change the course of individuals' lives for the better. 2814 Good Ileafth Clinic A I n rc„1'I , As of January 2024,Good Health Clinic has been the healthcare solution for low-income, uninsured residents of the Florida Keys for 20 years! We serve the entire Keys through offices in Tavernier& Marathon,and have helped over 4000 patients.We provide services such as: • prevention and wellness screenings • diagnostic labs, imagining,tests • routine check-ups and vaccines • Pre-op& post-op clearances • treatment of illness and injury • mental health counselling • management of chronic diseases • Eye care and screenings • women's Health&family planning • referrals to specialists Good Health Clinic continues to be led by Executive Director, Kate Banick who brings 20+ years of non- profit management and operations experience - including work in local and international public health NPOs. She works in tandem with an experienced Board of Directors that brings relevant skills to the table including professionals in the medical,financial, insurance, and social service fields. Our in-clinic medical services are provided by paid and volunteer medical practitioners. Our part-time Medical Director oversees our medical programming and handles our most complex patients. The majority of our in-clinic visits are handled by a full-time Nurse Practitioner — a medically sound, financially conservative staffing structure used by private and NPO practices. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides in person and virtual mental health support weekly. We have 3 Patient Care Coordinators who handle all jobs associated with a typical doctor's office and also assist in patient application process, coordinating services with specialists through our Volunteer Provider Referral Network (position funding is being requested for), and acquiring needed medications for free or at discounted rates. They also connect our patients with other local agencies for tangential services. Collectively,this team a proven track record to successfully continue this impactful program! I:'11„ �.f��oir "�, �01":� Jd,'011l es, 5, The goal of Good Health Clinic is to continue being available as a comprehensive,true health care solution for uninsured, low-income residents of the Florida Keys. In order to continue providing effective and efficient care to our patients,we need to maintain our Volunteer Provider Network Program. af�d �,i�y��aU�2P�,tiaP7p Being uninsured affects peoples access to needed BA;dilatjofdtOw# medical care and their financial security. The access barriers facing uninsured people mean they are less likely i 0�11ii to receive preventive care, are more like) to be �, ..i. , �� ' , �� t p y 0,0111,,�J�f Waits,�,n4 a"J,V r,tll�1 C� ti�I 4��uiEll hospitalized for acute conditions, and are more likely to die in the hospital than those with insurance.` Uninsured families struggle to meet basic needs, and medical bills . I1hx�a� ,lF Ifv, p can quickly lead to crippling debt.This is particularly true in the Florida Keys where costs of living is so high. a fte^ excerptfrom par° ent Nlh,,I�'uO M ojf ' j�rMv po, 2815 Good Health Clinic Because many of our community's members have gone without healthcare for so long, GHC often treats acute health concerns. Before GHC, uninsured locals were forced to let conditions worsen until it was necessary to seek help in the Emergency Room—overly congesting hospital resources and leaving patients with crippling medical bills. With proper management&preventative screening through regular healthcare access, patients stay out of the emergency room, are able to continue working by mitigating the severity of their health conditions, and require less social service support related to disabilities. ty� 1 6�^f�I�:ruuU��, _ ..._ .. 200%Fed. Good Health Clinic serves adults & children meeting the .._. Poverty Family Size Monthly Income following criteria: ...�..__ 510 • residents of the Florida Keys Z $ 3,407 • have no healtheinsurance 3 $ 4,303 • Income below 200%Federal Povgrt leygl. ��q�� $ 5,200 Our uninsured patients are the 'working poor', the �--- .$....._6,097 temporarily unemployed, and the homeless. These patients often are hospitality &domestic staff, dive& fishing professionals, grocery store attendants, and artists that are essential to the logistical and cultural composition of the Keys. i M1 i p�od Good Health Clinic will provide health care to our target population by continuing our existing, successful processes. We operate the clinic with minimal paid staff supplemented with volunteers and an extensive Volunteer Provider Network. Partnerships with local, state and national agencies that supply pharmaceuticals,supplies,and medical services free of cost to residents of the Florida Keys enrolled in our program allow us to provide care at a rate of$10 per$1 donated. Good Health Clinics Basic Operating Budget for 2023-2024 is$624k. The budget specific to this project is detailed below. GHC has continued to grow in #of patients and services we provide with the support of new and continued funding partners,such as SAFF. Volunteer Coordinator sala FY24 $ 39,050 Benefits(vision/dental/401k match) $ 1,519 Payroll Tax/admin expense $ 3,659 Total Program Costs 1 $ 44,300 In-kind Program Sup art(based on FY23#s) S ecialty Medical Services and Diagnostic Donations $ 3,254,796 usG ,,,„ui,f Pu b lQt"b,rI Good Health Clinic is not asking for multiyear funding. 2816 Clinic ifeafttl�Private and Corporate Grants* 303611.04 Government Grants* 195,600l0 LU ?u' EventFundra|slnQ S 147,814.58 cr_ individual Contributions $ 36,560.74 interest 2\Misc. income $ 11,647.80 Total Revenue $ E95,234.16 LA 1'3taff|ngExpenyes* LU Ln Bookkeeper $ 6,302.00 LU Executive Director $ 95,419.05 LK4HC $ 16'800.00 Medical Director $ 49,999.92 Mid-Level PC Provider $ 101,499.16 Office Manager $ 44,030.08 Patient Services Coordinators(3FTE) $ 107,723.20 Payroll Taxes $ 35,187.61 2-|ndirect Staffing Expenses* $ 40,268.97 3'[ostof Space Expenses* Electric 2,607.40 Garbage $ 771.63 Insurance $ 846.35 Internet $ 2'357.83 |TSupportfSoftware $ 3'806.46 Janitorial Services $ 5,100.00 OfficeSupp|ies/Equ|pment $ 9'892.03 Rent $ 29,200.00 Telephone $ 2,598.64 Water $ 1'065J2 4-Medical Expenses* 11,837.75 5-Fundraising Expense* 6-Governance Costs* $ 9,939.10 7-Communication Expenses* $ 0,609.02 Total Expenditures $ 616,040.04 LU Capital Income $ 33,154.74 |n'KindContr|but|on $ 5,972,109.11 �x" Total Other Revenue _ 6,005,263.85 In-kind Medical Services $ 3,254,795.78 in-Kind Medical Supplies& Equip $ 28'116.54 tA In-Kind Pharmaceutical &OTC $ 2'689,196.79 F X Total Other Expenditures $ 5,972,109.1I Net Revenue $ 112,348.86 2817 0 Applicant Identification Name of Organization:A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. Address: 716 Ashe Street,Key West,Florida 33040 Authorized Representative: (name&title)Billy Davis,Executive Director Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application)Billy Davis Telephone: 1-3 05-3 04-1969 Fax:n/a E-mail: apsmccrp@aol.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: Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment and Fatherhood Initiative Program 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 attached sheet. 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 sheet. 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 , Please note:BecauseSunshine .aws of the State of Florida apply to these pp A.) y proceedings;any information in this application may be available to the public. 1 2818 Certification by Applicant 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. '1116 Applicant's Signatw IIIII Applicant's Name Billy Davis (Printed) 2 2819 ABSTRACT As a community-based non-profit social service provider, A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. (APSMC)is dedicated to serving the highest risk youth, absent fathers and families residing in the Florida Keys with special emphasis on the underserved living in the 33040-zip code area. Two unique programs are offered through APSMC: Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program and the Southernmost Fatherhood Initiative. The population of focus for these programs is two-fold; specific emphasis for the Fatherhood Initiative is placed on fathers age 16 years and older who have a least one minor child not living with them; incarcerated fathers; and fathers on work release status, probation/parole who are residents of Monroe County, Florida (the Florida Keys). The summer youth employment program accepts at-risk students attending Key West High School between the ages of 16 to 19 years old who will be returning to school in the fall. APSMC delivers trauma-informed,person and family-centered services by utilizing a holistic approach in which individuals and families are encouraged and empowered to become active participants in all aspects of service and care. The Fatherhood Initiative is offered to fathers throughout the year incarcerated at the Monroe County Detention Center via a Zoom online format and in the community across Monroe County via person-to-person or Zoom. Students participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program are placed in positions meeting their aptitude, skills and interests with the City of Key West after successfully completing a 2-week job readiness orientation at Key West High School. Programs such as these are integral through it goals and objectives by enhancing efforts to transform the health and safety of our community. Monroe County residents, which includes the growing immigrant communities, are among the most economically distressed and underserved in the State of Florida. Reducing disparities is dependent upon increasing access to affordable, quality, and cost-effective social services. Through APSMC's programs, disparities will be positively impacted by removing hurdles and barriers surrounding equitable access to community-based services,treatment and support. With the Monroe County Sheriff's SAFF support,APSMC will be able to generate new matching funds to continue to provide prevention, intervention and treatment services with positive outcomes to high-risk youth, absent fathers and families. For the Fatherhood Initiative Program, fathers will: • increase their awareness and knowledge about the elements to being good fathers. • increase co-parenting skills and establish healthy behaviors that can help improve relationships in their lives. • increase engagement and responsibility with child/children. • increase their economic stability and mobility through gainful employment to provide material and financial support to involved child/children. • increase their knowledge of available community resources for behavioral health/ addiction services, financial assistance and other natural support services. The Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program will help youth: • improve social-emotional development and skills. • reduce delinquent behavior and involvement in the criminal justice system. • maintain school engagement and return to school in the fall. • gain positive work habits and employability skills. • enhance academic and career aspirations. The total estimated annual cost for both programs is $193,008.APSMC is requesting a$10,000 grant from the MCSO-SAFF. APSMC is very proud of their programs and has demonstrated over the years that the positive impact these programs have on individuals, families and the community far outweigh its cost. 3 2820 THE„APPLICATION A. Introduction Founded in 1999,under the auspice ofthe Monroe County School Board,A Positive Step of Monroe County (APSMC), a private, not for profit 501(c)3, community-based organization was established to serve high- risk children and their families. APSMC mission was to collaborate with community agencies to improve outcomes for children and families served while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and dependency in Florida. Throughout the years of providing service to Monroe County families, it became evident there was a gap and unmet need to support absent fathers and their influence on their children's lives. To help meet this need, in 2018, APSMC expanded its focus as part of the National Fatherhood Initiative to begin offering a voice for absent fathers. APSMC services grew to include improving the domestic stability of fathers,empowering fathers with education and knowledge, strengthening families by improving parenting skills and increasing economic stability to better themselves and help the community as a whole. As Billy Davis, founder and Executive Officer of APSMC, realized the need to expand the organization's services, he also recognized the need to change APSMC's mission to better reflect its intended purpose: "To improve the lives of at-risk children and strengthen the role of any father in the lives of their families". For over 20 years, APSMC has been a trusted, integral community provider of innovative social services and evidence-based treatment in Monroe County with a 17-year history of full compliance with SAFF award requirements. APSMC has strong leadership, a committed volunteer board of directors, strategic unity, strong financial and quality reporting accountability and infrastructure to effectively continue and. oversee its programs and manage any new projects it undertakes. APSMC has never lost a contract due to not fulfilling the requirements set forth by a funding source. B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes With the Monroe County Sheriff s SAFF support, APSMC will be able to continue to provide prevention, intervention and treatment services to high-risk youth,absent fathers and families living in Monroe County. For the Fatherhood Initiative Program, fathers will: • increase their awareness and knowledge about the elements to being good fathers. • increase co-parenting skills and establish healthy behaviors that can help improve relationships in their lives. • increase engagement and responsibility with child/children. • increase their economic stability and mobility through gainful employment to provide material and financial support to involved child/children. • increase their knowledge of available community resources for behavioral health/ addiction services, financial assistance and other natural support services. The Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program will help youth: • improve social-emotional development and skills. • reduce delinquent behavior and involvement in the criminal justice system. • maintain school engagement and return to school in the fall. • gain positive work habits and employability skills. • Enhance academic and career aspirations. 4 2821 C. Background and Significance Monroe County residents, which includes the growing immigrant communities, are among some of the most economically distressed and underserved in the State of Florida. Reducing disparities is dependent upon increasing access to affordable, quality, and cost-effective social services. Through APSMC's programs, disparities will be positively impacted by removing hurdles and barriers surrounding equitable access to community-based services,treatment and support. APSMC's summer youth employment and fatherhood initiative programs are unique and not duplicated by any other organization within Monroe county. Since 2011, APSMC has provided the only summer,youth employment program for students living in Key West and still in school. This program prepares student with job readiness by teaching young adults the importance of job skills, responsibility and the rewards of hard work. An important component included in this program is a one-day educational lesson on the negative impact of substance use and the importance of prevention and treatment. APSMC's Southernmost Fatherhood Initiative is the only program of its kind providing fatherhood interventions in Monroe County since 2018. The program specifically focuses on the root causes and needs of absent fathers and the crucial role they play in their children's growth, development, safety and well- being. Despite the importance of fathers in families, most social service systems primarily work with mothers;this means that fathers who are most in need of parenting interventions are not involved. When a father is not involved in a child's life, research has proven that children pay the price and the spill-over effects it has on the community. When a child is raised in a father-absent home, they are affected in the following ways: 4X greater risk of poverty; more likely to have behavioral problems; 2x greater risk of infant mortality; more likely to go to prison; more likely to commit a crime; 7x more likely to become pregnant as a teen; more likely to face abuse and neglect;more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs; 2x more likely to drop out of school. (National Fatherhood Initiative 2019,Father Facts: Eighth Edition) It is difficult to deny the lasting impact of a father in a child's life and that absences can lead to serious consequences.Programs such as APSMC's Fatherhood Initiative is a critical step towards helping meet the need for more programs that support the strengthening of families through involved fatherhood and responsible parenting. These two special programs are integral to the residents of Monroe County by enhancing efforts to transform the health, stability and safety of our community through equitable access to community-based employment, services,treatment and support. D. Target Population The target population for APSMC's two programs is individuals' ages 16 and older residing in Monroe County,Florida.For the Fatherhood Initiative,specific emphasis is placed on fathers age 16 years and older who have a least one minor child not living with them; incarcerated fathers; and fathers on work release status,probation/parole who are residents of Monroe County, Florida(the Florida Keys). The summer youth employment program accepts students attending Key West High School between the ages of 16 to 19 years old who will be returning to school in the fall. APSMC does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,religion,gender,gender expression,national origin, disability,or sexual orientation for selection of student participation in the program. 5 2822 E. Approach Method Fatherhood Program: A program educator provides the evidenced-based curriculum, 24/7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad®through facilitating 12—2-hour weekly classes throughout the year.Each session follows a structured sequence of activities that build awareness and knowledge about the subject material of the session. Participants are provided with a Fathering Workbook that is used during the sessions to enhance and reinforce learning. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish. Services at the Monroe County Detention Center are provided via a Zoom online format two times per week. Community-based services are offered at a location and time that best meets the needs of the participant(s). In the event a participant cannot attend the scheduled classes, one-on-one classes are offered to meet the unique needs and/or time constraints of the participant(i.e.work schedules,need for interpreter services,other personal obligations). Summer Youth Employment Program:APSMC has developed a partnership with the City of Key West and Key West High School for this program. An Instructor/Job Coach(certified teacher or paraprofessional)is responsible for program supervision and recruits the student participants based on need, aptitude and risk factors. All participants complete a 2-week orientation on campus at Key West High School before job placement with the City of Key West occurs. The orientation includes classroom exercises in teamwork, attitude, body language, anger management, listening skills, work ethic and job safety. Upon successful completion of orientation, students are placed in a job position that best matches their aptitude, skills and interests. The length of the program is 6 hours per day, 5 days per week for 6 weeks during summer break. Students will be paid real wages of$16.00/hour. Throughout the program, mentorship and counseling is provided by the instructor/job coach,APSMC staff and other collaborators. F. Resources and Costs Cost Expense Budget for Idle Hands Summer Youth Em Flo anent Pro ram: $63,360 22 Student's wages($16/hour x 6 hours/day x 5 days/week x 6 weeks) $ 5,040 Instructor/Job Coach($20/hour x 8 hours/day x 5 days/week x 6.3 weeks) $ 6,840 Indirect Costs at 10%, including insurance, counseling, bookkeeping and administrative.* $75,240 Total Expense for 22 students at an individual cost of$3420/student *Costs exceeding 10%will be donated to the program as in-kind contributions. Expense Budget for Fatherhood Initiative: $77,890 Staff salaries&Payroll taxes(Program Director,Program Educators,Administrative Assistant) $39,878 Other programs costs( staff screenings,participant materials—workbooks,value-added incentives, office and general supplies, insurance) $ 354 Administrative costs(payroll processing) 117,768 Total Expense for 120 fathers at an individual cost of$981/father 6 2823 Available Resources for the Programs:APSMC receives funding from the Monroe County HSAB,Truist Foundation,Batchelor Foundation, City of Key West,Community Foundation of the Florida Keys,Rotary Club of Key West Sunrise, Monroe County Sheriff's SAFF, and private fundraising/donations to support program operations.Proceeds from the SAFF award will help support operations and be used to generate new matching funds. APSMC Fiscal Capabilities: APSMC has strong financial and quality reporting accountability and infrastructure. Bi-weekly bookkeeping is conducted with Gemini Bookkeeping and accounting services by Oropeza& Parks. Annual review of the organization's financial statements is conducted and compliance monitored with established standards of the Generally Accepted Financial Principles of the operation of non-profit organizations. G. Sustainability As a not-for-profit organization, our net revenue over expenses is re-invested into service provision. We understand that alternative financial means will need to be found through new grants, fund raising and donor support to sustain these programs and commit to securing these funds. H. Financial Statement—please refer to next page. 7 2824 A Positive Step of Monroe County,Inc. Board of Directors 1. President: Geoffrey Tomb, 1501 Georgia Street,Key West,Florida 33040 2. Vice President: Anthony Paul Davis, 6975 OVERSEAS HWY, Unit 3,Marathon,Florida 33050 3. Vice President:Nancy D'Amato, 2927 Staples Avenue,Key West,Florida 33040 4. Secretary& Sergeant at Arms: Jarvis Moore,28132 Helen Avenue, Summerland Key,Florida 33042 5. Treasurer: Vacant til Board Meeting on February 22, 2024 6. Director: Greg Sullivan, 121 Toppino Industrial Drive,Rockland Key,Florida 33040 7. Director:Name Keven McCarthy, 331 Avenue D,Key West Florida 33040 8. Director: Rick Lopez, 5020 51h Avenue, Unit 19,Key West, Florida 33040 9. Director: Chandra Tynes, D-40 1 lth Avenue,Key West,Florida 33040 8 2825 APSMC Funding Requests/Commitments 1. Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board-$55,000(committed) 2. Batchelor Foundation- $15,000(committed) 3. Truist Foundation-$35,000(committed) 4. City of Key West—$35,000(committed) 5. Community Foundation of the Florida Keys—$10,000(prior grant award commitment), application to made next funding cycle 6. Rotary Club of Key West Sunrise—$2500.00 (committed) 7. Monroe County Sheriff's SAFF- $10,000(requested) 8. Private fundraising and donations- $27,000 (committed) 9 2826 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 2023 GRANT APPLICATION Applicant identification Name of Organization:Womankind Address:1511 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040 Authorized Representative:(name&title)Cali Roberts, Executive Director Contact Person:(Matters regarding this application)Cali Roberts, Executive Director Telephone:305-320-0608 Fax:305-294-6043 E-mail:croberts@womankindkeywest.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) A Title of Project:Womankind's Increasing Access to Care: Providing a full-scope of health services in the Lower and Middle Keys to local women,men, and teens. Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g.,operational costs) Amount of request: $10,000 If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here: No Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes. We are enthusiastically transparent with all third-party funding. 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 attached. If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must desig- nate 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): [XI Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Signature: Date: Please note:Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings;anyinformation in this application maybe available to the public. 1 ( Womankind 305.294.4012827 Certification byApplicant 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 natu e Applicant's Name(printed) 2 Womankind 305.294.40(2828 ABSTRACT: During the past year Womankind has undertaken two very important initiatives to Increase Access to Care in the Lower and Middle Keys: 1)prenatal services and 2)the opening of a second location in Gullside Village,Marathon. Both of these programs were in direct response to community need and both dovetail perfectly with successful, established,programs at Womankind. • In 2023, two of the four full-time obstetricians in the Keys closed their OB programs, leaving the schedules of the remaining providers filled to capacity. As part of a collective response, Womankind, the Rural Health Network, and the Healthy Start Coalition joined forces under a grant from the Health Foundation of South Florida to address unmet prenatal needs. • The opening of a Marathon location introduced Womankind services north of the Seven Mile Bridge for the first time in our 23-year history,and brings annual exams,family planning, highly- effective long-acting birth control methods (like IUDs & Nexplanons), preventative cancer screenings, gynecological problem visits, and STI testing and treatment to the Middle Keys. Lab testing and an on-site pharmacy are also available. Prenatal services and confidential teen services are rolling out during the first quarter of 2024, filling a dearth of care that is not being addressed otherwise. Historically, our requests to the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund have been directed solely to our teen population. With the expansion of services to Marathon, teens in the Middle Keys will now benefit from Womankind's highly- successful teen family-planning program just as their counterparts in Key West have for many years. Increasing access to care through additional services and increased locations makes our community safer and healthier.Womankind has a long-standing reputation as a trusted provider of quality healthcare, with an emphasis on wellness and prevention.We were perfectly positioned to fill these growing needs and appreciate the support of the Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund to help us achieve these milestones. Our request is for $10,000 to offset the costs of support personnel not covered by other grant funding and who are critical to the successful implementation of the programs. THEAPPLICATION Introduction Womankind is a non-profit medical center dedicated to providing high-quality family planning, primary, and gynecological health care to people of all income levels. The organization was founded in 2001 by a nurse practitioner and nurse midwife to serve the women of Monroe County.Through increased accessibility to clinical services, collaboration with other community resources, community outreach, and extensive client education, the goals of Womankind are to: educate women and their families within the full scope of health and wellness; assist women to become active participants in their own health care; lower teen pregnancy and birth rates; reduce the incidence and transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS; increase early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer;and improve pregnancy outcomes. With the support of the SAFF, we have been improving the health of teens in our communities for many years by focusing on pregnancy and STI prevention. This year, we are expanding our focus to two initiatives that address immediate and pressing community needs. 3 Womankind 305.294.40(2829 Goals,Objectives and Outcomes GOAL? Provide quality prenatal services to patients unable to establish care at the only two obstetrical practices in all of the Florida Keys. GOAL ' Increase the availability of female health services to women who live in the upper Lower Keys through the lower Upper Keys. The goal for these initiatives is to facilitate the access to care for locals -through expanded services and expanded locations. Both initiatives were part of long-range plans for Womankind, but after changes to two OB providers in 2023 our timeline advanced precipitously. Dr. Peterson was a long-time practitioner of obstetrical services. When he limited his practice last year to gynecological care only, the other OB practices in town compensated for the provider shortfall. Later in the year when Dr. Sharma at CHI moved away from the Keys, the situation turned dire. Not only were there now just two obstetrical practices throughout the entirety of the Keys, but Dr. Sharma was the only prenatal provider that practiced in both Key West and Marathon.He was also the only gynecologist Marathon had for many years. Ensuring every pregnant woman has access to quality prenatal care can be achieved through the addition of prenatal services at Womankind and the Rural Health Network. The goal is to drastically reduce the number of women presenting at the hospital for delivery having received no prenatal care;to identify potential risks early;and to increase positive birth outcomes. It has been estimated through Lower Keys Medical Center that without Womankind and the Rural Health Network offering this solution, more than 150 women each year would be delivering at our hospital having received no prenatal care. The National Institute of Health' states that the absence of prenatal care is associated with "premature pregnancy, intrauterine growth retardation, low weight at birth, and maternal and child mortality" there is also the missed opportunity to identify serious complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.Women who receive first- trimester care and have adequate visits throughout their pregnancy have better birth outcomes, are more likely to breastfeed, and have higher satisfaction with their care. At the other end of the spectrum, women who do not receive prenatal care are three to four times more likely to die from complications. The Journal of the American Medical Association printed a report from the utcooi me dalli e suggest National Center for Health Statistics2 stating the US rate of maternal deaths in u Ilbaull.)'ies II I' oirii p.. .tug 2021 was 32.9 per 100,000.Other high-income countries including Australia, Israel, uinotheui^c who do not and Spain all maintain rates between 2 to 3 per 100,000. It was determined that uirecc iue I3reuiatal care access to prenatal care was partially responsible for this alarming statistic. The uiire thiiiree .t..hves iue'iiire report states that, "some prenatal care is better than none", "early prenatal care is I..m Illiku l d "to be o"f III'oe better than late", adequate prenatal care is critical to healthy babies. The British lii °w Ill° weight, and °IIII'�: ve. Medical JournaP shares on its website, "Outcome data suggest that babies born i iirieu uiuuure i eld .i o to mothers who do not receive prenatal care are three times more likely to be of d lii le, conipeured e°l It low birth weight, and five times more likely to die, compared with babies born to bap,ieu beuiii to iiiuothers mothers who receive prenatal care." Ml o uirece.'ive prennaaa I When Dr.Sharma moved from the Keys,the opportunity for Middle Keys women to care _11111111"t.t have female health exams went from "very limited" to "severely limited". Dr. Sharma maintained one of the busiest prenatal schedules of all the OB providers. His availability to provide routine annual exams and preventative care was always overshadowed with his bustling prenatal demands. In the wake of his departure, Middle Keys women had no gynecology provider at all.(The Monroe County Health Department meets family planning needs on a limited basis, but does not address gynecology problems.) 4 r��i�l,i�r� Womankind 305.294.40(2830 The expansion to a second location was always a goal for Womankind. In just the past three years alone, 3,127 visits have been provided for 576 unique patients who have travelled to Key West from between Summerland and Key Largo to have their women's health needs addressed at our Truman Avenue clinic. With approximately 7,000 age- appropriate women living in those areas, Womankind's Marathon office now makes accessible quality women's health services that are close to home. A report by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG) �. Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women4 highlights the disparity "i ro ior,'t.l n °tc. I " °fcrrcr that women living in rural areas face when accessing women's health services. ruuu°wail Imalth wairien uireice°'ice Not only are there less providers available, but women in rural areas tend to be ecannendad Illbni�reven tat " poor,lack health insurance or relydisproportionatelyon Medicaid and need to II�I � services dcr ire cast travel farther to reach practitioners. Their health outcomes are significantly nii,do „iiir nn IIII cancer°^ affected by limited access to care which is resulting in higher incidences of breast and cervical cancers and delayed access to prenatal care—resulting in d' low and very low birth weights and increased infant and maternal mortality. Background and Significance Womankind utilizes a board certified gynecologist and three nurse practitioners to deliver cost-effective healthcare services.This model of healthcare emphasizes patient education,wellness,and empowerment.This year Dr.Sharon Ward joined the prenatal initiative serving as the medical director overseeing the prenatal program,while Dr.Ann Mitzner continues to oversee the gynecology and family planning programs at Womankind. Since 2001,Womankind has been a leader in women's healthcare and education in our community and for more than a decade has included men among our patients. Currently, our male clients (both teens and adults) comprise nearly 5% of our patients. In 2023 Womankind provided a total of 7,083 visits to 2,836 women, men, and teens, including full fee,privately insured,and sliding scale patients. Womankind support staff includes a registered nurse, a team of medical assistants, and an administrative team to execute our full scope of services across the two locations. Throughout our tenure, it has been Womankind's mission to equalize care and services throughout the community by removing barriers such as cost and location. With these two initiatives we have taken another step closer to meeting the needs of locals. Target Population Womankind's prenatal program welcomes all pregnant patients with special emphasis on women who cannot be accommodated at either of the two obstetrical practices in the Keys. Keys Medical Group and Dr. Grizzle quickly fill their maximum of initial-pregnancy visits each month and have even graciously overextended to meet increased demand with the shortage of providers. Even in the best of circumstances, there are between 15 and 20 women month who are unable to establish care with those practices. Womankind has been on target enrolling 8-10 new prenatal patients monthly with the remainder able to establish care at the Rural Health Network. Since the inception of the Womankind prenatal program, current patients (who reside between Marathon and Key West) are both insured (private and Medicaid) and uninsured—we do not limit the number of Medicaid patients we will enroll. Patients speak English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Russian. Some have called for their first visit when they were already well into their second trimester while others reach out the first day their period is late. Some are previous patients who were thrilled to continue care with a provider with whom they have an established, trusted relationship and others have been referred from other practices and the ER. All are welcomed,all are accommodated. The Marathon project brings comprehensive gynecology,family planning,STI testing &treatment,and prenatal care to the Middle Keys.The 7,000 potential clients who live within 40 miles each direction will benefit from local access to care that was previously available only in Key West or on the mainland. All teens and women are welcome at Womankind as our services are open to the insured, uninsured, underinsured and private pay. 5 J r / ,,-, Womankind 305.294.4012831 (Primary care for men is available in our Key West office.) We offer the same full-line of sliding scale options in Marathon that we have maintained in Key West for many years. Approach Method When the changes to the OB providers occurred, Womankind had on staff two established practitioners who were able to expand their current scope of practice to include prenatal services. Terri Leiser-Gross, APRN, is a nurse midwife who had been practicing as a female health nurse practitioner for women across their lifespan, including teens through women transversing menopause. She now oversees the prenatal program, relying on Dr.Ward for consultations. Heather Fenton,APRN,was previously a labor&delivery nurse before achieving her Advanced Practitioner degree in women's health.Heather works four days per week:two in Key West and two in Marathon,providing a full scope of women's health services. To fully execute both programs, Womankind needed to fill a vacant position and utilize the remainder of our current staff, both in the clinic and in the administrative suite.An RN who lives in Marathon was hired to work in the Marathon office, replacing an MA position in Key West that has been vacant since August 2023. (We had been unable to fill that position due to the complete unavailability of any medical assistants.The job was posted four separate times with no response.) Emily Pace, RN, quickly became an integral contributor to the Marathon clinic as well as providing clinical support remotely for the Key West office (e.g. returning patient phone calls, sending medication refills,et al.) Prenatal care was offered first in Womankind's Key West office and is progressively expanding in Marathon.New patients reach us through referrals from the other OB practices in town,direct phone inquiries,and through ER visits. Women who have not established care at one of the two practices tend to use the ER for their prenatal questions and concerns. Now the ER refers these unassigned women to Womankind or the Rural Health Network and we establish regular and routine care.We also have long-standing patients who are ready to start their families and choose to work with their established Womankind provider with whom they have an existing relationship. Current Womankind patients in the Middle Keys and surrounding areas were sent direct messages alerting them of the opening of the Marathon office.We are also spreading the word through social media, print advertising, and public speaking engagements like rotary meetings. Resources and Costs Prenatal care and the Marathon clinic are projected to cost $250,000 in 2024.This includes staffing and overhead costs. These funds are budgeted to be generated from the following sources: Source Arnou t Upected Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) $10,000 CFFK $20,000 Monroe County Health Department(MCHD) $20,000(full contract is$70K but$20Kis earmarked for Marathon) Health Foundation of South Florida Prenatal Grant $75,000 HSAB $60,000(fullcontractis$160K but$60K is earmarked for Marathon) Benefits $65,000 $250,000 6 {r�Fw,�r��` ��, Womankind 305.294.40(2832 Budget for the 2024 SAFF Grant We are requesting $10,000 from the SAFF to help meet the cost of staffing medical services for our Key West prenatal program and our Marathon program (including prenatal services). Funds received through the SAFF will not be utilized for other programs, but will be used to meet the needs of these programs not adequately met by other funding sources. SAFF support has been instrumental to Womankind's ability to deliver services for many years. Going forward, these funding dollars will help to administer two vital programs increasing access to care for residents of the Lower and Middle Keys. Income rant for Womankind Access to Care Pro 2024 SAFF g grams $10,000 Expenses Existing Staffing for prenatal services, Clinic Manager @$35/hour $10,000 Medical office assistants @ $24/hour Lab costs for uninsured patients—assign up to 10%of total grant Existing Staffing for Marathon location, Registered Nurse @ $40/hour Front Office Attendant @ $21/hour These costs are not covered by funding from any other sources.We will bill Resources: 1. National Institute of Health https://www.nichd.nih.gov: "What is Prenatal Care and Why is it Important?" 2. ]AMA (Journal of the American Medical Association): volume 130, Number 4, July 25, 2023: US Maternal Mortality Is Unacceptably High, Unequal, and Getting Worse—What Can Be Done About It? 3. BMJ (British Medical Journal)https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/493 4: ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists): Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women: Number 586 (Replaces Committee Opinion Number 429, March 2009. Reaffirmed 2021). 7 � f 11 av ,n(1 Womankind 305.294.40(2833 Financial Statement Income from the SAFF grant in the 2023-2024 year: $7063.35. Expenses invoiced on the grant were as follows: Womankind Invoice Monroe County Sheriffs Office Expenses Incurred between Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund 05/1712023 -09/30/2023 Staffing for Pay Period Teen Teen Services End Date Check# Salary Services* 16% Adv Practice Nurse Practitioner Terri Leiser-Gross 05/22/2023-06/04/2023 ACH $2,848.56 $ 427.28 Terri Leiser-Gross 06/05/2023-06/18/2023 ACH $1,024.40 $ 153.66 Medical Office Assistant Dianelis Borges 05/22/2023-06/04/2023 ACH $1,173.01 $ 175.95 Dianelis Borges 06/05/2023-06/18/2023 ACH $1,230.62 $ 184.59 Dianelis Borges 6/19/2023-07/02/2023 ACH $1,108.03 $ 166.20 Dianelis Borges 07/03/2023-07/16/2023 ACH $1,046.53 $ 156.98 Dianelis Borges 07/17/2023-07/30/2023 ACH $ 927.22 $ 139.08 Dianelis Borges 07/31/2023-08/13/2023 ACH $1,198.23 $ 179.73 Dianelis Borges 08/14/2023-08/27/2023 ACH $1,137.34 $ 170.60 Medical Office Assistant Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez 05/22/2023-06/04/2023 ACH $1,514.80 $ 227.22 Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez 06/05/2023-06/18/2023 ACH $1,606.00 $ 240.90 Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez 6/19/2023-07/02/2023 ACH $1,643.50 $ 246.52 Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez 07/03/2023-07/16/2023 ACH $1,627.60 $ 244.14 Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez 07/17/2023-07/30/2023 ACH $1,271.40 $ 190.71 Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez E07/31/2023-08/13/2023 ACH $1,641.50 $ 246.22 Jenifer Darce-Rodriguez /2023-08/27/2023 ACH $1,621.50 $ 243.22 Medical Office Assistant Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 05/22/2023-06/04/2023 ACH $1,307.34 $ 196.10 Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 06/05/2023-06118/2023 ACH $1,633.14 $ 244.97 Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 6/19/2023-07/02/2023 ACH $1,480.86 $ 222.13 Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 07/03/2023-07/16/2023 ACH $1,456.20 $ 218.43 Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 07/17/2023-07/3012023 ACH $1,371.96 $ 205.79 Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 07/31/2023-08/13/2023 ACH $1,398.60 $ 209.79 Alexandra Dorsena Jeune 08/14/2023-08/27/2023 ACH $1,442.70 $ 216.40 Clinic Manager Ashley Zingg 05/22/2023-06/04/2023 ACH $2,433.90 $ 365.08 Ashle Zin 06/05/2023-06/18/2023 ACH $2,325.90 $ 348.88 Ashley Zin a. 6/19/2023-07M2023 ACH $2,639.85 $ 395.98 Ashley Zin 07/03/2023-07/16/2023 ACH $2,524.80 $ 378.72 Ashley Zin 07/17/2023-07/30/2023 ACH $2,456.16 $ 36 8.42- Ashle Zing 07/31/2023-08/13/2023 ACH $2,746.88 $ 412.03 Ashley Zin 08/14/2023-08/27/2023 ACH $21181.44 $ 327.22 $ - Total Invoiced 7,602.94 An excess of available funds are invoiced in an abundance of caution. 1 Womankind 305.294.4012834 Womankind Board of Directors Updated January 2024 Colleen M.Quirk,President 50 Palmetto Drive John O'Neill,Vice President Peter Moorcroft,Treasurer Key West,FL 33040 1709 Duncan Avenue 29115 Rose Drive Home:305.293.1814 Key West,FL 33040 Big Pine Key,FL 33043 Cell:305.797.9283 Cell:240.405.5520 Cell:786.208.0516 Work:305.294.1040 joneill@bcgconstruction.net colleen@keywestfresh.com pmoorcroft@aol.com Vice President retired creative director COO Burke Construction Group Fishbusterz Term ends:2026 Term ends:2024 Term ends:2026 Hon.Lurana S.Snow,Secretary Mona Clark Leda Andrews 299 E.Broward Blvd.Suite 204 809 Elizabeth Street 2110 Staples Ave. Fort Lauderdale,FL 33301 Key West,FL 33040 Key West,FL 33040 Home:954.599.6689 Home:305.294.6949 Home:305.393.5035 Work:954.769.5460 Cell:305.304.8665 Work:305.293.0208 Cell:954.599.6689 Cell:305.393.5053 monacarlisaclark@bellsouth.net Inlera@aol.com luranasnow@yahoo.com retired assistant principal United States Magistrate Judge KW Utility Board elected member owner In One Era Term ends:2025 Term ends:2025 Term ends:2025 Tangelo Torres Kristin Ashby 1501 Salmon Court Cheyenne Pepper 2402 Flagler Avenue Unit C 59 Palmetto Drive Key West,FL 33040 Key West,FL 33040 Key West,FL 33040 Cell:219.252.7109 Cell:305.771.4465 Cell:702.374.8004 kashby006@gmail.com TangelaTorres@yahoo.com Cheyennepepper0@gmail.com Occupational Therapist Owner Teacher at Gerald Adams Term ends:2026 Lusain Medical Consulting Term ends:2026 Term ends:2026 The executive committee has a bold border around their box. All members serve as unpaid volunteers. 9 ,, I'd Womankind 305.294.4012835 Key West Botanical Garden Society,Inc. Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant 2024 Applicant Identification Page Aga. 1 Name of Organization: Key West Botanical Garden Society,Inc. Address: 5210 College Road, Key West, F1 33040 Authorized Representative: Misha McRAE, Executive Director Contact Person: Misha McRAE Telephone: 305 -296-1504 Fax: 305-296-2242 Email: mmcrae@keywest.garden Type of Organization: Private, non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 USC. 501C 3 or 4: X Title of Project: KWBGS Education Program"Living Lab"Bus Transportation Type of Request: X Recurring funds (e.g. operational costs) Amount of Request: $10,000 If your request is for multiple year funding,please check her 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? YES From what other groups have your requested funds and what was the result? Supply a sperate page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. See separate sheet KWBGS Education Funding Sources If your organization has a Board of Directors,please list their names and address or you must designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. See board list. This application addresses(please check all that apply): Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment XX Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural,Artist,Educational,Recreational, &Sports Programs for Monroe County Youth Signature �.. �° .,..��. ,� m .m' �� 'm�:. Date 01/23/2024 ..... 2836 Key West Botanical Garden Society,Inc. Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant 2424 Applicant Identification Page 2 Because of Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information in this application may be available to the public. I hereby certify: Certification by Applicant 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. S. No officer, director,trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been: l. convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or 2. 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 Misha D. McRAE 2837 Key West Botanical Garden Society Living Lab Transportation Abstract: Who,what,where,why,when, and how much Who: Students in I'—9 h grade from the Middle and Lower Keys and Key West including students who are at- risk and economically-disadvantaged. What: The Education Department"Living Lab" STEMSTEAM hands-on experiential learning is expanding our capacity to reach students in the Middle and Lower Keys by providing transportation to and from the Garden. To counter Monroe County's limited funds for field trip transportation. we are seeking your support to provide bus transportation for those students who would otherwise not have access to the Living Lab hands-on experiential learning. With your help 300 more students in the Middle and Lower Keys will have access to the Living Lab STEM/STEAM program, providing students with knowledge and experimentation of concepts they are learning in the classroom. Where: The Living Lab hands-on experiential learning takes place at the Key West Tropical Forest& Botanical Garden on Stock Island. Why: The "Living Lab" education program was established in 2006 in response to Monroe County's at-risk students and recorded poor science test scores and a lack of STEM learning opportunities. Student need for supplementary science education was first identified in community planning sessions. Teachers serving on our planning team have found students need more experiential learning to reinforce their understanding of the scientific method and improve critical thinking skills as they advance grade levels. "Field trips reinforce `textbook' learning and give kids a chance to see science in action in real life. Hands-on curriculum helps kids make the connections in class," said teachers. In partnership with the Monroe County School Board, our curriculum meets Florida's Next Generation State Standards(NGSS). Within the first year, there was a noticeable jump in science test scores. In the 2022 -2023 school year 13,000+ students participated in our educational programs. Why? This program is providing a valuable service in a high-need under-served, economically-disadvantaged, something, and with students performing below state and national averages in the sciences; the program is unique for the community. With very few open green spaces left, opportunities for local students to engage in hands-on learning and exploration in a natural environment are minimal; and the program has a proven track record in engaging local students in high-quality, standards-driven science education. When: The STREAM focused Living Lab outdoor classroom experience(2 hours) allows the Garden to reach students with multiple learning styles through differentiated instruction. There are seven Living Lab programs offered based upon grade levels 3rd—9`h. The program is provided free and is offered October—May, and summer programs each year. The program is scheduled through educators and teachers. How much: Field trip transportation is one of the largest expenses of the Living Lab STREAM education program. The program student participation demands continue to grow each year and current funding isn't enough to cover total transportation costs to continue to offer the program for Free in the 2024-2025 school year. How Much: The total transportation cost for 3500 students to attend the hands-on experience Living Lab at the Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Gardens is $47,600 (140 bus trips @ $340). Bus holds 25 students. Currently the Garden has secured $20,000 with $5,000 as a matching grant from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. We are asking the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund for $10,000 (that will fund 29 bus trips for 225 students)in the 2024-2025 school year. 2838 Key West Botanical Garden Society Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Application 2024 Introduction: The Key West Botanical Garden Society(KWBGS)oversees the Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden,Key West,Florida.Founded in 1936 as part of a New Deal Initiative to draw tourists into the economically devastated Florida Keys.Under the governing body of the Key West Botanical Garden Society,founded in 1988,the Garden has flourished and become so much more. ✓ The importance of the Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden was evident,when in 2022,the City of Key West had a referendum on the ballot to allow the Key West Botanical Garden Society to continue to oversee the Garden with a 99 year lease,passing with a 91%approval rate. It is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM,seven days a week. The Key West Botanical Garden Society is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors and has been the"keeper of the trees"since 1988. Our Mission: The Key West Botanical Garden Society,Inc.(KWBGS)formed in 1988 to preserve,develop,expand,and maintain the historic Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden as an arboretum,botanical garden, cultural heritage museum,wildlife refuge and educational center.The garden showcases the historical significance of flora that are native to South Florida,Cuba and the Caribbean and emphasize cultivation of threatened and endangered species of the Florida Keys.KWBGS encourages the study of this collection and promotes the benefits of native vegetation worldwide. Recent Accomplishments: 1. Imperiled plant conservation collaboration with the Fish&Wildlife Commission and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens to propagate and out plant 5 species of imperiled plants,60 in all. 2. Added a STEAM program within the Hybrid Living Lab Program focusing on nature is art concept. 3. Expanded the reach of the hybrid Living Lab Student Education Program from 2900 to 3300 students. 4. Initiated our Nature is Art program to include children,creative writing,plain air,and photography workshops. Community needs/problems are addressed by this projectlorganization. Even where learning opportunities for children exist,families are unable to access them due to severe socioeconomic constraints.These factors interact to create a major deficit for students: a lack of hands-on or project-based STEM education,missing opportunities for enrichment and reinforcement of core concepts,and an inability to explore their environment and community beyond their immediate surroundings.We directly address this deficit by providing educational opportunities,FREE of charge,for students and families. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood,mental health, and emotional well-being.Feeling connected to nature can produce similar benefits to well-being,regardless of how much time one spends outdoors.The educational programs at the Garden keep students engaged with positive reinforcement of healthy choices and keep them off the streets. B.Goals,Objectives,and Outcomes(what needs to be done)supply documentation of the need if it is available. KWBGS Education Department Goals: Continue educating students and residents of the Keys and visitors around the world the importance of the 15-acre Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden because of its'unique ecosystem as the only frost-free,tropical,natural conservation&wildlife refuge,native plant botanical garden in the continental united States.Goals 2024-2025: Through our education offerings,we meet the needs of our community&advance their knowledge,advance literacy skills by offering various learning opportunities, allowing individuals to find their passions, leading them to take-action,&face impending challenges that will come as climate change worsens. They become environmental stewards for life. This array of platforms will help meet our goal of engaging 3500 students through in-person field trips or classroom instruction programs,contribute to students' academic careers, and continued education while maintaining&adding to our virtual programs,growing our reach by 5%each month. On top of this we will: • Impact 3500 students. • Continue offering the Living Lab programs for Free. Page 4 2839 Key West Botanical Garden Society Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Application 2024 • Engage three 91 grade classrooms with our new,Florida's Next Generation State Standard(NGSS)aligned curriculum. Students'work will be assessed through the before and after surveys,allowing us to both quantify work and judge the efficacy of our presentation of material. • Expand Living Lab program to Middle and Lower Keys serving Key West,at least 1 school from Sugarloaf,Big Pine Key,and Marathon,and provided round-trip transportation to the Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden • Give 50 high school and/or college students the opportunity to gain green skills through volunteer opportunities. • Create custom resources as per teacher requests(we are already in discussions with a school about a Problem- Based Learning Curriculum). Page 6 • Run 12 Art Workshops for Children,engaging at least 60 kids over the year. • Create K-90'Living Lab Lepidopterology conservation Program grade education materials and launch this program reaching 100 students. • Implement 2 community service-learning projects(i.e.,pollinator garden,restoration event) • Develop Curriculum for Eco-Tourism program at the College of the Florida Keys. C.Background & Significance: The"Living Lab"education program was established in 2006 in response to Monroe County's poor science test scores and a lack of STEM learning opportunities for at-risk under-served students.In partnership with the Monroe County School Board,our curriculum meets Florida's Next Generation State Standards(NGSS).The age appropriate STEAM curriculum reinforces their school learning.Within the first year,there was a noticeable jump in science test scores. In 2020 the program added Virtual programming due to Covid-19 when schools were closed. Today the Hybrid Living Lab Education Program reaches over 36,000 virtually using the Garden as an example to break down high level STEM concepts;like conservation,ecology,climate change,water quality,soil science and much more, into interactive and age- appropriate lessons. This program continues to give students with limited opportunities a way to reinforce their school STEAM learning and advances articipant's knowledge of conservation,and the significance of flora and fauna that are native to the region. Our hands-on education continues to inspire young minds and shape the future.Virtual resources a� through Google Classroom have allowed us to share our educational programs not only with the entirety of the Keys but globally providing lifelong learning opportunities about the Florida Keys unique ecosystem all free of charge for students,teachers,and all individuals.All curriculums can be modified to meet the needs of multiple learning styles and age groups.During the 2022-2023 school year,the Hybrid Living Lab led in-person programs for 2,903 participants and hosted events for 1,212 community members.Virtually,we have grown to 8,933 followers total across various platforms and reached 36,000 viewers with our virtual programming in July 2023 alone. Storytime for Seedling Scientists is a new weekly reading program perfect for Pre-K to 31 Grade students and features stories,vocabulary building,crafts, and activities.This program is hosted at the Garden. y _ m_ — ne2T90foKSDOzu3,VPgDacWoH(supportingdoc2). hh tps://www. outube.coml �la�hst.list—PLG3w___ _ , Species Spotlight is an online program featuring native plants,trees,flora,and fauna that are located within the Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden. htips://www. outube.com/pla list?list=PLG3wPlDnine2 ZmdAGJFVMMN2 eg NESbvZw su Fortin docz). The Companion Program engages up to 50 middle school and high school student volunteers to be"Garden Companions", assisting the Native Plant Nursery with daily plantings,propagating,and maintaining the grounds.Meeting each Saturday for three hours during the school year,the program's premise is based on training the student with a goal of gaining transferable skills to carry into their future,earn mandated community service hours, as well as an understanding of our environment and unique habitat.Other skills gained include Nursery organization and maintenance, collection,and cleaning of seed and other plant materials,plant propagation,transplanting and repotting while learning about native plants and identification,Florida Keys geology and hydrology and invasive plant identification. Page 5 2840 Key West Botanical Garden Society Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Application 2024 Education is an important part of the Key West Botanical Garden Native Plant Nursery.It provides workshops, discussions, and tours for school groups,Garden Clubs, and individuals.It is a platform for events and Education Department programs. The purpose of this funding request asks for assistance covering the cost of transportation to continue to build capacity for the Living Lab program by expanding the hands-on experiential learning program to schools in the Middle and Lower Keys providing round-trip transportation.Three hundred additional students will experience our Living Lab for the very first time from schools in the Middle Keys/Sugarloaf,Big Pine Key&Marathon,FL. Names and brief description of roles of partners on this project.The Garden partners include: Monroe County School District(build State Approved curriculums consistent with each grade level),Lower Keys Zebra Longwing Project(provides knowledge/assistance with our Zebra Longwing program to reintroduce them into the Key West since Hurricane Irma diminished them),College of the Florida Keys,(Build a 11 year college course focused on Eco Tourism),and the Tourist Development Council(Advertising/Marketing funds). D.Target Population: The Living Lab focuses on underserved populations.Monroe County Schools enrolled 9800 students in 2021-2022 school year identifying 11.57%percent of students are African Americans; 44.6%are White;39.8%Hispanic/Latino and 4% other.Black,Indigenous, and People of Color(BIPOC)populations are severely underrepresented in STEM field in the United States.We serve youth in other at-risk categories including 28%with severe housing issues, 10.88% immigrants, 12%English Learners,and 40%eligible for free or reduced lunch,27%with no health coverage and 69-76%of students are considered poor.Monroe County population is 805,808.City of Key West population is 25,816 and is the County Seat. E.Approach/Method: The Living Lab STEM hands-on experiential learning takes place at the Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road,Key West,FL.The program is two(2)hours long and has 7 age-appropriate curriculums for students in 11-91 grade&fast year college students. Living Lab is available September—May of each school year,and a summer program coordinated with other organizations. Garden educators travel to schools for in-classroom lessons and then lead place-based field trips at the Garden. F.Resources and Costs The Education Department budget for the 2023-2024 is$141,436. Currently,the Garden has$15,000 budgeted for roundtrip Bus Transportation to the Garden and$5,000 match from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys for hands-on experiential learning field trips.We are asking the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund to provide a grant of$10,000 to add to the$20,000 already secured. Our goal is to have 3,500 students participate in the Living Lab hands-on field trips. The total cost of transportation based on 3500 students is$47,600(140 bus trips @ 25 students per bus=3500 students)at a cost per bus roundtrip of$340($340 x 140 trips=$47,600). Please see attached list of other KWBGS funders/focus areas for the Education Department.The Key West Botanical Garden Society has a total budget for 2023-2024 of$692,158.Under the leadership of Misha McRAE,Executive Director (10 years)the garden continues to grow, adding innovative programs and developing new financial resources to continue the educational programming the Key West Botanical Garden Society is committed to. G.Sustainability: The Key West Botanical Garden Society is committed to life-long learning.As mentioned,this program is on-going and the need for funding arises each year,offered FREE,based upon the previous year revenues and expenses for the Living Lab program. H.Financial Statement: Follows Page 6 2841 Key West Botanical Garden Society Profit & Loss 01/31/2024 July 2022 through June 2023 Accrual Basis TOTAL Ordinary InconmExpense Income 50103•Gift Shop Sales 0.00 50105-Merchandise Sales 0.00 In-Kind Income 50381•In-Kind Income-Donations 134.91 Total In-Kind Income 134.91 50201•Donations I Grants-Restricted 50233 Education Office Campaign 2,000.00 Edward and Joan Knight FDTN 25,000.00 Glenn W.Bailey Foundation 25,000.00 50214-Cornelia T.Bailey Foun 12,000.00 60231,Dick Rezba I Other Restricted 1,000.00 50226•Florida Humanities Council 4,500.00 60207-H.Irma Donations 5,307.64 50219-Education 19,323.49 50220•Nursery 1,000.00 60224-Sheriffs Shared Asset Fund 2,873.73 50213-Batchelor Foundation-Educatio 25,000.00 50202•DCA-Div of Cultural Affairs 14.817.75 50225•IMLS-MFA 24.340,00 60204•EPAC 28.5699.84 50201-Donations I Grants-Restricted-Other 195.00 Total 50201-Donations I Grants-Restricted 190.927.45 50301-Donations-Unrestricted 50302•Tribute Program 2.525.00 60303•Annual Fund 80,401.21 50304•Group Donations 6,428.00 50305•Membership 25.235.00 50301-Donations-Unrestricted-Other 0.00 Total 50301•Donations-Unrestricted 114,589.21 50401•Program Income 50402-Gift Shop Sales 12,596.52 50403•Visitor Center Gate Admission Paid by Venmo 544.00 50403•Visitor Center Gate-Other 103,739.97 Total50403•Visitor Center Gate 104,283.97 50404-Plant Sales 8,977.03 �w Total 50401•Program Income 125,857.52 Other Income 60905•Interest Income 25,082.13 50531•Facility Rental 5,100.00 Total Other Income - 30,182.13 Special Events Event Income Food&Beverage Donations 1,644.00 60609-Contest Entry Fees 543.00 50601-TDC Cultural Grant 23,336.60 50602•General Admission 1,999.00 50604•Donations 4,265.50 50607•Sponsorships 5,8W.00 60608•Vendor Fees 2,230.00 50909•Auction Revenue 1.150.00 Total Event Income 40.968.10 Total Special Events 40,968.10 Total Income 502,659.32 Cost of Goods Sold 60607•POS Inventory Adjustments 39.95 60604•Cost of Goods Sold 6,264.36 Total COGS 5,304.31 2H42 f2 TOTAL Gross Profit 497,355.01 Expense 60898•Website 2,804.12 68891-Operating Expenses 60830•Licenses&Fees 354.36 60840-OnCell 1,250.00 60825-Landscaping maintenance 8.000.00 60745-Dues&Subscriptions 2,542.39 60726•Bank Charges 2.00 60M-Meetings 2,450.00 60860•Postage&Shipping 220.45 60735•Credit Card Fees 5.147.04 60815•Insurance I Risk Mgmt 15,048.62 60890•Supplies 10.375.09 60850-Payroll&HR Services 11,943.75 60750•Educational Materials 416.41 60891-Operating Expenses-Other 9.99 Total 60891•Operating Expenses 57.760.10 60871•Prof Servies&Contract Labor 7.629.66 60715.1.Advertising&Marketing 60865•Printing&publications 1.518.28 60715•Advertising 5.073.70 60715.1•Advertising&Marketing-Other 1,034.80 Total 60715.1-Advertising&Marketing 7 626 78 Salaries&Wages 60765•Employee Benefits 593.89 60855-Payroll Taxes 26.353.74 60845•Payroll 257,920.57 Total Salaries&Wages 284,868.20 Utilities 60917•Pest Control 286.00 60755-Electric 8,970.63 60920•Water&Sewage 19,393.33 60915•Waste Management 6,031.75 60895•Telephone&Communications 8.170.25 Total Utilities 42.851.96 Event Expenses 60615•Advertising Events 50621•TDC Reimbursable In County 15,001.25 50620.TDC Reimbursable Out of County 31,953.00 Total 50615•Advertising Events 46.954.25 50619.Food&Beverage Expense 2.590.59 60616.Supplies-Events 2,903.03 50611-Educational Materials-Events 77.63 50610•Promotion 488.73 Total Event Expenses 53.014.23 60610•Contract Labor 9.047.74 60876-Rent 99.00 60606•Intercompany Nursery Transfers 343.00 60770•Employee Travel 2,925.25 60870•Professional Services 22,587.50 60710•Accounting&Audit 8,175.00 60760.Electronic hardware& software 9,434.24 60776•Facility Rentals 1.162.50 60786-Hardscape 464.00 Plants 104.50 60885•Repairs&Maintenance 6.403.07 60905•Transportation 4,846.00 50904•Fundraising U0 Total Expense 522,146.85 Net Ordinary Income -24.791.84 2843 f2 flKl v"W � ,uA 4Y",�.r,�... k k ,... a 1 M b M1 k 8" w ..........i fl ,.n nr ,.., " " tl a, pry:" '�, ;' 1 "•" In N a vp w b , 13 'a" -,'',a 10 w1, 1u a rya w'r ,;N, 8P1 t z S"ry M 4'Ld e tiI'8 '�.� ......wwn w„...w........... 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First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below): Applicant Identification Name of Organization: Marathon Middle/High School Football Address: 350 Sombrero Blvd. Authorized Representative: (name & title) Sean McDonald Head Football Coach Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Sean McDonald Telephone: (305) 731-3153 Fax: E-mail: Sean.McDonald@keysschools.com Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency [ X ] Private, non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501( c)(3) or (4) [ ] Title of Project: Type of request: It will be Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) Amount of request: ... " I1 If your request is for multiple year funding,please check here X and attach a separate page describing the future plan. See the last page of the packet. 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.We do not plan to petition any other organizations for grant money. We will sell business sponsorships and solicit other donations. 2846 This application addresses (please check all that apply): Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Cultural,Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for Monr- Couptti 'Vbuth Signature. i Date: Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply t o 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„ Applicant's Name :; . (Printed) 2847 Monroe County sheriff's shared asset forfeiture fund 2024 grant application Marathon High Middle School football teams Head Coach Sean McDonald Abstract am writing this on behalf of the marathon middle high school football teams. Currently we have a varsity football team that is comprised of grades 9 through 12. We also have a middle school football team that is comprised of grades six through eight. Marathon high school has a very proud and storied tradition in football,the city of marathon the parents the fans all enjoy coming to the games and experiencing everything Football has to offer. Teamwork, Cooperation, Discipline, Resilience, and Perseverance are the ideals our program lives by. The goal of Marathon football is to use the game of football to teach the ideas above. In turn,this will create adults who are ready to make a positive change in our city of Marathon and beyond. The marathon football program is hoping that the Monroe County sheriff's shared asset forfeiture fund would be able to pay for Marathon high school football and Marathon middle school's game referees. Fielding a football team for the youth of marathon at the high school and middle school level is incredibly expensive. I just got the news a couple weeks ago that we are going to have to replace at least 30 football helmets due to thirty of our helmets aging out. Our last quote for helmets is$275.00 each. The cost just to replace the expired helmets is$8250.00. Football helmets have a shelf life of 10 years, and we have 30 helmets that will be expiring at the end of this school year. Our last quote for helmets is$275.00 each. The cost just to replace the expired helmets is$8250.00. If that was the only expense,we really wouldn't have an issue.The cost of everything, as we all know, has increased in the last few years and so has the cost of fielding 2 different football teams. The cost last season of football officials for our home middle school and home high school games was 9503.92 dollars. We had a total of nine home football games last season,this includes middle and high school football. This season as of today we have a total of 11 home football games.This includes our spring game in May, our preseason game at the beginning of August, 6 varsity home football games, and 4 home middle school games. Our projected cost for referees for the 2024 season is 12,671.88 dollars. For the 2024 season we are expecting eight home varsity football games including the spring game and the preseason classic.All eight of these games will require football referees.We are also expecting four home middle school football games.The cost per game for referees varies slightly middle school is a little bit cheaper because it requires 1 less referee.Varsity football and middle school football both pay the referees for their mileage.This causes a discrepancy in the per game pay due to those variables. When coming up with this expense I used the average cost per game last year multiplied 2848 by the total amount of home games we anticipate in the 2024 season. I realize that the maximum amount the grant will give is$10,000.We will apply this$10,000 to our cost of referees.The rest of the balance will be made up by the football team in money we fund raise from other sources. The marathon football program is hoping to secure this funding over the next this will allow us to take the money that we would use for referees and apply it to new helmets shoulder pads footballs teaching equipment computer software used to film games hardware to film games awards for players practice equipment and other things directly related to ourfootball players and their improvement. However, if the board making the decision for the Sheriff's Office deems that they would like to go on a year-by-year basis we would have no problem with that whatsoever. Thank you very much for taking this into consideration. I realize that the application states that the application states"During this 2024 grant cycle cultural, artistic, and sports programs are not likely to receive favorable recommendation" However, I'm sure that the board here making this decision realizes that it never hurts to ask. High schoolfootball is a proven entity when it comes to molding the character of young men. I am sure there are many members of this board that participated in high school sports and specifically high school football.The values that you learn in High School football are things that you use in your everyday life. A successful football program most importantly teaches the children who start their program to become highly functioning adults who serve their community.As a teacher and a coach over the last 27 years in Monroe County, I've done a lot of career counseling and mentoring. One of the most recommended jobs I give 2 the students who come to me for advice is the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.The teamwork, discipline, and Leadership structure of a football team is very similar to this structure of the Sheriff's Office. I think it would be great for us to partner up and help Monroe County students become the best people they can be. 2849 Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Since 1970, Marathon High School has fielded a football team. Many members of the Monroe County Sheriffs office have been part of this team. Sean McDonald is the Head Football Coach at Marathon. Currently we have 2 football teams, one is a High School team, and one is a Middle School team. Currently our budget comes from income from Home Football games, working large events, and other traditional team fundraising methods. Our Football teams are run through the Monroe County School Board. The School Superintendent Theresa Axford overseas all Monroe County Schools. The Principal at Marathon High School, Christine Paul oversees everything at Marathon High Middle School. The Monroe County School Board has all the safeguards in place as far as financial efficacy is concerned. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. At Marathon High Middle School, the goals are: 1. Character Development: Emphasis on building character traits such as integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, resilience, and leadership among student-athletes. Z. Academic Excellence: Encouraging academic success by promoting a balance between sports and academics and providing support for student-athletes to excel in their studies. 3. Positive Team Culture: Fostering a positive team culture that values cooperation, respect, and mutual support among players, coaches, and staff. 4. Community Engagement:Actively involving the football program in community of Marathon service, outreach, and engagement to strengthen ties between the school and the local community. S. Life Skills Development: Providing opportunities for student-athletes to develop life skills such as time management, goal setting, teamwork, and effective communication. 6. `College and Career headiness: Helping student-athletes explore and pursue opportunities for higher education or vocational training, preparing them for success beyond high school. 7. Physical Fitness and Health: Prioritizing the overall health and fitness of players through structured training programs, injury prevention measures, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. 8. ;Competitive Success:While winning games is a part of it, great programs also aim for sustained competitive success, often driven by a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong work ethic. 2850 9. 'Sportsmanship and Respect:' Instilling values of fair play, good sportsmanship, and respect for opponents, officials, and the game itself. 1O.Alumni Engagement; Cultivating a strong alumni network and maintaining connections with former players, creating a sense of tradition and continuity within the program. 11.College Pathways.-Assisting players in pursuing college-level play, whether through scholarships, walk-on opportunities, or other pathways to continue their football careers. 12. lnclusivity and .Diversity: Promoting an inclusive and diverse environment within the program, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to ,participate and succeed. Last Football Season between Middle School and High School, we had 9 Home football games. Last season we paid football officials $950392 in pay. This came from the money that we raised. I would like to use that money to purchase new equipment, team meals, uniforms, training for coaches, camps for the players, etc. I am hoping the Monroe County Sheriff's shared asset forfeiture fund could pay for the Officials for the next 3 seasons. This would allow the football program to take the money we would use to pay the referees and purchase the items stated above that would directly benefit the students. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). Marathon is a very small town. Just like many other small towns, the community rallies around the local football team. Marathon no different. Our home games average 600 people in attendance. Marathon has a rich football tradition, with longstanding rivalries and traditions. This sense of heritage contributes to the town's history and cultural identity. For young men aged 11-18 football is the best way to teach them Discipline, Teamwork, Leadership skills, time management, resilience, and work ethic. These qualities transfer to the "real world" once that player graduates. Many MCSO employees played football in Monroe County. The things they learned at Key West,Marathon, or Coral Shores, shaped them into the Officers they are today. For many players, it gives them a sense of belonging. Many players over the years I have coached would have never stayed in school if it was not for football. This is something that cannot be discounted. Football gives the players an outlet for their energy. Many of our previous players have become upstanding members of the Marathon Community. Many of the values they learned playing football at Marathon molded them into the people they have become today. 2851 As you all know, the cost of everything has skyrocketed in the last few years. This is especially difficult when it comes to fundraising. Many businesses do not have the resources to donate money to schools. The cost of fielding two football teams grows every year. We want to provide our players with the safest equipment possible. We know that having the safest equipment possible will help our team retain and recruit new players. The values that we teach in our football program will directly help Monroe County for years and years. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) Marathon Middle High School Football serves all students from 6th to 121h grade. Traditionally, this is age 11 to 18. Last year we had two girls play on the football teams. One on Varsity and one in Middle School. Many of our players have Special circumstances. Many of our students are on free and reduced lunch. This status puts them below the poverty line. Many are from single family homes. We also have players who are learning disabled, autistic, or emotionally disturbed. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Football Season is fast approaching. This season between Spring Football, Middle School Football, and Varsity football, we will have 12 home games. This is more than last season. We will need approximately 12,000 dollars to fund the referees. I realize that the maximum amount of this grant is 10,000. I would like to receive this grant. The money we receive would be used to pay for football referees during the 2024 season. No additional staffing is required. The uArastructure of the programs are all in place. 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.) Last season Marathon Middle and High School Football spent$9503.92 dollars paying referees to work our home football games. This is an average of$1055.99 a game. The cost per of the referees is different every game. Middle School requires fewer officials than a High School game. Referees also get paid milage in travel to the game. So these factors create a different cost for each game. Next season our projected cost for referees is $12,671.88. This number is based on the average cost per game during the 2023 football season. 2852 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?) This is a great opportunity for the Sheriffs office to invest in a proven entity. Marathon High School has fielded a football team since 1970. We have all the support in place, and we are part of the Monroe County School System. We would be more than happy to recognize the MCSO with a banner on our football field, and we would love to partner in any way to encourage our football players to stay in Monroe County after their playing career is over, and join the team of MCSO! We are hoping to get funding for referees for the next 3 years. This would be so valuable to us; it will allow us to focus the funds we would be using on referees to new football equipment, camps for our players, training for coaches, and other services that would directly impact the students on the team. Financial Statement (Income and expense report for the previous year.) See attached. 2853 1/24/24, 9:06 AM Report .......... Receipt# Customer Date Amount 71818 �0803/2023 2,500.00 ... ............... 71820 W03/2023 6000.00 76041 --�C'9/02/2023 76043 r09/02023 1,390.00 76488 09/12/2023 r9,00-0-00 IT,�/5 0-23 --1-— �6905 .. 0' 11,999.00 .. ..................... 77044 9/18/2023 '178.00 'TO ................... ,77242 09/04/2023 379.00 ........ 1 77948 10/02/2023 593.00 77957 10/02/2023 1,837.00 77959 10/02/2023 11,152.00 78729 10/09/2023 353.00 78415 2,803.00 79400 10/20/2023 1646.00 ➢0/23/2()23 i 338.00 79561 101'23/2023 2,964.00 179915 1 0/2T2023 1,325.00 179964 10/30/2023 229.00 1 L 35,812.00 LO� -1-1........................... 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Next season our projected cost for referees is $12,671.88. This number is based on the average cost per game during the 2023 football season. We are hoping to receive the maximum grant allotment of$10000 each year for the next 3 years. We would take this money and put it in a separate account. This money would only be used to pay for football officials each year. 2024 Estimated cost of Officials —$12,671.88 2024 Sheriff's Grant—$10,000 $2,671.88 will be made up by Marathon Football 2025 Estimated cost of Officials —$12,671.88 2025 Sheriff's Grant—$10,000 $2,671.88 will be made up by Marathon Football 2026 Estimated cost of Officials —$12,671.88 2026 Sheriff's Grant—$10,000 $2,671.88 will be made up by Marathon Football 2856 /qoJA �- Identification Name of Organizations: KAIR-Keys Area Interdenominational Resources Address: 3010 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: Marjorie Roberts, Director Contact Person: Same Telephone: 305-393-6621 Fax: 305-743-4582 Email: Type of Organization: Private, non-profit organization 501(c)(3) Title of Project: Food and Emergency Services for Keys Residents Type of Request: Non-recurring funds for direct assistance Amount of Request: $7500 Request is for: Single year only Willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? YES and we are fully audited annually Funds from other groups: See attached list Board of Directors: See attached list This application addresses: 1) Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Signature:� 'r �.,� � �r ° _Date: 2857 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` _.._ (P nted) 2858 Abstract: WHO:Assistance for families who have experienced a crisis and need temporary assistance. Requests for assistance have increased because of continued inflation and high rents for scarce housing. Illness, job loss, unpredictable wages and family separation are also all contributing factors as well. WHAT: Rent, security deposits, and utilities as residents struggle to remain stably housed and re- establish employment and provide for their families.Also,a trained case manager to assist with planning, budgeting, and resolving any housing issues. WHERE:The KAIR office, 3010 Overseas Highway, Marathon.All Monroe County residents will be eligible to be considered for assistance. WHY:To assist working families in crisis to maintain tenure and stability in the community and to assist children to receive the additional support necessary to satisfy basic needs and to have what they need to learn and grow. Assistance improves or maintains good physical and mental health through improved family stability. WHEN: KAIR is open Monday through Friday and by appointment during off hours and weekends. HOW: Each person applying for services completes an application and is interviewed. Information is gathered and needs are thoroughly verified.A plan is developed,and needs are provided for directly to vendors and through coordinating with other resources. Follow-along and follow-up is provided. HOW MUCH: Respectfully requesting$7500.All awarded funds will go towards direct financial assistance to landlords and utility companies on behalf of local working families with verified housing needs and towards a trained case manager. 2859 Introduction KAIR is a 501c3 organization and has been established in the Middle Keys since 1998. It started as a collaboration of all the Middle Keys churches to provide a centralized way of delivering services that would eliminate duplication and would provide a more comprehensive approach to helping those in need.Since then KAIR has expanded to represent the larger community and the entire Florida Keys. It collaborates on an ongoing basis with the business community and other community service providers such as the schools,the hospitals,the health clinics, etc. The community now looks to KAIR to provide creative approaches to assistance and KAIR tailors the assistance to maximize effectiveness. KAIR is now the Middle Keys sole source of assistance for food, housing, medical,transportation assistance, and other basic needs. It averages 40-50 applications per day from those in need. KAIR has the full support of the community and meets needs with the assistance of approximately 200 volunteers.These volunteers are directed by the Executive Director and provide everything from sweeping the floor to office work to fundraising. Because of this extensive volunteer support, KAIR can focus its donated dollars on direct assistance to those in need. KAIR is open to all Keys residents and has had an increase in the number of Lower and Upper Keys residents seeking help. KAIR seeks responsible resolutions and often collaborates with others to provide a comprehensive plan for meeting the need. KAIR especially pays attention to working families with children,the elderly,and the disabled. With the increase in inflation and the large increases in housing costs, more families are coming to KAIR for assistance. Goal—To provide for local families basic needs that will assist them to maintain tenure and stability in the community and continue to live and work successfully in the Keys.This goal is especially relevant with the effects of scarce and expensive housing for families and for the large increases in inflation. a. Through assistance with rent, security deposits,and utilities and to find suitable housing. Also, through financial assistance to move to more affordable housing by providing a security deposit. b. Through trained case management staff and the development of a more sustainable budget and plan to remain in the community. c. Through the provision of groceries and other basic needs such as medical assistance, transportation assistance,and school supplies. Outcomes of the above goals— Stabilization of family and individual circumstances Improved mental and physical health Improved quality of children's lives Background and Significance The Keys for several years have been facing a crisis in the scarcity of housing,the high cost of living,and unpredictable wages in the service and fishing industries.Vacation home sales continue to rise and costs affecting rents and low-income housing are also rising.Trailers and small homes are being replaced. Traditional fishing jobs are a short season and small businesses face tough internet competition. 2860 The fluctuation between tourist season and slow season makes it difficult for lower-income families to plan. Many families have been left behind with unpredictable wages yet rising costs for housing,food, medical, and transportation.A car repair or a medical bill leaves many families in desperate straits. KAIR is a partner with the community at large and collaborates with other groups and agencies to promote comprehensive and tailored assistance without duplicating services. KAIR is the only agency in the Middle Keys that provides groceries and other basic needs and emergency services.Alleviating desperation can be the difference between individuals turning to KAIR for assistance rather than turning to activities that involve law enforcement and affect community safety. Food is always available and KAIR is a strong foundation upon which residents can count on for help.These relationships provide hope and practical assistance to keep people integrated into the community.The deep community support shows that they are also committed to making this happen as well. KAIR is well-known in the Middle Keys community as the go-to place for those in need. In the past few years, KAIR has greatly expanded its ability to significantly help those who need it in the Upper and Lower Keys as well. Desperate acts of theft are not necessary when food and basic needs are available and there is a higher quality of life for families when they know there is a place that will help. Assistance with food, rent, utilities,dental care, medicine, medical care,and transportation are all provided. Employment is stabilized when car and bike issues are resolved and basic identification papers are obtained.The family is stronger and less stressed when their children are fed well and their needs addressed. Listening, coaching, planning,and follow-up are an integral part of the assistance KAIR provides.Accepting people where they are and providing support and feedback can often lead to opportunities for change in mental well-being as well as choices involving alcohol and drugs.Some worry that recipients take advantage of services,KAIR suggests that every interaction is an opportunity for change and that people don't aspire to hunger and living hand-to-mouth.Rather,they have reached this point and are unable to make a change without outside assistance. Target Population KAIR's services are available to all of the residents of the Keys who find themselves in a basic survival crisis with hunger, housing,transportation,employment or illness.Special emphasis is on working individuals,families with children and the elderly.This assistance through SAFF is critical as families struggle to provide for very basic needs. 2861 Approach KAIR has one full-time employee and two part-time employees and interviews families and individuals at KAIR's office at 3010 Overseas Highway, Marathon to verify the needs and circumstances. Immediate assistance is provided and tailored to the individual need. If appropriate,further assistance, referrals, and a plan are made to include a budget.When a return visit is made requesting additional assistance, recommendations previously presented are explored and a determination of further assistance is made. It is important for KAIR to develop and maintain relationships with those it serves to be a solid foundation,an agent for change, and a facilitator of improved quality of life. Home visits are arranged for those that are elderly,disabled,or unable to travel to the office. KAIR coordinates with its partners such as the Guidance Care Center,the Adult and Child Protective Services,the schools,etc. More than 200 volunteers assist in carrying out the mission (from sweeping the floor, manning the food pantry,to developing landlord relationships, etc.) Resources and Costs All$7500 requested will be used for direct vendor payments to landlords, utility companies, medical providers,school supply providers,as well as providing effective,trained case management staff. Increasing inflation is greatly impacting those with lower incomes. KAIR is committed to meeting the need where need is verified. KAIR does not turn anyone away and when faced with an increase in need, has developed new sources of funding. KAIR has increasingly diversified its funding base utilizing grants from local and state governments,foundations, religious groups,and organizations as well as fundraisers and individual donations.The 2023 profit and loss statement is attached. Sustainability KAIR was incorporated in 1998 in the Keys and will celebrate 25 years of service in 2022. KAIR continues to build support from Middle Keys residents who volunteer and provide financial support as well as financial resources outside of the Keys. KAIR has proven that it is a good steward of all donated monies. 2862 FUNDS FROM OTHER GROUPS 2023 KEYS AREA INTERDENOMINATIONAL RESOURCES (KAIR) Monroe County $ 35,000 State (through DCF) $75,000 Monroe County Sheriff $ 6,193 City of Marathon $ 4,400 Hawk's Cay $ 10,000 Snow Family Foundation $ 8,400 United Way $ 8,625 Perry Family Foundation $ 13,000 Ron Helms $ 4,000 Price Foundation $ 50,000 2863 KAI R BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024 BOARD MEMBERS Rev. Debra Maconaughey,Chair 111 West Indies Drive Ramrod Key, FL 33042 305-743-6412 Terry Lynn Kelly,Vice Chair 116 Calle Ensueno Marathon, FL 33050 860-208-6493 Phyllis Michaelis,Treasurer 2123 Yellowtail Drive Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-0116 T.J. Patterson Indies Drive Duck Key, FL 33050 305-709-8530 Keith Harris 5800 Overseas Highway Suite 38 Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-7111 Marjorie Roberts 737 83`d Street Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 305-393-6621 G ��r� tii �Pzou� 2864 Ryan Elwell 857 Copa D Oro Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-1791 Mike Puto 700 89th Street Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-0438 2865 KAI R Profit and Loss January- December 2023 ...�........... _..._........ ........._...., _ ._......._�,.,, .,,, _ w .._......� ,....... �..�.�w�....m TOTAL.., _... __. .m. , _ ......... m ... �. Income 400 Bank 400.01 Interest Income 1,696.89 Teta149913ank 1-,6»6" 410 Unrestricted Donations 410.01 Individuals 26,335.56 410.02 Businesses 10,810.90 410.03 Community Organizations 5,851.24 410.04 Local Churches 7,715.00 410.05 Foundations 90,988.97 —ToW419 UnrestfkWl Danadm 141,701.67 410.04 Local Churches 5,950.00 420 Fundraising 420.04 Happy Holiday Program 5,734.00 420.21 Sombrero Beach Run 2023 24,027.60 420.22 Sombrero Beach Run 2024 3,250.00 IoW429FundmUft 33,01L69 430 Government Grants 430.02 Monroe County Sheriff's 6,193.43 430.03 Monroe Cty.Commissioners 35,000.00 430.05 City of Marathon 4,400.00 430.21 DCF ESG RRH 2O22-23 37,491.80 430.22 DCF Challenge 2022-23 38,331.19 TOW430 Government Grants 121,416_42 440 Food Pantry 440.04 Local Churches 350.00 Ietat449 Food Pantry 350-00 460 Restricted Donations 460.1 KidKair 498.86 --- - Tetal468i3estt1 tedDonatt M 49LN 470 InKind-Food Pantry 606,770.87 480 InKind-Other 480.01 InKind-Rent 29,250.00 480.02 InKind-Recycle _®— 158,495.00 -Iota1480 kdQA-Ether 1--,745-00 491 DIV/EXPENSE&INCOME 2,463.21 Ietatl[reome -- -- si,. ijw4m GROSS PROFIT s1,191,684Ji2 CaM 1h Basis Thursday, February 1.2024 03,00 IDM GIIW1"-05,100 Ira 2866 KAI R Profit and Loss January- December 2023 ........... TOTALT.. OTAL p s 500 Operating Expenses 6,000.00 501 Maintenance Expenses 100.00 Tetalzw Opera"Fxper aes 640-00 510 Administration 510.01 Dues and Memberships 1,636.75 510.02 Insurance-Liability&D&O 1,603.66 510.04 Office Supplies 3,555.73 510.05 Postage 130.05 510.07 Legal and Accounting 8,705.75 510.08 Rent 10,762.50 510.09 Rent-InKind 6,750.00 510.10 Payroll 11,530.00 510.10b Employee benefits 1,925.00 510.11 Payroll-Taxes 9,455.87 510.12 Payroll Fees 642.00 510.13 Telephonellntemet 3,212.43 510.14 Travel and Lodging 455.01 Teta Z1-OA en 66,3W-5 520 Fundraising Expense 520.05 Other 202.93 520.20 Sombrero Beach Run 2023 13,292.68 520.21 Sombrero Beach Run 2024 2,452.50 - - ---- 14948AI -Total528Fundr ag 530 Emergency Program Services 530.01 Payroll 49,582.64 530.02 Payroll Taxes 36,995.66 530.03 Boat Sanitation 3,140.36 530.04 Family Assistance 13,482.52 530.05 Housing Assistance 84,727.28 530.06 Medical Assistance 5,241.85 530.07 Transportation Services 5,568.56 530.08 Travel 4,474.71 530.09 Utility Assistance 16,706.63 530.10 Employment ID 831.25 530.11 Telephone 360.00 530.12 Employee Benefits 5,775.00 530.13 In Kind Rent 21,937.50 530.30 KidsKair 10,117.98 530.40 Happy Holiday Program 23,970.51 Cash Basis Thursday„ IPelbiruary 1 2024 03.00 PM GMT...05.00 211 2867 KAI R Profit and Loss January-December 2023 TOTAL 530.42 Mobile Food Pantry 6,085.75 — — --- - - -- - -TeW-538 Emergency Pmgmrn Senses 288,"128 540 Food Pantry 540.02 Distributed Food 616,029.11 540.03 Supplies 379.37 Tetal.M0FeedPantry 818,48LA 550 Donation Recycle 158,495.00 TOW Evans" - $1,148,314J54 NET OPERATING INCOME $-44,718.82 Other Expenses Reconciliation Discrepancies 28.34 - - $am Total E�erF.xpenses NET OTHER INCOME $-2&34 NET INCOME $-44*738M Cash Basis Thursday,ursday, February"I,2024 03.00 FM GMT-0.5:00 ' 2868 a Application Identification ( q /�/A Name of Organization: Independence Cay Address: 1669 Overseas Highway, P.O. Box 500286, Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: Marjorie Roberts, Director Contact Person: Same Telephone: 305-393-6621 Fax: 305-743-4582 Email: liN�rr�,1w ",.�:u r a ;i,rrruR,ul rYl!!! Type of Organization: Private, Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Title of Project: Homeless Supports Increase Self-Sufficiency Type of Request: Recurring Costs Amount of Request: $7,000 Request is for: Single year only Willing to submit to this Board a full accounting? YES-and we are audited annually Funds from Other Groups: See attached list Board of Directors: See attached list This application addresses: 1)Crime Prevention 2) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment 3) Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults Signature: .. �L " _ Date. -44 w, 2869 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 Independence Cay. 5) No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of Independence Cay 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 Independence Cay is located or operates. 8) Independence Cay is not and has never been found to be in violation of any federal, state or local civil rights laws. 9) Independence Cay 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. a Applicant'si nature Applicant's g Name 2870 Abstract:WHO: Independence Cay is committed to assisting homeless individuals living or at risk of living in the streets and mangroves. Many have just lost or just started work.Some have recently been released from jail,a hospital, or a mental health/addictions hospitalization.Sometimes,a family separation has led to homelessness. Many are chronically homeless.The homeless people who come to Independence Cay for help most often have no other supports or family in their lives. Law Enforcement and Probation Services often request assistance for this structured housing and other services to improve a client's chances at avoiding further interaction with the law enforcement community. The ever-increasing cost of housing in the Keys has led to more homelessness for lower-income workers. They benefit greatly from this "boost up". WHAT: Independence Cay provides transitional housing for up to 18 men at a time who are committed to living a sober lifestyle and getting back on their feet through work and improved health.Also,a soup kitchen seven days a week provides a hot, nutritious meal (more than 13,000 in 2023).Showers and laundry as well as help accessing additional services are provided. WHERE:1669 Overseas Hwy, Marathon and includes transitional housing,soup kitchen and day services. WHY:Assisting the homeless increases the chances of stabilizing their lives and becoming more desirable and productive members of the community.The encouragement and support for working and developing healthy habits benefit the individual but also the community.Successful supports lead to fewer incarcerations,fewer crimes, less emergency room visits, improved health, less drug, and alcohol abuse, etc.The community can't afford to write homeless individuals off when there is the possibility that they can become a great asset as functioning community members. WHEN:The transitional housing is a 24/7 program with round-the-clock staff.The soup kitchen, laundry, showers,and day services are available seven days a week for four hours per day. HOW: Each prospective participant in the transitional housing program is interviewed to ascertain their commitment and motivation to remain sober,obtain work, re-establish work related documents and healthy relationships, learn to manage money and improve their health.Alcohol and drug testing is administered at admission and frequently at random or with cause thereafter.All 14 men,who,,,are currentl in transitional housin came to Inde endence Cay chronicall homeless and without employment.Several had recentl been in'ail.All 14 are nowmworkin full-time and pre arin to move into more indeeendentwwhousin -Many had alcohol and drug abuse issues but are now sober and receiving substance abuse support.Several came with untreated mental illness and now receive effective care through the Guidance Care Center.Several also came with legal issues-now resolved. Each person requesting the day services which include the soup kitchen, laundry,showers,and further assistance will be served without regard to race, creed, national origin,sexual orientation, religion,or gender.Trained staff engage clients to develop a collaborative, helpful relationship. Needs are assessed during the day program and case management is implemented to resolve obstacles that are impeding self-sufficiency..3540 individuals come to the sou kitchen da services eve dav• HOW MUCH: Independence Cay respectfully requests$7,000 and addresses the top priorities of the Sheriffs Department of crime prevention,drug and alcohol abuse and prevention, and the mental and physical health of adults.All grant money is used to provide direct services of housing,food, and day services. 2871 Introduction independence C y, located in Marathon,was ffo unded in 2009 by a broad base of local community leaders who wanted to ernsuuire that services for the homeless would continue when than previous Hi h it Love Mission disbanded.Services were deeirrn d so critical that the IDS granted it 501(c)3 status in less than 40 days,We meet the basic needs of harm less and or hungry men,women,and children in the (Keys.These meads indude transitional housing for up to 1.8 men at a turns, a daily soup kitchen (for 3 -40 daily), facilities for personal hygiene (i.e. laundry and showers), an inclement weather.shelter,tailored housing assistance for women as well as assistance with addictions and joblessness. 1Both the need for IIndependence y's,services and the recognition of the successful day to deny operation are wholly embraced by our community leaders.This is evidenced by the number and depth of the volunteers that gothere daily to help serve,cook,and provide additional services.'This is also evidenced by-the support ffroirn Monroe County, Marathon City,and United Way,and the rnuummbeir of requests for assistance ffrom the Sheriffs Department, probation, hospitals and clinics, community providers and word of urnouth. The transitional housing can accommodate 18 it n n at a time and the soup kitchen and day services never tuuirn anyone away. It is clean and bright, in compliance with alll health and safety regulations, and is current on all its tinanriall commitments.We are a member in good standing with the Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum of Care and a United Way agency.Our performance statistics are impressive in the number of people served and tlhe efficient utilization of every dollar donated„ lit is also impressive in the number of clients that Ih v [improved th iir housing situation,obtained work, improved health, etc.There is 2 /7 supervision, and the extent of its services is possible with a small budget because of the daily volunteers who assist. Goals The goal is to promote successful re-entry of the homeless into the community and increase self- sufficiency to move to more independent living.This is donne by providing transitional housing for up to 18 men at a turns. They must.show that they are committed to a sober lifestyle,obtaining work, budgeting, and saving monies for moire p rinn nent housing, improving their health and re-establishing productive relationships with family and the community. tvn n haveutilized the tr nsitiiori („ho u in in 2023. Regarding the soup kitchen, the goal is-to provide nutritious, hot meals seven days a week with a high standard of nutrition and to never turn anyone away for this meal.This means serving 35- people each day with supervision to ensure safety and supervision to assess additional needs and assist to access resources.(more than 13,000 ern 6s iu�2 The day services goal is to provide arc: ss to personal hygiene for the homeless fin the Keys„This is done by offering hygiene services seven days a week. S in 2023,E The goal is to provide homeless women alternative housing rra ng me nt.s either by relocating therm (back-to family or,connecting therm with available resources in the bays. The goal i to closely collaborate with KAIR to ensure that all needed services are provided but not duplicated.There has been a fluid collaboration (between tlhe two organizations that includes the 2872 volunteers. (When needs are assessed at day service program,they are then connected to KAIR-for follow-up.) The outcomes of the above goals are that nutritious food,better hygiene,a safe place to sleep,and comprehensive case management all reduce crime and law enforcement interventions, reduce drug and alcohol use,and improve physical and mental health. Background and Slignificance Mdependence Cay is committed to assisting those individuals displaced from permanent housing and living on the street, in derelict boats, in cars, and in substandard living situations.This has become even more critical with the ever-increasing cost of even the most basic housling.'The hardest hit residents are those that have-fewer high-income skills and are often seasonal workers in the hospitality or fishing industries.Also, long-term rental housing-that has been converted into vacation rentals has greatly increased® The remaining rental stock has increased in cost. Petty crime, panhandling and vagrancy are often the result of homelessness. Being released fro rn.jail into homelessness leads to a high re-offend rate and being on probation while homeless often leads to probation violations and re-arrest. A hot meal and a place to get clean is a welcoming environment.Assessment and coordination of any additional needs, including substance abusetreatment, and temporary housing that includes counseling can result in a decreased burden on the sheriffs department as well as the community.This specialized place for the Ihomelless to go for comprehensive help also provides a better experience-for our residents, snowbirds,and-tourists as there is no reason to resort to panhandling, loitering,shoplifting, or being dirty on the street. 'Target Population Our target population is men,women and children who have been displaced-from their permanent housing, Clients co rne to Independence Cay from all over the Keys.,Some corne because they have recently arrived in the Keys from other places and didn't realize how difficult it was going to be to establish themselves in work and housing.Clients live in the woods, in their cars, and in abandoned bra ats.They may come from jail,-the hospital,or recent stays in substance abuse treatment. Our-typical client is primarily male, between 30-60 years of age, not employed full-time and in dire need of physical, mental,dental health treatment,substance buns treatment, and social services as well as work documents job search,counseling,and budgeting. Although the number of homeless women is much smaller than the number of homeless men,they are not rare and families with children are also served at Independence Cay. Independence Cay works with the schools and Child Protective Services to ensure that children,who are especially vulnerable, have a watchful you over them. 2873 Approach Method Indepe render xe Cay helps men,women,and fairnflies put-their lives back to by offering hot meals, supervised housing, supports for substance abuse recovery, protection from dangeV-OUS weather, referrals to appropriate social arid health services,shower and laundry facilities and a safe environment in which to The assessed for additional needs.We make every effort to follow-through with the services necessarytoy give-them a chance to become successful members of the community again. Independence Cay is open and staffed 24/7 and helps the homeless by: Restoiding personal hygiene, cleanliness,and personal care Supplying nutritious imeals Preparing people to re-enter the worIkforce or improve their work situation Arranging medical,vision,dentall,and mental healt1h services Offering a safe place with counseling Reuniting individuals with farnfly especially out of-the county family Referring to appropriate services and encouraging and providing substance abuse support groups it is always a delicate balance between wantingto assist a hurting, needy individual and certifying that they indeed need and can benefit from our hellp., independence Cay-fully reallizes-the vakie and importance of such "certification of need" especiaNy since we are partially funded by taxpayers. Because of that,we have levels of certification for different programs starting with "easy"for peopNe who are hungry and want a anneal through the soup kitchen to"detailed and challenging"for-those who desire transitional housing. Transftional housing clients are interviewed and must show a commitment to a solber life-style,ambition 'to better themselves through work, motivation to work towards improved physical and mental health, and a willingness to work as a cooperative "family"with fellow residents.All transitioinal [IOUS'irlig residents are required to agree-to and sign a code of conduct.An extensive interview helps with malking plans-for needed services and goals for success.Transi-Itioirial housing clients must meet individual milestones'to continue at Independence Cay and drug and alcohol tests are performed and administered at admission as well as at frequent random intervals. 2874 Resources and Costs We are respectfully requesting$7,000 as we are the only organization outside of Key West that is helping the homeless in the Florida Keys and have stepped up to a major responsibility of helping the homeless that local governments have not solved. Independence Cay has 24/7 staff supervision,and a lot is accomplished with very little.This happens through volunteer support, in-kind donations,and the work of the clients themselves. This grant will assist in keeping the day-to-day operations able to function and allow the transitional housing clients to be admitted with a small grace period before being expected to financially participate in their care.These services are needed even more with the ever-increasing cost and scarcity of housing. It is also no easy feat to continue to provide 13,000 hot, nutritious meals in the soup kitchen 365 days a year.This grant also helps support that. The organization works closely with KAIR to eliminate all duplication of costly services and to successfully accomplish all of what was noted today with a budget of$140,000 but we still need help. This SAFF grant will not only benefit the homeless individuals that we serve but also the community at large by making the Keys a much better and safer place to live,work,and visit. Sustainability Independence Cay has successfully sustained itself since its creation in 2009.We can develop and maintain quality services through its extensive volunteer services,food donations,and material donations. Also,the maintenance of the building is completed by the residents and clients who are served.Transitional housing clients pay a program fee after obtaining work. Middle Keys churches and organizations provide a strong foundation of support for the program.This sense of fiscal responsibility is central to how Independence Cay operates, and the value of the services provided is much larger than the actual budget, but these monetary grants and contributions are necessary as well to consistently provide what is needed. 2875 INDEPENDENCE CAY-FUNDS FROM OTHER GROUPS 2023 Monroe County $35,000 Episcopal Charities of SE Florida $15,000 United Way of Collier and the Florida Keys $ 5,800 City of Marathon $3,000 Private Individuals Foundations $35,000 2876 INDEPENDENCE CAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024 BOARD MEMBERS Rev. Debra Maconaughey,Chair 111 West Indies Drive Ramrod Key, FL 33042 305-743-6412 7r',�W�+9OYi8NRUfi�"dx��ir'�Wti_fl:rna i &.prn Terry Lynn Kelly,Vice Chair 116 Calle Ensueno Marathon, FL 33050 860-208-6493 Phyllis Michaelis,Treasurer 2123 Yellowtail Drive Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-0116 T.J. Patterson Indies Drive Duck Key, FL 33050 305-709-8530 Keith Harris 5800 Overseas Highway Suite 38 Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-7111 Marjorie Roberts 737 83rd Street Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 305-393-6621 2877 Ryan Elwell 857 Copa D Oro Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-1791 Mike Puto 700 89th Street Ocean Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-0438 NAAE�pWo@adx"orn 2878 Independence Cay Profit and Loss January-December 2023 Income TOTAL --- ---------- ----- ......... ��a- - 42000 Donations-Unrestricted 43310 Corporate and Business Grants 116.00 43340 Organization 500.00 434501ndivid Contributions 200.00 43493 church 750.00 43495 foundations 29,000.00 IetaL-42eeeDenaftns-61n 44000 Grants 43482 St.Columba/Episcopal Charties 11,250.00 44820 United Way,CFC Contributions 5,874.96 IetaL-44008 G aots 1ZI24M 44500 Government Grants 43980 HSAB 35,000.00 43981 City of Marathon 3,000.00 IetaL- 469e Geuremment Gvw is 45000 Investments 45030 Interest-Savings,Short-term CD 47.02 IdW45eeeJMMSb Mts 47.92 45100 Program Fees 47250 Client fee trns housing 35,095.00 IetaL�b198J?leSramFees -ge Ietal-.Ineame �� $ GROSS PROFIT Me Expenses 62800 Facilities and Equipment 62151 Pest Control 660.00 62840 Repairs 175.00 62845 OPERATION PURCHASES 244.56 62890 Rent, 21,600.00 65042 cleaning supplies 53.84 65050 Telephonefinternet/cable 3,208.14 qU Ie�Let899-Eadtll�s aodJ=4uoment 64000 Adminstration 60930 License& Permits 464.73 62110 Legal/Accounting 6,304.75 62111 Payroll 9,734.86 62113 Payroll Taxes 1,871.32 62114 Payroll Fee 621.00 65020 Postage, Mailing Service 232.40 Acc^rualll Basis Wednesday.,January 31.2024 12n07 PM GM 05000 2879 TOTAL 65120 Insurance-Liability, D and O 1,355.55 Ieta1.64999 65000 Operations 65008 Computer Ex 240.00 65040 Supplies/for operation 265.86 2e�a1.6689@ E�er�ns 65060 Utilities 65061 Electric 5,908.41 65062 Water/Sewer 7,145.81 65065 Internet 12.00 IetaL"M O&Mn 1806M 65210 Program Service 15 Client Assistance 356.75 65121 Health Ins 8,820.00 65211 Payroll 48,462.57 65212 Program payroll tax 14,293.17 IetaL652113Pcam�enaTee 71AW-49 IetaLE __ s&iS2.838-72 NET OPERATING INCOME NET INCOME "4 Accrual Basis Wednesday,January 31,2024 12'.07 FIM GM -05:00 2880 First Page of thTApplication: (Limit one page,except as noted below): Api-mlicant Identific do Name of Organization: At 2T R&r&J;o )VSke, I-c,e ess:Addr 1�1914)' X1 'J'2901:&M 11V4W_1XV49 Authorized Representative: (name&title) ackx.- Contact Person:(Matters regarding this applicatio kh/;Z/)e 6x_)vt1- Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Type of Organization: (Check One) State, County or Local Government Department or Agency I I Private,non-profit organization,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)or(4) 1XI Title of Project: Type of request: Recurring fimds (e.g.,operational costs) RI Non-recurring funds(e.g.,capital expenditures,one-time costs) Amount of request: 410) o OD- '9 C' 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? 0Yes E]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. 5LL ""d 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 thefland. Supply a separate page here if you like. 5LL vao)eti This application addresses (please check all that apply): E] 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 You D 1:5�_/... ........ Signature, ate, .. ......... Please note: &cause S I Ishine'I'aw. t'fie State of Florida apply to these proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public. 2881 Cerfification 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 finids. 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. Ila .. .......................................... Applicant's Signature: ................. Applicant's Name 12�4- (Pririfed) 2882 Abstract: A brief summary of project(who,what,where,why,when,how and how much).Limit I page. The Marathon Recreation Center is respectfully asking the Monroe County Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund for a grant of$10,000.00 The Center was established as a nonprofit 501(C)(3) in 1993 and has provided Middle Keys youth 31 years of a safe and positive place to be.Throughout our existence we have weathered many storms while continuing to provide a safe and structured learning environment for City of Marathon and Monroe County girls and boys.The primary goal of the Marathon Recreation Center is to offer a safe and structured educational environment for the children of hard-working parents,especially during the dangerous after-school hours.Children in afterschool programs attend school more often,achieve better grades and are more likely to graduate and attend college or seek a trade.More importantly they are less likely to use drugs or alcohol.Our After-School and summer programs 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-Pon g 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, 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's programs successfully provide members opportunities to improve their education, physical fitness and confidence to assume leadership roles in school and their community.The Marathon Recreation Center strives to reach the most vulnerable youth by helping them to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. In any 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 child,and his or her family, is required to complete an application and in-person interview. any of the Rec Center members parents'are working 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet, contributions and donations are minimal. Middle and high school members participate in leadership programs and serve as volunteers for the center's afterschool and summer programs.The center has partnered with the Basketball Cop Foundation, Monroe County Sheriffs office and Nancy Liebermann Charities to install a"Dream Court," which continuously serve its' purpose to provide a bridge for positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve and protect.The court appeals and attracts teens and families in the evening hours, providing them a safe drug-free environment to participate in a positive game of basketball.The center focuses on enabling all young people,especially those who need guidance the most,to assist them in reaching their full potential as productive,caring responsible, law abiding citizens.The support this grant provides is very vital to sustaining the programs we offer and your funding will help to pay program expenses such as field trips,transportation,salaries, recreation and educational games,and equipment.Our official request is for$10,000.00 2883 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,dodgeball and volleyball along with mentoring and self-improvement activities. The after-school program features homework assistance,book clubs,computer research and games along with a host of supervised activities that occur on the Center's secure property. Additional activities include billiards, board games,arts and crafts,video games, movies, Ping-Fong 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,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's programs successfully provide members opportunities to improve their education, physical fitness and confidence to assume Leadership roles in school and their communities.The center has partnered with the Department of Juvenile Justice programs to help train our youth in leadership skills,while also providing community service projects that will help to prevent underage drinking,substance abuse and bullying. The Marathon Recreation 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, Domestic Abuse Shelter and Guidance Care Center. With the financial support of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office,the Marathon Recreation Center will continue to supply these critical services to the community's at-risk and underserved young people from 8 to 18.Many of these assisted youth have one 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 is a wonderful place to raise a child, but it is also one of the costliest. Monroe County parents are hard pressed to pay for afterschool care for their children with the high cost of living and struggles with affordable and available housing. It is difficult to sustain their households and without affordable nurturing afterschool care,our youth would be at an extreme high-risk for 2884 exposure to sexual and 4m-liriie predatoirs,dirtig deals,arid otheir cHrines.A report Iby"Fight Crime:A Firne of It isk R)A'Prne Of Qplpoirturifty; Invest fin Kids"finds thiat after'scitool prograirris Iplay a vital role in tuirniriq hours bletweein 2 pm and 6 pirn into an Here of'opportunity f6r young people.When schools aire c osed brit rnany I)arents are stMi at woirk afterscho6l prognanis aiire keeping Ilkids safe and Inspiring thern to li?airirr. Marathorr IlRec Center helps to refieve thern of the dangers and conicerns through as dedicated and focused prograrin of caring,calTrairaderie,structure and posilive leadership. Working paireints wre IIP.tnrlilled to also have an extireiinely low cost Mteirnative to leaving the-ir children unattended or in, Ilhromes by thernsehies dluririug vs[iiat the Departryierift of,luvenfle kistice reports as the(Janger,zone. Having the stability of childcare mrill give a family tools needed tiro oveircome obstac es that rnight otherwise Interfere with their persoinal development and griowth. It is known that echicated peopile are more resifient to change ecoinoinicalHy,enivironarentally arid pey .sorrally. We aim to create as seirse of Ilbeloonging and build self,confidence,while irnprovirg s(,)cial skills,also provirling acadernic support aind safelly Miffle suipervisfing activities. By inga Airing lea rining While als(�°) kirWing Idds sak,and giving working pareints' peace of Tnind along With affordability, kids will discover thern sabre s and the Utifings thely love to dr),which will help them to make good (Jioic:Data and avoid risky Il eliaviois. rhis is exactly the naissioiur of It he Marathon Recireation Center.,Instead of cluiriflng out law- bur eakeirs,school drolicriats,bout-self-hinage d4lifiren and school-aged dhEldrein destirtedtoo chdReng�ling futures,the Marathon Reciireation C'eirrter is hent to protect and ntorturetherri. Without finaincial assistance fronr thrr Monroe County Sheriffs Office,we will be hard piiressed I o rneet the needs of these children of hard workinig parents.Ouir goal is to conlirrue to build a lairger and more diveirse aiirray of furiding sources aind o;,)portuinities,without raising the(;ost of our services to fl're a1mady strugglinig workiinig-poor,farnifies. C Baditground and Sigrifficance by the proJect,is hrripoirtant to the corrimunity) With the cornpel,"Moin for jobs increasing, a gooldl education airid crirrie fire(::i life has never- been more irnportanli- Dropout studerits earn less, pay less in taxes, and we rnore likely to tur ri to welfare. [,;Mery dollaii, inve�sted in dropout pi evention retuirins$2 to$4 to the comirr unity. lincrearsing the graduation rate by 1.0 per-ceint can prevent up to 500 hoirnicides and 22,864 aggiir avated assaults. High School droporits are thiree tirines rrrore likely to Ilbe arrested arid eig[ft tirries more likely to sperW tirrie in jail or psi!,on than graduates. ln(:redibly,a 10[Deircent Increase in the graiduation rate produces a 20 percent decrease in violent(xinrie. In oflier reporte:after,school hours are the peak time for juverifle crime'and c%perimentation with drugs,alcohol,cigairettes and sex.(Source: Burreau, llirban Institute IlEstinriate)(Fight Cidirrie: linvest In Kids).The hours are Ilbetwrworen 3 Ilt.rrm. aridl 6 p.rina on school days(ireferred lby law eirforcenient officials as as "daingeir zone"') is also the tfirne perfoid durfing which kids are ITIOSt likely to becorru., victirirus ofviolera crinne.Stallstics frorn the Schott 50 State Report on Public Educatiorn and Miinorhiessti�ow that on ZIVENNII&417%in thie U.S.do not grarluate firorn high school. I With all this said, it is dlear to sf.,�e the need in Mortroe County for tire Mairathon Recreation Center,Illrs real,and critical. It is no(:oirtcidence that, alfltougli,mte pir ovide services to aill who need them,the Marathon IlGtecreatk)irii Center is within mralking distance of seveiral very high-irisk ineighborhoods in Marathon. 2885 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 Sheriff's 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. 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 33rd Street Gulf(adjacent to Switlik School) Hours 3 p.m.—6 p.m. 11:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m. (School Early Release Days)6 p.m.—9:00 8 a.m.—5 p.m.and 7 p.m.—10 p.m.during Summer Program Various times,as necessary,which vary according to special activities and field trips. Other than activities that involve 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 of volunteers who provide financial contributions as well as time and labor. Marathon Recreation Center utilizes many diverse volunteers. 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$98,500 Our request to the Monroe county Sheriff's Office is for$10,000. Your generous financial support will partially pay for program expenses,field trips,transportation costs,educational events,salaries, educational supplies,and recreation equipment. This request is only for partial funding of these items. Marathon Recreation Center has a number of major and smaller donors to make up the bulk of the financial support necessary to run the operations of the center.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, Board of Directors and fundraising events held throughout the year. Here is a budget of proposed critical expenses relating to this grant proposal follows: Audp,et-Itpip Estimated Total cost Program Salaries $20,000 Field trips $8,000 2886 Transportation Cost $12,000 Summer Camp/Prgm. Expenses $12,500 Computer Equipment&materials $1,500 Playground Equipment/games/basketballs $4,500 Read ing/ed ucationa I materials/supplies $3,200 Total: $61,700.00 Request from MCSO SSAFF $IL0,000.00 G. Sustainability(For projects that maybe asking for funds for more than one year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding? The Marathon Recreation Center is asking only for funding for this year. H. Financial Statement(Income and expense report for the previous year.) See attached 2887 Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, Inc.aka Marathon Recreation Center 2024 Grant Application Financial Statement Attachment H Financial Statement(Income and expense report for previous year) Revenue: United Way $5250.00 Solicited Grants(Monroe County SAFF) $4551.12 Donations/Fundraisers $14,677.88 Monroe County HSAB $50,000.00 Program Fees $25,000.00 Total Revenue $99,479.00 Expenses: Program Staff:(2 paid and balance volunteers) $60,248.00 87.5%of total salaries (addition of part time assistance) Taxes/PR Insurance $1771.00 Program Expenses Inc.field trips,transportation,summer etc. $30,371.00 Professional Fees $894.00 Office Supplies $3,295.00 Program Equipment/Materials $5328.00 Total Exnses $101,907.00 Revenue Less Expenses -$2428.00 2888 Heart of the Keys Recreation Assoc., Inc.aka Marathon Recreation Center Funds Requested By Agency HSAB Grant$50,000 Awarded grant for FY23-24 in the amount of$50,000 will apply Fy24-25 SAFF Grant$10,000 Awarded grant for FY23 in the amount of$4551.12 will apply FY24 United Way$10,000 Awarded grant for 2023-24 in the amount of$5250(will apply again) 2889 Heart of the Keys Recreation aka Marathon Recreation Center Board of Directors Names Addresses Elected Terms Telephone Numbers Maria Banks Pres. 1007 W.75th Street 3054810898 Grimilda Betancourt V. Pres. Overseas Hwy. 10/15/2022 2 yrs 3057433414 Kelly Qualls Sec/Trea Tuskeegee Street 3052892490 Paul Davis Director 200 36th St.Ocean 10/15/2022 2 yrs 3057436598 Christina Rodriguez Director Marathon FL 2/1/2023 3059224769 2890 Applicant Identification fication Name of Organization: Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. (Keys AHEC Health Centers) Address: 5800 Overseas Hwy. #38 Marathon, FL 33050 Authorized Representative: Michael Cunningham, CEO Contact Person: Michael Cunningham, CEO Telephone: (305) 743-7111 ext. 202 Fax: (305)743-7709 Email: michael@keysahec.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) [X] Title of Project: Keys AHEC Health Centers Type of request: X❑ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs) ❑Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs) Amount of request: $10,000.00 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. Please 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. Please 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 e Pro ��a��"', for Monroe County Youth rv,�, /' Signature: _ � �° .::. " Date: �... State of Florida apply to these Please note: Because Sunshine La s of the pp y proceedings; any information in this application may be availabl to the public. 2891 Keys AHEC Financial Support FY 23/24: Committed Revenue: Expenses: City of Key West-$24,000 Medical Staff-$1,101,810 City of Marathon-$6,300 Taxes-$84,288 Village of Isla morada-$10,000 Fringe-$100,000 Monroe County HSAB-$198,000 Medical Director-$16,500 Ocean Reef Community Foundation-$50,000 Malpractice Ins/Auto etc-$23,500 Monroe County School Dist ri ct-$186,500 Electronic Health Record-$29,385 State of Florida Allocation-$975,000 Keys Physician Hospital Alliance-$5,500 United Way-$6,500 Supplies-Med-$45,000 Monroe County Health Dept.-$50,000 Printing-$10,000 Florida Assoc of Free and Charitable Clinics- Travel-$7,500 $230,000 Professional Services-$30,000 Baptist Health Foundation-$50,000 Medical Equip/Licensing/Office-$5,000 Rotary Club (Marathon/Key West)-$15,000 Overhead-Bldg-$20,000 Florida Blue Foundation-$10,000 Promotions-$12,500 Knight Foundation-$25,000 Misc(2929 FAFCC-Fee)-$18,575 Community Foundation of the Florida Keys-$20,000 Dental Sealant Program/Staff-$15,000 Dental unit/equip/supplies-$95,000 Dental Build Out-$35,215 Dental New Equip/supplies-2nd Ofc-$115,000 2892 u m October 2023 FLORIDA KEYS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC. BOARD MEMBERS NAME AND ADDRESS OFFICER TERM REPRESENTATION Britt Myers Chair Perm 5/25 Media Weekly, Owner 305-731-0087 714 Olivia St, # 10 brittCa_keysweekly.com Key West, FL 33040 Patrick Stevens Vice Chair 5/25 Attorney Partner 305 393-2206 Wolfe Stevens PLLC stevens(d)�marathonlaw.com 214 Angler Dr South Marathon, FL 33050 Kate DeLoach Treasurer 5/25 Political Consulting Lobbyist 305 240-4086 Southern Strategy Group kateddeloach@gmail.com 120 Sunrise Dr. Tavernier, FL 33070 Christina McPherson Secretary 5/26 Monroe County Schools Director of Teaching and Learning 305-293-1400 Monroe County School Board 240 Christina.Mcpherson@KeysSchools.com Trumbo Rd Key West, FL 33040 James Cordell 5/25 Community Hospital Director of Support Services 305-434-3001 Mariners/Fishermen's Hospital jamescor@baptisthealth.net 91500 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL. 33070 Isaac Heller 5/26 Assistant CEO Community Hospital Lower Keys Medical Center 5900 305-294-5535 ext 3365 College Rd isaac,hellelkmc.com Key West, FL 33040 Michelle Lincoln 5/26 Monroe County BOCC County Commissioner 305-360-7666 y y _ michelleb„ monroecount -FL- ov 43 Kyle Way S incoln-Lmm Marathon, FL 33050 Mark Roby, DNP, MSN, RN 5/24 DOH-Monroe County Senior Comm. Hlth Nursing 305-676-3850 Director FL DOH-Monroe County mark.roby(a)-flhealth.gov Simonton St. Key West, FL 33040 Aimee Jorgenson-Stough, DNP,ARPN, PNP-PC/AC 10/26 College of the Florida Keys CFK-School of Nursing-Dean aimee.jorgensonstoug@cfk.edu College Rd Key West, FL 33040 2893 fl 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: � ��°" y.,.., Applicant's Name Michael Cunningham (Printed) 1/29/24 2894 Abstract: A brief summary of the project (who, what, where,why, when, how and how much). Keys AHEC Health Centers is requesting$10,000.00 to support direct Primary Medical and Dental Care for medically vulnerable children countywide. Currently the agency is providing no cost primary medical and general dentistry at 10 school based medical clinics as well as having the AHEC Mobile Dental Unit serve each site. The dental schedule is offered on a 3-day 10- week rotating schedule that runs throughout the school year and summer. As of January 2024 the agency also opened up an office based Children's Dental Center in Marathon to allow the program to provide full time oral health care. Keys AHEC is the only Health Service provider serving children throughout all of Monroe County. Health Centers are located at each public school throughout the county with times starting from % hour prior to school to% hour after school. All health service programs additionally work during the summer months for continuity of care and to ensure patients have a medical and dental home. Within our program is a full-service dental program that travels to each school in a Mobile Dental Coach to provide general dentistry to students. This includes exams, x-ray, cleanings, sealants, fillings and other basic dentistry services. Each child receives an individualized dental treatment plan based on need. The dental program was expanded in January 2024 to offer an office based Children' Dental Center in Marathon which allows the program to operate 5 days per week. Cost of medical and dental visits for even routine care often are out of reach. In many cases AHEC is the only affordable and accessible option for thousands of families in our communities. 72%of medical patients are uninsured or on Medicaid while 98% of dental patients are uninsured or on Medicaid. Providing school-based health services in an easily accessible location and manner has created access points for children and their families so that they have a medical/dental home and can avoid the ER or other costly alternatives. The school-based health centers have addressed the medical/oral health care needs of the uninsured and Medicaid patients of the Florida Keys where there are almost no Medicaid or low-cost care providers. Prior to the Keys AHEC school-based health centers there were no primary care or dentistry programs in the schools for students. In fact, many school health services were limited to just screenings and sending children home that were sick with limited ability to access timely care. Clinic Locations and Hours of Operation • Stanley Switlik School, US1, Marathon. Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. • Horace O'Bryant School, Leon St, Key West. Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. • Key West High School, Flagler Ave, Key West. Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. • Gerald Adams School, College Rd, Key West. Monday,Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM • Sugarloaf School, Crane Blvd, Sugarloaf Key. Wednesday& Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. • Marathon Mid/High School,Sombrero Bch Blvd, Marathon. Mon/Tues/Thur 7:00 AM-3:00 PM • Coral Shores High School Clinic, US 1,Tavernier. Wednesday& Friday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. 2895 • Key Largo School Clinic, US 1, Key Largo. Monday,Tuesday,Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. • Plantation Key School (Summer Medical and Dental)-US1,Tavernier, FL-as scheduled for dental. • Marathon Children's Dental Center-5800 O/S Hwy-Mondays and Fridays 8:00 AM-4:00 PM *Note: Dental services on the Mobile Unit are available from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM on scheduled days. Full program brochures and schedules can be seen at httPs:' ke sahec.or school-clinics .__....__ ....A_...._. .. ..... 2896 THE APPLICATION A. Introduction. Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its capacity to manage the project. Keys AHEC is a Monroe County based non-profit corporation that has been in existence since 1990 and has established itself a lead medical and oral health provider serving children in Monroe County. Additonally we have had the focus of improving access to healthcare for the underserved in our county. AHEC services now includes full-service restorative care dental services through its mobile unit program and now it's Children's Dental Center. Services available for students who are uninsured are available only due to our medical and oral health teams bringing care to school based health centers and sites. As a full agency,the Health Centers provide medical services to medically vulnerable residents of all ages within Monroe County. Medical and health service programs include no cost children's primary care clinics, dental treatment and restorative care programs, tobacco cessation, COVID-19 Testing, accredited health professional training, older adult fitness classes, CPR/First Aid Classes and community based health education and training services. In many cases Keys AHEC has been the sole provider of such services. As part of the Center's priorities over the past 33 years, Keys AHEC has been a supporter and sponsor of direct medical and health education curricula, community based wellness programs and health prevention/screening programs that affect children, minority populations, underserved community populations and our local health care network. Additionally, the Keys AHEC CEO has worked in the health care community within Monroe County since 1994. In that time, he has been Chairman of the Board (4 yrs) Fishermen's Hospital, Chairman-Good Health Clinic (2 yrs), Chairman-Healthy Start Coalition, Chairman-School Health Advisory Committee (3 yrs), Chairman-Access to Care Group-Monroe County Health Dept. (5 yrs) as well a working on AHEC Statewide Opioid Prevention programs. Key individuals and organizations include the following that we collaborate with on a regular basis: • Nicklaus Children's Hospital-Specialty Medical and Dental Care. • Monroe County School District-Provide Clinical Space and recipient of services. • Monroe County Health Dept-Provide support to the School Health programs • WomanKind and Good Health Clinic-Local Clinics-Monroe County Collaborative o Clinics on site at the AHEC Marathon Office as an Expansion. • Dept. of Health (Tallahassee) School Health Program and Division of Community Health Promotion • Lower Keys Medical Center, Fishermen's Hospital, Mariners Hospital-Local Hospitals • Guidance Care Center-Mental Health Center • Private Provider-Medical and Dental Service partners • Local FQHCs and Urgent Care Centers • University of Miami School of Medicine Over the past 10 years,this program has been successfully implemented and evaluated addressing the unmet health care needs of children from low and moderate income families living in Monroe County. 2897 B. Goals,Objectives and Outcomes(What needs to be done). Supply documentation of the need if it is available. The overarching goal of the program is to provide comprehensive integrated direct primary medical and oral health care services for students in the school setting. Having primary/oral care services available in the school during school hours will reduce access to care issues and improve the health of students in the community through preventative care and treatment. Primary Medical Care Outcome indicators: • Focus on Delivering Quality Primary Care Service • Increase number of service encounters through expanded FY 23/24 sites and staff. • Added 4 days over 3 sites Objectives: 1. Maintain 10 clinical sites to increase access to primary/oral health care services during the school year. 2. Increase the number of school-based services. a. Implement a new EM-R Program (MicroMD) b. Offer year-round full service oral health services 3. Develop operational efficiencies within all programs with an established Practice Mgr. Program Expansion Objectives: 1. Keys AHEC will be able to expand its current schedule from 3 days per week to 5 days per week. This allows us to increase capacity of appointment by approximately 40%. a. With staff increasing time from .60 FTE to full time, it will allow the full dental team more hours and days to treat patients. b. This also allows the program to build/maintain an office based site in addition to the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU). c. This will give us an alternate service location for when the Mobile Dental Unit is down for maintenance or should there be any other event where the MDU is not or cannot be operational. d. It also allows us to plan for future expansion as the Marathon Office could eventually be open full time. Keys AHEC can increase overall quality of care by: 1) Increasing our ability to see patients timely to complete treatment plans a) Earlier access to care contributes to patient adherence to treatment plans b) Earlier access to care creates a more positive visit as treatment and preventative care becomes routine. 2) Increased capacity for restorative care a) Keys AHEC will be able to see a higher volume of patients leading to better oral health. b) Keys AHEC preventative care staff may spend more time on oral health education. 3) Keys AHEC will be able to make more timely appointments a) This increasing our ability to complete treatment plans b) This increases our ability to schedule children who are in pain with serious dental problems. c) This increases our ability to see urgent and emergency care cases. 2898 d) This increases our ability to identify patient with advanced care needs with timely manner. 4) Support contributes to new Oral Health Access Point for Medically Vulnerable Children a) New access point allows the program to continue on days the MDU is down for maintenance. New access points allow for program expansion increasing days and access to the medical and dental teams. C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community). The Monroe County Health Department's Community Health Improvement Plan and the United Way's ALICE Report both agree upon there being a lack of primary and basic health care services for our working poor, uninsured and Medicaid families. Outlined in the 2020 Surgeon General's report is that many children experience oral pain, lack of treatment, suffering and complications that can be avoided and prevented by providing school based treatment and preventative care programs. Children's oral health continues to be one of the greatest needs in our community due to the complexity and cost of the services. Lack of treatment, suffering and complications can be avoided and prevented by providing school based treatment and preventative care programs. This gap in services in directly due to the lack of Medicaid providers, no true low cost options (sliding fee scale programs are also often unaffordable), no affordable health insurance options and lacking availability of family financial resources. The Keys AHEC dental program is only program in the County that offers, often times first visits to patients, access to no cost and low cost general dentistry care. Dental care is expensive, often neglected by patients and not offered locally in an affordable manner. The current identified need is to expand/maintain the dental program to provide additional appointment times for children in need. Current wait times can be up to 4-5 month with its current schedule. Keys AHEC provides services for all students in Monroe County with no socio-economic barriers to students seeking out care. D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special circumstances) The target population of the program in its entirety is the current student population of 10 public schools, private/charter school and a current/expanding student population in need of health care. There are 12,468 children in Monroe County ages 0-19. The focus will be on the approximately 9,800 students which 54% are female with 46% male. Working Poor Families with children make up a large portion of those living below (11% under 100%of the FPL) or at (29% under 200%of the FPL) poverty levels. The School District reports 10%of their student population misses 21 or more days of school due to illness, 47%of all students are on the free/reduced price lunch program. During FY 22/23 the agency provided for a total of 9,451 patient visits(non-unique)and 72,774 services During the 23/24111 Half of the School Year Statistics were: (Reporting Metrics Changed with the Fl Department of Health 2899 3,154 Unique Patients 12,569 Procedures Insurances: Medical: Uninsured-34%, Medicaid-38%, Insured-28% Dental: Uninsured-48%, Medicaid-50%, Insured-2% E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) The Keys AHEC program is now in its 10th year and operates ongoing from July 1 to June 30 of each year. All clinics are in place with formalized schedules. During the school year Keys AHEC delivers a countywide coordinated Primary Medical and General Dentistry Program for uninsured children located at School Sites. Each clinical location has a licensed APRN for medical and a DMD/RDH for dentistry. All health service programs additionally work during the summer months for continuity of care and to ensure patients and have a medical and dental home. To support ongoing need Keys AHEC has expanded its primary clinics to two additional days at Plantation Key School, one additional day at Poinciana School and one additional day at Stanley Switlik School. This will allow for an increase of additional appointment times being available each week and for a new school to be served. Dental will also expand its appointment availability by up to 40%with the Marathon site. Most preliminary planning has been completed and the Medical Services are in place. To achieve further success the agency now needs to finish dental programming by adding additional staff, planning for future grants/contracts, purchasing additional equipment, and then supporting expansion sites. The agency completed the Marathon Dental Office build out in January 2024. Core medical and dental staff has been hired and trained for the medical expansion and start of the new dental program. To complete coverage the agency will now need to hire two per diem APRNs, one dental hygienist and one dental assistant. This is due to hours needed to cover sites due to countywide travel and schedule adjustments for staff. 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.) Keys AHEC has provided an outline of all financial partners that support the Medical and Dental programs totaling over$1.8M. The request of up to $10,000 from the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund with be 100% directed toward the salaries one APRN and toward the Dentist. This support allows direct services providers to treat patients. ThisYsu.p,port additionaHy assists us meet match re uirement o other rants. See Financial Attachment. As the agency has been in existence for 34 years, it has an established internal programmatic, administrative and financial infrastructure that has managed over $3 million per year in grants, cost 2900 reimbursement contracts and earned revenues. Additionally,the agency has maintained a clean Audit with no Management Letters or Concerns during the past 24 yrs under its current Administration. 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?) Keys AHEC receives a diversified funding allocation stream through historic/future legislative support, private grants and contracts each year. State Legislative Allocations, local gov't grants, private grants, contract funds and earned insurance revenues now make up just about all of AHEC funds. Programs are identified, developed and targeted based on health needs for at risk populations i.e. Primary Care and Full Service Oral Health as well as other programming. Most funding streams over the past ten years have been stable, but fluctuate year to year based on grant terms, contract periods, and resources available. The most significant change in our funding has been the addition of School Health Center Program. Keys AHEC works in Tallahassee to secure funding as well as to foster financial partnerships with Private Foundations, Private Donors and Local entities. The clinics in addition do receive some limited reimbursement from Medicaid and Health Insurance Carriers outside of the no cost/free programming it provides. Receipt of this earned income allows us to provide no cost care to our uninsured populations which makes up over 30-50% of our patients and 50-75% of our visits (per program). This funding allows us to pay for staff, lab testing, medications and other supplies for treatment. H. Financial Statement (Keys AHEC Audit and 990 are available upon request) *Profit/Loss State is on page 9. Note-Program revenues include rollover funds supporting the 23/24 program as grants differ and are received outside of its fiscal year. 2901 Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. Profit& Loss July 2022 through June 2023 Jul'22-Jun 23 Ordinary IncomelExpense Income FEDERAL FUNDED GRANTS 116,535.56 STATE FUNDED GRANTS 590,724.29 GRANTS&OTHER INCOME MRC 25,OOD.CO FAFCC 97.324.43 UM-Student Housing 30,738.33 FL-ANEC Network 26,000.00 School Health Center Grants School Health-Dental DOH-Monroe County 50,000.00 Dental Insurance Income 26,207.26 Total School Health-Dental 76,207.25 SAFF Grant 7,471-31 HFSF-School Mod Clinic 96,265.80 HSAB-Monroe Co,Board Commiss 241.380.92 School Med Clinic-General Blue Foundation 25,0DO,00 ISLAMORADA VILLAGE 50,000.00 BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA 75,000.CO Key West Rotary 46,6D7.D0 Marathon Rotary 10,000.00 Golden Fleece Foundation 20,000.CO Keys Chlldrens Foundation 25,000.00 Knight Foundation 200,000.CO Insurance Carriers Income 260,480,27 United Way 7,166.66 li-School Health 155,000.00 Ocean Reef Foundation 255.000.00 Community Foundation 1,000.00 City of Marathon-for Clinic 36,3DO.00 City of Key West 22,5DO.00 ...................-....................................... Total School Med Cllnle-General 1,189,053.93 Total School Health Center Grants 1,610,379.22 Income to Defer -56,300.00 AHEC Reserves 23,049.99 Other 492,%6.79 ......_... ........................................................_.................................. Total GRANTS&OTHER INCOME 2,249,158.76 Total Income 2,956,418.61. ................................ ...... ............................................................................... Gross Profit 2,956,418.6': Expense STUDENT HOUSING 26,815.93 OFFICE&OTHER EXPENSES 338,317.42 PERSONNEL COSTS 1,582,459.95 CONTRACT/TRAINING 18,368.2.0 PROGRAMMATIC EXPENSES Organizational Sys Change 16,000.00 Incentive Cards 22,02125 Educ MateflalslPublications 5,218.22 Marketing 44,731.29 Meeting Expenses HonorariumlMeeting Expense 28,900.00 Meeting Expenses•Other 137,860.54 Total Meeting Expenses 166,7%54 Postage&Shipping 1.273.52 Printing 1,590.57 Supplies 120.876.54 Training 1,294.50 Total PROGRAMMATIC EXPENSES 378,766.43 PROGRAM SPECIFIC 98,776,94 TRAVEL 46,059.70 Total Expense 2,489,564.57 Net Ordinary Income 466.854.04 Net Income 466,854.04 Page 1 2902 First Page ofthe Appfieafion; (Urnit one page, except as noted below).- Name of"Organizatiom, Wesley House Family Serv��ces Addmss: 1304 Truman A,ve-, Key West, FIL 33040 ALithorized Representative- AJeida.Jacobo, Esq-, Chic f'Executive Officer (""ontact fleirsow, (Matters regardiing this applicafion) Greg Whieeier, CFO, Telcphone�: (305) 809 5000 Fax- (305) 809-5010 E-maii:: grf-g.kviiieellernawes eyhoLise.or,g 'fype of'(Drganizatiom (Oheck One) State, County(,:)r Local Government Departnient or Agency I � I'Hvate, non-profit ori.,!,an dzafion. I'Mrsuant. lo 26 US.C. 501( c ')(3) or(4), 1 VI Tifle off'roject: SAFFIVental and Physical Health Care for Minors and ALICIUItS Type waft reqt.iest: F JR(,-xuirring ftnids (e,g- olm-ati,onal costs) Norm-rect m-ing fi,inds capital expenditUres, one-firrie costs) Ammnit ofrequest: $7,000 If"your reqLWSt is for rrimIlOple year funding, lflease check here F arid attach a sepairate page describiriig the fuhire plan, Will yoi,i be Willing t()SlUbmr 't to this Board as fifli account of what you are doung wkh these funds? Yes From what other gn.)ups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate page Ihere ifyou fikd It will not be counted as part.ofthe IoW 11.)age count. Wes�ey HOUSe(Fair ily Servkes(WHFS)receives funding from the state through Citrus Faimflly Care Network, Ounce of Prevention and the Early Leairnhig Coaftion. This fuirrdhig rs not adequate to provide services and is supported by addiflonai funftg firom the Monroe Courity Human Servkes Advisiory Board(1h15AB),KNght Foundation, M&z K,jrphy Foundation,fund4sing and [,.ry generous support,of other coirnimunfty nnembeirs, lf your organ lzation has a Board of Directors. please list their names aind! addresses or you in ust designate three or irnore individual resldents ol'Monm,'., County to be resptanrnsible for thC LISCS C)f the Furid. Supply an separate page here ifyou Alike. (Included hi narrative.) "J."his appficatilon addresses (please check all that app ),) ............. I-aw EnforcernerO El Crinie Preventiori F Drug and Alcohol Abusc Prevention and Treatment Mental and Physical Health ol'Miriors arid A,duhs El (Vri,jral, Artistic, E&CaflOrMl, Recreational and Sports Prpy4rairns for Monroe County YOUth Date. Please notc,, Because, rrrn me 1,,Iaws of the State of RIO to these proceedings., any infbirrnmion -mlyl U�-,�vailable to the PUbfic, in this application I 2903 Certification by Applicant I bereby certify. I All inror-mation included in this application is true,. I A separate accounting of all shared Funds receive(,.] wHI be ii'mintained subJect to acCOMIfifle rcquircrnents and practices employed under state and local law f'or ire6pients of-fLdeirai,, state,, or locfl ftinds. 3a Compliance' with Fcdcral Civil Rights ims. 4, C.omphance with all federal laws that apply to ti-iie applicant. 5. No officer, director. trustee, fiduciary ofthe applicant has been: a) convicted ofa felony Off'l IlSe Under federal or state law-, or b) convicted of any drUg offense 6. No shared benefits gill be Use-d fbr political or personai purposes. 7. No s[mred bmiefit wM bC Used for any purpose that,wk-,n,fld constitute an 4nproper'01" illegal use under the laws., rules., regullations, or orders of fl-Ile state oir locM jurlsdici.k.mi in which the applicant is located or.,operates,, 8. Your organs zatioin is not and has never been fi)iimid to be in vWation of any [a:dcral, state or local civil rigi-its laws,, 9. Your oar ganzation is not and has never been under investigafion by or been notified ol'thc filing of a 6vii rights Complaint with any fedcraL state or local agency responsible R)r.civil rights matters. Apphcant's Signatj �12 40 ...... xN o 4 1 c—"—"A: l-.)pIiicant's Narne Alekla Jac(,)b(,),, Fislq- CFO 2 2904 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). We seek the involvement of the SAFF Advisory Board as a financial partner in addressing a crucial priority for Wesley House—the provision of dental and orthodontic services for minors under our care. Wesley House offers a myriad of essential services to the children and families in Monroe County. Our specific request is for$7,000 to be allocated towards our Community Based Care (CBC) dental care needs. The primary objective of this program is provide oral surgery and orthodontic services for children within the dependency care system managed by Wesley House's CBC Full Case Managers.These funds will facilitate the provision of timely and nurturing oral health services in a familiar environment for children who have already undergone traumatic experiences. Currently, the payment of necessary oral surgical and orthodontic expenses relies on past SAFF grants and private funding. By securing funding from the SAFF, Wesley House aims to continue assisting youth in obtaining braces and other oral surgeries that may not meet Medicaid's "medically necessary" criteria but significantly contribute to the youths' quality of life and self- esteem. In the fiscal year 2023, Wesley House expended $20,487 on dental, oral surgical, and orthodontic treatments for children in the dependency care system, not covered by other community resources. The children within this system, our county's most at-risk population, deserve prompt and high-quality dental care, often necessitating extensive orthodontic treatment due to their background of abuse or neglect. Wesley House looks to other partners like the Rotary Club of Key West, to help us meet this crucial need in the community. By working together, we have managed to reduce emergency dental needs through referrals for dentists via AHEC for our school-aged children, thereby minimizing the need for funding these specific dental services. Instead, with the support of SAFF and community donations, we have successfully funded more youth's braces than ever before. While we acknowledge that SAFF cannot accept all partnership invitations, we believe that with your financial support, Wesley House can continue providing these critical services, ultimately improving the lifelong outcomes of the youth under our care. Your contribution will make a lasting impact on the well-being and self-esteem of the children in our community who have endured challenging circumstances. 3 2905 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. Wesley House Family Services, Inc. (Wesley House) boasts a distinguished history tracing back to its establishment in the 1920s by the United Methodist Church as a settlement program for the Cuban community in Key West. Evolving into an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in the mid-1940s, Wesley House has been a cornerstone in addressing the community's evolving needs. In 1971, recognizing the increasing demand for professional child- care, Wesley House pioneered the region's first full-time child-care center, addressing the needs of working parents. Throughout its century-long journey,the organization has consistently expanded its scope to serve diverse needs within the Florida Keys community. In 1989, Wesley House assumed the role of the coordinating agency for all licensed childcare services in Monroe County, overseeing the "school readiness" program for 23 years before transitioning responsibilities to the Early Learning Coalition. In 2005, the organization took on the administration of the child dependence care system across the Florida Keys, known as Community Based Care. Wesley House Programs encompass a comprehensive array of services in the child welfare/dependency care system, including family support and prevention services, full case management in situations involving potential harm to a child, foster and adoptive family recruitment and support, and initiatives such as Healthy Families-Monroe,focusing on positive parent-child relationships for expectant and new families. We also provide daycare services through our Inez Martin Child Development Center in Key West. Our robust capacity to manage programs is exemplified by our unwavering commitment to high standards. The Case Management scores for Monroe County, administered by Wesley House, rank as the highest in the entire state of Florida. The organization's dedication to quality is evident through various accreditations, including the prestigious "Gold Seal" accreditation for the Inez Martin Child Development Center. Moreover, the entire agency holds national accreditation from the International Council of Accreditation (COA), signifying adherence to "best practices" for efficient and effective service delivery. GuideStar has honored us with a Platinum rating for sound fiscal management, and Charity Navigator has bestowed a perfect 100 score. Wesley House is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, supported by an Advisory Board, ensuring the vigilant oversight of fiduciary and governance responsibilities.The CEO spearheads daily program service operations, as well as administrative and fiscal functions, cementing Wesley House's role as a premier human service organization in Monroe County. 4 2906 Board of Directors Chair—Kristine Pabian, Key West Nancy Amsterdam—Key West Vice Chair—Sean Brandenburg, Key West Susan Sikich — Key West Treasurer—Julio Torrado, Key West Sharon Toppino—Key West Secretary— Pamela Lindner, Key West Joy McPeters—Key West Kristen Livengood— Big Pine Key Yvette Talbot— Key West Cathy Crane— Key West Chris Deem—Key West Nora Hendrix— Miami (SE District United Methodist Women) Maria Pierce— Key West(Local designee for Nora Hendrix) Wesley House has offices covering the Florida Keys in Key West and Key Largo.The Wesley House current budget related to all offered services is close to $7 Million and the agency employs 70+extremely talented and many multiple certified staff members.These directors and staff submit reports (fiscal, service, and administrative) regularly, as required by all funders. Current Wesley House CBC staff and with Full Case Manager Supervisors, along withWesley House Finance Department staff, will manage the funds we are requesting in this application. 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 orthodontist work, braces and oral surgery to children in the dependency care system managed by Wesley House's CBC Full Case Managers. These funds will help provide 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 and orthodontic care is necessary to ensure quality of life for the youth benefiting. Funding from the Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Program is matched with private donations to maximize the number of youth who can benefit. C. Background and Significance(Why the project is important to the community). The objective of the Community Based Care Initiative developed by the State of Florida was to enhance local community involvement in the management of children and families within the dependency care system.This initiative aimed to bolster accountability, resource development, and overall performance. Wesley House assumed responsibility for these services in Monroe County in 2005 through its Full Case Management program. Children in the dependency care system, considered the most at-risk population in our county, deserve prompt dental and medical care upon entering the system. Many of these children come from difficult family environments where care may have been neglected, necessitating immediate and extensive dental and orthodontic treatment for some. Managed by the Community Based Care Provider(CBC), children in the dependency care system qualify for Medicaid eligibility. However, limited options for pediatric dental services in Monroe 5 2907 County, coupled with high demand, often result in delayed appointments.The nearest oral surgeons and orthodontists accepting Medicaid-eligible patients are located in Miami. Given that orthodontic treatments, particularly braces, involve ongoing appointments, efforts are made to collaborate with local providers for discounts and convenient scheduling to minimize disruptions to the children's education. Swift dental examinations and subsequent treatments are crucial for a child's overall health and quality of life. In instances where a child is taken to a provider who does not accept Medicaid, Wesley House covers the costs out-of-pocket. The organization has negotiated discounted rates with some providers, and further negotiations are pursued on a case-by-case basis with other providers. It's important to note that some of these children have never seen a dentist, or it has been many months or years since their last visit. Immediate and quality dental evaluations are beneficial for all, but approximately 40%of these children require extensive dental and orthodontic services to address years of neglect. 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 significant orthodontic needs will be served. E. Approach Method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing is required?) Wesley House has two offices on both ends of Monroe County that offer Community Based Care Full Case Management services. Children requiring oral surgical and orthodontic treatment would be identified in each location through regular dental evaluations.The SAFF Community Based Care Dental Program would be administered and tracked by the Wesley House CBC staff and services would be available throughout the year. In addition, the Finance Department would be involved in disbursing, tracking 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 fiscal year 2023, $20,487 was expended by Wesley House for children in the dependency care system for dental and orthodontic treatments.This is somewhat more than normal. In addition, Wesley House often provides transportation services to assist in getting children to dental appointments. 6 2908 FY 2024 Community Based Care Dental Services Budget Dental $20 000 Total $20,000 If Wesley House is awarded the Sheriff's grant, the payment of necessary dental and orthodontic expenses will not have to come from other essential funding used for 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 Grant. Regarding our fiscal capabilities, Wesley House employs a Chief Financial Officer, 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 $7 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 and is closely monitored by our funders, the Department of Children and Families and their auditors. 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?) Wesley House strongly advocates for the Community Based Care Dental Program, considering it a fundamental aspect of the Monroe County Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture program. In the event that future funding becomes unavailable, we would be compelled to pursue reimbursement from accounts designated for other essential needs of children in the dependency care system, potentially limiting our ability on what we can provide. Additionally, Wesley House is actively exploring alternative funding sources to support dental and emergency medical care for children within the dependency care system.This initiative aims to supplement the $7,000 requested through the SAFF grant and cover expenses beyond its scope. H. Financial Statement(Income and expense report for the previous year.) The most recently completed Form 990 follows. For further information, contact Michelle Quad, Legal Assistant at(305)292-7020, or e-mail: mquad@keysso.net 7 2909 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No.1545-0047 Form 990 Under section 501(c),527,or 4947(a)(1)of the Internal Revenue Code(except private foundations) 2021 Department of the Treasury ► Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public - Internal Revenue Service Oo, Go to.....www.irs. :ov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. µ Inspection ww. A For the 2021 calendar year,or tax year beginning JUL 1 , 2 0 21 and ending JUN 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 B Check if C Name of organization D Employer identification number applicable: Address change WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES, INC. . min O Name. Doing business as --� 5 9—0 6 2 4 4 61 Initial return Number and street (or P.O.box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number Final 1304 TRUMAN AVE 305-809-5000 return/ .....,,. termin- ated City or town,state or province,country,and ZIP or foreign postal code G Gross recaipts s 7, 34 4 9 2 Amended return KEY WEST, FL 33040 H(a)Is this a group return DAo�I'°a F Name and address of principal officer:ALE IDA I. JACOBO, ESQ. for subordinates? 0 Yes FX No pending SAME AS C ABOVE H(b)Are all subordinates included? Yes 0 NO TaxSex. emlI status: XO 501+ci,31 : � 501,c4� ��_m(insert no.. 4947 air 1�or 0 527 If"No,"attach a list.See instructions J Website: oo, WWW.WESLEYHOUSE.ORG H'c Grou2 exem tion number No K Form of organization: X Corporation Trust (1Other► L Year] Association of formation: 19 7 5 M State of le,al domicile:FL Part I Summary 1 Briefly describe the organizations mission or most significant activities: PROMOTING AND ENHANCING THE 4) SAFETY, WELL—BEING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. e 2 Check this box ► = if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25%of its net assets. 1. 3 Number of voting members of the overnin 0 4 Number of independent voting members of th body(Part VI,line 1 a 3 e governing body(Part VI,line 1b) .................... ..................... 16 U) 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V,line 2a) ............................................................... 5 86 & 6 Total number f volunteers t ( necessary) ..................................... ...................................... . - 6 w..._ 43 67 a Total unrelated bus business revenue from Part VII column(C),line 12 ................. ...---.-- 73 _..1.0. Q0. b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T Part I,line 11 ... ......... ......... Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants(Part VIII,line 1 h) ._...................._......,_._.._....._....__...._...._.. 6 ,841, 321. 6, 135, 112. 9 Program service revenue(Part VIII,line 2g) 509,662. 565 , 255. a° 10 Investment income(Part VIII,column(A),lines 3,4,and 7d) ... ._..................... ........ 10 6,5 01. _5 9, 6 4 6. rr ......11 Other revenue(Part VIII,column(A),lines 5,6d,8c,9c, 10c,and 11e) ...... ........ 182,469 . 116, 022. 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11rvdmust equal Part VIII,-column A line 12 ......... 7 ,639 ,953. _ 6,876, 035. _. 13 Grants and similar amounts paid(Part IX,column(A),lines 1-3) ............ ...... ..._... ww__3 61, 8 9 0_ _ 414, 635. 14 Benefits paid to or for members(Part IX,column(A),line 4) 0 . 0. a 15 Salaries,other compensation,employee benefits(Part IX,column(A),lines 5.10) ... 4,458, 947. 4 , 622,450. d c 16a Professional fundraising fees(Part IX,column(A),line 11 e) .............................. ........... 0 • 0• xb Total fundraising expenses Part IX,column D,line 25 ► 107 , 094. ..ww _ w 17 Other expenses ((Part IX,column(A),lines 11a 11 d,11 f-24e) 1, 213 , 610 . , 213 ' 61 O 1%4 0-8.,-918 -. 18 Total expenses.Add lines 13.17(must equal Part IX,column(A),line 25) ..................... 6, 034,447. 6,446,003. 19 Revenue less eenses.Subtract line 18 from line 12 ...................w.. ............ 1, 605, 506. 430, 0 3 2 Beginning of Current Year _ End of Year 2 Total assets(Part X, a 21 Total liabilities(Part X,nline 26) ... 11, 949,489 . 664 ,.013 12, 343, 960 .3 . 6 5 61568. 22 Net assets or fund balances.Subtract line 21 from line 20 .......................................... 11, 2 8 5 687, 392. Part II Signature Block Under penalties of perjury,I declare that I have examined this return,including accompanying schedules and statements,and to the best of my knowledge and belief,it is n of preparer(other than officer is based on all information of which sr�rer has any knowledge. true,correct,and complete.Declaration . ._... -----� ..®_.. .— Sign Signature of officer Date Here ALEIDA I. JACOBO, ESQ. , CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Type or print name and title 's name Date Check 0 PTIN Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature 0/2 5/2 2 seI(-employed 01544190 Paid FHITM's ISTINA HIMROD RISTINA HIMROD 1� Preparer m's name CLIFTONLARSONALLE N LLP Firm'sEIN w 41-0746749 Use Only address 2523 US HIGHWAY 27 S SEBRING, FL 33870-4926 Phone no.863-385 1577 Mary the IRS discuss this return with the .rimer shown above?See instructions ...... _.... ........ X]Yes No 132001 12-09-21 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see the separate instructions. Form 990(2021) 2910 MONROE COUNTY SHERIMS OVVICE RICHARD A. RNMSAY, SHERIFF f u April 25, 2024 Kevin Wilson,- Acting County Administrator Gato Building 1100 Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 RE: Agenda Item — Approval of FY 2024 recommendations of the M.C. Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board. Dear Mr. Wilson: I would like to request that the Commission approve the 2024 recommendations of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board. The amount of $125,000.00 was available and enclosed are the recommendation totals made for the various organizations. Please feel free to contact my General Counsel, Patrick McCullah or myself should you have any questions or concerns regarding this request. Sincerely, P Rick Ramsay Sheriff of Monroe County RR/mq Enclosure 1. � � 2911 2024 SAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Amount Amount No. Organization Requested Recommended Balance $125,000.00 1 Literacy Volunteers $10,000.00 $5,814.29 $119,185.71 2 Easter Seals $7,500.00 $3,285.71 $115,900.00 3 Keys to Be the Change $10,000.00 $3,571.43 $112,328.57 4 Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center $8,000.00 $1,914.29 $110,414.28 5 The Zonta Club of Marathon $5,000.00 $2,285.71 $108,128.57 6 Samuel's House $10,000.00 $7,000.00 $101,128.57 7 Anchors Aweigh Club $10,000.00 $4,685.71 $96,442.86 8 Voices for Florida Keys Children $10,000.00 $0.00 $96,442.86 9 Grace Jones Community Center $10,000.00 $5,428.57 $91,014.29 10 Metropolitan Community Church Key West $10,000.00 $5,785.71 $85,228.58 11 The Last Resort Ministry $6,000.00 $3,214.29 $82,014.29 12 Florida Keys Children's Shelter $9,500.00 $5,028.57 $76,985.72 13 The Educational Coalitionfor Monroe County $10,000.00 $2,357.14 $74,628.58 14 Guidance Care Center $7,200.00 $5,928.57 $68,700.01 15 MARC House $10,000.00 $7,357.14 $61,342.87 16 Boy Scouts $10,000.00 $2,714.29 $58,628.58 17 Kids Come First in the Florida Keys $10,000.00 $5,228.57 $53,400.01 18 Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition $10,000.00 $6,214.29 $47,185.72 19 Good Health Clinic $9,418.00 $5,142.86 $42,042.86 20 A Positive Step of Monroe County $10,000.00 $6,642.85 $35,400.01 21 Womankind $10,000.00 $7,500.00 $27,900.01 22 Key West Botanical Garden Society $10,000.00 $1,071.43 $26,828.58 23 Marathon Middle/High School Football $10,000.00 $1,000.00 $25 82g 581 24 KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources) $7,500.00 $5,214.29 $20,614.29 25 Independence Cay $7,000.00 $5,071.431'i $15,542.861 26 Heart of the Keys Recreation Assoc. $10,000.00 $3,900.00 $11,642.86 27 Florida Keys Area Health Education Center $10,000.00 $5,928.571 $5,714.29 28 Wesley House Family Services $7,000.00 $5,714.29 $0.00 $125,000.00' 2912 �� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe °l Mayor Holly Raschein,District 5 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Teen James Scholl,District 3 f Craig Cates,Districtl Michelle Coldiron,District 2 David Rice,District 4 DAVID P.RICE, COMMISSIONER 9400 Overseas Highway, Suite 210 Marathon Airport Terminal Building Marathon,FL 33050 O 305.289.6000 E boccdis4@monroecounty-fl.gov Interoffice Memorandum Date: July 9, 2024 To: Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Court County Clerk's Office From: Commissioner David Rice, District 4 ",. RE: NOTICE OF VOTING CONFLICT Per Florida Statute 112.3143, I hereby disclose by written memorandum that I will abstain from the vote on certain issues brought before the Monroe County Board of Commissioners with entities with which I am involved. I will abstain from the vote on issues concerning the following entities: Guidance Care Center,Inc., a private,not-for-profit entity,which receives some of its operational funding from the County, as I currently sit on the Board of Directors of the Guidance Care Center. At the May 15,2024 BOCC meeting,I abstained from the vote on item(s): #K1 Copy of agenda item listing from the Revised Agenda for each of the referenced item(s)is included for documentation. ATT. State Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County,Municipal, and Other Local Elected Officers �. FORM 8B MEMORANDUM mORANDUII OF VOTING CON FLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME - ......... NAME OF BOARD COUNCIL,COMMIS SION,AUTHORITY,OR COMMITTEE RICE DAVID P MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAILING ADDRESSm mmmmmmmmmm...... — THE BOARD,COUNCIL COMMISSION,AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 9400 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, SUITE 210 WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT OF: w.............................. .............TY CITY COUNTY ❑CITY�mmmm COUNTY ❑OTHER LOCALAGENCY MARATHON MONROE NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED ED MY POSITION IS-W mmmm... WW_,mmmm. WWm y-W��WUWWW-� JANUARY 31, 2024 d ELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 813 This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes, Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form, ...._.... - — --_............ -.............. ...._ ......... INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained);to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate.Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies(CRAs)under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A"business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder(where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision)with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) -....................._ ... _ _W...___........... __......_ _ .. CE FORM 813-EFF 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7,010(1)(f),F.A C APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting,who must incorporate the form in the minutes.A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed, DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST DAVID P. RICE , hereby disclose that on MAY 15 20 24 (a)A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, inured to the special gain or loss of by whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of which is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.. (b)The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: #K1-Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 recommendation of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board: Guidance/Care Center, Inc, in the amount of$5,928.57. If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. July 9, 2024 Date Filed Signature NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDAmmmmmmmmmmmmSTATUTES.. 1 . ...., ........... ..� ....W.§112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, ....��__... __1.� _W.w�__ OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. µµµµWm........... ._._ . REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND,REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDµµµ µµµµµWu mm WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW CE FORM 86-EFF 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7 010(1)(f),FA follows: y Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Ad isory Board, as recommendations of the Monroe Count Shared ._�.............. Fund Title Amount Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. $5,814.29 Easter Seals Florida, Inc. $3,285 71 Keys to Be the Change Inc. $3,571.43 Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc, $1,914.29 The Zonta Club of Marathon Foundation, Inc. $2 285.71 _.... ................ _.......____.. Samuel's House, Inc, $7,000.00 Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. $4 685 7l _ ... Voices of Florida Keys Children, Inc. $0.00 Grace Jones Communit Center Inc. $5,428.57 Metropolitan Community Church of Key West $5 785.71 _. _... ... _ . .. ....._ The Last Resort Minist , Inc. $3 214.29 Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc. $5,028.57 Educational Coalition for Monroe Coun , Inc. $2,357.14 Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens $7,357.14 South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America $2,714.29 Kids Come First in the Florida Ke s, Inc $5,228.5.7 Good Health Clinic Inc. $5,142.86 A Positive Ste of Monroe Count, Inc. $6,642.85 �. ........_ Womankind, Inc. $7,500.00 Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc. $1,071.43 ........... _ _Marathon Middle/High School Football $1,000.00 Keys Area Interdenom inational Resources $5,214.29 Independence Ca , Inc. $5,071.43 ....................... Heart of the Keys Recreation Association, Inc. (a/k/a $3,900.00 Marathon Recreation Center) Wesley House FamilyServices, Inc.. $5,714.29 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Scholl and seconded by Commissioner Lincoln, to grant approval of the following Fiscal Year 2024 recommendation of the Monroe:Count rt S1 L Asset Forfeiture F=L Advi. or�LGerd: Fund Title Amount Guidance/Care Center, Inc. $5,928.57 Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict. Page 120 5/15/2024 EMI V\V/O,$)