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Consider approval of a Community Investment Fund Emergency Fund Application for $100,000 from Change and New Beginnings (CANB), a local nonprofit addressing homelessness in Solano County, to support hotel accommodations and meals for Veterans during required modifications to their transitional housing facilities
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator's Office recommends that the Board of Supervisors consider approval of a Community Investment Fund (CIF) Emergency Fund Application for $100,000 from Change and New Beginnings (CANB), a local nonprofit addressing homelessness in Solano County, to support hotel accommodations and meals for Veterans during required modifications to their transitional housing facilities.
SUMMARY:
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator's Office initiated a Community Investment Fund (CIF) in 2020 to address the greatest human services needs in the County. This effort resulted in the creation of a durable framework of desired outcomes with clearly defined indicators to support a process that directs $2 million in General Fund toward the highest needs in the County.
In 2023, during the 3-year evaluation of the CIF, the Board established an Emergency Fund as part of the CIF to address unforeseen emergencies experienced by nonprofits throughout the year. This fund will address one-time emergencies for agencies who offer services addressing one or more of the six priority CIF needs. Any established nonprofit that is facing an emergency and needs bridge funding to remain operational in the County can apply to this Emergency Fund.
In April 2024, CANB submitted an emergency funding request for $100,000 due to shortfalls in their Veteran Homelessness Services Program. The request was reviewed in accordance with the CIF Emergency Fund process and staff are recommending the Board consider a...
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