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2017, 09-19 Study Session
AGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FORMAT Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: 1. Chelsie Taylor Outside Agencies I. Economic Development Agencies: 1. Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 2. Spokane Valley Arts Council 3. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 4. Spokane Valley Summer Theatre 5. Valleyfest 2. Mayor Higgins 3. Mayor Higgins 4. Mark Calhoun ADJOURN Study Session Agenda, September 19, 2017 Presentations II. Social Services Agencies 6. Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services (ARMS) 7. Arts Academy of Spokane 8. Catholic Charities Spokane 9. Children First Therapy 10. Elevations, a Children's Therapy Resource 11. Family Promise of Spokane 12. GraceSon Housing Foundation 13. Greater Spokane Co Meals on Wheels 14. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council 15. Hearth Homes 16. HRC Ministries 17. Life Services Choice 18. Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) 19. Spokane Valley Partners 20. The Jonah Project 21. Volunteers of America 22. Widows Might 23. YMCA of the Inland NW (Spokane Valley) 24. YWCA of Spokane Advance Agenda Council Comments City Manager Comments Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: September 19, 2017 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Outside Agency Funding Requests GOVERNING LEGISLATION: This is a component of the annual budget development process. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None thus far in 2017. BACKGROUND: Since its incorporation in 2003, the City has provided partial funding for local economic development and social service agencies. Through this process, the City is contracting for services that it might otherwise provide. These services include economic development and support of the poor and infirm (as allowed by the Washington State Constitution Article 8, Section 7). This partial funding of outside agencies is again up for consideration in the 2018 Budget development process. Currently included in the 2018 Budget is $150,000 for the Council to distribute. We have received applications from 24 agencies for a funding request total of $770,025, and this evening each agency has been invited to make a five-minute presentation. This matter is set for a motion consideration at the October 24, 2017 Council meeting. Agencies submitting 2018 funding requests are as follows: 1 OUTSIDE AGENCY PRESENTATIONS Economic Development Agencies Social Service Agencies September 19, 2017 September 19, 2017 Requested Requested 1 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 65,000 6 Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services (ARMS) 3,750 2 Spokane Valley Arts Council 76,100 7 Arts Academy of Spokane 4,000 3 Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 3,500 8 Catholic Charities Spokane 75,000 4 Spokane Valley Summer Theatre 5,000 9 Children First Therapy 20,200 5 Valleyfest 50,000 10 Elevations; a Children's Therapy Resource Founc 5,000 11 Family Promise of Spokane 18,500 12 GraceSon Housing Foundation 500 13 Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 48,000 14 Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council 9,000 15 Hearth Homes 20,000 16 HRC Ministries 100,000 17 Life Services (Choice 100,000 18 Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) 20,000 19 Spokane Valley Partners 35,000 20 The Jonah Project 49,500 21 Volunteers of America 18,975 22 Widows Might 30,000 23 YMCA of the Inland NW (Spokane Valley) 5,000 24 YWCA Spokane 8,000 199,600 $570,425 1 OPTIONS: We will employ the same methodology to make awards as was used during the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 award processes. The application process includes: 1. Agencies interested in receiving City funds for either social service or economic development purposes will submit written application materials and make a verbal presentation to the City Council. 2. Councilmembers will deliver their recommendations to the Finance Director for how much funding each agency should be awarded. The total of the award amounts recommended by each Councilmember should equal the $150,000 included in the budget. 3. The Finance Director will prepare a summary of Councilmember recommendations that includes both the number of Council votes received by each agency and the average of the seven award recommendations. 4. Agencies that receive four or more Council votes will be awarded the average of the Council recommendations. 5. Agencies that receive fewer than four votes will not be considered for funding in that funding cycle because they would not have received at least a majority of Council votes. 6. Any Council awards recommended to agencies that receive three or fewer Council votes will be added together and distributed evenly among those agencies that received seven Council votes. The distribution will be a simple arithmetic average of the total amount remaining to be awarded, divided by the number of agencies receiving seven votes. 7. In no event will any agency receive an allocation greater than their initial request. If the distribution referenced in #6 above were to cause an agency to receive an allocation greater than their initial request, that portion that would be greater than the request shall be divided equally among the other agencies receiving seven Council votes. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: We request that Councilmembers submit their funding recommendations to Finance Director Chelsie Taylor no later than 4pm on Friday, October 13th, after which Ms. Taylor will present combined information and allocation averages at the October 24th Council meeting. At that point Council will make their final funding allocation determination. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: $150,000 is included in the 2018 Budget for this purpose. STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Taylor ATTACHMENTS: • Reference separate notebook for individual funding requests. 2 Economic Development Agencies Presentations September 19, 2017 Amount Amount Funding Requested for Recommended Allocated in 2018 2017 Proposed use of funds Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce $ 65,000 $ $ 76,100 $ Spokane Valley Arts Council Spokane Valley Heritage Museum $ 3,500 5 Spokane Valley Summer Theatre $ 5,000 $ Valleyfest $ 50,000 $ Total Economic Development Requests 2017 $ 199,600 $ 17,143 Funding is requested to further the new direction and new mission of the Chamber of Commerce, the "Big 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley." $ 48,601 60"/ of annual budget for insurance, administrative expenses, website enhancements, printing and postage, showcasing art and support of art events locally, $4,000 in scholarships, and $21,500 to cast monumental bronze statue. $ 3,495 Assist with the cost of hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit in 2018, including rental fee and outbound shipping. * Funding is requested to assist with the operation of the Conservatory, the theater arts program for youth. Payment for instructors, supplies, and scholarships. $ 22,685 24% of annual budget to fund TV, radio, website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, billboards, and print advertisment both locally and regionally for promoting Valleyfest. 91,924 ** Awarded in 2097 Social Services Agencies Presentations September 19, 2017 Amount Amount Funding Requested for Recommended Allocated in 2018 2017 Proposed use of funds Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services (ARMS) Arts Academy of Spokane $ 3,750 $ $ 4,000 $ Catholic Charities Spokane; House of Charity $ 75,000 $ Children First Therapy $ 20,200 $ Elevation: A Children's Therapy Resource $ 5,000 $ Foundation Family Promise of Spokane $ 18,500 $ GraceSon Housing Foundation 5 500 $ * Funding requested represents 51/4 of the overall budget for the area; plan is to grow the office and services. $ 2,500 Grant would support after school art program for Broadway Elementary School for 2017-18 school year (and other CV schools in the future) including supplies, snacks, and costs associated with Summer 2018 Art Program. Request the partnership and support of the City of Spokane Valley for House of Charity (HOC) operating expenses; 2.1% of HOC operating costs and 0.471/4 of the CCS operating budget. * Assistance for the cost of of a one-year subscription of an EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system, funds for training employees, and equipment necessary to utilize the EMR system. * Funding for Therapy/Equipment Program costs for assistance for families in need • Support for the BRIDGES (transitional shelter) and OPEN DOORS (operational emergency shelters). Represents 3.5% of the overat budget. * Funding will support HOPE program, providing hope and housing to homeless teenage mothers ages 13-18 who are pregnant and/or parenting. Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels $ 48,000 $ $ 7,429 Will provide 62,000 meals to 650 vulnerable seniors in the city of Spokane Valley through the home delivery program and 40,500 friendly visits and well-being checks for Spokane Valley Seniors. Continued on next page Social Service_ ,-,gencies Presentations September 19, 2017, continued Amount Amount Funding Requested for Recommended Allocated in 2018 2017 -.uposed use of funds Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council $ 9,000 $ $ 4,143 5% of GSSAC budget to support the Washington Drug Free Youth Program (WDFY) including High School (GSSAC) Youth Outreach, Chapter Outreach supplies for WDFY chapters, and Strategic Engagement Citizen Assessment and Workshop providing for Increased involvement in our city. Hearth Homes $ 20,000 $ * Operational costs such as telephone, utilities, bedding, equipment rentals, etc. $10,000 will be dedicated to obtaining specialty contract services for the Hearth Homes rebrand, and professional development trainings and their associated costs. HRC Ministries $ 100,000 $ * Fund the relocation of the HRC Ministries outreach center to Spokane Valley as well as fund remodeling and launch of a restoration/learning center for female victims of sex slavery. Life Services (Choice $ 100,000 $ * Extend at least 2 days of dedicated service of pregnancy testing, ultrasound services, limited prenatal care and long-term maternity home, free STD testing, and host homes for women and their babies, to Spokane Valley for one calendar year. Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) $ 20,000 5 * Funding for SNAP Home Repair program, which helps low income households with essential home respairs such as disabled accessibility modifications, electrical wiring, plumbing, furnace repair, frozen pipes, etc. Spokane Valley Partners $ 35,000 $ $ 13,429 Funding to help provide food, clothing, and other basic needs to thousands of families The Jonah Project 5 49,500 $ * Funding to start a safe -house for boys, a truck for relocation services, advertising and awareness marketing costs, t -shirt drive costs. Volunteers of America $ 18,975 $ * Funding for Hope House Women's Shelter for 500 bed nights at a rate of $37,95 per night. Widows Might $ 30,000 $ $ 15,399 Assistance in directly addressing needs of widows in Spokane Valley, specifically rental, food services and program costs for educational programs/luncheons, and financial assistance for widows in need. YMCA of the Inland Northwest $ 5,000 $ Funding to support the Spokane Valley Branch of the YMCA of the Inland NW's afterschool meal program at (Spokane Valley) Trent Elementary School. YWCA Spokane $ 8,000 $ $ - Funding to support the Spokane Valley scattered -site emergency shelter program for domestic violence victims. Total Social Services Requests 2018 $ 570,425 $ 42,900 ** Awarded in 2017 TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES REQUESTS FOR 2018 $ 770,025 Total available funds for2018 $ 150,000 * Did not apply for 2017 funding $ 134,824 ** Total Awards for 2017 510 This total does not include 2017 award amounts given to agencies that did not reapply for 2018. Actual total funds awarded in 2017, including agencies including those not listed, was $150,000. 1(;RFAITR SPOKANEVALLE',Y(",HAMB;It or c'c)\I\1I Itc I Grant Application: Spokane V/alley Fconornic Development Funding 20 i s Respectfully Submitted By: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 1421 N Meadowwood Lane, Ste 10 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 509-924-4994 office www.SpokaneValleyChamber.ora President & CEO: Katherine Morgan Katherine@SpokaneValleyChamber.orq Statement of Organization's Purpose & Background Purpose/Background: For more than 97 years, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce has dedicated its mission to serving businesses, improving community vitality, and fueling economic prosperity. Through advocacy in community initiatives that serve the common good, member programs that deliver topics of relevance, and opportunities to engage businesses, the Chamber remains a resilient, rallying force behind economic vitality for our region. In recent years, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber has facilitated entrepreneurial training programs to inspire and support new businesses in our community. The Chamber identified the opportunity to elevate and promote broader community initiatives that inspire economic prosperity and community vitality for the Greater Spokane Valley region and launched The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" process. The investment of the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development funding, additional community partners, and increased business investments have all been catalysts to our recent financial stability (debt -free for the first time in years), growth of members (increased to a dramatic 700 at time of submission), and community buy-in/engagement for the results of "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley." We remain grateful to the City of Spokane Valley for making an official proclamation in support of "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" and the work of this chamber. We are committed to continuing the efforts and furthering the strategies to reach our communities goals through these initiatives. Description piiorii of Project/Activity for which Funding is Requested Economic prosperity starts with engagement, followed by strategic partnerships and implementation. The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley is a collaborative community agenda to spur economic growth and holistically generate community vitality. Nearly 100 years ago, the Chamber was formed by a group of visionaries who saw potential in the fertile soil along the shores of the Spokane River. They worked hard to develop the infrastructure to sustain a dynamic and prosperous future. Still today, businesses --the economic drivers of our community --must be involved to help shape the future of our Great Spokane Valley. The momentum continues to build for implementing our collaborative, visionary agenda and we continue to receive significant financial investments from MultiCare Valley Hospital, Modern Electric Water Co., Avista, Itron, Providence Health Care, the Spokane International Airport, the City of Liberty Lake and the City of Spokane Valley. Our next steps include expanding staff support, furthering current BIG 5 strategies in place, and executing future strategies and tactics for a focused effort to support community partners in executing the BIC; 5 as well as the promotion of the work that the BIG 5 industries and their busin3,3s supports in the Greater Spokane Valley region. The increased investments over the past year from the City of Spokane Valley and these business partners has resulted in the ability to hire staff, further the mission and vision of our chamber, execute and expand the promotion of the Manufacturing Industry as well as entrepreneurship in the Greater Spokane Valley, and work with our partners in the Greater Spokane Valley region. We have included quarterly summaries with recent results and updates including the addition of the "Manufacturing Matters Expo", expanded presence of partnership with the City at Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversaries and more that we have sent to our membership in the following pages in this application. The Chamber has earned the confidence and respect of our existing membership and continues to attract a fast growing number of new members who are drawn by this new vision as illustrated by milestone membership growth over the year. We are seeking additional support from the community and business partners to continue the momentum of the BIG 5 and build capacity to serve our members and the community through implementation of the BIG 5 initiatives. These partnerships have provided groundbreaking support in ensuring our financial stability, positioning the Chamber with a new vision for relevancy and leadership for the common good of this community, After demonstrating our sustainability over the last three years, paying off our debts, growing in strengthened numbers, strategically partnering with City Staff and leadership, this new chapter for the chamber dedicated to spur economic growth in all actions is made manifest through our commitment to this new strategic plan driven by the commitment to our vision - as the unifying force dedicated to community vitality and economic prosperity. In partnership with Thought Exchange, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber led the effort to build a collaborative, inclusive community agenda for the future, focused on five measurable goals—the BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley region. Through a series of online town halls, the community shared their thoughts and ideas about our region. We engaged with 274 participants, 1,081 ideas, received 18,071 stars in an inclusive, transparent process with results that remain publicly available on our website today. The process unearthed the five most -treasured community initiatives to impact our region for many years to come. FOR [ErE (.REArEIt S r' () K A i\ E ,VALLEY Driven by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Greater Outdoors Promoting and protecting the vitality of ti re outdoors. Greater Goods Promoting the pw- Greater Spokane Valley 1 as an emerging leader in high-tech manufacturing. Greater Learning Integrating business and education to create the workforce of the future. Greater Cures Growing medical research from concept to cure Greater Vision Building an enterprising identity for the Greater Spokane Valley region. The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is committed and continues to collaborate with stakeholders --businesses, citizens and civic leaders --to develop and advocate for these five initiatives to help move our community forward. These initiatives serve as the strategic plan for this Chamber. While the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is the active voice of the business community, we are committed to collaborating to serve the common good, propelling our community forward to create jobs and enhance the quality of life. "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" will elevate our region to the national and global stage through recognition as one of the greatest places to live, work, and play. The community-based projects to emerge will lead to positive change for generations to come. An investment in the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is an investment in the future of our entire community. BIG 5 Coordinated Support with the Cott' of Spoim na Grelter Outdoors Coordinated effort to collaborate and convene partners to promote, support, & advocate the outdoors in our region with reflection of results on website elevating the efforts of these partners in the region including the City of Spokane Valley who champion so many of these efforts. We plan to include the City of Spokane Valley's logo on our website tied to the Greater Outdoors to reflect the support & investment by the City & the region on outdoor activities, access, and resources. Greater Goods The Annual "Manufacturing Matters Expo" is the only regional expo dedicated to the economic retention of our manufacturing community cultivated in a business to business exposition of manufacturing in the Spokane/Kootenai region hosted and highlighting the partners in the Greater Spokane Valley. With a each of over 55 exhibitors (increase of 35% participation over 2015) from the region and some exhibitors out of region reflecting partnerships with our region, the show nearly doubled in its attendance in the first year with the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce as the promoter with over 350 in attendance. The show is scheduled to expanded hours in 2017 as 2 days at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center this September with a broader marketing investment and reach into the manufacturing community statewide. Annual Manufacturing Matters Expo Dinner was also managed by the Greater Spokane Valley and hosted at the Mirabeau Park Hotel for the first time last year and saw nearly 50% increase in attendance welcoming the entire community to come celebrate manufacturers in our region and those guests exhibiting in the show. Featuring an inspirational speaker each year, we continue to see the commitment and appreciation of the region for celebrating and investing in one of our important industry sectors and the people and families within those sectors. Greater Goods Council being explored to include a meeting of Manufacturers quarterly to discuss growing needs and opportunities, further expand the Expo, build a website of resources and inventory of manufacturing in our Greater Spokane Valley and region to better represent and understand who is here and what is offered. We plan to include & acknowledge the City of Spokane Valley as an underwriter of these efforts with reflection on marketing and web presence as partnering champions of these efforts. Greater Learning Lemonade Day — Inspiring the Entrepreneurs of today and our future in the Greater Spokane Valley Our Inaugural Lemonade Day this year saw impressive numbers including partnerships with Central Valley School District, West Valley School District, & East Valley School District, Pioneer School, Girls Scouts and the HUB Sports Center to celebrate the 248 kids who went through a 4 -week exclusive program invested in inspiring entrepreneurship in our youth with entrepreneurial businesses started in the region for a one -day event. All entrepreneurs are honorary chamber members for the day grasping the experience first-hand for what it means to be an entrepreneur and featured 151 entrepreneurs at the time of the event. With earned media exceeding expectations and the early partnerships of the City of Spokane Valley and others in the region, we look forward to the growth of this event in 2018 and the future shining bright as we feel strongly this will grow to be one of the most treasured community events in our region having the highest impact of future entrepreneurs whorn we hope will invest and start future businesses in the region they call home. This experience is part of a global movement investing in our youth to be the job gardeners of the future right here in the Greater Spokane Valley. We pian to include & acknowledge the City of Spokane Valley as an underwriter of these efforts with reflection on marketing and web presence as partnering champions of these efforts. Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation Having started with goals to invest scholarships for 4 -year continuing education, this foundation has evolved answering the needs of the htrsiness community seeking talent going into the trades offering a career path to success in this region. The board redirected efforts with plans to raise $3,000 and offer 2 $1,500 scholarships for focal trade programs including the Community Colleges of Spokane. The chamber was positively overwhelmed with investments totally over $40,000 this past year to invest exclusively in trade scholarships and granted over $20,000 in 2017. Greater Cures Greater Cures Task Force in 2018 Meeting of Medical partners quarterly to discuss growing needs and opportunities, explore exposition opportunities as well as web resource/inventory of the unique strengths of the medical district in our Greater Spokane Valley region to better represent and understand who is here and what is offered in our Valley. We want to include & acknowledge the City of Spokane Valley as an underwriter of these efforts with reflection on marketing and web presence as partnering champions of these efforts. Greater Vision Grand Openings of new businesses & anniversaries of our existing businesses, we welcome and actively work to retain the region's economic engine, our business community! We are honored to have welcomed or celebrated anniversaries for 23 businesses in the last 7 months (at time of submission) and partnered with the City to include elected leadership to participate in the honored moment of excitement for our business community. The elevated presence this past year has been instrumental cultivating strengthened partnerships of these businesses with the resources available from its City and Chamber to further increase the output of successfully continuing a thriving business in our community. We would continue to coordinate this effort but further it and share photographs and stories to be featured on our respective websites and social media efforts. The Business Showcase - the Greater Spokane Valley's largest B2B Expo featuring the products, services, and ideas of 65 businesses drawing an exciting increase of 10% attendance in 2017. We are excited to continue the tradition in the City of Spokane Valley May 2018. We want to include & acknowledge the City of Spokane Valley as an underwriter of these efforts with reflection on marketing and web presence as partnering champions of these efforts. Business Forums The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce continues to hold forums for informative discussions on issues impacting the business community and the community at large. These forums have been designed to inform and inspire collaborating with business and government for the greater good of the community. Business Visits & Tours The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber takes tours and visits of businesses in the region to better understand the needs and opportunities and would like to further this with invitations with the City to explore how we can further support our business community with the partnering strengths and opportunities available. The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley With the BIG 5 initiatives tailored throughout the comprehensive plan of the City of Spokane Valley, we are poised to continue our efforts. Building on our strengths together we will continue to further the story with each new, existing, and expanding business in our City of Spokane Valley. We have appreciated the partnership of our elected officials and the city staff especially the Economic Development Division who continue to be some of the grandest partners for furthering economic growth and retention in our city. Amount requested, ed, minim ./ budget, and percentage of your organization's overall budget that the a -`o t requested represents We are requesting $65,000 (11 %o of our projected 2018 overall budget draft) to further our community's mission. "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" is a strategic plan of the chamber in harmony with the City of Spokane Valley's comprehensive plan moving forward being driven by the community and our collaboration with the City of Spokane Valley. We are seeking a capacity grant to further the work of this chamber to serve this new function as this grant will help us provide more support towards creating a fuliy sustainable chamber over the corning years moving community initiatives forward in partnership with the Greater Spokane Valley region. The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley - Economic Development Grant for Capacity Support Expense Supporting Budget Chamber Operating & Overhead Functions $509,000 Non -Dues Project Expense $87,000 Supplies & Maintenance $9,500 Marketing & Other Related Expenses $51,000 Rent $43,000 Total $699,500 Income Supporting Budget Dues $363,000 Non -Dues Project Income $203,000 Community & Business Chamber Investors $46,000 City of Spokane Valley Grant $65,000 Incubator Space Income $24,000 Total $677,000 Surplus $1,500 f oghDa ht Direct (Contact from the org nLeation with The City of Spokane. Valley Citizens Economic prosperity starts with community engagement. With the BIG 5 at the core, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber will continue facilitate collaboration, execute, and further these five community initiatives --joining together business leaders, civic leaders and citizens—to cultivate unified vision & prosperity for the future of our community. The President & CEO, Katherine Morgan, her staff, and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are honored to serve as the official ambassadors and are the direct contact with the City of Spokane Valley Citizens. Working - or the Business _,orrimuriity A quarterly report of our accomplishments and a look at what's ahead GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY CHAMBER OFF COMMERCE Accomplishments this Quarter Advocacy • President & Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Morgan, traveled to Olympia for the Joint -Chambers Advocacy trip with nearly 50 representatives from Eastern Washington and our partnering chambers. • Our Chamber signed on to a letter urging the U.S. Senate to take up and pass the Regulatory Accountability Act. Fielding Meati • Gem of the Valley Gala honored outstanding individuals and businesses in our Greater Spokane Valley communities and Citizen of the Year, Frank Tombari. • Business Connections program featured innovative focal multi -business owner, Tyler Lafferty, on adding value in the workplace, community and home, • Held networking events for businesses with an After 5 at Hayden Homes and ribbon cuttings at new businesses to the community, Adorkable Flowers and Secure Pacific, • Formed a third Network group to meet the demands of our members and help them continue to grow their businesses through leads and referrals. Ni rturi��?� • We were excited to welcome 30 new members in January and February, Thanks to our amazing members, 50% of those new members were from referrals. Thank you to our January and February member referral sponsors, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park and Brickhouse Massage and Coffee Bar. • Jereme Roodhouse, Nationwide Home Loans, Inc., leased one of our business incubator offices, Rev. 03/01 /17 irst. Quarter 20 17 VISION We are the unifying business force dedicated to community vitality and economic prosperity for the Greater Spokane Valley. ANNUAL SPONSOR` • MODERN ELECTRIC WATER COMPANY 1 e Washington Bank Won w PnM»IDENCE Valley Hospital HealthCare ROCKWCOD UPCOMING: Mar. 17, 11::30 s1.11. 1:3f) p.rn. Eiusirras�, i,aurrr��raiurr>. I.urri_;Ir Speaker: Colonel Ryan Samuelson. Commander and Chief for the 92nrl Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base Spokane Valley Event Center Apr. 21, 7-9:00 a.m. Business Connections Breakfast Speaker: Michael Stocker, Animation Supervisor, Pixar Mirabear.l Park Hotel May 11, 2-6:00 p.m. Business Showcase Spokane County Fair & Expo Ctr, The BIG 5 GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The BIG 5 gains momentum r0R THE 1:11F.AT[R ( SPOKANE pv•1 r r. EY (irealel learning • We announced our participation in the national initiative, Lemonade Day, a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches kids about entrepreneurship by starting, owning and operating their very own business - a lemonade stand. Businesses, cities, schools and organizations throughout the community are getting involved to support this new endeavor for our region, which will be held locally on May 20th. Over 250 kids to date will be learning the Lemonade Day curriculum through our youth partners. • Promoted the need for vounteers for the Spokane District FIRST Robotics Competition. • Promoted 'Explore Technology' an event held at Spokane Community College where high school sophomores, juniors and seniors learned more about exciting careers in technical professional options. r'deaieli • The planning is underway for another successful Manufacturing Matters EXPO, with the reception & dinner to be held September 25 and exhibits and workshops at the fairgrounds the following day. • Promoted the Appleway Trail Forum, where the Department of Parks and Recreation received input from our business community on the development of the next section of the Appleway Trail. • Attended and promoted the H2O Breakfast, a meeting that addressed the balancing act needed to assure sufficient water supplies and river flows while promoting our region as a place to visit, live and work. • Continuing to network and identify opportunities to support existing progress ,r • The CEO traveled south to attend a Pullman Chamber of Commerce meeting to stand amidst several chamber leaders collaborating together as a region and hear Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer, Ili of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories spoke about free enterprise and creativity produce growth, • Had a display and presence at the 30th Annual Real Estate Market Forum, covering trends in real estate, construction, and the local economy in the Spokane -Kootenai -Bonner area, • The CEO spoke at the annual meeting for Modern Electric to provide updates about The BIG 5 and our upcoming Lemonade Day. realci I ., . • Our Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation announced that the Career Tech Education scholarship application is open through Community Colleges of Spokane with a deadline of March 15. Rev, 03/01/17 131G 5 VISION Focused on the core values and attributes that draw business and industry to our region, the BIG 5 serves as both the beacon and the compass for economic prosperity and community vitality for the Greater Spokane Valley region. ABOUT THE BIG 5: The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is dedicated to building and promoting collaborative partnerships. The BIG 5 is a community engagement effort, launched by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Conitverce to identify and drive community -+/aide initiatives that stimulate community vitality and nurture economic prosperity for the, Greater Spokane Valley region, Learn rnore under The BIG 5 tab at spokanevalleychamber.org. To get involved in The BIG 5, answer the 3 questions link found on any of the BIG 5 pages, or call our office at 509-924-4994. 41 evvlley chafnber.org ite.1 FOR T H E GREATER 'SPOKANE � _ VALLEY Driven by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Greater Outdoors Promoting and protecting the vitality of the outdoors. Greater Goods Promoting the Greater Spokane Valley as an emerging leader in high-tech manufacturing. Greater Learning Integrating business and education to create the workforce of the future. Greater Cures Growing medical research from concept to cure. Greater Vision Building an enterprising identity for the Greater Spokane Valley region. spokaneval leychambenorg SVAC SPOKANE VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL PA. Box 141676 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 August 5, 2017 City of Spokane Valley Attn: Sarah Farr, Finance Department 11707 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear City of Spokane Valley Council Members, On behalf of the board of directors of the Spokane Valley Arts Council, 1 wish to thank the City of Spokane Valley for once again giving us the opportunity to apply for an economic development grant for 2018. Since we formed thirteen years ago, the Spokane Valley Arts Council has pursued our goal of bringing art to the citizens in our area. Our mission is to promote, support and enhance the diversity, quality and accessibility of arts and culture in the Spokane Valley. As an all -volunteer organization, we continue to fulfill this mission, working independently but with the support of the city of Spokane Valley. We are requesting funding to support and fulfill the following objectives: • Our fourth bronze, Great Spirit's Gift by Ace Powell has recently been installed at the new city hall location, as was our fifth bronze, Coup Ponies by Jerry McKellar, and the Nancy McLaughlin bronze Berry Picker which was moved from the CenterPlace area joined them. These pieces are beautifully positioned on the grounds surrounding the stately new city hall. Our sixth endeavor will be by area artist Richard Warrington. This colorful piece will be a departure from our previous pieces, and will represent the diversity and heart of the city of Spokane Valley. We look forward to its completion in 2018. • We continue to support DanceFest and Inland Northwest Dance Association, which put on a free dance event once a year showcasing the talents of dancers of all ages and abilities, and demonstrations by national dancers and groups. • This year we will again support and participate in the Artists Corner at Valleyfest. • We continue to maintain art exhibits at CenterPlace and the Spokane Valley Main Library. These exhibits include local amateur and professional artists, local area high school student art, and loaned art from private collections. • Three years ago, Spokane Valley Arts Council launched an art scholarship for high school seniors from East Valley, West Valley, and Central Valley school districts. All the schools within these districts are invited to participate, including alternative schools. We award four high school seniors $1000 (one from each district), based on their art submissions, and an additional $1000 scholarship is awarded the evening of our auction, chosen by the auction attendees. This scholarship is the Lynn Baiter Memorial Scholarship, funded by Quarry Tile. The students submitting art have the option of selling their pieces during the evening at Artist Showcase. • The Artist Showcase has been our main fundraiser for 11 years, featuring demonstration artists, great food and music, and a loud and silent auction. We have been successful because of the continued support of the attending demonstration artists and the talented national and intemational artists who submit their art to be juried into our event, and then sold. We also appreciate you, the community members who purchase tickets and art at our event, and the generous advertisers and donors. The grant we are requesting will help with the administrative expenses of SVAC, continued improvements to our web site, printing, postage, advertising, insurance and production of our donated bronzes, as well as expansion and improvement of our Artist Showcase. As part of our grant request we are asking for funds to support the overhaul of our one -day Artist Showcase event. Artists have been asking for the past three to four years if we might consider increasing our event to three days, and including artist sales rooms. We have resisted this move as it adds to the complexity of our effort. However, we have decided to explore this intriguing challenge with a feasibility study. Exploring this will take time, energy and most certainly funding, and we would be looking to the spring of 2019 to launch our new endeavor. We anticipate this will cost $30,000. The following is a summary budget for these requested funds which represent 60% of our annual budget. • Insurance $800 • Attorney Fees and Auditing $800 • Federal and state tax filing to maintain our 501(c)3 status $1200 • Artist Showcase $6000 • Web Site $1100 • Updating supportive software $500 • Printing and Postage $4500 • Monumental Bronze Production and Casting $21,500 • Scholarships $4000 • Administrative Support and Advertising $5500 • Researching the feasibility of an expanded event $30,000 Total: $76,100 Thank you for considering the Spokane Valley Arts Council for a grant. I look forward to addressing the Spokane Valley City Council on September 19, 2017. Sincerely, c42,.k..c James H. Harken Director of Art Procurement 3 n 1)ORTVN I Ty 4.J.-clokatte Talley erifage c-,tuseum 12 1. Organization name: Spokane Valley Heritage Museum Address: 12114 E Sprague Ave PO Box 141341 Spokane Valley WA 99206 Contact Name: Jayne Singleton, Director 509-922-4570 The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum (SVHM) Board of Directors respectfully submits a request under the Economic Development category. SVHM plays a key role in economic development, specifically the tourism and cultural enrichment components of a balanced approach to the vitality of a community. The Museum benefits the community directly by serving as a repository, a center of community identity, a resource for students and as resource for historic research. Equally significant, the museum brings visitors to our community searching for a tourist attraction. The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization as recognized by the IRS. Mission Statement: "To collect, preserve and exhibit the heritage and culture of the Spokane Valley for the inspiration and education of the community, and to share our heritage with visitors to our area in an engaging and interactive presentation" 2. Organizational Background & Purpose The SVHM was organized and established to create a museum for the Spokane Valley and surrounding region. The museum preserves history and provides access to history through exhibits, public history programs, history tours, oral histories, school field trips and group tours. The Museum's staff succeeded in listing the Opportunity Township Hall on the State and National Historic Registers. The hall is the last remaining township hall in the State of Washington according to the Washington State Dept of Archeology. It is a unique landmark of our community and one of the few remaining historical buildings in the Spokane Valley. It is a fitting purpose for the building to house the heritage of our community. A Board of Directors operates the Museum and a Director oversees daily operations. Currently there are 27 volunteers. The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum does not receive direct, state or local government funding. Preservation and access to our Spokane Valley history is supported by admissions, contributions, memberships, fundraising activities and grants. The Board of Directors, volunteers and citizens have achieved many goals and milestones in the 13 years the Museum has served the community. They renovated, restored and preserved a historical building. An extraordinary cultural asset now exists in our community as a repository for the heritage of our community. Spokane Valley City government, citizens and businesses access the archives for information, maps and photos. Achievements include: Hosted over 15,000 local and traveling visitors, 2 Smithsonian traveling exhibits, 301 group tours, 71 school field trips, archived over 5000 records and over 9,600 historic photos. The museum also serves as a visitor's bureau; directing tourists to lodging, dining and other attractions in the city. 3. Project Description: The project consists of hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit in 2018. "Mail Call" is an exhibit curated to engage visitors in an understanding of how important communications are to soldiers and loved ones at home. It is a window in to the personal experiences of war. The exhibition contains artifacts, ephemera, authentic archival documents and more. We have such a strong Military history and presence in the Spokane region, as well as in our state and in neighboring states; this exhibit will draw from near and far. The SVHM is a registered "Blue Star Museum" which means that we give free admission to active duty Military and their families. The SVHM has previously hosted 2 Smithsonian exhibits in the past. Both attracted an increase in attendance from within the region and from our neighboring states. The Smithsonian is the museum for the heritage of our country. Bringing Smithsonian exhibits here makes it less challenging for Pacific Northwest residents to learn about our heritage. The Smithsonian has produced excellent traveling exhibits to make our history accessible to all citizens. 4. Project Goals The primary goal of the project is to continue to provide cultural enrichment opportunities in our city for both citizens and tourists. Smithsonian exhibits interpreting our national history are a significant attraction. An additional goal is to create a positive image of Spokane Valley and impact the economy through increased visits to our community for the purpose of viewing the Smithsonian exhibit. B. Economic Development: Cultural Asset The SVHM is a vital part of the economic development of our community. Businesses looking to relocate will find an historic and cultural asset in the city's profile of amenities. Cities that value their heritage have a better sense of foundation and the direction they wish to grow. The museum has succeeded in establishing a sense of place and a sense of belonging with the thousands of local school, church, clubs, organizations and businesses in our community! More and more all over the country museums are recognized as vital to economic development of a community. C. Economic Development: Tourism The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States defines heritage tourism as "traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past", and "heritage tourism can include cultural, historic and natural resources" The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is an established tourist attraction. Tourists have come to the Spokane Valley from all 50 states and 15 other countries because the Museum promotes events, exhibits and programs on Tourism media, AAA publications, Museum organizations and numerous other marketing methods. These visitors spend money in our community. They want to discover the cultural content and amenities our city has to offer. Tourists want to know our story. The Randall Marketing Study (2012) placed significant value on the role the Spokane Valley Museum has achieved as a Heritage and Cultural window into our community. The museum has demonstrated measurable impact on tourism, a necessary part of economic development strategies. The museum draws tourists off I-90 into our city. According to the The Historic/Cultural Traveler study by the Travel Industry Association and Smithsonian Magazine, 81% (118 million) U.S. adults who traveled in 2012 were considered cultural heritage travelers. These travelers included historical or cultural activities on almost 217 million person -trips last year, up 13 percent from 192 million in 2006. Visitors to historic sites and cultural attractions stay longer and spend more money than other kinds of tourists. Cultural and heritage visitors spend, on average, $623 per trip compared to $457 for all U.S. travelers excluding the cost of transportation. Perhaps the biggest benefits of cultural heritage tourism, though, are diversification of local economies and preservation of a community's unique character. If a community has a museum, then its citizens can share their history with pride! Thank you for the opportunity to request funding! Spokane Valley Summer Theatre City of Spokane Valley Attn: Sarah Farr, Finance Department 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 108 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Ms. Farr and City Council Members: August 1, 2017 Please accept the enclosed documents as Spokane Valley Summer Theatre's application for a minor Economic Development grant of $5000 from The City of Spokane Valley. As organizations who are both dedicated to building community, we hope that we can begin a mutually beneficial relationship with you to promote performing arts and theatre education in the region. The arts are a cornerstone of any well-built community. SVST is a professional not-for-profit summer theatre and acting conservatory serving the Pacific Inland Northwest. It is in its second season of operation (the third will be summer 2018), and is the only local performing arts organization in Spokane County to offer a summer lineup of shows (most community theatres in the region are dark in the summer). We seek assistance in building our Conservatory program, that we might provide high quality theatre education for any summer student, regardless of need. The benefits to youth participating in the arts is well documented, and the next award winning performer, designer or theatre tech could be from the City of Spokane Valley! SVST serves a market niche as not only the lone local theatrical company to perform during the summer, but also as a budding center for the arts between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. Our performances are very well attended for their quality, but also for their timely production schedule when no other local shows are running. Season two has seen significant growth over the inaugural season, and we expect nothing less for 2018. I will elaborate on this more at the City Council meeting on Sept. 19th, as our season will be fully complete by then. In an era where quality summer youth art programs are dwindling (mostly due to budget constraints), SVST would like to offer the opportunity for the region's youth to grow in our program. Spokane and Spokane Valley are home to some of the finest high school arts programs in the nation, which in turn lead to rigorous college programs, careers and promotion of the arts in communities like Spokane Valley across the nation. We hope the City of Spokane Valley will become a civic partner of ours and help us make this opportunity available to all local young thespians! Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Marnie Rorholm Development Director marnie@sysummertheatre.com Cell #509.981.2656 Business address: Central Valley High School Performing Arts Center c/o Michael J. Muzatko, Theatre Director 821 S. Sullivan Road Cnnkann Ilallav 1MA 00(137 Mailing address: Spokane Valley Summer Theatre P.O. Box 1368 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Description of funding purpose SVST hopes to secure a minor grant of $5000 to assist with the operation of the Conservatory, the theatre arts program for youth. Specifically, the grant would assist with paying quality instructors, purchasing supplies for costumes, set and program production, and the remainder would be put towards scholarships (the aforementioned David Malinak Scholarship Fund) for underprivileged students who cannot otherwise afford to enroll in the classes/camps. Youth entering first grade through college are welcome to participate in our program in their specified age groups. As SVST educators, we care for, take risks and dream with our students while expecting artistic excellence as a habit, not a moment. A requirement of every member of our educational support staff is a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. In the event that we receive fewer requests for scholarship, we would like to put the grant money towards the cost of the main stage show production rights. Royalties for the caliber of shows produced by SVST can cost between $5,000-$15,000 per show run, and that is before a single costume is sewn or set piece is built. However, our priority is always the educational component. A $5,000 grant would represent approximately 4% of our annual $124,000 budget. Projected goals, objectives, timeline, anticipated impact, population served, geographic area served The Conservatory can serve a maximum of 120 students in a summer season, and each student pays $170 in tuition. SVST hopes to at least attract 100 (but, some students wish to attend more than one camp, or families have siblings who want to participate, and some even want to perform with us on the Main Stage). Our goal is to enroll the maximum number of students who want to participate, regardless of financial need, and to provide those students with the highest quality instructors available. The timeline is, of course, Summer 2018 for both mainstage shows and the Conservatory camps (auditions are in March, rehearsals begin in late May, and end with the close of the final show in August). The population served in the Conservatory is first -grade through college -aged students. The population served on the mainstage are culture loving residents of the City of Spokane Valley, especially families, who love to see professional live theatre without travelling a great distance. Anticipated impact, though, is limitless! Performing arts students from our region have gone on to have amazing careers in stagecraft and the performing arts. Many high profile Inland Northwesterners have performed on Broadway, London's West End, and in film and television. And many more have gone on to be accepted in highly competitive theatre arts programs at selective colleges and universities. The City's contribution could help produce the next Tony, Emmy or Oscar winner! The link between SVST and the City of Spokane Valley The direct contact that SVST has with City of Spokane Valley citizens is fairly straightforward. We fill a niche for quality professional theatre in between the markets of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. In addition, SVST provides superior summer youth theatre education for the Valley's up and coming stars. So whether an audience member or a parent, Valley citizens now have a professional local arts venue to attend without taking their business to the City of Spokane or to Coeur d'Alene. SVST looks forward to a partnership with the City of Spokane Valley! Summer 2017 Budget BUDGET 2017 INCOME Increase / (Decrease) 2016 Budget 2017 Budget 2016 to 2017 Single Ticket Sales 86,000 78,000 (8,000) Subscriptions 16,000 13,000 (3,000) Concessions 2,000 3,000 1,000 Silent Auctions 5,000 4,000 (1,000) Drawings or 50/50 1,000 1,000 0 Sponsorships 9,000 10,000 1,000 Ads 2,000 2,000 0 Contributions 3,000 3,000 0 Course registrations 18,000 5,000 (13,000) Grants 0 0 0 SVST Broadway In Concert Fund 5,000 5,000 0 Total Gross Income: 147000 124000 -23000 EXPENSES Production Ticketing Services 10 1,000 990 Production Coordinator 850 950 100 Costumes and Laundry 6,500 6,500 0 Dry Cleaning 500 500 0 Wigs 0 0 0 Props 700 600 (100) Royalties 18,000 18,000 0 Scripts / Music Rentals 2,000 2,150 150 Sets 3,000 4,000 1,000 Sound design 300 0 (300) Vocal coach Oliver and BIO 400 0 (400) Production Subtotal: Sur- mer Courses 32,260 33,700 Page 1 1,440 Summer 2017 Budget Course Supplies -paint 200 300 100 Course Marketing - ads 800 700 (100) Course Supplies -tshirts BIO 300 0 (300) Summer Camps Subtotal: 1,300 1,000 -300 Building Facility fees 10,000 9,000 (1,000) Insurance 2,700 2,500 (200) Concessions 1,000 1,000 0 Building Subtotal: 13,700 12,500 -1,200 Administrative Morale 1000 500 (500) Accounting Fees 4,500 2,000 (2,500) Banking fees/credit card charges 5,000 4,000 (1,000) Licenses and Fees 300 300 0 Office Supplies/copying 500 500 0 Postage and Shipping 41100 4,000 (100) Auditions Local - travel/flights 1200 800 (400) Auditions Regional - NY 130 0 (130) The Foundation Group 501c3 1200 0 (1,200) Travel - summer/housing/travel 1200 3,500 2,300 Administrative Subtotal: 19,130 15,600 -3,530 Marketing Season letter mailing and postcar 4,000 4,000 0 Ads - print 7,000 7,000 0 Billboards 3,000 3,000 0 Website / Internet $200 $100 (100) Posters 600 600 0 Programs 2,000 2,000 0 Graphic Designer 2,000 1,500 (500) Miscellaneous 300 500 200 PayPal and Quickbooks 650 650 0 501 c3 application fee 850 0 (850) GEO tracking 1,000 0 (1,000) Page 2 Summer 2017 Budget Marketing Subtotal: 21,600 19,350 -2,250 1099 Subcontract Personnel Executive Artistic Director 0 0 0 Managing Director 0 0 0 Director of Education 0 0 0 Actors 15,000 6,000 (9,000) Lighting DesignerlTD 3,000 2,000 (1,000) Set Designer 3,000 2,000 (1,000) Costume Designer/Costumer 4,500 2,750 (1,750) Light board Operator 1,000 1,000 0 Sound Operator 2,500 2,000 (500) Set Construction team 3,000 2,000 (1,000) Music Directors 6,500 3,500 (3,000) Musicians 10,000 10,000 0 Choreographers 4,000 500 (3,500) Directors 0 5,000 5,000 PSM - APC/SOM 1,200 1,400 200 ASM - APC/SOM 600 600 0 Box Officers - performances 1500 0 (1,500) Conservatory Teachers 0 1200 1,200 Graphic Designer 700 0 (700) Photographer 600 500 (100) Hair 1 Wigmaster 300 600 300 Propmaster - Season 600 400 (200) Scenic Painter 600 400 (200) 1099 Subcontract Presonnel Subtotal: 58600 41850 -16750 Expense Total: 146,590 124,000 -22,590 Total Net: 410 0 -410 Page 3 ���1-i; SPOKANE VALLEY� ��SUMMER AT CENTRAL VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Always... Patsy Cline nrmrdW1114 dy o:«r dtrryTed 3windley -beedanonwva� June 23 - July 9 Starting Andrea Olsen as Patsy Cline, Dana Rose Fleming as Louise Seger and a live, full onstage band! Directed by Yvonne A. K. Johnson Music Direction by Drew Olsen The Secret Garden Sod o dlo oLy MniSlm amino uirto Lucy Simon tail en dr oond 6t Idocto ltAd u ewnhr w -. July 21 -= .August 6 Directed by Yvonne A.'K. Johnson Music Direction by David Brewster AT CENTRAL VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER State-of-the-art theatre • Free parking TICKETS: iv 9" David & Christina MAX I I ^4Current Lynch Mr ubecim f'nrk i-1nl=_i Int For purchases and exchanges visit WWW.SVSUMMERTHEATRE.COM 509-368-7897 2017 SEASON TICKETS Season Ticket Type Price Quantity Total Adults Seniors/Military Students $68 $65 $35 Total $ SINGLE TICKETS Always, Patsy Cline Price Quantity Total Adults $38 F $ Seniors/Military $36 $ Students 520 28 $ The Secret Garden Total $ Price Quantity Total Adults $38 Seniors/Military $36 Students $20 ORDER TOTAL *Give an Additional Gift of Support: Your generous and tax-deductible support helps us keep ticket prices affordable, production quality high, and additional programming strong. Please consider an additional gift of support this season. Donations of $50.00 or more receive acknowledgement in the season program. Total $ Presented by Mirabeau Park Hotel MAX Special event: SVST Broadway In Concert Wednesday, August 2 at 7:30 P.M. A portion of the proceeds will go to the David Malinak scholarship fund. FUNDRAISER Price Quantity Total All Tickets 525 Total $ Please circle your performance date below in the calendars provided. We will choose the best seats available, hold your tickets at the will call and email you a confirmation. If you would like to manage your own account including exchanges go to www.sysummertheatre.com. Evening Show Time: 7:30 P.M. Sunday Show Time: 2:00 P.M. Always, Patsy Cline JUNE 23 - JULY 9 W TH F Sat Sun $ 23 24 25 28 29 30 1 2 6 7 8 9 The Secret Garden JULY 21 - AUGUST 6 W TH F Sat Sun $ 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 # Season Tickets $ Broadway Fundraiser tickets $ *Donor Contribution $ *Additional Gift of Support $ Grand Total $ Name Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Email [ ] Cash [ ] Check Order amount $ [ ] Credit Card Please charge $ to my credit card: [ ] Visa [ ] MC [ ] AmEx [ ] Discover Card # Expiration Date CCV# [Name as it appears on your card) Please mail to: Spokane Valley Summer Theatre, P.O. Box 1368, Spokane Valley, WA 99037 There are no additional fees for exchanges or credit card fees. There are no refunds. Welcome to the SVST 2017 Summer Season featuring one of the most highly produced musicals in America, Always, Patsy Cline and the Tony award-winning, The Secret Garden. Our second season promises to delight and entertain audiences of all ages with humor, love and inspiration. Themes of friendship, hope and renewal abound as we travel back to the late 1950s and England in 1911 to a magical place that will transcend time. The Conservatory play -in -a -week classes for students entering grades 2 — 6 will include adaptations of The Adventures of Harry Potter and Friends (July 10-14), The Wizard of Oz (July 17— 21) and James and the Giant Peach (July 24 — 28). For online ticket orders, registration forms and additional information please visit www.sysummertheatre.com. Thank you for your support and see you at the theatre! vonne A.K. Johnson Executive Artistic Director IRORDWAY IN CONCERT August 2 • 7:30 P.M. D'r= ied by Yvonne A. K. Johnson Music Direction by Michael Saccomanno A portion of the proceeds will go to the David Malinak scholarship fund. 2017 SEASON' 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley ti Spokane Valley Summer Theatre P.O. Box 1368 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 2016 Season photos: Northern Exposures Photography PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID SPOKANE, WA Permit #7 June 23 — July 9 Directed by Yvonne A. K. Johnson Music Direction by Drew Olsen JuIy;21 — August 6 Deed by -Yvonne A. K. Johnson mu Direcr,on by David Brewster Applicant Information: Phone: 509 922-3299 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 368 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 2017 Application for Funding From the City of Spokane Valley For Fiscal Year 2018 \4?leyfest' Contact: Peggy Doering, Executive Director Email: peggy@valleyfest.org Website: http://www.valleyfest.org/ Statement of Purpose: Physical Office Location: Spokane Valley Partners 10814 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 205 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpokValleyFest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokValleyfest/ Valleyfest produces: Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration — Sunday, July 29, 2018 Miss Spokane Valley and the Hearts of Gold Parade Float — Visits Local Communities Heart of Gold Parade — Friday, September 21, 2018 Valleyfest at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Mirabeau Point Park, Plantes Ferry September 22"d and 23rd, 2018 Valleyfest directly benefits the Spokane Valley citizens by hosting premier events which include the Hearts of Gold Parade, Valleyfest, Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, and the Miss Spokane Valley pageant. The 2018 Valleyfest goals are to: • Spur economic revitalization and development by: o Producing events in Spokane Valley that are free, fun and family focused o Partnering with businesses and allowing them to expose their products/services to tens of thousands of event participants • Connect people to CenterPlace Regional Event Center, and the: o Beauty of Mirabeau Point Park o City of Spokane Valley o Centennial Trail o Spokane River • Engage and build the community by: o Showcasing the that enrich the Spokane Valley region o Giving access and exposure to community nonprofit services o Provoking the mind and spotlighting the cultural arts o Attracting a diverse audience in culture, geography, and generations o Providing a wide range of free artistic and multi -cultural experiences o Creating an annual community driven, safe, celebratory event with lasting memories o Hosting physical activities in a natural outdoor setting Funding Rational: Valleyfest is a non-profit committed to Spokane Valley. The objective is to expose the talent that enriches the region and celebrate the visual and performing arts, education, science, and recreation. A part-time staff of one, summer interns, and community volunteers work throughout the year securing the funding necessary to provide safe, quality events, which showcase the Spokane Valley. Over the years, the average economic impact of Valleyfest was estimated at $1.8 million dollars for the three-day festival. The specific element for which we request funding is the marketing and advertising of Valleyfest to the Inland Northwest Region. Valleyfest brings visitors to Spokane Valley and brings the community together in celebration. In order to accomplish this objective, the marketing message is carried to a regional audience within the Inland Northwest This includes North Idaho, Western Montana, and Eastern Washington. In marketing materials, the City of Spokane Valley, Mirabeau Point Park and CenterPlace Regional Event Center are mentioned as part of the media campaign. Citizens of the Spokane Valley and surrounding region are invited to attend the three-day festival to watch the Hearts of Gold Parade on Friday evening, register for recreational activities, enjoy free entertainment at the three live festival stages, or to engage with over 200 vendors at the event. Each year over 6,700 volunteer hours produce Valleyfest, the Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, the Hearts of Gold Parade, and the Spokane Valley Hearts of Gold Float. The business community, nonprofit sector, schools, and community outreach groups step forward to volunteer for the events. Valleyfest is possible because of the donated time and energy by the community citizens. The objectives are to create lasting sustainability and growth which economically benefit the City of Spokane Valley. Valleyfest is part of the cultural identity of the City of Spokane Valley bringing over 15,000 attendees to the Sprague Ave parade and over 35,000 to Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Spokane River, Plantes Ferry, and Centennial Trail. Valleyfest is a community driven, safe, family oriented, visually dramatic festival in Spokane Valley and is funded through grants, sponsorships, and booth fees. Money from this economic grant is required for the organization to continue promoting Spokane Valley. Regional marketing develops Spokane Valley's tourism objectives. Through effective marketing and promotion, Valleyfest invites both event visitors and vendors to shop and stay in Spokane Valley, with Valleyfest as the primary incentive for conducting commerce. Expected visitors and participants in Valleyfest can be categorized into several groups—each with unique economic impacts on Spokane Valley. 1. New sales revenue to businesses in immediate and regional event vicinity 2. Exposure of Valley -based businesses to residents living outside Spokane Valley 3. Future Valley -based business opportunity 4. Hotel/Motel Room Nights 5. Branding/community advantages for Valley -based business. * Research supports the fact that consumers may switch purchasing preferences to businesses that support favorable community causes/events, i.e. Valleyfest 6. Impact on restaurants, local vendors and merchants, and gas stations The Valleyfest volunteers work in collaboration with Spokane Valley businesses to reach more of the Spokane Valley business community. In 2017, Valleyfest and the Miss Spokane Valley Court attended the Lilac, Millwood, Tekoa, Fairfield, Davenport, Chewelah, and Deer Park community events inviting those communities to the Spokane Valley. Financial Information: Valleyfest requests an investment of $50,000 from the City of Spokane Valley Economic Grant in support of efforts to market a 3 -day event that invites visitors to Spokane Valley businesses, services, shopping, and staying. Our current summary budget of $208,000 reflects the assistance from the City of Spokane Valley for funding of the 2017 festival. This budget is made possible through the generous support of agencies and businesses that Valleyfest works cooperatively with for office space, business development assistance, and through the help of the City of Spokane Valley. The economic development grant would represent approximately 24% of the annual budget. The funds finance TV, radio, website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, billboards and print advertisements. In unpleasant economic times, the summary budget is adjusted to reflect the changes that occur with grants, sponsorships and donations. Valleyfest is appreciated and well received by the community sponsors, businesses located in our region and our citizens. Attached is a 2018 summary budget and is contingent on contributions, sponsorships and in kind donations from the following sources (see next page): \/i'ieyfest 2018 Summary Budget INCOME Auction $35,000 Booth $35,000 Cycle Celebration $2,000 Hotel Motel Grant - Cycle Celebration $5,000 Hotel Motel Grant - Valleyfest $0 Economic Development Grant $50,000 Miscellaneous $5,000 Multi -Sports Registrations $6,000 Publication $10,000 Sponsor $60,000 Total Income $208,000 EXPENSES Auction $12,000 Booth $2,000 Contract Services $2,000 Entertainment $25,000 Equipment Rental $20,000 Event Production $33,000 Hearts of Gold Parade Float $2,000 Marketing Expenses $50,000 Miscellaneous $5,000 Miss Spokane Valley Pageant $1,000 Office/Admin $15,000 Publication $5,000 Security $6,000 Sponsor Activiation $4,000 Volunteer/Employee $3,000 Wages $23,000 Total Expenses $208,000 aIle fest' Showcases the City of Spokane Valley Assets September 22, 23, & 24, 2017 and September 21, 22, & 23, 2018 Valleyfest showcases Mirabeau Point Park CenterPlace Regional Event Center Plantes Ferry Park Sprague Avenue Valleyfest showcases Spokane Valley's Community Volunteers �E<1� O]1P4Wf fl qa to PD1=c1.4'.Fr EESO0.: FAM:1:L LE.. Over 200 people and 7,600 hours of time donated each year Valleyfest showcases The FRIENDLIEST city within the Inland Northwest Valleyfest showcases CenterPlace Regional Event Center Valleyfest showcases Mirabeau Point Park Valleyfest showcases our Nature Valleyfest showcases Hearts of Gold Parade Valley Haspl RQCKwj 77fie Sponsor al Valleyeest Valleyfest showcases Science and Technology Mai SVI‘i XN IV !it TIVERS Valleyfest showcases Families and Newborns Valleyfest showcases car enthusiast in Spokane Valley Valleyfest showcases the Step UP for Down's Syndrome Walk Valleyfest showcases Spokane Valley's Recreation 1 1 elk Run for a Cause FamayRide Valleyfest showcases the Spokane Valley's Centennial Trail Valleyfest showcases Aviation Valleyfest showcases Spokane Valley's Responsible Dog Ownership Day Spokani Spokane focus Valleyfest showcases Spokane Valley's Talent Support us as Valleyfest Showcases the City of Spokane Valley! Thank you. Photos by Spokane Focus Artwork by Lemonade Graphics Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services City of Spokane Valley Attn: Sarah Farr, Finance Department 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 108 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services (ARMS) is requesting a social services grant for $3750 to help 50 victims/survivors find freedom from domestic violence. The mission of ARMS is to provide healing and transformation for those experiencing domestic violence and abuse. While we are a faith -based organization, we do not discriminate. We serve everyone. Executive Director, Stacey Womack, began this work October 1, 1997. Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services was incorporated on June 8, 1999. Stacey began in her home but it has now grown to become a national organization, as well as international, serving victims in Kenya and Mexico. ARMS has been serving victims/survivors in NE Washington since 2003, with an office in Spokane, WA. We recently moved our office to Spokane Valley, WA. Her Journey is our largest program and is free to all participants. This fifteen -week program meets weekly in confidential locations and is led by our trained, compassionate volunteer Ieaders. Each lesson helps women to better understand who they are or have experienced, believe in their value, and make life giving choices for themselves and their children. Recently one woman shared after someone told her about ARMS: "I hung up, went to the ARMS website, and clicked on the link "How do you know ifyou are being abused?" As I began to answer the questions, I dropped my head and began to weep tears of sorrow and relief I could see that 1 was not crazy. I could now name what was happening and move forward in healing. I went to class every week and began my education around domestic violence. I was reminded of how precious I am and that 1 am beautifhd in God's eyes. 1 learned, while I am flawed and my marriage had issues, abuse in any form is never ok. The Her Journey program put me on my road to healing from abuse. My confidence has replaced my shame. Through ARMS the ashes of my life have been turned into beauty." Women share over and over how this program has changed their lives. It costs ARMS $75 to put one woman through this free fifteen -week program. ARMS provides over a half a million dollars of services to victims/survivors at a fraction of the cost, year after year. The ARMS Her Journey program is a trauma informed program. We have removed as many barriers as possible to create safety for the healing process. Participants do not have to give us their real name or share anything they are uncomfortable sharing. They are allowed to bring a support person with them and there is no intake or fees required to attend. ARMS has served 19,000 victims/survivors since the beginning. Her Journey is translated into Spanish, Russian, and Kiswahili. 1222 S McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 * 509-484-0600 ARMS is a 501(C) 3 organization. Tax ID # 93-1270845 ARMS has been serving Spokane Valley since 2008 through Her Journey, our victim recovery program, and now our perpetrator treatment programs for both men and women who have used abusive and controlling behaviors. NE Washington Budget: Total Income $86,157 Expenses Payroll $51,233 Supplies 18,410 Training & Travel $6,826 Utilities $2,635 $79,104 The $3750 represents only 5% of our overall budget for the area. Our plan is to grow the office and our services. This grant would insure 50 victims of domestic violence and abuse find the help and healing they need. When we help one parent, we help the children. When we help the family, we help the whole community. We appreciate your support in our on-going efforts to end domestic violence and abuse by bring healing to the abused and transformation for the offenders. Stacey Womack V Executive Director stacey(a7ai msonline.org 509-484-0600 1222 S McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 * 509-484-0600 ARMS is a 501(C) 3 organization. Tax ID # 93-1270845 sl Arts Acacie of Spokan 2018 City of Spokane Valley Proposal (Social Services) Arts Academy of Spokane P.O. Box 141843 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Kevin M. Culwell, Executive Director Lia M.Cu1we11, Finance Director Phone: 509.688.7341 Website: tvivw.artsacademyofspokatte.com E-mail: admin@artsacademyofspokane.com We are requesting the following amount: $4,000 $1,250 per semester ($2,500 total) *for art supplies as well as healthy snacks to be served to each student before class starts $250 forArtAchieve *continuing the art curriculum which proved a terrific success last year $250 for Arts Academy of Spokane *To cover expenses like state licenses; website maintenance, etc. $1,000 for Summer 2018 art program *includes money forvenue, supplies, decorations and food. Arts Academy of Spokane, formed in November 2014, is a non-profit after school program for elementary schools within the Central Valley School District, introducing arts and cultures to students that may not otherwise have access. We continue to grow as a young non-profit organization with the various relationships and partnerships we have been forging, while also learning valuable lessons with how to be wise with the resources we draw from, be it time or money. Our goal for 2018 is to build upon the many successes of the last two -and -a -half years. For the 2017-18 school year, we will continue our fruitful partnership with Broadway Elementary Principal Lori Johnson and the school's creative team to continue an after-school program two days per week, with approximately 20 students. We have three sessions covering all five grades, with each session culminating in a student art show. The shows have proved a great success with nothing but positive feedback. We are beginning a program with University Elementary at some point this school year, and we will target a viable third CVSD school to prepare for in 2018-19. Catholic Charities Spokane August 1, 2017 City of Spokane Valley Attn: Sarah Farr, Finance Department 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 108 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Ms. Farr, Thank you so much for your assistance answering our questions regarding our grant application to the City of Spokane Valley. I am enclosing our grant application for your support of House of Charity in the amount of $75,000. As 1 explain in the enclosed application, Spokane County has thousands of individuals who are homeless, and the rate of those experiencing chronic homelessness is growing. Catholic Charities Spokane is leading County -wide efforts to address homelessness and chronic homelessness so that no one has to sleep on the streets and so that those who are homeless have the support and resources they need to climb out of homelessness and stay out of homelessness. This critical work starts at House of Charity, where we accept anyone in any condition in need of food, shelter, medical attention, respite, case management, counseling, assistance filling necessary prescriptions, and so much more. House of Charity also works to place individuals who are homeless and struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, or other challenges in our permanent supportive housing so that they have the ongoing support and resources to exit homelessness and reduce recidivism. Our work in this area has drawn national recognition. House of Charity collaborates with local agencies, businesses, nonprofits, hospitals, and individuals. House of Charity truly is a regional partnership. House of Charity can only stay open 24/7 with grants and donations. We are working tirelessly to secure funding. The requested grant will help us in this important work that is shaping Spokane County. We would be honored to have the City of Spokane Valley as a partner. Thank you for considering this request. Please contact me if I can answer any questions. Thank ou, Susan Foster -Dow Vice President for Mission & Strategy 509.991.9197 sfoster-Ho,,,.v@ cspokane.org Enc: 2018 Application for House of Charity 509.3,58.4250 • 800.8? L 1209 6 12 EOFt Firth .1venue a P.O. Boy 2252 9927C) r. Csft�nln_�:.a,�r�r�asSDc�f:a�a.8(7 City of Spokane Valley 2017 Proposal Catholic Charities Spokane R House of Charity Basic Information Organization Name: Catholic Charities of Spokane (Catholic Charities Spokane) Organization Mailing Address: PO Box 2253, Spokane, WA 99210-2253 Program Address: 32 W Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 Contact Name: Susan Foster -Dow Contact Information: sfoster-clow@ccspokane,org Type of Grant: Social Services Organization's Purpose and Background Established in 1912, Catholic Charities Spokane (CCS) is considered a regional leader helping vulnerable populations and addressing homelessness. Every year, CCS serves more than 77,000 individuals. For more than a century, CCS has been assisting and advocating for some of our most underserved community members, who are largely without a voice. CCS serves homeless individuals and households at House of Charity (HOC), St. Margaret's Shelter, Diversion, Singles Homeless Coordinated Assessment (SHCA), Homeless Families Coordinated Assessment (HFCA), Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Furniture Bank, Rapid Re- housing, and more. CCS also serves other at -risk populations through many other programs including our Food Bank, Counseling, Emergency Services, CAPA (Childbirth & Parenting Assistance), Senior Services/Volunteer Chore Services, and more. CCS's board of directors and other dedicated volunteers play a vital role in planning, advocating, and helping with CCS. Project Description and Community Impact One of our most important programs addressing homelessness is HOC. Since 1958, HOC has served people experiencing homelessness, often with mental illness and co-occurring substance use. Program Need — A total of 879 households (representing 1,090 individuals) were counted as homeless during the 2017 Point -in -Time count (PIT) in Spokane' — representing an increase from the PITs in 2015' and 20163. However, this number is believed to be underestimated: some service providers believe the number of homeless individuals in Spokane County is as many as 5,000 people.4 This discrepancy indicates more individuals are facing homelessness than the PIT captures. Furthermore, the challenges identified by those facing homelessness are growing. Spokane saw a 73% increase in the number of chronically homeless persons over the past year, which is HOC's target ' 2017 Spokane Regional Point -in -Time Count Fact Sheet, summarizing the single -night -count of people found who identified as homeless. haps://static.spokanecitv.org/datumtents/chhs(Llans-repor!:s reports/7.0:_7-onint-in-tini- count-fact-sheet,pdf 2 2015 Spokane Regional Point -in -Time Count Fact Sheet. https://static.spokanecity.org/docunu,nts/chhs/ni.-n re_aorts/reports/2015-shokane-rr_gional-point-in-titre-count-fact-sheet.odf a 2016 Spokane Regional Point -in -Time Count Fact Sheet. https://static.spokanecity,org/documents/chhs/plan reports/repor /2016-point-in-time-count-fact-sheet.pclf a Spokane Regional Health District, Missing the Foundation: Understanding Homelessness in Spokane County, 2015. 1 City of Spokane Valley 2017 Proposal Catholic Charities Spokane r House of Charity population.5 The number of unaccompanied youth increased 20%.6 The majority (59.3%) of homeless individuals have a disability.' Tragically, one in five homeless people reported experiences of domestic violence,8 and one study found that 78.3% of women who were homeless have been raped, physically assaulted, and/or stalked.9 In Spokane, the top six factors associated with homelessness are, in ranking order: loss of income, lost job, lack of affordable housing, family conflict, mental health problem, and eviction. The loss of a job and loss of income account for more than half of all cases.10 Program Description — CCS is dedicated to meeting this growing need. Every year, HOC provides more than 50,000 bed nights for more than 2,000 individuals and basic needs for more than 3,000 individuals who enter our shelter. We provide emergency shelter; two meals a day (160,000+ meals a year); gear storage; shower, laundry, and mail services; on-site case management coordinating internal and external resources; vocational services; and housing placement services. HOC also offers help addressing individuals' medical needs with an on-site clinic. HOC is sustained by an outpouring of financial and in- kind support by individuals, businesses, organizations, and public and private agencies. In 2016, more than 450 unduplicated volunteers provided 14,000 hours of service to HOC. HOC Upstairs Shelter Services: The upstairs sleeping dorm has 105 beds, 23 of which are dedicated Respite beds and 82 for Emergency Sleeping Program. Individuals are given clean pajamas to sleep in. The Emergency Sleeping Program is low barrier and is funded primarily through donations; Providence and Deaconess fund the Respite program. HOC 24/7 Shelter Services: Budget cuts forced HOC to reduce hours and close daily from 12pm-6pm from January -November 2016. During this closure, HOC and law enforcement saw crises and tragic incidents for clients increase due to the unavailability of HOC support and services. This closure also resulted in the displacement of 300+ Spokane County residents experiencing homelessness. Understanding that keeping HOC open 24/7 provides invaluable benefits for at -risk community members and for the entire community, HOC worked with community partners to commit to supporting a 24/7 model. In partnership with the City of Spokane, HOC increased hours of operation to provide 24/7 shelter services in January 2017. Day services end at 6pm daily and overflow sleeping check-in begins at 7pm downstairs. Patrons are given a mat and two blankets to sleep in the designated areas for - men and women. The 24/7 Shelter Services provides a safe place for anyone experiencing homelessness and does not turn anyone in need away. The overflow sleeping program addresses barriers that might prevent someone from accessing shelter including allowing patrons to keep their animals with them and not requiring partners to sleep in separate shelters. Since November 2016, HOC has been sleeping an average of 275 total individuals nightly (averaging 230 men and 45 women). This program relies on grants and donations. s Chronic homelessness is defined as someone with a disabling condition who has been continuously homeless a year or more, or someone with a disabling condition who has been homeless at least four times in the past year. 6 2017 Spokane Regional Point -in -Time Count Fact Sheet. ' Data collected by the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); published by the Spokane Regional Health District, Missing the Foundation: Understanding Homelessness in Spokane County, 2015. 8 lbid, 2015. 9 Jasinski,J.L., Wesley, J.K., Mustain, E., & Wright, J.D. The experience of violence in the lives of homeless women, 2005. Retrieved from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. https://wk..,:v.ricir ov/odffilesl/nil/grants/7.1197F.iznt 10 The Spokane Regional PIT Count, 2015. 2 City of Spokane Valley 2017 Proposal Catholic Charities Spokane 1 House of Charity Community Impact— HOC is leading an innovative, nationally -recognized, community approach to ending homelessness. Homelessness in our region will not be solved without comprehensive solutions to substance abuse, physical disability, domestic violence, mental illness, and poverty. HOC provides care with dignity and respect for every person in any condition. Each HOC Case Manager is a trained assessor for the County's coordinated assessment system and the City's SHCA and can connect clients to housing and other resources. To ensure clients connect with income resources and will exit the shelter with increased income, Case Managers are trained in SSDI/SSI Outreach Access and Recovery (SOAR) and supported employment. To meet the immense needs of our clients, HOC staff is trained in Managing of Aggressive Behavior, Suicide Prevention, CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens. Last year, CCS earned the national Catholic Health Assembly's highest honor, the Achievement Citation, for our innovative and life -changing Transitional Respite Care program. Homelessness directly impacts every community in Spokane County. Through HOC resources and support, HOC helps individuals overcome their homelessness and reduce recidivism. This in turn helps neighborhoods and businesses by reducing homelessness in their areas and allows communities to spend money more efficiently. HOC improves the quality of life of participants by: • Providing the Emergency Sleeping Program and 24/7 Shelter Services — safer places to sleep than sleeping outdoors or in makeshift shelters, • Staffing employees specially trained to address wide-ranging and urgent needs of clients. • Providing food, laundry and shower access, mail services, and gear storage. • Providing Case Management. • Targeting individuals who are chronically homeless and designing wraparound support to address chronic homelessness. • Providing access to primary care at our Free Providence Outreach Clinic at HOC, providing preventative care and alleviating financial burdens from local hospitals. • Connecting individuals with medical benefits. • Providing transportation and resources for refilling prescriptions and accessing necessities to keep clients medically stabilized. • Providing our Transitional Respite Program for homeless individuals to recover after being discharged from the hospital but with nowhere to go. • Connecting individuals with counseling and mental health resources. • Assisting with job searching. • Helping to build or rebuild personal and financial self-reliance. • Providing SOAR -trained staff for assistance increasing income and benefits. • Assisting County residents to find housing in their neighborhood of origin, if desired. • Connecting individuals with transitional and supportive housing. • Keeping those who are unstable in a safer environment for others. • Improving self-sufficiency and lives of formerly homeless community members. • Coordinating a wide range of external community supports. Request Catholic Charities Spokane is serving and supporting individuals and families from all over the region, including from the City of Spokane Valley. We cannot address homelessness without dedicated 3 City of Spokane Valley 2017 Proposal Catholic Charities Spokane J House of Charity regional partners and their support. This proposal requests the partnership and support of the City of Spokane Valley for HOC operating expenses in the amount of $75,000. The requested funding represents 2.1% of HOC operating costs and 0.47% of the CCS operating budget, and will help continue this meaningful work in the region. House of Charity Operating Budget EXPENSES Personnel Expenses Salaries, Benefits & Taxes Jesuit Volunteers Subtotal Personnel Operations Expenses Building & Vehicle Insurance Utilities & Telephone Program Supplies, Postage, & Printing Mileage Building & Vehicle Maintenance/Repairs Kitchen Supplies & Food Client Support Subtotal Operations Professional/Services Expenses Contracted Security IT Services Subtotal Professional Services Support Expenses Support Costs Staff Development + Training Subtotal Support Costs TOTAL EXPENSES (all categories) REVENUE Requested grant from the City of Spokane Valley United Way City of Spokane CHG HHAA Grants, Contracts, and Donations TOTAL REVENUE How This Impacts the City of Spokane Valley Citizens 4 $2,670,118 50,000 $2,720,118 23,000 143,000 32,000 1,000 120,000 40,000 12,000 $ 371,000 $ 305,964 $ 8,000 $ 313,964 $ 120,000 $ 28,000 $ 148,000 $3,553,082 $ 75,000 $ 66,000 $2,031,800 $ 135,000 $1,245,282 $3,553,082 City of Spokane Valley 2017 Proposal Catholic Charities Spokane j House of Charity An estimated 20% of those served at HOC are from Spokane County, including the City of Spokane Valley, We do not require demographic information from the clients we serve. Therefore, we are unable to identify the exact number of individuals served from the City of Spokane Valley. Because HOC provides resources that aren't available in the City of Spokane Valley, and because we know current and past clients from the City of Spokane Valley, we know that community members from the City of Spokane Valley receive services and care at HOC. Since opening more than 50 years ago, HOC has welcomed and served individuals from the City of Spokane Valley. For many clients we serve, HOC is their only resource for low -barrier emergency shelter, meals, case management, counseling, primary care, benefits like medical insurance, and connections to transitional housing. HOC also helps individuals move back to the City of Spokane Valley if/when they are ready to. The requested funding will help HOC continue this work serving individuals from the City of Spokane Valley. Thank you for considering partnering with Catholic Charities Spokane and countless other community partners in this transformative, impactful work. 5 GHILllRE\ EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN MIRTH TO 3 City of Spokane Valley Social Services Grant Application Children FIRST Therapy Carey Gibbons, Executive Director 2510 N. Pines Road, Suite 3 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 cgibbons tr;childrenfirstspokane.org 509-315-5711 Organization's Purpose and Background: Children FIRST Therapy is a non-profit organization that provides early intervention services for children ages birth to three including speech, occupational, and physical therapies in Spokane Valley. Children FIRST Therapy strives to be a model program for the use of integrated peer learning in early intervention services for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Understanding that children learn best from their typically developing peers, we have built an early intervention therapy preschool, and supportive in-home therapy program, that has been successful for over 20 years. Our vision is to pioneer the growth of the field of integrated therapy preschools and programs so that every child in our community has an opportunity to thrive and reach their fullest potential. 1 2510 N Pines Rd Suite 3 • Spokane Valley WA 99206 • P 509-315-5711 • F 509-443-4170 www.childrenfirstspokane.corn Project Description and Community Impact: Due to changes in Washington State Early Intervention laws, Children FIRST Therapy is in need of a new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to comply with state insurance billing regulations. We are looking for assistance for the cost of a one-year subscription of an EMR system, funds to cover the cost of training our employees and the equipment necessary to utilize the EMR system. This EMR system will be specific to Early Intervention and allow staff to be more efficient in complying with the new billing requirements. This EMR system will also allow our program to grow and will assist us in helping more families in the Spokane Valley area. The funds received from the increased insurance billings to Medicaid and private insurance carriers will sustain the cost of the EMR in future years. The additional equipment needed to run the EMR system are Wi-Fi tablets. These tablets allow each staff to write reports by accessing the cloud based EMR and chart on each student after weekly therapy sessions at preschool or in homes. This program and these tablets are invaluable and desperately needed to continue our mission and grow in this community. At this time, Children FIRST Therapy serves 50 students who reside in the Spokane Valley area. We hope to increase this to 70 students throughout this fiscal year. Children FIRST Therapy has been a crucial part of our Spokane Valley community for over 20 years. Children FIRST Therapy has enabled hundreds of children to reach their fullest potential. Most often, graduates of our program do not need continued services and therapy in the traditional preschool and kindergarten settings. Our community impact is long-lasting and far-reaching. We have helped to increase acceptance and understanding of children with disabilities through our unique, integrated preschool model where typically developing children learn how to interact with children with disabilities. We are growing generations who are more tolerant and accepting because they have learned fron ,and with each other. We have helped many struggling families understand the importance of F .1. focusing on education for their children. We are growing the next generation of learners and overcoming 2510 N Pines Rd Suite 3 Spokane Valley WA 99206 • P 509-315-5711 • F 509-443-4170 historic family obstacles to learning and education. Through our in-home, preschool and group therapy programs, we have given children the developmental boost they need to enter kindergarten, successfully, and most often on par with their typically developing peers. This is an incredible accomplishment that demonstrates the necessity for early intervention therapy. Most of families we serve are in some need financially to cover the cost of services and therapy. Without the services provided by Children FIRST Therapy, many of these families would not have access to the therapies they need to overcome the potentially life-long implications of premature births, developmental delays, and physical disabilities. The impact of early intervention therapy and education is life changing; not just for the children we serve but for their families of Spokane Valley. Budget Set up $1500.00 Subscription $2,700.00 Data Plan $3,500.00 Tablets $2,500.00 Training $10,000.00 Total $20,200.00 (3% of our overall annual operating budget) Thank you for your time and consideration. Carey B. Gibbons Executive Director 25) 0 N Pines Rd Suite 3 • Spokane Valley WA 99206 • P 509-315-5711 • F 509-443-4170 At Children FIRST Therapy, we know how important it is to all of our parents that their child thrive, grow, and become ready for their next step and we value that parents choose us to help prepare them for it. Our program provides the following: Services Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Special Instruction Family Resource Coordination Evaluations Programs In -Home Therapy Preschool Therapy Group Sensory Group In -Childcare Therapy Sessions Move to Learn Preschool for typical peers To learn more about our program or schedule an evaluation call (509) 3-15-5711 www.childrenfirstspokane.com Office Location 2510 N. Pines Road, Suite 3, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Therapy Location 2515 N. Locust Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Children FIRST Therapy 12510 N Pines Rd Ste 31 Spokane, WA 99206 Early intervention therapies for children birth to three Children FIRST Therapy provides the highest quality early intervention services for children birth to three with developmental delays through our unique, integrated preschool and group therapy programs. Our integrated preschool provides an opportunity for children to learn from and receive therapy with their typically developing friends rather than attending an individual session in a more subdued clinical environment. For more than 20 years Children FIRST Therapy has been the only therapy program in the Spokane area offering an integrated preschool run by therapists who skillfully engage your child in their therapy work during their preschool activities and learning. Children FIRST Therapy is also a high-quality, successful preschool for typically developing children. In our program, therapists and early childhood specialists teach children with developmental disabilities and typically developing children the same curriculum which challenges each student to grow and reach their own fullest potential_ Children FIRST Therapy serves the child's parents and care givers as well; offering in-depth resource coordination and hands-on involvement in the child's therapy. We provide in home therapy sessions for children within our service area. For children in the East, West and Central Valley school districts, as well as the Spokane area, Children FIRST Therapy is the only integrated preschool and the best choice for your child's success! Our Vision Children FIRST Therapy strives to be a model program for the use of integrated peer learning in early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities. Understanding that children learn best from their typically developing peers, we have built an early intervention therapy preschool, and supportive in-home program, that have been successful for nearly 25 years. Our vision is to pioneer the growth of the field of integrated therapy preschools so that every child has an opportunity to thrive and reach their fullest potential. Core Values and Values Statement We are dedicated to the individual needs of each child we serve. We set goals and create therapy plans that enable each child to reach their fullest potential. We provide valuable resource connections, information, support and understanding to families raising and supporting children with special needs. We enhance our community by making an impact in the lives of the children and families we serve. elevations chddr'en'c_, therapy resource toundetir,i Helping children with special needs reach their full potential. Basic Information: Elevations: A Children's Therapy Resource Foundation Contact: Mary Anne Ruddis, Executive Director 325 S. University Rd Suite 203 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-385-2116 info@elevationsspokane.org Type of grant: Social Services request Statement of Organization purpose and background: The mission of Elevations: A Children's Resource Therapy Foundation is "Elevating children with special needs to reach their full potential by providing access to the resources and support they need to improve their families' overall quality of life." Elevations was founded to address the needs of children with special health care needs who have limited or inadequate access to the therapies, services and/or equipment they need to live as fully and productive a life as possible regardless of economic constraints. We believe that we all benefit when children are given what they need to become as successful in their community as their abilities allow. We all pay the price when intervention that can truly change a child's life is not received when it is needed. Elevations is not disease specific. We help ail children with special needs regardless of the underlying diagnosis. Elevations was founded because of the specific lack of resources for children and families with a wide range of diagnoses and conditions that require therapeutic interventions. Too many children with physical and mental challenges who could be helped by therapy but who have limited or no resources to meet the cost were falling through the gaps. Many times families are forced to forgo recommended interventions due to limited insurance coverage, multiple and high co -pays, high deductibles, or services/equipment not covered by insurance. Knowing that therapies/equipment received while the child is still growing can change the trajectory of that child's life, the founders of Elevations knew they needed to act. To address the gaps that therapists saw in their clinics every day, committed medical professionals, families of special needs children, and community members established Elevations in 2012. Our first funding cycle was November 2013. Description of project or activity for which funding is requested and explanation of how it benefits our community: Caring for children with special needs can be an emotionally and financially draining challenge for families, particularly with respect to meeting the medical needs of their children. Addressing the financial needs of families by ensuring that children get the services and/or equipment they need also addresses an underlying family stress. Helping families with copays, (sometimes multiple times a week or for more than one child), deductibles, and paying for therapy visits after yearly insurance allotments have been allocated can force families to choose between food on the table and therapy for their child. The weight of realizing that your child's future isn't affordable is a burden no family should bear. Funding for home equiptnent that is not covered by insurance allows parents to work with children outside of the therapy environment to increase their 325 S. University Rd., Ste. 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 P: 509-385-2116 F: 509-921-9774 televations r.FIA1dr ern?. t iertipy reIouron four 1,_1, rt.nur Helping children with special needs reach their full potential. progress. Children also have tools to use at home to self-sooth thereby reducing the overall family stress. The entire family is strengthened which leads to a healthier Spokane Valley. Elevations provides two funding cycles for families per year, in the spring and fall. Qualifying children must be undergoing therapy and require a recommendation from a licensed provider. Our organization works with therapy providers to identify and qualify children for assistance to ensure that a families' inability to pay will not hinder access to the care they need. Funds that are available for therapy services and equipment are paid directly to licensed providers. Since our first funding cycle in November of 2013, Elevations has processed 204 applications with 40% of those from Spokane Valley families. Total requests were approximately $213,000. We were able to fund 164 requests totaling nearly $97,000.00. Of those requests, 82 are from Spokane Valley families and totaled $77,500. Sixty-seven Spokane Valley families were able to receive help for their special needs child totaling approximately $39,000.00 because of our caring community. Amount requested, including a summary budget and the % of ores overall budget that the amount requested represents. Summary Program Budget Reg nested Donated 1. Personnel A. Salaries, Wages, Benefits, Taxes $0 $44,688.00 11. Non -Personnel A. Space Costs B. IT -C. Expense -other D. Office Expense E. Telephone F. Other Costs G. Postage Expense H. Promotion & Awareness 111. Therapy /Equipment Program Cost Total Total Organization Budget ,2S S. University Rd,, Ste. 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 P: 509-385-2116 F: 509-921-9774 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2400.00 $960.00 $640.00 $1520.00 $259.00 $1400.00 $72.00 $3000.00 $5,000.00 $68,747.00 $5,000.00 5122,256.00 3% of total $5000.00 Total $44,688.00 $2400.00 $960.00 $640.00 $1520.00 $259.00 $1,400 $72.00 $3000.00 $73,744.00 5127,286.00 5157,891.00 $162.891.00 2 elevations a r. hiItlt•rn's therapy resource foundet,inn Helping children with special needs reach their full potential. Direct contact with the City of Spokane Valley citizens. Sixty-seven Spokane Valley families received assistance for their special needs child. As a relatively new non-profit, we know that we have not reached all of the Spokane Valley families who could benefit from our services. These are families that live, work, and attend school in our community. We believe that a child's potential should not be limited by insurance constraints or a • family's financial situation. A family should never have to choose between their child's health care needs and putting food on the table, heating their home, or buying gas for their car to get to work. 13y ensuring that Spokane Valley children receive services when needed, and are not limited by financial constraints, children can progress according to their potential. Providing some assistance for their child's health care needs can allow a family to have a movie night or something as simple as going out for ice cream. Many of us take these things for granted but are luxuries for the families we serve. These small respites can improve a family's overall quality of life. Beyond assisting with their child's medical needs, we are improving the health of the entire family. This then improves the overall health of the community that we share. Working together, we can ensure that Spokane Valley cares for the most vulnerable among us. .25 S. University Rd., Ste. 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 P: 509-385-2116 F: 509-921-9774 3 mitt rang With your support, We. WO help children with special needs reach their full potential. taelevations Your gift Will make a huge children's therapy resource foundation difference in the life of a local child. Do you know children who are unable to get the therapy they need due to financial constraints? We Do. Now, through the formation of Elevations, a children's therapy resource foundation, we can provide access to the resources Spokane's children need. Elevations is funded solely by donations. Your gifts make it possible to bridge the gap between children's needs and access to the resources and support they need to improve their overall quality of life. Every donation helps make a child's future a little bit brighter. How Can You Help? DONATE ONLINE Donate through a secure server at www.ElevationsSpokane.org. DONATE BY MAIL Donations by check can be mailed to: Elevations Foundation 325 S. University Road, Suite 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 of families with a special needs child report a parent had to stop working or reduce hours to care for the child. Survey by the Health Resources and Services Administration of Washington State children ages 0-18 were uninsured in 2010-2011. Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundations report on Health insurance Coverage of Children Please consider a donation to Elevations. (509) 385-2116 1 ElevationsSpokane.org Elevations is a registered 501(c) 3 Charity with the Secretary of State of Washington. EIN: 45-4130330 Your gift is tax deductible. iationns a children's therapy resource foundation Elevations: A Children's Therapy Resource Foundation was established by committed medical professionals, families and community members who see too many children with physical and mental challenges who could be helped by therapy — but who have limited or no resources to meet the cost. WHO WE CAN HELP Children and Their Families If your child has been diagnosed with a delay in his or her motor, language, cognitive, and/or social -emotional development, AND your family does not have resources or insurance to cover the cost, there may be help. Elevations: A Children's Therapy Resource Foundation works with therapy providers in the greater Spokane area to identify and qualify children and families for grants that may cover all or part of the cost of a course of therapy and/or therapeutic devices and equipment. Children ages 0-18 who live in the greater Spokane area can qualify for financial resources. How Does the Process Work? Families will be screened for need and depletion of any insurance benefits. A recommendation from a participating licensed provider is required. The Elevations Board will review applications and available funds will be dispersed to providers to cover the cost of selected services. Funds will only be made available for therapy services and equipment, and funds will be channeled through licensed providers. No guarantee is made for future financial resources, either for new or ongoing needs. We invite you to contact us with any questions you may have about our services. (509) 385-211.6 Visit us at ElevationsSpokane.org Helping children with special needs reach their full potential by providing access to the resources and support they need to improve their overall quality of life. is 2017 A t-Ta11 wot ii ('1iarit'� You're Invited! Riverside Events Center, Downtown Spokane 1107 West Main Street • Spokane, Washington Whcii Saturday, October 28 • 7:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m. 'What Costume Charity Ball Appetizers, Dancing, No -host Bar (adults -only) PrOCPNIS IRenefil. - Elevations A Children's Therapy Resource Foundation A local charity that connects children with special needs to the care they need for a better quality of life. For Tickets & More Informations www.Ghostball.org $50 per person before September 30th and $60 after IltelevationB a children's therapy resource foundation E 1 c \i 1 t i c i a children's therapy resource foundation Our Mission: Elevating children with special needs to reach their full potential by providing access to the resources and support they need to improve their family's overall quality of life. c 1 c \i i t i c i a children's therapy resource foundation About Us Elevations was established in 2012 by committed medical professionals, families of special needs children, and community members who see too many children with physical and mental challenges who could be helped by therapy but who have limited or no resources to meet the cost. Elevations provides two funding cycles for families per year, in the spring and fall. Qualifying children must be undergoing therapy and require a recommendation from a licensed provider. Children ages 0-18 who live in the greater Spokane area can qualify for financial resources twice every twelve months. By providing access to care, our program elevates children to reach their full potential. KIC.elevations a children's therapy resource foundation Elevations provides funding Regardless of diagnosis Regardless of disability Regardless of financial means We do this to not only help the child thrive but to also alleviate the extensive financial burden and reduce the overall family stress. Having to choose therapy or a house payment leaves many families facing tough choices. elevations children's therapy resource foundation Our Vision: We believe the entire community benefits when children are given what they need to become as successful as their abilities allow. No parent should have to choose between seeing their child thrive and putting gas in the tank or food on the table. The current health insurance structure is forcing families of children with special needs to decide between paying for effective, evidence -based therapies and services or paying their household bills. The weight of realizing that your child's future isn't affordable is a tremendous burden to bear. This is why we were founded. We provide access to the resources and support that these families desperately need. Our Goal: To close the gap between what we have been able to fund and the identified current need. Also, to continue to identify and serve children who would benefit from our services. taelevations children's therapy resource foundation Barriers to receiving care •Multiple co -pays •High deductibles •Exhausted and limited insurance benefits •Services and equipment that are not covered by insurance Elevations works with therapy providers to identify and qualify children for assistance to ensure that a families' inability to pay will not hinder access to the care they need. i cp children's therapy resource foundation Requests Received NOVEMBER 2013 - MAY 2017 Total Amount Requested: $213,178.00 Total number of applicants: 204 Total number of applicants Spokane Valley: 82 (409x) $82,664.00 therapy services / under -insured gaps for therapy $83,071 .00 to assist co -pays and insurance deductibles $47,443.00 for services and equipment not covered by insurance such as specialized camps, home listening equipment, etc. The need far outpaces our current resources. c 1 c \i i t i c i a children's therapy resource foundation We filled164 requests to provide therapy and equipment so that children are able to reach their highest potential. Total Awarded: $96,881 with $39,134 for Spokane Valley children Average award is around $500 Maximum award per family $1000 Approximately Therapy $39,335.00 Co-pay/Deductible $29,482.00 Equipment/Camp $28, 064.00 c3r-i children's therapy resource foundation From our recipients "Having two children needing therapy services to learn basic functions like walking, talking, writing, etc. adds up quickly. Even with the best insurance policy in the world, the out of pocket costs can be debilitating. Coming to the realization that you aren't going to be able to provide those services to your child no matter how much you sacrifice is a tough place to be. ...Elevations exists to bridge that gap." parent quote c3r-i children's therapy resource foundation "Because of the therapy services needed, our family has had to sacrifice in all areas to ensure `P' continues to make progress as well as have the best chance at living as normal of a life as possible. ... occupational, physical and speech/language therapies are essential components of a treatment program to maximize `P's developmental progress. With continued therapies, he stands a good chance of becoming independently mobile and being able to communicate his wants and needs.... Having multiple therapy services on multiple days of the week, adds up quickly. Insurance covers a portion of the services; however, the remaining balance we are required to pay has caused a significant burden to our family." KIC.elevations a children's therapy resource foundation National Statistics U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -Survey 2008 • 14% of all U.S. children have special needs. • 24% of families with a special needs child report a parent had to stop working or reduce hours to care for the child, a U.S. study says. U S Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey • Of the 53.9 million school -aged children (aged 5 to 1 7) in the U.S. civilian non -institutionalized population, about 2.8 million (5.2% percent) were reported to have a disability in 2010. ELEVATIONS has stepped in because no one else has stepped up with a vision to fill a need! With your support, We Will help children with special needs reach their full potential. t- avatipriB 1 Your gift Will make a huge -►,eras.-.--- ,. ,-amu—,-,ae.o- difference in the life of a local child. elevations a children's therapy resource foundation Together - We can provide funds for families of children with special needs to get the therapies they need. - We can help to alleviate the stress of caring for a special needs child on the entire family. - We can ensure that children receive help regardless of their parents ability to pay. - Because when children receive therapies it will have a positive impact on the overall trajectory of their lives. - We can help children with special needs grow up and live up to their fullest potential. KIC.elevations a children's therapy resource foundation Get Involved • Like and share our facebook and instagram postings • Volunteer • Donate • Sponsor and/or attend upcoming events • Stache Dash - New event 201 7 - Late Spring 2018 • Elevate Concert - New event 201 7 - Early Spring 2018 • Ghost Ball - October 28, 201 7 elevations a children's therapy resource foundation alloween Chari Event SPOKANE'S PREMIER MASQUERADE BALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW GhostBall.org OCTOBER 28, 2017 111'elevations a children's therapy resource faundetion kxrt (41/Le y aikk A/Li AT, i\AzWte,-0QO 6-f r -v. elevations a children's therapy resource foundation www.ElevationsSpokane.org Please Call Us at: (509) 385-2116 Elevations is a registered 501(c) 3 Charity with the Secretary of State of Washington. EIN: 45-4130330 /1 • Basic information about your organization including organization name, address, contact name, and contact information, and clarification of the type of grant that you are applying for (Social Services or Economic Development). AGENCY NAME: Family Promise of Spokane MAILING ADDRESS: 904 E. Hartson Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 PHONE: 509.747.5487 Fax: 509-747-5537 AGENCY CONTACT: Steve Allen E-MAIL: director@familypromiseofspokane.org WEB SITE: www.familypromiseofspokane.org EIN#: 91-1707988 • A brief statement of the organization's purpose and background • Family Promise of Spokane (formerly known as: Interfaith Hospitality Network of Spokane) opened its doors in March 1997 with the mission to make a difference in the lives of homeless families by providing shelter, support and the means to sustain their independence. • The BRIDGES program, our foundation program established in 1997, continues to provide holistic care according to the traditional Family Promise model, through our partnership with 14 Host and 25 Support congregations (with 7 churches from Spokane Valley) in the community whose 600 volunteers provide meals, overnight lodging, and loving support for our families. Over the last ten years, 82% of our families that secured housing, generally within ten weeks, are still in homes. We average helpingl6 unduplicated families per year. We attribute a lot of our success rate to our aftercare VILLAGE program where our monthly Family Enrichment classes and resources help families stay in homes. • Through our NEIGHBORS rental assistance program we prevented 51 families with 115 children from becoming homeless in 2016-17 and helped another 9 families with 21 children move into homes with rental assistance. • On December 5, 2016, we added OPEN DOORS, a 24/7 Family Emergency Crisis Shelter program to help homeless families at the moment they become homeless. We have helped over 139 unduplicated families with 266 children find stability with shelter, food, showers, laundry facilities and general case management. • A description of the project or activity for which funding is requested and an explanation of how it benefits our community • Family Promise of Spokane intends through Spokane Valley funds to help and keep homeless children and the entire family TOGETHER, (single parents, both single mothers and single fathers, two-parent families, and multigenerational families) fed and sheltered with their children from birth to 18 years old through our two shelter programs: • The first program is BRIDGES which will help provide 3 unduplicated families in 2017-18 from Spokane Valley with transitional shelter (up to 90 days) with food and case management until they move into a permanent home. • The second program is OPEN DOORS which will help provide emergency shelter food and case managements for 15 unduplicated families (up to 25 days) in 2017-18, in which we hope at least 9 will move into a permanent home or transitional shelter. • The amount requested, including a summary budget, and the percentage of your organization's overall budget that the amount requested represents' We are asking for $18,500 to support our BRIDGES and OPEN DOORS operational shelter, which is 3.5% of our $523,782 budget. This will help sustain our efforts as we provide support to homeless families in Spokane Valley. Please see our Summary Budget for more details. • Please highlight direct contact your organization will have with City of Spokane Valley citizens. Our two shelters are just minutes outside of the City of Spokane Valley boundary. There are no homeless Family Shelters in the City of Spokane Valley and yet there were 772 homeless kids in 272 families in 2016-17 in the Spokane Valley public schools. (HEART Program Report — Leslie Camden -Goold). We are engaged in this fight for homeless families in the City of Spokane Valley families and look forward to expanding our operations to continue to support homelessness in Spokane Valley. This past year we helped 14 Spokane Valley families with shelter, food and case management through our two shelters, OPEN DOORS and BRIDGES. In addition, we prevented 8 families from being homeless through our NEIGHBORS rental assistance program and provided aftercare in our VILLAGE program through another 7 families. As the word gets out about our services, we believe we will be helping even more families find home again through our family services. Family Promise Summary Budget 2017-18 Revenue U -Way Grant 2017 Individual Donations Congregational Donations Corporate Donations Alphabet (Art for a Home) 2017 Appeal Civic Theatre Nov 2017 Fundraiser Souper Bowl 2018 Fundraiser 25 for 25 Fundraiser Smile for Smile Fundraiser Help Us Move InNiking Fundraiser Gala Fundraiser Open Doors - City of Spokane TOTALS 31,805.00 6,000.00 30,000.00 24,000.00 2,400.00 35,000.00 11,000.00 6,000.00 12,000.00 10,500.00 20,000.00 55,500.00 280,000.00 524,205.00 Expenses Personnel -Neighbors, Bridges, Village Hartson - Mortgage Hartson - Maintenance Insurance Utilities Telephone & Internet Auto Expenses Family Promise Affiliate Fee Bank/Service Charge Dues & Subscriptions Copier Expense Fundraising Expense Art for a Horne Civic Theatre Expense Gala Donor Development Expense Licenses Mileage Expense Postage & Shipping Printing & Publications Professional Fees Promotional Expenses Volunteer Appreciation Supplies Office Security Expense Direct Deposit Expense Open Doors Program Neighbors Program TOTAL 136,000 15168 4800 6000 5400 2580 3600 3200 2241 2068 4450 200 3000 4500 1500 1200 300 600 1200 800 1500 1200 550 1125 480 120 300,000 20,000 523,782 i HAPTSON AVE SPOKANE WA 99202 HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES FIND HOME AGAIN SINCE 19971 FAMILYPROMISE OF SPOKANE EIN 91-1707980 PHONE; (50{3) 747- 5487 OrFICE FAMII YPROMISEOFSPOKANEORC. • • SPOKANE HAS A OF H1OMFLFSS C RECORD Nl THE PLIGHT OF THE "HIDDEN HOMELESS" hnrs7nfq 'i 5t:h<;al-r;o,let Chi4irCn rncr C;nunty % of hormele„ irrcliuuii ; al; wh7.1. are chircdren increase iri hornet, ,nc.u•;, year over year A family of four in Spokane must make over $43,000 to provide basic needs, including food, housing, utilities, transportation, child health care, personal and household expenses. One in three Sr..acane families do not meet that criteria. PROGRAMS, 1 PUR OSE NEIGHBORS OPEN DOORS BRIDGES n JILLAGE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP NEIG11b() .S provides rental assistance and. targeted case management for families in crisis situations. 24/7 SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES OHM DOORS is a crisis shelter: assessing families, connecting them to local resources, and providing food, supplies, and showers, all while keeping the whole fancily together? INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY PROGRAM BRIDGES partners with 40 local churches to help 3 families at a time get out of homelessness, with comprehensive case management. FAMILY MENTORING NETWORK VI1.I,ACF is .an -aftercare" program -- pairing volunker5 .vitlt families, creating a 'village" at support for formerly homeless fatuities while they get hack on their feet. \U • vgER r, �Ir 1 �: ,,r,ini! to sleep at ill I ., I: :p' �� _.1:� '�;: I ..l l,i Cc' t',U..1 r) rlake It3311 'l, =ii ., : fk, 1.3,i ?!': r' li,i;i , r J1l CH tllt'n Mir g11,,1 "• polient tainilies troln becoming, homeless, provide_ resources for thnse who are homeless, sand continue to sulcport those who are fighting to make aY trait' ilnLire for their children. Over the last 20 years, Family Promise of Spokane worked to empower and train thousands of volunteers to help homeless families, prioritizing our 5 core values (see pyramid above). Over 600 volunteers help keep homeless families together and moving towards home again, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Alink BE COMPETENT BE PRESENT AllillEZILCTE.LiVCCEM.ASF.3(3NklE 4111116, BE NON-JiJDQMEG TAe. Ooo44 /tel/1Pdttr dirty ik.2 rutd /rn//alca« arur, /rir /Noe leap ar'i l af1P - /qy'P //tuft tray f P. 67Pfn!/y. ` Prcrgrcvn cost Per tarnily, re IT five to traditional shelter programs GET INVOLVED AT WWW.FAMILYPROMISEOFSPOKANE.ORG Organization Name: GraceSon Housing Foundation Mailing Address: PO Box 825 Liberty Lake, WA 99205 Physical Address: 1924 S Fawn Dr. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Contact Name: Anya Boehning Contact Information: 541-613-2210 Email: aa.graceson@gmail.com Application for: Social Services Grant Purpose and Background: GraceSon Housing Foundation (GHF) exists to provide hope and housing to homeless teenage mothers ages 13-18 who are pregnant and/or parenting. Each GraceSon resident receives individualized care and resources through the organization's HOPE Program. GraceSon fills a unique gap in this community: it is the only safe housing option in Spokane for parenting mothers ages 13-15. It is also the only home that will consider placement for a teenage mother with more than one child. GraceSon Housing Foundation was born out of Young Lives, a national organization that mentors teenage mothers. While serving with Young Lives of Spokane, a group of local women recognized that many of the teenage girls who attend club are either homeless or facing unsafe living conditions. Provision and access to safe housing became a serious need as their work with teen moms grew. Late in 2012, a generous community member donated resources to procure a property and establish a new non-profit in order to providing a housing option for mothers when none previously existed. The GraceSon home, located in Spokane Valley, opened its doors to provide housing, support, and resources to teenage mothers facing homelessness or unsafe living conditions in November 2014. HOPE Program Description: Funding from this grant will provide support to GraceSon Housing Foundation's HOPE Program. The HOPE Program is the heart of GraceSon's mission and distinguishes it from other housing programs in the Spokane community. The HOPE Program utilizes a holistic approach to care, meaning that all residents receive more than just basic needs such as food, clothing, and a roof over their heads. While those needs are vital to survival, the teenage mothers at GraceSon also receive emotional and mental support to help them thrive and flourish. Through one on one case management, life skills coaching such as budgeting and job preparation, educational support, and mentor relationships, the HOPE Program equips and empowers its residents to be healthy and productive members of this community. Because education is one of the most important: stepping stones to getting out of poverty, it is a top priority for residents at GraceSon; each mother is required to pursue her education, whether that is earning her high school diploma or her GED. Every mother at GraceSon also receives training in caring for infants and children, along with encouragement in healthy parent/child bonding and parenting skills. Every GraceSon resident goes through an intake process when she moves into GraceSon that includes an assessment of her needs for her Individual Service Plan that ensures all of her physical, emotional, and mental challenges are overcome. Jasmyne is one such resident who was 15 and two months pregnant when she began the HOPE Program. After growing up surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and abuse, Jasmyne had no safe place to live, no help or resources, and at a high risk for dropping out of high school when she moved into GraceSon. In the 2.5 years that Jasmyne was equipped and empowered through the HOPE Program, she gave birth to her daughter Lillyana and was able to continue her education at Spokane Valley High School, earn her driver's license, and obtain a part-time Job, all while also mothering her young daughter! The transformational compassion she received at GraceSon brought out her courageous spirit and skills that had been beaten down by the unspeakable barriers and horrors she had faced her entire life. Jasmyne's Individual Service and weekly goal setting meetings with GraceSon's Case Manager routinely assessed how she was doing in key areas of life such as health, relationships, finances, housing, education and more. Her S.M.A.R.T goals, one -on ane case management, and support from GraceSon staff and volunteers ensured growth in those key areas. After saving money and working hard to provide for her and her daughter's future, Jasmyne successfully transitioned into her own apartment in June of 2017 and will graduate from high school next spring. In addition, GraceSon Housing Foundation partners with local resources and organizations to prepare and empower its residents to be successful when they move out of GraceSon into independent living. Programs such as Create Your Statement's Red Flag class is incorporated into the HOPE Program to teach resident's about warning signs of abusive relationships and how to set and navigate healthy boundaries. Impact and Benefit: GraceSon's HOPE Program has a generational impact and its benefit has many psychological and sociological implications. The homeless teenage mothers that GraceSon serves are a population of young women who are often swept into the margins of society and lack the services and resources they need to become successful, healthy adults. In Washington, there are an estimated 4,300 teen births every year. Estimates for Spokane County approximate around 400-500 teen births per year, with about 82 teen mothers who are homeless at any given time. Childhood trauma (poverty, homelessness, abuse, neglect, and more) directly affects children's developing brains and bodies. Teenage mothers are nearly 50% less likely to earn their high school diploma and more likely to live in poverty as adults; only 10% graduate from a 2 or 4 year college. Children of teenage mothers are have a higher risk for low birth weight and infant mortality; have fewer skills and be less prepared to Learn when they enter kindergarten; have behavioral problems and chronic medical conditions; rely more heavily on government assistance; be incarcerated at some time during adolescence; have lower school achievement and drop out of high school; be unemployed or underemployed as a young adult; and also become a teenage parent. GraceSon Housing Foundation and its HOPE Program fill a vital housing gap in the Spokane community and provide the environment, support, and resources to help its residents, like Jasmyne, break the cycle of generational poverty and overcome the effects of teenage pregnancy. When a teenage mother has a safe environment to raise her young child, both individuals have a greater chance of developing into successful and contributing members of society and live free of poverty, disease, and trauma. Children and young adults will shape the future of Spokane Valley; to provide a stable and healthy environment far young women like GraceSon's residents is to foster the future stability and health this city. Direct Contact with Spokane Valley Community Members: Many homeless teenage mothers who come to live at GraceSon are from Spokane Valley. GraceSon's HOPE Program provides direct housing, basic needs, case management, resources, and more to the teenage mothers in Spokane Valley. Additionally, it takes the collaboration of local agencies and organizations to meet the needs of this community. GraceSon partners with organizations and individuals located in Spokane Valley in order to reach more mothers who need safe housing and provide excellent care. Amount Requested: $500 Percent of Overall Budget: .24% Percent of HOPE Program Budget: 1.14% HOPE Program Outreach -C Cook House Insurance 1016 Property Taxes 740 Utilities 599,4 Total Outreach --Cook House 2355.4 Program administration 700 Resident home Clothing 500 Education 1,000.00 Food 6,000,00 Furnishings 250 Insurance 2,938.00 Maintenance/Replacement 500 Rent 16,200.00 Special Occasions 950 Summer Activity 2,000.00 Supplies 3,000.00 Training 1,500.00 Utilities 4,500.00 Transporation 1,500.00 Total Resident home 40,838.00 Total Program 43,893.40 E-1_441) rrJs1dalhn Individual Service Plan individual Service Plans will be completed by the Case Manager with each Resident within one week of Resident moving into GraceSon, individual Service Plans will be updated every 90 days, with en Outcome Tracking Form completed every 30 days. Resident: Date: Case Manager: Strengths/Vision: (what does it look like for Resident to be successful upon leaving GraceSon? What must they have/have accomplished to be ready to move out) Per Case Manager: Per Resident: Service Type: Resident Challenges: Goals: Date: Physical Health/Hygiene: How well Resident looks after themselves- taking care of physical health, dealing with acute 8 chronic health Issues, dental care, madicah'on management keeping clean, nutation, exercise, and knowing how to keep feeling well, • Aental Health Management: Managing symptoms, addressing medication issues and building a satisfying & • meaningful life, dealing with stress in appropriate ways, anger management, appropriate coping strategies, and counseling needs, Parenting: Resident works to resolve Issues such as obtaining day care, end improving upon parenting skills. Education: Resident works toward HS degree or completion of GED program. Resident must also complete homeworidstudy hours at GraceSon, Employment/Training: Pursuing opportunities to enrich Res&dents through education, training. or employment. Keeping/malntalning e job, or pursuing other avenues to benefit Residents future employment/education endeavors, Future Housing: Seeking appropriate housing, addressing barriers and putting In place necessary supports to allow Residents to maintain their housing after GraceSon. Spiritual, Social, and Cultural Connections: Building a network of churches and community resources that Resident Is able to access. Financial: Working to resolve issues related to a source of income, lessons In budgeting, money management, saving, and obtaining a bank account. Legal/identification: Working to resolve Issues of obtaining Identification and other legal matters. Life Skills: Waridng to live more Independentlyilook after dependents - access to food/clothing resources, shopping/cooking, housekeeping, and lfety. Support System (Family/Friends): Identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships. Work toward reconciliation If possible. Resident will work toward having positive Influences in those dose to them. Other: Case Manager Signature Date Resident Signature Date MEALS WHEELS GREATER SPOKANE COUNTY Social Services Grant Application Name of Organization: Contact Person: Phone: E-mail: Amount of Request: Project Budget: Current Budget: % of Project Budget Requested: % of Total Annual Budget Requested: Federal Tax ID: August 5, 2017 Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels (GSC Meals on Wheels) 12101 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Pam Almeida (509) 924-6976 PaniA@GSCMealsOnWheels.org $ 48,000 $701,824 $1,794,370 6.8% 2.7% 91-1042546 OrManization Information Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels (formerly Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels has served elderly and disabled persons in the Spokane Valley for 42 years. Started by a youth group from Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, we began by delivering just 6 meals a day to Spokane Valley seniors. Currently we provide 225,000 meals to 5100 seniors across Spokane County each year. GSC Meals on Wheels has mission is to fight senior hunger and social isolation. Our goal is for no senior in our community to go hungry. In 2017, GSC Meals on Wheels will provide 132,000 home delivered meals to 1700 unduplicated homebound frail elderly individuals. In addition, we will provide 104,000 friendly visits and well-being checks for those homebound individuals. We will provide 93,000 meals to 3400 unduplicated seniors who are not homebound at our 12 senior lunch sites, Silver Cafes, where seniors can socialize with others. Helping seniors stay connected to the community helps them to stay healthier longer and improves their well-being and quality of life. Research from Brigham Young University published earlier this year suggests that the health risk associated with loneliness or social isolation is "comparable to well-established risk factors" such as obesity, substance abuse, injury and violence, and environmental quality. PO Box 14278 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 www.GSCMea ls0n W heels.o r2 (509) 924-6976 info@GSCMeaIsOnWheels.org 3 MEALSOWHEELS GREATER SPOKANE COUNTY For our home delivered meal program, our target population is seniors 60 years of age and older, who are essentially homebound due to physical or cognitive disabilities and are unable to prepare meals for themselves. We serve an average of 155 homebound seniors in Spokane Valley each day. Our Silver Cafes serve anyone 60 years of age or older. We have 3 Silver Cafes in Spokane Valley that serve an average of 75 seniors each day. Project Statement Senior hunger is a hidden, but serious problem in the City of Spokane Valley. The causes of senior hunger are varied. Some seniors do not have enough money to but nutritious food. Often they must make the hard choices between getting their medications, paying their heating bills, or buying nutritious food. Many are unable to go to a store or food bank because they are physically unable to drive or shop for themselves or if they are able to purchase groceries, they may not be able to stand long enough to prepare meals. Still others may have cognitive difficulties that makes it unsafe for them to use the stove. • 22% or 20,918 of the City of Spokane Valley residents are over the age of 60. • 17% or 3556 of City of Spokane Valley seniors have incomes that are below the Elder Economic Security Index and are considered "very Iow income" by the HUD definitions. • 10% of Spokane Valley seniors or 2092 live below the federal poverty level. • 23% or 4811 of City of Spokane Valley seniors have a disability which makes it difficult for them to walk or climb stairs. • 15% or 3138 of City of Spokane Valley seniors are essentially homebound. (Data is from Aging and Long Terra Care of Eastern Washington Area Plan 2010-2015) The impact of hunger and malnutrition on the individual, our community, and our country is staggering. Improper nutrition among the elderly can exacerbate disease, increase disability, and decrease resistance to infection. Malnutrition increases care -giving demands. People who are malnourished take 40% longer to recover from illness and surgery with 2-3 times more complications. Persons that suffer from malnutrition experience a decrease in energy and endurance and suffer from increased confusion and memory loss --all of which decrease a person's ability to remain living independently and their quality of life. According to the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, healthcare costs are consuming large portions of our nation's gross domestic product and threaten to cripple our economy in the years ahead. One third to 1/2 of all health conditions in the elderly may be related to low nutrient intakes. 1 in 3 seniors who are admitted to the hospital are malnourished. PO Box 14278 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 (509) 924-6976 www.GSCMealsOnWheels.org info@GSCMeaIsOnWheels.org MEALS•WHEELS ■111- GREATER SPOKANE COUNTY 1 in 5 Medicare patients released from the hospital are readmitted within 90 of discharge, at a cost of $26 Billion. More and more nutrition is being seen as a critical component GSC Meals an Wheels provides nutritious meals and daily health and safety checks for some of Spokane Valley's most vulnerable population. For 27% of the people that we serve, the meal that we provide is their only meal of the day. For many of the people that receive our service, our volunteer is the only human contact that they will have on a given day. Our volunteers are trained to check on our meal recipients' health and safety and report any concerns to our professional staff, who contact the meal recipient's emergency contacts or summon the appropriate assistance. This request is for 7% of our Spokane Valley Program budget and 3% of our overall budget. GSC Meals on Wheels will provide 62,000 meals to 650 Spokane Valley seniors in 2018. We will provide 40,500 friendly visits and well-being checks for Spokane Valley Seniors. PO Box 14278 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 (509) 924-6976 www.GSCMcaIsOnWheels.org info@GSCMeaIsOnWheels.org • •M•WES ManGREATEEARLSSPOKANEHECOUNLTY 2018 Proposed Budget Income 4609 • Title V Employment $ 51,336 $ 20,021 4601 • NSIP Revenue $ 179,025 $ 69,820 4600 • ALTCEW Revenue $ 652,310 $ 254,401 4000 CDBG $ 46,408 $ 18,099 4001 • Churches and Civic $ 8,000 $ 3,120 4009 • Other Meal Contracts $ 50,000 $ 19,500 4102 • Fund Raising Income $ 60,000 $ 23,400 4107 • Participant Donations $ 228,000 $ 88,920 4110 • Individual Donations $ 112,000 $ 43,680 4300 • Found., Corp & Grants -Non Govt $ 60,000 $ 23,400 4302 Government Grants $ 107,000 $ 41,730 In Kind Services $ 190,000 $ 74,100 In Kind Donations $ 56,000 $ 21,840 Total Income $ 1,800,079 $ 702,031 Expense 5010 • Salaries $ 647,870 $ 252,669 5100 Food & SuppIies Cost $ 641,500 $ 250,185 Facilities $ 65,500 $ 25,545 5307 Travel/Meal Transportation $ 43,000 $ 16,770 5400 • Jan/Main/Repair $ 10,000 $ 3,900 5407 Office Supplies/Copy Machine $ 10,000 $ 3,900 5409 • Program Equipment $ 16,000 $ 6,240 5411 • Communication & Technology $ 22,000 $ 10,600 5413 • Professional Services $ 51,000 $ 19,890 5414 • Trng,Dues, Fees,Subscriptions $ 5,000 $ 1,950 5600 Insurance $ 12,000 $ 4,680 5702 Advertising $ 2,500 $ 975 5712 • Printing $ 2,500 $ 975 5714 • Volunteer Services $ 1,500 $ 585 5800 • Fund Raising $ 18,000 $ 7,020 In Kind Services $ 190,000 $ 74,100 In Kind. Donations $ 56,000 $ 21,840 Total Expense $ 1,794,370 $ 701,824 Net Ordinary Income $ 5,709 $ 207 PO Box 14278 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 (509) 924-6976 www.GSCMeaIsOnWheels.org info a GSCMeaIsOnWheels.org L N J W W 2 160in a W E MIMI %ma • --- • R ATER SPOKANE COUNT • act Repor; } MEALSWHEELS GREATER SPOKANE COUNTY We asked our meal recipients what Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels means to them.. . ;hG (rL1---7" Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 2016 Impact Report "Meals On Wheels is my lifeline!" "As a low-income senior, Meals on Wheels means I get one 'for sure' meal every day." Our Mission: The mission of Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels is to fight hunger and social isolation among vulnerable seniors. Our Vision: The goal of Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels is for no senior to go hungry and to assist seniors to remain living independently in their own home. ♦ Last year with your help, Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels provided 236,299 meals to seniors throughout Spokane County. ♦ Your support helped us to feed 3,653 seniors in our community. "Meals On Wheels is vitally important to me!" "I'm in a wheelchair and mostly homebound. These meals are so important to me..." "I am an 86 year old widow in poor health living alone..." "..having someone ringing my doorbell with a good, hot meal certainly means everything...." ♦ 97% of the seniors served say that receiving Meals on Wheels helps them to remain living in their own homes. Income Aging & Long Term Care Funding $ Donations Grants Government Grants Fundraising Events Program Income In-K.ind Total ♦ 24% of the seniors that we serve said the meal that we provide is their only meal of the day. 869,363 129,903 68,892 112,532 56,778 230,047 258,201 1,725,716 • 80% of the seniors that we serve said that receiving Meals on Wheels has helped improved their general health Expense Fundraising Equipment General & Administrative Direct Services (Feeding People) In -Kind Total $ 5,478 $ 4,251 $ 158,936 1,359,282 $ 258,201 1,786,148 "When you can no longer drive, where can one turn, but to Meals on Wheels." "My only nutritious meal each day" "Being an 88 year old widower, getting one meal a day from Meals on Wheels is so much better than trying to cook for myself..." -R • Last year Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels volunteers donated 13,880 hours delivering 144,694 home delivered meals to 1,143 seniors. • They volunteered another 11,688 hours serving 91,605 meals to 2,510 seniors at our 13 senior meal sites. • In 2016, Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels received 65,157 pounds of donated food. • In our Fresh Produce Program, we delivered over 4,000 pounds of locally grown fresh produce. "Help when needed." "When you get older and run out of energy and your husband gets sick. Meals on Wheels came to my aid. They were a blessing. good, delicious, nutritious and served with hospitality and kindness. The meals keep him from going back to the hospital and saved me from having a nervous breakdown." -B GSSAC Working Together Toward Safe Cwnrn«nifies Free From .Serb,vanee lbtese Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council A 501©3 Nonprofit Organization Since 1982 200 North Mullan Road, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 Phone (509) 922-8383 Fax (509) 922.7716 www.gssac.org Grant Request to: City of Spokane Valley for Fiscal Year 2018 Social Services Funding Attn: Finance Department Submitting Organization: Contact: Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC) 200 North Mullan Rd, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 Linda J. Thompson Executive Director Phone: 509-922-8383 Email: Lthompson@gssac.org Type of Grant Application: Social Services GSSAC's Background: Established in the fall of 1982 by a grassroots effort through community business and faith based organizational leadership, the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC) is a 501©3 recognized nonprofit organization located in Spokane Valley. Led by a 9 member volunteer Board of Directors with a staff of three (3) employees, and a multiple sector/broad based coalition, GSSAC continues to be a state wide advocate/ leader in substance abuse and violence prevention efforts. GSSAC's POWER (Prevention Outreach Wellness Education Resources) Coalition, with a focus area in Spokane Valley, works with a wide variety of citizens and partners to provide opportunities for community awareness, volunteer engagement, and organizational/agency collaboration to reduce the impact of substance abuse and violence on our community. Our focus area of Spokane Valley was chosen by the Coalition because of the willingness of the City to develop public policy dealing with 1 502 Legalization of Recreational Marijuana for those 21 and over that controlled the impact of marijuana business through careful consideration in our community. GSSAC's Mission/Purpose: the mission of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council to promote the health, safety and well-being of our community with an emphasis on youth. Over the past few years of privatization of hard liquor sales, the legalization of recreational marijuana for those 21 and over and the inclusion of medical marijuana in the system in Washington State through the initiative process, there has been a reduction in the perception of harm from alcohol and marijuana among our youth resulting in increased use and risky behavior such as impaired driving and riding with a driver who has used alcohol or marijuana (Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2016). The GSSAC Board felt that expanding our reach with prevention messages, educating the community about the ever changing rules/regulations and raising awareness of the impact of these public policy changes will support our mission for a healthier, safe community. Partners in Prevention Community Mobilization — Spokane County* GSSAC's POWER Coalition * WA Drug Endangered Children Alliance* * 24 -Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program * Spokane County DUI Victims Panel* * Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) * HIDTA Prevention Education WA MJ/RX WATCH Program* GSSAC Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council A 501©3 Nonprofit Organization Since 1982 200 North Mullan Road, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 The goals of GSSAC 's overall strategic plan are: 1) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse/violence and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse/violence. This is research based, evaluated strategy that will provide results through implementation with fidelity. 2) Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, private nonprofit agencies, and Federal, State, local and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth. As resources for prevention have diminished and the need has grown for support for drug free youth, it is more important than ever for communities to come together to share resources, ideas, and assets. GSSAC's project plan is community focused utilizing strategies that will affect attitudes, perceptions, norms and beliefs around alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. The prioritized outreach strategies of the plan for fiscal year 2018 are: • Expanding educational outreach and education awareness to parents, businesses, community leaders and organizations, policy makers, schools, and community on the risks and consequences of use of marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco, misuse of prescription drugs and the importance of community norms as they influence our children and youth. The 2016 results of the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) shows an alarming decline in the perception of harm by Spokane County 8th graders. That means that we must work to prevent increased use by those students as they move into the 10th and 12th grades. • Enhancing opportunities for organizations, leaders, and citizens to support youth to make the positive choice to be drug and violence free through the `I've Talked to Mine...." Campaign. The City of Spokane Valley continues to been at the forefront of cities that have chosen to closely monitor marijuana industry regulations/implementation of recreational and medical marijuana. This provides an opportunity for true citizen engagement and understanding of how our city and each of us can support the best possible future for every child in Spokane Valley. • Supporting Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) middle and high school students with support for expanding the number of students who are in their chapters, the number of WDFY youth mentoring younger students through role modeling is an integral part of our community outreach. With the HYS survey results showing the most change among our 8th graders with perception of hann, it is more important than ever that we work to make it 'cool to be drug free' in our Spokane Valley schools. Project Description: Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) Program and Community Education Outreach I. Support for WDFY members and Chapters: Our Spokane Valley public high schools continue to have active Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) chapters. WDFY members pledge to be drug free, Partners in Prevention. Community Mobilization — Spokane County* GSSAC's POWER Coalition * WA Drug Endangered Children Alliance` * 24 -Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program * Spokane County DUI Victims Panel * * Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) * HIDTA Prevention Education WA MJ/RX WATCH Program* GSSAC Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council A 501©3 Nonprofit Organization Since 1982 200 North Mullan Road, Suite 102 Spoka ne Valley, Washington 99206-6800 volunteer for drug testing, and are randomly tested during the school year. They receive a discount card that is supported by local merchants for their decision to be drug free. This project will support a number of youth led strategies through school role models from each of the long established Spokane Valley schools' WDFY Chapters at East Valley High School, Central Valley High School, West Valley High School, University High School, and East Valley Middle School. It has been through the resources provided by the City of Spokane Valley in partnership with GSSAC that we have seen the high percentages of youth choosing to join WDFY. Spokane Valley has the largest number of chapters with the most members of our region. East Valley High School WDFY Puppeteers gave Being Drug Free is Cool! Presentations to 5 East Valley elementary schools in the 2016 — 2017 school year. Having the high school students talk about their choices to be drug free, be in leadership, and give back to their community has been instrumental in the increase in WDFY numbers of the incoming freshmen. The WDFY leaders from East Valley have asked to provide posters showing them pledging to be drug free and then displaying them in the elementary and middle schools as a way to make it 'the norm' to be drug free. Funding from Spokane Valley would support this part of the outreach effort. Here is an example of a poster that would be placed in their feeder schools: East Valley WDFY Leaders 2016 Here are the numbers at the end of the school year in June 2017: East Valley High School: 360 INTEC (East Valley District): 28 + 38 involved in prevention projects CCS (East Valley District): 58 East Valley Middle School: 85 West Valley High School: 122 Central Valley High School: 98 University High School: 255 Total Spokane Valley WDFY: 1,006 middle and high school students (5 of the schools increased their membership over 2016 numbers) Partners in Prevention Community Mobilization — Spokane County* GSSAC's POWER Coalition * WA Drug Endangered Children Alliance* * 24 -Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program * Spokane County DUI Victims Panel* * Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) * HIDTA Prevention Education WA MJ/RX WATCH Program* GSSAC Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council A 501©3 Nonprofit Organization Since 1982 200 North Mullan Road, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 With the block grant state prevention funding in our county only focused in the West Central Community in the city of Spokane and on East Valley Community in the city of Spokane Valley, local resources supporting our city's WDFY chapters provided critical funding to support youth. The generous support from Spokane Valley provides the basis for outreach, inclusion and changing social norms among our youth regarding alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs. Each of the volunteer WDFY advisors leverages their chapter stipends to help grow their chapter, engage the students with WDFY Wednesdays, t -shirts, and community service, and make sure the students are proud of WDFY. Strategies will include: 1. High School Youth Outreach: WDFY members continue to share stories/puppet shows that share a drug/violence free message with younger students at Spokane Valley elementary schools and community events. Support for this outreach by paying for program supplies, mileage and/or cost of busing for getting high school prevention outreach teams from the WDFY chapters to their feeder elementary and middle schools to share the drug free message so it becomes the norm that when a student reaches high school they join WDFY (program costs) will be critical for this outreach. 2. Supplies for Chapter Outreach to grow the WDFY Chapters: Each school raises much of their own funding for activities which is becoming more and more difficult in this economy. This grant application includes a small amount for each chapter to use for t -shirts or incentives for youth to join WDFY. Many WDFY chapters have adopted "WDFY Wednesdays" where the WDFY students wear their drug free shirt that day and are entered into drawings for small prizes (movie tickets or a burger) which generate interest/growth in the chapter. Spokane Valley wide events for the chapters have used resources dedicated to capacity building of increasing the norm to be drug free across our city. 1I. Engagement/education of Spokane Valley Citizens: With recreational and medical marijuana systems being continually changed by legislative action and the hearing process, it is imperative that Spokane Valley citizens, businesses and organizations become well informed of the changes. A priority of our outreach will be community forums, business workshops, and general outreach to Spokane Valley citizens to share the very complicated details of this public policy. In 2018 an assessment process of how much the businesses, organizations, and citizens understand the components of recreational and medical marijuana systems will be conducted to help the City Council and Staff of Spokane Valley to understand how our citizens are impacted by the marijuana industry. It is not enough to educate and inform citizens, it is imperative we bring our community together through a capacity building process for enlightened community engagement. GSSAC will facilitate a Capacity Building Process culminating in a formal Strategic Engagement Workshop resulting a Spokane Valley Strategic Engagement Plan. Strategies will include: 1. Strategic Engagement Citizen Assessment and Workshop: Engaging Spokane Valley citizens in an assessment of their knowledge of how alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs affects our youth and then facilitating a day long Citizen Engagement Workshop providing opportunities for increased involvement in our city, will showcase the City of Spokane Valley as supportive of citizen engagement, inclusion and visioning for a positive future for our city. The staff and leadership of Spokane Valley have done an excellent job on engaging citizens on several municipal projects but Partners in Prevention Community Mobilization — Spokane County* GSSAC's POWER Coalition * WA Drug Endangered Children Alliance* * 24 -Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program * Spokane County DUI Victims Panel * * Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) * HIDTA Prevention Education WA MJ/RX WATCH Program* GSSAC Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council A 501©3 Nonprofit Organization Since 1982 200 North MuIlan Road, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 this would be focused on what each of us can do in our roles to be supportive of our city's youth. From being a WDFY business to providing recreational activities to mentoring youth through organizations, we all have a role to play. The output of this part of our grant request would be a Strategic Plan for the City of Spokane Valley that would showcase the strength of community engagement as it leverages resources in support of our youth throughout our city. 2. A media campaign including billboards, print media and public services announcements will increase community participation and engagement. This has been a successful component of our outreach efforts resulting in increased support for WDFY and will be supported by our partnerships with local media outlets. Amount requested: $9,000.00 Budget summary: WDFY support for 7 Chapters: $4,000.00 Outreach materials/media: $3,000.00 Assessment/Engagement event: $2,000.00 Total: $9,000.00 % of GSSAC Budget: $9,000 is 5% of GSSAC's 2017-18 budget of $212,000.00. Direct Benefit/Contact: Legalization of recreational marijuana through the implementation of Initiative 502 and now the revisions of medical marijuana has affected perceived community norms regarding drug use have had impact on our youth. The perception of harm of use of marijuana among our youth has been on a downward trend since the implementation of medical marijuana in our state among our youth who, according to the 2016 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey (HYS), feel it is very easy to access marijuana and alcohol. The data also shows less than %s of our 10th graders (47%) think that adults in their neighborhood think youth marijuana use is "very wrong". Another alarming statistic from the Survey is that 20% of our 10th graders have ridden in the car with someone using marijuana. We know through research that we can make a difference by supporting youth in making the positive choice to be drug free—not matter what substance(s) are legal for adults. It is important that we change the perception that marijuana is not harmful so that when our young people grow up we do not see increased numbers of impaired drivers because they think it is okay to drive while using marijuana. This direct benefit to our community is safer drivers and less crashes on our roads. Our high school youth are making positive choices through WDFY which means we are increasingly growing a drug free work force in our city. Thanks to the past support of Spokane Valley--WDFY is strong! The more outreach we can do to raise awareness of the impact of the words and actions of adults in our community on our youth, the more success we will have with having our Spokane Valley youth make the positive choice to be drug free. The direct benefit to the citizens of Spokane Valley is an increase in the health and safety of our general population and reduction in drug related crimes and related behaviors. Direct contact with Spokane Valley Citizens will be made through community gatherings for assessment of what the citizens know and understand about the impact of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and illegal drugs on the youth of our community and the community engagement workshop that will allow for citizen input of resources, ideas, and commitments to support Spokane Valley youth to be drug free. Now is a critical time to engage our citizens to step up to their role in helping strengthen the positive community norms for the health and Partners in Prevention Community Mobilization — Spokane County* GSSAC's POWER Coalition *WA Drug Endangered Children Alliance"- ' lliance** 24 -Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program * Spokane County DUI Victims Panel Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) * HIDTA Prevention Education WA MJ/RX WATCH Program" GSSAC Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council A 501©3 Nonprofit Organization Since 1982 200 North Mullan Road, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 safety of our youth. Many cities across the great state of Washington are searching for ways to deal with the impact of substance and violence related social norms including social media, billboards, advertizing, and other means of influence on their community. The city of Spokane Valley can continue to be at the forefront of citizen engagement for the greater good for our city—benefiting our youth. Thank you for your consideration of this request being submitted in honor of eve!), young person who has been a part of TVDFY and the caring adults who support their commitment a bright future for the youth of .Spokane Valley. Partners in Prevention Community Mobilization — Spokane County* GSSAC's POWER Coalition * WA Drug Endangered Children Alliance* * 24 -Hour Jail Alternative DUI Education Program * Spokane County DUI Victims Panel * * Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) * HIDTA Prevention Education WA MJ/RX WATCH Program* Hearlh Homes August 9, 2017 City of Spokane Valley 11707 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Spokane Valley City Council, Hearth Homes is grateful for the opportunity to apply for funding to improve the critical services we provide to the most vulnerable in our society: homeless children and their mothers. This year we launch a rebrand and it is especially important we can communicate this effectively to our community. Your investment this year will dramatically impact the nilies we serve by allowing us to safely house, teach and mentor for lasting transformation. We serve alongside a most compassionate and caring community and look forward to furthering our reach and being a model for other communities. Thank you for your esteemed consideration and support. Sincerely, ngela Slabaugh Hearth Homes, Executive Director 509-879-0539 angela@hearth-homes.org info@hearth-homes.org (509) 926-6492 PO Box 371 Spokane valley, 99037 HOUSING HOMELESS & HEALING HEARTS, SINCE 2003 Hearth Homes IIc -Lr 1 A'.uIELAUh,fImo.«_:.S.,c:2��J3 Basic Information: Hearth Homes 11214 & 11302 E. Broadway Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-6492 Applying for Social Services Grant. Mailing Address: Hearth Homes PO Box 371 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Contact Information: Angela Slabaugh, Executive Director 509-879-0539 angela@hearth-homes.org Purpose/Background: In the 2016/2017 school year, over 800 students of the Valley School Districts were identified as homeless. Hearth Homes 501(c)3, founded in 2003, provides transitional housing in Spokane Valley to homeless women and children who have all experienced various physical, sexual, and emotional traumas. Hearth Homes cultivates transformation in the lives of mothers by assisting in the development of reflective interpersonal processes, healing from trauma, essential life skills, and by providing access to critical supportive resources to obtain permanent housing and employment. Funding Request: The $20,000 requested will be dedicated to the following project/items to further impact: 1. Operational: $10,000 dedicated to operational and maintenance costs such as telephone, utilities, and water/sewer/garbage, bedding replacements, equipment rentals and material purchases. 2. Consultation: $10,000 will be dedicated to obtaining specialty contract services for the Hearth Homes Rebrand, marketing consultation & implementation and professional development trainings and their associated costs. This year, Hearth Homes is launching a rebrand effort and changing our name to better reflect our mission and allow for more diverse branding as we expand our services to eventually include a childcare program. The funding of this request will support the launch of the rebrand and increase overall sustainability of programs as it provides a foundation for effective marketing and donor engagement in the long-term. Direct Contact and Services: In 2017, 10 single mothers and their 14 children were housed at Hearth Homes for an average of 8 months each; as of August 2017, we have already housed 12 single mothers and 16 children. Over the last year, our after-care program for families that have transitioned from Hearth Homes served an additional 7 families. These citizens directly receive transitional housing, case management services, weekly group facilitation, as well as weekly intensive life skills classes and workshops that develop parenting, domestic, interpersonal and recovery skills. These skills reduce children's likelihood of adverse experiences, families' needs for continued interventions in the future and empower women to live independent of abusive relationships and contribute to the local workforce and our community. info@hearth-homes.org (509) 926-6492 PO Box 371 Spokane valley, 99037 MISSION: TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH CHRISTIAN LOVE, HOPE AND FAITH. Hear I le,_;sn•J I b..Lii , Homes arth Homes directly engages thousands of Spokane Valley citizens around our mission. By partnering with local organizations and groups including Spokane Homeless Coalition, Lutheran Family Services, GVSN ,SNAP, Spokane Valley Partners, Spokane Valley Kiwanis, and churches including (not limited to) Valley Real Life, Advent Lutheran, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, United Methodist, and Opportunity Christian Church as well as over 400 volunteers, and more than 1,500 participants in our events. These interactions range from annual partnerships, presentations, benefits, food drives, back -to - school efforts and awards ceremonies that rally our community's support and engage them in transforming lives. This year, Hearth Homes launches a rebrand effort with the vision of a community where every family is free of isolation and poverty. By setting the foundation for expanding our aftercare services, an equity - building job training program, and eventually provide on-site childcare, we will be setting Spokane Valley apart by it's outstanding, holistic, and engaging investment in at -risk youth and families. Hearth Homes Social Services Grant Request: $20,000 City Grant _r Request 10% Other Sources 90% *Other income sources: Individual Donors, Business Donors, Sponsors and Private Grants With your support, Hearth Homes serves the greatest needs in our community to make lasting impact in the lives of homeless single mothers, their children, and the Spokane Valley community. Thank you for your consideration of supporting the mission of Hearth Homes and serving the homeless women and children of Spokane Valley. Sincerely, Angela Slabaugh Hearth Homes, Executive Director into@hearth-homes.org (509) 926-6492 PO Box 371 Spokane valley, 99037 MISSION: TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH CHRISTIAN LOVE, HOPE AND FAITH. Hemi Homes Families Healed and Lives Transformed Jamie The first week Jamie came to Hearth Homes, she gave birth to a beautiful boy and her two older girls were ecstatic! While being a single mom with three kids is a ton of work, Jamie made her personal growth a priority. With the guidance and persistence of staff, she began digging deep into understanding her patterns of getting into abusive relationships, learning about setting boundaries with her children and beginning to build a healthy community around her. After a year at Hearth Homes, Jamie enrolled in college and began the process of becoming a homeowner through Habitat for Humanity. Jamie is committed to continuing the growth and accountability she needs to strengthen her relationship standards, boundaries and parenting abilities to prepare for life beyond Hearth Homes. Some days are especially difficult, but Jamie is proud of the progress she has made and determined to keep her children safe and model .lalthy community and relationships to them as they grow. Organizations Info: CMINISTRIES "Helping Reach Our Community" HRC Ministries 4204 E Sprague Spokane, WA 99202 Contact Info: Caleb Altmeyer Executive Director 509-413-9362 Objective: `Applying for Social Service Grant* The purpose of this proposal is to fund the relocation of the HRC Ministries outreach center to Spokane Valley as well as help fund the remodeling and launch of a restoration/learning center for female victims of sex slavery in the Northwest. Background: When most of us hear that there is hunger, homelessness, and human trafficking happening in Spokane Valley the first thing that comes to mind is "that can't be right can it?" The unfortunate reality is that yes it is. When our founders started HRC Ministries, it was because they saw these needs first hand through the non-profit work that they had been doing before launching HRC Ministries. Caleb had been running a youth center that had a large focus on community outreaches, and Randy had been working at the Union Gospel Mission for more than 30 years. While they were working at their respected nonprofits, they were seeing an increase in hunger, teen homelessness, and hearing stories of human trafficking happening in Spokane and Spokane Valley. They decided to do something about it and launched HRC Ministries. HRC has two main components to it, which are an outreach center and an anti -trafficking ministry. The outreach center distributes food, clothing, and other basic goods to organizations and families in the Greater Spokane area, as well as provides a safe place for teens, families, businesses, and church groups to volunteer. It is a great place to help people in our community and has provided a place for sex trafficking victims to get out of the life as well as homeless to get some food and help. The anti -trafficking ministry has a 24/7 hotline, a short-term safe house, and is looking to open up a Iong-term safe house and recovery/learning center in the valley. /(e RCMINISTRIES "Helping Reach Our Community" Because of the founders. background and access to churches and volunteers, HRC has successfully given out over 1.2 million dollars worth of food to organizations and hungry families, provided over 70,000 meals for the homeless, helped 57 men transition after prison, overseen 43 projects to help widows and veterans, have accomplished 175 chapel services for addicts, have had over 2,500 hours of youth community service hours completed and have helped rescue 21 women out of sex trafficking over the last two years. Strategy: HRC Ministries knows that we would be able to increase our results and make an even greater impact if we were to move and focus our efforts on the valley. We have been able to help a lot of people out of our outreach center, but because of our current location, we have some barriers that are keeping us from having an even greater impact. At our current location, we are in one of the worst neighborhoods in Spokane, and it is not safe to have our female staff be alone at our building. We have also had a significant amount of break-in attempts, and our barrier fence is constantly being tampered with, which is why our previous tenants moved out and let us in. Because of this and where we are located the owners of the building have asked us to not put up signs, feed individuals out of the building, or allow homeless people in. If we were able to move to the Valley and be in a safer location, we would not only be able to continue helping distribute food to schools and organizations, but we would be able to help build relationships with the hurting families, help young people establish work ethic through our neighbor in need programs, and provide needed supplies for the homeless on a much bigger level than we are doing now. Our food vendors have also agreed to give us more food if we were to move to the Valley on top of what we are currently receiving. As we grow one of our main objectives would be to open up a youth facility inside of the outreach center. Allowing junior high and high schools kids a place to come every day after school to have fun, get mentored, and get help with school work. With over 10,000 families needing food and nearly 1,000 students being homeless in the Spokane Valley area our mission is simply just to help in this area and be another great resource to the Valley. Moving our Anti -trafficking Restoration facility out to the valley would also be a massive help for the whole anti -trafficking community. No one knows for sure how many trafficking victims are in the Spokane area but a study was done in 2008 estimated that there were anywhere from 500 — 600 sex trafficked victims in the Spokane area alone and NRC MINISTRIES "Helping Reach Our Community" experts believe that to be almost doubled by now. We do know that Seattle is the 3rd worst city in the United States for sex trafficking and that many of the women are brought over here through the Tri -Cities, which is also one of the worst areas for sex trafficking in the United States. HRC ministries also did an online survey, where we found that there are over 3,000 posts a month online in Spokane for paid sex acts and that many of these women are forced into the life. We also know that there are a tremendous amount of buyers in the Spokane and Spokane Valley area. According to Sheriff Ozzie, there have been multiple stings in the last few years, one of which Sgt. Carlos Rodriguez posted an ad posing as a mother of three. He claimed to have 6- and 11 -year-old daughters and a 12 -year-old son and said they would participate in sex acts in exchange for gifts. More than 1,000 people responded to the ad in about 20 days, 13 of which were arrested at the 7-11 on Argonne in the Valley. When we first began helping victims of sex slavery, we didn't fully realize how important a restoration/learning center and long term program would be, not only for the women but for the other organizations in the Northwest that are helping sex trafficked victims as well. We thought that all that was needed was a home with some house parents to love on the girls, but we soon discovered this was not the case. Being able to help get these girls into a safe place is only the first step, and there is no long-term restoration and housing program for sex trafficking victims within 250 miles of here. Many of our first responders and short- term housing organizations look for long-term housing and restoration programs to partner with and have very little resource in this area. As you can imagine, almost every girl that is helped either by another organization or us has a severe addiction to drugs, has horrible PTSD, has trouble sleeping, and is constantly in fear. They need long-term living solutions, access to mental health and counseling, and a program to help them walk through the restoration process of this horrible crime. We at HRC feel that outer areas of the Valley would serve as the perfect location for such a program. After months of searching and meeting with other organizations to come up with a good model of restoration for these sex trafficking survivors, we were able to find a restoration program that has a 95% success rate for women coming out of "the life." Their name is Engedi Refuge Ministries, and they have agreed to help us set up our program as well as send us women as they have to turn down 60 women a year due to the severity of the problem. While working with Engedi, we realized that for us to fully help these women through restoration, not only are we going to need the current safe house for emergencies, we were going to need a restoration/counseling facility and a long term Restoration home for these survivors. Our current safe house will be utilized for emergencies and detox before we transfer the women to the next stage of treatment - either locally at our Restoration Facility, or to a partner agency in the case that the individual is unable to heal here in Spokane. The HRC RCMINISTRIES "Helping Reach Our Community" Ministries Restoration Facility will act as the local location that the survivors will complete their healing program. It will also be the location of the HRC Ministries Anti -trafficking offices and where volunteers can meet and help these women. The long-term restoration house will be where these survivors are to live as they go through the program. This will allow them to compartmentalize between where they live and where they go to get counseling and do their classes throughout the program. The program will consist of 3 phases. Phase 1: This phase is six months and focuses on "physical safety, and emotional stability," which includes help with health care, counseling, classes on life skills, understanding safe people and boundaries, celebrating recovery, substance abuse classes, and one on one mentorship. Phase 2: This phase is also six months and focuses on "preparation for independent living," which includes classes on relapse prevention, employment readiness, budgeting, understanding co-dependency in relationships, celebrating recovery, and one on one mentorship. Phase 3 (optional): This phase focuses on spiritual discipleship and getting a solid foundation for the Christian faith. At this stage, the women will be fully living on their own and will have a job. The women will be asked to participate in weekly classes at a church while continuing counseling. They will also be able to come in and participate in "peer to peer' class and help other women that are going through recovery. Financial: The financial strategy to fully transition to the valley is to raise $2,160,000 in money and resource to fund 2018 and 2019 programs in our outreach facility and begin the process of opening up the anti -trafficking restoration center. This money will allow us to continually give nearly one million dollars worth of food and resource to organizations, families, and schools in the valley every year and take our anti -trafficking ministry to the next level. This will also give us the time to increase our donor base and community support so that that HRC Ministries can be a long-term asset to the city of Spokane Valley. Brief financial summary for 2018 and 2019: Food and Clothing -$1,800,000 Staffing - $192,000 Outreach Center Rent and Utilities - $98,800 Vehicles and Maintenance -$20,000 Outreach Expenses and Equipment — $20,000 Emergency House and Anti -trafficking program - $40,000 CMINISTRIES "Helping Reach Our Community" Anti- Trafficking Restoration Facility - $60,000 Status: Currently, we have raised 2,060,000 of the 2,160,000 needed to move. All of our food, clothing, staffing, vehicles, and short-term housing expenses are pledged. Half of the restoration facility money is pledged, as well as $28,800 of the outreach center has been raised. Action: To complete our fundraising goal and allow us to move our outreach center to the Valley and begin the process of opening up a restoration/learning center for sex trafficking victims we are asking the City of Spokane Valley for 100,000 dollars. This is a total of 4.6a/0 of our annual program expenses for the next two years. Recognition: As a founding donor of the Restoration Shelter and Outreach Center, HRC ministries would like to recognize the Spokane Valley Council in the following ways: Social media blast Newsletter Place City of Spokane Valley in our logo in our top 1 corporate partnership spot on our website for the next 2 years. Place a recognition plaque within the Restoration Facility and another one in the Outreach Center for all of our volunteers and donors to see. 4.1" • ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD THROUGH LOCAL MISSIONS IN THE GREATER SPOKANE AREA. lAi *iw hrrminicfricon, rnm 1 1 A'')RA C C'r.r.,r." m.-. A..r. G`.,..L.,.,., IAIA t' ;S CRIME SekNE DO MT CRDSS DONATE GIVE FOOD Organize a food drive for individuals and families in need or drop off food and water at our warehouse. GIVE ITEMS Donate clothing, hygiene products, games, or other items to help us run our programs more effectively. You can view the current item/food needs at www.hrcministries.com/wishlisf. f r� Kamm QQAIJ1' WE GROWQ11LWY WE GROW QQLI TY WE GROW GULSRY WE GROW QUALM WE GROW QQLLITY WE GROW WE&ROW 62.14LI7Y WE GROW Q EGROW QUERY WE GRI 20 DT UC WEGROWQWIIETY WI Q1 UC .� BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER Financially contribute to operating expenses on a monthly basis at www.hrcministries.com/donate. NEXT STEPS Please visit our website to view all of the financial giving options/plans and see a full list of food/items needed. "HRC is different in a major way. The entire ministry takes zero credit. They give it all to God! I have witnessed His work through this group and am a better Christ follower for knowing them." ABOUT US WHO WE ARE WE ARE A MULTI -GENERATIONAL MINISTRY WORKING TOGETHER TO SHOW CHRIST TO OUR COMMUNITY. WHAT WE DO WE TEACH, TRAIN, AND EQUIP THE BODY OF CHRIST FOR LOCAL MISSIONS AND PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES IN THE 7 VALLEYS OF NEED IN SPOKANE. "H.R.C. stands for "Helping Reach our Community." These letters are also the first initials of my grandfather Harry, my father Randy, and myself Caleb Altmeyer. I did this to honor my grandfather and father's legacy, as well as share an example of the power of generations advancing the kingdom together. No matter your age, race, gender, or income level, if you have made Jesus your Lord, that makes us family; and as the family of Christ we have been qualified and called to advance His kingdom together." r- I-. A1+......, • 1 Inr^• .,:,-_1- -- '--- OUR MISSION The first part of our mission at HRC Ministries is to strengthen the body of Christ in the areas of local missions and evangelism. We achieve this goal in the following three ways: Teaching - We love to share with churches, young people, and any other group or business about local missions and the power of "love first" evangelism. It you would like one of our speakers to come share with your group or business, please don't hesitate to call us, Training - Training is more hands on than teaching. Just like when you were learning how to swim, you eventually had to get into the water. Training is done when individuals or groups come volunteer with us on a local mission_ We walk through the process with them every step of the way_ We understand that talking to a stranger for the first time can be intimidating for anyone, and that is why we are dedicated to help you feel more confident and comfortable through the process. Equipping - One of the greatest things about the body of Christ is our ability to multiply our impact when we work together. There are many hurting and hungry people in the Spokane area, but also great people who love to help them. We enjoy providing our ministry partners with the food and product they need to be successful in helping their specific communities. If you would like to learn more about how you can be equipped for local missions in your neighborhood, please get in touch with us. "I'm blown away by HRG's mission and impact on my community. They're doing the work that NEEDS to be done and they do it from a place of pure love. I'm thankful to be a part of it." 7 VALLEYS The second part of our mission is... TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES IN THE 7 VALLEYS OF NEED IN OUR CITY. When the founder of HRC Ministries was 18 he had a dream that changed his life. One very significant part of this dream was an army getting ready to advance into 7 different valleys. God later showed him that these 7 valleys were seven different areas of need that every community has, and that HRC was to unite the church and begin helping in these areas. Mir 99� 0 9 HUNGER ADDICTION ABANDONMENT HOMELESSNESS VIOLENCE POVERTY SLAVERY & CRIME "HRC Ministries is committed to making Spokane the city of choice for everyone in our community." 1 /5 CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON STATE LIVE IN A HOUSE- HOLD THAT STRUGGLES TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE. 74,410 PEOPLE ARE FOOD INSECURE IN SPOKANE COUNTY. Our rood Distribution program feeds over 1,000 people who are food insecure each month. A Targe portion of this happens through our Ministry Partners Program. We provide food for ministries and churches so they can reach those in need in their neighbor- hoods. These partnerships allow us to reach beyond our location on Sprague & Havana into Hillyard, Spokane Valley, North Spokane, Downtown and the South Hill. "We lost everything. Thank you so much for the food and the pink princess shoes for my 3 year old daughter. You have helped restore hope." - Mother of 4 Sources: NW Harvest & Feeding America ADDICTION 70% OF PEOPLE ARRESTED IN SPOKANE TEST POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS 0' VACANCY FOR DRUG DETOX CENTERS IN SPOKANE Weekly "Recovery Chapel Services" are held to share God's hope, restoration and freedom from addiction. We also have the Recove-y Link" program where we pickup the homeless and/or recovering addict and take them to Christ -centered recovery programs throughout the city. "I had schizophrenia since I was 8 years old and was on 12 medications. After working with HRC Ministries for 2 weeks Jesus delivered me from schizophrenia! I am now off my schizophrenia meds and haven't heard any more voices." - Sierra Cit) ABANDONMENT OF CHILDREN ARE BEING RAISED IN A SINGLE PARENT HOME R OF THESE CHILDREN LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE With so many young children needing guidance and love in our community, HRC is dedicated to youth service projects. are a fun way for young people to come prep meals and then go feed people in need while being mentored and loved by our staff. Our team also loves to do . We speak at youth ministries to encourage and empower students to make a difference in their schools, churches and city. "Mentoring our youth is one of the most important things we can do to ensure that they learn strong values to live by. Organizations like HRC Ministries are key in fulfilling this important need." - Ozzie Knezovich : Spokane County Sheriff HOMELESSNESS NOV ESTIMATED HOMELESS PEOPLE IN SPOKANE COUNTY. 2,z 97 HOMELESS YOUTH `DOUBLED UP' IN SPOKANE COUNTY. The "Homeless Outreach" is an outreach that provides food, clothing, prayer and bibles to the homeless on Friday nights. Each month 2,500-3,000 people are fed and clothed through this outreach. Building relationships with the homeless is key and it opens the door for mentorship such as our "Street News Program'. This program provides a homeless individual mentorship, sales training and an ability to make money by selling newspapers. This helps get them on the road to healthy independence and housing. "I was on my way to the Monroe Street bridge to end my life. After we prayed I felt the Lord! He stopped me from falling! You saved my life." - Timothy sn,irr-ac• innV.s nnn Qo„ta,.,, "c.,.,L..,.,o r ., �...., r �.,,,.,, n..,.i� u,.�_�------- r,..._:�_ .�_ n _..,� VIOLENCE & CRIME 1 / / 1 PEOPLE WILL BECOME A VICTIM OF EITHER A VIOLENT OR PROPERTY CRIME IN SPOKANE. 2 ND SPOKANE'S CRIME REPORTING RATE IN THE NATION (PER CAPITA). "Household of Faith" is transitional housing program comprised of three houses that are offered to males who have recently come out of prison and are on the path back into society. Each week the men in the house participate in bible studies and worship, giving Jesus the opportunity to heal these men in a way that nothing else can. "I had many failed job applications. At "Household of Faith" I prayed one Last time for a job. The next day I walked by a construction site & they asked if I was looking for work. They hired me on the spot. That's when I accepted Christ." - Mitch 1 POVERTY 112 2,700 PEOPLE IN SPOKANE COUNTY LIVE IN POVERTY. 33 INCREASE IN POVERTY FOR SPOKANE COUNTY SINCE '02. "Neighbor in Need" partners with the City of Spokane to identify families in poverty with the inability to keep up their yard due to hardship such as being widowed, having a disability or injury. Accordingly to the city's laws they will be fined if they don't clean up their property. That is where the Neighbor in Need program steps in to bless the family and prevent fines. "Dealing with kidney failure and diabetes, I prayed to God for help. That's about when HRC came to my house, did my yard work and prayed with me." - Jason TRAFFICKING IS THE FASTEST GROWING CRIMINAL INDUSTRY IN THE WORLD 99 % OF TRAFFICKING VICTIMS ARE NEVER RESCUED The "Anti -Trafficking" program rescues, houses, and helps restore women coming out of sex trafficking. This program has 3 steps: Reach, Recover & Restore. Reach involves awareness in our community and transporting women to our safe house. Recovery takes place at the house where the girls can escape the chaos and receive the love they need. Restoration happens as the girls build healthy relationships, have their basic needs taken care of and grow spiritually. i struggle with anxiety and went to the ER 6 times in a week. After meeting with Randy, now I go on prayer walks when an anxiety attack comes. I've been off meds for a month now and was recently baptized." - Michelle GET INVOLVED "What God is doing for and through this ministry is absolutely amazing! There are so many great things we get to experience on a daily basis. One of the biggest joys about our job is that we get to do life with awesome people like you. It is so great to be able to witness Jesus' miracles everyday as we go out and love people right where they are at. We tell everyone, "If you can hand out a bottle of water in love you are qualified to come serve with us." One thing that is important to us is to connect a volunteer's gifting with their purpose, and we have an incredible platform to be able to do that. Please join us in loving the broken and lost." - Joe and Jennifer Standing Bear : Program Directors CHURCHES & GROUPS Invite your church, school, small group or business to do a local mission with HRC Ministries. VOLUNTEER To find out about all of our different volunteer opportunites and ways that you can get involved, please visit our website at www.hrcministries.com/serve. "This work is changing lives... not just for the people you serve, but also for the people serving." Joslyn Cox : Volunteer Showing Christ SErving Community HRC MINISTRIES Location: 4204 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Phone: 509-922-0939 Mail: PO BOX 14257 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Email: office@hrcministries.com Online: www.hrcministries.com or facebook.com/hrcministries HRC MINISTRIES OBJECTIVE THE PURSPOSE OF THIS PROPOSAL IS TO HELP RAISE THE FUNDING TO MOVE OUR OUTREACH CENTER AND ANTI -TRAFFICKING RESTORATION MINISTRY TO THE VALLEY WHO WE ARE • MISSION: TO HELP REACH OUT COMMUNITY WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS THOUGH OUTREACHES AND HUMAN SERVICES • BACKGROUND: YOUTH CENTER,OUTREACH PROGRAMS, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND UNION GOSPEL MISSION • WE WANTED TO HELP PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND PARTICULARY HELP THE CHURCH GET MORE INVOLVED TO TAKE A BURDEN OFF OF GOVERNMENT AGENCYS HOW WE DO THAT OUTREACH CENTER ANTI -TRAFFICKING MINISTRY IMPACT OUTREACH CENTER ANTI TRAFFICKING MINISTRY • 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS OF FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS • 2500 YOUTH SERVICE HOURS • 190 CHAPEL SERVICES FOR ADDICTS • 58 PRISONERS THROUGH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING • 41 NEIGHBOR IN NEED PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED • 21 TRAFFICKING VICTIMS RESCUES WHY WE WANT TO MOVE TO THE VALLEY • BETTER LOCATION FOR VOLUNTEERS • WE GREW UP HERE • WE SEE THE NEED • WE WILL BE ABLE TO GET MORE FOOD • WE WANT TO BE AN ASSET TO THE VALLEY AS IT GROWS • IT'S THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR OUR ANTI- TRAFFICKING RESTORATION CENTER WHY RESTORATION PROGRAM • THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM WAS TO HELP 3 TO 5 WOMEN GET HELP AND POSSIBLY GO THROUGH A 3 MONTH SHORT TERM PROGRAM. • • WE CURRENTLY HAVE A SHORT TERM HOUSE AND ANTI -TRAFFICKING HOTLINE • THERE IS VERY FEW LONG-TERM HOUSING AND RESTORATION PROGRAMS AND IT IS A HUGE NEED IT WILL COST $2,160,000 IN RESOURCES TO MOVE OUR PROGRAMS TO THE VALLEY AND TOUN THEM FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS. STATUS • 1.8 MILLION DOLLARS IN FOOD AND CLOTHING • STAFFING $192,000 • VEHICLES AND MAINTENCE $20,000 * OUTREACH EXPENSES AND EQUIPMENT 20,000 * EMERGENCY HOUSE AND ANTI -TRAFFICKING PROGRAM $40,000 - * OUTREACH CENTER $98,800 (28,800 RAISED) * BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON RESTORATION FACILTY $60,000 (30,000 RAISED) YOUR IMPACT * WE ARE ASKING THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY FOR $100,000 WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO 4.6% OF OUR BUDGET OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS. THE MONEY WILL PROVIDE THE RESOURCES FOR US TO BEGIN MOVING OUR OUTREACH CENTER TO THE VALLEY AND BEGIN THE PROCESS OF OPENING UP AN ANTI- TRAFFICKING RESTORATION FACILITY. THANK YOU! Medical Clinic & Mobile Unit 2659 N. Ash Street — Spokane, WA 99205 — 509.462-4000 — www.1-choice.org August 4, 2017 Life Services IChoice is a Spokane based organization which exists to provide hope and support to empower those facing an unplanned pregnancy. We do this through absolutely free pregnancy testing, ultrasound services, limited pre- natal care and our long-term maternity home which can house up to 6 women and their babies at a time. We also provide free STD testing clinks, necessary connections with area physicians, host homes for women and their babies and connection with other local resources. Our current financial capacity has limited our ability to provide these services to Spokane Valley. We see scared and vulnerable teens and young adults walk through the doors of our Ash street clinic every day facing physical, emotional and social crisis. 'Choice Life Services provides a vital service and we'd like to expand our reach to be able to support Spokane Valley's most vulnerable as well. We are asking Spokane Valley City Council for $100,000 to allow us to extend at least two days of dedicated service to Spokane Valley for one calendar year. in funding IChoice Life Services Spokane Valley residents would be assured that their young people are afforded a safe, competent and compassionate place to bring their fear and their concerns as they face the crisis of unplanned pregnancy or possible STD infection. Because we are mobile, our clinic can go where the need is- community events, fairs and malls. As an example, we are currently partnering with Crosswalk youth shelter in downtown Spokane to provide a free STD clinic this month. We want to ensure the health and well-being of our young people by caring for the whole individual and providing them the resources they need to make informed choices about their pregnancy. We hope you will partner with us in this work through your funding. Thank you for your consideration. Glendie Glendie Loranger Executive Director, Life Services of Spokane/ iChoice Clinics 2659 N Ash Street Spokane, WA 99205 Office: 509.327.0701 x777 glendie@lifeservices.org r� (J'[ NOT IN TES ALONE 1-50Y-461-4000 5-4()1-ii11i1 www.l-�HolcE.�R�, PRE1NANOCLI\TCS, PR[GNAN[Y 1[Sl1NG & U[IRASDIIN [XAf-1 511} 1[SUNG TRH ¶M[Nl [NUM & f[f[QRA[ 411 1.E (ID01?e, Cpvi [/ijI1,: DilYI August 09, 2017 Sarah Farr Finance Department City of Spokane Valley 11707 E Sprague Ave, Suite 108 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Re: 2018 City of Spokane Valley Non -Profit Grant Opportunity Dear City of Spokane Valley: Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) requests $20,000 in Social Services support for essential home repairs to reduce the number of in- home health and safety issues in the City of Spokane Valley. This project targets low-income homeowners who are financially unable to address unsafe housing conditions. SNAP has an office located at Spokane Valley Partners on Broadway. It is here where we see residents in need of energy assistance and other critical resources during our energy season from September through May. SNAP currently serves the City of Spokane Valley residents with programs such as Weatherization, Essential Home Repair, Energy Assistance and Financial Access. Funding from the City of Spokane Valley for the Essential Home Repair program would be leveraged with funding we receive from Spokane County and Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) to serve more households and make a greater impact. SNAP would also like to reach eligible clients who are not currently being served by other SNAP programs. SNAP's ongoing relationships with entities like the Greater Valley Support Network, Modern Electric and Vera Electric, as well as our presence at events like Valleyfest, will allow us to market the program to eligible households. Background of SNAP SNAP has served Spokane County since 1966 with a mission of "Increasing the human potential of our community by providing opportunities for people in need." We are a 501c(3) nonprofit, offering a comprehensive multi -service base for low-income and highly vulnerable citizens. 8 SNAP has over 30 programs including essential home repair, homeless services, case management, energy assistance, weatherization, housing counseling, and economic development. We operate out of 5 offices in Spokane County, optimizing accessibility for our low-income clients. In 2016, SNAP served 47,421 people with an annual revenue of $21.5 million. SNAP's Essential Home Repair program serves Spokane County with an annual revenue of $528,566 of funding from Spokane County, ALTCEW, Spokane Valley Rotary and the City of Spokane. The funding SNAP is requesting from the City of Spokane Valley would account for less than 5% of the Essential Home Repair budget. Essential Home Repair SNAP's Home Repair program has been in place for over 30 years and is known for its respectful, high quality work. The program is housed in the Armory building on Second Avenue in downtown Spokane. Improvements made through the Essential Home Repair program involve essential repairs only, no cosmetic work. Typical repairs include: Disabled accessibility modifications; electrical wiring; plumbing; furnace repair and replacement; broken window and/or door replacement; frozen pipes; water leaks and structural problems. In 2016, with funding from Spokane County and ALTCEW, SNAP's Essential Home Repair program served 44 low-income households in Spokane Valley. Due to limited funding we were only able to address a fraction of the requests we received for this area, leaving 37 requests unfulfilled. In addition we have a backlog of much needed wheel chair ramps this funding could help address. Benefits of this program include: homeowners with disabilities gaining accessibility modifications to ensure safe access to their homes; low-income homeowners assisted with health and safety-related repairs they could not afford otherwise; affordable housing inventory in our community being maintained and protected and vulnerable individuals being helped in protecting their most valuable asset -- their home. We are fully prepared to carry out this project with our years of experience and our properly trained, equipped, and skilled staff members that can perform emergent home repairs quickly and efficiently. SNAP is the only agency offering free home repair services by licensed and bonded contractors to the most vulnerable and extremely low-income people living in the City and County of Spokane. We greatly appreciate the City of Spokane Valley's approach to supporting economic development activities and social service efforts directly benefiting the citizens of Spokane Valley. We are hopeful to work with you in the future to achieve this goal. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information. Kristi Sherlock Interim Co -Director of Housing Services 212 W 2nd Ave, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99201 509-456-7627 ext 2407 sherlock@snapwa.org Accounts City of Spokane Valley 2018 ADMINISTRATION UNITS RATE HRS City of SV BG, SV Rotary and ALTCEW TOTAL 6000 SALARIES: Rudy Mendoza 6100 FRINGE BENEFITS 7020 RENT 7040 COMMUNICATION 7045 POSTAGE 7050 SUPPLIES 7060 Printing 7070 INSURANCE 7230 EXPENDABLE TOOLS 7240 MILEAGE/GAS 7250 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REGISTRATION/DUES PROFESSIONAL SVCS 9820 WAN 9810 GENERAL ADMIN OTHER TOTAL ADMIN admin rate PROGRAM OPS Program Support 6000 SALARIES: Tonya Mitchell 6100 FRINGE: FICA, Medicare, L&1 2017 7000-9999 OTHER PROGRAM EXP Total Program Support Measures SALARIES FRINGE BENEFITS OTHER PROGRAM EXP 8110 ALL MATERIALS 8130 CONTRACT SERVICES Total Measures Other Program Ops HRS 0.00 1,768.00 1,768.00 44% 0.00 777.92 777.92 6% 0.00 232.08 232.08 1% 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 46.00 46.00 0.00 20.00 20.00 1% 0.00 38.68 38.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12% 0.00 464.16 464.16 21% 0.00 812.28 812.28 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 4,363.12 4,363.12 44% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 20,000.00 20, 000.00 2,100.00 924.00 0.00 3,024.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,100.00 924.00 0.00 3,024.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20, 000.00 20,000.00 TOTAL PROGRAM OPS Non matcn Non -red matcn 20,000.00 3,024.00 23,024.00 12 month TOTAL BUDGET 20,000.00 7,387.12 27,387.12 Monthly Budget 1,666.67 615.59 2,282.26 ysnap Essential Home Repair w 2010, SNAP cowtpLetecl y -j home repairs c v ccessLbilttk1 Wto&iL fl,catLows •Rewe fits of the EssewtLal, H-ome Rep aLr Programs • Free or low cost minor repairs • Low-income homeowners are assisted with health and safety-related repairs. • Disabled and elderly homeowners are assisted with modifications to ensure safe accessibility to their homes. • Affordable housing stock in our community is maintained and protected. • Vulnerable people do not lose their homes and therefore are not forced to move into assisted living institutions, because of home maintenance and accessibility issues. Fuwc{Lwg Sources Spokane Valley Rotary City of Spokane kane County ALTCEW ELLg 1,In • Must be an owner occupied property • Households must be below 50% Area Median Income, unless over 60 years old, then a sliding -fee scale applies. • Priority is given to requests from the elderly, handicapped, chronically and terminally iII, and those families with small children. • • • • II iI 11 rr "i wawt to thawtz uou for Dour assLstawce Lw gettLwg vw J vu,uch weecleol repaLrs for vi/t. j hovu.e" Nl feel, so Lucl2u to have SNAP's assLstaoze" 69 year old disabled recipient of EHR services, receiving accessibility modifications and essential plumbing work aowtwtow R.epaLrs • Septic problems • Sewer problems • Plumbing problems • Leaking faucets • Hot water tanks • Furnace repairs • Appliance repairs • Accessibility modifications • Some electrical problems • No cosmetic work Our Mission: Increasing the human potential of our community by providing opportunities for people in need. 2018 City of Spokane Valley Outside Agencies Grant Application (r ' 1) Type of Grant Social Services Contact Person Calvin B. Coblentz Executive Director Contact Details Mailing Address P.O. Box 141360 Spokane Valley, WA 99214-1360 Physical Address 10814 East Broadway Avenue pokane Valley, WA 99206-5003 Telephone 509.927.1153, ext. 13 Fax 509.928.8463 E-mail director@svpart.org SpkuneVai1ey --‘,1 PARTNERSPARTNERS prontoe/f relit=rre t' enhhancingquaiitij of l 2017 Board of Directors Pat Dockrey, President Retired Engineer Lindsey Myhre, Treasurer Chief Financial Officer, STCU Brian Singer, Secretary Vice President of Operations, Lydig Construction Dusty Borders Bible Worker, Seventh -day Adventist Church Tom Green Retired, Certified Public Accountant Cherne Haskell Director of Professional Outreach, Valley Hospital Tricia Morgan Community Advocate Caesy Morphis School Social Worker, Central Valley School District Nancy Nelson President, Humanix Dave Ross National Sales Director, Primerica Missy Scott School Counselor, McDonald Elementary About Spokane Valley Partners is a non-profit charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Our Federal Tax Identification Number is 91-1478830. Spokane Valley Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, volunteers and clients. As the largest Food Bank in Spokane County, Spokane Valley Partners proudly incurs less than 8 percent administrative and fundraising costs annually. This means, of every dollar raised, more than 92 cents is used for programs and services that help families of Greater Spokane Valley. 2018 City of Spokane Valley Outside Agencies Grant Application (r ' 2) Client Base and Mission SpokaneVcdZey‘1/4--PARTNIRS i�t'r,x±oli���; ;clj=rc�tiance & enhancing quality of life Spokane Valley Partners its a social services hub for those struggling to cover basic needs. When families visit our organization, they are treated honorably, respectfully and impartially. The most crucial basic need we provide is food. When facing critical circumstances, not every family can afford to feed those they love. Many families who walk through our doors work extremely hard at more than one job but still find themselves needing a little assistance here and there. They have little to no wriggle room in their budget, and food is often the first place to cut back. Our Food Bank is here to assist. When City of Spokane Valley supports Spokane Valley Partners, it is an investment in the health, strength and readiness of low-income individuals and families. With a commitment from our local government, we will continue providing assistance to people in our community who are facing disadvantaged and susceptible circumstances by nourishing them as we inspire and encourage them to gain self-reliance and sustainability. The help we provide allows those who are making every effort to carve a stronger path to a brighter tomorrow by empowering them to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency. L year, our non-profit: provided food to more than 10,000 families through our Food Bank; otrered cooking and other educational classes in our Community Kitchen/Classroom; gave clothing to more than 6,000 families through our Clothing Bank; provided professional attire to more than 50 people through our Career Clothing Bank; delivered food to 90 households in two separate low-income apartment complexes through our Food Express Program; provided emergency help with utilities to more than 800 families through our Emergency Assistance Program; distributed weekend food to more than 480 homeless students per week through our Food For Thought Program; managed funds for more than 100 individuals through our Protective Payee Program; provided holiday food baskets to more than 1,200 families throughout November and December. Request We are requesting a $35,000 commitment. This funding will help Spokane Valley Partners as we provide food, clothing and other basic needs to thousands of families facing incredibly vulnerable circumstances. Our projected 2018 operating budget is $573,000, with which SVP will provide over $2.5 million in services, leveraging additional in-kind donations. If City of Spokane Valley fulfills the entire amount of this request it will represent 6.1% of our 2018 operating budget and approximately 1.4% of our total budget. 2018 City of Spokane Valley Outside Agencies Grant Application (F' 3) Spokane Va1iei promoting SE'lf rt'li itiec iffiricing qua litzi Al i Demonstrated Need and Impact on Greater Spokane Valley Families Food insecurity is defined as having to eat smaller meals or skipping them entirely. The result of this is diminished relationships between parents and children and a breakdown of growth within the family unit. It is an incredibly frightening obstacle, and it threatens the critical foundation that young children need to grow, learn, prosper and thrive within healthy families. Providing a child with an appropriate education gives him or her the tools to be more successful later in life and, consequently, the potential for economic mobility. Unfortunately, simply enrolling a child in school does not guarantee he or she will retain the information from lessons, because the child could be facing an incredibly prominent obstacle to learning: hunger. Chronic hunger can prevent children from getting the most of out of school, no matter how hard tr try to ignore its effects. The sad truth is that hunger can have physical and psychological eti,cts on young people that make learning substantially difficult. The brain, like the lungs, heart, arms and legs, is a part of the human body. It requires energy to function properly. Children experiencing hunger are more likely to have problems with memory and concentration because they do not have the energy to carry out these functions. Malnutrition can also tamper with sleeping patterns as well, making a child too tired to get anything out of a full day of school. Additionally, the brain develops rapidly at a young age. Without the right nutrients, the brain cannot develop properly, resulting in long-term effects on learning abilities. Furthermore, hunger has been observed to cause depression, anxiety and withdrawal, all of which are obstructions to a child — or anybody — trying to focus on education. There is an increasing consensus that, later in life, food -insecure children will struggle to graduate, find a job and live as healthy adults, thereby weakening the workforce and costing taxpayers. Failing to feed our children now and support the growth of strong and healthy families will cost society dearly in the future. Hungry children will score lower on important benchmarks and have lower school engagement, making it more likely that they won't finish high school, setting up significant challenges for later employment. Food -insecure children grow up to be unhealthy adults, data suggests, creating yet another cost to society in the form of healthcare expenses. 2018 City of Spokane Valley Outside Agencies Grant Application (page 4) ieValley PARTNERS ',Tomo ',tomo Self-Fr:'i nce & enhancing quality of lite Demonstrated Need and Impact on Greater Spokane Valley Families Our Food Bank and Food For Thought numbers have increased over the past five years. Food For Thought, in particular, has increased by 330 percent. At the end of the 2016-17 academic year, we were supplying weekend food for 469 homeless students. Our Food Bank continues to see more than 1,000 families each month. When Spokane Valley Partners is asked to meet a need, we don't take precious time to contemplate whether or not we can meet the need and if we have sufficient support, and we don't leisurely examine Food Bank shelves and inventory our supply. We just say, "Yes." We say yes and, without hesitation, offer food, clothing and whatever else we can provide so the family can continue working towards self-reliance. E' -ation is also an important component of our mission. Currently, we offer weekly cooking and nuLrition classes. As we strive to provide families with equal opportunity to grow and flourish in a better environment, an advantageous component is offering courses that demonstrate how to economize a food budget, exhibit safe food handling and offer healthy recipes using both known and unfamiliar foods. Lessons are also offered in food substitution and how to purchase food inexpensively. The classes provide an incredible opportunity for hands-on learning and allow clients to take home freshly -made dishes to feed their families. Because food insecurity often spurs people to seek convenience in purchasing high calorie, low -nutrient foods, our goal with these courses is to empower families with the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals to contribute to the growth and stability of their family. We also work hard to ensure that our Food Bank is stocked with a rotating variety of nutrient -rich foods every week. In addition to fresh produce, meat and dairy products, we also strive to have a number of specialty items on hand, such as baby food, formula, diabetic -friendly food, low -salt items and culturally -specific foods when possible. We also provide "no -cook" boxes for people who are homeless. 2018 City of Spokane Valley Outside Agencies Grant Application (page 5) SpokaneValietj PARTNERS promoting se=1}i-reliance it enIia tci,tg qui lint of life Demonstrated Need and Impact on Greater Spokane Valley Families Access to food has the power to transform lives. We often hear stories of families getting back on their feet because – despite job loss or illness – they could count on food and other support from Spokane Valley Partners. Each and every one of our staff and volunteers supports our belief that regular, unencumbered access to nutritious, high-quality food is critical for improving health and well-being, creating strong family foundations and building long-term resiliency for future generations. In addition to providing food, our programs and services provide social contact and promote community cohesiveness — critical components in building individual and neighborhood resiliency. S. 'ane Valley Partners has a deep appreciation of the longstanding support received by City of SpuKane Valley. Having full support of the largest municipality within our service area also adds considerable credibility to our requests for support from community groups, private foundations and corporations inside and outside of our service area. This allows SVP to leverage the entire community to help resolve the most basic needs for the citizens of City of Spokane Valley. Though we serve all of the eastern portion of Spokane County, aver 93% of the citizens served through our programs live within City of Spokane Valley zip codes. (With the exception of the homeless population, SVP requires proof of residence for service rendered). Thank you for considering our proposal and helping us to continue serving our community's most vulnerable populations. aO Spokane Valley Social Services Funding Request — The Jonah Project 2017 SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER THOMAS AND NICOLE BISHOP JONAH PROJECT DIRECTORS THE JONAH PROJECT 1047 W. Garland, Spokane, WA 99205 Page 11 Organization Name: The Jonah Project Address: 1047 W. Garland, Spokane, WA 99205 Contact Names: Jennifer Thomas -- 509-808-8879, Jennifer.JonahProject@gmail.com; Nicole Bishop — 509-701-3515, Nicole.JonahProject@gmail.com gmail.com Grant Type: Social Services Grant Background and Purpose: Given the authority and respect that the Jonah Project is given in Spokane County in regards to human trafficking, we always like to tout our humble beginnings. We began as a simple gesture of kindness; it all started with a pair of shoes. The Founder and Executive Director, Aaron Tilbury, was coaching a high school baseball game three years ago when he saw a young man on the pitcher's mound wearing only his socks. After Aaron inquired where the student's shoes were, the student finally admitted that he did not have any- he simply couldn't afford them. Aaron and the pitcher went immediately to Ross- just the two of them and the barely $30.00 in his bank account. When they arrived, there was one pair of shoes in the pitcher's size, and it came to barely under $30.00. They later went to talk, where Aaron discovered the difficult home Iife the child had. This started the movement. Aaron started working with Rogers High School to meet with students regularly. As he spoke to them, he began to uncover the dark underbelly that endangers Spokane County- Sex Trafficking. This was the catalyst that triggered the Jonah Project into existence. From a pair of shoes, we have grown to a widely -respected area nonprofit that works proactively, reactively, and bureaucratically to protect our region's most vulnerable. Currently, the Jonah Project has two homes that can house a number of girls and women on a short or long-term basis. We are the only nonprofit in the Spokane area that offers long-term housing for sex trafficking victims or vulnerable women. We have a pool of trained advocates whose desire is to walk through life with these women and children to supplement the negative influences that make sex trafficking easier to facilitate. We have a 24/7 live hotline where counselors, family, friends, and victims can call to ask for assistance. Again, this hotline is unique to the Jonah Project, as we are the only hotline in the region that is consistently available for calls, where we can dispatch a relocation team trained by a former LAPD police officer and executive protection agent to safely go out, make contact with the victim, and escort them to safety on the path toward becoming a survivor. The Jonah Project has been highly successful in pursuing its aims to end sex slavery in Spokane, Washington and the surrounding community by creating an avenue for victims of trafficking to reach out for help and receive compassionate, transparent aftercare. One survivor at a time, we strive to rescue, provide safe housing, and access to resources so that these survivors of trauma can experience real freedom. Through our processes, we have gained the respect of the Spokane Police Department, the FBI, the Spokane County Court House, school teachers and Page j2 counselors, and related nonprofit groups and ministries that have complementary goals. That said, we are in a position where we have the clout, the human capital, and the community awareness and desire to expand our operation. Finances are the only matter holding that process back. Project for Funding Request, Community Benefits, and Financial Breakdown: There are three primary goals that the Jonah Project has moving forward: 1. Start a boys' home. We speak often in the community relaying the message that sex trafficking does not solely affect girls- boys are also apt to become victims. In fact, many of the vulnerable youth we have assisted have been boys who would have benefitted greatly from having a safe and stable home to return to. Given that, we would like to start a safe house for boys. Budgeting -wise, here is the breakdown for us to be able to fund a boys' safe house for a year. $1500/mo: Safe House Rent $800/mo: Safe house food and operations costs $5001mo: Living stipend for safe house leader $2800: Monthly total for funding boys' home. x 12 months = $33,600 2. To ensure we can comfortably fulfil our financial obligations after we receive the annual funding total from this grant, we request a truck for relocation services for boys and girls call rescues, as well as for transport of donated items for our monthly pop-up sales, which generate a good amount of regular income for the Jonah Project. - Our research indicates we can find an adequate working truck for $7500. 3. Finally, we wish to bring further awareness to the Jonah Project in four ways. Awareness has not only been key for us in finding financial sponsors, but also in helping us to find mentors, advocates, volunteers, and individuals in search of help. We would like to bring awareness in four ways: 1) Billboards, which have been wildly successful in the past, 2) Implementing a Safe Place program, wherein we offer signs of sex trafficking to relevant businesses (bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.), then put a decal in the window of the restaurant indicating it is a safe space for people seeking refuge from their trafficking situation. 3) It has been our goal since our inception to hold a human trafficking awareness march/rally in Riverfront Park. 4) In an effort to get youth engaged in the process as well, we would Iike to host a t -shirt drive, wherein students sell Jonah Project t -shirts in order to raise awareness and imbue in the youth a sense of entrepreneurship and agency. In terms of budgeting, the breakdown would be as follows; - $900 Three billboards at the discounted rate we get through Lamar $2000 — Safe place program implementation. These funds are due to printing costs of decals, publicity, and printing of our training materials $500 — Awareness March/Rally. These funds would include the price of candles or pebbles as commemoration of human trafficking victims, rates to gain access to the park, printing materials, and publicity costs Page 13 - $5000 — T -Shirt drive costs. The primary cost of this would be to purchase the t -shirts up front for the purpose of youth selling them. Ultimately, we would recuperate our costs, but the initial purchase would currently cause a serious financial drag on our liquidity. - In totaling these costs: $900 + $2000 + $500 + $5000 = $8400 In summary, the total budgeted costs we wish for are as follows: - $33,600 for boys home + $7500 for a truck + $8400 for awareness = $49,500 (See budget attached — Page 4). This represents a value equal to 128% of our current operating income. Direct Impact to Spokane Valley: Spokane is one of the cities with the highest incidence of human trafficking. Part of that reason is twofold: One, we are on national pipeline that directs through other major trafficking hotspots. Two, we are on the Idaho border, which makes interstate transport of trafficking victims more accessible. The Spokane Valley is even closer to Idaho, meaning there are a lot of girls and boys we are losing through the cracks as they pass through this city. The awareness campaigns we wish to run will also take place in the Spokane Valley, so that the citizens of the Valley can become aware of the problem human trafficking is in the area, and so there is a rescue line number available and visible in this area so that Spokane Valley kids can find refuge, safety, and freedom in our services as well. Currently, we have done extensive work with Valley Real Life Ministries and Sun City Church- both in the Valley. Our goal is to continue to expand our allies in the Valley so that the Valley does not continue to lose youth from the scourge of human trafficking. The average age that trafficking victims are taken is 14. Meanwhile, once taken into trafficking, the lifespan of a victim is on average 7 years. That means our children are stolen before they are old enough to drive a car and dying before they're old enough to rent one. This is a fate we do not wish for any city's children, and this is a fate that we see the Valley as being particularly vulnerable to. As such, we will use this funding to concentrate our efforts in the Valley to help ease the loss of life, youth, innocence, and freedom. Page 14 Proposed Budget Summary Line Item Budget 2017-18 Boys' Safe House Operations - Safe House Rent — One year $18,000 - Safe house food and operations costs -- One year $9,600 - Living stipend for safe house leader — One year $6,000 - Total S33,600 Relocation Truck S7,500 Publicity, Awareness, & Fundraising - Three billboards at the discounted rate we get through $900 Lamar - Safe place program implementation. These funds are due to printing costs of decals, publicity, and printing of our training materials $2000 - Aivareness March/Rally. These funds would include the price of candles or pebbles as commemoration of human trafficking victims, rates to gain access to the park, printing materials, and publicity costs $500 - T -Shirt drive costs. The primary cost of this would be to purchase the t -shirts up front for the purpose of youth selling them. $5,000 - Total $8,400 Grand Total $49,500 11 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA (VOA) REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING 525 West Second Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-2378 www.voaspokane.org Volunteers of America's Purpose. Volunteers of America of Eastern WA & Northern ID is devoted to ending homelessness by uplifting people and meeting needs. Through innovative and impactful services, we provide opportunities for people to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The Objective • Provide a safe place for City of Spokane Valley women who are experiencing homelessness to receive resources and begin steps in finding safe, stable, permanent housing. • Address and mitigate the issues that caused women to become homeless. The Opportunity • VOA consistently assists 33% of the women who stayed at Hope House Women's Sheller in transitioning off the streets and into safe, stable housing. We reached that outcome in 2016 and are on track for the same outcomes in 2017. Our goal is to continue providing life changing resources to women experiencing homelessness in ALL of Spokane County, including the City of Spokane Valley, in order to end women's homelessness. • Ensure that experiences with homelessness are rare, brief and only occur one time. • Mitigate the trauma experienced by becoming homeless. The Solution • Provide a safe place for women to come and obtain the resources they need when they are faced with homelessness • Provide expert staff that can help women navigate systems and remove barriers they face in order to get out of homelessness and become stable in housing 1 ai Key Statistics related to Hope House Women's Shelter (including City of Spokane Valley) Number of nights residents of Spokane Valley stayed at Hope House in 2016 Cost per bed night at Hope House Number of women from Spokane Valley who have transitioned off of the streets from Hope House Shelter 457 $37.95 9 Number of nights women from Spokane Co. (including City) stayed at Hope House in 2016 14600 Cost per bed night at Hope House $37.95 Number of women from Spokane Co. (including City) who have transitioned off of the streets from Hope House Shelter 108 *data from HMIS data management system, 2016 OUR PROPOSAL Residents of the Inland Northwest, including City of Spokane Valley, pride themselves on community and caring for their own. Volunteers of America has been part of the tradition of giving individuals a hand up to rebuild their foundation and create a new blueprint with the skills needed to have stable homes to weather life's storms since 1896. Hope House Women's Shelter is a first step for women in crisis who are seeking the help they need to rebuild their lives. In 2016, Hope House sheltered 326 individual women, 14% (45 individuals) of whom came from outside of the Spokane City limits (all county included). When we look at homeless women accessing services and emergency shelter specific from the City of Spokane Valley, 20% (9 individuals) of the Spokane County women came specifically from the City of Spokane Valley. Hope House Emergency Shelter will provide overnight shelter and services to 500 women during this funding period. Women who seek shelter will have access to basic needs such as; safety, shelter, showers, clean clothes, and nutritious meals. Equally important, women will have access to housing coordination services and case management services. All shelter staff prioritize meeting with each woman to see how best to resolve her homelessness. Case management services include referrals to mental health, substance abuse, and physical health services. These services are critical due to the high amounts of untreated mental illness, substance use and chronic health conditions present in the shelter every night. These untreated conditions contribute to homelessness for women. In addition, shelter staff will also refer to local food banks, meal sites, AA/NA meetings and employment assistance services. Women in need of obtaining mainstream benefits will receive assistance in applying for assistance. Hope House has exceptional outcomes and success housing women who come to the shelter. Last year, of the 326 individual women who accessed help, 108 (33%) of them left to a safe, stable and housing solutions. The City of Spokane Valley had 9 women (20% of county women) housed in 2016 by the work of VOA's Hope House Women's Shelter. We know our region is stronger when these women are housed and off the streets. They are able to pay rent, gain employment, adding to the economic vitality of our neighborhoods. Their use of ER facilities decreases dramatically and stays in jail are diminished. They are able to give back to their communities. 2 Why VOA succeeds at resolving homelessness: Hope House shelter significantly decreases the amount of trauma a woman is exposed to while living on the street. 3 The impact of the stability offered by Hope House cannot be overstated. It can profoundly affect these women at the most basic levels. Safety provided by a stable place to stay, eliminates the stress of life on the streets, freeing the women to seek housing, employment, recovery, medical care, and connections to others. The population served by Hope House represents a diverse group of homeless women for the greater Spokane area. Of the 326 women served in 2016, many faced substance use, domestic violence (10%), mental health and chronic health conditions (33%), and truly profound trauma. Any of these factors may cause homelessness, and each woman usually has more than one of these barriers to stability. in the most basic ways, Hope House provides each woman with something that cannot be found elsewhere in our area. Hope House gives women a place they can depend on, no matter what. A place to find the hope they need to carry on every day with the struggle to not only survive, but to make their lives better. Being homeless on the streets for women presents a unique risk of safety for themselves. 92% of women who are homeless are sexually abused and of those, 30% within the last 30 days. By mitigating women's exposure to street living and having a safe place to sleep, women can quickly move to finding the resources they need to resolve their homelessness. Volunteers of America uses the following key collaboration strategies with other providers to ensure high outcomes for individuals in our programs. These collaborations allow us to maximize the dollars we have by leveraging public and private money. For women involved in the legal system, Hope House collaborates with Community Court. Staff attends Community Court weekly to support women sheltering at Hope House. This weekly meeting allows for staff to assist and identify women who need DSHS vouchers for i.D., women who need to be linked to community services and women who need special considerations in shelter to remain in compliance with the court. For women needing health services: Hope House staff partner with Frontier Behavioral Health's Homeless Outreach Team (provide mental health assistance on-site), Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS), Spokane Regional Health District Needle Exchange Program, Intercollegiate School of Nursing, Gonzaga University's Nursing School, YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter. The M -CAT team, as well as Consistent Care through Providence provide services on-site as needed. CHAS provides primary care for many of the women who stay at Hope House, and is willing to provide some basic services on-site. Molina Health also provides services on -sire for women who need to enroll in health care coverage. Spokane Regional Health Department provides services related to HIV and HIV prevention for at -risk women. For outreach to unsheltered women in the Spokane region, Hope House collaborates with Spokane Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP). SNAP responds to individuals camping or sleeping unsheltered in our area. Once identified, SNAP will refer women in need of shelter to Hopes House for__sh.eiteLand_support services. For housing and basic needs, Hope House partners with Women's Hearth, House of Charity, Spokane County, the City of Spokane and Catholic Charities. For women who are veterans in need of housing services, Hope House partners with Health Care for Homeless Veterans (a program of the VA hospital), and Supportive Services for Veterans Families, a program of VOA and Goodwill. Hope House also collaborates with Union Gospel Mission's Women & Children's Emergency Shelter. Additionally, we have 172 units of supportive housing that women can be assessed for. For basic nutrition, Hope House collaborates with, Women's and Children's Free Restaurant, House of Charity, Second Harvest, St. Joseph Parish. Haggarity Hens, Kitchen Spokane and local caterers and restaurants to provide nightly meals and nutritional assistance to women. Emphasize the Potential - Build upon available community assets, resources, plans and market forces. Hope House depends on the local community to provide safe shelter and crisis services to the shelter guests. Hope House is supported by many local churches and civic organizations through both monetary donations as well as durable goods such as meals, blankets, clothing and Household goods. VOA staff participated in the City of Spokane's revision to the 10 -year plan to end homelessness. Women experiencing homelessness are referred out to the local Coordinated Entry systems. County residents are referred through 211 for Spokane County HPRP. By participating in local community meetings and committees, Hope House staff ensure that we are maximizing local assistance systems rather than duplicate services. Leverage - Leverage limited resources by promoting partnership between organizations. Hope House Women's Shelter is not fully funded by one agency or funder. Hope House receives funds for operating dollars from; Spokane County, FEMA, Providence Foundation, Aging and Long Term Care, the City of Spokane, private donors and the Jewett Foundation. We collaborate when we have the opportunity to decrease aur operating budget, such as collaborating with local meal providers. We are pursuing new opportunities with private foundations and local partners to create sustainability for our shelter so that it continues to be a resource to the women in our local community. Measurable Results - Produce and evaluate measurable outcomes and results. All shelter staff has been trained by the City of Spokane HMIS team in entering data into the Homeless Management Information System. Data is entered nightly for each shelter guest, and reviewed weekly for accuracy by the weekend shelter lead. In conjunction with the HMIS department, we are now utilizing the housing tab in HMIS to show shelter bed availability. We are using technology suggested by the City of Spokane to scan each women's information into the system and check them into the appropriate bed for the evening. With the shift in staffing, additional services will be tracked including day services provided. This data allows us to see trends of women's homelessness and make decisions based on the information in real time. Comprehensive - Engage comprehensive strategies to address the holistic needs of a neighborhood, Household or individual. Hope House staff understands that the causes of homelessness are unique to each individual, as are the paths out of homelessness. Rather than just provide a safe shelter, Hope House staff are available to build relationships with each shelter guest, to learn her story, and to offer her options to connect with services that can address her individual needs. For shelter guests who have untreated medical conditions, such as substance abuse and mental health, staff can contact local providers who can meet an individual on-site for engagement into recovery -based services. For women that are currently working, Hope House staff have the ability to adjust the time in/ time out hours to accommodate work schedules. The goal of Hope House is to provide safety, while assisting women resolve their homelessness. End homelessness In our region. Hope House is committed to ending homelessness for Spokane County's most vulnerable women. While the need for shelter beds dedicated to homeless women continues to surpass capacity, Hope House staff have committed to assisting women in living a life off the streets. This both resolves homelessness for an individual woman, it also frees up a bed for the next women in need of safety. In 2016, Hope House served 326 unduplicated women. Of those women, 108 (33%) women became stable in our community: 26 exited to Permanent Supportive Housing, 43 exited to community permanent housing, 15 exited to live with friends or family, 5 exited to treatment or long term facilities, and 4 exited to transitional housing. The average stay for a woman at Hope House was 34 days. The need for Hope House Shelter's 36 shelter beds exceed its capacity every night. On any given night of the year, 7-15 women who line up to seek shelter are turned away. If this funding is successful, Hope House staff would prioritize homeless women 4 referred from the City of Spokane Valley for shelter assistance transitioning out of homelessness. This referral process can include referrals from the Sheriff's department for homeless women in the City of Spokane Valley, or other City of Spokane Valley business and staff. This process only requires on central point of referral so we can track utilization rates and outcomes. Project Deliverables Deliverable Monthly report to City of Spokane Valley Description This report will include the number of women from City of Spokane Valley who stayed at the shelter and the number of women who became housed in the community. HMIS data report A data report of how many women from the City of Spokane Valley who accessed shelter based on their past zip code. Spokane Valley priority in referrals to shelter and housing services Women referred from the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley contracted providers will receive priority for shelter beds and housing services 5 FUNDING REQUESTED The services described above that provide housing stability for our community's homeless women cost $554,007.00 annually, This averages a cost of $37.95 per night/woman, which is a small price to resolve their homelessness issues in an average of 34 days. It has been identified by HMIS data that women from City of Spokane Valley utilized 457 of the 14600 bed nights offered at Hope House in 2016. We are requesting that the City of Spokane Valley consider funding Hope House Women's Sheller for 500 bed nights at a rate of $37.95. This total funding would equal $18,975.00. In the attached budget, you will note that there is a deficit of $115,837.00. VOA wilt work with our partners to seek funding sources to bridge this gap. Some of this funding will include social service funding such as: City of Spokane Valley, Inland Northwest Community Foundation, Jewett Foundation, contracts for per night beds (Electronic Home Monitoring, step-down beds from Eastern State Hospital and Spokane Regional Health). We believe this investment by City of Spokane Valley will return recognizable impact on your City. It will reduce the cost to your City on jail admissions, ER admission and the noticeable impact of homeless encampments in your beautiful City. Additionally, it will return income to your rental market and economic vitality. Please consider partnering with us on this investment so the City of Spokane Valley can remain vibrant, with minimal occurrences of homelessness, but also our entire County as a whole. We look forward to working with City of Spokane Valley and supporting your efforts to create a vibrant and ambitious City. If you would like a tour of Hope House and hear more about our services and successes, we would be happy to schedule a time. If you have questions on this proposal, feel free to contact me at any time. Tl ank you for your consideration, Fawn C. Schott President/CEO fschott@a.voaspokane.orq 509-688-1102 6 Volunteers of America Hope House FY18 Budget Personnel Costs Salaries $293,786 $74,508 $84,975 $96,697 Benefits $48,854 $12,390 $14,131 $16,080 Taxes $32,569 $9,310 $9,420 $10,720 Case Management/Project Delivery $31,907 $8,092 $9,225 $10,504 Other (Identify) Sitht0,0ift..] $407,116 $103,250 $117,750 $134,000 Operating Costs Rent/Lease Utilities $12,000 $3,456 Telephone $4,400 $1,267 Postage & Printing $1,200 $346 Supplies $12,000 $3,456 Mileage $3,000 $1,037 Maintenance $14,000 $4,032 Direct Client Expense $3,000 $864 Insurance $3,000 $864 Food $1,500 $432 obtata $52,600 $15,754 Professional/Services Consultant Engineering Other (Identify) Wat6N4Peof0.0.!#Serpke: Construction Costs Materials/Supplies Construction Costs Other (Identify) Other (Identify) Other Administrative costs $94,291 $14,301 $13,350 Other TOTAL (all categories) $94,291 $554,007 $14,301 $157,316 $13,350 $146,854 $134,000 Widows Might PO Box 14005 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Request for $30,000 for Social Services Grant From City of Spokane Valley, WA Submitted by Wes Teterud, President August 11, 2017 P. O. Box 14005 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 509-922-4535 widowsmightspokane@gmail.com www.widowsmightspokane.com 1 Abstract: Widows Might champions the cause for over 3,400 widows residing in Spokane Valley. Our value proposition is that we provide care for these widows when they do not have family or faith based support. Many of these widows in our community experience a dramatic 40 percent income loss when their husbands die. Therapists agree in ranking the onset of widowhood one of the most stressful life events women experience. A widow's health is at a higher risk of declining during the first few years of widowhood than at any other time in her Iife. For this reason, Widows Might is requesting a $30,000 social services grant from the City of Spokane Valley to assist in directly addressing the needs of widows in the Spokane Valley 100% of the Spokane Valley City grant will be used to benefit this inconspicuous population of widows in Spokane Valley by providing for their health, education and welfare. The Widows Might organization bridges the gap to assist widows when no one else can or does assist. The funding for Widows Might is dependent upon individual donations, corporate contributions and civic grants. No fund raisers are used to secure money for this organization. No one takes a salary or stipend from the organization. There are eleven members on the Widows Might Board of Trustees who give oversight to the organization's policies and fiduciary responsibilities of the organization. 2 History: Widows Might began in 1998 in Spokane Valley, WA. The organization under IRS section 501 (c) 3 is a public charity qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts. Website: www.widowsmightspokane.com Email: widowsmightspokane ca,gmail.com Face Book: Widows Might The Purpose: The purpose of Widows Might is to care for Widows in Spokane Valley. This is accomplished by three goals: 1. Assist Widows in their plight 2. Advocate for Widows with their challenges 3. Alert family and community to the needs of Widows in their circles of influence. Objectives: To accomplish the goals of Widows Might, the following objectives include: Provide financial assistance for widows in need. • Network widows with professionals in legal, financial, government and medical communities and those in the trades. • Educate widows to equip them to live alone again. 3 Widows Might Budget The current 2017 budget reflects a 45 % increase from the 2016 budget because of the increased requests for financial assistance for widows, an uptick in community awareness for the care of widows and relationships between other organizations that asked Widows Might to assist where they are unable to meet the needs of widows (e.g., Meals on Wheels, Medical supplement, etc.). Our anticipated 2018 budget could easily double from our 2017 budget. This would be a budget of approximately $68,000. Widows Might's request for $30,000 would represent a crucial 50% of funding for our 2018 budget. 2017 This budget reflects rental, food services and program costs for Widows Might educational programs/luncheons for 2017. It also includes a budget for the anticipated needs for widows in 2017. Educational Programs/luncheons $7,750 Widows Assistance $25,000 Administrative $1,500 - Fees/web subscription - Office Expenses (printing, postage etc.) Total $34,250 4 Helping Widows in Spokane Valley Succeed • Educational Opp ernrnities • Medical Assistance • Home remodels • Plumbing Repairs • Utility Assistance • Referral s 5 the CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY a3 FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT" FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUEST FOR FUNDING To apply for funding, please provide 12 copies of a proposal including all of the following: • Basic information about your organization including organization name, address, contact name, and contact information, and clarification of the type of grant that you are applying for (Social Services or Economic Development). Corporate Office: YMCA of the Inland Northwest 1126 N. Monroe Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 777-9622 ext. 426 Valley Branch: Spokane Valley YMCA 2421 N. Discovery Place Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 777-9622, ext. 208 Contact: Julie Banks, Community Development Director Contact: Heather Irmer, School Age Program Director The Spokane Valley YMCA is applying for grant funding to support our afterschool meal program at Trent Elementary School, under the Social Services category. • A brief statement of the organization's purpose and background More than 80,000 Spokane County residents benefit from the resources and services available through our four YMCA facilities, as well as our many non -facilities based programs. The mission of the Y is to put Christian principles into practice that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our cause is strengthening the foundation of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We give everyone a safe place to learn, grow and thrive. Working with community partners to address unmet community needs is what the YMCA does across the United States. Locally, as Spokane's oldest non-profit organization, the Y has piloted community benefit programs since 1884. The Spokane Valley Y has 11,380 members and has provided on-site afterschool programs in eight elementary schools from all three Spokane Valley school districts, collectively serving 380 children and their families with quality care for more than thirty years. School's Out Washington recognized the Y as a leading provider in afterschool child care programs by inviting one of the Spokane Valley sites to participate in a Youth Program Quality pilot initiative to facilitate ongoing program quality improvement in out -of - school -time programs during the 2016-17 school year. This distinction was accompanied by a $3,000 grant stipend. • A description of the project or activity for which funding is requested and an explanation of how it benefits our community The Y partners with Trent Elementary to deliver quality afterschool programs for some of the Spokane Valley's most vulnerable children. Of the eight school sites served by the Y's afterschool programs, Trent Elementary has the largest registration of students. The school's population of approximately 500 students has 84.7% participating in the free and reduced meal program. Trent Elementary is located within a food desert, defined by vehicle availability and supermarket access. The census tract comprising the neighborhoods within the school's boundaries has a relatively high number of households (321 of 2460 total households - 13%) without vehicles that are more than one-half mile from a supermarket. In the Y's before and afterschool program, 80% receive either state subsidy or financial assistance with program fees from the Y's operating budget. During the 2017-18 school year, we plan to serve 50 children in the program. Part of the daily schedule includes snack time, which is very important to these students, many of whom may not have dinner waiting for them when they get home. Our proposal is to convert the daily snack into an afterschool meal, so that the children may receive the nutrition they need regardless of food insecurity at home. Currently, the daily snack consists of at least two of the following components: milk, fruit/vegetable/juice, protein or whole grain. Converting to a full, afterschool meal increases the nutrition components to include one of each: milk, protein, vegetable, fruit and whole grain. This will also allow for hot meals to be prepared at the YMCA's commercial kitchen at the Central branch and transported daily to Trent Elementary for immediate consumption. • The amount requested, including a summary budget, and the percentage of your organization's overall budget that the amount requested represents. Trent Elementary Afterschool Meal Program Budget Time Period: School Year 2017-2018 Requested Grant Expenses Disbursement Amount from Other Sources: Committed (C)/ Requested (R) Endicate if C/R (place C or Rin each box) Total Amount % of Total Program Revenues PROGRAM REVENUES Amount Requested from City of Spokane Valley 5,000 5,000 9% YMCA of the Inland Northwest operating budget 39,224 C 39,224 69% Requested from YMCA of the USA 10,000 R 10,000 17% Received from Walmart Foundation 3,000 R 3,000 5% TOTAL PROGRAM REVENUES 5,000 52,224 57,224 100% PROGRAM EXPENSES Payroll Expenses Staffing Level—Number of FTE's 1 Salaries 0 17,342 17,342 30% Benefits 0 173 173 1% Other Payroll Expenses 0 1,765 1,765 3% Total Payroll Expenses 0 19,280 C 19,280 34% Operating Expenses Food preparation 3,056 32,944 C* 36,000 63% Travel mileage 1,944 0 1,944 3% Total Operating Expenses 5,000 32,944 37,944 66% TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES 57,224 0% NET PROGRAM REVENUES LESS EXPENSES 5,000 52,224 0 0% *Of the $36,000 total expenses for food preparation, $29,070 is reimbursed through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, $3,874 is included in the YMCA of the Inland Northwest's operating budget of $19,079,425. • Please highlight direct contact your organization will have with City of Spokane Valley citizens. The Valley YMCA has direct contact with Spokane Valley residents every day, in many ways. People of all ages come to our facility for health and wellness activities, and discover a caring community. Families find recreational opportunities to enjoy together and independently, confident their children are safely supervised. Seniors find fellowship opportunities while keeping active. Cancer survivors reclaim health and well-being through the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Teens are mentored and empowered with targeted programs to meet their individual needs. Youth Investment participants complete court - mandated community service requirements working alongside caring adult mentors who model and teach workplace expectations and positive values. The Reach & Rise program helps youth facing life challenges such as poverty, domestic violence and poor school performance gain self-esteem and positive relationships under the guidance of supportive mentors. Each month, the Valley Y registers more than 27,000 visits. In addition to before and afterschool programs, 287 children participate in the Valley Y's Summer Day Camps, while their parents have the peace of mind knowing their children are learning new skills and making new friends in a safe environment. The Valley Y is an open site for Summer Meals, providing breakfast and lunch at no cost for all children regardless of their participation in our programs. Last summer, the Y served 5,539 breakfasts and lunches. eiimitriating racism env waning w•r aero nT©.6]. August 8, 2017 City of Spokane Valley Attn: Sarah Farr, Finance Department 11707 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Ms. Farr, On behalf of YWCA Spokane, it is my pleasure to submit this application requesting $8,000 to support our Spokane Valley scattered -site emergency shelter program. Taken as a whole, our 24-hour shelter program provides several options for domestic violence victims living in. Spokane County: • Our main shelter, a 3 -story, 11 -unit facility, is confidentially located near downtown Spokane. • In the City of Spokane Valley, we provide scattered -site emergency shelter apartment units. Under this model, we master lease three apartments that can accommodate survivors and their children for up to 90 days. This model, which is the focus of our application for funding, serves an otherwise unmet need in Spokane Valley. • When all YWCA shelter facilities are at capacity, we work with our Spokane Valley hotel partners to ensure that no survivor who is in imminent danger due to domestic violence is turned away from shelter and safety -planning services. Our shelter program is complemented by a 24-hour Crisis Line. The Crisis Line is answered by trained advocates who provide round-the-clock support for survivors seeking emergency assistance. When circumstances warrant, advocates arrange for taxi service to safely transport victims and their children. All YWCA safe shelter services are provided to women and their accompanying children free E 0 of charge. We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to your favorable review. Sincerely, CD Re 1— ' lveaux 420 0 Chief Executive Officer 930 N Monroe St 509.326.1190 www.ywcaspokane.org Spokane, WA 99201 24 -Hour Crisis Helpline: 509,326.CALL (2255) 2018 City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Activities and Social Service Efforts Basic Information Organization Name: YWCA Spokane Address: 930 North Monroe, Spokane, Washington 99201 Tax -Exempt Status: Non-profit — 501(c)(3) Tax ID Number: 91-0565025 Agency Contact Information Name: Regina Malveaux, Chief Executive Officer Phone: (509) 789-9303 Email: reginarn@ywcaspokane.org Program Information Program Name: Spokane Valley Scattered -Site Emergency Shelter Amount Requested: $8,000 Amount Requested as a % of the Overall Agency Budget: 0.18% Amount Requested as a % of the Overall Shelter Program Budget: 0.84% Application Type Type of Grant: Social Services Signature of Authorized Individual: ( �� Date: 8/8/17 in CEO Name and Title (Print or Type): Reg a a veaux , ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND For 114 years, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome barriers and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives. Today, the YWCA supports thousands of adults and children each year through three umbrella programs: • The Women's Opportunity Center empowers unemployed and underemployed women to increase their earning potential and achieve financial independence (1,900 women served annually). • Child and Youth Services provides an Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP); a Child Advocacy program for children and caregivers who have survived domestic violence; and a free, on-site Child Care program (1,700 caregivers and children served annually). • The Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program, whose mission it is to end domestic violence in Spokane County, provides holistic, wrap-around services to survivors of intimate partner domestic violence (10,000 survivors and children supported annually). DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT YWCA is providing safe shelter services to survivors of domestic violence and their dependent children in the City of Spokane Valley. Emergency shelter is an evidenced -based best practice. A study that examined the impact of domestic violence shelters found that "shelter services lead to a 60 to 70% reduction in incidence and severity of re -assault during a 3 to 12 months' follow-up period compared to women who could not access shelter." Research also confirms that victims who work with trained advocates experience less violence, report higher quality of life and social support, and have less difficulty obtaining housing and community resources.1 Although YWCA has administered safe shelter options for survivors of domestic violence for several decades, the Spokane Valley Confidential Shelter was only opened recently, in 2013. The Valley Shelter was initiated in response to victims requesting more services in their local communities. Initially the YWCA leased a five -bedroom home in the City of Spokane Valley to serve as a communal shelter for victims. In the summer of 2016, a gas leak was detected in the Shelter residence. Consequently, the women and children staying there had to be immediately relocated to either a Valley hotel location or Catholic Charities Spokane St. Margaret's Shelter. During the process of investigating new Valley sheltering options, YWCA staff obtained a research paper that promoted an alternative sheltering model using scattered apartments instead of large communal facilities. The research asserted that traditional communal -living shelters are not always suited to the task of stabilizing every homeless individual and family. YWCA shelter advocates have long recognized the limitations of communal living arrangements in that they typically cannot meet the needs of male domestic violence survivors or survivors with older male children. YWCA staff seized the opportunity to implement a master leasing, scattered -site shelter model in the City of Spokane Valley. I Campbell, JC, PhD, RN, FAAN. Anna D. Wolf, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Protective Action and Re -assault: Findings from the RAVE study. Page 2 of 5 Building on a new relationship with a Valley landlord, YWCA began master -leasing apartments. With assistance from private and corporate donors and local nonprofits, furnishings and household supplies were procured for each apartment. In late 2016, the first occupants of the new Valley shelter units took residence. YWCA is the third party that holds the leases for all Valley shelter units, assuming responsibility for compliance with rental terms and conditions. This model provides economical, family - friendly, temporary living conditions. It also allows YWCA to better serve survivors with special needs, male survivors, and survivors with older male children, who are not easily served in the communal setting of the City of Spokane shelter. Additionally, this model gives domestic violence survivors in Spokane Valley the option to seek safe shelter and still preserve their relationships in their local communities, such as maintaining their employment and children's school enrollment, as well as staying connected with support systems like churches, community groups, and friends. BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY Domestic violence is a frequent and serious occurrence in Spokane County. It is currently the most common 911 call received by County law enforcement. Nearly half of all simple and aggravated assaults are domestic violence -related and approximately 75% of all homicides are related to domestic violence. In 2015, Spokane County experienced eight incidences of domestic violence related homicide, the highest number in the state. For Valley residents who need safety due to domestic violence, this project will benefit them in several ways. First, this model addresses a common need. Housing is often the most substantial barrier that victims of domestic violence face when leaving an abusive home. In fact, each year the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducts an annual survey that is a one -day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking services. The 2016 survey found that of the 72,959 victims served in one day, 11,991 had requested support that agencies were unable to provide due to lack of resources. The majority (66%) of those requests were for housing. Similarly, in Washington State, 87% of unmet requests were for housing.2 Secondly, the preliminary results of using a scattered site sheltering model suggest promising results. YWCA has served 14 households in Spokane Valley with scattered -site shelter services. To date, 66% of these households have transitioned from shelter to permanent housing within the 90 -day period, which is higher than the Spokane County average of 61% and the state average of 52%. This is significant. Domestic violence is a traumatic event, but so is homelessness. Creating a shelter option that helps more survivors transition successfully to permanent housing reduces trauma for the household, is cost effective, and enables more survivors to utilize services as fewer return for the same support. The Valley Shelter option creates stability for families who have been living in uncertainty. When most survivors seek shelter, their lives are uprooted. The shelter may be far from where they work or where their children go to school. They lose friends and neighbors, and sometimes 2 Washington State Department of Commerce. County Report Card Winter 2017. Retrieved from: h.s.//iublic.tableau.cotn/.rofileft • 3342#1/vizhome/Coup Re ortCardWinter2017/2017Re.ortCard Page 3 of 5 employment. Consequently, the isolation and instability caused by domestic violence continues long after the abuse ends. When shelter options are responsive to survivors, maintaining positive social networks, schools, and employment become more manageable. Domestic violence victims residing in the Valley have friends in their local communities. Their children have social and supportive networks at their schools. Some victims have religious communities to which they belong. Others benefit from having extended family in their neighborhoods. By providing scattered -site emergency shelter units in the Valley, YWCA is helping Valley residents stay in their home community so that they can continue accessing their existing safety nets. AMOUNT REQUESTED During the 2018 calendar year, YWCA anticipates that 12 to 15 women fleeing domestic violence and their 36 to 45 children will be served by the Valley scattered -site shelter program. We have acquired grant dollars to cover leasing and staffing for the Valley shelter program, but we are lacking the funds to cover the following: • Food: YWCA utilizes local food banks extensively; nonetheless, we do purchase some items that are more perishable. We request $3,600 for food expenses ($300/month). • Transportation assistance: Some shelter residents have vehicles and will need temporary help with gas cards so they can attend appointments and acquire or maintain employment. For those without vehicles, YWCA offers bus passes. We request $2,000 for transportation assistance (approximately $167/month). • Emergency hotels and relocation funds: Emergency hotels are used when a survivor is in imminent danger with no other housing options and all YWCA shelter facilities are operating at capacity. YWCA utilizes hotels that are located in Spokane Valley and stays typically last 1 to 3 days. In that time, YWCA advocates work with the survivor to establish other shelter options. In some cases, a survivor may have a family member who resides out of the area or in another state and can provide the survivor with safe housing. In these instances, the safest plan may be for the survivor to relocate. Relocation expenses typically include the cost of one-way transportation such as a bus ticket. We request $2,000 for emergency hotels and relocation assistance (approximately $167/month). • Moving expenses: On a limited basis, YWCA Spokane helps survivors move into new apartments. Moving includes paying for the cost of labor/mileage (either YWCA's shelter maintenance technician or an outside company) to help a survivor move into permanent housing. We request $400 for moving expenses. These funds are needed to specifically support Spokane Valley survivors of domestic violence and their children and are only a portion of the total cost of these necessities. Each year, supplies and support for shelter residents like these cost YWCA approximately $45,500 which we generate through local grants and fundraising efforts. These budget items will directly benefit City of Spokane Valley residents who participate in our sheltering program. Additionally, these costs will meet the City's giving guidelines, as they are neither capital assets nor salaries. AGENCY BUDGET Attached please find the approved 2017 (January 1 to December 31) operating budgets for the YWCA and our shelter program. Please note that the shelter budget includes both the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley. Page4of5 DIRECT CONTACT WITH CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY RESIDENTS YWCA will have direct contact with 12 to 15 women fleeing domestic violence and their 36 to 45 children who are City of Spokane Valley residents. All of these households will receive the following services: • 24-hour crisis line: This is typically the first contact that a Valley resident who is fleeing domestic violence will have with the YWCA. The crisis line is staffed by trained advocates who help survivors explore their options and learn about their resources, all with an aim of increasing safety. When a survivor from the City of Spokane Valley calls the crisis line, the advocate will be responsible for discussing housing options, coordinating transportation, and preparing shelter or hotel for the arrival of the survivor and her children. • Safety planning: YWCA defines safety planning as a process of thinking through with a survivor how to increase safety for both herself and her children. Safety planning addresses both immediate and long-term risks, barriers, and concerns regarding the survivor and any dependent children. It is based on knowledge about the specific pattern of the domestic violence perpetrator's tactics and the potential protective factors of the survivor and any dependent children. • Advocacy: The foundation of YWCA's work, advocates provide individualized support to survivors primarily by focusing on safety planning, empowerment, and education. Advocates strive to reinforce each survivor's autonomy and self-determination using methods that include: o Identifying barriers to, and strategies for enhancing, safety. o Clarifying and increasing awareness of the power and control associated with domestic violence and the options available to obtain resources while staying safe. a Supporting survivors' independent decision-making based on the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. • Basic food, necessities, and shelter: YWCA ensures that every survivor and her children who are admitted into shelter services have a safe place to stay, clean bedding, basic hygiene items, food, clothing, toiletries, and necessities so they can focus on their next steps. Page 5 of 5 YWCA Safe Shelter 2017 Budget Revenue Shelter Contributions United Way 20,000 Events - Government Grants - State 337,192 Government Grants - City & County 252,437 Government Grants - Federal 59,656 Private Grants 179,758 Program Fees Facility Rentals Miscellaneous Revenue In-kind Contributions 100,000 Financial Income (Expense) Total Revenue 949,043 Operating Expenses Salaries and Wages 430,582 Payroll Taxes 43,058 Employee Benefits 35,073 Retirement 11,960 Professional Fees & Licenses Supplies 2,900 Printing Telephone (connectivity) 10,200 Office Equipment 1,200 Postage Dues 800 Occupancy 202,750 Staff Development 700 Travel & Events 680 Insurance 9,300 Other expenses (hotels) 16,760 Client services 22,784 In-kind Expenses 100,000 Management/OH Expenses 62,046 Total Operating Expenses 950,793 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (1,750) YWCA 2017 Budget Revenue YWCA Contributions 185,000 United Way 162,104 Events 388,000 Government Grants - State 1,941,610 Government Grants - City & County 325,519 Government Grants - Federal 721,795 Private Grants 311,372 Program Fees - Facility Rentals 155,352 Miscellaneous Revenue 3,000 In-kind Contributions 201,000 Financial Income (Expense) (12,000) Total Revenue 4,382,752 Operating Expenses Salaries and Wages 2,319,685 Payroll Taxes 231,867 Employee Benefits 168,702 Retirement 67,636 Professional Fees & Licenses 125,427 Supplies 88,728 Printing 28,306 Telephone (connectivity) 34,509 Office Equipment 88,940 Postage 6,850 Dues 24,850 Occupancy 455,360 Staff Development 41,575 Travel & Events 153,823 Insurance 26,470 Other expenses 210,942 Client services 107,772 In-kind Expenses 201,000 Total Operating Expenses 4,382,442 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 310 Of total revenue, approximately $3.4 million has been secured or committed. To: From: Re: DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA as of September 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative Council & Staff City Clerk, by direction of City Manager Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings [PLEASE NOTE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE SEPT 26 MEETING, COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE NEW CITY HALL, 10210 E. SPRAGUE AVENUE.] September 26, 2017, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Mayoral Appointment: Citizen to Spokane Housing Authority — Mayor Higgins 3. Admin Report: History of Grants Received — Adam Jackson 4. Admin Report: Sidewalk Snow Removal — Cary Driskell 5. Admin Report: Police Dept Monthly Report — Mark Werner 6. Admin Report: City Manager's Presentation of 2018 Preliminary Budget — Mark Calhoun 7. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins 8. Info Only: Department Reports fdue Tue, Sept 191 (5 minutes) (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (45 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 105 minutes] October 3, 2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Spokane Regional Health District — Dr. Lutz 2. CenterPlace Great Room Bid — Mike Stone 3. Proposed 2017 Budget Amendment — Chelsie Taylor 4. Sullivan Road Bridge Update — John Hohman 5. Draft 2018 Legislative Agenda — Mark Calhoun 6. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins 7. Info Only: CDBG Grant Info fdue Tue, Sept 261 (20 minutes) (15 minutes) (10 minutes) (20 minutes) (10 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 80 minutes] October 10, 2017, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 2018 Budget — Chelsie Taylor 2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 3. First Reading Proposed Property Tax Ordinance 17-011— Chelsie Taylor 4. Motion Consideration: CenterPlace Great Room Bid — Mike Stone 5. Motion Consideration: TIGER Grant — Gloria Mantz 6. Motion Consideration: INFRA Grant Motion — Gloria Mantz October 12, 2017: AWC Regional Meeting, Spokane fdue Tue, Oct 31 (20 minutes) (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (10 minutes) (10 minutes) (10 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 70 minutes] October 17, 2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Felts Field Update — Airport Director Larry Krauter 2. CDBG Grant — Chaz Bates 3. Pines Grade Separation — John Hohman 4. Barker Grade Separation — John Hohman 5. Official Newspaper of Spokane Valley — Chris Bainbridge, Cary Driskell 6. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins Draft Advance Agenda 9/14/2017 11:29:52 AM fdue Tue, Oct 101 (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 80 minutes] Page 1 of 3 October 24, 2017, Formal Meetin2 Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 2017 Budget Amendment — Chelsie Taylor 2. First Reading Ordinance 17-012 Amending 2017 Budget — Chelsie Taylor 3. PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG Grants — Chaz Bates 4. Motion Consideration: CDBG Grant Projects — Chaz Bates 5. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 6. Second Reading Proposed Property Tax Ordinance 17-011— Chelsie Taylor 7. First Reading Ordinance 17-013 Adopting 2018 Budget — Chelsie Taylor 8. Motion Consideration: Allocation of Funds to Outside Agencies — Chelsie Taylor 9. Motion Consideration: Legislative Agenda — Mark Calhoun 10. Admin Report: Police Dept Monthly Report — Mark Werner 11. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins 12. Info Only: Department Reports October 31, 2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. 8th & McDonald — John Hohman 2. Advance Agenda [*estimated [due Tue, Oct 1711 (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (10 minutes) (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (20 minutes) (20 minutes) (10 minutes) (15 minutes) (5 minutes) meeting: 145 minutes] [due Tue, Oct 241 (20 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] November 7, 2017, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [Note: meeting might be cancelled due to election night] November 14, 2017, Formal Meetin2 Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Final Hearing on 2018 Budget — Chelsie Taylor 2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 3. Second Reading Ordinance 17-012 Amending 2017 Budget — Chelsie Taylor 4. Second Reading Ordinance 17-013 Adopting 2018 Budget — Chelsie Taylor 5. Admin Report: LTAC Recommendations to Council — Chelsie Taylor 6. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins November 21, 2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Admin Report: 2018 Fee Resolution — Chelsie Taylor 2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins fdue Tue, Nov 71 (20 minutes) (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (20 minutes) (20 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 85 minutes] fdue Tue, Nov 141 (20 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] November 28, 2017, Formal Meetin2 Format, 6:00 p.m. Meeting cancelled due to Thanksgiving Holiday December 5, 2017, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins December 12, 2017, Formal Meetin2 Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Fee Resolution, 2018 — Chelsie Taylor 3. Motion Consideration: Award of LTAC Funds — Chelsie Taylor 4. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins Draft Advance Agenda 9/14/2017 11:29:52 AM fdue Tue, Nov 211 (5 minutes) fdue Tue, Dec 51 (5 minutes) (10 minutes) (25 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 45 minutes] Page 2 of 3 December 19, 2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. Idue Tue, Dec 121 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) December 26, 2017, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. Meeting cancelled due to Christmas Holiday January 2, 2018, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. Administration of Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officials 1. Selection of Mayor and Deputy Mayor — Chris Bainbridge 2. Advance Agenda — Mayor *time for public or Council comments not included OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS: AWC City Action Days: Jan 24-25, 2018 Olympia Density Standards (19.70.050(g)) Disc Golf Park Donation Recognition Emergency Management RFQ Farmers Market Fee Resolution (credit card fees, etc.) Nuisances (yard sales, properties, drug houses, etc.) Parental Rights [+staff research time] Police Precinct (officers, cars, carpet, etc.) Protestor Conditions Retail Recruitment Follow-up School Interns Second Amendment Sanctuary City Shipping Containers Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance 2nd read 17-010 Sign Ordinance Small Cell Regulations Solid Waste Contract Approval Transportation & Infrastructure Undergrounding Urban Farming & Animal Keeping Utility Facilities in ROW Water Banking Idue Tue, Dec 261 (15 minutes) (5 minutes) Draft Advance Agenda 9/14/2017 11:29:52 AM Page 3 of 3