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Agenda 09/08/2020 Item #16D15 (RSVP 2021-2024 Application)09/08/2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation approve the after-the-fact electronic submittal of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 2021-2024 application to the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) in the amount of $186,066 and allow the County Manager or his designee to serve as the authorized representative for the grantor electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant period. OBJECTIVE: To provide uninterrupted operation of Collier County RSVP. CONSIDERATIONS: RSVP has been co-sponsored by Collier County since 1990. RSVP provides volunteer opportunities and program support to individuals 55 and over throughout Collier County who dedicate their time and experience to the community at nearly twenty locations throughout the County. CNCS provides 70% of the financial support to maintain staff and volunteer support of the program. The Collier County Community and Human Services Division will continue to administer this project. The purpose of this application is to continue to provide volunteers to non-profit agencies through RSVP. RSVP is a national volunteer agency designed to provide individuals age 55 years and older with the opportunity to share their abilities, interests, and experience with their communities. Each year, more than 500,000 volunteers use their experience, skills, and talents through RSVP Projects in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. If approved, this three-year grant would start on 7/1/2021 and end 6/30/2024 with a total grant award of $186,066. The RSVP Grant has a local match requirement of 30% of the total budget. This requirement will be partially met through an estimated cash match of $31,935 with the remaining balance of $47,808 provided through in-kind services, primarily from the use of County Park rooms for the volunteer-run Bone Builders Program classes. Community businesses further support the program through donations for volunteer recognition events. RSVP of Collier County has provided over 2,600 volu nteers who have served over 1.6 million volunteer hours. The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the estimated award amounts, required local match, and in-kind budget for Year 1: Program Project Estimated Grant Budget Local Match In-Kind Match Total Match RSVP TBD $62,022 $10,645 $15,936 $26,581 The funding opportunity was announced on July 1, 2020, with a submittal date of September 1, 2020. Due to the Board of County Commissioners' summer recess, Collier County CMA #5330 authorizes the County Manager to approve the submittal of grant applications with subsequent action at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting to ratify the approval of an after -the-fact application. The County Manager approved the grant application on August 21, 2020. The application requires the County to designate an authorized representative to electronically sign and submit the application, required reports, and amendments through the CNCS eGrants electronic system. Based on the administrative requirements and required use of eGrants, this action approves the County Manager or his designee to be the authorized representative. Actions requiring Board approval will continue to be brought forward. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no budget amendments associated with the application of this grant. If awarded, CNCS would provide federal revenues in the amount of $186,066 and the County would 16.D.15 Packet Pg. 1558 09/08/2020 provide a required 30% match or $79,743 met through a combination of cash ($31,935) and in -kind ($47,808). The total grant budget would be $265,809 distributed on an annual basis over the three-year period. The annual estimated net fiscal impact is $72,667 per year. CNCS will fund $65,022 and the County will provide a cash match of $10,645 supported by the annual general fund transfer to CHS. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Board will have the opportunity to accept or reject the funds if the grant is approved. Accordingly, this Office has no issue with respect to the legality of this request, which is appropriate for Board action and requires a majority vote for Board action. - JAB RECOMMENDATION: To approve the after-the-fact electronic submittal of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 2021-2024 application to the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) in the amount of $186,066 and allow the County Manager or his designee to serve as the authorized representative for the grantor electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant period. Prepared By: Christin Plummer, Grant Coordinator, Community and Human Services Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (PDF) 2. CM MEMO 2020 08-21 RSVP CNCS 2021-24 (PDF) 16.D.15 Packet Pg. 1559 09/08/2020 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.D.15 Doc ID: 13349 Item Summary: Recommendation approve the after-the-fact electronic submittal of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 2021-2024 application to the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) in the amount of $186,066 and allow the County Manager or his designee to serve as the authorized representative for the grantor electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant period. Meeting Date: 09/08/2020 Prepared by: Title: Grants Support Specialist – Community & Human Services Name: Joshua Thomas 08/21/2020 1:47 PM Submitted by: Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services Name: Kristi Sonntag 08/21/2020 1:47 PM Approved By: Review: Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Completed 08/22/2020 2:33 PM Community & Human Services Tami Bailey Additional Reviewer Completed 08/24/2020 8:01 AM Community & Human Services Jose Alvarado Additional Reviewer Completed 08/24/2020 10:08 AM Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 08/25/2020 8:22 AM Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 08/25/2020 9:24 AM Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 08/25/2020 11:08 AM Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 08/25/2020 11:18 AM Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 08/25/2020 3:50 PM County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 08/26/2020 10:58 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/26/2020 1:09 PM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/26/2020 4:49 PM Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 08/26/2020 4:53 PM Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 08/26/2020 5:47 PM County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/31/2020 5:01 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/08/2020 9:00 AM 16.D.15 Packet Pg. 1560 DRAFT Page 1 STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER: FEDERAL IDENTIFIER: 21SR227606 2b. APPLICATION ID: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY: Collier County GovernmentLEGAL NAME: 3339 Tamiami Trl E Bldg H Christin PlummerNAME: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: christin.plummer@colliercountyfl.govINTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS: 596000558 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN):7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check appropriate box). If Amendment, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es): 94.00210a. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program10b. TITLE:RSVP of Collier County 11.a. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: Collier County; Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Goodland, Everglades City 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (List Cities, Counties, States, etc): 07/01/21START DATE:06/30/24END DATE:FL 19 $ 62,022.00a. FEDERAL $ 26,581.00b. APPLICANT $ 0.00c. STATE $ 10,945.00d. LOCAL $ 15,636.00e. OTHER $ 88,603.00g. TOTAL a. TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:b. TITLE: (239) 252-4230 c. TELEPHONE NUMBER: e. DATE SIGNED: Local Government, Municipal 2a. DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (CNCS): 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: Non-Construction 5. APPLICATION INFORMATION NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER PERSON TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION (give area codes): ADDRESS (give street address, city, state, zip code and county): A. AUGMENTATION B. BUDGET REVISION C. NO COST EXTENSION D. OTHER (specify below): 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service 13. PROPOSED PROJECT:14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF: 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING:16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON: DATE: 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? YES if "Yes," attach an explanation.NOX 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Naples FL 34112 - 5361 NEW CONTINUATION AMENDMENT X 7b. 7a.Local Government - County f. PROGRAM INCOME $ 0.00 PART I - FACE SHEET DUNS NUMBER:076997790 Modified Standard Form 424 (Rev.02/07 to confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System)Application NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE 11.b. CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE (IF ANY): X NO. PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372 d. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: Year #: X 1 a.Applicant b.Program FL 19 County: UEI NUMBER: 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1561 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 2 For Official Use Only Narratives Executive Summary The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is the legal applicant and sponsor organization for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Collier County. RSVP of Collier County has been providing volunteer service to the community since 1998 and has garnered community attention and support since. Community support is demonstrated through regular in-kind donations of community clubhouse space for the RSVP Bone Builders healthy futures class held multiple times per week at 14 locations. Community organizations donate gifts such as gift cards, gift baskets, and tickets to events used as recognition for volunteers at the annual events held by RSVP. The Board of County Commissioners shows support through their willingness to commit match funds to RSVP, attendance at RSVP recognition events, and issuance of an annual proclamation designating a week in mid-April to celebrate and recognize the service of volunteers. The City of Naples also recognizes volunteer service through the Mayor¿s Day of Service in early April. Since the start of RSVP of Collier County, over 1900 volunteers have contributed 1.5 million hours of service at 153 stations across Collier County. According to IndependentSector.org, this equates to $38.2 million in volunteer service to our county in time, talent, and experience dedicated to making a difference in our community. County and community need changes regularly and must evolve with the demographics. Collier County has experienced a 19 percent population increase since 2010 primarily comprised of families and children leading to an increased community focus on education and food security Recent data indicates 10.6% of the County¿s population lives in poverty, while 20.4% of children residing in Collier County are struggling with food insecurity. An estimated 9.3% of the Collier County population are Veterans. Veterans will be the most prominent focus area for RSVP of Collier County. Due to the stigma associated with Veteran mental health and the fact that 50% of Veterans returning from active duty service in need of mental health services do not receive them (RAND National Defense Research Institute, 2020), it is imperative that the Project Director connect Veteran volunteers to Veteran programs to encourage successful outcomes for this unique population. Anticipated partnerships include the Veteran Center of Collier County, Wounded Warriors, and Home Base Warrior Fitness, along with the Veteran Transportation Network managed by the Veterans Administration providing transportation to and from medical appointments. Housing will also be a priority for RSVP of Collier County. The Project Director will work with the Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County to determine successful community homelessness 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1562 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 3 For Official Use Only Narratives Strengthening Communities programs that will provide housing services or access to safe and affordable housing. RSVP Volunteers will work with homeless people or those at risk of homelessness to connect them with community services offering housing assistance and other crucial services. The Project Director will connect with organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, to provide connection services to housing programs and transitional housing support. The Housing First method, an evidence-based practice, will assist with program guidance and client success. Collier County¿s overall food insecurity rate was 10% in 2019 prior to COVID-19, much lower than the 2017 rate of 13%. Food focused programs have worked tirelessly to make these improvements and reach further into the community. Sadly, COVID-19 has damaged the economy and caused many individuals to lose their source of income due to layoffs and furloughs. This has led to food insecurity for many causing an increase in demand at food pantries throughout Collier County. Harry Chapin Food Bank estimates an 1800% increase from March-July of 2020. RSVP of Collier County will address Healthy Futures- food insecurity through Volunteer programs focused on sustainable food cultivation and food distribution agencies. Cultivate Abundance and Harry Chapin Food Bank will be the primary stations for food security. Each of these stations provides food distribution and food education for individuals and families throughout Collier County. Volunteers will engage with the Stations listed to grow and distribute food and pack meals for patrons visiting food banks. RSVP of Collier County will also focus on community priorities like Healthy Futures, Education, Healthcare and Disaster Preparedness. The Healthy Futures focus area will incorporate the evidence- based Bone Builders program, Tai Chi for Arthritis, and access to healthcare through the PANIRA Healthcare clinic for low income individuals and families. In the area of Education, there will be a focus on mentoring/tutoring of school-aged children. In the area of disaster education and preparedness the project will work closely with the Salvation Army to provide disaster preparedness training to Seniors. The outcomes of these community priorities will be measured through proven methods such as surveys and client participation counts. RSVP of Collier County will focus Volunteer efforts on Veteran and Military Families, Healthy Futures- access to food and Economic Opportunity- housing. These emerging community disparities are impacting Collier County in several ways. Food insecurity in Collier County is trending downward according to Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL (2018) due to the efforts of food banks, school food programs, and community meal 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1563 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 4 For Official Use Only Narratives distribution programs. COVID-19 has caused a severe increase in food insecurity throughout the country, and Collier County is no exception. By engaging volunteers in food service stations, RSVP can resume that downward trend to address food insecurity and provide community members with greater access to food, even amid a pandemic. Collier County is home to Veterans from all eras, but predominantly the Vietnam era. As young Veterans enter the civilian world, they are struggling to navigate the Veteran Care network, employment opportunities or do not have the knowledge to access Veteran specific services. RSVP of Collier County will target these Veteran populations to encourage community engagement and assist in system navigation for mental health, housing, employment, and physical health and fitness. The Project Director will connect older Veterans with younger Veterans to encourage intergenerational connections and improve system navigation through those already familiar with the services available. Alongside the existing Veteran Volunteer Transportation Network, and programs such as Wounded Warriors, Hope for Heroes, and Home Base SWFL Warrior Health and Fitness placing volunteers in these stations will contribute to improving the lives of Veterans countywide. A study completed in 2017 by the Urban Land Institute and Collier County indicates that 40% of the population living here are spending more than 30% of their income on rent or ownership, making housing unaffordable. Housing security and affordability is a priority in the Collier County 5-year strategic plan of 2020-2025. Veterans, those living with a mental illness, senior citizens and families are critical subsets of homelessness within Collier County. Collier County Human Services Division provides direct and indirect services for economically disadvantaged residents. The CHS Division, Services for Seniors Program has been the lead agency for Senior Services in Collier County for forty-one (41) years. This program serves some of Collier County¿s most vulnerable and served 239 individuals in 2019 through case management. 454 Senior adults were served with prescription medication assistance and medical services. An additional 55,093 meals were served at locations throughout the county. Collier County has a segment of seniors with critical needs, such as housing, social services, food security and healthcare. Focus Area 1: Veterans and Military Families Collier County is home to 27,717 veterans according to the 2018 Census. This population faces challenges due to stigmatized mental health disorders related to service, reintegration into civilian communities, and employment outside of the military. Veterans pose a unique set of challenges to the community including homelessness, food insecurity, unemployment and lack of access to care. This population may require help from those who have served and know how to navigate the complicated 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1564 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 5 For Official Use Only Narratives civilian community and Veteran network of hospitals, community services, and disability income. RSVP will address Veteran specific challenges through community organizations focused on improving Veterans lives. The Project Director will work with the Naples Veteran Center to place volunteers that can engage Veterans new to the area or who may be eligible for Veteran services. Volunteers serving in the Veteran Transportation Network that provide transportation to Veterans for medical appointments located throughout the state at Veteran hospitals and clinics will be a first line of communication about RSVP and Veteran programs we partner with or have knowledge of. Engaging Veterans in volunteer service has been shown to improve Veteran mental health and Veterans helping Veterans is the most successful method of providing services to this population. RSVP of Collier County intends to recruit Veteran volunteers through organizations such as the Veteran Center of Naples, volunteer fairs held by popular Veteran organizations, and through Veteran specific programs like Home Base. With increased Veteran volunteerism, RSVP is more likely to reach other Veterans to provide services. Creating partnerships and volunteer opportunities with organizations that serve Veterans will engage more individuals and build trust between Veterans and RSVP of Collier County. Services for Veterans that RSVP is seeking to offer include but are not limited to travel to and from medical appointments at Veterans Administration healthcare centers, health centric programs like Home Base Warrior Fitness, housing and employment assistance with Wounded Warriors. RSVP of Collier County proposes to recruit 15 Veteran volunteers to serve at least 100 Veterans through these programs. These volunteers will engage Veteran community members through employment assistance, mental health referral services, and service connection to Veteran specific agencies geared toward improving Veteran transitions from the military to civilian life. Focus Area 2: Healthy Futures- Food Security Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, poverty and food insecurity were realities affecting nearly 40,000 individuals in Collier County, more than 10,000 of whom do not qualify for governmental assistance yet struggle to make ends meet, nonetheless. 40% of Collier County residents are housing cost- burdened and roughly one in every four households is at risk of a single financial emergency tipping them into poverty. According to the 2018 Community Needs Assessment, median wages of available jobs fell below the amount needed for self-sufficiency and the average annual pay falls below the Florida state average, despite higher-than-average costs of living for Collier County. Further, the seasonality of our economy creates inconsistent revenue streams, creating difficulties for many to meet even basic needs and forcing families to forgo essentials like healthcare or nutritious food. 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1565 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 6 For Official Use Only Narratives Collier County is home to over 38,000 people who are food insecure according to Map the Meal Gap from Feeding America (2018). Children account for a third of this group. Due to COVID-19 many families are unemployed or furloughed to maintain safe workspaces and children are out of school which for many, may have been their only regular source of food. Unfortunately, this has led to a significant rise in food insecurity issues throughout the County as it becomes increasingly challenging for parents to feed their families or themselves. Since COVID-19, the demand at food pantries has reached staggering numbers. These unprecedented times have left a community that is home to the richest of the rich, and the poorest of the poor, struggling to find balance. While many food pantries, meal delivery agencies and resource organizations have tried their best to meet this demand, even they are overburdened with the demand. One food pantry alone reported their mobile pantry distributed groceries to a record 24,612 households between March and July 2020, representing and 1,800% increase in need over the same period the year prior. It is clear, food security and food shortage are significant concerns for Collier County as COVID-19 continues to impact the world. Feeding America estimates a 6.7% increase in food insecurity in Collier County due to the pandemic. To address these concerns, Volunteers with RSVP will be placed at food pantries, meal delivery agencies, and resource organizations to assist individuals facing food shortages. By engaging volunteers in programs such as Cultivate Abundance, a local garden that provides fresh locally grown produce to migrant farm workers, they can help to change this dynamic. Cultivate Abundance maintains three gardens in Collier County. Volunteers will assist with gardening, harvesting, and distributing food at the church where the main garden is located. RSVP will place 20 volunteers at stations in this focus area to serve 100 individuals. Focus Area 3: Economic Opportunity- Housing Homelessness is becoming more prevalent in Collier County due to high cost of living, chronic unmanaged mental illness, and substance abuse disorders among many other factors. Collier County is working with several community agencies to deliver a five-year strategic plan that incorporates safe and affordable housing as a community priority. Collier County is home to more than 603 homeless individuals on any given night (2020 Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County Point in Time Count). Of those 127 are diagnosed with a severe mental illness and an additional 155 are chronic substance abusers (2020 Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County). These factors increase the cost burden to taxpayers for recidivism and recurrent emergency medical treatments. RSVP can contribute to the affordable housing efforts described in the Collier County 5-year strategic plan. 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1566 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 7 For Official Use Only Narratives RSVP of Collier County will deploy volunteers to agencies focused on housing support, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing. These services will measure performance through service connection; counting individuals connected with necessary services to find housing and maintain it. Several organizations within Collier County provide programs to reduce and prevent homelessness. The Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County and Habitat for Humanity will be key partners in providing housing support. By partnering with these agencies, volunteers will connect homeless individuals with housing support services. Housing First is an evidence-based practice being implemented at the Federal level by the United States Interagency on Homelessness and is explained by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) as ¿a homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life.¿ Collier County¿s Volunteers will work with homeless individuals that present to organizations involved in housing efforts, such as United Way, to aid with the housing search and resource connection leading to successful housing placement. Use of print ads, social media, and networking directed at housing support Volunteers will be the primary source of volunteer recruitment in this challenging focus area. Volunteers will be trained in the Housing First approach by the Project Director and Volunteer Station, focusing on how providing housing leads to other successful outcomes through substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, employment, obtaining disability benefits or securing resources for food and transportation. Prioritizing housing establishes a foundation for life improvement and allows individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. RSVP of Collier County will place 5 Volunteers in the housing focus area to serve 10 individuals with connection to housing services. Other Focus Areas: Collier County supports many community organizations through volunteerism. Education, physical fitness, and disaster services are other focus areas served through RSVP volunteer involvement. RSVP will place a significant number of volunteers in these well-established and beloved programs. To address Healthy Futures Access to Care, RSVP of Collier County will continue the highly successful Bone Builder program throughout this grant cycle engaging 50 volunteers. This has been a highly effective and desirable program led by RSVP Volunteers and held across the county in many community centers and parks. Originally developed from the Strong Living Program at Tufts University, Bone Builders uses low impact, low weight exercises to increase bone density and reverse 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1567 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 8 For Official Use Only Narratives the effects of osteoporosis when followed diligently. An estimated 44 million men and women in the US over age 50 have developed osteoporosis or low bone mass, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. Regular attendance at Bone Builders classes can improve mobility, reduce falls, and create a greater sense of self-confidence. In 2019, 44 volunteers contributed 2572 hours teaching the Bone Builders class. RSVP of Collier County currently partners with 14 community centers to provide the Bone Builders Program free of charge. Bone Builders classes are held two to three times per week and average 960 classes per year. This allows nearly 900 seniors to participate in the Bone Builders classes per year. COVID-19 has temporarily stalled the Bone Builders program. Most community centers have been closed since March 2020. This hasn¿t stopped the instructors, who have found ways to teach classes online via Zoom using household items for weight and balance. 33% of County households speak a language other than English in the home. This can create barriers for education volunteers who only speak English. Recruitment of multilingual individuals will be a focus for RSVP of Collier County through targeted recruitment in community groups that promote language learning and cultural development such as the Immokalee Interagency Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Volunteers from RSVP of Collier County mentor and tutor children regularly through several community organizations. These stations include The Boys and Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC), Literacy Volunteers of Collier County, PACE Center for Girls, and Champions for Learning. RSVP will place 15 volunteers in education while serving 20 students. Boys and Girls Club offers tutoring for elementary age children and mentoring for high school students, allowing volunteers to choose the age group they would like to work with. Tutoring volunteers work with small groups of 3-4 children to complete homework and reading comprehension activities. The mentoring program matches volunteers with high school students to assist with college and scholarship applications, resume building, and career development. The Literacy Volunteers of Collier County has been a premier provider of literacy tutoring in Collier County since 1984. Services offered include one-on-one tutoring, small group classes, interactive English Language Learning Laboratory, and a Family Literacy program. RSVP volunteers prepare lesson plans for each session and meet with student¿s one to two times per week for at least one hour. One-on-one tutoring takes place at local libraries, community centers, church facilities, education and social service centers, the LVCC offices or via the Zoom video conference platform providing convenience and ease of access to both the tutor and student. Champions for Learning offers a competitive scholarship program that focuses on High School 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1568 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 9 For Official Use Only Narratives students and college preparation. Mentors meet with each assigned student to guide them in school activities or homework, prepare college applications and financial aid applications. These mentors offer post high school readiness and support. Champions for Learning also offer volunteer opportunities that support education and learning such as fundraising, grant selection committee, and teacher recognition events. PACE Center for Girls is based in Immokalee, FL and provides young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, and advocacy. Girls ages 12-17 facing challenges due to poverty, foster home placement, substance abuse, incarceration, and domestic violence among other things, and are at least one year behind in school are eligible for Pace services. Pace provides a nurturing, girl centered program through counseling and academics to improve school success and reduce recidivism. Disaster services are provided by many organizations throughout Collier County due to the risk of hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and the most recent unprecedented disaster, COVID-19. Volunteers will be offered disaster services training through the Salvation Army. RSVP will use 5 volunteers in this focus area to be trained in disaster preparedness. Collier County is no stranger to disastrous effects of weather and environment but is impacted by a major hurricane only once every 9.5 years on average. It is beneficial to have continuous education for seniors to ensure they are prepared ahead of a disaster and RSVP will track the number of individuals trained in disaster preparedness. The impacts of this training will vary greatly depending on the need for disaster services each year. United Way of Collier and the Keys offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program to assist individuals and families earning less than $56,000 annually to complete and file tax returns typically resulting in a tax refund. RSVP of Collier County has placed 2 volunteers at this station. RSVP works with the Station Supervisor to track the amount of tax refunds being returned to individuals because they were able to file taxes through the VITA program. The effects of COVID-19 will be felt for years even with a successful vaccination program. Challenges include safety in public spaces, economic stability, and engagement of community organizations. With limited interaction volunteers have been providing service in other ways. RSVP will work with volunteers to continue safe practices and improve community outreach in an unprecedented time. Other Community Priorities: While RSVP of Collier County concentrates efforts on primary focus areas, many seniors and stations benefit from RSVP volunteers outside of the CNCS focus areas or capacity building. Some organizations are unable to report certain outcomes or reporting creates a burden, but these stations 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1569 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 10 For Official Use Only Narratives Recruitment and Development and volunteers are important to improving the community. These stations include PANIRA Healthcare Clinic, Habitat for Humanity and Naples Players. PANIRA Healthcare Clinic offers low-cost quality healthcare to low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals. Volunteers provide reception, administrative and medical support services and are often the first person a patient interacts with. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Volunteers assist with administrative support and the building of homes for low-income families. Naples Players offers acting classes for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Volunteers provide role-playing opportunities with the students to work on teamwork, social skills, and communication through theater. RSVP of Collier County will place 20 volunteers in other community priorities. The RSVP Project Director will attend volunteer fairs, networking opportunities, and connect with local social groups to recruit volunteers. Newspaper, internet and magazine advertisements will be used to publicize RSVP of Collier County to larger groups throughout the county. Social media and the Collier County RSVP website will also provide Volunteer opportunity listings to engage Seniors who may not have access to other recruitment activities. The Project Director will host quarterly lunch and learn seminars to enhance training opportunities and improve community knowledge of available programs for Seniors. Volunteers will be encouraged to bring a friend to these events and can be rewarded if their friend commits to volunteering with RSVP. Other exciting recruitment opportunities include bring a friend game night where volunteers can participate in games like Bingo or Bunko. RSVP will host Volunteer meet and greets where potential volunteers meet current volunteers to discuss opportunities and program satisfaction and community centered events that link volunteers to community members in a fun and exciting way such as a Halloween Bash or Spring Fling. The Project Director will diversify recruitment efforts to improve outreach to people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and individuals fluent in languages other than English. These recruitment efforts will diversify the volunteers within Collier County and allow RSVP to serve more individuals within the community. The Project Director will connect with the Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board and Immokalee Interagency Council to improve recruitment efforts among diverse individuals. 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1570 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 11 For Official Use Only Narratives VolunteerMatch.org is one internet-based page specifically for volunteers seeking opportunities. All available volunteer opportunities are listed regularly to broadcast openings. Upon recruitment, volunteers are interviewed to determine their experience, eligibility, and ability to contribute to the volunteer station. Volunteers are taken on a tour of their selected station(s) and meet the Station Supervisor. The Project Director provides more information about training, the assignment and expectations while volunteering. The Volunteer will be provided an RSVP Volunteer Handbook outlining program expectations and their responsibilities upon station placement. The Volunteer, Project Director and Station Supervisor are required to sign an assignment description form outlining the position and responsibilities. The Station is responsible for providing job specific training and any background checks needed. If a Volunteer or Station is not satisfied with the initial placement, a volunteer can be reassigned to a new position or location. Program Development RSVP of Collier County¿s primary focus areas are Veterans and Military Families, Economic Opportunity- Housing, and Healthy Futures- Food Security. Collier County has seen an increase in families moving to the area increasing the need for connection to organizations focused on family centric services. By focusing on these populations, RSVP of Collier County can broaden the stations being offered to volunteers and incorporate more volunteers in critical needs outcomes. The RSVP Project Director will work with the Advisory Council and community agencies to develop a program that serves the needs of the community and the volunteers. The Advisory Council will provide insight into the interests of volunteers and connections with community organizations that are able to partner with RSVP of Collier County. Veterans present challenges that are difficult to navigate without the knowledge of prior military service. Veterans helping Veterans is the most beneficial and successful method of providing services to Veterans. Many Veterans do not realize they are eligible for services or benefits from the Veterans Administration. Connecting intergenerational Veterans can help with navigating the system through experience. Recruiting through Veteran centered organizations like the Naples Veteran Center, RSVP of Collier County is more likely to engage individuals who have a better understanding of Veteran related issues. Veterans facing homelessness, mental health crisis, and community reintegration after service are more likely to turn to those who understand their situation. Challenges associated with housing include lack of affordable housing within Collier County, housing stability after placement, and limited availability of housing assistance programs. RSVP Volunteers placed in housing efforts will be recruited through direct contact methods. The Project Director will 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1571 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 12 For Official Use Only Narratives network with the Naples Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Seniors Blue Book, Housing Education Lending Program, and Veteran service organizations to engage volunteers focused on reducing homelessness in Collier County. RSVP of Collier County will incorporate Volunteers into programs focused on providing affordable housing and community resources. RSVP Volunteers will interact with individuals directly to provide resources that assist with rent payments and subsidies that improve the likelihood of maintaining housing. Volunteers may be expected to provide some case management type services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Those services may include connection to transitional housing, food resources, and linkage to health services to improve client morale and maintain contact, as many homeless individuals disappear when they are denied assistance or cannot gain access to long-term options. Many of these organizations rely on Federal funding from HUD to provide rapid rehousing and tenant based rental assistance causing service activities like number of individuals housed to become duplicated. RSVP will track the number of individuals that have been connected to housing services and community resources within those agencies to aid in determining outcomes. Service connection is an integral part of long-term housing success. Food insecurity can create embarrassment over one¿s financial inability to provide food and, greatly impact the health of individuals who are not eating a balanced diet. Specific regions of Collier County face higher rates of food insecurity than other areas. Immokalee is a prime example of impoverished families struggling to find nutritious food on very low incomes. Immokalee is a farming community located approximately 50 miles from the center of Naples. RSVP will target this area to improve outcomes for migrant farmworkers facing food insecurity. The Project Director will continue connecting with Immokalee based community organizations such as Cultivate Abundance to determine what services are most culturally relevant to Immokalee residents. The Project Director will connect with Cultivate Abundance, the Immokalee Interagency Council, and Pace Center for Girls to promote RSVP Volunteer positions in multiple languages to encourage residents to support volunteering in their community. Other areas of Collier County will also be impacted by food distribution volunteers. Current stations like Harry Chapin Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul will focus on Collier County centrally located food distribution. RSVP of Collier County has 28 volunteers in food distribution stations. Additional volunteers will be recruited through volunteer events and local community magazine advertisements. Other focus areas and community priorities are well developed and coordinated to continue service once COVID has relented. Volunteers regularly ask for additional Bone Builders classes and 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1572 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 13 For Official Use Only Narratives Program Management opportunities to serve in different capacities. RSVP of Collier County will maintain the participation in these programs through volunteer recognition and engagement in events that allow volunteers to share their experiences. RSVP of Collier County has retained 26% of its current Volunteer base for ten years or more and seeks to recruit 125 new volunteers this grant cycle. Long-term volunteer engagement is critical to the success of the program. Volunteer Recognition is one aspect of retaining volunteers for longer periods. Job satisfaction is an additional feature of keeping volunteers engaged. The Project Director will continue hosting volunteer recognition events. Additional events will be provided to encourage community members to visit with volunteers outside of service activities. Some of these events include a Halloween Bash where community members and volunteers dress up and attend a dance party with food and entertainment in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Volunteer health and safety is the priority of RSVP of Collier County. COVID-19 has created challenges with retaining Volunteers, recruiting new Volunteers and meeting community outcomes through other service opportunities. These challenges have increased the efforts of the Project Director to find or create virtual volunteer opportunities, engage volunteers in other ways without direct contact and networking with organizations to change the look of volunteering during a global pandemic. RSVP of Collier County will monitor any health and safety concerns and ensure Volunteers are able to return to service with personal protective equipment and safety measures in place to protect the station, volunteers and community members. The Project Director will work with stations to provide alternate volunteer opportunities until a safe return to service is possible during any disaster or prolonged public health emergency. The Project Director manages the RSVP of Collier County Volunteer Program through regular communication with volunteers and volunteer stations. The Advisory Council also communicates desired program attributes to the Project Director. The Advisory Council provides insight into what opportunities volunteers are interested in pursuing and assists the Project Director in planning events, reviews program information and budget, and provides input about program activities like fundraising. Volunteers are given an orientation by the Project Director that provides information about RSVP of Collier County and job specific expectations. Volunteers are provided training by their Volunteer Station to acquaint them with the station and job being performed. Other training opportunities are offered by RSVP partners as they become available. It is imperative that RSVP Volunteers be trained 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1573 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 14 For Official Use Only Narratives regularly. Each station will offer an initial volunteer training and continued training each year as needed to continue volunteer service. Volunteers will be under the supervision of the Station Supervisor during service activities. The Project Director will communicate with Volunteers and Stations regularly through phone calls, email, and in person interactions. This communication will allow the Project Director to direct Volunteer advertisements to areas of need, engage Volunteers in new service opportunities, and encourage Volunteers to share their experiences with potential volunteers. Volunteers will undergo a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) as required for station jobs that involve work with children or elderly populations. The volunteer registration form also requests information about prior convictions to protect the safety of the vulnerable clients we serve. Volunteers may also be required to sign an agreement stating they will not disclose confidential information about clients, stakeholders or other volunteers. HIPAA regulations apply to some volunteer opportunities requiring volunteers to be trained in health information protection by the station. RSVP of Collier County ensures all stations adhere to these requirements through regular station visits and continuous volunteer training opportunities. Volunteers and Stations will track and submit Volunteer hours as described in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Station Supervisor. The Project Director will maintain a log of Volunteer services hours electronically in Volunteer Reporter. Time tracking will be used to complete the semi- annual progress report for CNCS. It will also be used to recognize Volunteers for time served throughout the year. Surveys will be sent to Volunteers, stakeholders, program participants, and Stations annually to gather responses about the services provided, the benefits each person has received because of RSVP, and ways to improve RSVP of Collier County. These surveys also provide valuable information about community needs and continued service opportunities. Each year Volunteers will have a Welcome Back lunch that allows volunteers to gather, following time spent away from the program due to summer activities and dual residency, and return to service with new gear and renewed spirit. RSVP of Collier County also hosts a recognition luncheon in April that recognizes Volunteers for all their hard work over the previous year. Volunteers are recognized for the total amount of hours served, years served, and exceptional volunteerism that leads to improved community outcomes and experiences. The Volunteer of the Quarter is featured in the RSVP Quarterly Newsletter and given a special item to recognize their exceptional service. A volunteer is selected each year to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award recognizing excellent service to the community. 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1574 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 15 For Official Use Only Narratives Organizational Capability The Project Director will complete CNCS required progress reports, progress report supplements, federal financial reports and applications in a timely manner. RSVP of Collier County has continually submitted reports on time since the inception of the program. All requests from our CNCS Portfolio Manager have been answered promptly. The Project Director immediately reviews and implements all communications from CNCS as necessary. RSVP of Collier County has been operating under CNCS and Collier County Government since 1998. The Collier County Community and Human Services Division oversees grant activities and has a demonstrated track record of sound programmatic and fiscal oversight specifically in grant management. The most recent single audit revealed ¿no findings or management letter comments.¿ Currently, CHS successfully administers approximately ¿$21¿ million in federal and state grant funds. The entire government entity is supported by professionals in Human Resources, Risk Management, Office of Management and Budget, and Procurement. Each area is led by seasoned professionals with appropriate professional degrees and certification credentials. The County Attorney¿s Office reviews all documents for legality. RSVP of Collier County demonstrates highly effective financial management through our written and implemented policies and procedures, qualified and trained financial staff, effective communications, cross training and self-assessments. To further ensure financial compliance of our program, the local Office of Management and Budget provides oversight on all aspects of financial grant management providing an additional layer of internal control over the application, budget, procurement, financial transactions, draws, reports and grant closeout. Furthermore, we have a finance department separate from the BCC that provide pre and post audit functions for all fiscal components. To ensure compliance with RSVP program requirements, staff receive internal training on administrative processing and financial tracking. Staff also attend regional, state, and national conferences that help develop skills and ideas that will progress all involved or impacted by RSVP of Collier County. The Project Director and the Collier County Grant Compliance Unit examine physical records and cross reference information in Volunteer Reporter to confirm and maintain accuracy. To keep all RSVP programmatic information including statutes, regulations, and applicable OMB circulars, the Project Director participates in all webinars and conference calls related to the program. The RSVP Project Director and the project accountant regularly participate in RSVP sanctioned training opportunities and federally sponsored trainings focused on compliance requirements, OMB 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1575 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 16 For Official Use Only Narratives circular CFR part 200. Working with the fiscal department, the Project Director ensures responsible and timely spending of grant funds through fiscal oversight and budgetary maintenance. Collier County has established purchasing and procurement policies to oversee fund management and expenditures. Supplies and capital assets such as facilities and equipment will be tracked, distributed and used by staff, volunteers or volunteer station supervisors. Stations submit the in-kind contribution form for any donations made to RSVP for program use. These forms are used to track the generous donations made for annual recognition events and all volunteers are required to sign accepting these items as proof that they are allowable, reasonable, and allocable. The in-kind contribution forms are also used to document donations of goods or services to the program throughout the year. The day to day operation of RSVP of Collier County is managed by Christin Plummer, Project Director and follows RSVP regulations and guidelines as established by CNCS and the Code of Federal Regulations. Mrs. Plummer has two years of experience managing local, state and federal grant funds. The Project Director is responsible for recruitment of volunteers and volunteer stations, program development and expansion, grant compliance, preparing the annual budget, developing and implementing policies, generating reports, developing public relations and communications, preparing media materials, hosting volunteer recognition events, and serving on applicable community boards, councils, and committees. Under the direction of Kristi Sonntag, the Director of Community and Human Services and Financial and Operational Support Manager, Maggie Lopez the department collectively holds 30 years of grants administration experience. To fiscal responsibility, Blanca Aquino Luque, Accounting Supervisor, performs all general accounting and budget services for RSVP of Collier County. Ms. Luque has over 15 years of experience in not-for-profit and government accounting and holds a CPA license. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) are strong supporters of RSVP of Collier County. The Board consists of five elected officials who serve as the chief legislative body of the County. The Board provides the space, administrative, financial and organizational support and direction for RSVP of Collier County. Under the Community and Human Services Division, RSVP of Collier County has established policies and procedures that are incorporated into all aspects of our program. A policy and procedure manual has been created and is maintained and reviewed annually by the RSVP Project Director, grant accountant, and the management team. These policies and procedures follow the national RSVP Operations Handbook and CFR 45: Part 2553, the RSVP Code of Federal Regulations. 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1576 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 17 For Official Use Only Narratives Other PNS Amendment (if applicable) The average cost of a volunteer in Florida for 2019 is $25.43 according to Independentsector.org, averaging the wage of a non-management, non-agricultural employee. Collier County has estimated that it will have 125 unduplicated volunteers for the FY 21-22 These volunteers will serve in the CNCS designated focus areas. The non-federal share will be met through a combination of cash funding from Collier County Board of County Commissioners and in-kind donations from Collier County Government, local businesses, communities and individuals. Estimated in-kind donations in the amount of $15,000 are currently based upon classroom space donations from Collier County BCC and community facilities. The RSVP Project Director devotes 85% of their time to program management. As previously authorized by the Florida State Office, the other 15% of time is allocated to other Community and Human Services grants activities. 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1577 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 18 For Official Use Only Performance Measures % of Unduplicated Volunteers in Work Plans that result in Outcomes: % of Unduplicated in the Primary Focus Area: 88% 12% Veterans and Military Families Veterans & Families Served 1 15 15 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations:Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 1.1 2.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Transportation Nutrition/Food Support TransportationService Activity: Service Activity Description: Engaging Veterans in volunteer service has been shown to improve Veteran mental health and Veterans helping Veterans is the most successful method of providing services to this population. Most Veterans are unique in their experiences and lifestyle. RSVP of Collier County intends to recruit Veteran volunteers through organizations such as the Veteran Center of Naples, volunteer fairs held by popular Veteran organizations, and through Veteran specific programs like Home Base. With increased Veteran volunteerism, RSVP is more likely to reach other Veterans to provide services. Creating partnerships and volunteer opportunities with organizations that serve Veterans will engage more individuals and build trust between Veterans and RSVP of Collier County. Services for Veterans that RSVP is seeking to offer include but are not limited to travel to and from medical appointments at Veterans Administration healthcare centers, health centric programs like Home Base Warrior Fitness, housing and employment assistance with Wounded Warriors. RSVP of Collier County proposes to recruit 15 Veteran volunteers to serve at least 100 Veterans through these programs. These volunteers will engage Veteran community members through employment assistance, mental health referral services, and service connection to Veteran specific agencies geared toward improving Veteran transitions from the military to civilian life. It is clear, food security and food shortage are significant concerns for Collier County as COVID-19 continues to impact the world. Feeding America estimates a 6.7% increase in food insecurity in Collier County due to the pandemic. To address these concerns, Volunteers with RSVP will be placed at food pantries, meal delivery agencies, and resource organizations to assist individuals facing food shortages. By engaging volunteers in programs such as Cultivate Abundance, a local garden that provides fresh locally grown produce to migrant farm workers, they can help to Community Need to be Addressed: Community Need to be Addressed: V1: Number of veterans servedAnticipated H20V: Number of individuals with improved access to medical careAnticipated 100 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys; Registration forms Tracking System100Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Driver manifests, comment cards Primary Focus Area:Veterans and Military Families 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1578 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 19 For Official Use Only Healthy Futures Obesity and Food 3 20 20 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations:Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 2.1 3.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Nutrition/Food Support Housing Placement/Assistance Nutrition/Food SupportService Activity: Service Activity Description:Provide food to food insecure individuals throughout Collier County through food banks, distribution centers, and fresh produce sites change this dynamic. Cultivate Abundance maintains three gardens in Collier County. Volunteers will assist with gardening, harvesting, and distributing food at the church where the main garden is located. RSVP of Collier County will assist food banks, the St. Matthews House shelter and organizations that help individuals apply for SNAP benefits to provide services to community members needing food assistance. RSVP will place 20 volunteers at stations in this focus area to serve 100 individuals. RSVP of Collier County will deploy volunteers to agencies focused on Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing. These services will measure performance through service connection; counting individuals connected with necessary services to find housing and maintain it. Several organizations within Collier County provide programs to reduce and prevent homelessness. St. Matthews House, National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County, United Way of Collier County and the Collier County Housing Authority will be key partners in providing housing support. By partnering with these agencies, volunteers will connect homeless individuals with housing support services. Housing First is an evidence-based practice being implemented at the Federal level by the United States Interagency on Homelessness and is explained by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) as “a homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life.” Collier County’s Volunteers will work with homeless individuals that present to organizations involved in housing efforts, such as United Way, to aid with the housing search and resource connection leading to successful housing placement. Volunteers will be trained in the Housing First approach by the Project Director and Volunteer Station, focusing on how providing housing leads to other Community Need to be Addressed: H4A: Number of individuals servedAnticipated H12: Number of individuals who report increased food securityAnticipated 100 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys, food distribution from food pantries Tracking System100Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1579 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 20 For Official Use Only Economic Opportunity Healthy Futures Housing Access to Care 3 14 5 5 Objective: Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 3.1 4.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Focus Area: Housing Placement/Assistance Physical Activities Housing Placement/AssistanceService Activity: Service Activity Description:Volunteers will be the connection between individuals and housing services successful outcomes through substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, employment, obtaining disability benefits or securing resources for food and transportation. Prioritizing housing establishes a foundation for life improvement and allows individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. To address Healthy Futures Access to Care, RSVP of Collier County will continue the highly successful Bone Builder program throughout this grant cycle engaging 50 volunteers. This has been a highly effective and desirable program led by RSVP Volunteers and held across the county in many community centers and parks. The current volunteers and participants have expressed an interest in expanding these classes to other geographic areas throughout the county to benefit all Collier Seniors. Originally developed from the Strong Living Program at Tufts University, Bone Builders uses low impact, low weight exercises to increase bone density and reverse the effects of osteoporosis when followed diligently. An estimated 44 million men and women in the US over age 50 have developed osteoporosis or low bone mass, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. That’s a staggering 55% of the population over age 50! Regular attendance at Bone Builders classes can improve mobility, reduce falls, and create a greater sense of self-confidence. Community Need to be Addressed: O1A: Number of individuals served Anticipated O11: Number of individuals transitioned into safe, healthy, affordable housingAnticipated 10 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Sign in logs for clients requesting assistance with housing; station reporting of individuals assisted with housing connections Tracking System10Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys; documented placement from agencies 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1580 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 21 For Official Use Only Education K-12 Success 2 50 8 50 8 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer Anticipated Volunteer 4.1 5.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Physical Activities Tutoring Physical Activities Tutoring Service Activity: Service Activity: Service Activity Description: Service Activity Description: 33% of County households speak a language other than English in the home. This can create barriers for education volunteers who only speak English. Recruitment of multilingual individuals will be a focus for RSVP of Collier County through targeted recruitment in community groups that promote language learning and cultural development such as the Immokalee Interagency Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Volunteers from RSVP of Collier County mentor and tutor children regularly through several community organizations. These stations include The Boys and Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC), Literacy Volunteers of Collier County, PACE Center for Girls, and Champions for Learning. Each uses a different approach to tackle the needs of the community. RSVP will place 15 volunteers in education while serving 20 students. Community Need to be Addressed: H4A: Number of individuals served ED1A: Number of individuals served Anticipated Anticipated H19: Number of individuals with improved healthAnticipated 150 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Class Sign in sheets Tracking System150Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1581 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 22 For Official Use Only Education K-12 Success 1 8 8 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations:Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 5.1 5.2 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Tutoring Mentoring MentoringService Activity: Service Activity Description: 33% of County households speak a language other than English in the home. This can create barriers for education volunteers who only speak English. Recruitment of multilingual individuals will be a focus for RSVP of Collier County through targeted recruitment in community groups that promote language learning and cultural development such as the Immokalee Interagency Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Volunteers from RSVP of Collier County mentor and tutor children regularly through several community organizations. These stations include The Boys and Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC), Literacy Volunteers of Collier County, PACE Center for Girls, and Champions for Learning. Each uses a different approach to tackle the needs of the community. RSVP will place 15 volunteers in education while serving 20 students. Community Need to be Addressed: ED1A: Number of individuals servedAnticipated ED5A: Number of students with improved academic performance ED5A: Number of students with improved academic performance Anticipated Anticipated 10 10 Tracking System Tracking System Target: Target: How Measured: How Measured: Instrument Description: Instrument Description: Volunteer documented meetings, station sign in logs Volunteer documented meetings, station sign in logs Tracking System Tracking System 10 10 Target: Target: How Measured: How Measured: Instrument Description: Instrument Description: Surveys Surveys 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1582 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 23 For Official Use Only Disaster Services Economic Opportunity Disaster Assistance Provided Financial Literacy 1 1 2 2 2 Objective: Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 6.1 7.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Focus Area: Disaster Preparation Tax Preparation Disaster PreparationService Activity: Service Activity Description:Volunteers will be offered disaster services training through the Salvation Army. Disaster services are provided by many organizations throughout Collier County due to the risk of hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and the most recent unprecedented disaster, COVID-19. Volunteers will be offered disaster services training through the Salvation Army. RSVP will use 5 volunteers in this focus area to be trained in disaster preparedness. Volunteers will only be deployed to disaster recovery situations as they arise. Collier County is no stranger to disastrous effects of weather and environment but is impacted by a major hurricane only once every 9.5 years on average. It is beneficial to have continuous education for seniors to ensure they are prepared ahead of a disaster and RSVP will track the number of individuals trained in disaster preparedness. The impacts of this training will vary greatly depending on the need for disaster services each year. United Way of Collier and the Keys offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program to assist individuals and families earning less than $56,000 annually to complete and file tax returns typically resulting in a tax refund. RSVP of Collier County has placed 2 volunteers at this station. RSVP works with the Station Supervisor to track the amount of tax refunds being returned to individuals because they were able to file taxes through the VITA program. Community Need to be Addressed: Community Need to be Addressed: D1A: Number of individuals servedAnticipated D5: Number of individuals reporting increased disaster readinessAnticipated 5 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Training sign in sheets Tracking System5Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1583 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 24 For Official Use Only Other Community Priorities Other 3 15 2 15 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations:Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer Anticipated Volunteer 7.1 8.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Tax Preparation N/A Tax Preparation N/A Service Activity: Service Activity: Service Activity Description:Volunteers will assist low-income individuals in preparing and submitting Federal tax returns during tax season each year. While RSVP of Collier County concentrates efforts on primary focus areas, many seniors and stations benefit from RSVP volunteers outside of the CNCS focus areas or capacity building. Some organizations are unable to report certain outcomes or reporting creates a burden, but these stations and volunteers are important to improving the community. These stations include PANIRA Healthcare Clinic, Habitat for Humanity and Naples Players. PANIRA Healthcare Clinic offers low-cost quality healthcare to low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals. Volunteers provide reception, administrative and medical support services and are often the first person a patient interacts with. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Volunteers assist with administrative support and the building of homes for low-income families. Naples Players offers acting classes for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Volunteers provide role-playing opportunities with the students to work on teamwork, social skills, and communication through theater. RSVP of Collier County will place 15 volunteers in other community priorities. Community Need to be Addressed: O1A: Number of individuals served Anticipated O19A Dollar value of tax returns generatedAnticipated 5 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Volunteer service logs, VITA sign in logs Tracking System2500Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Reports from VITA station based on filed tax returns 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1584 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 25 For Official Use Only 8.1Performance Measure:N/A Service Activity Description:Volunteers will work in a variety of services that improve community outcomes and provide individuals with much needed services. SC1: Grantee met their target for community priority activity (Yes/No) Anticipated --No outcome selected-- Anticipated 15 N/ATarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Grantee placed 15 individuals throughout other community priority areas. Volunteer Stations in this focus area are unable to provide outcome information. Target:How Measured: Instrument Description: 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1585 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) DRAFT Page 26 For Official Use Only Required Documents Applicant Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS) Cost share or matching fund verification letters Tribal organization eligibility documentation (see Section C.1. Eligib Document Name Already on File at CNCS Already on File at CNCS Not Applicable Status 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1586 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) Budget Narrative for 21SR227606 https://egrants.cns.gov/...3hYC4hLdBxGdvMySYQ!-1264153188!1597783286633&scope=4&report=RPT_BGT_NARR&app=21SR227606[8/18/2020 4:52:06 PM] Budget Narrative: RSVP of Collier County for Collier County Government Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses A. Project Personnel Expenses Position/Title -Qty -Annual Salary -% Time CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Grants Coordinator: - 1 person(s) at 55933 each x 85 % usage 47,543 0 47,543 0 Accountant: - 1 person(s) at 54691 each x 9.05 % usage 4,950 0 4,950 0 Category Totals 52,493 0 52,493 0 B. Personnel Fringe Benefits Item -Description CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount FICA:4,017 0 4,017 0 Health Insurance:0 0 0 0 Retirement:5,512 0 5,512 0 Life Insurance:0 0 0 0 Category Totals 9,529 0 9,529 0 C. Project Staff Travel Local Travel Purpose -Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Registration for Florida Association for Volunteer Resource Management:0 80 80 0 Category Totals 0 80 80 0 Long Distance Travel Purpose -Destination -Other Travel -Trans. Amount -Meals/ Lodging CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Training for RSVP Project Director: - Meals/Lodging 450 Trans 450 Other 100 0 1,000 1,000 0 Category Totals 0 1,000 1,000 0 D. Equipment Item/Purpose -Qty -Unit Cost CNCS Share Grantee Total Amount Excess 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1587 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) Budget Narrative for 21SR227606 https://egrants.cns.gov/...3hYC4hLdBxGdvMySYQ!-1264153188!1597783286633&scope=4&report=RPT_BGT_NARR&app=21SR227606[8/18/2020 4:52:06 PM] Share Amount Category Totals 0 0 0 0 E. Supplies Item/ Purpose -Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Supplies: General office supplies::0 150 150 0 Postage: Postage for program materials/invitations/information:0 100 100 0 Category Totals 0 250 250 0 F. Contractual and Consultant Services Purpose -Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Category Totals 0 0 0 0 I. Other Volunteer Support Costs Item CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Criminal Background Check:0 0 0 0 Software(s) to collect, record, and analyze program data::0 300 300 0 Bone Builders classroom space rental (estimate 781.8 classes/year at an average of $20 per class ) In-kind:0 15,636 15,636 0 Category Totals 0 15,936 15,936 0 J. Indirect Costs Calculation -Rate Type -Rate -Rate Claimed -Cost Basis CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Category Totals 0 0 0 0 Section Totals 62,022 17,266 79,288 0 PERCENTAGE 78%22% Section II. Volunteer Expenses A. Other Volunteer Costs Item -Description CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Excess Amount Meals:0 0 0 0 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1588 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) Budget Narrative for 21SR227606 https://egrants.cns.gov/...3hYC4hLdBxGdvMySYQ!-1264153188!1597783286633&scope=4&report=RPT_BGT_NARR&app=21SR227606[8/18/2020 4:52:06 PM] Uniforms:0 0 0 0 Insurance:0 0 0 0 Recognition: Recognition: Volunteer Recognition luncheon and recruitment events and materials. Based on historical cost.0 6,101 6,101 0 Volunteer Travel: Enhanced Volunteer Training: Tai Chi Classes, Matter of Balance Training 0 3,214 3,214 0 Category Totals 0 9,315 9,315 0 Section Totals 0 9,315 9,315 0 PERCENTAGE 0%100% Budget Totals 62,022 26,581 88,603 0 PERCENTAGE 70%30% Source of Funds Section Description Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses Section II. Volunteer Expenses 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1589 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) Collier County Government August 18, 2020 5:07 PM Page 1 Form 424A Modified SF-424A (4/88 and 12/97) RPT_BGT_424 RSVP of Collier County A. Project Personnel Expenses B. Personnel Fringe Benefits C. Project Staff Travel D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contractual and Consultant Services I. Other Volunteer Support Costs J. Indirect Costs A. Other Volunteer Costs FICA Health Insurance Retirement Life Insurance Local Travel Long Distance Travel Criminal Background Check Meals Uniforms Insurance Recognition Volunteer Travel 4,017 0 5,512 0 80 1,000 0 0 0 0 6,101 3,214 4,017 0 5,512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 1,000 0 0 0 0 6,101 3,214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52,493 250 15,936 52,493 0 0 0 250 15,936 0 0 0 $62,022 $0 $17,266 $9,315 $79,288 $9,315 $0 $0 Section I. Subtotal Section II. Subtotal $9,529 $0 $0 $0 Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share Excess Amount $0 $1,080 $15,936 $9,315 $9,529 $1,080 $15,936 $9,315 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Total Total Total $62,022 $88,603 $26,581 $0Budget Totals Budget Dates: Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses Section II. Volunteer Expenses Funding Percentages Application ID: 21SR227606 70% 30% Required Match # of years Receiving CNCS Funds n/a n/a 16.D.15.a Packet Pg. 1590 Attachment: UNEX APP 2020 09-01 RSVP CNCS 2021-2024 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application) 16.D.15.bPacket Pg. 1591Attachment: CM MEMO 2020 08-21 RSVP CNCS 2021-24 (13349 : FY21-24 RSVP Grant Application)