Agenda 02/28/2023 Item #16D 2 (The electronic submittal of the Corporation for National and Community Service Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)16.D.2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of the Corporation for National and Community Service
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program application, accept year -three of the grant award in the amount of $91,933
for the operation of the program, and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments. (Housing Grants 705 and
Housing Grants Match 706)
OBJECTIVE: To provide uninterrupted operation of Collier County's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP).
CONSIDERATION: Co -sponsored by Collier County since 1990, the RSVP Program places senior volunteers in
various non-profit organizations and County agencies to provide support and community service. Collier County
Community and Human Services Division (CHS) will continue to administer this project, which is seventy percent
(70%) sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Locally, since the start of RSVP over 30 years ago in Collier County, over 2,000 volunteers have contributed over
1.5 million hours of service to 153 volunteer stations, an average of 51,724 hours served annually. This equates to a
savings of $45.1 million to Collier County according to Independentsector.org. Currently our program has 105
volunteers who have contributed 7,265 hours of service to 24 volunteer stations throughout 2022.
On September 8, 2020, The Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved an "after -the -fact" submission to
apply for the Corporation for National and Community Service RSVP 2021-2024 renewal grant application in the
amount of $225,000. The official notice of award was received on March 31, 2021, and the award amount for the
first year is $75,000.
On May 11, 2021, Agenda Item 416D5, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the acceptance of
the three-year grant, for the period of 7/l/21-6/30/24 for a total award of $225,000. CNCS requires each grantee to
accept the continuation funding award of the grant on an annual basis.
CNCS has made the administrative decision that all RSVP grants will begin on April 1 each year, beginning in
Fiscal Year 2024. Therefore, the County's year 3 grant will have a projected period of performance of nine (9)
months. The amount of the third year (7/l/23-3/31/24) funding is $64,353. The RSVP grant has a local match
requirement of $27,580 which is thirty percent (30%) of the total project budget of $91,933 annually. This
requirement will be partially met through a cash match of $4,580 with the remaining balance of $23,000 provided
through in -kind services, primarily from the use of County Park rooms for the volunteer -run Bone Builders
Program classes. The program is further supported by donations from local businesses for our volunteer recognition
events.
When final agreements are received, they will not require Board signature however the Budget Amendments will
be prepared and presented to the Board only if changes are made to the final allocation.
The following table provides a detailed breakdown for the estimated award amount, required local match, and in -
kind budget.
Program I Project I Estimated Grant Budget Local Match In -Kind Budget
RSVP 1 33746-04 1 $64,353 $4,580 $23,000
FISCAL IMPACT: CNCS will provide $64,353 in grant funding for RSVP, with a thirty percent (30%) match
requirement of $27,580 for a total of $91,933. CHS will provide the cash match in the amount of $4,580; the
remaining balance of $23,000 will be provided through in -kind services, primarily from the Bone Builders
volunteer classes. Local match funding in the amount of $4,580 is available within Human Services Match Fund
(706) Reserves supported by a transfer from General Fund (001). Budget Amendments are required to recognize
grant revenue in the amount of $64,353 in Housing Grant Fund (705), Project 33746 and to adjust General Fund
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(001) transfers to reallocate local match funding of $4,580 from Human Services Match Fund (706) Reserves to
Housing Grant Match Fund (706), Project 33746.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. -DDP
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the electronic submittal of the Corporation for National and Community
Service; Retired and Senior Volunteer Program application, accept year -three of the grant award in the amount of
$64,353 for the operation of the program and authorize necessary Budget Amendments. (Housing Grant Fund 705
and Housing Grant Match Fund 706)
Prepared By: Ed Bonilla, RSVP Project Director, Community and Human Services Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. RSVP Full Application 1.30.23 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.13.2
Doc ID: 24535
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of the Corporation for National and
Community Service Retired and Senior Volunteer Program application, accept year -three of the grant award in the
amount of $91,933 for the operation of the program, and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments. (Housing
Grants 705 and Housing Grants Match 706)
Meeting Date: 02/28/2023
Prepared by:
Title: — Community & Human Services
Name: Cynthia Balterman
01/30/2023 11:50 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation — Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
01/30/2023 11:50 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services
Tami Bailey
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Maggie Lopez
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Todd Henry
CHS Review
Community & Human Services
Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer
Operations & Veteran Services
Jeff Newman
Additional Reviewer
Public Services Department
Todd Henry
PSD Level 1 Reviewer
Public Services Department
Tanya Williams
PSD Department Head Review
Grants
Erica Robinson
Level 2 Grants Review
County Attorney's Office
Derek D. Perry
Level 2 Attorney Review
Office of Management and Budget
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
County Attorney's Office
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Grants
Therese Stanley
Additional Reviewer
Office of Management and Budget
Christopher Johnson
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Maggie Lopez
Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office
Amy Patterson
Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig
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APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Modified Standard Form 424 (Rev.02/07 to confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System) Application X❑ Non -Construction
a. DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION
3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE:
STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER:
FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE (CNCS):
4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY:
FEDERAL IDENTIFIER:
b. APPLICATION ID:
23SR253930
21SRHFLO16
5. APPLICATION INFORMATION
LEGAL NAME: County of Collier
NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER
UEI NUMBER: JWKJKYRPLLU6
PERSON TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION (give
area codes):
NAME: Edgar Bonilla
ADDRESS (give street address, city, state, zip code and county):
3299 Tamiami Trl E Ste 700
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (239) 252-5713
Naples FL 34112 - 5361
FAX NUMBER:
County:
INTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS: Ed.Bonilla@colliercountyfl.gov
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN):
7. TYPE OF APPLICANT:
7a. Local Government - County
596000558
7b. Local Government, Municipal
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check appropriate box).
0 NEW ❑ NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE
CONTINUATION ❑ AMENDMENT
If Amendment, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es):
❑ ❑
A. AUGMENTATION B. BUDGET REVISION
C. NO COST EXTENSION D. OTHER (specify below):
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
Corporation for National and Community Service
10a. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 94.002
11.a. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
10b. TITLE: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP of Collier County
11.b. CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE (IF ANY):
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (List Cities, Counties, States, etc):
Collier County; Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Goodland, Everglades City
13. PROPOSED PROJECT: START DATE: 07/01/23 END DATE: 03/31/24
14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF: a.Applicant EIFL 19 b.Program FL 19
15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: Year #:❑3
16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a. FEDERAL
$ 64,353.00
YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE
TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR
$ 27,580.00
b. APPLICANT
REVIEW ON:
c. STATE
$ 0.00
DATE:
❑X NO. PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372
d. LOCAL
$ 4,580.00
e.OTHER
$ 23,000.00
17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
YES if "Yes," attach an explanation. ® NO
f. PROGRAM INCOME
$ 0.00
g. TOTAL
$ 91,933.00
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.
a. TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
b. TITLE:
c. TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Kristi Sonntag
(239) 252-2486
d. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
e. DATE SIGNED:
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Executive Summary
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners proposes to have 132 AmeriCorps Seniors
volunteers who will serve Veterans by facilitating access to needed health and wellness services, help
organize and distribute food to food insecure individuals and families, provide fitness classes to seniors,
connect individuals to services to secure and maintain housing, tutor and mentor youth in educational
and extracurricular settings, teach individuals English as a second language, receive training in
disaster preparedness to be ready to deploy when disasters arrive, assist individuals with preparation
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and filing of their taxes, and serve as patient guides in healthcare settings in Collier County, Florida. At
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the end of the three-year grant, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will be responsible for improving
access to care for Veterans and others, increasing food security, improving the health of seniors,
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assisting with transitioning individuals into safe and affordable housing, assisting with improving
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academic and other skills in youth, increasing the ability of Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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individuals to navigate the community, develop and improve disaster preparedness skills, and ensure
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individuals utilize tax credits when they file their tax returns. The AmeriCorps federal investment of
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$75,000 will be supplemented by $32,143.
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The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the legal applicant and sponsor
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organization for the Retired and Senior Program (RSVP) of Collier County. Consistent with CNCS
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focus areas, we propose to address critical community needs that have been identified through
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research and ongoing service delivery methods by the County and our many partners. Collier County s
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has a significant Veteran population that is underserved and is growing as many more younger
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Veterans are being discharged from active service. While there is a great deal of wealth in Collier
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County, there is also increasing poverty and food insecurity which has only increased due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Collier County also has a significant percentage of the population 6o+ years of
age, and with this continued trend in demographics there is an increased need to engage seniors to a
interact with the community and participate in health and fitness activities. As the population in
Collier County grows and more young adults and families with younger children move into the area,
there is not enough affordable housing for those who work in the jobs that help sustain a community,
such as restaurants, retail, healthcare administration, pre-schools just to name a few. These
individuals and families also need services to help them access resources to improve their earning
potential. Collier County also has a significant population with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and
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it is growing as the need for laborers increases. Learning English is a critical skill for this population to
navigate the community. There is also an increased demand for tutoring and mentoring services due
to the COVID-19 pandemic putting additional stressors on the schools, the students, and their families.
Additional stressors to the community include severe storms, hurricanes, and wildfires. Due to the
unpredictable nature of these events, it is critical to develop and implement plans to mobilize quickly,
with training of volunteers being a key aspect of this preparation. As with many other communities,
the COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered every aspect of our lives. RSVP of Collier County was
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health of loved ones. Most volunteer stations also ceased all or most activities, especially in -person
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services thereby eliminating the need for volunteers. While some volunteer stations and seniors are re-
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engaging, there are still others who remain cautious and hesitant to do so. This dynamic severely
impacted our ability to meet performance measures during the previous grant cycle. We have
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addressed this matter by working to re-establish relationships with key partners, re-engage volunteers
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who were involved with the program before the pandemic, and actively recruit new volunteers as in-
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UPDATE: In addition to on -going challenges from COVID-19, the destruction caused by Hurricane
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Ian has further increased poverty, food insecurity, and the need for affordable housing in the county.
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Collier County is home to 27,400 Veterans, almost 1o% of the total population of the county. Most
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are from the Vietnam era but the population of younger Veterans returning is increasing. More than
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50% of Veterans returning home who need mental health services do not receive them due to the
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stigma associated with mental health issues (RAND National Defense Research Institute, 2020).
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volunteers who know how to navigate available services to mentor and help other Veterans identify
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transportation to the VA and other appointments. This allows volunteers to be a support to Veterans
before and after their appointments to discuss and process results of tests or diagnosis and any needed
follow-up services.
Volunteers will be placed at volunteer stations that provide services to Veterans. Most volunteers
will either be Veterans or family members of Veterans who have a personal connection to this
population and who are knowledgeable or who can effectively learn the service delivery system with
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training provided by the volunteer station. The target population will be Veterans of all ages who have
not accessed services or who do not know how to navigate the service delivery system.
Veterans are more likely to develop a trusting relationship with other Veterans. Utilizing
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who are Veterans themselves, or who are family members of Veterans
will provide the Veteran needing services with someone who has similar experiences and can relate to
the issues the Veteran is facing. The efforts of volunteers will positively contribute to the volunteer
station by providing Veterans an additional outlet and increased support and provide station staff with
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observations and feedback they otherwise would not have access to.
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Veterans during the grant period with each volunteer assisting 6-7 volunteers. The desired outcome is
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UPDATE: Our primary partner in this focus area, the Veterans Administration (VA) did not renew
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their MOU. The VA provided training and vehicles for volunteers' use to transport Veterans to medical
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and other appointments. This issue is explained in more detail in the "Other" section.
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Collier County's overall food insecurity rate in 2019 was 1o.1% prior to COVID-19, with 31% of
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those experiencing food insecurity not eligible for SNAP or other nutrition programs. The food
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insecurity rate for children was 14.�7% in 2019, with 22% of these children likely ineligible for federal
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nutrition programs (Feeding America, 2019). According to a 2018 Community Needs Assessment,
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median wages of available jobs in Collier County fell below the amount needed for self-sufficiency.
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The seasonality of our economy also creates inconsistent revenue streams for those who work in the
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tourism and hospitality industry and those who work on farms. The start of the pandemic in March
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2020 further exacerbated this problem. Many family wage-earners were laid off or furloughed and
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lost their source of income resulting in a significant increase in the demand at local food pantries.;
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Feeding America estimates that the total number of people seeking feed assistance increased in the
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food donations, distribution, gardening and harvesting. Interventions used by food pantries are hands-
on experiences with a good deal of interface with the target population, most who are families with
young children. Critical to the success of this intervention is the volunteer's ability to treat those
seeking services with dignity and respect. Volunteer hours are available for up to 5 days per week for a
minimum of 4 hours per day. Utilizing AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to assist with collection of food
donations and food distribution significantly increases the capacity of food pantries and other food
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assistance programs in meeting the increasing demand for food.
Twenty-two volunteers providing nutritious food and meals to too or more individuals during the
grant period is the desired output, with the desired outcome being at least too individuals reporting
increased food security.
UPDATE: Recent data from the Collier Community Foundation reports that food pantries in Collier
County served 151,734 unduplicated households from 10/1/21-9/30/22. This data indicates that food
insecurity has increased in the county due to impact of COVID, and this trend is expected to continue
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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation an estimated io million Americans over 50
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have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density placing them at increased risk of
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breaking a bone and of developing osteoporosis. This means that half of all adults aged 5o and older
are at risk of breaking a bone from a minor fall, or in serious cases, even from a simple action like
sneezing or bumping into furniture. Osteoporosis -related bone breaks cost patients, their families and
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the healthcare system $19 billion annually.
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preventing and managing this disease. Volunteers will be recruited and trained as "Bone Builders"
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instructors using a curriculum developed from the highly researched "Strong Living Program" at Tufts
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University. This program uses low impact, low weight exercise to increase bone density and when
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done correctly and consistently can reverse the effects of osteoporosis. Educating participants about a
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healthy diet is also part of the curriculum.
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will include gated communities for residents of those communities and open community sites for
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those who don't live in a community where it is offered. Due to the seasonality of our community and
lack of space at community centers during the summer, the number of available sites will be reduced
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during the months of June through August. From September through May volunteers will facilitate
two to three 1-hour Bone Builders classes per week. Seniors 50+ years of age will be eligible to
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participate after receiving medical clearance from their healthcare provider.
Utilizing AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers as Bone Builder facilitators expands the reach of this
program to better meet the demand as more people become aware of the program. By providing Bone
Builders classes, volunteers significantly contribute to the health and wellness of seniors throughout
the community.
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outcome being ioo seniors reporting improved health.
A Needs Assessment conducted in 2020 for Collier County's HUD Consolidated Plan indicates that
40% of the population is housing cost -burdened spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Of these, half are considered severely cost -burdened spending more than 50% of their income on
housing and putting them at risk of losing their housing with a single financial emergency. Collier
County is also home to more than 568 homeless individuals on any given night (2021 Point in Time
County). Veterans, seniors, and those living with mental illness and chronic substance abuse issues are
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critical subsets of the homeless population in Collier County.
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2025. We will place volunteers at agencies that provide housing assistance for those at -risk of losing
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their housing or who are homeless. Housing First is an evidence -based practice that prioritizes Rapid
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Rehousing with wrap -around supports. Volunteers will receive information and training on Housing
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new clients, review client files to ensure all required documentation is in place and conduct follow up
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calls for documentation and appointments as needed. Target population will consist of those who are
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at -risk of losing their housing, in most cases due to inability to pay their rent and any arrearages and
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will be self -referrals. Level of service delivery will vary from client to client based on the urgency and
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severity of their situation, as well as their eligibility status for existing programs.
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AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will assist volunteer station staff with important tasks necessary for
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service delivery and help the program process applications and other requests for services in a timely
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duration of the grant period, and the desired outcome is for io individuals to transition into
transitional or permanent housing that is safe, healthy and affordable.
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According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center, many youths suffer from anxiety,
depression and engage in substance abuse. There are many factors that contribute to this issue, such
as bullying (in -person and online), family problems, and academic pressure just to name a few. Even
with strong family supports many youths do not receive the attention needed to address these
challenges early on because of the life stressors their parents face, even more so since the start of the
COVID-ig pandemic. Without intervention, many of these problems become more serious and over
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time may require more intensive interventions and treatment. Research confirms that quality
mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal,
academic, and professional situations, yet one in three young people grow up without this critical
asset.
Volunteers will be placed at volunteer stations that utilize mentoring as a strategy in their
programming. Volunteer mentors will be assigned to a particular youth or small group of youth and
remain with this same assignment for the duration of the youth's participation in the program to build
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a trusting relationship. Successful mentoring relationships go through four phases, preparation,
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negotiating, enabling growth, and closure. To facilitate this relationship, mentors must develop trust
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which takes time. This is accomplished by maintaining a consistent schedule, providing sufficient time
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for each meeting, being present in the relationship, being an active listener, keeping expectations
realistic while still providing some challenges for growth, and not being overcritical when offering
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honest feedback. Volunteer mentors will work with their assigned youth on average one time per week
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for the duration of the grant period. Target population will include youth from lower income
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address all of the issues they are experiencing. Utilizing AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers as mentors will
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provide volunteer station staff with additional capacity to meet this need. Volunteers will significantly
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outcome being increased academic performance measured by tests administered by the volunteer
station, and increased school attendance as documented in progress reports.
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According to census data, 33.7% of households in Collier County speak a language other than
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English in the home, as compared to 21.5% in the United States. Inability to speak English creates
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many barriers for families. Children who cannot speak English struggle in school and are at -risk of
dropping out. The parents of these children cannot help their children with their homework and are
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less likely to engage with the school. Adults who cannot speak English struggle with finding and
maintaining employment and in general navigating other everyday experiences that require
interaction with English -only speakers. Volunteers will be recruited and trained to facilitate an ESL
curriculum. Targeted recruitment of multilingual individuals will be conducted, but volunteers who
speak only English can also facilitate the curriculum with the appropriate training and support.
Our primary partner, Literacy Volunteers of Collier County (LVCC) offers several evidence -based
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programs; Family Literacy/Children and Parents Reading Together, Adult Literacy, Workplace
Literacy, and Citizenship. LVCC trains all tutors how to teach English to non-native speakers and in
teaching methods for online or in classroom settings. They provide volunteers all materials and
resources, and they match volunteers with a LVCC mentor for a minimum of 4 weeks. Target
population includes children/families referred by the schools or who are self -referrals, and adults who
self -refer. Children and families can attend weekly classes for up to three 8-week sessions and adults
can attend up to two 1-hour classes per week, sometimes in groups of up to five students. Volunteers
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demand for their services. Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to student retention and progress
with their assignments.
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outcome being increased academic performance measured by literacy tests administered by LVCC.
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hurricanes, and wildfires often caused by lightning strikes. The impact of the COVID-ig pandemic
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also created significant emergencies that could be categorized as a disaster as many individuals and
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families lost income to sustain basic living needs such as food and housing. RSVP volunteers will
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receive training in disaster response to develop skills needed for disaster readiness when needed.
Training will be provided by volunteer stations and other qualified sources.
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happen cannot be predicted. The most effective strategy is to have volunteers receive advance training
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to be ready to deploy in a timely manner when disasters do occur. RSVP volunteers will be trained in
the same manner and with the same resources as other volunteers to ensure consistency of training
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with the County's disaster readiness plans. The target population will be broad as it is anyone who is
negatively impacted by a disaster, and the level of services will be dependent upon the needs created by
the disaster. Volunteers will be placed at locations pre -determined by emergency management
personnel and perform the required functions provided by the respective location, such as staffing
emergency shelters and handing out food and blankets.
When a disaster hits, there is very little time to mobilize and no time at all to prepare and train
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volunteers. Not having trained volunteers ready to mobilize during a disaster can have negative and
harmful consequences for those impacted by the disaster. Having RSVP volunteers prepared to
mobilize when needed significantly contributes to the readiness of the disaster mobilization process.
The desired output is for 5 volunteers to receive disaster training, and the desired outcome is for 5
volunteers to be deployed when a disaster occurs.
Many tax preparation businesses target low to moderate income individuals and families, and in
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volunteers to help low to moderate income individuals prepare and file their taxes for free. Volunteers
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improved health and wellbeing outcomes when they volunteer. They meet others and develop
friendships and they experience a sense of accomplishment and self-worth by helping others.
However, many prospective volunteers have a passion for services that fall outside of CNCS focus
areas. There are many community organizations that provide critical and needed services that do not
fall under one of these focus areas but can provide an expanded and diverse set of volunteer
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opportunities for our seniors.
For prospective volunteers who do not want to serve in a volunteer station that provides a service
that falls under a CNCS focus area, they will be referred to a volunteer station that provides a different
service that still meets a critical need in the community. These volunteer assignments will be
productive, meaningful, and provide significant opportunity for volunteers to engage with other
volunteers and the community.
By meeting a volunteer's need in this way, we can develop a relationship and over time encourage
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backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences, and interests that reflects the community being served. Our
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of an organization and the efforts made to create safe spaces to share and discuss differences of
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intentional participation with community organizations that serve diverse populations. During this
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unincorporated town located about 50 miles northeast of Naples. Immokalee is a diverse community
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where those of Hispanic or Latino heritage comprises approximately 75% of the total population and
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participate in various committees and other community activities in Immokalee to become more
familiar with the dynamics of the community and identify informal community networks and assets
that residents rely upon to meet their needs. These informal community leaders and "helpers" will be
recruited to serve as volunteers with the benefit of accessing additional resources from participation
with RSVP of Collier County. Building trust with these individuals will also help us build trust with the
larger community.
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Working with our Advisory Council, RSVP of Collier County will assess project operations through
an equity lens that includes the following questions; what decision is being made, who is at the table,
how are decisions being made, what assumptions are being made, what are likely impacts, and what
revisions can be implemented. This process is designed to create a more inclusive perspective, drawing
attention to how a decision holds potential to affect marginalized groups and will help us focus on
equity in both processes and outcomes.
Collier County is home to approximately 386,000 residents and increases almost by 1oo,000
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strategic framework we will utilize to ensure a higher likelihood of success in developing trusting
relationships with our target populations includes strengthening our competency in these four areas;
an awareness of our worldview and how we react to different people, our attitude based on beliefs and
values about different cultural differences, our knowledge of different cultural practices and
worldviews, and our skills, including but not limited to our ability to understand, communicate with,
and effectively interact with people across cultures. Specific activities include but are not limited to
partnering with organizations where individuals already have established relationships, maintaining a
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consistent presence in the community beyond meetings, and engaging community leaders from the
target population in meaningful roles and in the decision -making process, including leadership roles.
This is a strategy informed by research from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) and has proven effective based on previous experience. In addition to
targeting our efforts in Immokalee to recruit volunteers from the Latino/Hispanic, Black/African
American and Indigenous populations, utilizing the same strategy and practices we will also target
recruitment to individuals from the Veteran community, those with English Language Proficiency
(ELP), those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.
Our plan to develop an inclusive service culture to retain and recognize volunteers will include an
Annual Welcome Back event in the fall and a Volunteer Recognition event in the spring before our
seasonal volunteers leave the area for the summer. We will also host quarterly workshops and
educational forums to develop and strengthen volunteer capacity, develop awareness of the
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Program Management
The RSVP Project Director will manage the day -to day operation of the program and will be
responsible for all CNCS required reports and other required documentation. The development of
strategies and programming will be informed by the RSVP Advisory Council that includes volunteers
from diverse backgrounds. The Advisory Council will also assist with program review and evaluation
to include diverse perspectives and provide transparency. The RSVP Project Director will report all
progress, challenges, and proposed strategies to the Federal and State Contracts Manager with the
Community and Human Services Division of Collier County Government.
Volunteer stations must enter into an MOU with RSVP and provide required forms prior to
volunteer placements. All potential volunteers will complete an application and be interviewed by the
Project Director and provided an orientation of the program. If the volunteer is appropriate for
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placement, an interview and orientation with the volunteer station is scheduled. Prior to starting at a
volunteer station, the volunteer will be provided with a written volunteer assignment description and
must agree to any required background checks. Volunteers are also subject to required trainings prior
to starting their assignment and throughout and will maintain a volunteer timesheet. To monitor
program satisfaction and effectiveness a survey will be given to volunteers, program participants, and
volunteer station supervisors twice per grant cycle All data will be submitted to the Project Director
and entered into our Volgistics database. The Project Director and the volunteer station supervisor will
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volunteer stations are adhering to AmeriCorps Seniors and Collier County Government regulations
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the volunteer station supervisor that all safety protocols are followed.
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for legality. Collier County demonstrates highly effective financial management through written
policies and procedures that guide our financial staff. The Office of Management and Budget provides
additional oversight for financial grant management providing another layer of internal control. All
staff involved with RSVP programming receive internal training on administrative processing and
financial tracking, and the Grants Compliance Unit examines physical records and cross references
the information in our Volgistics database to ensure accuracy of our data. The RSVP Project Director
and the project accountant regularly participate in RSVP sanctioned training opportunities and
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federally sponsored trainings focused on compliance requirements. Collier County has established
purchasing and procurement policies to oversee fund management and expenditures and
implemented an internal control process to ensure compliance with all policies and grants.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioner's (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. The non-federal share of funding sources to help sustain
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$23,843• Project staff includes Ed Bonilla, Project Director who has over 20 years of experiencing
managing local, state and federal grant funds. Under the direction of Kristi Sonntag, the Director of
Community and Human Services and the Financial and Operational Support Manager, Maggie Lopez
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Grant Accountant, performs all general accounting and budget services for the project, has over 6
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Collier County Government's mission is to deliver high quality, best value, public services, programs,
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and facilities to meet the needs of our residents, visitors, and businesses of today and tomorrow.
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commitment to equity in meeting the needs of all residents. Collier County Government secures and
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provides resources to assist lower to moderate income residents in achieving equitable outcomes to
improve their quality of life, especially for underrepresented groups. The desired outputs and outcomes
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reflected in our AmeriCorps Seniors performance measures are also designed to achieve equitable
outcomes to improve the lives of mostly low to moderate income residents, many from
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women and persons of color were significantly under -represented in the County workforce. As a
result, to achieve a workforce that mirrors the community we serve, Collier County expanded
outreach efforts and explored new ways to communicate job openings to all race and ethnic groups.
Outreach efforts include involvement at job fairs at local trade schools, colleges, and universities,
outreach to career centers, and partnerships with local community organizations that serve targeted
populations. The County's Human Resources Division periodically reviews the composition of
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applicant pools for all vacancies to inform progress of recruitment activities and new strategies.
Additionally, County Practices and Procedures (CMA 5383-2) requires the County to routinely review
Human Resources procedures to ensure that its supervisors and managers adhere to its commitment
to equal employment opportunity principals. RSVP of Collier County adheres to these same policies
and practices in the recruitment of volunteers.
UPDATE: CHS administers approximately $25 million in federal and state grant funds. Tami Bailey,
Manager, Grants, Senior and Social Services, joined the management structure of RSVP, effective
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The RSVP Project Director devotes 86% of their time to program management.
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Proficiency (ELP), those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.
Progress: We have focused recruitment efforts to the Veteran community. Since July 2022 PD
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participates in monthly Collier County Veterans Council (CCVC) meetings. PD has also partnered with
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that also serves as the local Continuum of Care. The Coalition supports the planning, delivery and
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Goal: RSVP Project Director (PD) will target and intentionally participate with community
organizations that serve diverse populations in Immokalee.
Progress: In addition to strengthening RSVP relationship with area volunteer stations Cultivate
Abundance and Healthcare Network, the PD has participated in monthly Immokalee Interagency
Council meetings since July 2022. Council members represent social services, governmental agencies
and the business community to share ideas and build partnerships. PD also helped organize a food
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drive for Mision Peniel (food pantry in Immokalee) in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and is working
with other local leaders to identify a host site for a Bone Builders class. We have learned through our
work with these groups that a challenge in recruiting Immokalee residents to volunteer is that a
majority of them do not have the time to volunteer due to their own economic struggles. We continue
to develop and strengthen relationships in the area and we continue to recruit non-residents to
volunteer. However, this is also a challenge due to the distance to Immokalee from other areas in
Collier County.
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(CCSO) November 2022 on Victim & Senior Advocacy. We have scheduled a tour of the county's 911
Call Center on January 26, a Crime Prevention workshop by the CCSO on February 21, and a K9
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shared challenges, strategies and best practices related to disparities and bias. However, due to ongoing
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impact of pandemic on the capacity of stations, and more recently Hurricane Ian, we will instead use
a survey to collect this information and share the results with all of our stations.
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opportunities and to plan events. The Advisory Council assisted with the development of an equity lens
tool that we will implement at our next meeting. PD is developing a list of equity resources Council
members can use to develop their knowledge and is working to identify individuals skilled in DEIA
work to facilitate workshops for the Council (and volunteers).
2. In what ways could organization utilize training, technical assistance, and other resources related
to DEIA?
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RSVP of Collier County can use training and technical assistance for staff and Advisory Council
members to evaluate our current equity lens tool and revise as appropriate, develop a DEIA
engagement plan for volunteer recruitment and management, and develop a DEIA evaluation
framework for volunteer stations.
3. Describe any challenges your organization is experiencing with recruitment/retention of volunteers.
Include any relevant information with regard to influencing factors (e.g., Covid-19, inflation, school
protocols), and how AmeriCorps can assist your project in meeting those challenges?
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conditions in the MOU are too onerous and would prefer a much simpler document. We have made
several attempts to revise the MOU based on their feedback but have experienced limited success.
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rate of 8.5%. In October 2022, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners approved a new a
retirement rate of 12.16% for Fiscal Year 2023 (10/01/2022 - 09/30/2023). This rate is 12.4o% higher
than the actual retirement rate for Fiscal Year 2022. We anticipate that the retirement rate will N
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Primary Focus Area: Veterans and Military Families
• of Unduplicated Volunteers in Work Plans that result in Outcomes: 95%
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Community Need to be Addressed:
Collier County is home to 27,400 Veterans, almost 10% of the total population of the county. Most are from the Vietnam era but the population of
younger Veterans returning is increasing. More than 50% of Veterans returning home who need mental health services do not receive them due to
the stigma associated with mental health issues (RAND National Defense Research Institute, 2020). Specific barriers to Veterans accessing
mental health and other services include lack of transportation and lack of awareness of available services.
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Volunteers will provide transportation and support to Veterans to help them access services. The target
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will be up to the full grant period. The transportation needs of the Veterans will dictate the number and
frequency of the intervention.
Anticipated V1: Number of veterans served
Target: 100 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Surveys; Registration forms
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Target: 100 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Driver manifests, comment cards
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Collier County' s overall food insecurity rate in 2019 was 10.1 % prior to COVID- 19, with 31 % of those experiencing food insecurity not eligible for
SNAP or other nutrition programs. The food insecurity rate for children was 14.7% in 2019, with 22% of these children likely ineligible for federal
nutrition programs (Feeding America, 2019). According to a 2018 Community Needs Assessment, median wages of available jobs in Collier County
fell below the amount needed for self- sufficiency. The seasonality of our economy also creates inconsistent revenue streams for those who work
in the tourism and hospitality industry and those who work on farms. The start of the pandemic in March 2020 further exacerbated this problem.
Many family wage- earners were laid off or furloughed and lost their source of income resulting in a significant increase in the demand at local
food pantries. Feeding America estimates that the total number of people seeking feed assistance increased in the U.S. by 50% from 2019 to 2020.
Focus Area: Healthy Futures Objective: Obesity and Food 3
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Volunteers will be placed at local food pantries and a community garden to help with processing of food
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donations, distribution, and at the community garden with gardening and harvesting. The target population are
those who are food insecure due to such factors as unemployment or underemployment, many being families
with young children. The duration of the intervention will be up to the full grant period. The frequency of the
intervention will be at a minimum once per month based on need.
Anticipated H4A: Number of individuals served
Target: 100 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Surveys, food distribution from food pantries
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H12: Number of individuals who report increased food security
Target: 100 How Measured: Tracking System
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A Needs Assessment conducted in 2020 for Collier County' s HUD Consolidated Plan indicates that 40% of the population is " housing cost -
burdened" spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Of these, half are considered " severely cost- burdened" spending more than
50% of their income on housing and putting them at risk of losing their housing with a single financial emergency. Collier County is also home to
more than 568 homeless individuals on any given night (2021 Point in Time County). Veterans, seniors, and those living with mental illness and
chronic substance abuse issues are critical subsets of the homeless population in Collier County.
Number of
Area: Economic Opportunity Objective: Housing Volunteer
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population are disconnected youth from lower income households who are enrolled in after- school and
summer school programs. The duration of the intervention will be the full grant period with the frequency for
most youth being once per week.
Anticipated ED1A: Number of individuals served
10 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Attendance Logs.
Anticipated
EDSA: Number of students with improved academic performance
Target: 10 How Measured: Tracking System
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Performance Measure: 4.1 Mentoring I
Anticipated EDSA: Number of students with improved academic performance
10 How Measured: Tracking System
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Performance Measure: 5.1 Tutoring I -
Community Need to be Addressed:
According to census data, 33.7% of households in Collier County speak a language other than English in the home, as compared to 21.5% in the
United States. Inability to speak English creates many barriers for families. Children who cannot speak English struggle in school and are at- risk
of dropping out. The parents of these children cannot help their children with their homework and are less likely to engage with the school. Adults
who cannot speak English struggle with finding and maintaining employment and in general navigating other everyday experiences that require
interaction with English- only speakers.
Volunteers will be recruited and trained to facilitate an ESL curriculum. Targeted recruitment of multilingual individuals will be conducted, but
volunteers who speak only English can also facilitate the curriculum with the appropriate training and support.
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Service Activity: Tutoring
Objective: K- 12 Success
Number of
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Volunteers will receive mandatory training to teach ESL classes and in appropriate teaching methodologies and
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will be assigned one case at a time. The target population will be individuals/families who struggle with the
English language and/or whose children are falling behind academically for this same reason. Most will
primarily be from low- income household. The duration of the intervention is up to three 8- week sessions
during the grant cycle, with the frequency of up to two 1- hour classes per week.
Anticipated ED1A: Number of individuals served
10 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Volunteer documented meetings, station sign in logs
Anticipated
EDSA: Number of students with improved academic performance
Target: 10 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Surveys
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Community Need to be Addressed:
Collier County is no stranger to the disastrous effects of severe weather such as major storms, hurricanes, and wildfires often caused by lightning
strikes. The impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic also created significant emergencies that could be categorized as a disaster as many individuals
and families lost income to sustain basic living need such as food and housing.
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Volunteers will receive training in disaster response and anticipation of a disaster will be placed at a pre-
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determined location by emergency management personnel. The target population is broad as it is anyone who is
negatively impacted by a disaster. The duration and frequency of the intervention will be dependent upon the
nature and length of the disaster
Anticipated DI A: Number of individuals served
Target: 5 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Training sign in sheets
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D5: Number of individuals reporting increased disaster readiness
Target: 10 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Surveys
i Performance Measure: 7.1 Tax Preparation
Community Need to be Addressed:
Many tax preparation businesses target low to moderate income individuals and families, and in addition to charging a fee for tax preparation they
also charge a fee for rapid refunds. These businesses also do not ensure that their clients are accessing all available tax credits. Many low-
income individuals also do not benefit from free web- based services due to not fully understanding tax law and not being aware of available tax
credits.
:)cus Area: Economic Opportunity
Anticipated
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Objective: Financial Literacy
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falls under a CNCS focus area, they will be referred to a volunteer station that provides a different service that
must still meet a critical need in the community, and where their volunteer assignments are productive,
meaningful, and provide significant opportunity for volunteer to engage with other volunteers and the
community.
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How Measured: N/A
Instrument Description: Grantee placed 20 individuals throughout other community priority areas. Volunteer Stations in this focus area are
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to participate. The duration of the intervention will be primarily September through April/May, but the
intervention will also be available for year- round residents on a limited basis the other months. During the Q
months of September through April/May the frequency of intervention will be a minimum of two 1- hour classes
per week.
Anticipated H4A: Number of individuals served
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Instrument Description: sign in sheets
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Target: 100 How Measured: Tracking System
Instrument Description: Surveys.
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Document Name
Status
Applicant Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS) Not Sent
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RSVP of Collier County
Application ID: 23SR253930
Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses
A. Project Personnel Expenses
B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
FICA
Health Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
C. Project Staff Travel
Local Travel
Long Distance Travel
D. Equipment
E. Supplies
F. Contractual and Consultant Services
I. Other Volunteer Support Costs
Criminal Background Check
J. Indirect Costs
Section I. Subtotal
Section II. Volunteer Expenses
A. Other Volunteer Costs
Meals
Uniforms
Insurance
Recognition
Volunteer Travel
Section II. Subtotal
Budget Totals
County of Collier
Budget Dates: 07/01/2021
- 06/30/2024
Total Amt
CNCS Share Grantee Share
Excess Amount
53,713
53,713 0
0
4,109
4,109 0
0
0
0 0
0
6,531
6,531 0
0
0
0 0
0
Total $10,640
$10,640 $0
$0
Total $0
$0
$0 $0
23,960
0 23,960
0
0
0 0
0
Total $23,960
$0
$23,960
$0
$88,313
$64,353
$23,960
$0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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3,620
0
3,620
0
0
0
0
0
Total $3,620
$0
$3,620
$0
$3,620
$0
$3,620
$0
$91,933
$64,353
$27,580
$0
Funding Percentages 70.00% 30.00%
Required Match 30.00%
# of years Receiving CNCS Funds 18
Form 424A Modified SF-424A (4/88 and 12/97)
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Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses
A. Project Personnel Expenses
Position/Title -Qty -Annual Salary -% Time
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Project Director: - 1 person(s) at 59861 each x 85 % usage
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50,882
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Accountant: - 1 person(s) at 56613 each x 5 % usage
2,831
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2,831
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Category Totals
53,713
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53,713
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B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
Item -Description
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
FICA: FICA is 7.65% of total salary: 6.2% for Social Security
and 1.45% for Medicare
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Retirement: Retirement is 12.16% of total salary which is the
percentage use for all Collier County Regular Class
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6,531
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Employees.
Life Insurance:
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0
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Category Totals
10,640
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10,640
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C. Project Staff Travel
Local Travel
Purpose -Calculation
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Category Totals
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Long Distance Travel
Purpose -Destination -Other Travel -Trans. Amount -Meals/
Grantee
Excess
CNCS Share
Total Amount
Lodging
Share
Amount
Category Totals
0
011
0
0
D. Equipment
Item/Purpose -Qty -Unit Cost
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Category Totals
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Purpose -Calculation
CNCS Share
Grantee
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Total Amount
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Item
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Criminal Background Check:
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0
0
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Software(s) to collect, record, and analyze program data::
0
960
960
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Bone Builders classroom space rental (estimate 575
0
23,000
23,000
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classes/year at an average of $40 per class ) In -kind:
Category Totals
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23,960
23,960
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J. Indirect Costs
Grantee
Excess
Calculation -Rate Type -Rate -Rate Claimed -Cost Basis
CNCS Share
Total Amount
Share
Amount
Category Totals
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72.87%
27.13%
Section II. Volunteer Expenses
A. Other Volunteer Costs
Item -Description
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Meals:
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Uniforms:
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Insurance:
Recognition: Recognition: Volunteer Recognition luncheon and
recruitment events and materials.
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Section
Budget Totals 64,353 27,580 91,933IE 0
PERCENTAGE 70.00% 30.00%
Required Match 30.00%
Description
Matching requirements will be met through a combination of secured cash funding from
Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses Collier County Board of County Commissioners ($960) and in -kind donations are currently
based upon classroom space donations from Collier County BCC and local community
facilities ($23,000).
Section II. Volunteer Expenses Matching requirements will be met through a combination of cash funding from Collier
11 County Board of County Commissioners. $3,620 is secured cash match from local funds.
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