Agenda 09/23/2014 Item #16D109/23/2014 16.D.10.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve after - the -fact electronic submittal of Senior Corps Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program grant application for FY14 -15 to the Corporation for National and Community
Service and approve a budget amendment prior to the execution of funding award.
OBJECTIVE: To provide uninterrupted support of Countywide volunteerism to improve the quality of
life and promote personal wellness, self reliance, and independence of Collier County residents.
CONSIDERATIONS: Co- sponsored by Collier County since 1998, the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) places senior volunteers in various non - profit organizations and County agencies to
provide support and community service. In FY 13 -14, of the 3,019 total Collier County volunteers,
approximately 135 were RSVP volunteers who contributed 7,100 hours of service to County residents.
Approval of the after - the -fact revised grant application will provide funding to allow this award- winning
program to continue its service to Collier residents, many of whom are the most vulnerable members of
our community.
On May 13, 2014, the Board approved the FY 14 -15 RSVP continuation grant. To avoid disruption in
services and to ensure compliance with the grant agreement, the FY 14 -15 budget allocation was
estimated with the intention of preparing and presenting the final grant agreement and budget amendment
to the Board after the Notice of Funding was received. Staff received a request from the grantor on June
6, 2014 to make a revision to the work plans. This task was completed, and on June 17, 2014 the grant
was submitted to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). On July 7, 2014, staff
received a notification from the grantor that a budget increase was allotted for new RSVP Project Director
training. Revisions to the work plans and budget were necessary as a result of the latest request. These
were completed and submitted by the July 23, 2014 due date.
This is the last year of a three -year commitment, with a maximum grant request permitted under this
application of $56,022. The grant year began July 1, 2014 and will end June 30, 2015.
Approval of this item will appropriate a budget increase to reflect revised grant funding for FY14 -15 in
the amount of $1,000 from CNCS. The RSVP grant has a local match of 30 %, which will be partially met
through in -kind donations; these have increased in volume through additional classroom space donations
and community outreach, and local cash match has been reduced as a result.
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the estimated award amounts, required local match,
and in -kind budget:
*The remainder of the 30% match will be met through in -kind donations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total grant award amount is $57,022. The funding source is the Corporation for
National and Community Service. Total match is $23,961, of which $10,461 is cash match and $13,500 is
in -kind. The Board previously approved an estimated budget, which was budgeted in Human Services
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Estimated Budget Approved by
Revised
Required Budget
RSVP Program
Project
Board May 2014
Budget
Adjustment
$56,022
$57,022
$1,000
RSVP Grant Funds
33334
$15,014
$10,461
- $4,553
Local Cash Match*
33334
$71,036
$67,483
- $3,553
Total
*The remainder of the 30% match will be met through in -kind donations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total grant award amount is $57,022. The funding source is the Corporation for
National and Community Service. Total match is $23,961, of which $10,461 is cash match and $13,500 is
in -kind. The Board previously approved an estimated budget, which was budgeted in Human Services
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Grant Funds (707/708), Project 33334. Staff has prepared a budget amendment to recognize an additional
$1,000 in grants funds and to reduce the local match required ($4,553), with the remainder of the 30%
matching requirement to be met through in -kind donations.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
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: That the Board of County commissioners approves after - the -fact electronic
submittal of Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) grant application for FY14 -15
to the Corporation for National and Community Service and approves the associated budget amendment.
Prepared by: Rachel Brandhorst, Grants Coordinator, Housing, Human and Veteran Services Department
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.10.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve after - the -fact electronic submittal of Senior
Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program grant application for FY14 -15 to the Corporation
for National and Community Service and approve a budget amendment prior to the execution
of funding award.
Meeting Date: 9/23/2014
Prepared By
Name: BrandhorstRachel
Title: Grants Coordinator, Housing, Human & Veteran Servi
7/25/2014 4:25:08 PM
Approved By
Name: DeSearJacquelyn
Title: Accountant, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 7/30/2014 4:22:41 PM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Director - Operations Support, Public Services Division
Date: 8/1/2014 4:06:38 PM
Name: Bendisa Marku
Title: Supervisor - Accounting, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 8/1/2014 4:37:53 PM
Name: SonntagKristi
Title: Manager - Federal /State Grants Operation, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 8/4/2014 12:21:22 PM
Name: SonntagKristi
Title: Manager - Federal /State Grants Operation, Housing, Human & Veteran Services
Date: 8/7/2014 9:02:44 AM
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst, Public Services Division
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Date: 8/13/2014 2:54:34 PM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 8/14/2014 4:51:59 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title: Administrator - Public Services, Public Services Division
Date: 8/15/2014 2:33:45 PM
Name: RobinsonErica
Title: Accountant, Senior, Grants Management Office
Date: 8/18/2014 4:02:15 PM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 8/20/2014 8:34:45 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/21/2014 8:37:38 AM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Transportation Engineering & Construction Management
Date: 8/21/2014 12:17:04 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager - Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 8/27/2014 3:58:39 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/27/2014 4:28:23 PM
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 9/12/2014 10:59:14 AM
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Office of Management & Budget
Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by County
Manager, or esi nee:
County Mana er
r date
After- the -Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the
September 9, 2014 BCC meeting
TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager
CC: Kim Grant, HHS Director
FROM: Joshua Thomas, Grants Support Specialist
SUBJECT: County Manager review and approval of a revised FYI 2-15 RSVP Grant Application to
the Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount of $2,500
July 16, 2014
Housing and Human Services received correspondence from the Corporation for National and
Community Service awarding an additional $2,500 for the previously awarded RSVP FY12 -15 grant on
July 7, 2014. Sponsored since 1990, by Collier County, RSVP places seniors in 50 non - profit
organizations and County agencies for community service. In order to receive the additional funding, a
revised application is required for submittal to the grantor agency by July 21, 2014.
Due to the BCC summer schedule, we are requesting your approval to authorize the Director of Housing
and Human Services to sign and electronically submit the application to be followed by after the fact
approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the September 9, 2014 BCC meeting.
Once you have reviewed the application, please sign in the box above and call me for pickup at 239 -252-
8989. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 201 - Nantes. Florida 34112 - 5746.239.252 -8973 • FAX 239.252 -8828
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PART I - FACE SHEET
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APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE C 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Modilied Standard Form 424 (Rov,02,107 to confirm lo the Corporation's cGrants System) Application IX Non-Constfucwn
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�a. DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER:
OR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
ERV ICE (CNCS):
071071114
2b. APPLICATION ID: 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY:
14SR163586 07/1371114
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5. APPLICATION INFORNIATION
FEDERAL II7EI141 IFER
12SRSFL012
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LEGAL NAME, Collier County Government NAMEAND CONTACT NFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER
PERSONTO BECONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION (give
DUNS NUMBER, 0113997790 area codes):
ADDRESS (give street address, city, state, zip code and county):
3339 Tatniarni TrI E
Bldg H, Room 211
Naples FL 34112 • 5361
County:
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FIN):
596000558
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8. TYPEOFAPPLICATION (Check appropriate box).
L ' -JNL
MEN/ L..1 NeWIPRIEVULIS GRANTEE-
[.] CONTINUATION 0)� AMENDMENT
It Amendment, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es):
A. AUGMENTATION 8, BUDGET REVISION
C, NO COST EXTENSION D. OTHER (specify below):
This amendmend adds an $2500 per ilia guldance or Senior Corps HQ.
10a. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMEIEIi;
10b. TITLE: Retired and Senior Volunleer Program
94.002
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (List Cities, Counties, Slates, otc):
Collier County
13. PROPOSED PROJECT: STA RT DATE 07101114
15, ESTIMATED FUNDING: Year #:m
a. FEDERAL
c. STATE
NAME, Rachel M. Brandhorsi.
TELEPHONENUMBER- (239)252-4230
FAX NUMBER:
INTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS: rachelbtaridhorst@coillargov.net
7. TY PE OF APPLICANT;
7a. LocolGovernmeril -Counly
7b, Local Government, Municipal
9. NAME OF FEDERAJ. AGENCY:
Corporation for National and Community Service
Ill.a. DESCRPT1VETITLEOFAPPLICANrS PROJECT:
RSVPof Colter County
I I.b. CNCS PROGRAM INFTIATTV E (IF ANY):
END DATE 06/30115 14, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRCT OF: a-Applicaril LtL :f9 j b,Prografn FFL 197
$ 57,022,150
23.961.00
$ 0.00
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18. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW By STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
YES. THIS PREAPPLICATIONIAPPLICATION WAS MADEAVALABLE
TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR
REVIEW ON;
DATE
[—Xl NO, PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372
a: OTHER $ 13,500.00
1. PROGRAM INCOME $ 0.00 17, IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
.......... ......... -... YES If 'Yes," allach an explanation. NO
70TAL 80,983.0
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWL EDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN
DULY AUTHORIZEDBY THEGOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IFTHEASSISTANCE
IS AWARDED
a.TYPEDNAMEOF ALM-CROWREPRESENTATWE. b. ITT LE: i C. TELM-10NE INILMSM
Tom Henning Chairman (239) 252-8097
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d. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE e. DATESIGNCD:
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Approved as to form and legality
Assistant County Attorney
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The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the legal applicant and sponsor
organization for the RSVP Program of Collier County. The BOCC consists of five (5) elected officials
who, as the chief legislative body of the County, are responsible for providing services to protect the
health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of the citizens of Collier County. Our goverrunent is
strengthened by civic participation and increased involvement from our citizens.
The Collier County RSVP program proposes an estimated total of one hundred fifty -two volunteers for
2014 -2015. This number represents a reduction in the total number of volunteers from prior grant
years and is a result of graduating stations.
The RSVP dollar amount Collier County is requesting is $56,022 for each year of a three year grant
period; this application is for year three (3),
The services categories that the project will address fficlude are consistent with the mission of the
RSVP program and include:
i. Healthy Futures
2. Veterans and Military Families
3. Education
4. Economic Opportunity
5. Disaster Services /Human Needs
Identified Community Need:
Healthy Futures: This community need includes ]laving locations where seniors can find
companionship and socialization with their peers to improve their overall health & wellness. The
Collier County RSVP program proposes meeting this focus area need through several approaches:
1) The Bone Builder program: In an effort to address health needs, Collier County anticipates having
fifty -six RSVP Bone Builder Trainers in place during the grant year. The Volunteers will conduct an
estimated 96o classes and will serve approximately eighty (8o) seniors. We are focusing our efforts on
the Bone Builders Program because a review of m edical evidence reported by the Journal of the
American Medical Society shows that strength training and balance exercises can decrease the
incidence and severity of osteoporosis in the elder Population.
2) Community Respite: Another method Collier County will employ to address needs within our area
is by partnering with a Community Respite program. Volunteers will aid by providing transportation
and companionship to needy seniors, Our anticipated outcome is that RSVP volunteers will serve an
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approximately twenty -eight (io) seniors each grant year.
3) Food Bank: As a result of the recent economic recession, many farn ilies are finding it hard to put
food on their tables. To assist in the effort to ensure families have sufficient food, eleven (ii) RSVP
volunteers will collect and sort food to be distributed to most families throughout the county.
Volunteers will assist at two (2) local food bank /collection centers; one of which supports a vehicle
based mobile program that operates at various selected sites county -wide.
4) Homebound Program: RSVP of Collier has partnered with one local fire district who utilizes RSVP
to identify homebound seniors who are unable to do their own grocery shopping. The fire station
works with a cooperative area grocery chain, and volunteers take weekly grocery orders from seniors,
call it into the grocery chain then pick -up and deliver the groceries to each senior. This outreach
effort allows homebound seniors the opportunity to have healthy, nutritious food.
Veterans and Military Families: In this program volunteer provide transportation services to
Veterans receiving treatment at surrounding Veteran Affair (VA) clinics. Currently Collier County has
only one small VA clinic. The closest comprehensive VA clinic is located. approximately 45 miles from
Collier County, and for some specialty services veterans must travel to the Tampa Bay or Miami area.
Twenty- six RSVP volunteer drive VA sponsored vans on an as need basis for approximately seventy
(70) veterans each month. Many of the veterans assisted are either recent vets who are trying to re-
enter a civilian society that is struggling economically, or old veterans who would have trouble driving
the long trips, especially after completing medical testing. The use of RSVP volunteers allows the
veterans to relax on the long trips and"focus on recovery and not how they will get to their slated
medical appointments. Moreover, many of the RSVP volunteers are veterans themselves, and can
relate to the challenges the veterans are facing.
Education: Marry Collier County Public School System children are students who speak
English as a second language, or who come from non - English speaking homes. These non - English
speaking children have a great need for literacy training in English, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and pronunciation. This need is especially evident in Immokalee, a rural farm town
located in the heart of Collier County. The RSVP Program will solicit at least one partner located in
the Immokalee Community that provides tutoring for elementary school children. Six RSVP
volunteers will tutor children in PreK- Elementary in reading comprehension, vocabulary and
pronunciation, The anticipated outcome is for ten (6) school age children to be tutored by RSVP
volunteers; acceptable progress will be deemed by periodic reports by the literacy teacher.
Disaster Services /lIuman Needs: Disaster Preparedness and Services is especially critical in
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Southwest Florida, Collier County's large senior population includes many seniors living alone; many
are homebound due to age and uifirmity. These seniors are generally not familiar with disaster
preparedness issues and procedures and could be in jeopardy in the event of a disaster. To assist in
Disaster Preparedness, eleven (11) RSVP volunteers who are trained in Community Emergency
Response Team (C.E.R.T.) practices will be used to teach classes to neighborhood volunteers and focus
on the basics of ernergency /disaster response. These volunteers will become the core response teams
for their individual communities. C.E.R.T, volunteers will also visit seniors in their homes, educate
them and help them prepare for potential emergencies and disasters. The volunteers may also be used
to inspect the homes for potential safety and fire hazards. RSVP volunteer efforts not only enhance
community disaster preparedness, but also help vulnerable seniors to remain safe and in their own
homes. The anticipated outcome is nineteen (1q) homebound seniors who have received disaster
preparedness information and have had a home safety inspection by RSVP C.E.R.T. volunteers,
Effectiveness will be gauged by an annual survey to be completed by the assisted senior.
Human needs: This objective will be addressed by assisting in providing affordable housing for low -
income families. The method in which the RSVP Program will assist will be by partnering with our
local Habitat for Humanity (IIFII). RSVP volunteers will assist in the building and rehabilitation of
houses for use as affordable housing stocic. Construction teams will be comprised of RSVP Volunteers,
HFH volunteers, HFH staff and low - income families who are willing to pitch in and invest "sweat
equity" in the construction process, Ten (1o) RSVP volunteers will assist in both construction and
non - construction activities, RSVP volunteers are not required to have any construction experience,
and a HFH supervisor will always be on hand to give them instructions on the day of the project.
RSVP volunteers will provide as many hours as they are capable and willing. Projects will vary by
geographic location, so volunteers may vary as well.
Strengthening Communities
Strengthening Communities:
Collier County is located on the Southern Gulf Coast of Florida with a population of 321,52o according
to the 2010 U.S, Census. It's a popular spot for retirees, and according to the 2012 estimate of The
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), 34.1 % of Collier County's population is comprised of
individuals over 5o years of age. While the vast majority of Collier senior citizens live comfortably,
there are a growing number of seniors that are economically disadvantaged, frail and /or isolated,
These seniors have few social contacts and are limited in their ability to provide for themselves. The
Florida DOER also reports that statewide over 4o,000 seniors are Iiving alone and almost 20,000 are
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subsisting on incomes that are 125% of the state poverty guidelines. Low fixed incomes prevent seniors
from paying for needed services. A lack of assistance to perform everyday tasks can lead to premature
institutionalization in nursing facilities and possibly death. Studies on elderly people and social
isolation showed that seniors without enough social interaction were twice as likely to die
prematurely. The increased mortality risk for these seniors is comparable to the rate for smoking, and
risk associated with loneliness is roughly twice of that associated with obesity. Government programs
do not have the funding to meet all these physical and social needs of these seniors. However, by
partnering with social service agencies RSVP volunteers can bring their caring and compassionate
nature to help provide companionship through friendly visits and telephone calls, transportation, and
food deliveries to at -risk seniors. This socialization will increase social ties /social support for at risk
seniors, thus increasing their health and well- being.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites local input into program design and
evaluation. This input is achieved by maintaining close communication with stations and community
groups, as well as working closely with our Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is comprised of
representative members of our community. Specifically, the current Council is comprised of; the
Collier County Black Advisory Board member, a retired firefighter, a member of the Collier
Association for the Visually Impaired, a Volunteer Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club, and a
local Business Owner. The Advisory Council meets quarterly to review policy and provide input on
program design and provide strategic guidance.
RSVP has established partnerships with organizations that provide community services and support
basic personal enrichment. To date, ten (Yo) not -for- profit organizations and County agencies have
participated. Partnerships include youth centers, food pantries, community respite services, and local
fire districts and literacy centers. Partners are selected by employing an interview process and
determination that their purpose and function are an appropriate fit for RSVP volunteer involvement.
Included in this category is the Collier County Association for the Visually Impaired who assists
members with service referrals and transportation. Thus, RSVP serves as a liaison and steering agency
between these organizations and our volunteers who execute the program's directives.
To build RSVP public awareness, the project director has participated in TV appearances and various
speaking engagements, describing the program and encouraging volunteerism. The program
manager has also participated in engagements at community service organizations and participation
at many senior expos and similar venues, discussing the RSVP program and benefits of volunteering
with hundreds of seniors. RSVP is listed as both a resource and a senior activity in an extensive
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County-wide free senior resources guide. RSVP seeks to develop and broaden the available skills and
resources that our talented volunteers bring with their efforts to benefit program recipients. The
program maintains an Internet website presence at http.: / /www.colliergov.net.
Our current RSVP volunteer demographic includes men and women as well as persons of diverse
ethnic backgrounds. Our volunteers are brought together through outreach activities and involve
representative groups and individuals in meaningful community service programs that cross cultural
and ethnic Iines. We draw our volunteers from the entire community, placing them according to
interests and skills and not just cultural and ethnic backgrounds, so thatthe common denominator of
our volunteer teams is simply a desire to help others in specific areas of service.
Community resources are mobilized by leveraging existing relationships with our many community
partners into reciprocal action. For example, partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank, RSVP
volunteers distribute food to families in need. RSVP is also able to mobilize quickly through our
extensive networking with local organizations such as the Naples Interagency Council, the Collier
County Council on Aging and Volunteer Collier.
With the community service model illustrated above, and a successful performance history since 19go,
RSVP seeks to further establish programmatic relationships within our community in an effort to
raise awareness for the needs of our target population provide client- centered services and strive to
create a sense of minority inclusion.
Recruitment and Development
Recruitment and Development
RSVP Collier will partner with selected agencies based on:
r. Community need, and how the agency's mission aligns with CNCS' priority focus areas
2. The agency's desire to utilize RSVP volunteers in their programs,
3. The agency's willingness to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities.
A Memorandum of Understanding between HHVS and the participating agencies will ensure each
agency will provide a safe environment, training and supervision to volunteers, and will adhere to
prohibited RSVP activities rules.
A great strength of Collier RSVP is our sense of community. We are an organized network built on
relationships between members, and the community they serve. Often a personal invitation is the
impetus for new members to be recruited into the program, especially if reinforced by respected
community leaders. Through the program s'relationships with community members, individuals are
drawn into active RSVP issues, and, conversely, the RSVP program is drawn to issues within the
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community that could benefit from RSVP involvement. The Project Director regularly conducts
recruitment activities. in the past year recruitment efforts have included senior expos and senior
health fairs describing the Collier County RSVP program, and speaking engagements at numerous
community organizations describing the benefits of volunteers and volunteering. Volunteer needs
within participating agencies will be assessed quarterly via phone and in person. Partner agency
assignment descriptions are evaluated to ensure that required tasks, shift length, job training and
required skills are appropriate. When volunteers are recruited, a registration form, a checklist
indicating skills and interests will be completed. This checklist assists with appropriate placement of
volunteers, thus ensuring a high quality volunteer experience. Volunteers will then be given
assignment descriptions aligned with the identified community needs for the placement of their
choosing. The RSVP Director will help agencies identify appropriate volunteer job assignments that
address critical community needs and are aligned with the primary focus area of Healthy Futures as
well as the other complementary focus areas of disaster services, education, and economic
opportunities. While providing leadership and skills enhancement for RSVP volunteers. Quarterly
contacts with stations will provide support and will check compliance, volunteer placements, and
training efforts. Letters will be sent to stations explaining any changes in policy, or any changes that
affect the process of managing volunteers or reporting hours. After attending RSVP orientation and
programmatic training RSVP volunteers will be provided with training specific to their service
activities by the appropriate partner agency. The RSVP Director will confirm the training is
appropriate and sufficient to ensure RSVP volunteers are able to perform their services effectively and
efficiently. RSVP Collier will partner with agencies that serve a wide variety of racial and ethnic
groups, such as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to increase the number of minority volunteers
serving in the RSVP Collier program,
Appreciation and validation of the unique contribution of each RSVP member encourages volunteers
to get and stay involved. Volunteer currency is appreciation, recognition, validation, affirmation,
which we include in every small daily interaction, as well as in recognition events such as the annual
appreciation luncheon and awards ceremony.
Evidence indicates that our volunteers possess the knowledge and skills for them to perform their
volunteer job assignments, and area good match for participating agencies. Our recent station
assessment survey of volunteer impact overwhelmingly confirms this fact. We believe, the positive
response of this survey is a validation of our careful matching of volunteer interests, skills and abilities
with the jobs, focus, and culture of the assigned volunteer station. Anecdotal evidence from our
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station partners indicates that it is also a happy corollary that many of our volunteers, especially those
with a strong background in science, public safety and customer service, have much to teach station
personnel. It is this symbiotic relationship between stations and volunteers that brings to mind the
RSVP adage that our volunteers provide "the experience of your lifetime."
Program Management
The project director, with assistance from the Advisory Council, works with community organizations
and existing stations to identify unmet needs in the community as well as service organizations that
might help to meet those needs as potential volunteer stations. Working within Collier County policies
and guidelines as well as the CNCS program outline, the project director plans, organizes and
coordinates, with station staff, the programs and activities related to RSVP volunteers. Every effort is
made to match the volunteers' skills and experience with the specific mission requirements of the
stations that target specific community needs. The Project Director develops new Stations by
evaluating community needs and evaluating each proposed station for its applicability to the
programs focus areas.
RSVP Collier will meet the needs of the community by partnering with at least xo
nonprofits /governmental agencies and providing volunteer support. Agencies involved will address the
most pressing needs and engage in focus areas such as obesity and food, aging in place and education
just to name a few.
RSVP Collier is managed by a project director for 85% of her time, As authorized by the Corporation,
15% of her time is allocated to another Housing Human and Veteran Services grant programs. The
RSVP Director is responsible for all program activities including recruitment and management of
partner agencies, volunteer recruitment /placements, data maintenance, community relations,
Advisory Council membership and meetings, and reporting to CNCS.
Agencies that are recruited will have a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that explains
their responsibilities as well as the RSVP program responsibilities. These will be updated every three
years and /or when there is a change in volunteer coordinators. This will ensure the new staff person is
aware of the program and its regulations. The MOU will list prohibited activities and state the need for
providing viable assignments for RSVP volunteers and the need for measuring outcomes. The RSVP
Director will help agencies identify appropriate volunteer job assignments that address critical
community needs aligned with CNCS priority focus areas while providing leadership and skills
enhancement for RSVP volunteers. RSVP stations will receive quarterly contacts for support to check
on compliance, volunteer placements and volunteer training efforts.
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All new volunteers will complete a thorough intake to assess their interests, strengths and provided the
best placement, Volunteer orientations will be utilized to assist with volunteer placement allowing a
choice of where they would like to provide service with guidance from the RSVP staff and station
coordinators with the goal to locate positions they enjoy and from which they derive a feeling of
satisfaction and accomplishment. All new volunteers will receive a volunteer handbook that includes
the main points of the program, the prohibited activities, the reason for specific assignments and the
need for measurable outcomes.
Surveys will be distributed to a cross section of volunteers annually to assess satisfaction levels with
their volunteer placement. The staff and Advisory Council will then evaluate them and offer
Recommendations for emerging issues.
Volunteer Reporter software will be utilized to track volunteer hours from quarterly time sheets. This
tool also tracks progress in service categories relating to the impacts of the project and volunteers.
Reports directly related to CNCS objectives can be easily generated and upgrades will be completed
each year to enhance data collection and reporting. Volunteer Reporter will keep abreast of the Senior
Corps requirements and will adjust the software to comply with any changes.
An Advisory Council with members from the local community including RSVP volunteers, station
coordinators and business leaders will be established. Since we are an incumbent, an Advisory Council
is already in place. New members will be recruited as needed and this group will provide leadership for
the program.
A yearly assessment of the program will be completed by these Advisory Council members and local
partners to track progress in meeting the needs of the community. Any changes will be made with the
approval of the Director of Housing Human and Veteran Services. If it is necessary to graduate
stations and relocate volunteers, RSVP Collier will accomplish this through letters to the station and to
the volunteers. RSVP of Collier will be able to do this with little disruption as this has been
accomplished with a number of agencies and volunteers over the last years. The RSVP Director will
guide volunteers to new assignments if they wish.
In an effort to plan for program growth & development as well as maintain fiscal control, routine
reviews of the budget occur. These ensure accountability and efficient and effective use of available
resources. Physical resources are managed according to a County inventory system and are
reconciled annually to inventory. The program utilizes community partners to secure in -kind match
contributions to allow for project expansion. Increasing cash and in -kind has allowed the project to
expand its appreciation activities.
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The Collier County Department of Housing, Human & Veteran Services (HHVS) has a demonstrated
track record of managerial and technical experience in grant management; and provides the
organizational resources to complement the RSVP program. (HHVS) successfully administers a
number of federal and state grants including: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home
Initiative Partnership Program (HOME), Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), Safe Havens Visitation
Program, State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) and Disaster Recovery Initiative Program
(DRI), Under the direction of Federal /State Grant Manager, Kristi Sorintag, and accounting
supervisor, Bendisa Marku, the department holds over 225 years in grants administration.
To ensure fiscal accountability the Housing, Human & Veteran Services (HHVS) Accountant,
Jacquelyn DeSear, and Accounting Technician, Dora Carrillo, perform all general accounting and
fiscal services for RSVP. The newly appointed RSVP Project Director, Rachel Brandhorst, has 5 years
of grant and volunteer coordination with Collier County.
HHVS serves Collier County's very low, low, and moderate income residents, including our senior
population by providing access to health care, developing volunteer services for retirees, assisting with
affordable home ownership and other housing services, maintaining safe and decent housing stock,
and assisting senior with independent living services, HHVS utilizes federal and state grants to build
safe, livable and healthy communities, and to meet the local government mandates for human
services within Collier County.
The members of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) are strong proponents of
grassroots community volunteerism. The BOCC believes in HHVS' mission which is to make a
positive difference in the lives of our County's needy residents. The BOCC provides strong
administrative, financial and organizational support for Collier County RSVP program. Our RSVP
program has a successful track record 23 years of managing volunteers, engaging seniors, and
impacting community issues. Collier County Government has established effective personnel policies
and procedures that are incorporated into the operations and programming of the Housing, Human &
Veteran Services (HHVS) and RSVP program, Job descriptions, personnel and budget policies, and
procedures are updated regularly through accepted continuous improvement and risk management
business processes, The County Attorney's office assists with approval of contractual documents and
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policies. The Purchasing Department acts as agent for cost savings in acquiring vendor services and
products. The Human Resources Department ensures our ability to meet high personnel standards.
All these efforts translate into premium consumer care and services. The availability of Collier County
resources assures the grantor consistent quality and accountability of performance.
Other
Other:
Healthy Futures:
RSVP volunteers, who are certified trainers for the osteoporosis Bone Builders exercise program,
provide free Bone Builder exercise classes to osteoporosis patients and other persons who are at risk of
osteoporosis. Each class includes a full one hour workout for lower and upper body strength training,
as well as balance and agility exercises.
RSVP volunteers working with our Respite Community partner to provide caring and compassionate
companionship for seniors through friendly visits and telephone calls, transportation, and food
deliveries to seniors and the disabled. These efforts increase social ties /social support for these seniors,
thus increasing their health and well- being.
RSVP volunteers will assist at least z food pantries, namely the Harty Chapin Food Bank and St
Vincent DePaul -Meals on Wheels. Volunteers will perform tasks such as: sorting /packing foods in
warehouses, signing up recipients to visit the food pantries, delivering meals, and assisting pantry
clients by helping them get the foods they need.
Education;
Children and youth with literacy needs are an issue for Collier County. There is a large number of
immigrant families for whom English is a second language. Many schoolchildren do not hear English
spoken at home and are in need of extra tutoring in grammar and reading. RSVP has stationed
volunteers at the Literacy Volunteers of Collier County who work year -round with children to
improve their English skills. For many children, better English skill can result in increased success in
school; thereby lowing the area's drop -out rate. The Boys and Girls Club of Collier County has
recently become a new RSVP Station where RSVP volunteers help with the after school program.
RSVP has also established a partnership with the Family Literacy Academy of Immokalee for an after
school computer learning program. RSVP volunteers assist children with language skills and
computer literacy.
Disaster Services:
RSVP has a volunteer position on the Collier County Citizens' Corps, an advisory council to the
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County's Department of Emergency Preparedness. Council members are kept current on threat issues,
report to their organizations and assist in leveraging their constituencies for relief and recovery efforts,
RSVP also has eight volunteers who are trained C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team)
instructors, These instructors teach classes of neighborhood volunteers the basics of
emergency /disaster response. These neighborhood volunteers, in turn, then become the core response
teams for their individual communities. The C.E.R.T. instructors are also available for follow -up and
refresher classes.
Their volunteer station is the North Naples Fire District. The team has a dual function. They visit
seniors in their homes, educate them and help them prepare for potential emergencies and disasters.
They help them form telephone trees for emergency communication and inspect their homes for
potential safety and fire hazards.
Veterans and Military Families;
RSVP volunteer drivers, most of whom are veterans themselves, staff our Veterans Transportation
Program. The drivers transport veterans to South Florida VA facilities in Bay Pines, Ft, Myers, Tampa
and Miami. The drivers often form personal relationships with their fellow veteran passengers,
staying in touch and providing moral support. The Collier County Veterans Services Section of HHVS
serves as the volunteer station for the program and provides the three (3) vehicles used to transport
the veterans.
Economic Opportunity;
RSVP volunteers serve with Habitat for Humanity (HFH), in both construction and non- construction
positions which assist in building and rehabilitating HFI -I houses. HFH makes the homes affordable to
low - income families by using a labor force comprised of both volunteers and the potential
homeowners, who pitch in and invest "sweat equity" during the construction process.
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Total Number of Unduplicated Volunteers: 152
Part 1: Need
Community Need
According to the Collier County Public School web site, Collier County Public School (COPS) has a
diverse population, with as many as 2,137 migrant students and nearly half of the 43,000 students
coming from non - English speaking homes. English is not the first language for 15% of the students
with more than 6,500 students in the English Language Learners (ELL) program. Collectively, these
students speak 8o different heritage languages and hail from 114 different countries of origin,
More than 49% of the students live in non - English homes, where English is not the first Ianguage
and sometimes isn't even spoken. The percentage increases to more than 54% in grades Pre -K
through 3, where learning to read is so critical. According to the CCPS website, the number of
students attending Title 1 schools has increased over the past several years, from 11,323 in 2005 -o6
to 16,093 in 2011 -12. In the 2011 -2012 school year, CCPS allocated Title I, Part A (Basic) funds to 21
school -wide campuses. Students at Title I schools represented 38% of the total CCPS student
population in 2011 -12. CCPS Title I schools tend to have higher percentages of Hispanic students
(66 %) and economically needy (89 %) than do CCPS non -Title I schools (31% and 44 %, respectively).
Over the past three years, the most notable change at Title I schools has been the number of students
classified as Blacic (7.9% to 19.7). The percent of students at Title I schools who come from homes
where English is not the first language increased from 68% in 2009 -10 to 70% in 2012 -13. The above
stated statistics creates a need for literacy tutoring in English reading comprehension, vocabulary
and pronunciation. Teachers are unable to devote sufficient individual time to students in these need
areas.
Part 2: Action Plan
Service Activities
RSVP of Collier County will partner with three (3) stations to provide tutoring to Pre -IC- Elementary
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children. Three RSVP volunteers will tutor PreK- Elementary school children in English reading
comprehension, vocabulary and pronunciation during the school year. Six children will be tutored
twice a weelc for one hour during the grant cycle.
Anticipated Input
Six RSVP volunteers will tutor six children twice a week in English reading comprehension,
vocabulary and pronunciation. Six children will. be tutored for an hour each session for a combined
total of loo volunteer tutoring hours during the grant cycle.
Period of 06/30 /2015 Performance
Anticipated Accomplishments/Outputs. Accomplishment: Measure:
Summary
RSVP volunteers will tutor six children in English reading comprehension, vocabulary and
pronunciation. Six children will be tutored twice a week for one hour for a combined total of 40
hours of tutoring for each child during the grant cycle.
Period of 06/30/2015 Performance
Anticipated Intermediate ImpactlOutcome ° 'Accomplishment. Measure.
Summary
Based on four children's test scores, children will show improvement in academic areas.
Indicator: .
Station supervisor w ill provide certification of childes improvement,
Target: 4 #
How Measured:
Description-.
Period :of 06/3012015. Performance.®
Anticipated End Impact/Outcome Accomplishment: -Measure:
Summary
Four children will advance to the next school grade level. Tutoring instructors will provide
confirmation from student's school teacher that student was promoted.
Indicator:
Station supervisor w ill provide certificaiton of how many children tutor w ere promoted to next grade level.
Target: 4#
How Measured Teacher Observation Form and Log
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Description:
Station supervisor will provide certification of childes improvement.
Part 1. Need
Community Need
According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, 34.1% of Collier County residents are over the
age of 6o. While the vast majority are living comfortably, there are a number that are economically
disadvantaged, frail and /or isolated. According to Florida State Plan on Aging 2013 -2016
approximately one in ten (9.9 percent) of those 6o and older in the state live in poverty and over
800,000 are medically underserved. Many are faced with limited family or social contacts, and
unable to care of themselves. A recent study published by The Journal of Primary Prevention,
outlines the high incidence rate (over 40%) of social isolation among seniors living at home versus
those Iiving in a senior community. What's so alarming about these findings is the fact that social
isolation or loneliness has been linked to numerous negative health effects including: an increased
risk of mortality, dementia, re- hospitalization and a higher number of falls.
Caregivers are a pivotal component of long -term care planning for elders, and many elders provide
these services to their own families or friends. For many, the challenges of caring for an elderly,
chronically ill, or disabled family member are simply a part of daily life. Caregiving, though, is a
dem anding job and no one is equipped to do it alone. Even though many families take great pride in
providing care to their loved ones so that they can remain in their home, in many cases the physical,
emotional and financial hardships for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without some
support, such as respite. Respite services provide a break for the primary caregiver, which may prove
beneficial to the health of the caregiver. In today's challenging economy, respite services may be
unattainable for some local residents.
RSVP volunteers will provide companionship for seniors. Seniors will receive telephone calls and
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RSVP volunteers will provide transportation for seniors. Additionally, if needed, light housekeeping
and meal preparation will also be provided.
Part 2: Action Plan
Service Activities
RSVP volunteer will provide companionship through friendly visits and telephone calls and
Part 1. Need
Community Need
There are approximately 23 million Veterans of military service in the United States today. The U.S
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a comprehensive system of services to our veterans,
about 40 percent of who are currently 65 of age or older. At this time, more than 8 million Veterans
are enrolled in services involving various ]rinds of medical care provided by the Veterans Health
Administration (VI-IA), one of three administration within the VA. Substantial growth is projected in
the number of veterans requesting medical care. According to the Transit Cooperative Research
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Program, April 2011 and other reports have identified problems and concern, and challenges with
transportation services now provided to Veterans. The kinds of problems that have been observed
include the following:
- The need for veterans' transportation is growing rapidly due to an increase in injuries. Currently,
for every fatality in Iraq, there are 16 wounded or injured soldiers, which is an injury rate five times
greater than in the Vietnam War.
- With annual VHA medical transportation expenses increasing rapidly - -$750 million was spent in
FY 2010 on Beneficiary Travel -- cost- effectiveness of transportation services is a growing concern.
- Rural areas offer special transportation challenges for transportation services serving Veterans.
- Forty percent of Veterans live in rural areas. The younger veterans who served in Iraq and
Afghanistan are more likely than other veterans to live in rural areas.
- Veterans living in rural areas may need to travel extremely long distances to receive medical care
and the other services to which they are entitled.
- .Veterans living in rural areas are reported to be in poorer health than veterans living in urban
areas.
- Veterans who miss medical appointments exhibit higher rates of depression, poor health care
access, socialization problems, and suicide.
- There is a huge and growing need for transporting aging and younger veterans with traumatic
brain injuries.
- Some volunteer -based services (such as those provided by DAV) are struggling to obtain or
maintain a sufficient number of volunteer drivers to meet the mobility needs of veterans. Most
volunteer services do not now operate vehicles accessible to veterans in wheelchairs.
- Some of the current transportation services are characterized by excessive wait times for trips or for
appointments for trips.
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According the U,S. Census, there are 30,858 veterans reported in Collier County (2008 - 2012). The
number of veterans in Southwest Florida requiring in edical visits to V.A. medical facilities increases
each year as these wounded and injured Veterans return from combat in the Middle East, Many
Veterans reentering civilian society in this difficult economic climate may be jobless for an extended
period of time, Many cannot afford to maintain a personal vehicle. For those who can, gasoline,
while fluctuating in price, is still expensive and the cost of multiple long round trips to V.A. medical
facilities can become prohibitive.
To increase the number of local Veterans and Military Service members we serve, Collier County's
Veteran Services Office works closely with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to assist
local Veterans to address the need of Veterans seeking transportation for medical trips to VA facilities.
Currently, Collier County provides services to approximately 3,000 local Veterans. RSVP of Collier
County will provide drivers to transport Veterans to their VA medical appointments. The drivers,
mostly Veterans themselves, will transport Veterans to the three VA medical centers, located in Cape !
Coral, St. Petersburg, and Miami at no cost to the Veteran.
Part 2: Action Plan
Service Activities
Twenty -six RSVP volunteers, most of them veterans themselves, will drive 500 veterans to and from
medical appointments in V.A, medical facilities in Florida, primarily Bay Pines, Fort Myers, Miami
and Tampa. Veterans win access the service by calling the Collier County Veterans Services Office
for a transportation appointment. The veteran will meet the vehicle and driver at the Veterans
Service office at the appointed time and will be transported to and from the medical facility,
returning to the pick -up point. 1 f the veteran is totally visually impaired, he /she will be picked up at
and returned to their home. Whenever possible, multiple passengers will be scheduled for the same
trip. The drivers, mostly veterans, will provide a welcoming, appreciative, affirming atmosphere
during the trip. RSVP volunteers will provide 200 trips annually.
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Anticipated Input
Twenty -six RSVP volunteers will transport Soo veterans to and from medical appointments at V.A.
medical facilities in Florida annually. Primary resources available to provide the services are two
vans and an extended passenger wagon provided, maintained and fueled by a grassroots cooperative
effort between the Board of Collier County Commissioners, Collier County Veterans Council,
Disabled American Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Collier County Veterans'
Services Office.
Period of 06/30!2015 Performance.
Anticipated Accomplishments/Outputs Accomplishment. Measure:
Summary
Twenty -six RSVP volunteers will transport Soo veteran to medical facilities for a total of 200 trips
annually,
Period of 06/30/2015 Performance j
Anticipated intermediate ImpactlOutcome Accomplishment. Measure: L7
Summary
25 of the veterans surveyed will report without this service they would have been unable to attend
one, some or all medical appointments without Veterans Transportation Service.
Indicator:
Survey self - assessment
Target: 25#
How WasuredSurvey
Description:
Satisfaction Survey
"Period .of -06/30/2015 ; ..:'Performance
Anticipated End Impact/Outcome Accomplishment: 'Measure:
Summary
50% surveyed veterans report being able to obtain medical appointinent.
Part 1: Need
Community Need
Approximately 95 million people in the United States have housing problems. That is one -third of the
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nation. These problems include payments that are too large a percentage of their income,
overcrowded homes, substandard housing and homelessness. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to
providing decent, affordable homes for those in need. Florida had the ,second largest foreclosure rate
in the country and though the foreclosure rate dipped slightly in May 2013, the rate still remains one
of the highest in the nation. According to Florida Data Clearing House (FHDC), the average sales
price for a single family home was $433,562 in 2012. The median sales price that year was
$26o,500, compared to a statewide median sales price of $150,000. Furthermore, cost- burdened
households pay more than 30% of income for rent or mortgage costs. In 2009, 36038 Collier County
household (27 %) pay more than 30% of income for housing. By comparison, 29% of households
statewide are cost - burdened, There are 16,00S household in Collier County (12 %) pay more than
5o %of income for housing.
In an effort to assist in providing our low- income residents with a clean, safe, and affordable place to
live, RSVP members partner with Habitat for Humanity to construct homes in areas around Collier
County. Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide organization that has helped to build or repair more
than Soo,000 houses. Locally, over 1,300 homes in 9 neighborhoods across Collier County (4 in
Immokalee, 5 in Naples) have been built or rehabbed by Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Families
considered for Habitat houses are based on need, ability to repay and ability to partner. In addition,
all applicants must be legal residents of the United States and must have lived or worked in Collier
for at least one year before applying.
RSVP volunteers help with a number of jobs including working at the construction site, serving on
the selection committee, teaching classes for families and working in the Habitat Home Store.
Additional tasks such as helping with bulk mailings, filing, sorting, and other office work is
completed through volunteer hours. Habitat homes provide stability for families and children, as well
as a sense of dignity and pride, improved health, physical safety and security. Through the work of
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ITabitat for Humanity in Collier County, low - income families have found new hope in the form of
affordable housing.
Part 2: Action Plan
Service Activities
Eleven (z1) RSVP volunteers will contribute a total of Soo hours working with Habitat for
Humanity, building and rehabilitating houses to make them affordable to deserving low - income
families during the grant cycle (July 1, 2014 -June 30, 2015. Each month, RSVP volunteers will
perform direct client assistance and support tasks to help meet the increasing needs for affordable
housing. RSVP volunteers work in a variety of roles frorn construction site to office work. Office
work typically involves helping with bulk mailings, filing, sorting and other tasks.
Anticipated Input
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AccompiishmentstOutputs
Period of
Accomplishment:
Performance
Measure.
Summary
N/A
Anticipated Intermediate tmpactlOutcome
Period of.
Accomplishment:
Performance
Measure.
Summary
n/A
Anticipated End Impact/Outcome
Period of
Accomplishment.
Perforrnartce
Measure.
Summary
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Part 1: Need
Community Need
According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, 34.1% of Collier County residents are over the
age of 6o (207.3). Identifying the needs of our seniors is a community priority for Collier County. A
recent survey conducted by Collier County Housing, Human and Veteran Services identified that one
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need in particular is access to free bone strengthening exercise programs. Our local seniors tell us in
structured survey's and informal conversations that they are continually looking for ways to
maintain and enhance their stam ina, bone strength, balance and stability. RSVP of Collier County
will partner with local community centers to provide the Bone Builders Program.
Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural
deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip,
spine, and wrist. Men as well as women are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented
and treated. In the United States, more than 40 Million people either already have osteoporosis or
are at high risk due to low bone mass, Approximately 1/2 of all women aged go years or older will
suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their reaming lifetime. Approximately 1/4 of all men aged 5o years
or older will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their reaming lifetime. The NIH Osteoporosis and
Related bone Diseases National Resource Center reports that there are several risk factors linked to
the development of osteoporosis but prevention is possible through exercise. Like muscle, bone is a
living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger, Weight - bearing exercised is the best for
your bones because it forces you to work against gravity. Fall prevention is a special concern for.
men and woman with osteoporosis. Falls can increase the likelihood of fracturing a bone in the hip,
wrist, spine, or other part of the skeleton.
The Bone Builders Prograrn offers strength training and balance exercises to assist with a decrease in
the incidence and severity of osteoporosis. In an effort to address health needs, a review of medical
evidence reported in the Journal of the American Medical Society shows that strength training and
balance exercises can decrease the incidence and severity of osteoporosis.
Part 2: Action Plan
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Service Activities
Fifty -six (56) RSVP volunteer Bone Builder trainers will participate in exercise classes to help prevent
Osteoporosis in seniors. The exercise classes will be held twice a week for one hour at to locations.
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The will be 8o class participants during the grant cycle.
Anticipated Input
Fifty -six (56) RSVP volunteer Bone Builder trainers will conduct exercise classes with seniors twice a
week for an average of 96o classes annually. Classes will be held at io community center locations
in Collier County.
Period of 06130/2015. Performance Fj
Anticipated Accomplishments/Outputs Accomplishment: Measure:
Summary
75 participants will attend a class one time a week and see improvement in strenght.
Indicator:
Participants will log in for each class.
Target: 75#
How Measured Sign -in sheet
Description:
The sign -in sheet w Ill be collected to mesure progress.
Period i6f, 06/30/2015 Pe,rformance.'
Anticipated Intermediate Impact/Outcome Accomplishment: Measure:
Summary
Fifty participants will see a significant improvement in strength when attending fifty classes.
Indicator:
A survey w ill be conducted on participants,
Target: 50#
How Measured Survey
Description:
A survey w ill be conducted on participants
Period .of . 06/30/2015 Rerfprmance.
Anticipated End Impact/Outcome Accomplishment; Measure:
Summary
Twenty participants will attend 6o classes during the grant year.
Indicator:
A survey will be conducted on participants.
Target: 20#
How MeasuredSurvey
Description:
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Tw enty cilients w ill attend 60 classes during the grant year, Tw enty client w ill see a signiricant improvement instrength.
Part is Need
Community Need
With a population of 339,642 it would be nearly impossible for Collier County's first responders to
meet the dernand for services, Factors such as number of victims, communication failures and road
blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a
moment's notice through 911, People will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their
immediate life saving and life sustaining needs.
If we can predict that emergency services will not meet immediate needs following a major disaster,
especially if there is no warning and people will spontaneously volunteer, what can we do to prepare
citizens for this eventuality?
First, present citizens the facts about what to expect following a major disaster in terms of immediate
services, Second, give the message about their responsibility for mitigation and preparedness, Third,
train them in needed life saving skills with emphasis on decision making skills, rescuer safety and
doing the greatest good for the greatest number. Fourth, organize teams so that they are an
extension of first responder services offering immediate help to victims until professional services
arrive.
The RSVP Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates seniors about disaster
preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills,
such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in
their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not
immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response
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agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Collier County's population includes many seniors living alone, homebound due to age and infirmity.
These seniors are generally not familiar with disaster preparedness issues and procedures and could
be in jeopardy in the event of a disaster. According to the American Red Cross, more than 4 million
people needed help following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005. Hurricane preparedness
is critical for older people
The plight of Florida's vulnerable population was evident during the tumultuous 2004 and 2005
hurricane seasons. But after these tranquil hurricane seasons, complacency has set in. To ensure that
older residents are ready for the next hurricane, RSVP CERT volunteers are trained to educate and
prepare the senior population and have a chance to make a difference in the lives of others,
Part 2: Action Plan
Service Activities
Eleven RSVP volunteers, trained and experienced Community Emergency Response Team
(C.E.R.T.) instructors, will teach two (2) classes of neighborhood volunteers the basics of
emergency /disaster response, annually. These neighborhood volunteers become the core response
teams for their individual communities. C.E.R.T. volunteers will also visit ten (1o) seniors in their
homes, educate them and help thein prepare for potential emergencies and disasters, annually. The
volunteers also inspect 15 homes for safety and fire hazards, annually.
Anticipated Input
N/A
aced Accomplishments/Outputs .Period of PerFormance
Antici
P Accomplishment, Measure.
Summary
N/A
.Period of Performance :..
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Part 1: Need ...
Community Need
Hunger is a serious and ongoing problem affecting seniors as well as families in Collier County,
Florida, The Harry Chapin Food Bank reports that 14,000 pounds of food is unloaded form it's
mobile food pantry serving needy farn flies in Collier County. According to the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity, the unemployment rate for Collier County in April 2o13 was 6,9% which is
higher than the national average of 6.3 %. According to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL, they
serve at least 30,000 individuals and 40% are children and 63% of client households are food
insecure because they lack consistent access to nutritious food and adequate amounts of it. They
have need for both food and shelter. RSVP volunteers work to increase access to food for Collier
County citizens. RSVP volunteers enjoy assisting individuals in picking up /packing and distributing
food. Increasing the amount of food collected and sorted for availability to these families and
individuals in need would help to alleviate some of the hunger issues. Without these services, families
may not receive the food they need to survive.
According to the Department of Elder Affairs, Collier County's population of 6o or older is 34.1 %,
Many of the elderly are homebound and not physically able to drive to the grocery store or food
pantry. Through the Serving our Seniors Program, RSVP CERT volunteers deliver groceries to
homebound seniors twice per week. Seniors who are unable to do their own shopping due to isolation
and without a support system submit their grocery lists to RSVP volunteers. Working with a local
grocery chain, the volunteers pick up and deliver the week's supply of groceries to seniors each week,
Finally, Meals on Wheels serves the infirm and homebound by providing one meal a day to those in
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need of this service, Monday through Friday recipients receive hot meals; for week -ends they receive
frozen meals. RSVP volunteers support St. Vincent DePaul Meals on WheeLs by providing their own
cars and gasoline to make meal deliveries.
Part 2: Action Plan .
Service Activities
Forty -five (45) RSVP volunteers will deliver groceries and meals to home bound 5 senior each week,
collect and sort food to be distributed from a mobile food pantry to the most vulnerable in Collier
County. They will assist at 2 food banks/ collection centers for one to 5 days a month during the
grant period, increasing the amount of food available for distribution. RSVP volunteers will perform
tasks such as; Iocating food sources, scheduling pick -ups, gathering produce, canned and boxed
donations from grocers, caterers, and restaurants, sorting /packing foods in warehouses and assist at
the mobile food pantry 2 times a month.
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August 22, 2014 1:44 PM
Application ID: 14SR163585
Section 1. Volunteer Support Expenses
A. Project Personnel Expenses
B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
FICA
Health Insurance
Retirement
Life Insurance
C. Roject Staff Travel
Local Travel
Long Distance Travel
0. Equipment
E. Supplies
F. Contractual and Consultant Services
I. Other Volunteer Support Costs
Criminal Background Check
J. Indirect Costs
Section 1. Subtotal
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RSVP of Collier County
Collier County Government
Total $7,486
Budget Dates: 07/0112.012 - 0613012015
Total Amt
CNCS Share
Grantee Share Excess Amount
46,797
44,380
2,417 0
3,841
3,395
446 0
0
0
0 0
3,645
3,245
400 0
0
0
0 0
Total $7,486
$6,640
$846
$0
3,500
1,500
_ 2,000
0
Total $3,500
$1,500
$2,000
$0
2,000
2,000
0
0
500
0
500
0
12,700
0
12,700
0
0
0
0
0
Total $12,700 $0 $12,700 $0
$72,983 $54,520 $18,463 $0
Section 11. Volunteer Expenses
A. Other Volunteer Costs
Meals
0
0
0
0
Uniforms
0
0
0
0
Insurance
1,500
0
1,500
0
Recognition
6,500
2,502
3,998
0
Volunteer Travel
0
0
0
0
Total $61000
$2,602
$5,498
$0
Section il. Subtotal
$8,000
$2,502
$5,498
$0
Budget Totals
$80,983
$57,022
$23,961
$0
Funding Percentages
70.4%
.29.6%
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Required Match
n/a
p of years Receiving CNCS Funds
n/a
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Budget Narrative: RSVP of Collier County for Collier County Government
Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses
A. Project Personnel Expenses
Positiornffitle -Qty - Annual Salary -% Time 11 CNCS Share
Program Director: • 1 person(s) at 60606 each x 85 % usage 43,015
Accountant; - 1 person(s) at 50210 each x 3.5 % usage 503
Grants Manager; -1 person(s) at 72617 each x 1 % usage 363
Accounting Technician: - 1 person(s) at 51959 each x 2.5 % 499
usage
CATEGORY Totals 11 44,380
B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
0
43,015
0
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1,254
1
1,757
0
363
800
2,417
726
1,299
46,797
0
0
0
Item - Description
CNCS Share
Share Grantee
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
FICA: FICA for Personnel above
3,395
446
3.841
� 0
Health Insurance:
0
0
Amount
Retirement: Retirement for Personnel above
3,245
400
3,645
0
Life Insurance:
0
0
0
0
CATEGORY Totals
L 6,640
646
7,488
0
C. Project Staff Travel
Local Travel
Purpose - Calculation
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
CATEGORY Totals 17-70
CNCS Share
1:::7T=
Total Amount
0
Long Distance Travel
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Grantee
Total Amount
Excess
Lodging
Share
Amount
Annual Conference Program Director & Mgr /Fiscal: TBD
Conference, Training, and Technical Assistance travel related
1,500
2,000
3,500
0
expenses- Meals/Lodging 800 Trans 2,100 Other 600
CATEGORY Totals
- 1,500
2,000
3,500
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Item/Purpose -Qty -Unit Cost
CNCS Share
Grantee
Total Amount
Excess
Small office equipment and marketing /office supplies: General
CNCS Share
11
Share
Total Amount
Amount
office supplies, invitations /solicitations, and flyers - paper, copy and
0
Share
Amount
CATEGORY Totals
0
0
2,000
0
E. Supplies
Item/ Purpose - Calculation
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Small office equipment and marketing /office supplies: General
CNCS Share
11
Grantee
Total Amount
Excess
office supplies, invitations /solicitations, and flyers - paper, copy and
0
Share
Amount
glossy, pens, pencils, paper clips, staples, sticky notes, etc, and
2,000
0
2,000
0
equipment to assist in opera lion/e nha nce me nt/expansio n of the
0
500
500
0
program.
0
150
150
CATEGORY Totals
2,000
0
2,000
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F. Contractual and Consultant Services
1. Other Volunteer Support Costs
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Purpose - Calculation
1
CNCS Share
11
Grantee
Total Amount
Excess
Criminal Background Check:
0
Share
Amount
Bone Builders Training (for Class Instructors): $500
0
500
500
CATEGORY Totals
0
500
500
0
1. Other Volunteer Support Costs
J. Indirect Costs
Calculation -Rate Type -Rate - Claimed -Cost Basis
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Item
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Criminal Background Check:
0
0
0
postage /UPS:
0
250
250
0
Telephone /cell phone:
0
150
150
Annual renewal for Volunteer Reporter software:
300
300
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Bone Builders Classroom rental - multiple Locations, year round
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12,000
12,000
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CATEGORY Totals
F 01
12,700
12.700
0
J. Indirect Costs
Calculation -Rate Type -Rate - Claimed -Cost Basis
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
CATEGORY Totals
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A. Other Volunteer Costs
BUDGET Totals
57,022
23,961 80,983
0
PERCENTAGE
Item - Description
CNCS Share
Grantee
Share
Total Amount
Excess
Amount
Meals:
0
0
0
0
Uniforms:
0
0
0
0
Insurance: Excess automobile, personal and liability Insurance is
documented and serve to enhance the program.
covered by Collier County's insurance program. Based on 2014
0
1,500
1,500
0
insurance quote from Axis Global
Recognition: BI- Annual appreciation /kickoff events - based on 200
2,502
3,998
5,500
0
volunteers
Volunteer Travel:
0
0
0
0
CATEGORY Totals
2,502
5,498
8,000
0
SECTION Totals
2,502 5,498
0
PERCENTAGE 31%
X8,00 -0`�
69%
BUDGET Totals
57,022
23,961 80,983
0
PERCENTAGE
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Source of Funds
Section
Description
Liability and Excess Auto Insurance for the Project Director and Volunteers, Bone Builders
classes (space, handouts, and instructors), and local mileage will be provided through in -kind
Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses
match (blanket coverage and facility /vehicle use provided by Collier County). Other match will
be met with County funds and cash donations. Any additional in kind donations will be
documented and serve to enhance the program.
Liability and Excess Auto Insurance for the Project Director and Volunteers, Bone Builders
classes (space, handouts, and instructors), and local mileage will be provided through in -kind
Section 11. Volunteer Expenses
match (blanket coverage and facilitylvehicle use provided by Collier County). Other match will
be met with County funds and cash donations. Any additional in kind donations will be
documented and serve to enhance the program.
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