Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to provide grant assistance to social service organizations for the provision of services as described below. These funds will support program activities for a total amount of $131,000.
Jewish Family Services - $6,000.00
Funds will be used to support the Let’s Talk Respect Initiative, a community based program to engage and inspire teen girls on the topics of safe dating, bullying, cyber abuse, self-esteem and empowerment through SAFE DATES Curriculum. The program, for teens in grades 6-12, will be offered in select city schools and in neighborhood centers and will increase the awareness of both healthy and abusive dating relationships.
Human Services Chamber of Franklin County - $125,000.00
Funds will assure that the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County (HSCFB) continues to serve as the one voice of social service agencies and offers members a collective approach for client advocacy, the ability to impact public policy and to collaborate for more effective service delivery.
The legislation targets social service agencies that will provide help to and address multiple human service needs. In addition, the City supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are allocated from the Emergency Human Services Fund.
Title
To approve the grant applications of Jewish Family Services and the Human Services Chamber of Franklin County seeking financial assistance to address emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with Jewish Family Services and the Human Services Chamber of Franklin County; to authorize the expenditure of $131,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an eme...
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