Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS) in support of their adult programming.
ETSS is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that helps new arrivals from all countries establish roots and gain self-sufficiency in Columbus through programs and services that encourage community integration, sustained employment, education, health, and strong families. ETSS Adult Programming includes a variety of programs aimed to help new arrivals learn the skills and training they need to be self-sufficient. The transition to life in the US often requires assistance in things like in English language learning, job placement and training and health and wellness information. Programming is culturally sensitive, relevant and located in the neighborhoods where our clients live at 7 sites throughout Franklin County.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any disruption in service delivery to residents of the city.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Emergency Human Services subfund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services in support of their adult programming; to authorize an expenditure within the Emergency Human Services subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, ETSS is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that helps new arrivals from all countries establish roots and gain self-sufficiency in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, ETSS Adult Programming includes a variety of programs aimed to help new arrivals learn the skills and training they need to be self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, programming is culturally sensitive, relevant and located in the neighborhoods where our clients live at 7 sites throughout Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily business of the Department of Development in that ...
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