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Social Services Budget Ordinance No. 18BCC000020 Recognizing First Presbyterian Church Contribution of $8,000 and SHIFT NC Contribution of $2,000 for a Total of $10,000
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 12, 2018
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The Board is requested to approve the Department's request to recognize funds subsequent to the adoption of the FY2017-2018 budget.
First Presbyterian Church (FBC) will contribute a minimum of one thousand eight hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,875) per quarter for housing and utility assistance or miscellaneous expenses with supervisory approval and contribute one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per quarter for medical assistance. DSS will assess clients for eligibility based on current criteria for emergency assistance. If the eligible client's need exceeds DSS criteria then FPC Funds can be used to meet a one-time per year crisis need for housing or utilities. The Department recognizes $8,000 and will adhere to the two year terms of the Memorandum of Understanding entered into on September 1, 2016. No County dollars are required.
SHIFT NC (Sexual Health Initiatives For Teens): SHIFT NC is a statewide nonprofit providing community support to a variety of youth-serving organizations in Durham to support organizations' capacity to connect young people (ages 15-19) to quality sexual and reproductive health services that meet their needs. DSS has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with SHIFT NC to receive $500 per quarter for Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018. DSS identified staff will participate in training opportunities offered by SHIFT NC to support this effort; provide staff with supportive materials that can be distributed to youth and make referrals most appropriate for the youth. The Department recognizes $2,000 and will adhere to the two year terms (Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018) of the Memorandum of Understanding. No county dollars are required.
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