2012/04/25 Council Agenda Packet

Housing Social Services provides for a regular on-site service coordinator at federally funded, 3 subsidized housing for senior and disabled residents. They are trained to recognize social and. health needs and to help residents to obtain services quickly and effectively. This forms a link to the service network in order to prevent premature or unwarranted institutionalization. Recommended 2012 CDBG Funding $4,500.00 14. Snohomish County—Senior Peer Counseling Program The Senior Peer Counseling Program uses trained and supervised senior volunteers to provide supportive counseling to other seniors facing difficult life challenges. These challenges include loss of loved ones and friends, health problems, retirement, relocation, loss of mobility, and other changes associated with aging. These issues often lead to depression, isolation and anxiety. Recommended 2012 CDBG Funding $2,000.00 15. Catholic Community Services - Volunteer Program Services This program will reimburse the transportation costs of volunteers providing services to clients residing within the city of Everett. Recommended 2012 CDBG Funding $2,250.00 16. Housing Hope—College of Hope CDBG funds will be used for the provision of life skills and employment training for homeless and at- risk households. The College of Hope program has been developed through a four-agency partnership designed to help homeless families secure compensation in key areas essential to self- sufficiency. Recommended 2012 CDBG Funding $10,000.00 17. Domestic Violence Services (formerly the Center for Battered Women) Domestic Violence Services provides counseling and shelter for victims of domestic violence. Recommended 2012 CDBG Funding $13,500.00 18. Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County - Scholarships This program provides scholarships to low-income children to participate in the Everett Boy's and Girl's Clubs activities throughout the year. Recommended 2012 CDBG Fund: $7,526.45 11