HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-14; Housing Commission; ; Community Development Block Grant FY 2024-25 Funding RecommendationsMeeting Date: March 14, 2024
To:Housing Commission
From:Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager
Staff Contact:Nicole Piano-Jones, Senior Program Manager
nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2191
Subject: Community Development Block Grant FY 2024-25 Funding
Recommendations
District: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving the funding recommendations to incorporate into the FY 2024-25
Annual Action Plan and recommending that the City Council approve the FY 2024-25 Annual
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Executive Summary
The city receives Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year. These grants are intended to help the city
provide decent housing and a suitable living environment, and to expand economic
opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income people.
For FY 2024-25 the City of Carlsbad will receive an estimated annual entitlement grant of
$518,215, of which $77,732 estimated available for public service activities, $103,643 estimated
available for program administration and fair housing services, and $336,840 estimated
available for affordable housing and facility improvement activities.
On Oct. 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-124 which confirmed priorities
and authorized staff to issue a notice of funding availability and accept applications for FY 2024-
25 CDBG funds. The application period was approximately eight weeks from Nov. 17, 2023 –
Jan. 12, 2024. A total of six applications were received from outside non-profit agencies for
various services and projects. A brief summary of each application is located in this report and
full applications are provided as Exhibit 2.
On Oct. 17, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-264 which amended the city’s
Citizen Participation Plan to formally sunset the Community Development Block Grant Citizen’s
Advisory Committee and transfer the responsibilities of reviewing the Community Development
Block Grant funding applications to the Housing Commission. Therefore, this FY is the first year
for which the Housing Commission will be reviewing CDBG funding requests.
HOUSING COMMISSION
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Staff Report
Staff has prepared recommendations for each request which are found within this Staff Report
and Exhibit 1, Attachment A. The staff recommendations are based upon alignment with the
stated goals in the City Council approved Five-Year Strategic Plan, Community Development
Block Grant Consolidated Plan and the Carlsbad Homelessness Action Plan. Staff
recommendations are also based upon capacity to adhere to strict administrative requirements
of federal funding, physical location of organization and overall impact to Carlsbad residents.
Explanation & Analysis
Federal program restricts the amounts of funds available for public services and administration.
For FY 2024-25 the amount available for public services is $77,732. The city received four
applications for public services activities, totaling $195,386, which exceeds the estimated
available amount by $117,654. Based on the limited resources available for public services, city
staff is making recommendations based on the following criteria:
Services that are identified in the Homelessness Action Plan are the highest priority.
Services that are identified to receive other funding in Homelessness Funding Plan will
be considered for CDBG funding as a back-up in the event additional CDBG funding
becomes available.
Services located in the City of Carlsbad are the highest priority.
Organizations that have a strong capacity to adhere to the strict administrative
requirements of federal funding. While a grant for public services is an important
community benefit, federal requirements are a high bar for smaller organizations.
Funding fewer agencies (2-3) with meaningful amounts is a recommended practice due
to the high administrative requirements to oversee and monitor each contract and
activity. Staff does not recommend spreading the limited resources to all applicants.
While there are many valuable community service applicants, it is not feasible to
support all applicants with funding.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Four non-profit agencies have requested FY 2024-25 CDBG funds for public services programs.
Each request is summarized in the below table and narrative.
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM FY 2023-24
AWARD
FY 2024-25
REQUEST
FY 2024-25 STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
Brother Benno
Rent/Utility
Assistance/Motel
Vouchers/Substance Abuse
$0 CDBG
$10,000
Other
$20,000 $0 CDBG – fund as
back-up project
Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe
Shelter
$0 CDBG
$200,000
Other
$25,000 $0 CDBG – fund as
back-up project
Community Resource
Center
Homelessness Prevention
Carlsbad Residents $23,000 $77,732 $21,765
Interfaith Community
Services
Rental Assistance,
Emergency Support, Basic
Needs
$58,823 $72,654 $55,967
TOTALS $81,826 $195,386 $77,732
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Brother Benno
Brother Benno Foundation is requesting CDBG funds to prevent and reduce homelessness in
Carlsbad through provision of rental/utility assistance, motel vouchers and a substance abuse
recovery program. The Brother Benno Foundation was incorporated in 1983 and is located in
Oceanside.
Funding request: $20,000
CDBG leveraging: Requested CDBG funds = 19% program budget
Consolidated Plan Priority: Prevent and reduce homelessness
Anticipated outcome: 35 households
Staff recommendation: Do not fund with CDBG. This service is an identified program
in the Homelessness Action Plan. Staff recommends
considering funding only as a back-up project if funding
becomes available. This program was approved for funding
through the city’s General Fund as part of the Homelessness
Funding Plan, approved by the City Council in November 2023.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities is requesting CDBG funds to support ongoing operations at La Posada de
Guadalupe. La Posada is the only emergency shelter located in the City of Carlsbad, which
serves men experiencing homelessness. In addition to providing overnight shelter year-round,
La Posada shelter provides daily meals, laundry facilities and supportive services including case
management and employment training. Catholic Charities was incorporated in 1974, with
central offices in San Diego, and shelter located in Carlsbad.
Funding request: $25,000
CDBG leveraging: Requested CDBG funds = 2.1% program budget
Consolidated Plan Priority: Prevent and reduce homelessness
Anticipated outcome: 90 sheltered persons
Staff recommendation: Do not fund with CDBG. This service is an identified
program in the Homelessness Action Plan. Staff
recommends considering funding only as a back-up project
if funding becomes available. This program was approved
for Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding as part of
the Homelessness Funding Plan, approved by the City
Council in November 2023.
Community Resource Center
Community Resource Center (CRC) is requesting CDBG funds to support their homelessness
prevention and supportive social services for Carlsbad residents. Services offered includes
rental or utility arrears, late fees, landlord mediation/advocacy, onetime rental assistance,
security or utility deposits, bridge housing motel vouchers, employment assistance
(transportation), or assistance with other costs related to household’s ability to prevent
homelessness. Community Resource Center was incorporated in 1979, with offices in Encinitas
and Carlsbad.
Funding request: $77,732
CDBG leveraging: Requested CDBG funds = 6.5% program budget
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Consolidated Plan Priority: Prevent and reduce homelessness
Anticipated outcome: 25 low-income households with case management, rental
assistance, and other supportive services
Staff recommendation: Fund – partial request with CDBG at $21,765. This service
is an identified program in the Homelessness Action Plan.
Staff recommends partial CDBG funding for this project.
This program was approved for CDBG funds as part of the
Homelessness Funding Plan, approved by the City Council
in November 2023. The Homelessness Funding Plan also
approved General Funds, Permanent Local Housing
Allocation funds and HUD funds to the Community
Resource Center for a rapid rehousing program.
Interfaith Community Services
Interfaith Community Services (Interfaith) is requesting CDBG funds to supportive services will
include housing stabilization and navigation, basic needs assistance and employment
development. Interfaith was incorporated in 1979, with offices located throughout North
County, including Carlsbad.
Funding request: $72,654
CDBG leveraging: Requested CDBG funds = 10% program budget
Consolidated Plan Priority: Prevent and reduce homelessness
Anticipated outcome: 20 low-income households rental assistance, 200 low-
income individuals with basic needs
Staff recommendation: Fund – partial request with CDBG at $55,967. This service
is an identified program in the Homelessness Action Plan.
Staff recommends partial CDBG funding for this project.
This program was approved for CDBG Funds as part of the
Homelessness Funding Plan, approved by the City Council
in November 2023. The Homelessness Funding Plan also
approved General Funds and Housing Trust funds to
Interfaith Community Services for their Carlsbad Service
Center which provides housing assistance programs.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & FAIR HOUSING
The city received one application from outside non-profit agency for provision of fair housing
services.
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM FY 2023-24
AWARD
FY 2024-25
REQUEST
FY 2024-25
RECOMMEND
Legal Aid Society of San
Diego Fair Housing Services $23,000 $25,000 $25,000
City of Carlsbad Program Administration $86,098 $78,643 $78,643
TOTALS $109,098 $103,643 $103,643
Legal Aid Society San Diego
Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) is requesting CDBG funds to support their fair housing
program. The proposed fair housing program incomes comprehensive legal services regarding
fair housing, education outreach, counseling, fair housing testing, and representation and
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enforcement of the Fair Housing Act and related State laws. LASSD was incorporated in 1953
and has offices in San Diego, Oceanside and San Marcos.
Funding request: $25,000
CDBG leveraging: Requested CDBG funds = 2% program budget
Consolidated Plan Priority: Provide fair housing services to residents
Anticipated outcome: 146 households
Staff recommendation: Fund – full request. This organization is currently providing
Fair Housing Services for Carlsbad residents and has
performed well.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
One application was received from an outside agency. A total of $336,840 is available within
this category.
ORGANIZATION PROJECT FY 2023-24
AWARD
FY 2024-25
REQUEST
FY 2024-25
RECOMMEND
Casa de Amparo Facility Improvements $0 $100,000 $100,000
City of Carlsbad Affordable Housing
Program $354,569 $236,840 $236,840
TOTALS $354,569 $336,840 $336,840
Casa de Amparo
Casa de Amparo is requesting CDBG funds to complete a parking lot and landscaping project to
their facility, located in San Marcos, CA. Casa de Amparo is a California Community Care
Licensed Short-Term Residential Services program for youth and adolescents from ages 12-18.
Casa de Amparo also operates a transitional housing program for young adults ages 18-24. Casa
de Amparo was founded in 1978 and has a campus in San Marcos, CA which serves all the San
Diego County, including Carlsbad.
Funding request: $100,000
CDBG leveraging: Requested CDBG funds = 100% project budget
Consolidated Plan Priority: Improve and provide facilities to serve lower income
persons
Anticipated outcome: 150 youth, approximately 2% from Carlsbad
Staff recommendation: Fund – full request. This organization is currently providing
Fair Housing Services for Carlsbad residents and has
performed well.
City of Carlsbad Affordable Housing Resale Program
The City of Carlsbad Housing and Homeless Services Department is requesting funds to support
the Affordable Housing Resale Program. The program was first approved by the City Council in
2020 and is designed to help qualified lower income households purchase city-owned
residential units at an affordable price.
Funding request: $236,840
CDBG leveraging: This program is funded by CDBG and the city’s Housing
Trust Fund
Consolidated Plan Priority: Increase and preserve affordable housing
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Anticipated Outcome: Approximately one at-risk affordable resale unit purchased
for resale to eligible low-income homebuyer
Staff recommendation: Fund $236,840 towards the city’s Affordable Housing
Resale Program and city-owned affordable rental housing
rehabilitation needs.
PROGRAM INCOME & BACK-UP PROJECTS
Some CDBG-funded activities generate program income. Program income must be allocated in
the same manner as entitlement funds and comply with all CDBG regulations. The average
amount of program income received from FY 2018 – FY 2022 was $438,302. CDBG regulations
allow up to 15% of program income received during the fiscal year to be allocated to public
services and up to 20% allocated to program administration. Using the average as an example,
up to $65,745 in program income could be allocated to public services and $87,660 allocated to
program administration. The remaining program income could be allocated to affordable
housing activities, including the city’s Affordable Housing Resale Program and repair and
rehabilitation to city-owned affordable housing rental housing.
Staff recommendation: Fund up to 15% of program income received during FY
2024-25 to staff recommended activities found in Exhibit
2, fund up to 20% of program income during FY 2024-25 to
approved CDBG funded administration and fair housing
activities, and the remaining program income received
during FY 2024-25 to approved CDBG funded affordable
housing activities.
Back-up projects are projects having been identified as CDBG eligible, meeting at least one
Consolidated Plan Priority, and intended to be ready-to-fund and complete in a short period of
time. Back-up projects are only to be considered only if additional funding becomes available or
if approved projects or programs are not proceeding in a timely fashion.
Staff recommendation: Consider city-wide projects that would bring city facilities
and infrastructure into compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) as back-up projects.
Fiscal Analysis
The Community Development Block Grant program is a fully funded federal program and is
separate from the city’s General Fund. The program operates on a reimbursement basis, in
which grant funds are expended for approved activities and then reimbursed from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Next Steps
Housing & Homeless Services staff will include the Housing Commission’s decision in the draft
FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and make available for public review and comment for a 30-day
period. The City Council will be asked to consider the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan at a public
hearing in May 2024 before submittal to HUD by the statutorily required deadline.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code
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section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1. Housing Commission resolution
2. Community Development Block Grant FY 2024-25 Applications
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 2024-25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING TO INCLUDE IN THE FY 2024-25 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California held a noticed public
meeting to obtain public input and review and consider applications for Community Development Block
Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, on Oct. 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-264 approving
amendments to the city's Citizen Participation Plan, which formally sunsetted the Community
Development Block Grant Citizen's Advisory Committee and transferred the responsibilities of
reviewing the Community Development Block Grant funding applications to the Housing Commission;
and
WHEREAS, on Nov. 14, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-277 approving the
Homelessness Action Plan Funding Plan which includes programs and estimated funding levels with
potential funding sources for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
WHEREAS, on Oct. 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-265 authorizing staff
to solicit proposals for programs and projects not to exceed the estimated FY 2024-25 Community
Development Block Grant award; and
WHEREAS, the availability of funding applications were publicly noticed and applications
accepted for a period of approximately eight weeks; and,
WHEREAS, four applications were received for public services exceeding the estimated available
funds by $117,654, one application received for fair housing services and one application received for
a facility improvement project within the estimated available funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission requested that the data demonstrating prior year accomplishments
of the Community Development Block Grant funded activities be presented to the Housing Commission
prior to the review of new funding recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, the Housing Commission has taken all testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. The Housing Commission recommends that the City Council approve the FY 2024-25
Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations for incorporation in
the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan as reflected in Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Housing Commission of the City
of Carlsbad on the 14th day of March, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Collins, Chang, Berger.
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None.
Ydigoras.
Horton.
MANDY MILLS, Director
Attachment A
CDBG FY 2024-25 FUNDING SUMMARY
PUBLIC SERVICES
Organization Activity Anticipated Requested Staff Recommendation Outcome
Brother Benno Rent/Utility Assistance/Motel 35 persons $20,000 $0 CDBG Program In come
Vouchers/Substance Abuse Priority
Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter 90 sheltered men $25,000 $0 CDBG Program Income
Priority
Community Resource Services Homelessness Prevention 25 households $77,732 $21,765 CDBG + Program
Income Priority
Interfaith Community Services Rental Assistance, Emergency 220 households $72,654 $58,823 CDBG + Program
Support, Basic Needs Income Priority
Subtotal: $195,386 $77,732
ADMINISTRATION & FAIR HOUSING
Organization Activity Anticipated Requested Staff
Outcome Recommendation
City of Carlsbad Program Administration Overall $78,643 $73,643 administration
Legal Aid Society of San Diego Fair Housing Services 146 households $25,000 $25,000
Subtotal: $103,643 $103,643
AFFORDABLE HOUSING & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Organization Activity Anticipated Requested Staff
Outcome Recommendation
One at-risk
City of Carlsbad Affordable Housing Fund affordable housing $236,840 $236,840
resale purchase
Casa de Amparo Facility Improvements 150 youth served, $100,000 $100,000 approx. 2% Carlsbad
Subtotal: $336,840 $336,840
TOTAL: $635,869 $518,215
Priority Projects -Program Income. A maximum of 15% of all program income received during FY 2024-25 will be allocated to public services activities in the following
order and amount:
1. Community Resource Center up to $55,967
2. Interfaith Community Services up to $21,765
3. Brother Benno up to $10,000
4. Catholic Charities up to $25,000
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name: The Brother Benno Foundation, Inc. Federal Unique Entity
Identification Number
Address: 3260 Production Ave, Oceanside CA 92058 Contact Phone:
Contact person/title: Joe McDevitt Contact email:
Exhibit 2
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QUP1 MZ75RZV3
(858) 583-9560
joe.mcdevitt.carlsbad@gmail.com
Organization Type: .:L Nonprofit □For-profit LJLocal public agencvlJ State public agency
)ther (Please specify}
Please describe the mission/purpose of organization:
To carry on the ministry of Brother Benno with love and compassion. To feed the hungry, to give drink to the thirsty, to shelter the
homeless, to clothe the naked, to comfort the sick and support people recovering from addiction.
Please provide the organization date of incorporation and number of years providing proposed
program/project?
Date of incorporation: July 15, 1983. 40 years providing the proposed program/project.
Please describe the organization staff positions directly responsible for the proposed program and their
qualifications and experience:
1) Substance Abuse Recovery Program: Jim Schlemmer, Jan Roberts -Certified CAOC Counselors each with over 10 years experience leading a recovery program for up to 42
participants:
2) Rental/Utility Assistance, Issuance of Motel Vouchers: Darryl Harris/Dennis Pinnick -Caseworkers each with over 14 years experience leading an Outreach Team that aids homeless
persons/extremely low income households to avoid the risk of homelessness, apply for transitional housing, seek mental health/substance abuse care and other supportive services.
Please indicate your agency's level of experience with the CDBG program:
LJ No or little experience (up to 1 year of using CDBG funds)
□ Some experience (2 to 3 years of using CDBG funds)
□ Moderate experience (4 to 5 years of using CDBG funds}
[l] Considerable experience (more than 5 years of using CDBG funds}
PROJECT/PROGRAM INFOMATION
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including important steps
such as hiring staff, obtaining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves property acquisition or
construction, include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other applicable documents in
appendices.
Brother Senna's substance abuse recovery program, rental/utility assistance program, and motel
voucher program are well established programs, staffed with experienced Certified Alcohol & Drug
Counselors (CADC) and qualified Outreach Community caseworkers. All needed facilities and
management personnel, including support functions, are in place to fully support these programs.
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Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include community
support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
No further steps are required to to be completed to continue with Brother Benno's substance abuse recovery
program, rental/utility assistance program, and motel voucher program. The programs are fully staffed with
experienced personnel, key partnerships are in place with government agencies and other charity organizations,
all needed facilities are in place, and management personnel and support functions are engaged.
Describe the program's timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start dates, end
dates, and milestones as applicable.
Brother Senna's substance abuse recovery program, rental/utility assistance program, and motel voucher
program are all ongoing programs. Program milestones include monthly reports and weekly meetings
with management reviewing key metrics and any corrective actions identified to meet program objectives.
Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services to be
provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
1) Rental/utility assistance to extremely low-income households, including seniors and families with children, to avoid the risk of being evicted and
becoming homeless or losing utility services. Objective: Rental Assistance to 1 O households. Utility Assistance to 1 O households.
2) Motel Vouchers to shelter homeless persons (seniors, disabled, families, persons recovering from surgery). Objective: 5 households assisted
3) 26 week Substance Abuse Recovery program, participants from the First Step House (detox center) in Carlsbad, extremely low-income Carlsbad
residents or homeless persons in Carlsbad. Objective: 20 participants graduating from the 26 week program, are employed and have housing.
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? {Please be
specific such as direct services to client's home, transportation provided to and from facility, or relation
to public transportation.)
Rental/utility assistance is provided five days a week from 8am to 4pm at our Oceanside Center. Daily appointments are available, bus passes offered.
Transportation and aid from caseworkers are provided to Carlsbad homeless persons sheltered under motel vouchers. The Substance Recovery Program
provides, at no cost, all food needs, housing, clothing, transportation over a 26 week period for Carlsbad residents/homeless persons at our 7 recovery
homes.
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
population {Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse, veterans,
farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
We assist primarily extremely low-income individuals and households. Over 200 homeless persons are served breakfast and lunch bags each day, with 110 plus
households receiving food boxes each day. Approx 4,500 receive assistance each year: 70% of individuals and households are senior persons (50 years or older),
28% are female headed households,16% are disabled persons, over 40% are Hispanic, and 18% are Black Americans. We assist Native American Reservations.
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
Rental assistance prevents families from being evicted and assuming a risk of homelessness. The payment of utilities. especially to seniors with fixed incomes, will
prevent the loss of utility service. Our Substance Abuse Recovery program. serving up lo 42 participants. aids men and women in their recovery from alcohol /drug abuse.
Upon graduating from our program, each participant is employed and housed. They continue to participate in our sober living program to support a life of sobriety.
What is the approximate percentage of your clients that have annual family incomes in each of the
following ranges: {Percentages should add to 100%)
85 % of clients are at 30 percent or below of t he area median income
15 % of clients are between 31 and 50 percent of the area median income.
% of clients are between 51 and 80 percent of the area median income
% of clients are above 80 percent of the area median income
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Please indicate the number of clients benefiting from the proposed activity and the percentage that are
Carlsbad residents.
Persons of which 100 % are Carlsbad residents
Does your organization charge recipients for the provided services?
lLJ No I j Yes (Please specify) $
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient English?
Brother Benno's is fortunate to have volunteers on site who are fluent in Spanish.
How will recipients' information be collected and documented?
All recipient's information is entered in our Mission Tracker Database. From this database, Brother Benno's has access
to information and reports stating the income level, race/ethnicity, age, address, female headed household, disability,
number of family members a nd a record of the various types of assistance.
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
1) Motel Vouchers (Emergency shelter for homeless persons/families). rental/utility assistance-Case notes are entered in the Mission
Tracker database for each person/household receiving assistance. Accounting tracks each expenditure. Monthly management reports are
reviewed at the Department and Executive Director level.
2) Substance Abuse Recovery Program -Status report reviewed monthly -number of participants entering the program, progress in
completing the program, including continued assistance for participants leaving the program.
Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other non-profit
organizations and/or agencies to form a cohesive approach in serving the low income and most
vulnerable populations.
Brother Benno's is partnered with the S.D. County Dept. of Homeless Solutions & Equitable Communities (HSEC) Homeless Services
Team with caseworkers, clinical social workers and benefits specialists at our Hub Center, TrueCare Mobile Health Clinic at our Hub
Center, Catholic Charities under long term grants, San Diego Food Bank, North County Food Bank, Food Donation Connection, City of
Oceanside's Homeless Outreach Team. Humanity Showers at our facility, TURN Mental Health Systems at our Hub Center, Interfaith
Community Services at our Hub Center and Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) at Palomar/MiraCosta Colleges.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
I CDBG Grant Request: 1 $20000 Total Project/Program Cost: I $101662
Did you receive any of the following sources of funding from the City of Carlsbad within the last two
fiscal years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) for the proposed program/project?
CDBG lLJ Yes No
Community Activity Funding fz] Yes □ No
General Funds Yes □ No
Other (specify): n Yes n No
If you have received federal funds, including CDBG funds, in previous years, have program violation
findings ever been made against your agency/organization? If yes, please explain nature of finding(s)
and how finding(s) has been addressed by your organization.
None
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Did you receive any federal funds, including CDBG funding from other cities? If so, please describe
source, year(s), and amounts.
Source Amount
-City of Carlsbad General Funds 2023-202d $ 10000
-CDBG 2022-2023 City of Carlsbad $10,073
-NRP County of San Diego 3/16/2021 $ 20000
PROPOSED BUDGET
Category /Item CDBG Request Other Sources Total
Wages/Salaries $10000 $ 75662 $85662
Personnel Benefits $0 $0 $0
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0
Rent and Utilities $0 $0 $0
Direct Program Expenses $0 $0 $0
Mileage $0 $0 $0
Other: Rental/Utilit:t/Motel Assist $ 10000 $6000 $16000
TOTAL $20000 $81662 $101662
Please further describe "Other Sources" from previous table.
Category /Item Other Sources Describe source and whether funding is
secured or anticipated
Wages/Salaries $ 75662 Grants secured and ongoing monthly donations from the community
Personnel Benefits $0
Materials and Supplies $0
Rent and Utilities $0
Direct Program Expenses $0
Mileage $0
Other: RenUUtility/Motel Assistance $ 6000 Grants secured and ongoing monthly donations from the community
TOTAL $81662
If your project or program requires ongoing funding, please describe how the program or project will
continue to be funded.
Brother Benno's is on track to meet fiscal year revenue budget objectives through grants and community donations.
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CERTIFICATION
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Carlsbad
I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Member, Board of Directors 1/11/2024
Title Date
Signature Title Date
NOTE: Applications must include a resolution from your organization's Board of Directors authorizing the
person(s) signing above to submit funding applications and to enter into funding agreements if selected.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name: Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCOSD) Federal Unique Entity
Identification Number
Address: 3888 Paducah Drive San Diego. CA 92117 Contact Phone:
Contact person/title: Appaswamy "Vino" Pajanor, CEO Contact email:
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Carlsbad
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619-323-2842
vpajanor@ccdsd.org
Organization Type: ✓ ~onprofit □For-profit
rbther (Please specify)
lJLocal public agencvLJ State public agency
Please describe the mission/purpose of organization:
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD) exists to exemplify the scriptural values of mercy and hospitality by witnessing the gospel message contained in "Mallhew 25:"; to advocate
for a just society by calling individuals and institutions to action on behalf of the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalized; and to acknowledge the sacredness of the human person by
accompanying those we serve on their journey toward achieving lheir full potential as persons created in the image and likeness of God.
Please provide the organization date of incorporation and number of years providing proposed
program/project?
CCOSO was established in 1919; it began as a small office in Downtown San Diego. Since then. CCOSD has become one or the most impactful agencies in San Diego and Imperial Countries. CCOSD consists
of over 20 programs that fall into fol¥ major areas: Homeless Services, Communily Services, Refugee Services, and mmigration Services. CCDSO filed for inoorporation on February 12, 1974, launching itself as
an independent non•profil organization. CCDSO created lhe La Posada De Guadalupe Wen's Sheller in 1992 and has provided services to Homeless Men and Farmworkers for the pasl 32 years.
Please describe the organization staff positions directly responsible for the proposed program and their
qualifications and experience:
Casev«1rker1Coaches level I, II, Ill, IV, and a Kitchen Coak. The Oirecklrof Homeless Services has an extensive background in counseling and advocacy, emphasizing p1oviding services with a lrauma-info,medapproach. She has
been with !he agency far fifteen years, overseeing programs for unsheltered individuals. She graduated from lhe Stale University of New YorltCollege at Oswego wilh a Bachelor of Aris in Psychology. The Program Manager has
experience providing case management and Rapid Rehousing services and is also knowledgeable about commercial kitchen operations, making him uniquely qualified for lhis position. A Senior Program Manager also supports La
Posada with over seven years o( experience wi'1 an emphas:is on connecting people with hOUSing and employn,enl. She is bilingual and has a bachetor's degree from 0,egon Stale University and an assodale degee from San Diego
City OJUege. All staff are lrained in trauma-informed care, and all th'ee management team members ere proficient in reading trauma-informed teams. All staff' are also _.ained in de-escalation, hcnn reduction, housing first, and
low-banier service detive1y.
Please indicate your agency's level of experience with the CDBG program:
LJ No or little experience (up to 1 year of us ing CDBG funds)
□ Some experience (2 to 3 yea rs of using CDBG funds)
□ Moderate experience (4 to 5 years of using CDBG funds)
[l] Considerable experience (more than 5 years of using CDBG funds)
PROJECT/PROGRAM INFOMATION
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including important steps
such as hiring staff, obta ining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves property acquisition or
construction, include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other applicable documents in
appendices.
La Posada opened in 1992 with the mission to provide a safe, supportive, clean environment and opportunities to empower men with
few or no resources to begin or continue working toward housing stability and self-sufficiency. La Posada is an emergency housing
program for men experiencing homelessness, offering year-round shelter and comprehensive wrap-around support. The program
remains the only short-term housing program for unsheltered single men in the City of Carlsbad and the entire North Coastal Region.
La Posada provides three daily meals, laundry and hygiene facilities, a mailing address, clothing, and onsite supportive services,
including case management, , translation and interpretation, and recreation. Onsite support services are provided in English and
Spanish, and residents work with case managers to set goals. The services include referrals to off-site employment, job training, and
medical services from trusted partners and service providers. Through the staff and inter-agency partners, residents are linked to
long-term support designed to end the cycle of homelessness and provide a path to housing stability.
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Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include community
support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
Not applicable, the proposed project is not requesting funds for construction, rehabilitation,
property acquisition, or construction-related activities. La Posada is a program that has been
operated continuously for 32 years.
Describe the program's timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start dates, end
dates, and milestones as applicable.
Not applicable, the proposed project is not requesting funds for construction, rehabilitation,
property acquisition, or construction-related activities. La Posada is a program that has been
operated continuously for 32 years.
Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services to be
provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
La Posada pro-.iides services for participants as a ~whore," meaning they come for one service but are connecled to others that meet their needs. Helping the participant often starts with something as simple as a warm
shower and a clean change of clothes. Being able to provide our participants with lhe confidence that comes wilh feeling dean is often the first step many need to start their joumey to self-sufficiency. The shelter pro\lides
three meals daily and a packed lunth lo participants working in agriculture fields throughout the day. La Posada's goal starts Wth addressing these seemingly small but impactful goals. Feeling clean and having a nutritious meal leads to a good night's rest, which leads lo our residents feeling refreshed and safe, leading to discussions on haN they became unshekered, the goals they want to achieve, and how we can help them get to the
future they see themselves.
La Posada intends to assist unsheltered single men in San Diego County exit homelessness with the tools and resources to remain independent and sclf•suff:cient. We want to provide unshelered men with a safe p(ace to
stay while helping them address the varying issues and barriers that got them to the place they are today. In 2022, LP served 186 men and assisted 47 men in obtaining permanent housing. They were provided with
70,201 supportive services, including meals,assistanceobtaining an identification card and birth certificates. travel directions, and help with lal.Wldry.
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? (Please be
specific such as direct services to client's home, transportation provided to and from facility, or relation
to public transportation.)
La Posada addresses homelessness that encompasses San Diego, Coastal North County, and portions of North County Inland. The program's service area is one inclusive of men whose daily lives
cross city boundaries and intersect with public and private services bounded by Interstate 5 and 15, a tenitory in this is no longer true now that the Rescue Mission Navigation Center is open in
Carlsbad. for unhoused men. La Posada is located just two miles north of Palomar Airport Road and a one.quarter mile east of El Camino Real. Major bus routes run within a five.minute walk from the
facilities, giving clients access lo the entire regioo. All men residing al La Posada have access to the facility's full range of services and the cooperative services of partner organizations in the Altiance
for Regional Solutions, the county's coordinated entry system, and other regional colaborations. I
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
I population (Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse, veterans,
farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
La Posada addressed the goals enumerated in the Draft Consolidated Plan by providing temporary housing for men experiencing
homelessness, along with comprehensive supportive services and referral to assistance accessing long-term housing. From the Consolidated
Plan, the program addresses the following priorities specifically.
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
CCOSO focuses on the unhoused men in North County and other areas of San Diego. All the participants are low income and our team works with each individual on
goals to help them move to self-sufficiency. With our trauma-informed case management we are able to address the barriers each participant races. Working with the
participants on their individuals goals and an appropriate timeline we work with the men to help them move from being unhoused to securing income and housing.
What is the approximate percentage of your clients that have annual family incomes in each of the
following ranges: (Percentages should add to 100%)
100 % of clients are at 30 percent or below of the area median income
% of clients are between 31 and 50 percent of the area median income.
% of clients are between 51 and 80 percent of the area median income
% of clients are above 80 percent of the area median income
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Please indicate the number of clients benefiting from the proposed activity and the percentage that are
Carlsbad residents.
Persons of which 37.5 % are Carlsbad residents
Does your organization charge recipients for the provided services?
lLJ No l J Yes (Please specify) $
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient English?
CCDSD employs team members who are proficient in various languages with the understanding that English is not everyone's primary language.
We want to meet everyone with a low-barrier mindset, and being unable to communicate with our team can be one of those barriers. CCDSD is
dedicated to ensuring that all our program participants have the opportunity to access communication that can be vital to their success.
How will recipients' information be collected and documented?
CCOSD measures dlent metrics via scrHning tools and cl ala entry lnlo Clarily, the homei.ss manag9ffltnllnformation syslem for San Diego County's Conlinuum d Care. Al men al LP complele a "'"1Prthensille lnlake process flat collecis relevanl demograph~ and service
needs data. The Intake process «insists ol completing a standard. comprehensiile assessment lo identify barriers and d1auenges IO h011Sing slab lit)' and sell-sufficiency and'-development ol a unique dltnl ldenllte,, which is Shared in regional daiabasas. The 10181 assessment creates and informs an lndiYiduaized service p1an Wilh specific goals IO rri.ligateor alleviate the person's homelessness. Casewo,ker,ICoaches lrack and measure each resident's progress Iowan:! self.ldenllffed goals by keeping paper and etecltonic rwcotds.
CCDSD actively pa11icipates ln Alia nee fat Reiiional Sok1lions.Nort1 Counf)', lhe MMIS, and CES for San Diego Counly Conlnuum d Care, adherhg lo al ,eco,d colectlon, ll"ackinsJ, and repor1niituldellnes far !he region. Through Clariy, t,e local HMIS, la Posada staff
enters al HUD and CoC-mandaled client lnformalion IO support the local Coe requirtmenls. Which Is Yitai br fulu,e federal alocallons to fund hOmefess services In t,e region. Furthennore. data colledon. documentation, and eva.,.alion are crllk:al b cienl arid program
suce.en. The dOCtlmentafonassisls slaffin coaching, helpe-lg them tack dienl p.rogress loWardsgaals and adjustacwrdingly. $1affmustpromply enterdernagraphlc inforn,ation and case management noces inlo lhe HMIS within one business day from c:olection,
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
Outoomes are tracked by documenting services provided in residents' files and entering information into Clarity and internal tracking systems-the Program Manager and CompUance Coordinator review documenlation for accuracy and completeness.
The CDBG contract will be assigned a grant number. and a contract folder will be set up. The contract will be assigned to a Grants Accountant responsible for maintaining the file, moniloring the expenditures of the funds.
tracktng outstanding balances due, preparing invoices, reporting lo the Directors on the spending, and contacting the funder regarding payment All pub We oontracts are managed by federal single audit standards, the terms
and condilions of 0MB Uniform Guidance{2.CFR.200), and aU otherrefevantguidelines for the adninistration of pub We funds. Each contract file is reviewed and updated monthly by the Controner, Grants Accountant, and
Program Director. The Controll8l reviews al bllllng and expense records to ensure they are being spent wi1h fidelity to the terms of each grant conlract. After the month is reconciled. the Control!erprepares a monthly
Grants Receivabfe aging report for the Chief of Finance for inclusion in the monthly reports to the Finance Commitlee. Financial reports are also reviewed by the Director of Homeless Services and la Posada Program
Manager monthly.
Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other non-profit
organizations and/or agencies to form a cohesive approach in serving the low income and most
vulnerable populations.
Engaging in partnerships is a critical component of the program and client success. Partnerships aHON the agency to leverage resources and fill service gaps lo ensure that men experiencing homelessness can make
meaningful progress toward their housing and self~sufficiency goals. Key partnerships include:
1, Interfaith Community Services: provides employment ser,,ices and support, including resume development assistance, employment opportunities, and financial lileracy classes.
2. Veteran Community Services: assists veteran residents with deposits and rental assistarce creating access to permanent housing and securing public enl~lements.
3. Exodus Recovery provides behavioral health services for residents.
4. Community Resource Center provides rental assistance for residents who meet their ellgibnity criteria
5. Pacffic Ridge Middle School: 8th and 12th-grade students visit La Posada monthly lo host activilies and Olganize donation drives.
6. North County Health Systems: provide HIV and Hepatitis C tesling available to residents every month.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CDBG Grant Request: $2s,ooo Total Project/Program Cost: $ 1, 156,662
Did you receive any of the following sources of funding from the City of Carlsbad within the last two
fiscal years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) for the proposed program/project?
CDBG ✓ Yes No ;:::::= □ Community Activity Funding Yes No -General Funds ~ Yes □ No
Other (specify): Yes n No
If you have received federal funds, including CDBG funds, in previous years, have program violation
findings ever been made against your agency/organization? If yes, please explain nature of finding(s)
and how finding(s) has been addressed by your organization.
No.
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Did you receive any federal funds, including CDBG funding from other cities? If so, please describe
source, year(s), and amounts.
Source Amount
_ ARS $ 160,000
-PAS $64,280
-$
PROPOSED BUDGET
Category /Item CDBG Request Other Sources Total
Wages/Salaries $5,000 $617,585 $622,585
Personnel Benefits $1,400 $139,193 $140,593
Materials and Supplies $ $ $20235
Rent and Utilities $8,600 $76,572 $85,172
Direct Program Expenses $10,000 $33,562 $43,562
Mileage $ $ $
Other: $ $ $
TOTAL $25,000 $887,147 $912,147
Please further describe "Other Sources" from previous table.
Category/Item Other Sources Describe source and whether funding is
secured or anticipated
Wages/Sa la ries $617,585 ARS, PAS, donations and private grants
Personnel Benefits $139,193 ARS, PAS, donations and private grants
Materials and Supplies $
Rent and Utilities $76,572 ARS, PAS, donations and private grants
Direct Program Expenses $33,562 ARS, PAS, donations and private grants
Mileage $
Other: $
TOTAL $887,147
If your project or program requires ongoing funding, please describe how the program or project will
continue to be funded.
La Posada will require futwe funding. and the Philanthropy team at CCOSO is writing grants for both pubOi: and private funding sources. CCOSO atso has three appeats thrOUghoul the year that hetp wilh monetary donations for al the programs.
Securing both public: and private ~ants w• support La Posada and help sustain lhe program. CCOSO Is a4so lhe recipient of a $2 mlllon grant from the City a( Catfsbad lo expand the buikllng lo lnctude women and children. Curren•y. CCOSO is
working to start a feaslbillty studylo look at the 0,1rrent strudures and how an expansion wll be possibht. Wllh a possible expansion at La Posada there will be more funding opportunilies avalable to support unhoused women and children.
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I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
~ Chief Executive Officer
Title
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Date
Signature Title Date
NOTE: Applications must include a resolution from your organization's Board of Directors authorizing the
person(s) signing above to submit funding applications and to enter into funding agreements if selected.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In addition to your Community Development Block Grant funding application, please complete
the following supplemental questionnaire.
THEME: A theme was not selected for this funding year. Preference will be given to the applications
which specifically address the Consolidated Plan Priorities however applications for unrelated services
are eligible for submission.
ORGANIZATION:
1. In 250 words or less, please describe how your organization will be using the
requested funds.
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD) will use the requested funds in our
CDBG Carlsbad application to offset La Posada staff salaries, supplies, utilities, and food
purchased for the residents. The salaries for employees at La Posada are one of the
most significant expenses; the staff consists of trauma-informed case managers who
provide the best resources for the residents staying at La Posada. The shelter is open
24/7, with 50 beds for men experiencing homelessness and 50 beds for farmworkers,
and it needs to be staffed around the clock to support the residents.
2. Attach an Excel budget showing the specific line-item breakdown on how you arrived
at the funding request.
Please see the Attached Excel Budget.
3. Describe how your organization will be able to advance your program if you do not
receive the entire funding request. What is your funding threshold before you can no
longer provide the intended services or supplies you are seeking?
CCDSD is working diligently to find new funding sources to support our homeless shelter
programs. La Posada has been running in a deficit. Due to this deficit, the Finance
Department has been working with the Director of Homeless Services and the manager
to look at the budget line items and take a deeper look, analyzing the expenses and
where the program can cut costs. The Board overseeing CCDSD has also monitored the
homeless shelters and programs. Unfortunately, the only option to significantly change
the budget is to reduce beds at La Posada. This is something that the organization takes
very seriously. The need for shelters and services to help people experiencing
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homelessness only increases every year. The cost of running the shelter also increases
as utilities alone have significantly increased this year.
The mission of CCDSD is to shelter the homeless; therefore, as an organization, we are
doing everything we can to increase funding and support for the shelter. We recently
partnered with the City of Carlsbad to possibly expand the shelter and increase the
physical size of La Posada to accommodate more shelter beds. This will allow us to
increase the number of people experiencing homelessness we can help by providing
shelter for women and children. The team at CCDSD is working on finding additional
funding sources and has begun planning the expansion. With the expansion, the budget
for La Posada will also increase, almost tripling to provide the best services and staff to
run the program.
Currently, the per-bed cost at Catholic Charities is $72. The two primary funding sources
for La Posada are currently CDBG grants and our partnership with Alliance for Reginal
Solutions. The funding provided is $8.64 per bed. This drastic difference is one of the
reasons La Posada is in a deficit situation.
Another unique partnership CCDSD is currently working with is Valdivia Farms. Valdivia
Farms was founded in 2017 and is a farm of fruits and vegetables. Valdivia Farms
partnered with CCDSD in 2022 to provide shelter for some farmworkers working at the
farm. This partnership provides a small income for La Posada, helping offset the cost of
shelter site. Valdivia Farms also provides economic
support to the City of Carlsbad, and we are excited to be working with an organization
that supports the community.
Catholic Charities understands that the need to provide shelter and services to
individuals experiencing homelessness is critical in San Diego. We will continue to
provide the services we are capable of and work to expand these services to help more
individuals. We are very proud that 40% of the men who come to La Posada leave our
shelter for permanent housing. The hope is that our success rate will help attract other
funding and support for the shelter.
4. Does your organization charge a fee for accessing your services or supplies? If so,
please describe the rational for this fee.
Catholic Charities does not charge a fee for accessing our services.
5. Will the funding of this program with a CDBG grant allows you to receive a matching
grant from another organization? If so, where would those funds come from, and
how much would that grant be in dollars?
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The funding for La Posada from the CDBG grant possibly being used as a matching grant
for another organization is something that our Philanthropy Department is looking into.
Currently, the focus is finding other public and private grants to support La Posada, and
they do not need a match. The team is exhausting all avenues for financial support of La
Posada and will continue to look for new opportunities.
6. If your funding is approved, how many Carlsbad residents will you be able to assist?
When funding is approved, Catholic Charities estimates that we will be able to help 90
Carlsbad residents experiencing homelessness.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name: Casa de Amparo Federal Unique Entity
Identification Number
Address: 325 Buena Creek Rd.,ri Contact Phone:
Contact person/title: Heather Jenkins, Direci! Contact email:
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Carlsbad
95-3315571
(760) 566-3582
hienkins@casadeamparo.org
Organization Type: z Nonprofit □For-profit lJLocal public agencylJ State public agency
)ther (Please specify)
Please describe the mission/purpose of organization:
Casa de Amparo's mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect
throuoh a ranoe of proorams and services that promote healino orowth and healthy relationships.
Please provide the organization date of incorporation and number of years providing proposed
program/project?
1978, 45 years
Please describe the organization staff positions directly responsible for the proposed program and their
qualifications and experience:
The Chief Executive Officer and the Maintenance Supervisor, who maintains Casa de Amparo's
buildings and grounds, will lead the project. The Maintenance Supervisor has 3-5 years of facilities
maintenance and aeneral reoairs exoerience and comoleted annrooriate backaround screeninas.
Please indicate your agency's level of experience with the CDBG program:
LJ No or little experience (up to 1 year of using CDBG funds)
□ Some experience (2 to 3 years of using CDBG funds)
□ Moderate experience (4 to 5 years of using CDBG funds)
0 Considerable experience (more than 5 years of using CDBG funds)
PROJECT/PROGRAM INFOMATION
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including important steps
such as hiring staff, obtaining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves property acquisition or
construction, include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other applicable documents in
appendices.
To implement Casa de Amparo's San Marcos campus parking lot improvement project, including
landscaping and asphalt replacement, we will obtain three project quotes by the end of June 2024.
Following receipt of all quotes, the CEO and Maintenance Supervisor will select the preferred
vendor to complete the improvements. The project will then begin based on the availability of the
selected vendor.
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Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include community
support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
Following parking lot improvement plans at Casa de Amparo's Oceanside campus, the CEO and
Maintenance Supervisor agreed upon the need for parking lot improvements at the San Marcos
campus. Vendors are currently being identified to obtain project quotes from.
Describe the program's timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start dates, end
dates, and milestones as applicable.
Following the receipt of three project quotes by the end of June 2024, the project may begin any
month following based on vendor availability. We aim for the project to be completed by the end of
Fall 2024.
Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services to be
provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
The project will begin with a site assessment. In collaboration with the selected project vendor, we
will ensure that all appropriate permits and compliance guidelines are obtained/followed.
Necessary demolition/excavation of currently problematic areas of the parking lot will occur.
Asphalt installation and landscapino will then beoin followed bv a final inspection at completion.
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? (Please be
specific such as direct services to client's home, transportation provided to and from facility, or relation
to public transportation.)
Because Casa de Amparo is a residential mental and behavioral health treatment center for youth
who have experienced severe abuse and neglect, our facilities are not open to the general public.
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
population (Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse, veterans,
farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
Casa de Amparo serves youth-young adults (ages 12-25) who are wards of Child Welfare
Services or County Probation and removed from their homes due to child abuse and neglect.
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
All Casa de Amparo beneficiaries, including those accessing the San Marcos parking lot, are
classified as low-income persons by the County of San Diego.
What is the approximate percentage of your clients that have annual family incomes in each of the
following ranges: (Percentages should add to 100%)
100 % of clients are at 30 percent or below of the area median income
% of clients are between 31 and 50 percent of the area median income.
% of clients are between 51 and 80 percent of the area median income
% of clients are above 80 percent of the area median income
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Please indicate the number of clients benefiting from the proposed activity and the percentage that are
Carlsbad residents.
Persons of which Q__% are Carlsbad residents
Does your organization charge recipients for the provided services?
l{J No LJ Yes (Please specify)$
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient English?
100% of current recipients are English-speaking or dual-language. We have 18 Spanish-speaking
staff and two Vietnamese-speaking staff. All program materials can be translated to Spanish if
needed bv a resident.
How will recipients' information be collected and documented?
Casa de Amparo collects and documents recipients' information using San Diego County's Social
Solutions' Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database, as well as a customized and confidential internal
database. The ETO svstem tracks demoaraohic and oroaram oroaress information for recioients.
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
Casa de Amparo monitors program recipients' progress using the California Child and Adolescent
Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment and multi-disciplinary tool, which monitors outcomes of
services and measures a child's needs, strengths, behavioral/emotional development,
decision-makinQ, life functioninQ, risk behaviors, and support system resources.
Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other non-profit
organizations and/or agencies to form a cohesive approach in serving the low income and most
vulnerable populations.
Casa de Amparo works most closely with San Diego County Child Welfare Services and has
established over 35 partnerships with local community organizations that work in concert to
support program recipients with coordinated and unduplicated services. Recipients access both
on-campus and external community resources multiple times per week.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
I CDBG Grant Request: I $100,000.00 Total Project/Program Cost: I $
Did you receive any of the following sources of funding from the City of Carlsbad within the last two
fiscal years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) for the proposed program/project?_
CDBG LiJ Yes No
Community Activity Funding ~ Yes □ No
General Funds Yes □ No
Other (specify): Yes n No
If you have received federal funds, including CDBG funds, in previous years, have program violation
findings ever been made against your agency/organization? If yes, please explain nature of finding(s)
and how finding(s) has been addressed by your organization.
Program violation findings have not been made against Casa de Amparo for CDBG funds in
previous vears.
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Did you receive any federal funds, including CDBG funding from other cities? If so, please describe
source, year(s), and amounts.
Source Amount
-City of San Marcos $18,306.24 (2023)
-County of San Diego $100,000.00 (2023)
-$
PROPOSED BUDGET
Category /Item CDBG Request Other Sources Total
Wages/Salaries $ $ $
Personnel Benefits $ $ $
Materials and Supplies $ $ $
Rent and Utilities $ $ $
Direct Program Expenses $100,000.00 $ $100,000.00
Mileage $ $ $
Other: $ $ $
TOTAL $100,000.00 $ $100,000.00
Please further describe "Other Sources" from previous table.
Category /Item Other Sources Describe source and whether funding is
secured or anticipated
Wages/Salaries $
Personnel Benefits $
Materials and Supplies $
Rent and Utilities $
Direct Program Expenses $
Mileage $
Other: $
TOTAL $
If your project or program requires ongoing funding, please describe how the program or project will
continue to be funded.
Casa de Amparo's San Marcos campus parking lot improvement project will not require ongoing
fundina.
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CERTIFICATION
(Cityof
Carlsbad
I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Chief Executive Officer 1/12/2024
Signature Title Date
Director of Development 1/12/2024
Signature Title Date
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Casa de
Amparo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founded in 1978 by a local San Diego County group of women concerned about domestic violence
and the welfare of children, Casa de Amparo envisions a community where child abuse and neglect
are not tolerated, and where child abuse awareness and prevention are priorities. As a major force
in the field of child abuse prevention, we partner with the greater San Diego community and
beyond to ensure that children and their families receive unique and innovative services for
healing, for stopping child mistreatment of any kind, and for ending generational cycles of abuse.
With the mission to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect through a range
of programs and services that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships, Casa de Amparo
delivers services via two primary programs: Residential Services and New Directions, as well as
provides supplementary therapeutic programming and activities for all youth served.
As a California Community Care Licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
(STRTP), our Residential Services program provides trauma-informed, intensive residential care
to youth dependents of Child Welfare Services and wards from county probation. The program
serves youth and adolescents ages 12-18 from various ethnic backgrounds, as well as homeless
and LGBTQIA youth and youth with disabilities, who have been impacted by Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACES) and trauma, including severe neglect, domestic violence, gang activity,
substance abuse, and/or exposure to violence in the community. Additionally, we serve girls with
special health care needs, who are pregnant and/or parenting, and/or involved in or at risk of
involvement in commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). This component of the program provides
the girls with a designated space to experience pregnancy and motherhood in home-like cottages
separate from our other on-site residential cottages. We provide 24-hour supervised care for all
residents, including medical treatment, meals, transportation, recreation, counseling, life skills
(including money management) and social skills development, education coordination, and case
management.
Our New Directions transitional housing program serves adolescents and young adults ages 18-
25 who are transitioning from the foster care system, including those who are pregnant and/or
parenting, and equips them with the necessary skills and resources to successfully transition to
independent living. Supports include intensive case management; stable housing with subsidized
rent (off-site from Casa de Amparo's campus); furnishings and basic necessities; support for
overall medical and mental health; employment, education, and career planning; money
management; life skills training; relationship mediation; monthly gift cards for groceries and
transportation; emancipation funds available upon high school graduation; optional matched
personal savings program; and parenting skill-building for residents with children.
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KEY STAFF
Mike Barnett, BA, Chief Executive Officer has been in office since March 2022. He has over 30
years of professional experience in the public and private sectors. Barnett was commissioned as a
San Diego County deputy sheriff in 1992 and rose through the ranks, leading teams of all sizes
across multiple disciplines. In 2017 he was appointed as the Sheriffs chief deputy and second-in-
command. As the Undersheriffhe commanded the 4,500-employee organization with a budget of
just under $1 billion. He oversaw the medical and mental health care needs of thousands of people
in county institutions and was responsible for providing the full scope of police services to almost
one million people in San Diego County. He was also responsible for providing regional support
including jail and courts systems, a nationally accredited crime laboratory, along with aviation,
and emergency services to the San Diego region. He is passionate about our mission and previously
served on the board of Casa de Amparo. Mike is a graduate of San Diego State University.
Gerardo Gonzales holds Casa de Amparo's Maintenance Supervisor position and is responsible for
the comprehensive oversight of the maintenance department, leading a team and managing various
tasks to ensure the organization's facilities and equipment are well-maintained. This includes
directing and evaluating maintenance staff, overseeing project management and delegation of
assignments, monitoring vendors' compliance with agency policies, serving as the agency Safety
Officer, and ensuring adherence to regulations and standards. Gonzales also coordinates
emergency response efforts, manages maintenance project budget and expenditures, schedules and
executes maintenance tasks, collaborates with various departments for special events, and ensures
the completion of checklists for facilities, equipment, kitchen, vehicles, and preventive
maintenance. Additionally, Gonzales oversees grounds maintenance, monitors water systems,
coordinates resident apartment repairs, and ensures compliance with local agreements and
regulations. Regular participation in meetings and collaboration with volunteers are also part of
Gonzales' role.
BUDGET & TIMELINE
Casa de Amparo respectfully requests $100,000.00 to improve the parking lot at our San Marcos,
CA campus. The project will include asphalt replacement and landscaping in the parking lot. This
capital investment will enable our program participants and staff to use the parking lot more safely,
and it will offer the campus a more welcoming aesthetic upon participants' arrival. Following the
receipt of three project quotes from local vendors by the end of June 2024, Casa de Amparo will
select one vendor to begin and complete the project. The estimated cost of the project will include
initial site assessment and planning, preparing the parking lot for the necessary improvements,
replacement of the entire parking lot's asphalt, and landscaping in and around the area. We aim to
have the project completed by the end of Fall 2024. Once complete, and with proper care and
maintenance, the new parking lot is expected to last at least 25-30 years.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name:Federal Unique Entity
Identification Number
Address:Contact Phone:
Contact person/title:Contact email:
Organization Type: Nonprofit For-profit Local public agency State public agency
Other (Please specify)
Please describe the mission/purpose of organization:
Please provide the organization date of incorporation and number of years providing proposed
program/project?
Please describe the organization staff positions directly responsible for the proposed program and their
qualifications and experience:
Please indicate your agency's level of experience with the CDBG program:
No or little experience (up to 1 year of using CDBG funds)
Some experience (2 to 3 years of using CDBG funds)
Moderate experience (4 to 5 years of using CDBG funds)
Considerable experience (more than 5 years of using CDBG funds)
PROJECT/PROGRAM INFOMATION
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including important steps
such as hiring staff, obtaining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves property acquisition or
construction, include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other applicable documents in
appendices.
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Community Resource Center (CRC) MNJKA8UN9JG3
650 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 760-230-6318
Rebecca Nussbaum rnussbaum@crcncc.org
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Community Resource Center's mission is to help our neighbors create paths to healthy food, stable homes and safe relationships.
CRC was incorporated on 11/26/79 and is now in its 45th year of operation.
Rebecca Nussbaum, Chief Program Officer, will have program oversight responsibility. She joined Community Resource Center in 2006. Rebecca holds a regional leadership position with the San Diego Domestic Violence Council,
serving on the Executive Team. She is also active at the state level, serving on the Board of Directors for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of
California, San Diego and a Master of Ms in nonprofit leadership and management from the University of San Diego.
Corrie McCoy, Chief Operating Officer, joined CRC in May 2021. She has a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Master in Business Administration in accounting with more than 25 years of accounting and finance experience in
for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and 14 years of fund accounting in the U.S. military. She also has an expertise in process improvement and qualitative research and analysis.
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CRC has fully implemented, ongoing homelessness prevention programs in Carlsbad including
City of Carlsbad Rapid Rehousing, 2023-24 CDBG grant, and an employment and benefits
specialist. This 2024-25 program will be fully operational upon award and continue throughout the
grant term.
Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include community
support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
Describe the program’s timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start dates, end
dates, and milestones as applicable.
Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services to be
provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? (Please be
specific such as direct services to client’s home, transportation provided to and from facility, or relation
to public transportation.)
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
population (Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse, veterans,
farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
What is the approximate percentage of your clients that have annual family incomes in each of the
following ranges: (Percentages should add to 100%)
% of clients are at 30 percent or below of the area median income
_ % of clients are between 31 and 50 percent of the area median income.
% of clients are between 51 and 80 percent of the area median income
% of clients are above 80 percent of the area median income
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CRC has completed everything necessary to initiate the project because the 2024-25 project will be a continuation of the successful, 2023-24 COBG program which served 9 households:
• CRC has an office in Carlsbad with resident staff providing case management services to Carlsbad residents
• CRC partners with affordable housing complexes in Carlsbad including La Costa Paloma, Cassia Heights, Hunter's Point, Glen Ridge, Laurel Tree, and Mariposa Apartments, providing outreach to low-income househok:ls and receiving referrals
from apartment managers for households that are struggling to pay rent
• CRC provides economically vulnerable low-income households with food programs, financial literacy and employment assistance, intensive case management, and other social services that help families remain stably housed
• CRC has an ongoing Rapid Rehousing program with the City of Car1sbad
• CRC has a resale store in Carlsbad available to Car1sbad residents. Participants receive household essentials and quality clothing. The community at large contributes to the efforts to support Carlsbad residents
Project term will be 7/1/24 through 6/30/25.
In full alignment with the City's updated Homeless Action Plan priority to develop and maintain the city's capacity to prevent and reduce homelessness, CRC will serve 25
economically vulnerable households in Carlsbad, including domestic violence (DV) survivors and their children, who are at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness -
in danger of losing their primary nighttime residence and lacking the resources or support networks needed to stabilize their housing, prioritizing seniors, veterans, and
families based on each household's need. Available assistance includes assessment to determine utility of diversion as an initial strategy, rental arrears, late fees,
landlord mediation/advocacy, one-time rental assistance, security deposits, utility deposij or arrears, bridge housing motel vouchers (to bridge gap between housing to
housing), employment assistance (transportation), or assistance with other costs related to household's ability to prevent homelessness.
Carlsbad residents have remote access through CRC's online client assistance portal or via telephonic or in person
appointments with case managers at CRC's office in Carlsbad. The office is accessible by bus or other public
transportation. CRC also offers mobile case management in which case managers travel to the client's location.
The special needs populations that CRC serves are individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of imminent homelessness, including those escaping domestic violence.
• CRC provides ongoing food distribution and optional case management to seniors in the community. The majority of participants have at least one trauma-induced barrier to self-sufficiency and wellness sueh as substance abuse or mental health issues.
• Case Managers work. with clients to address identified barriers.
• Staff regularly receive training on how to provide culturally competent services for the underserved populations CRC serves.
• Services are available in Spanish, to better serve the Hispanio'Latino population, which comprises approximately 39% of CRC's clients.
Low-and moderate-income residents of Carlsbad will benefit from CRC's proposed Homeless Prevention program by helping them overcome personal, economic, health and social justice barriers that threaten their ability to maintain their hOusing and avoid experiencing
homelessness. The median price to rent a home greaUy exceeds median family income and disproportionately impacts women and people of color. The barrier is greater for those experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. Approximately 13.3% of the
county's 3.3 million population have incomes below poverty level and spend nearly 70% of their income on rent. (2-1-1 San Diego 211SD).
The project will benefit and serve low-income, economically insecure Carlsbad residents who are at risk of experiencing homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence (DV). CRC's services directly focus on the City's Consolidated Plan priority to prevent and reduce
homelessness by providing homeless prevention services to Carlsbad individuals and families who are on the verge of experiencing homelessness. These prevention activities will include client financial assistance, case management or counseling efforts that will result in
Carlsbad residents obtaining or maintaining permanent housing.
100
Please indicate the number of clients benefiting from the proposed activity and the percentage that are
Carlsbad residents.
Persons of which % are Carlsbad residents
Does your organization charge recipients for the provided services?
No Yes (Please specify) $_______
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient English?
How will recipients’ information be collected and documented?
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other non-profit
organizations and/or agencies to form a cohesive approach in serving the low income and most
vulnerable populations.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CDBG Grant Request:$Total Project/Program Cost: $
Did you receive any of the following sources of funding from the City of Carlsbad within the last two
fiscal years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) for the proposed program/project?
CDBG
Community Activity Funding
General Funds
Other (specify):
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
If you have received federal funds, including CDBG funds, in previous years, have program violation
findings ever been made against your agency/organization? If yes, please explain nature of finding(s)
and how finding(s) has been addressed by your organization.
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Services including homelessness prevention, social services and the Food & Nutrition Center are offered in English and Spanish to better serve the Hispanic/Latino population which comprises
approximately 39% of the client population. If services are needed in additional languages, staff have access to translation assistance through AT&T USA Direct In-Language Service, Google Translate,
711-TTY for participants who are hearing impaired (although we have a staff member that speaks American Sign Language), and License to Freedom, a San Diego County non-profit organization that
serves immigrant DV survivors and offers translation assistance in numerous languages. CRC provides timely, meaningful access to all agency programs and activities for Limited English Proficient
(LEP) persons.
CRC collects and documents beneficiary information using an intake form and documents
provided by the client in person or by using CRC's secure online client portal.
The metrics and measurements for Homeless Prevention services are:
• 100% of individuals who receive prevention assistance will be offered access to CRC's case management services, financial independence counseling or housing search assistance.
• 85% of all housing participants retain or exit to pennanent housing at case closure.
• 80% of the total number of households who participate in integrative case management services will work with a case manager to develop a personalized self-sufficiency plan focused on eliminating barriers to self-sufficiency.
CRC uses the software Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) to track individual and programmatic progress. CRC developed key perfonnance indicators (KPI) for the organization and each program including Social Services Homeless
Prevention. CRC's Data Specialist collaborates with program staff to develop program perfonnance metrics, trains staff how to collect data, and provides analysis for reporting and evaluation.
CRC works closely with Carlsbad's faith-based community through the Interfaith Shelter Network for which Pilgrim Church and Christ
Presbyterian in La Costa serve as winter shelters. As noted earlier, CRC partners with affordable housing complexes in Carlsbad including
La Costa Paloma, Cassia Heights, Hunter's Point, Glen Ridge, Laurel Tree and Mariposa Apartments, providing outreach to low-income
households and receiving referrals from apartment managers for households that are struggling to pay rent. CRC also works
collaboratively with La Posada, Interfaith Community Services and the City of Carlsbad.
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Did you receive any federal funds, including CDBG funding from other cities? If so, please describe
source, year(s), and amounts.
Source
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Amount
$
$
$
PROPOSED BUDGET
Category/Item CDBG Request Other Sources Total
Wages/Salaries $$$
Personnel Benefits $$$
Materials and Supplies $ $$
Rent and Utilities $ $$
Direct Program Expenses $ $$
Mileage $ $$
Other: ______________________ $ $$
TOTAL $ $$
Please further describe “Other Sources” from previous table.
Category/Item Other Sources Describe source and whether funding is
secured or anticipated
Wages/Salaries $
Personnel Benefits $
Materials and Supplies $
Rent and Utilities $
Direct Program Expenses $
Mileage $
Other: ____________________ $
TOTAL $
If your project or program requires ongoing funding, please describe how the program or project will
continue to be funded.
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City of Encinitas 30,000
13,650 496,102 509,752
4,505 122,764 127,269
53,085 382,115 435,200
Indirect costs 6,492 105,070 111,562
77,732 1,106,051 1,183,783
496,102 Wages, personnel benefits, direct program expenses, and indirect
122,764 will be drawn from : HUD CoC Rapid Rehousing -$248,204 (secured),
Carlsbad Rapid Rehousing -$794,839 (secured)
Carsbad Encapment Resolution Funds -$147,248 -(secured)
382,115 Carlsbad Employment and Benefits Specialist-$140,000 (anticipated)
Encinitas Opening Doors -$138,700 (anticipated)
indirect costs 105,070
1,106,051
CRC is funded by a diverse range of government and private grants, business and community donations, fundraising event revenue, in-kind services and food donations, and revenue from
CRC Resale stores. CRC is the coastal North County leader in providing high impact stabilization services that assist families facing homelessness because of job loss or inadequate income in
keeping permanent housing. These positive outcomes have resulted in long-term funding by both government and private grantors.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
_____ ______________
Signature Title Date
_____ ______________
Signature Title Date
NOTE: Applications must include a resolution from your organization’s Board of Directors authorizing the
person(s) signing above to submit funding applications and to enter into funding agreements if selected.
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Chief Operating Officer January 9, 2024
2024 Carlsbad CDBG Executive Summary
Community Resource Center (CRC) will provide Homeless Prevention services and supportive
social services for individuals residing in Carlsbad, including domestic violence (DV) survivors and
their children and victims of crime or abuse. Homeless Prevention assistance is for Carlsbad
households at imminent risk of homelessness - in danger of losing their primary nighttime residence
and lacking the resources or support networks needed to stabilize their housing, prioritizing seniors,
veterans, and families, based on each household’s need. Available assistance includes assessment
to determine utility of Diversion as an initial strategy, rental or utility arrears, late fees, landlord
mediation/advocacy, one- time rental assistance, security or utility deposits, bridge housing motel
vouchers (to bridge gap between housing to housing), employment assistance (transportation), or
assistance with other costs related to household’s ability to prevent homelessness. CRC does not
charge fees to participants for any of the services described.
CRC will assist 25 Carlsbad residents with Homeless Prevention services and supportive social
services. CRC estimates the annual program cost for direct assistance per client is in the range of
$1,000 to $3,000, depending on client need. This year, the City provided substantial funds for
homeless intervention (Carlsbad Rapid Rehousing) together with CDBG funds for homeless
prevention. This request will fill a funding gap for homeless prevention assistance and is fully
aligned with the City’s Homeless Action Plan strategic priority to develop and maintain the City’s
capacity to prevent and reduce homelessness and its impacts on the community (emphasis
added).
Please see the attached Homeless Prevention Project Budget – Program Budget HP nC Carlsbad
CDBG 24.pdf. CRC will use CDBG funds provided by the City of Carlsbad to supplement or expand
services. CRC does not have other funds for the proposed services but can scale the number of
Carlsbad residents served to the amount awarded. CRC will continue to expand its presence in
Carlsbad and continue its other activities for Carlsbad residents.
CRC has not identified any matching funding. If Carlsbad CDBG funds are granted, CRC may be
able to identify the granted funds as a match for other grants where applicable, increasing the
leverage and value of each grant.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
TOTAL AWARD:77,732$
Year 1 Total
Salaries 13,650$13,650$
Benefits 4,505$4,505$
Occupancy $$
Travel $$
Supplies $$
Communications & Technology $$
Client Assistance 53,085$53,085$
Total Direct Costs 71,240$71,240$
Indirect Costs 6,492$6,492$
Total Program Costs 77,732$77,732$
68.3%
25
$2,123
$3,887
CRC
Homelessness Prevention Budget
Current Direct Expense
Percentage
Households served
Average rent per household
(arrears + rental assistance)
Average total cost per
household
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name: Interfaith Community Services, Inc. Federal Unique Entity
Identification Number
Address: 550 Wes1 Washington Avenue, Escondido CA 92025 Contact Phone:
Contact person/title: Vannessa Marshall, Dir of Coastal Services Contact email:
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vmarshall@interfaithservices.org
Organization Type: v' Nonprofit □For-profit lJLocal public agencyl_J State public agency -
Dther (Please specify)
Please describe the mission/purpose of organization:
Interfaith Community Services (Interfaith) empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive
programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.
Please provide the organization date of incorporation and number of years providing proposed
program/project?
Interfaith was founded in 1979 as a result of a collaboration of diverse faith communities. Interfaith became incorporated as a 501 (c)3
in August 1982. Interfaith has operated a Carlsbad Service Center (previously Carlsbad Hiring Hall) since 2014.
Please describe the organization staff positions directly responsible for the proposed program and their
qualifications and experience:
The program will be overseen by Vannessa Marshall, Director of Coastal Services. Marshall has worked at the Carlsbad Service Center (CSC) since 2015 and is pursuing a Masters in Nonprofit Management ad Leadership from the University of San Diego. Day-to-day operations will be managed by Holly Herring, Program Manager. Herring joined Interfaith in August 2023 and has specialized in Behavioral Health services in homeless outreach in the local region. Direct client services will be provided by Case Managers Lindsey Cordada and Aileen Sanchez, supported by an Intake Specialist. Cordada joined Interfaith in 2022 after previously working for a homeless shelter in the area and is pursuing a Masters degree in Social Work. Sanchez joined Interfaith in November 2023 and brings four years of experience in case management. Both are both bilingual {English/Spanish). The Intake Specialist position is open and will be filled before the contract period.
Please indicate your agency's level of experience with the CDBG program:
LJ No or little experience (up to 1 year of using CDBG funds)
□ Some experience (2 to 3 years of using CDBG funds)
□ Moderate experience (4 to 5 years of using CDBG funds)
~ Considerable experience (more than 5 years of using CDBG funds)
PROJECT /PROGRAM INFOMATION
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including important steps
such as hiring staff, obtaining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves property acquisition or
construction, include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other applicable documents in
appendices.
Interfaith proposes to provide housing and social services at its Carlsbad Service Center to address Priority 2 (Prevent and Reduce Homelessness) and Priority 3 (Strengthen support services for lower income residents and residents with special needs} of the City's consolidated plan, as follows: -Interfaith will prevent and reduce homelessness in Carlsbad by providing rental assistance and security deposit assistance in emergency situations to low-income households at risk of homelessness. Case managers determine eligibility and engage clients in service plan aimed at achieving lasting solutions. lnterfaith's approach emphasizes homelessness prevention first and foremost, helping people stay housed and remain out of the homelessness response system whenever possible. Staff also enter homeless residents into the Coordinated Entry System to link them with the appropriate housing resources.
-Interfaith will strengthen support for low-income residents through supportive services and use of flexible funding to include emergency food supplies, transportation assistance in the form of bus passes and gas vouchers, prescription assistance, affordable health care referrals, childcare and clothing assistance, financial assistance to receive California ID cards and birth certificates, tax preparation, legal assistance, as well as CalFresh and Medi-Cal application assistance. In addition, Interfaith will offer employment assistance and support clients with employment-related training, certifications, and supplies.
Services will initiate within 15 days of contract approval and continue throughout the CDBG grant period. All staffing, facilities, and policies are in place.
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Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include community
support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
Interfaith is fully prepared to initiate the proposed CDBG project immediately upon contract execution with the City of Carlsbad. The staffing,
facility space, and program policies and procedures are in place at lnterfaith's Carlsbad Service Center to implement all project activities.
Interfaith has a strong history of working with the Carlsbad community, is an active member of regional networks including the Regional Task
Force on Homelessness and Alliance for Regional Solutions, and partners with a wide array of internal and external resources including the
County of San Diego, health centers, emergency shelters, employers, job training programs, veterans programs, and other nonprofits.
Describe the program's timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start dates, end
dates, and milestones as applicable.
Contract Initiation: May 2024 (City Council approval of allocations); Internal grant kick-off meeting held within 7 days of contract initiation. Contract Services Initiated: Within 15 days of contract initiation.
Marketing and Networking: Within 30 days of contract initiation and ongoing. Update services availability via communications platforms; distribute referral information to stakeholders.
Performance Reporting: Prepare and submit reports, as required. Monitor progress towards stated performance goals. Project team to adjust, as needed. Contract End Date: 12 months following contract initiation.
Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services to be
provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
The proposed project will support 200 unduplicated Carlsbad homeless and low-income individuals by providing them access to essential services including: homelessness prevention and housing stabilization, emergency food, supportive services, clinical and behavioral health referrals, and employmenUeducation assistance. Over a 12-month grant period, funding from the Carlsbad CDBG will provide:
• Rental assistance and emergency housing case management to prevent or rapidly reverse homelessness to 20 Carlsbad households; • Employment and education assistance aimed at increasing income and self-sufficiency for at least 20 individuals; and
• Basic needs (e.g. emergency food and hygiene kits) to at least 200 Carlsbad individuals and their families.
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? (Please be
specific such as direct services to client's home, transportation provided to and from facility, or relation
to public transportation.)
Carlsbad residents will have convenient access to the program through lnterfaith's CSC, located at 5731 Palmer Way. Free parking is available on site and the service center is located on the El Camino Real thoroughfare, easily accessible by public transportation (Breeze Route 309). Whenever needed, Interfaith
will provide Carlsbad residents with additional transportation resources, including bus passes, to ensure maximum accessibility when receiving services.
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
population (Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse, veterans,
farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
Interfaith serves a variety of populations with special needs, including homeless families and individuals, low-wage earners, day laborers and
farm workers, seniors, at-risk youth, justice-involved individuals, veterans, as well as-individuals with mental health needs and substance use
disorder issues.
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
Low-and moderate-income Carlsbad residents. as well as those experiencing homelessness. will benefit from the range of supportive programs at the Carlsbad Service Center including homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, basic needs, and employment assistance services. The goal is to assist them in increasing or stabilizing their income, obtaining or retaining safe housing, accessing other benefits and resources, and address other challenges they may be facing.
What is the approximate percentage of your clients that have annual family incomes in each of the
following ranges: (Percentages should add to 100%)
21 % of clients are at 30 percent or below of the area median income
71 % of clients are between 31 and 50 percent of the area median income.
7 % of clients are between 51 and 80 percent of the area median income
1 % of clients are above 80 percent of the area median income
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Please indicate the number of clients benefiting from the proposed activity and the percentage that are
Carlsbad residents.
Persons of which ~% are Carlsbad residents
Does your organization charge recipients for the provided services?
~ No LJ Yes (Please specify) $
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient English?
Carlsbad Service Center staff include culturally diverse and bilingual (English/Spanish) case
managers, ensuring that Carlsbad residents with limited English proficiency can fully access services.
How will recipients' information be collected and documented?
Client information is recorded in lnterfaith's agency-wide client services database Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), and San Diego's Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS}, when necessary. The following forms are utilized by Interfaith and will be provided if requested:
Client Demographic Form, Proof of Income Form, Consent for Services Form, and Rental/Flex Fund Assistance Screening Tool.
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
Interfaith case managers complete a Needs Assessment with each household during the intake process. The following forms are utilized by Interfaith and will be provided if requested: Client Demographic Form, Proof of Income Form, Consent for Services Form, and Rental/Flex Fund Assistance Screening Tool. Through this process, information is collected including all general demographic information such as race.gender, income, source of income, education level, and housing status. In addition,
forms documenting proof of income are retained, such as records of employment, unemployment, and other benefits or support providing income. Client data is recorded in lnterfaith's client services database Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), and San Diego's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), when necessary. Both systems generate detailed reports that are used to document service impacts and measure progress towards outcomes.
Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other non-profit
organizations and/or agencies to form a cohesive approach in serving the low income and most
vulnerable populations.
Interfaith has been an integral member organization of the San Diego Continuum of Care (CoC) since its inception and served as lead
service agency for the Coordinated Entry System (CES) expansion from the City of San Diego to North San Diego County. Interfaith
works in collaboration with the Regional Taskforce on Homelessness, City of Carlsbad Homeless Outreach Team, County of San
Diego Homeless Outreach Teams, 2-1-1 San Diego, Alliance for Regional Solutions, La Posada, and other nonprofit organizations.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CDBG Grant Request: $72,654.00 Total Project/Program Cost: $ 691,548.00
Did you receive any of the following sources of funding from the City of Carlsbad within the last two
fiscal years {2022-2023 and 2023-2024) for the proposed program/project?
CDBG ~ Yes No
Community Activity Funding ~ Yes 0 No
General Funds Yes □ No
Other: Edible Food Recovery rv1 Yes n No
If you have received federal funds, including CDBG funds, in previous years, have program violation
findings ever been made against your agency/organization? If yes, please explain nature of finding(s)
and how finding(s) has been addressed by your organization.
N/A -no program violations.
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Did you receive any federal funds, including CDBG funding from other cities? If so, please describe
source, year(s}, and amounts.
Source Amount
-County of San Diego CDBG, FY22-23, FV23-24 $ 100,000 (FV23-24), $75,000 (FY22-23)
-City of Vista, Nonprofit Covid Relief $ 25,000 (FY22-23)
-Alliance for Regional Solutions (multiple N. County cities) $147,611 (FY22-23)
PROPOSED BUDGET
Category /Item CDBG Request Other Sources Total
Wages/Salaries $17,444.00 $353,156.00 $ 370,600.00
Personnel Benefits $6,105.00 $ 123,605.00 $129,710.00
Materials and Supplies $2,300.00 $10,580.00 $12,880.00
Rent, Utilities, Occupancy Expenses $6,600.00 $32,952.00 $39,552.00 • rental assistance, Direct Prog. Expenses: flov h,n,l, $33,000.00 $27,000.00 $60,000.00
Mileage and Transportation $ 100.00 $6,400.00 $6,500.00
Other: Insurance, Training, 10% Admin $7,105.00 $65,201.00 $72,306.00
TOTAL $72,654.00 $ 618,894.00 $ 691,548.00
Please further describe "Other Sources" from previous table.
Category /Item Other Sources Describe source and whether funding is
secured or anticipated
Wages/Salaries $ 353,156.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
Personnel Benefits $ 123,605.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
Materials and Supplies $10,580.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
Rent and Utilities $32,952.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
Direct Program Expenses $27,000.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
Mileage $6,400.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
Other: lnsurance,Training, Admin $65,201.00 City of Carlsbad (Hiring Hall), Private Grants & Contributions (Anticipated)
TOTAL · . $ 618,894.00 . . .
If your project or program requires ongoing funding, please describe how the program or project will
continue to be funded.
The project will continue to be funded through a combination of public contracts, foundation grants, and private contributions.
Interfaith has a strong track record of securing funding, leveraging other funds, and sustaining ongoing programs.
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CERTIFICATION
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I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
(~ Chief Executive Officer 01/11/2024
Signature Title Date
Signature Title Date
NOTE: Applications must include a resolution from your organization's Board of Directors authorizing the
person(s) signing above to submit funding applications and to enter into funding agreements if selected.
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Carlsbad CDBG FY2024-2025
Executive Summary
Project Overview:
Interfaith Community Services (Interfaith) respectfully requests $72,654 to provide critical community
services at its Carlsbad Service Center to address priorities identified by the City of Carlsbad to benefit
low-and moderate-income persons. Services will include homelessness prevention and housing
stabilization, basic needs assistance, supportive services, and employment development. Together, these
services will impact the lives of more than 200 Carlsbad individuals and support them in a time of crisis.
Carlsbad residents will have convenient access to services
located at 5731 Palmer Way. Free parking is available on site and the service center is located on the El
Camino Real thoroughfare, accessible by public transportation (Breeze Route 309). The center is staffed
by bilingual Case Managers, with services available by appointment and provided free of charge.
Over a 12-month grant period, funding from the Carlsbad CDBG program will provide:
Rental assistance and emergency housing case management to prevent or rapidly reverse homelessness
to 20 Carlsbad households;
education requirements to at least 20 individuals.
Basic needs (e.g., emergency food and hygiene kits) to at least 200 unduplicated Carlsbad individuals
and their families;
Key Project Staff:
Vannessa Marshall, Coastal Services Director, brings over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit field.
Marshall joined Interfaith in 2015 as the TYA Program Manager, extended her portfolio to include the
Carlsbad Service Center, and was promoted to Director of Coastal Services in 2023. In this capacity,
and youth development programs. Marshall earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from CSU-San Marcos and
is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership at USD.
Holly Herring, Program Manager of the Carlsbad Service Center, joined Interfaith in August 2023 and has
specialized in Behavioral Health services in Homeless Outreach in the local region since 2019.
Lindsey Cordada, Case Manager, joined the team at the Carlsbad Service Center just over a year ago and
previously worked at a homeless shelter in the area. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work.
Cordada is bilingual and fluent in Spanish.
Aileen Sanchez, Case Manager, joined Interfaith in November 2023. She brings over 4 years of prior case
management experience in the local area. Sanchez is bilingual and fluent in Spanish.
In addition to these project-specific personnel, Filipa Rios, Chief Program Officer, and Lauren Varner,
Director of Grants and Compliance will provide senior leadership support to assure program
success. These positions will ensure personnel, material, data collection and evaluation, and other
support for the operation of the service center.
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ATTACHMENT A
Budget:
Interfaith is requesting $72,654 in CDBG funding. This is 11% of total annual project costs of $491,548.
CDBG funds will support rental assistance and emergency financial assistance for low-income Carlsbad
residents at risk of homelessness, occupancy expenses, and a portion of key staff positions which facilitate
client services and program supervision of the Carlsbad Service Center.
Budget Summary
Salaries: .05 Program Manager; two (2) .1 FTE Case Managers, and .15 FTE
Intake Specialist
$17,444
Personnel Benefits: calculated at 35% $6,105
Materials and Supplies $2,600
Rent, Utilities & Occupancy $5,500
Program expenses: calculation includes 15 households x avg of $2,000 rental assistance
and 20 individuals x $150 flexible funds.
$33,000
Mileage and Transportation $100
Other: Insurance, staff training, copier, 10% Admin $7,105
Total Requested Funding $72,654
Timeline:
Interfaith is fully prepared to initiate the proposed CDBG project immediately upon contract execution
with the City of Carlsbad. The staffing, facility space, and program policies and procedures are in place at
roject will strengthen existing programs that provide housing
assistance, food and hygiene items, and employment assistance to low-income Carlsbad residents.
Key milestones will include:
Contract Initiation: May 2024 (City Council approval of allocations)
Grant Kick-Off Meeting: Within 7 days of contract initiation
Contract Services Initiated: Within 15 days of contract initiation
Marketing and Networking: Within 30 days of contract initiation and ongoing.
Performance Reporting: Prepare and submit reports, as required. Monitor progress towards stated
performance goals. Project team to adjust, as needed.
Contract End Date: 12 months following contract initiation
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name: Legal Aid Society of San Diego Federal Unique Entity
Identification Number
Address: 100 E San"'""" 8>,d, Sle 308. San -CA 92069 Contact Pho,ne:
Amalea Romero/Managing Attorney Contact email:
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619-471-2613
amalear@lassd.org Contact person/title:
Organization Type: R1
onprofit □For-profit lJLocal public agencvlJ State public agency
ther (Please specify)
Please describe the mission/purpose of organization:
The mission or LASSO Is lo improve lives by advancing justice through effective, efficient and vigorous legal advocacy, outreach, and education. LASSO Is a
committed and compassionate group dedicated lo providing equal access to Justice for low-Income households through aggressive. quality legal services.
Please provide the organization date of incorporation and number of years providing proposed
program/proj ect?
Legal Aid Society of San Diego, formerly Office of Public Attorney, has been in operation and providing legal services for
over 100 years. Legal Aid Society of San Diego was incorporated under its current name on December 30, 1953.
Please describe the organization staff positions directly responsible for the proposed program and their
qualifications and experience:
See Attachment -Staff Descriptions
Please indicate your agency's level of experience with the CDBG program:
LJ No or little experience (up to 1 year of using CDBG funds)
□ Some experience (2 to 3 years of using CDBG funds)
□ Moderate experience (4 to 5 years of using CDBG funds)
[Z] Considerable experience (more than 5 years of using CDBG funds)
PROJECT/PROGRAM INFOMATION
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including important steps
such as hiring staff, obtaining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves property acquisition or
construction1 include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other applicable documents in
appendices.
See Attachment -Project/Program Information
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Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include community
support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
See Attachment -Project/Prrogram Information
Describe the program's timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start dates, end
dates, and milestones as applicable.
See Attachment-Project/Program Information
Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services to be
provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
See Attachment -Project/Program Information
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? (Please be
specific such as direct services to client's home, transportation provided to and from facility, or relation
to public transportation.)
See Attachment -Project/Program Information
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
population (Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse, veterans,
farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
See Attachment-Project/Program Information
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
See Attachment-Project/Program Information
What is the approximate percentage of your clients that have annual family incomes in each of the
following ranges: (Percentages should add to 100%)
66 % of clients are at 30 percent or below of the area median income
21 % of clients are between 31 and 50 percent of the area median income.
10 % of clients are between 51 and 80 percent of the area median income
3 % of clients are above 80 percent of the area median income
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Please indicate the number of clients benefiting from the proposed activity and the percentage that are
Carlsbad residents.
Persons of which 100 % are Carlsbad residents
Does your organization charge recipients for the provided services?
lLJ No I I Yes (Please specify) $
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient English?
See Attachment -Project/Program Information
How will recipients' information be collected and documented?
See Attachment-Project/Program Information
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
See Attachment-Project/Program Information
Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other non-profit
organizations and/or agencies to form a cohe,slve approach in serving the low income and most
vulnerable populations.
See Attachment-Project/Program Information
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CDBG Grant Request: $25,000 Total Project/Program Cost: $1,271,000
Did you receive any of the following sources of funding from the City of Carlsbad within the last two
fiscal years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) for the proposed program/project?
CDBG lLJ Yes No
Community Activity Funding R Yes [Z] No
General Funds Yes 0 No
Other (specify): Yes 171 No
If you have received federal funds, including CDBG funds, in previous years, have program violation
findings ever been made against your agency/organization? If yes, please explain nature of finding(s)
and how finding(s) has been addressed by your organization.
No program violations findings have been made against the organization.
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Carlsbad
Did you receive any federal funds, including CDBG funding from other cities? If so, please describe
source, year(s), and amounts.
Source Amount
_ HUD (23-24) $800,000
-Other CDBG (23-24) $331,000
-$
PROPOSED BUDGET
Category/Item CDBG Request Other Sources Total
Wages/Salaries $14,924 $ $
Personnel Benefits $3,428 $ $
Materials and Supplies $300 $ $
Rent and Utilities $250 $ $
Direct Program Expenses $2321 $ $
Mileage $150 $ $
Other: Indirect $3627 $ $
TOTAL $25000 $1,246,000 $1,271,000
Please further describe "Other Sources" from previous table.
Category/Item Other Sources Describe source and whether funding is
secured or anticipated
Wages/Salaries $
Personnel Benefits $
Materials and Supplies $
Rent and Utilities $
Direct Program Expenses $
Mileage $
Other: $
TOTAL $1 ,246,000 Other CDBG & HUD (anticipated)
If your project or program requires ongoing funding, please describe how the program or project will
continue to be funded.
N/A
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CERTI Fl CATION
C_cicy of
Carlsbad
I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
CEO/Executive Director 1/12/2024
Title Date
Signature ntte Date
NOTE: Applications must include a resolution from your organization's Board of Directors authorizing the
person(s) signing above to submit funding applications and to enter into funding agreements if selected.
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Attachment -Staff Descriptions
Amalea Romero, Managing Attorney (Bilingual Spanish), has over 5 years of experience on the
fair housing team, in addition to over 1 year prior to that of experience in eviction defense
litigation. She has significant experience representing clients in affirmative housing
discrimination complaints in state and federal court and with HUD or CRD. She will provide
oversight to the project and serve as point of contact for the City.
Janeth Castaneda, Testing Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish), has over 4 years of experience with
complaint intake, educational training/outreach in English and Spanish, and testing under the
Fair Housing Act. She currently coordinates and will continue to manage all Carlsbad testing.
Gauri Bhirud, Staff Attorney, has over one year of experience with Legal Aid in eviction defense
litigation, including discovery, law and motion, and trial work, as well as conciliating reasonable
accommodation requests. She will provide outreach and education services as well as
enforcement activities including counsel, advice, investigations, conciliations, and representation
to Carlsbad residents.
Fabiola Bautista, Advocate (Bilingual Spanish), has over 5 months of fair housing experience
investigating housing discrimination cases, in addition to 2 years' experience with Legal Aid's
intake team prior to joining fair housing. She will provide outreach and education services as
well as screen intake calls and investigate fair housing complaints for Carlsbad residents.
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Attachment -Project/Program Information
Please provide implementation schedule for proposed project or program, including
important steps such as hiring staff, obtaining bids, acquiring property, etc. If project involves
property acquisition or construction, include plans, scope of work, cost estimates, or other
applicable documents in appendices.
Because we are an established fair housing program, LASSO already has policies and staff in
place to ensure quality services are timely completed underthis contract. We have experienced,
existing staff ready to begin providing services immediately upon execution and start of the
contract.
In the first quarter, LASSO will review these policies and confirm systems and plans are in place
to ensure grant deliverables are completed in a timely manner throughout the grant year.
The Managing Attorney and Accounting Department will provide progress reports to the City on
a quarterly basis. LASSO will be able to measure program effectiveness and timeliness by
tracking and ensuring completion of deliverable goals in a manner that is both efficient and high
quality. Regular review of progress will allow the program to redirect staff time and efforts if
necessary to meet or exceed all contract requirements.
Describe steps already completed or to be completed to initiate project. These may include
community support, staffing, securing an appropriate location, marketing, and networking.
As previously stated, LASSO currently operates a high-quality fair housing program that
conducts the activities proposed under the grant and is therefore ready to initiate the project
immediately. We have three offices throughout San Diego County, including one in North
County in San Marcos. LASSO regularly conducts outreach and training and will be able to
seamlessly continue those ongoing efforts. Similarly, our testing program is already established
and staffed with experienced testing coordinators that can begin testing activities immediately.
Finally, we are already staffed with several experienced advocates and attorneys that can
continue providing direct client services.
Describe the program's timeline with dates and times, including the earliest possible start
dates, end dates, and milestones as applicable.
Quarterly reports will provide the City with updates on progress toward required deliverables,
which will be completed between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Lega I Aid Society of San Diego
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Describe the work to be performed, including the activities to be undertaken or the services
to be provided and the goals and objectives of the program/project:
LASSD will provide comprehensive legal services regarding Fair Housing, including education and
outreach services; testing services; referral, counsel, advice, and brief services; and
representation for enforcement offed era I and state fair housing laws. The goals and objectives
of the program are to increase community knowledge on fair housing rights and obligations,
investigate and combat housing discrimination, and enforce fair housing laws.
How accessible or convenient is the proposed program/project to Carlsbad residents? (Please
be specific such as direct services to client's home, transportation provided to and from
facility, or relation to public transportation.)
LASSD's North County office is located at 100 E. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Walk-
ins are welcome and we are open Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 9am-Spm. The
office is ADA compliant and is located along a major public transit line. In addition, we
accommodate clients in various ways, including by offering site visits to clients' homes or other
convenient locations or phone or web-cam appointments. The Fair Housing Team also has a
Case Manager that can connect clients to other services, such as free or affordable
transportation services.
Does your agency focus its activities on populations with special needs? If yes, please specify
population (Homeless households, persons with disabilities, persons with substance abuse,
veterans, farmworkers, seniors, children, etc.)
LASSD's Fair Housing Team provides free assistance to anyone that feels they have experienced
housing discrimination or has landlord-tenant questions. As such, many of our clients are
members of protected classes and vulnerable populations. For example, many clients we serve
have mental or physical disabilities and an overwhelming majority are low income. Our staff are
trauma-informed and trained to help applicants and clients overcome would-be barriers to
service. We regularly conduct outreach through Homeless Court and we assist people living in
homelessness to utilize their fair housing rights to strengthen their ability to gain stable housing.
We also work to prevent homelessness by enforcing fair housing laws to keep people housed.
Currently, we have HUD Education and Outreach Initiative grants focused on expanding fair
housing knowledge and enforcement for recipients of rental assistance and members of the
LGBTQ+ community.
Please describe how low-and-moderate income persons will benefit from the proposed
program/project.
Lega I Aid Society of San Diego
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An overwhelming majority of the clients we assist are low or extremely low income. Such
persons face additional obstacles to finding and maintaining housing, making them more
susceptible to discrimination and housing instability. Our services provide free legal support to
those individuals to empower them to asserttheirfair housing rights to help maintain safe and
stable housing.
How does your organization provide language access to recipients with less than proficient
English?
For clients and community members that have Limited English Proficiency {LEP), LASSD has staff
that speak nearly all of the threshold languages for San Diego County {Spanish, Vietnamese,
Arabic, Tagalog, Chinese). In addition, forth is project specifically, LASSD's Fair Housing program
has multiple staff members that are fluent in Spanish and one staff member that speaks Marathi
and Hindi. LASSD tests and tracks staff that speak threshold languages in the County.
LASSD's phone system provides options for English and Spanish. Applicants and clients who visit
our office locations can use language cards to indicate their language needs. In addition, LASSD
contracts with multiple third-party translation services to ensure all applicants and clients can
fully access our services regardless of LEP status. LASSD uses Voiance, which provides 24/7
phone translation service in all languages and is pre-programmed on each staff member's
phone to ensure easy access. Also, LASSD contracts with another translation service, ALTA, for
written translations. For clients who use American Sign Language {ASL), LASSD has staff that can
communicate using ASL and LASSD uses either ALTA or a Deaf Access Program, Deaf Community
Services of San Diego, Inc., for interpreter services.
How will recipients' information be collected and documented?
LASSD utilizes JusticeServer, a comprehensive case management system, which captures,
maintains, and shares data. JusticeServer captures data necessary for quarterly reports, such as
applicant income, demographic data, complaint basis, case notes, and resolution.
How will the outcomes be measured, collected, and documented?
LASSD measures outcomes in various ways, including with JusticeServer, a comprehensive data
management system, which captures, maintains, and shares data; and assists LASSD in
managing the output and outcomes of program deliverables for the project. JusticeServer
captures data necessary for quarterly reports, and grant progress and quarterly reports are
securely stored on SharePoint/Teams which allows staff to review, share, and update their
progress.
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Describe collaboration with other agencies, such as the County Continuum of Care and other
non-profit organizations and/or agencies to form a cohesive approach in serving the low
income and most vulnerable populations.
LASSD has provided free legal services to San Diego County for over a century. As such, we have
deep ties to the community and meaningful partnerships with other agencies. For example,
LASSD is part of the San Diego Eviction Prevention Collaborative, which is a network of non-
profit agencies providing housing services throughout the County. The purpose of the
Collaborative is to maximize resources and streamline referrals to and from collaborative
partners, and to ensure partners are up-to-date with substantive legal developments.
Lega I Aid Society of San Diego
Housing and Homeless Services Department
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In addition to your Community Development Block Grant funding application, please complete
the following supplemental questionnaire.
THEME: A theme was not selected for this funding year. Preference will be given to the applications
which specifically address the Consolidated Plan Priorities, however applications for unrelated services
are eligible for submission.
ORGANIZATION: Legal Aid Society of San Diego
1. In 250 words or less, please describehow your organizationwill be using the requested
funds.
Fair Housing team is comprised of highly skilled attorneys, advocates, and
testing coordinators with expertise in fair housing laws. We will use the funds to ensure
that meritorious fair housing claims are investigated and the appropriate enforcement
path is chosen when necessary. All deliverables will be accomplished between July 1,
2024, and June 30, 2025.
LASSD will investigate alleged violations of federal, state, and local discrimination laws
using standard fair housing investigative methodology. After there has been a
determination that a claim is meritorious, LASSD will gather facts, witnesses,
documents, and develop respondent profiles. Other investigative methodologies include
surveys and interviews of in-place tenants, interviews of past tenants, and testing.
LASSD will provide information and referrals on non-fair housinglandlord-tenant issues.
After a case is accepted for enforcement, LASSD will explain all enforcement options to
the client and will work with the client to determine which is best for their situation,
which may include conciliation, administrative proceedings, or litigation.
Additionally, a key aspect of the fair housing program is comprehensive outreach and
education to the public regarding fair housing protections and obligations. LASSD will
use the funds to support and expand outreach efforts to provide high quality fair
housing education to the Carlsbad community, including tenants, homeowners, housing
providers, community organizations, and City staff.
Finally, the fair housing team administers an expansive fair housing testing program to
identify other instances of discrimination that may otherwise go undetected.
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LASSD's
testing coordinators have significant expertise and maintain updated testing
methodologies for implementation of a high-quality testing program.
housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households by helping residents
overcome barriers to housing, such as discrimination against Section 8 recipients.
are not denied housing or removed from their existing housing in violation of fair
would allow a person with a disability to remain in their home.
The key staff responsible for this project are Janeth Castaneda, testing coordinator;
Fabiola Bautista, advocate; and Gauri Bhirud, staff attorney. Additionally, Managing
Attorney, Amalea Romero, will provide oversight to the project and serve as point of
contact for the City.
2. Attach a budget showing the specific line-item breakdown on how you arrived at the
funding request.
Please see attached.
3. Describe how your organization will be able to advance your program if you do not
receive the entire funding request. What is your funding threshold before you can no
longer provide the intended services or supplies you are seeking?
The minimum amount required to advance the program is $25,000. If we do not
receive the entire funding request it will not be possible to provide all the current fair
housing services we provide in Carlsbad. If we do not receive the entire funding request
it may also jeopardize our other North County Fair Housing contracts since LASSD
leverages these funds to staff our fair housing team.
4. Does your organization charge a fee for accessing your services or supplies? If so,
please describe the rational for this fee.
No.
5. Will the funding of this program with a CDBG grant allow you to receive a matching
grant from another organization? If so, where would those funds come from and how
much would that grant be in dollars?
Not applicable.
6. If your funding is approved, how many Carlsbad residents will you be able to assist?
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LASSD's comprehensive fair housing services will increase and preserve affordable
LASSD's project will also prevent and reduce homelessness by ensuring that residents
housing laws, such as a landlord's refusal to grant a reasonable accommodation that
LASSD is on track to assist over 146 Carlsbad residents this year and expects that
demand for fair housing services will only increase with rising cost of living and
continuing effects from the pandemic. LASSD anticipates assisting 146 Carlsbad
residents in the upcoming year if we receive the entire funding request.
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
PROPOSED BUDGET
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Personnel
Tester-Janett Castaneda
Tester CoordinatorAnicia Frazier
SUBTOTAL
Employee Benefits
TOTAL PERSONNEL
Non-Personnel
Supplies
Postage
Printing/Duplication
Contracted Services
Tests Cost
Fees
Litigation Expenses
Transportation/Mileage for staff
Insurance
Space Cost
Telephone
TOTAL NON-PERSONNEL
TOTAL
Approved Indirect @24.3% of Salaries
$
City of Carlsbad
12,803.77
2,120.28
14,924
3,427.62
18,352
300
25
150
651
500
500
376
150
60
250
60
3,022
21,374
3,627
25,000
FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
TODAY'S MEETING
• CDBG Background
• CDBG Funding Applications
• Recommendations
• Q & A with Applicants
(city of
Carlsbad
FY 2024 -25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
CDBG OVERVIEW
• Federal$$$ from HUD
• Funds must be used for:
• Meet national objective, and
• Be an eligible activity
• Funding capped program admin. & fair housing
{20%) and public services {15%)
• Required Plans and Documents
• Five-year Plan, Annual Plan
Citizen Participation, Fair Housing ( City of
Carlsbad
FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
CARLSBAD & CDBG
• Entitlement Grantee since 1988
• Approx. $500,000 annually
• Approx. $75,000 available for public services
• Approx. $100,000 available for program admin
• Consolidated Plan approved Jan. 2020
• Six Priorities
• Annual Funding Process
• Housing Commission -Inaugural Review
• City Council Approval Body (city of
Carlsbad
FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
FY 2024-25 FUNDING
FY 2024-25 AWARD $518,215
• Public Services (15% cap)
• Admin/Fair Housing (20% cap)
• Housing & Facilities (No cap)
AVAILABLE
$77,732
$109,098
$336,840
• Applications available eight weeks -six received;
four public services, one fair housing, and one
facility improvement
REQUESTS
$195,386
$109,098
$336,840
(city of
Carlsbad
FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
PUBLIC SERVICES
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM REQUEST
Brother Benno Rent/Utility Assistance/Motel $20,000 Vouchers/Substance Abuse
Catholic Charities La Posada de Guadalupe $25,000 Shelter
Community Homelessness Prevention $77,732 Resource Center Carlsbad Residents
Interfaith Rental Assistance, Emergency $72,654 Community Services Support, Basic Needs
~ RECOMMEND -PARTIALLY FUND COMMUNITY RESOURCE
CENTER AND INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES; FUND
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS BACK-UP PROJECTS
RECOMMEND
$0 (Alternative
funding)
$0 (Alternative
funding)
$21,765
(Alternative
funding)
$55,967
(Alternative
funding)
( City of
Carlsbad
FY 2024 -25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
FAIR HOUSING & ADMINISTRATION
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
Legal Aid Society of San Diego I L~gal Aid Society of San
Diego
City of Carlsbad Program Administration
~ RECOMMEND -FULLY FUND LEGAL AID
REQUEST AND CARLSBAD ADMIN. REQUEST
REQUEST
$25,000
$78,643
(city of
Carlsbad
FY 2024 -25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
FACILITIES & HOUSING
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
Casa de Amparo Facility Improvement
City of Carlsbad Affordable Housing Program
RECOMMEND -FUND CASA DE AMPARO AND
CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND FOR
REQUEST
$100,000
$236,840
~ ACQUISTION AND REHABILITION (city of
Carlsbad
,.,.,
~ ···-·
FY 2024 -25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
FY 2024-25 FUNDING
Program Income
• Average Program Income~ $438,302
• Public Services (15% cap)~ $65,745
• Admin/Fair Housing (20% cap)~ $87,660
Back-up Projects
• Only consider if additional funds are available
RECOMMEND -FUND MAX. 15% PROGRAM
_h INCOME TO PRIORTV LIST SERVICES, 20 % TO ~ ADMIN & FAIR HOUSING AND CONSIDER CITY-
WIDE ADA IMPROVEMENTS FOR BACK-UP
(city of
Carlsbad
FY 2024 -25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Funding
Recommendations to Incorporate Into the FY
2024-25 Annual Action Plan and Recommending
That the City Council Approve the FY 2024-25
Annual Action Plan For Community Development
Block Grant
{city of
Carlsbad
FY 2024 -25 CDBG Funding Recommendations
DISCUSSION
APPLICANT Q & A
{city of
Carlsbad