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Social Services Grant Presentations
Agenda
March 12, 2003, 3:00pm
Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street
CALL TO ORDER
Lee Tuneberg, Finance Director called the meeting to order at 3:04pm. He then turned the meeting over to the
Committee for the election of the Chairperson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Cate Hartzell, Chris Hearn, John Morrison, Ray Olsen, Russ Silbiger and Jacquie
Christensen
Absent: Committee Member Alex Amarotico
Staff: Finance Director Lee Tuneberg and Administrative Assistant Kirsten Bakke
ELECTION OF A CHAIR
Committee Members Hearn/Olsen m/s to nominate Russ Silbiger as Chairperson. Voice Vote: ALL AYES.
STAFF REPORT
Tuneberg began by saying that there was $105,400 in funds available for distribution in FY03-04. He pointed out
that there were 15 applicants requesting $161,353. He noted the goals of Resolution 86-35. He said that the
presentations from the applicants were listed in the order that we received the applications. He explained that after
presentations the Committee would begin with deliberations.
Olsen asked for clarification about the two-year cycle. Hartzell noted that Access was actually requesting $5,000 for
a total of $10,000 in the two-year cycle. Hartzell commented on a proposal regarding additional funds. The
Committee discussed issues with ranking when proposing allocations.
Tuneberg pointed out that per the resolution the funds must be distributed in this meeting. He said that the
presentations were limited to five minutes. The Committee discussed a stopping time for the meeting and agreed
that they would reassess it at 6:00pm.
PUBLIC INPUT
Silbiger opened the meeting for public comment. There being none, the public portion was closed.
STAFF REPORT AND PRESENTATIONS: In order of receipt.
Grant Applicant Requested Funding
Community Health Center $ 30,000
Peg Crowley, Executive Director presented, saying that they operate three distinct sites. She talked about
their history. She gave detailed information about their services, saying that on average 17,000
unduplicated patients benefited from the services provided at the clinic. Silbiger asked about budget and
funding cuts. Crowley said changes in the Oregon Health Plan and Measure 28 have been staggering. She
pointed out that since they own most of their facilities outright, they are able to take advantage of offers
from the private medical community. She said that 900 people would lose insurance coverage. Silbiger
asked how the system would be effected. Crowley said, first some go without, then some wait and show up
in the hospital emergency room. She said it results in premature deaths, and disability. She informed that
17% or over 31,000 people in Jackson County are uninsured. The Committee continued clarifying different
points in the application.
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Women's Transition Committee$ 15,000
Rosemary Dunn Dalton, Board Chair and Karen Darling, Board Vice-Chair presented. Dunn Dalton began
by sharing a list of 26 homicides due to domestic violence. She talked about the history of Dunn House.
She discussed the partnership they entered with the Jackson County Housing Authority. She talked about
demographics and statistics. Darling noted budget cuts that would effect the emergency grant to domestic
violence victims to establish a safe home. Hearn clarified the census information and the time limit for a
stay in Dunn House. Darling explained the importance of transitional housing, saying that it helps after the
emergency. The Committee continued questioning different points of the program.
JC Child Abuse Task Force - Children's Advocacy Center $ 5,000
Jane Hamilton, Executive Director began by saying the organization had been serving child abuse victims
in Jackson County since 1991. She continued talking about their history and stating the statistics of the
services and programs. She talked about budget cuts, saying that their losing 25% of their funding this
year. She discussed their goals Hartzell asked about legislative monies available from fines to offenders'.
Hartzell continued with clarifications about the services and funding.
Children's Dental Clinic of JC $ 1,750
Dr. Larry Ware, Dentist talked about the history of the Clinic saying it was founded 44 years ago. He said
that there are 52 participating dentists providing $680 in free dental care last year. He mentioned that a few
year's ago they began presenting statements to parents asking for client donations. He said that last year
they received over $4,000 in client donations. He stated last year's statistics for dental services. Olsen
asked about Hispanic board members and recommended calling the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Morrison asked if the number of clients being served was contingent on volunteer time. Ware noted that the
rise in volunteerism was helping them to stay current with patients. Morrison asked about outreach and
referrals. Hartzell asked if they had the facility to take care of more patients. Ware said yes, but they were
limited to school year.
Planned Parenthood Health Services of SW Oregon $ 10,000
Maggie Sullivan, Education Program Director presented. She described their programs, saying they
provide guest speakers to the schools at no charge. She talked about other funding sources. Hartzell asked
about statistics for teen pregnancy in Ashland. Morrison clarified that their $70,000 budget was for Jackson
County. Olsen asked how outputs were measured.
RV Manor Community Services $ 3,780
Becky Snyder, Director of the Foster Grandparent Program presented talking about the history of the
Senior Volunteer Program and the Foster Grandparent program. She described the programs saying that if
they meet income eligibility, senior volunteers can receive a non-taxable stipend of $2.65 an hour. She
stated that last year 150 children were served in Ashland. She continued, discussing more of their
programs. She mentioned that the Foster Grandparent Program requires a 10% match of federal funds.
Hartzell clarified the requirements for the match. Silbiger asked about the Call-a-Ride program.
Mediation Works $ 8,000
Mary Miller, Executive Director presented talking about their staff, mission and training for conflict
resolution. She spoke about their programs saying that they have a high presence in the schools. She
mentioned that 25% of their referrals are from Ashland. Hearn clarified the number of employees and
Personal Services costs for FY02-03. Hartzell asked about priorities. Morrison clarified the referral process.
The Committee's questioning ensued.
Community Works, Inc. $ 45,455
Ed Roussell, Director presented talking about their programs. He introduced Mickie McCormic Grants
Writer, Lois Widen Clinical Director and Director of Community Education, Nancy Podgorski, Program
Manager for Dunn House and Linda Freya Development Manager for the Grove. Hearn asked about
funding in prior years. Hartzell asked about the Personal Safety program, saying that it did not fit in the
safety net category. Widen described the Program in detail. Morrison asked how the program was
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presented to the children. Roussell summarized the Grove program. Olsen clarified revenue sources.
Olsen asked about the Grove hours of operation. Roussell replied that they were open for three hours a
day, three days a week. Hartzell asked about the Streetwise program. Discussion regarding the Grove
ensued.
ACCESS, Inc. $ 5,000
Phillip Yates, Nutrition Program Manager presented with a physical display of the food provided. He talked
about the history of ACCESS and their programs. He said that last year they provided over 81,000 pounds
of food in Ashland alone. He talked about the food available and their sources of supply. Morrison asked
about demographics. Hartzell asked about redundancy of service. The Committee's questioning ensued.
CASA of Jackson County, Inc. $ 4,368
Mary-Curtis Gramley, Executive Director presented talking about the benefits of their program. She noted
statistic. Morrison asked about the volunteer profile. Gramley said that volunteers were between the ages
of 29 to mid 80’s and many are retired. Hartzell clarified the uniqueness of this service. Gramley said that
they are the only program that follows cases from the beginning until it is dismissed by the court. She said
that they had a low turnover of volunteers and that volunteers make a two-year commitment. The
Committee's questions continued.
SDS RVCOG Food & Friends $ 3,000
Morrison pointed out that for the record, he is a RVCOG employee.
Evelyn Kinsella, Nutrition Program Director presented talking about the program saying that 40% of the
seniors who participate are 80 years or older. She noted that 53% of the seniors who participate live alone.
She explained the benefits of the program, saying the basis was nutrition and friends and decreasing
isolation for seniors. She talked about budget cuts. Silbiger asked about financial requirements. Kinsella
said that anyone 60 and older was eligible for the program, but they suggest a donation. Hartzell clarified
that the average donation in Ashland was $1.45. Hartzell asked about Senior Program collaboration.
Kinsella clarified that their driver picks up the food in Medford, brings it to Ashland, then manages the
Senior Center lunch program and a portion of his salary is picked up by the Senior Program. Olsen clarified
that the 243 people receiving meals were unduplicated.
SO Oregon Drug Awareness $ 1,500
Stephanie Soares Pump, Executive Director began by thanking the Committee. She talked about the lack
of funding. She described programs saying their mission was to prevent underage drug use. Hartzell asked
about relating outcomes to safety net needs. Soares-Pump said alcohol and drug abuse is pervasive in our
society and that kids involved in SODA have higher test scores. Hartzell clarified that the Red Ribbon
campaign was an awareness campaign.
Center for NonProfit Legal Services, Inc. $ 5,500
Debra Lee, Executive Director began the presentation by talking about their history. She described their
services and programs. She said that with the current budget crisis, they are seeing increasing caseloads
and losing filing fees as a result of the courts closing one day a week. She explained that one fourth of their
cases involve some domestic violence. She said that they serve between 7-10% of Ashland residents.
Ontrack, Inc. $ 2,000
Rita Sullivan, Executive Director began the presentation talking about the field of substance abuse and
addictionology. She talked about budget cuts and how important it was for the organization to remain
skeletally in tact. She explained that the budget reflected in the grant application was no longer accurate
due to the speed in which the budget cuts occurred. Hartzell clarified the use of requested funds. Morrison
noted that the demographics run about 3 to 1 male over female. Sullivan said behavior of males is more
obvious on campus, and girls self refer.
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ICC$ 26,000
Sharon Schreiber, Executive Director began by talking about changes to the organization's name. She
described their history and programs, saying that they had grown from 800 to 1,300 requests since
Measure 28. She explained that the increase in requests were for people who had lost General Assistance
and are now homeless. She talked about demographics saying that 80% are Ashland residents and the
rest are homeless or transient. Olsen asked about job development. Schreiber explained that they have an
advocate who does skills training. Olsen asked for clarification on demographics. Hartzell clarified funding
request use. Hartzell talked about the benefits of partnering with other organizations.
DISCUSSION
The Committee discussed the process used at the last meeting and agreed to reconvene tomorrow at 4:00pm
instead of 3:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Hartzell/Hearn m/s to continue the meeting to March 13, 2003 at 4:00pm. Voice Vote: ALL AYES.
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