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City Council Information Packet
March 15, 2018
IN Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
I132 Work Session Agenda
March 20 Work Session
IP3 Pending Work Session Topics
Miscellaneous
IN Copy of article from Council member Taylor: Three tiny homes nearing completion
in new affordable housing development in Bartlesville
I135 Copy of article from City Manager: Cities on a Hill?
IP6 Letter from Iowa Cannabis Company: Letter of support for medical cannabidiol
dispensary
IP7 Memo from Human Rights Coordinator: Social Justice $ Racial Equity Grant
Application and Recommendation FYI
IP8 Invitation: April 20, Friday After Clinic 2018
Draft Minutes
I139 Community Police Review Board: February 13
wrI City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
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CITY OF IOWA CITY March 15, 2018
Date Time Meeting Location
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018
5:00 PM
Special formal/Executive Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Work Session
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Monday, April 16, 2018
4:00 PM
Reception
ICCSD
4:30 PM
Joint Meeting
TBD
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Monday, June 4, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Special Formal
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
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Special Formal / Executive Session 5:00 p.m. — separate agenda posted
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall
Following 5:00 p.m. Special Formal
Discuss relationship with the Graduate and Professional Student Government
organization
• Review the Pending Work session List
• Discuss City of Literature Conference — April 3
• Clarification of Agenda Items
• Information Packet Discussion [March 8, March 15]
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
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PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
March 12, 2018
April 3, 2018
1. Discuss design parameters for American Legion Road and McCollister road projects
Strategic Plan Actions Requiring Initial City Council Direction:
1. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of the current public transit system and implement changes to assure
that the service best meets the needs of the entire community (Determine scope of the study and establish a
guiding vision for future transit service)
2. Through cooperation with the Iowa City School District, Iowa Workforce Development, Kirkwood
Community College, Iowa Works, and others, increase opportunities for marginalized populations and low-
income individuals to obtain access to skills training and good jobs (Determine actions and role of Council
and Staff)
3. Ensure the next two budgets contain sufficient funds to make meaningful progress toward achieving the
goals of the Bicycle Master Plan and Parks Master Plan
a. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds (Establish expectations for staff plan)
b. Develop strategies to address the equity gaps noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the
equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and safe distance of all residents. (Establish
expectations for staff actions)
4. Improve collaborative problem -solving with regional government bodies on topics of shared interest
(Determine topics and staff role)
S. Explore expanding upon and fully implementing racial equity toolkit, embedding it within city department
and Council levels (Determine action steps)
6. Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hour or more within two years (Determine what information is
needed to consider the action)
Other Topics:
1. Joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission
2. Review city -funded organizations' commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
3. Review 2016 and 2017 Police Department traffic stop date with Dr. Chris Barnum of St. Ambrose
University
4. Discuss scope for RAL Recreation Center improvement project
5. Discuss Council Member appointments to committees (term limits)
6. Review the UniverCity program and consider expanding to duplex properties
7. Increase opportunities for the Council to engage with City staff and consider a voluntary survey to all
employees seeking feedback on city related issues
8. Include a calendar of events in the Information Packet so the Council can discuss attendance at City or
community events
9. Review the Farmer's Market vendor rules and regulations (Vendor Handbook)
10. Discuss near and long-term plans for autonomous vehicles
11. Review the consumption based emission study and discuss how to incorporate findings into our policies,
procedures and codes.
12. Review alternative revenue sources
13. Review expert thoughts and begin to plan for the impact that autonomous vehicles will have on the
community
14. Create a new student internship program to assist interested Council members
15. Consider increasing the salary and benefits for Council members effective January 1, 2020
16. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds
17. Develop strategies to address equity gaps noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable
distribution of destination parks within an easy and safe distance of all residents.
18. Discuss IP 6 from 3/1/18 packet regarding recommendations from black parents on youth needs
Pending Requests of Staff:
1. Provide examples of recently completed transit studies from other cities
2. Provide a memo on the federal tax law changes, how it impacts Iowa City, and what changes, if any, other
cities are pursuing
3. Provide information on efforts to green our vehicle fleet
4. Provide information on the concept of a Tree Advisory Board and planned efforts to increase the reach of
the Parks and Recreation Foundation
5. Provide a breakdown of Senior Center memberships by city/county of residence
6. Provide verification of the eligibility of cooperatives to apply for a loan guarantee through the micro -loan
program
7. Report on the viability of a communications centric mobile app for residents
8. Report to Council on anticipated steps needed to achieve a Gold Bicycle Friendly certification
9. Provide thoughts on forecasting road resurfacing projects for the City Council
10. Add City Council district boundaries to the CIP map and offer a report on visible projects per district
11. Finish the participatory budget research and present to Council
12. Provide a report on the temporary use of right-of-way for construction projects, the impacts those have on
businesses and residents, and what the city does to alleviate concerns.
13. Update on progress from November 21, 2017 Work Session regarding Lusk Avenue.
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From Council member Taylor
Three tiny homes nearing completion in new affordable housing
development in Bartlesville
By Will Dupree I Updated Oct. 3, 2017, 7:11 p.m. CDT
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. -- Construction is progressing on three tiny homes that are part of
a larger new development that will be the first of its kind in the state.
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Crews expect to finish the first three homes, which are 554 square feet in size, by the end
of the month. The Nehemiah Community Development Corporation, a local nonprofit,
launched the project to create more affordable rental housing in the community.
"It's second -chance housing for those that have barriers that can't get market -rate
housing," Arlando Parker with the NCDC said, "so, with that, we were inspired to do these
units."
In addition to the these three units, the first phase of construction will include six more
houses being built just like them along Sixth Street in Bartlesville. This phase is expected
to be done by August next year. The entire development will have 23 tiny homes by its
estimated completion date in 2019, Parker said.
"They will consist of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units and a center courtyard to bring
a community back from the brink," he said.
The nonprofit has 20 people waiting to find out if they'll be the first ones to move into the
homes, which Parker said is exciting to see so much interest.
"It let us know that the demand is there, and people want to live in this neighborhood," he
said. "When I first started, there was a rumor that no one wanted to live on the west side
of Bartlesville, and no construction or new construction would be able to survive. But this
project has proved different."
If anyone is interested in living in one of the tiny homes, visit the Nehemiah Community
Development Corporation office at 618 S. Elm in Bartlesville.
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A Modern Case for Regional Collaboration I Boston Review
Cities on a Hill?
FEBRUARY 16,2018
AMY LIU, NATHAN ARNOSTI
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From City Manager Fruin
It is prevailing wisdom that cities are resurgent in the United States. City leaders are
seen to be advancing a host of urgent priorities—economic mobility, climate change,
housing affordability, infrastructure investment, and education, among others—at a
time when the federal government is trying to roll progress back. Former President
Barack Obama, for instance, recently affirmed the power of cities, calling
them "the new face of American leadership" on climate change issues.
But it is a mistake to believe that city leaders can accomplish their aspirations on
their own.
Cities and suburbs need each other to tackle the major
issues of our time.
Most challenges, after all, span multiple jurisdictions. Carbon emissions don't stop at
city borders. Workers look for housing and jobs, consumers buy groceries and other
goods, and parents seek out schools for their children across city, county, and even
state lines. Cities and suburbs are deeply interconnected and thus need each other to
tackle the major issues of our time. The best local climate change plans will reflect
regional commuting patterns and industry activities, just as the most effective
economic strategies will connect neighborhoods to broader regional opportunities.
With federal investments in health care, research, and workforce training likely to
decline, cities and suburbs will also become even more reliant on states. If they don't
present a unified voice to their state governments, local jurisdictions may miss out
on vital opportunities to raise new revenue, seek flexibility to pursue regulatory
reforms, and coinvest in shared regional priorities. Regional collaborations do
already exist, but today's economic and political realities demand more of them if
cities and metro areas are to remain epicenters of national progress.
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Expanding economic opportunity for more people is at the top of most local leaders'
agendas. Even most metro areas, which have experienced widespread economic
growth since the Great Recession, have had more uneven gains than top -line trends
would indicate. Analysis from the Brookings Institution, for example, found that
among the hundred largest metro areas, only eight generated economic growth,
rising productivity, and higher wages and employment rates for both whites and
workers of color following the recession.
Good jobs that provide pathways to the middle class remain scarce, while the digital
economy continues to produce an abundance of low-wage and high -wage jobs.
Employers struggle to find skilled labor, hampering business expansion, while
millions of adults remain out of the labor market. At the same time, the number
of jobs within a typical commuting distance in metro areas has declined, especially
for workers living in low-income and minority neighborhoods.
This is not just a concern for city residents. An increasing number of suburban
residents now live in poverty, including in neighborhoods with concentrated
ove and racial segregation. Richard Florida calls this the "patchwork
metropolis," where pockets of high- and low -opportunity neighborhoods are
interspersed across the city—suburban—exurban landscape.
Thinking and acting regionally is important but notoriously
difficult.
The playbook for improving economic opportunity is therefore not only
multidimensional but also multi jurisdictional. To match the scale of what is needed
and to make regional markets work better for more people, leaders must help
workers gain skills and find jobs, connect employers to qualified workers, support
business expansion and quality job growth, modernize transportation and freight
networks, and create a variety of housing options. No single mayor or leader can
effectively move these levers. At the same time, acting regionally includes being
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place -sensitive, ensuring that struggling residents and neighborhoods are critical
assets in regional prosperity.
The task of making cities and metro areas prosperous and inclusive has grown in
urgency as cities continue to gain residents. Since 2010 the 53 largest metro areas
have accounted for 33 percent of the nation's population growth, even though they
represent just 56 percent of the overall population. Meanwhile, rural areas are losing
residents. This pattern toward urbanization has defined U.S. demography and the
modern economy over the past two centuries, and hastens the need for city and
regional leaders to make their communities centers of true economic opportunity.
Thinking and acting regionally is important but notoriously difficult. Metro areas are
not single governments, but rather are governed by dozens of elected officials, CEOs,
philanthropists, educators, skills providers, neighborhood groups, and other civic
actors, each of whom has different self -interests and priorities. Gathering these
leaders together to agree on shared challenges and potential solutions—with
action—requires significant time and resources.
Successful regional initiatives also carry sizable political risk, can require millions of
dollars of public and private funds, and take years, if not decades, to fully
implement. It is not hard to understand why many local leaders remain skeptical of
calls for regionalism, and why an gnerienced civic organizer advised leaders
to "avoid collaboration if possible."
Yet the limits of single jurisdiction approaches are abundantly clear.
To start, jurisdictions that go it alone to expand their economies can make things
worse, often at taxpayers' expense. In metropolitan Kansas City, for example, Kansas
and Missouri have used tax incentives to lure companies a mile or two over the state
border. As a result, taxpayers in both states are estimated to have lost out on at
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least $217 million in tax revenue while very few new jobs have been created for the
metro area as a whole.
A similar thing happens when sales -dependent jurisdictions green -light a new
shopping center to raise local revenue; often, they are simply shifting consumer
spending from one jurisdiction to the other, leaving empty stores and distressed
neighborhoods in their wake. This jobs -poaching undercuts trust between leaders
and makes each jurisdiction both the perpetrator and victim of a zero-sum growth
strategy. In contrast, a coordinated regional economic development effort can "grow
the pie" by helping existing firms in each jurisdiction innovate and expand, spurring
entrepreneurship, and limiting competition over incentive -driven business -
attraction deals.
Second, regional collaboration allows jurisdictions to address problems they would
not be able to solve on their own. San Francisco, for example, faces an extreme
housing shortage and affordability crisis, yet it is highly unlikely that any amount of
new housing construction in the city limits would address the full demand unless
neighboring jurisdictions followed suit. Furthermore, it is unwise to have a single
jurisdiction bear the burden of providing all of the affordable housing in a region, as
it results in the concentration and segregation of lower-income families. In
Baltimore and Chicago, city and suburban governments are seeking to address
those concerns by working together to find creative ways to expand the supply of
affordable housing across their metro areas, including affordable homes in growing,
job -rich parts of the region.
Similarly, local attempts to raise the minimum wage can create uneven standards
within a single economic region, distorting business motivations on where to locate.
Such initiatives would likely work better as a multijurisdictional effort that
improves living standards more broadly.
Third, local leaders benefit from the increased efficiencies that come from regional
collaboration. In an era of scarce resources, many jurisdictions would benefit from
entering into shared services or procurement agreements with neighboring
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jurisdictions to jointly provide for police, fire, and other critical services, rather than
do so independently. In Greater Atlanta, for example, local leaders visited officials
in Beijing to court foreign investment only to learn that their neighbors had done the
same thing a few weeks earlier. They decided to collaborate and deliver a unified
message, thus better marketing their region to global investors.
Lastly, cities have an important political reason to align themselves with nearby
jurisdictions: without such partnerships, cities' priorities are too easily dismissed by
state governments. A recent wave of state preemption laws has limited cities'
ability to raise the minimum wage, strengthen local safety nets, invest in education,
and expand access to affordable housing. With U.S. politics defined in large part by
an urban—rural divide, cities will continue to see their legislative efforts stymied
without support from suburban peers. For their part, suburban mayors and other
civic leaders also stand to be shortchanged on state funding for education,
infrastructure, and other priorities if they fail to articulate the economic importance
of vibrant metro areas to state leaders.
So what does modern regionalism look like? In recent years, leaders in cities and
metro areas have been working hard to trade traditional self-interest for shared
regional aspirations. Three principles are emerging that define modern regional
collaboration:
• Unify leaders around economic growth and inclusion. Past efforts
around regionalism were laudably focused on metropolitan land use and
infrastructure planning, municipal revenue sharing, and governance reforms
such as municipal consolidations. These remain important goals, and elected
leaders have spearheaded some hard-fought successes, including city -county
mergers in Indianapolis, Louisville, and other metros; metropolitan tax -
base sharing in Greater Minneapolis -Saint Paul; and formalizing
regional governance and infrastructure planning through metropolitan
planning organizations. New regional collaborations are now building on these
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governance efforts by adding a sharper focus on the economy, with greater
leadership and engagement from business, university, and other nonprofit
actors. For example, in Greater Chicago, rather than have eight separate and
competing jobs strategies, the city and surrounding seven counties came
together to launch a single regional economic development agency to
advance a common agenda. Across the country, local leaders are also
spearheading regional talent development initiatives, from the Road Man
Project in South King County and South Seattle to the nascent Grow Here
campaign in Greater Milwaukee, which aims to provide 200,00o career -based
learning experiences to students in the seven -county region by 2020.
• Rely on an expanded network of actors, including voters, to create
change. Whereas past regionalism efforts relied heavily on government,
modern regionalism involves broader stakeholders. In Northeast Ohio,
philanthropy, economic developers, and transportation planners are working
together to create a series of high-quality job hubs, accessible by transit, so
that workers can access good jobs no matter where they live. Voters can also
play a crucial role in a regional initiative's success. As one of us wrote
previously in CityLab, leaders in the Denver metro area believe that asking
voters to support regional assets such as a modern international airport or
regional transit system through ballot initiatives has dual benefits. It creates
dedicated funding sources for regional initiatives in a time of limited resources,
and more importantly, it creates a metropolitan -wide conversation about the
region's values and priorities. Greater Seattle and Indianapolis have followed
Denver's example: voters across the three -county Puget Sound region
approved a major transit investment in 2016 following a campaign jointly
spearheaded by elected officials, advocacy groups, and business leaders.
• Recognize that regionalism is not always regional. Not every regionally -
oriented strategy needs to be implemented through multijurisdictional or
region -wide collaborations. That is because some of the hardest regional
challenges, such as racial segregation or distressed neighborhoods, are
grounded in specific places. Tangible strategies to address these can, and
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should, be implemented at the city- or neighborhood -level, but the best of these
are designed with an eye towards the broader needs of the region.
For instance, in Chicago, veterans of local workforce development programs founded
i.c. stars, which has trained hundreds of disadvantaged young people in the city for
jobs in industries that matter to the regional economy, the growing technology -
oriented sectors. In a similar vein, in Milwaukee, the city government created an
economic revitalization strategy centered around attracting and expanding the
priority industry sectors identified by the region's seven -county economic
development agency. The city set aside land in target neighborhoods for companies
in these industries and worked with community leaders to create job -training
programs for neighborhood residents.
A former mayor recently told us that the most important lesson he learned while in
office was that he did not really run the city: the city's "civic infrastructure" did. As
he saw it, his job was to bring together civic leaders across the region so that they
could achieve more together. If local leaders are to live up to the lofty expectations
now set for them and create a truly prosperous, inclusive society, they should strive
not to be independent crusaders, but truly regional partners.
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IOWA CANNABIS COMPANY
400 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Date: 03/14/2018
Iowa Cannabis Company
400 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
To:
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members,
My name is Aaron Boshart and I represent the Iowa Cannabis Company. We are
applying for a medical cannabidiol dispensary license in response to RFP #58819004 of the
Iowa Department of Public Health, Office of Medical Cannabidiol. The IDPH will license 5
(five) medical cannabidiol dispensaries in the State of Iowa. Many municipalities have issued
letters of support, either from the Mayor's office or via resolution from City Council. To date
these cities include: Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Coralville,
Davenport.
We have acquired proper zoning forms from the City of Iowa City and submitted an
application to the IDPH for a location at 32 Sturgis Corner Dr. in Iowa City. We believe that
this location is well suited to serve the patients of Iowa City and Eastern Iowa. I am writing
today to request a letter of support for a medical cannabidiol dispensary in Iowa City. We
strongly believe that without a letter of support from the City of Iowa City, the IDPH will not
award a license in Iowa City. We are not asking for a letter of support specific to our
organization or our application, but a general letter of support to locate one of the five
medical cannabidiol dispensaries in Iowa City. Application winners will be announced on
March 26th, 2018. Your decision to support a medical cannabidiol dispensary in Iowa City
could be the deciding factor in being awarded a license in our community.
Sincerely,
Aaron Boshart
CCO
Iowa Cannabis Company, Inc
319-573-2337
FILED
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City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 13, 2018
To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
From: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator
Re: Social Justice & Racial Equity Grant Application and Recommendation FY18
The Human Rights Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 to discuss the
process it would use for reviewing applications submitted as part of the Social Justice Racial
Equity grant for fiscal year 2018. At this meeting staff handed out the applications received for
this cycle of the grant.
The Human Rights Commission next met on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 to discuss the
applications and make a recommendation to City Council (each Commissioner had previously
provided staff with their ranking for each application). The Human Rights Commission made the
following recommendation to the City Council at this meeting.
By a vote of 8-0 the Commission recommends to the City Council the following allocations for
the FY18 Social Justice Racial Equity grant with a request to the City Council to consider
allocating $3800 more for the grant for FY18 so that all selected recipients are funded at their
requested amount.
Organization
FY18 Request
HRC Recommendation
Shelter House
$5000.00
$5000.00
Neighborhood &
Development Services
$600.00
$600.00
Healthy Kids School Based
Health
$12,300.00
$12,300.00
Center for Worker Justice
$10,900.00
$7100.00
$28,800.00
$25,000.00
The recommendation has been shared with staff of the University of Iowa's Chief Diversity
Office per the Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Review Process.
This item will be placed on the April 3 City Council Agenda. The information is being provided
prior to that meeting date for review, if desired, because of the number of applicants. Approved
minutes from both the Tuesday, January 9 and Tuesday, January 23 formal meetings are
attached along with the Excel spreadsheet that ranked all the applications. Also attached are
the applications that were submitted. Submissions start at #6 and end at #33.
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission 4b 7
Special Meeting ( )
January 9, 2018
Procter & Gamble Room
Mercer Park Aquatic Center
2701 Bradford Drive
Commission Members Present:
Jeff Falk, Eliza Willis, Joe Coulter, Adil Adams, Tahuanty Pena, Arianna Aron, Cathy
McGinnis, Jonathon Muhoz.
Commission Members Absent:
Barbara Kutzko.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers
1. Call to Order: Vice Chair Willis called the meeting to order at 5:15PM
2. Approval of November 21, 2017 Meeting Minutes:
Coulter moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Aron. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 74 (Mufioz not present).
3. 2018 Elections:
Coulter moved to elect Willis to Chair for 2018, the motion was seconded by Falk. A vote
was taken and the motion passed 8-0. Coulter moved to elect Pena as Vice Chair, Willis
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0,
4. February Meeting Dates:
Vice Chair Pena moved and Coulter seconded to hold a strategic planning meeting on
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, and not a regular board meeting in February unless an urgent
matter arises. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0.
The Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Process and Evaluation Rubric for FY18:
The discussion began with an overview of the grant process for fiscal year 2017.
Commissioners next reported any potential conflicts of interest to staff. Staff will check with
the City Attorney's Office and either she or they will be in touch with Commissioners who
may have conflicts.
Falk will be volunteering with two organizations who applied.
Adams used to volunteer for the Center for Worker Justice.
Aron is on the board for Fas Trac.
McGinnis has professional affiliations with several organizations.
Munoz used to work for Iowa Legal Aid.
It was decided per City policy that if a Commissioner has a conflict that particular
Commissioner will not participate In any of the evaluation, discussion or decision making on
grants.
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Special Meeting
January 9, 2018
Procter & Gamble Room
Mercer Park Aquatic Center
2701 Bradford Drive
There was r brief discussion on the purpose of the grant and the requirements. The
Commission discussed organizations that applied for funding who have a principal base of
operation outside of Iowa City but have chapters or affiliates in Iowa City. In evaluating
those grants, a suggestion was made to look at whether the funding would be used only in
Iowa City and/or spent locally and whether the application is proposing a program that
originated in Iowa City.
The Commission next considered whether to allocate the,entire fund to one organization.
There was no vote taken and no clear agreement among Commissioners, but it was
suggested that next year a minimum and maximum amount be set for applicants. Or as an
alternative stating on the application that requesting the entire amount is strongly
discouraged.
Commissioners also talked about what a score represents in terms of evaluating each
application. What score would be considered average, above average or below average.
There was also mention of whether to do any follow-up with organizations if there was
anything about the application that needed to be clarified. Some felt that the application
should stand on its own while others felt that being able to ask questions of organizations
may assist organizations that are less experienced at writing grants. Coulter moved and
McGinnis seconded to ask no questions of applicants. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 7-1. (Aron in the negative).
The Commission also considered whether funding request could be modified. For example,
if an applicant requested $6,000 would the Commission approve only $3000. A motion by
Munoz to provide organizations with the entire amount requested if their application is
selected was seconded by Pena. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2. (Adams and
Coulter in the negative).
Coulter moved for Commissioners to convert their numerical scores to a rank of 1-28 (with 1
being the highest and 28 the lowest). The ranking would then be averaged among all
Commissioners and divided by the number of Commissioners participating in the process.
Pena seconded. Commissioners also agreed to not duplicate rankings so more than one
applicant could not receive the same rank number. A vote was taken and the motion passed
8-0.
The Commission decided to meet on its regularly scheduled day of Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018
at 5:15PM and not meet on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The Commission will decide on the
23rd whether another meeting is necessary. If so, it will be on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
At the meeting on Jan. 23, 2018 the Commission will focus on the top tier scores and
discuss specific funding. It will also allow for a Commissioner to make a case for another
proposal If so inclined.
Commissioners are to have all rankings to staff by Thursday, Jan.18, 2018. Staff will send
out an editable worksheet for Commissioners to use for their scoring and ranking.
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Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Special Meeting
January 9, 2018
Procter & Gamble Room
Mercer Park Aquatic Center
2701 Bradford Drive
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 7:30 PM.
The next Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
Member Attendance Sheet
Member
Tenn
Exp,
1/9 123 228 320 M17 5115 BM9 7M7 821 9/18 10M8
Aron
12021
Presem
McGinnis
12021
Present
Muffoz
12021
Present
Kutzko
12020
Excused
Falk
12020
Present
Pena
12020
Present
Coulter
12019
Preserd
Adams
12019
Present
A
1® 1r CITY OF IOWA CITY e 'a
MEMORANDUM
M E M O RA 4b`2'
Date: February 23, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Stefanie Bowers, Staff Member of the Human Rights Commission
Re: Recommendation from the Human Rights Commission
At its January 23, 2018 meeting the Human Rights Commission made the following
recommendations to the City Council:
By a vote of 8-0 the Commission recommends to the City Council the following allocations for
the FY18 Social Justice Racial Equity grant with a request to the City Council to consider
allocating $3800 more for the grant for FY18 so that all selected recipients are funded at their
requested amount.
OroanIzation
FYI Request
HRC Recommendation
Shelter House
$5000.00
$5000.00
Neighborhood &
Development Services
$600.00
$600.00
Healthy Kids School Based
Health
$12,300.00
$12,300.00
Center for Worker Justice
$10,900.00
$7100.00
$28,800.00
$25,000.00
Additional action (check one)
No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
X Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action
&RECknn.doc
Approved Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
January 23, 2018
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Commission Members Present:
Jeff Falk, Eliza Willis, Joe Coulter, Adii Adams, Tahuanty Pena, Cathy McGinnis, Jonathon
Munoz, Barbara Kutzko.
Commission Members Absent:
Arianna Aron.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers
Recommendations to Council:
By a vote of 8-0 the Commission recommends to the City Council the following allocations
for the FYI Social Justice Racial Equity grant with a request to the Council to consider
allocating $3800 more for the grant for FYI so that all selected recipients are funded at
their requested amount.
Organization
FY18 Request
HRC Recommendation
Shelter House
$5000.00
$5000.00
Neighborhood &
Development Services
$600.00
$600.00
Healthy Kids School Based
Health
$12,300.00
$12,300.00
Center for Worker Justice
$10,900.00
$7100.00
$28,800.00
$25,000.00
1. Call to Order .Chair Willis called the meeting to order at 5:16 PM
2. Approval of January 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes:
Chair Willis asked for the minutes to be amended to reflect that the Commission agreed that
the ranking of applications could not include duplicate numbers.' Coulter moved to approve
the minutes; the motion was seconded by McGinnis. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 6-0. (Falk and Adams not present).
3. Proclamation for Black History Month:
Commissioner Kutzko will accept the proclamation at the formal City Council meeting on
Tuesday, February 6 on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
4. Future Meeting Dates:
Commissioners agreed to cancel the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 30 and to
start the meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 4:45 PM. Coulter moved to
' Some rankings were given duplicate numbers by Commissioners in spite of the agreement.
Minutes for the Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
January 23, 2018
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
approve this sequence; the motion was seconded by Adams. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 8-0.
5. The Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Applications:
Commissioner Aron did not participate due to a conflict of interest (she is on the board of an
organization that applied for funding).
Commissioners reviewed the overall rankings of the applications. The rankings were based
on the individual rankings from each Commissioner (each application was given a rank of 1-
28 with 1 being the highest). Comments were made by some Commissioners on grants that
ranked low but had potential in their opinion. Those applications included the Emma
Goldman Clinic, Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition, Teamcan (Fas Trac), and the
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Chair Willis then surveyed Commissioners to
inquire if any wanted to change their rankings. No Commissioner expressed a desire to
change their original rankings.
Commissioners next discussed budgetary considerations. $25,000 would fully fund the first
three highest ranking applicants but would leave the fourth $3800 short of their requested
amount.
Coulter moved to recommend to the City Council that the four highest applicant scores be
funded with the $25,000 budgeted for the grant for FY18 with a request to the Council to
consider allocating $3800 more to the grant for FYI so that all the recommended
applicants can be funded at their full funding request. Adams seconded. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 8-0.
O anization
FYI Request
HRC Recommendation
Shelter House
$5000.00
$5000.00
Neighborhood &
Development Services
$600.00
$600.00
Healthy Kids School Based
Health
$12,300.00
$12,300.00
Center for Worker Justice
$10,900.00
$7100.00
$28.800.00
$25,000.00
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 6:21 PM.
The next Commission meeting will be on Thursday, February 22, 2018.
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Organization
Citizens Against Racism Everywhere
City High School Music Department
Inside Out Reentry
4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care
The Arc of Southeast Iowa
Shelter House
REACH
IC Park & Rec, Dream Center, CDD
Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition
IC Compassion
Unlimited Abilities
Emma Goldman Clinic
Restorative Community Partners
Healthy Kids School Based Health
Sankofa Outrech Connection
NDS
Center for Worker Justice
Iowa Legal Aid
Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Teamcan (Fas Trac)
Community Transportation
NCJC
IC Pride
Disability Enterprise Foundation
Legacy Girls Empowerment
Zeta Phi Beta
Willowwind
Eastern Iowa Community Bond
Rankings for
Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Submittals FY18
Amount Average Rank Adil Joe Jeff Barbara Cathy Jonathon Tahuantv Eliza
$18,000.00
$1,875
$7,100.00
$10,000.00
$25,000.00
$5,000.00
$2,725.00
$5,200.00
$3,280.00
$14,475.00
$25,000.00
$6,555.00
$7,405.00
$12,300.00
$7,000.00
$600.00
$10,900.00
$10,000.00
$9,100.00
$10,240.00
$7,335.00
$3,500.00
$3,800.00
$1,500.00
$10,000.00
$6,500.00
$5,500.00
$2,500.00
Total $232,390.00
Funds available $25,000.00
24.5
19.75
8.75
8.25
21.875
6.75
18.125
8.125
13.125
11.75
26.125
11.75
22
7.75
16.875
7.25
7.875
9.125
13.5
14.125
14.75
11.5
14.125
17.75
18.375
17.875
21.875
10.75
14
28
28
28
27
27
21
23
17
20
15
16
26
23
19
22
22
4
3
6
10
12
12
1
4
9
8
13
7
15
1
9
18
24
9
21
21
26
28
28
2
2
5
5
5
6
8
21
25
23
16
12
22
4
19
24
3
7
12
1
17
10
12
3
26
13
4
18
1
13
15
15
23
7
12
4
9
7
18
14
28
25
26
20
28
28
27
27
27
4
7
22
11
1
9
13
21
15
20
25
18
25
26
26
16
4
6
3
3
9
10
11
12
17
9
7
24
16
25
25
6
11
1
10
13
2
5
10
15
12
2
11
4
8
7
4
5
14
11
8
8
18
4
5
7
21
14
15
6
24
14
7
11
18
17
9
20
20
16
2
24
3
18
24
12
14
3
20
13
1
19
2
19
19
11
8
19
15
22
23
2
11
5
16
1
19
23
26
15
22
17
19
20
22
24
19
16
17
23
6
10
26
27
14
23
5
21
17
8
27
25
27
25
21
24
18
9
9
20
17
14
3
2
12
Member Attendance Sheet
Member
Term
1/9
1123 2128 3120 4/17 5/15 6119 7117 8121 9/18 10/18
Non
112021
Present
Excused
McGinnis
1/2021
Present
Present
Much¢
1/2021
Present
Present
Kulzko
112020
Excused
Present
Falk
112020
Present
Present
Pena
112020
Resent
Present
Coulter
1/2019
Present
Resent
Adams
112019
Resent
Resent
Submission #61 City of Iowa City
Submission #6
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Sun, 12/17/2017 - 9:21 pm
173.31.40.235
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Citizens Against Racism Everywhere (CARE)
Mailing address
138 N Copeland Ln
Telephone number
3195418042
Email address
careamericaunited@gmail.com
Website address
www.careamericaunited.org/
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Narada Poole, Founder, CEO
Contact person's telephone number and email address
3195418042/naradapoole@yahoo.com
Organization's mission statement
A united America is our destination. CARE is our transportation.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
1.5 years
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Citizens Against Racism Everywhere (CARE) was recently founded in 2016. Some of the
projects that truly inspired us as an organization were the worldwide protest to object to
the border wall and Muslim travel bands, that were suggested and later carried out by the
current White House administration.
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II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The service of CARE and our organizational agenda is to stop the spread of racism in our
society and achieve equality and social justice for all.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Through our host of initiatives and programs like our Policing With The People initiative,
which encourages police and community members to work together to improve police
and community relations. Additionally, through our RACE (Racism Awareness &
Corrective Education) program, we educate and equip our community and community
members with the proper knowledge and tools to combat racism.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
Through programs like our RACE (Racism Awareness & Corrective Education) program
we use 5 key steps which we believe would satisfy the criteria for the Educational priority.
Example:
1. RAP (Racism Awareness & Prevention) — A step within our RACE program, comprised
of a number of interactive activities to educate people about the causes of racism and
discrimination, and how others are affected by it.
2. Race Debate — Is an interactive Q&A and discussion forum which encourages the art
of dialogue. It allows for discussions with individuals of all races in an effort to better
understand the causes and effects of racism.
3. Change the Curriculum — Focuses on correcting the curriculum in our educational
institutions to accurately depict the contributions of people of color to the history of the
world.
4. ZERO — Is zero tolerance for racism and social injustice in our communities, politics,
judicial system, and educational institutions which sets clear standards that say that
racism and inequality will not be tolerated.
5. Integrate Educators — Focuses on employing and training more educators of color to
equal the large majority of minority students in our public school system — since studies
suggest that children with teachers whom they can identify with are more likely to
succeed, as well as, stay out of trouble.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Our Integrate Educators initiative fills a need within our community to produce more
productive members of society. As evident by the research referenced in the below
article; students with teachers of the same race are more likely to graduate and less likely
to get in trouble.
https://vAvw. npr.org/sections/ed/2017/09/29/552929074/if-your-teacher-looks-likes-you-
you-may-do-better-in-school
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Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
We are relatively new and have yet to establish partnerships. However, our goal is to
achieve absolute unity among races. Not to build up one community independent of
another. We will be building partnerships with other anti racism organization through our
United Care Coalition.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Our demographic will consist of all races and all ages.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Over the next year (if this grant is approved) our goal is to service at least''/2 of the
71,832 thousand residents of Johnson county. With the intent to continue to reach as
much as the population as possible.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
No.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
The intended outcomes are to stop the spread of racism in our communities, politics,
schools, and justice system.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
We will measure the success of our reach, based on the growth of our organization. We
will also base it on the participation in our programs such as Policing with the People,
Honor Society, and RACE program, etc. We will measure our success based on our
donation numbers, as well as, our apparel sales numbers.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Through community meetings, promotions, and events that promote unity and
multiculturalism.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
We have designed a "Use of Force policy" to present to police organizations to prevent
unjust uses of force. Our ZERO initiative will consist of signs and additional objects that
individuals can use on their property and businesses to discourage any type of racism.
Our RACE program provides several tools to educate, discourage, and combat racism.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
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Yes. We will use donations and funds from our online store and apparel sales to fund the
continued progression as an organization.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
The professional services will be to use professional videographers to shoot
commercial/ads that will allow us to accurately communicate our message, as well as,
effectively reach our demographic.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
18,000
How will the funding be utilized?
For marketing/advertising, professional fees, printing services, and rentals for
fundraiser and meeting spaces.
What is the organizations annual budget?'" Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Please see file
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
CARE Project Budget1.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Ongoing
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Please see budget spreadsheet
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Undecided
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
n/a
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Submission #61 City of Iowa City Page 5 of 5
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
n/a
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Sun. 12/17/2017
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Grand Total 23430
Citizen's Against Racism Everywhere (CARE)
Project Budget lune 1, 2038 -lune 30, 2019
Project Budget
Jun -18
Jul -18
Aug -18 Sep -18 Oct -18 Nov -18
Dec -38
Jan -19
Feb -19
Mar -19
Apr -19
May -19
Jun -19
Totals:
Revenue:
Donations
100
100
100 100 100 100
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
2000
Apparrel Sales
250
250 250 250 250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
3000
Grand Total
5000
Expenses:
Marketing/Advertising
710
710
710 710 710 710
710
4970
Professional Services
500
500
500 500 500 500
500
3500
Legal Services
1500
1500
Printing Supplies
705
705
705 705 705 705
705
705
705
705
705
705
8460
Rentals
1250
1250
1250
1250
5000
Grand Total 23430
Submission #7 City of Iowa City
Submission #7
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 12/26/2017 - 6:17pm
216.159.104.112
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
City High School Music Department
Mailing address
1900 Morningside Drive
Telephone number
319.688.1040
Email address
ackerson.elizabeth@iowacityschools.org
Website address
hftps:/Aivww.iowacityschools.org/Domain/396
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Dr. Beth Ackerson, music teacher
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319.331.6970 ackerson.elizabeth@iowacityschools.org
Organization's mission statement
City High will be:
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an academic powerhouse that delivers a world-class education;
a comprehensive high school with co -curricular activities that operate,at an elite level in
the great state of Iowa;
a place where all students are connected to our school so that they feel important,
valued, and that they belong;
an institution with the highest code of ethics for students and staff; a place of deep
respect and kindness;
a community with a powerful sense of pride, of school spirit.
With the help of parents and with partners in the business and university communities,
City High strives to impart useful skills, cultural histories, and democratic heritage while
encouraging innovation and critical evaluation in a supportive environment.
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How many years has the organization been in operation?
75
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Our principal, John Bacon, has opened two new classes at City High for the academic
year 2017-18 in the areas of Physical Education and Music Education in order to invite
students to participate that would not have participated in more typical and traditional
music and sport activities. This is the first year with these new courses. The music
course, called Hear My Voice is impacting a diverse group of students at City High:
African American students
LGBTQ+
Students with Disabilities
This proposal is inspired by the development of the Hear My Voice general music
education course.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Hear My Voice: Songwriting, the new City High general music education class. It is taking
place currently and will also take place for the second time as a second trimester course
in the 2018-19 academic year.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
This general music class provides an opportunity to students who do not already have a
background in choir, orchestra, or band to participate in music in the high school setting.
It is open to any student, and it is differentiated at an individual level so that each student
can benefit optimally, starting with their prior knowledge and building on that. This kind of
general music class at the high school level affords students who are interested in being
a part of the music department but have little or no or different musical experiences (other
than the typically offered courses for music) a way to participate and excel. This allows a
broader range of students with diverse needs and backgrounds to participate, increasing
equity in the music department offerings. The target group of students includes students
of color, students in the LGBTQ+ community, students with economic or prior music
education disadvantages, and students with disabilities.
How does the program, service or activity address one or mon: of the six priority
areas?
This is a course intended to help students to develop their personal musicianship utilizing
their own strengths, knowledge and support offered by the music instructors, the
expertise of professional musicians, and technological musical tools. Further the course
intends to welcome those students new to music -making or those that bring diverse
musical backgrounds and heritage to create a sense of community within the school and
classroom as well as connect with the music community outside of the school setting. It is
very uncommon across the United States to offer a general music course such as Hear
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My Voice at the high school level. Giving students who don't normally get opportunities to
participate in music at this age in their educational career promotes helps to create a
strong sense of belonging in their school community - both in the relationships developed
between peers and the relationships developed between students and teachers.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
After teaching the Hear My Voice course this school year, both first trimester and
currently this second trimester, I can attest to the incredibly supportive and understanding
community building taking place between peers with vastly different educational and
personal backgrounds. There are students signing up for the class that are not currently
involved in the music department in other ways. This helps to bring more equity to
courses being offered at the high school. The need for this equity is apparent in the
students that have registered for and participated in the course. Students helping
students and collaborating with one another has been very prominent. Several students
have commented on the sense of belonging and community built in the class. It has
inspired some students to continue in the music department and has also opened up
relationships with the choir directors and given the students opportunities to share their
talents in new ways in the community.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
No
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Teenage high school students: from all races, economic backgrounds, abilities, and
gender orientations.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
The 2nd trimester course will allow up to 25 students to participate and will last 12 weeks.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no charge.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
The outcome is that more students will be involved in developing their musicianship at
City High School as evidenced by new student performances and music sharing in the
school community.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The indicator of outcome is a sharing with the class (and with the greater school
community if desired) of original student music, either performed by the
composer/arranger or by someone else.
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How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The compositions will be shared live during class time, or if preferred they can be played
via Soundtrap (Google music application) during class time, or shared out into the larger
community via a live performance or through social media such as YouTube, Facebook,
or Twitter.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
Kids will have access to the technological music -making tools on Soundtrap, the Google
music application, as well as the opportunities to interact with professional songwriters.
Receiving scaffolding from the instructor of the course to utilize Soundtrap as well as the
scaffolding in place from the musical tools within Soundtrap allow students without prior
education in music theory or instrument training to make music on a variety of
instruments using loops and composition tools within the app. Production tools are also
available to students in Soundtrap and make it easy for them to share out their music and
to collaborate with others. The professional songwriters are also giving students access
to communicate with them outside of class and develop a relationship with someone in
the music industry. This is a huge advantage for a student who has little opportunity to
interact with musicians in their everyday life.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Yes, the course will continue to be offered and hopefully after the funding provided by the
SJRE grant the district will see the benefits of providing students with this opportunity,
and may be able to provide funds to continue to support the same caliber. Having shown
success with the program through seed money from this grant will make it more likely to
get sustainable funding from the district or the foundation.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
Bringing in professional songwriters to work with the kids is an integral part to the
songwriting learning experience, a way for students to apprentice with someone who
does the creating for a living, making the songwriting experience for students more
authentic and successful.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$1875
How will the funding be utilized?
$250 to pay for the Soundtrap music application subscription - up to 50 students for
the year.
$750 for the songwriters (3 total) that present to the class and then also interact with
students and their music via Soundtrap and email.
$875 for students to enter their original music in songwriting competitions
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What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
None
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
SJRE Project Budget 2018-19.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
The course will take place from Nov. 19, 2018 -Feb. 27, 2019.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
It would be spent Nov. 19 -the end of January, with $250 initially spent on Soundtrap
and then $250 paid to each songwriter.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
NA
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
NA
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 12/26/2017
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Project budget 1 -Nov -18 1 -Apr -19 31 -Jul -19
Revenue:
Fees 0
Grants 0
Total revenue 0
Expenses:
Professional Services
750
750
0 0
Educational Materials
1125
1125
0 0
Market/Advertising
0
0
0 0
Equipment/Hardware
3000
3000
0 0
Rentals
0
0
0 0
Outside Printing
0
0
0 0
Miscellaneous Supplies
100
100
0 0
Total expenses
4,975
4,975
0 0
Submission #8 City of Iowa City
Submission #8
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Wed, 12/27/2017 - 5:07pm
97.127.183.187
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Inside Out Reentry, Inc.
Mailing address
500 N. Clinton St. Iowa City, IA 52245
Telephone number
(319)338-7996
Email address
insideoutreentry@gmaii.com
Website address
www.insideoutreentry.com
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Jamie Kearney, Administrative Coordinator
Contact person's telephone number and email address
W. (319) 338-7996 insideoutreentryfinance@gmail.com
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Organization's mission statement
Inside Out Reentry's mission, as a comprehensive reentry program, is to heal individuals,
restore relationships, reduce recidivism and increase public safety by supporting citizens
returning to Johnson County from incarceration, and their families. Inside Out (10")
assists people with housing, employment, health care (especially behavioral health care),
transportation, education and basic life skills, both directly and by referral. 10 also
provides a supportive community and activities that promote personal awareness,
accountability, and pro -social living through one-to-one and small group mentoring,
classes and workshops, volunteer opportunities and social activities.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
Two. 10 became an independent non-profit in late 2015 with incorporation and 501c (3)
certification from the IRS.
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community mach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Criminal justice reform and education for the wider community on the struggles and
challenges of returning citizens have been key components of Inside Out's work since its
inception. In 2015, 10 implemented a community justice reform series to create a
dialogue between participants, the local community, legislators, law enforcement, reform
activists, and other stakeholders. In 2015-16 this series included a book group that
discussed Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy; a Legislative Forum on criminal justice in Iowa,
a discussion about Angela Davis' work, particularly on prison abolition; a discussion on
Sr. Helen Prejean's work and sentencing reform; and a Voting Rights Forum on restoring
voting rights for returning citizens co-sponsored with League of Women Voters of
Johnson Co. and ACLU -IA.
Highlights in 2017 include a Community Re-entry Forum featuring several reentry
stakeholders as presenters and over 75 participants, which is available for viewing at:
https:/tyoutu. beraORyRMwim8
and Johnson County's first ever Re-entry/Parole Simulation (co-sponsored with
IowaWORKS and REN) for over 50 participants, including elected officials, law
enforcement, faith leaders, behavioral health professionals, and others. In 2017, 10 also
participated in a panel at the Bijou Film Forum screening of Ava DuVernay's documentary
"13th"; co -taught a UI Senior College class "Supporting Citizens Returning from
Incarceration: Oakdale Community Choir and Inside Out'; hosted a public talk by
Johnathan.Kana, a writer and returnee from Texas who collaborated with Oakdale
Community Choir; put on our second annual Free Summer Concert featuring BF Burt and
other performers (est. 200 attended); participated on a reentry panel at Iowa Justice
Action Network state-wide conference, Waterloo, IA; participated on a panel at the
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Conference on Education and Re-entry. In
addition, 10 gives presentations at various local civic organizations and faith communities
about ten times each year.
Finally, 10 founded the Reentry Network of Johnson County (REN) in 2015, which
continues to meet regularly to bring non-profit, government, business, and other
stakeholders together to work cooperatively on issues related to reentry.
11. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
In 2018, Inside Out plans to incorporate several evidence -based best practices in our
behavioral health component. As part of that, 10 will implement a pilot program for
cognitive behavioral instruction, hopefully funded by a SJRE grant. The pilot program will
include an 8 -week Mindfulness skills course taught by instructors from the UIHC Dept. of
Psychiatry, and one 8 -week and one 4 -week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT) skills class taught by a Kirkwood psychology professor. In both cases instructors
will design the courses in consultation with IO staff to address particular needs of
returning citizens. They will then provide course materials and mentoring so that trained
10 volunteers (who have prior expertise in these areas) can continue the programming
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after the initial classes are completed.
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How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The U.S. currently incarcerates over 2.2 million people, the highest rate in the world. In
Iowa, there are over 8,000 people in state correctional facilities, and more than 4,000 in
county jails. Our criminal justice system disproportionately incarcerates African-
Americans. For example, even though African Americans comprise just 3% of the
population in Iowa, they make up 26% of the prison population.
Research shows that cognitive behavioral skills training is effective in reducing recidivism.
(http://www. reentrycourts6l utions.com/evidence-based-practicestwhat-are-evidence-
based-reentry-principleso Cognitive behavioral programs promote change in people's
thought patterns, impulsivity control, behavior choices, trauma resilience, stress levels
and management, social relationships, and other factors that have been shown to
strongly impact one's risk for re -incarceration. (Iowa DOC, "Evolving Trends in Iowa
Correctional Practices,"
http://c.ymcd n. com/sites/www. iowabar.org/resource/resmg r/2016_Ann ual_Meeting_Materiala
Both Mindfulness training and ACT training are "second generation" cognitive behavioral
modalities that have been used successfully in corrections and reentry. (Himelstein,
Samuel. "Meditation research: The state of the art in correctional settings." International
Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology 55.4 (2011): 646-661, 658)
(Carlin, Dan, "Mindful Justice: Creating a Criminal Justice System Grounded in
Mindfulness, Compassion and Human Dignity, http://mindfuljustice.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/11/4581e8_41 ea0fa8274f4720a68a4c23ae482559.pdf)
Further, preliminary evidence suggests that Mindfulness and ACT training are both
effectively used with people from non-dominant cultural and/or marginalized
backgrounds. (C. Fuchs, J. Lee, L. Roemer, S. Orsillo, 'Using Mindfulness- and
Acceptance -Based Treatments with Clients from Nondominant Cultural and/or
Marginalized Backgrounds: Clinical Considerations, Meta -Analysis Finds, and
Introduction to the Special Series",
hftps://www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/pmc/articies/PMC4539954/)
ACT is also the basis for the new domestic violence treatment course used by the Iowa
DOC. (hftp://iowacbc.org/program-bafterers-education/)
Such programs are not readily available locally in contexts or at costs that invite
participation by returning citizens and none of the programs 10 plans to offer are available
to people currently incarcerated in Iowa.
People involved in the criminal justice system often carry considerable stress due to
things like intergenerational poverty, domestic and neighborhood violence, and substance
abuse involvement (for them and/or family members). Most returning citizens have
suffered several Adverse Childhood Experiences and many suffer from Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder. In addition, re-entry itself is traumatic for many returning citizens and in
most cases, precipitates a very high level of post -release supervision. Without support,
many returning citizens struggle to meet these new demands for accountability.
While these classes are not meant to be a substitute for mental health therapy or
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substance abuse treatment, participation in them increases engagement for those
actively involved in treatment and prepares those who are not to effectively participate in
the therapeutic process. (10 will continue to work with community agencies and private
practitioners to facilitate appropriate participation in treatment for our core members.)
It is a matter of social justice that people receive the behavioral health treatment and
education they need to lead fulfilling and successful lives. Most returning citizens have a
high level of behavioral health issues and low access to needed care. This program
would help to remedy that.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This pilot program offering Mindfulness and ACT skills classes would address all of the
SJRE grant priority areas. They are both experience -based educational programs that
research shows have a significant impact on people's physical and behavioral health.
Both modalities positively affect people's ability to form healthy relationships and build
healthy families. Many returning citizens need remedial personal work in order to be
successful in formal educational programs, employment, as well as in maintaining stable
housing. These classes would increase people's sense of community within Inside Out,
which translates to finding a place in the broader community. Both of these programs
have been shown in several research studies to reduce recidivism.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
At least 95% of Iowa prisoners will be released from prison, with nearly 80% released to
parole supervision and the remainder to no supervision on the discharge of their
sentences. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2016, http://bjs.gov/rontenttreentry/rentry.dm)
Approximately 250 people are released from prison, jail, or work release to Johnson
County each year. (Iowa DOC, various departmental reports; Johnson Co. jail census
reports)
Once released from incarceration, returning citizens face significant barriers to successful
re-entry. These barriers exist in practical areas such as housing, employment, basic
citizenship rights, e.g. voting, and accessing basic services. Returning citizens also face
considerable stigma and discrimination and often have low self-esteem and self-
confidence. Many have behavioral health needs that have not been adequately treated,
and have sometimes been compounded during their time in prison.
Nationally, legislators are recognizing mass incarceration is fiscally unsustainable, has
failed to improve public safety, and has hindered the success of marginalized
populations. Unfortunately, Iowa lags behind many states in enacting new legislation to
reduce sentence -length and improve support for reentry. (Vera Institute, "New Trends in
State Sentencing and Corrections", 2014-2015). This means local initiatives for criminal
justice reform, including re-entry services, are even more important in Iowa.
Inside Out has maintained a recidivism rate of under 10%, while the recidivism rate in
Iowa climbed from about 32% in FY2015 to over 34% in FY2016, with higher recidivism
rates for people of color. (Iowa DOC, "Prison Recidivism FY 2016,"
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Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Inside Out will contract with the UI Dept. of Psychiatry Mindfulness Based Stress
Reduction Program to develop and deliver the Mindfulness skills course. While 10 intends
to work with the Kirkwood professor as an independent contractor for the ACT skills
class, this will augment the strong working relationship 10 already has with Kirkwood.
Improvement of 1O's behavioral health component will also positively affect the ongoing
collaboration 10 has with the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, Prelude
Behavioral Health, and several related departments at UI (e.g., College of Nursing,
School of Social Work).
Additionally, 10 will accept referrals for these classes from the Department of Correctional
Services (probation and parole), Hope House, the Johnson Co. Jail Treatments and
Alternatives Program, the Johnson Co. Drug Court, and Goodwill's Training 2 Work
program.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Nearly 50% of 10 core participants are people of color, as are about 5% of our volunteers.
80% of 10 core members are men, and all are over age 21, with the majority being
between 30 and 45 years of age. 95% of 10 core members qualify for some kind of public
assistance associated with low-income levels. 10 volunteers include several formerly
incarcerated individuals and family members of people in prison, several UI and Kirkwood
students, as well as many retirees. Volunteers come from a wide range of income levels
and age groups.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
10 expects to serve at least 25 core participants and 15 community volunteers through
the pilot program classes funded by this grant, for a total of 40 people served in the first
year. We expect that number to gradually increase for these and additional behavioral
health classes over the next few years. Our goal is to serve at least 40 10 core members
in such classes annually within three years, as well as additional volunteers. (It is integral
to 1O's philosophy to mix returning citizens and volunteers in most programming. This
makes real 1O's commitment to the belief that all people need to be engaged in life-long
"change from the inside out.") This pilot project will also indirectly serve class participants'
family members, work colleagues, and other associates, including other 10 participants.
10 volunteers with related expertise will be trained as part of this pilot program to lead
support groups and provide further instruction in these two modalities to class participants
throughout and beyond the pilot program. They will also offer these and similar classes to
new 10 participants in future years.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
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10 participants (those returning from incarceration) are never charged for any services at
Inside Out, including this program. However, we encourage 10 volunteers to make
donations to 10 as they are able.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
One 8 -week Mindfulness skills class will be offered, with:
• Enrollment of a minimum of 15 10 participants (returning citizens) and 10 volunteers,
with a 75% attendance rate
• 75% of 10 participants will participate in a follow-up support group on at least a monthly
basis
One 8 -week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills class will be offered,
with:
• Enrollment of a minimum of 10 different 10 participants (and hopefully some who
participated in the Mindfulness class) and 10 10 volunteers, with a 75% attendance rate
• 75% of 10 participants will participate in a follow-up support group on at least a monthly
basis
One 4 -week "level two" ACT skills class will be offered, with:
• Enrollment of at least 7 10 participants and 5 10 volunteers.
• This class will have a specific focus, such as parenting or finances or conflict
management selected by the people enrolled in the first class who choose to take the
"level two" class
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
In addition to the numerical metrics of enrollment and participation described above,
participants would be asked to take a pre- and post -class survey making a self-
assessment of various areas addressed by the class; e.g., stress level and handling of
stress, emotional stability and handling of emotions, impulse control, etc. A standard
survey instrument developed for this purpose will be selected and modified as needed.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
We will share outcomes of this pilot program with the Johnson Co. Jail Treatment and
Alternatives Program, the Johnson Co. Drug Court, the Iowa DOC (especially local
correctional services and Hope House personnel), with all agencies that participate in the
JC System of Care meetings, with reentry stakeholders through the JC Reentry Network,
and the wider community through public programs and the media.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
Inside Out returning citizens and volunteers will employ the skills learned in these classes
in their social and racial equity advocacy work as part of other groups they participate in
and through 1O's outreach activities. They will learn how to facilitate some of the skill-
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building exercises used in these programs and will be available to share them in these
other settings as well.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
The behavioral health component of 10 will be continued and expanded, with the
parameters of that depending on future funding and on the outcomes from this pilot
program. While 10 hopes to add a staff member with behavioral health expertise in the
next 18 months, we will also continue to contract for professional services and utilize
volunteers and UI graduate students who have expertise in these areas to provide
behavioral health programming.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
The entire grant amount would be used for professional services, both to provide
instruction in cognitive behavioral modalities to returning citizens and volunteers, and to
mentor 10 volunteers with prior expertise to build on these programs.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$7,100.00
How will the funding be utilized?
University of Iowa Dept. of Psychiatry Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program --
$2500 --for designing and teaching one 8 -week class in Mindfulness Skills geared
toward reentry, people, and mentoring skilled 10 volunteers to continue the program
Prof. Heidi Pierce (Kirkwood Community College) -- $4000 --
for designing and teaching one 8 -week class in ACT Skills and one "level two" 4 -week
topic -oriented ACT skills class, both geared toward reentry, and mentoring skilled 10
volunteers to continue the program
LED Projector for class presentations -- $400
Class resources and materials: books, DVDs, handouts $200
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
For the last two years since Inside Out became a 501(c)(3), its annual budget has
remained below $50,000.
Expenses FY 2018
Operational
Computer software (Intuit/QB payroll) $422.40
Cell phone $360.00
Office supplies, cleaning supplies and other program supplies $900.00
Copying/printing costs for special events and general program $150.00
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Postage $57.60
Annual summer concert permit and table at Juneteenth $45.00
Program and Transportation
New Program for which SJRE funding is sought: Cognitive Behavioral Skills instruction
$7,100.00
Bus passes for participants $650.00
Food for community meetings and special events $950.00
Scholarship fund purchases for participants (educational and employment related)
$412.10
Personnel
Director/Case Manager $16,200.00
Admin Coordinator (hourly) $16,200.00
Payroll Taxes $2,790.00
Total Expenses $46,237.10
Income
In -Kind Contributions
Rent & Utilities - from Spirit of Christ $7,800.00
Insurance - (property & professional added to Spirit of Christ policy) $150.00
Phone/internet - SoC $300.00
Food - various donors $200.00
Bicycles for participants $500.00
Total In -Kind Contributions $8,950.00
Cash Income FY2018
Checking Account general income carryover from '17 $11,000.00
Consultation of Religious Communities and other faith community donations (est.)
$5,000.00
Individual Donations (est.) $8,000.00
Fundraising events (est.) $3,000.00
City of Iowa City FY18 Aid to Agencies (personnel budget grant) $14,909.00
Community Foundation of Johnson County $1,432.00
St. Mary's Peace and Justice Committee Grant $2,000.00
Goodwill of the Heartland Grant $5,000.00
General Fund Income $50,341.00
Designated (Pass Through) Accounts
Rental Assistance (JC Housing Trust)* $3,364.00
Scholarship Fund (Spirit of Christ Church) carryover from 17 $588.00
"Inside Out received a $25,000 grant for the period of 1-22-16 through 3-01-18 to fund
rent and deposit assistance for low income participants
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Inside Out Project Budget - Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant 2018.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
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See project budget attachment - there was not enough space here to set forth our
answer
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
See project budget attachment - there was not enough space here to set forth our
answer
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
$3,000 Social Justice Racial Equity Grant'17 for new computers; $14,409 FY18 Aid to
Agencies for personnel budget
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
To date, Inside Out has not received funding for the described cognitive behavioral
training.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
10 will seek funding for other aspects of behavioral health component e.g. case
management, in-house evaluations, etc.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for.in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Wed, 12/27/2017
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WaDustice Reda) Equity
Inside tlut Reentry
Pmjed Budget lune 1, 2018 - lune 30,1019
Project Budget I -AIM -18 1 -Apr -19 31-1ul-19
Revenue:
Fees $
Greece I$odal justice 6 Radal Equity) $ 7,100.00
Toted nsvenue $ 7,100.00
(UI Dept of Psychiatry Mindfulness Program end Prof. Heidi Plerce) $ 3,200.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 800A0
Materials
400.00
books, DVDs, handouts) $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Printing
Provide a chatting for the program, service or activity
The 8 -week class ACT Skills class would be taught during the early fell of 2018, the 4 -week ACT Skills class would be taught during the wintedeady spring of 2018-19
The 8 -week Mindfulness Skills class would be taught in the spring of 2019.
Follow-up support groups would begin on the completion of each class and meet at least monthly.
Provide a timeline for how great money would be spent over the next year.
The IED projector would be purchased in late summer, 2018 ($400).
Course materials would be purchased prior to the start of each 8 -week course (fag 2018 -- $100, winter 2019 — $100).
Stipends to the course developersticachers would be paid an the completion of each course (fall 2018 — $3200, winter 2019— $2500, spring 2019 — $800).
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Submission #9
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Wed, 12/27/2017 - 7:47pm
50.82.39.198
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
4Cs - Community Coordinated Child Care
Mailing address
1500 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number
319-338-7684
Email address
susan@iowa4cs.com
Website address
www.iowa4cs.com
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Susan Gray - 4Cs Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-338-7684 x 102 susan@iowa4cs.com
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Organization's mission statement
4Cs primary purpose is to promote quality child care in our community.
Good quality child care is part of the infrastructure of a vibrant, sustainable community
that determines the quality of life for its residents.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
45
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In FY 15 we ran a pilot program for five Sudanese home-based child care providers. The
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County provided an Arabic speaking family resource
worker to help with translation. Our goals were to support and maintain DHS registration,
to increase comfort and confidence in participating within the larger early childhood
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community through attending trainings and other events and to increase the early
learning activities in each child care program. In FY 17 this became our Starting Strong
program. Eligibility is based on providing a minimum of 50% of child care slots to children
on child care assistance. Our goals remain the same with an additional focus on
connecting families or providers to community resources as needed e.g. Grant Wood
AEA if we have a developmental concern. This program currently serves 20 home-based
child care programs and two minority centers, serving approximately 230-250 high-risk
children. Child care providers are Sudanese, Congolese, South American and African
American (US). We are encouraging developmental screening within these programs and
this year had some University of Iowa graduate students complete some of these
assessments. This remains a challenge mainly because of language barriers. In general
the program has been very successful.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Our program will provide pre -service training and preparation for low income people
wanting to join the child care workforce. In a two week (60 hours) program participants
will receive trainings required by DHS (18 hours), complete observation in child care
centers accompanied by a coach and attend trainings on basic health & safety, center
requirements, child development, appropriate early learning activities and interactions
with young children. Participants will receive support in developing resumes, preparation
for job interviews and some very basic English language instruction in the language
commonly used in child care centers.
4Cs will create a partnership with child care center directors that will be willing to accept
participants coming in to observe their program and will be willing to interview our
program graduates when they are hiring. If they hire one of our program graduates we
will request that they provide a mentor from their staff for a three month transition period.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
1. It provides minority individuals with meaningful employment and opens a pathway to
build a career as there are scholarships available for employed providers to continue their
professional development (Child Development Associate / cda, AA and BA in early
childhood).
2. When child care centers have a more diverse staff this becomes the new normal. It
impacts access for minority parents looking for programs where they can see themselves
represented within the program. This impacts minority children's development of identity
when they see teachers that look like them. It also has a positive impact for all children as
they become comfortable around a more diverse group of people, which impacts the
hard -wiring of the brain when experienced before 5 years of age.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This program addresses three priority service areas: education, building community and
employment.
Education will be addressed by providing the education and training required for
emDlovment. This will also impact the children's education. Minority children benefit from
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a diverse staff as they see themselves represented in the program. All children benefit
when they have the opportunity of being integrated in able to interact with a diverse
community and are better prepared for the 21st Century workforce.
In the Fall of 2017 4Cs held a conference which focused on social justice and equity. In
February we will be holding a follow-up Center Directors workshop to discuss next steps
for the early childhood community. We believe that while we are building a core of
committed centers that this program will provide a practical component to move this
initiative forward.
This project will also impact employment. When program graduates are successfully
integrated into center staff then center directors will be more open to hire, also staff that
are established may often introduce prospective employees to the director.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
1. Our community has become increasingly diverse over recent years. (US Census:
Foreign born persons in Iowa City 14.3%, Iowa 4.9%). Many of these people find that
their qualifications and work experiences do not easily transfer to life in America.
Language is also a huge barrier. Some months ago we had a Sudanese woman and her
husband come into our office to discuss her employment opportunities. The woman has a
degree from Khartoum University with a major in psychology. Her passion is to work with
young children, but she could only find work at Walmart. Child care is one of the lowest
paying professions in the nation. The stark reality is that for the sake of the care and
education of young children we must find the people that have passion for this work and
have demonstrated some success within their own society. We believe that these people
will be committed to getting required qualifications and will have much to offer our
community.
2. Minority children are not doing well in school. The ICCSD report card for 2015-2016
shows 3 — 5 grade reading proficiency for Black children at 50.1 %, Hispanic at 53.3% and
FRL at 52.7%. These problems do not develop in elementary school, but rather in the
early experiences of children birth — 5 years when 90% of the brain is developing. We
need to improve early childhood care for minority children to impact later school results.
3. Child care turnover is very high (30% www.ChildResearch.net). This has a huge
impact on the quality of child care. When we are able to increase our employment pool by
finding people who like the work and are better prepared to be successful this will impact
the stability and quality of child care programs.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
We will partner with five child care centers in Iowa City. These centers will agree to have
program participants do observations at their center and will agree to interview our
participants when they are hiring. If they hire a program participant they will provide a
mentor for a three month transition period. They will provide data to 4Cs regarding any
changes in employment and give 4Cs feedback regarding any barriers to success or
ideas to improve the program. These centers will not have a high percentage of minority
staff (such as Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, NCJC, or 4Cs Home Ties). This
project will impact the early childhood community, so we would seek input in the form of
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an advisory group from JC Empowerment, NCJC, participating centers and minority staff
currently working at 4Cs Home Ties. We will also invite someone from the ELL
community to serve on the Advisory committee.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
There will be 12 program participants. They will be from a wide age -range from 20's to
50's and be Sudanese, Congolese or be from other African countries. They will not be
currently employed in child care. The child care workforce is predominantly female, but if
a male were to apply his application would be considered. All participants will be low
income which will be based on the Free and Reduced Meal eligibility scales.
When the program participants are successfully assimilated into the larger community
that would impact the general public — children and parents.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
We are expecting to work with five centers, in the hope that they will each hire two
participants. If that does not work, we will approach more centers. If we use just five
centers that should impact approximately 300 families. We see this impact as ongoing.
We believe that as long as program participants are successfully integrated center
directors will be open to hiring more diverse staff even if the original staff move on.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no fee to participate in the program. Participants will be required to complete a
two week training and may have to switch or reduce shift hours of a current job during
this period, so there is a financial commitment to participate in the training.
We will not charge a fee to the centers that will be hiring the program participants. They
will be getting employees that have completed trainings required by DHS and costing
approximately $70 for certifications and 20 hours of paid time. We believe that this will
reduce any financial risk the director may feel he/she is taking in hiring our participant.
We also want the director to be considered a team member in this endeavor and actively
participating through the transition to make this project successful.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Our primary outcome is that all participants will become successfully employed and then
maintain employment. Our secondary outcome is that child care programs in Iowa City
will become more diverse.
This is a new program so we will need to create a baseline from the data we gather in the
first year..Below are our expectations:
a. Participants will complete the two week orientation (83% of group 10/12)
b. All participants will participate in the mentorship provided by the child care center
(90%)
c. Track individual progress after being hired. (80% will remain employed at 6 month
mark)
d. Track % of provider that move onto further study in the early childhood field — Child
Development Associate (CDA) or AA in Early Childhood.
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What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
At the time of hire Iwe will look at the diversity of staff at the center. We will then examine
demographics at the end of one year, and compare to other child care centers in Iowa
City
At the time of hire look at the diversity of children at the center. Examine demographics at
the end of one year and compare with the original data, and with other centers in Iowa
City.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The outcomes of this program will be shared with community partners: JC Empowerment,
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties and with JC Social Services. Results will
also be shared with the Center for Social Justice and presentations will be given at 4Cs
Early Childhood Institute, the Iowa AEYC (Association for the Education of Young
Children) Institute and the State Child Care Advisory Committee.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
We will create a 'roadmap' for anyone wishing to duplicate the program. This will include
the process, tools used (e.g. application forms, mentors guide, MOU with center
directors) and lessons learnt along the way.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
We regard this as a pilot program. We intend to continue this program as we believe that
it should be regarded as an integral part of 4Cs mission — to support the development of
quality child care in our community. The research is also compelling regarding the
importance of addressing diversity and the development of self- identity before children
turn 5 years of age.
Most of our work is grant -driven and we will continue to look for further opportunities.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
We are requesting funding for participants to complete CPR and First Aid certification.
We are not requesting funding for professional services for staff that will be implementing
this program.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$10,000
How will the funding be utilized?
12 program participants will receive:
4 hours of CPR and 1st Aid Training (12 x $60 = $720 and Translation: $300
2 hours of Mandatory Reporting of child abuse: Class $100, Translation: $150
1 hour of Universal Precautions - online free class: Translation: $75
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12 hours of Essentials Training - online free class: Translation: $900
6 hours of Licensing Requirement training: $600: Translation: $450
6 hours of Observation for 12 people - $1260 (6 hours x 6 groups x $35/hr)+
12 hours of Early Learning classes - $1250 Translation: $900
6 hours Job Skills training and resume building $600 Translation $450
10 hours ELL instruction $1000 Translation $750
20 hours Program Coordination $400
40 hours of Program Management/ data gathering/ presentations etc. $1200.
(Cost per one translator would be $1325. This budget is based on needing 3
translators.)
Education materials and marketing materials - $500
Supplies - $395
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What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
$906,214.00
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Development: July - Sept, accept participants - October, Program November,
employment - December - January. On-going mentoring
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Majority of funding will be spent between November and January.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
In FY 17 and FY 18 4Cs received funding ($15,000 and $14,909) from Aid to Agencies
to support low income home-based child care p
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
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N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Wed, 12/27/2017
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Project Budget
1 -Nov -18
1 -Apr -19
30 -Jun -19
Revenue
Fees
Grants
12000
4333
4333
3334
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
12000
4333
4333
3334
Expenses
Professional services
11105
600
10,000
505
Educational materials
300
100
200
0
Marketing/ Advertising
200
200
0
0
Equipment/ Hardware
0
0
0
0
Rentals
01
01
0
0
Supplies
250
01
2501
0
Outside Printing
0
0
0
0
Miscellaneous Supplies
145
0
1451
0
Total Expenses
12000
9001
105951
505
timi:emc I;awiray
From: Stefanie Bowers
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 4:13 PM
To: Stefanie Bowers
Subject: FW: Application
Attachments: FY 18 -19 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application.pdf
From: Susan Gray [ma!Ito:susan@iowa4cs.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:57 PM
To: Stefanie Bowers <Stefanie-Bowers@iowa-city.org>
Subject: FW: Application
Stefanie,
Just reseeding with a "Read" Notice as I've had so many computer issues today!
From: Susan Gray
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:51 PM
To:'Stefan!e Bowers' <Stefanie-Bowers(dpiowa-citv.ore>
Subject: RE: Application
Hi Stefanie
I have attached a pdf with our grant application and budget. i am not sure how much of the application you got from my
online submission, but I had a problem with the last 4 questions. I was only able to enter one line replies — which would
not give adequate space to answer the questions. I tried typing in, and then cutting and pasting, but neither worked.
I hope doing it this way is acceptable.
Thank you for the grant opportunity.
Susan.
Susan Gray
ACs Community Coordinated Child Care
1500 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
314-338-7684 x 102
www.iowa4cs.com
Because learning starts from birth!
FY 18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
1. Organizational Information:
Name of organization: 4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care
Mailing address: 1500 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number: 319-338-7684
Email Address: susan cQowa4cs.com
Website address: www.i(nva4cs.com
Name & title of contact person for purposes of this application:
Susan Gray, 4Cs Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address:
319-338-7684 susan@iowa4cs.com
Organization's mission statement:
4Cs primary purpose is to promote quality child care in our community.
Good quality child care is part of the infrastructure of a vibrant, sustainable community that
determines the quality of life for its residents.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
45 years
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years that had
a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization, provide an
experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In FY 15 we ran a pilot program for five Sudanese home-based child care providers. The
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County provided an Arabic speaking family resource worker to
help with translation. Our goals were to support and maintain DHS registration, to increase comfort
and confidence in participating within the larger early childhood community through attending
minings and other early childhood events and to increase the early learning activities in each of the
child programs. In FY 17 this became our Starting Strong program. Eligibility is based on providing a
minimum of 50% of child care slots to children on child care assistance. Our goals remain the same
with an additional focus on connecting families or providers to community resources as needed e.g.
Grant Wood AEA if we have a developmental concern about a child. This program currently serves
20 home-based child care programs and two minority centers, serving approximately 230-250 high-
risk children. Child care providers are Sudanese, Congolese, South American and African American
(US). We are encouraging developmental screening within these programs and this year had some
University of Iowa graduate students complete some of these assessments. This remains a challenge
mainly because of language barriers.
11. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Out program will provide pre -service training and preparation for low income people wanting to join
the child care workforce. In a two week (60 training hours) program participants will receive trainings
required by DHS (18 hours), complete observation in child care centers accompanied by a coach and
attend ttainings on basic health & safety center requirements, child development, appropriate early
learning activities and interactions with young children. Participants will receive support in
developing resumes, preparation for job interviews and some very basic English language instruction
in the language commonly used in child care centers.
4Cs will create a partnership with child care center directors that will be willing to accept participants
coming in to observe their program and will be willing to interview our program graduates when they
are hiring. If they hire one of our program graduates we will request that they provide a mentor from
their staff for a three month period.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity? Be Specific
1. It provides minority individuals with meaningful employment and opens a pathway to build a
career as there are scholarships available for employed providers to continue their professional
development (Child Development Associate / cda, AA and BA in early childhood).
2. When child care centers have a more diverse staff this becomes the new normal. It impacts access
for minority parents looking for programs where they can see themselves represented within the
program. This impacts minority children's development of identity when they see teachers that look
Eke them It also has a positive impact for all children as they become comfortable around a more
diverse group of people, which impacts the hard -wiring of the brain when experienced before 5 years
of age.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority areas?
This program addresses three priority service areas: education, building community and employment.
Education will be addressed by providing the education and training required for employment. This
will also impact the children's education. Minority children benefit from a diverse staff as they see
themselves represented in the program The development of positive self- identity will lead to greater
academic achievement All children benefit when they have the opportunity of being integrated and
able to interact with a diverse community. This is considered an important skill for the 21" Century
workforce.
In the Fall of 2017 4Cs held a conference which focused on social justice and equity. In Match we
will be holding a follow-up Center Directors workshop to discuss next steps. We believe that while
we are building a core of committed centers that this program will provide a practical component to
move this initiative forward This project will require commitment from the early childhood
community.
This project will also impact employment When program graduates are successfully integrated into
center staff then center directors will be mote open to hire, also staff that are established and trusted
may often introduce prospective employees to the director.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response should
include information or data that demonstrates the need.
1. Our community has become increasingly diverse over recent years. (US Census: Foreign born
persons in Iowa City 14.3%, Iowa 4.9%). Many of these people find that their qualifications and
work experiences do not easily transfer to life in America. Language is also a huge barrier. Some
months ago we had a Sudanese woman and her husband come into our office to discuss her
employment opportunities. The woman has a degree from Khartoum University with a major in
psychology. Her passion is to work with young children, but she could only find work at
Walmart. Child care is one of the lowest paying professions in the nation. The stark reality is that
for the sake of the care and education of young children we must find the people that have passion
for this work and have demonstrated some success within their own society. We believe that these
people will be committed to getting required qualifications. And more likely to stay in the child
care field.
2. Minority children are not doing well in school. The ICCSD report card for 2015-2016 shows 3
— 5 grade reading proficiency for Black children at 50.1%, Hispanic at 53.3% and FRL at 52.7%.
These problems do not develop in elementary school, but rather in the early experiences of
children birth — 5 years when 90% of brain development is taking place. We need to improve
early childhood care for minority children to impact later school results.
3. Child care turnover is very high (30% www.ChildResearch.net). This has a huge impact on the
quality of child care. Finding people who like the work and are better prepared to be successful
will impact the stability and quality of programs.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with other
organization(s)? If so, what organizations(s)? Provide a detailed description of the
partnership/collaboration.
1. We will partner with five child care centers in Iowa City. We will estsablish MOUS with
these centers, who will agree to have program participants do observations at their center and will
agree to interview our participants when they are hiring. If they hire a program participant they
will provide a mentor for a three month transition period. They will provide data to 4Cs regarding
any changes in employment and give 4Cs feedback regarding any barriers to success or ideas to
improve the program. These centers will not have a high percentage of minority staff (such as
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, NCJC, or 4Cs Home Ties).
2. This project will impact the early childhood community, so we would seek input in the
form of an advisory group from JC Empowerment, NCJC, participating centers and minority staff
currently working at 4Cs Home Ties. We will also invite someone from the ELL community to
serve on the Advisory committee.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by the
program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and income).
There will be 12 program participants. They will be from a wide age -range from 20's to 50's and
be Sudanese, Congolese or be from other African countries, or from South America. They will
not be currently employed in child care. The child care workforce is predominantly female, but if
a male were to apply his application would be considered. All participants will be low income
which will be based on the Free and Reduced Meal eligibility scales.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program, service or
activity and over what period of time?
When the program participants (registered 12, we would expect 10-12 to complete the training)
are successfully assimilated into the larger child care community that would impact the general
public — children and parents.
We are expecting to work with five centers, in the hope that they will each hire two participants.
If that does not work, we will approach more centers. If we use just five centers that should
impact approximately 300 families. We see this impact as ongoing. We believe that as long as
program participants are successfully integrated center directors will be open to hiring more
diverse staff even if the original staff move on.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the cost per
person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no fee to participate in the program. Participants will be required to complete a two
week training and may have to switch or reduce shift hours of a current job during this period, so
there is a financial commitment to participate in the training.
We will not charge a fee to the centers that will be hiring the program participants. They will be
getting employees that have completed trainings required by DHS and costing approximately $70
for certifications and 20 hours of paid time. We believe that this will reduce any financial risk the
director may feel he/she is taking in hiring our participant. We also want the director to be
considered a team member in this endeavor and actively participating through the transition to
make this project successful, so they are also making an investment.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or activity?
Our primary outcome is that all participants will become successfully employed and then
maintain employment. As this is a totally new program we would need to create a baseline for
performance measures, we have included our goals/ expectations.
a. All participants will complete the two week orientation (10/12 83.3% ).
b. All participants participate in the mentorship provided by the child care center (90%).
C. Track individual progress after being hired (85% in same position after 6 months).
d. Track % of provider that move on to further study in the early childhood field — Child
Development Associate (CDA) or AA (20% in first year)
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and performance?
a. We will look at the demographics of the centers: At the time of hire we will look at the
diversity of staff at the center. Examine demographics at the end of one year, and compare to
other child care centers in Iowa City
b. At the time of hire look at the diversity of children at the center. Examine demographics at the
end of one year and compare with the original data, and with other centers in Iowa City.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the community?
The outcomes of this program will be shared with community partners: JC Empowerment, United
Way of Johnson & Washington Counties and with JC Social Services. Results will also be shared
with the Center for Social Justice and presentations will be given at 4Cs Early Childhood
Institute, the Iowa AEYC (Association for the Education of Young Children) Institute and the
State Child Care Advisory Committee.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity that can
be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social inequities?
We will create a `roadmap' for anyone wishing to duplicate the program. This will include the
process, tools used (e.g. application forms, mentors guide, MOU with center directors) and
lessons leamt along the way.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SIRE Grand
funding ends? If so, how.
We regard this project as a pilot program. We intend to continue this program as we believe that it
should be regarded as an integral part of 4Cs mission — to support the development of quality
child care in our community. We believe that many immigrants have great strengths, skills and
resilience, which to a great degree is untapped. We believe that with some support they could be a
great asset to our child care workforce. The research is also compelling regarding the importance
of addressing diversity and the development of self- identity before children tum 5 years of age.
Most of our work is grant -driven and we will continue to look for further opportunities.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this advances the
program, service or activity and its goals.
We are requesting funding for participants to complete CPR and First Aid certification.
We are not requesting funding for professional services for 4Cs staff that will be implementing
111. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$10,000
How will the funding be utilized:
We have budgeted the cost of this program at $12,000 and are requesting $10,000 from this grant.
Professional services have been estimated at $11,105. This includes the following trainings and
activities for 12 people: CPR & 1" Aid Certification ($720) and 4 -hours of translation in up to
three languages. Trainings will also be provided in Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse (2 -
hours, $100 and translation, 2 hours in up to three languages) and Universal Precautions which is
a one-hour training. All participants will need to complete a 12 -hour training in Essentials and
translation will be provided. Participants will receive 18 hours of instruction regarding licensing/
safety requirements in child care centers and training in child development and age-appropriate
early learning. They will also receive six hours of job skill training and resume writing and ten
hours in English learning based on child care. They will all complete six hours of observation in
child care centers accompanied by a coach.
What is the organizations annual budget? Social Justice and Racial Equity funds cannot be
used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
$928,822
Project Budget for 2018 and 2019 is attached.
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
July — September all forms, applications and MOUS will be created. The Advisory Committee
will meet and applications approved and forms reviewed. The program will be marketed in the
community.
October applications will be reviewed, interviews completed and 12 applicants will be selected.
November -Training will be done during first two weeks of November.
December — January participants will apply for positions in child care centers.
February — April — implement mentor program.
May — gather data from child care center directors and review successes and challenges of the
program with the Advisory Committee.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spend over the next year.
$200 will be spent on marketing by 1 November 2018.
$100 will be spent on educational materials and $600 on program creation (forms, timetable,
marketing etc.
$10,000 will be spent during November to pay for certifications, presenters and translators.
$450 will be spent on educational materials and supplies during October — December.
$505 will be spent by June 2019 in data gathering, presentation planning, meetings/ interviewing
to discuss the strengths and challenges to the program.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the City of Iowa
City? If so, for what purpose and for how much?
In FY 17 and FY 18 4Cs received funding ($15,000 and $14,909) from Aid to Agencies to
support low income home-based child care programs. In FY 17 —18 we received $25,000 funds
from CDBG for the development of micro -businesses, with home-based child care programs.
The funding was for one year.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program, service or
activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes. If we receive extra funding we will be able to train more than 12 applicants.
Susan Gray C - e
4Cs Executive Director. �`
Project Budget
1 -Nov -18
1 -Apr -19
30 -Jun -19
Revenue
Fees
Grants
12000
4333
4333
3334
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
12000
4333
4333
3334
Expenses
Professional services
11105
6001
10,000
505
Educational materials
300
1001
200
0
Marketing/ Advertising
200
2001
0
0
Equipment/ Hardware
0
01
0
0
Rentals
0
0
01
0
Supplies
250
0
250
0
Outside Printing
0
0
0
0
Miscellaneous Supplies
145
0
145
0
Total Expenses
12000
900
10595
505
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Submission #10
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Aoalication
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 2:08pm
216.161.203.19
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
The Arc of Southeast Iowa
Mailing address
2620 Muscatine Ave
Telephone number
3193515017
Email address
karendegroot@arcsei.org
Website address
www.aresei.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Karen DeGroot, President & ECO
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319 351-5017, karendegroot@aresei.org
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Organization's mission statement
Being a leader in offering information, services, and advocacy to individuals with
developmental disabilities, their families and community, to promote informed choices
and the realization of their goals relating to where and how they live, learn, work, and
play.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
60
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Installation of the first fully accessible playground in eastern Iowa. This play area has
been embraced by the community and continues to serve as an example of what is
possible in the arena of accessible playgrounds. Last month, for example,
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representatives from Shimek Elementary toured as they work to implement a new school
play area.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Pilot program to help adults with disabilities initiate and maintain self-employment
opportunities. The Arc will provide equipment, support, and training and then work to
partner these new business owners with community volunteers to continue their growth.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Although the opportunities for the disabled have come a long way, there is still much
room for improvement in advancing the opportunities for personal privileges and financial
stability. The majority of those we serve work minimum wage jobs and are often not given
opportunities for advancement based on their disability. In addition, although we have a
wonderful community, there are still many biases towards individuals with disabilities.
Often the disability itself is a barrier to employment or advancement in career
opportunities and this program will give them the tools to provide income for themselves
at their own pace, doing what they are passionate about.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This program would offer another employment alternative to individuals with barriers to
full time, "traditional' employment opportunities. In addition, the goal of this program is to
give these individuals the tools and knowledge to partner with community volunteers to
sustain the opportunity presented to them through this program. Some of the ideas our
clients have had are recycling collection, vending machines, laundry services, and
shredding services. These services will add unique low cost services to our community as
a whole.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
As addressed above, the program offers employment for individuals who often are not
quite the right fit for many community employers. By doing what they are passionate
about they will also fill the need for services that are currently locally offered. For
example, there is currently no local shredding company in the Iowa City community.
There are organizations that will come in to our community, however I am not aware of
anyone who provides a local drop off service, for example
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
That is the goalll Initially, until those partnerships are built, Arc staff will fill some of the
needs getting this established (some paid and some volunteer). For example, the
President/CEO previously assisted small and new medical practices hang out their
shingle through filing proper paperwork, offering all management/payroll/bookkeeping
services, and finding in house staff to assist once the practice had grown to that level.
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She will be volunteering her time, outside of office hours to assist with these tasks as
partnerships are built with local bookkeeping/accounting businesses and retirees who
would be willing to partner and support the needs of each new business. Other staff will
assist with transportation, networking, establishing contracts with local businesses, etc.
These will also be developed into partnerships with other agencies and/or for profit
businesses.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The client we feel will best be served through this self-employment program will be over
the age of 21 and have completed the transition program offered through ICCSD,
although that is not a requirement nor intended to limit anyone interested. There will be
no race or gender limitations and all that will benefit will be served. The majority of this
population is low income and the income generated by the client as the business grows
will be used to supplement and perhaps replace SSDI, which is the primary income of
most adults we serve.
How many community, members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
At this point I can only guess until we complete the first year of programming.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Initially, there will be no charge. The goal as each business becomes self-sufficient would
be to ask for a donation back to the program in order to serve the next participant.
Although this will most likely not cover the costs for each client, it will contribute to it and
reduce the need for outside funding for this specific program. The hope is that the
program for the Arc and for the client can eventually be financially feasible.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Income for the client before the program and after
Partnerships established by clients and by the agency
Feedback from partners of the program
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Cost vs Revenue of each micro -business
Has income for client increased?
Has ongoing relationship with community partner been established?
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Community newsletters currently in place
Website pages for individual programs, currently in development
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
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Training curriculum will be established specific to each industry/job
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
That is our intention based on the information provided above.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
There will not be any fees paid or received to the Arc. Clients will receive all income
directly and the Arc will volunteer, or absorb through this grant, and other funding any
additional costs of implementation of the new business.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$25000
How will the funding be utilized?
Entirely for the purchase of needed equipment, supplies, and training of the client who
will be setting up the business.
What is the organizations annual budget? Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
The FY2018 agency budget is $1.8 million
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
One year from the time of funding.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
We currently have two clients interested so money for equipment & training will be
used within three months of funding to start.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
CDBG funding assisted both with our daycare/preschool remodel as well as our
accessible playground.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
This is a new program, therefore no funding is currently in place.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
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Yes, we have budgeted $50,000 and will therefore need to fundraise for this entire
amount to begin the project.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
NA
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
NA
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Thu, 12/28/2017
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Project Budget 11/1/2018 4/1/2019 7/31/2019
Revenue
Fees
2,500
Grants
40,000
40,000
Other Revenue
10,000
10,000
Total Revenue
50,000
50,000
0
0
Expenses
Training
2,500
Transportation
1,000
Equipment
40,000
Supplies
6,500
Total Revenue
50,000
0
0
0
Submission #11 City of Iowa City
Submission #11
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Aoolication
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 12/29/2017 - 10:47am
207.191.196.81
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services (dba Shelter House)
Mailing address
429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number
319-338-5416
Email address
angelica@shelterhouseiowa.org
Website address
www.sheiterhouseiowa.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Angelica Vannatta, Development Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-338-5416 ext. 264, angelica@sheiterhouseiowa.org
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Organization's mission statement
Shelter House provides safe shelter and helps people improve the quality of their lives as
they move beyond homelessness.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
35 years; Shelter House was founded in 1983 by the Consultation of Religious
Communities in partnership w/ the City of Iowa City
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In January of 2015 Shelter House piloted the Low Barrier Winter Emergency Shelter in
order to ensure access to emergency shelter (an essential service) for individuals for
whom homelessness has become a chronic condition. All individuals within the intended
target population suffer from chronic substance abuse, chronic mental illness or other
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physically disabling conditions—frequently these conditions are co-occurring. This
intervention is unique from other shelter services in the community (located at 429
Southgate Avenue) as sobriety and program requirements, typically experienced as
functional barriers to service for the chronically homeless, have been removed.
As a direct result of the program an average of 150 individuals are sheltered each winter
and are guaranteed a warm, safe place to sleep. Further, there have been no deaths in
our community due to exposure. On a community -wide level, provision of this service has
resulted in anywhere from a 67% to 74% decrease in "vagrancy" calls for service to the
Iowa City Police Department.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The Shelter House Fairweather Lodge program is a permanent supportive housing
intervention for adults who are experiencing homelessness, have a chronic mental illness
(diagnoses primarily of schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and/or bi-polar
disorder) and are committed to a life of mental health recovery. Many participants have
more than.one mental health concern and may have combinations of illnesses such as a
psychotic disorder combined with PTSD, anxiety, personality disorder, or substance
abuse disorder. When faced alone, these challenges present severe barriers to
maintaining both employment and housing. Through the Fairweather Lodge, members
live and work in community and collectively overcome their challenges.
Each Lodge is home to as many as six members. The model is peer -driven with
members sharing responsibility for daily chores, establishing and enforcing their own
house rules and ensuring daily med compliance as a group. Employment is requisite and
a supported placement is available through Shelter House Fresh Starts janitorial services.
From time -to -time a member may choose outside employment in the greater community.
If awarded SJRE grant funding, Shelter House intends to develop a Social Engagement
and Healthy Living Initiative for Lodge trainees and members as an additional component
to the Fairweather Lodge supportive programming. The offerings will include everything
from group activities and workshops such as art, writing, and outdoor recreation;
individual training (particularly Peer Support Specialist Training); to attending cultural and
community events and museums.
Funds will be utilized to purchase equipment and supplies, cover admission, registration
and transportation costs to attend cultural and community events and museums, or
participate in outdoor activities. Further, it is intended that transportation and lodging for
at least two Lodge members to participate in a 2018 Peer Support Specialist training (the
training itself is free of charge) will be a covered activity. Peer Support Specialists have
lived experience and offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach skills, and provide
practical assistance to help others achieve long-term recovery.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
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The Shelter House Fairweather Lodge Program ensures a safe affordable home, services
necessary to remain housed and healthy, and a community of support for adults who
have experienced homelessness and are suffering from a serious persistent mental
illness. People who without this support we have witnessed time and time again returning
to homelessness, facing high rates of incarceration and institutionalization are instead
leading full lives, participating in the workforce, each committed to a life of mental health
recovery, together integrated seamlessly within the greater community.
Analysis of service utilization for pre and post housing placements for Lodge participants
demonstrates ER visits, psychiatric and inpatient treatments stays each decreased by
90%, hospitalizations decreased by 79%, jail stays decreased by 99.7%, and nights in
prison decreased by 100% (going from 2,585 to 0 nights).
If one accepts that housing is a right and not a privilege and that health is a right and not
a privilege, then for these individuals this permanent supportive housing intervention in
every way advances these social justices agendas.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
The Fairweather Lodge Program addresses each of the six priority areas in the following
ways:
1). Education: During the Training Phase (three to six months), Lodge participants attend
daily workshops on everything from basic living skills such as cooking, communication
skills and self -empowerment to understanding individual mental health diagnoses and
medications.
2). Building Community: The Lodge model is a cooperative living model and participants
must learn how to live and work together. In so doing, members form a community and
"chosen family".
3) Housing: The Fairweather Lodge Program is a permanent supportive housing program
which integrates well into existing residential neighborhoods. The housing is shared
which ultimately reduces the cost of housing for the participant and tenant. Rent is
capped at no more than 30% of an individual's income. The wrap-around services work in
combination to ensure retention of the housing placement for manv who would otherwise
recidivate to homelessness.
4). Criminal Justice: Many of the participants have criminal records and are criminal
justice involved. Recent analysis of pre- and post -housing criminal justice involvement for
Lodge participants demonstrates jail stays decreased by 99.7% (going from 1,060 to 3
nights) and prison stays decreased by 100% (going from 2,585 to 0 nights).
5) Health: Lodge participants maintain 98% med-compliance and demonstrate dramatic
reductions in hospital and institutional stays (90% decrease in emergency room,
psychiatric, and inpatient treatment stays and 79% decrease in hospital stays).
6) Employment: Work is requisite for Lodge participants and supported employment is
ensured through Shelter House Fresh Starts. 100% of participants maintain employment
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(on average between 15 and 20 hours per week) as compared to prior to participation in
the program only 15% of participants maintained employment.
This specific proposal, if funded, would bolster the existing service components and
would be a part of the overall permanent supportive housing intervention. Through the
intended activities it is hoped that all priority areas would be at minimum indirectly
impacted. Ultimately those areas directly impacted would be:
1). Education: Participants will increase knowledge and skills through individual training
(Peer Support Specialist) and sponsored physical, social, and cultural activities.
2) Building Community: Through increased engagement in activities it is anticipated that
participants will strengthen relationships both within the Lodge community and into the
greater community.
3). Health: Through structured and sponsored activities it is intended that participants will
increase outdoor and physical activity.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Iowa City's Consolidated Plan, CITY STEPS 2016- 2020 (p 96), identifies Housing and
Related Services for the Homeless as a HIGH Priority need. This project proposal falls
under this priority need as it is in overall support of the Fairweather Lodge Program, a
permanent supportive housing intervention, and would result in expanded service
offerings. All Lodge participants have been homeless (prior to the housing placement),
suffer from a serious persistent mental illness and are further below 30% AMI. The Lodge
is unique in Johnson County and is a demonstration program for the state of Iowa.
Johnson County sits astride the intersection of two major interstates and hosts three
major hospitals, each with a psychiatric inpatient unit. Johnson County is one of the most
housing cost- burdened counties in the state, has one of the higher poverty rates, rental
housing costs remain among the highest in the state, and vacancy rates persist at less
than 1% (5% to 7% is a healthy rate). These factors work in combination to not only
increase the number of those experiencing homelessness in our community but further
result in a higher incidence of individuals suffering from a chronic mental illness within the
general homeless population. The Fairweather Lodge Program is an evidenced based
model that has proven to be highly efficacious in addressing both the housing and service
needs for these individuals. As it is a cooperative living model it further provides an
affordable housing solution for many who are otherwise unable to maintain housing
independently. Of further benefit is the fact that the model lends itself well to integration
within existing residential neighborhoods.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics collaborates with Shelter House on the
Fairweather Lodge Program and provides a dedicated on-call psychiatrist who is the
primary psychiatrist for all Lodge members. The Lodge psychiatrist assists with
medication adjustments and crisis calls and has regular office hours on-site at the Lodge.
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Additionally, Lodge staff work closely with a University of Iowa Counseling Psychology
program, School of Social Work and College of Nursing. Through these partnerships
Masters and PhD students from the various programs work with both faculty and Lodge
staff supervision to support the Lodge trainees and members providing one-on-one and
group support each week during Lodge training, and on-going counseling for Lodge
members.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Age
30-61: 90%
62-75:10%
Race
Caucasian: 85%
African American: 10%
Other: 5%
Gender
Male: 85%
Female: 10%
Transgender: 5%
Income
30% or below AMI: 100%
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Through the Fairweather Lodge an average of 35 adults are served in a twelve month
period.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no charge to participate in the program and there would be no charge to the
individuals for participating in the sponsored activities if this request is funded. The
Fairweather Lodge Program is; however, a permanent supportive housing program and
tenants do pay rent. Rent is capped at no more than 30% of an individual's income.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Shelter House recently completed an analysis of cross -system service utilization of 19
Lodge participants with length of stay in the program ranging from four months to 4.5
years. Service utilization data was gathered for a period of five years prior to entering the
Lodge as compared to participants' service utilization following entry to the Lodge and we
found:
Psychiatric stays decreased by 90% going from 714 to 70 nights
Hospital stays decreased by 79% going from 135 to 28 days
ER visits decreased by 90% going from 67 to 7 visits
Inpatient treatment decreased by 90% going from 438 to 45 nights
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Jail stays decreased by 99.7% going from 1,060 to 3 nights
Prison stays decreased by 100% going from 2,585 to 0 nights
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Current Indicators include but are not limited to:
1). Med-Compliance: 98%
Studies show that medication compliance generally ranges from 40% — 58% for mental
health medications. These numbers are typically significantly lower for people
experiencing homelessness.
2). Average hours worked per week: 17.4 hours of employment per week.
3). Average wait -time for non -routine psychiatric visit: one day
Specific to this request, Shelter House intends to compare current participant level of
engagement in activities (both social and physical) as identified in this proposal given no
structure or sponsored support versus the change in engagement following
implementation of a structured and sponsored approach. Further to explore whether
increased engagement leads to greater satisfaction of the membership, overall increased
well-being (through participant survey yet to be developed), and increased length of stay
in the program.
An additional indicator will be the involvement and utility of Peer Support Specialists as
an integral component to the overall support team as indicated by a decrease in reliance
on staff and specifically on-call staff support.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Outcomes will be shared through social and traditional media, newsletter, and annual
report.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The Social Engagement and Healthy Living Initiative is intended to add depth to the
existing service offerings within the overall Lodge Program and, through the experiences
offered, strengthen relationships between Lodge members, build skills, and encourage
more active life choices. It is hoped that in combination this will work to positively impact
each member's experience of living in the Lodge community while simultaneously
increasing engagement in the broader community. In a July of 2014 publication by The
Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), Housing is the Best Medicine, Supportive
Housing and the Social Determinants of Health, CSH states, "Access to safe, quality,
affordable housing and the supports necessary to maintain that housing constitute one of
the most basic and powerful social determinants of health. In particular, for individuals
and families trapped in a cycle of crisis and housing instability due to extreme poverty,
trauma, violence, mental illness, addiction or other chronic health conditions, housing can
entirely dictate their health and health trajectory. For these populations, housing is a
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necessary precursor of health." Recent analysis of the change in cross -system service
utilization from pre- and post -housing placements for Lodge participants certainly
supports this (psychiatric hospital and inpatient stays and emergency room visits each
decreased by 90%, and nights incarcerated (jail and prison) have decreased by 99%).
The Shelter House Fairweather Lodge Program is a demonstration program for the state
of Iowa. It is not intended that specific processes or tools will be developed as a result of
this proposal. However, it is intended that Shelter House will continue to share
information as indicated above through public presentations and publications
demonstrating the overall positive impact that permanent supportive housing can and
does have in the lives of men and women working to maintain a life of mental health
recovery—men and women who would otherwise face chronic homelessness, poverty,
and high rates of incarceration and institutionalization. We intend to continue to
demonstrate that this particular model integrates well into existing residential
neighborhoods (we are currently in three neighborhoods on both the east and west sides
of Iowa City and in Coralville) and to further make the case that housing is a right and not
a privilege.
This past year our work has been show -cased by both the National Association of
Counties and the national Data Driven Justice Initiative. Shelter House has further
participated in three panel discussions across the state of Iowa sponsored by the Iowa
Finance Authority to encourage capacity building for permanent supportive housing in
communities across our state. It is hoped that this will lead to possible policy change in
the future.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Shelter House intends to continue and increase the Social Engagement and Healthy
Living Initiative for Lodge participants beyond the pilot period through a combination of
increased grant writing and specialized fundraising activities.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
This request is not intended to cover fees for professional services.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$5,000 to develop and support a Fairweather Lodge Social Engagement and Healthy
Living Initiative for Lodge trainees and members
How will the funding be utilized?
Funds will be utilized to purchase equipment (items such as fishing poles, tennis
racquets, yoga mats and other exercise equipment) and supplies (art supplies in
particular), cover admission, registration and transportation costs to attend cultural
and community events and museums, and to participate in workshops and outdoor
activities, and finally to cover transportation and lodging for at least two Lodge
members to participate in a 2018 Peer Specialist training (the training itself is free of
charge). Ideally, program participants will engage in an average of three activities per
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month. Activities will be scheduled in advance on a monthly calendar with input from
program participants.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
$2.49 million
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
SJRE Proiect Budget FL 12.2017.xis
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
It is anticipated that a calendar will be organized & participation will begin immediately
following receipt of SJRE grant.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Expenses will be regularly incurred each month in part driven by the schedule of
events and activities themselves.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
Aid to Agencies: $45,000 to $50,000 annually in each of the past 5 yrs. And $50,000
in CDBG funds for FUSE land acquisition
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No, funds have not been received to specifically fund the Fairweather Lodge Social
Engagement and Healthy Living Initiative.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
If not funded by this request, Shelter House will seek other possible sources in order
to execute the intended project.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
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Social Justice Racial Equity
Project Budget June 1, 2018 - June 30,2019
Fairweather Lodge Social Engagement and Healthy Living Initiative
Project Budget 1 -Nov -18 1 -Apr -19 31 -Jul -19
Revenue:
Professional Services
Fees
Educational Materials
Grants
$5,000.00
$1,666.66
$1,666.66
$1,666.68
Other revenue
Equipment/Hardware
Total revenue
$5,000.00
$1,666.66
$1,666.66
$1,666.68
Expenses:
Professional Services
Educational Materials
Marketing/Advertising
Equipment/Hardware
Rentals
Supplies*
$1,250.00
$416.66 $416.66
$416.68
Outside Printing
Miscellaneous Supplies**
$3,750.00
$1,250.00 $1,250.00 1
$1,250.00
Total expenses
$5,000.00
$1,666.66 $1,666.66 1
$1,666.68
*Supplies:
Equipment and supplies for art and outdoor recreation
**Miscellaneous Supplies:
Admission, registration, and transportation costs to attend cultural and community events, museums, and outdoor activities
Transportation and lodging for (2) Lodge members to participate in a 2018 Peer Support Specialist training
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Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 12/29/2017 - 5:02pm
66.87.143.5
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
REACH
Mailing address
1829 Kathlin Drive
Telephone number
331.431.1879
Email address
reach7x70@gmail.com, molliewillis8@gmail.com
Website address
http://reach7x70.wixsite.com/reach
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Mollie Willis, Training Specialist
Contact person's telephone number and email address
331.431.1879
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Organization's mission statement
Reach strives to support organizations through strengthened guest services as well as
community awareness and development.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
2.5 years
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
State of Iowa Youth Librarian's Conference, May 2017 --Family Focus
Over 70 participants at the state of Iowa Youth Librarian's conference attended a
presentation that introduced them to the Wakanheza Project, a program that trains
professional's on working with families in public settings. The training focuses on creating
welcoming spaces through interactions that encourage participants to consider an
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empathetic and nonjudgmental approach while developing an understanding of the
impact of community and cultural differences in family dynamics and interactions.
Special Training with Young Life Iowa City, October 2017 --Youth Focus
Roughly 25 college-age leaders and 3 staff members attended a presentation that
introduced them to the Wakanheza Project. The training focused on working with and
engaging youth by considering an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach while
considering the role of community and cultural differences in building rapport and
relationships with youth.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
REACH would like to propose Wakanheza training for youth serving organizations in the
Iowa City area.
www. ramseycounty. us/residents/health-medical/public-health-i nitiatives/wakanheza-
project
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The Wakanheza Project offers training and a greater understanding of 6 core principals --
empathy, suspending judgment, culture, the environment, powerlessness, and the
moment. During the training, participants engage in activities around the core principals.
Participants are offered an opportunity to deepen their understanding of individuals and
groups outside of their own identity. The presentation, and activities that accompany,
encourage participants to reflect on life circumstances, experiences, and allows for
cultural considerations that may differ from their own.
How does the program, service or activity address one or mon: of the six priority
areas?
The Wakanheza Project offers education and community building for youth serving
organizations and families.The concepts presented have the potential to spread beyond
the participating organizations. The goal is that reflective and critical thinking on empathy,
suspending judgment, culture, the environment, powerlessness and the moment will
inform day-to-day interactions with people in social and professional relationships.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
At minimum, the training project proposed offers an educational opportunity for youth
serving organizations, yet I am looking to build much more than a one-time training
opportunity. The Wakanheza Project workshops will be a spring board to bringing
together like-minded organizations that reach out to youth and families with an
understanding and commitment to embrace and enhance lives that may be different from
their own. The benefits of the continued professional development aspect of this project
alone indicate that new information can be gained and utilized, yet building a network of
professionals extends further into the community by building a team of organizations and
professional that can share ideas and services for enhanced and continued support to
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local youth and families.
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Equipping professionals matters. The Search Institute (SI) has been a leader and partner
to organizations around the world in discovering what kids need to succeed --the
organization focuses on deepening understanding and working to improve the lives of
young people. A 2016 Search Institute survey shows that developmental relationships are
key.
1. Young people who experience strong developmental relationships are more likely to
report a wide range of social -emotional strengths and other indicators of well-being and
thriving.
2. Young people with strong relationships are more resilient in the face of stress and
trauma.
3. Young people do better when they experience a strong web of relationships with many
people.
www.search-institute.org/surveys
Equipping professionals matters to our local community too. The Iowa Youth Survey,
Johnson County results (IYSJC) 2016 show marked percentage decreases to questions
that focus on support, understanding and awareness. Local students responded to the
following statements in the following way:
1. Adults care about people my age --decrease from 57% in 6th grade to 27% in 11th
grade.
2. 1 feel very close to at least one of my parents/guardians--decrease from 82% in 6th
grade to 55% in 11th grade.
3. 1 get help and support when I need it from someone at home --decrease from 78% in
6th grade to 52% in 11th grade.
4. Adults in this school respect differences in students (gender, race, culture, learning
differences, sexual orientation, etc.) --decrease from 76% in 6th grade to 41% in 11th
grade.
5. Adults who work in my school treat students with respect --decrease from 64% in 6th
grade to 34% in 11th grade.
6. My teachers care about me --decrease from 57% in 6th grade to 28% in 11th grade.
7. There is at least one adult at school that I could go to for help with a problem --
decrease from 70% in 6th grade to 44% in 11th grade.
While none of these results is alarming, they do indicate that our Johnson County youth
perceive that social supports diminish and that differences may not be as widely accepted
by adults in the community as they get older.
The Iowa Youth Survey (IYS) is a collaborative effort conducted by the Iowa Department
of Public Health, the Iowa Department of Education, the Office of Drug Control Policy, the
Iowa Department of Human Services, and the Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Planning in the Department of Human Rights. The survey is administered to students in
6th, 8th and 11th grades throughout the state of Iowa.
www. iowayouthsurvey. iowa.gov/images/2016_County_reports/52.Joh nson. pdf
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
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REACH is planning to build collaborative relationships and sustainability, through the
Wakanheza Project workshops, in the following ways:
1. The training would not be offered in isolation. Youth serving organizations would be
invited to the training together. This would allow partnerships and collaborative
relationships. Cooperative, small and large group, learning experiences are built into the
training. Organizations and individuals will have to rely on each other to complete training
activities and challenges.
2. The training also involves follow-up and recruitment. The trainer will offer and
encourage sustainability practices, then identify organizations/participants to assist in
upcoming training sessions. The volunteer would help engage participants and would be
someone that will help sustain the principals at their home organization and, potentially
offer the training with or apart from REACH.
3. A potential future implication for offering the training to youth serving groups in a
collaborative way includes developing the Collaborative Youth Project (CYP). I envision
the CYP as a group of representatives from youth serving organizations in the Iowa City,
Coralville and Norh Liberty area. Professionals from social service organizations, non-
profits, education, law enforcement, and faith organizations would meet regularly to
address challenges, to enhance the quality of life, to collaborate, and essentially build on
the work of one another.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The Wakanheza Project training opportunity has the potential to be far reaching. Although
adolescents are the main population covered, the training can affect how participants and
organizations interact with adults and families as well. The training would have an
immediate impact on the professionals engaged. However, if individuals commit to using
sustainability practices the training offers, the concepts learned and principles presented
(empathy, suspending judgment, culture, the environment, powerlessness, and the
moment) could infiltrate an entire organization and spread throughout the community.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
If the training is offered 4 times throughout the year with 30 participants in each training,
120 people will be directly involved.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
No charge.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
A pre- and post- questionnaire will indicate that participants developed a greater
understanding of the value of empathy, suspending judgement, considering cultural
differences, the potential to feel powerless, the potential effects of the environment where
interactions take place and interacting with others in the moment.
The questionnaire will also show that participants learned and practiced strategies that
allow them to interact with others in a manner that is welcoming and allows for
development of meaningful relationships.
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What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
A pre- and post-questionairre will be utilized.
The facilitator of the training will conduct a follow-up interview with each participating
organization to determine how content from the training is being utilized.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The facilitator will compile a report based upon follow-up and training questionnaire. This
report will be shared with the fund granting organization.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The training facilitator will assess continued need for training and support as well as
share potential sustainability practices with participating organizations.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
The training facilitator will continue to offer training to organizations. The facilitator of the
training is committed to the Wakanheza principles and sharing them with a wider
audience. The facilitator believes in the value of presenting the training to community -
serving organizations and growing a population of individuals to allow for greater impact.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
No fees.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$2725.00
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding requested will be used to purchase materials and equipment for the
proposed training.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
REACH has been running on a volunteer basis. Funds are being requested for
equipment and materials that will allow the organization to offer the training.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
REACH. Budget.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Contact with youth serving organizations will begin as soon as March 2018.
Workshops will be planned for 9/2018 - 5/2019.
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Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
See attached: REACH, Budget
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
NA
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
NA
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Fri, 12/29/2017
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REACH, Mollie Willis
The Wakaheza Project Workshop
Project Budget June, 2018 — May, 2019
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Submission #13 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #13
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 12/29/2017 - 8:26pm
173.31.34.1
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
IC Parks and Recreation, The Dream Center, Center for Disability & Development
Mailing address
220 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA
Telephone number
319-356-5228.
Email address
raquishia-harrington@iowa-city.org
Website address
www.icgov.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
RaQuishia Harrington
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-356-5228 raquishia-harrington@iowa-city.org
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Organization's mission statement
The Center for Disabilities and Development is a part of University of Iowa's Hospital and
Clinics. We are dedicated to improving the health and full community participation of
people with disabilities and advancing the community supports and services on which
they rely. CDD partners with Iowans with disabilities, their family members, providers,
state and local agencies, and many other stakeholders to achieve our mission and vision.
The Dream Center's mission is to develop community partnerships in order to create a
more unified, collective approach to understanding and addressing challenges facing
families in our community and provide access to needed supports.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
Dream Center 5 years, CDD 45 years
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
The Dream Center's B.A.M. program — a partnership between the Dream Center, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County, and the Iowa City Community School District — is
a community-based program that provides counseling, mentoring, and education
enrichment activities for young men in grades 9th through 12th. Our curriculum helps
young men recognize their strengths and weaknesses, improve their skills academically,
teaches them the importance of respect for self and others, and how to seek out for help
if needed.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
This project is a partnership with the University of Iowa Health Care STEM Education,
The Center for Disabilities and Development -Iowa's UCED located in the University of
Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, City of Iowa City -Parks and Recreation, and the
Dream Center. The project will serve as a pipeline to Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) education for youth from underrepresented populations.
Students of low socioeconomic status, students with disabilities and students from
diverse backgrounds form the under -served and underrepresented classification. With a
growing demand in STEM careers, University of Iowa, Health Care understands the need
to diminish the ethnic and gender disparities in the STEM workforce. To address this
disparity we plan to target underrepresented populations and provide interactive
programs that encourage youth to explore STEM fields and develop critical thinking and
problem solving skills needed to take their education and skillset to the next level. First
Phase, underrepresented youth will be recruited to participate in a day long introductory
field experience with the University of Iowa Health Care, faculty and staff as they provide
a highly interactive career in STEM exploration experiences. The goal is to educate and
inspire the next generation of health care professionals by providing them a close up look
at career fields and connecting classroom curricula to real world experiences. These
experiences will give the underrepresented youth a better understanding of future career
options and how a college degree can help them reach their goals. The Second Phase,
the youth who participate in the introductory field experience will have the opportunity to
apply for a scholarship to participate in a summer STEM program offered by a University
of Iowa academic department. Each year the University of Iowa's academic departments
offer summer enrichment programs for high school students. The youth will identify a
STEM area they would like to learn more about and complete an application process to
compete for a partial or full scholarship for the summer program of choice. A review
committee will be established to make the selection of scholarship awardees. The Third
Phase of this program will be a mentoring opportunity. Each participant that successfully
completes the summer program will be paired with a University of Iowa student mentor to
help facilitate the pipeline experience. This mentoring experience will be a yearlong
partnership between the youth and the student. This project will also host an orientation
for parents and youth once they are selected and enrolled. The project will culminate with
a closing ceremony, recognizing the youth for their summer accomplishments.
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How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
College enrollment rates have increased dramatically over the past 40 years. Today it is
estimated that over 19 million students are enrolled in more than 4,200 postsecondary
degree -granting institutions compared to only 11 million in 1976. The number of students
of color who are enrolling in college is increasing as well, for example, almost 2 million
African American undergraduates are enrolled in higher education today, compared to
943,000 in 1976. Even though the numbers have increased, significant racial/ethnic
disparities continue to exist. For instance, whereas upward of 75% to 80% of white high
school graduates enroll in some form of postsecondary education immediately following
graduation, only 50% to 60% of African Americans age 18 to 24 enroll within that
timeframe. Enrollment rates also vary by family income. Whereas approximately 87% of
students from the highest income quartile enroll in college directly after graduation, only
53% of low income students do so, representing a 34% opportunity gap between the
"haves" and the "have-nots" (Hearn, 2001). Rates may be even lower for low-income
students of color who may face double disadvantages, intersecting oppressions, and
multiple barriers to their college entry. This project is being developed to expose
underrepresented youth to careers and college opportunities in STEM to stimulate an
interest in college and a career within a growing STEM field.
As the global economic crisis continues, sustaining the United States' position as a leader
in research and development is a top concern of policy makers. Looking to increase the
number of students pursuing degrees in STEM calls for improved mathematics and
science education abound. Across race categories, research indicates that White and
Asian students earned the majority of degrees in STEM in the United States, but large
gains were made in the numbers of women and minority groups earning degrees over the
past 40 years (Adelman, 2004a; Hilton amp; Lee, 1988). While there is attrition of
students from all racial groups, findings indicate that students from underrepresented
groups are more likely to leave STEM majors (Bonous-Harnmarth, 2000). Because
attrition from STEM fields drops significantly once students matriculate, Hilton and Lee
(1988) argue that the growth in interest for underrepresented students at the secondary
level is critical to greater representation in these fields.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
Although we believe this project will address several of the six priority areas, our main
goal will be to influence STEM education outcomes among underrepresented youth. This
project aims to increase the number of underrepresented youth who chose STEM as an
education interest and eventually enroll in college. Research has showed that summer
bridge programs are increasingly popular in higher education as a strategy for helping
students prepare for college. Through pipeline experiences, students are exposed to an
array of career opportunities and are given the support and guidance to help prepare
them for college entrance. Research has consistently shown that academic preparation is
an important predictor of enrollment and success in college. For example, Adelman
(1999) analyzed national survey data and concluded that two factors were most powerful
when predicting college success: continuous enrollment and academic resources. Our
proposed project provides both. We also know that higher levels of education provide a
positive influence on other things like employment, health, housing and criminal behavior.
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What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Many underrepresented populations lack a personal vision of a future and career. Recent
research on career development for underrepresented adolescents suggests that a lack
of "vocational hope" impacts employment outcomes for these youth (Diemer & Blustein,
2007). Having a vision and orientation toward the future has been identified as a key
component in college readiness and career development for adolescents, and traditional
approaches assume a social context that puts pressure on adolescents to set goals and
focus on the future. Underrepresented youth, however, often face social and economic
contexts that do the opposite. These external barriers to vocational hope include a lack of
jobs in their communities, social pressure to disconnect from school and work, the fear
and reality of violence, and negative family work experiences (Diemer & Bluestein, 2007;
Howard et al., 2010). Many lack access to role models who can model pathways to the
future. The lack of future orientation and career goals may be exacerbated by a higher
prevalence of known risk factors. For example, underrepresented youth are more likely
than white youth to live in single -parent homes, less likely to have parents who work, and
more likely to be poor. This combined with lower expectations related to career
development for youth from family, schools, and others creates a need to support
underrepresented youth in creating and charting a pathway to careers. This pipeline
experience will help underrepresented youth identify possible careers, learn about the
careers and have a mentoring experience with a college student studying in the field of
choice.
There is also a need to connect the university resources with the community in which it
resides. Similar to urban serving universities, we have an opportunity to establish
relationships with local government and community based organizations. We see this
opportunity as a bridge to the community that can be expanded in the future.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
This project is a partnership with the University of Iowa Health Care STEM Education,
The Center for Disabilities and Development -Iowa's UCED located in the University of
Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, City of Iowa City -Parks and Recreation, and the
Dream Center.
The Parks and Recreation Department of Iowa City will serve as the lead applicant and
will have joint oversight responsibility with the Dream Center. The Center for Disabilities
and Development (CDD) -will serve as the University of Iowa's point of contact. CDD will
coordinate all on campus activities which will include the scheduling of the one -day
career exploration experience, the identification of the summer programs for participants
and the identification and matching of student mentors. CDD will also lead the
development of tools to collect outcome data, analyze data and write up an outcomes
report for distribution.
The Dream Center and Parks and Recreation will be responsible for the recruitment of
youth, developing and leading the application process, the establishment of a
selection/review committee and hosting the initial orientation and closing ceremony.
The University of Iowa Health Care STEM Education will be responsible for planning and
coordination the day -long career exploration event, and assisting in the identification of
STEM summer opportunities and college mentors.
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Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
This project will target youth in school, 7th grade to 10th grade. We will recruit
underrepresented students. Students of low socioeconomic status, students with
disabilities and students from diverse backgrounds form the underrepresented
classification. Both boys and girls will be recruited as well. There will be no cost to
participate.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
This project will serve 30 students with majority of the intervention taking place over the
summer of 2018. The students who successfully complete the summer experience will
continue to meet with college mentors throughout the year.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no charge for participation in the program.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
• 30 youth from under -served and underrepresented populations will participate in the
STEM career exploration day
• 15 youth will enroll and successfully complete a summer experience related to STEM
• 75% of the participants will report satisfaction
• 50% of the parents will report satisfaction
50% of the participants will identify a STEM career of choice
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
• A pre and post surveys will be developed to measure knowledge gained from the
experiences
• Attendance in programs will be tracked
• Satisfaction surveys from parents and youth will be developed
• A career interest inventory will be developed to identify STEM career choices
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
We will develop an outcomes report and share it with community leaders at the city and
county level. We will also share it within the University of Iowa community with the hope
of stimulating interest among other academic schools and departments.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
We will develop a project enrollment application that can be replicated by other programs.
Information related to support the needs and accommodations will be included for
individuals with and without disabilities. We will also develop a one day career exploration
experience that can serve as a template to explore areas other than STEM. And last, the
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pre and post-test and satistaction surveys can be modified to measure competencies and
satisfaction within other programs as well.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
All of the partners in this project will work to sustain and expand the pipeline opportunities
for underrepresented youth in this community. Staff at the Center for Disabilities and
Development (CDD), are constantly researching funding opportunities that create
community partnerships to support the needs of community residents. The organization is
committed to work within the university and outside the university to secure funds to grow
and develop innovative competitive programming.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
N/A
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$5,200
How will the funding be utilized?
Funding will be utilized for outreach and marketing of the program, and the purchase
of program supplies such as notebook, pencils, back packs, lunches, transportation
and fees associated with orientation and conclusion ceremony.
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
N/A
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
SJREbudget.pdi
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Majority of the intervention taking place over the summer of 2018.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Summer 2018 to Summer 2019
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
no
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Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
yes
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
partially budgeted
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
No
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Wed, 12/27/2017
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IC-SJRE Budget (2018)
Marketing/advertisement
Supplies
Lunches
Orientation/Closing Ceremony
Student bus passes
transportation
stipends for mentors
scholarships for participants
flyers,social media,posters
$100
notebooks, pencils, book bag
$200
30 lunches (staff and students)
$300
$200
x10 $10each
$100
8hr bus rental
$300
4 x $500 each
$2,000
10x $200
$2,000
Total request $5,200
Submission #14 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #14
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Analication
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Sun, 12/31/2017 - 10:31 am
173.20.62.26
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition
Mailing address
1639 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245
Telephone number
(319) 214-0540
Email address
hello@iowaharmreductioncoalition.org
Website address
www.iowahirmreductioncoalition.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Sarah Ziegenhorn, Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
(319) 530-1363
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Organization's mission statement
The Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition works to improve health equity in Iowa communities
through mobile outreach, education, and advocacy. We reduce harms associated with
drug use and promote health equity through nonjudgmental community services,
education, and advocacy.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
One
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In September 2017, the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition (IHRC) hosted the Second
Annual University of Iowa Harm Reduction Summit, in partnership with the University of
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The event was open to all members of the community and
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featured two daily lectures, workshops, and events to provide education about the opioid
crisis in Iowa communities. The summit also featured discussions of the root social and
economic causes of the epidemic, concurrent and resultant crises (eg. increases in
infectious disease in Iowa communities due to opioid use), and solutions to the crisis. The
event drew over 500 attendees, featured national experts and Iowa legislators as
speakers, and engaged participants in advocacy training and activities. As a direct
outcome of the event, event organizers and IHRC staff were invited to testify before the
Iowa legislature on the opioid crisis; forty community members from Iowa City attended
an advocacy day in Des Moines to advocate specific solutions to the crisis to legislators;
legislators from both parties announced support for the bills promoted by IHRC; and forty
individuals from the community applied to become IHRC volunteers and work directly with
people in the community impacted by drug use.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The proposed activity is a community -building project that will increase the ability of IHRC
to work collaboratively and in solidarity with communities of color to address the harms of
drug use and drug policy in communities of color. This activity involves implementing
peer -lead focus groups with the goals of identifying preferred models of harm reduction
service delivery within Iowa City's communities of color; identifying community leaders
and recruiting new staff members; and creating space to build trust and connection
between IHRC and new communities of people who inject drugs (PWID).
IHRC provides a number of direct services that engage people who use drugs, including
safer drug injection supplies, rapid HIV and HCV testing, naloxone (the opiate overdose
antagonist), connections to rapid re -housing programs, linkage into treatment for
substance use disorders, and referrals to other health care services. Services are
delivered using a street -based outreach model and trained peer counsellors. IHRC has
provided these services in Iowa City for one year, Cedar Rapids for six months, and Des
Moines for three months, and trained over 50 peer counsellors. In Cedar Rapids, we have
used grant funding to hire clients who participate in our services as Outreach Specialists,
and hire clients who have a passion for taking care of their community members, are
active injection drug users, and are well connected to a large community of PWID. Peer -
lead services thus allow us to expand our reach into new communities within Cedar
Rapids that may not ordinarily access our services independently.
In Iowa City, participants in our services are primarily white men. This in some ways is a
reflection of the national opioid crisis: CDC data indicates that the majority of opioid
overdose related deaths occur in whites. However, in 2016 the CDC provided for the first
time data on the race of Americans dying from overdose. This data indicates that
numbers of overdose deaths are rising fastest among blacks — 41 % increase in drug-
related deaths among blacks, vs. a 19% increase in drug death rate among whites.
These drug deaths are not just occurring among opioid users, but are spreading to users
of cocaine and methamphetamine as fentanyl spreads more broadly through the drug
supply. In a national study of drug overdose deaths published in December 2017, the
authors note that the rate of cocaine -related drug deaths among black and Hispanic
Americans is on par with the rates of opioid -related drug deaths among white Americans.
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Data from the Iowa Department of Public Health on rates of opioid use and overdose
(fatal and non-fatal) is extremely limited and does not include race. However, national -
level data also suggest that the uptick in new cases of hepatitis C and HIV related to
injection drug use occur disproportionately in black and latinx communities. These data
are of concern, especially given the current demographic make up of IHRC participants.
Current IHRC participants who identify as black or Hispanic note that IV drug use is
common in their communities. However, IHRC's current model of service delivery —
street -based outreach — has engaged a disproportionately small number of participants /
clients who identify as black or Hispanic. Participants who identify as black or Hispanic
note a high degree of fear of police, often express a suspicion of street -based outreach
workers, and are frequently hesitant to discuss drug use or engage in services that are
targeted to drug users.
This project seeks to address these barriers to accessing infectious disease and
overdose prevention services among Iowa City communities of color by hosting a series
of focus groups. These focus groups will be lead by current IHRC outreach specialists
(current injection drug users, two-thirds whom are people of color) and current IHRC
clients who are current injection drug users who live in Iowa City neighborhoods with high
concentrations of black and Hispanic residents. These focus groups will unpack barriers
contributing to decreased service utilization, identify preferred service delivery models
(eg. fixed -site outreach; office -based services; services integrated into other existing
community programs), and establish opportunities for employment as outreach
specialists among focus group attendees.
Source:
"Trends in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths in Non -Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Non -
Hispanic White Persons, 2000-2015." Meredith Shiels, et al. December 2017. Annals of
Internal Medicine. http://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2665041ttrends-u-s-drug-
overdose-deaths-non-h ispanic-black-hispanic
Layperson summary of article and CDC data in the New York Times:
https://www. nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/22/upshottopioid-deaths-are-spreading-
rapidly-into-black-america. html?
action=cl ick&contentCollection=Opin ion&modu Ie=Trending&version=Full® ion=Marg incl is
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
IHRC's conceptualization of social justice and racial equity in the context of community
health involves not only addressing disparities in adverse health outcomes, but also
addressing the structural or social inequities that produce such disparities.
This project advances racial equity and social justice in two ways. First, it allows for IHRC
to initiate a project that will help the organization to prioritize addressing the harms of
drug use and drug policy in communities of color in its current and future work. Focusing
enhanced efforts on engagement and relationship building (and recruitment / employment
of peer -based outreach workers) among communities of color, rather than applying an
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equal focus across all demographic groups, is key to closing gaps in service access that
ultimately contribute to disparity and inequity.
Second, it uses social justice principles to inform organizational decision making and
engages community members in guiding, shaping, and directing organizational service
design. This bottom up approach to program development inverts traditional decision-
making hierarchies within health service organizations in an effort to create equity among
all community members and representatives of the organization.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This activity addresses several of the priority areas. First, it addresses health inequities in
Iowa City communities by establishing a process that will allow for a reduction in barriers
to harm reduction service access. Second, by creating space for dialogue between
community members from communities of color and IHRC's staff and peer counsellors, it
contributes to community building across lines of race and class. Third, by creating new
opportunities for engagement and employment among focus group participants, it also
addresses employment, albeit in a minor way.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
See above for a description of national -level data on racial disparities in increases it
drug-related deaths.
The state of Iowa collects data that indicate the scope of drug use related harm using
rates of hepatitis C infection (HCV), HIV infections, drug-related deaths, overdose
admissions to emergency departments, and admissions to substance use disorder
treatment. However, the state health department does not collect racial or demographic
data for these indicators at the county, city, or zip code level. Data from the state health
department suggests that racial disparities exist in HCV infections and particularly severe
disparities exist in HIV infections. The most common current mode of transmission of
HCV and HIV are injection drug use. Further, HCV is rising most rapidly among Iowans
under age 40. Of Iowans who are co-infected with HCV and HIV, 35% are identified in
state -level data as "non-white," while white Iowans make up over 90% of Iowa's
population. Iowa Department of Public Health estimates that 85% of people living with
HCV have not been diagnosed, and that the number of Iowans living with HCV is
between 39,215-149,173.
While the available state and county -level indicators do not allow for adequate
assessment of the community -level need for harm reduction programming, we believe
that state -level disparities data and qualitative data collected from current IHRC
participants and clients who identify as people of color suggest that injection and non -
injection drug use are common in their communities, and that fears of illness and death
related to drug use are common concerns.
This activity seeks to address these disparities in HIV and HCV infection, as well as
disparities in drug poisoning deaths by minimizing disparities and inequities in access to
harm reduction services in Iowa City communities of color.
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Sources: Iowa Department of Public Health, State of Iowa Hepatitis C Virus End -of -Year
2016 Surveillance Report.
"Increases in Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection Related to a Growing Opioid Epidemic and
Associated Injection Drug Use, United States, 2004 to 2014." Zibbell et al., December
2017, American Journal of Public Health.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Yes, to a certain extent. The HIV/HCV testing services and the safer injection kits
provided by IHRC are made available through a partnership with Johnson County Public
Health (JCPH). Within this partnership, JCPH provides IHRC with training, capacity
building assistance, and resources, while IHRC works to assist JCPH in providing
expanded services and testing to communities at high risk for infectious disease
transmission or overdose. IHRC also has an active collaboration with the University of
Iowa Carver College of Medicine and draws a percentage of its peer outreach workers
from students within the the College of Medicine.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Age: 18+
Gender: women, men, and transgender individuals
Income: all incomes
Race: Community members who identify as black or Hispanic
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Twenty-five community members. Between April 2018 and December 2018.
Is then: a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
No
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
1. Engage current IHRC participants/clients who identify as black or Hispanic in focus
group planning and development with IHRC outreach specialists and staff. Train
participants/client leaders in focus group facilitation and harm reduction service delivery
models.
2. Recruit participants for focus groups.
3. Host focus groups.
4. Identify preferred modes of service delivery and engagement among focus group
participants.
5. Develop report synthesizing results of focus groups (and needs assessment conducted
during focus groups).
6. From focus group results and report, develop short and long-term strategies for re-
design of harm reduction service delivery models in Iowa City's communities of color.
7. Create new staff position for focus group participant(s) to work for IHRC as harm
reduction outreach specialist(s).
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8. Write report to describe process used for engaging clients, developing focus group
leaders, hosting focus groups, conducting needs assessment, and re -designing service
delivery models based on focus group results.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
1. Outcome 1:
a. Number of participants engaged in planning of focus groups.
b. Number of trainings held for peer focus group leaders.
c. Qualitative feedback from participants / peer focus group leaders on process of
engagement and focus group development and training process.
2. Outcome 2:
a. Number of recruitment materials distributed.
3. Outcome 3:
a. Number of focus groups held.
b. Number of participants in each focus group.
4. Outcome 4, 5, 6:
a. Completion of report describing outcomes from focus group needs assessment.
b. Development of strategic plan for service delivery.
c. Pursuit of grant funding for any long-term strategies identified in outcome 6.
5. Outcome 7:
a. Create new position / define scope of work for Iowa City harm reduction outreach
specialist to work with communities of color.
b. Hire new IHRC staff member from among focus group participants.
6. Outcome 8:
a. Release report on IHRC website and distribute to stakeholders.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
See Outcome 8, metric (a). Results from outcomes 4, 5, 6, metric (a) will not be shared
broadly with the community due to the sensitive nature of the content of the focus groups
(i.e. drug use practices and preferences in communities of color).
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
A report will be put together to describe the process of hosting the focus groups and
completing community engagement work within drug user communities. The report
describing this process and lessons learned will be posted to IHRC's website and
distributed to stakeholders.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Yes. The focus group activity will conclude once the SJRE grant funding ends. However,
the aim of the proposed activity is meant to facilitate continued engagement in IHRC
services among community members who participate in this activity. Following the
completion of the grant activity and focus groups, IHRC's service model will be modified
to incorporate feedback gained and lessons learned from the focus groups. Further, focus
group participants will be presented with opportunities to become staff of the organization
and continue working with IHRC beyond the focus groups.
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If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
IHRC is a young community-based organization with limited funding for staff. Currently
staff are paid an hourly wage, and number of hours of work is determined by grant
funding. Because coordinating focus groups and recruiting participants requires
dedicated staff time by hourly staff persons, funding for professional services is
requested.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$3,280.00
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be used to pay IHRC outreach specialists to recruit clients to
participate in the focus group leadership and recruitment; payment for focus group
participant incentives and for focus group leaders time; and supplies and light snacks
to be served during focus groups.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
The current budget projection for FY18 is $39,500. This includes grants received and
projected individual donations, and does not include current pending grant
applications.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
IC SJRE Grant Budget IHRC.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June — July 2018: Recruit IHRC participants / clients to engage in development of
focus groups and participate in focus group le
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
June - July 2018: Payment of current IHRC outreach specialist to recruit current
participants/clients for focus group leadership
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
Yes. Received in 2017: $57,000 from AIDS United for use in FY2018 and 2019;
$11,000 in individual donations, $2,000 grant (give
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
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If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
na
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
na
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Sun, 12/31/2017
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REVENUE
Fees
Grants
Otherrevenue
Total revenue
EXPENSES
Professional services
Educational materials
Marketing / Advertising
(compensation for focus group
participants)
Equipment / Hardware
Rentals
Supplies (for focus groups)
Outside Printing
Miscellaneous Supplies
Total expenses
Project Budget 1 -Nov -18
0
$3,280
0
$3,280
$1,530 $1,230
$1,500 $1,500
$250 $250
$3,280
i -Apr -19
$300
31 -Jul -19
5te:a:'iie P""'en
From: Sarah Ziegenhom<samh@iowahannreducboncoalidon.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 11:45 AM
To: Stefanie Bowers
Subject:. FY18 SJRE grants
Attachments: FY18 Social Justice Racial Equity Grant (Autosaved).pdf, IC SJRE Grant Budget_ IHRC.pdf
Dear Stefanie,
I have just submitted a grant application for the 2018 SJRE funding. In completing the online form I noticed that there
was a text limit on a few of the boxes in the financial section leg. the timeline for how funds will be spent, the sources
where our organization receives funding from). I wanted to make sure that the grant review committee had the full text
for these answer fields, so I am attaching the grant application materials here as well.
Thank you very much and happy new year,
Sarah
Sarah Ziegenhorn
Executive Director
Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition
(319)530-1363
Organizational Information
Name of organization *
Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition
Mailing address *
1639 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245
Telephone number
(319) 214-0540
Email address *
hello@iowahamueductioncoalition.org
Website address *
www.iowahamireductioncoalition.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Sarah Ziegenhom, Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
(319)530-1363
Organization's mission statement
The Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition works to improve health equity in Iowa communities
through mobile outreach, education, and advocacy. We reduce harms associated with drug use
and promote health equity through nonjudgmental community services, education, and advocacy.
How many years has the organization been in operation? *
One
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years that had a
wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization, provide an experience
with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In September 2017, the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition (IHRC) hosted the Second Annual
University of Iowa Harm Reduction Summit, in partnership with the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics. The event was open to all members of the community and featured two
daily lectures, workshops, and events to provide education about the opioid crisis in Iowa
communities. The summit also featured discussions of the root social and economic causes of
the epidemic, concurrent and resultant crises (eg. increases in infectious disease in Iowa
communities due to opioid use), and solutions to the crisis. The event drew over 500 attendees,
featured national experts and Iowa legislators as speakers, and engaged participants in advocacy
training and activities. As a direct outcome of the event, event organizers and IHRC staff were
invited to testify before the Iowa legislature on the opioid crisis; forty community members from
Iowa City attended an advocacy day in Des Moines to advocate specific solutions to the crisis to
legislators; legislators from both parties announced support for the bills promoted by IHRC; and
forty individuals from the community applied to become IHRC volunteers and work directly
with people in the community impacted by drug use.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The proposed activity is a community -building project that will increase the ability of IHRC to
work collaboratively and in solidarity with communities of color to address the harms of drug
use and drug policy in communities of color. This activity involves implementing peer -lead
focus groups with the goals of identifying preferred models of harm reduction service delivery
within Iowa City's communities of color; identifying community leaders and recruiting new staff
members; and creating space to build trust and connection between IHRC and new communities
of people who inject drugs (PWID).
IHRC provides a number of direct services that engage people who use drugs, including safer
drug injection supplies, rapid HIV and HCV testing, naloxone (the opiate overdose antagonist),
connections to rapid re -housing programs, linkage into treatment for substance use disorders, and
referrals to other health care services. Services are delivered using a street -based outreach model
and trained peer counsellors. IHRC has provided these services in Iowa City for one year, Cedar
Rapids for six months, and Des Moines for three months, and trained over 50 peer counsellors.
In Cedar Rapids, we have used grant funding to hire clients who participate in our services as
Outreach Specialists, and hire clients who have a passion for taking care of their community
members, are active injection drug users, and are well connected to a large community of PWID.
Peer -lead services thus allow us to expand our reach into new communities within Cedar Rapids
that may not ordinarily access our services independently.
In Iowa City, participants in our services are primarily white men. This in some ways is a
reflection of the national opioid crisis: CDC data indicates that the majority of opioid overdose
related deaths occur in whites. However, in 2016 the CDC provided for the first time data on the
race of Americans dying from overdose. This data indicates that numbers of overdose deaths are
rising fastest among blacks — 41% increase in drug-related deaths among blacks, vs. a 19%
increase in drug death rate among whites. These drug deaths are not just occurring among opioid
users, but are spreading to users of cocaine and methamphetamine as fentanyl spreads more
broadly through the drug supply. In a national study of drug overdose deaths published in
December 2017, the authors note that the rate of cocaine -related drug deaths among black and
Hispanic Americans is on par with the rates of opioid -related drug deaths among white
Americans.
Data from the Iowa Department of Public Health on rates of opioid use and overdose (fatal and
non-fatal) is extremely limited and does not include race. However, national -level data also
suggest that the uptick in new cases of hepatitis C and HIV related to injection drug use occur
disproportionately in black and latinx communities. These data are of concern, especially given
the current demographic make up of IHRC participants.
Current IHRC participants who identify as black or Hispanic note that IV drug use is common in
their communities. However, IHRC's current model of service delivery — street -based outreach —
has engaged a disproportionately small number of participants / clients who identify as black or
Hispanic. Participants who identify as black or Hispanic note a high degree of fear of police,
often express a suspicion of street -based outreach workers, and are frequently hesitant to discuss
drug use or engage in services that are targeted to drug users.
This project seeks to address these barriers to accessing infectious disease and overdose
prevention services among Iowa City communities of color by hosting a series of focus groups.
These focus groups will be lead by current IHRC outreach specialists (current injection drug
users, two-thirds whom are people of color) and current IHRC clients who are current injection
drug users who live in Iowa City neighborhoods with high concentrations of black and Hispanic
residents. These focus groups will unpack barriers contributing to decreased service utilization,
identify preferred service delivery models (eg. fixed -site outreach; office -based services; services
integrated into other existing community programs), and establish opportunities for employment
as outreach specialists among focus group attendees.
Source:
"Trends in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths in Non -Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Non -Hispanic
White Persons, 2000-2015." Meredith Shiels, et al. December 2017. Annals of Internal
Medicine. htty://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2665041/trends-u-s-drue-overdose-deaths-nc
Layperson summary of article and CDC data in the New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/22/upshot/opioid-deaths-are-spreading-rapidly-
into-black-
america.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=Trending&version=Full®i
on=Marginalia&pgtype=article&—r=1
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity? Be specific.
IHRC's conceptualization of social justice and racial equity in the context of community health
involves not only addressing disparities in adverse health outcomes, but also addressing the
structural or social inequities that produce such disparities.
This project advances racial equity and social justice in two ways. First, it allows for IHRC to
initiate a project that will help the organization to prioritize addressing the harms of drug use and
drug policy in communities of color in its current and future work. Focusing enhanced efforts on
engagement and relationship building (and recruitment / employment of peer -based outreach
workers) among communities of color, rather than applying an equal focus across all
demographic groups, is key to closing gaps in service access that ultimately contribute to
disparity and inequity.
Second, it uses social justice principles to inform organizational decision making and engages
community members in guiding, shaping, and directing organizational service design. This
bottom up approach to program development inverts traditional decision-making hierarchies
within health service organizations in an effort to create equity among all community members
and representatives of the organization.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority areas?
This activity addresses several of the priority areas. First, it addresses health inequities in Iowa
City communities by establishing a process that will allow for a reduction in barriers to harm
reduction service access. Second, by creating space for dialogue between community members
from communities of color and IHRC's staff and peer counsellors, it contributes to community
building across lines of race and class. Third, by creating new opportunities for engagement and
employment among focus group participants, it also addresses employment, albeit in a minor
way.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response should include
information or data that demonstrates the need *
See above for a description of national -level data on racial disparities in increases in drug-related
deaths.
The state of Iowa collects data that indicate the scope of drug use related harm using rates of
hepatitis C infection (HCV), HIV infections, drug-related deaths, overdose admissions to
emergency departments, and admissions to substance use disorder treatment. However, the state
health department does not collect racial or demographic data for these indicators at the county,
city, or zip code level. Data from the state health department suggests that racial disparities exist
in HCV infections and particularly severe disparities exist in HIV infections. The most common
current mode of transmission of HCV and HN are injection drug use. Further, HCV is rising
most rapidly among Iowans under age 40. Of Iowans who are co-infected with HCV and HIV,
35% are identified in state -level data as "non-white," while white Iowans make up over 90% of
Iowa's population. Iowa Department of Public Health estimates that 85% of people living with
HCV have not been diagnosed, and that the number of Iowans living with HCV is between
39,215-149,173.
While the available state and county -level indicators do not allow for adequate assessment of the
community -level need for harm reduction programming, we believe that state -level disparities
data and qualitative data collected from current IHRC participants and clients who identify as
people of color suggest that injection and non -injection drug use are common in their
communities, and that fears of illness and death related to drug use are common concerns.
Sources: Iowa Department of Public Health, State of Iowa Hepatitis C Virus End -of -Year 2016
Surveillance Report. "Increases in Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection Related to a Growing
Opioid Epidemic and Associated Injection Drug Use, United States, 2004 to 2014." Zibbell et
al., December 2017, American Journal of Public Health.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with other
organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of the
partnership/collaboration. * .
Yes, to a certain extent. The HIV/HCV testing services and the safer injection kits provided by
IHRC are made available through a partnership with Johnson County Public Health (JCPH).
Within this partnership, JCPH provides IHRC with training, capacity building assistance, and
resources, while MC works to assist JCPH in providing expanded services and testing to
communities at high risk for infectious disease transmission or overdose. IHRC also has an
active collaboration with the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and draws a
percentage of its peer outreach workers from students within the the College of Medicine.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by the program,
service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and income)? *
Age: 18+
Gender: women, men, and transgender individuals
Income: all incomes
Race: Community members who identify as black or Hispanic
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program, service or activity
and over what period of time?
Twenty-five community members. Between April 2018 and December 2018.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the cost per
person? Why is the charge needed? *
No
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or activity? .
1. Engage current IHRC participants/clients who identify as black or Hispanic in focus
group planning and development with IHRC outreach specialists and staff. Train
participants/client leaders in focus group facilitation and harm reduction service delivery
models.
2. Recruit participants for focus groups.
3. Host focus groups.
4. Identify preferred modes of service delivery and engagement among focus group
participants.
5. Develop report synthesizing results of focus groups (and needs assessment conducted
during focus groups).
6. From focus group results and report, develop short and long-term strategies for re -design
of harm reduction service delivery models in Iowa City's communities of color.
7. Create new staff position for focus group participant(s) to work for IHRC as harm
reduction outreach speciahst(s).
8. Write report to describe process used for engaging clients, developing focus group
leaders, hosting focus groups, conducting needs assessment, and re -designing service
delivery models based on focus group results.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and performance? *
1. Outcome 1:
a. Number of participants engaged in planning of focus groups.
b'. Number of trainings held for peer focus group leaders.
C. Qualitative feedback from participants / peer focus group leaders on process of
engagement and focus group development and training process.
2. Outcome 2:
a. Number of recruitment materials distributed.
3. Outcome 3:
a. Number of focus groups held.
b. Number of participants in each focus group.
4. Outcome 4, 5, 6:
a. Completion of report describing outcomes from focus group needs assessment.
b. Development of strategic plan for service delivery.
c. Pursuit of grant funding for any long-term strategies identified in outcome 6.
5. Outcome 7:
a. Create new position / define scope of work for Iowa City harm reduction outreach
specialist to work with communities of color.
b. Hire new IHRC staff member from among focus group participants.
Outcome 8:
a. Release report on IHRC website and distribute to stakeholders.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the community? *
See Outcome 8, metric (a). Results from outcomes 4, 5, 6, metric (a) will not be shared broadly
with the community due to the sensitive nature of the content of the focus groups (i.e. drug use
practices and preferences in communities of color).
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity that can be
shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social inequities? *
A report will be put together to describe the process of hosting the focus groups and completing
community engagement work within drug user communities. The report describing this process
and lessons learned will be posted to IHRC's website and distributed to stakeholders.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SIRE Grand funding
ends? If so, how. *
Yes. The focus group activity will conclude once the SJRE grant funding ends. However, the aim
of the proposed activity is meant to facilitate continued engagement in IHRC services among
community members who participate in this activity. Following the completion of the grant
activity and focus groups, IHRC's service model will be modified to incorporate feedback gained
and lessons learned from the focus groups. Further, focus group participants will be presented
with opportunities to become staff of the organization and continue working with IHRC beyond
the focus groups.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this advances the
program, service or activity and its goals. '
IHRC is a young community-based organization with limited funding for staff. Currently staff
are paid an hourly wage, and number of hours of work is determined by grant funding. Because
coordinating focus groups and recruiting participants requires dedicated staff time by hourly staff
persons, funding for professional services is requested.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
0".."
How will the funding be utilized? *
The funding will be used to pay IHRC outreach specialists to recruit clients to participate in the
focus group leadership and recruitment; payment for focus group participant incentives and for
focus group leaders time; and supplies and light snacks to be served during focus groups.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity funds cannot be
used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities. *
The current budget projection for FY 18 is $39,500. This includes grants received and projected
individual donations, and does not include current pending grant applications.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a spreadsheet and
consistent with the template.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf xls.
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June — July 2018: Recruit IHRC participants / clients to engage in development of focus groups
and participate in focus group leadership training.
July 2018 — August 2018: Develop focus group recruitment plan and plans for focus group
facilitators / conversation objectives and guides.
August 2018 — November 2018: Recruit focus group participants.
September 2018 — November 2018: Hold focus groups.
November — December 2018: Synthesize focus group results, prepare internal report describing
focus group outcomes.
January 2019 — March 2019: Revise service delivery strategies based on focus group results.
March 2019 — May 2019: Create position description for Iowa City outreach specialist and hire
staff person from among focus group participants.
June 2019: Release report describing focus group process and grant activities and distribute to
community-based organizations.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year. *
June - July 2018: Payment of current IHRC outreach specialist to recruit current
participants/clients for focus group leadership.
July 2018 - August 2018: Payment of participants/clients involvement in focus group planning
and development; payment of MRC outreach specialist to work with focus group client leaders.
September 2018 - November 2018: Payment of focus group participants, focus group leaders.
November 2018 — December 2018: Outreach specialist prepares report from focus groups;
compensation for time.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the City of Iowa City?
If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments do not need to answer). *
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this program, service or
activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how much was received and what is the
duration of the funding? *
Yes. Received in 2017: $57,000 from AIDS United for use in FY2018 and 2019; $11,000 in
individual donations, $2,000 grant (given in supplies, not cash) from North American Syringe
Exchange Network, $24,000 donation of medical supplies from Direct Relief.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program, service or activity in
fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019? *
Yes, not from the City of Iowa City
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or activity is fully
or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be budgeted for in fiscal
year 2019? If not, explain. *
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Submission #15 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #15
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Mon, 01/01/2018 - 8:51 pm
173.20.149.14
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
IC Compassion
Mailing address
1035 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number
319-330-9883
Email address
info@iccompassion.org
Website address
www.iccompassion.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Teresa Stecker, Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
teresa@iccompassion.org 563-260-4541
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Organization's mission statement
IC Compassion is a Christ centered organization that engages culturally diverse
communities together through hope, opportunities and partnerships. Together we equip
people at their point of need to move out of poverty and inspire them to be of service to
others.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
11 Years
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In the fall of 2016, IC Compassions received a Refugee RISE Americorps grant. With
support from AmeriCorps, IC Compassion has led a coalition of immigrants and service
providers to share resources, coordinate services and advocate for issues which have an
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impact on our refugee population. Currently IC Compassion has 4 Americorps members,
including two from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and one from Sudan. The
AmeriCorps and a representative from Johnson County Public Health are currently
leading the Refugee Alliance through a strategic planning process.
In addition to the Refugee Alliance, IC Compassion was a key organizer of the Eastern
Iowa Refugee Summit in June of 2017. Planning meetings were led by IC Compassion
AmeriCorps members. The summit engaged more than 400 members of the community
as speakers, exhibitors, attendees, and/or volunteers_ 92% of the participants surveyed
reported that the summit met or exceeded their expectations.
In February of 2016, IC Compassion implemented a one-on-one tutoring program. The
program has not only reached immigrants and refugees that are interested in improving
their English. In addition, it has involved and reached interested community members
who act as volunteer teachers and, quite often, form friendships with their adult students.
Because students meet one-on-one with a tutor, they are able to identify their own goals.
We have matched 52 students over the past year, 36 of which are still meeting on a
regular basis. We currently have over 20 students on a waiting list.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
IC Compassion, in collaboration with the Iowa City Community School District, is seeking
funds to pilot an Immigrant Community Ambassador Program.
The goal of our proposed program is to build the capacity of immigrant community
leaders by increasing their skills and knowledge and positioning them to support others.
Immigrant ambassadors would be trained in confidentiality, professionalism, community
resources for health care needs, safe transportation, and Iowa City Community School
District policies and procedures. After completing five hours of training, immigrant
ambassadors would be assigned to a new immigrant family to assist with their orientation
to the community. Ambassadors will also provide ongoing support through continued
contact and building networks of support.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
We are creating a more equitable experience in the community by increasing knowledge
and understanding of systems, procedures, and resources in the Iowa City community.
We are also providing an opportunity for immigrant leaders to gain skills and increase
their community connection. This program will also give the service community and the
school district a better understanding of other cultures.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
We are addressing the areas of education, building community, and health. These areas
will be addressed through training, orientation, and referrals.
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What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
The English Language Learners (ELL) population in the Iowa City Community School
District has increased from 316 in 2012 to 1,602 in 2017. As of December 2017, 362 ELL
students attend City High, South East and Alexander Elementary, which represents
twenty-three percent of the District's total ELL population.
Immigrant families new to our community have significant language barriers and minimal
understanding of our many systems. Not having an understanding of schools, health
care, social services, employment, and housing is a major barrier to our new neighbors
adjusting to life in the United States. Additionally, our laws in the United States often differ
from their home countries (eg. laws regarding child abuse, driver's licenses and car
seats.)
The immigrant community in Iowa City is diverse. At City High our ELL students speak
the following languages: Spanish, French, Swahili, Arabic, Lingala, Kinyarward,
Vietnamese, Chinese and Laotian. Even among families who are from the same country
there are cultural differences which need to be understood and honored. The proposed
program will identify leaders in our diverse immigrant communities and enlist their help to
welcome our newest immigrants to the Iowa City community. We will provide training and
financial support to the leaders which will build their capacity to help provide an
orientation. Likewise, school personnel and service providers will learn more from our
identified leaders about their respective cultures.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
The most important partners will be the leaders from the various immigrant communities.
For example, we have learned that there are at least 18 Congolese pastors. We plan to
invite these leaders, as well as others, to participate in our proposed Ambassadors
program.
The other key partner will be the Iowa City Community School District. The District has
recognized the gap in communication with our ELL families. An ELL outreach / liaison
position has been proposed in the past. However, with 1,600 students and multiple
languages / cultures represented, one position would not begin to meet the demand for
this service. The ICCSD has committed to participating in this pilot. The Youth and Family
Development Coordinator, Joan VandenBerg, assisted with the development of the
proposal and, along with other District staff, will continue to support the collaboration by
developing training materials, recruiting and training ambassadors. In the fall of 2018,
District staff at City, Southeast and Alexander will refer new ELL families to the program.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
This program will primarily serve recent immigrants from Africa and Latin America.
Families with school aged children and their parents will be served. It is anticipated that
all of the families will be eligible for free and reduced lunch, about half of the families will
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be considered homeless as per the federal Department of Education's McKinney-Vento
definition of homelessness.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
This program will be a pilot -program targeting families with children attending City High,
Southeast Junior High, and/or Alexander. If the program is successful, it would be
expanded to other areas. During the pilot, it is our goal to serve 25 families.
Is then: a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
No charge.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Families participating in the Ambassadors program will have:
Regular school attendance (90% attendance rate or greater.)
Establishment of a medical home.
Access to English classes.
Knowledge about employment.
Knowledge about housing.
Knowledge of community resources.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
# students who have an attendance rate of 90% or greater
# of participating families who have a medical home
# of participating families attending English classes
# of referrals to service agencies, employment agencies, and/or housing agencies
provided by immigrant ambassadors
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The results will be shared with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, the ICCSD
Equity Committee and the ICCSD Administration and School Board. Information about
the program and its outcomes will also be shared on IC Compassion and the ICCSD's
websites and through social media.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
Resources will be developed in collaboration with our immigrant ambassadors which
explain the school system, our local laws, our health care system and other issues as
identified. Materials will be translated into French, Swahili, Arabic, and Spanish and will
be made available for others in the Iowa City community to use.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
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This a pilot project. If successful, we would like to pursue continued funding, including
ICCSD Community Education funding and immigrant funds, as well as other grant
applications.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
IC Compassion and the ICCSD will develop training materials related to cross-cultural
communication, confidentiality, transportation, community resources, professional
boundaries, and local laws.
We have also included stipends for the immigrant ambassadors, who will utilize what they
have learned during training to provide support for newcomers who are trying to navigate
Iowa City systems.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$14,475
How will the funding be utilized?
The majority of the funding will be utilized to provide a stipend for immigrant
ambassadors. Approximately $2000 of the funding will be utilized to cover the cost of
training supplies, mileage, and printing.
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
$184,600
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Social Justice Racial Equity Budget (1).adf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
April -June 2018:Develop Training Materials, July -Aug 2018: Training, Aug 2018 -June
2019: Ongoing orientation, check-in, & support
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the nextyear.
Please see timeline,at bottom of attached budget
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No.
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Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
If the pilot program is successful, additional funding will be sought from the ICCSD,
City of Iowa City, and other local funders
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Mon, 01/01/2018
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Social Justice Racial Equity
Project Budget June 1, 2018 -June 30, 2019
Timeline for Budget:
July -August 2018: $1500 for training stipend and supplies
August -September 2018: $3300 for initial orientation for 15 families and mileage
reimbursement
September -December 2018: $4050 for ongoing support and mileage
reimbursement
Project
Budget
1 -Nov -18
1 -Apr -19
31 -Jul -19
Revenue:
Fees
$0
$0
$0
$0
Grants
$14,475
Other Revenue
$8,000
Total Revenue
$22,475
$500
$475
$0
Timeline for Budget:
July -August 2018: $1500 for training stipend and supplies
August -September 2018: $3300 for initial orientation for 15 families and mileage
reimbursement
September -December 2018: $4050 for ongoing support and mileage
reimbursement
Project
Budget
1 -Nov -18
1 -Apr -19
31 -Jul -19
Expenses:
Professional Services
$20,500
$12,500
$8000
$0
Educational Materials
Marketing/Advertising
Equipment/Hardware
$975
$500
$475
$0
Rentals
Supplies
$1,000
$750
$250
$0
Outside Printing
Miscellaneous Supplies
Total Expenses
$22,475
$13,750
$8,725
$0
Timeline for Budget:
July -August 2018: $1500 for training stipend and supplies
August -September 2018: $3300 for initial orientation for 15 families and mileage
reimbursement
September -December 2018: $4050 for ongoing support and mileage
reimbursement
January -May 2019: $5625 for orientation, ongoing support, and mileage
reimbursement for additional 10 families
Submission #16 City of Iowa City
Submission #16
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Mon, 01/01/2018 - 10:59pm
173.24.114.192
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Unlimited Abilities
Mailing address
2025 Plaen View Dr
Telephone number
(319)321-1768
Email address
unlimitedabilitiesinc@gmail.com
Website address
www.unlimited-abilities.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Shirley Tramble, BA, Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
(319)321-1768
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Organization's mission statement
The Foundation's mission is to provide the city community with intellectual and
developmental disabilities with a plethora of support services that will allow them to live a
normal life via in-home care and group home services.
The goals of the organization include:
• Establishing a strong presence in targeted Iowa City metropolitan area markets.
• Developing relationships with government grant programs (including the Department
of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development).
• Maintaining connections with Iowa state entities that work with developmentally and
intellectually disabled people.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
6 months. The organization will commence operations in 2018.
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
While Unlimited Abilities does not currently operate projects, it will commence projects
once fully operating. The example projects for the future would include support for
individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project would
include providing group housing, in home assistance, and community support for people
that have mental, development and/or intellectual disabilities. Beyond housing, the
Foundation will provide job placement support (for individuals that can be employed), and
related services in order to provide a stable, secure, and productive life for people
enrolled in the Foundation's programs.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The organization is to provide support services for people with intellectual, mental, and
development disabilities. This project would include providing group housing, in home
assistance, and community support for people that have mental,development and/or
intellectual disabilities.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Given the lack of support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, this organization would provide strong services. This would advance social
justice and allow for more quality support services.
How does the program, service or activity address one or mon: of the six priority
areas?
This program solves the disability priority area by addressing a social need.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
There is a need for habilitation programs in Johnson County. Specifically, habilitation
programs that offer housing. According to the Iowa department of human services, there
is currently over 120,000 Iowans with disabilities waiting to be placed in habilitation
programs. Unlimited Abilities will help fill this void.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Unlimited Abilities currently have a partnership with HAACAP Operation Home. Operation
Home has partnered with Unlimited Abilities to house Veterans with Disabilities. The
individuals will then be supported by Unlimited Abilities.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
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Based on the current market proposal, there are plans to serve all demographics of
community members that have a mental health, intellectual, or physical disability.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
500 people in a 10 years.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Yes. The charge is 110.90 per day for full times services. The charge is needed for
operation support.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Besides profitability, which is a key financial metric, Unlimited Abilities looks at community
outreach and successful implementation for key measurements.
Based on the current proposal, we anticipate the following objectives will allow the
organization to be a financial and operational success.
• Establish a strong presence in targeted Iowa City metropolitan area markets.
• Develop relationships with government grant programs (including the Department of
Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development).
• Maintain connections with Iowa state entities that work with developmentally and
intellectually disabled people.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Besides profitability, which is a key financial metric, Unlimited Abilities looks at community
outreach and successful implementation for key measurements.
Based on the current proposal, we anticipate the following objectives will allow the
organization to be a financial and operational success.
• Establish a strong presence in targeted Iowa City metropolitan area markets.
• Develop relationships with government grant programs (including the Department of
Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development).
• Maintain connections with Iowa state entities that work with developmentally and
intellectually disabled people.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
These outcomes will be shared based on community outreach and successful
implementation in the community.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
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The service of the organization would be the key to successfully eliminating social
inequities
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Based on the current proposal from our founder and management committee,
Management anticipates that it will expand its marketing and advertising campaign in
order to secure ongoing funding and contracts with federal government and related state
agencies including an expected gross revenues will reach $861,000 through the second
year. The following years, the Foundation anticipates that it will increase its revenue to
approximately $1.6 million in the fifth year of operations. At this point, Unlimited Abilities
may seek to establish locations in different geographical areas within the Midwestern
United States.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
The proposal does not include funding requests for professional services. However,
should this change, the organization would alert the grant department for the city to
incorporate adjustments to the financial offer based on the grant requirements.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
Unlimited Abilities is requesting the maximum amount of $25,000 funding.
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be utilized based on the expenses of the organization. The expenses
of the organization range from Facility Development to Working Capital. The total
expenses total $75,000 and this grant would help alleviate these costs.
What is the organizations annual budget?'" Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
The annual cost are $75,000. Per the grant requirements, the funds will not be used
for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Budget Sheet Unlimited Abilities.=
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
This program would commence in the middle of 2018.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Based on the financial documents submitted the money will be implemented over the
course of the next three based on costs and as
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Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
Yes. Small Donations from charities. The Donation were one time discretionary gifts.
The total was $1,600.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
Unlimited Abilities is not a city department.
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
Unlimited Abilities is not a city department.
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Mon, 01/01/2018
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Project Budget
Revenue 1 $39,780.00
Expenses
Payroll
$30,208.00
General and Administrative
$1,485.00
Advertising Costs
$1,089.00
Insurance Costs
$833.00
Professional Fees and Licensure
$417.00
Program Costs
$1,089.00
Facility Expenses
$2,200.00
Misc. Expenses
$196.00
Payroll Taxes
$4,531.00
Total Operating Costs
$42,049.00
EBTTA I$4,258.00
Net Profit I$4,258.00
1 -Nov -18 1 -Apr -19 31 -Jul -19
$41,548.001 $43,316.001 $43,316.00
$30,208.00
$30,208.00
$30,208.00
$1,485.00
$1,485.00
$1,485.00
$1,089.00
$1,089.00
$1,089.00
$833.00
$833.00
$833.00
$417.00
$417.00
$417.00
$1,089.00
$1,089.00
$1,089.00
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
$196.00
$196.00
$196.00
$4,531.00
$4,531.00
$4,531.00
$42,049.00
$42,049.00
$42,049.00
$2,578.001 $898.001 $898.00
$2,578.001 $898.00 $898.00
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Submission #17
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue. 01/02/2018 - 10:55am
97.127.166.107
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
Emma Goldman Clinic
Mailing address
227 N. Dubuque Street
Telephone number
3193372112
Email address
info@emmagoldman.com
Website address
hftp:/twww.emmagoldman.com
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Francine Thompson
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-337-2112 Fthom32202@aol.com
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Organization's mission statement
The Emma Goldman Clinic is a not-for-profit independent organization founded in 1973
by a group of women driven by feminist ideals. We exist to empower women and men in
all life stages through the provision of quality reproductive health care that includes
abortion services, gynecology services, safer sex promotion, and active education. We
promote respectful, client -centered and participatory health care through informed
decision making, client rights, advocacy and expansion, and support of pregnancy
choices.
We strive to provide an environment in which diversity is acknowledged and celebrated.
We are actively committed to staff diversity in employment policies and practices. We
strive to increase economic, geographic, structural, and language accessibility for the
clients we serve through fundraising, outreach, and advocacy.
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We offer non -judgmental, quality health care services. Our goals are inspired by our
belief in the larger ideals of feminist philosophy: political, economic, and social equality.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
44
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
The Emma Goldman Clinic began offering PreP and PEP services 2 years ago. At the
time, no other health clinic was offering these options for HIV prevention. We have
provided education and information about these options in our marketing, social media
and community outreach. Although the number of clients seeking HIV prevention services
remains low, we are actively and at every opportunity seeking to educate the community
about these services. We are experiencing calls asking for additional information
information about the potential for HIV prevention. We anticipate these inquiries will
increase as will the number of people that begin to use PEP and PreP
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
We would like to offer a Free Health Event for each of the following populations; 1)
homeless men and women; 2)Spanish speakers, included undocumented clients; 3)
transgender clients and individuals with diverse expressions of gender. This would
include 3 separate events where we would utilize the volunteer service of health care
workers in the community to provide wellness, family planning and reproductive health
care.
Prior to each event, we would complete a needs assessment and feedback from each
target community about which health services are priorities, either through a focus group,
a survey or outreach within the community. This pre -event contact would also allow us to
provide health information, distribute safer sex supplies and to determine access needs
for the Health Event, like childcare, transportation, best hours of services, etc.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Access to health care services is social justice. Two primary principles of social justice
are increasing access and decreasing inequities. It also includes participation in life
(health) decisions and support for those choices. The clinic's feminist approach to health
care holds all of these as tenants of our service philosophy.
All 3 of the target populations that would be included in the Health Events have a history
of marginalization, which includes barriers to accessing basic health care.
How does the program, service or activity address one or mon: of the six priority
areas?
We will be providing an opportunity for homeless, Spanish speakers included
undocumented people, and those that are gender diverse people to receive family
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planning, health and wellness services that they might not otherwise have access to. This
addresses inequities in health.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
The 2017 Iowa legislative session eliminated the opportunity for clients to utilize medicaid
services that included the family planning waiver at any clinics that provide a or facilitate
abortion care. The Guttmacher Institute estimates that in 2014, 190,270 women in Iowa
were in need of publicly supported contraceptive services and supplies. According to the
Iowa Legislative Services Agency, there were 12,219 people participating in the IFPN
program in December 2016. Although clients with the Family Planning Waiver can still
receive care at the Emma Goldman Clinic, the waiver will no longer pay for that care.
Although there are opportunities for low or no cost primary health care in the Iowa City
community, reproductive health care is often not seen as a primary need for marginalized
populations. For some populations, reproductive care is seen as a lower priority when
food and shelter are needed.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Yes, we plan to reach out to Shelter House. We are able to do a focus group with clients
and provide safer sex information and supplies as part of the pre -Event and have talked
to them about this possibility.
We would work with Johnson County Immigrant & Refugee Services to tactfully spread
the word about the health care event. We would also utilize churches, businesses and
organizations that primarily serve Iowa City's Latino population.
We hope to work with Johnson County Department of Public Health to offer free HIV
screening at all 3 Health Events.
Although we have not approached any of these groups or organizations for collaboration
with this project, we have in the past collaborated with numerous organizations for
previous, similar Health Events. Some examples include Neighborhood Centers for our
African American Health Event during Black History Month in February; The Department
of Health during Pride Month for a GLBTQ Health Event; Proteus, UI Mobile Clinic for a
Migrant Health Event.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
One estimate of Johnson County, places the number of homeless at 1000.
The PEW Research Center list potentially 40,000 undocumented immigrants in Iowa in
2014. The Office of Latino Affairs for 2016 estimates the Latino population in Iowa at
5.9% and the median age at 23.5. At least 15% are identified as not having health
insurance.
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We continue to see increases in the number of clients seeking transgender healthcare,
including hormone therapy. Many have insurance policies that do not cover transitioning
or are concerned about the implications of using their health insurance and possible
discrimination.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
We anticipate providing health care services for 12-15 clients in each population. We
hope to reach 25-30 clients per population with the the pre -events and education.
45 total client health visits
90 clients reached as part of educational outreach/pre-event
We would schedule 1 health Event per quarter between June 2018 - June 2019.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There would not be a charge for routine wellness exams.
If there are clients that do present with health insurance, we would file for anything that
was billable. We may need to charge for any laboratory testing outside of the scope of
practice or that we are not able to have completely funded.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Increased knowledge regarding self care and health
High satisfaction with service
Healthy changes in wellness behavior
Positive regard and attitude toward feminist health care provision
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Client feedback from onsite and take home surveys
Future increase in number of people served in the 3 identified communities
Increase in the geographical area that the populations seeking health care are from
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
We are able to include information about the Events via our social media venues and via
our email alert list.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
We will need to develop or procure additional Spanish language health information.
We hope to create self cervical exam packs that promote self help for women in those
communities.
The process for the pre -event and soliciting feedback from the communities prior to the
event is new for us. We are anticipating that this will direct the success of the actual
Health Event.
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Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
We have previously offered Free Health Events with varying degrees of attendance. We
hope to continue to offer each event on an annual basis and potentially expand to other
marginalized populations.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
Does not include professional services.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
6,555.
How will the funding be utilized?
The bulk of the funding will be utilized to cover the cost of supplies and lab testing for
individual client exams. We will also use funding to develop appropriate educational
and promotional marketing forms. Some forms will need to be translated into Spanish.
We anticipate refreshments for volunteers and clients at the pre -event and Health
Event.
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Our projected budget of the Emma Goldman Clinic for FY 2018 is $781,949.
This proposed request does not include any operational costs.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application City of Iowa City.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June 2018 - June 2019
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Sept/Oct 2018 pre -event, Nov 2018 1st Event; Jan/Feb 2019 pre -event, March 2nd
Event; April/May 2019 pre -event, June 3rd Event
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
no
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
no
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Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
no
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
NA
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
NA
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue,01/02/2018
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Social Justice Racial Equity Budget
June 2018 -June 2019
Project Budge 1 -Nov -18
1 -Mar -19
1 -Jun -19
Revenue
Fees
6555
2185
2185
2185
Other revenue
Total Revenue
6555
2185
2185
2185
Expenses
Prof Services
0
0
0
0
Educational Materials
300
100
100
100
Marketing/Advertising
300
100
100
100
Equip/Hardware
0
0
0
0
Rentals
0
0
0
0
Lab Testing
5655
1885
1885
1885
Outside Printing
0
0
0
0
Miscellaneous Supplies
300
100
100
100
Totalexpenses
6555
2185
2185
2185
Detailed lab costs
10 trans labs @ 276.00 per
2760
15 pap smears @ 47.00 per
705
20 STI testing @ 72.00 per
1440
15 misc labs avg 50.00 per
750
Total
5655
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Submission #18
Submission information
Form: FYI Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:19nm
63.152.80.96
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Restorative Community Partners LLC
Mailing address
1675 Terrapin Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number
872-220-3577
Email address
restorativecp@gmail.com
Website address
restorativecom munitypartners.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Laura Cottrell
Contact person's telephone number and email address
872-220-3577, Idmcottrell@gmail.com
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Organization's mission statement
Restorative Community Partners LLC will provide restorative justice practices to
community members in order to build community and bridge the gap between at risk
teens and the community in which they were accused of harming. We believe restorative
circles, peer mediation and restorative conversations can heal people and communities
one session at a time.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
The organization was just created in December. However, I have been engaging in
restorative practices for over 4 years.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
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As an administrator who works with teens, parents ano community members, I've run
circles that restored teens who were charged with crimes and removed from the school
community. The teens who were charged were able to return to the school environment
and have not been involved in any similar circumstances since the offense because of
restorative justice practices. Circles involving parents, community members, allies of the
accused, and their peers is a powerful tool to change the behaviors of the accused, as
well as heal implicit bias of all participants.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
A professional development series that will stretch over 4 months (8 sessions) will be
held in Iowa City for parents, teachers, administrators or community members who are
interested in learning about restorative circles, engaging in restorative circles and those
interested in leading restorative circles in the community.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Restorative circles support social justice and racial equity. Many of the teens charged
with crimes are of color and from low income backgrounds. Punitive measures are proven
not to rehabilitate the actions of the accused. Instead, restorative circles allow the
accused to have a voice and hear from the community in which they were accused to
have harmed. On the other hand, teens of color are disproportionately charged or
disciplined. How much of that is implicit bias or subjectivity. Through the circle process,
all of these important factors come to the forefront for discussion in space that is safe.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This program would support three of the six priority areas: Education, Building
Community and Criminal Justice.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
ICCSD school district's data shows disproportionate discipline referrals between students
of color and white students. There is a growing amount of lower income teens and teens
of color in trouble with Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty law enforcement.
Restorative circles can be a way for students accused of harm to be heard and hear from
their community. It would hold all community members accountable for the reteaching
and reinstitution of the teens in need back to into the community. It sets the tone that we
are all responsible and accountable for the reteaching and well being of all members of
the community.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
N/A
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Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The grant will benefit a myriad of community members. I particularly plan to target adults
who work with lower income and minority adolescents and teens. Teachers,
administrators, parents, etc. Out of the 35 projected participants, I plan to dedicate 20%
of the spots for parents of low income and or minority adolescents and teens.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
I estimate that approximately 35 Iowa City community members will attend training over a
4 month period.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Non Iowa City participants will pay the standard professional development and
conference fees ($699). However, this grant will help Iowa City participants attend for the
cost of their printed training materials, meals and workbook ($199).
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
More community members will request restorative practices to heal harm within the
community, resolve conflict and or discuss community matters. Participants who go
through the training on a consistent basis will be able to spread restorative justice
practices with fidelity and eventually teach others.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
This is a new company. However, I plan to track the amount of restorative practices that
take place via trained circle keepers, and how often restorative interventions are
requested vs. punitive alternatives.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
I plan to publish the data.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The participants will become circle keepers. The more people trained, the more
restorative conversations and practices will take place in and around the Iowa City
community.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Yes, restorative justice training will take place monthly after the SJRE funds end. It is
something that I anticipate will spread like wildfire in the Iowa City community.
Restorative justice is a personal passion of mine.
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If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
N/A
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$7405
How will the funding be utilized?
Grant funds will pay for the restorative circle training professional development fee
which covers the, meals, training workbook and materials.
What is the organizations annual budget?'" Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Restorative Community Partner LLC projected annual budget is $175,000.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
IOWA CITY PROPOSAL BUDGET.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
May -September 2018
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Twice a month for 5 months, participants will engage in restorative circles, training and
strategic planning sessions.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
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Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Participants Resource Materials yuan" Price Total Price
35 Workbooks 35 `30 3154
Supplies 35 75 2625
Food 35 40 1400
Trainers
Supplies 2 75 I50
Food 2 40 $0
TOTAL 7405
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Submission #19
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:30pm
63.152.99.45
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
Healthy Kids School -Based Health Clinics
Mailing address
1725 N. Dodge Street
Telephone number
(319)631-3204
Email address
healthykidsclinic@iowacityschools.org
Website address
hftps://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/l 164
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Alyssa Rodriguez, Clinic Coordinator
Contact person's telephone number and email address
rodriguez.alyssa@iowacityschools.org and (319)400-4866
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Organization's mission statement
The mission of Healthy Kids School -Based Health Clinics (HKSBHC) is to work
collaboratively with area medical partners to provide accessible primary, mental health,
and specialty care to underserved and uninsured populations.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
10 years.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
One of the primary services that the Healthy Kids School -Based Health Clinics
(HKSBHC) offer is the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. VFC is a federally funded
program that provides the clinic with free vaccines to administer to patients who are 0-18
years old or graduation age (through their twenty-first year) so long as they are
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uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid -enrolled, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
The majority of HKSBHC patients who have benefited from VFC originate from the
following circumstances:
- Uninsured and in need of starting over their entire vaccine schedule due to relocating
(typically from another country) and inability to provide record of child's vaccine history
(for entry into school, daycare, etc.)
- Uninsured and in need of catching -up on their vaccine schedule to be compliant with
state guidelines to enter school/daycare and satisfy recommendations as outlined by the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
- Medicaid -active with trouble accessing care elsewhere, either due to parent work
schedule, lack of transportation or other social barriers and
- Medicaid eligible. These patients are awaiting activation of their Medicaid to be able to
receive their immunizations from another provider in the area and establish continuous
care there.
Over the last three years alone, the clinic has administered 955 doses of vaccines to 342
patients. Aside from also administering vaccines to patients/students during regular clinic
hours, clinic staff have held special vaccine days at each of the three schools on several
occasions where the clinic's sites are located (two junior high schools and one high
school).
During these events, parents are given clinic consent forms in their native language, a
letter from the child's school nurse outlining which vaccines the patient/student is due for,
a copy of the patient/student's completed vaccine record and information about the
vaccines given that day. Parents are not required to be present, making the service very
convenient for those whose work schedules are not as flexible.
The student is given a pass to come to the clinic site, receives their vaccines and is
excused back to class; significantly lowering out -of -seat time for the student, as well.
These one -day clinics have proved to be very successful in improving vaccination rates at
each school. At North West Junior High School; for example, during the 2016-2017
school year, the student body started out with a 48% compliance rate, which was the
lowest in the state. After HKSBHC held a vaccine clinic at its NWJH clinic site, the rate
increased to 86%. Similarly, at City High School (CHS) during this academic year, the
senior class started as 68% compliant and the school's overall student body rate of
compliance was 87%. After school nurses and clinic staff reviewed student records and
called students to clinic who were in need of receiving vaccines, the rates increased to
99% and 93% respectively.
Not only is this service beneficial to the student and his/her family, it is beneficial to the
community at large. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), vaccinating
more people in the community leads to herd immunity. This means that the immunized
children not only protect themselves, they also protect children who cannot be immunized
due to medical problems as well. The resurgence of measles and pertussis (whooping
cough) are two examples of diseases that are still present today that can be prevented by
vaccination. In the same way, many preventable diseases can be transferred from people
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who travel outside the US or immigrate. Protecting all children protect the community and
save medical costs, parental time off from work and morbidity from disease.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Healthy Kids School -Based Health Clinics (HKSBHC) is seeking to fund a new project;
the Families of Immigrants and Refugees Mental Health Project (FIRM) to enhance the
mental health services it already offers so they include mental health services for not just
children/youth but their families as well. Currently, the clinic works with Johnson County
Focus on Youth (FOY) funding, ICCSD school funding and School Children's Aid to pay
for school-based and private therapy and psychiatry services for its uninsured patients
who are between the ages of 0-18 or graduation age (through one's 21st year).
The FIRM Project would focus on meeting the needs of clinic patients who are
noncitizens living in Johnson County with emphasis on individuals whose family members
have been negatively -affected by anti-immigrant/refugee policies such as the recent
rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and others. The project
would consist of funding support for individual and family therapy sessions as well as
quarterly "Know Your Rights" workshops, which would be open to all interested
community members. These workshops would pertain to two focus areas: 1) For general
immigrant rights for those lawfully and unlawfully present in the U.S.; including DACA
recipients and 2) For immigrant rights related to victims and survivors of domestic
violence.
Within the last year, clinic staff have witnessed the toll these decisions have had on
individuals and as a result, households. A particular case that comes to mind is of a 16 -
year -old girl who witnessed the nightly stress and fear within her parents who are
undocumented and the uncertainty of their future living in a government that is becoming
more vigilant towards populations from which they come. The stress/fear her parents
festered within took shape the form of stricter rules for her and her siblings, shorter fuses,
etc. All of these symptoms triggered increased anxiety within the young girl who
eventually developed depression and experienced suicidal ideation, leading to temporary
hospitalization. Much of the fear this girl's parents were experiencing stemmed from
uncertainty or lack of knowledge as undocumented individuals living in the United States.
The FIRM project aims to help individuals receive accurate information, from trusted
resources, in safe environments as well as the opportunity to receive funds to pay for
counseling to improve family dynamics and well being due to these and other conflicts.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The Healthy Kids School -Based Health Clinics (HKSBHC) believe that comprehensive
healthcare is a human right. Despite the passage of the Affordable Care Act, one major
group of individuals remains without access to healthcare coverage -- noncitizens who
are both lawfully and unlawfully present (or, "undocumented immigrants").
In addition to this fact, recent anti-immigrant/refugee policies that have taken place this
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past year which affect over 23 million noncitizen individuals in the US have increased
stress and toxicity levels in parents and as a result, children.
The clinics have directly witnessed the manifestation of the fear and uncertainty these
policies have brought about in many ways within the past year and it hopes SJRE funding
can facilitate an appropriate response. One specific policy decision in September of 2017
was the rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; or, DACA.
Some examples of responses to increased fear/stress include:
- Children report witnessing their parents constantly stressed. In one particular family, the
16 -year-old daughter developed anxiety and depression as a response to her parents'
struggles to cope with the stress. She suffered from suicidal ideation and was eventually
hospitalized temporarily
-Parents report children taking on unhealthy eating and self -harming practices to combat
the stress
-Children who are DACA recipients fear the uncertainty of their postsecondary future and
their abilities to receive financial aid for college or even to obtain employment after
college and have requested counseling to discuss these fears.
Similarly, undocumented adult tendencies to remain in the dark have exacerbated. Some
adults have struggled to receive stable employment as employers fear repercussions for
hiring them. There have also been instances where victims of domestic abuse or physical
violence at home fear seeking support or even reporting these abuses due to their lack of
lawful status. Lastly, some mixed -legal -status families have refrained from signing up
their citizen children for health coverage in order to deter any involvement in social
services; which parents fear, could make them more easily discovered by immigration
officials.
In each of these instances, the clinic has been able to integrate its resources creatively;
calling on many of its strong community partnerships to intervene so these individuals
receive the care they need without the added stress of figuring out how to afford it.
SJRE funds would allow the clinics to assist even further in providing long-term, more in-
depth care to children and their families.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
The FIRM Project addresses health disparities in the Iowa City community as it pertains
to being a source of financial support to provide to immigrant community members who
lack adequate health care coverage and are in desperate need of mental healthcare
while trying to live their daily lives within a threatening, stressful national climate.
According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, many pediatricians "believe that
the current environment is creating toxic stress for children and that this stress will result
in physiological changes that contribute to increased rates of chronic disease and mental
health disorders through adulthood."
Responding to these stressors now, the clinics aim to improve the long-term health
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outcomes for undocumented children or citizen children with undocumented parents and
their families.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
The HKSBHC serves as the primary care provider and medical home for over 170
children of non -citizen status - all residents of Johnson County and the majority of whom
reside in Iowa City.
Over the past five years, the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) and Johnson
County at large have experienced an unprecedented increase in its immigrant population.
It is important that the community take into consideration their barriers to accessing
healthcare, education, housing, and transportation. These barriers also include limited
education, limited employment, limited English proficiency, cultural differences and other
factors. The clinic provides free healthcare In Northwest and South East Junior High
schools, City High School and at other partner clinic sites.
ICCSD data that supports the shift.include:
- Total enrollment in school year (SY) 16-17 was 13,641 students and 1,242 or 9.1 % total
English Language Learners (ELLs).
-There has been an overall Increase of 287% in ELL enrollment from SY12-13 to SY16-
17.
- SY16-17 enrollment data states that there are 87 home languages spoken district wide:
7% Spanish, 4% Arabic, 2% Swahili, and 1 % French.
- % of free & reduced lunch (FRL) eligible students for SY16-17 (baseline used to
determine district socioeconomic status) is as follows:
District -wide: 37.3%
South East Junior High School: 45.7%
North West Junior High School: 40.2%
City High School: 42.3%
According to a report from David Murphey PhD.,
"Available data show that [undocumented] cniidren have an eievateo risk for mental
illness and difficulties with concentration and regulation of emotions, and often take on, at
an early age, what are commonly seen as adult roles ... [they] are particularly at risk for
psychological disorders. Post-traumatic stress disorder is common."
Murphey further states that protective factors such as living in a two -parent -household,
parents in good mental health, perceived safety and connection at school, social supports
and caring relationships in childcare settings aid the reduced potential for these disorders
to occur. The FIRM Project encompasses many of these protective factors.
While accurate city/county data is not available in regards to the total
immigrantlundocumented population in Iowa City, the state's total unauthorized immigrant
population in 2014 was 40,000 and 3.2% of that 40,000 included children whose parents
were not lawfully present (Pew Research Center).
As previously mentioned, these individuals have few options in seeking healthcare -
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adults typically refer to emergency rooms and free clinics when needed, lacking access to
preventative and continuity of care; including mental healthcare. They also visit private
clinics when possible to pay out-of-pocket which is seldom.
The Kaiser Foundation report mentioned earlier that despite fear/uncertainties, these
parents do prioritize their children's needs and feel safe referring to providers with whom
they are familiar.
Allowing these individuals to access mental healthcare as families and to receive
educational opportunities in regards to their rights as immigrants -- both in general and in
instances of domestic violence will result in this population feeling safer and more
welcome in their hometown. Kids will carry less of the weight in their everyday lives
allowing them to do better in school and decrease the likelihood for the symptoms of
these toxic stressors to present in adulthood.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Yes. The HKSBHC would simply put not exist without all of its community partnerships.
The FIRM project specifically would collaborate with several existing and a few new
partners*:
- A United Action for Youth (UAY) therapist, Diane Tonkyn; private therapist Maria
Buendia (Luminis Mind) and potentially others to provide individual/family therapy
sessions to patients;
- Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) and Iowa CASA (Iowa Council against Sexual
Assault)* staff to provide Know Your Rights workshops for immigrant families with a
special focus on domestictsexual violence;
- The Center for Worker Justice for space and to advertise "Know Your Rights" events to
local community members in order to reach a broader audience and
- The University of Iowa Legal Clinic staff/students who could give a general overview of
immigrant/refugee rights and updates related to DACA and immigrant rights in general.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Established in 2007. that Healthv Kids School -Based Health Clinics serve the unmet
primary and mental health care needs of children in Johnson County ages 0 to 21 who
are uninsured, underinsured and experience barriers to accessing quality healthcare. The
clinic has two primary subsets of patients:
1. Medical home patients who lack insurance and are ineligible for health coverage
through public assistance or their employer
2. Patients who use the clinic as a stopgap before or between establishing care
elsewhere.
In FY 2017, 53.6% of the clinic's 345 unduplicated patients were noncitizens who were
ineligible for public assistance — all residents in Johnson County.
One hundred percent of the clinic's patients qualify free and reduced lunch (FRL) and the
majority of them live well below the federal poverty levels. In FY2014, the clinics served
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33 ineligible new patients or 18.76% of 167 total ineligible patients. I hese 33 were from
14 different countries. - In FY2015, the clinics served 43 ineligible new patients or 25.29%
of 170 total Ineligible patients. These 43 were from nine different countries. - In FY2016,
we served 40 ineligible new patients or 24.69% of 162 total Ineligible patients. These 40
were from 15 different countries. - In FY2017, HKSBHC served 51 ineligible new patients
or 27.57% of 185 total ineligible patients. These 51 were from 13 different countries.
Based on the increases from years past, we estimated that we would serve at least 60
new uninsured and ineligible Immigrant children in FY2018. Since the beginning of
FY2018, we have already acquired forty-one new patients.
These aforementioned patients come primarily from the following countries:
1. Mexico
2. Guatemala
3. EI Salvador
4. Honduras
5. Several African countries.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
All 170 ineligible clinic patients will be offered FIRM Project services once clinic providers
specifically assess and diagnose for toxic stressors related to anti-immigrant/refugee
rhetoric. We estimate that five families will take advantage of and benefit from family
counseling while ten individuals will be offered therapy services. Know Your Rights
workshops will be advertised to all 170 patient families and extended to other community
members who would benefit from such information; resulting in an estimate of 100
individuals served (at least 25 individuals in attendance at each of the four workshops).
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
The HKSBHC is the only clinic of its kind in the United States, which is a fully -standing
free clinic. Similarly, SJRE funds would prevent the clinics from having to charge for
services from the FIRM project.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
- Ten children receiving mental health care coverage (for evaluations, medication
management, education assessments, therapy, etc).
- Five families would receive ongoing counseling sessions for three months
- Quarterly "Know Your Rights" workshops provided by the HKSBHC, with an overall
attendance of 100 individuals (a goal of 25 people at each workshop).
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
- 100% completion of clinic qualitative surveys at the beginning and the end of the terms
of the project to assess improvement in patient well-being
- Pre and post surveys completed by students' teachers to assess improvement in
student mood, behavior, performance, attendance, etc.
- Know Your Rights events surveys — 50% completion at each workshop (receive 50 total
completed surveys at the end of the project terms).
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How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The HKSBHC is the only resource aside from the Emergency Room and costly quick care
clinics for parents to bring their ineligible children for comprehensive health care in
Johnson County. A referral to, our program and/or the FIRM project would lower
inappropriate visits to the emergency rooms, therefore also lowering taxpayer expenses.
Quicker intervention to mental and healthcare problems for children would ultimately
result in improved outcomes in the child's daily life — which would then transfer into the
classroom and community by default.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The aforementioned protective factors leading to improved mental health would
organically develop for all participants in the FIRM Project — the individuals impacted by
the project would be given tools to manage their stress and tools to prevent its buildup in
their lives. In addition, Know Your Rights information would be shared among non -citizen
community members regardless of attendance at the workshops. Participants would be
aware of community resources who they can trust and services available to them and
their families. All around, the sharing of information across individuals would create a
sense of belonging in the Iowa City community and heightened safety for all.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
This is a pilot project for the HKSBHC and as such, it is yet to be determined the project's
continuation. Given predicted success of the project; however, the clinics would aim to
build stronger collaborations with contributing providers to continue it after SJRE funding
ends perhaps applying for other funding opportunities jointly with entities like UAY, CWJ,
Iowa CASA, RVAP, etc.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain now this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
Fees for services include therapy sessions or evaluations ($100/hour for individual
therapy sessions or $200 for an individual educational assessment which averages out to
$150 per individual session; $100 per one-hour session for families). Know Your Rights
workshops would be provided free of charge by area professionals. The clinics will apply
for Focus on Youth funding for individuals who are prescribed medication.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
12.300
How will the funding be utilized?
SJRE Funding would be broken down as follows:
Individual Therapy/Mental Health Evaluation (10 individual sessions at an average
cost of $150, 2 times per month for 3 months): 9,000
Quarterly Know Your Rights Workshops: (Funding for food, interpretation and
promotional materials): 300
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Family Therapy Sessions (5 families at an average cost of $100, 2 times per month for
3 months): 3,000
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
The budget for FY2018 was $134,775.73.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Social Justice Racial Equity Budget.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June 2018 to May 2019
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Funding for therapy sessions would be disbursed bi-morithly and funding for Know
Your Rights workshops quarterly.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration .of the funding?
No.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No, it does not.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Submission #20
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 1:09pm
192.234.91.20
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Sankofa Outreach Connection
Mailing address
PO BOX 2664 Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number
319.541.0669
Email address
sankofaoutreach@gmaii.com
Website address
www.sankofaoutreach.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
LaTasha DeLoach -Co-Founder
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319.541.0669
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Organization's mission statement
Mission Statement: The Sankofa Outreach Connection (S.O.C.) promotes awareness of
and appreciation for women of color experiences through activities and events that
enhance and strengthen cultural competence. The S.O.C. engenders the need for
intergenerational women of color to build connections and provide awareness and
information in regards to wealth, health and support through education, cultural and social
events and activities.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
The S.O.C. has been an official group for three years, and an incorporated nonprofit for
two years as of May 2018.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
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In 2017, there was a surge of national hate groups who converged in Charlottesville, VA
to protest to removal of confederate statues on the University of Virginia which resulted in
violence and one counter protester, Heather Heyer was murdered. These events and
other public threats of violence and white supremacist activities sent a shockwave to the
country including our community. As a newer organization concerned with social and
racial justice issues, S.O.C. saw an opportunity to respond to the fear and uncertainty
happening in our community to bring members of all backgrounds together. We were able
to collaborate with local churches and our local synagogue, a political action group and
local residents over social media came together under an event/gathering named We Are
CommUNITY in August 2017. Our organization created a video to share books
community members could read and have to assist with preparation for the event. The
purpose of the event was to discuss issues that happened in Charlottesville and to find a
space to discuss tough issues around race and ethnicity. We all shared a community
meal, had discussion questions for each group, speakers and poets shared their
perspectives. The relief this event caused for many was beyond measure. Many sent
notes of gratitude and we hope to continue this effort regardless of national events as we
all benefit from connecting and having difficult conversations particularly around social
justice.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The program which we are requesting funding for is entitled "Sisters at the Center." The
goal of this program is to address barriers to wellness for women of color, in Iowa City
and the surrounding community. By design, "Sisters at the Center" will consist of
community events and instructional classes/programs intended to educate, while
simultaneously creating a sense of connectedness for women of color. We will utilize the
Six Dimensions of Wellness according to the National Wellness include which we use in
the development of our programming:
How a person contributes to their environment and community, and how to build better
living space and social networks
-The enrichment of life through work, and its interconnectedness to living and playing
-The development of belief systems, values, and creating a world-view
-The benefits of regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, strength and vitality as
well as personal responsibility,self-care and when to seek medical attention
-Self-esteem, self-control, and determination as a sense of direction
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-Creative and stimulating mental activities, and sharing your gifts with others
Our program is simple:
-Throughout the year, we will offer programming in various local facilities, to help
accommodate those that want to participate, about health and wellness options for their
entire families with City of Iowa City staff.
-We will offer food and nutrition classes at different local facilities to provide information
and healthy alternative options. These options will represent most, if not all of our
different cultural backgrounds.
-We also hope to continue an annual "Day of Dialogue" community event to bring key
stakeholders and women of color together to discuss challenges and expanding
opportunities for women and girls from an intersectional lens.
We want to provide common opportunities to women of color that often are taken for
granted by others. We want to come together to learn more about the amenities that the
City of Iowa City has to offer, such as, but not limited to, walking trails, parks and
recreation opportunities. We plan to offer these options to show women how to not only
utilize these moments, but to connect to the community and find new friends within our
group and in the community. Overall, we have hope that by decreasing their isolation, we
can potentially repair the harm from the varied years of exclusion. We want to bring the
City of Iowa City to our constituents.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
he main objective of the Sisters at the Center program is to address disparate access to
affordable recreational facilities and health-related and general wellness information.
Lack of access to this information often serves as a barrier to general health and wellness
for women of color in Iowa City and in the surrounding communities. Additionally, the
program endeavors to alleviate social isolation secondary to discriminatory behavior and
exclusion from community resources that often promote feelings of disconnectedness.
This program is designed to create community partnerships through a series of activities
and events that will encourage usage of local facilities, while simultaneously fostering a
sense of kinship for women of color.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
The program combines health, education and building community. The program
encourages women of color and their families to be more aware and educated about
preventive health initiatives and to continually foster connections with others who may
face similar challenges.
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Educational and community-based programs play a key role in preventing disease and
injury, improving health and enhancing quality of life. Using nontraditional settings can
help encourage informal information sharing within communities through peer social
interaction. Reaching out to people in different settings also allows for greater tailoring of
health information and education.
By providing confidential spaces for both healing, learning, and fun, opportunities will be
provided where women of color can be amongst others who fully share and understand
their experiences. Centered on empathy and support that provides a non-judgemental
space of gathering, facilitate growth and support of goals while nurturing inner strength.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
The Sisters at the Center program fulfills the mission of the S.O.C. through the provision
of access to facilities, allied health and wellness professionals, and health information for
women of color. Women of color are disproportionately affected by diseases such as
obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which persists in part because of racial
segregation in residential communities [1,2]. Moreover, the program addresses the vital
necessity for programming that promotes social interaction and connectedness with each
other to ameliorate the impact of social isolation and discriminatory behavior as a result of
living in a predominantly white community. There is evidence to suggest that instances of
discrimination and racial segregation in residential neighborhoods are associated with
higher rates of anxiety and depression among women of the African diaspora in the
United States [3]. Additionally, there is emerging evidence to suggest that negative
stereotypes of predominantly black physical spaces (ie, residential neighborhoods) may
have long-term economical and environmental consequences [4]. Furthermore, these
negative perceptions strongly influence the sense of connection to the physical space
and to the people who inhabit it [4].
By design, the S.O.C. mission is to address racial and gender disparities in access to
health and wellness information and programming. "Women of color sometimes have
unique health needs and suffer from higher rates of certain illnesses and
diseases..." (National Partnership for Women & Families, 2015).
With all of the changes to come with healthcare in the new year, it is important to focus
on education and preventative measures as best we can. While the current goal of
healthcare, the Affordable Care Act, is aimed at decreasing some of these disparities, it is
important to understand what factors can affect the quality of care for women of color.
Women and families living in low income, poverty-stricken areas not only have limited
access to health care services and resources, but healthy food and produce as well
(Ahmad & Iverson, 2013). Sisters at the Center can help address these particular needs
of women of color and provide awareness and information in regards to wealth, health,
and support through education, nutrition based activities, and health related events for
minimal to no cost for the women in need of the services, regardless of any SES or
environmental factors.
In the next 30 years, by 2050, women of color will make up more than half of the nation's
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female population. Thus, making women of color a key demographic in the United States.
"The economic success of women of color will impact the success not only of their
families and communities but also of this nation. As such, it is vital that our nation's
policies prepare women of color with the necessary tools to improve their livelihoods and
contribute to the U.S. economy" (Ahmad & Iverson, 2013).
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
As part of our mission statement developing partnerships is a key to success. Our current
list of collaborative partners include:
-City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation
-Hy-Vee
-University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
-STRIKE Martial Arts
-island Vybes and other local restaurants
-Women of Color Specialist/Businesses
Some of the potential partners we seek to include are:
University of Iowa College of Nursing and Health Care centers/departments, Public
Health, Free Medical Clinic and Kirkwood College for a variety of supports and potential
additional municipalities as women of color live throughout the county but work and live in
the Iowa City Area.
As we continue to develop new ways to uphold our mission, we will continue to seek
additional partnerships with other entities in our community to provide additional access
to wellness opportunities. Our ability to work with many groups this year allows us to
partner with a myriad of community stakeholders and local businesses. We will continue
to partner with many organizations but ensuring that we are supportive of minority owned
business to uphold many of the principles of social justice and racial equity. We will
continue to partner and utilize the services of STRIKE Martial Arts, Island Vybes, African
American Women Specialist with Mary Kay, Inc., City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation,
etc.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
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As per our mission, we plan to target populations of women of color including, but not
limited to, those of African descent. African American, African, Latina, Native American
and Asian. Over 75% of these women being of the African diaspora in the age range of
12 to 100 years of age. With the ongoing demographic changes, there is an ever pressing
need to offer a variety of culturally responsive programs that serve the next generation.
We want to reach a number of women from various economic backgrounds through
programs that educate, foster self-esteem, and build a sense of community. Our outreach
efforts will focus on the most diverse members of Johnson County, while dedicating time
to help build a better future for those in low-income neighborhoods. Women that earn less
than the federal poverty line will not have any registration cost and we will use funds to
cover their expense including some of their equipment (if needed) but will still receive
services for free.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Our current connection to women, in some capacity, remains over 400 which is an
increase from 300 last year. We have created listservs and additional social media outlets
to help reach as many women as possible. Our goal is to serve a third of or as many
members as possible with a hope of reaching 20% or more. Ultimately, we hope to open
our doors more to all community members who are concerned about the livability and
success of women and girls of color and we estimate 150 community members will be
served.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Some activities may have small to no cost but no one will be turned away from a service
or activity regardless of inability to pay.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Outcomes:
1.Increase of facility utilization numbers; program participation numbers
2.An increased connection to the community and an overall increase in the knowledge of
city resources
3.1-lealthier lifestyle choices by our members
4.5% increase S.O.C. membership numbers
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
1.Attendance records will be monitored for participant increase.
2.Initial participation surveys will be given to all members. This survey will continue on
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throughout the course of the year, perhaps on a quarterly basis. The results of these
surveys will allow us to monitor the knowledge and choices of our members.
3.The number of email and/or social media requests to join the group will be monitored
on a weekly basis. This will also help develop our communication and marketing styles to
cultural backgrounds of our intended audiences.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
We will share outcomes at annual Day of Dialogue as well as presentations throughout
the community.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
We hope to continue to partner with more organizations and local government entities to
show additional ways to increase culturally appropriate options to reach women of color.
Many of these women are the center of their families. It is important to provide avenues to
hear and understand issues from our/their perspective.
Some of those opportunities may be in sharing and collecting data about our perception
of being women of color in the community, as well as what we determine are our needs,
wants and desires to increase our quality of life here in Iowa City. We can gather much of
this information in several ways such as surveying/interviewing our large membership.
We can also use dialogue groups, community organizing, advocacy work, social and
media campaigns.
Another important tool for the achieving social justice and racial equity is that we will be
utilizing the Day of Dialogue as a place to come to annually to encourage research about
women and girls of color and interventions locally to change and improve lives. "The lives
of women and girls of color are too infrequently placed at the center of investigations of
social, political, and economic questions, creating a meaningful deficit of knowledge
about the specific circumstances, challenges, and opportunities women and girls of color
face." — Know Her Truths Conference - Wake Forest University (2016)
The partnerships that will provide time and energy to do research in regards to disparities
focused on women of color will actually be key in solving many racial and social inequities
because women of color are rendered invisible due to gender and racial discrimination.
By making their lives matter in our community we will be able to have new tools on how to
address issues around race and gender that will be generalizable to the public.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
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Yes. We will continue to find ways to provide opportunities to disrupt social isolation that
disproportionately impacts women of color in Iowa City. We see it as a form of
restoration, resilience and repair for women of color who are trying to make Iowa City a
more livable community for others who are like them and their families. We have created
an approach that is culturally responsive, competent, and aligned with the community and
our organization. We hope to shift community norms, systems, increase organizational
capacity and efficiency, and produce increased impact through the organization and
community efforts.
We will continue to support their lives and right to have sustainable lives in Iowa City. We
will continue to find innovative ways to assist members work towards wellness. We plan
to continue to increase our efforts in working on social justice goals but increasing
outreach to women that we serve so that we can find more ways in which we can serve
them.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
We believe in racial equity so we support local businesses owned by minorities and we
know that we must invest in these organizations and businesses as they provide specific
services for women and families that we serve and if we do not we will be further isolated
from services that can be catered directly to the population we serve. We utilize the
services of hip hop workout professionals which do not exist in our community or specific
skin and hair professionals for the unique needs of women we serve. This focus helps
Iowa City work towards their racial equity goals but we
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$7,000
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be used for professional service fees offered to us at group
discounted rates. This will include discounted classes, nutritional foods for
presentation and specialized food consultants and dieticians. Funds will also cover
supplies for the women such pedometers, bus passes, copies, and guest speakers.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Our annual budget is $20,000 for FY 2018.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
2018 Grant Budget.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June 1, 2018 to May 30, 2018
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
June 1, 2018 to May 30, 2018
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Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
Yes. We received $13,500 for the purposes of implementing a program titled Sisters at
the Center a health and wellness program
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No. At this time we do not know of other funding we can apply for this program
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Revenue
November
2018
April
2018
July
2018
Fees
$1,900
$200
$1,500
$200
Grants
$0
Other Revenue e.g.
volunteer time and
donations
$9,500
$3,000
$3,500
$3,000
Total Revenue
$11,400
$3,200
$5,000
$3,200
Activities based on 30
attendees per session
Program
Budget
November
2018
April
2018
3uly
2018
(Professional Services)
$2150
$330
$340
$330
Educational Materials
$450
$100
$250
$100
Marketing
$450
$150
$200
$150
Supplies
$1,000
$250
$500
$250
Rentals
$2,750
$750
$2,000
Outside Printing
$200
$50
$150
Misc
Total
$7,000
$2,080
$4,340
$580
Submission #211 City of Iowa City
Submission #21
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 1:51pm
76.91.222.213
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
Iowa City Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
Mailing address
410 E. Washington Street
Telephone number
319-356-5230
Email address
sarah-walz@iowa-city.org
Website address
www.icgov.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Sarah Walz, Associate Planner
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-356-5239, sarah-walz@iowa-city.org
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Organization's mission statement
The Department of Neighborhood and Development Services works to create community
and find solutions that promote healthy neighborhoods and a vibrant business
community.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
50+
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
In 2017, staff from the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services designed
and coordinated the Free Wheels Program in partnership with the Iowa City Police and
the Parks and Recreation Departments. The program, which was supported with funds
from a Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant and an additional grant from the Iowa
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Geographic Information Council, provided free bikes (along with helmets, bike lights, and
locks), bicycle training, and basic mapping skills to 15 low-income minority youth ages
11-13. NDS staff designed the curriculum, hired staff to teach the curriculum, facilitated
the student application and selection process, ordered supplies (helmets, lights, locks,
etc.) and food, and managed the budgeting and billing for the program. This successful
program will continue this year under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Division.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
"Walk and Roll Wednesdays" is a pilot program to encourage walking and biking as a tool
for building community. The goal of the program is to get people out walking and biking in
their neighborhood as a way to reduce social isolation and foster of sense of place. Iowa
City's South Planning District was chosen as an ideal area in which to try out the program
due to its diverse population and the abundance of parks and trails. The district includes
all neighborhoods south of Highway 6 and east of the Iowa River.
The concept for the program was drawn from the Neighborhood Quality chapter of the
South District Plan (adopted 2015), which focuses on fostering an inclusive sense of
community that embraces the diversity of its population and the many environmental and
recreational assets that serve the area. The plan identified a number of opportunities
intended to help foster a sense of belonging, especially for residents who may be new to
the area or have limited English language skills. Several of these opportunities were
centered around outdoor facilities and recreation, including the following:
"Support Blue Zones efforts to get people active by hosting regular walking and biking
events on the South District Trails. Encourage the establishment of festivals or other
special events that celebrate the unique qualities of South Iowa City, including its cultural
diversity. For example: commercial areas encourage social activity by hosting special
events—farmers markets, food truck night, live music, dance, roller derby, etc."
The proposed program will encourage people to be active in their
neighborhoods -walking or biking—at least one day per week. A series of events located
in and around parks, along trails, or walkable areas will focus on making senior citizens,
families, immigrants, and women feel comfortable and more familiar with the trail system
and on -street facilities, such as the bike lanes and wide sidewalk on Sycamore Street.
The program will run through the month of May (5 Wednesdays) with the hope of
encouraging regular walking and biking among residents.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The program will be coordinated and have overlap with with a series of Invest Health
activities located in or near the Broadway -Cross Park and Taylor -Davis Neighborhoods,
expanding both the promotion of active living and community building events beyond
these two specific neighborhoods. The goal is to make residents of these neighborhoods
(especially renters, immigrants, and people of color) aware of the many recreational
opportunities that exist in close proximity to where they live and to encourage social
interactions amongst neighbors.
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Events will be coordinated with other programs offered by the City or by local non -profits
or other organizations such as the Bike Library, Think Bicycles, Neighborhood Centers,
Sankofa, and Iowa City Schools.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
The program combines health promotion with community engagement. Encouraging
people to be physically active, such as walking or biking to neighborhood destinations
with their neighbors, walking or biking) , allows people to foster a sense of connection.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Feelings of isolation, especially among low-income individuals, immigrants, and
individuals who are new to Iowa City, are not uncommon or new. The Neighborhood
Centers of Johnson County conducted extensive neighborhood meetings in 2009 that
identified neighborhood engagement and interaction as a vital goal for building trust,
safety, and commonality among residents. One of the goals identified through these
meetings was to "creat[e] connections and continual interaction between the
neighborhood residents—ultimately fostering a greater sense of community where people
can feel comfortable and able to work together." This sentiment was picked up again in
the South District Planning workshops of 2014-2015. More recently (2017) an INVEST
Health survey (which included residents of the Broadway Neighborhood) found the
following:
< 50% of residents feel safe in their neighborhood
< 50% think their children have a safe place to play
33% face barriers to transportation
30% of respondents from the Broadway Neighborhood reported they did not know any of
their neighbors.
INVEST Health programming encourages and studies from the Centers from Disease
Control indicate the parks and trails not only help motivate people to be more physically
active but also foster social interaction and provide mental health benefits --reducing
stress and fostering community interaction. Helping people locate parks and trails,
navigate routes to these resources, and demonstrating that they are safe and welcoming
features is essential to making these resources usable.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
As noted above, this effort will be coordinated with and overlap with INVEST Health
initiatives set to get underway in May 2018. INVEST Health programming will center
around the Broadway. and Taylor -Davis area and all funding for those events (awarded
through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) need to take place in that immediate
area. This means people just outside that area, even in nearby apartments, may not hear
about events or feel included in them. We would like to build on the INVEST Health
programming by promoting some of the activities to residents outside that immediate area
and also, create and promote additional events at more remote locations, whether at
Terry Trueblood or Sycamore Greenway or elsewhere within South Iowa City. The idea is
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to get people moving through the Southside neighborhoods and feeling comfortable and
safe as they do so.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
WE would like to reach a cross-section of the Southside neighborhoods. U.S. Census
data (2010) show that South Iowa City (Census Tract 18) is more racially and culturally
diverse than Iowa City as a whole:
White population: Iowa City 82.5%; in South Iowa City 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino: Iowa City 5.3% are; in South Iowa City 15.6%
Black or African American: Iowa City 5.8%; in South Iowa City 12.3%
In Iowa City: 11.4% of the population is foreign -born; 27.9% of foreign -born are
naturalized and approximately 5.5% speaks English less than "very well."
• In South Iowa City: 16.5% of the population is foreign -born; 26.2% of foreign -born are
naturalized, and approximately 9.9% speaks English less than "very well".
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Our goal would be to engage at 100-200 residents in these activities over the course of
the program.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There will be no charge to residents. All activities / events will be free and available to
anyone in Iowa City.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
The program's success will be evaluated by the number of participants attending the
events held. Additionally, we will develop a brief questionnaire that will be available at all
events to gather information about each participant and their opinions. This questionnaire
will be voluntary and will help us determine if participants are representative of the
general population in South Iowa City.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
City staff struggle to find effective ways to engage and involve low-income persons,
immigrants, and minorities in our various planning and public input processes. To a large
extent this program will help staff to identify community advocates and neighborhood
leaders who can disseminate information and engage fellow residents and neighbors in
community events. Additionally, we will be experimenting with social network tools that
encourage peer to peer involvement.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Participation data and feedback from participants will be shared with Parks and
Recreation and with other agencies for future programming. Assessing which media or
promotional activities are most useful in effectively disseminating information and
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reaching target audiences will also be shared with other City departments for future public
engagement.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
See above.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
We would like to continue and expand "Walk and Roll Wednesdays" in South Iowa City
and other areas of the community. Particularly in those areas where residents may face
or way finding challenges (such as identifying safe routes to schools) and where there are
large numbers of renters, low-income, or minority individuals. If successful, we would look
to other grants and program funds to help continue and expand the program.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
No fees for professional services.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$600
How will the funding be utilized?
Most funding will be utilized for promotion of events --principally signage to be posted
through the neighborhoods and near trail heads and park entrances. A portion of
funding will be used for supplies for events --things like bottle water or other beverages
and potentially small incentives such as wrist bands, which will help participants
identify others who are participating in the program.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
None of the funds will be used for operational costs.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
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Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
All activities would take place in May, 2018.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
All funds would be spent April -June 2018.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
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Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
There is no budget for this activity.
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
Potentially, if successful, these activities may be added as regular programming
(similar to the Free Wheels program).
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Submission #22
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 1:58pm
70.56.251.43
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Center for Worker Justice
Mailing address
940 South Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone number
319-594-7593
Email address
info@cwjiowa.org
Website address
hftp:/Awm.cwjiowa.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Rafael Morataya, Executive Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-594-7593, rafael@cwjiowa.org
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Organization's mission statement
The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ) unites low-wage workers across
race, ethnicity and immigration status to pursue social and economic justice through
education, leadership development, and issue -based organizing.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
Five years.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Over the last four years, CWJ has achieved wide community reach and impact by actively
organizing hundreds of low- wage worker members and allies across barriers of class,
race, ethnicity, language, religion and immigration status. Forest View Trailer Park, one of
the few local low-income housing options, was sold in 2016 and slated for
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redevelopment, threatening to displace several hundred families, including many
immigrant families and people of color. Over the past year, CWJ members have
organized a robust Forest View Tenants' Association, enabling residents to access critical
information and engage in an unprecedented process of negotiation with city officials and
developers to seek agreement on provision of new, improved affordable homes to
replace lost housing stock. A related goal is that a, resulting new process for productive
and respectful talks among residents, developers, and city officials may be applied to
future projects, moving Iowa City closer to housing policies that promote equity, deepen
direct participation of residents in local policy-making and broaden access to affordable
housing in the community over the long term.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The Work Skills Initiative proposes four ten -week classes for hands-on work skills training
for two groups, low-income youth and adults. The program will be carried out in
conjunction with the STEAM Fab Lab, a collaborative workspace that provides materials
and services to support invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. Eligible youth and
adults will have immigrant and/or low income backgrounds.
Low-income youth or adults enrolled in the ten -week program would spend the first five
weeks experiencing a variety of skill opportunities to include trade skills, wiring,
fabrication processes, and woodworking. The last five weeks of the class would involve
developing and creating a project with a mentor that involves the skills learned in the first
weeks of the class.
How does the program, service or activity advance soclai justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
People of color, low-wage workers and immigrant populations are more likely to face
barriers to skill -building resources and activities such as the STEAM Fab Lab. These
barriers include costs and social exclusion, whereby spaces offering enrichment activities
often center on the needs, experiences, language and culture of white, US -born, higher -
income individuals. By supporting low-income youth and adults served by CWJ in
accessing the STEAM Fab Lab without costs and alongside peers, this program will make
access to valuable community resources more equitable across lines of race, ethnicity,
immigration status and income.
How does the program, service or activity address one or mon: of the six priority
areas?
The CWJ's Work Skills Initiative addresses education, building community, and
employment. The education component includes job skills such as woodworking, wiring,
and fabrication, but it also will cover resume writing, job interviewing and communication
skills. Building community will be accomplished by involving professionals in the trades to
teach the skills and communicate the needs of employers. Access to workspace will
further allow for community building because of the camaraderie and support that
develops in a workspace. Because of the attainment of work skills, participants will fill
positions that need workers. The program is explicitly tied to what skills and job
availability exists in the Iowa City community.
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What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Statistics show that the Iowa City community faces a high level of economic inequality
with over 18% of Johnson County residents now living in poverty. The community's racial,
ethnic, and linguistic diversity is also increasing. As of 2015, over 10% of Johnson County
residents were foreign -born (approximately 14,000 people), over 13% spoke a language
other than English at home, and over 16% identified as a race other than white. Because
there are fewer job skills programs offered at the high school level in the Iowa City
Community School District, students will have opportunities to learn skills otherwise
denied them, thus increasing their chances for success after high school. Currently there
is a need for skilled workers in construction jobs.
Adult workers lack information about the trades and how to connect with them. This
hampers their ability to secure a living wage. A living wage for a single parent with three
children is $21.66 per hour. Workers often make the minimum of $7.25 an hour and
cannot adequately support their families.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
The principal partner for the Work Skills Initiative is the STEAM Fab Lab, with Kirk
Cheyney directing the education, securing instructors, and providing space and tools. The
Unitarian Universalist Society is funding a pilot program that will run this spring. The
carpenters', plumbers', and electricians' trade unions will guide curricula and provide
instructors.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
Income)?
Two youth classes: 20 students, all between the ages of 14 and 18, all genders included,
from immigrant families, including African and Latino youth.
Two adult class: 20 students, all 18 or older, males and females, immigrant or low-
income.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Forty individuals will be directly impacted, but the families of the individuals will also be
impacted by the increased income of the family. Employers will be impacted because
they will have workers with skills, and will be able to do less on-the-job training.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Each participant will be charged a materials fee of $20. The charge is needed because
the individual is more likely to be invested in the program if they have paid something for
it. Charging more would be a deterrent for some participants.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
The outcome measures will include the number of enrollees in the program, attendance,
number of volunteers from the community, number of professionals from the building
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trades involved, and the level of participation for a planned community service project.
Long-term outcomes would include a sustained skilled work force, additional economic
benefits for Iowa City, which would result as wages go up, and an increased likelihood of
a stable population because fewer would be seeking opportunities elsewhere to learn a
skill.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Personal and performance measures would include a pre- and post test of skills, a skill
completion list, and a resume. General outcome measures will include questionnaires
completed by participants and instructors. A follow-up inquiry of job placement and
employment will be conducted six months after the course has ended.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The Work Skills Initiative outcomes will be shared with the wider community in a variety of
ways. The students will complete a community service project as part of the requirements
for the course. They will be required to produce a YouTube video of the skill they have
learned, which can be shared with the wider community. When the participants get jobs, it
will increase their earning power, which will lessen poverty. CWJ will use social media
and Allies meeting presentations to share the outcomes.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The program seeks to increase awareness of the potential of trade skills, connections
between employment opportunities and potential employees, and demystify the route to
better jobs for low-income workers and youth. This will decrease social inequities.
Individuals completing the program will gain a resume, interviewing skills and a letter of
recommendation. They will have completed a community project that will share their skills
with the larger population.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the 5JRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
The Work Skills Initiative could be continued with an alternative funding source. Because
connections will be made with the trade unions and volunteers, their continued support is
expected.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
Professional services for the Work Skills Initiative will be provided by the STEAM Fab
Lab, and will be the administering of the educational component of the program. This will
include designing curricula, securing educational materials, training and orienting
volunteers and instructors, and evaluating the program.
The goal is to increase job skills for youth and adult low-income workers. The CWJ does
not have space, training opportunities to run machinery or work with tools, nor expertise
to train job skills. Because these services will be provided by STEAM Fab Lab, the CWJ
can better address its mission of economic justice.
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III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$10,900
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be primarily for the purchase of supplies, compensating instructors,
and class preparation. In addition, professional services will be supported to ensure
that recruitment of students and staff, translation of materials and program evaluation
occurs. Office supplies, printing, and postage will be covered as well.
What is the organizations annual budget? '"° Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
CWJ's annual budget is $267,050.00, which does not include a program to address
job skill training.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Project Budget 4C.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
4 classes first half of FY; 2 classes summer, 1 late summer, 1 fall. Completion by
12/31/18.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
1 each youth & adult course 6/18-8/18; 1 youth course 8/18-11/181; 1 adult course
9-12/18; $2,725 each
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
This is a new program, so there has been no previous funding.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No, at this time it is anticipated that the community will support the program.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
n/a
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
n/a
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Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Project Budget 1 -Nov -18 1 -Apr -19 31 -Jul -19
Revenue
Fees
$800 from participants
600
200
_
Grants
3,200
2,400
800
_
Otherrevenue
2,400
1,800
600
_
Total Revenue
$800
$600
$200
Expenses
Professional Services
Instructors
3,200
2,400
800
_
Organizing Materials
2,400
1,800
600
_
Hiring Instructors
280
210
70
Designing Curricula
1,400
1,050
350
Interpreters 8 Translators
180
135
45
_
Program Evaluation
400
300
100
_
Educational Materials
800
600
200
_
Marketing/Advertising
240
180
60
Equipment/Hardware
_
Rentals
2,000
1,500
500
Supplies
Outside Printing
—
—
—
—
M--- ._..____
Total Expenses
1 $10,900
$8,175
$2,725
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Submission #23
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 2:11pm
67.133.83.227
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Iowa Legal Aid
Mailing address
1700 South 1 st Ave., Suite 10, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036
Telephone number
319-351-6570
Email address
jrutiedge@iowalaw.org
Website address
http:/twww.iowalegalaid.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Jan Rutledge, Managing Attorney
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-351-6570 - jrutledge@iowalaw.org
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Organization's mission statement
Iowa Legal Aid makes hope, dignity, and justice available to low-income Iowans through
legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities, and
access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income
persons; and empowers clients to advocate for themselves and their communities.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
40
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Iowa Legal Aid has shaped the development of the law in many areas over the last forty
years. In recent years, much of this impact work has been conducted under the auspices
of special projects. While some of these projects affect mostly low-income people, many
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others affect a broader group of Iowans. For example, beginning in 2015, Iowa Legal
Aid's Disaster Project has taken lessons learned from the flood of 2008 and worked with
state and local partners to ensure that Iowans have access to emergency legal services
in the aftermath of a disaster. In July 2017, Iowa Legal Aid also initiated an Expungement
and Employment Barriers Clinic project very similar to that proposed here. However, the
funding for that project is currently limited to four cities — Des Moines, Waterloo,
Davenport, and Dubuque. The early results of that project have been very positive.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Iowa Legal Aid's proposal is two -fold. First, Iowa Legal Aid proposes to conduct an
"Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinic," which would deal with a wide variety of
legal issues related to criminal justice involvement. This will include expungement of
criminal records, both juvenile and adult; dealing with "court debt," i.e. fines and fees
owed to the court; securing driver's licenses and vehicle registrations; and issues related
to public and private background checks. During the clinic itself, Iowa Legal Aid will
provide advice or limited action only. Eligible clients will be scheduled to meet with an
attorney at the clinic, to conduct a legal assessment designed to identify substantive legal
issues, such as determining eligibility for expungement and challenging inaccurate private
background check reports. The clinics will provide participants with the legal advice, brief
service, forms or educational materials they need. In the second part of the proposed
project, Iowa Legal Aid will provide extended legal services to participants who need
more help. This includes but is not limited to representation in court.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
It has been the experience of Iowa Legal Aid that issues of poverty and racial equity are
inextricably intertwined. Disproportionate involvement in the juvenile and criminal justice
systems can make it very difficult to access employment, transportation, consumer credit
and housing. In Iowa, the collateral consequences of criminal justice involvement
disproportionately impact African Americans. The clinic will help people deal with the civil
consequences of criminal and juvenile justice involvement. Clients receive advice and
assistance preparing and filing pro se forms for expungement, court debt, license and
registration issues, and denial of employment and housing due to private background
checks. Clients who need more help can get extended legal services to deal with civil
effects of criminal justice involvement. Although the clinic is aimed at problems that
disproportionately affect African Americans, the clinic is open to anyone regardless of
race.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
Out of the six priority services areas, this project will address housing and employment. A
person with a criminal record may have trouble obtaining housing, employment, a driver's
license, or a vehicle registration. Criminal charges also impose huge financial burdens on
Iowans, including fines, jail fees, and the costs of court-appointed attorneys.
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What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Iowa is at or near the top in several major national indicators of economic and social
disparities for African Americans, including poverty, unemployment, and per -capita
incarceration rates.
In 2015, the national unemployment rate for African Americans was 9.4%. That same
year, according to preliminary numbers from the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), Iowa's rate of unemployment for African Americans was 14.8% - the
highest in the nation. This high rate is in spite of the fact that Iowa's 2015 unemployment
rate for the population at large per BLS was only 3.6% - the third lowest among the
states.
The poverty rate for Iowa's African American families in 2015 was 34.5%, over four times
the rate for Iowa's population at large (8.2%) and the third highest poverty rate for African
Americans in the nation.
Unfortunately, unemployment figures alone do not fully describe the contours of disparity
for African Americans in Iowa, given a third statistically significant trend — the
phenomenon of mass incarceration. In 2015, African Americans made up 25.9% of
Iowa's prison population despite comprising only 3.4% of the general population. This
11.1 to 1 per capita rate of incarceration was the third highest per -capita for African
Americans in the nation.
The collateral effects of criminal justice involvement that create barriers to obtaining
housing and employment have a disparate effect on Iowans of color, in particular African
Americans. The Clinic will address the community need of tearing down these barriers
through the provision of civil legal services.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Iowa Legal Aid collaborates with many community partners, and the clinical model
requires such collaboration. One need for collaboration is assistance in referring and
registering clients. Also, the clinic model involves hosting the event itself in a facility that
is known, accessible, and trusted by the particular client group the project is designed to
reach. Another partner is the site hosting organization that physically hosts the clinic
itself. It is anticipated that the collaboration will likely include the Johnson County
Homeless Coordinating Board, the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties,
and Iowa Workforce Development. The clinic will also utilize the assistance of volunteer
law students from the University of Iowa College of Law, as well as volunteer attorneys
(in addition to Iowa Legal Aid staff).
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The demographics of those who may attend the Expungement and Employment Barrier
Clinics are unknown. However, Iowa City clients served by Iowa Legal Aid in 2016 had
the following demographic composition:
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• 65% were women
33% were African American, 9% were Latino, 49% were white, 2% were Asian, and 7%
were of some other race.
25% had a disability
• 84% had incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines
• 364 children lived in the households served
• 10% were between the ages of 18 and 25
• 34% were between the ages of 26 and 39
28% were between the ages of 40 and 55
• 19% were between the ages of 56 and 65
• 6% were between the ages of 66 and 75
• 2% were 76 and over
Iowa Legal Aid has also found that the racial demographics of Expungement and
Employment Barrier Clinics held in other Iowa cities have differed from general client
demographics. Overall, clients for these other clinics have been roughly 50% African
American, 40% white, and 10% other races. They have been 61 % female. All were under
125% of federal poverty guidelines.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Iowa Legal Aid projects that 35-40 individuals will participate in the clinic.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
The clinic will be made available free of charge to participants.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Through the provision of legal services, the program will create a measurable, positive
change in at least 75% of the program participants. This may be from expungements
granted by the courts, obtaining a reasonable payment plan or waiver of court debt,
obtaining a driver's license or registration, or resolving an issue with a private background
check company.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Individual client outcomes will be tracked, for example `expungement granted' or
'registration hold lifted.' Financial benefits to the client will also be recorded. For those
applicants who are supporting children, a separate count will be made of children for
whom they provide support.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community? .
The aggregate outcome data will be freely shared upon request.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
Through the systematic assistance and representation of individuals experiencing civil
collateral consequences of criminal justice involvement. this project will educate the
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private bar, bench, and community at large on legal methods for ameliorating these
consequences. In particular, private bar attorneys participating in the clinics will be
educated on how to provide these services to their clients in the future.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
While Iowa Legal Aid handles some collateral consequences work through its normal
course of practice, early results show that the clinical model is the best way of best
targeting these services to the communities which need them most.. Currently, Iowa
Legal Aid is funded to conduct a number of these clinics in Des Moines, Waterloo,
Davenport, and Dubuque. Geographic expansion of the program cannot be done without
additional funding. Iowa Legal Aid will continue to seek additional and ongoing funding for
this important work.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
Through provision of professional services, Iowa Legal Aid attorneys will conduct the
Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinic and provide extended legal assistance to
persons who request it.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
10,000
How will the funding be utilized?
$5,000 will be used to conduct the expungement and employment barriers clinic and
$5,000 will be provided to provide extended legal assistance to participants who
request it.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
The Iowa City Regional Office's budget is $723,978.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
ILA Budaet.xls
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
JUN/JUL: Identify partners & site, marketing. AUG/SEPT: Take apps and process crim
records. OCT: Clinic. NOV+: Extended service.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
$5,000 would be spent through October 2018, for the clinic. The remainder would be
spent from November 2018 for extended service
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
Social Justice & Racial Equity Project: $2,200. Expungement & court debt CLFs_
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Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
Iowa Legal Aid has received no funding for a project like this in Iowa City, but got
IOLTA funds for clinics in other cities.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes, Iowa Legal Aid plans to apply for additional funding as it becomes available.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
n/a
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
n/a
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Social Justice Racial Equity
Project Budget June 1, 2018 - June 20, 2019
Revenue
Fees
Grants
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
Expenses
Professional Services
Educational Materials
Ma rketing/Advertising
Equipment/Hardware
Rentals
Supplies
Miscellaneous supplies
Total Expenses
Project Budge
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
1 -Nov -18 1 -Apr -19 31 -Jul -19
$ 9,775.00 3259 3258 3258
$ 150.00 50 50 50
$ 75.00 25 25 25
$ 10,000.00
As a recipient of funding from the national Legal Services Corporation (LSC), Iowa Legal Aid is required by
law and regulation to provide written notice to potential funding sources that their funds may not be used
in any manner inconsistent with the LSC Act, LSC appropriation bills, and applicable regulations. The
services contemplated by this application are permissible activities under the LSC Act, LSC appropriations
bills, and applicable regulations.
Submission #241 City of Iowa City
Submission #24
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 2:17pm
128.255.60.253
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
The University of Iowa on behalf of The Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Mailing address
332 S Linn Street
Telephone number
319-335-6001
Email address
susan-junis@uiowa.edu
Website address
rvap.uiowa.edu
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Susan Junis, Assistant Director- Prevention & Outreach
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-335-6001
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Organization's mission statement
Our mission is to provide free, confidential, trauma -informed advocacy to all affected by
sexual violence and promote social change through prevention education.
Our vision is a community free of sexual violence
As an agency, we hold the following core values: empowerment, inclusion, Integrity,
prevention, and resiliency
How many years has the organization been in operation?
45
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
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RVAP has created and implemented many local and regional conferences during our
existence as an agency. In the last three years, RVAP has hosted three such
conferences: the It's On Us Summit 2015 and 2016, and the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline
Conference in 2016. All conferences met the projected attendance numbers of 100-300
attendees and were put on within budget. The impact of all three conferences was
substantial, with the majority of attendees showing an increase in knowledge through the
assessment and evaluation.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The program is a day long LGBTQIA (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
intersex, and asexual) Healthy Relationship Summit.
This program will include themes of dynamics of healthy and unhealthy relationships,
responsive and inclusive services to survivors, resilience, and community accountability.
The summit is open to the community and will entail outreach to service providers,
community members, and youth.
Through break out session tracks for service providers and community members,
participants will receive an educational experience that fits the context of their needs.
Together, participants will be able to create a community of strength, agency, and
healing, focusing on a topic of great need.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
This summit will also acknowledge intersectionality and the complexity that people hold,
centering queer and transgender people of color, who are often left out of conversations
about inclusivity, healthy relationships, and resiliency. We know that oppressions are
intersecting and this creates unique life experiences and barriers for LGBTQIA people.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This summit addresses both the education and community building aspects of the six
priority areas.
Through an accessible, all day program, participants from various backgrounds and roles
will be able to strengthen their knowledge of LGBTQIA identities and healthy relationships
and understand concrete ways they can incorporate this knowledge into their everyday
lives, whether that's through change in organizational policy, bystander intervention skills
when violence or discrimination occurs, or building new partnerships and collaborations in
the community.
The focus of this learning opportunity is multi -faceted, creating targeted educational
opportunities, but bringing in and including youth, providers, and community members
that are interested in participating. Because of this, this programming will have a broader
reach and along with it, a broader impact. We know that social justice occurs when we
work together and uplift our strengths as a community.
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What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
LGBTQIA people experience disproportionate levels of violence, particularly intimate
partner violence and sexual violence.
In the 2015 US Transgender Survey, which included nearly 28,000 respondents, 47% of
respondents experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. More than half (54%)
experienced some form of intimate partner violence. Nearly 48% experienced
discrimination, harassment, or were phvsicaliv attacked as a result of their transgender
identity in the past year.
We also see high victimization rates in intimate partner violence for bisexual women with
61% experiencing intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 37% for bisexual men.
Beyond this, the majority of us know someone in our life who has experienced intimate
partner violence or sexual violence, and part of addressing the problem is acknowledging
that it is a problem and creating awareness and skill building around healthy relationships
and facilitating agency for individuals in their lives.
In sexual education and responsive services both, education and services are geared
more readily to those that fit a heteronormative and binary gender identities. Queer and
transgender voices are rarely centered and, if so, often only briefly in educational spaces.
This program serves a need to center queer and transgender voices in the community
and strengthen the work that has been done in queer communities to negotiate, build
community, and create resilience and accountability when violence occurs.
Sources:
hftp:/ANww.avp.org/storage/documents/2015-ncavp_ipvreport toolkit.pdf
https://www.domesticshelters.org/domestic-violence-statistics/Ig btq-and-domestic-
violence#. WAfPI-grLIU
https:/ttransequal ity. org/issues/national-transgender-d iscri m ination-survey
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
Transformative Healing --Transformative Healing is based in Iowa City and serves
LGBTQIA survivors of sexual violence. For this project, Transformative Healing is a
strong partner, helping with the planning, identification of partners and speakers, and
providing outreach to queer people and allies in the Iowa City area. Transformative
Healing has a history of creating intersectional, accessible programming that focuses on
broader social change.
Diversity Resources Team in the University of Iowa Chief Diversity Office: As providers of
SafeZone training on campus, this office will serve as a content expert and workshop
facilitator.
Women's Resource and Action Center: As co -creators (with RVAP) of workshops
including Queering Consent and Queer Healthy Relationships, this office will serve as a
content expert and workshop facilitator.
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Additional Partners include:
Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team
Johnson County Partnership for Affirmative Consent Culture
University of Iowa Healthy Masculinities Work Group
Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
LGBTQIA individuals are part of every community and are as diverse racially, ethnically,
and economically as their peers. As such, RVAP will invite high school students, college
students, community members, and professionals from throughout Iowa City and
surrounding communities, with the goal of engaging as diverse a group of summit
participants as possible. Our partnerships with organizations that provide support to
diverse communities will be key in establishing interest from a diverse group. In alignment
with this goal, RVAP will also be intentional when creating the agenda and scheduling
speakers for this summit to ensure representation of, and relevance for a variety of ages,
races, genders, and other identities.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
200 participants projected to attend a one day summit in October 2018, with the goal that
this become an annual event in Iowa City.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Yes, there will be a $20 registration fee for this summit. We will provide scholarships to
youth and other community members unable to cover this registration fee so that the
event remains as accessible and inclusive as possible. The fees will be used to help
offset catering expenses.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Participants in the LGBTQIA Healthy Relationship Summit will:
-Understand the elements of a healthy relationship.
-Gain knowledge of how to help those in an unhealthy relationship and what resources to
offer them in our community.
-Apply concepts of consent and respect to their own lives.
-Identify intersections of violence against and within queer communities.
-Critically analyze societal messages about consent and health relationships.
-Build skills for resilience and self-care.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
-At least 80% of participants will indicate that they learned something new as a result of
attending the conference.
-Participants will be able to name at least one way they will incorporate healthy
relationship skills into their lives.
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-Participants will be able to name at least one resource in the community that serves
queer communities.
-Participants will be able to name at least one resource in the community that serves
survivors of sexual assault or relationship violence.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Outcomes will be shared with the community through RVAP's website and social media
platforms. We will also include outcome data in our annual report, which is shared
publicly and sent to all donors and community stakeholders.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
We intend to film any breakout sessions in which we have consent to film from all
facilitators and participants. Depending on contractual elements from the keynote
speaker, we hope to be able to film that as well. All videos will go on our YouTube page
and be posted on our website to be used as community resources.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
RVAP intends to establish this as an annual conference. Without the financial support of
the SJRE grant, we plan to fund the conference with donations from the community and
by increasing the cost of registration.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
The use of funding to cover speaking/travel fees for summit presenters and keynote
speakers will help to enrich the quality of training provided, while also helping to increase
interest and attendance. All of this aligns with the goal of engaging the Iowa City
community to foster true culture change that will directly benefit LGBTQIA community
members of all ages.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
9,100
How will the funding be utilized?
Funding from SJRE grant will be used for speaking and travel fees for a nationally or
regionally recognized keynote speaker. Funds will also be utilized to provide ASL
interpretation to increase accessibility. RVAP will also utilize SJRE funding to secure a
conference venue and to advertise the conference via social media ads. Conference
registration fees will be used to pay for a catered lunch for participants. We expect
attendance to reach 200 participants with nearly half paying for registration and half
receiving a fee waiver due to economic hardship.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
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RVAP's organizational budget can be sent separately as a pdf, as it is too complicated
to paste into the text box offered. Please email ausan-junis@uiowa.edu to receive our
budget.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
SJRE Grant Budget.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
October 2018 (LGBT History Month and DV Awareness Month)
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
During first and second quarter of FY19
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
Yes. FY13-FY17 = $62,325, used to support service provision for survivors of sexual
assault.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No.
Does the, organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant
Project budget FY19
Description
Amount
Revenue:
Fees
$20 registration fee/75 attendees
$
1,500
Grants
SJRE Grant
$
9,100
Other
N/A
$
-
Total Revenue
$
10,600
Description
Amount
Expenses:
Professional Services
Keynote fee + travel expenses
$
8,000
ASL Interpreters
$
400
Breakout session facilitators - in kind
$
-
Educational Materials
N/A
$
-
Marketing/Advertising
Social media ads
$
200
Equipment/Hardware
N/A
$
-
Rentals
Venue rental
$
500
Supplies
Conference materials - in kind
$
-
Outside Printing
All printing in house
$
-
Miscellaneous supplies
Catering @ $10/person for 150 attendees
$
1,500
Total Expenses
$
10,600
Submission #25 City of Iowa City
Submission #25
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 2:51 pm
198.151.137.188
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Teamcan (FasTrac)
Mailing address
P.O Box 1324
Telephone number
319 541-9434
Email address
fastraciowacity@gmaii.com
Website address
fastraciowacity.wordpress.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Annie Tucker ( Board Member)
Contact person's telephone number and email address
Annie Tucker email; annie.h.tuckergmail.com
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Organization's mission statement
The mission of the FasTrac program for high school students is to assist students in their
academic performance, community involvement, and preparation for college or careers.
The FasTrac support system (students, parents, teacher advisors, community mentors,
and community advisors) focuses on each student's strengths and empowers youth and
their families by developing enduring trusting relationships with them, providing access to
resources and empowering experiences, and providing ongoing support when
circumstances could thwart their efforts.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
FasTrac started December 3, 2007 after a very tough trimester at City High, when some
African American students were making dest
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
FasTrac has sponsored and organized nine tours to major sites of the Civil Rights
movement and to Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's). The ninth FasTrac
CR-HBCU Tour, in 2016, included 45 students and 11 adults. Community support
included 53 donors: 14 organizations, businesses, churches and government bodies and
39 individuals.
The tour gave students a better understanding of the history of the Civil Rights movement
and the importance of HBCU's. The tour visited seven major HBCU's where students had
the opportunity to talk with successful African American students and professors who
gave them a vision of an educational path and stressed the importance of individual
initiative and perseverance. Before the trip, none of the students expressed a desire to go
to college. But as a result of the trip, three of the students enrolled in HBCU's and seven
in Iowa colleges.
Here are some quotes from students from the 2012 FasTrac CR-HBCU trip:
By Danielle Washington
On the civil rights trip, I have learned more things about my history than I have during all
ten of my school years. I learned that lots of people have died and sacrificed their time
and lives just so that I can be treated equally and so that I can get a good education. I am
very grateful for that, which is why I vow to always put my very best effort into everything I
do.
By Ronetta Jenkins
Rosa Parks was a gentle, encouraging, and brave woman. She didn't back down from
what she believed in. That made me get that much more motivation so that when people
tell me I can't do something, I can always think of Rosa and what she stood for.
By Ann Hassan
Visiting Clark Atlanta University, Spelman, and Morris Brown opened up my mind and
made me want to expand my horizons when it comes to choosing colleges.... I'm now
thinking about going to one because they give a sense of community like nowhere else
that I have visited before.
By DaMonique Duncan
When I get home, I will review my notes and do more research to find out more about
black history that I did not know! I will share all of the information with my family, friends,
classmates, and community. Learning all of the information about civil rights inspired me
to improve my education and make a difference in the world. I feel like if I can even
improve ten people's lives, then that could be the biggest achievement that anybody
know could make.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
We are asking for funding for the 2018 Civil Rights-HBCU Tour, June 16-24, 2018. This
year's trip will include 34 students in grades 9 through 12, and 22 adults, most of whom
are parents of the students who want to learn about their history with their children.
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The tour focuses on the Civil Rights Movement ana consists of travel to historical sites in
Memphis, TN, Birmingham, Gees Bend, Montgomery, AL. and Atlanta GA. The tour also
includes campus visits to up to seven HBCU's. The tour is designed to provide
educational experiences for students in learning about American history and their cultural
heritage as well as familiarity with Historic Black Colleges and Universities.
The trip goal is to create self-esteem in students and families that are now disconnected
from their own education and their futures.
We are the only community in Iowa which has combined Civil Rights and an HBCU tour
in the same trip. The tour has received the Iowa History Makers award and has been
recognized by several of the visited cities.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The FasTrac Civil Rights trip is a life -changing experience.
American history teaches us the devastation caused by slavery, bigotry, and viewing
certain groups with fear or disdain. This fear itself distorts our thought processes and
makes us resistant to understanding others.
The Iowa City students who have gone on this trip have been moved by experiencing the
significance of these places and learning firsthand about this history. They have gained
self-esteem and confidence.
For some students, pursuing any goal after high school is a foreign concept. This CR-
HBCU experience created a different mindset: "Now my goals are possible!"
FasTrac now uses Circles during the Civil Rights Trip and as an integral part of FasTrac
youth meetings. In this process, the group sits in a circle. The facilitator asks a question
and passes a talking piece in one direction. When a person holds the talking piece, they
can say what they want without interruption or pass it on. Every voice is valued. Everyone
has an equal chance to be heard. Trainer Kay Pranis states that circles can reduce two
major effects of trauma: isolation and feeling powerless. In a circle, even a circle member
who does not participate actively hears the stories and comments of the others and
begins to feel connected to them. In trauma, a victim feels powerless because they were
not able to prevent the trauma. In a circle, the talking piece gives each person complete
control. They can voice anything they want and not voice what they do not want to share.
They have complete power when they hold the talking piece.
There is much research showing multigenerational trauma related to slavery and
institutionalized racism/inequity. The use of circles intervenes on the experience/effects of
trauma. Ongoing use of circles can perhaps begin to intervene on multigenerational
trauma. The circle process values each person and each voice equally: it provides
systemic equity, which is experienced by everyone in the circle.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response should
include information or data that demonstrates the need.
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The community needs fulfilled by FasTrac and by the Civil Rights — HBCU Tour are
powerfully expressed by the students involved. We have included the quotes re: the trip
earlier in this application.
Information about the civil rights achievements and visiting HBCU's have inspired
students on previous trips to work toward building their futures.
Youth have gained a new sense of pride in their heritage because of the work of their
ancestors and the many ethnic groups that came together to work in the Civil Rights
movement.
After meeting students and professors that come from the same background as
themselves, students become empowered to make changes within the community and
their family. By feeling part of the community and this history, they want to make a
difference, they pursue employment, and take responsibility for their choices.
With trained Circle facilitators on this tour, we will have opportunities to do circles with the
students and their parents. This should increase a feeling of connectedness and provide
an experience that begins to intervene on past trauma.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
The FasTrac Civil Rights and Historic Black Colleges and Universities trip addresses the
priority areas of education and community building.
The trip is educational in a number of ways:
1. Students learn about the Civil Rights Movement and American history by going to
historic sites and museums, where they hear speakers and see displays and walk in the
footsteps of those who changed history. For example, walking over the Edmond Pettus
Bridge is an unforgettable experience as is going to the Lorraine Motel in Memphis and
the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. These are just a few of the stops on the
tour.
2. The students keep a journal and take videos throughout the trip. As mentioned, the
staff of TeamCan will edit the video footage into a documentary that will express what the
students have learned, in their own words. That documentary will expand the impact of
their educational experience to the community and beyond.
3. Walking on a variety of HBCU campuses and talking with students and staff and
professors, the FasTrac students begin imagining being there themselves. They also
learn more about higher education: how to apply, how to prepare for college, and what it
takes to be successful in college.
4. Historically, students who have gone on the trip have become more motivated
regarding their own high school education and inspired to apply to college or prepare for
a career.
5. The students will be making presentations at their schools and to the organizations,
churches and individuals who sponsored the trip: the students will be educating
community members.
The trip builds community in a number of ways:
1. The trip participants will be meeting in circles before the trip and at the end of most
days during the trip. In a circle, every voice matters and everyone has a chance to be
heard. People feel more connected to each other as they listen to each others' thoughts,
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insights and experiences.
Circle participants feel respected, connected and a sense of trust. This experience builds
community.
2. The students' presentations and the showing of the documentary will build community.
Interested people from throughout the community will meet and connect with the students
at their presentations. Likewise, a variety of people will attend the viewing of the
documentary, after which there will be a Q and A session where the audience can hear
directly from the students. These events will help people connect and relate across their
differences and thus provide a foundation for further community discussions about issues
facing Iowa City.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
The community needs fulfilled by FasTrac and by the Civil Rights — HBCU Tour are
powerfully expressed by the students involved. We have included the quotes re: the trip
earlier in this application.
Information about the civil rights achievements and visiting HBCU's have inspired
students on previous trips to work toward building their futures.
Youth have gained a new sense of pride in their heritage because of the work of their
ancestors and the many ethnic groups that came together to work in the Civil Rights
movement. American history teaches us the devastation brought about by slavery,
bigotry, and viewing certain groups with fear or disdain. This fear itself changes our
thought processes and makes us resistant to understanding others. The Iowa City
students who have gone on this trip in the past have been incredibly moved by
experiencing these places and learning firsthand about this history. By gaining self-
esteem and confidence from experiences on this trip, the students are now all attending
in-state colleges;
After meeting students and professors that come from the same background as
themselves, students become empowered to make changes within the community and
their family. By feeling part of the community and this history, they want to make a
difference, they pursue employment, and take responsibility for their choices.
With trained Circle facilitators on this tour, we will have opportunities to do circles with the
students and their parents. This should increase a feeling of connectedness and provide
an experience that begins to intervene on past trauma.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
FasTrac has partnerships/collaborations regarding the Civil Rights — Historic Black
Colleges and University. Tour with the following organizations:
1) Iowa City Police Department and its Crime Prevention Office (Sponsorship of students
on the CR-HBCU Tour)
2) New Creation International church (Donation to Tour) Attending tour
3) United Congregation Church (FasTrac Board member is a member of UCC)
4) University of Iowa Department of Diversity and Enrichment
5) Johnson County Foundation (Sponsorship of students on CR-HBCU Tour)
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6) United Way (Sponsorship of students trip expenses, to be applied for)
7) Old Brick (allowing meeting place and sponsorship of student on the tour)
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
This will be the first year that all students attending will have a parent or guardian
attending the tour with them. There will be 34 students, grades 9-12, and 22 adults. 20 of
the youth are females, ages 14-18. 14 of the youth are males, ages 14-18. 12 of the
adults are females and 10 are males.
Ethnicity:
8 Causation's
40 African Americans
8 Sudanese students who are Muslim
30 Students are considered low-income who are all African American
20 Females are ages 14-18
10 Males are ages 14-18
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
As mentioned, there will be 22 adults from the community served and 34 youth served
from June 16 - 24 2018.
As indicated by the quotes from youth on the 2012 CR-HBCU Tour, included earlier, the
impact of the tour experience continues in the participants' lives and ripples out to those
around them and the community.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
The tour budget is $34.740 or $625 per person.
FasTrac and low-income parents and students will be requesting sponsorships and
support for their trip expenses. Parents are required to pay their own way, either through
their own funds or sponsors or a combination. FasTrac will also sponsor some fund-
raising events.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
1. The students are required to journal responses following each destination.
2. The students and parents will participate in Circles at the end of most days on the tour,
as a way to share their own thoughts and experiences and enhance their learning and
insights by hearing the experiences of others. The circles will also increase the sense of
belonging and trust among the participants, which will support greater learning.
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3. The students will use their phones to take videos of discussions, experiences and the
sites during the tour. This footage will.be edited by TeamCan staff into a video that will be
shown to the community.
4. The students will do presentations at their individual schools during the following
school year.
5. Some students will do public presentations to sponsoring organizations, churches and
individuals.
6. Students and parents will be attending sessions on admissions at HBCU campuses.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
1. All those on the trip will participate in circles, sharing their experiences, thoughts,
insights and questions with each other.
2. We will keep a record of presentations and video showings made.
3. Students and parents will be attending sessions on admissions at HBCU campuses.
4. We will keep a record of those students who apply to and/or attend HBCU's or other
colleges or universities.
5. Those students who choose not to attend college will have an opportunity to meet
different businesses to inquire about internships. We will keep a record of those meetings
and results.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
1. We will do a press release on these outcomes and publicize the outcomes on the
FasTrac website.
2. As mentioned, some students will do public presentations to sponsoring organizations,
churches, individuals and at their schools.
3. The finished video will be shown in the community and perhaps beyond.
4. We have had a blog on past trips and hope to have one this year. In this way, friends,
family and supporters and the local media can read what is happening on the trip in real
time.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The documentary made from trip videos is a tool that can be used by the community to
discuss not only the Civil Rights Movement but also provide an opportunity for community
members to listen to each other regarding the disparity of experiences in Iowa City
related to local systemic inequities. This could be part of ongoing community
programming or discussions on these issues.
FasTrac's use of circles is something that can be shared with others in the community.
There are people involved in FasTrac that are trained facilitators and the students are
becoming experienced in being in circles and the use of the talking piece. As mentioned
earlier, in a circle, all voices matter and are valued equally. People get the amount of time
they want to speak uninterrupted and be heard.
Circles can be very powerful when people who ordinarily would not meet or talk have the
opportunity to hear experiences vastly different from their own. Circles can be focused on
a particular issue. One set of questions in a community circle last year included: What
would be helpful for our youth? What would be helpful in our community? Present were
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people from very clitferent backgrounds. one issue that came up was an African
American woman sharing that there are some local parents (African American) of
students who are not allowed to go to their children's school building, The explanation
was that the staff is uncomfortable with the way they express their concerns. Other
African Americans in the circle shared their own experience or knowledge of this kind of
situation as they got the talking piece. There were of course others in the circle who were
completely stunned by this information.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Yes. FasTrac will continue its year-round circles, mentoring and programming. We also
continue to do college visits year round, as requested by the students.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
We are asking for funding to sponsor the bus for the CR-HBCU Tour. June 16-24 2018
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$10,240
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will pay for the Charter bus through Windstar Lines
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Currently the Annual Budget include indivival College tours $1000 in Iowa
Civil Rights HBCU tour $34,740
FasTrac Apparel $1340
Act Prep & Test $1000
Total: $37,340
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Civil Rights Tour Plan B.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June 16-24 2018
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
The funding willbe used to pay for our charter bus June 16-24 2018
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City, of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
Yes, City Of Iowa City $1000 Human Rights Commision $1000 low City Police
Association $2000
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Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
First Presbyterian Chuch $5000, Johnson County Foundation $1000
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for. all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Submission #26
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 3:30pm
162.253.46.69
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Community Transportation Committee
Mailing address
746 OAKLAND AVE
Telephone number
9165999399
Email address
communitytransportationjc@gmail.com
Website address
www.etcjc.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Jeremy Endsley, Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
916-599-9399
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Organization's mission statement
Our mission is to expand inclusive transportation options for under -served communities in
Johnson County.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
2
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Distributed over $1700 worth of bus passes to clients of local nonprofits such as the
Crisis Center, Coralville Food Pantry, Inside Out, DVIP, and others from 2015-2017
through fundraising. Released a 2015 study of community transportation needs in Iowa
City, Coralville, and North Liberty which has impacted public transportation policy in the
region.
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In 2016, we brought Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and County representatives
together to apply for State DOT funding to create a new Mobility Coordinator position in
Johnson County. Held multiple public meetings and forums about transportation barriers
and solutions from 2015-2017.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The purpose of this program is to provide free drivers education classes and training to
immigrants residing in Johnson County earning <80% AMI and for whom English
language is a barrier. The program will include translation services for Arabic speaking
individuals to better serve them in acquiring driver's licenses and gaining or maintaining
employment. Eligibility for the program's services will be determined through an
assessment of the individual's language skills, driving ability, current work status, ability
and willingness to work, and household income and services will be offered based on
these needs. The program will accomplish these goals by contracting with a commercial
driver's education service to provide drivers education and training, hiring an Arabic
translator for classes, and renting Zipcars for individuals to use to take their driving test.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Currently, there is no Arabic translation available for driver's education in Johnson
County. Consequently, Arabic -only speakers have a difficult time obtaining a driver's
license, which impacts their ability to maintain sustainable employment. In addition, the
program advances social justice by providing a free training opportunity to individuals
earning <80% AMI that will enable them to increase their household income.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This program addresses employment barriers by increasing access to a driver's license.
Gaining the ability to drive provides a more inclusive playing field for immigrant
populations to seek and maintain better paid employment.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Transportation is essential for finding and maintaining employment. By recognizing the
diversity of the Iowa City immigrant community, this program will address unique
obstacles to employment faced by immigrants in Johnson County. In CTC's 2015
community transportation survey, 17% of the respondents stated that not having a
driver's license was an inhibiting factor to obtaining employment. In addition,
ICCompassion reports a high demand for more affordable drivers education programs,
particularly from Arabic speaking individuals for whom English is a barrier.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
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ICCompassion will be partnering with CTC and will be assigning AmeriCorps volunteers
to assist with assessing candidates and offering services. The Johnson County Mobility
Manager will also be providing assistance with recruiting participants for the program.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
This program will serve the immigrant community, particularly Arabic speaking
individuals, residing within Jdhnson county who earn less than 80% AMI.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Funding for the program will cover the costs for 25 individuals to be served in 2018.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There will be no charge to participate in the program.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
The program outcome is the successful completion of the drivers education class, written
test, driver's training, and driving test. A further outcome of the program is obtaining or
improving employment as a result of the program.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The program will be evaluated by the percentage of clients obtaining a driver's licenses
and the percentage of participant obtaining or improving employment.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Increases in employment will benefit the prosperity of the region through less demand for
social services, increased contributions to local taxes, increases in purchases of good
and services, less crime, and more rent paid.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The program will address social and racial inequality by helping immigrant workers to
gain driving skills, empowering them to earn a higher wage.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Successful program outcomes will be used to leverage new grant funding from other
sources in the future.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
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The program will contracting with a commercial driver's education service to provide
drivers education and training, contracting an Arabic translator for classes, and renting
Zipcars for individuals to use to take their driving test.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$7335.00
How will the funding be utilized?
The program will utilize grant funds by contracting with a commercial driver's
education service to provide drivers education and training, hiring an Arabic translator
for classes, and renting Zipcars for individuals to use to take their driving test.
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
All funds previously raised by CTC go towards either bus passes or supplies for
fundraising events. Total budget for 2015-2016 was $2,000 and 2016-2017 was $600.
CTC has no paid staff or employees.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
CTC Grant Budget - Sheet1.odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
The program will be offered in the Summer of 2018
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Marketing for the program will begin in May, and all money for contractors will be
spent in July, August and September.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
NA
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If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
NA
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Project Budet
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1-Nov-18 1-Apr-19
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Revenue:
Fees
Grants
Other revenue
Total revenue
i
Expenses:
Professional Services
$6,250.0C
Educational Materials
$200.00
Marketing/Advertising
$75.00
Equipment/Hardware
$0.00
Rentals
$675.00
Supplies
$75.00
Outside printing
$0.00
Miscellaneous Sup lies
$60.00
Total expenses
7,335.00
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Submission #27
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Eguity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 4:48pm
74.84.91.166
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
Mailing address
PO Box 2491, Iowa City IA 52240
Telephone number
319-354-2886
Email address
ncjc@ncjc.org
Website address
www.ncjc.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Chastity Dillard, Development Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-354-2886/ chastity-dillard@ncjc.org
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Organization's mission statement
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County is dedicated to building a better future for
people in low-income neighborhoods through programs that educate, foster self-esteem,
strengthen families, and create a sense of community.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
44 years (since 1973)
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Neighborhood Centers has a long history of organizing and hosting events intended to
strengthen the community, build families' natural support networks and help newcomers
settle in our neighborhoods and community.
Within the last three years, we have hosted several community and family events, such
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as:
1. 319 Music Festival
2. Safe Summer Kick-off in Iowa City and North Liberty
3. Halloridge — annual haunted house at our Pheasant Ridge site
4. Thanksgiving Dinner gathering at both Pheasant Ridge and Broadway site
5. Family night events for our youth, early childhood and family support programs
6. Summer Block Parties
7. National Night Out
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is a private, non-profit human
service agency focused on strengthening families, building stronger neighborhoods, and
creating great community throughout the Johnson County area. NCJC works with families
and youth in four main areas: Family Support, Early Childhood Education, Youth
Development Programs and Community Engagement. Located in the heart of low-income
neighborhoods, NCJC is uniquely positioned to address many area needs including child
health, access to early education, and overall community wellness. Our family -centered
and community-based approach offers a long-term commitment to improving the quality
of life for families. Our Centers address needs that can trap families in a cycle of
vulnerability and obstruct their progress towards self-sufficiency, stability, good health
and happiness.
We are requesting support to fund our Community Engagement events. These events
strengthen the bond between our families and the community as a whole. By bringing the
community together, we help families feel more and more connected. Throughout the
years, NCJC has created and partnered with other local agencies to produce community
events that focus on building community and creating long -sustaining relationships for
newcomers to the area.
In the past, NCJC programs have hosted family nights for our early childhood, family
support, LEAD, G! World and Before & Afterschool programs. For more than 10 years,
we have partnered with the Iowa City Police Department for the annual National Night
Out in an effort to increase awareness and build on police -community relationships.
Throughout the years, we have hosted block parties, carnivals, Thanksgiving dinners and
family meals. Each year, the University of Iowa Athletics department brings volunteer
student -athletes in to create a haunted house for our Pheasant Ridge neighborhood. For
a few years, we partnered with local organizations to put together the 319 Music Festival.
It is challenging to find the funds to adequately support these events at a meaningful and
successful level. We are asking for your support in order to provide these much needed
community -building events ensure quality events and attendance.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
Over the years, we have seen a steady increase in new Iowans with both unique and
common needs. While our mission remains steady, our methods and programming shift
depending upon the emerging needs of the families in our neighborhoods. Our goal is to
hasten each family's journey towards feeling welcome and pursing their pathway to
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happiness.
Community events bring community members together and give all equal access to the
tools and resources necessary to successfully navigate living in Johnson County. We
advance racial equity by prioritizing our efforts on neglected populations. We have a
strong presence in different sub -communities including, Latino, African American, and
African families. Our goal is to strengthen families by building neighborhoods which
creates a great community.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
Our Centers address education and building community. The success of NCJC is related
to our capacity to address a broad spectrum of family needs through our continuum of
programs and our relationship with a diverse collaborative network of health and human
service providers, businesses, public schools, community college, and the University of
Iowa. By providing community events and family resources that educate and promote
strong family values and goals, we are able to help youth and families succeed in the
Johnson County community.
The research of Olds and Kitzman and others shows that community-based programs
with multiple goals and services, rather than single -focus programs, produce a better
context for improved child and family outcomes. As a community-based agency, we
believe in taking that concept one step further. We agree the key to success for families
is a blend of multiple goals and support services, but we also acknowledge the
importance of coupling that approach with a sound natural support network of helping
relationships.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Johnson County is fortunate to be a place where new Iowans choose to settle. Whether
they are Immigrants and refugees or families from other states, new Iowans add richness
to the character, culture, and economic vibrancy of our county. For more than 40 years,
NCJC has been on the forefront of welcoming and supporting newly arrived Iowans.
Whether they come from Southeast Asia, Central America, Mexico, Jordan, Congo, or
Sudan, Neighborhood Centers has always held its door open wide. Over the years, we
have learned that a key element in helping new Iowans adjust to their new environment is
through community events. These events engage and encourage families and youth to
build stronger relationships with local organizations and community members. This builds
a stronger foundation for the family to feel welcome and comfortable in their new
community.
The population of racial minorities and those with lower socio-economic status is on the
rise in the Johnson County community. This is best revealed through data collected by
the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD). The 2016-17 ICCSD Enrollment,
Demographics, and Class Size report shows a 194% increase in ELL class enrollment for
K-12 students since 2007-08 — showing an increase of non-English languages spoken at
home. The same report shows that from 2015-16 to 2016-17, the percent of minority
students increased by 3.2%.
NCJC past work shows offering consistent local events for youth and families new to the
area helps families build connections and seek resources that will help families thrive in
our county.
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Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
NCJC recognizes the importance of collaboration in building successful programs and
events for youth and families. It is our belief that the neighborhood -based service delivery
system ensures families have ready access to support within their communities. A variety
of health and human services and strengthening natural support networks are critical
elements to achieving successful outcomes for families.
NCJC will partner with the following:
1. Iowa City Police Department will help co -lead the annual National Night Out event to
help build relationships between community members and local police officers
2. University of Iowa Athletics Program will help plan and implement our annual haunted
house party located at our Pheasant Ridge location
3. Local partners will help give information at various events throughout the year.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
NCJC programming reaches thousands of youth and families each year. We predict that
between July 2018 and June 2019 our age demographic will be the following. Neighbors
ages birth to five -years -old will comprise 16.10%, while ages six to seventeen will make
up 44.07%. Neighbors ages eighteen to twenty-nine will constitute 9.75%, while ages
thirty to sixty-one will round out at 28.81 %. Ages sixty-two and older will make up 1.27%
of the population.
Our centers work with a very diverse population. We estimate that between July 2018
and June 2019 our African American population will be the largest at 48.31 W, while our
lowest population at 0.21 % will be Native Americans. Hispanic population will come in
second largest at 24.15%, while our Caucasian population trails behind at 20.97%. Multi -
Racial clients make up 4.03% of our population and Asian clients constitute 2.33%.
About 59.87% of our populations identify as female, while male populations are slightly
lower at 40.08%. Transgender population makes up 0.04%.
Demographics show 70.76% of the clients served are at 0 to 30 percent of median
income. 12.46% fall into the 31 to 50 percent category, while 2.99% are at 51 to 80
percent. About 13.79% are at or above 80 percent of median income.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
We estimate that over a 12 -month period our events will reach a minimum of 1500
members of the community.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
We do not charge for participation at any event.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
NCJC will provide community events for a minimum of 1500 youth and family members
throughout the Johnson County area. Youth and families will gain access to community
building where they will be able to build relationships with neighbors and important local
resources.
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What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
We will track process metrics such as number of events and attendees.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
We will share outcomes through press releases, social media, local partnerships and our
website.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
Others in the community will see our processes through social media and press releases.
Communities can replicate the processes as well.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Community engagement is a core element and driving force for our many programs.
Each year, we will continue to provide many opportunities for our youth and families to
come together and build relationships with their neighbors and other community
members. We will do so by continuing to implement fundraising activities, utilizing local
grants, and in-kind and private donations.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
N/A
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$3,500
How will the funding be utilized?
NCJC will use funding for three areas: marketing, supplies and rentals. Funds for
marketing will go into distribution and advertisement of events. Supplies and Rental
funding will cover food, beverages, game rentals and etc. needed to create a well-
rounded event for youth and families.
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
$2.9 million
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
FYI Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant App - NCJC - Graph.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Community Engagement events will begin in August 2018 and will end in July 2019.
The 2019-2020 cycle will follow the same.
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Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Money will be spent for each event during the fiscal year.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
We received $750 from Iowa City to assist with National Night Out in 2016.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
The Community Partnership for Protecting Children (CPPC) has provided funding for
National Night Out in the past five years.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
We will apply for local grants and funds made available by local businesses, agencies,
government organizations and donations.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Social Justice Racial Equity
Project Budget June 1, 2018 -June 30, 2019
Prolect Budeet 1 -Nov -18 t_nnr.lo
Revenue:
Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Grants
Other revenue
Total revenue $0.00
Expenses:
Professional Services
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Educational Materials
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Marketing/Advertising
$7.00
$2.33
$2.33
$2.33
Equipment/ Hardware
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Rentals
$350.00
$116.67
$116.67
$116.67
Supplies 1
$3,143.001
$1,047.671
$1,047.67
$1,047.67
Outside Printing
$0.001
$0.001
$0.00
$0.00
Miscellaneous Supplies
$0.001
$0,001
$0.00
$0.00
Total expenses
$3,SOO.001
$1,166.671
$1,166.67
$1,166.67
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Submission #28
Submission information
Form: FYI Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 4:5.9pm
173.28.215.203
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
Iowa City Pride
Mailing address
PO Box 2910, Iowa City, IA 52244
Telephone number
563-209-1997
Email address
Nolan@lowaCityPride.com
Website address
www.lowaCityPride.com
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Nolan Petersen, Board Member of Iowa City Pride
Contact person's telephone number and email address
563.209.1997, nolan@iowacitypride.com
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Organization's mission statement
To increase positive visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/agender/aromantic (LGBTQIA) community of
Iowa City by providing opportunities to express and celebrate diverse perspectives,
emphasizing acceptance of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity
or gender expression.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
Iowa City Pride has been operating in the community for 10+ years, but has seen a
recent restructuring for its 501(c)3 approval.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
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Iowa City Pride hosts the oldest and second-largest LGBTQIA Pride in Iowa, and does so
without charging admission fees or requiring tickets to the event. This event is held
annually in June, and brings in thousands of people and over 100 vendors—all planned,
executed, and paid for through the fundraising and organizing of Iowa City Pride. We
have seen consistent growth of the event in the last five years and are looking to move
Iowa City Pride into the role of a services and resources nonprofit, not just an event
planning nonprofit.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Qumunity Coaching is an empathy -building training focused on the experiences and
needs of the LGBTQIA community, specifically how Iowa City businesses can improve
their relations with LGBTQIA patrons. The day -long training will be offered to area
businesses first with the intent to expand to a community -accessible training in the future.
Area businesses will be offered the chance to send employees for training, for a minimal
fee, after which the employee will be provided material to display their 'Qumunity
Coaching' skills. After a business has achieved 75% participation of its employees (or
1006/o if less than 10 employees), they will be provided with promotional materials
acknowledging their business as a 'Qumunity Coached' business, as well as listed on our
website as a 'Coached' business, with additional access to resources via our website. In
the long-term, the program will continue to include more businesses, as well as be used
for remedial training for businesses which sustain complaints for harmful service.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
There is often an assumption that Iowa City's liberal mindset makes it a safe place for
many in the LGBTQIA community to live, work, and play. Unfortunately, this often leads
to a lack of education and awareness, community resources for LGBTQIA people, and
consequences for unsafe spaces. The LGBTQIA community has specific needs, terms,
and cultural misunderstandings that are easy to present in an engaging way, and if that
audience is able to impact local businesses to create more inclusive social spaces,
shopping spaces, and work spaces, then everyone wins. Additionally, as there is
currently no directory of LGBTQIA-friendly businesses, some LGBTQIA individuals feel
unsure which businesses are safe for them to work, socialize, or spend money at. This
program aims to develop personal skills for employees of local businesses in working
with and for LGBTQIA people, while also building a resource for LGBTQIA residents to
begin to navigate this community in a safe and affirming way.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
Education: While a non-traditional approach to education, this program does specifically
educate the community on the needs and experiences of LGBTQIA people. As LGBTQIA
history and culture are often left out of traditional educational experiences, this program
fills that gap and develops further cultural competency for participants.
Building community: This program will develop a network of businesses who have
indicated their dedication to improving the lives of LGBTQIA people, while also building
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up the presence of Iowa City Pride as a main resource for LGBTQIA people in the Iowa
City area. Additionally, other tools developed alongside this program will aim to measure
the experiences of LGBTQIA people in Iowa City and present ongoing areas of
improvement for upcoming community development opportunities.
Health: This program aims to provide community tools and resources to improve the
experiences of LGBTQIA people in public and private spaces, which aim to reduce
mental health strain and the number of experiences that could trigger acute mental health
crises. By building up community understanding, we make Iowa City more welcoming,
more mindful, and more inclusive to the LGBTQIA community, which has direct, positive
impacts on the mental and physical health of LGBTQIA people.
Employment: By providing a program geared first at employers/employees of the private
sector, we are developing the skills of those places and people to hire and retain more
LGBTQIA people. Often, LGBTQIA people are fired from or quit jobs which do not have a
full enough understanding of the experiences/terminology/specific needs of the LGBTQIA
community, which this program would help to mitigate.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Specific data on,the LGBTQIA community in the Iowa City area, demographic and
experience -based, is limited. However, last year, the National Center for Transgender
Equality (NCTE) published the results of a 2015 nationwide survey of trans residents. In
addition to this national report, NCTE partnered with Onelowa and Transformations Iowa
in 2017 to release a report specific to trans Iowans: Based solely on the responses of
Iowa residents, the results indicate that 9% who had been employed had lost a job at
least once because of their gender identity/expression and 18% had reported some other
form of mistreatment at work. Additionally, one third of respondents reported having been
mistreated at a place of public accommodation where they were thought or known to be
trans. Businesses that serve the public ought to respectfully accommodate all customers,
but many may not have the skills to do so, which is what this program seeks to provide.
Some may argue against the existence of a need for improving LGBTQIA inclusiveness
in Iowa City, as we are a progressive city that has received a perfect score on the Human
Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index for the past three years. Although Iowa City
has many policies and structures in place to support its LGBTQIA community, these
aspects of Iowa City do not necessarily reflect in the private businesses operating in the
city and the experiences of their LGBTQIA patrons.. The Qumunity Coaching program will
serve to raise the standard among Iowa City businesses and express to the greater
community that both the public and private worlds of Iowa City are united to support our
LGBTQIA residents.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
While there are no formal partnerships at this time, Iowa City Pride remains committed to
centering the voices of transgender individuals, people of color, and other historically
marginalized voices. As we continue to develop this initiative, we hope to find willing
community organizations to co -present and contribute knowledge and educational
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resources to these trainings.
Additionally, this program will require extensive collaboration with Iowa City area
businesses. In developing and marketing this program to the business community, Iowa
City Pride will work with the Downtown District and the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce,
in addition to individual businesses, to widen the impact and accessibility of the program.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The total impact of this project is difficult to estimate, as it will include any patrons of the
businesses who participate in this training. Most significantly, the program will affect the
experiences of LGBTQIA residents of Iowa City as they interact with area businesses.
The program will also have a heavy emphasis on the most marginalized and mistreated
within the LGBTQIA community, such as people of color and people with disabilities. The
desired effect is that those folks who have the most instances of negative experiences at
Iowa City businesses will feel the impact of this program the most.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Directly, this program hopes to train a minimum of 80 people in the first year, with the
impact to the community being much wider as those individuals go back to impact their
workplaces and engage with the public. After the first year, we aim to increase training
capacity by at least 50% each year, with a goal of over 1,000 trained within the first five
years.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Yes, there is a cost to attend a training of $25 per attendee, which covers the costs of
presenting the training. This means that after the initial grant money has run out, the
program will continue to be self-sustaining for a very reasonable price. The charge is
needed both to sustain the program and because the LGBTQIA community is often asked
to provide this kind of education/self-advocacy for free—that is a pattern worth breaking.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
The simplest outcome measure is the number of attendees who go through the coaching
sessions and the number of businesses represented. Beyond this, the program's
performance will also be measured by the specific experiences that LGBTQIA residents
have at area businesses, whether positive or negative. Finally, the most important
outcome of the program is the overall experience of LGBTQIA residents with the Iowa
City private sector. We specify how these outcomes are measured below.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The number of employees who have been through Qumunity Coaching will simply be
recorded and displayed on the website. The next outcome measure is the number of
businesses who have had employees go through coaching, and the percentage of their
staff that has been coached as well. After 75% of staff from one business have been
coached (or 100% for business with fewer than 10 employees), the business will be listed
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on the Iowa City Pride website as having been through the coaching. The number of
businesses listed on the website will reflect the reach and depth of the program.
In order to measure the program's impact on the LGBTQIA community's experiences at
area businesses, a couple of new instruments will be developed. On the Qumunity
Coaching and/or Iowa City Pride website, Iowa City residents will be able to leave
comments on their experiences at area businesses. These comments will be used to
provide anonymous feedback to businesses about the experiences of their patrons as
well as measure the number of negative experiences that LGBTQIA residents are having.
Separately, an Iowa City LGBTQIA experience survey will be developed by the creators
of Qumunity Coaching, which will specifically measure various aspects of the lives of
LGBTQIA residents, including their overall experiences with Iowa City's private sector.
This annual survey will ideally capture the effects that Qumunity Coaching will have on
the performance of area businesses.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
There will be multiples opportunities for the public to engage with the benefits of these
trainings. First, we will be providing acknowledgement pins for those who have attended
a training, as a way to display their commitment and effort to be an ally to the LGBTQIA
community in the workplace. Once a business has 75% of employees trained (or 100%
for businesses with fewer than 10 employees), they will be eligible for a 'Qumunity
Coached' placard for public display, as well as a listing on our website designating them
as a 'Qumunity Coached' business.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The program's main creation will be the curriculum and approach used in the trainings.
This can be shared with other nonprofits and institutions in the community to develop
separate trainings or enhance and expand other sessions that do not yet have an
emphasis on LGBTQIA people.
The program will also involved the creation of the Iowa City LGBTQIA Experience survey,
which will not only help Qumunity Coaching and Iowa City Pride understand the impact of
the work being done, but can be used by other community entities to recognize and
address the needs of LGBTQIA respondents. Data is one of the most valuable and
important tools used in today's society, and we will be happy to make this information
available to as many people as possible.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Yes. As we will be charging a fee for participants, the program will be self-sustaining for
the foreseeable future. It would even be possible to have a minimal increase in participant
fees (even just $5), and use the additional funds to continue developing the infrastructure
to grow the program. As such, this initial money would be a critical investment that would
continue to impact the community for years to come.
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If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
The program budget includes paying for the time/labor to create content, for website
development, for marketing and graphic design, and for external collaborators' time and
input. As the content does not exist already, paying for its creation is an initial and
necessary expense. In addition to the expense of creating the content, it will be
necessary to consult with professionals and external sources for material, which both
legitimizes the trainings and also ensures they cover an appropriate depth of material --
these collaborators will be providing their time and expertise, which will require
compensation. Once the content is created, it will be necessary to develop a website to
be used during trainings, to promote outcomes, and to be a space for fielding complaints.
Any website and human -focused program will require graphic design work, which also
plays into the marketing components as well.
In order for the work to happen to make this program a reality, time and labor must be
acknowledged with some level of financial compensation. Too often, LGBTQIA people
are asked to do advocacy work for free, and that is cultural habit worth breaking. In order
to create quality, sustainable content, it will require time, dedication, and labor to make
this project a reality and that is time/dedication/labor that should be paid for.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$3,800
How will the funding be utilized?
This project's monetary needs are largely upfront costs associated with the
development of training material and establishment of the program within the
community. In order to produce a powerful, well-developed training in an equitable
way, all work put into the creation of the program will be paid. The largest line item is
labor due to the significant amount of work involved in the first several months. Grant
funds would also be used for the creation and publication of marketing materials,
which will be most important in the first year of the program as we work to become
widely recognized within the community.
After these major costs at the program's inception, the goal is for the program to be
financially self-sustaining. Participants will be charged a fee to.cover their meal.,
Qumunity Coaching swag, printing/office supply costs of the training, and the payment
of facilitators. This fee, which will likely be paid by the area businesses that send
employees to the trainings, may be adjusted to cover costs as necessary. The
program fees, however, cannot cover the program development costs without
increasing dramatically and becoming cost -prohibitive for potential participants. The
SJRE Grant funding will therefore be critical in covering the one-time startup costs of a
self-sustaining program for years to come.
What is the organizations annual budget?" Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
As Iowa City Pride has been an event -specific organization for a number of years, the
structuring of an annual budget is not often undertaken. With the recent nonprofit
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status confirmation, the organization has already implemented policies to handle
budgeting and expense tracking. For an estimate, however, Iowa City Pride's annual
expenses are between $15,000-$18,000 at our current capacity.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Qumunity Coaching 1 Year Budget.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Development Stage: Summer 2018. Quarterly training sessions begin Fall 2018 and
continue onward.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Development Cost (Summer 2018): $3,800
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
Yes, Iowa City Pride has received funding for the annual Pride celebration for the past
several years, approximately $1,050/year
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No - this is a new program.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Oumunity Coaching: Social Justice Racial Equity
Project Budget: June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
REVENUE
Unit
Rate
Budget
11.1.18
4.1.19
7.31.19
Labor
Participation Fee
IC Pride Donation
80 participants
$25/person
$ 2,000.00
$ 650.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 650.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
REVENUE TOTAL
Resource Consultation
4 consultants
$50/person
$ 2,650.00
$ 1,650.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
EXPENSES
Unit
Rate
Budget
11.1.18
4.1.19
7.31.19
Labor
Training Content Development
80 hrs
$15/hr
$ 1,200.00
$ 1,200.00
Resource Consultation
4 consultants
$50/person
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
_
Content Updating
20 hrs
$15/hr
$ 300.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
Website Development
60 hrs
$20/hr
$ 1,200.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
Training Facilitation (for 4 sessions)
8 facilitators
$70/session
$ 560.00
$ 280.00
$ 140.00
$ 140.00
Training Expenses
Printing
500 sheets
$.40/pg
$ 200.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Office Supplies
$ 190.00
$ 100.00
$ 45.00
$ 45.00
Catering - lunch during training session
80 participants
$15/person
$ 1,200.00
$ 600.00
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
Training Swag
80 participants
$5/person
$ 400.00
$ 200.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
Marketing
Marketing Material Development
20 hrs
$20/hr
$ 400.00
$ 400.00
Publishing (online and/or print)
$ 600.00
$ 300.00
$ 200.00
$ 100.00
EXPENSES TOTAL
I
$ 6,450.00
$ 4,380.00
$ 1,085.00
$ 985.00
Request $ 3,800.00
Submission #29 City of Iowa City
Submission #29
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Aoalication
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 6:07pm
173.28.217.149
(.Organizational Information
Name of organization
Disability Enterprise Foundation (DEF)
Mailing address
1 Westgate Circle, Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Telephone number
319 621 4401
Email address
maggieburns55@yahoo.com
Website address
www.idcwg.org (our gallery, DEF has facebook page only)
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Maggie Burns, Project Coordinator
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319 6214401 maggieburns55@yahoo.com
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Organization's mission statement
The mission of DEF is to enhance the self esteem and augment the disability benefits of
persons with disabilities through micro -enterprises or related type services.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
5
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
The development of the Iowa Disability Creative Works Gallery, an online gallery that
provides artists and crafters with disabilities an opportunity to display their work and sell
it.
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II. Proposal
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What is the program, service or activity?
Proposed is the development an outreach initiative and marketing effort to reach
prospective artists and craftsmen with disabilities and to help them sell their creative
works. Specifically to develop social media outreach, and wider distribution of informative
brochures for the public, prospective participants, and workers in the field of disability
services.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The project will help to promote greater equality between the general arts and crafts
community and those artists and craftsmen with disabilities. In effect, it will be an effort to
level the playing field so that persons with disabilities have a venue for showing and
selling their creative work; this population is often limited by a variety of barriers that non -
disabled artists and crafters can more easily overcome.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
The proposed project for which we are seeking funding for addresses at least two of the
priority areas: health and employment. Health because it helps to promote self esteem of
the artist and employment because it will help increase sales of any creative works that
may be displayed on the gallery.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Currently we have 23 Iowa City residents who have works on the gallery, but this is only a
very small percentage of persons with disability who are working in the arts and crafts
area who could benefit from our program. Not only with the online gallery but also show
their work at the annual art show conducted by DEF. Also, we have had three exhibits at
the local hospitals and the Senior Center which have led to sales and recognition. Our
proposal will help us expand these efforts to involve more artists.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization (a)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
The Creative Works Gallery is collaborating with a number of the local nonprofit programs
that provide activities for persons with disabilities. These include Goodwill, Systems
Unlimited, and others. An example is that the day activity programs provided by Systems
Unlimited in Iowa City who identified three of their clients for inclusion on the gallery, with
several having successfully sold one or more of their works.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The entire age, race, gender, and income spectrums can be served by our program. To
date the gallery has people who are in their middle years or early adult years, and include
greater numbers of women, Caucasians, and low income persons. This project will help
us with our goal to include a more diverse population.
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How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
Over the coming year, we expect to double the number of persons from the current 30
who are on the gallery website to about 60, and we have the capacity to handle more.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no charge to participate in the program. Artists keep 100% of their sales. We
help them with buying supplies, etc. as much as we are able to.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Performance measures include the number of artists and craftsmen whose works are
being shown on the Gallery. Currently there are thirty who are included on the Gallery
and we would expect this to at least double in 2018 as a result of this outreach effort. A
second performance measure would be an increase in sales for individual artists/crafters.
We also hope this improved outreach will result in invitations by local organizations to
exhibit the works of our online gallery participants.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The indicators or metrics identified are simply the number of new Iowa City residents that
have been added to the online Gallery, and the actual number of sales of their creative
works and the accumulated values of these sales, as well as social media statistics. Also
increased interest by the community indicated by inquiries and donations.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Each year the Disability Enterprise Foundation produces an annual report that accounts
for all of its programs and services for that year. These are shared with our board of
directors, partners, collaborators, and donors.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service, or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
New brochures and social media outreach development will help us reach more people
who could use our services; this in turn advances the aim to level the playing field
between artists/crafters with disabilities and those who are not disabled. Our program
addresses multiple barriers that many of our artists/crafters have for sharing their
creations with a general audience.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
The specific objectives for this proposal will be completed in 2018, i.e., hiring asocial
media technician for 10 months and creating 2 brochures. We plan for this to establish
social media tools that will continue to operate after 2018; and the brochures will be
useable and reprintable for 3-5 years.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
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$1000 will be used at the rate of $100 per month for ten months to hire a social media
expert knowledgeable in fully utilizing social media.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$1500
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be used to cover the hiring of a social media technician ($1000), and
for publication of two brochures ($500): 1) one new brochure to promote our artists,
and 2) an update of our general information brochure.
What is the organizations annual budget? " Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
The annual budget for the Disability Enterprise Foundation is $105,000.00 per year.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
2018 budget blurb.Ddf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
For 10 months in 2018 $100/mo pay to social media tech; publications in July -
September 2018.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
$100 per month (10 months) pay for social media expert; $500 for updated brochure
and new promotional brochure.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
Hills Bank 1000 annually, Un Church Christ $1000, plus private donors approx $3000
(estimate) , 4 businesses $2000 (estimate)
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
The activities described in this grant proposal will be completed by November of 2018.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
NA
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
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NA
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Disability Enterprise Foundation 2018 Budget
Our 2018 budget is not yet completed and approved by our board of directors. We can
supply this at a later date.
Submission #30 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #30
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 7:29pm
173.26.137.80
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Legacy Girls Empowerment Group
Mailing address
3850 Rohret Rd SW, Iowa City, IA, 52246
Telephone number
3194990451
Email address
Legacygirisic@gmail.com
Website address
n/a
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Narika Williams, School Admin. Manager (Weber Elementary)
Contact person's telephone number and email address
(319)499-0451, williams.narika@iowacityschools.org
Organization's mission statement
"We believe through the building of self-efficacy in young women, they will become
advocates for their educational and economic futures."
How many years has the organization been in operation?
1 st year
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
Prior to 2017 Fall Iowa assessments, SFA, SAM and principals acted as mentors and
goal set with students grade 3rd -6th. The impact of the counseling as well as high quality
instruction provided by classroom teachers allowed a great increase in our students
scores, many of them meeting or exceeding goals discussed.
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II. Proposal
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What is the program, service or activity?
Female Mentoring group with sessions to cover topics on culture, positive female role
models, community leadership, analyzing community and media messages, and
education. We will mentor elementary female minority students and help them get on the
path of college and career readiness in addition to teaching soft skills needed in their
chosen career paths.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The program helps girls in achieving the direction, identity, and critical consciousness that
lead to more positive self-esteem and relationships with others, greater ethnic pride, and
higher expectations for future accomplishments including college readiness. There will be
community outreach projects, college visits, group discussions and teachings of our
social climate, 1:1 personal and academic goal setting. We will monitor students grades
and behavior and provide incentives for reaching their goals.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
Education: Helping students meet and exceed grade level school benchmarks.
Building Community: Collaboration and giving back to the community through public
service projects.
Employment: Goal setting for careers, learning about the career and what it takes to get
there.
What community need sloes this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Overall, if you look at the achievement gap in Iowa Community Schools and nationally,
minority students are far behind white students. Please review the data below. As you will
see, the gap is huge. However, through strategic planning, interventions, and supports ,
the gap will begin to close.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
There is a direct partnership with Weber Elementary School and their School
Administrator, Mrs. Appiah-McNulty. We will also collaborate with teachers, Student
Family Advocate, and other school personnel in order to better support the girls and meet
their needs academically as well as social emotionally.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
We will be working with students in grades 3rd -6th. Students are in the age bracket of 9
years of age to 12 years of age. Selected students will come from a historically
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marginalized student populations "lower socio-economic, children of color, and immigrant
families".
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
This will be a year-long mentor program. In the first year, we will be servicing 20 students.
However, this program will impact students and their families over time. While we aim to
increase opportunities for the young ladies, it will in turn benefit the community through
enhancing their social networking skills.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
There is no charge to participate in the program.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Through the goal setting process, students will develop action plans in order to meet
academic (math and reading goals) as well as personal goals. Students in the program
and mentors will review the following data points (FAST Reading Scores, AMath Scores,
grades, state assessments and school discipline data/ Positive Behaviors Data). These
data points will allow for mentors to provide guidance to build students internal locus of
control to demonstrate self-efficacy in and outside of school.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The indicators identified above are school grades, state assessments, formative district
assessments. We will utilize their current state of academic and behavior performance as
a beginning benchmark. However, while we recognize student growth, our goal is for
students to meet or exceed grade level benchmarks, which in turn allows us to close the
equity achievement gap.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The program will utilize social media, local/community news sources, and local school
newsletters and events to broadcast and share information with the community. There will
be a formal presentation to the City Council to share successes and celebrations.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
An artifact of supporting the young women's self-efficacy is to deconstruct deficit thinking
that lives in our schools and the media. Many of the activities will provide the young
women with the tools to uncover structural bias and advocate for not only themselves, but
other individuals marginalized in our society. The keys emphasis of our program is self-
efficacy, which leads to the development of a powerful connection between themselves
and the community. The activities to be used with the girls will be shared with school
communities.
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Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
We believe that with the success of the program and SJRE support, continuation of
services will be maintained through the access of resources by internal and external
stakeholders.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
We will utilize professional mentors, who will coordinate activities and ensure the
program's practices are implemented and monitored. Importantly, these mentors will
provide external evaluation of program practices that will ensure multiple lenses guide the
development of this initiative.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$10,000
How will the funding be utilized?
Professional mentors, materials, resources, and support activities.
What is the organizations annual budget? "" Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
$10,000
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Legacy Girls - Sheetl .pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
This will be a year-long program.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Money will be used on a budgeting fixed rate throughout year. Educational materials
will be purchased at beginning of program.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
This is a first year program. No funding has previously been received.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
This is a first year program. No funding has previously been received.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
No additional funding will be needed if yearly budget is awarded.
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If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Project Budget
1 Nov -16
1 -Apr -19
31 -July -19
Revenue
$0
$0
$0
$0
iFees
$0
$0
$0
$0
Grants
$10,000
$10,000'
$10,000
$10,000
. Other Revenue
$0
$0'
$0
$0
Total Revenue
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000,
$10,000
°'. Expenses
Professional Sen
$6,000
$6,000.
$6,000
Educational Mate
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
Marketing) Adver
$0
$0
$0
Equipment/ Hard
$0
$0''
$0
"Rental
$0
$0
$0
Supplies
$1,000
$1,000'
$1,000
Outside Printing
$0
$0
$0
Miscellaneous Sr
$0
$0'
$0
Total Expenses
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
Submission #31 City of Iowa City
Submission #31
Submission information
Form: FYI Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant ADolication
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 8:55pm
173.28.211.144
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Delta Zeta Chapter
Mailing address
P.O Box 1207, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Telephone number
202-491-9201
Email address
pideltazeta@outlook.com
Website address
www.zphibiowa.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Barbara Okeke, Iowa State Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
202-491-9201; barbara.okeke.zphib@gmail.com
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Organization's mission statement
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated is a nonprofit organization created to foster the ideas
of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer
womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national program for which its
members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach
programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for
social and civic change.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
97 years at the National level and 22 years at the local level.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
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Stork's Nest is a 40 -year-old partnership between Zeta Phi Beta and March of Dimes.
Stork's Nest is a community-based, prenatal, health promotion program for low-income
pregnant women. The program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and
healthy behaviors during pregnancy through two components -incentives and education.
Stork's Nest clients "earn" points toward incentives, such as maternity or baby care items,
through a variety of positive, health -promoting activities; attending prenatal care
appointments, participating in prenatal education classes, keeping appointments for well -
baby visits„ etc. Thousands of women are serviced at Stork's Nest all over the country
every year.
Adopt -A -School allows members of Zeta Phi Beta to identify low performing schools and
provide assistance in a number of ways to enhance the educational experience, increase
test scores and grades. Members purchase supplies and/or equipment, provide volunteer
hours, assist with parent engagement programs and work with administrators to identify
needs that may be specific to that particular school. The Pi Delta Zeta graduate chapter
of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has adopted Alexander Elementary School and through
continued mentorship, incentivized trips, cultural exposures to the sciences and arts, etc;
have made an impact in these young girls lives that has equally improved their scholastic
achievement.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Adopt -A -School Iowa City Mentorship Initiative:
The Pi Delta Zeta graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has adopted Alexander
Elementary School and through continued mentorship, incentivized trips, cultural
exposures to the sciences and arts, etc; have made an impact in these young girls lives
that has equally improved their scholastic achievement.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
The needs of students of color are quite unique in the Iowa City/Coralville community.
With their being a ratio of 6 minority students to every 1 teacher and less than 10% of
teachers being people of color, students in our community find it particularly difficult to
relate to and/or be inspired by their instructors. This brings a particular challenge
teachers have in educating, refining, and grooming students from very diverse and
differing backgrounds. We see several things as a result of this: misbehavior from
students towards authoritarians, misclassification of behavior due to cultural differences,
hindered scholastic performance, disconnections to various academic topics/fields, etc.
Our initiative targets minority girls aged 7-17, in school systems that are predominantly
white, with hopes to provide an equitable approach to re-engage them intellectually,
socially, and personally. The philosophy is that by them being exposed to mentors from
various academic backgrounds (i.e Scientists, Doctors, Lawyers, Educators, Social
Services Advocates), they can begin to self -identify excellence and in -turn actualize
themselves in these various positions.
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How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
It addresses two of the six priority areas: Building Community and Education. It
addresses education because the premise of the initiative is to utilize culturally
appropriate techniques to re-engage students academically and to allow for trust building
and developmental skill cultivating through mentorship with mentors from various
academic and service based career fields. This program also addresses community
building because a part of.the disconnect in the school system is how parental figures,
teachers, and staff are not on the same page. Incorporated into our initiative is
community building where all the aforementioned parties interact, learn, and develop
mutual understanding.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
American education is full with problems and the Iowa City community unfortunately is
not safe from them either. The gaping differences between white students and students
of color are astounding nationally. By 2022, the number of Hispanic students in public
elementary and secondary schools is projected to grow 33 percent from the 2011
numbers. The number of multi -racial students is expected to grow 44 percent.
As the percentage of white students in our education shrinks and the percentage of
students of color grow, the U.S. will be left with an education system that doesn't serve
the majority of its children properly. These gaps in education will prove especially
problematic and without community based programs that push equitable approaches to
education, mentorship, and cultural exposure, Iowa City will follow the projected national
trends leading to continued unequal opportunities for students of color.
Several factors influence these educational disparities. Lower wealth, lower health, lower
parental education levels, more dealings with the justice system and other circumstances
create a perfect storm that leaves black students without the same educational
opportunities or support system as whites.
Fewer black children demonstrate proficiency in development skills such as receptive
vocabulary, expressive vocabulary, matching, early counting, math, color knowledge,
numbers and shapes. While 91 percent of white children aged 3 to 5 who weren't enrolled
in kindergarten were read to by family members three or more times per week, while only
78 percent of black children were read to with the same frequency.
As with these development skill variabilities, disparities in test scores start early, in
kindergarten. Black students entering kindergarten for the first time score lower than their
white counterparts in reading, mathematics, science, cognitive flexibility and approaches
to learning — every category tested. The gaps persist throughout schooling, at fourth,
eighth and 12th grades, according to a report from the Forum on Child and Family
Statistics. On the SAT, black students had a mean score of 428 for critical reading and
428 for math, compared with mean scores for white students of 527 for critical reading
and 536 for math.
Disparities in discipline begin in preschool and continue through every level of schooling.
While blacks make up 18 percent of students in school, they account for 42 percent of
students with an out-of-school suspension and 48 percent of students with multiple out-
of-school suspensions.
Hispanic Americans are suspended and expelled at three times the rate of white
students. They make up 16 percent of school enrollment, but account for 32 percent of
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students who receive in -school suspensions, 42 percent of students who receive multiple
out-of-school suspensions and 34 percent of students who are expelled. Black students
are arrested more and are referred to law enforcement more. The disparities in
punishment even reach to black students with disabilities, who are more likely to receive
out-of-school suspensions or to be subjected to mechanical restraint than their white
peers.
With all of this being said, mentorship, proper guidance, and equitable programming can
begin a ripple effect when it comes to these outcome measures. Our Adopt -A -School
program, if given the opportunity to be expanded, has the ability to reach hundreds of
minority students caught in this system and hopefully will make a sustainable and
impactful change.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
This program does offer a partnership with several umbrella organizations under our
national organization. It also allows for a community partnership with each school in the
Iowa City Community School district that gets adopted.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Low-income and lower -middle income female students aged 7-17 that self -identify as
Black or African American, Native American and Alaska Native, Asian American, Native
Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, any person(s) with disabilities or rural and other
marginalized groups protected by anti -discrimination laws here in the United States.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
The goal is to service 50 students of color during the 2018-2019 school year. The
breakout of that 50 count is as follows`
5 students each from 3 elementary schools
5 students each from 4 middle schools
5 students each from 3 high schools
This number does not include the workshops, updates, and sessions that will be held with
the students' families, the staff and teachers at each school, and hopefully the School
Board with updates on milestones and accomplishments.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
No, this program is completely free to all students who decide to get involved.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
We will measure the program's success by evaluating any changes in the students'
personal and academic performance. The outcome measures will be as follows:
1) Changes in in -school suspensions
2) Changes in principal office referrals
3) Changes in out-of-school suspensions
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4) Changes in classroom outbursts (monitored monthly by teachers)
5) Changes in academic performance in the five core areas
6) Changes in academic engagement (monitored by mentor-mentee interviews)
7) Behavior modifications (assessed by changes in language)
8) High School Graduates: Acceptance rates
We would also hold a follow-up meeting with the school principal, teachers, and staff for
additional information about each student and their opinion on the success of the
program.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Adopt -A -School program has already been implemented
in over 250 elementary, middle and high schools across the country. Through the proper
implementation of this program, there have been increases in literacy rates by 6.3% in
students aged 7-13. Increases in black/hispanic girls aged 15-17 pursuing STEM related
fields (9.2%). 86% of the students whom continued with our Adopt -A -School program
through their senior year in high school have been accepted into an accredited U.S
University or College. We've seen decreases in in -school suspensions by 65.3% for
those who stayed in the program for 3 months or longer and a decrease by 99% for those
who stayed in the program for 12 months or longer.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Ideally, the community would be just as involved as the mentors and educators in the
Adopt -A -School program and complete transparency with reporting would take place. We
would want to maintain open communication chains to ensure efficiency. If what we are
doing is not working it would be imperative to take heed to the advice teachers, staff, and
parents may have on ways we can better reach their students.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The Adopt -A -School program is a national initiative of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and as
such can be used to influence similar programs within the Iowa City Community School
system. The approach to using mentorship, cultural exposure, and culturally appropriate
ways to academically engage students can be emulated through school based
programming to reduce racial and social inequities within the school district.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
We would like to continue and expand the Adopt -A -School program to other schools in
the community. Particularly in the schools that are seeing a high number of minority
students. We hope to see major improvements in the schools that we work in from year-
to-year. We will continue to look at other grant opportunities at the local and state level to
help continue the program.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
n/a
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III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
6,500
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be utilized for a three different components of our program. Cultural
Exposure is one of the tenets to our national Adopt -A -School program. This exposure
encourages leadership to take their mentees on pre -approved cultural experiences
with hopes to expose students from disadvantaged backgrounds to things normally
out of their reach. Previously trips to the Opera, symphonies, history museums and
showcases, scientific exhibits, self-help symposiums, musicals, theatre, etc. The idea
is that it allows for students of color to find peak interests outside of their current reach
and expand their commitment to their academics by giving them the tools to
conceptualize a pathway towards their ultimate end goal. Another large part of the
Adopt -A -School program is the push to inspire girls of color to begin their journeys in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Funding from this grant
will allow us the money to engage the youth with "Black Girls Do Science", several
midwestern and national robotics and coding for minorities
clubs/conferences/symposiums, and will allow our current credentialed mentor base of
PhDs, MDs, and those with masters in various fields to use their expertise to
encourage STEM engagement.
Educational Activities are also apart of the Adopt -A -School program. Funding from this
grant will allow us the funding to implement what we've coined "3:2:1:E(quitable)
-Teaching & Mentoring". Under this approach, mentors followed a standardized
program that allows room for individualization as situations present themselves.
Mentors meet with the young women in the program, three times a week in -school.
One of these meetings will be an in -school educational activity. One of these meetings
will be an in-house game/developmental skill activity. The last of these meetings will
be an in-house check-in session. Twice a month there will be a cultural exposure to
something and once a month there shall be an activity open to family, caretakers,
teachers and staff that encourages community building relationships and mutual
understanding. All of these various educational activities would be funded through this
grant.
Travel to and from cultural events, mentorship and educational activities is also
included in the proposed budget for this grant. There are two large events associated
with the Adopt -A -School program locally in Johnson County. Those two events are the
Daddy -Daughter Dance which hopes to promote healthy familial relationships and the
End -of -the -year Banquet. This banquet is a formal event that brings in a notable
outside speaker to celebrate the progress the young women have made throughout
the school year. Here they will earn formal etiquette, have the opportunity to meet with
the notable guest of honor, and also a chance to celebrate their growth with their
family, friends, teachers, staff, and members of the Sorority. These two events are
also included in the proposed budget for this grant.
What is the organizations annual budget? "" Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
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Our local chapters' annual budget is $6,372.80. This operational budget is funded
solely by the members of the Sorority. No parts of this grant will be used for any
operational costs.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
ICEguitvGrantBudget - Adopt- A- School.Ddf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
The program will begin at the start of the 2018-2019 academic school year.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
All funds would be spent August 2018- May 2019
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
N/A
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
N/A
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Yes
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Ravblue: Projected Budget
Organization Contribution $1,500.00
IC Equity Grant $g,5U0.W
Other Revenue: $0.00
Total $8,000.00
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Educational Material.
$75D.W
Marketing/AdverBsing
$150.00
Equlpment/Hardivare
$50D.00
End of Year Banquet
$1,100.00
DaddY-DaugMer Dance
$11000.00
Supplies
$250.00
Travel
$750.0
Mentor Sessions
$I,DW.W
Mlscellaneous5upplies
$20D.W
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Submission #32
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 10:12pm
174.20.184.216
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Willowwind School
Mailing address
950 Dover Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Telephone number
319-338-6061
Email address
michelleb@willowwind.org
Website address
www.willowwind.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Michelle Beninga - Head of School
Contact person's telephone number and email address
319-338-6061 michelleb@willowwind.org
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Organization's mission statement
Our mission at Willowwind School is to develop in our students:
curiosity and a love for learning,
self-esteem and self-discipline, combined with social consciousness,
emotional sensitivity and respect for others,
the ability to think flexibly and critically, to problem solve and to express themselves
clearly and constructively,
- the acquisition of academic skills and creative pursuits,
and
- an appreciation and respect for other cultures, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and
for the natural world.
How many years has the organization been in operation?
Willowwind School is an independent school in Iowa City and has been in operation for
45 years, since 1972.
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Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
1. During the 2016-2017 academic year, Willowwind's 5th and 6th grade students created
Equality Pins. In their words, "We decided to make Equality Pins because our country has
recently experienced a lot of hate and discrimination. This idea grew from the practice of
wearing a safety pin to show solidarity and support for marginalized people. We chose to
make seven different kinds of pins with colors that stand for what we believe in. All of the
colors are widely recognized to represent these ideas." Pins were created to support anti -
bullying, religious acceptance, immigrant respect, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, Black
Lives Matter, environmental protection, and peace. Over 1,000 pins were distributed
throughout the community. The project sparked similar pin projects in connected schools
in other states. The 5th and 6th grade students were honored with a Human Rights Youth
Award from the City of Iowa City for this project.
2. Since January 2014, the Willowwind student community has been participating in the
national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Teams of students composed of members
from all classes K-6 and led by teachers, meet weekly beginning in September to identify
a community need and create a plan of action. Projects culminate in a "kindness delivery"
on MLK, Jr. Day. The projects are fully driven by students and their observations of the
needs in our community. Past projects have included creating gift baskets for Make -A -
Wish wish recipients, raising funds for the Iowa City Animal Shelter and making bunny
pinatas and fleece cat hammocks for animals waiting for homes, visiting residents in local
retirement homes to read books, play games, and present student -created performances,
creating a student art show and sale at the University of Iowa College of Public Health,
with proceeds donated to charity, and supply and fund drives for the Johnson County
Crisis Center, Shelter House, Dance Marathon, and Ronald McDonald House.
Encouraging children to think kindly and act boldly is a part of everyday life at Willowwind
School. In our K-6 grade program, approximately 80 children and their teachers make the
conscious choice to teach kindness and act with love in our school activities. We believe
that kindness is the greatest gift we can give to one another and to our community. By
contributing to the development of a more thoughtful world, we work to ensure a better
future for all. In February 2015, our students were recognized by Newtown Kindness (a
non-profit created in honor of remembering students from the Sandy Hook Elementary
Massacre) as recipients for the first Kind School of the Year award.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Our proposed program is the creation of a culturally inclusive library for our academic
year and summer programs students. Texts will be used by teachers in formalized
classroom instruction, as well as available to students for leisure reading.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
This project advances social justice by providing access to and formalized instruction
from books featuring diverse characters for all students at Willowwind School. One
foundation of a social justice perspective is the understanding of the intrinsic value of all
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human beings. This can be built through interactions that promote understanding, build
empathy, and, ultimately, compel action. Through the lens of literature, students are able
to vicariously experience the lives of others, be exposed to new ideas, visualize
inequalities, and confront social injustices. Books provide a window into experiences
unlike one's own. Books also provide essential representation to children of all
backgrounds, providing the opportunity to see oneself in the pages of a book, or to see a
character like themselves solving problems they may be experiencing in their own lives.
By prioritizing the teaching of texts the focus on diverse characters, we are building a
generation of learners who prioritize social justice and equality.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
A culturally inclusive library addresses the education priority. Texts will be incorporated
into Willowwind's existing social justice -driven literacy curriculum for students enrolled in
the K-6 program and utilized for summer programs, which are open to all children in the
community.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
As an independent school, Willowwind does not currently have a well-curated on-site
library for students to utilize. We lack in space, staff, and, most importantly, books! Our
budget for purchasing texts is extremely limited, and our current library lacks in both the
quantity and quality of books. We have relied upon the generosity of the Iowa City Public
Library and Willowwind families to donate new and gently used books to expand our
student library. As a result, our currently library lacks coherence and purpose. We
currently own and utilize small sets (3-5 books) of approximately 25 titles featuring
diverse characters in our literacy curriculum for 5th and 6th grade students. This funding
could allow us to conscientiously and strategically begin building a culturally inclusive set
of texts to impact the learning of all ages in our own diverse school community.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
A partnership has not been established at this time.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
Demographics below are based on figures from the 2017-2018 academic year. These
figures include information regarding our current student enrollment. This information
does not include the potential students / community members this program will benefit
summers programs, after school enrichment, other potential school programs, etc.
Age - based on PreK-6 enrollment figures
Preschool (ages 3-5): 37 students
Kindergarten (ages 5-6): 12 students
Grades 1/2 (ages 6-8): 16 students
Grades 3/4 (ages 8-10): 12 students
Grades 5 (ages 10-11): 15 students
Grades 6 (ages 11-12): 10 students
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Grades 6-8 (ages 11-15) - Summer Programs only: approximately 10-14 students
Race - based on PreK-6 enrollment figures
Caucasian: 62%
Non White: 38%
Biracial: 24%
Asian: 7%
Latinx: 3%
African American: 2%
Middle Eastern: 2%
Gender - based on PreK-6 enrollment figures
Female: 47
Male: 55
Income - based on K-6 enrollment figures (income not tracked within Willowwind's
Preschool Program)
$150,000+: 65.6%
$100,000 - $149,999: 3.1 %
$75,000 - $99,999:10.9%
$50,000 - $74,999: 9.4%
$49,999 & less: 10.9%
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How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
From current students (ages 3 - 14) to future students and current families to future
families, the reach this grant would provide Willowwind School is endless. Throughout the
school year Willowwind School enrolls up to 118 students and their families. During the
summer months, Willowwind School can enroll over 250 students in summer programing,
camps, and classes. Students at Willowwind School (during both the academic year and
Summer Programs) come from the Iowa City area and beyond. We have welcomed
children from all backgrounds locally, nationally, and even internationally.
By increasing students' awareness to perspectives different than their own, students will
be able to empower change beyond themselves and their school and into their
community. Because of this, the number of community members served by this
opportunity is infinite and endless. We look forward to ways our students can make
changes in the community big and small.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Willowwind School is an non-profit independent school where 80% of our funding comes
from tuition. Tuition covering 80% of operating costs is the average among schools in
NAIS (National Association for Independent Schools). The additional 20% of funding
necessary to cover operating costs and enhance educational experiences comes from
donor support and grant opportunities like this one. Breakdown of costs is as follows:
Willowwind Schooi Preschooi:
Morning Preschool: $545 per month
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Willowwind School Elementary School (Kindergarten through Sixth Grade):
Willowwind School's elementary program follows a Sliding Scale Tuition Model which
establishes fair tuition rates based on household income. A Sliding Scale tuition model
allows for Willowwind's educational experience to be accessible to all regardless of
socioeconomic status. This enables anyone the ability to educate their children as equal
members of an economically, racially, and culturally diverse community. In addition,
elementary families (Kindergarten through Sixth Grade) can also apply for financial aid
and scholarship support to further offset the cost of the sliding scale tuition rates. We
believe these opportunities to diversify tuition rates further supports our desire in
providing students opportunities to explore the world through multiple perspectives.
Household Income = Academic Year Tuition
$150,000+ = $10,815
$100,000 - $149,999 = $10,300
$75,000 - $99,999 = $9,475
$50,000 - $74,999 = $8,965
$49,999 & less = $7,800
Willowwind School Summer Programs:
Preschool Full Day Summer Program: $225 weekly
K-8 Half Day Summer Program: on average $150 weekly
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
Success will be measured by assessing student attitudes and academic understanding of
diversity, social justice, and equality concepts.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
Scales that measure attitudes toward social justice concepts exist, but are primarily
designed for use by university students and adults and are cost restrictive for us to
procure. As a result, we have created a simplified, qualitative measure of student attitude
and understanding regarding social justice ideas for our 5th and 6th grade students.
Before reading each text, students write about key words; i.e. identity, diversity, equality,
social justice, privilege, racism, sexism, etc. Three to five words are chosen to reflect the
characters or ideas included in the assigned texts; i.e., a pre -assessment for Gracefully
Grayson could include the terms gender, biological sex, sexuality, and transgender. At
the end of each text, students write again about the same terms and analyze their ideas
using the prompt, "I used to think/understand/believe... but now
think/understand/believe...". Students are evaluated on their reflections and the
demonstrated understanding of social justice concepts.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
Willowwind shares its students accomplishments with the community via weekly
e -newsletters, Facebook posts, classroom blogs, press releases, tv interviews and news
segments, and most importantly through word of mouth.
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As Willowwind builds a library of diverse books and utilizes these books and the literary
experiences that accompany them, Willowwind will continue to share with our community
(internally and externally) the pride we have in our students progress in understanding
multiple perspectives and providing opportunities for students to utilize their voice for
compassion, strength, and support of others.
Willowwind will use a small part of the funds received to market and inform the larger
community about our expanding libraries and unique educational opportunities provided
to students through balanced literacy and diverse books.
In addition, Wlllowwlnd School would utilize additional funds provided by this grant to
provide teachers opportunities to share our experiences in using literacy instruction to
understand social justice and racial equality. Through this grant, teachers would have the
funding necessary to create workshop proposals to bring Wllowwind's literary ideas to life
in other schools. In doing so, Willowwind School's faculty members would be able to
reach other schools and children by networking with and teaching other educators.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
The tool created through this program is a literacy curriculum that empowers all learners
to see themselves in works of art and literature, as well as to actively engage in
combating social injustice. Willowwind currently utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to
investigating identity, advocacy, and activism with upper elementary students. With a
focus on marginalized and non-dominant communities, visual art, poetry, and literature
are integrated to explore personal identity, build recognition and connection with others,
and foster a sense of engagement in social justice. The shared approach teaches
students methods for engaging in civil discourse during the discussion of controversial
topics, as well as introducing the concepts of privilege, representation, advocacy for self
and others, and community activism. The addition of a culturally inclusive library
enhances this curriculum by adding texts that expand the range of representation.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
Willowwind is committed to continuing a social justice focused literacy curriculum.
Funding from the SJRE Grant will enhance the program and speed its delivery, and the
program will continue indefinitely.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
$4,500 would provide a significant number of diverse books for all grade/age levels. An
additional $1,000 would provide opportunities for Willowwind educators to share our
curriculum and expand our own understanding through PD workshops.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
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Willowwind School requests $5,500 to further develop a PreK-6 social justice focused
literacy curriculum.
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will primarily be utilized for the purchase of diverse books to begin a
culturally inclusive library. Books will be selected using recognized resources, such as
We Need Diverse Books and Children's Book Council. Funding will also be used to
provide professional development opportunities for Willowwind faculty to spread our
message of inclusiveness with other educators and learn about additional methods in
increasing awareness around social injustice. Willowwind's Literacy and Activism
curriculum has been presented at the Independent Schools Association of the Central
States (ISACS) annual conference in November, 2017, and is scheduled for
presentation at the Private Schools, Public Purpose annual conference in March,
2018.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
Funding figures based on Willowwind's most recent published budget figures in
Willowwind School's 2016-2017 Annual Report.
Income: $1,359,655
Tuition: $1,083,491
Summer Programs: $195,042
Donations: $53,361
Enrichment: $25,425
Other: $1,336
Expenses: $1,190,555
Salary: $795,711
* All payroll is covered 100% by student tuition.
Summer Camp: $102,241
Building & Utilities: $100,211
* All facilities expenses are covered by tuition & Annual Fund donations.
Scholarship Award: $42,911
Program Expense: $34,241
Technology: $19,169
Supplies: $16,9990
Enrichment Classes: $14,790
Other: $68,026
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on a
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Wiinwwind School - SJRE Grant Budggt.pdf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
Teach social justice literacy curriculum for the foreseeable future. Creation of inclusive
library complete by Aug 1, 2018.
Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
Funds allocated for book purchase spent by Aug 1, 2018. Funds allocated to PD spent
by June 30, 2019.
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Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
To our knowledge, Willowwind has not received any funding from the City of Iowa City
within the last five years.
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
Willowwind has not received any funding for this program, service, or activity from any
other non -City of Iowa City sources.
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
Willowwind does not plan to apply for additional funding for this program in FY2018 or
FY2019.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
Not applicable
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
Not applicable
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Willowwind School Culturally Inclusive Library Expansion
Project Budget
Revenue
Project Budget
Student Supply Fees ($50 for books per classroom)
$250.00
SJRE Grant
$5,500.00
Total Revenue
$5,750.00
Expenses
Project Budget
Classroom Library Expansions:
PreK-2nd Grade
$1,500.00
3rd -6th Grade
$2,000.00
Community Library Expansions:
PreK
$500.00
K -6th Grade
$500.00
Professional Develoment
$1,000.00
Equipment/Hardware
$250.00
(to categorize, organize, store texts)
Total Expenses
$5,750.00
Submission #33 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #33
Submission information
Form: FY18 Social Justice and Racial Eguity Grant Application
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:32pm
50.82.38.35
I. Organizational Information
Name of organization
Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project (EICBP)
Mailing address
P.O. Box 3174 Iowa City, IA 52244-3174
Telephone number
(920) 659-0572
Email address
info@communitybondproject.org
Website address
www.communitybondproject.org
Name and title of contact person for purposes of this application
Jula Zalenski, Legal Affairs Director
Contact person's telephone number and email address
(920) 659-0572 & juliazalenski@gmail.com
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Organization's mission statement
The mission of the Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project is to increase access to due
process within the immigration justice system by providing bail funds and additional legal
support to immigrants unfairly targeted by Immigrations Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.).
How many years has the organization been in operation?
The Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project (EICBP) has been in operation for less than
one year.
Provide an example of a project initiated by the organization in the last three years
that had a wide community reach and impact. If a newly established organization,
provide an experience with a prior project that inspired this proposal.
The EICBP was established in late March 2017 as an official charitable 501(c)(3). In eight
months, we have successfully assisted four clients in the Eastern Iowa area by providing
monetary bond aka bail assistance totaling $17,000. The project acts as a point of
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intervention in the immigration enforcement system and allows people in immigration
proceedings to access due process while their immigration case proceeds. In a short time
we have managed to raise approximately $39,000 towards the core of our mission, which
is to provide direct bail assistance to immigrants unfairly targeted by Immigration
Customs Enforcement.
Another project that the EICBP and other local community advocates implemented was
free Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) renewal clinics in September 2017; the
DACA clinics were geared towards assisting DACA recipients who were eligible for
renewal with free legal assistance in completing their renewal applications. The DACA
clinic was a collaboration between the UI Immigration Law Legal Clinic, The Center for
Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and the EICBP. We are requesting grant dollars to
expand programmatic capacity so that we may serve immigrant clients in a legal defense
capacity in addition to the core of of project, which is to provide bond or bail assistance.
II. Proposal
What is the program, service or activity?
Immigrants who cannot afford bond remain in detention due to their poverty alone,
regardless of alleged "flight risk," and will eventually be deported back to their home
country if they are not able to substantiate a case or access due process via legal
representation. Through charitable donations, the EICBP provides bail funds for
individuals who are unable to pay their bond. Before the EICBP is able to pay the bail
bond for someone, however, they have the right to a court hearing to determine what
their bond should be. Many people need a bond hearing before any bond amount will be
set at all. This programmatic pilot will pay the fee for an immigration attorney to represent
low income immigrants from Iowa City and the surrounding area at their bond hearing.
A bond hearing and receiving bond are both important factors that help to ensure that an
individual is released from detention and decreases the chance of an order of removal
from the US (Trac.syr.edu). Immigrants who receive bond are able to stay in the US and
continue to work to support their families and spend time with their loved ones, while their
case is pending. Nationally, 68% of individuals released on bond are not removed from
the US (Trac.syr.edu).
In 2018, the EICBP is partnering with the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on a
pilot project to reach out to immigrants in detention centers. Through this partnership, we
will encounter new clients that need assistance with securing representation for their
bond hearings. We have partnered with a local immigration attorney to provide that
representation. Obtaining legal representation for the bond hearing will help immigrants
receive a fair bond amount. Many immigrants are not aware that they need to ask for a
bond hearing, so in order to ensure that they receive due process, we need to meet with
these clients and provide them legal representation for their hearing. After the hearing,
the EICBP will be able to provide our established support of the bail funds.
How does the program, service or activity advance social justice or racial equity?
Be specific.
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Immigration legal defense is expensive and a major barrier for low income individuals and
families in Iowa. Many individuals in immigration detention are unable to afford
representation, or are not knowledgeable about the legal procedures. This program
advances social justice by reducing barriers and increasing access to due process by
connecting individuals to legal representation that can assist them. Both factors, secure
legal representation and providing bail bond support will help families in our community
stay together.
This pilot will help the EICBP reach individuals we have had no contact with before. In the
past year, the EICBP has assisted with providing bail funding for individuals who often
already have some form of legal representation. It is EICBP's goal to help immigrants
who have not received any legal supports and may be stuck in detention centers simply
because they cannot afford to hire an attorney to represent them in a bond hearing. This
pilot will make a significant impact on the lives of the immigrants we serve.
Traditionally, low-income underdocumented immigrants are automatically at a
disadvantage due to lack of economic stability, among other factors. The EICBP is
advancing social justice by providing a channel so that individuals may proceed just and
fairly within the federal immigration court system.
In addition, the pilot also significantly supports racial minorities. Of the five clients who
have been assisted with bail bond assistance, all five identify as Hispanic/Latino. The
EICBP anticipates that the majority of the eligible bond and legal assistance clients will
continue to be low income racial minorities.
How does the program, service or activity address one or more of the six priority
areas?
This program addresses all six priority areas. It addresses criminal justice through
ensuring due process for the individuals involved. Additionally, following a bond hearing
and bond payment, immigrants are able to return to their communities to help support
their families, go to school, maintain their housing and contribute to their communities.
Detention has a negative impact on the health of those detained, in addition to the health
of their family members. This program improves health by reducing stress and reuniting
families.
What community need does this program, service or activity fulfill? Response
should include information or data that demonstrates the need
Since early 2017 there has been a significant increase in immigration arrests and
detentions. In the first seven months of 2017, immigration arrests in the interior United
States increased 43% compared to a comparable time period in 2016 (The Deported,
Human Rights Watch Report, 12/5/17). Not only are interior arrests increasing, but they
are increasing for individuals who have never been convicted of any crime. From late
January to early September of 2017, the number of arrests for those who have not
convicted a crime nearly tripled (The Deported, Human Rights Watch Report, 12/5/17).
This demonstrates a great need for individuals in our community for legal representation.
Once immigration arrests occur, immigrants are often held in detention, and the rates of
individuals in holding are increasing. According to numbers from the Omaha immigration
court, which has jurisdiction over Iowa cases, the proportions of who is detained
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compared to who is not detained is rapidly growing. in 2016, only 27% of immigrants
arrested were initially detained, compared to the current fiscal year 2018, where 93.5%
have been detained (Trac.syr.edu). This increase demonstrates that immigrant
community members are being detained and represents a significant need for support
with legal representation. The ability to help individuals with representation for a bond
hearing will make a large impact on their success rate when released from detention.
Clients can return to the our community while their immigration court case proceeds.
Does the program, service or activity include partnerships or collaborations with
other organization(s)? If so, what organization(s)? Provide a detailed description of
the partnership/collaboration.
The EICBP has two major partnerships for this program. The first partnership is with
Martha Scarpellino, of Scarpellino Law PLC, an Iowa City immigration attorney.
Scarpellino's firm has agreed to provide legal representation for the bond hearings. The
retainers will be paid directly her for these cases. However, In case of an emergency
need for representation we may need to partner with a different immigration attorney.
The second partnership is with the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, who we
are partnering with to visit detention centers in 2017. We hope through this partnership,
we will encounter new clients that need assistance with securing representation for bond
hearings, as well as providing our established service of bail funds.
Provide the projected demographics of community members that will be served by
the program, service or activity (response should include age, race, gender and
income)?
The projected demographics would focus on undocumented or underdocumented
individuals from the Iowa City and corridor area, of any age, race, gender, that are
currently in detention. The EICBP has a distribution policy which allows our legal advisor
to assess the needs of clients. Due to the high costs of legal representation, the
community members that will be served will be low income.
How many community members are estimated to be served by this program,
service or activity and over what period of time?
This program will serve five immigrants in the Iowa City area by paying for retainers costs
for bond hearings. The program will run throughout 2018, and once we have served five
individuals, the program will end.
Is there a charge to participate in the program, service or activity? If so, what is the
cost per person? Why is the charge needed?
Participants will not be charged any fees to receive bail hearing retainers. Once
connected with the EICBP, our organization will be able to support individuals by
connecting them with other organizations or supports than can help them with their
continued legal defense.
What are the outcomes and performance measures for the program, service or
activity?
When someone is able to be released from detention, immigration cases take on average
3 years to close (Trac.syr.edu). Due to the length of time it takes to resolve an
immigration case, the cases will not be resolved in 2018. The outcome and performance
measures for the program are as follows:
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-To provide five new clients retainers for bond hearings.
-To connect new clients and their families with continued supports following their bond
hearing in Iowa City and the surrounding area.
What indicators or metrics have been identified to measure outcomes and
performance?
The EICBP will track how many individuals get a bond after their hearing and what the
bond amount is. We will also compare the final bond amount is to the bond set before the
individual had legal representation. EICBP will also track how the immigrant came in
contact with the organization, whether through referral or detention visit, so we can
improve our client outreach. We will continue to track basic demographic information
such as the person's family status, employment, and general immigration history. This
information will help us evaluate the specific impact a person's detention has on the
community.
How will these outcomes be shared beyond your organization with the
community?
The outcomes will be shared with our network of immigration organizations including
community partners Martha Scarpellino and The Center for Worker Justice, among
others. EICBP will also share our outcomes, with personal information redacted, to our
network of financial supporters who support immigrants in our community.
What processes or tools will be created as a part of the program, service or activity
that can be shared with others in the community to eliminate racial and social
inequities?
Many individuals are unfamiliar with the immigration legal proceedings process. Through
our website, we plan to document this new program alongside our current documentation
of bail bond procedures. EICBP will develop literature to post on the website and share
this information with community members so others can gain familiarity on the different
steps in immigration legal proceedings. This will shine a light on how complicated the
process is and where help is most needed.
Will the program, service or activity be continued or expanded after the SJRE
Grand funding ends? If so, how.
The EICBP would like to continue to provide funding for bond hearings after the funding
ends. There is not currently any program in the area that is assisting with providing these
supports and we would like to fill that need. After initial pilot funding, EICBP will establish
an additional fund where community members can contribute to bond hearings, in
addition to the bail funds that many community members are already supporting.
More recently, many local jurisdictions throughout the US have begun to establish legal
defense funds for undocumented immigrants. For instance, Hennepin County in
Minnesota recently approved a $275,000 pilot legal defense fund to assist their immigrant
neighbors. It is the hope that with additional increase in need as well as advocacy from
local and surrounding immigrant rights group, that the city or county would consider
piloting a similar legal defense fund to assist our immigrant neighbors.
If the proposal includes fees for professional services, please explain how this
advances the program, service or activity and its goals.
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Unlike criminal court, in immigration court there is no right to free counsel. Because of
this, most immigrants do not have any counsel in their proceedings. In 2007-2012, only
14% of detained immigrants had legal representation (The Deported, Human Rights
Watch Report, 12/5/17). For our proposal we are contracting the professional services of
Martha Scarpellino to provide the legal representation for five bond hearings. All other
services related to this program will be provided by volunteers.
III. Funding Amount Request
Amount of funding requested
$2,500
How will the funding be utilized?
The funding will be used entirely to cover the costs of the five bond hearings. Our
partner Martha Scarpellino has agreed to accept $500 for each bond hearing retainer.
The $2,500 will be broken down into five separate bond hearings, so five individuals
can be served. The EICBP is an entirely volunteer run organization so all
administrative work surrounding the bond hearings and any additional supports will be
done without cost.
What is the organizations annual budget? ** Social Justice and Racial Equity
funds cannot be used for operational costs such as rent, salaries or utilities.
During the first eight months since the EICBP has been established, the expenditure
total was $20,361.79. Of these expenditures, $17,000 has paid direct bonds leaving
our overall expenditures cost at $3361.79. Of the $3361.79, $1500.00 was put toward
our official incorporation and the organization's formation. The EICBP's expenditures
besides direct bond payment include Network for Good donor software, Quickbooks
software, marketing materials such as flyers and website, basic office supplies, event
costs, and mileage coverage for volunteer travel. We anticipate minimal expenditures
costs until we hire paid personnel.
In FY19 (Jan 12018- Dec 3 2018), we plan to spend no more than $3000 in total
expenditures. The amount of bond we are able to pay out is dependent on donations.
For the purposes of this pilot project, the budget will be $2500 for the five bond
retainer fees to be paid directly to the Scarpellino law firm. At this point, due to
budgetary constraints, hiring personnel is not feasible however will be considered for
future organizational planning and sustainability.
Upload the project budget for 2018 and 2019. The project budget must be on
spreadsheet and consistent with the template.
Bud -get EICBP ICSJ Grant Bond Retainers Jan 2018 odf
Provide a timeline for the program, service or activity.
June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 - distribute $500/client for qualifying individuals to
cover retainer cost for one bond hearing.
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Provide a timeline for how grant money would be spent over the next year.
We will provide services based on need and will document when we provide bond
hearing support service throughout the year.
Within the last five years has the organization received any funding from the
City of Iowa City? If so, for what purpose and for how much? (City departments
do not need to answer).
No
Within the last five years has the organization received funding for this
program, service or activity from a non -City of Iowa City source? If so, how
much was received and what is the duration of the funding?
No
Does the organization plan to apply for additional funding for this program,
service or activity in fiscal year 2018 or fiscal year 2019?
At this time, the EICBP does not plan on applying for additional funding for this
particular program.
If applicant is a city department, please indicate whether the program, service or
activity is fully or partially budgeted for in the fiscal year 2018 budget?
N/A
If applicant is a city department, will the program, service or activity be
budgeted for in fiscal year 2019? If not, explain.
N/A
Authorization
I agree that the following electronic signature is an electronic representation of my
signature for all purposes; just the same as traditional pen -and -paper signiture.
Authorization date
Tue, 01/02/2018
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Project Budget 1 -Nov -18 1 -Apr -19 31 -Jul -19
Revenue:
Fees
Grants
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
Expenses:
Professional Services $2,500.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Educational Materials
Ma rketing/Advertisting
Equipment/Hardware
Rentals
Supplies
Total Expenditures $2,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $500.00
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DRAFT
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — February 13, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Monique Green (5:40 p.m.), Don King, Royceann Porter, David Selmer
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Pat Ford, Staff Kellie Fruehling
STAFF ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Chief Matherly
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by King, seconded by Selmer, to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 01/09/18
• ICPD General Orders 07-02 (Detainee Processing)
• ICPD General Orders 99-03 (Prisoner Transport)
• ICPD General Orders 01-01 (Bias -Based Policing)
Motion carried, 4/0, Green Absent.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS
Proposed Ordinance Change Discussion - Board member Selmer drafted a memo which was
distributed in the meeting packet regarding proposed changes to the rules and procedures regarding
the investigations and findings of the CPRB. Selmer suggested discussing the items on the memo as a
Board to get feedback and decide next steps. Legal Counsel Ford handed out a copy of Selmer's
memo which he had made comments on regarding his concerns, and discussed them with the Board.
The Board agreed to have a subcommittee of Townsend and King meet with Legal Counsel and narrow
the focus of the memo and bring back another draft to the Board.
The Board had previously asked about police officer training. Chief Matherly handed out a memo which
detailed training in 2016 and 2017 and noted the Board's authority to review police policies. The Chief
noted the increased hours in 2017 as compared to 2016. As suggested by the Board, the Chief started
sending the revised policies to with a redlined version so they can see what changes have been made.
The Chief answered questions and described some of the training officers attend and encouraged
Board members to continue asking questions regarding policies and training.
Community Forum Discussion — Fruehling discussed the draft items for the forum included in the
meeting packet and asked if a discussion topic had been agreed upon for the presentation by police.
The Board and the Police Chief agreed to discuss current community issues and how the police
department is handling them and also an introduction of the new downtown liaison officer.
February 13, 2018
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Police Chief Matherly welcomed Board members to participate in ride -a -longs with an officer from the
police department. Matherly also offered to take the Board through a Fire Arms Training Simulator
(FATS) at the University of Iowa. Members will contact staff if they would like to participate.
BOARD INFORMATION
None.
STAFF INFORMATION
Fruehling asked Board members to review their information on the updated staff contact sheet included
in the packet.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• March 13, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm - Rescheduled to March 20, 2018
• April 10, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm - Rescheduled to April 17, 2018
• April 23, 2018, 6:00 PM, IC Library Meeting Rm A (Community Forum)
• May 8, 2018, 5:30 PM, Helling Conference Rm
Legal Counsel noted he would be unavailable for the meeting on March 13 and Board Member Porter
stated she would be out of town on April 10th.
The Board agreed to tentatively reschedule the March 131h meeting to March 201, and April 10'h to April
171. Staff will check on room availability and contact the Board with changes if necessary.
Moved by Green, seconded by Selmer to change the meeting schedule as discussed pending room
availability. Motion carried, 5/0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by King, seconded by Porter.
Motion carried, 5/0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:11 P.M.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2017-2018
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Monique
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7/1/20
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