City of Lawrence

Outside Agency Funding

APPLICATION

General Information: Each year, the City Commission considers requests for the allocation of dollars to a number of agencies that provide services benefiting the Lawrence community. The decision on funding a request will be made during the City’s annual budgeting process. The decision will be based upon the availability of funds, the need demonstrated through the agency’s application, the stated objectives of the applicant’s program, past performance by the agency in adhering to funding guidelines (as appropriate), and the ability to measure progress toward the program objectives.

Instructions: Applications for 2008 funding must be complete and submitted electronically to the City Manager’s Office at cliebst@ci.lawrence.ks.us by the deadline of 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

Questions? Contact Casey Liebst, Budget Manager at cliebst@ci.lawrence.ks.us or at 785-832-3409.

Section I. Applicant Information

Legal Name of Agency:		The Salvation Army
Name of Program for Which Funding is Requested:			Emergency Shelter & Warming/Cooling Center
Primary Contact Person:		Wes Dalberg
Address:	946 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Telephone:	785-843-4188 x 101		Fax:	785-843-1716
Email:	wes_dalberg@usc.salvationarmy.org

Section 2. Request Information

A.	Amount of funds requested from the City for this program for calendar year 2008:	$41,000
B.	Will these funds be used for capital outlay (equipment or facilities) in 2008? If so, please describe: No
C.	Will these funds be used to leverage other funds in 2008? If so, how: No
D.	Did you receive City funding for this program in 2007? If so, list the amount and source for funding (i.e. General Fund, Alcohol Fund, etc.): $30,000 Outside Agency Funding – Emergency Shelter $11,000 Outside Agency Funding – Warming/Cooling Center
E.	If you are requesting an increase in funding over 2007, please explain exactly how the additional funds will be used: In previous years, the Community Commission on Homelessness submitted an application requesting funding for continued support of activities that address the issues of homelessness. The funds were then distributed to several agencies that serve the homeless population. For the current application it was decided that individual agencies would request funding for their particular service provided. Therefore, The Salvation Army is requesting $41,000 for the following activities: Emergency Shelter – $30,000 and Warming/Cooling Center – $11,000.

Section 3. Agency and Program Budget information

A.	How many paid full time employees work for your agency?	9	Volunteers?			12

B.	What percent of your total 2007 budget goes to employee salaries and benefits?				51%

C.	What percent of your total 2007 budget is used for operating expenses?			49%

D.	What is the total estimated cost to provide the program in 2008?			$202,400

E.	What percent of 2008 program costs are being requested from the City?			20%

F.	List other anticipated sources of funding and funding amount for this program in 2008:
	Anticipated Funding Source				Dollar Amount
	CDBG				$30,000
	ESG				$12,000
	FEMA				$10,000
	Outside Agency Funding				$41,000
	Restricted Donations				$10,000
	Special Fundraising				$34,400
	United Way				$35,000
	Gifts In Kind				$30,000

	TOTAL 2008 PROGRAM BUDGET				$202,400

Section 4. Statement of Problem/Need to Be Addressed By Program

A. Provide a brief statement of the problem or need your agency proposes to address with the requested funding and/or the impact of not funding this program. The statement should include characteristics of the client population that will be served by this program. If possible, include statistical data to document this need.

According to the point-in-time count compiled in Lawrence, KS, on January 29, 2007, for the Continuum of Care application, an estimated 264 homeless persons are residing in emergency shelters. Forty-seven (47) are families with children and one hundred thirty-two (132) are single persons. The homeless subpopulations included: chronically homeless, those suffering with a mental illness, chronic substance abuse, veterans, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. This count speaks to and confirms the need for continued emergency shelter. This is an increase of over one hundred percent (100%) according to the point-in-time count conducted in January 2005, which reported one hundred ten (110) homeless persons were residing in Lawrence. While there is a margin of error in the documented numbers, as it difficult to accurately count every homeless individual and family. This year’s count is a more precise report of persons experiencing homelessness in our community.

If emergency shelter were not provided for the growing number of homeless individuals and

families in the Lawrence community, downtown in particular, could quite possibly see an increase

in panhandling, public intoxication, illegal camping, theft and/or dumpster diving for food and

unsuitable behaviors that could be perceived as bothersome. This is not to say that all homeless

persons behave in this manner, nor does the Salvation Army (TSA) believe all homeless persons

behave inappropriately, but without adequate shelter these behaviors become increasingly more

visible.

TSA proposes to continue providing a safe emergency shelter for homeless individuals and

families, including the aforementioned subpopulations, from 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM and a

warming/cooling shelter from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM daily.

During FY 2006, the Salvation Army provided 14,306 bed nights including an evening meal and

45,061 services were utilized during the warming/cooling center. Thirteen (13) families were

provided shelter, nineteen (19) individuals and four (4) families obtained housing and twelve

(12) persons obtained employment.

In 2006, The Salvation Army’s programs served: sixty-nine percent (69%) male; thirty-one percent

(31%) female; thirty percent (30%) minorities; ninety-nine percent (99%) low income; twenty

percent (20%) disabled; six percent (6%) children (0-12); nine percent (9%) youth (13-21); eighty

percent (80%) adults (22-59); and five percent (5%) elderly (60+), unduplicated persons.

B. How was the need for this program determined?

The continual need for emergency shelter in the community is a fundamental program TSA has provided for the past 19 years. The shelter has under gone many changes over the years but the one constant has been the need for a safe place for those persons experiencing homelessness to get off the streets. Until recently, there has not been a limit on time allowed to stay in the shelter. The Salvation Army strives to assist homeless individuals and families achieve their maximum potential, therefore, it was essential to execute time constraints. A one hundred twenty (120) day maximum annual stay and personal action plan will be developed on each individual and family to assist with optimal self-sufficiency. The Salvation Army will continue to invest its reputation, experience and resources to meet the needs of the homeless and to ensure that gaps in services to the homeless and poor are provided.

C. Why should this problem/need be addressed by the City?

Homelessness is not only an individual or family problem, or an agency dilemma, but a community quandary as well. Until we have adequate emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable permanent housing and permanent supportive housing in Lawrence, we will continue to see persons struggling on the edge of homelessness.

Without continued support from the City, TSA would have to rely more heavily on local generosity, private donors, local and national foundations and dwindling State and Federal dollars. Thanks to the continuous financial support of the Outside Agency Funding it has been possible to continue providing emergency shelter and a warming/cooling shelter for homeless individuals and families.

Section 4. Description of Program Services

A. Provide a brief description of the service you will provide and explain how it will respond to the need you identified in Section 3. The description should include how many clients will be served, and should describe as specifically as possible the interaction that will take place between the provider and the user of the service.

We anticipate providing services to as many individual persons as we served last year with a two

percent (2%) increase in families. A breathalyzer is administered at check-in and any persons

registering a blood alcohol level over .08 is referred to the Lawrence Community Shelter. For those

persons choosing to stay in the shelter an evening meal is provided, in addition to, case management

services, life-skills classes, access to showers, laundry amenities, telephone, mail, a bed with linens,

and limited storage for personal items. In addition to providing overnight shelter, TSA continues to

work collaboratively with the Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS) to provide a place for people to

go during the daytime hours. LCS Drop-In Center is open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM while TSA Warming/Cooling Center is open 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM three hundred sixty-five days a year. For those persons utilizing services during the warming/cooling center coffee and snacks are provided, as well as, shower and laundry facilities, telephone, mail, case management services and a television lounge.

All shelter residents are required to meet with a case manager twice a month and develop a personal action plan. The personal action plan will take into consideration the community resources, services and opportunities available. The resident’s personal action plan will include attending classes, coaching, counseling, meetings and programs that may be offered that would be beneficial to the resident, regardless if classes are in-house or at another agency. Attendance and participation in classes, coaching, counseling, meetings and programs that are a part of the resident’s personal action plan are required for a resident to continue in the shelter after 120 days.

B. Describe any efforts your agency has made to explore the community to determine if there are any other agencies providing similar types of services. What efforts have you made to coordination services?

The Salvation Army has the opportunity to impact consumers and the community in a positive way this year. In addition to working with the Community Commission on Homelessness to assist them in the implementation of the Community’s Task Force recommendations, we regularly attend and work with various groups and organizations, such as; Coalition for Homeless Concerns, Community Cooperation Committee, Continuum of Care, Bert Nash, Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services, ECKAN, Homeless 2 Housed, Housing and Credit Counseling, Just Food, Lawrence Community Interfaith Initiative, Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority, Pelathé, tiny-k Early Intervention, United Way and University of Kansas School of Social Welfare. Since the inception of the City of Lawrence Task Force’s recommendation of community outreach workers, TSA has been a part of a more coordinated approach to case management services within the homeless provider agencies.

It is exciting to see leaders from a cross-section of the community come together with a common purpose. We will, before the end of 2007 see a comprehensive plan to deal with the many homeless issues that our community is faced with. It will be at this point that the Salvation Army along with other service providers will be able to step forward and fill specific needs as identified by our community as part of a collaborative and cooperative effort to serve and bring about real change for homeless individuals and families.

Section 5. Program Objectives

Please provide three specific program objectives for 2008. Objectives should demonstrate the purpose of the program and measure the amount of service delivered or the effectiveness of the services delivered. A time frame and numerical goal should also be included. Examples include, “75% of clients receiving job training will retain their job one year after being hired,” “increased fundraising efforts will result in a 15% increase in donations in 2008,” “credit counseling services will be provided to 600 clients in 2008,” “new digital arts program will serve 275 students in 2008” etc. Applicants will be expected to report their progress toward meeting these objectives in their six month and annual reports to the City.

	Program Objectives

1.	Four (4) of our consumers, identified through the case management process or by consumer request, will voluntarily enter and complete a drug and/or alcohol treatment program.

2.	Fifteen percent (15%) of consumers remaining in the shelter program longer than 120 days will obtain employment within six (6) months following their 120^th day.

3.	Sixty – five percent (65%) of consumers will apply for subsidized housing within thirty days after entering the shelter program.

4.	Twenty-five percent (25%) of consumers who remain in the shelter program longer than 120 days will move into an independent living situation, transitional or permanent housing or permanent supportive housing, within eighteen (18) months following their 120^th day.

Please return completed application electronically to cliebst@ci.lawrence.ks.us by

5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

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