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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1520 |
| Community Kitchen and Services for Homeless |
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| Requester: |
Rayme L. Nuckles, CEO |
Organization: |
Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County |
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| Project Title: |
Community Kitchen and Services for Homeless |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 9:05:57 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Crist |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Homelessness is a significant problem across the state. It is devastating for families as it disrupts virtually every aspect of family life, damaging the physical and emotional health of family members, interfering with children's education and development, and frequently resulting in the separation of family members. The growing number of visibly homeless on our streets, in parks and along the rivers reduces the quality of life for citizens and has potentially an adverse impact on businesses and tourism. The loss of human potential cannot be measured. Development of public private partnerships and the implementation of federally recognized best practices such as the proposed program can be replicated throughout the state. |
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| Recipient: |
Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County |
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Contact: |
Rayme L. Nuckles, CEO |
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2105 N. Nebraska Ave |
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Contact Phone: |
(813) 404-7514 |
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Tampa 33602 |
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Contact email: |
Rayme@homelessofhc.org |
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| Counties: |
Hillsborough |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The Community Kitchen and Services for Homeless program is a �one-stop� multi-service center operated through partnership with other service providers, government agencies and faith-based organizations. Those services needed by homeless individuals and families to transition from homelessness to permanent housing will be physically and programmatically integrated within this one location improving accessibility, coordination, and reducing costs. Services include, but are not limited to, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, education, vocational training, job placement assistance, health services, and other supports. The Center consists of a commercial kitchen, large community/dining room, public restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, classrooms, computer lab, medical clinic, and office space for case managers and other professional staff. Faith-based organizations currently committed to providing food to homeless individuals and families will coordinate their efforts and utilize the community kitchen and dining room instead of providing food to homeless on the streets, in parks, under overpasses and bridges, in alleys and on other public properties. The Center will collect and track data of those who access assistance for comprehensive planning and evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Reduce duplication of service. Coordinate case planning to more rapidly return families and individuals to permanent housing. Reduce the number of persons homeless, and the amount of time individuals and families remain on the streets. Provide central access to current data about available services and housing. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$2,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$3,500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$1,500,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Council on Homelessness 2007 Strategic Plan |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
