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CBIRS Request 204
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #204
Renacer Seniors Program
 
Requester: Ms. Josie Bacallao Organization: Hispanic Unity of Florida
 
Project Title: Renacer Seniors Program Date Submitted 12/18/2007 4:04:48 PM
 
Sponsors: Rich
 
Statewide Interest:
Institutes replicable model for culturally sensitive seniors� program that decreases long term medical and social services costs 10 fold (est.) while improving physical health, quality of life and socialization, while increasing English language skills and helping with US Citizenship and voting opportunities. Meets all 216.052(1) requirements.
 
Recipient: Ms. Edith Lederberg   Contact: Mr. Luis Felipe Pinzon  
  ADRC of Broward County 5300 Hiatus Road   Contact Phone: (954) 257-5473  
  Sunrise 33352   Contact email: lpinzon@hispanicunity.org
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Provides quality health and wellness, educational and recreational program for active seniors aged 60+, with goal of improving quality of life to prolong healthy, independent living: English lessons, American citizenship classes, health education and screenings, arts and crafts, chair exercises/yoga, dance, bingo, dominoes, group discussions, field trips and a daily nutritious hot meal.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Participants will demonstrate an increased awareness of health topics affecting seniors. Seniors will demonstrate increased ability to speak and understand English.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $150,000
 
Total cost of the project: $403,823
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $43,738   In-kind Amount $204,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2007-2008 Amount: $50,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Broward Area Agency on Aging 2007 Plan, FAU's assessment of Brow. low-income Hispanics 1/05
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Broward Delegation
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No