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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2296 |
| GHETTREAL Community Services |
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| Requester: |
Alma L. Kicklighter |
Organization: |
GHETTREAL Community Services |
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| Project Title: |
GHETTREAL Community Services |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 11:29:25 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Joyner |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| To address the HIV/AIDS problem in the black community. |
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| Recipient: |
GHETTREAL Community Servies |
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Contact: |
Alma L. Kicklighter |
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2137 19th St. South |
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Contact Phone: |
(727) 821-1175 |
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St. Petersburg 33712 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Pinellas |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| GHETTREAL Services will make a difference in the quality of life for HIV/AIDS infected and substance abuse persons through a holistic approach that addresses the physical, mental and spiritual needs for individuals. Working with local churches we will be able to provide members of the community with culturally sensitive education and training materials. Through education regarding measures to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, GHETTREAL Inc. can make a difference in the lives of African Americans and other in the community. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| We hope to be able to provide education and training materials regarding HIV/AIDS to approximately 6,000 community members in 2008. This also includes testing and treatment to those that are HIV positive. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$200,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2007-2008 |
Amount: |
$50,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$200,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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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: |
CDC and Florida's Department of Health statistics on HIV/AIDS in the African American Community |
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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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No |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
