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CBIRS Request 663
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #663
Help Uplift Broward
 
Requester: Mr. Angelo Castillo Organization: The Broward House
 
Project Title: Help Uplift Broward Date Submitted 12/21/2007 11:55:40 AM
 
Sponsors: Geller, Rich
 
Statewide Interest:
Provide a continuum of care for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Core services include: Case management, Prevention/Intervention, Outreach/Education, and Transportation Services.
 
Recipient: The Broward House   Contact: Ms. Kathleen Cannon  
  1726 S.E. 3rd Avenue   Contact Phone: (954) 522-4749  
  Ft. Lauderdale 33316   Contact email: kcannon@browardhouse.org
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Core support and services include coordination and case management focusing on HIV Prevention, Intervention and Treatment programs, as well as education and information. Amount requested will also go for purchase and reconstruction of a building.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Data collection demonstrating reduction in at-risk behavior, reduction of substance abuse, effective counseling, testing, reduction of recidivism, and participant satisfaction.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $3,100,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $2,600,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
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: Federal Statistics and Agency Needs Assessment
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Broward Legislative Delegations Hearing on Health & Human Services
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No