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Funding Recommendation Highlights 1) Nine (9) agencies have been recommended for funding increases Outside Agency FY 2012 -13 Approved FY 2013 -14 Recommended Chapel Hill/ Carrboro YMCA $2,000 $5,000 Will begin intervention services for youths Boomerang (e.g. trauma, substance abuse and learning disabilities). Charles House $12,000 $15,000 To increase financial assistance for scholarship recipients, at the daytime eldercare center. El Centro Hispano $17,000 $20,000 Will increase support and educational services, for members of the Latino community. Orange Congregations in $35,000 $38,000 To increase staff support, for food pantry Mission (OCIM) assistance, to meet the growing demand for food requests. EmPOWERment $13,000 $15,000 Additional support for administrative staff, who secures temporary and permanent affordable housing solutions, for clients. Freedom House $28,000 $29,000 To fund the expansion of substance abuse services and supportive housing. Alliance of AIDS Services $2,500 $3,000 Will fund operational increases for resident care, at the Orange House. Chapel Hill / Carrboro Meals $1,500 $2,000 To support the increased meal demand, for on Wheels senior adults and people with disabilities. A Helping Hand $1,600 $2,000 To increase the visibility and knowledge of available services and fund additional direct services costs. 2) Three (3) new agencies received funding recommendations. FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 Outside Agency Approved Recommended Community Empowerment - $5,000 Will provide one -on -one assistance to Fund residents facing homelessness through relocation, employment and financial education assistance. Farmer Foodshare - $5,000 To procure fresh, locally grown food for food pantries and social services agencies. Human Rights Center - $1,000 Supports the equitable treatment of disadvantaged minorities, who are Orange County residents.