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i~ EL FUTURO EI Futuro addresses the behavioral health needs of North Carolina's Latino community by promoting behavioral health awareness, enhancing existing services, and developing a model clinic. 2007-2008 Allocation: N/A 2008-2009 Request: $60,000 Recommendation: Funding of $60,000 to provide behavioral health services to Latino adults and children living in and around Orange County. EMPOWERMENT EmPOWERment promotes new models of community building, problem solving and social action and provides services such as home buyers' education, production of affordable housing, business supportive services and community organizing. 2007-2008 Allocation: $13,545 2008-2009 Request: $28,350 Recommendation: HSAC recommends funding of $13,600 to EmPOWERment to empower people and communities to control their own destinies through affordable housing, advocacy, community organizing and grassroots economic development EXTRAORDINARY VENTURES The mission of Extraordinary Ventures is to provide job and social opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. 2007-2008 Allocation: N/A 2008-2009 Request: $3,840 Recommendation: HSAC recommends no funding for this agency for FY 2008-2009. FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER Family Violence Prevention Center aims to prevent and end family violence through community education, and provision of direct services including emergency assistance, case management and court advocacy. 2007-2008 Allocation: $19,400 2008-2009 Request: $21,000 Recommendation: Funding of $21,000 for the provision of domestic violence services in Orange County. FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is provides food to people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. 2007-2008 Allocation: $4,500 2008-2009 Request: $10,000 Recommendation: Funding of $10,000 to harness and supply resources for hunger prevention. 2008-09 HSAC Outside Agency Recommendations 5