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3 <br /> • Friends of the Library — receipt of $3,336 in additional funds. These additional <br /> funds will be used to for prizes and refreshments for the strategic plan focus <br /> groups. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 4) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or <br /> color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national <br /> origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, <br /> residential or economic status. <br /> The Assistive Technology Grant was awarded to the library for technology, training and <br /> programming to address the segment of the population with disabilities, specifically in <br /> loss of hearing and vision. This creates a culture that rejects oppression and inequality. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, <br /> gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> The Assistive Technology Grant was awarded to the library for technology, training and <br /> programming to address the segment of the population with disabilities, specifically in <br /> loss of hearing and vision. Having these technologies and staff trained in their use <br /> creates a safer and more accessible community. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through <br /> voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to <br /> participation <br /> The Strategic Planning Grant was awarded to the library to work with Floricane, a <br /> Richmond-based strategic consulting firm to develop and produce its 2016-2019 strategic <br /> plan. The new plan will build upon the work the library completed as outlined in its 2013- <br /> 2016 plan. During the Strategic Planning process, focus groups will be held and <br /> community survey will be conducted to allow for wide spread community input into a <br /> vision for our library. <br /> Department of Social Services <br /> 5. The Department of Social Services has received notification of additional funds in the <br /> following programs: <br /> • Smart Start Subsidized Child Care program — receipt of $191,599 in additional <br /> funds from the N.C. Division of Child Development and Early Education. These <br /> additional funds will be used to pay program funds directly to childcare providers. <br />