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DocuSign Envelope ID:A65EF081-BF54-47AC-9969-94226D3FBC7E t A - continued <br /> Provider's Outside Agency Application <br /> MAIN APPLICATION <br /> f) Describe specifically the period over which the activities will be carried out, the <br /> frequency with which the activities will be carried out, and the frequency with which <br /> services will be delivered. Include an implementation timeline. <br /> ABWK is an ongoing program. Projects are completed throughout the year. At all times there <br /> will be projects at different stages in the process, such as application, approval, assessment of <br /> repairs needed, volunteer and funder recruitment, work days, and evaluation. There is an <br /> abundant need for home repairs in Orange County. Habitat repairs 1.5 homes on average each <br /> month. Construction work typically occurs on weekends with volunteers, while staff work <br /> throughout the week on program administration. The average family spends seven months as <br /> part of the ABWK program from the time they apply, to when the repairs are completed, until <br /> they make their final payment on the repairs and sign off that they are satisfied with the work <br /> done. <br /> g) Provide a bulleted list of other agencies, if any, with which your agency coordinates/ <br /> collaborates to accomplish or enhance the Projected Results in the Program(s) to be <br /> funded. For each, give specific examples of the coordinated/collaborative efforts. <br /> • To strengthen ABWK, Habitat created and implemented the ABWK Advisory Committee. <br /> Individuals from JOCCA, the Town of Chapel Hill Planning Department, the Orange County <br /> Housing and Community Development Department, faith congregations, and Rebuilding <br /> Together of the Triangle meet periodically to gain a greater understanding of the scope of <br /> programs and services offered by each, and to develop a more effective system of client <br /> referrals. <br /> • Habitat staff and volunteers work with established leaders in the neighborhoods they serve, <br /> and also strive to identify and nurture new leaders, providing support and training as needed. <br /> Habitat's commitment to strengthening neighborhoods includes a variety of trainings and <br /> workshops that promote leadership specifically for the youth and adults who reside there. <br /> Collaborative efforts that began several years ago with both the Rogers-Eubanks <br /> Neighborhood Association (RENA) and the Fairview Community Watch enhance the overall <br /> quality of life in each neighborhood, and also serve to spread the word about ABWK and <br /> ensure that residents who could benefit from the program are identified and referred. <br /> Collaborative efforts in the Rogers Road community have engaged representatives from the <br /> Department on Aging, Piedmont Health Services, St. Paul AME Church, RENA, Justice <br /> United, Habitat's Youth United program, Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocates, and the UNC Habitat <br /> Campus Chapter. <br /> • The local faith and business communities continue to provide funds and volunteer labor to <br /> support both ABWK and Habitat's new home construction program. <br /> • When Habitat expanded ABWK to the Northside/Pine Knolls neighborhoods, the Jackson <br /> Center was instrumental in introducing Habitat to key residents of that community, helping to <br /> market the program, and identifying potentially qualified families. In addition, Habitat's <br /> Executive Director participated as a member of a resource group assembled by Self-Help <br /> Credit Union and the Jackson Center, which worked with residents to develop a variety of <br /> strategies to address complex issues affecting their neighborhood. <br /> • Habitat coordinates with the Blue Ribbon Youth Leadership Institute to provide volunteer <br /> opportunities for high school students who can apply for a scholarship to assist with higher <br /> Main Application 1/25/201 6 1 2:11 :11 PM <br />