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SECTION I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION • <br /> (Answer all questions only in the space provided) <br /> 1. Briefly describe the sponsoring organization's purpose and major program accomplishments;experience with the <br /> problems to be addressed by the VISTA Volunteers;and experience In the use of local volunteers., <br /> Established in 1752,.Orange County Government has been mandated for years to provide <br /> human services to county residents through its established departments such as Social - -- <br /> Services, Health, Housing and Aging. The Department on Aging, who will be the designated <br /> sponsoring unit, functions as an advocate for the interest of older adults, plans and <br /> provides services and coordinate programs sensitive to the changing needs. _ <br /> In 1984-86 the. Department on Aging was a successful VISTA site station which_result • in. <br /> the development of the telephone ressurance program , sickroom equipment loan closet, <br /> and the OCIM Home Delivered Meals service in northern Orange County. All programs <br /> continue to exist and provide assistance through the effort of public and private - <br /> volunteer sector. <br /> • <br /> • <br /> 2. Total Financial Resources of Sponsoring Organization Deoartment on A•9.n• <br /> SOURCE.OF FUNDS: CURRENT FUNDING LEVEL <br /> To Dollar-Amount Amount Allocated to VISTA Project <br /> Federal 129,±89 <br /> State — <br /> L:cal Government 236,165 <br /> Other(Sverifv) 43,590 j <br /> j Total 408,944 <br /> 2a. Are any of your resources presently provided by ACTION? If so,please specify name of program and funding level. <br /> RSVP project - $24,775 <br /> 2b. Will there be a major change In your funding level over the next 12 months? II so,please explain. <br /> No <br /> 3. Required sponsor documentation to be attached to Project Application. <br /> 3a.New Applications REQUIRED <br /> _ Non-Profit Public Agencies <br /> Ccoy of Articles of Incorporation YES NO <br /> Tax exempt status:either IRS determination or copy of application to IAS for exemption YES NO <br /> Organizational chart showing relationship of the VISTA project in the organization • •'YES' g YES <br /> Le cars of Support YES x YES <br /> List of current Board of Directors,showing their names,addresses,and organizational or community <br /> affiliations.indicating how many members represent the low-income population. YES NO <br /> II lass than 51%of the Board of Directors represents the low-income community,the sponsor must form a YES . x YES <br /> VISTA Advisory Council with at least 51%of the membership representing the low-income community <br /> Resume of project supervisor and job description YES x YES <br /> 3b. Renewal Applications <br /> ''x....,. ......asr.•:•3�...,...:� ....,..a:-.:...and,.. <br /> Cocy of articles of incorporation only if there is a change YES NO <br /> Updated letters of support(Include letter from Board of Directors or VISTA Advisory Courted deserting plan <br /> , `ar sell-sufficiency) YES YES <br /> ( ' <br /> Resubmit any documents in item 3a if there is a change , YES I YES <br /> ACTION Form A•1421(Rev.7.87) Page 4 <br />