Agenda - 04-04-2017 - 6-a - Support for Local Immigrant and Refugee Population

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3 consultation, 3) shared space for programming with collaborating agencies, and 4) storage space for donations. • Refugee Support Center anticipates: o Continued operation despite losing current office space o Improved efficiency and quality of service due to new space o 34 Refugee clients through the Pathways to Citizenship Program (20% increase) FINANCIAL IMPACT: A total of $79,628 is proposed for allocation from the Social Justice Fund, leaving a Social Justice Fund balance of$270,372. • El Centro's request of $54,168 will cover the salary of a part-time Project Coordinator and a full-time BIA Representative, as well as project operating costs. This will be at the cost of$155/client. • The Refugee Community Partnership's request of $14,120 will cover the cost to allocate more staff time and establish employment support resources to help refugees find better work opportunities for the remainder of FY2016-17, at the cost of $470.67/client. • The Refugee Support Center's request of $11,340 will cover the cost of 12 months of office space, at the cost of$11.63/client. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following two Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board consider approving the funding requests listed below and approve utilization of the Social Justice Fund as the funding source for $79,628: • El Centro Hispano's expand immigrant legal services, including new BIA Rep and Project Coordinator positions - $54,168; • Refugee Community partnership to allocate more staff time to help refugees find better work opportunities - $14,120 • Refugee Support Center's rental cost for office space due to loss of current space - $11,340;