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ATTACHMENT 1 <br /> COMMUNITY <br /> EMPOWERMENT FUND CIEF <br /> PURPOSE/MISSION: <br /> The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF)cultivates opportunities,assets,and <br /> communities that support the alleviation of homelessness and poverty.CEF enables and <br /> sustains transitions out of homelessness.We offer matched savings accounts,financial <br /> education,workforce development and relationship-based support to homeless and near- <br /> homeless individuals.CEF emphasizes a person centered approach to overcoming crisis <br /> and building towards long-term possibilities.Through our programs,CEF assists members K +�+I <br /> in gaining employment,securing housing and building financial security. `a <br /> CEF <br /> PROGRAM: CEF <br /> •Advocate Program <br /> 11. 9 1110 <br /> PROPOSED SERVICES: �r <br /> Recognizing the need for wrap-around support and the varied circumstances of homeless <br /> and near-homeless individuals,CEF's day-to-day operations serve as a one-stop center for <br /> individuals and families to connect to comprehensive help.Advocates assist members with <br /> employment services,financial capability and services,housing and community resources. <br /> These activities combine to create a personalized pathway out of acute crisis situation <br /> towards great financial security. <br /> In order to best assist members in achieving independence our advocates continue to <br /> support members before,during and after transitions from homelessness,enabling us to <br /> help members realize longer-term dreams of financial stability and security. <br /> PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY2015-16 F17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Assess employment status upon intake and document changes in status 126 140 140 <br /> through weekly meeting and regular follow-up <br /> Assess the housing status upon intake and document changes in status 65 73 80 <br /> through regular updates and regular follow-up <br /> Track deposits and progress towards personal goals in CEF Safe Savings 67 90 90 <br /> Accounts <br /> Track the#of coaching sessions completed by CEF Members and 215 300 400 <br /> Advocates <br /> AGENCY BUDGET FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Total Budget $163,266 $177,971 $182,422 <br /> Agency Request-Orange County Contribution $7,500 $7,500 $20,000 <br /> County Manager Recommended $7,500 $7,500 $13,750 <br /> Application Ranking 90 100 98 <br /> 29 <br />