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DocuSign Envelope ID:9B26E979-2C09-4BE7-801C-3DDB484D92EE XHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER"S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> connection with the seniors and keeps them informed on community events and of County <br /> services available. This connection enables seniors to be part of the County and a valued part of <br /> their community. <br /> Through our alliances with churches, civic groups and local businesses, OCRA (with SALT and <br /> PE) is creating distinctive community connections that are encouraging pride and camaraderie <br /> amongst many rural seniors. <br /> Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chape/ Hill Human <br /> Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, Town of Chape/ Hill <br /> Council Goals, Carrboro goals, or other community priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals). <br /> Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs <br /> Assessment) to support the need for this program. <br /> Food insecurity plagues 15% of the population of Orange County, with another 47% just <br /> above the poverty level who are unable to qualify for federal assistance or county social services. <br /> For rural seniors, there's the complication of transportation and they are unable to participate in <br /> meal programs offered through the county's senior centers or community centers. These seniors <br /> (and some disabled rural residents) rely solely on charitable food assistance. Local Meals on <br /> Wheels agencies serve some of these citizens but do not reach out into the remote rural areas that <br /> are served by OCRA. <br /> Based on the American Community Survey, four thousand seniors live in the unincorporated area <br /> of the county.(2010 census). The five rural townships (Bingham, Cheeks, Cedar Grove, Little <br /> River, Eno) have seen a 50% increase in the rate of growth in the seniors over 65+ (US 2010 <br /> census) between 2000 and 2010. This number reflects the steady aging of the rural population not <br /> an influx of retirees to retirement communities. The growth rate of seniors in rural Orange County <br /> far out-paces the rate of growth (21%) in the urban areas. <br /> In our short time of operation, SALT/PE identified over 200 seniors for regular visitation and 40 <br /> who benefit from meals. The need is much greater and we are poised to reach further with more <br /> funds. <br /> e) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be <br /> identified and connected with the program? <br /> The target population of individuals is rural homebound or disabled seniors who need help <br /> providing nutritious meals for themselves. These seniors are typically identified by SALT/PE <br /> volunteers, Department of Social Services, local churches and civic groups, and EMS <br /> professionals. <br /> f7 Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program <br /> Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) <br /> OCRA's Leadership Team <br /> Norma White, President <br /> Founding member OCRA (Orange County Rural Alliance); Volunteer SALT (Seniors and Law <br /> Enforcement Together) program, (Sheriff's Office); Project Engage Senior Leader; volunteer OCIM <br /> Meals on Wheels; secretary Orange County Voice (OCV); past Chair Orange County Historic <br /> Preservation Committee (1990's); founding member Hillsborough Tree Board; initial member <br /> Occoneechi Mountain Park Committee; founder Girl Scout troop- rural northern Orange County; <br /> owner N.B. White &Assoc, Inc. <br /> PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/8/2017 4:36:09 PM Page 10 • .f 1 "' <br />