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DocuSign Envelope ID:42FC26E4-086D-47F4-A291-0A9A8706CA60 <br /> EXHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) <br /> Please provide the following information about the proposed program: <br /> d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a <br /> Town/County priority/goal? <br /> El Centro Hispano seeks funding to sustain its Community Support and Engagement <br /> Services delivered through our Carrboro-Chapel Hill Office. This intervention aligns <br /> with the Board of County Commissioner Goal #1; to ensure a community network of <br /> basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the <br /> well-being of all county residents. It also supports the Town of Chapel Hill Council <br /> Goals of Creating a Place for Everyone, Supporting Community Prosperity, and <br /> Nurturing Our Community. <br /> Community Support Services include information, referral, and facilitation of linkage <br /> to area resources (i.e. housing, healthcare, academic, human services, etc.). Staff <br /> and volunteers also assist with case management, legal services, interpretation, <br /> immigrant assistance (i.e. DACA/DAPA, Faith ID program), citizenship classes, and <br /> any other direct support that responds to community need. <br /> Community Engagement include forums, outreach, educational campaigns, support <br /> groups, leadership development, and other activities that assist Latinos and other <br /> populations to better participate in the community and enjoy optimal quality of life. <br /> By providing these services, staff is able to connect individuals to area resources <br /> and also gather data on issues and service barriers to subsequently work with area <br /> resources and make improvements. <br /> e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chapel Hill <br /> Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, Town of <br /> Chapel Hill Council Goals, Carrboro goals, or other community priorities (i.e. Council/Board <br /> Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services <br /> Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. <br /> El Centro Hispano applauds and aligns with the Board of County Commissioners <br /> values of diversity and social justice. Investments made in El Centro Hispano help <br /> address Human Service Needs of the County and help to 1) Increase Access to <br /> Services through Coordination and Communication and 2) Increasing Community <br /> Engagement. <br /> Orange County is a diverse community with 13% of the population reported as <br /> foreign-born; higher than the State's percentage of 7.7%. Both the Town of Chapel <br /> Hill and Carrboro, each exceed those numbers for both the State and the County <br /> with 17.9% and 17% reported as foreign born, respectively. <br /> PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/31/2017 3:16:25 PM Page 11 of 32 <br />