2017-585-E Finance - Inter-Faith Council for Social Service - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:64D61581-25C0-4408-84C2-991109E2DF4C XHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION • 50-year lease arrangement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the IFC @ SECU Community House transitional housing facility for homeless men in partnership with the Town of Chapel Hill and numerous social service agencies; • Partnership with UNC Hospitals and SHAC Clinic for medical care for residents; Partnership with Piedmont Health Services to provide medical, mental health and dental clinics in an onsite satellite clinic of PHS at IFC @ SECU Community House, providing an opportunity for long-term sustainability of health care for all of our residents; • Orange County Literacy Council provides cultural, educational, writing and literacy programs to both male and female shelter residents; • IFC works closely with the Community Empowerment Fund who offer financial education, matching funds savings accounts and job search help to many of our residents; • IFC makes referrals to the Veterans Administration to assist our homeless vets with services; • Longstanding collaborative relationships between Freedom House, The Horizons Program at UNC-CH and AA/NA groups to respond to addiction and substance abuse issues experienced by clients; • Partnership with the Compass Center that provides domestic violence workshops geared toward both women and children at HomeStart. We also work closely with the Center to provide a safe space for survivors to be housed, when appropriate; • Partnership with The Furniture Project, organized by St. Thomas More volunteers and supported by the IFC since its inception, which helps furnish homes for graduates of IFC residential services and others throughout the community who might not otherwise have furniture; • Partnership with the PTA Thrift Shop, which provides clothing vouchers for IFC clients. This long-standing collaboration is a huge help to our many clients who find themselves in need of clothing. Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) Please provide the following information about the proposed program: d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a Town/County priority/goal? Community House offers safe living accommodations, meals, showers and laundry facilities to men in our area experiencing homelessness. Community House guests receive an array of other services including referrals to substance abuse education and counseling; medical, mental health and dental treatment; social worker support;job coaching; and referrals to community agencies. Residents are encouraged to identify and address personal challenges, seek employment opportunities, and establish a plan with short and long-term goals. IFC partners with Piedmont Health Services (PHS) to provide a PHS Satellite Clinic inside Community House to provide health care services to respond to the various needs of homeless men and women. Staff and volunteers strive to empower, educate and support homeless men to take important steps towards a successful transition out of homelessness. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups available at Community House, which include: evening volunteers, receptionists, building monitors and clinic staff. Community House serves as Orange County's only shelter for homeless men. It also provides 17 emergency shelter cots during inclement weather. HomeStart provides 24-hour emergency and longer-term housing and services to homeless women and children. HomeStart's mission is to provide "a safe, structured home for homeless women and children, helping them to access community resources and offering everyone on- going support to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness." Domestic violence, eviction, PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/31/2017 11:43:55 AM Pago 13 of 35