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DocuSign Envelope ID:64D61581-25C0-4408-84C2-991109E2DF4C XHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> The 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan states that there is a need for housing and support <br /> services for homeless persons, and persons who are at risk of becoming homeless and <br /> made HOMELESS PRIORITY a High Priority. The Support Circles program helps meet <br /> both HO-2 Operation/Support and HO-3 Prevention and Housing Goals/Strategies as the <br /> program provides support to those transitioning out of homelessness into independent living, <br /> with the goal of preventing a return to homelessness. <br /> gg)Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they <br /> be identified and connected with the program? <br /> We serve the area's formerly homeless. As difficult as it might be to come into a residential <br /> facility, there is a sense of connection and community that develops for most. When the <br /> time comes to transition out of the facility to independent living, it can be challenging and a <br /> sense of isolation can develop. The Support Circles Program can help mitigate this sense <br /> of isolation by providing different types of assistance as households transition out of <br /> temporary housing situations. <br /> hh)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 /> One of our Client Services Coordinator dedicates half of her time to carrying out program <br /> activities at 110 West Main Street Carrboro. She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology <br /> and several years of experience working with homeless and low income populations. She. <br /> along with two well-seasoned volunteers comprise the leadership team. <br /> ii) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br /> implementation timeline. <br /> The activities will be carried out over the next fiscal year. <br /> A family is supported for up to a one year period. New circles are created as interest by a <br /> new group arises or when a group that has done a circle states they wish to do another. <br /> jj) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br /> program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br /> IFC is one of only a few organizations providing safety-net services in our community. <br /> Keeping households from returning to homelessness is a primary goal. The less disruption <br /> they experience, the more likely they can move to be fully contributing members of the <br /> Chapel Hill/Carrboro community. <br /> kk) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced <br /> allocation is recommended. <br /> IFC agreed to house the Support Circles program when it became apparent that to <br /> maintain and grow the program, a staff position was needed. Continued support is crucial <br /> for IFC to be able to continue to house the program. <br /> II) Include any other pertinent information. <br /> PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/31/2017 11.43.55 AM Pago 30 of 35 <br />