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ATTACHMENT 1 <br /> CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO `rc <br /> HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER DBA <br /> chapel hill/carrboro <br /> REFUGEE COMMUNITY Human nghta center <br /> PARTNERSHIP community partnership <br /> PURPOSE/MISSION: <br /> The Refugee Community Partnership(RCP)works to build a powerful,cross-sector support <br /> system to help refugees navigate the complex process of rebuilding a home.Using an <br /> "upstream approach;'RCP addresses the social,physical and economic factors that drive ll I •i <br /> refugees into a persistent cycle of poverty. <br /> PROGRAM: l F <br /> •Bridge Builders ' _ • <br /> •ESL Classy ° N�, <br /> 'L +: <br /> PROPOSED SERVICES: <br /> Through relationship-based support,community bridging,and cultural exchange events,Bridge Builders addresses the <br /> following major integration goals: 1) Employment&Economic Sufficiency;2)Social Bonding&Bridging;3)Language& <br /> Cultural Knowledge;4)Academic Opportunity;5)Health&Physical Well-Being;6) Housing;7)Safety&Stability.Volunteers <br /> are matched with families in pairs--one works with the parents and the other with children.One of the volunteers is a college <br /> student who serves as an academic mentor for school-aged youth providing academic,career and emotional support. <br /> The ESL Class is built around barriers that often obstruct participation in conventional ESL classes,including transportation, <br /> content relevancy and class structure.This class provides highly customized,one-on-one ESL instruction to students <br /> at all levels(beginner,intermediate and advanced)and role-play scenarios—of work,social or school environments for <br /> conversation practice.The adult education priority targets non-English speakers who are unable to participate in ESL classes <br /> offered by other local literacy agencies. <br /> PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY2015-16 Fstimat d Projected <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> of clients with improved access to local services N/A 60% 70% <br /> %of improved academics and decision-making N/A 60%/60% 70%/70% <br /> %of improved social connection N/A 70% 70% <br /> #of returning and new students 2/0 8/4 10/3 <br /> students achieve personal learning goals N/A 50% 70% <br /> AGENCY BUDGET FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Total Budget $25,975 $29,475 $75,400 <br /> Agency Request-Orange County Contribution $1,000 $2,000 $15,500 <br /> County Manager Recommended $1,000 $2,000 $8,750 <br /> Application Ranking 86 89 98 <br /> 15 <br />