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May 31, 2017 <br /> 1 <br />2016 Grant Awards <br />2016 was an exceptional year for our Innovation Grant program by funding ten <br />projects, as listed below, from a record number of proposals (24 total). <br /> <br />Supporting Transportation Solutions <br />Granted: $3105 <br />Expended: $1621 <br />Lead Innovators: Meredith McMonigle, Allison Young <br /> <br /> This innovation grant supported a pilot project to explore using Uber® as a <br />transportation solution for low-income FSA families in Orange County. Navigators <br />were trained and enthusiastic about Uber®. They even saw it as a potential work <br />option for families and their larger network. FSA staff still does not know what the <br />impact will be on them and how useful they find it. FSA staff has created a survey <br />to capture this information when families are ready to complete it. <br /> <br />Mindfulness Training <br />Granted: $1500 <br />Expended: $1500 <br />Lead Innovators: Kathleen Goodhand, Rebecca Crawford, Pam McCall <br /> <br /> This grant contracted with a certified Mindfulness Instructor to offer training to <br />clinical staff for a period of 8 sessions. Implemented in early 2016 and offered to <br />employees at location for access at Whitted and SHSC, this project provided <br />mindfulness and stress-relieving techniques to staff. The enrollment was good and <br />many employees were able to attend all eight sessions. A pre-program survey, a <br />post-program survey, and a final survey were used for participants to measure <br />their progress at making these techniques into good habits. <br /> <br />Establishment Excellence Program <br />Granted: $750 <br />Expended: $722 <br />Lead Innovator: Victoria Hudson <br /> <br /> This innovation grant developed a vinyl window cling and recognition program for <br />establishments in Orange County who earn a 98 or better on sanitation inspections