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<br />EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION
<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 Board Priorities, or other community priorities (i.e.
<br />Council /Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill
<br />Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program.
<br />In Orange County between 2009 and 2013, female- headed households with children under
<br />18 had the highest poverty rate in Orange County at 35.6 %, compared with 7.9% for
<br />married - couple households with children under 18 (US. Census Bureau QuickFacts
<br />American Community Survey). Single, low- income women "frequently experience a lack of
<br />informational support and have difficulty connecting with others" who can provide them with
<br />knowledge and community resources (Campbell- Grossman, Hudson, Keating - Lefler &
<br />Fleck, 2005). Many of these women are not aware of the resources available in their
<br />communities, and this lack of informational, emotional, and financial support can lead to
<br />high levels of stress and feelings of depression (Campbell- Grossman et al., 2005). In
<br />addition, women in our community are more likely than men to live in poverty, be paid
<br />substandard wages, lack basic education or have the least opportunity for advancement,
<br />and be the sole caretakers of children (Orange County Commission for Women, 2012).
<br />According to the Triangle Community Foundation, civic engagement refers to "individual or
<br />collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern." There are
<br />many types of civic engagement, including volunteerism, community group involvement,
<br />and electoral and other political participation. There is a need for increased involvement in
<br />these activities in order to change the underlying policies, cultural beliefs, and systems that
<br />prevent women from being fully engaged in their communities as decision - makers and
<br />leaders. This is why we are committed to engaging the community during Women's History
<br />Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
<br />As an agency that values self-sufficiency, and works with clients who are survivors of
<br />domestic violence, education is very important to us. We believe that education is the key
<br />to stopping on -going violence and, through youth education, preventing violence in the next
<br />generation. We reach thousands of adolescent and adult community members annually in
<br />our education efforts and are very proud of what we are accomplishing. Interpersonal
<br />violence prevention programs are targeted to other community professionals, youth in
<br />middle school, faith leaders, civic organizations, and the community at large.
<br />f) 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 />Compass Center aims to involve a wide array of community members in our Community
<br />Education and Civic Engagement programs, to promote life -long learning and community
<br />engagement, and to ensure that our work is continuing to reflect the needs and interests of
<br />our community. Anyone is eligible to receive services as long as we have the capacity to
<br />meet the need. Inclusiveness is an important organizational value and maintaining and
<br />strengthening our commitment to diversity is a goal of our work. Based on Compass
<br />Center's mission to serve all populations regardless of ethnic origin, race, sexual
<br />orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, veteran status, and socioeconomic
<br />status, we strive to serve persons from all ethnic and minority groups who are in need of
<br />our services. We utilize social media, our e- newsletter, in- person outreach, and referrals to
<br />connect with clients for Information and Referral services, community outreach and civic
<br />engagement programs; we partner with Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools on Start Strong.
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