2018-442-E Finance - Community Empowerment Fund outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: CC5DDEFF- F35B- 45F1 -ADO 1- 4586504D8AF6 EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION both aware of and successfully linked to those services. By collaborating with professionals in mental health, shelter, workforce development, legal services, and much more, our Advocates are able to provide complementary services that support the ability of these professionals to focus on delivering their uniquely valuable and critical services. Finally, funding the Advocate Program is an investment that undergirds a one -stop center for homeless and low- resource individuals in Orange County. The Orange Community Hub is increasingly a critical component of our Advocate Program. By bringing services on -site and in closer collaboration, the Hub changes a community -level system. Previously, many steps and extraordinary person -by- person coordination was required for each individual member to connect to certain services. The Hub strategy is more efficient and based on emerging best practices nationally for integrated service delivery, proven to result in improved economic outcomes for beneficiaries. For example, studies of a national model found that participants accessing employment and financial services in tandem (2 of the core Hub services) were 3 -4 times more likely to achieve a significant economic outcome. Funding this program ultimately adds exponential value by making it possible for more than a dozen County service providers to more effectively reach their goals through collaborative, integrated service delivery. As a newer and highly innovative component of our Advocate Program, this effort will only be able to reach its full potential with increased investment. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. CEF's impact in the community has only grown over the years as we continue to serve an ever - increasing number of residents of Orange County on an annual basis. The wrap- around services provided through our Advocate Program, and now with the incorporation of the Orange Community Hub, have made CEF a go -to resource for everything from getting photo identification to finding a home. The increased request supports the expansion of services available to CEF Members through the Orange Community Hub, a growing component of CEF's Advocate Program. If the requested funding is not awarded or if a reduced allocation is recommended, CEF staff will doggedly pursue other fundraising activities to ensure that this does not translate into a reduction of services. k) What percentage of your target population is low- moderate income? One hundred percent (100 %) of the individuals served by CEF are low- moderate income, defined as earning less than 50% of Area Median Income. The vast majority of the individuals served by CEF are extremely low- income, earning less than 30% of American Median Income. 1) What efforts do you make to seek feedback about your program from your target population (e.g. survey, evaluations, etc. ?) CEF collects both programmatic feedback and outcomes evaluation surveys from our Members once every three months during their program engagement. CEF Members also organize an Alumni Advisory Council to provide programmatic feedback, and hold leadership positions as Board members, staff members, and volunteer leaders in the organization which shape CEF's programming. CEF also conducts qualitative evaluations to gather Member feedback, test the effectiveness of initiatives, and adapt to better serve Members. m) Include any other pertinent information. PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/22/2018 6:35:06 PM Page 18 of 25