2018-509-E Finance - El Centro Hispano outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A899BE5E- BAEC- 40F3 -91 E1- A9D77FC4C488 EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) Please provide the following information about the proposed program: d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a Town /County priority /goal? El Centro Hispano seeks continued support for its Community Support and Engagement Services delivered through our Carrboro- Chapel Hill Office. This intervention aligns with the Board of County Commissioner Goal #1; to ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the well -being of all county residents. It also supports the Town of Chapel Hill Council Goals of Creating a Place for Everyone, Supporting Community Prosperity, and Nurturing Our Community. Community Support Services include information, referral, and facilitation of linkage to area resources (i.e. housing, healthcare, academic, human services, etc.)_ Staff and volunteers also assist with case management, legal services, interpretation, immigrant assistance (i.e.. Faith ID, DACA, TPA, Know Your Rights), citizenship classes, and any other direct support that responds to community need. Community Engagement include forums, outreach, educational campaigns, support groups, leadership development, and other activities that assist Latinos and other populations to better participate in the community and enjoy optimal quality of life. By providing these services, staff can connect individuals to area resources and also gather information on issues and service barriers to subsequently work with area resources and make improvements. e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange Count 13000 Goals and Priorities, Town of Cha el Hill Council Gogis, Carrboro board Priorities, or other community priorities (i.e. Council /Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. Orange County is a diverse community with 13% of the population reported as foreign -born; higher than the State's percentage of 7.7 %. Both the Town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, each exceed those numbers for both the State and the County with 17.9% and 17% reported as foreign born, respectively. However, this population still experiences disconnection, isolation, and gaps in representation and service delivery due to limited English proficiency, low income levels, citizenship status, discrimination, etc. Recent political and social changes have deepened a sense of fear and insecurity for many families, both citizen and new immigrant alike due to anti-Latinolanti- immigrant rhetoric and positions adopted some public entities and community members against Latino residents. PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/22/2018 10:14:21 AM Page 11 of 3--