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DocuSign Envelope ID: EB294A71-C7D1-4EE4-8287-60A6149320D4 <br /> • Duke Energy: IFC receives monies from Duke Energy's Share the Warmth and <br /> Share the Cool, which supports households in keeping their electric service active. It <br /> also allows IFC to purchase and distribute fans and heaters to member households. <br /> • OWASA: IFC receives monies from OWASA's Care to Share Program, which <br /> supports households in keeping their water service active. <br /> • Local Optometrists: IFC partners with several local optometrists who provide eye <br /> exams free of charge to those without insurance. This allows IFC to focus limited <br /> resources on the purchase of glasses. <br /> Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) <br /> Please provide the following information about the proposed program: <br /> d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a <br /> Town/County priority/goal? <br /> The Homelessness Prevention and Emergency Assistance Program helps <br /> residents maintain housing by alleviating acute financial stress and supporting <br /> households that face eviction, disconnection of utilities, lack of resources and <br /> inability to meet basic needs. People who live or work in Chapel Hill or Carrboro <br /> are eligible for services. <br /> Rent and Utility Assistance <br /> Staff schedule 10 appointments for the week every Tuesday. Assistance ranges <br /> from $150-$250, and households are eligible to request help once every 18 <br /> months. <br /> Emergency Assistance <br /> Some individuals are unable to meet acute needs for clothing, transportation, <br /> identification, essential medications, or information and referrals. Members can <br /> choose a "first come-first served" system Monday-Friday mornings or call on <br /> Monday to schedule an afternoon appointment that week. Appointments, which <br /> are staffed by volunteers, are usually full by 5 p.m. on Monday. Evening hours are <br /> provided through a special collaboration with UNC-Chapel Hill students, who <br /> volunteer to keep the program open until 7 p.m. two weekdays during the <br /> academic year for "Project Rush Hour." <br /> The first goal of the Board of Change County Commissioners is to ensure a <br /> community network of basic human services and infrastructure that <br /> maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county residents. <br /> IFC provides safety-net services by alleviating financial stress for disadvantaged <br /> residents and low-income workers, so they can dedicate their resources to <br /> maintaining housing, health and well-being. <br /> e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Ch_ aoel <br /> Hill Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals and <br /> Priorities, Town of Chapel Hill Council Goals, Carrboro Sward Priorities, or other <br /> community priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals). Reference local data (using the <br /> provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the <br /> need for this program. <br /> Agency Information 1/23/2018 2'.06:13 PM P a g e 9 of 37 <br />