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DocuSign Envelope ID: EB294A71-C7D1-4EE4-8287-60A6149320D4 <br /> Both of the Towns and the County refer to affordable housing as a community need <br /> and goal or priority in their respective plans. The Carrboro Board of Aldermen <br /> encourages development that is compact, dense, and appeals to diverse <br /> lifestyles and incomes. In its 2016-2018 goals, the Chapel Hill Town Council <br /> stated its desire to create a place for everyone and to adopt and support <br /> affordable housing programs, projects and policies that increase our <br /> diversity in income, race, age and lifestyle. The Board of County Commissioners <br /> set a goal to provide decent, standard housing options for all residents <br /> regardless of household income level. <br /> Despite these priorities, low income residents of Carrbore, Chapel Hill, and Orange <br /> County struggle. Even if people make a living wage of$13.70 per hour, with a <br /> median gross rent of$970 in Orange County (as reported by Census 2012-2016), <br /> that household is paying 41 percent of its income toward housing costs. This is well <br /> above the one-third threshold recommended by federal housing subsidy programs <br /> and impedes a family's ability to meet basic needs beyond housing. <br /> By providing assistance to alleviate financial stress, IFC — in partnership with other <br /> Orange County organizations — prevents homelessness, helps meet basic needs, <br /> and ultimately ensures a diverse community. This work is in alignment with County <br /> and Town priorities. <br /> fj Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will <br /> they be identified and connected with the program? <br /> The Homelessness Prevention and Emergency Assistance Program serves <br /> households in our community who struggle to maintain housing or meet other <br /> basic deeds. <br /> Individuals may self-refer. Information about IFC services is also shared widely, <br /> especially with other community agencies, including the Orange County <br /> Department of Social Services. The Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness, Inter-Church Housing Corporation, Community Empowerment <br /> Fund, and various congregations list IFC as a resource. <br /> g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify <br /> Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) <br /> The Community Services Director has a Masters of Social Work from UNC-Chapel <br /> Hill and has worked at IFC for 23 years. Three Client Services Representatives <br /> coordinate with each other and volunteers to operate the program on a daily basis. <br /> Volunteers serve various essential functions, including reception, administration, <br /> and client interviewing. Volunteers are screened and placed with program staff by <br /> the Volunteer Coordinator. Training for positions is hands-on and involves <br /> shadowing staff or seasoned volunteers. <br /> Agency Information 1/2312018 2:06:13 PM P a g e 1 0 o f 3 7 <br />