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<br />Cover Page Page 18 of 20 <br /> <br />supportive services--like CEF’s programs--are more likely to participate in job training <br />programs, attend school, discontinue substance use, have fewer instances of domestic <br />violence, and spend fewer days hospitalized than those not participating (National <br />Alliance to End Homelessness). CEF’s training for volunteer Advocates also utilizes an <br />evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to working with individuals experiencing <br />homelessness. <br /> <br />4. Please describe one to three key partnerships/collaborations that add the most value to <br />the success of the proposed programs. <br />Collaborations are an important part of CEF’s work as a service provider. In Chapel <br />Hill, our most valuable collaboration is the Orange Community Hub (OCH). CEF <br />developed a strong network of 40+ partners through OCH, a one-stop center for <br />Members to access resources from many different agencies. Major partners include <br />Legal Aid NC, Freedom House Recovery Center, the VA, local government agencies <br />including street outreach, and many others. OCH is a collaborative effort to support <br />Members while also sharing resources between agencies. A new partnership with <br />Community Home Trust will support Chapel Hill residents with purchasing a first home. <br /> <br />5. If you are not awarded a Community Impact Award, what would your agency’s funding <br />request be? <br />$21,800 <br /> <br /> <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: A24D2229-012E-4233-A6F8-624A53BCF7DA