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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> November 16,2020 <br /> Todd McGee (Community Relations Director) send out an email? Sharron Hinton stated this will <br /> happen. Tamara Dempsey-Tanner asked who the Board should touch base with about <br /> volunteering. Sharron Hinton responded that she or Rebekah Rapoza could be called or emailed. <br /> Sharron Hinton explained Toy Chest process. Tamara Dempsey-Tanner suggested trying to partner <br /> with a store that will allow us to borrow some shopping carts to use to help with distribution at DSS. <br /> Sharron Hinton reported letters will go out to eligible households. <br /> Sharron Hinton provided an update on food assistance to the community. The County Food <br /> Distribution was cancelled last week due to severe weather. As a result, OCDSS donated 300 bags <br /> of grapes to OCIM. There is a food distribution on Thursday in Carrboro. For Thanksgiving, OCDSS <br /> will receive 15-20 turkeys from a local realtor and PHE has donated 25 $100 gift cards to Food Lion <br /> that we will distribute. <br /> 4. Director's Report <br /> Nancy Coston has been working on the Upward Mobility grant, which looks at how to move people <br /> up in poverty. She has received a good response from several community partners. <br /> Nancy Coston provided an update on CARES funding; we are continuing to use those funds to <br /> assist Orange County households. OCDSS is focused on getting people back working. We have <br /> held Job Fairs and our Skills Center staff are still planning to move to the Europa Center in January <br /> 2021. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Jamezetta Bedford reported the BOCC did vote to begin disengagement process from Cardinal Innovations <br /> and move to Alliance. She provided an overview of the process and what it entails; ultimate approval comes <br /> from DHHS Secretary. Union, Cabarrus, Forsyth, and Mecklenburg have all voted to disengage. It has been <br /> called to the attention of the DHHS Secretary. Jamezetta Bedford reported it is the BOCC's goal to get better <br /> services for our residents. Tamara Dempsey-Tanner stated there has to be a transition plan for families. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford explained Cardinal Innovations is still responsible for services during the transition. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford shared new BOCC members get sworn in on Monday, December 7, 2020. <br /> Pat Garavaglia moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:21 pm. Susie Enoch seconded the motion. The motion was <br /> carried without dissent. <br /> Submitted by: <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Chair <br /> 3 <br />