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1/11/24, 11:17 AM HSOA-24-10 <br />https://chapelhillnc.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/63310/react-form-details/63310 6/14 <br />Describe how the agency incorporates racial equity into its goals. (150 word limit) <br />Describe how the intended beneficiaries of the proposed project(s) were involved in the planning and design <br />process. (150 word limit) <br />Percent (%) of Staff who attended racial equity <br />trainings. <br />0 <br />Percent (%) of Board Members who attended racial <br />equity trainings. <br />77 <br />Describe other racial equity related activities. <br />Program Funding Request <br />Please list all of the current Fiscal Year Human Services (HS) funding requested <br />for all programs and the proposed use of funds. <br />It is unfortunate that the great percentage of men and women who become <br />incarcerated in America are of African-American descent. The Mission of RHP is to <br />help these men and women to make a successful transition back into society - not <br />only for the sake of these individuals, but also for their families and the communities <br />into which they return. Our SWIT program is specifically designed to give them the <br />tools to “compete” equally as productive citizens in our communities, shifting power <br />into the lives of those who have felt powerless. <br />RHP is proud to have a direct alliance with SWIT (Success While in Transition) which is <br />owned and run by William Elmore and Tommy Green - two individuals who were <br />previously incarcerated for over 25 years - one with a “natural” life sentence. Recently <br />their program was strengthend by the addition of Liza Urena - alao previously <br />incarcerated - who brings new energy, perspectives, and organization to SWIT. Their <br />program is - in every sense - a program designed and run by men and women who <br />have lived the experiences that are common to all those who enter our transition <br />house. In addition, 40% of our Board is “of color” and either previously incarcerated or <br />deeply involved in justice-related issues. <br />Board participates in State Reentry Conference <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 7FDB6F4F-342E-48F9-AB32-849444E74E84