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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 11-20 CCP Work Session City of Brooklyn Center Memorandum To: Mayor & Councilmembers FROM: Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager /Personnel Coordinator DATE: November 8, 1995 SUBJECT: Social Service Funding Request 1996 Budget Attached is information received and reviewed by the Human Rights & Resources Commission regarding the seven social service organizations requesting funding from the City of Brooklyn Center. Please note that initial funding request from CEAP was $10,000; but when CEAP made their presentation they lowered their request to $5,000. I have also attached additional information from five of the social service programs regarding numbers of Brooklyn Center residents served by their program. Also attached is the memo and report from Wade Lerbs, Chair of the Human Rights & Resources Commission, which details the voting and ranking of social services by the commission. Finally, the summary of Human Service Agreements /Joint Powers is attached to assist you in this process. If you need additional information, please don't hesitate to ask me. Summary of Human Service Agreementsdoint Powers 11/8/95 Project Peace 1996 Budget request = $47,953 HRRC ranking #1 1995 funds received = $49,234 Joint Powers - since 1993 Withdrawal: Must give notice by August 1st to withdraw for the next calendar year, since we have not given notice, we are committed to fund this program in 1996 Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 1996 Budget request = $15,413 HRRC ranking #2 1995 funds received = $14,850 Joint Powers - since 1975 Agreement is ongoing Withdrawal: Provide written notice, city forfeits claim to assets CEAP 1996 Budget request = $5,000 HRRC ranking #3 1995 funds received = $0 I.N.V.LT.E. Inc. 1996 Budget request = $30,900 HRRC ranking #4 1995 funds received = $29,700 Agreement - since 1990 North Hennepin Mediation Project 1996 Budget request = $5,000 HRRC ranking #5 1995 funds received = $5,000 Contract - since 1987 (BC Mediation Project) 1988 (NH Mediation) Agreement runs Jan 1 - Dec 31, 1995 5 Cities Senior Transportation Project 1996 Budget request = $11,598 HRRC ranking #6 1995 funds received = $11,010 Joint Powers - since 1985 Agreement runs yearly, transit contract May 1, 1995 - April 30, 1996 Withdrawal: 60 day notice, full financial obligation must be met due to the transportation agreement, we appear to be committed to fund through 4/30/96. Brooklyn Peacemaker 1996 Budget request = $15,000 HRRC ranking #7 1995 funds received = $10,000 Agreement - since 1990 Agreement runs Jan 1 - Dec 31, 1995 Total Funds Requested for 1996: $130, LL 1996 Funds available after cuts $78,547 City of Brooklyn Center Memorandum To: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wade Lerbs, Chair Human Rights & Resources Commission DATE: September 26, 1995 SUBJECT: Contractual Services Review - 1996 Budget The Brooklyn Center Human Rights & Resources Commission has completed its interview and review process for 1996 contractual services in the human service area. As directed by Council, we reviewed seven organizations. Attached is our ranking and results. One of our members chose to abstain from voting on any of the contractual services to ensure there was no perceived conflict of interest. Another of our members did not vote on two of the contractual services, again to ensure there was no perceived conflict. I am forwarding our recommendations to you at this time to assist in your 1996 budget process. cc: Cam Andre HHRC Human Rights and Resources Commission Contractual Services Review for 1996 Budget Project NW Henn INVITE N Henn 5 Cities Brooklyn Peace Hum. Srv. CEAP Project Mediation Transp. Peacemaker S Requested $ 47,953 $ 15,413 $ 5,000 $ 30,900 $ 5,000 $ 11,598 $ 15,000 Fund Police Soc.Srv. SOC.SrV. Police Soc.Sry. Soc.Srv. Soc.Srv. Comm. Members — 1 61 76 69 66 60 63 54 2 97 64 74 98 70 79 43 3 96 98 87 79 87 91 68 4 88 70 66 6 8 36 47 64 5 87 73 63 69 no vote 40.5 no vote 6 90 95 81 92 90 78 85 7 76 88 100 31 88 27 31 8 81 82 85 84 81,- 86 81 9 Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain Abstain Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page 1 SOCIAL SERVICE SCORE SHEET SAMPLE USED BY HUMAN RIGHTS & RESOURCES COMMISSION Evaluation Form For Contractual Services City of Brooklyn Center City Commission Conducting Evaluation: DateofEvaluation: Applicant Organization /Program /Agency Name: Address: City, State, Zip: ContactPerson: PhoneNumber: Date ApplicationSubmitted: Budget Year Requested: Score each statement based on the maximum points listed in parentheses next to each item. The higher the score, the more the actual request is equated to the statement. A total of 100 points is possible. For Y/N responses, select Y for yes or N for no. A. Program Overview (15) (Y /N) 1. The application and supporting documents were submitted in a timely fashion for inclusion in the annual budget. (5) 2. The applicant has a realistic view of its resources and the oro is limited to its level of competence. The applicant indicates the availability of an effective staff, if applicable. (5) 1 The applicant has demonstrated the ability effectively to reach its target /demographical and geographical areas. (5) 4. The methodology employed to measure the organization's effectiveness is effective, clear, and concise. B. Budget (30) (10) 1. The total amount requested from the City of Brooklyn Center is reasonable given the overall organization's budget. (10) 2. The budget request is reasonable given the objectives of the proposal for the contractual services. (10) 1 The administrative and program service costs are in reasonable balance. (Y /N) 4. The use of volunteers is reasonable and cost effective. (Y /N) 5. Other funding sources have been explored. C. Community Need (3 5) (10) 1. The applicant is meeting an important community need. (10) 2. The extent of this service does not overlap with services provided elsewhere in the community. (15) 3. The number of Brooklyn Center residents served is high in relation to the amount requested. A Organization Need (20) (10) 1. The program is not viable without local government support. (5) 2. There are few, if any, alternate sources of funding available to the applicant. (5) 3. The organization's request does not create an ongoing demand for funding in future budgets. Total Score poucyiconteval•94 March 1994 SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDING REQUEST DOCUMENTS FOR 1996 ! A Ray Of 4-lopa May 26, 1995 e Ms. Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Dear Ms. Gohman: In response to your letter dated May 18, 1995, enclosed please find our application for contractual services with the City of Brooklyn Center. Our contract for 1995, was for $10,000. Our request for 1996, is for $15,000. The additional $5,000 will assist in funding our referral base to include "runaway referrals." Because of the nature of these referrals, our licensed counselors feel that these juveniles and their families will require two to three sessions to correctly assess and make appropriate referrals. If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to call me at 535 -0995. Thank you for your time and consideration as we look forward to another year of support from the City of Brooklyn Center and the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Sincerely, % Kris Hall Administrative Director Juvenile Diversion Program Enclosure 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, NLN 55429 Teiep ^one: (612) 535-0995 APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION /PROGRAltiI /AGENCY) Date Submitted May 26, 1995 (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following fiscal year, January 1 to December 31.) Applicant Organization /Program /Agency Name: Brooklyn Peacemaker Center, Inc. Address 5637 Brooklyn Blvd. - City, State, Zip Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Phone Number 535 -0995 Contact Person Kris Hall, Administrative Director PROGRAM OVERVIEW - ( Please see attached) 1. Generally describe the organization, including its mission, date established, services, and goals. 2. Explain the areas of expertise of the organization, including a description of the range of staff capability. 3. Describe the target group for services of the organization. -1- March 1994 4. Describe how the organization is marketed, and to what geographical and demographical areas. 5. Discuss the methodology employed in measuring the effectiveness of the organization. BUDGET Current Budget Yr. Requested Year — Actual Budzet Year DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CITY $ TOTAL ORGANIZATION BUDGET CITY AMOUNT AS % OF TOTAL BUDGET % % % OF TOTAL BUDGET FOR OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS % b. List specific secured and anticipated sources of contributions available to the applicant. SECURED (S) OR SOURCE Atif0UNT ANTICIPATED (A) 7. List all other funding organizations explored and the outcome. -2- March 1994 ORGANIZATION NEED 17. What would be the consequences to your organization of not receiving the amount requested? The following supporting documentation must accompany this application. If any item is not enclosed, please explain why not. 1. Financial statement for the preceding fiscal year. 2. Proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. -3. Data (backup documentation) substantiating the need for this service in Brooklyn Center. 4. Proof of nonprofit status. 5. List of current Board of Directors. 6. Job descriptions and resumes of key personnel. 7. Statistical or other data measuring effectiveness of the organization. Signature Date Title -j- March 1994 8. List in -kind items requested from the City. 9. Describe use of all in -kind contributions, and include estimated value of each in -kind contribution. 10. a. Describe use of volunteers. b. Describe how the use of volunteers affects or reduces your budget. CON IUNITY NEED 11. Explain the community need for the proposed service. 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed service (if applicable). -3- March 1994 U. Describe how Brooklyn Center benefits from the services provided. 14. a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. 15. State the total numbers of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR 16. a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? --'t- March 1994 B;AooWyy, Pe_nce_mck yew Cev,+eN, Ohc. \1, ....A Ray Of i-lopc 1. GENERALLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ITS MISSION, DATE ESTABLISHED, SERVICES, AND GOALS: Brooklyn Peacemaker Center's Juvenile Diversion Program is designed to divert involvement of youth in the Juvenile Justice System. Peacemaker is a direct - service, non - profit agency, providing assessment and referral to each youth/ family referred to the program. A community based program, Peacemaker works cooperatively with law enforcement and community agencies to provide services primarily to first -time offenders (misdemeanor), and their families. Referrals from the above agencies are provided a one -time assessment with a professional counselor and a trained volunteer. Clients range in age from 6 to 17 -plus years. The family structure may vary from a traditional two - parent family to single parents, foster parents, close relative, or juveniles living indepen- dently in the community. The juvenile offenders serviced by this program represent varied socio- economic and racial backgrounds. Offenses include shoplifting, property damage, disorderly conduct, motor vehicle tampering, runaways, trespassing, and other miscellaneous offenses. The primary GOALS are to: - Divert youth from the Juvenile Justice System; - Address the ROOT problems rather than simply the behaviors; - Assess and refer to appropriate agencies - i.e. age, culture, ethnicity, gender, and issue specific counseling needs. - Create a safer environment by working with local law enforcement and business /community agencies. 2. EXPLAIN THE AREAS OF EXPERTISE OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE RANGE OF STAFF CAPABILITY Our program offers the expertise of licensed professional counselors, most of whom have sub - specialties. They all have at least a Masters Degree and either have or are working towards their Ph.D. They facilitate the assessment session and their training enables them to diagnose areas of vulnerabilities within the family system. They have an extensive knowledge of Hennepin County community resources necessary for referrals. Both the Volunteer program and the Board of Directors are an integral part of the program. Volunteers are trained by a professional counselor and participate in the process by representing the community and assisting the counselor in appropriate restitution recommendations. The program has over 60 volunteers representing ethnic,race, age, gender, and educational diversity. Interpreters are available when we are aware that one is needed. The Board of Directors is an active group, lending support, direction and ideas to keep the program as service oriented and effective as possible. The staff includes a Case Manager, who checks with the family during the accountability period to assist with questions and referrals. MANY cases require ongoing encouragement and support. The Program and Administrative Directors work as a "team" in providing expertise in program management, volunteer coordination, and working with /and providing information to the community. 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center. MN 55929 Telcp;rne: (612) 535 -0995 � Bp-ooWyn Peacevnakev. Cea vi feN, On .— R ay Of 4-lope 3. DESCRIBE THE TARGET GROUP FOR SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION: Population served by Brooklyn Peacemaker includes: -first time juvenile offenders ages 6 -17 -plus, and their families (misdemeanor offenses only.) - varying ranges of family structures - socio- economic levels - ethnic and cultural diversity. - currently serving an increase in female adolescent population, directly coorelated to changes in the surrounding community. 4. DESCRIBE HOW THE ORGANIZATION IS MARKETED, AND TO WHAT GEOGRAPHICAL AND DEMOGRAPHICAL AREAS: The program is marketed primarily within the City of Brooklyn Center because of its direct service and location to the city and community. The majority of the program referrals come directly from Brooklyn Center merchants via the Brooklyn Center Police Department. The program is also recognized and promoted by Hennepin County through Operation DeNovo, which recognizes Brooklyn Peacemaker Center as one of their approved agencies for diversion referral. The program has been marketed through the following sources: - Brooklyn Center Newsletter; - Northwest News and Brooklyn Center Sun -Post; - Distribution of brochures; - Presentations made to local businesses, service and civic organizations, schools, churches, and law enforcement agencies; - Liaison to Brookdale Management and retailers at Brookdale Mall. 5. DISCUSS THE METHODOLOGY EMPLOYED IN MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION: The effectiveness of the program is measured by the client's restitution made upon completion of a prescribed treatment agreement. Completion of the agreement is reviewed by the Case Manager and then referred to the Brooklyn Center Police Department so completion can be recognized and noted. A 6 -month follow-up call g P is then made to determine the recidivism rate and clients progress. The effectiveness of the assessment session is measured by a Participation Evaluation Survey. Both the juvenile and parent /guardian complete the survey after the session. This evaluation indicates impact and thoroughness of the session. It also indicates the clients understanding and awareness should the situation reoccur. BUDGET: Current Budget Year Requested Year - Actual Budget Year DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CITY $ 1 $ _ 15,000 TOTAL ORGANIZATION BUDGET $ 57,050 $ _ 58,500 CITY AMOUNT AS% OF TOTAL BUDGET 17.5 % 25.6 % OF TOTAL BUDGET FOR OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 55 % 55; 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, N1N 55429 Teleahone: (612) 535-0995 Bp-ooW yn Pe_nce_mcL �eN Cev�te�, Ovic. ; A Flay Of Hope 6. LIST SPECIFIC SECURED AND ANTICIPATED SOURCES OF CONTRIBUTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE APPLICANT: SOURCE: AMOUNT: SECURED OR ANTICIPATED: Hennepin County $15,000 Secured Dept. of Economic Security $27,277.50 Proposal Given (Anticipated) Brooklyn Center Charitable Funds $5,000 Anticipated 7. LIST ALL OTHER FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS EXPLORED AND THE OUTCOME: -As per the suggestion of the County Commissioner's Office, application was made to the Minneapolis Foundation, Undesignated Funds Program. Because of the limitations of funding, our program was denied because they fund Point Northwest in the "northern location ". - Currently exploring General Mills and Slumberland for a contribution towards a computer. We expect a response within the next few weeks. 8. NONE 9. N/A 10. The Peacemaker Center relies on the help of volunteers. The Program has over 60 volunteers providing services in numerous areas of the program. All members of the Board of Directors are volunteers. They meet on a monthly basis to determine policy and advise on the development and management of the program. In addition, volunteers serve on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board provides assistance with public relations, program development, evaluation and fundraising. The number of volunteer hours being donated result in considerable monetary savings to the organization. As representatives from the community, our volunteers send a clear message of support to the goals of the program and to the community. 11. EXPLAIN THE COMMUNITY NEED FOR THE PROPOSED SERVICE. The City of Brooklyn Center has the opportunity to address a specific issue/ concern within the community. Because the Peacemaker program can begin processing cases within 3 -5 working days, it can assess the client while the issue is still current and can intervene before another offense occurs. (The "County" currently averages 3 -4 months to begin processing.) 563? Brooklyn Bouievard. • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Teieo ^ore: (612) G1540995 BvooWyvi Peace -mna ev` Ce.vifew, Jvic, .., A Rny Of f-{ope The community at large is concerned about the prevention of crime. With the response of volunteer participation, it is apparent that the community is concerned and willing to assist programs that deal with offenders at the "onset" of delinquency. We continue to receive direct support from the Brooklyn Center Police Department, Brookdale merchants, and Brookdale Management regarding the importance of the apprehension and processing of the first time juvenile offender. The business community is aware that a program that can deal with first time offenders in a timely and effective manner is truly an asset to the community. 12. The Peacemaker Program has a Subsidy Fund available for families needing financial assistance. Peacemaker has not denied any appropriate juvenile from receiving juvenile diversion services. The program services varying ranges of family structure - socio- economic levels - ethnic and cultural diversity. 13. The City of Brooklyn Center benefits from the results and responses that we hear from clients, parents, and the referring community. The impact of being caught, g o t, written up, and taken to the police station to wait for a parent has a lasting impression. The accountability that the program places on the juvenile by having them go back to the store, apologize verbally, and in writing, along with giving community service hours, has a lasting impact on the client. The Brooklyn Center school system benefits from this program as we are willing to cooperate with "in house" programs. This service also provides the opportunity to strengthen the working relationship between the police department, the business community and the residents of the city. The Hennepin County Attorneys Office recognizes the Peacemaker program as a noteworthy and viable diversion program, giving it's "stamp of approval" as a reputable service to the community. 14. A. None at the present. Brooklyn Peacemaker Center provides a unique service to the Cit of Brooklyn Center. B. N/A 15. Total Number of Clients Served in 1994 were 203. The Projected Number of Clients to be Served in 1995 (as per quarterly statics)will be approximately 384. 16. The total number of clients served from Brooklyn Center in 1994 were 55. The projected number of clients to be served from Brooklyn Center this year is projected to be around 100 -plus clients. (This would be in direct coorelation with our first quarter statistics and anticipated increase in juvenile offender referrals.) 56 ;' Brookivn Bou;evard • Brooklyn Center, fit\ 55429 Teicphone: (612) 535.0995 � BNooWyvi Peace_mn6_µ Gehfew, Ovi A Roy Of Hope 16b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? In 1994, 24}' were residents from Brooklyn Center. (An increase from 1993.) 17. What would be the consequences to your organization of not receiving the amount requested? There would be significant cut -backs in the program without the requested funding from the City of Brooklyn Center. It would weaken the financial structure of the program, as well as overloading the staff and cuonselors to an extremely stressful level. It would also be a message to the merchant and business communities, suggesting diminished support from the City. We are requesting $15,000 for the upcoming fiscal year of 1996. This will help to cover the anticipated increase in number of referrals. As we are now accepting referrals for Runaway Youth, additional resources will be necessary in processing these clients and their families. T Signature Datez Administrative Director Title 563; Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center N1\' 55429 Te'.enhone: (612) 535 4)995 �roo��Yh �eacemaGcer Cehter, �h 1 -... ;1 Ray Of Hops JUVENILE DIVERSION STATISTICS - 1994 The following information is a detailed breakdown of the juvenile offenses that were processed through the program in 1994. Total Number of Cases: 203 (average per month - 16.9) Denovo 52 FCRC 1 Parent 1 Stores 149 Carson Pirie Scott 10 77. Claire's Boutique 2 1z Country Store 1 .67. Dayton's 1 .62 J.C. Penney 50 33.62 Kohl's 10 77.' Musicland 1 .67. Sears 68 45.6: Target 6 4: Type of Offenses Assault 4 Assault and Disorderly Conduct 1 Damage to Property 1 Disorderly Conduct 1 Motor Vehicle Tampering 1 Possession of Stolen Property 2 Relationship Conflict 1 Shoplifting 186 Theft /Possession of Stolen Property 1 Third Degree Burglary 2 Trespassing 1 Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 2 Client Information Sex: Male 76 Female 127 Race: African American 67 American Indian 2 (race continued on next page) 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Te!eohone: (612) 535-0995 � �ooklyh T- �eacer�al�e>~ �e�fer, �hc. �1 A Ray Of +Aopa page 2 - Statistics, 1994 Race coat.: -Asian 7 Biracial African American /Caucasian 1 Asian American 1 Asian Indian 2 Caucasian 91 Hispanic 4 Multiracial 1 Unknown 27 Age: 6 1 7 0 8 3 9 1 10 4 11 g 12 34 13 46 14 48 15 29 16 19 17 9 unknown 1 average age - 13.5 Demographics Andover 1 Brooklyn Center 55 Brooklyn Park 33 Champlin 4 Circle Pines 1 Coon Rapids 1 Corcoran 1 Crystal 6 Hopkins 2 Inver Grove Heights 1 Isanti 1 Maple Grove 5 Minneapolis 72 Moorhead 1 Moundsview 1 (demographics continued on next page) 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Te!eohone: (612) 535 -0995 _ �rooGclY� T- �eacema�ce� CehfeN� �hc, 1 A R ay Of f-lopa page 3 - Statistics, 1994 Demographics coat New Hope 7 Plymouth 4 Robbinsdale 4 St. Francis 1 St. Paul 1 Stacy 1 Cases Total 203 Completions 105 In Process 56 Returns 88 Already in Court System 9 Appointments Made and Not Kept 12 Been in Prior Diversion Program 5 Broke DeNovo Contract 1 Decided Not to Use Peacemaker 13 Inappropriate Referral 1 Incomplete Treatment Agreement 17 Lives in Moorhead 1 Moved Out of State 1 No Response 16 Offended Again 8 Unable to Locate 4 * ** Note: The sum total of cases completed, cases in process, and cases returned is greater then the total number of cases. This is due to a carry over of 46 cases from 1993. These cases were completed or returned in 1994. Personnel Volunteers 31 Board Members 16 Counselors (Regular) 4 (Substitutes) 4 Administative Director - 10 hours per week Case Manager - 15 hours per week Program Director - 20 hours per week 5637 Brooklyn Boulcvard • Brooklyn Cenic; MN 55429 Tc!co� one: (612) 535-0995 BROOKLYN PEACEMAKER CENTER, INC. Juvenile Diversion, Program BUDGET - 1995 EXPENSES Development director S' 14,900 Assistant director 5,900 Case manager 7,600 Benefits 3,000 3t,4(10 OPERATING Rent 5,400 Postage & shipfiing 1,x110 Copies 1,0 (1C Printing 1,0(10 Publications 10U Supplies 4011 Telephone 900 I nsurance 1 , U(JU Professional fees 12,0CQ Conferences do meetings 250 Promotion 30 Bank charges 100 Miscellaneous 900 Z•� r; 5(7 TOTAL EXPENDITURES S 57,050 INCOME Grants S 4S,100 Contributions 4,90() Fees for services 3,9CC Interest Income 150 TOT INCOME S 57,050 BROOKLYN PEACEMAKER CENTER, INC. Juvenile Diversion Program PRELIMINARY EXPENSE BUDGET - 1996 EXPENSES Development director $ 7,500 Program director 13,800 Case manager 7,600 Benefits 3,000 31.900 OPERATING Rent 4,660 Postage & shipping 1.200 Copies 11500 Printing 800 Publications 500 Supplies 400 Telephone 900 Insurance 2,000 Professional fees 13,300 Conferences & meetings 600 Promotion 300 Bank charges 200 Miscellaneous 240 25,600 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 58,500 05/30/95 - BFL LI Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury ASV;;:'. ,'SD By District Director APH 2 1 HEG-D DATE Person to Contact: 0. Whitehurst Brooklyn Peacemaker Center Inc. 7etepnone Nurnuer: (312)886 - 5571 5136 Lilac Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Reis Reply to: 88 -1393 Date: April 8, 1988 R E: Brooklyn Peacemaker Center Inc. EIN : 41- 1505177 :his is in restonse td, the letter dated De 17, 1987 regarding your status as an Or ganization exempt from Federal income tax. Our records indicate that a ruling letter was issued in December 1985 grant_ag.your Organization an exempt =on From Federal income tax unGer tMe provisions o SECt1OP. SO1(C)�3) of the lnterna1 . even ue Code O: 1954. Our records also i n dicate that you? Cr^ai.itat7_On i s n ot a Drivate LOundation bu one that is d°_sCr_ bed _n 509(a) (1) and 170(b) (1) ( A) (vi) Contributions made to you are deductible by donors in-computing their taxable -income in the manner and to the extent Drovided I Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. your gross receipts each year are normally $25,000.00 or more, you are required to _�le. Form 990, Return of Organizations Exempt trOm Income Tax by the fifteenth day of the fifth month after the end of y our annual acco period. You are not required to file federal income tax returns Unless you are subject to the tax on unrelate business income under Section 511 of the Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must Zile an income tax return on 990 —T. =f any question arises with respect to your. status for Federal , income tax purposes, you may use this letter as evidence of your exemDtion. . This is an advisory letter. Sincerely yours, R. S. Wintrode Jr. District Director STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE April 9, 1991 Brooklyn Peacemaker Center. Inc. 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center. MN 55430 Name of Organization: Brooklyn Peacemaker Center. Inc. In Re: Income Tax Exemption Dear Applicant: We have determined that the above organization, as presently organized and conducted, is exempt from income tax under Minnesota Statutes, Section 290.05. Any change in the organization or in its purpose or operations must be reported to Commis f the Commis o Revenue. A copy of any annual report (Series 990) that is filed with the Internal Revenue Service must be filed with the Department of Revenue no later than ten (10) days after the date it is filed with the federal office. If the Internal Revenue Service revokes, cancels or suspends the exempt status of the organization, the organization must notify the Department of Revenue in writing of the federal action within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from the Internal Revenue Service. If you change the name of the organization, please notify us immediately. For further info tion, you may contact me at the address shown below. f � cer y, Michael G. Bublitz, Revenue a ca e Taxpayer Information Division Technical Support Services Unit Mail Station 4453 St. Paul, MN 55146 -4453 (612) 296 -0555 MGB:Pja:J IF -194 � B roo�cl Yv� peacemaker Cen�- �� A Roy Of Hope DATA MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE AGENCY /PROGRAM: Based on 150 completed surveys by juvenile offenders and their parents/ guardians from December 1992 through June 1993, the following data was collected: Very Very Poor Poor Unsure Good Good Ease in finding Peacemaker Center. . . . . 22 57 117. 292 532 (82: combined) Comfort level with assessment team . . . . 1: ii 6;. 41: 51: (92: combined) Explanation of assessment process. . . . . 1: 1. 32 39Z 56: • (952 combined) Thoroughness of assessment . . . . . . . . 27. 1: 57. 442 48. (92: combined) Explanation of Juvenile Justice System ii. 1: 12: 38:: 487. (861'. combined) Restitution plan appropriate 1: 2 127. 332 52Z (85 combined) Level of satisfaction with assessment. . . 2: 2 6: 397. 517. (90: combined) NOTE:- In all categories, 802 or more show "Good" or "Very Good" ratings. Four of the above categories contain a 90Z or better rating for the "Good" or "Very Good" response. 7/6/93 cA n rrWvr (e-o • M-4 ;Q-)1 B►'ooWyn Pence -mn eN C-e-vifeN, in "I ....A Ray Of Hop& 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bernard Ackerson Retired Sales Manager 3713 53rd Place Brooklyn Center, MN. 55429 537 -5061 (H) Bill Alexander Booking Agent Good Music Agency 5557 Logan Av. N. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 561 -6050 (H) 474 -2581 (W) Mike Anderson Loss Prevention Manager J.C. Penney - Brookdale 1265 Brookdale Center Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 566 -2100 (W) Jody Brandvold Chairperson Independent School District X1286 5538 Colfax Av. N. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 Phil Cohen Business, Governmental Relations Counselor Goff /Wilkie and Associates 8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 5 Brooklyn Park, MN. 55443 424 -1110 (W) 424 -1174 (FAX) Barb Cox Police Officer Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN. 55447 550 -5165 (W) 561 -4719 (H) Don Egnell Retired CPA PRESIDENT 5400 Oliver Av. N. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 Barb Kalligher Brooklyn Center City Council Member 5548 Girard Av. N. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn C enter, MN 55429 70 ...... - (41 1zZrJ�r �v�oo���h �eacema�ce►� Czhfe►�, �hc. y k Ray Of +-4* P & 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS coast. Jim Lindsay Retired Police Chief of Brooklyn Center 1932 Circle Dr. NW Sauk Rapids, MN. 56379 259 -8500 (H) Baylon Loosbrock - ex officio CPA TREASURER 6341 Sumter Av. N. Brooklyn Park, MN. 55428 533 -9676 (H) 533 -7099 (W) Sherry Maddox Registered Nurse Hennepin County Medical Center 5711 Knox Av. N. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 560 -8926 Dean Nyquist Mediator SECRETARY Family Conflict Resolution Center 5637 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55429 561 -3953 (H) 533 -7272 (W) Dr. Duane Orn Physician Northport Medical Center 5415 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55429 533 -8666 (W) Jerry Pedlar Director of Facilities Management Services VICE PRESIDENT North Memorial Medical Center 3300 North Oakdale Av. Robbinsdale, MN. 55422 520 -5300 (W) Tom Perri Suicidologist - L.I.C.S.W. 13271 90th Av. N. Maple Grove, MN. 55369 420 -8759 (H) Sheila Rawski Director of Volunteer and Emergency Disaster The Salvation Army Services P.O. Box 75366 St. Paul, MN. 55175 535 -1270 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Centc ; MN 55429 j A Ray Of +-lope- 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cont. Frank Slawson President Marquette Bank Brookdale 5620 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55429 561 -2530 (W) STAFF Kris Hall Administrative Director 9481 Annapolis Lane Maple Grove, MN. 55369 420 -2688 (H) 535 -0995 (W) Marilyn Lutz Case Manager 908 85th Av. NW Coon Rapids, MN. 55433 784 -4589 (H) 535 -0995 (W) Kathy Ploof Program Director 9653 107th Place Maple Grove, MN. 55369 424 -2056 (H) 535 -0995 (W) 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 TAIn..�nnn• IF1�l C,C.'1�C BROOKLYN PEACE.-MA Cv"=z- 0C. JUVE:YILE DIVERSION PROGRAM JOB DESCRIPTION - TITLE: PROGcZ,LWDEVELOP* T DIRECTOR RESPONSIBLE TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION SU`giARY: CARRY OUT BOARD POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES. CONTROL *= riDITURES TWITHIN BUDGET. DEVELOP SHORT AND LONG -TER1 - r -MMIJG SOURCES. DUTIES Al"M RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prepare, review and administer the operational budget for the co"oration. 2. In conjunction -T ch Finance Com:ictee and Advisory Board, raise ooeracional funds and subsidy funds from: a. Foundations; b. Fundraising events and activities; c. Private si=ts (individual and corporate); d. Organizations such as ser -rice organizations and churches; e. Other. 3. in conjunction with the ?ubiic Relations Ca=ictae, develop additional rererrsl sources such as 3over:.mencal units, churches, schools, and professionals (doctors, lawyers, counselors, ecc.) K. °_chance the support net-aork and increase the -risibility or the or ;anization by utilization of press releases, news articles, presentation of the program to groups such as ser -rice organizations, business groups, churches, ecc. Develop and maintaic trailing lists for co=unicat :on by newsletters, press releases, etc. 6. Develop and admicister office procedures. 7. Liaison with Advisor? Board. 8. Super-rise Inta^ ship program, projects, and education. • ' J 9. Deter^...ine effectiveness or the program; impact on the community. L0. Rec_ait volunteers for various responsibilities such as of =ice crk, assessment teams, case follow -up, etc. U. Develop and administar tra 4- •; ^ g prog_ams for volunteers where necessar - j and appropriate. JOB DESCRIPTION PROGRAM /DES OP**= DIRECTOR Page 2 MNOWL DGE AA. SKILLS : 1. Ability to communicate ideas, explanations, ecc., clearly, both _ orally and in writing. 2. Ability to work with ocher employees and volunteers. 3. Ability to deal with the public, and with referral sources is a friendly, tactful manner. i; ams and 4. Abi__tJ CO to plan, formulate and execute programs policies. p 3. Ability to analyze problems and develop sound effective solutions in a fair and timely manner. o. Ability to work and communicate Erich people of diverse bac*cgrounds. i. Knowledge of administrative concepts and practices of the pri- ciplas and techniques of management, and the organi=acion of non - prof-- seerice organizations. 3. Sti1 in conflict resolution and group dynamics. ?. Abil.icy co organize and implement an rote ^..snip program. KRISTIN R. HAIL 6013 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Telephone: 566 -5625 OBJECTIVE: A position that will utilise professional skills to enhance and coordinate a Social Service program. EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES to maintain current Social Work License. - Effective Small Groups, Lyman Coleman. Children b Stress /Intervening with Interrupted Bonding, Lakewood Community College. -"Kids Who Refuse" - Riverside Medical Center. -Focus On Diversity - African American Families, University of M.*!. - Independent Research regarding the Aging Adult. --Other seminars on Adoption/Adoptive Families and Diabetes. � (1990 - current) BEMEL COLLEGE Bachelor of Arts degree /Accredited Social Work Program, St. Paul, Minnesota. May, 1982. Emphasis: Medical, Geriatrics. Carrent Minnesota Board of Social Work License. (LSW- 1/19/90) PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: ST. ANT:iONY ELDERCENrER - Director of Resident/Social Se_ ^,rites. Responsibilities involved coordinating the Social Service and Pastoral Care Program in a 150 /Resident Skilled Nursing Facility. This included coordinating patient Care Conferences with families and Interdisciplinary staff, utilizing good communication skills, working directly with and taking direction from the Board of Directors for program development and enhancement, educating families and the community to related issues, daily team coordinating with staff (Pastoral Care, Volunteers, P.T., S.T., O.T., Patient Accounts, Nursing, Physician, etc.), Resident Council, Family Council, special programs is enhance staff morale, pre - screening, Admissions process, matching volunteers with appropriate residents, and utilizing the metropolitan resource system. Also responsible for statistical ana'S3is and maintaining a departmental budget. December 1987 - March, 1989. ST_ ANTHONY ELDERCrNTy'R - Social Worker. Respoas hies c uded a 75 resident caseload, social histories, Care Conferences, family conferences (problem - solving, grief, support, referrals), worked with the Executive Committee of the Resident Council, designed CATS (Committee for Adjunctive Therapy Services) to enhance teamwork and increase efficiency within the facility. December 1986 - December 1987. Em :iE R COMPANY - Lee Square Cooperative, Sales/Marketing Office. Promoted Lee Square Cooperative, a new 124 -unit, Ebenezer Housing Project. This included using good commxmication skills with members, prospects and office staff when involved with customer contact, member /owner choices, and the communi y resource system. Other responsibilities included writing and editing newsletters, planning social events, and facilitating the growth and develop- ment of Lee Square Cooperative. 1984- November, 1986. KRISTIN R. HAIL Page 2 Continued. . . EBE :LR SOC= - Purchasing Assistant/Property Management Assistant. This position involved processing Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for Ebenezer facilities, working with the Accounts Payable Department, consulting with vendors, verifying price quotes, and designing an efficient system for the Purchase Order Process. 1983 -1984. IN HOLE HEALTH CARE - Team Coordinator /Social Worker. Team Coordinator responsibilities included coordination of team members and patient visits, accurate account of daily staffing and patient statistics, work with private and public insurance, direct commmication with Clinical Nurse Specialist and team members, problem solving and maximizin team efficiency. Social Worker, which involved the intake /re:ffex=al process, in -home patient assessments, concentrated family contact, documentation, and extensive use of the community resource system. Developed and administered Social Work guidelines for patient assessments. 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MN An,;wnrr•d tp l eohnnP in ra ^Prr..:c Lo tom] a ,, L_ nric.fw: inn a(R)Pt i can infc.rmatian hc_1t-: CROM. TZAT ?nNAL TN�lnl.VrM;rN*r I<)91 1 (tCiZ Chums and G:tord7, Di r c! l:r.)r fvf* M Grove AW \i Pr ^.-o r'dim 1 ,1 c3 1 to nr r_f:t a 'artr.z rt P nnc! R ilnlp. sc ac d ,�c.ml'Ar 1 c 394 Cha, f or A T•l� /1 :fjr - •� c•';,mmi t't•.Pr� �qA r' }, .- -.1 N -,m •i nnI i ,,: Cnm:n i Oct ,, Pr•�� ?t!* rlc:oc• graird mt!ml of Mzr+l e Gr r_c ant • h u - = h oq? .- 1 004 ( h-:� i r ''c: n(; rPcar i f'na) (7a : -r- C •unm i r t A-N i Li be:r-i l A.-t:; brick V >,11 Mil n. k Fnrri , ? 1 1 4 nr) i RA i!i Serial Waal I.egfa MM. RPt E?i F!r)rE'S and tr7n._:ript-t- eLV:�tI 1:3h'- 1 regit ` Caseworker Position = Current Division of Time (15 hours /week) Three main areas are: 1. Typing 2. Paperwork 3. Calls /Xeroxing /Misc. CALLS - 5 -15 /day - Incoming /Informational - Calling Volunteers /setting up Assessment Session Dates - Checking up on appointments /Are clients coming to the session? - Making appointments with new clients - Treatment'Qgreement follow -up - Calls after second written notice - Counselors /Assessment Session Updates - Educational calls /Describing the Program PAPERWORK - - Treatment Agreements - Receipts - Set -up of Treatment Agreement - Records kept on payments - Appointment set -up - Documentation on each file for each contact or "tried to" contact. - New cases /processing - Setting up of new files - Follow -up on completions /returns XEROXING - - Subsidy Application - Completion Letter - Letter for Returns - Miscellaneous - Meeting reminders - Subsidy Approval Letters Some billing for Assessment Sessions TYPING - - New cases - client and victim (letters) - Appointment confirmation letters Completed Treatment Agreements - 1.Police 2.Victim 3.Client - Returned Cases (3 letters -form) Special letters Brooklyn Peacemaker Center, Inc. Organizational Chart Board of Directors Advisory 1 Board - 1 i i Executive Committee I xecutive Director Finance; Public Relations Program Committee Committee Committee Assessment Development Note: Solid Line =Line of Authority Counselors Director Dashed Line = Information Flow Volunteers Case Manager SENT BY :HE.\\ CTY DIST COLRT : 3- 27 -94 : 1-3-30 : HENN CTY DIST COURT 612 331 0263; r STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT k _ ISADCL OOMEZ ". JUOGE ' NENNEP/N COuNTT GOVERNMENT CENTER ' NINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 66497 1 16121 3�6 -829♦ May 27, 1994 Re: Peacemaker Center To Whom It May Concern: I have spent more than fifteen years in criminal- - justice, the last ten as a trial judge. I have done my daily work in the context of a larger exploration into the dynamics of crime, trying to understand criminal violence, in particular. The clearest and most consistent lesson in my work is that criminal behavior arises, in a relentless and cruelly logical way, from childhood neglect Y g Y. g t and abuse. Of course, not all children who are hurt and unsupported become criminals, but virtually all serious criminals were abused and neglected as children. Peacemaker Center is a hugely valuable program because it reaches young people and responds to their needs before they have moved so far into criminality that they cannot be helped to grow into healthy adults. It is a sad irony that, in most of Minnesota, the surest way for a young person to get help is to hurt someone else badly. Peacemaker Center responds fully and appropriately to kids. It does not settle for dealing with symptoms, recognizing that small transgressions may be minor detours by healthy, well- supported kids or may be signs of serious problems needing complex, creative adult intervention. Peacemaker's emphasis on restitution clearly conveys the message that victimizing others is .never acceptable and that the damage we do can be, and must be, redressed. The Peacemaker program is a pioneer in collaborative, whole - person intervention work with young people. It continues to be essential, deserving the highest level .SENT BY :HE`!N CTY DIST COURT : 5-27-04 : 15:1 : HE \N CTY DIST COURT- 612 53.1 9263 :r P 1 Of support from those concerned with children, crime prevention and the well-being our community. g i Sincerely, Isabel Gomez Judge of District rt IG:jl 2 - 0 � p pKlYN ' U0IMYN CENTER rLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway May 25, 1994 Brooklyn Center. Minnesota 55430 Telephone - 569 -3333 Crime Tips - 561 -6649 FAX - 561 -0717 Ms. Teri Dimond Emergency - Po tice - Me 911 Brooklyn Peacemaker Center, Inc. 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429 Dear Ms. Dimond: I am writing in behalf of the Brooklyn Center Police Department to express our appreciation for the Brooklyn Peacemaker Center Juvenile Diversion Program. The Brooklyn Peacemaker Center has been serving Brooklyn Center and surrounding communities since 1984. The Brooklyn Center Police Department appreciates the close working relationship that has developed between the Brooklyn Peacemaker Center and our department. The free exchange of information authorized by the Hennepin County Juvenile Court has allowed the Brooklyn Center Police Department to appropriately refer first time juvenile property offenders to your outstanding program. The overwhelming case load that has been placed on the Hennepin County Juvenile Court System has, unfortunately, left many first time offenders without meaningful evaluation or sanctions. Your program has allowed our agency to divert selected juvenile offenders to a community based program. Your utilization of professional counselors to assess the underlying cause of delinquent behavior is valuable in determining the appropriate program or treatment for the juvenile offenders. Your Juvenile Diversion Program enjoys the support of the Brooklyn Center Police Department and the business community due to its prompt and effective method of dealing with youthful offenders. Your innovative program is a fine example of a police and community partnership designed to assist wayward youth in becoming productive citizens. Si ly, e Downer Captain BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT JD /deh ;; .t�NOOkIYh 1-�eacemakeY (..,ev�te�, �.Jhc. r1 Ray Of Hope August 10, 1994 Mr. Leonard Axelrod Court Administration ' Hennepin County Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 Dear Mr. Axelrod: Listed below is the information you requested regarding "How to measure the effectiveness of our program." The Brooklyn Peacemaker's, Juvenile Diversion Program was established in 1984. At that time, the MAIN goal of the program was to address the ROOT problem facing the individual, rather than just the behavioral symptoms. The goal remains the same. . WHAT underlying problem initiated the symptom(s) of shoplifting, property damage, tampering, painting on public /private property, etc.? As a preventative program to more serious crimes and the "Court System". diverting the individual from court is our goal as we attempt to educate, refer to appropriate agencies (i.e. - individual counseling, group counseling, county /community -wide programs, learning /educational programs), and assist the family in resolving the issues surrounding the offense. Each year, we become more able to assess our effectiveness as our program is tightened and streamlined. Listed below, are some of the current ways we assess the effectiveness of the program: 1. APPROPRIATE REFERRALS MADE DURING THE ASSESSMENT SESSION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE FAMILY. The referrals made would be appropriate to the situation and directly related to the ROOT /REASON for the behavior. Each assessment outlines a plan that the child must be responsible for. In the case of shoplifting, for example, the child should: A. Return to the store with a written apology and get a signature from store security. B. Complete a number of community service hours. (This is established as to the age /ability of the child.) As we serve all of Hennepin County, we generally make referrals and assist the individual in finding a program that is close to where they live.) C. Read a book regarding "TEEN ESTEEM" or "PEER PRESSURE" and write a book report. 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Cente; MN 55429 Telephone: (612) 535 -0995 �v�ook�Yh �eacema�e►� Cev� fer, �h }� Ray Of i-tcp& D. Appropriate Referrals - Referrals, again, made regarding the individual needs. As these requirements are met and completed, the individual and parent(s) give feedback as to how . it has helped their family to "pay more attention ", "communicate better" and "be more aware of famil y needs` We hear from families that believe they "have been prevented from entering into more serious situations and'have learned the significance of life choices." 2. RECIDIVISM RATE - This year, with the assistance of a student intern, we were able to go back to the beginning of our referrals, to determine the Recidivism Rate. Our questions were - How effective is the program? -- How many kids were kept from committing a second offense? We have determined rates for the first number of years and are quite pleased with the results. As we allow a certain time frame to pass, we are catching up to the last few years as each month passes. The recidivism rate has been somewhat difficult to establish. There are no guidelines or BASELINES to make comparisons to. Each diversion program has their own guidelines, program requirements and follow- through. The one common factor is the "Reoffense in a certain time frame ". This has been our attempt to do so. 3. PERSONAL TESTIMONIES a families who have received services and who IMO - those can SEE the results, have lived the effectiveness. 4. SURVEY - At the closing of each Assessment Session, we ask both the individual and parent /guardian to fill out a one page survey in response to the session. We can immediately see and review our effectiveness, as well as ways to improve. Currently, these are the tools we have to assess the program. In addition, we continue to seek out suggestions, from clients, counselors and volunteers who work with the families. We also have a very active Board of Directors who strive to look at ways to continue in what we believe to be a VERY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM! Please let me know if there is any other information that you may need! I would appreciate any information as to RFP mailings and deadlines! Thank You! Cx / A Kris Hall Director, Juvenile Diversion Program 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Telephone: (612) 535-0995 :cf+ Resul in Recidivism Research Cases for 1989 and 1990 Total Cases= 193 Cases in Process= 2 total Cases Completed= 191 ' Mediation= 15 No Peacemaker Session= 67 No Telephone Number= 47 Survey Completed= 62 Commit-ed Second Offense: °eS= 16 Nc= 46 Results in Recidiv'_sa Resew_:, Cases for 1 °91 Tot`_ Cases= 339 Cases in Process= 22 Total Cases Completed= 317 Mediation= 8 No P - 4 Session- 10 _ N o Te_e_.;none N ull-er= 107 -- Su_- Complete,= 98 Cvmm- r=ed Second Offense: Yes= 1 4 . �✓'� Nc= 8 566 3=kiyn 3auicrazd 3=kiyn Conte; `AN ;;420 Tei=rcr.= (612) 535 -17�i5 So OY ASS1Sr4,VC A 9 99 � RECEIV&D JUL 2 7 p O Z U ((((( ov,` / C7 July 27, 1995 Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Ms. Gohman: Thank you for the opportunity to submit the enclosed application for contractual services with the City of Brooklyn Center. Based upon the increasing need for the services that our agency provides within the community, the funds requested in this application will allow CEAP to continue to meet the need and reach more families in our community. With the partnership of CEAP and the City of Brooklyn Center we look forward to a stronger and healthier community. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. If you have any questions regarding this application, please feel free to call me at 566 -9600. Sincerely , en Neis Administrative Director KN /cs 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard at LEAP WAY- Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • 566 Fax 566 -9604 1201 89th Ave. N.E., Suite 130. Blaine, MN 55434 - 783 -4930, Fax 784 -4930 Application of Contractual Services City of Brooklyn Center Date Submitted: July 28, 1995 Community Emergency Assistance Program 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 (612) 566 -9600 Ed Eide /Karen Neis Program Overview 1.) Mission Statement: CEAP is available to the people of the community to meet their critical needs while preserving their dig g as human beings. Began in 1970, CEAP provides basic needs services to families who find themselves in a crisis situation. Our vision indicates a shift to assisting families in their quest toward self - sufficiency thereby strengthening both the family and the community. 2. Expertise ertise of the Organization CEAP staff provide one -on -one evaluation of requests for services. Paid staff determine the range of services to families. es. The ro am which is requesting p gr funding is Family Peer Advocacy. These Family Peer Advocates Y d ocates are members of the Y community who assist other residents to access various community services. Family Peer Advocates are trained and supervised by agency professional staff. 3.) Target Group for Services CEAP serves over 60,000 people annually. Children outnumber adults three to one. Forty one percent of all the families we serve in Hennepin County reside in Brooklyn Center. Over eighty percent of all the families served b CEAP earned less than 10 11 000 dollars, oars, well below the federal poverty standards. These families often are isolated due to low income, lack of transportation, and little education experience. Both long term and new clients gain self - sufficiency skills through the use of mentors, collaborative efforts of schools, businesses and non - profit, through practical support mechanisms. 4.) Organization Marketing - Geographical and Demographical Areas Program beneficiaries hear about the program through a variety of means: word of mouth, church referrals, client referrals, First Call for Help, Hennepin County referrals and collaborating human service agencies. Formal outreach is conducted in collaboration with church and community newsletters, media announcements and brochure distribution to Hennepin County, human service agencies and schools. The primary service area is Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. 'A 5.) Effectiveness of the Organization The Board of Directors develops an annual work plan, based upon the input by a focus group of consumers, staff and the committees of the Board. Budget Current Budget Yr. - Actual Requested B r Dollar Amount Requested from City $9,000 (denied) $ , 0 S Total Organization Budget (7/1/94 - 6/30/95) $998,088 $1,058,052 City Amount as of Total Budget 0 _9% % of Total Budget for Overhead and Administration Costs 12% 12% Vv <� 6.) Sources of Contributions Brooklyn Park provides $3,750 1�� � 1 7.) Other Funding Organizations The City of Brooklyn Park provides $3,750, Osseo School District provides $12,000, Robbinsdale School District $32,750 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1995. 8.) In -Kind Items Not Applicable. 9.) All In -Kind Contributions In fiscal year 1994 CEAP received a dollar value of approximately 375,000 dollars of in -kind donations these are used to help the families that we serve, i.e.: fruit, vegetables, bread, canned goods and volunteer hours. 10a.) Use of Volunteers CEAP uses over 900 volunteers on a yearly basis. Volunteers help answer phones, sort clothes in the clothes closet, deliver home delivered meals, make quilts, work in Back to School program and Christmas Programs. 10b.) Volunteers Affect on Budget The value of volunteers services is approximately $200,000. It is the equivalent of 13.5 full -time employees. It more than doubles what paid staff can do. 2 Community Need 11.) Community Need for Service Families in the Brooklyn Center area are twenty -five percent more likely to be receiving AFDC than other parts of the metro area. Families are essentially working poor people trying to make ends meet. The use of emergency services has doubled and then some since 1990 according to agency statistics. Lack of transportation, affordable housing and childcare has further impede full functioning of the families. Parents often pass their low self - esteem and frustration on to their children and become isolated and disenfranchised from their community. 12.) Community Benefits A greater portion of the families and individuals will have the information, resources and skills they need to prepare them for a He they will value and in turn will help the community become stronger. Each family is viewed, assessed and assisted individually dependent upon their evaluation. 13.) How Brooklyn Center Benefits Families in a community who are isolated are not involved in the life of a city. This program encourages self- sufficient activities such as; voting, attending school activities, shopping within the city, and being involved with park and recreation activities. Our goal is to support families in helping one another and therefore themselves. 14a.) Alternative Sources for Services There are no alternative services. There are band aid approaches and after crisis services; none of these are preventative in nature. Families developed this program based upon the void in our community. Too often providers seem to have all the answers to perceived needs of families; this program allows family members to work with other family members. Thereby naming resources and being more "user friendly ". 15.) Total Community Participants Last year CEAP served 59,240 people and will serve 60,000 in Northwest Hennepin county. The number of people served by CEAP is recorded and maintained according to city zip codes in a database. Recent studies show that the number of individuals CEAP serves will continue to increase. 16a,b.) Brooklyn Center Residents Served CEAP provided services to 22,975 Brooklyn Center residents last year and 23,000 next year. Statistics were gleaned from zip codes. Brooklyn Center residents represent thirty-eight percent of the total that CEAP served in the past year. Organization Need 17.) Consequences to Our Organization School personnel, families, churches all see the value of this service. It is a cost effective way to begin the journey toward self - sufficiency for families. If funding is not received, hundreds of families will not be reached who might need information and a little support. If they are not needed, the cost to our community is increased dramatically. 3 SUBSTANTIATION OF NEED As you can see from the sheet regarding effectiveness measures, there is plenty of need for CEAP's various services in the City of Brooklyn Center. The issue of isolation does not show up in those statistics, yet is at the heart of the majority of services CEAP provides. Seniors who do not leave their homes and the only person they see on a daily basis is the person delivering a hot meal at noon. That is their link to the outside world. A young mother with small children who has no transportation and therefore no access to many services most of us take for granted. Parents who send their children to school with no school supplies, without breakfast, or without a warm coat in the winter. These little thins provide no hope for the future. What we are lacking is a feeling of hopefulness, instead of hopelessness. Last year CEAP Family Peer Advocates provided information to over 6500 families. Most of all the message was that someone cared about them. These Family Peer Advocates reached out through schools, clinics, city hall, park and recreation activities, churches, etc. It was done in a setting which was non threatening and non judgmental. J � I I Fifty -six percent of the people served at CEAP are under the age of nineteen. Eighty -two percent earn less than $10,000 annually. There is a great deal of statistical information which can be provided, but, the most important issue for families is the ability to access resources in a manner which allows them to make the decisions not someone else. 4 DOCUMENTATION 1.) Financial Statements - Fiscal year ending June 30, 1995. An audit is currently being conducted. We will forward a completed copy upon your request. 2.) Fiscal year 1996 proposed budget. 3.) Substantiation of need statement in Brooklyn Center. 4.) 501 (c) (3) letter. 5.) Current Board of Directors listing. 6.) Job descriptions and resumes of key personnel. Resumes: Director of Administration - Karen Neis Family Peer Advocacy Team Leader - Jean Rambow Job Description: Family Peer Advocacy Team Leader 7.) Statistical or other data measuring effectiveness of organization. 5 7.) Data measuring effectiveness The Family Peer Advocacy Program maintains case files on all clients. The needs of their clients are met on an individual basis. The needs vary from one case to the next. The role of the Peer Advocates in many cases, is as a referral to appropriate resources for their clients. 6 C.E.A.F. DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE TWELVE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE YEAR TO DATE YR TO DATE (' ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET REVENUE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5,756.78 110,302.98 110,000.00 INDIVIDUAL 495.00 29,422.51 30,000.00 BUSINESS 400.00 18,929.49 29,074.00 ORGANIZATIONS 3,781.74 37,339.62 30,000.00 SCH DIST LEARNING READINESS 8,000.00 47,500.00 20,000.00 TOTAL COMMUNITY 18,433.52 243,494.60 219,074.00 PROGRAM FEES MAYD CUSTOMERS 4,921.84 51,543.59 47,000.00 MAYD TITLE III 1 .59.50 14,395.00 - HANDIWORKS CUSTOMERS 21.00 391.47 500.00 ------- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- TOTAL PROGRAM FEES 6,202.34 66,330.06 47,500.00 f GOVERNMENT HENNEPIN COUNTY - �Y ., 960.20 10 080.00 70 080.00 i HENNEPIN COUNTY - HOMELESS - 18,442.00 15,000.00 ANOKA COUNTY - 11,070.00 r 11,400.00- _ HOMELE h0��1_� ANOKA COUNTY SS .0 1,,0 0 .0 16,667.00 t GMCC TITLE M I._ TT =, _,5 888.0 10 GMCC USDA MEALS 196.15 7,332.92 4,119.00 GMCC TITLE III HANDIWOP,KS 16,434.00 23 892.00 GM CC U. T _ �M,.0 U.�d. HANDICAP HAN�I+JORIS 5. 668.00 8.00 _ GM -CC HENNEPIN CNTY HP.NDIWORKS 363.00 NWHHSC 1,503.82 19,755.50 30,000.00 FEMA 11,985.50 37 571.00 27 CDBG 7,020.00 2< ,481.50 28,750.00 OTHER 3,500.00 ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- TOTAL GOVERNMENT _ ,665.I0 ''o ^ [,2,:13.92 231,068. UNITED WAY UNITED WAY, iiF'LS i5, °96.C'G 20 212,550.00 UNITED WAY, LEARNTtjn EA It. SS _ 15 750.00 UNITED WAY, ANOKA FIRST CA.,L 10,500.00 ` iOIAL UNITED WAY .S,Ee .uG 2 8 185.20 - -- I' -0 n ` 24t,5x•.,,G FOUNDATIONS 1,900.00 11,280.00 125,332.00 NEEDS OF PEOPLE RE= AYMENTS 260 S:- � n _.,.00 ,,,,4..84 3,0„G.00 R ENTAL F, v. m C INCOME A,,G�,r, H' � !o ^c- M 1,6 500.00 TOTAL RE V NUE 7,8'6.86 --- c66,039.9i - -- 8,5,62:.00 I,`;COME RECEI'r'ED BUT DEFERRED 3,080.00 ,CJO.C� C.E.A.P. DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT r FOR THE TWELVE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1955 JUNE YEAR TO DATE YR TO DATE ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET EXPENSES -- t SALARIES 41,909.70 432,066,13 414,394.00 II ' CONTRACTED LABOR HANDIWORKS 24.00 1,524.00 CONTRACTED LABOR- FPA 518.00 8,000.00 (' FRINGE BENEFITS FICA 2,641.94 28,607.39 25,537.00 MEDICARE 533.42 4,723.22 5,958.00 WORKERS COMPENSATION 289.59 4,255.54 4,012.00 UNEMPLOYMENT 223.68 2,069.48 2,329.00 . MEDICAL 1,447.36 23 711,08 4 , 21 10 .00 r RETIREMENT 10 62 4.5o a 6 1 24.56 20 595.00 LONG TERM DISABILITY 280.96 3,094.84 3,335.00 ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS 16,041.51 77,146.11 83,470.00 PROFESSIONAL FEES AUDIT 5,009.65 5,000.00 - - - - -- --- - - - - -- - -- ------- - - - - -- f. TOTAL PROFESSIONAL FEES ,00 5,av .0 5,000.00 - - SUPPLIES OFFICE 11i.Sa 4;5.51 6,500.00 POSTAGE 194.31 3,500.4: 3,750.00 MAINTENANCE 46.51 969.72 1,000.00 ItiA; UPYLI_ 358. 7'.; 1 1 1,25 0 . 0 0 if =,9 5.0� i NEEDS OF PEOPLE MAYO SUF -LIES 5,1 -7.48 55,101.74 43,000.00 FGGDSHELF 2,6133.90 24,522.41 25,000.00 HOMELESS 2,3n9.56 38, 49.49 SHELTER /UTILITIES 2,667.77, 74,180.10 65,000.00 SPECIAL NEEDS 3,022,87 19,296.10 .8,000,00 TRANSPORTATIGN 362.04 3,635.90' 5,000.00 SPECIAL EVENTS-XMA0 9,711.05 12,aa0.Ga DAlV aPLC: RL :Y:N J TD SCHOOL JLL.`•l ,, vvv.Jv STI =ENDS 1,78x.00 15,215.10 20,C00."7 ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- TOTAL ;LEEDS OF PEOPLE 11 953.62 ' n' 04 132 0n � " ,. 2�'�,4,1.L4 I vv..� "^UPANCY TRASH /RECYCL 37.+ e,� _ ,. 7 7 . iELE;hJ.NE 457.27 5,8'.+3.01 5,JVV. BLDG AND GROUNDS MAI',TENA ?ICE 53.36 FnC;6. „E,ITAL, .^- :NOIKA -: 15,906.81 �IIA L 0CCUP.11 J _'n_____ -' 4 2 , 52 . 1 .1Z ,., . -... 7,8:5.15 7, 50 00 ` 1 .1J4,,, 111. i:, l`L I1C iYitL�l_MU_._I \i J -. INTEREST EXPENSE MDRTGAGE '8 - ,L�.73 CS G nn1iT EX? /INS /TAX ETC 3a�.20 30".20 J DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE TWELVE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 JUNE YEAR TO DATE YR TO DATE ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET FURNITURE /EQUIPMENT 477.73 6,719.79 5,000.00 r CLASSIFIED ADS, RECRUITMENT 1,759.85 COMMUNICATIONS 2,412.00 12,000.00 DUES /MEMBERSHIPS 21.00 955.36 3,000.00 TRAINING 82.28 5,586.73 7,500.00 TRAVEL, STAFF /VOLUNTEERS 532.82 6,359.87 6,500.00 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 7.91 5,762.10 5,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS 1,263.97 3,791.41 3,000.00 ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- TOTAL EXPENSES 83,018.00 860,862.92 838,076.00 NET INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (13,032.94) 5,485.19 6,948.00 {` TRANSFERS TO FIXED ASSET FUND (398.28) (39,615.41) ; - - -- -- ----------- ------- - - - - -- NET INCOME AFTER TRANSFERS (13,431.22) (34,130.22) 6,948.00 r MAKE SHEET ME 3K M ASEETS CURRENT VMS PETTY LW.' 200.00 MRKST am, wum 7,cW7 CNTY LOAN FUND jM117 'G�'EST �ANK, EVINGS 41 2 W.4.2 NORKE7, SVINGS - HOME GRA'NIT r .•. °; NORKET FURS, MONEMAHET 477 stw:: NORWEET US TREASURY BILLS :30 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE M76.Zo OTHER . R RECEIVABLES PREP IS EV ICE E --------- - - - - -- T; AL CMENT ASSETS 451410 L:A-21LITIES FUNL, CURRENT L:AEILITIE.� =NTS PMARE 4 ill 12 ACCK'ED PAYRCL'L 1 VC 24" ?AYRaL TAXE! WAKE 1211: x Lh� :7 WR WASM 7 i . --------------- Vs MA C _ * 0:31 YEAR - &VEM&K. !;nE:ANV7 ME Q C 7L :077 FWAL 11WR --------------- --------------- i STATE "6 . aF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FJW"'' E- LANCE - UNRESTRICED FUND FOR THE T4ELVE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 JU`IE YEAR TO WE t' ACiUAI ACTUAL REVENUE — COMMUNITY 18,433.52 243,494.60 PROGRAM 6,202.34 66,330.06 GOVERNMENT 26,665.70 2,3,413.92 { FOUNDATIONS 1,900.00 71,2 84.40 INTEREST /DIVIDENDS 656.35 14,195.43 GAIN(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (29,754 UNITED WAY 15,896.00 228,785.20 RENTAL INCOME, HUD HOUSE 319.30 1,257.90 NEEDS OF PEOPLE REPAYMENT 260.00 4,843.84 t" MISCELLANEOUS 1,634.39 TO1AL REVENUE , ^•,333.21 850,480.47 {' EXPENSES SALARIES 42,451.70 441,590.13 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 15,041.51 77,146.11 PROFESSIONAL FEES AUDIT 5,009.65 SUPPLIES 358.78 10,916.65 NEEDS OF PEOPLE 1',993.62 — 240,401.04 _ OCCUPANCY L,023.44 42,522.13 CO i.WiICATIDN3 ',412.00 103.28 6.54^ ^..09 FURNITURE /EoUIPMENT 477.73 5,719.19 TRAVEL 532.82 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 7.97 _ GENERAL /LIABTLITY INSURANCE �3�. 7,815.05 MORTGAGE INTEREST 180.73 2,115.0 HOME GRANT EXP /INS /TAX ETC 308.20 308.20 11ISCELLANEOUS 2 3.97 < <: _ ____ ________ ------------- TOTAL EX =. -- ----- ----- EXCESS OF REVEtUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENSES �J) ( 07 1. 23; TRANS'.RS BETi6 _N FUNDS TRMNSi TO F IXED ASSET FUND 'w 7 AL TRAiSF (398.28) ------- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- EXCESS F:::EirU[ U' n (UNDE ?i :,i74.S/ �� - 149,68;.66, _....:J:- F l - E - ; h il'r. . v --- ---------- - i CEAP DETAIL SUPPORT FOR LINE rIEM BUDGET FY96 FAMMY SENIOR SERVICES SERVICES TOTAL SALARIES (see attached sheet) $402,461 $56,739 $459,200 FICA $23,813 $3,517 $27,330 MEDICA $5,620 $772 $6,392 UNEMPLOYMENT $2,045 $298 $2,343 WORKERS COMP $3,388 $378 $3,766 TOTAL PAYROLL TAXES $34,866 $4,965 $39,831 MEDICAL $23,814 $3,070 $26,884 DISABILITY $2,985 $350 $3,335 RETIREMENT $20,296 $2,664 $22,960 TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $47,095 $6,084 $53,179 AUDIT $3,900 $2,100 $6,000 OFFICE SUPPLIES $4,250 $2,500 $6,750 POSTAGE $2,750 $1,000 $3,750 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,000 $500 $1,500 TOTAL SUPPLIES $8,000 $4,000 $12,000 MAYD $0 $43,000 $43,000 CHRISTMAS $12 512,000 FOOD SHELF $25,000 $25,000 STIPENDS $13,000 $13,000 SHELTER/UTII ITIES $80,000 $80,000 TRANSPORTATION $3,000 $3,000 BACK TO SCHOOL $3,000 $3,000 FAMILY LOANS $150,000 $150,000 SPECIAL NEEDS $43,000 $43,000 TOTAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE $329,000 $43,000 $372,000 UTILITIES $6,000 $3,000 $9,000 TELEPHONE $4,400 $1,600 $6,000 TRASH/RECYCLING $5,000 $1,000 $6,000 BLDG /GROUNDS N HINT $2,040 5360 $2,400 FACILITY RENTAL $20,450 $0 $20,450 TOTAL OCCUPANCY $37,890 $5,960 $43,850 STAFF DEVELOPMENT $6,500 $1,000 $7,500 FURNT17UREMQUIPMENT $3,500 $1,500 $5,000 TRAVEL, STAFF/VOLUNTEER: $4,500 S1,500 56,000 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION $3,000 $2,000 55,000 COMMUNICATIONS $3,500 $1,500 $5,000 DUES/M ABERSHIPS $1,500 $500 $2,000 INSURANCE $5,000 $2,500 $7,500 DEPRECIATION $19,899 $9,700 $29,599 INTEREST $1,273 $620 $1,891 MISCELLANEOUS $2.000 $500 $2,500 $913,884 $144,168 $1.058,052 w � CEAP REVENUE LINE ITEM BUDGET FY96 FAMILY SENIOR SERVICES SERVICES TOTAL NDIVIDUAL $39,557. $10,443 $50,000 CHURCHES $100,000 $20 $120,000 BUSINESSES $32,000 $3,000 $35,000 JRGANIZATIONS $46,674 $0 ._ $46,674 SCHOOL DISTRICTS .$35,000 $0 $35,000 1TAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT $253,231 $33,443. $286,674 MAYD $0 $47,000 $47,000 3ANDYWORKS $0 $500 $500 UTAL PROGRAM FEES $0 $47,500 $47,500 kNOKA COUNTY $11,340 $11 ANOKA COUNTY HOMELESS $16,667 $16,667 - IENNEPIN COUNTY $71 $ 71 , 131 .ENNEPIN COUNTY HOMELESS $15,000 $15,000 TITLE E MEALS $0 $10,100 $10,100 TI7-E III HANDYWORKS $0 $24 $24,000 rTMA $23,971 $23,971 'fit HHSC $30,000 $30,000 ,DBG $20,000 S20,000 OTAL GOVERNMENT $188,109 $34,100 $222,209 , .. jNDATIONS $140,000 $140,000 NITER WAY $177,044 $29 $206,169 t AN FUNDS $150,000 $150,000 hPAYMENTS $5 $5,000 79CELLANEOUS $500 $500 TOTAL REVENUE $913,884 $144,168 $1 f SUBSTANTIATION OF NEED As you can see from the sheet regarding effectiveness measures, there is plenty of need for CEAP's various services in the City of Brooklyn Center. The issue of isolation does not show up in those statistics, yet is at the heart of the majority of services CEAP provides. Seniors who do not leave their homes and the only person they see on a daily basis is the person delivering a hot meal at noon. That is their link to the outside world. A young mother with small children who has no transportation and therefore no access to many j services most of us take for granted. Parents who send their children to school with no school supplies, without breakfast, or without a warm coat in the winter. These little thin Q ' �s provide no hope for the future. What we are lacking is a feeling hopefulness, instead of hopelessness. Last year CEAP Family Peer Advocates provided information to over 6500 families. Most of all the message was that someone cared about them. These Family Peer Advocates reached out through schools, clinics, city hall, park and recreation activities, churches, etc. It was done in a setting which was non threatening and non judgmental. Fifty -six percent of the people served at CEAP are under the age of nineteen. Eighty -two percent earn less than $10,000 annually. There is a great deal of statistical information which can be provided, but, the most important issue for families is the ability to access resources in a manner which allows them to make the decisions not someone else. 5 Address any reply to: Federal Building. and U. S. Court House. 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 D TL Dt Frb@2 DD 6 G�@2@u: Internal Revenue Service Date: In reply refer to: 14W4 Ch . 6 i , 2 .frN L'b'1 !et s s � �,�� - --t y t FiLF, D CG=t3D1tY egg Y ::Lr;~rSata>�ce FTC3 >f lL Alit 73,st A 748" ftrth .Jrl7n uter #in"o -o a 5A; Gentlemen: X sr Q C-ba itabie Based on information supplied, and assuming your operations will be as stated in your application for recognition of exemption, we have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We have further determined you can reasonably be expected to be an organization of the type described in sections 170(b)(1)(A)(v and 509(a)(1). Accordingly, for your first two tax years, you will be treated as an organization which is not a private foundation. At the end of your first two tax years, however, you must establish with the Internal Revenue Service that for such two years you were in fact an organization of the type described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). If you establish this fact with the Service, you will be classified as a section 509(a)(1) organization for all purposes beginning with the first day of your third tax year and you must normally meet the requirements of section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) thereafter. If, however, you do not meet the requirements of section 170(b)(1)(vi) for your first two tax ,years, you will he classified as a rivate foundation as of 4 P of the first day your third tax year. Furthermore, you will be treated as a private foundation as o_ the first day of your first tax year for purposes of sections 507(d) and 1940. Grantors and donors may rely on the determination that you are not a Poi va to foundation for your first two tax years, unless notice that be treated as a section 0 you will no longer 5 9(a)(1) organization is published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin. However, a grantor or donor may not rely on such determi- nation if he was in part responsible for, or was aware of, the act or failure to act that resulted in your loss of section 509(a)(1) status, or acquired FL RC MW 3 -220 (10 -71) knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that you would be removed from classification as a section 509(a)(1) organization. You are not liable for social security (FICA) taxes unless you file a waiver of exemption certificate as provided in the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. You are not liable for the taxes imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). Organizations that are not private foundations are not subject to the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. However, you are not automatically exempt from other Federal excise taxes. Don(--rs may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code. 8eouests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or for your use are deductible under sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code. If your sources of support, or your purposes, character, or method of operation is changed, you must let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on your status. Also, you must inform us of all changes in your name or address. If your gross receipts each year are normally more than $5,000, you are required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, by the lI)th day of the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. The law imposes a penalty of $10 a day, up to a maximum of $5,000, for failure to file a return on time. You are not required to file Federal income tax returns unless you are subject to the 'tax on unrelated business income under section 511 of the Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must file an income tax return on Form 990 —T. L; this letter we are not determining whether any of your present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or business as defined in section 513 of the Code. Ynu. reed an employer identification number even if you have no employees. If an employer identification number was not entered on your application, a number will be assigned to you and you will be advised of it. Please use that number on all returns you file and in all correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service. Please keep this determination letter in your permanent records. Sincerely yours, Gearo 0. Lethert District Director See attached cave&t, FL RC MW 3 -220 (10 -71) COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. BOARD ROSTER 1994 -1995 DIRECTOR MEMBER CHURCH Atkins, Sue At -Large (term expires 1995) 8316 Douglas Dr. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 H - 566 -7831 W - Baines, Charlotte Brooklyn United Methodist Church 13000 Overlook Rd. Pastor Bruce Erickson Dayton, MN 55327 7200 Brooklyn Blvd. H - 323 -9506 W - 424 -3127 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 #561 -1684 Berning, Rick - Treasurer At -Large (term expires 1996) 3710 Urbandale Ln N , Plymouth, MN 55446 H - 478 -3181 W - 473 -2002 Cragg, Randi Family of God Lutheran Church Family of God Lutheran Church Reverend Mark Hallonquist 8625 Zane Ave. N. 8625 Zane Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 W - 424 -8625 #424 -8625 Ewing, Jane - 2nd Vice - President Berean Evangelical Free Church 4230 -66th Ave_ N_ Paster Alan Johnson Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 6625 Humboldt Ave. N. H - 537 -8241 W - 569 -1304 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 #561 -3556 Forkey, Linda ,_Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 6524 83rd Ct. N. Pastor Ron Prasek Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 7217 West Broadway H - 424 -3578 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 #560 -8958 Foster, Paula St. Timothy's Catholic Church 707 -89th Ave. NE Father Harry Tasto Blaine, MN 55434 707 -89th Ave. NE W - 784 -1329 Blaine, MN 55434 #784 -1329 Garrison, Judy Redeemer Covenant Church 7829 Unity Avenue North Reverand Thomas Johnson Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 7801 Brooklyn Blvd H - 561 -1324 W - Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 #561 -8769 Gendreau, Charles - Secretary At -Large (term expires 1995) 8656 Riverview Lane Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 H - 560 -6215 Heinz, Ronald - 1st Vice- President St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 3309 81st Ave. N. Father Tom Donaldson Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 7025 Halifax Ave. N. H - 561 -0121 W -.951 -0205 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 #561 -5103 Johnson, Elwood Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 3300 -65th Ave. N. Sr. Pastor Bruce Kjellberg Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 5929 Brooklyn Blvd. H - 561 -1563 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 #533 -8602 McCauley, David - Past President At -Large (term expires 1995) 9701 NW Avocet St. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 H - 757 -2517 W - 754 -3955 Fax - 757 -6946 Murray, Thomas Brookdale Covenant Church 15131 N.W_ Ute St_ Pastor Paul Erickson Ramsey, MN 55303 5139 Brooklyn Blvd. H - 323 -8033 W - Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 #535 -6305 Paulson, Todd At -Large (term expires 1996 ) 3216 Poe Rd. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 H - 561 -3834 W - 569 -3349 Rogalla, Earl St. Gerard's Catholic Church 5000 - 81st Lane N. Father Anthony Criscitelli Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 9600 Regent Ave. N. H - 566 -5816 W - 560 -5160 . _Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 #424 -8770 Ross, Don - President At -Large (term expires 1996) 6309 Bethia Lane Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 H - 560 -2305 W - 424 -4847 Segar. Karen Anoka United Methodist Church 4911 - 179th Lane N.W. Reverend Ken Rice Ramsey, MN 55303 850 South St. H - 753 -1045 W - 421 -4444 Anoka. MN 55303 #421 -2378 Swanson, Diane At -Large (term expires 1996) 7006 Willow Lane Brooklyn Center MN 5 Y 5430 H - 560 -8893 W - 574 -4346 Thistle, Sherry St. Stephens Catholic Church 11820 Douglas Dr. N. Father Mike Paquet Champlin, MN 55316 516 School St. H - 427 -7448 Anoka, MN 55303 #421 -2471 Thompson, Patty Lutheran Church of the Master 7224 Bryant Ave. N. Pastor Robert Cottingham Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 1200 -69th Ave. N. H - 561 -1298 W - 569 -1039 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 #561 -5852 Weinmann, Jack Epiphany Catholic Church 10139 Verdin Circle Father Bernard Reiser Coon Rapids, MN 55433 11001 Hanson Blvd. NW H - 755 -4578 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 #755 -1020, _ II ASSOCIATE CHURCH Brooklyn Park Lutheran North United Methodist Church Reverend e ere nd Harley Schmitt Reverend Kathy Arnold 1400 - 81st Avenue North 4350 Fremont Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 Minneapolis, MN 55412 #561 -5877 #522 -4497 Christ Lutheran Church Our Lady of Victory Catholic Pastor Norman Berg Church 641 - 89th Avenue N.E. Father Terrance Hayes Blaine, MN 55434 5155 Emerson Avenue North #784 -3300 Minneapolis, MN 55430 #529 -7788 Edinbrook Church Our Savior's Reformed Church Pastor John Anderson Pastor Leon Fikse 8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 103 8209 Zane Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 #424 -7744 #561 -7129 Eternal Hope Lutheran Church Resurrection Episcopal Church Pastor Tim Booth Reverend Ken Toven 10508 Douglas Dr. 8001 University Avenue N.E. Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 #424 -8245 #784 -3330 Grace Lutheran Church Resurrection Lutheran Church Pastor Steve Mckinley Pastor Dennis Sepper 13655 Round Lake Blvd. N.W_ 654 - 119th Avenue N.E. Andover, MN 55433 Blaine, MN 55434 #421 -6520 #757 -3337 Harron United Methodist Church Riverview United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Ottenson Reverend Debra Wells 5452 Dupont Avenue North 2100 - 93rd Avenue N-E. Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 #766 -2780 I #424-2825 King of Glory Lutheran Church - -Servant of Christ Lutheran Church Pastor Jeffrey Lee Pastor David Wagner 10055 University Avenue N.E. 740 East Hayden Lake Road Blaine, MN. 55434 Champlin, MN 55316 #784 -4229 #427 -5070 Lutheran Church of the Triune God Spring Lake Park Baptist Church Reverend John Fehrmann Pastor Vic Winauist 5827 Humboldt Avenue North 8498 N.E. Sunset Road Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 #561 -6470 #748 -3697 North Center Baptist Church Pastor Stan Weese 6601 - 68th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 #561 -9116 CEAP JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT NAME: Family Peer Advocacy Team Leader ACT ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Family Services PRIMARY OBJECTIVE (S) OF POSITION: Administers and coordinates the Family Peer Advocacy Program. Recruits, trains, and supports family peer advocates. Serves as CEAP resource on knowledge of community resources and school systems and creates and maintains appropriate linkages. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION: Participates as a member of the CEAP team in fulfilling the overall mission of the agency. Provides coordination and administration of the Family Peer Advocacy Program. Coordinates the delivery of Family Peer Advocate services at various sites. Coordinates, schedules, and supports all family peer advocates. Monitors and evaluates their performance. Recruits and trains new peer advocates. Serves as a member of the ACT team and participates in functions and activities to achieve divisional objectives. Represents the agency in the community as appropriate to fulfill the program objectives. Assists the Director of Family Services in development and review of program unit objectives on an ongoing basis. Assists the Director with program budgeting, service evaluation and long range planning. Develops and maintains appropriate program documentation, data, reports, and general record keeping as needed or required by either internal or external sources. Assists with other agency business as requested by the Director of Family Services and /or the Executive Director. BACKGROUND /EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience in working in a human service setting; experience with peer advocates or other peer programs a plus. Education and /or experience in working with culturally and economically diverse populations and in working within a team framework. Must have exceptional people skills, be non - judgemental, flexible and creative in problem solving, tolerant, patient, and possess active listening and communication skills. Ability to be a welcoming, encouraging and supportive role model for family peer advocates. JEAN MARIE P.AMBOW 1331 119th Lane Northwest Coon Rapids, MN 55448 (612) 754 -8082 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 1988 - 1993 COMMUNITY INTERVENTION UNIT DIRECTOR Domestic Abuse Project - Minneapolis, MN 1986 - 1988 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cornerstone Advocacy Service - Bloomington, MN 1984 - 1986 SUPERVISOR Crime Victims Centers - Minneapolis, MN 1980 - 1983 CG- D1RF.CIL OR Alexandra House - Circle Fines, MN 1973 - 1980 CAREER RESOURCES - STUDENT SERVICES ASST. No. Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE /ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING Individual advocacy for victims including crisis intervention, civil and criminal legal advocacy. E=xperience in assisting victims cope with and /or access services from the law enforcement, welfare, medical, and criminal justice systems. Experience in self- defined and realistic goal setting and action plans to meet identified goals. Facilitation of weekly support groups for physically abused women and chemically dependent and co- dependent persons. Administered various vocational and interest tests. Provided career counseling and planning. Developed client career plans including personal needs action plans. Assisted clients in identifying appropriate internship opportunities. Designed materials used in teaching resume writing and job seeking skills. M.�.inta';nad Cm's nt fi?^ a ^i^ C: : t.�.:1v:1 an r. -rl b t. ag- .:r an t;�- and various funding sources. SUPERVISION AND TRAINING Recruited, trained and supervised staft, interns and volunteers. Developed job descriptions, performance evaluation procedures and individual staff development /career planning. Served as primary resource person for direct service staff and contracted support service provides. Facilitated the development of a participatory decision-- mal -dng management structure. Supervised women and men from diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles. Provided training in crisis intervention, support group facilitation, domestic violence, crime victimization, rape incest, suicide, and chemical abuse for staff /volunteers, professional groups and the community at large. Developed comprehensive training manuals. Designed and conducted training workshops which fulfilled certification and CEU requirements for various professional disciplines. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Developed a model Hotel /Motel Program involving a public /private sector approach to services for domestic abuse victims. Developed an Outreach (post shelter) program which provides a support network for ex- residents and community women who collectively address the issues of domestic violence and the oppression of women. Developed an extensive referral network and produced a manual of community resources. Initiated resident and community input to program development through the committee r p ocess. Developed Resident Satisfaction Survey and other evaluation tools to determine program effectiveness. EDUCATION Metropolitan State University - Personnel Management (BA Candidate - Summer 1994 ) Hinneapolis Community College - Cert. Chem. Dependency Speualist PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DATA ( AA - 1980 ) Governor's General Crime Victim Advisory Council Board of Directors Alexandra House Board of Directors - Harriet Tubman Women's Shelter Hennepin County Victim /Witness Advisory Panel Para - Professional Sexual Assault Training Black, Indian, Hispanic and Asian Women in Action - Voiunteer 5 years Extensive cultural studies and training Politically active on local and state levels Extensive public speaking experience KAREN R. NETS 14248 Bedford Drive * Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346 * (612) 934 -7038 WORK EXPERIENCE Business Manager & Treasurer, Katandin, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 8/86-present- Participate in strategic planning and overall operational decision making processes * Maintain accounting records, and the collection & disbursement of funds * Develop program budget and all financial and program data reports * Execute and monitor contract amendments and revisions * Coordinate the procurement of all supplies and equipment * Develop and maintain agency policies and procedures * Participate in the implementation and design of employee benefit and insurance plans * Ensure compliance with agency personnel policies * Supervise and train support office staff * Assist in the preparation of proposals and other fundraising activities * Coordinate and assist in the production of newsletter, brochure & annual report * Work on Macintosh computer (Microsoft Works, Pagemaker, Quicken, Word) Accomplishments - Helped to ensure a financial surplus in 7 of my 8 years at Katandin - Actively participated in program expansion and development (7 to 25 employees, $250,000 to $839,000 budget) - Converted accounting system from pegboard system to computerized program - Participated in 3-5 year strategic planning process Area Manager, Target Stores, Eden Prairie and St. Paul, MN 1/84-7/86 * Hire, schedule, and supervise staff of 20+ full and part time employees * Supervise and assist with preparation of sales area and merchandise presentation * Responsible for in -stock position of area by complying with company programs * Control stock shortage by supervising and ensuring proper price changes, recording, ticketing, transfers and chargebacks of merchandise * Supervise sales by handling customer requests * Provide training and work direction, including conducting employee reviews, monitoring performance and supervise total sales floor operations * Work with Regional Merchandiser and District Manager on visitations Accomplishments - Participa *ed in test program for restruc* -wring of store management - Twice nominated for department manager of the month Service Manager, Red Ow! Country Store, St. Cloud, MN 1/77 - 1184 * Account for cash and post price changes * Supervise 6 -12 employees on nights and weekends, and provide training * Handle customer complaints and provide check out counter service Assistant Tennis Coach, Apollo High School, St. Cloud, MN 81/82 (2 Seasons) EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, Marketing concentration University of St. Thomas, MN GPA 3.75 Graduate 12/90 Bachelor of Science, Marketing St. Cloud State University, MN GPA 3.14 Graduate 3/83 References furnished upon request Soil ASSISr cz J �9 a,x O / 7231 Brooklyn Blvd. 1201 89th Ave. N.E. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Blaine, MN 55434 (612) 566 -9600 (612) 783 -4930 Serving: Serving: Brooklyn Center All Cities Brooklyn Park in Camden & Champlin Anoka County MEMBER & ASSOCIATE CHURCHES Anoka United Methodist Church Anoka Berean Evangelical Free Church Brooklyn Center Brookdale Covenant Church Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Center Baptist Church Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Lutheran Church Brooklyn Park Brooklvn United Methodist Church Brooklyn Center Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Brooklyn Center Epiphany Catholic Church Coon Rapids Eternal Hope Lutheran Church Brooklyn Park Family of God Lutheran Church Brooklyn Park Grace Lutheran Church Andover Hatton United Methodist Church Brooklyn Center King of Glory Lutheran Church Spring Lake Park Lutheran Church of the Master Brooklyn Center Lutheran Church of the Triune God Brooklyn Center North Center Baptist Church Brooklyn Park North United Methodist Church Minneapolis Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Minneapolis Our Savior's Reformed Church Brooklyn Park Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Brooklyn Park Redeemer Covenant Church Brooklyn Park Resurrection Episcopal Church Spring Lake Park Resurrection Lutheran Church Blaine Riverview United Methodist Church Brooklyn Park Servant of Christ Lutheran Church Champlin Spring Lake Park Baptist Church Spring Lake Park St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Brooklyn Center St. Gerard's Catholic Church Brooklyn Park Sr. Stephen's Catholic Church Anoka St. Timothy's Catholic Church Blaine � ASSISr 1 ( x �C9 v.. . Qom( (J z CEAP Brooklyn Center (612) 566 -9600 Blaine (612) 783 -4930 VOLUNTEER SERVICES Volunteers nteers ar e the threads which hold " Why o 1 volun eer at together the fabric of CEAP's services. CEAP? Because CEAP Their activities convey CEAP's mission of helps people. When I think pooling community resources through of the troubles and hardships volunteerism. They donate time, care, people are suffering, maybe a experience and energy, make programs friendly smile, a courteous vital and efficient, and add the "human answer will help them touch" to CEAP's services. realize they are not alone. Working at CEAP makes CEAP provides the following volunteer me feel good, and the staff opportunities: here are tops!" • Blood Pressure Screening — Eloise • Clothing Closet • Data Entry "I have thoroughly enjoyed • Food Shelf the years I have been a • Meals at Your Door Assistant volunteer driver for `Aleals • Meals at Your Door Driver on Wheels' at CEAP. 1 have • Mentor Program met many wonderfril people. • Office I - find myself less prone to • Reception Desk complain when I think how • Transportation fortunate I am to be able to • Quilting Group deliver hot. nourishing meals to those who cannot get out or are unable to PGE N{:Y �SS/STg prepare their own food. This e volunteer service is t therapeutic and pleasure- , CEAP giving!" Brooklyn Center (612) 566.9600 — George Blaine (612) 763.4930 SENIOR SERVICES Several programs are available for persons Frank had been in the over 60 and persons with disabilities. Each hospital and returned home is designed to enhance the ability of clients to find he could no longer to stay in their own home, maintain keep up with shoveling and independence and lead full lives. These other chores. His children programs are offered at the Brooklyn were living away from Center office, and include: home. and he had nobody to • ideals at Your Door help with difficult tasks. • Chore /Homemaking Services • Transportation Assistance Frank felt overwhelmed by home responsibilities: he Other Senior Services include: called CEAP to find out • Blood Pressure Screening about the chore program for • Tax Preparation seniors. He was given the • Friendly Visitors names of several able people All Senior Services fulfill an important to work on his yard and house. function in the lives of CEAP clients by helping them feel connected. Personal Within a few weeks. Frank attention to clients is an essential element felt at ease again and was of Services to the Elderly. p a p able to kee with smaller daily chores. "1 was The Services to the Elderly Program is made concerned about my ability possible as a result of the Federal Older to take care o f the house — American Act through a grant from the Merropolitan Council under an area plan I' glad 1 didn't have to approved by the Minnesora Board on Aging. mov and enjoy living at home. CEAP helped get me �`PGE%V OSS14 up and going again. " � c+ i 0 CEAP Brooklyn Center (612) 566.4600 Blaine (612) 783.4530 FAMILY INTERVENTION SERVICES Family Intervention Services are offered to It was early December, families with dependent children to meet Alicia and Michael were their basic needs: food, clothing, and facing a heat shut -off With shelter. Families living in CEAP service two small children at home. areas are eligible for the following the prospect of being turned programs: out in the cold was • Food Shelf frightening. • Clothing Closet • Christmas Program Alicia contacted CEAP for • Financial Assistance help with the heating bill. "1 knew of CEAP's services. Help at the right time often prevents a but never had to rely on crisis from occurring. Intervention Services them before. Boy. are use protect children and families from glad they were there when situations that disrupt the stability of daily we needed them. Without living. A special needs fund is available to CEAP 1 don't know what families not able to access ocher sources. we would have done — thanks! CEAP provides an additional service to members of the community: keeping families healthy, happy and in their home. Hunger and homelessness are serious challenges confronting the community. With Intervention Services, families face fewer hardships and can better endure short term setbacks. Partial funding for needs assessment is made to CEAP through a purchase of Service agreement with Hennepin County. � ASSIST,1 F J 9� CEAP Brooklyn Center (612) 566.9600 Blaine (612) 783 -4930 ACHIEVING CHANGE TOGETHER SERVICES Achieving Change Together Services Marla had utilized Act* services are for families moving Intervention Services several toward greater self - reliance. Self reliance times in the past year and is an integrated approach to services for no longer wanted to depend families. Helping families to help on outside help for her themselves is a CEAP priority. family's needs. Financial Individualized coordination of family problems were only one services assists families toward greater worry; Marla lacked a self- reliance. support system to help her through tough times. She LEAP recognizes that for many families was referred to the ACT the first step to self - reliance is sometimes Program, and paired with a the most difficult. ACT family service mentor to work on her goals. coordinators work with families to: Mth ACT 1 Marla was able • Coordinate family services to meetpersons in situations • Develop trusting relationships similar to biers. She attended • Provide information and referral focus groups and seminars on • Advocacy for families self- sufzciency- Afar& now • Limited financial assistance volunteers at her children's • Partners in Change school and has developed • Family Peer Advocacy g reater self - esteem. She also (linking families together) feels better able to help her • Realistic Goal serring working toward children succeed in school. self- reliance • Special Events: e.g. 'Before I didnt know about Career Wardrobe the resources available. I feel Back to School program better knowing there are Focus groups people wanting to help me. I Free Haircuts used to be afinid- thanks to CE41' Iin able to do more Achieving Change Together is a program of CF AP for it yse f and my family. � ASSISI4 n °9 �[ 1.a„ CEAP Brooklyn Center (612) 566 -9600 Blaine (6121763 -4930 COMMUNITY SERVICES Partners In Change A Menroring "Partners in Change Program brings community members addresses an urgent need together to share practical knowledge and faced by our community. experience. Families wanting to build self- Changes taking place in sufficiency and self - esteem, and people society today have produced desiring to strengthen families in their families who are community are linked together in experiencing more and more informal partnerships. stress. It is time for us to listen to the voices of our A mentor matching network is community and support these administered by CEAP. Volunteer mentors families in stress. Working are "matched" with participating families together. we can decrease the according to needs and interests, and are isolation that accompanies trained on issues such as communication, poverty. unemployment. diversity, confidentiality and boundary alcohol and other drug setting. CEAP provides this program free abuse. and other family of charge to participating families. stressors." — Lorry Day The Partners in Change Drug Free Schools Collaborative is a group of school, government, church and nonprofit "Schools and community agencies concerned with family self agencies are working sufficiency. This collaborative group collaboratively to.reduce the consists of professionals knowledgeable isolation of families in our about area resources including family community through Partners counseling, chemical dependency and in Change. We have other services. Manv families have dreamed, listened. multiple needs; Partners in Change works brainstormed planned. individually with each family, providing articulated and supported resources, encouragement and expertise in one another to find a a supportive environment. common vision for a prog that better serves our community. We need to cooperate with others to accomplish what we cannot do alone. .>EPGtAcl ASSisr — Marian lllichael 9'o Counselor >^ ; Park Center High School CEAP Brooklyn Center (612) 566.9600 Blaine (612) 783 -4930 APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (FOR NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM /AGENCY) DATE SUBMITTED: June 1, 1995 (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following fiscal year, January 1 to December 31.) APPLICANT PROGRAM /AGENCY NAME: Five Cities Senior Tr a ns portation ADDRESS: City of Robbinsdale, 4221 Lake Road CITY, STATE, ZIP: Robbinsdale, MN 55422 PHONE NUMBER: 537 -4534, Ext. 433 CONTACT PERSON: Rita DeBruyn, Senior Program Coordinator PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Generally describe the program /agency, including its mission, date established, services and goals. The Five Cities Senior Transportation Project was developed in November 1985 as an attempt to assist the large older adult population of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale in over - coming transportation barriers to serv- ices and activities. The five cities entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to begin making transportation available to their adult population sixty years and older. The premise of the program is that the cities will work coopera- tively with one another, as well as strive to complement existing services. The Joint Powers Agreement explains the purpose of Five Cities: " ... to jointly and cooperatively plan provide and administer a Senior Transportation Program in order to reduce to the greatest practical extent the public expenditures necessary to provide such a program." The program provides transportation from apartments and individ- ual homes to city sponsored activities, social service programs, senior dining, grocery stores, shopping centers, Target, K Mart, Brookdale, Ridgedale, Wal -Mart and other special events. Mini - coaches (accessible or non - accessible) are used depending on need. The service contract is with National School Bus Company. Monthly trip schedules are mailed to riders. The Five Cities schedules have been developed by using the "shuttle system" to route vehicles. It is the foundation for the cost effectiveness of the Five Cities Senior Transportation Project. The schedules are coordinated so that vehicles serve 1 i residents of one City, drop them at their distination, then go to another City and service those residents. The "shuttle system" is possible because of all five cities cooperative efforts in serving older residents. The schedules are always open to change due to rider feedback and are constantly refined to ensure cost effectiveness. The Five Cities Senior Transportation Project goals for 1996 are: - Provide 12,750 one way trips; -Serve 850 unduplicated riders. 2. Explain the areas of expertise of the program agency, includ- ing a description of the range of staff capability. The key administrators of the program include: -The Executive Committee, City Managers; Fran Hagen, Rob - binsdale; Dan Donahue, New Hope; Jerry Dulgar, Crystal; Gerry Splinter, Brooklyn Center and William Joynes, Golden Valley. -The Program Coordinator, Rita DeBruyn, is responsible for the supervision of the Five Cities office, coordination of sched- ules, commnications with National Bus Company and fiscal manage- ment. -The program format is dictated by the Joint Powers Agree- ment among the five participating cities. The City of Robbins- dale serves as "Lead City" for the project; and is responsible for fiscal management and daily operation of the Five Cities Transportation Project. 3. Describe the target group for services of the program /agency. It is the cities' intention to serve persons sixty years and older with social and /or economic needs , and /or an inability to use regular public transportation due to physical and /or mental disability. Persons with disabilities and under 60 years of age are not refused service. However, budget and vehicle limitations prohibits the Five Cities program from actively recruiting these riders. 4. Describe how the program is marketed and to what geographical and demographical area. The Five Cities Transportation program is marketed via each of the five cities, quarterly /annual newsletter, Senior Citizens Newsletter, Community Cable, Post /Sun newspaper. Buildings served are asked to post schedules and information about the project. Several residential buildings have Five Cities informa- tion racks for residents. In some buildings individuals have volunteered to drop schedules door-to-door. Information about Five Cities Senior Transportation is available through First Call for Help, the Minneapolis Directory of Community Services, and 2 the Specialized Transportation Service Directory and the Senior Resources Senior Linkage Line. The Program Coordinator gives informational talks at apart- ment buildings, writes annual letters to area social service agencies, nursing homes and hospitals. A biannual open house is offered so riders can meet Five Cities' volunteers, staff and drivers. 5. Discuss the methodology employed in measuring the effective- ness of the program /agency. Monthly rider statistics are compiled to evaluate number of individuals served by destination and by city. End of the year rider statistics are compiled and compared with previous years' ridership. West Metro Coordinated Transportation makes an annual site visit to evaluate cost effectiveness and quality of service. Through West Metro, annual rider surveys are conducted. Feedback is requested from apartment managers. Riders are encouraged to call the Coordinator with questions or concerns. If ridership numbers decrease for a specific trip, riders are contacted by phone to evaluate the reasons. Alternates meet quarterly to dis- cuss the service and make improvements. The Coordinator meets quarterly with National's bus drivers to evaluate the service and discuss questions or concerns. Staff from neighborning transpor- tation programs are encouraged to contact the Coordinator when they are notified of problems with the Five Cities service. The Coordinator rides the bus at least four times each year to eval- uate the service. BUDGET Current Budget Requested Year - Actual Budget Year DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CITY $11,010.00 $11,598.00 TOTAL PROGRAM /AGENCY BUDGET $80,918.00 $83,388.00 CITY AMOUNT AS % OF TOTAL BUDGET 13.6% 13.9% % OF TOTAL BUDGET FOR OVERHEAD 32% 29% AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS 3 6. List specific secured and anticipated sources of contribu- tions available to the applicant. SECURED (S) OR SOURCE AMOUNT ANTICIPATED (A) City of Brooklyn Center $11,598.00 A City of Crystal 11,598.00 A City of Golden Valley 11,598.80 A City of New Hope 11,598.80 A City of Robbinsdale 11,598.80 A City of Robbinsdale 7,606.00 A (in kind) Senior Community Service 900.00 A (in kind) West Metro Coordinated Transportation Grant 16,892.00 A 7. List all other funding organizations explored and the out - come. No additional funding organizations have been explored for Five Cities. As a City participating in a joint powers agree- ment, it would be the City of Brooklyn Center's responsibility to explore other options or direct the Transportation Coordinator to do so. The .reality lit is that there re are no good sources of funds for senior transportation programs other than those currently used. Five Cities has participated in the Older Americans Month fundraisers, "Twilight Tea Dance." While the funds raised are small in comparison to the budget, it demonstrates the support of the community for continuing Five Cities service. Current staff size limits any additional time being used in fundraising efforts. 8. List in -kind amount of contribution requested from the City. None. I 9. Describe use of all in -kind contributions and include esti- mated value of each in -kind contribution Office support staff $7,440.00 City of Robbinsdale Equipment depreciation 142.00 City of Robbinsdale Mileage 900.00 Senior Community Services 4 Description: Office support staff: 10% Office manager's time (4 hours per week) 5% Director of Parks & Recreation (2 hours per week) 1 %Administrative Assistant, Assistant Finance Director, Recreation Supervisor (5 hours per month) Total: $620.00 per month Equipment depreciation: 20% copies- copier contract ($8.00 /month) Typewriter maintenance contract ($70 /year) Total: $166.00 per year Travel: 50% mileage allotment at 25 cents per mile Total $75.00 per month 10. a) Describe use of volunteers. Volunteers are used by all cities to collate the monthly schedule. Volunteers are used by the coordinator to take reservations and compile statistics. b) Describe how the use of volunteers impacts your budget. The use of volunteers keeps administrative costs lower in the Five Cities budget. Rather than hire an office assis- tant for additional hours then budgeted, volunteers answer phones and complete office tasks. COXXUNITY NEED 11. Explain the community need for the proposed service. Utilization figures and census demographics help substan- tiate the need for Five Cities Transportation. In 1994, Five Cities served 3176 individuals with 11,926 rides. Brooklyn Center served 455 individuals with 2366 rides. These figures include persons living in apartments and individual homes. In a comparison between the years of 1980 and 1990, Brooklyn Center census figures show a 62% increase in persons 60 years and older (i.e. in 1980 there were 3233 persons 60 years and older; in 1990 there were 5253 persons 60 years of age and older.) 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed F p pr p sed serviced (if applicable). Five Cities offers a safe, secure, dependable means of transportation for older residents. As a result of Five Cities, riders maintain personal independence, remain active in the community, maintain social connections and are less likely to need long term care. By supporting the Five Cities Senior Trans- . 5 portation Project, the sponsoring cities benefit because their older residents function as independent, contributing members of the community. Local merchants benefit because their businesses are visited weekly by Five Cities' shoppers. 13. Describe how Brooklyn Center benefits from the services provided. Older residents of Brooklyn Center are transported to Lei- sure Time Club, Brooklyn Twins Club, Brookdale, Ridgedale, Jer- ry's New Market, Byerly's, Cub, Wal -Mart, Target, K -Mart, Drug Emporium.and special senior citizen events outside Brooklyn yn Center (e.g. Golden Gala, Spring Fling and Halloween Party at Brookview Community Center in Golden Valley.) Persons living in apartments, senior high rises, or their own homes may use Five Cities to attend these activities. Most would be unable to reach these destinations without Five Cities service. Five Cities is more than a transportation service. When taking the bus to a common destination, the riders socialize and make friends. Isolation can be a problem for older persons and often can result in poor health which can lead to pre- mature nursing home placement. Five Cities helps meet the socialization needs of senior residents. Maintaining independence is of tremendous value to most older persons. Because Five Cities offers a safe, reliable consistant transportation service, older residents are able to be more independent. In summary, Five Cities service assists in meeting individu- al basic transportation needs as well as enhancing the quality of life for its participants. 14. a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. CEAP (Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program) was pro- viding only medical rides. In early 1994, that service was dis- continued. Camden Advantage offers only minimal medical transportation because Brooklyn Center is not its primary service area. They receive no funds for providing this service. It is provided because the administration wants to respond to the need for medical transportation in Brooklyn Center. For the last two years, staff representing the three senior transportation programs in Northwest Hennepin County (Five Cities, Elder Exprpess and Senior Transportation) have met to discuss the future of social service transportation in northwest 6 Hennepin County. Issues discussed have included funding con- straints, service to other than the senior population, additional coordinated efforts to reduce costs, gaps in service. The goal of these discussions is to develop a comprehensive social service transportation system which can serve more persons, more cost effectively. The Executive Committee is updated by memorandum ` after each meeting. when specific proposals have been developed, the Executive Committee will meet to offer feedback. Additional- ly, City Commissions and Councils will be consulted during this important process. b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfill- the current need. Camden Advandage is unable to meet the current need for medical transportation. This program would not be able to provide the service being offered by Five Cities. 15. State the total numbers of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR 3126 individuals served 3400 individuals served 11,926 one way rides 12,750 one way rides The total served last year is based on actual ridership. The projected total to be served next year is based on demographics. 16. a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR 516 individuals served 550 individuals served 2702 one way rides 3000 one way rides The total served last year is based on actual rider statis- tics. The projected total to be served next year is based on demographics and a similar trip schedule as is currently offered. 7 b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? 17% of the individuals served by Five Cities are residents of Brooklyn Center. 23% of the one -way riders were residents of Brooklyn Center. ORGANIZATION NEED 17. What would be the consequences to your program /agency of not receiving he amount g requested? If Brooklyn Center does not contribute the amount requested, the Executive Committee would meet to review the impact on the Joint Powers Agreement and Five Cities service. Brooklyn Center is an integral part of the Five Cities system. Routes would be affected dramatically. The withdrawal of Brooklyn Center from the 1 Y he Five Cities Transportation Project would affect the other four cities and most riders. The following supporting documentation must accompany this ap liation. If an item P i m is not enclosed lease explain lain wh p xp y not. 1. Financial statement for the preceding fiscal year. (Attach- ment #1) 2. Proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. (Attachment #2) 3. Data (backup documentation) substantiating the need for this service in Brooklyn Center. (Attachment #3) Transportation is considered idered the greatest unmet service need for older persons in Hennepin County. It has been identified as the highest priority need by nearly all groups in all parts of the County (both urban and suburban). In developing the Five Cities Senior Transportation project, planners looked into account data compiled by Tom Bublitz, Admin- istrative Assistant, City of Brooklyn Center, which demonstrated a gap in the service and a perceived need on the part of seniors for additional transportation particularly in the area of provid ing transit to recreational activities, congregate dining and other "non- medical" trips. In addition to the preconceived need, Bublitz provided data showing a number of seniors in the north- west area without access to automobiles, or with limited ability to drive their own automobiles. Bublitz report also told plan- ners that existing MTC routes are primarily focused toward the downtown Minneapolis central business district and routes of an intra -inter suburban nature can be inadequate or confusing, espe- cially to elderly people. 8 4. Proof of nonprofit status. Municipalities - non - profit 5. List of current of Directors. City Managers: Gerry Splinter, Brooklyn Center Jerry Dulgar, Crystal Bill Joynes, Golden Valley Dan Donahue, New Hope Fran Hagen, Robbinsdale 6. Job description and resumes of key personnel. (Attachment #6 7. Statistical or other data measuring effectiveness of the or- ganization. (Attachment #7) Date Signatl re Title 9 Five Cities Senior Transportation-,Project Attachment 1 Final Report - 1994 A. B. C. D. COST CATEGORIES TOTAL TITLE IIIB $ MATCH I. PERSONNEL Program Coordinator 122456.00 122456.00 .Fringe•Benefits (SCS in -kind) 3 3 116.00 Office Assistant 4,109.00 4 .Office Support Staff (Rob in-kind) 6 6 Total: Personnel 25 . 921.00 2c; NON- PERSONNEL a. Travel (STAFF MILEAGE ONLY)* 1.027.00 1 7 b. Building Space , nnn n n , n n c. Communications (telephone) aau nn Qai n d. Printing 25210.00 2,210.00 Supplies 102.00 102.00 - Postag e I you n aou n Subtotal:Print /Supplies /Posta c nn-- nn nnc nn ( C S gg n -kind) I e . Eauipment /Deiireciat.ion , nn l u u nn f. Other: (Itemize) Contracted Bussing 37,197.00 14 160.00 23,037.00 LMCT Insurance 1 1,622.00 Volunteer Appreciation 100.00 100.00 _ Subtotal: Other , ;a o19 iu inn nn 9u 7co nn . 00 Total: Non - Personnel ua oan on ( iu ian nn I �� Ann nn TOTAL EXPENDITURES (1. + 2.) I 1) nn 14 160 c o '7 1) 1 nn PASSENGER DONATIONS (subtract.) ., -1 10 r) f) TITLE IIIB (3.0 - 4.C) oz 1996 Budget Attachment 2 Five Cities Senior T ransporta tion Project A. B. C. D. COST CATEGORIES TOTAL TITLE IIIB $ MATCH PERSONNEL 'rogram Coordinator 12 12,308.00 Fringe Benefits 2 2,862.00 . )ffice Clerk 4 4,841.00 Office Support Staff CRob in-kind) 7,440.00 7 Total: Personnel ( 27,451.00 27 NON- PERSONNEL Travel (STAFF MILEAGE ONLY)* 900.00 900.00 b. Building Space 1-000 .00 ( 1.000.00 . Communications (telephone) 910.00 910.00 �. Printing 2 2 Supplies 300.00 300.00 Postage 1 3,306.00 3 ubtotal : Print/ Supplies /Postage 6.261.00 I 6,261.0 e. Equipment /Depreciation in -kindD 166.00 I 166.00 . Other: (Itemize) Contracted Bussing 45,000.00 16,892.00 28 ,MCIT Insurance 2,500.00 2,500.00 Volunteer Recognition 100.00 100.00 ubtotal: Other ( 47.600.00 16,892.00 1 30,708.00 Total: Non - Personnel 1 55.937 I 16.892.00 ( 39.045.00 _TOTAL EXPENDITURES (1. t 2.) R? 'ERR 00 16 66.496.00 PASSENGER DONATIONS (subtract) I ( 4 RRn nn TITLE IIIB (3.0 - 4.C) I 7 0 32 00 explanation: Total Lxpenditures: 53 3 3 328.00 Subtract Robbinsdale in -kind 7 Subtract SCS in -kind 900.00 Subtract West Metro Grant 16 Total to be shared by 5 Cities 57,990.00 CONTRIBUTION PER CITY: 11,598.00 * 30 L u OLD POPULATION LATI � . ON � lit I I I t�. �� , � ,�; , ,�. ,,� _�. a, •,�, ENNLPIK COU 1 I.Ir , • + ��� 1 rl • +���I� ,� � • . ' ',i 1 �'t�il 1 e' �.t 7}, ; +b t'i,',�'•, l+ l ir . , f ry +. N� JJ�i {1. ��. � "'i � . 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Coordinate monthly Back on the Beat Series for seniors. 6. Coordinate Hiking Club six months of the year. 7. Serve as staff liaison to City Councils - Senior Advisory Commission. j S. Develop and escort two monthly excursions - one for seniors and one for adults of all ages in Robbinsdale. f 9. Function as community resource and public relations person for seniors ! and senior programs. 10. Coordinator for intergenerational evening Bridge Club. - 11. Coordinator for Prudential Van - a weekly transportation service — utilizing volunteer drivers. • . 12. Staff liaison to Robbinsdale Historical Society - lntergenerational. 13. Coordinator of the Five Cities Senior Transportation Project; scheduler for Robbinsdale's monthly Five Cities Transportation Project. This position is contracted between the city of Robbinsdate and Senior Community. Services • . 14. Supervise volunteers and senior aides taking transportation reservations for Prudential van and Five Cities. 15. Staff liaison and coordinator of Golden Valley, New Hope. Crystal, Brooklyn Center and RobbinsdaWs 'Alternate's Committee who make monthly schedules for their .city's Five City Transportation Project, 16. Serve on Robbinsdale's 'Whiz Bang' monthly evening committee, who put on Whiz Bang Days in the summer. Responsible for the senior citizens' program 'Honored Older AduV 17. Serve as general office support for Robbinsdale Park and Recreation as needed. 18. Co- facilitate senior support group with Senior Outreach staff; meets fall, winter. spring quarters for six weeks each quarter. 19. Meet monthly with Robbinsdale Senior Program providers; meet monthly with senior coordinators from Crystal, New Hope. and Senior Services District #28 to plan monthly education meetings (Donut Make You Wonder). 20. Serve on North Memorial Response to Seniors Advisory Commission and West Metro Coordinated Transportation Issues Task Force. 21. Coordinate Robbinsdale Jaycees Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution for seniors in Robbinsdale. , 22. Develop new senior programs e.g. We Experience Project, Donut Make You Wonder, 'Getting to Know You' events, Senior Spelling Bee, 'Tea Dance' in honor of Older Americans Month. . AITAL jMw ! 6 ' t _. . . ..� EDwn.DA X4XGUEME DEBRUYN 1871 Walnut Street Apt 6 Work: 537 - 4534 Met 33 St Paul, Xn 55113 Home: 631 -8642 • EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: . 2988 Present Senior Program Coordinator, Senior Community Seri►ices Hopkins, Xn. 1987 -1988 Graduate Intern - Social Worker, VA Medical Center GRECC, Minneapolis, Mn. • 1986 -1987 Graduate Intern - Mental Health Counselor, Sentinal House, Minneapolis, Mn. 1979 -1986 YMCA Camp Director, ?MG Camp Ihduhapi, Loretto, Mn. 1976 -1979 Program Director, Faribault YMCA, Faribault, Mn. 1976 Detention Counselor, Sangamon County, Springfield, Ill. 1975 Children *s Program Director, YMCA, Fergus Falls, Mn. EDUCA710N.- 1988 K.S.W. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Mn. Major: Social Work, Minor Coursevork: Gerontology, CPA 3.9 1975 -1985 Graduate Courses in Psychology, Counseling, Old and New Testament Theology, and the Culture of India. 1975 B.S. Grand Valley State College, Allendale, Mi. Major Group Social Studies, Minor: Music, CPA 3.5 CREDENTIALS: 1989- Present Licensed Graduate Social Worker 1986 YMCA Senior Director 1986 American Camping Association Certified Camp Director 1975 Elementary Education Certification SUMMARY OF SKILLS: _ ADMINISTRATION DIRECT SERVICE Program Development Intergenerational Programs Transportation Coordination Support /Discussion Groups Staff Management/Development Older Adult Clubs, Trips, Advisory Board /Committee Development Special Events, Dining Public Speaking _ Counseling volunteer program Development Values Clarification nudget Preparation and Management Transportation Community Relations Assessment Fund Raising Case Management Grant Writing Education Programs - CURRENT 60MMUNITY INVOLVEXENT Korth Memorial Medical Center Response to Seniors Advisiory Board Senior Resources Transportation Task Force Senior Resources Coordination Model Task Force Worthvest Area Transportation Providers Robbinsdale Senior Program Providers Membership: Minnesota Gerontologial Society, American Society on Aging, National Association of Social Workers, Minneapolis Senior Workers, Robbinsdale Jaycees. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Attached Sheet 6 PAM AND ltmmm i SIEPAOM _ • jint�a a of Word hider general supervision at the senior pcoCrm mocdiastoc. lksfcss t7AxWe ' several clerical. " Other activitim to se?3e+e the ooa:dindar s[ - administrative detail and prrlona selsted wxk. s! VOTdI• ly .• IS bou s per neck. • files of Nor* Perf'onmed Receives calls " r=ards tramportatica sera atioma - Types materials as needed. • Sells with office or9mintim duties as ducted IW 000cdisatw- Mandles trwoportation and awl proemm lnTArin Weis to appropriate • organization when necessary. ' Assists with other P&A and A=moco Deputowt duties a: aad�ed. Qrsirsble =nwle&e skills una Ailities ' Good lamowledce of lhgliah. office p ialom and prooe& ass. . Cuod ocamriieations skills. C.oc�d ability tb Operate tpma3ta. Abi to organise Mork efficiently. Abilit.Y to establiA acd wint:in effective siortia wlaticros idth others. . ids i r•abl a ?kini,� �d >bc�ezienx - � - A combination of trainirg and ezperieroe whfftwalauy e¢dwl;mt td - • i:xv►r moon from high school. previous olesicsl Cgw1 one. - - • Attachment 7 Five Cities Transportation Project 1994 Rider Summary City Individuals* Non Duplicated ** New Riders One Way Served Riders Riders Robbinsdale 773 219 69 2 2 812 Crystal /New Hope 771 194 77 3,168 Golden Valley 831 230 54 2 Brooklyn Center 455 80 27 2 Five Cities Plus 235 48 9 860 B. C. Home Pick -up 61 14 5 336 Total: 3 785 241 11 926 Hours Robbinsdale 266 Crystal /New Hope 452 Golden Valley 267 Brooklyn Center 310 Five Cities Plus 0 B.C. Home Pick -up 0 Total: 1,295 * Individuals 1994 19 199 1991 1990 1989 1988 Served 3,126 3 3 3,860 3 3,796 x;665 * * Non- duplicated Riders 785 922 940 1,096 1 1,163 995 One -way Trips 11 12 12 14 14 13,342 9 * "Individuals Served" means 1994 total of monthly non- duplicated riders. ** Non- duplicated Riders mean actual number of persons using service one or more times during 1994. APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION /PROGRANIIAGENCY) Date Submitted September 6, 1995 (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following Fiscal year, January I to December 31.) Applicant Organization /Program/Agency Name: INVITE, INC. Address 5000 Newton Avenue South City, State, Zip Minneapolis, MN 55419 Phone Number 341-4147/ 925-6166 Contact Person Joe Rian, Board Chair PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Generally describe the organization, including its mission, date established, services, and goals. INVITE is a youth role model crime prevention program founded in 1983. Our mission is to help'.meet the societal, educational and recreational needs of "at -risk youth" residing in first ring suburbs. Since 1991, INVITE has conducted.youth._outreach and networking in the Camden - Humboldt area of Brooklyn Center. Services are provided through an outreach worker.operating out of the warming house at Firehouse Park. Future..goals:,include hiring a.female outreach worker.and improving academic support..-services. 2. Explain the areas of expertise of the organization, including a description of the range of staff capability. INVITE is the first suburban youth outreached program serving a primarily African - American community. INVITE has in the past provided job placement, tutoring and organized evening basketball for inner city at -risk youth. Volunteer Board members have backgrounds in youth programs, education, athletics, juvenile crime services and public safety. ntreap)a:. - staff'_1st - a restdent of Brooklyn Center familiar with youth in the area.whose primary role is to establish and `:maintain positive dialogue with youth. 3. Describe the target group for services of the organization. Youth ages 9 to 17 who '.are at risk of dropping grades, substance abuse, gang alliance and criminal activities and /or exhibit. anti- social behavior due to problems in the home.-The program is open to all but maximizes participation of African- American youth from apartments in the Camden - Humboldt area. _1_ March 1994 4. Describe how the or;anizatiorn is marketed, and to what geographical and demographical areas. Word of mouth through youth agemates; staff phoning to parents; flyers and, in the past, news articles in the local papers. Presently we serve only the Brooklyn Center area, maximizing our efforts in the apartment complexes surrounding Firehouse Park. 5. Discuss the methodology emp in .measuring the effectiveness of the organ Monthly Board assessment of staff activities recorded in Board minutes; Quarterly reports made to Brooklyn Center Police Department; Discussions with Police Chief as needed. Though.... the numbers of youth participants fluctuate with the seasons, the Board evaluates on a quarterly basis the need to modify the activity schedule._. Crime statistics are tracked informally through the police department' BUDGET Current Budget Yr. ReQUested Year -- Actual Budget Year DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CITY 3 28,800 5 30,900 TOTAL ORGANIZATION BUDGET S 30,000 S 21'x', 749 ... CITY AMOUNT AS o7 o OF TOTAL BUDGET 96 % % 4 5% %a /a OF TOTAL BUDGET FOR OVERHEAD 7 .5% 8.9% AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS % 010 6. List specific secured and anticipated sources of contributions available to the applicant. SECURED (S) OR SOURCE AMOUNT ANTICIPATED (A) Brooklyn Center Com. Crime Prevention up to $1000(video) A Mpls. Jaycees $1500(for office.) A Scimed $1000 (in kind) A/S 7. List all other funding organizations explored and the outcome. Otto Bremer Foundation Request denied Pillsbury Foundation Request denied Cargill Foundation Request denied H.B. Fuller Foundation Request denied John W. Mooty Foundation Request denied Hugh J. Anderson Foundation Request denied McKnight Foundation Possible interest /need proposal _�_ March 1994 1. 8. List in -kind items requested from the City. Warming House Phone in Warming House 9. Describe use of all in -kind contributions, and include estimated value of each in -kind contribution. Warming House is used by youth for video games, studying and storage of recreational equipment. Used by staff as center of operations. Estimated Value: $6500 per year.(phone included) 10. a. Describe use of volunteers. Volunteer Board members provide administrative support services including reports, billing, book keeping and program oversight. Average number of hours per year: 600 b. Describe how the use of volunteers affects or reduces your budget. Volunteer Board members reduce the budget by a minimum of $10,000 per year as these services would normally be provided by an Executive Director and /and or book keeper. C 01UNIUNM NEED 11. Explain the community need for the proposed service. The problems associated with apartment living impact young people especially hard. Lack of privacy, confined living on low incomes, lack of study space and absentee parents put children at risk of_ school failure and worse if positive role models and safe environments are not available for youth to let off steam. Without organized activities, youth will find trouble. 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed service (if applicable). INVITE maintains a safe crime free environment for youth at Firehouse Park. Supervised bowling, swimming and basketball (at Lutheran Church of the Master) along with video games and other onsite activities give children a place the know they are welcome, anytime. Winter study hours provide youth with a quiet area to do homework with minimal distractions. INVITE staff is available to provide informal one on one counselling. Summer camp sessions, incoordination with YOUTH FORUM helps bring youth in touch with higher powers in life that can help them with their decision making process. Overall, the community benefits by having a place where good children can go without being threatened by gangs, criminals or problems in their home. 13. Describe how Brooklyn Center benefits from the services provided. INVITE believes the city benefits by a reduction in juvenile crime; improved relations with youth, particularly African - American and a reduced cost for services. Additionally, the pressure that often builds within apartment complex communities is diffused as youth have a destination nearby that can provide things their home cannot. 14. a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. Churches and'the community center at city hall. b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. Transportation is a big problem as many of these young people are are low income or have parents who work and aren't available to drive. Sensitivity to African - Americans moving from other areas to Brooklyn Center is also needed. It may be that traditional service providers in Brooklyn Center eitherintimidate the population INVITE serves or has chosen not to concentrate their efforts on these groups. 15. State the total numbers of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. Numbers are determined by sign in sheets and .:registration cards. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR 400 (est.1995) 450 -500 (est) Io. a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. same as above PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR same as above same as above b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? 100% _:�_ (arch 1994 ORGANIZATION NEED 17. What would be the consequences to your organization of not receiving the amount requested? INVITE would withdraw from Brooklyn Center The following supporting documentation must accompany this application. If any item is not enclosed, please explain why not. 1. Financial statement for the preceding Fiscal year. 2. Proposers budget for the upcoming fiscal year. ✓ 3. Data (backup documentation) substantiating the need for this service in Brooklyn Center. 4. Proof of nonprofit status. 5. List of current Board of Directors. 6. Job descriptions and resumes of key personnel. 7. Statistical or other data measuring effectiveness of the organization. Signature Date Title -5- i arch 1994 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 1. 1994 Financial Statement (see attached) 2. 1996 Proposed Budget (see attached) 3. Data Substantiating Need for Services Current juvenile crime statistics for the area have been requested but not received. Educational needs data not up to date and current information not available until school year begins. 4. Proof of Non - Profit Status See attached IRS and Minnesota Attorney General letters. 5. List of Current Board members (see attached) 6. Job Description/resume of key personnel (see attached 3 pages) 7. Statistical or other data measuring effectiveness of the organization. Attached are most recent letters of support and 2nd quarter 1945 report. Copies of daily sign in sheets & activity attendance are available on request. INVITE PROGRAM PROPOSED 1996 Budget Personnel Outreach Worker ($8 hr x 2080 hrs) 16,640 Executive Director Per Diem ($700 per mo. x 12) 8,400 Social Securi ty /Medicare w /holdings (7.65 %) 1,273 TOTAL PERSONNEL 26,313 Non- Personnel Youth Forum Camp & Related Expenses 2,000 BC Monthly Youth Activities 1,650 BC Study Supplies 600 BC Recreational Equipment 750 BC Bowling 1,200 BC Video Rental 1,000 Phone 816 Bank Charges 84 Mileage (200 mi. per mo. X $30 per mile) 720 Storage 756 Printing 900 Transportation (van rental, etc.) 900 Postage 820 Accounting Fees 425 Unemployment Ins. 800 Workers Compensation Ins. 815 Liability Ins. 600 TOTAL NON PERSONNEL 14,836 TOTAL PERSONNEUNON- PERSONNEL 41,149 1, ^,�� n= :�_1�`- '.,�('lIC° L p r at the I,- Dui �tf�C:CI ,� • • S Person to Contact: EO : T' . _uvita P. C. 3or, 2512 Te ?_ =hcne Number (3 12)33 4 - -5571 _[la23nUlis, 'Umiesota 53440 87 -1303 Case: 8/4/87 = Private •: oundation Status _..is _s 4 - 'I to you= la_t er ca_ee Tu 3 17. 2987 records : was _szueC L Le3� C_C . LeCte= Data. 4/16/37 Section of Code 501(c) (3) Pcu:tdation Status (301 (c) - 3) or_? y') 509(A) _ased oa --.'-,'a 'move, the .tax= e_�e�Ot status OF. subject 0.�ar ?_zat_C _ ° - - = =rs -m 2f=2C'. y yours, °;r. S_a_._e; STATE OF MINNESOTA +iesa+ OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATION SECPION SU11E 1200 445 MINNESOTA STREET HUBERT H. HUMPHREY III ST. PAUL. MN 55101 -2130 ATTORNEY GENERAL November 1, 1994 TELEPHONE (612) 296 -9412 ATTN: JOE RIAN INVITE, INC 1022 NICOLLET MALL MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 Re: Annual Report D r Mr . D ilia: This office s receive report which was recently filed for the ha received the annual r o P Y above- referenced charitable organization. Your organization's registration has been continued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes chapter 309, the Charitable Solicitations Act. Registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Attorney General's Office or the State of Minnesota. We wish to remind you that registration is not an endorsement of the organization and that Minnesota law prohibits any person from misrepresenting the meaning of registration. Since many grant making organizations and foundations require evidence of registration with this office, we suggest that you retain this letter in your files. Your next annual report and financial statement will be due six months after the close of your organization's fiscal year. Very truly yours, ANNE M. HENSELER Legal Assistant Charities Division Telephone: (612) 296 -6172 Enclosure AMH /ew.ck0 /.cml /.cs8 Facsimile: (612) 296 -7438 • TDD: (612) 296 -1410 • Toll Free Line: (800) 657 -3787 (TDD or voice) An Equal Opportunity Employer Who values Diversity OJ Printed on 50% recycled paper (15% post consumer content) .mow 1995 -1996 INVITE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joe Rian, Chair U.S. Postal Service Shayron Thompson, Secretary Scimed, Inc. Art Layton, Treasurer Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety Dr, Fannie Primm Vanguard Realty John Williams, DDS Karen Stack l INVITE, INC. TOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Youth Outreach Worker REPORTS TO: Executive Director Functions The Youth Outreach Worker will operate from a warming house located in the Brooklyn Center Firehouse Park. The Youth Worker also oversees activities that take place at three other locations in Brooklyn Center. This person must be very visible in the youth community and maintain contact with parents and community leaders. Also, be able to work with boys and girls from different diverse and cultural backgrounds. Duties • To contact at least 200 ouths, ages 12 to 17, and encourage them to participate in INVITE Y g g P P program activities within a years time. • Distribute pamphlets and other literature throughout the Camden - Humboldt community. • Maintain a comprehensive data base of youth contacted during the month and of those who participate in weekly program activities. • Maintain a log of individuals referred for services to other community agencies. • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on recruitment and program activities. • Participate in weekly meetings with supervisor. • Bi- weekly completion of individual time records. • Maintain Brooklyn Center project equipment. • Maintain records of weekly bowling and video game purchases. • Buy pre - approved project supplies. • To perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications An ideal person must have completed two year of college. A bachelor's degree is preferred with an emphasis in Human Services, Education, Social Work; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience. Excellent communication skills are necessary and the ability to supervise up to 25 youth. Have your own transportation and be able to work without supervision. Revised 1/17/95 Narrative Job Description S c :i a v to tie k-a-z Le:.na a W.n_en S C e 7- 3 1� z Tae - -mes are - ne s umm e f S W need :: ;De ` :yids needis. -best the ­�.L r e o --,- s e o t'-_ p g: am, a a n d a - .I e s a s a n d t: al I S . ou what the7 -'s -needed for the program. At z�'ais - :oiat t e exec'- director s'_-_oi.�Id be inforrMel_ SC - -nat a n--ozcsa- c=--. .^_e oar-� If Is sometn'ina sneci:i_ neecea. s he e 01,TLrr - 4-- V C - 7.,,.:1- -ran Church 'A 'a V'd o a: =cl ice De nave al I col - to helo A brief introduction to the zart'Icuiar neo-) -'e w t ft :. n t he s e c r a a n i z a t i o r. s is all tha will be needed for the new person as he /she will he in contact with 'these Deo;:)-Ie on a weekly basis. It is vital that you represent Invite in a respectful manner in a'' areas so that we can continue this program f or as l ong as it i n ee d e d. Supervision, participation, and role modelling are our primary concerns in helping the kids stay focused. The kids need a lot of supervision so that they do not tear up equipment, - - I - become irres with equipment, or start advantage ot t w the program offers. A lot of times, my role is that of authoritarian -to keep things orcanized and well kept. Quarterly reports need to by typed and submitted every third -- his started in -, anuarv. The report is to month before the 20th-t U he given to Capt. Scott Kline of the BC Police Dept. He will send it to the Drug Policy Department for review. The job description consists of 2 primary objectives. They are to develop positive relations with all age groups and maintain contact with existing organizations and organizations willing to expand services to young people. You will supervise and coordinate events for the kids to keen t hem interested and hand out schedules to new kids that show up. it is important to make telephone calls home to parents to inform them of the program and what we're trying to accomplish ir. Brooklyn Center. Each: event that takes place on the schedule is preceded by a sign-in sheet and all phone contacts are recorded on paper. it is important to be creative in this position and expand on ar.v new ideas You think of or come across. The program is very good for the kids and they really have started depending on- us for a place to gather and receive social satisfaction. r Outreach Worker Demetrius S. Knight 601 - 70th Avenue North #216 Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 (612) 561 -3660 Objective: Continue my education in Natural Resources and to use my skills for work in t I Resources concentrating on land he Department of Natura es es g use. Work Experience: Maintenance Experts May 93 to resent P p P Y 2427 University Avenue St. Paul Minnesota 646 -4454 Responsibilities: Part time general cleaner - office buildings Black Pages - June 93 -July 93 511 11 th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN Responsibilities: Distribution of minority telephone directories to local businesses. Super America - July 92 -March 93 1901 57th Avenue North 560 -0081 Responsibilities: Cashier, shift leader Kentucky Fried Chicken - November 91 -May 92 5512 Brooklyn Boulevard 561 -2580 Responsibilities: Cashier Educational Background: North Hennepin Community College - continuing Brooklyn Center High School - Diploma *References available upon request INVITE, INC April -June -July 1995 Report INVITE, INC. Brooklyn Center Activity Report April thru June 1995 Demetrius Knight, Outreach Worker Total Number of Different Youth Served: 145 A es Male Female 3 to 12 56 24 13 to 16 35 7 17 to 21 22 2 Youth Activities Total # of youth Daily Average Bowling 20 6 to 7 Swimming 15 5 to 6 Basketball 121 7 to 8 Narrative of Outreach Worker's Activities Regular study hours /computer times continued through the end of the school year, June 10. Attendance during this time was weak except when open for video games. May and June was spent recruiting junior and senior high school youth for the Youth Forum Summer Camp at St. Olaf's in Northfield, scheduled for July 9th to the 14th. I met with parents and talked with youth about the camp. We had originally planneed f for two groups, however, cancellations forced us to remove ourselves from the June session. Each youth pays $20 to attend the camp for a week, with INVITE and Youth Forum picking up the rest total of $229 per camper. Throughout April and May, Wednesday bowling was well attended. Several days included more than 10 youth. However, it died down during June. Monday swimming started June 12th with regular groups of 8 to 10 youth thru the month. Basketball attendance is steady but from time to time there are larger groups that include some older teens and young adults. Video games are still popular but less so now that the weather is nice. The ping pong table has been removed. Some kids play catch with the football and would play softball if there were more mitts. Basketball still has the biggest attendance. 1 INVITE, INC April -June -July 1995 Report I have been maintaining the daily sign in sheets, listing phone numbers and have developed a list of regular attendees. Attendance dropped noticeably with the closing of the apartments in June. Also, with the park under construction, the number of families coming to the park also decreased but picked up after completion of the work. There has been an increased number of girls, mostly under age 12. Generally speaking, there has been an increase in the number of younger children accompanied by older siblings. They come together and leave together. Approximately 75% of the total # of youth involved are African American, with most of the rest white. 90% of the regular attendees are African American. The majority of youth are 11/12 year old. There have been some small fights that have been broken up with no lasting animosity between the parties involved. Many of the children are obviously hungry during their visits, some are also noticeably in need of clean clothes. A Coke machine has also been installed on a trial basis till September. 2 ePpp"YN CFpTc� Brooklyn Center Police Department POLICE February 24, 1995 To Whom It May Concern: The organization INVITE, Inc., has been contracted with by the City of Brooklyn Center since 1990 to provide an at risk youth worker to the city. The youth worker has concentrated the efforts in the northeast corner of the city where there is a concentration of single parent family units and a great deal of lower income family units and has worked with the youth of the area by providing a recreational outlet as well as assisting with home and school problems. Recently, they have added some donated computer equipment to assist with their tutoring efforts at their facility here in Brooklyn Center. The City does consider the youth worker to be a very valuable position to our overall social programs in the City of Brooklyn Center and has helped considerably to reduce the incidents of crime and the presence of youth gangs in this service area. We feel that over the past four years, the youth worker has become a very valuable resource to us in the City of Brooklyn Center. Sincerely, Chief Scott Kline, Jr. Chief of Police G. G. &ager City M SK/kh 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Telephone (612) 569 -3333 • T.D.D. (612) 561 -5720 • Fascimile (612) 561 -0717 • Crime Tips (612) 561 -6649 Emergency 9 -1 -1 To Whom it may Concern: This letter is written to introduce you to Roy Pride and the Invite Group. My dealings_go back approximately one year with this group. Our facility consists of a bowling center, restaurant and lounge. Specifically,;.the Invite Group uses our bowling facility on a weekly basis... We have found this group to be very _well 'run and the group of lids are well supervised All of our involvement with Invite has been „professional and they are enjoyable to work with. Sincerely, Stev J. Nelson Telephone: 561 -4240 • Fax: 561 -4242 6357 NORTH LILAC DRIVE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 55430 i INVITE, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I+ DECEMBER 31, 1994 r t E a. 1 12 0 a s BARTA & 11_'0 East 80th street ASSOCIATES Bloomington. Minnesota ii•t20 -1 162 IETEI] (612) 8i•[ - -666 i! (612) 8i•+ -1110 Fax Cernfied Public accountants September 5, 1995 John D. Barta, CPA Board of Directors Invite, Inc. Jacqueline M. Meyer. CPA Minneapolis, Minnesota William J. McCabe We have compiled the accompanying statement of assets, liabilities and net assets - cash basis of Invite, Inc. (a non - profit corporation) as of December 31, 1994, and the related statement of support, revenue, expenses and changes in net assets - cash basis for the year then ended in accordance with Statements on Auditing Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public .accounting Accountants. The financial statements have been Consulting prepared on the cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally T accepted accounting principles. A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial statements information that is the representation of management. We have not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. Members of Management has elected to omit substantially all of American Institute ofCPAS the disclosures ordinarily included in financial statements prepared on the cash basis of accounting. Minnesota Society oFCPAs If the omitted disclosures were included in the AICPATax Section financial statements, they might influence the user's conclusions about the Company's assets, liabilities, net assets, revenues, and expenses. Accordingly, these financial statements are not designed for those who are not informed about such matters. Barta & Associates Limited INVITE, INC. STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - CASH BASIS DECEMBER 31, 1994 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 4,533 I� PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT ' Office Equipment 9,036 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (5,794 Property and Equipment - Net 3,242 TOTAL ASSETS $ + 7,775 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Note Payable $ 1,000 Payroll Tax Withholding Payable 74 Total Current Liabilities 1,074 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,074 NET ASSETS $ 6,701 1 See Accountants' Compilation Report i INVITE, INC. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT REVENUES EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - CASH BASIS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 SUPPORT Donations $ 1,000 Grants 21,600 REVENUE Interest 12 Total Support and Revenue 22,612 EXPENSES Wages and Related Payroll Taxes 15,456 Travel and Per Diem 2,332 Professional Services 4,113 Program Expenses 833 Insurance 938 Telephone 812 Recruitment Expense 206 Office Expenses 676 Depreciation 1,291 Miscellaneous (210 Total Expenses 26,447 EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUE (3,835) NET ASSETS - Beginning of Year 10,536 NET ASSETS - End of Year $ 6,701 See Accountants' Compilation Report M North lennepin Mediation program Inc. June 1, 1995 Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Dear Nancy, Enclosed is our application for Brooklyn Center city funding. 1 just gat back from vacation and so didn't start this application until this week. Our Treasurer, Lee Anderson, has been trying all this week to contact you regarding aconcern of ours. We wanted to get this application in within the deadline, but request that you contact him before processing it. We understand you will be out of the office until Monday, June 5 and Lee will be out of his office until Wednesday, June 7th. His work number is 296 - 1833 and his home number is 588 -8758. If you wish to contact me, I can be reached at 561 -0033. Mornings are the best time to get hold of me. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Yours truly, 4�=- C) Veronica V. (Bonnie) Lukes Executive Director 3300 County Road 10 • Suite 212 • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • (612) 561 -0033 • Fax (612) 561 -0266 I APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (FOR NONPROFIT ORGA�iNIZATION /PROGRAM /AGENCY) Date Submitted aline 1 * i ag�; (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following fiscal year, January 1 to December 31.) Applicant Organization /Program /Agency Name: North Hennepin Mediation Progr Inc. Address - - c ai t-y Road 1 o s ,; tP 1 2 City, State, Zip Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Phone Number -( 612) 561 -0033 FAX ( 612) 561 -0266 Contact Person -- Veronica V. (Bonnie) Lukes • PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Generally describe the organization, including its mission, date established, services, and goals. North I�rijepii "Mediation Program Inc. is a non -= profit commuity based - dispute resolution service, established in 1983. We are the only state certified m at2on p ogc�m in the area. Ths mission of NHMP is to provide mediation services for North Hennepin County residents. The goals of NHMP are: (a) to provoide a means to manage conflict (b) to enhance and supllement the area legal system (c) to educate the public about mediation and NHMP as a community resource and (d) to promote mediation as an acceptable approach to problem A so i eaceful :solution roblems will 1 d to le s violence i our society. xp the areas of expertise o ° tl'e organization, inc�udin, a aescnption of the range of sta capability. NHMP is a state certified mediation program which offers mediation in all areas except child custody and divorce. The Executive Director has been a mediator since 1983 and has been Director since 1986. The Executive Director has a degree in English, Speech, Education and Philosophy. She recently completed her MBA degree in Non - profit Management. The Case Manager has been a mediator since 1992. She has a degree in _Psychology and is working on her Master's Degree. The Assistant has his degree in Hutran Resource Management. All staff have taken both the 25 hour community mediation training and the 40 hour post divorce training. 3. Describe the target group for services of the organization. North Hennepin Mediation Program Inc. offers services to all residents who are involved in a dispute. Our services are available to all regardless of race, age, religion, income or sexual preference. our target group continues to be people who work or live in our service area. -1- Lfarch 1994 I 4. Describe how the organization is marketed, and to what geographical and demographical areas. NHMP services are marketed to the North and Northwest areas of Hennepin County. Our marketing efforts take many forms. We keep in close contact with our referral sources including police, city stwff, schools, Operation de Novo, lawyers, courts and canmunity agencies. We give presentations and keep referral sources informed about the outcome of cases. We publish articles in local news- papers and newsletters. Our posters and brochures are displayed in public places and we advertise in the yellow pages. We have also been on radio and Cable TV. Our marketing cc miittee actively involved in seeking new marketing arenas. 5. Discuss the methodology employed in measuring the effectiveness of the organization. In accordance with state guidelines, we keep statistics regarding the outcome of mediations. We make followup calls to determine compliance with mediated settlements. In 1994, 95% of cases mediated resulted in a settlement agreement. There was compliance in 96% of those cases. Co- mediators evaluate one another to make sure that the highest standards of mediation excellence prevail in our program. Finally, before closing a cse, we survey disputants to evaluate our services. The satisfaction rate is consistently high. BUDGET Current Budget Yr. Requested Year — Actual Budget Year DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CITY $ 5, 000.00 $ 5 TOTAL ORGANIZATION BUDGET $ 84,600.00 S 97 - ; 770:00 CITY AMOUNT AS % OF TOTAL BUDGET 5.9 % 5.1 % % OF TOTAL BUDGET FOR OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS 7.4 7 8.1 % � As determined by the MN Charities Division of the Attorney General's Office.? . List specific secured and anticipated sources of contributions available to the applicant. SECURED (S) OR SOURCE AMOUNT ANTICIPATED (Al State of Minnesota $45,000.00 ' '- Hennepin County 15,000.00 A Municipalities 15,000.00 A Foundations 15,970.00 S Fees for Training & Services 2,500.00 2S �A Contributions 4,000.00 S Other 300.00 S 7. List all other funding organizations explored and the outcome. We have sent grant applications to many foundations. We have received one favorable response to date. We are generating incane through presentations on Conflict Resolution to various groups. Our Board takes an active roll in fund raising and in 1995 saw a 66% increase over the funds raised in 1994. They hope to continue to build on this effort. As always, we strive for diversity in funding. -2- Nfarch 1994 8. List in -kind items requested from the City. Space for holding mediator training sessions. 9. Describe use of all in -kind contributions, and include estimated value of each in -kind contribution. Annual Audit $3,000.00 Tri -city cable TV PR program 1,000.00 Computer Technical Assistance 1,000.00 Meeting space -City of Crystal 250.00 Carpentry 250.00 Graphic Art Work 500.00 Training Assistance 500.00 10. a. Describe use of volunteers. Volunteers continue to be the backbone of our organization. We currently have 40 mediators and 9 board members. In addition, volunteers staff our personnel, marketing, finance, planning and evaluation committees. In 1994, these volunteers contributed over 2,500 hours to the program. At 12.13 per hour (per dollar value of volunteering established by Independent Sector -a 1993 Gallop Survey), that's over $30,000.00 of volunteer service to our clients. 14 of our mediators have been with us five or more years. b. Describe how the use of volunteers affects or reduces your budget. Private mediators are now charging substantial fees for their services. Because our medators are all volunteers, we are able,to hold our budget to reasonable limits. OUr volunteer mediators cane from all walks of life including attorneys, counselors, teachers, librarians, business people, retired people from all walks of life, bus drivers, salepeople, accountants etc. Because of this broad base, we are able to match mediators to client needs. Because of volunteers,..we are able to manage with only 2.5 paid staff. COMBIUNUY NEED Conflict is a normal and inevitable fact of life. Learning to deal with li. Explam_'rne community need for the proposed service. Conflict is a normal and inevitable fact of life. Learning to deal with conflict in a constructive way is an art that can be learned and applied to a variety of situations. Mediation empowers people to resolve their own disputes and gives them tools and options for handling future disputes. NHMP provides the mechanism for settling disputes before they excalate to the need for police or court intervention. 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed service (if applicable). C. The community benefits when conflict is dealt with in a positive manner. Having available a peaceful means for resolving conflict reduces the tendency of unresolved disputes excalating to violence. Since our service has no barriers to its use, we have accomodated differently abled clients, gay /lesbian partners and parties involved in large group disputes. We have accomodated minorities by having minority mediators available for mediations. -J- Lfarch 1994 13. Describe how Brooklyn Center benefits from the services provided. As explained in number 12, Brooklyn Center benefits when its residents have a speedy, efficient means to resolve conflict. Whether its a juvenile offender case, a neighborhood case or a landlord /resident case, if relationships can be preserved while, at the same time, disruptive behavior stopped, both residents and city benefit. 14. a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. We are the only community based, state certified, non - profit organization offering mediation services in the community. The only alternatire available to residents seeking mediation are for fee services. These private practices lack the diversity of mediators and the 13 years experience that "we have. b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. The majority of our clients cannot afford a fee. OUr free to client services eliminates a big stumbling block to trying mediation. Because we have 40 mediators, we can match mediators to client needs, i.e. a parent, teacher or counselor would be best in tune with the needs of juveniles while a business person could best meet the needs of a business case. Because we use co- mediators, we can supply mediators that meet the needs of both sides in the dispute. Private mediation services lack this diversity. 15. State the total numbers of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR 1600 over 2000 The total number of people served in 1994 comes directly from our statistics and includes not only those who mediated, but also those who called for information and were referred to more appropriate agencies. We arrived on the total for next year based on the dramatic increase in cases opened so far in 1995 (220 compared to136 at this time last year). 16. a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklvn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR over 100 over 200 As explained above, the total number of PAP le served in 1993 comes directly from ourstatistics. The ro'ected number is based on increased P J number of cases opend thus far in 1995. b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklvn Center? In 1994, ten per cent of cases involved Brooklyn Center residents. We expect that number to dramtically increase in 1995 and 1996 because of our presence in Housing Court and increased cases in Conciliation Ccurt. I -4- March 1994 ORGANIZATION NEED 17. What would be the consequences to your organization of not receiving the amount requested? We would continue to operate, but two things would occur. 1. Stsaff time would have to be spent replacing these funds to the determent of direct services to disputants. 2. We would have to cut back on outreach efforts to Brooklyn Center residents. The following supporting documentation must accompany this application. If any item is not enclosed, please explain why not. 1. Financial statement for the preceding fiscal year. 2. Proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 3. Data (backup documentation) substantiating the need for this service in Brooklyn Center. 4. Proof of nonprofit status. 5. List of current Board of Directors. 6. Job descriptions and resumes of key personnel. 7. Statistical or other data measuring effectiveness of the organization. C Signature Date Title -5- March 1994 Appendix 1 NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROJECT TREASURER'S REPORT ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1994 Checking Account Balance 12/31/93 $1,970.68 Savings Account Balance 12/31/93 $18,935.50 Total Cash on Hand December 31, 1993 $20,906.18 TOTAL 1994 CASH RECEIPTS MN Community Mediation $25,918.38 MN Victim Offender $3,745.68 Hennepin County $15,000.00 Cities $15,500.00 Interest $381.89 Training & Service Fees $4,927.63 Client Fees $931.25 Foundations $12,000.00 Organizations $2,100.00 Board of Directors $1,214.00 Miscellaneous $765.95 $82,484.78 Total 1994 Receipts TOTAL CASH ON HAND BEFORE DISBURSEMENTS $103,390.96 TOTAL 1994 CASH DISBURSEMENTS Executive Director $26,693.28 Director of Program Services $390.00 Assistant $2,225.32 Case Manager $19,240.00 Payroll Taxes $4,218.71 Staff Mileage $664.71 Staff Development $425.00 Rent $7,513.13 Phone $2,286.26 Training $1,190.52 Supplies $716.73 Postage $1,113.33 Printing/Photography $963.75 Equipment $2,556.47 Marketing $260.80 Insurance $248.00 Technical Assistance $238.00 Volunteer Appreciation $668.17 Miscellaneous $1,214.79 NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROJECT TREASURER'S REPORT TOTAL 1994 DISBURSEMENTS $72,826.97 END OF YEAR BALANCE CASH ON HAND $30,563.99 ACCOUNTS BALANCE 12/31/94 Checking Account $2,632.71 Savings Account $27,931.28 TOTAL CASH $30,563.99* In Kind Auditor '$10,000.00 received in 1994 for 1995 $12,000.00 due to not hiring 3rd person until October Appendix 2 .M North iennepin .Mediation Program Inc. The total budget for 1996 is $97,770.00. i 3300 County Road 10 • Suite 212 • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • (612) 561 -0033 . Fax (612) 561 -0266 Appendix 3 OPERATION DE NOVO, INC. JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE DIVERSION JAMES T. BROWN DENISE W. BROWN May 15, 1995 Bonnie Lukes Executive Director North Hennepin Mediation p i n Pro g ram 3300 County Road 10, Suite 212 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Dear Bonnie: I am pleased that ou asked me to write a letter of support for Y PP your program's grant application. Operation de Novo began a working relationship with North Hennepin Mediation in 1992. Although we work with many community - based, youth- serving agencies, I have found your agency to consistently stand out as an exemplary model of professional and meaningful program service. Each juvenile who is referred to your agency is received as an individual whose case deserves 100% of the program's attention. It does not matter whether it is a petty misdemeanor or felony. The juvenile offender receives the message that the community will give attention to them and support them in the resolution of the problem_ behavior. The victim receives support and assistance from your program in processing their experience and asserting heir desires for restitution. i ution. Our office sends each case to your program with a true sense of confidence. We know that you will be fully active and supportive with the case and we will be informed of each youth's progress. In our role, given the high volume of referrals, this is greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for all your commitment and assistance in the process of diverting juveniles from the criminal justice system. May our relationship continue and grow. Sr cerely, Denise W. Brown Director DWB:jpf n — hsl /dwS / , 251 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH. 3RD FLOOR, Y!NNEAPOUS .1, -- =�^ F12 __ !A' ENE 3c . _ �x m MULTI t POUSI NG OSSWD� lion OFFICERS Serving The Rental Community Chairman of the Board February 06, 1995 Harry Yaffe Belgarde Enterprises Vice chair Bonnie Lukes John Appert Apartment Search North Hennepin Mediation Project Vice chaff` Pam George 3300 Co. Rd. 10 Real Estate Equities, Inc. Brooklyn Center MN 55428 President y Mary M. Rippe Minnesota Multi Housing Assn. Secretary Dear Bonnie: Rob Houts The EBSCO Co. Treasurer Barb Ruhberg I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for speak at our � Steven Scott Management Inc. Trends seminar in January. Thanks to you and the other speakers the Past President Frank Dunbar seminar was a resoundin' success! Dunbar Development Corp. DIRECTORS Joseph F. Bisanz All of the feedback I received through the evaluations and peoples' Bisanz Propert Mana Co. comments were very positive. They all seemed to learn a lot and Corinne Brown Lynn Properties appreciated the timely and thorough information. Pete Carlson Park Avenue of Wayzata Sandy L. Durand Thank you for being a part of this success. Newman, Herfurth & Durand Thomas M. Fletcher Fletcher Management Sincerely ' Dave Kuefler Kuener Property Management Nancy Harris Knox Lumber Patrick Lamb Legacy Management & Development Gene M. Nelson Lora A. Peterson Lang - Nelson Associates Director of Education Ed Padilla Northland Financial Co. Michael B. Pagh Great Lakes Management Mary Kay Palmer Wilder Real Estate Administration Maggie Paradise The Peterson Group Joseph Weis Weis Development Corp. Gordy Wichterman Park Supply Inc. Minnesota Multi Housing Association • 8030 Old Cedar Ave. So. • Suite 202 Bloomington, MN 55425 -1215 (612) 854 -8500 Fax (612) 854 -3810 Norwest Investment Services, Inc. AFEAF l® Norwest Center NORWESr INVESTMENT VAUREW SERVICES Sixth and Marquette BBr®A Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479 -0030 North Hennepin Mediation Project 3300 County Road 10, Suite 212 Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429 Re: Mediation conducted by Steve and Susan I wanted to commend the North Hennepin Mediation Project for the fine job you do in mediating cases as an alternative to Conciliation Court. The volunteers do a great job and I appreciate their time, effort and professionalism. You really do provide a I I great community service. I I wish I knew the last names of Steve and Susan, but I am sure you can identify them as a team of mediators. Sincerely, Patti Schoener Norwest Investment Services, Inc. STATE OF MINNESOTA C F •....... T .. DIST R . COU T OF MINNESOTA •• � `� .t FouRrrl Juolc:aL olsralcr DISTRICT COURT ApMINISTRATION •;`- - +' _ ` 12TH FLOOR COURTS TOWER U • �,� , HENNEPIN CONTY GOVERNMENT CENTER •= :�Y�••~.. '-_C: MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 3587 •• f � ``IS�Sy ' FAX (612) 3 January 11, 1995 Veronica Lukes North Hennepin Mediation Project 3300 Co Rd 10 Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55 429 Re: Mediation Center Awards Dear Ms. Lukes: This letter is to announce the results of the bidding process for the mediation center awards, and to thank you for your submission of a proposal. • The Hennepin County District Court's review committee selected, and the Hennepin Count Commissioners P y subsequently approved fundin for the awards to, the Minneapolis Mediation Center, North Hennepin Mediation Center and West Suburban Mediation Center. The District Court would like to thank you for your participation in t o rcess and for our su pport of mediation. y Si cer Leon rd Ax rod cc: Jack M. Provo terna) Revenue O rt t 4 ^� � . m opa rnen c�=�i��7T��sury ' � District Director � CH{CAGO, IL 606Y� Date: MAR 2 8 1990 Emp\oyer ldentifi ca t}on Humber, -41-14840�7 � Cootact Person: MRS. Y. k1 _ N0�TH H[NNEPIH MEDIATI0N PROJECT Contact Telephone Number: � FOUNDED IN BROOKLYN C[NTER INC (312} 88�-7731 � 3300 COUNTY kOAD 10 SUITE 212 � 8kOOKLYH CENTER, MN 55429 Our Lettar Elated: Dec' 3,1Y84 Add-ndem Anp/ies: � No _ Dear App\icant: � This modifies our I etter o[ the above date 'n ohick xe stated thot �oo � xooId be treatad a an orgonization xhich is n a privote foundotion unti| the expiration of your advaxce ru!iny period. � Y,- exempt status under section 501(a) of the Interna< Revenue Code as an � organization described in section 501(c)(3)'" is ` t.i!| in effect. 8ased on the ' information you submitted, oe have determined t[- you are not a private foondution xithin the weaning of section 509(a> of the code because you are an organization of the tvoe describell io section 509(a) (1) and 170(b>(1) (A)(vi). � � Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination unkess the � Interna{ Kevenue Service publishes not(ce to the contrary. However- {f you lose your section 50Y(x)(1) status, a grantor or contributor way not re/%; on this determina"tion if he or she xas in port responsible for, or uas aware of, � the act or failure to act, or the substantial or materio| change on the part of � the organization that resulted in your loss of such status, or if he or she acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that you would be c(a�s;tf{ed es a sEction 509(a) (1) organization. � If we have indicated in the hea�jing of this letter that an addendum `opp{ies, the addendum enr|osed is an integral part of this (ettei. � |�ecause this (etter could help reso[ve any questions about your private � foundation statxs, p{eose keep it in your permanent records. If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name ond telephone nomber are shown above. SincerC- |y yours' R. S. Niotrode, Jr." D{st��ct ��/ector Appendix 5 1 i M North ennepin I..ediation NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROGRAM INC. Program Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1995 -1996 Walter Hayes, President Sgt. Paul Berndt 2148 76th Ct. N. 9401 Fernbrook Lane Brooklyn Park MN 55444 Maple Grove MN 55369 Paul Hile, Vice President Phil Carruthers MAIL 403 Elmore Ave. E. 7109 Unity Ave. No. St. Paul MN 55107 Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Judith Mason, Secretary Chief Al Garber 6200 Shingle Creek Parkway Suite 270 11955 Champlin Drive Brooklyn Center MN 5543 Champlin MN 55316 Lee Anderson, Secretary Jamie McNaughton 5344 N. Lilac Drive 2901 Pleasant Ave. So. Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Minneapolis MN 55408 Judith Bergeland 3216 Poe Road Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Honorary Members: Bill Angel Jeff Berg Barbara Jensen Evelyn Misfeldt Bob Quenroe 4/95 3300 County Road 10 • Suite 212 • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • (612) 561 -0033 • Fax (612) 561 -0266 Appendix 6 JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors 1. Manage the operations, services and staff of NHMP. 2. Coordinate and attend the Board of Director's meetings. Keep board informed of all project activities. v 3. Coordinate financial affairs of NHMP, including payment of bills, payroll, deposits and monthly reports. 4. Develop, maintain and implement fund raising programs including, but not limited to city. county and state funding, corporate and business funding, individual donations and service organization donations. 5. Maintain and service the visibility of NHMP in the community. 6. Train and evaluate mediators. 7. Hire, train and manage staff including, but not limited to, assistants, case manager, case developers, interns and other volunteers. 8. Attend all Planning Committee and Finance Committee meetings and other committee meetings at the director's discretion and/or as requested by chair persons of the respective committees. 9. Develop new prog: am areas. 10. Other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. Signatures: Date: Jamie McNaughton, President Veronica V. Lukes, Executive Director Nll -it,1P Suite 212 12193 I.J County Road 14 Brcekiyn Center, MN 55429 VERONICA V. LUKES (BONNIE) 3300 62ND AVE. NO. BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55429 (W) 561 -0033 (H) 561 -2097 WORK EXPERIENCE: North Hennepin Mediation Pro Iect 1987 - Present. Executive Director. Fund raising. Outreach. Management of operations, services and staff. Recruitment and ofvolunteermed' trainis� ators. i 1886 -1987. Program Services Manager. 1983 -1986. Mediator. Case Developer. Editor of Project newsletter. PreviousEmnlo, ment Wrote, directed and did voiceoverfor closed circuit educationatelevision. Senior High English and Speech teacher. Communityeducationteacher. INTERPERSONAL Abilityto inspire immediate confidence in others. Work SKILLS: well with various age groups. Extremely well organized. Can think on my feet. Fluent speaker. Work well both independently and with others. Mature. Sense of humor. Flexible. Enthusiastic. VOLUNTEER Member Citizens Advisor amtp for Brooklyn Boulevard study. scat Agen for Project Peace domestic abuse program Communi ediator 1983 - Present. CurriculumAdviso v CommitteeforUnitedWay Boardwalk series. EDUCATION: MBA in Nonprofit Management, 1994, College of St. Thomas. Bachelor of Arts in English, Speech, Education and Philosophy. College of St. Catherine. Two years Post Graduate work in creative wri ting. AdultEducation Courses and Seminars in several disciplines including: IDS Leadership T Seminar Computer, g p raining p . MediationSeminar- Universiryof Minnesota, Financial Management, Supervisor andMaaagement Skills, Public Speaking, and Self Hypnosis for Self Improvement. REFERENCES: Availableuponrequest. JOB EXPECTATIONS Coordinator of Case Manage,, ment 1. Screen incoming referrals and determine if the situation falls within our guidelines. 2. Explain the mediation process to clients and encourage the use of mediation. 3. Process mediation cases in a timely manner, to include: filling out intake form, appropriate paperwork, assigning of mediators, followup work and survey. 4. Keep accurate records of all cases, including entry on case log at appropriate times, case notes, file copy of all papers sent to clients, referral agencies and mediators, survey logs. 5. Make referrals to other community resources when appropriate. 6. Answer phones in a professional manner to project a positive image of the project. 7. Compile monthly, six month and yearly demographic information within ten days after end of the month. 8. Input case statistics of each case on an ongoing basis in the computer. 9. Compute monthly case activity and input in the computer. Submit written report within ten days to the Executive Director. 10. Participate in initial and ongoing training programs as designated. 11. Other duties as directed by Executive Director. y Dir tor. Signatures: Date: Jamie. McNaughton, President Veronica V. Lukes, Executive Director Employee NHMP Suite 212 12/93 3300 County Road 10 Brooklyn Center, INN SU29 JEANNE M. LUIS 3300 62nd Ave. No. Brooklyn Center MN 55429 PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVIE . Opportunity to work with clients one on one in a conflict situation. EDUCATION Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota September 1988 - May 1992 Major- Psychology: Minor- English G.P.A. 3 .5514.0 Honors Graduated Cum Laude: Dean's List- four semesters: Psi Chi Honor Society RELATED EXPERIENCE Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference Presented two original research projects. Internship at Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women- Research Assistant/Advocate Created and administered survey for State of Minnesota resource directory. Developed information packet and updated fact sheet. Attended training for Minnesota Women Psychologists. Attended two day training with emphasis on working with diverse cultures. Volunteer Community Service work. Studied in England, Ireland, and New Zealand, Member of Psychology Club, American Psychology Association Student Affiliate. North Hennepin Mediation Project - Volunteer Community Mediator Co- mediate disputes such as family, juvenile offender, neighborhood, business- consumer, landlord- tenant. WORK EXPERIENCE 1992 - Present. North Hennepin Mediation Project - Case Manager. Assist clients in assessing the appropriateness of their dispute for mediation. Educate clients about the mediation process. Convince clients about the value of trying mediation. Set up time and place of mediation. Assign appropriate mediatom to the case. Follow up on compliance. Survey of client satisfaction. Monthly case statistics. Monthly demographic statistics. 1988 -1991 Volunteer Office Assistant 1990 -1992. Moore Lake Racquet, Swim, and Health Club. In charge of pro shop operation including sales, bookkeeping, and merchandise control. 1988 -1989. Bridgeman's Ice Cream Restaurant Waitress, cashier, and hostess. INTERESTS Music - Piano, Oboe, Flutc, and Clarinet, Travel, Fitness- Aerobics and Nautilus. REFERENCES References will be furnished upon rcquest JOB DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT 1.) FUNDRAISING: Research and identify potential sources of funding, initiate contact, submit all necessary documents as required by (under, develop and maintain tracking system to allow reviewers to determine status of all proposals, Follow up with all potential funders if funding declined to determine if changes would improve future chances of funding. Follow up with director as needed. 2.) NEWS ARTICLES: Author and submit articles to various cities for publication in newsletters /newspapers as needed to promote mediation and specifically NHMP. 3.) MARKETING: Actively work with the director and the marketing committee to reach additional markets for services offered by NHMP with the goal of increasing case volume. 4.) PRESENTATIONS: Actively work with director to determine where and when outside presentations would be appropriate and beneficial to the goals and mission of NHMP. Prepare and give presentations as needed. 5.) CASE DEVELOPMENT: Acquire skills necessary to assist in case development as needed. 6.) OUTSIDE FUNCTIONS /MEETINGS: Attend meetings and other functions as representative of NHMP as needed. 7.) TRUANCY MEETINGS: Attend Sue Carson's Truancy meetings. Conduct truancy workshops when appropriate. Report in writing to the Executive Director the work day following the meetings. 8.) Maintain contact with police referral sources. Conduct yearly presentations for each of the police departments in our service area. Develop new areas of police contact. 9.) OTHER: Assist in other office duties as needed to ensure the continued smooth operation of NHMP. Signature: Date: President Employee Veronica V. Lukes, Executive Director Stephen J. Brooten r 3003 80th Circle North Brookfyn Park, MN 55444 (612) 561 -8546 FAX (612) 566 -7492 Objective: Sales position with a leading, innovative dealer. Experience: CUSTOMER p SERVICE APPLE VALLEY, MN Shift Lead August 1993 to August 1994 Supervised dispatch center staff providing emergency road service to AAA members throughout the states of Minnesota and Iowa. Responsible for member relations and AAA service problem resolution. Actively involved in new employee and i ongoing training. i CUSTOMER SERVICE AND S, =.LES ST. PAUL, ,MINNESO T A Service Advisor December 1987 to January 1991 Responsible for service department operations including customer service and service sales, factory relations, employee supervision and relations, and extensive documentation with the express goal of maintaining a high customer service rating while increasing department financial growth. AUT0i,1QBILEE SALES ST. PAUL, MINNESOT A Salesperson January 1987 to December 1987 Retail sales of new and used vehicles with emphasis on obtaining the maximum possible gross for dealership while improving customer satisfaction in a highly competitive market. ,°. L U Nil R E S T OR:AT4 s ft�CC :c i , Owner and Operator August 1983 to January 1987 Owned and operated a furniture restoration service providing complete antique restoration services to customers throughout central Minnesota. Very active in customer service, freely offering referral advice when project out of area of expertise. Stephen. J. Brooten Page 2 " " i CATALOG STORE SALES CAMBRIDGE, MINNESOTA Owner and Operator August 1978 to August 1983 t Owned a large Sears Catalog Merchant store. Responsible for all areas of operation, including employee recruiting and training, extensive documentation, customer sales and service, community relations, and all relations with parent organization. " Increased gross sales 30% over former owner while maintaining profitability through effective cost containment. REAL ESTATE SALES ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA " Office Manager /Agent January 1971 to August 1978 i 1 Sales and management of large multi office company specializing in rural property sales. Responsible for recruitment training, and ongoing assistance to new agents and agents from other real estate companies involved in cooperative sales. Designed and wrote company sales literature. Education: ME 1 ROPOLIT 01 STA s E UNIVERSITYST. PAUL, MINNESOTA B.A. Human Resource Management 1991 GPA 3.8 Nominated as outstanding student of graduating class. References: Available upon request Appendix 7 Mediation Survey Results 1994 Yes No Helpful: 52 2 Professional: 54 0 Information: 54 0 Equal: 54 0 Use Again: 54 0 General Comments: I really appreciate your mediation program being out there to help us. The mediators we had were = nice and they kept everything intact. Thanks so much for your follow -up. (94019) Great to not have to go to Conciliation Court. Much better for positive feelings. Very pleased with your program. Will use in the future if necessary! (94105) Wonderful! Would definite) use again. 94070 Y 9 ( ) Thank you for being there. This was a good way to handle things. It saved time - otherwise we'd still be waiting in court. Appreciate getting it settled and complied with on the same date. (94126) Thanks for helping out! (94079) Your program really helped us. We've mellowed out since the last mediation. Thanks. (94130) Thanks for trying, we appreciate it. (94063) Thank you. Wish my son had taken care of this when he lived in MN. Appreciate your time. (94140) Glad to have your follow -up to get builder to agree to extending the sign off period. Thanks. (93356 I think it was an overall good experience to have another agency involved so he realizes the seriousness of it -that it's not just a school thing, but the community is involved. Thank you. (94078) Both the mediation and the results of it were very good. Thank you for helping. (94095) Thank you for following up. Knowing you were involved helped the OP finish the work. We appreciate all your calls and time. (93375) Thanks so much for your help! You helped us put together a proposal which was fair. (94077) Handled very professionally. Would definitely use again! (94077) 1 want to thank you for the opportunity to say what I have to say to the other parties. 94108 ( ) It was handled very professionally. I got plenty of information, and 1 would definitely use mediation again. (94068) Thanks for your assistance. This has been an interesting experience. (94117) Thanks for all your help. You do excellent follow up on your disputes. (94151) Thank you Y= much. (94083) Did a good job. Too bad we had to go this route, but it turned out ok. (93410) Mediation process not helpful in this case because we need legal means to deal with OP. (94143) We thought it went real smoothly. Everything's taken care of. (94170) In this case we need legal means to deal with the other party. (94143) It's going good. Everyone's staying on their own parts. (94149) 1 think your process really helped, although the other party didn't offer as much as I had hoped. (94075) I'm thankful mediation was there to solve the problem. It's very useful. I'm pleased with how it turned out. (94181) Thanks for all your time. (94065) Wish the homeowners would have been more reasonable. (94049) 1 wish the builder would've done the work sooner, but you guys helped. (94134) You guys give me service, but no one else does. Thanks very much for your help. I'm thrilled. Things are looking good. (94006) I'm real thankful that this has been brought to a resolve. l think it was ultimately your efforts that helped us bring this to a close. Everyone, with the exception of you and your organization, was not helpful. Thank you. (94044) It put faces on them and probably helped the boys have a face for the victim. Mediators definitely treated all sides equally. They were very good. I felt better about the incident after mediation. (94144 -65) Thank you. (94238) You have a wonderful service! I have recommended you to my friends. Thank you so much for all your help. (94232) Thank you for your help. I'm so relieved to finally have this work all finished. (93325) That went very smoothly. I think you have an excellent program there. If things can be handled through you I think it saves a lot of court time and benefits everyone. Thanks a lot. The volunteers who mediated were excellent. (94221 -7) Thank you very much for getting him to finally finish the work. I really appreciate your assistance in this matter. (94253) I'm glad to see juveniles being held responsible for their unacceptable actions. Thank you. (94087) I would definitely use mediation again. It was very worthwhile. I really appreciate the help you gave me. (94201) Thank you for helping us. I feel the forum was helpful even though the other party didn't accept my offers. (94258) Thank you so much. We will comeback if further issues arise. I really appreciate your help. (94262) 1 think the boys have done their time for the incident and learned from it. Thank you for letting us participate in your program. We feel it was beneficial. (94017 -26) Thanks. (94146) Thank you for all your follow up work. We appreciate it. (94179) 1 think this is a great process. It teaches the boys responsibility for their behavior and shows them the impact of their actions. (94252 -78) They made progress on our house. Still wish builder didn't insist on having Don there. Thank you. (94270) Thank you for working with us. We thank you for your involvement, especially since we have weather concerns as an additional issue. (93361) Thank you for being there to help us. We are grateful to have this behind us. (94233) The mediators were great, it was just the homeowners who were unwilling to negotiate. Thanks for your hard work. (94240 -80) 1 feel this will leave a better feeling between us, rather than going to court only. (94248) Thank you so much for all your help. I know you did a lot of work for me, what with all the calling and letters. I wish she would've paid me the $20.00 she promised, but thank you for your kindness. (94210) I appreciate the opportunity to use your services. I think he learned from it and captured the essence of why it is wrong to steal. Thank you for all your help. (94299 OP). Thank you for your help. I got the money from the other party right on time. (94236) I'm glad we finally received the money, but I feel the other mother was not supporting her son in the session. She was not helpful in determining what should be done. Thank you. (94145) 1 think the boys took something valuable from this experience, having to earn money and pay for the damage they did, out of their own pockets. Much worse for them than other punishments. (94180 -256) Thank you sa much for your help. This was more civilized than court. (94344) No Mediation Survey Results 1994 Yes No Professional: 7 0 Information: 7 0 Use mediation: 7 0 Comments: Your letter really helped. He did everything and I'm happy with it. (94132) Thanks for your help. (94120) Thank you very much. I appreciate your efforts. He just doesn't care. (94150) Thanks for your assistance. This had been going on for tw _ 4 o ears. 1 think q you aave y Y .. him the extra push he needed to take care of the work. (94164) Thank you so much for the follow -up. It motivated them to finish the work. (94230) Thank you very much. I really appreciate your help. I think your intervention is what o hi q t m to do all the work. 94 _ ( 239) Thanks so much for all your time! (94295) Juvenile Client Survey -1994 Yes No Explained: 27 0 Say what you wanted: 27 0 Mediators listened: 27 0 Mediators fair: 27 0 Agreement fair: 27 0 What you expected: 27 0 Comments: A lot better than court! (94100) 1 talked with the bank manager about twenty minutes and it was good to be able to go on, after this is over, it's over. (94095) It went o.k. I'm glad it's over with, but I learned from it. (94059) It was fine. (94128) 1 guess it helped us work it out. (94024) It was hard waiting for them to schedule me to do the work. (94039) 1 learned from mediation. 1 won't try to steal again. (94054) Glad to do it this way. (94157) Happy it's all over. I won't try the things that I came there for again. 94148 I'm happy I could do it this way instead of court. I learned from it. (94035) This helped me get back on the right track. There's a lot going on in my life right now. (94088) 1 pretty much knew what I had to do to make up for taking the money. (94025) It was good for me to be able to apologize to the person we took the purse from. (94121) It wasn't bad. I won't do something like 1 did before. (94144) It went good. (94165) It was fine. 1 felt better about it after telling the other kid I was sorry. (94221) 1 think it was good to do this instead of court or something. 1 learned from it. (94226) Glad Ih i had this chance. (94127) 1 am very sorry for stealing things I don't own. (94122) I'm glad I could go through you instead of court. I learned from this and won't do something like that again. (94099) I've thought a lot about this and I've learned from it. Thanks. (94299) I'm glad I got this chance. I learned from having to give my money to the guy we took the go kart from. (94168) Stealing was one of the dumber things I've done. I hope the money and apology makeup for it. (94169) NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL i Planning, Research, and Coordination of Human Seruices 1 June 1, 1995 Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager City of Brooklyn Center ' 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 1 Dear Nancy: ' Enclosed you will find our 1996 Application for Contributions as requested by the City of Brooklyn Center. If additional information is needed or there are questions on the information we provided, please do not hesitate to contact the agency. As a member of the joint powers agreement, our application for funding might be somewhat different from that of other agencies. I have attempted to denote this difference in the sections where it was applicable. I Thank you for your on -going support. Sin 11y, Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS 7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 493 -2802 APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (NON- PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM /AGENCY) DATE SUBMITTED: June 1, 1995 (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following fiscal year, January 1 to December 31.) APPLICANT PROGRAM /AGENCY NAME: NW Hennepin Human Services Council ADDRESS: _ 7601 Kentucky Ave N., Suite 101 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Brooklyn Park, MN. 55428• PHONE NUMBER: 612 - 493 -2802 voice or TDD CONTACT PERSON: Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Generally describe the program /agency, including its mission, date established, services, and goals. Date established: 1972 Mission: The mission of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is to plan for and coordinate human services within the communities of northwest Hennepin County. Major Goals: * To promote and initiate the establishment of necessary human services as defined through an on -going needs assessment process. • To coordinate existing services and foster communication among units of government and service providers. • 0 T promote effective community y awareness of services and special needs groups. Services: The Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council has provided two direct services to the communities of the northwest area. These direct services include: Surplus Commodities' distribution, and Emergency Services. In addition, the Council P rovides indirect services such as needs assessments, data collection and dissemination, preparation and distribution of service directories and cards, staff support for service provider networks, presentations on timely issues, lobbying and supportive efforts for needed services for the area, promotion of special needs groups, orientation to the northwest area for new service providers, organizations and /or support of information fairs, technical assistance to service providers, sponsoring of training sessions, and service on issues committees. The Council also administers Point NW, which serves families and children who are runaway, throwaway or homeless; CO -OP NW, a multi- sector housing, related services, 1994. 'Surplus Commodities was terminated by Congress at the end of jobs and training efforts, which also includes work in diversity inclusiveness in these communities; administers the Northwest Community Law Enforcement Project, the Enhanced Housing Initiative including Grades -R -Us, a tutoring project, and a Jobs Bank outreach project; Success by Six Northwest, an early childhood initiative, funded by United Way, which looks at barriers kids face to be successful in life and strategies to overcome those barriers; Family Services Collaborative which shares the purpose of the agency with a focus on redesigning systems and involving community representatives to a greater degree in the process. 2. Explain the areas of expertise of the program /agency, including a description of the he . range of staff capability. g P Y The Council has expertise in the areas of progam development, program administration, program evaluation, research, primary and secondary data analysis, service availability, service funding sources, lobbying, community organizing, and Y g g, information dissemination. Key staff persons have extensive education and experience in program administration, program planning, research techniques, data analysis, verbal and written communication, community organizing, and fundraising. Resumes are included. in the supporting documentation section of this report. 3. Describe the target group for services of the program /agency. The target groups for the direct service programs delivered by the Council are those persons and /or households who meet the income guidelines for the programs as defined by the contracting entity. Generally speaking, these persons and /or households are low- income. Applications are made for the programs and eligibility is determined through intake and verification processes as stipulated in program regulations. The target groups for the indirect services offered by the Council are broad and diverse. These include municipalities, Hennepin County Community Services Division, service providers, businesses, organizations and citizens of the northwest area. 4. Describe how the program is marketed, and to what geographical and demographical areas. Each of the programs delivered by the Council is marketed through varying techniques and to varying demographical areas. All programs are marketed to the fifteen communities of the northwest area. Examples of marketing efforts include: * Surplus Commodities distributions are marketed through newspaper announcements, flyers, posters, resource card distribution and church bulletins. * All Council programs have been marketed through cable TV programming, brochure and flyer distribution, press releases to local media sources. Two new agency brochures completed in 1988 have been utilized extensively for marketing purposes. A special marketing folder was created for distribution in 1990. The annual report is a major document produced annually. * Services are made known through networking activities, mailings, focus groups, annual reports, and directory and report distribution. * Services to municipalities are marketed through the development and presentation of localized municipal profiles. 5. Discuss the methodology employed in measuring the effectiveness of the program /agency. The effectiveness of the Council is measured in a variety of ways. Examples include: * Written data that is disseminated is accompanied by an evaluation form order for the receiver to assess the appropriateness and completeness of the data. Suggestions are made and often incorporated on the usefulness of the data. * The Surplus Commodities Program was evaluated regularily by the State of Minnesota. An audit is conducted annually to assess the operation of the program. * Hennepin County Community Services Division Managers are required to give feedback to the Council on the usefulness of the CSSA report produced by the Council. Feedback in the past years has been very favorable in terms of the quality of program- specific recommendations being made to the County. * All forums, presentations, and training sessions offered by the Council are evaluated in writing by the participants at the conclusion of the session. * The average percentage of overhead and administration costs for the direct services delivered by the Council is approximately ten percent. Contracts for the indirect services such as Community Planning and the Community Social Services Act are 100% designated for the administrative costs of delivering the indirect services. BUDGET Dollar Amount Requested: Participating Municipality Contribution $ 9,987.00 CO -OP NW Contribution 5,426.00 Projected Total Program /Agency Budget $736,453.00 City Amount As % of Total Budget 2.00% % Of Total Budget For Overhead And 10% Administration Costs 6.& 7. List specific secured and anticipated sources of contributions available to the applicant. Project funds are secured for the Point NW for runaway youth from a wide variety of sources including foundations, churches, corporations and individuals. Some service fees are charged for some project work. Anticipated funds include municipal contributions, three contracts from Hennepin County (for Community Planning, CSSA, and Emergency Services as well as contracts for Pt. NW and a Hennepin County grant for the five -city NW Community Law Enforcement Project), and a McKnight grant for the jobs bank project. United Way has provided funding for Success By Six Northwest. Requests will be made to Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota for on -going funding in the areas indicated. All funds are anticipated at this point in the year for 1995. See attached budget sheets. 8. List in -kind contributions requested from the City. Posters from poster machine. Use of community room for meetings. Volunteer involvement. 2 This is the projected budget and is always tlucuating depending on grants. The budget to Hennepin County is submitted mid- summer. This bud is consistent with the past two years and includes both operating and pass - through dollars used to support community and municipal activities in the Northwest Hennepin area. 9. Describe use of in -kind contributions, and include estimated value of each in -kind contribution. The Council receives a variety of in -kind contributions. Examples include free printing of flyers and posters to advertise the Council's Community events from several cities and from local printers. Specific contributions have been received by the Council in the past for the Community forums. These contributions have included folders, free speakers, beverages, space and door prizes. For 1994, the primary in -kind contributions were in the area of in -kind staff time which is included in section 9b. on use of volunteers and related impact on budget. 10a. Describe use of volunteers. The Council is very dependent upon the service of volunteers to deliver its services to the communities of the northwest area. The following numbers are the volunteer hours contributed to the Council in 1993• In Office ........................... 850 hours Surplus Commodities .................1,560 hours CSSA process ........................ 704 hours Point NW ............................ 500 hours Success by 6 NW .....................1,800 hours CO -OP NW . .......................... hours 6,614 hours These hours are contributed by over 750 individuals who are recruited from all parts of the northwest area. Two major volunteer recognition events are sponsored by the Council annually. These include an annual potluck dinner and distribution of certificates to the volunteers of the Surplus Commodities program, and an annual dinner as part of the Annual Meeting, for the Advisory Commissioners who sponsor the CSSA process. A new "Invest Northwest" awards process was also established in 1992 to recognize contributions by community members. 10b. Describe how the use of volunteers impacts your budget. Clearly, the use of volunteers in our organization is critical to our services. The additional clerical support would cost us approximately $8,500.00 without volunteer assistance. Our surplus commodities budget is only $6,200.00, yet we leverage over 1300 hours of help from over 150 people to distribute commodities. Volunteer host homes for Point NW saved approximately $1,800 in shelter costs in 1994. 11. Explain the community need for the proposed service, including a discussion of possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. Good information for all decision makers is increasingly more essential as resources become more limited and needs continue to grow. We are the only agency that serves as a source of data for cities, human service agencies and others to help toward quality decision making about human service programming. 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed service (if applicable). Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has a broad array of human services which have been described in this text. Accommodations are made for people with special needs. Examples include brailling the Advisory Commission packets and listing the availability of accommodations upon request on flyers or event brochures. 13. Describe how Brooklyn Center residents benefit from the services provided. Residents of Brooklyn Center receive financial assistance in the areas of emergency housing, transportation, food, utilities, fuel assistance and surplus commodities through direct service delivered by the Council. They also receive referrals to other services available in the community when they call the Council for information. They received service resource cards and other service information produced by the Council, and they benefit from new or expanded services available to the area as the result of the lobbying and coordination efforts of the Council. 14a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. 14b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. There also is no other organization available that specializes in the collection and dissemination of data or the assessment of needs specific to the northwest area of Hennepin County. Requests for information and data relative to the northwest has continued to increase every year. There are no alternative sources in the community for the direct services offered by the Council as we are the sole entity contracted to deliver these programs. The need for Surplus Commodities distribution, and for Emergency Assistance coordination continues to grow as evidenced by ever - increasing numbers of persons served. 15. State the total number of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. Many of our activities are in- direct in nature. Our planning, research and coordinating functions helped many people from many cities and are our primary functions. Direct services represent only a small percent of our agency functions or represent programs for which we provide funds but contract out for the services. For 1994, in terms of direct services, we served 5,362 households for surplus commodities and provided approxi- mately 956 persons with emergency loans. We anticipate similar numbers in these direct services next year. 16a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. In 1994, 1,234 Brooklyn Center residents received surplus commodities and $6,562.00 was provided in emergency services loans to Brooklyn Center residents. Eighty -three youth and families were served in Brooklyn Center in 1993, worth $30,000 in service. Projected total to be served next year. Emergency Services: Approximately 100 residents of Brooklyn Center are expected to receive emergency services through the Hennepin County contract administered by the Council in 1995. Approximately 100 youth and families will be served by the Point Northwest. These projections are based upon past program usage and area demographic trends. These are for the direct services only. The majority of our services are indirect and benefit Brooklyn Center residents via the establishment of various services and programs which we have helped to support. 16b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? Brooklyn Center residents represent less than 10% of the total Northwest Hennepin population. 20.2% of Point Northwest services were for Brooklyn Center residents. 21% of Surplus Commodities expenditures and 10.2% of emergency services program expenditures went to residents of Brooklyn Center. Indirect services received by Brooklyn Center exceeded the percentage represented of the total population. 17. What would be the consequences to your program /agency of not receiving the amount requested? The Northwest Hennepin Human Council was founded under a Joint Powers Agreement by area municipalities to serve collectively where no one city felt capable of serving alone. Since the municipalities created the Council to coordinate human services issues on their behalf, the funding from municipalities forms the base of the organization's support. The Council could not leverage Hennepin County funds without the show of support of the municipalities and needs these dollars to fulfill its rimar mission.. P Y Sign 'ture Date P P is Title NORTHWEST HEHNEPIH HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL PLANNING & CITIZEN POINT NW EMERGENCY SURPLUS SUCCESS SPEC PROJS TOTAL COORDINATION PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE FOOD BY SIX AGENCY SALARIES $116,462 $5,426 $32,445 $13,200 $3,435 $42,014 $26,683 $239,665 FICA 8,909 415 2,482 1,010 263 3,214 2,041 18,334 PERA 5,217 243 1,454 591 154 1,882 1,195 10,737 WORKERS COMP 559 25 149 61 16 193 123 1,126 UNEMP. COMP 1,276 83 439 231 135 799 400 3,363 HEALTII /DENTAL 7,317 643 2,581 300 21 3,813 3,926 18,601 LIFE INS /DISABILITY 927 80 258 169 46 397 250 2,127 SUPPLIES 2,000 200 350 200 480 1,000 300 4,530 PHOTOCOPYING 600 450 200 100 160 300 420 2,230 FOOD & BEV. 1,000 150 150 50 100 400 500 2,350 AUDIT 1,600 0 0 0 500 0 0 2,100 CONSULTING 1,800 900 0 0 0 0 15,000 17,700 MAINTENANCE /REPAIR 1,650 150 450 300 102 450 450 3,552 MILEAGE 1,380 250 640 150 50 1,100 1,100 4,670 POSTAGE 5,400 1,450 800 543 225 1,600 2,500 12,518 PRINTING 4,100 1,153 950 500 200 2,000 2,700 11,603 BLDG RENTAL 8,200 850 8,500 640 375 2,500 2,600 23 665 COMMUNICATIONS 1,900 450 2,920 205 200 800 600 7,075 LIABILITY INS. 3,865 0 0 0 0 0 595 4,460 TRAINING 850 314 150 165 33 250 200 1,962 EQUIP. RENTAL /PURL. 3,500 300 500 300 120 685 700 6,105 ANNUAL NTG 900 0 0 0 0 0 0 900 PUBLICATIONS /DUES 786 509 150 0 0 200 200 1,845 DIRECT SERVICES p 0 175,000 52,419 0 0 95,000 322,419 STORAGE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p 3,868 DEPRECIATION 3,586 0 0 0 0 282 0 TOTALS $183,785 $14,041 $230,568 $71,134 $6,614 $63,880 $157,483 $727,505 REVENUE SOURCES: $137,000 $489,156 HENNEPIN COUNTY $91,981 $14,041 $175,000 $71,134 $12305 a $12,305 , HOMELESS PREVENTION $91,804 MUNICIPALITIES $91,804 $0 $0 STATE SO _ $6,614 $6,614 UNITED WAY $0 $62,000 $0 $62,000 $43263 $1,880 $20,483 $65,626 OTHER , ., t1P7 70,11 $1. n.1 5730,568 571,134 $6,614 $63,880 $157,483 $727,505 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury District Director Person to Contact: EO:TPA NORTHWEST HENNEPIN Telephone N=I er: 1- 800 - 829 -1040 HbtM SERVICES COUNCIL 312 -4.35 -1040 7601 KENTUCK'f AVEAIUE AI Refer Reply to: 93 -3070 BRC(MLYN, PARK IA21 55442 Date: November 9 1'992 RE: E1 R` PT STATUS BIN: 41- 1389322 This is in response to the letter, dated September 22, 1992, regara?no Your status as an organization exempt from Federal i ncome ta.-C. Our records indicate that a ruling letter was issued in December, 1973, — ant i a yG Ur orgaricatior_ an exem from Federal income th r tax under provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Our records also indicate that your org is not a private foundation but one that is described in Section 509(a)(1) & 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to you are deductible by donors in computing their satiable income in the manner and _ i e �o th.. e:ttent nrov i � 1 _a.,� _n Se _70 Of the Internal Revenue Code. If your gross receipts each year are normally 525,000 or more, ycu are required to fi 90, Return of Or Exempt from Income ta:� FGrm 9 - v �". o i -.' c by the fifteenth day of the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. You are not required to file Federal income ta:i returns unless you are subject to the tax On unrelated business income under Section 51_ of the Code. if you are subj to this ta:i, you must file an income tax{ retu on F- 990 -T. If any question arises with respect to your status for Federal income tax pur= rises, you may use this letter as evidence of your exemption. This is an advisory letter. Sincerely yours, J Marilyn W. Day District Director 1995 DIRECTORY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES MUNICIPALITY DIRECTOR or ALTERNATE BROOKLYN CENTER Nancy Gohman - Assistant City Mgr. 29 votes City of Brooklyn Center city hall: 569 -3300 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 BROOKLYN PARK Sharon Feess 58 votes 5301 Hamilton Lane city hall: 424 -8000 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 566 -0103 CHAMPLIN Julia Whalen - City Administrator 19 votes 212 Elm Creek Road city hall: 421 -8100 Champlin, MN 55316 CORCORAN Bob Derus 5 votes c/o Corcoran City Hall city hall: 420 -2288 8200 Co. Rd. 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 CRYSTAL Jerry Dulgar - City Manager 24 votes City of Crystal city hall: 531 -1000 4141 N. Douglas Drive Crystal, MN 55422 DAYTON Shirley Slater - City Administrator 5 votes City of Dayton city hall: 427 -4589 16471 S. Diamond Lake Road Dayton, MN 55327 GOLDEN VALLEY Jeanne Andre - Administrative Asst. 21 votes City of Golden Valley city hall: 593 -8000 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 HANOVER Sue Vergin - City Clerk 1 vote City of Hanover city hall: 497 -3777 P.O. Box 406 Hanover, MN 55341 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CON'T.) HASSAN No Official Representative 2 votes Carmen Hawkins is city hall: 428 -4100 representing Hassan unofficially. 13444 Hawkins Drive Rogers, MN 55374 MAPLE GROVE Gail Blackstone 43 votes Maple Grove City Hall city hall: 420 -4000 9401 Fernbrook Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 NEW HOPE Dan Donahue - City Manager 22 votes City of New Hope city hall: 531 -5100 4401 Xylon Avenue New Hope, MN 55428 OSSEO Lila Hedlund - City Councilmember 3 votes 216 - 7th Avenue S.E. city hall: 425 -2624 Osseo, MN 55369 BOX 287 PLYMOUTH Kathy Lueckert - Assist. City Manager 28 votes City of Plymouth city hall: 550 -5000 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 ROBBINSDALE Russ Fawbush - Dir. of Parks & Rec. 14 votes City of Robbinsdale city hall: 537 -4534 4221 Lake Road Robbinsdale MN 55422 ROGERS Gary Eitel - City Administrator 1 vote City of Rogers city hall: 428 -2253 12913 Main Street Rogers, MN 55374 PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER 1047 Jameson Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 (612- 488 -9229) OBJECTIVE: Program /project management. Skills include organizational development, fundraising, grants administration, strategic planning, research analysis, training, community /government/ public relations, conference planning. EDUCATION: M.A. Public Administration, 1984 Mankato State University B.A. Social Work /Criminal Justice, 1978 St. Cloud State University Reflection Leadership Program- 1986 -1987 Humphrey Institute Senior Executive Seminar- 1986 Carnegie - Mellon University Leadership Training- 1981 -1982 St.Paul Chamber of Commerce Executive Management Seminar- 19E0 -1981 United Way EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 1987- Direct planning and research council which coordinates citizen input and assesses human services needs in a 15 city region. Involves technical assistance and consultation to services providers and decision- makers. Responsible for all fiscal and personnel management and overseeing direct services programs and outreach efforts. Independent Consultant 1986 -1987 Worked with the Public /Private Initiatives Project on collaborative projects, research and development of funding proposals; with Minnesota Department of Transportation facilitating quality circles and employee development work; and with other non - profit agencies, organizations and foundations in areas of program development, conference planning, and grant reviews. Director, Interpreter Referral Center 1979 -1986 Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech Developed and implemented statewide program which assured the availability of interpreter services for hearing- impaired people in all situations. Responsible for personnel and fiscal management. Supervised staff, volunteers, interns and 120 contract suppliers. Raised funds for all program operations through competitive government grants and contracts, private foundations and corporate grants; negotiated contracts. Program generated $250,000 in income per year. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER Position involved extensive decision - making, strategic planning, research, legislative efforts and frequent interaction with key decision makers in industry, government and the community. Acting Executive Director /Assistant Director 1981 -1983 Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech Served as Acting Executive Director /Assistant Director, performing tasks of overseeing operations and staff. Supervised four programs and program staff. Worked with budget responsibilities and program planning and evaluation. Presented information for funding to potential funders. Information Services Coordinator 1979 Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech Coordinated the Information Services Program. Involved researching information and new developments in the field, responding to information requests, compiling statistical reports, writing newsletters, new releases and other publications. Interpreter 1978 -1979 St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute Worked as a sign language interpreter, interpreting in vocational classroom settings. Involved knowledge on a variety of subjects so as to be able to convey these ideas in sign language to students. Tutored students in specific classes. Counselor 1978 Petra Howard House Worked in a halfway house for emotionally- disturbed deaf adults. Emphasis was on teaching independent living skills such as money management, cooking, and problem solving. Correctional Counselor 1977 -1978 Ramsey County Pre -Court Services - Project Remand Responsible for monitoring sixty - person plus caseload of individuals pending sentencing. Assisted with financial and personal counseling and housing concerns. Conducted bail evaluations and reported to court daily. Position included serving as a liaison with the probation department, reporting on pre - sentence investigations. Research Assistant 1976 -1977 Human Rights Office Conducted research on specific areas pertaining to protected classes, working with charge filing process and laws applying to individuals' rights. Assisted with conducting workshops on affirmative action and equal employment opportunities. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Boy's Totem Town, group leader and individual counselor St. Cloud Area Learning Center, support services for students, survevs /research: Stearns County Social Services, friendly visitor for elderly with physical and mental difficulties: Student Ombudsman Services, student assistance: Minnesota Women's Meeting, Workshop Coordinator; Volunteer Probation Officer, five vears working with juveniles. AWARDS Bush Summer Fellowship, 1986; Outstanding individual Effort- St. Paul Convention Bureau, 19e5; Recoanition Award- Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech, 1983; United Way Appreciation Certificate, 1981; Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - miscellaneous awards over seven years including Outstanding Contribution Award, September 1956. PUBLICATIONS Training Manual for Establishing an Interpreter Referral Center, copyright 1983 IRC Training Manual, copyright 1992 Interpreter Handbook, copyright 1982 "Projecting the Supply and Demand of Interpreter Services Statewide, five year projections." National RID Journal of interpretation, Volume ii,pp.5e -82, June 1982. ADVISORY EXPERIENCES, past and present *St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Steering Committee *Minnesota Hospital Association *United Handicapped Federation Disabilities Awareness Task Force *American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, Board Vice President and member (6 years) *St. Mary's Junior College Training Program Internal /External Advisory Committees *Ramsey County Volunteer Corrections Advisory Board (4 years) *St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center MHHI Procram, Citizens Advisory Committee -Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf committees (7 years) *United Way, Management Support Fund Advisory Committee WORK SKILLS DELINEATED Management /Organization Develooment Demonstrated skill through implementing new service program, developing all policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards. Responsible for all personnel functions: hiring, performance reviews, supervision. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER Fund - raising /Fiscal Management Raised all of program operating budget yearly ($120,000) through competitive grants; initiated an income - generating component to raise 1/3 of program budget; monitored all budget expenditures and oversaw program activities which generated $250,000 yearly. Contract Negotiations Negotiated service and budget contracts between program and major county departments, nursing homes, medical facilities, federal and state agencies to facilitate service delivery and generate income. Consultation /Trainin g and Development Proficient in public speaking developed through Y P p g ped conferences, workshops and training sessions in areas of professional development. Numerous presentations made for corporations, agencies, hospitals and through university systems. Statewide consultation, technical assistance on program development. Research Analysis Experience conducting surveys, needs assessments and applying program evaluation methods. Developed five year projections for supply and demand studies. Participated in national studies. Published manuals on program development and effective procedures. Conference Plannino /Seminar Coordination Chairperson for statewide and regional conferences. Key role in two national conferences. Experience with site selection negotiations and budget. Coordinated professional development seminars. Coordinated or supported specials eventss i:e. dinners, Governor's conference, rallies. Public Relations /Marketing Developed public service announcements for radio, television, newspaper articles. Wrote news releases, brochures and marketing materials. Legislative Work Drafted bills; involved in lobbying efforts including providing testimony on legislation pertaining to community served. SELECTED COURSEWORK SYNOPSIS (1977 -1987) * Hubert H. Humphrey Institute - nine month program - 1986 -1987 Reflective Leadership Education * Executive Management Seminar - nine months - through United Way of Minneapolis - 1980 -1981 See attached. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER * Carnegie - Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA - Senior Executive Seminar, 1986 Sessions: Economic Principles of Policy Analysis Strategic Planning Megatrends: Implications for Managers Lotus 1 -2 -3 Management of Information Resources Investment Analysis Decision - making in Complex Environments Productivity Analysis Artifical Intelligence and Expert Systems Cost - Benefit Analysis International Scene Reflections Strategic Management Financial Modeling /Analysis I,II, and III Spreadsheet Data Management Labor Relations in a Competitive Environment Approaches to Management Public Values and Executive Leadership Managing Meetings Structuring a Strategically Effective Organ. Women in Management Planned Organizational Change Stress Management Business /Government Relations Effective Media Interviews Developing A Culture of Excellence Quantative Analysis Developing Excellence through Teamwork for Non - Quantitive Trends in Information Technology Managers * Legislative internship - one quarter Legislative workshops - local and two -day session in Connecticut Lobbying for non - profit organizations - one day workshop with United Way * Visionary Leadership- Productive Design Inc. -2 days * Personnel Management * Marketing for Non - profits -2 days through United Way * Quality Training - 3M * Apple IIE Computer Training -one week, Cupertino, California. (IBM PC -XT exposure also) * Strategies for Success conference -2 days * The Art of Cross - Cultural Communication -2 days, San Diego, CA., 1985 * National Interpreters Training Consortium -240 hrs. -1978 * Other areas of training: Now to Train Adults; Effective Letter Writing; Planning for Program Evaluation; Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action; Creative Problem- Solving; Fund raising(several); Self- employed Business Workshops.. Organizational Development -NTL- Seminar held in Colorado, July 1987 5.5 days Resume of PATRICK A. PETERS 3925 Kentucky Avenue North Crystal MN 55427 (612)533 -6281 CAREER OBJECTIVE To secure a responsible, professional planning position that grants full use of my communication, research, organizational and project management skills as well as my creative abilities. The ideal position offers stimulating challenges and the potential for affecting change. PROVEN SKILLS Creative, personable, responsive, diplomatic and analytical; excellent speaking, writing and editing skills. Excel in ability to build consensus and to generate a product. Spreadsheet, database and word processing proficiency in DOS and Apple formats. Possess the initiative, ability and desire to perform in the best interests of the organization and community. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE April 1994 to Present; City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Planning Director, Community Development Department (Assumed duties of the Director in December, 1993). Direct all staff and activities relating to the planning and development of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest city. Manage professional planning and support staff. Maintain effective relationships with City Council, Planning Commission, citizens, land developers and city staff. Provide leadership and direction in all current and long range planning projects, public relations, budget and division communications. Organi-ze public forums and aaithor a variety of reports, articles, newsletters and studies. Define and implement the Planning Department vision. Resume of Patrick A. Peters October 1991 to April 1994: City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Senior Planner, Community Development Department. Directed all comprehensive planning efforts for the city. Created procedures and directed public participation process for Trunk Highway 610 Corridor Land Use Study, developed plan format, managed land use planning operations and authored plan. Created procedures for major commercial redevelopment effort, managed redevelopment process and authored Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Plan. - Supervised Associate Planners and clerical staff. July 1987 to October 1991: City of Sioux City, Iowa. Planner, Community Development Department. Independently managed all current land use planning efforts for this city of 82,000. Directed special studies leading to the adoption of various ordinances or policies, e.g., neighborhood commercial corridors, Planning Commission reorganization. - Provided direction in extensive public participation effort to produce "VISION 2020 ", Sioux City's comprehensive / strategic plan. April 1980" to July 1987: Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Urbana, Illinois. Associate Planner. Provided professional planning support to various boards and commissions within Champaign County government in the administration of zoning, subdivision, planned development and flood hazard ordinances for this metropolitan planning agency serving 168,000 residents. September 1984 to April 1986: Delaware County Planning Board, Delhi, New York. Senior Planner. Developed and administered a wide range of planning services to towns and villages throughout this rural, Catskill Mountain county of 47,000 residents. Previous work experiences in retail sales and management, office administration. Resume of Patrick A. Peters EDUCATION, HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS Master of Arts in Cultural Geography, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), August, 1984. Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Graduate College, UNO Distinguished Graduate Student Award, Geography / Geology Department, UNO Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Geology, UNO Accepted into Geography Doctoral Program with Research Assistantship, University of Illinois at Champaign -Urbana Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska at Omaha, August, 1982. American Plannin- Association Me tuber i PERSONAL INFORMATION Marital Status: Married to Kris for 10 v ears Children: Joseph 8; Celia 5 Date and Place of Birth: September 2, 1951; Oakland, Nebraska AVAILABILITY Within three to four weeks of job offer PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Furnished upon request JOR- -..ES2 —.;NN---N R - --='N COQ ORGANIZATIONAL CHART EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ STAFF COORDINATION PLANNING PROGRAM /PROJECT COMMUNITY AND ADMINISTRATION COLLABORATIVES RESEARCH AND INITIATIVES FE NETWORKS/ TECHNICAL MOBILE HOME EMERGENCY POINT SURPLUS COMMITTEES ASSISTANCE/ PARKS PROJECT SERVICES N.W. COMMODITIES & PUBLIC CONSULTATION (ISLAND COMM.) FORUMS FOCUS GROUPS SURVEYS NEEDS ASSESS. SENIOR SENIOR FAMILY F_ LEADERSHIP SERVICES AND SUCCESS CO -OP NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICES COMMITEE NETWORK CHILD BY 6 NORTHWEST3 COLLABORATIVE ABUSE NETWORK ADVISORY COMMISSION/ FF LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENHANCED HOUSING & CULTURAL LEGISLATION (CITIZEN HSG. INIT. FAMILY SERV DIVERSITY PARTICIPATION) TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY SUBCOMMITTEES COMMUNITY HUMAN JOBS, COMMUNITY AWARENESS PUBLIC AWARENESS HOUSING SERVICES TRAINING INVESTMENT DEVELOP :2 ENTERPRISE AND PRINCIPLES ORGANIZ ZONE EDUCATION I Multi- organizational projects /contract relationships 2 Separate non - profit with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's support United Way /Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council collaborative July 1994 STAFF: Executive Director Assistant Director /POINT Northwest Administrator Planner Projects Coordinator Projects Coordinator Projects Coordinator .80 FTE Emergency Services /Surplus Commodities Coordinator .60 FTE Community Organizer Community Organizer .20 FTE Enhanced Housing initiative Advisor 5 hours /month Family Services Team members (3) on contract 24.0 hours /month Bookkeeper /Secretary Housing Consultant .50 FTE Outreach Counselors for POINT Northwest via contract 4 FTEs. Interns /volunteers i MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NWHHSC CURRENT PROPOSED 1995 1996 1992 Contribution\ 1993 Contribution\ CITY Population Per Capita Request Population Per Capita Request Brooklyn Center 28,558 $ 9,710.00/.34 28,533 $ 9,987.00/.35 Brooklyn Park 57,688 19,614.00/.34 58,125 20,344.00/.35 Champlin 18,244 6 18,565 6,498.00/.35 Corcoran 5,405 1,838.00/.34 5,498 1,924.00/.35 Crystal 23,839 8,105.00/.34 23,807 8,332.00/.35 Dayton 4,571 1,554.00/.34 4,740 1,659.00/.35 Golden Valley 21,019 7,146.00/.34 21,029 7,360.00/.35 Hanover 331 113.00/.34 329 115.00/.35 Hassan 2,088 710.00/.34 2,177 762.00/.35 Maple Grove 41,420 14,083.00/.34 42,682 14,939.00/.35 New Hope 21,874 7,437.00/.34 21,758 7,615.00/.35 Osseo 2,660 904.00/.34 2,638 923.00/.35 Plymouth 53,718 9,143.00/.34 55,137 9,649.00/.35 Robbinsdale 14,429 4,906.00/.34 14,410 5,044.00/.35 Rogers 730 248.00/.34 759 266.00/.35 TOTALS 296,637 $91,714.00 300,187 $95,417.00 1 2 1993 Projected Population from Metropolitan Council The city of Plymouth contributes funding to both NWHHSC and WHHSPB and divides its total contribution between the two organizations as both organizations serve residents of the city. Point Northwest for Runaway Youth A program of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7601 Kentucky Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 -1284 (612)493 -2802 1994 Total Clients Served Community Number Percent Client Age Number Percent Brooklyn Center 98 20.2% 10 yrs. 7 1.4% Brooklyn Park 113 23.2% 11 yrs. 11 2.3% Champlin 68 14.0% 12 yrs. 20 4.1% Corcoran 0 0.0 13 yrs. 39 8.0% Crystal 33 6.8% 14 yrs. 62 12.8% Dayton 13 2.7% 15 yrs. 63 13.0% Golden Valley 11 2.3% 16 yrs. 48 9.9% Hanover 0 0.0 17 yrs. 26 5.3% Hassan 0 0.0 18 yrs. 3 .6% Maple Grove 56 11.5% Sub -Total 279 New Hope 30 6.2% 19 -21 yrs. 5 1.0% Osseo 5 1.0% Others over 21 193 39.7% Plvmouth 19 3.9% Others under 10 9 1.9% Robbinsdale 18 3.7% Total 486 100.0% Rogers 8 1.6% Unknown 14 2.9% Total 486 100.0% Client by Gender Number Percent Client Race Number Percent Female 288 59.3% Caucasion 382 78.6% Male 195 40.1% African American 61 12.6% Unknown 3 .6 % Biracial 22 4.5% Total 486 100.0% Hispanic 6 1.2% Native American 0 0.0% Asian 11 2.3% Unknown 4 .8 % Total 486 100.0% 1/31/95 sdm results.pnw %pnw94eoy.rpt 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES ,UNDUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS BROOKLYN CENTER 612 1,262 BROOKLYN PARK 369 991 CHAMPLIN 56 168 CORCORAN 14 53 CRYSTAL 375 821 DAYTON 19 52 GOLDEN VALLEY 272 696 MAPLE GROVE 83 277 NEW HOPE 295 564 OSSEO 68 159 PLYMOUTH 83 217 ROBBINSDALE 399 650 ROGERS 24 54 OTHER 8 25 TOTALS 2,677 5,989 * Households counted by whether they participated in the program in 1994, not by how many times they participated in 1994. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Emergency Services Program 1994 Utilization Rates by Northwest Municipalities 1994 Percent of 1994 Program Percent of Persons Persons Expenditures Program Served Served Expenditures Brooklyn Center 82 8.6% $6,562.00 10.2% Brooklyn Park 171 17.9% $14,995.00 23.3% Champlin 15 1.6% $1,402.00 2.2% Corcoran 2 0.2% $350.00 0.5% Crystal 97 10.1% $8,793.00 13.7% Dayton 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Golden Valley 8 0.8% $1,090.00 1.7% Hanover 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Hassan 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Home Free* 99 10.4% $3,109.00 4.8% Maple Grove 15 1.6% $1,345.00 2.1% New Hope 176 18.4% $17,412.00 27.1% Osseo 12 1.3% $946.00 1.5% Plymouth 9 0.9% $813.00 1.3% Robbinsdale 49 5.1% $4,514.00 7.0% Rogers 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Other ** 212 22.2% $1,830.00 2.8% Other * ** 9 0.9% $1,163.00 1.8% TOTAL 956 100.0% $64,324.00 100.0% *Includes people in transition listing th Northwest Hennepin area as their home address. ** In 1994, 340 gas and food certificates were available to all Northwest residents using our five service agencies. * ** Includes all families moving out of the Northwest area. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Revised May 10, 1995 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES DUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS VALUE BROOKLYN CENTER 1,234 2,491 $11,723 BROOKLYN PARK 648 1,493 $ 6,156 CRYSTAL 603 1,448 $ 5,728 NEW HOPE 698 1,303 $ 6,631 ROBBINSDALE 905 1,492 $ 8,597 MAPLE GROVE 122 321 $ 1,159 CHAMPLIN 79 248 $ 750 OSSEO 124 250 $ 1,178 GOLDEN VALLEY 675 951 $ 6,412 PLYMOUTH 133 292 $ 1,263 ROGERS 53 92 $ 503 DAYTON 52 139 $ 494 CORCORAN 22 68 $ 209 OTHER 14 26 $ 133 TOTALS 5,362 10,614 $50,936 The total value of commodities distributed in 1994 was approximately $67,000.00. After each distribution, left -over commodities are given to the four participating Service Providers: PRISM, CEAP, CROSS, and NEAR. More than 2,000 families are served through the food shelves operated by these agencies. *Households counted by how many times they actually participated in the program in 1994. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council November 3,1994 These values were determined by averaging the values of the three different commodity packages distributed this year. Emergency Services Program 1994 Utilization Rates by Northwest Municipalities 1994 Percent of 1994 Program Percent of Persons Persons Expenditures Program Served Served Expenditures Brooklyn Center 82 8.6% $6,562.00 10.2% Brooklyn Park 171 17.9% $14,995.00 23.3% Champlin 15 1.6% $1,402.00 2.2% Corcoran 2 0.2% $350.00 0.5% Crystal 97 10.1% $8,793.00 13.7% Dayton 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Golden Valley 8 0.8% $1,090.00 1.7% Hanover 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Hassan 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Home Free* 99 10.4% $3,109.00 4.8% Maple Grove 15 1.6% $1,345.00 2.1% New Hope 176 18.4% $17,412.00 27.1% Osseo 12 ( 1.3% $946.00 1.5% Plymouth 9 0.9% $813.00 1.3% Robbinsdale 49 5.1% $4,514.00 7.0% Rogers 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Other ** 212 22.2% $1,830.00 2.8% Other * ** 9 0.9% $1,163.00 1.8% TOTAL 956 100.0% $64,324.00 100.0% *Includes people in transition listing th Northwest Hennepin area as their home address. ** In 1994, 340 gas and food certificates were available to all Northwest residents using our five service agencies. * ** Includes all families moving out of the Northwest area. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Revised May 10, 1995 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES UNDUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS BROOKLYN CENTER 612 1,262 BROOKLYN PARK 369 991 CHAMPLIN 56 168 CORCORAN 14 53 CRYSTAL 375 821 DAYTON 19 52 GOLDEN VALLEY 272 696 MAPLE GROVE 83 277 T ^T P n�r� HO 295 564 OSSEO 68 159 PLYMOUTH 83 217 ROBBINSDP_LE 399 650 ROGERS 24 54 OTHER 8 25 TOTALS 2,677 5,989 * Households counted by whether they participated in the program in 1994, not b how man times the participated in 1994. Y Y Y � P SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES DUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS VALUE BROOKLYN CENTER 1,234 2,491 $11,723 BROOKLYN PARK 648 1,493 $ 6,156 CRYSTAL 603 1,448 $ 5,728 NEW HOPE 698 1,303 $ 6,631 ROBBINSDALE 905 1,492 $ 8,597 MAPLE GROVE 122 321 $ 1,159 CHAMPLIN 79 248 $ 750 OSSEO 124 250 $ 1,178 GOLDEN VALLEY 675 951 $ 6,412 PLYMOUTH 133 292 $ 1,263 ROGERS 53 92 $ 503 DAYTON 52 139 $ 494 CORCORAN 22 68 $ 209 OTHER 14 26 $ 133 TOTALS 5,362 10,614 $50,936 The total value of commodities distributed in 1994 was approximately $67,000.00. After each distribution, left -over commodities are given to the four participating Service Providers: PRISM, CEAP, CROSS, and NEAR. More than 2,000 families are served through the food shelves operated by these agencies. *Households counted by how many times they actually participated in the program in 1994. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin. Human Services Council November 3,1994 These values were determined by averaging the values of the three different commodity packages distributed this year. �i� a ` at ^�;� t'4:5�1` .} 4h r � �''���r �a S �'��. sT,', , r; w� /' �� I ��� � � r � � ;,: : �� �. ,�� ,, �� 5 � < �� i A� 1 l�+,t, e K � pr '�, ��� � . x � ' 1 ;� ,} j �,. �� �, �' �, �� � � `* '� '� � y .,�,,.. , • �r,`_ , tom �. ,:: �� � �""'7'?'^"� � ; f ., -31 �, *� - . _ � of .. .. � ,�,:� _ r. v :� r � "�, :S � a � Weare a Community .............................................................................. I Missionand Goals .................................................................................. 2 1994 Invest Northwest Award Recipients ..................................... 5 Research with an Impact ...................................................................... 6 PhoneSurvey ............................................................................................. 7 ResearchActivities ................................................................................... 8 Awards........................................................................................................ 10 Strengthening Community Partnerships ......................................... I I Community Social Services Act ........................... .............................13 CO-OP Northwest .................................................................................. 14 VVVVV Northwest Community Law Enforcement Project .................... 17 Tableof Point Northwest ...................................................................................... 18 Northwest Community Job Banks Project .................................... 20 Contents Island Communities Project ................................................................ 21 Success By ft Northwest ................................................................... 22 Northwest Family Services Collaborative. .................................... 24 Emergency Services Program ............................................................ 26 Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program .................... 26 Emergency Service Providers ........................................................... 27 Research and Consultation Client List ........................................... 27 Budget/Financial Statement, Staff Members, Advisory Commissioners, Office Volunteers ................ 28 PublicationsList ..................................................................................... 29 Committees, Networks, Contributors, Volunteers .................... 30 printed on recycled paper We are a community experiencing significant change. With over V V V V V 200 square miles and more than 300,000 people, the northwest area of We are a suburban Hennepin County has important issues and the people and Community commitment necessary to be proactive in addressing these matters. As the fastest growing region in suburban Hennepin County, the human needs are exacerbated by denial, isolation, and inadequate housing and transportation options. The community is often overwhelmed by the changes and is left to ponder what can be done. We must address issues of this magnitude on all levels, through policy changes, projects and programs, and larger system modifications. The community as a whole must find the answers; no segment of the community can solve these issues alone. The issues are varied and complex: transportation for seniors, opportunities for youth, shelter from abuse and violence, food options for families. The true measure of our community's viability and the quality of life can be measured by the responsiveness to its members. For a city to function at full capacity, human services that address the needs of residents involve planning and coordination in the same way as do the streets, buildings, and sewers. For this purpose, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council was established as a joint venture of the northwest municipalities and Hennepin County. The Council serves as the human services planning and coordinating agency for the northwest Hennepin region, representing fifteen cities with great diversity in rural and suburban areas. Looking back, 1994 was a productive, challenging, and successful year. The key to our success has been, and will continue to be, the extent to which the community becomes involved in making a positive difference. The tasks before Northwest Hennepin Human 4 Services Council can only be done in partnership with the community. Our work goes beyond asking people i what needs to be done; it engages others in the work of meeting needs and creating change. Through collaboration, we can enhance the capacity of the community to reach new heights. Tha ou for joining us in this work. = J 1 Dan Donahue, Board Chair, and Pattv [Vilder -�LLlcI L1 � , _ Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council VV♦ 1 VTVVV Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council was created in Mission 1972 as a joint venture of the northwest municipalities and Hennepin County. The Council plans and coordinates a variety of programs and services that make a difference in the lives of residents. The Council is based on the following principles: ♦ We believe human services should be available in the community and residents should have access to them. ♦ We believe municipalities should share the responsibility of meeting the human service needs of their residents. ♦ We believe residents should play a role in defining VVVVV their own needs and in recommending solutions. Goals The Council believes human services should be planned in areas "The Council has where they are offered and by the citizens residing in those communities. become our This idea is carried out through all of the Council's activities. The goals of primary source of the Council include: information and feedbackfor human ♦ Providing useful information to decision makers. services in the ♦ Coordinating the service delivery system. north area It ♦ Involving citizens in the planning process. provides a vehicle ♦ Serving as a catalyst for collaborative endeav ors. Serving y for citizen rnpart to ♦ Serving as a link between citizens and government help identify services that better bodies. meet the creeds of residents. Northwest Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council accomplished these receive it formation goals in the following ways: that helps us to bet Providing useful information to decision makers is the rims ter trtili.e the primary limited resources charge of the Council. This is accomplished by developing community limited t ed t oner to serve Profiles; outlining demographic data, service usage, and community trends the COY " for each city; and hosting Council presentations and policy maker briefin a s. Staff member se --Mike Opat, Henne in g s serving on municipal and county task force P County Board of planning commissions have been instrumental in distributing information Commissioners pertaining to human service needs and issues to decision makers within the nonprofit community, churches, schools, and businesses and corporations. VVY Staff S a members have al provided so ovtded consultation and technical assistance to 1) this end. Coordinating the service delivery system is accomplished through the various networks the Council staffs, such as our Family and Child Abuse Network, Senior Services Network, and Emergency Services Network. These networks provide an opportunity for dialogue and learning among agencies and organizations with similar constituents or concerns. In addition, the production and distribution of resource materials, directories, and information cards provide tools for citizens, agencies, churches, and businesses to obtain needed services. Involving citizens in the planning process is an integral component of all Council activities. As the formal part of this process, the Advisory Commission is represented Serving as a catalyst for by citizens appointed by each city. The Northwest Mental collaborative endeavors is a role Health Advisory Committee and the Senior Leadership that has increased in importance Committee represent specialized citizen participation bodies. Beyond these formalized methods, the Council utilized in recent years. community participation in all research work conducted, "humanizing" the research process and creating practical solutions. Serving as a catalyst for collaborative endeavors is a role that has increased in importance in recent years. ♦ Success By 6q Northwest, a multi - sector United Way initiated and funded endeavor, involved the collaborative efforts of over 200 people in northwest Hennepin County. It leveraged over $1 million in funds to support families and children in 1994. ♦ Point Northwest, an early intervention program for runaway youth, served nearly 300 families and youth by addressing family reunification, crisis intervention, and strengthening families' abilities to cope with stress. This program helped avoid over $700,000 in out -of -home placement costs. ♦ CO -OP (Communities Organizing Opportunities for People) Northwest, a multi - sector venture addressing housing, jobs and training, and related services, sponsored two think tank sessions through its Human Services Enterprise Zone Study with the Family Services Collaborative to assess needs in systematic ways. In addition, CO -OP Northwest leveraged nearly $500,000 in funds to support local community efforts. ♦ The Family Services Collaborative, a new initiative to support families in community and schools, will implement strategies developed by community members. Related to changing the way our present services are delivered, the Council supports innovative approaches developed by community members. .VV Serving as a link between citizens and government bodies is addressed, in part, through the annual Community Social Services Act (CSSA). This document is a citizen's human service priority report. A "Collaboration is summary of the year -long process of analyzing community needs, the key for Northwest information is vital to planners, cities, human service agencies, and funders. Hennepin Human The Council also conducted area -wide citizen surveys on human services Services Council -- that were shared with city officials. Lobbying efforts for children's issues and it is effective! and forums on housing and transportation provided citizens a link to We can overcome government bodies. so many barriers As the northwest Hennepin County population and human service when we work needs have increased, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's role together on behalf has grown in importance. The Council facilitates cost - effective solutions of families and to problems and helps avoid duplication of services, thus meeting the needs children. Our staff, of funding organizations, service providers, governments, and residents. working with In retrospect, 1994 was a productive, challenging, and successful energetic year. The key to success has been, and will continue to be, the extent to volunteers, have which the community becomes involved in making a positive difference. really made a difference for our communities. " - Senator Ember Reichgott Junge d � is 1994.4dvison� Commissioners I I VTV 4 The 1994 Invest Northwest Awards were given to five VVVVV volunteers whose deeds seem to have little in common - -from shoveling 1994 snow to governing a town. However, they have made a difference in the Invest northwest Hennepin County. Their acts of kindness have significantly enhanced the lives of northwest residents. Northwest Award Ray Weyker does what he can, when he can, to assist his neighbors. As a small business owner, Recipients Ray works long days and often cannot participate in organized volunteer efforts. Instead, he shovels snow, mows lawns, and does general maintenance chores for his elderly neighbors. Because of Ray's volunteerism, a blind neighbor was able to remain in her home for over thirty years. Barbara Kobe is dedicated to our next t. generation. Focusing on self - esteem issues, x: Barbara conducts workshops to teach adults how to foster positive self - image in young people. She also developed the Girls Empowerment and Mentoring Support program to instill and nurture self - confidence in fifth - grade girls. She has helped many youth see themselves as valued members of the community. Bob and Shirley Schon made volunteerism a conscious part of their retirement plan. The Schons have contributed thousands of hours of volunteer service. They tutor young people, flip pancakes, raise funds, clean church pews, and serve I on nonprofit boards. To Bob and Shirley, no volunteer request is too big or small. They have made "giving back" a full -time job. Josephine A Nunn has been a community leader in the northwest Hennepin area for over 1 thirty years. She was the mayor of Champlin for 12 years and has also served on committees and boards of the Metropolitan Council, North Hennepin Leadership Academy, and the League of Minnesota Cities. In addition, Jo was instrumental in the formation of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council in 1972. VVV 5 t TVVVV A Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council cil our u P purpose is to Research conduct research that makes a difference to our community. Individuals with an and organizations in the community make numerous requests each year for t ac Im p research and consultation services. The issues we study make a difference to our community. The research is timely and has direct, tangible results. The Council is committed to citizens participating in research efforts, involving people from a broad cross - section of the community. Because of our unique relationship with public, private, and nonprofit sectors, the Council can provide effective, community -based planning and research for the northwest Hennepin area. Research Some services the Council provided in 1994 are as follows: Requests and Technical ♦ Age group statistics of each of the Census tracks in the Robbinsdale Assistance School District so the district can plan long -term services. ♦ Bus tours for teachers from District 279 and Northridge Care Center staff members to emphasize human service needs and how those needs are affected by the location of services, employment, transportation, recreational activities, and other community services. ♦ Information on transportation routes and family - friendly policies for a major employer in the northwest area so the company can work on issues of accessibility for its employees. ♦ The number of senior citizens in each zip code within northwest Hennepin County so a senior service provider can make sure they are serving the areas with high numbers of seniors. It is important for cities to remain aware of the needs and issues in Community their communities. The Community Profiles, which the Council compiles Profiles wally, are a good way for cities to learn about the human service needs of their residents. The Community Profiles cover topics such as population, age, race, children, housing status, public assistance, domestic assaults, and economic need. Each city's profile provides a handy and quick way for decision makers to have access to the latest facts. VVIV 6 Every three years, the Council conducts a community needs TTVVV assessment in the form of a phone survey. Traditionally, the survey has Phone focused on the fifteen cities in the northwest area as a whole. The 1993- Survey 1994 survey broke the 15 -city area into three geographic areas: inner -, middle -, and outer -ring communities. Over 1,100 surveys were completed to fulfill the requirements for each stage to be statistically significant. The age and household income breakdown of survey respondents is closely related to that of the entire northwest Hennepin adult population. The respondents also represented a variety of racial/ethnic backgrounds. The survey revealed that people are generally supportive of city funding for specific services. Drug awareness programs for grade school children and domestic violence intervention and prevention programs received the strongest support. The survey also sought to identify the types of situations households had experienced in the past year. The most commonly experienced situations mentioned were inadequate health insurance, unemployment, and financial assistance. Greater percentages of African American, Asian American, Native American, and Hispanic respondents' households experienced these — Information Sources -Human Services situations. Compared to the 1990 survey, a uo higher percentage of 1993 -94 responding households experienced the life situations asked of them. City newsletters were identified as the main source for information on community f programs, followed by the local newspaper. 1 I ,0o The number one source of information on human services was the local newspaper; I -- however, nearly as many people responded ': s° i that they did not know where to get o information. As a result, we strongly ; ,,,ilin i L.Z P„ I ca I MC 1ChrcW3YW91 Hu ' Sa . I �� "y tW I encoura a cities to include human service `'``"'!" Schwl ? Psk & Rm `omm. Cu. Sr. Ca. ward oMo� i our Sr g ]n OMAUon Source articles in city and local papers. Survey respondents said the most pressing need of young children was good parenting. For school -aged children, the most pressing need identified was after school/latch key programs. The most pressing need for young and middle -aged adults was job training. Home health care was identified as the most pressing need of seniors, but home chores and transportation ranked closely behind. Sixty -two percent of respondents would favor an increase in city property taxes for basic city services, such as police protection and snow removal. Almost 60% would favor an increase of city property taxes to fund human services. The support of tax increases for city and human services spread across all age groups and income ranges. Plans to publicize the survey results will continue throughout 1995. VVY 7 VVVVV The Council receives requests for technical and research assistance Research each year. Some research activities of the past year are listed below: Activities ♦ A Community Resource Center (CRC) Needs Assessment was distributed in 1994. It identified the major concerns of residents in "We treed lo get the CRC service area, how the CRC is used by residents, and what the communin, additional services residents would like at the CRC. together. We geed + Council staff assisted the Northwest Area Transportation Task to get some self - esteem. " Force in designing and conducting a Transportation Survey to - -CRC Sun-ey assess the modes of transportation seniors currently use and the Respondent transportation needs and/or preferences that remain unmet. As part of the CO -OP Northwest Cooperative Planning Project, a survey of apartment managers (Multi - Housing Survey) was conducted to compare and assess the resident services, demographics, housing policies, and screening practices of northwest area apartment complexes. A Success By 61) Northwest survey continued to have an impact on the transit needs of northwest Hennepin residents. - -- - �' 1r• S -� :. EXPRESS BUS ROUTES REGULAR LOW INCOME AREAS .4 map fmm the Success BY 6 A _Vor•thivest Transportation Sww VVV 8 Staff worked in partnership with residents of the Dayton manufactured home park community to identify community priorities and concerns. V would like ♦ The Family Resource Center Sub- Committee of Success By 69 it formation about Northwest initiated a short survey of providers and program staff at programs or Thorson Family Resource Center. The survey asked providers about activities to be the delivery of services at Thorson. Interviews were also conducted abundant, and at several family resource centers in the Twin Cities area. people should be connected with ♦ Success By 6C Northwest also did a preliminary survey to ask the h formation northwest Hennepin businesses about working family issues, such sources. " as sick child care and after school programming. -- Low - Income Focus Group Participant ♦ The CO -OP Northwest Housing and Family Services Action Group conducted a detailed study of transitional housing. Research included an examination of transitional housing needs, a cataloging of transitional housing programs, and an assessment of the success of various transitional housing programs. ♦ A Regional Housing report detailed information about housing stock, condition of housing, and housing affordability in the CO- OP Northwest area. The report also reviewed demographic information and compared and contrasted housing policies and programs in the five cities to determine how well residents' needs are being met. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Source: 1990 Census 100 � so ao zo Brooklyn Center Bmoidyn Park Crystal New Hope Robbinsdale Legend u Unaffordable Rental I: UnafforrlableOyned Affordable Rental Affordable owned .4 graph f •onn tine Regional Housing Report revieuvig {rousing qlf ordabilin•. VV♦ 9 Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and all of the other Awards agencies participating in CO -OP Northwest including the five cities, school districts (Anoka- Hennepin, Osseo, Robbinsdale, and Brooklyn Center), Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, North Hennepin Community College, Intermediate District 287 - Hennepin Technical College, and social service agencies received Partnership Minnesota Awards for CO -OP Northwest (Communities Organizing Opportunities for People). This effort, administrated by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, has been a truly successful example of how collaboration can work. The Partnership .Minnesota Award recognizes the success CO -OP Northwest in working cooperatively and proactively to address social and economic challenges that are beginning to affect the region. The participating municipalities were also recognized at the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference with the Cooperation and Consolidation Award. This award recognizes innovative collaborative efforts of local governments with other entities. A Certificate of Merit from the Association of Minnesota Municipalities was a third honor given to this multi- layered effort in 1994. CO -OP Northwest consists of many collaborative ventures within an overall structure. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council as a joint powers organization of member municipalities, serving as their human services planning arm, and as the citizen input and decentralization planning force for the County, has seen the value of innovative collaborative ventures that involve governmental groups as well as all other segments in the community to affect changes. t • Dan Donahue accepting League of ,Minnesota Cities award. TTV 10 The Senior Services Network is made up of senior service -VVVV providers in the northwest Hennepin area. The purpose is to help Strengthening providers learn more about the senior services in the community, to Community discuss issues related to seniors, and to get acquainted with one another. Partnerships The Network focuses on topics that affect seniors and service providers. Topics covered in recent years include: Crime Prevention and Seniors, Housing Options for Frail Elderly, the National Eldercare Senior Services Campaign, Helping Seniors Accept Cultural Diversity, Home Care Network Regulations, and the Homes Plus Program. Last October, the Network tackled a broader topic, senior services in the outer -ring suburbs. They touched on a variety of services seniors depend on such as transportation, chore projects, meal programs, housing, service coordination, and information and referral. Many community members and organizations presented information on these topics. The participating community members and agencies included the cities of Dayton and Osseo, Senior Community Services, CROSS, CEAP, Senior Transportation, Hennepin County Pre - Admission Screening, and Common Bond Communities. The Network identified the gaps in services, with the hope gaps could be filled by future program planning and collaboration. The Northwest Mental Health Advisory Committee consists of Northwest Mental Health human service providers, consumers of mental health services, and family members of persons with mental illness. As part of the Council's citizen Advisory participation process, they work to address the mental health needs and Committee issues of the northwest Hennepin area. Their efforts are centered on educating the community about mental health related issues and advocating for services. In 1994, the Committee co- sponsored a number of forums on mental health issues with other community organizations. Forum topics included: "Diagnosing and Treating Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents," "Depression: Just the Blues ? ", and "ADD /ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Controversy." A roundtable discussion, "Mental Health Coverage: "It is essential that ive all learn hou Who's Making the Decisions ? ", involved over 200 northwest citizens concerned about the current indmidrral the circumstances of our lives are, hou to use resources, and what is needed to health care and the possible affects of a national health care system. improve our community. The Northtivest The committee also distributed information tLlental Health Advisory Committee has through brochures, guidebooks, and grocery bags Meant a lot to me personally because 1 can to increase public awareness of mental health take positive action tit�irh others to benefit our issues and the services available in the community. corner of the corrnrti'. " - Chris vorhes 11 Senior The Senior Leadership Committee is made up of representatives of Leadership senior groups in the fifteen northwest Hennepin cities. The mission of the Committee committee is "to explore needs and issues affecting older residents (ages 55 years or older) of the northwest Hennepin County area and make recommendations to appropriate organizations." Representatives pass on information about senior needs and services by reporting to their senior clubs on a regular basis, putting together reports, and holding educational forums for the public. The Senior Leadership Committee also worked to identify needs of the community and to support the development of a Widowed Persons Group. The 1994 Senior Leadership forum, "Seniors in the Know: Keeping Up With the Latest Medical and Legal Issues Affecting Seniors," provided excellent information about the different models being proposed in the health care reform process and how they would affect seniors. In addition, the forum gave information about law projects that are available to seniors when they need legal advice. Almost 400 people attended the forum held at the Crystal Community Center. Family and The Familv and Child Abuse Network brings together people from Child Abuse schools, police departments, counseling agencies, and other sectors of the Network community to work together to address the problems of family and child abuse. In 1994 the Network held a ch 1 district s oo d st ct forum on workin g with children and families to prevent violence. They also hosted a presentation by Dr. Violeta Stan, a Child Neuro- Psychiatrist from Romania. While in Minnesota, Dr. Stan explained her program that serves newborn children abandoned at birth. The Network welcomed her international perspective on children's issues as part of its continuing efforts to educate the community about child abuse and neglect. 1993 Child Protection Caseload Suburban Hennepin rrann 4 wr"r+66% WW WN NO 22% 12 The Council strives for citizen participation in the human services VVVVV planning process in many different ways, including surveys, focus groups, and committees. The Advisory Commission dedicates the time of citizen Community representatives from the fifteen cities in northwest Hennepin County to Social assessing human service needs and making recommendations about how to meet those needs. After a year -long process, the Commission prioritizes Services the needs and their recommendations in a report. The report is widely Act distributed to Hennepin County, local city governments, human services agencies, churches, and other members of the northwest community. In 1994, the Advisory Commission ranked the needs of the target populations served by Hennepin County in the following order: 1) Family Services 2) Child Protection 3) Mental Health 4) Services to Seniors 5) Chemical Health 6) Physical Disabilities 7) Developmental Disabilities Transportation, housing, education/awareness, employment, and health care were also issues the Advisory Commissioners felt important to be addressed by Hennepin County and other providers. In addition, the Commissioners identified several broad themes that span the entire human service system. Collaboration between services is a frequent focus in the human services delivery system. While collaborations may help agencies communicate better and plan programs together, consumers still do not perceive a connection between agencies and their services. Collaboration needs to be extended to the actual delivery of services and to communicating information to the public. Human services must work harder at connecting with diverse populations in our communities. The system needs to be more sensitive to the variety of people that pass through the system daily. The ability or inability of providers to recognize and affirm diversity affects the accessibility and effectiveness of services for all residents. VVT 13 V V V V V Communities Organizing Opportunities for People (CO -OP) CO -OP Northwest was formed in 1992 and is administered by Northwest NORTHWEST Hennepin Human Services Council. CO -OP Northwest primarily involves the coordinated efforts of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale in developing creative solutions to common problems. Other partners in CO -OP Northwest include: school districts (Anoka- Hennepin, Osseo, Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center); Hennepin County; the Metropolitan Council; North Hennepin Community College; Intermediate District 287 - Hennepin Technical College; businesses; social service agencies; and other northwest cities in some efforts. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council staff coordinates "CO -OP Northwest the work of seven action groups made up of over 125 people. Staff is an excellent members work with the action groups to strategize housing, human example of how service, and employment and training needs in a way that pools resources communities can and attracts additional resources to the area. In the past two years, over came together to $500,000 has been raised and distributed in the community to support collaboratively CO -OP Northwest initiatives. CO -OP Northwest expanded in 1994 as a address shared result of a number of unique projects being planned and implemented by problems and come the collaborative. zip with effective solutions. It is an The CO -OP Northwest Community Revitalization innovative approach Corporation creates affordable homeownership opportunities for low - to strengthening and moderate- income families living in northwest Hennepin County. The commirtrities." Corporation, a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Housing - -Dan Donahue Development Organization (CHDO), was formed out of CO -OP Northwest to address identified needs for housing affordability and neighborhood stability. The Council developed a proposal with staff from the CO -OP Northwest cities to obtain $274,100 in federal HOME funds. The money is being used to create affordable housing for 20 low- and moderate - income households. This is truly a collaborative effort. City staff have taken the lead in completing many projects and the Council has provided technical assistance, research, and grant writing for the CHDO. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council also raised $37,000 from the Greater Minneapolis Metropolitan Housing Corporation and the Minnesota Board of Innovation and Cooperation to help secure contractual housing development staff for the CHDO. Council staff has contributed in -kind technical assistance and professional services (approximately 15 hours per week) to support the CHDO and assist in its becoming a viable developer of affordable housing. ... 14 Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council along with the five cities is also developing a regional housing plan for the CO -OP Northwest area. With a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Board of Innovation and Cooperation, the Council will establish coordinated housing programs and policies. Significant research was completed to support this effort. A Regional Housing Report identified demographic changes in the area, examined the condition and affordability of existing housing, and compared housing policies and programs in the five cities. A Multi- Family Housing Survey conducted last summer asked apartment managers about the demographics of the rental housing population, services provided at apartment communities, security and maintenance issues, and rental housing policies. Other reports looked at transitional housing needs, resources, and funding sources for coordinated housing programs. Those studies include recommendations that will be incorporated in the regional housing plan. .... . The Human Services Enterprise Zone is a r pilot project to redesign the human services delivery system in northwest Hennepin County. The project 4 is funded by a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota'`' Housing Finance Agency provided by the Minnesota Legislature. The project identified barriers to greater coordination in service delivery and strategies for overcoming those barriers. Think Tank sessions were held with representatives of the community, local government, school districts, social service agencies, businesses, churches, and service delivery experts. Speakers included Dr. Otis Johnson of the CHDO project ill Crystal Chatham - Savannah Youth Futures Authority, Mike Weber of the Edna McDonnell Clark Foundation, Ira Cuttler of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Shawn Huckleby of HUD, and Hope Melton of the Saint Paul Office of Planning and Economic Development. The Think Tank report included several action steps to increase service coordination, some of which have already been implemented. The project encouraged providers to work together to streamline the system; thereby providing services more efficiently and in ways that help recipients overcome barriers to self - sufficiency. The project will increase the self - sufficiency of social service recipients in the CO -OP Northwest area so they can support themselves with less help. The 1994 Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair, co- sponsored by the Council and the five CO -OP Northwest cities, had 75 vendors displaying their products and services to assist people in remodeling their homes. Approximately 2,000 people attended the fair designed to VVV encourage people to remodel and upgrade their homes. 15 V think it really The Enhanced Housing Initiative is a McKnight Foundation goes into the not- effort designed to build more supportive communities for apartment my- backyard residents. The Council collaborated with CEAP, the City of Brooklyn syndrome. No Park, Steven Scott Management, and Ridgebrook Apartment residents willingness to to identify and address issues of common concern. sacrifice to the The pilot project, called the Ridgebrook Community Partnership, goodness of the helped community members see the value of working together to address whole. No one is livability and social service issues. Community organizers supported looking at the big resident -led initiatives by focusing on neighbor building, self - advocacy, picture. We are all and long -term residency. The Partnership included services and activities looking at our own to meet such needs articulated by residents: a renters rights and backyard. " responsibilities forum; a tutoring project , Grades R Us; a school kickoff — Cultural Diversitv party; and meetings with management about maintenance issues. The Focus Group Participant program concluded in October. The Enhanced Housing Initiative offered valuable lessons in collaboration and creating Iinkages between residents and the services and resources needed to create strong, supportive communities. Community Investment Principles is an initiative to evaluate private organizations requesting public financial support t encourage P g � e ou e q g P PP g Something needs those organizations to invest in the local community. Private organizations to be done to have invest in the community through a combination of providing a livable those myths and wage, health insurance, child care, other family - friendly policies, and barriers broken taking part in other community initiatives. Private organizations would be down or people f p plc to .required to make a contribution to the community in exchange for get to know about receiving public support. our culture and your culture and The Cultural Diversity Action Group of CO -OP Northwest about the initiated and co-sponsored activities to increase awareness of multi - differences that cultural issues in the northwest Hennepin County area. The group held a make us up as training on diversity in the workforce for over 70 city department heads. people of color. The training was part of their overall initiative to train, assist, and inform And there has to be all levels of city government. Trainers instructed staff and elected officials something prtt out to improved ways of responding to increasingly diverse populations in there to help make their cities. Also, the Action Group co- sponsored with the Osseo School some of these folks District, a community performance of "Sticks and Stones," a play by Syl understand " Jones, performed by Mixed Blood Theater, which addresses issues of -- Cultural Divzrsit< racism and multi- culturalism in public schools. Focus Group Participant VVY 16 I Creating employment opportunities for women and people of VVVVV color and diversifying northwest area police departments is the mission of Northwest the Northwest Community Law Enforcement Project. Since the project Community began two years ago, four participants have obtained degrees in law Law enforcement and have been hired as full -time police officers. Participants attend North Hennepin Community College or Minneapolis Community Enforcement College. They also work in part-time positions at the Brooklyn Center, Project Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale police departments where they get training that develops the skills needed for law enforcement careers. Most participants are the first people of color to work in these I have always police departments. They offer the opportunity to break down wanted to be a discrimination in communities that are becoming more racially diverse. police officer, but I "Diversification has been a major challenge to law enforcement agencies; couldn't afford rent, if they are to be effective, they must reflect the communities they serve," diapers, and said Don Davis, Brooklyn Park Police Chief school, too. Until The Northwest Community Law Enforcement Project offers a the program offered broad range of support to help participants succeed. They receive financial assistance assistance with tuition and books, wages earned at the police departments, and job training, and monthly stipends to cover other project related costs. Participants also my dream was not receive case management services from the Council staff and meet feasible. " monthly o share experiences and provide mutual support. Without the - -Kem Childers Y P P PP support of the project, it would have been difficult for participants to achieve their goals of becoming police officers. Funding is provided by Hennepin County, :'Forth Hennepin Communitv College through scholarships, and the participating cities. J - 4 1993 Northwest Community Law Enforcement Project Cadets with Hennepin County Commissioners Emily Anne Staples and -- Peter,l icLaughlin. Ken Banks VVY 17 VVVVV "When you are on the run, it's pretty scary. I fvish there had Point been some place to go or someone to talk to when I was out there " Northwest These are the words of 15- year -old Samantha, who participated in the planning sessions before Point Northwest started. Her story is similar to other teenagers on the run in northwest Hennepin County. Point Northwest was created in 1991 to help youth like Samantha who are on the run, have been thrown out of the house or are otherwise "They showed me homeless in northwest Hennepin County. The doors opened after over with a little work two years of planning by 53 people from the community willing to families can get collaborate and build a community- supported program. Initially called the along. " Runaway Youth Initiative, Point Northwest has served over 1,000 youth -A 16- year -old bov since its inception. Point Northwest goes to the homes of families in crisis and provides intervention strategies. Counselors work with youth aged 10 to 17, their parents, and siblings to change the behaviors that caused the crisis and to work at bringing the family back together. Typically, these families are under stress from abuse, neglect, inner family conflict, chemical abuse, poor school performance, or the need for food and shelter. Oftentimes calls for help come from parents, friends, police, schools, churches, and agency staff aware that a youth is close to running away of being thrown out permanently. When outreach counselors are called, they provide crisis "These kids aren't intervention, counseling and referral, and mediation services. They also criminals; they're will meet with youth or parents anywhere in the community if home is just trving to make not the best place to talk. When necessary, Point Northwest provides their home brief emergency shelter services through a network of licensed volunteer experience bearable. shelter homes, where caring families in our community have opened their Our experiences with homes to youth in need. The host homes enable a youth to stay near the youth have been home and in their own school, reducing the chaos created by being away good for our family from home. Point Northwest also offers follow -up support services, too, including our including group counseling, parent education, and support groups. These children. " services help families keep working to change so a crisis is less likely to - -Host Home Parent happen again. As outreach counselors have become known and trusted by youth and families, intervention has occurred more often before youth left the home. When counselors have provided intervention, approximately 85% of the youth were reunited with their family. Funding for Point Northwest comes from a variety of sources, including corporations, churches, foundations (see page 38) and special events. The fourth annual benefit concert was held in November featuring Jeff Arundel and The Steeles. Those attending had a great time listening to good music while supporting Point Northwest. In 1994, past and current members of the Point Northwest Executive Committee reviewed the program and found it to be valid and VVV the community need was still strong. 18 Serving Youth in Need. One runaway youth served by Point Northwest counselors returned home after much hard work with counselors and her parents. This 16- year -old youth ran after an ongoing conflict with her parents resulted in a physical altercation with no injuries. She lived on the streets of Uptown for three weeks before moving in with a family friend. After two and a half Point Northwest Services in 1994 weeks there, the family she stayed with called Point Northwest. Number of youth served: 276 The outreach counselor found the family had poor Average Age: 14.5 communication skills. Prior to running, the youth had been Gender: 60% female hospitalized for depression and planning 'suicide. With the Youth of color: 30% counselor's involvement, changes began to occur. Both parents became involved in counseling and parent support groups. The youth worked with the counselor and did not revert to depression or suicidal thoughts. After a month of working individually and together, the family met and decided it was time to get back together and continue working things out as a family. Characteristics of Youth Served: Point Northwest continues to serve the youth in need first identified by the community in 1988. The issues youth were struggling with were gathered at meetings with youth participants. The most frequently identified issues in 1994 were poor communication skills (77 %), involved in parental conflict (48 %), issues with authority (56 %), poor self image (51 %), and dealing with depression (38%). Intervention by Point Northwest counselors helped youth and families begin to deal with these issues. For many serious behaviors, counselors were able to intervene during a crisis, a time when families want to get help and make changes, and connect them with long-term services to begin healing the wounds of the conflict. In cases with less serious issues, counselors helped both youth and parents make changes before things grew more serious. Point Northwest counselors helped many families stay together and develop healthier home lives for all members. Point Northwest has become an established service collaborative, involving schools, churches, police, and other service providers throughout the northwest area. People involved in Point Northwest- - whether they are getting help, opening their homes to youth on the run, supporting the program financially, or telling others about the program- - have expressed their thanks that Point Northwest exists. Point Northwest is successfully serving troubled youth in their home communities, and strengthening families in the process. If it were not for the services of Point Northwest, these youth and their families would often be using more costly residential emergency shelter services. 19 I VVVVV The Northwest Community Job Bank Project provides Northwest comprehensive employment and training services for low- and moderate- Community income residents of northwest Hennepin County at community -based locations. The McKnight Foundation awarded Northwest Hennepin Job Banks Human Services Council a two -year $100,000 grant to fund the initiative. Program development followed a year of identifying needs of employers and unemployed and under- employed residents. The project uses an innovative approach to meet employment needs in the community by seeking out potential employers and providing work- readiness skills. The Northwest Community Job Bank Project has three primary components: 1) Accessibility to services for the target population 2) Community-based approach to providing services 3) Integration of services and providing neighborhood -based organizations with the capacity to provide services. The Job Banks are at CEAP, PRISM, and the Thorson Family Resource Center. In 1995, mobile job bank services will go to other community -based locations: apartment buildings, mobile home parks, community enters libraries and schools. HIRED recognized Y , a r eco g employment and training provider, operates the job banks. Services include intake, assessment, referrals to work- readiness courses and employment opportunities, and follow -up. HIRED staff will train job bank staff on delivering employment and training services so the host agencies can eventually provide the job bank services themselves. Transportation and child care are also provided. The community -based job banks are affiliated with the Neighborhood Employment Network Too (NET) program. Another key aspect of the project is an employer liaison who will form an Employer Advisory Council to identify employment needs in the Job Bank at CF-4P area, problems employers are having with hiring and retaining staff, and ensure the job bank project is meeting employers' needs. The P employer J � P Y liaison will work to create 250 new jobs in the northwest Hennepin area. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council will also work with North Hennepin Community College, Hennepin Technical College, and HIRED to coordinate the project's work - readiness programs. In addition, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is working with the North Metro Job Skills Match initiative to coordinate efforts and to provide complementary services to meet the needs of employers and employees in the community. VVV 20 The Island Communities Project empowers mobile home park residents to make positive changes in their communities by addressing Island human service, infrastructure, and community needs. Residents from Communities Dayton Park and Maple Hills Estates in Corcoran work with human services providers, city officials, and park management to address Project quality of life issues in the park. In a 1991 survey of mobile home park residents conducted by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, residents identified lack of activities and safe play spaces for children as the most pressing needs (84% of respondents). With community issues defined, the Island Communities project got to work with funding from Community Action for Suburban Hennepin and the United Way of Greater Minneapolis. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and All "With each Parks Alliance for Change (APAC) provided guidance, support, and successful resources to residents of these communities. improvement in the Three years of resident effort have resulted in a new park, more and more playground and recreation area for the Maple Hill community. The new residents realize they playground has play equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, and can do something picnic tables. In Dayton, resident efforts have resulted in a safer play about their living area for children, counseling for teenagers, improved water quality and conditions. " water pressure, a baseball field, and community picnics. -Ann Mielke Residents developed leadership skills while accomplishing substantial quality of life changes in the two mobile home parks. Communication between residents and management has improved, and resident access to human services has increased. The Island Communities project has increased city governments' awareness of park issues as well. While the Council provides important resources and support to the project, the credit goes to residents committed to improving their communities. 8ii1 � � t ..� i -• . Y ►r'° Ann .tlielke, Tess .lslagson, Trudie, Samantha, and Leslie -- Dayton Park residents VV7 21 Success By 6(g) is a community initiative launched by the United Success Way of Minneapolis to address the barriers to early childhood development many young children face. Its aim is to create a community supportive of By 6(& all children so they will, by age six, have the necessary mental, physical, Northwest social, and emotional skills before entering school. Success By 60 is a community -wide effort of business, government, education, human service organizations, and citizens working together to implement strategies to overcome barriers. In 1989, United Way selected northwest Hennepin County for the first replication of Success By 6 (9, Success By 6t Northwest, due to the significant and increasing needs of its residents. The Council was chosen "Collectively, as the administering agency. In 1994, volunteers worked to address the vohaiteers, three main goals of the initiative. residents, and staff Goal I is to build community awareness and understanding. worked to pool The Public Awareness Committee offered a legislative training session for resources and parents and community members entitled the Children's Advocacy share ideas to Network. The training provided ideas on how citizens can effectively address the needs communicate with legislators about children's issues. Senator Ember that face young Reichgott Junge, Representative Peggy Leppik, and former Brooklyn children in this Center City Council member Phil Cohen provided lively interpretations of community. " how advocacy can work! A legislative agenda entitled "Priorities for - -Mary Anderson Children in Need" was also developed and distributed to inform the community about the issues Success By 60 Northwest supports. The Public Awareness Committee spearheaded a new outreach project involving over 60 northwest Hennepin residents. Businesses and _ _ - -- agencies also gave a helping hand when Success By ft Northwest participated in community festivals and fairs with a distinctive brightly decorated tent. The tent provided a vehicle to educate families about the resources available in the community. The tent also celebrated children. Hennepin County Library delighted audiences with storytelling and puppet shows at these festivals in conjunction with the tent. Volunteers staffing the tent distributed over 982 resource packets to families. Goal II is to improve service access to all. The Early ` Childhood Development Committee supported grandparents who are the primary caregivers to their grandchildren. An estimated 1,500 grandparents in northwest Hennepin are parenting again. When death, incarceration, or drug abuse change family life, many grandparents assume (whether they are ready or not) the role of a ' "10111e pin Counnv Libran- Children's child's primary caregiver. Success By 69 Northwest helped draw leadmobile attention to the special needs of both the children and the grandparent in 1993. Then in 1994, Success By 61 Northwest sponsored a forum called "Grandparents as Primary Caregivers: Their Unique Needs & Challenges." Forty people attended this program to learn about the barriers grandparents face when they try to gain access to VVV services. 22 In addition, Success By 6 Northwest volunteers and other community leaders devoted their time to improving access to services by supporting Parents In Community Action's effort to open the first Head Start site in northwest Hennepin County. After three years of work, a Head Start school opened in February in the former Brooklyn Park City Hall and now serves over 100 children. The Success By 6t Northwest Transportation Committee has also tackled projects to improve service access to all. Their effort focuses on the transportation needs of young children and their families. This committee continues to serve as an advocate for improved and adequate transportation service in the northwest Hennepin area. Committee « =~ members publicized new bus routes for the Y r �-- Metropolitan Transit Commission Operations (formerly the MTC) in the northwest Hennepin area. They secured free transportation for community members to attend a play sponsored by the Junior League of Minneapolis about prenatal care called "Baby! Baby!". The Transportation Committee continued to share key findings of their Transportation J Report through presentations to community groups and on local cable television stations. Expanding collaborations and building Peggv Leppil; Ember Reichgott Junge, and Phil Cohen partnerships is the third goal of Success By ft platjully demonstrate how to lobby for children's issues. Northwest. In 1994, Success By 6(9) Northwest linked with several agencies and organizations to draw attention to the needs of young children and their families. To name just a few, partnerships were formed or renewed with Park Center High School, Chambers of Commerce, and the Family Services Collaborative Planning Teams. These partners, and many more, shared ideas and resources with Success By 6 Northwest so goals could be accomplished. Success By && Northwest completed its fourth year in the northwest Hennepin area. As volunteers look to the future, new issues remain on the horizon such as supporting working families and communicating the need for family- friendly policies in the work place. Familiar concepts will be revisited such as access to transportation services and generating public support for issues that affect children and families. Success By 69 Northwest will continue to implement strategies that will help children grow up ready and prepared for school by age 6. Kids are counting on us. VVV 23 V V V V V In January 1994, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Northwest received, on behalf of the northwest Hennepin area, a Family Services Hennepin Collaborative Planning Grant from the State of Minnesota. The purpose Family was to explore strengthening collaboration between partners of the project and integrating human services in a way that families and children in Services northwest Hennepin would receive better service. The planning process for Collaborative this collaborative involved two key components: research and the development of Planning Teams. Research conducted in the planning process involved reviewing local and national community -based collaborations; holding focus groups with participants from various communities, health and human service agencies, school district staff, county staff, community organizations, and students; evaluating pilot projects in this community such as tutoring in an "It feels good to be apartment complex, home visitors, school/community liaisons, co- location a part of the of services for youth, and community resource centers; and gathering decision- making current demographics of the northwest Hennepin area. process and not In each geographic area involved in the Collaborative, Council staff ahvcry hm ing to held interviews and focus groups to get a clear indication of interest in the accept the results collaborative and key issues affecting various sectors and communities. of someone else's Participants in interviews and/or focus groups were invited to participate decisions. It is a on a planning team in their area. Planning teams were formed in the Osseo, very fulfilling Brooklyn Center, and Anoka- Hennepin School Districts. The planning experience. " teams defined mission, goals, and action strategies for their specific -- Denise Welch geographic area. The mission for the collaborative was developed from comments and concerns in each planning area and was adopted by each of the planning teams. The mission of the Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative is: ♦ To build a sense of community, maintain quality education, strengthen families, and ensure safe neighborhoods by breaking down barriers to communication and collaboration and involving multiple sectors and communities to work together to effect change. The Planning Teams will implement the action strategies in 1995. Each Planning Team worked separately to develop the community plan for their area. VVV 24 As a result, some issues were identified as goals in all three areas, and others in either one or two areas. Four key areas were identified by all three planning teams: ♦ Access to Information "This is a ♦ Community Education grassroots ♦ Transportation resident- driven ♦ Affordable Child Care initiative that will provide positive Access to information about services is a goal in all three areas. Strategies alternatives that for accomplishing this goal are: will involve a • More outreach partnership + Establish one location to get information about services between • Use family service advocates to link people with school and community, school service systems systems, health and human Goals related to Community Education include: services, and + More information about diverse cultures in the educational parents. " curricula - - Osseo Planning • Parent involvement in designing curricula Team Member • Using art and theater to increase awareness about racism Transportation goals include: + Assisting low - income persons in purchasing and maintaining personal vehicles + More mass - transit in northwest Hennepin County Affordable Child Care strategies include: + Start a cooperative day care center that is run by parents In January 1995, the State of Minnesota awarded Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council a Family Services Collaborative Implementation Grant. This grant will provide start-up funds, to be used in addition to support from the collaborative partners, for the above mentioned strategies. Planning teams will begin implementation in the spring. TTV 25 VVVVV Since 1982, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has Emergency administered the Emergency Services Program. This program, funded by Services Hennepin County, provides one -time financial assistance to area residents Program in need of emergency food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and utility assistance. If this service was not available, the cost to society would be much eater in terms of crime unemployment, homel ssne gr homelessness, and the loss of human potential. The Emergency Services Program provided over $64,000 in direct services to more than 700 residents of northwest Hennepin County in 1994. Of this total, approximately 87% was spent cn rental assistance, 4% for utilities, 4% for transportation, 1% for food, 3% for emergency overnight shelter, and 1% miscellaneous. Financial assistance ranged from $5 to $457 per person. Rental assistance has been the greatest area of need for the past seven years. While the program serves individuals as well as families, female- headed single- parent families continue to represent the largest number of Emergency Service Program participants. V V V V V In 1994, the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council helped Temporary over 3 ,000 individual households receive commodities valued at over Emergency $75,000 through the State of Minnesota Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program ( TEFAP). This state grant was administered for the Food entire suburban area by Community Action for Suburban Hennepin County, Assistance with coordination for the whole northwest area done through Northwest Prog in Human Services Council. The Council took over the home r am P o delivery P program aspect of the TEFAP ram in 1993 and has served 250 g households with elderly or homebound individuals each year. Due to government cuts in 1994, the mass distribution program has been discontinued. This service will be greatly missed by those it has helped. Volunteers were the greatest asset of the TEFAP program. Nearly 150 volunteers donated almost 2,000 hours for the three yearly distributions, homebound/high -rise deliveries, and office support. Without their dedication and knowledge, this program could not have operated so successfully over the years. i 4 1 i ,yrss � r VVV 26 Commodities G "olunteers at Work CEAP VVVVV 7231 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 5-5429,566-9600 Emergency Help with food, clothing, transportation, and limited financial assistance to families Services in crisis situations. Main Service Areas: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, East Providers Champlin, and part of the Camden area. CROSS 9292 Wellington Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55369, 425 -1050 Emergency food shelf, community clothes closet, and advocacy and referral. Main Service Areas: Osseo, Dayton, Rogers, Maple Grove, Corcoran, Hassan, and the Nvest side of Champlin. Home Free Plymouth, MN 55441, 559 -9008 (Intervention Project: 545 -7080) Shelter for battered women and their children. Provides residential services, shelter services, support groups, women and children's advocacy, information and referral, and community outreach. Main Service Area: Serves all areas based on need. NEAR 7323 58th Ave., Crystal, MN 55428, 533 -2836 Emergency food shelf and limited financial assistance and referral. Main Service Areas: New Hope, Crystal, and Robbinsdale north of 42nd Ave. No. PRISM 2323 Zenith Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422, 529 -1350 Emergency food shelf, supportive social services to low- income persons and families in crisis, and transportation for senior citizens. Main Service Areas: Golden Valley: south of 42nd Ave. in Crystal, Robbinsdale, and New Hope; east of 494 and north of 55 in Plymouth. 'VVVV African American Northwest Lord of Life Church Partial 1994 Chamber Association Ma\field Research Research & Annex Teen Clinic North Hennepin CommunityCollege CEAP Northridge Care Center Consultation The Citizen's League School District 279 List The City of Osseo School District 281 The College of St. Catherine Thorson Family Resource Center Come Home to the Park University of Minnesota, School Crystal Human Rights Commission of Human Ecology Hamline University Graduate Program YMCA, Northwest Branch The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute VV♦ 27 VVVVV Revenue: Expenses: Budget/ Hennepin County Salaries $235,000 Communin Planning $ 91,506 Benefits/Taxes 47,230 Financial Citizen Participation 24,125 Program Support 267,463 Statement Emergency Services 78,494 Emergency Loans 64,285 Training & Employment 92,095 Operation Costs 86,426 Point Northwest 128,996 Excess Revenues Member cities 118,285 Deferred 51,599 United Way, grants, fees, other 218,502 Total: $752,003 Total (unaudited): $752,003 Nancy Gohman, Brooklyn Center Carmen Hawkins, Hassan Executive Sharon Fees, Brooklyn Park Gail Blackstone, Maple Grove Board Kurt Ulrich, Champlin Dan Donahue, New Hope, chair Members Howard Schleif, Corcoran Vernon Dehmer, Osseo Jerry Dulgar, Crystal, vice -chair Kathy Lueckert, Plymouth Shirley Slater, Dayton Russ Fawbush, Robbinsdale Jeanne Andre, Golden valley, treasurer Gary Eitel, Rogers Sue Vergin, Hanover (Top, l to r) Paula Hastings, Staff Leslie Abadie, Joscelyn Members Gay, Donna Martin, Dave Greeman, Anita Shoemaker. (Bottom, I to r) y Kathy Langva, Stuart , Macdonald, Patty Wilder, Geneva Williams, i Elizabeth Gardner. Contractual Staff, not pictured: Terry Donovan, Arthur' t Himmelman, Tricia LeRoy, Kris Nelson, Linda Slack John Stiffin. Delores Felberg, Brooklyn Center Suzanne Kennedy, Golden Yallev Advisory Beverly Lawrence, Brooklyn Center Renee Scherman, Hassan, chair Commissioners Roosevelt Perkins, Brooklyn Park Kim Cooke, Alople Grove Nita Kasan- Capps, Brooklyn Park Robbie Kitzman, Maple Grove Doris Kemp, Champlin Duane Reynolds, New Hope Dolly Reynolds, Champlin Dorothy Clarke, Osseo Jeff Bangsberg, Crystal Wanda Cahill, Plymouth Marty Gates, Crystal, vice -chair Sally Strand, Plvnrouth Sue Sheppard, Dayton Julie Lapointe, Robbinsdale Janine Laird, Golden i'allev Amy Lou Kossila, Robbinsdale Office Gertrude Hoeben Doris Kemp Volunteers Jeanne Humphrey Marion Koch ... 28 Beneath the Safety Net: Low Income Families and Their Health VVVVV Needs in Northwest Hennepin County (1992) Publications • Children Are Our Future: A Child's Drawing Book (Success By of Northwest Northwest) (1992) • Community Resource Center Needs Assessment (1993) Hennepin • Citizens Recommendations: CSSA Report (1994) Human • Creating a Community Vision: Report of a Futuring Conference for Services Northwest Hennepin Communities (199 1) • Community Fact Sheets, for each of the 15 cities containing key Council human service statistics (1994) Continuum of Counseling Services in Northwest Hennepin: Focus Group Report (1991) • Directory of Services in Northwest Hennepin County + Diversity in Northwest Hennepin: Barrier or Opportunity? (1992) • Health Tip Cards: "Safety Issues," "Allergies," "First Aid," "Quality Time with Your Kids, " "Help with Your Food Budget, " "Nutrition: What Makes a Healthv Child ?" "Poisotious Items. " • Island Communities: A Needs Assessment of Rural Mobile Home Parks (199 1) • Issues Faced by Working Poor People in Northwest Hennepin: Focus Group Report (1991) Linking Housing and Human Services: Focus Group Report ( 199 1) + Long Range Plan (1995) • Low - Income Focus Group Report (1993) + Multi- Family Housing Survey (1994) • Needs and Concerns of Persons with Physical and/or Developmental Disabilities in Northwest Hennepin: Focus Group Report (1990) • Needs Assessment of Human Services in Northwest Hennepin (1994) • Needs in My Backyard: Suburban Hennepin Low Income Neighborhood Study (1991) Regional Housing Report (1994) • Research Services Packet + Resource Cards for Northwest Hennepin, a list of key service phone numbers to be kept by the phone for quick reference + Seniors in the Suburbs: Focus Group Reports (1991) • Transportation Final Report (Success by 6,& Northwest) (1992) • Zoning/Codes Committee (Success By 6 Northwest) (1993) • 1993 Statistical Fact Sheet for Northwest Hennepin • United Way's Success by 6,R1 Northwest Parent Tip Cards, local northwest Hennepin resource phone numbers A full list of publications is available from the Council office. VV. 29 TTVVV Committees, Networks, Contributors, Volunteers Partial Anoka- Hennepin Community Education: Cultural Diversity Committee CEAP Family Loan Committee Committee Community Prevention Coalition List Staff Department of Human Services Family Preservation Served on in Domestic Violence Prevention Network Hennepin County Homeless Prevention Committee 1994 Heritage Festival Inter- Agency Conference Planning Committee, District 279 League of Minnesota Cities, Community Oriented Policing Conference Committee Learning Readiness Advisory Committee, District 281 North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce North Hennepin Leadership Academy Cabinet Northwest Hennepin Transportation Task Force School Human Service Redesign Initiative Suburban Hennepin Domestic Violence Prevention Network Thorson Family Resource Center Advisory Committee United Way, Community Initiatives United Way, Leadership Education for Agency Development United Way, Research and Planning Committee United Way, Success By 6® Management Committee Widowed Persons Service Steering Committee Women of Color League of Women Voters Phone Survey Marilyn Baumtrog Marty Hawk Janet Olson Kristin Blum Stephen Horton Roosevelt Perkins Volunteers Kathy Boivin Terry Jendersee Lyn Powell Johanna Bond Tom Johnson Dolly Reynolds Mary Boo Rozina Karmaliani Nathan Rudolph Phyllis Brooks Nita Kasan-Capps Ken Rulmyr Melissa Carnecelli Doris Kemp Ruth Rulmyr Dorothy Clarke Donna Koren Dorothy Savig Class from St. Mary's Amy Lou Kossila Vickie Schaefer of Winona Janine Laird Renee Scherman Jim Damiani Phyllis Lapham Shirley Schon Rose Dehen Gerri Lett Chrissie Shoemaker Mary Dolan Mary Lloyd -Jones Anysley Smith Sarah Ferguson Berri Malabo Rhonda Speers -White Kim Fraga Janet Matchinsky Jo Swart Marty Gates Sue Margot Joe Testa Janet Glover Kimberlv McDonald Jean Todd Mitch Gordon Yvonne Meunier University of Minnesota Class Chetvl Grandlund Jo Nunn Nolan VenKatrathnam Judy Hall NWHHSC Staff Helen Washington VVV 30 Polly Aaser Diane Gunderson Northview Junior High Family and Susan Brace - Adkins Kathy Halladay Kathy O'Dea Chris Ahlman Janaka Hanvey Deborah Otto Child Abuse Nancy Albrecht Renaye Ham Steve Parenteau Network Ron :Men Connie Harrison Park Center High School Raymond Ahrens Home Free Sheri Paulson Dennis Arons Hope Lutheran Church Jan Perry Lora Arnott Willie Jett Connie Porter Gan' Beaver Kim Kassler Mike Ridgley Family & Children's Service Robbie Kitzman David Roos Ron Bird Rochelle Kohagen Char Sadlak Byron Bradley Dolly Krell David Sanders Shelly Brandl Rollie Langer David Schuchman John Braun Bev Lawrence Connie Schweigert Cleora Brown Sandy Livermore Nancy Senn Susan Carstens Linda Locascio Jim Sheller Christy Chirlin Kim McCoy Greg Sicheneder Julie Christoff Mary Ann McDonnell Denny Smith Suzy Corcoran Lynn Malfeld Delphie Sorenson Cliff Corman Sheila McMonigal Vickie Spindler Diane Cramer Barbara Mersy Patricia Stein Carol Danger Joan Molenaar Linda Stusek Jenny Darling John Montiline Linda Sunquist Ruth Edwards Fae Moog Judy Sutter Paul Eid Mary Moriarty Hazel Tanner Ronald Engblom Paula Munson Ramona Thorne Lana Ensrud Jill Nelson Terry Tompkins Delores Fletcher Joney Nelson Carol VanLangen St. Gerard's Church Pat Nelson Sheryl Walker Lonnie Grabham Nancv Noetzelman Marti Zarembo Northbrook Clinic bolt Beverly Ab Molly Feners Adele Mehta Senior Andrea Alto Mary Ann Fitz Pauline Neva Services Ranae Oswald Anderson Karen Gilgenbach Carol Oawster Barbara Bailey Kelli Jo Greiner Jeanne Olds Network Mike Baldwin Mad Ham Pat Pennington Jeff Bangsberg Bonnie Hechtman Toni Peters Susan Bassett Mary Hoaglund Nancy Peterson Rhoda Becklund Kate Houston Rolie Smith- Pilgram Julie Bentz Sally Johnson Diane Pokomey Janet Benz Cindv Kaeter Gordon Robinson Pam Blixt Sarah Kempf Angelina Scheglowski Kathy Bodurtha Mary Kevitt David Shea Annette Bonin Linda Kirkendall Kris Solheim Donald Broman Merre Kivlin Mary Jo Stasik Joann Brown Mary Krull Wayne Takeshita Retti Christopher Jo Ann Kvern Lois TenEyck Margaret Chuba Gail Lappen Lisa Thorson Rita DeBruyn Michelle Lefbvre Joe Whelan Paulla Dechmann Deanna Lien Doris Wood Amy Earle, co -chair Barbara Lopata Ona Yrjanson VVV Jeanne Fackler Melinda Ludxviczak Leonard Zeff 31 Kathy Farris Mary Mastel Senior Curt Carlson Doris Kemp Dorothy Clarke Marion Koch Leadership Ralph Crews Eileen Korlath Committee Rose Dehen Gen Pacyga Thomas Enright Bert Sather Margorie Geer Mable Swanson Marty Guritz Audrey Williams Cliff Johnson Warren Williams Mary Johnson Glen Albert David Hadden Bernard Ojeda Northwest Tom Alf Tish Halloran Frances Olsen Sue Anaas Barb Hestness Lissa Pelzer Mental Health Randy Anaas Karen Hovland Roosevelt Perkins Advisory Janet Anderl Kimemh Huynh Marjory Peterson Sue Anderson Jim Fischer Lyla Peterson Committee Wendy Angell Daniel Johnson Dennis Philander June Audette, co -chair Rich Johnson Duane Reynolds Norma Berg Kim Kassler Tamara Rubin Becky Berglin Michael Kearney Dave Sanders Marlys Blomquist Carol Kimber Dan Sarka Liz Boyle Colleen Knipfer Carol Sawyer Lara Bray Merrilie Knoll Jack Sawyer Marjorie Breska Pauline Kruger Joanne Schmeltzer Mary Carey Barb Kvam Debbie Schmitt Dorothv Clarke Mr. & Mrs. LaGrange Mr. & Mrs. Schuman Steve Cook Alice Laidlaw Chris Sears Vicki Cousins Mildred Larson Lyn Sebenaler Nancy Danielson Tony Lialios Mike Stapleton Jovice DeMatthew Mr. & Mrs. Loeffler Bob Stevenson Colleen Engles Jeanne Lukes Kathlyn Stewart Mr. & Mrs. English - Belanger Mary Magnuson George Suhm Mary Pat Flandrich Connie McDonald Cindy Theis Jean Forney Mr. & Mrs. McFarlane Donna Theis Kate Freeman June McKinney Linda Van Zele Gremaine Freese Dorothy Mensk Chris Vorhes, co -chair Pastor Terry Frovick Donna Merrick Lea Weber Peggy Gatenby Dave Mersy Bill Wigdahl Janice Gnotta Ted Mound Marion Wigdahl Glenn Goski Jan Nelson- Schwartz Lee Williams Duane Grande Merilee North Jean Wrobel Jody Grande Mary Notsch Lorraine Ziemer Bonnie Haberle Dell Oberg Rita Zych VVV 32 Grace Arbogast Hal Freshlev James Mossv COOP Peg Bailey Marcia Glick Anne Norris Karen Barton Kris Graham Robert Noved Northwest Susan Baxter Joanne Hacker Shirley Nygaard Committee Sarah Bellefuil Dulcie Hagedom Mary Olson Members Lam' Blackstead Francis Hagen Mike Opat Clint Blaiser Barbara Hayden Douglass Otto Thomas Bollin Thomas Hensch Newton Parker Bob Bradshaw Brad Hoffman Karen Peckels Jody Brandvold Shawn Hucklebv Cheryl Powell Bill Brumfield Randy Johnson Marl Ramsey Tom Bublitz Sharon Johnson Craig Rapp Susan Butler Steve Johnson Faye Rautio Bob Cameron Willie Johnson Nancy Reeves Dennis Carlson Cindy Jones Joy Robb Ron Carter Colin Kastanos Steve Schachtman Ron Christianson Myrna Kragness Renee Scherman Phil Cohen Jim Krautkremer Lee Skavanger Jean Coone Bob Krocak Marilyn Slifka Linda Cronk Bea LaRock Katherin Sloan Janet Davenport Judy Lamp John Spetch Don Davis Dee Leach Bob Spies John Dawson Ellen Leger Gem' Splinter Bill Deblon John Lobben Jerry Staples John Derus June Long Greg Theilsen Bill Dix . Kristen Mann Carolyn Thompson Dan Donahue John March Twin West Chamber Gerrie Driessen Judy Main Carroll Vomhof Jerry Dulgar Gwen Martinson Deb Wagner Phil Eckert Lonni McAuley Kim Wagner Ed Eide Kirk McDonald Charlie Warner Ann Eilbracht Tom McElveen Sue Watlov Phillips Rick Elleson Don McGuire Sue Weber Ed Erickson John McLaughlin Mike Weber Joe Errigo Peter McLaughlin Barry Weinberg Jean Feldges Peter Meintesma Mary Welch Deb Felien Susan Meyers Marge Wherley Hank Fischer Matt Moore Lam' Winans Barbara Fisher Dennis Morrow Cengiz Ai:guc Richard Jackson Ron Townsend Northwest Tara Arel Duy Ngo Alan Watt Community Ken Banks Dan Rangel Greg Williams Kerry Childers Sylvia Schindler Mart Williams Law Marshall Collier Enforcement Project Participants ... 33 Success Carolyn Abranson Debbie Deer Carol Miller Sharon Achtelik Linda Dovle Mary Negri By 6cw Marvin Ack Sue Dunkley Pat Nelson Northwest Kristi Anderson Julie Eoloff Grace Norris Mary Anderson Sandy Fetyko Karen Parrin Roz Anderson Delores Flectcher Karen Peckels Deb Anfmson Sally Ginn Beverly Propes Early Adele Bauer Lonnie Grabham Sarah Pollock Childhood Nancy Bauer Paul Harriman Nathalie Pyle Development Anita Beaton Deb Happ Jean Rainbow Shirley Bendickson Gretchen Hengemuhle Dolly Reynolds Sheila Bennett Bonnie Hermann Dianne Seim Lonna Boomer Sandy Jasko Karen Strauman- Patty Bowler Laurie Kabe Raymond Bob Bradshaw, co -chair Jeanne Kammann Sandra St. Germain Judy Brink Betty Kaplan Hazel Tanner Ann Brockman Nita Kassan -Capps Stella Thomas Karen Buroker -Kubes Robbie Kitzman Blair Tremere Pat Busch Nancy Knapton Kathy Vinson Jenny Camacho Deon LaBathe Lisa Weisman Kathy Chesney Sandy Lenthe Michele Willert Sandy Commers Mary Levins, co -chair Gretchen Wronka Kim Cooke Anne Lindgren Julie Ylinen Monica Counce Mary Anne McNeil Eva Zygmunt Transportation Mary Anderson Dave Jacobson Deb Nelles Tammy Anderson Sharon Johnson Mary Negri Annette Bonin Betty Kaplan Ginny Nelsen Jim Clouser Karen Kingsley Grace Norris Rita DeBruvn Rene Kopen Mike Opatz Jim Dehn Eileen Korlath Todd Paulson Jerry Eiserman Thomas Kotila Rosie Smith - Kathy Farris Sandra Lenthe Pilgram, chair Sharon Feess Karen Lyons Barb Quade Brent Goodermont Ruth Lucas Bert Sather Dale Gustafson Steve Mahowald Myrna Scott Fran Hagen Earl McDonald Darcy Sorrell Diane Harberts Patricia McGrath Katie Walker Adam Harrington Bruce McFadden Sheryl Walker Carolyn Hawkins Cindie Mayer Kevin Welton Bruce Howard Steve Moga Alan Young Diana Huffman Joan Molenaar Marilyn Aaron Isaacs Wolkerstorfer VTV 34 Marvin Ack Flo Gordon Beverly Propes Public Mary Anderson Kari Iverson Nathalie Pyle Awareness Roz Anderson Gary Joselyn Ember Reichgott Beth Becker Jeanne Kammann Junge Roxanne Benjamin Byron Laher Faye Rautio Phil Cohen Mary Kennedy -Lamb Mary Kay Ripp Clare Cox Peggy Leppik, co -chair Pam Schmitz Judy Cooper -Lyle Kris Newcomer Barbara Winikoff Jim Dahle Sue Nielsen, co -chair John Winkelman Ed Eide Denise Neznik Sigurd Vikse Sharon Ganley Gary Park Mary Anderson Betsy Jaros Linda Powell Management Gail Blackstone Gary Josel}n Beverly Propes Bob Bradshaw Byron Laher Nathalie Pyle Fred Capshaw Mary Levins Faye Rautio Phil Cohen Peggy Leppik Ember Reichgott Clare Cox Bruce McFadden Junge, chair Ed Eide, vice -chair Kris Newcomer Rosie Smith- Pilgram Delores Fletcher Sue Neilsen vice -chair Fran Stark Kathy Townsend ,Sl4 -•f a "` ; Stow tune at the Success By 60_Vorthivest Tent Success By 69 Northwest Birthdav Party TTV 35 Family Andrea Alto Anne Fautsch Regina Neucomp Jill Alverson Jazi Foreman Grace Norris Services Bridget Anderson Ruvanda Foster Janice Norris Collaborative Nicole Anderson Joann Frankenq Jim Norwick Deb Antinson Kathy Fumey Etta Norwood Gary & Tess Aslagson Allan Grant Carol Ogren Robert Bailey Larry Graves Lisa O'Keefe Sue Barta A.J. Green Mike Opat Floyd & Mae Sandy Grossinger Doug Otto Beecham Judy Halper Joann Palmer Arnie Benitield Ann Harris Sandy Palmer Ken Berg Lana Herreid Steve Parenteau Paula Beugen Sandra Hillary Karen Peckels Elaine Biskupie Arthur Himmelman Rhonda Penney Lynn Boone Charlie Hogan Darlene & Levon Byron Bradley Tom Holton Perkins Jerry Buckanaga Joy Iverson Eileen Phifer Sue Burnette Cheryl Jechorek Jackie Provost Jeanne Bursheim Mike Jereczek Delip Ramsamoog Sue Butler Eleanor Johnson Marl Ramsey Denny Carlson Randy Johnson Keisha Reason Rick Carlson Willie Johnson Daniel Reiva Tom Carlson Michelle Kane Rodna Rinkleff Susan Carstens Joleen Ketterling Louise Rogers Jamie Cassidy Arinissa Kieken Brian Russ Kathy Chesney Nancy Knapton Veronica Schulz Marilee Christensen- Melissa Laager Joanna Simms Adams Deon LaBathe Lee Skavan¢er Rita Collrin Sandy Lenthe Linda Slack Edwina Cook Pattv Lind Mary Slack Clarence Crosby Carol Linden Marilyn Sliflca Annette Cunningham Julie Linke Jean Smith Jennifer Darling Brend Lloyd Emily Ann Staples Doug Darnell Linda Loudermill Jackie Starr John Dawson Mary Magnuson Theresa Thomas Debbie Deer John March Kathy Vinson Nancy Devitt Robert Martin Dick Wallace Pam Dixon Jean Massey Denise Welch Linda Dovle Jan Mauer Mary Welch Edward Duren Ann Mielke Mary Whitman Clementine Eady Jennv Mielke Vernell Wilson Lucille Eady Daryl Miller Lyn Wood Tina Eckman David Miller Gretchen Wronka Ed Eide Dorothy Miller Grace Young Debra Engels Steve Moga Mary Ziskovsky Renee Erath Denny Morrow Sue Zeidema Val Ziebarrh 36 I'.ric L Kiln Aasland Dianna Garcia Erin Loth Surplus Rob Adams Joscelyn Gay Carole Lothian Fay Adams Ione Glasmann Marvin Lucksinger Commodities Kenny Adams Dave Greeman Don Lundeen Volunteers Harold Anderson Helen Gregor Marion Lutgren Bob Barmes Ray Guertin Marion Lutten Gordon Becker Came Hackler Paula Maahs Marilyn Belanger Lucille Hallen Tom Mack Anthony Berg Elaine Hand Tom and Jeri Malik Kristi Bergstrom Carrie Harkler Vincent Maro Laretta Bodey Becky Hartkopf Donna Martin Gloria Boettcher Bob & Lila Hastings Virginia Martin Mike Boyle Pete Haugen Addie & Brandon Maser Kent & Mac Brand Marty Hawk Raymond Mathieu Gail & Loren Brand Jim Hawkins Janson McClay . Bob Burlingame Evelyn Henry Amy Vomhof McClurg Bernadine & Maurice Gust Herbal Beth McKeehan Carland Ken Herrly Kathy Mely Maurice Carland Doris & Ed Heuer Irene Meier Dorothy Carlson Earl Heven Adrian Menard Margaret Carlson Eunice Holmes Ed & Iris Merkel Florence Carlson Janelle Houle Joyce Miller Vanessa Carlson Jim & Mae House Emilv & Joe Miskowic Dorthy & Robert Clarke Jeanne Humphrey Vivian Miskowic Bob & Dorothy Cleck Alice Hurley George Mokler Luverne & Melvin Clobes Sumter Iashe Chris Moksnes Mary & Greg Schorber Margaret Cloutier Mamie Janisch Marjorie Monitor Richard Scott Cindy & Marty Cole Roy & Stephanie Jenson Wally Mortenson Sara Sees Donal & Dorothy Cooper Stephanie Jenson Florence Nelson Sherill Smelue Bob Cowle Carl Johnson Arthur & Judy Ness Charles & Dorothy Smith Mar Dahlen Dave & Madge Johnson Anne Nuemann Ruth Sogn Vern Dahmer Ms. Jonas Leona Neuman Nina Stanley Doris Daty Pat Jones Leo Obinger Audrey & Evelyn Stodola Harold Dayon Sue Jones Paul Olson Shanna Swanson Carl & Marian DeMetrett Paul Kerber Tom Olson Joel Swieringg Archie Derscheid Jon Ketter Evelyn Paradise Ellen Tavlor Ellen Durant Mary & Mike Kevitt Michele & Kevin Margaret Tesch Roman Eckes Eileen Klatt Paulson John Thorsen Carol Einburger Jackie Klingelhoels Ethel Peterson Al Traeger Mare Rose Ekberg Laverne Klohcar Darlyne Phenoen Bertina Travnicek Donald Emery Vern and Hettie Knutson Bea Pkenow June Troutman Audrey Erntson Marion Koch Arnold Popp William Vaughn John Ewald Rence Koteen Melissa & Nicole Quick Robin Volz Alma Farrington Lisa Knapp Earl Reimke Verna Waletko Bonnie Faue Art & Pearl Kraemer Arthur Reis George & Lois Weaver David Fche Agnes Kudded Brenda Reiskus Way Woody Judy Fehn Louis Larson Tari Rode Vern Youngquist Flo Felkner Marvin Larson Jerr Ruff Bob Zehm August Ferber Norma & Orville Larson Howard Ryder Frances Zimmerman Clifford Foster Jean Lee David & June Sandberg Louis Frank Ralph Lenox Victor Sandvig Vicki Frazier Bev Lerbs Olav Sathermyr Joan Freeberg Gem Leuer Guentes Schamowski Jerry & Ruth Fries Deanne Lidbere Lauretta &Jeremy Scheller Leslie Fursetzer George Lille, George & Phyllis Sehoff TVV Marvin Lindbloom 37 Edward Lippert Dorothy Loomis Point Virgina & Lawrence Ahles Kristin Heikes James Olds Northwest Aldrich Church Youth Group John & Teri Hirsch Steven Olson Allied Interstate, Inc. Dan & Patricia Hollenbeck Sherman & Gisela Otto Donors Meghan Baker Frederick & Doris Jones Deborah Peterson 1992 -1994 Gail Blackstone Brad & Shelley Karja Mr. & Mrs. Roger Cynthia Bossert Stephanie Kasper & Eric Blaisdell Pickering Lisa Brown Gary Keifenheim Agnes & Edward Picott Friends Andrew Bukstein Catherine Kelley Mary E. Powell $35 -$99 Sue & Bob Burlingame Orrin & Judith Kessel Robert Rischmiler Laura Christensen John & Gwendolyn Klaesges LJ & Mary Schumacher Vernon Dehmer Marion Koch Shirley Slater Elizabeth Doherty John & Tammy Kotowicz Bill Smart James Douglas Edward & Brenda Kroulik Gerald & RoxanneSmith Jerry & Melissa Dulgar Kathryn Langva Lynette Smith Colleen Eggerichs Kristine Lundby Image One Studios Jimi & Maureen Englund Glenn & Louise Martinson James &Arlene Spickza Patricia Flugaur Katherine May Teresa Studer Margaret & Peter Gagne David & Patricia McElroy LeRoy & Lois TenEyck Joscelyn Gay Joan & Larry Molenaar Joseph& LeRavne Theis Jason Gibbons Gregory & Sandra Nehrbass Teresa Victor -Ttee Wilbur Goetze New Hope Crime Harold & Evelyn Tom Gray Prevention Fund Walovitek Mark & Patricia Grimes Marian Nichols Mary & Michael Welch Michael & Kristine Hambleton Jane Nilan Daniel &KarenWienand Marty & Kerri Hawk Nicole Odermatt Patricia Wilder & Carmen Hawkins Mickey O'Kane & Rich Ryan Schroeder HealthSpan Rosenberg John Wilson Partners Susan Carstens Charlotte & Keith Nordby Emily Anne Staples $100 -$249 Corcoran Lions Club James Otto Travelers Express Co., Crystal Lions Club St. Alphonsus Church Inc. Nancy Gustafson Council of Catholic Women Joanne & Del Wilkinson Peter McLaughlin St. James Lutheran Church, Crystal Veterans of Foreign Wars 494, Charles R. Knaeble Post, Crystal Individual designated contributions through the United Way of Minneapolis Area Campaign Sustainers The Church of St. Joseph New Hope Women of Today $250 -$499 the Worker, Maple Grove Len & Man• Powell Jeanne & Ken Humphrey Wendy's International Lutheran Brotherhood Northwest Metro Branch 8817 VVV 38 Anonvmous Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Robbinsdale Jaycees Advocate Brooklyn Park Rotary Foundation Maple Grove Rotary Club of Crystal, $500 -$999 The Church of St. Alphonsus Navarre Corporation New Hope, and of Brooklyn Center Palmer Lake Veterans of Robbinsdale Dayton Lions Club Foreign Wars Post 3915 The Women of Elim Knights of Columbus Council The Parish Community of Lutheran Church, 3656, Crystal St. Joseph, New Hope Robbinsdale St. Vincent dePaul Council of Catholic Women, Osseo TCF Foundation on behalf of TCF Bank System, TCF Mortgage Corporation,TCF Financial Services, and TCF Insurance Wilke/Thompson Capital Management Inc., in honor of Nancy Gustafson Anoka - Hennepin Independent BC Gamble & PW Skogmo Fund North Hennepin Grant- School District 11 of The Minneapolis Foundation Chamber of Commerce makers City of Champlin General Mills Foundation Northern States Power $1,000+ City of Dayton Grand Metropolitan Food Company City of Maple Grove Sector Foundation The Parish Community The Church of St. Gerard, Honeywell Foundation of St. Joseph Brooklyn Park The McKnight Foundation Sprint United Telephone Compass Productions Minneapolis Jaycees Charitable System Dain Bosworth Foundation Foundation Tennant Foundation DAMARK International, Inc. Hennepin County Purchase of Service Agreement & Homelessness Prevention Grant North Memorial Medical Center Community Affairs Committee & Community Foundation Norwest Foundation on behalf of Norwest Bank Minnesota - Brooklyn Park Office Target Stores, Dayton's and Mervvn's by the Dayton Hudson Foundation Jeffs Hoist Service TRIAD Entertainment In -Kind Donations 1994 Volunteers and Staff Elaine Biskupic Russ Fawbush Len Powell, chair Executive Susan Carstens Gary Keifenheim Lee Skavanger Committee Jerry Dulgar Sherman Otto Stephanie Sweet Bob Burlingame Bill Dix Planning Margo & Steve Buechler Bill & Karen Dix Host Home Raymond & Joann Donovan- Connoy Robin & Steve LeBahn Volunteers Point Stephanie Cocci Julie Johnson Michelle Selin er Northwest P g Colleen Eggerichs Katherine Kelley Bill Smart Outreach Tonva Hansen Toutge Brad Kraushaar Andre Thaddies Staff VVV 39 vvvvv Hennepin County 1994 Major The fifteen member cities in the northwest Hennepin County area The McKnight Foundation Funders and The United Way of Greater Minneapolis Contributors State of Minnesota Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Minnesota State Planning Agency The Greater Minneapolis Metropolitan Housing Corporation Community Action for Suburban Hennepin and in -kind contributions from individual and corporate donors Point Northwest fenders listed on page 38 �7♦ 40 Special Thanks: Nancy Clift, CSSA Moderator Harris Warehouse and Canvas Sales David Henningson, Legal Consultation Dave Kiser, Technical Consultation Joyce Schultenover, Success x 6® Northwest Forum Moderator Success x 6® Northwest Tent Volunteers Susan Trammel, Success x 6t Northwest Meeting Facilitator The 1994 Annual Report produced by: Leslie Abadie, Editor In -Fin Tuan, Copy Editor Geriann Fedorowicz, Photographer Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council staff and volunteers Minnesota Correctional Facility, Moose Lake Industries — Printing Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7601 Kentucky Avenue North Suite 101 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 493 -2802 Voice/TDD (612) 493 -2713 FAX NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 CONTENTS Page INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EXHIBIT A - Balance Sheet - December 31, 1994 and 1993 2 EXHIBIT B —Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance for the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and 1993 3 EXHIBIT C - Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and 1993 4 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5 -9 SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE Schedule 1 - Program Revenues and Expenses for the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and 1993 10 -11 STUART J. BONNIWELL Ce fied Public Accountcint 7101 York Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435 (612) 921 -3354 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To The Board of Directors Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Brooklyn Park, Minnesota I have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the related statements of revenues, expenses and changes in fund balance and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of Council management. My responsibi- lity is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audits. I conducted my audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable as- surance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my audits provide a reasonable basis for my opinion. In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. My audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The information presented in the accompanying sche- dule is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. The information in this schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures ap- plied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in my opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. Stuart J. Bonniwell Certified Public Accountant February 15, 1995 -1- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL EXHIBIT A BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1993 ASSETS 1994 1993 Current Assets Cash and Investments $426,950 $259,280 Accounts Receivable 53,148 41,048 Prepaid Expenses 4,650 2,179 Total Current Assets 484,748 302,507 Equipment (Less Accumulated Depreciation of $8,953 in 1994 and $24,888 in 1993) 9,695 1,868 Totals $494,443 $304,375 ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $39,631 $43,293 Accrued Salaries and Payroll Taxes 10,533 7,342 Accrued Compensated Absences 6,894 7,325 Deferred Revenue 282,305 142,858 Total Current Liabilities 339,363 200,818 Fund Balance Reserved Restricted 80,960 63,712 Designated 62,953 26,286 Unreserved 11,167 13,559 Total Fund Balance 155,080 103,557 Totals $494,443 $304,375 ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. -2- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL EXHIBIT B STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1993 1994 1993 Revenues Grants and Other Contributions Hennepin County $407,331 $332,622 Other 206,540 194,595 Member Contributions 118,285 118,883 Participants' Contributions 7,885 9,773 Total Grants and Contributions 740,041 655,873 Investment Income and Other 11,962 14,797 Total Revenues 752,003 670,670 ---- - - - - -- ---- ---- -- Expenses Salaries 235,076 184,183 Payroll Taxes 19,331 18,170 Pension Contributions 9,803 7,869 Group Insurance Benefits 18,096 14,540 Program Assistance, Subsidies and Services 283,931 300,716 Consulting and Contracted Services 47,817 21,344 Printing and Other Services 9,683 13,788 Office Supplies 10,653 10,337 Postage 9,293 10,943 Food and Entertainment 3,298 3,149 Travel and Mileage Allowance 4,833 3,130 Building Rental 14,536 13,971 Communications 3,961 4,074 General Insurance 4,553 3,761 Equipment Maintenance and Repairs 3,846 1,333 Depreciation 2,541 1,394 Expendable /Leased Equipment 8,772 2,325 Conferences and Staff Training 4,360 1,935 Memberships and Subcriptions 2,140 1,543 Other 3,957 1,484 Total Expenses 700,480 619,989 Excess of Revenues Over Expenses 51,523 50,681 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 103,557 52,876 ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- Fund Balance End of Year $155,080 $103,557 ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---------- ---- - - - - -- See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. -3- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL EXHIBIT C STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1993 1994 1993 Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Excess of Revenues Over Expenses $51,523 $50,681 AdJustments to Reconcile Excess of Revenues Over Expenses to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Depreciation 2,541 1,394 (Increase) Decrease in Current Assets Accounts Receivable (12,100) (28,751) Prepaid Expenses (2,471) (1,454) Increase (Decrease) in Current Liabilities Accounts Payable (3,662) 31,173 Accrued Liabilities 2,760 (4,707) Funds Held for Others (13,594) Deferred Revenue 139,447 68,927 Net Cash from Operating Activitites 178,038 103,669 Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities Acquisition of Equipment (10,368) ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- Increase in Cash and Investments 167,670 103,669 Cash and Investments Beginning of Year 259,280 155,611 Cash and Investments End of Year $426,950 $259,280 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. -4- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1994 Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council was established by a joint and coopera- tive agreement among various cities in northwest Hennepin County. The Council is organized to jointly and cooperatively coordinate the providing of human services within the area serviced by its members. Accounting policies adopted by the Coun- cil conform to generally accepted accounting principles and reflect practices common to similar organizations. The more significant accounting policies are described below. Basis of Accounting - The accounts of the Council are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting. Under this method of accounting, revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized as incurred. Revenue Recognition - A substantial portion of the Council's revenues are derived from grants and contributions. Revenues are recognized in the period designated by the grantor. Grants and contributions appli- cable to future periods are recorded as deferred revenue. Contributed Commodities - The Council receives and distributes surplus food commodities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The value of commodities received and distributed by the Council for the year ended December 31, 1994 is not reflected in the accompanying financial state- ments. There is no inventory of commodities since all commodities are distributed currently. Cash and Investments - The Council considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Investments of the Council are stated at cost, which approximates market value. All investments were considered to be cash equivalents at year end. Equipment - Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight -line method over the esti- mated useful lives of the assets. Minor equipment costs are charged to expense as purchased because the Council has determined such amounts not to be significantly material to warrant capitalization and depreciation. Accrued Compensated Absences - Council employees are entitled to vacation pay based upon length of employment. Vested or accumulated compensated absences are reported as a liability of the Council in the accompanying financial statements. Income Tax - The Council is a joint powers organization of political sub- divisions of the State of Minnesota. As such, the Council is deemed exempt from federal and state income taxes. Reclassifications - Certain amounts presented in 1993 have been reclas- sified to conform to the 1994 presentation. -5- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1994 Note 2. Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue represents grants and contributions received by the Council which are applicable to future periods. At December 31, 1994, deferred revenue of $282,305 consisted of funds available for expenses related to the Success By Six program and programs and projects sponsored by the CO-OP Northwest, such as the law enforcement, housing, cultural diversity and similar projects. Revenues will be recognized as project expenses are incurred. Note 3. Reserved Fund Balance As of December 31, 1994, a portion of the fund balance has been restricted by the Board of Directors to 1) meet emergencies and unforseen situations that require an increase in the annual budget; 2) offset inconsistencies in cash flows to maintain payment of current operating expenses; and 3) continue current operations in case of funding cutbacks until alternative funding is developed. The portion of the fund balance restricted for these purposes amounted to $28,875 as of December 31, 1994. The remaining restricted fund balance of $52,085 represents unexpended proceeds from municipal contributions specified for a particular program. The designated fund balance of $62,953 as of December 31, 1994, represents invest- ment income and similar revenues designated for special projects and other tentative plans regarding future expenditure of these financial resources as determined by the Board of Directors. Note 4. Lease Commitments The Council leases space for its administrative offices under a lease agreement which expired in June 1994. The lease required minimum monthly rental payments of $1,211, which the Council has continued to make since expiration of the lease. Rental expense pertaining to this lease for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993 was $14,536 and $13,446, respectively. The Council plans to continue leasing this space on a month to month basis until a new lease agreement has been negotiated. In addition, the Council entered into a lease agreement for certain office equip- ment. Terms of this lease require monthly payments of $441 until the lease expires in August of 1996; future minimum lease payments are $5,295 in 1995 and $3,530 in 1996. Lease payments for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993 were $5,295 and $1,765, respectively. Note 5. Contingent Liabilities The Council receives a substantial amount of revenues from grants which are subject to audit by the granting agencies. No provision for any possible adjustments has been provided for in the accompanying financial statements since management has determined the amounts, if any, would not be significantly material. -6- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1994 Note 6. Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide A. Plan Description All full -time and certain part -time employees of the Council are covered by defined benefit pension plans administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA). PERA administers the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) and the Public Employees Police and Fire Fund (PEPFF), which are cost - sharing multiple - employer retirement plans. PERF members belong to either the Coordinated Plan or the Basic Plan. Coordinated members are covered by Social Security and Basic members are not. All new members must participate in the Coor- i Plan. All police officers, firefighters and d Hated P1 n p i c peace officers who qualify g P for membership by statute are covered by the PEPFF. All current employees of the Council belong to the Coordinated Plan of the PERF. The Council's payroll for employees covered by PERF for the year ended December 31, 1994 was approximately $216,300: the Council's total payroll was $232,456. PERA provides retirement benefits as well as disability benefits to members, and benefits to survivors upon death of eligible members. Benefits are established by State Statute, and vest after three years of credited service. The defined retire- ment benefits are based on a member's highest average salary for any five successive years of allowable service, age, and years of credit at termination of service. Two methods are used to compute benefits for Coordinated and Basic members. The retiring member receives the higher of a step -rate benefit accrual formula (Method 1) or a level accrual formula (Method 2). Under Method 1, the annuity accrual rate for a Basic member is 2% of average salary for each of the first ten years of service and 2.5% for.each remaining year. For a Coordinated member,.the annuity accrual rate is 1% of average salary for each of the first ten years and 1.5% for each remaining year. Using Method 2, the annuity accrual rate is 2.5% of average salary for Basic members and 1.5% for Coordinated members. For PEPFF members, the annuity accrual rate is 2.65% for each year of service. For PEPF members whose annuity is calcu- lated using Method 1, and for all PEPFF members, a full annuity is available when age plus years of service equal 90. There are different types of annuities available to members upon retirement. A normal annuity is a lifetime annuity that ceases upon the death of the retiree. No survivor annuity is payable. There are also various types of joint and survivor annuity options available which will reduce the monthly normal annuity amount, be- cause the annuity is payable over joint lives. Members may also leave their contri- butions in the fund upon termination of public service, in order to qualify for a deferred annuity at retirement age. Refunds of contributions are available at any time to members who leave public service, but before retirement benefits begin. B. Contributions Required and Contributions Made Minnesota Statutes Chapter 353 sets the rates for employer and employee contribu- tions. The Council makes annual contributions to the pension plans equal to the amount required by state statutes. -7- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31 1994 Note 6. Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide, continued B. Contributions Required and Contributions Made, continued According to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 356.215, the date of full funding required for the PERF and PEPFF is the year 2020. As part of the annual actuarial valuation, PERA's actuary determines the sufficiency of the statutory contribution rates to- wards meeting the required full funding deadline. The actuary compares the actual contribution rate to a "required" contribution rate. Current combined statutory contribution n rates and actuarially required contribution rates for the plans are as follows: Statutory Rates ------------ - - --- -- Required Public Employees Retirement Fund Employees Employer Rates (Basic and Coordinated Plans) 4.30% 4.60% 9.58% Public Employees Police and Fire Fund 7.90% 11.70% 17.45% Contributions made by the Council for the year ended December 31, 1994 were: Percentage of Amounts Covered Payroll Employees Employer Employee Employer Public Employees Retirement Fund (Basic and Coordinated Plans) $9,150 $9,690 4.23% 4.48% The Council's contributions to the fund for the year ended June 30, 1994 (PERA's fiscal year and), represented less than 1% of the total contributions required of all participating entities. C. Funding Status and Progress 1. Pension Benefit Obligation The pension benefit obligation" is a standardized disclosure measure of the pre- sent value of pension benefits, adjusted for the effects of projected salary in- creases and step -rate benefits, estimated to be payable in the future.as a result of employee service to date. The measure, which is the actuarial present value of credited projected benefits, is intended to help users assess PERA's funding status on a going- concern basis, assess progress made in accumulating sufficient assets to pay benefits when due, and make comparisons among Public Employees Retirement Systems and among employers. PERA does not make separate measurements of assets and pension benefit obligation for individual employers. -8- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1994 Note 6. Defined Benefit Pension Plans - Statewide, continued C. Funding Status and Progress, continued The pension benefit obligations of the plans as of June 30, 1994 are shown below: (in millions): PERF PEPFF Total Pension Benefit Obligations $5,625.6 $1,021.0 Net Assets Available for Benefits at Cost (Market Values of $4,762.5 and $1,237.5, respectively) 4,733.8 1,229.8 ---- - - ---- --- -- - - -- Unfunded (Assets in Excess of) Pension Benefit Obligations $891.8 ($208.8) The measurement of the pension benefit obligation is based on an actuarial valua- tion as of June 30, 1994. Net assets available to pay pension benefits were valued as of June 30, 1994. 2. Changes in Plan Provisions and Actuarial Assumptions The 1994 legislative session did not include any benefit improvements which would impact funding costs for the PERF and the PEPFF. Prior to 1994, actuarial assump- tions used in the calculation of pension benefit obligation were the same for the PERF and the PEPFF. For the July 1, 1994 actuarial valuation, PERA approved new mortality rates updated to the 1983 Group Annuity Mortality Table, salary increases which were changed to a select and ultimate table and a new payroll growth assump- tion which was changed from 6.5% to 6%. These changes were made to reflect actual experience of the plan. With the adoption of these changes, the pension benefit obligation of the PERF increased $56.6 million. The actuarial assumption changes also necessitated a $81.2 million transfer from the PERF Benefit Reserve to the PERF Minnesota Post Retirement Investment Fund to finance the increased obligation for future retirement benefits. Potential changes in the assumptions used for the PEPFF may be made after completion of an experience study expected by February 1995. D. Ten -Year Historical Trend Information Ten year historical trend information is presented in PERA's Component Unit Finan- cial Report for the year ended June 30, 1994. This information is useful in asses- sing the pension plan's accumulation of sufficient assets to pay pension benefits as they become due. E. Related Party Transactions As of June 30, 1994, and for the fiscal year then ended, PERA held no securities issued by the Council, its member cities or other relatod parties. -9- NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL PROGRAM REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1993 Community Citizens Runaway Planning & Partici- Emergency Youth Coordination pation Services Initiative Revenues Grants and Contributions $168,402 $14,125 $78,494 $186,192 Investment Income and Other 272 Total Revenues - 1994 $168,674 $14,125 $78,494 $186,192 Total Revenues - 1993 $140,607 $14,020 $79,856 $157,320 Expenses Salaries $106,878 $5,600 $10,273 $23,715 Payroll Taxes 8,689 479 883 1,961 Pension Contributions 4,542 251 467 967 Group Insurance Benefits 8,303 750 48 2,007 Emergency Assistance Services 64,285 Point Northwest Subsidies 151,210 Program Assistance and Services Consulting and Contracted Services 5,665 1,526 Printing and Other Services 4,057 1,128 417 1,534 Office Supplies PR 2,743 642 398 548 Postage 2,372 1,201 443 378 Food and Entertainment 951 182 35 109 Travel and Mileage Allowance 959 39 34 452 Building Rental 6,911 800 600 1,300 Communications 1,548 400 200 400 General Insurance 3,851 Equipment Maintenance and Repairs 2,177 147 125 300 Depreciation 1,909 350 Expendable /Leased Equipment 4,185 425 235 600 Conferences and Staff Training 879 172 51 28 Memberships and Subscriptions 1,152 363 295 Annual Meeting and Other Events 993 Other 121 20 38 Total Expenses - 1994 $168,885 $14,125 $78,494 - $186,192 Total Expenses - 1993 $140,710 $14,020 $79,856 $172,982 -10- SCHEDULE 1 Northwest Family CO-OP Community Services Northwest Totals Success Law Collabo- and Other ---- _____ ____ __ __w_ By Six Enforcement native Programs 1994 1993 $50,448 $92,095 $54,525 $95,760 $740,041 $655,873 11,690 11,962 14,797 - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- -- - - -- $50,448 $92,095 $54,525 $10T,450 $752,003 ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---------- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- $66,129 $111,784 $100,954 $670,670 $31,877 $17,475 $22,529 $16,729 $235,076 $184,183 2,601 1,439 1,904 1,375 19,331 18,170 1,399 775 837 565 9,803 7,869 2,616 1,829 1,776 767 18,096 14,540 64,285 66,379 151,210 143,101 68,436 68,436 91,236 1,071 19,445 20,110 47,817 21,344 1,207 213 292 835 9,683 13,788 1,268 330 1,385 3,339 10,653 10,337 1,944 335 428 2,192 9,293 10,943 264 113 1,148 496 3,298 3,149 1,177 159 1,268 745 4,833 3,130 2,525 2,400 14,536 13,971 700 36 358 319 3,961 4,074 702 4,553 3,761 500 597 3,846 1,333 282 2,541 1,394 1,533 100 678 1,016 8,772 2,325 445 790 1,995 4,360 1,935 100 25 60 145 2,140 1,543 1,739 2,732 461 10 925 111 1,225 1,023 $50,448 $92,336 $54,525 $55,475 $700,480 ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- $51,486 $111,784 $49,151 $619,989 -11- APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION /PROGRAM /AGENCY) Date Submitted: August 28r 1995 (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following fiscal year, January 1 to December 31.) Applicant Organization /Program /Agency Name: Project P . E , A. C E . Address 5637 Brooklyn Blvd; Suite 200 H City, State, Zip Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Phone Number 533 -0733 Contact Person: Micheile Cleveland PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Generally describe the organization, including its mission, date established, services, and goals. Project P.E.A.C.E. was established in 1992. It is a multi- mun:i.cipal, governmental grogram serving the communities of Brooklyn Center; Champlin, Maple Grove & Robbi.nsda. Its purpose is to 1) Provide non- judgementa! /supportive advocacy and protection to battered women, 2) To create a uniform legal response to and increased community awareness of domestic violence, 3) To reduce violence against women and hold abusers accountable. Project P.E.A.C.E. employs 3 staff (2.5 rTE) and provides the following services: 1. -24 -hour referral /crisis line for victims, 2. -legal advocacy in criminal and civil courts, 3. -other systems advocacy and support services, 4.- support groups for battered women. 2. Explain the areas of expertise of the organization, including a description of the range of staff capability. Legal Advocacy. 1) On -ca''1 response to police calls on domestic disputes (volunteers & staff receive training and provide this service) 2) Civil court advocacy includes writing and filing orders for protection & harassment orders, assist victims in preparing for hearings, accompany victims to court in variety of civil cases (all duties performed primarily by Daneen, however all staff are trained & qualified to carry out responsibilities 3) Criminal cour advocacy includes victim contact and follow up, re victim's wishes to system, intervention within different systems, gathering evidence, etc. (duties performed primarily by Michelle, but al' staff are quali.fi_ed, 4) support groups -staff and volunteers, 4) Individual support, 5) Systems advocacy 3. Describe the target group for services of the organization. Victims of domestic violence in Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Robbinsdale. Because of the scope of the problems, the majority of our clients are battered women who are currently in or have been in abusive relationships. However, we provide support services to men as well as to some individuals who are victimized by strangers or acquaintances. Our clients span the range of ',LemographyI in c.Lass, age, race, and sexual preference. -1- March 1994 4. Describe how the organization is marketed, and to what geographical and demographical areas Project P.E.A.C.E. is marketed through: 1) Police referrals: City :law enforcement officials are trained and informed about Project PEACE and they in turn refer victims to the program (within the 4 cities). 2) Agency networking: Participation in the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women and networking with other agencies providing similar /related services (statewide, Hennepin County, & NW Henn). 3) Newspaper ads and flyers /posters and brochure distribution in the four cities through local businesses, doctors, media, agencies, etc. 5. Discuss the methodology employed in measuring the effectiveness of the organization. Project P.E.A.C.E. maintains statistics on the number of victims served and types of services provided. Effectiveness is indicated by 1) Victim receiving services she /he needed 2) Verbal surveying of clients 3) Quantitative and qualitative analysis of data. BUDGET Current Budget Yr. Requested Year — Actual Budget Year DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FRONT CITY $ 41,021 $ 47 ,953 TOTAL ORGANIZATION BUDGET $ 91,174 $ 94 .956 CITY AMOUNT AS % OF TOTAL BUDGET 45 % 50 % % OF TOTAL BUDGET FOR OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS 5 % 5 % 6. List specific secured and anticipated sources of contributions available to the applicant. SECURED (S) OR SOURCE AMOUNT ANTICIPATED (A) City of Maple Grove $34,754 A City of Robbinsdale $12,250 A 7. List all other funding organizations explored and the outcome. Project P.E.A.C.E. is governmental and not 501(c)3 and is limited from receiving corporate and foundation contributions. We have explored some grants that may be applicable and also receive small monetary donations from individuals, organizations, and honorariums. _�_ March 1994 8. List in -kind items requested from the City. Postage Printing 9. Describe use of all in -kind contributions, and include estimated value of each in -kind contribution. Copies - approximately 50 pages per week Postage - approximately $6.40 per week Copies are made of police reports (non - confidential only), court orders, training materials, etc. Postage is primarily to send orders to victims but also includes training and volunteer materials 10. a. Describe use of volunteers. Project P.E.A.C.E. relies on 15 -20 volunteers to staff the 24 hour crisis line and 1 -5 volunteers for clerical /office/ and day advocacy. The majority of Project P.E.A.C.E. staff are volunteers. b. Describe how the use of volunteers affects or reduces your budget. As detailed above, most staff are volunteer. This reduces are personnel budget significantly. COMMUNITY NEED 11. Explain the community need for the proposed service. Domestic abuse is the leading cause of injury to women aged 15 to 44, more common than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined (U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop). The Centers For Disease Control estimates that 1 in 2 women will be battered in her lifetime. Domestic violence is no less a problem in Brooklyn Center. 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed service (if applicable). Project P.E.A.C.E. is the only program providing direct services in an on- going, community based manner to victims of domestic violence. Without a domestic abuse intervention project, a community can expect that victims will not seek services or have information about non - community based programs, police and prosecutors spend longer hours on information /support /referrals with victims. Victims will be more likely to recant in criminal cases and less effective in civil cases. There will be decreased levels of community resident and system awareness of the scope of the problem. With a domestic abuse program based in its community, a city reduces the likelihood of injury and homicide to victims of domestic abuse as well as increases the coordinated community response. -3- March 1994 13. Describe how Brooklyn Center benefits from the services provided. Police spend less time at the scene of a domestic crime. City prosecutors -spend less time with victims, more victims follow through on criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Awareness is increased and more safety is available to citizens. 14. a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. There are no other domestic abuse programs serving Brooklyn Center. We network extensively with other agencies providing related services or working in other communities. b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. Other neighboring battered women's programs do not serve Brooklyn Center. Other agencies (counseling, social services, legal advocacy) do not serve victims of domestic abuse specifically 15. State the total numbers of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR (1994) NEXT YEAR 6,322 Crisis Calls 7,000 206 Exparte orders for protection 250 16. a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. PROJECTED TOTAL TOTAL SERVED TO BE SERVED LAST YEAR NEXT YEAR 562 Crisis Calls 600 b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? 50.5% in 1996, as Champlin will not be a city served by Project P.E.A.C.E. -4- March 1994 ORGANIZATION NEED 17. What would be the consequences to your organization of not receiving the amount requested? Project P.E.A.C.E. would not be able to meet its budget and would have to close. There would be no services available to victims of domestic violence in Brooklyn Center. The following supporting documentation must accompany this application. If any item is not enclosed, please explain why not. 1. Financial statement for or the precedin fiscal ear. P b Y 2. Proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 3. Data (backup documentation) substantiating the need for this service in Brooklyn Center. 4. Proof of nonprofit status. N/A Cities will not permit Project P.E.A.C.E. to incorporate as 501(c)3 5. List of current Board of Directors. b. Job descriptions and resumes of key personnel. 7. v a Statistical or other data measunn� effectiveness of the or Signature Daneen L. Berg"! and Date Administrative Coordinator Title i i _j_ [arch 1994 T C 7 PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. ROBBINSDALE, MINNESOTA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1994 (With Independent Accountant's Compilation Report) Robert M. Murphey 612 -493 -5799 Certified Public Accountant FAX: 612 -493 -2992 10650 County Road 81, Suite 131 Maple Grove, MN 55369 To the Directors Project P.E.A.C.E. Robbinsdale, Minnesota I have compiled the accompanying statement of assets, liabilities and fund balance - cash basis of Project P.E.A.C.E. as of December 31 1994 and the related statement of revenues and expenses - cash basis for the one and twelve months then ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The financial statements have been prepared on the cash basis of accounting, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than generally accepted accounting principles. A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial statements information that is the representation of management. I have not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. Management has elected to omit substantially all of the disclosures and the statement of changes in fund balance ordinarily included in financial statements prepared on the cash basis of accounting. If the omitted disclosures were included in the financial statements, they might influence the user's conclusions about the organization's assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues, and expenses. Accordingly, these financial statements are not designed for those who are not informed about such matters. January 21, 1995 PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE — CASH BASIS DECEMBER 31, 1994 (See Accountant's Compilation Report) ASSETS Cash $ 6,038 Due from Brooklyn Center /Maple Grove 1,565 $ 7,603 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES: Payroll taxes withheld $ 1,438 Deferred revenues 6,131 Total liabilities 7,569 FUND BALANCE 34 $ 7,603 I S , 3 PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES - CASH BASIS FOR THE ONE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 (See Accountant's Compilation Report) One Twelve REVENUES: Month Months Budget Difference City of Brooklyn Center $ 940 $ 33,580 $ 32,640 $ 940 City of Robbinsdale 242 8,660 8,418 242 City of Champlin 493 17,600 17,107 493 City of Maple Grove 625 22,324 21,699 625 Contributions 50 75 0 75 Interest income 0 70 0 70 Total revenues 2,350 82,309 79,864 2,445 EXPENSES: Salaries - coordinator 3,855 28,778 27,000 1,778 Salaries - legal advocate 1,440 18,720 18,720 0 Salaries - legal advocate /clerk 640 7,840 8,320 (480) Payroll taxes 477 4,609 3,000 1,609 Health /dental insurance 220 3,616 3,000 616 Auto mileage /parking 294 5,273 4,000 1,273 Memberships /publications 12 379 700 (321) Printing 0 716 2,000 (1,284) Office supplies 42 621 500 121 Volunteer appreciation 0 266 400 (134) Risk insurance 0 2,801 1,800 1,001 Staff /volunteer training 0 1,310 1,000 310 Pagers /crisis line 165 2,825 3,621 (796) Contingency 510 4,333 5,803 (1,470) Interpreting 75 Shelter 59 Bank charges 0 Miscellaneous 8 Legal advocate help 0 Child care 0 Professional fees 350 Telephone reimbursement 18 Total expenses 7,655 82,087 79,864 2,223 REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENSES (5,305) $ 222 $ 0 $ 222 PROGRAM PROPOSAL TWELVE -MONTH BUDGET 1995 A Crdntr FT LA PT LA Personnel 54,040 27,000 18,720 8,320 Fringe Benefits 6,000 1,200 1,200 600 Contract Services 1,440 (Crisis Lins) Parking /Mileage 3,000 Training 1,000 Printing 1,500 Insurance 2,000 Office Supplies 400 Member /Pub. 730 Equipment 2,821 (Pagers) 5% contingency 3,715 Volunteer App. 400 Total 76,772 CITY BY CITY BREAKDOWN A BC MG RB Personnel 54,040 28,641 18,590 6,809 Fringe Benefits 6,000 3,180 2,064 756 Contract Services 1,440 763 493 181 Parking /Mileage 3,000 1,590 1,032 378 Training 1,000 530 344 126 Printing 2,500 1,325 860 315 Insurance 2,000 1,060 6R8 252 Office Supplies 400 212 138 50 Member /Pub. 700 371 241 88 Equipment 2,821 1,495 970 355 5% contingency 3,715 1,969 1,278 468 Volunteer App. 400 212 138 50 Total 78,016 41,348 26,838 9,828 PROGRAM PROPOSAL. TWELVE -MONTH BUDGET - 1995 A Crdntr Crdntr PT LA Personnel 54,320 23,000 23,000 8,320 Fringe Benefits 7,000 1,200 1,200 600 Contract Services 1,980 (Crisis Line) Parking /Mileage 4,000 Training 2,000 Printing 2,000 Telephone 1,200 Rent /Mortgage 4,500 Utilities 1,800 Insurance 2,800 Office Supplies 500 Member /Pub. 700 Equipment 2,821 (Pagers) 5% contingency 4,341 Volunteer App. 1,200 Total 91,162 CITY BY CITY BREAKDOWN 1. BC CH MG RB Personnel 54,320 24,172 8,803 15,644 5,703 Fringe Benefits 7,000 3,150 1,163 1,967 714 Contract Services 1,980 890 331 566 202 Parking/Mileage 4 000 1 800 663 4 4 , , 1,12 8 0 Training 2,000 900 324 562 204 Printing 2,000 900 334 562 204 Telephone 1,200 540 200 337 122 Rent /Mortgage 4,500 2,025 752 1,265 459 Utilities 1,800 810 301 506 184 Insurance 2,800 1,260 468 787 286 Office Supplies 500 225 84 141 51 Member /Pub. 700 315 117 197 71 Equipment 2,821 1,269 471 793 288 5% contingency 4,341 1,953 725 1,220 443 Volunteer App. 1,200 540 201 336 123 Total 91,174 41,021 15,226 25,628 9,299 ATTACHMENT A PROGRAM PROPOSAL TWELVE -MONTH BUDGET - 1995 A Crdntrl Crdntr2 PT AD /LA Personnel 52,000 20,800 20,800 10,400 Fringe Benefits 7,000 1,200 1,200 600 Contract Services 1,980 (Crisis Lins) Parking /Mileage 4,520 Training 2,000 Printing 2,000 Telephone 1,200 Rent /Mortgage 5,500 Utilities 1,800 Insurance 2,800 Office Supplies 1,500 Member /Pub. 700 Equipment 2,821 (Pagers) 5% contingency 4,341 Volunteer App. 1,000 Total 91,162 CITY BY CITY BREAKUOWN A BC CH MG RB Personnel 52,000 23,400 8,681 14,612 5,304 Fringe Benefits 7,000 3,150 1,163 1,967 714 Contract Services 1,980 890 331 566 202 Parking /Mileage 4,520 2,034 755 1,270 461 Training 2,000 900 324 562 204 Printing 2,000 900 334 562 204 Telephone 1,200 540 200 337 122 Rent /Mortgage 5,500 2,475 919 1,546 561 Utilities 1,800 810 301 506 184 Insurance 2,800 1,260 468 787 286 Office Supplies 1,500 675 251 422 153 Member /Pub. 700 315 117 197 71 Equipment 2,821 1,269 471 793 288 5% contingency 4,341 1,953 725 1,220 443 Volunteer App. 1,000 450 167 281 102 Total 91,174 41,021 15,226 25,628 9,299 ATTACHMENT B PY95 TWELVE -MONTH BUDGET NARRATIVE PERSONNEL See the breakdown for each staff person on attachment F. FRINGE BENEFITS This includes deductions for FICA, Social Security, and state taxes. Also included under the fringe benefits line item is the payment of health insurance for both full -time ees em to P Y ($1200 /EACH) and the part -time comm org /legal advocate ($600 /EACH) . CONTRACT SERVICES The only agency with which we contract is Ambassador Communications to answer our 24 -hour crisis line and to page the on -call advocates. This is determined by a rate /per number of calls per month system. We y pay $165 /month 400 calls plus .40 call over 400. TRAVEL This line item covers mileage for the staff and group facilitators at a rate of .24 /mile; and p arking s taff / p g for t ff dur�.ng court appearances. The amount for the parking varies according to the location ($1 -$2 /hour). TRAINING The training portion of the budget reflects money spent for training ew volunteers teers through the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women continued trainin g for staff and volunteers on new laws, legislation, 4.ntervention skills, fundraising, cultural diversity, new curriculum for groups, and other issues pertaining to domestic violence. Each person is allotted roughly $167 /year to spend in training. I - ATTACHMENT C PRINTING This includes the following: Project brochures (2,000) describing the project and its services. These will be given to interested parties by the coordinator, legal advocates, and on -call advocates. Business cards (1,000) for the coordinator and advocates. Letterhead (2,50 sheets) to be used by the staff for correspondence. Second page sheets (2,500 sheets) to be used in conjunction with the letterhead. Project envelopes (2,500 envelopes; to be used for project mailings. TELEPHONE The estimated cost ($1200) of maintaining two working telephone lines. RENT /MORTGAGE This is the most crit::cal line item in th•a 1995 budget. The office space provided p p ided for by Brooklyn Center is no longer sufficient. Since the program has grown, the need for additional space has become of utmost importance. We have three staff eo le and P P , sometimes four with a volunteer, working in a 150 square foot area with four desks, si:: chairs, two file, cabinets, refrigerator, computer, printer, and bookcase. More importantly, we have women who are coming into our office to file Orders For Protection, or to discuss a criminal case. These women are pouring their hearts out and relaying incidents of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse inflicted upon them and their children. It is absolutely horrendous that they have no privacy, whatsoever, with their advocate, during this time. This is compounded by the fact that we share the entrance to our office with the Economic Development staff. People not associated with our program are walking in and out of our office during these emotionally difficult meetings. Besdi3es the the space issue g P (possibly ly seven people in our 150 square feet at one time) and the privacy issue, there is a serious confidentiality breach with strangers coming in and out and overhearing or noticing the women in our office. ATTACHMENT D UTILITIES The estimated cost of utilities for the Dffice space ($1,800). INSURANCE The annual premium for our liability insurance ($2,800) carried through the Cortes Agency. OFFICE SUPPLIES The estimated cost ($1,500) of office supplies for 1995. EQUIPMENT The cost of pager rental for the staff itnd advocates based on 26 pagers @ $108 /yr /pag-ar. OTHER A 5% contingency is .required under the board's mandate. The 5% contingency ($4,341) is based upon the basic budget for the four communities. The four cities contribute an amount ($400) to be used to recognize the volunteers that devote so much of 4eir energy to making the program successful. ATTACHMENT E i FORMULA The Joint Powers Boa::d decided in 1992 to develop a formula to determine percentage payment in the preceding years. The formula is based partially on population and partially on incidents of domestic violence reported to the police department. PART A: (City population /total population of all cities) x .5 This provides the individual city's percentage of the total population covered by Project P.E.A.C.E. This amount is multiplied by .5 to give it equal weighting with Part B. PART B: (city's average # of reports of domestic violence /total average of reports for all cities) x .5 The number of reports includes the number of reported incidents of domestic violence, plus the number of arrests. The number of arrests is counted twice to reflect the more time spent by the when an arrest program t is involved. Dividing i iding the average number for a city over the span of one year by the total average for all cities provides us with a percentage of the city's incidents of domestic violence. Once again this number is multiplied by .5 to give it equal weighting with Part A. PART A + PART B = PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET TO BE PAID BY A CITY This formula has been used, with a variety of terms, by other joint community programs to determine payment, Here is a breakdown of percentages to be P aid in g 1995 b P y our four communities: Brooklyn Center 45% Champlin 16.7% Maple Grove 28.1% Robbinsdale 10.2% I STAFF BREAKDOWN COORDINATOR 1 POSITION: See ATTACHMENT G for original position description. This position is currently being held by Daneen Bergland. Daneen has been with Project P.E.A.C.E. since August of 1992.. She would perform legal advocacy duties, mainly in civil court (Re.straining Orders, custody and visitation). The additional duties she would acquire are: 1) Supervision of educational/ support groups. We currently offer three groups: two in Brooklyn Center and one in Champlin. In the future, a group should be offered in Maple Grove and Robbinsdale. This person would also oversee any new groups, such a3 children's groups or groups for men who batter. 2) Project P.E.A.C.E. Board Liasion. I believe that it would be in everyone's best interest to have one person who represents the activities of Project P.E.A.C.E. to the board members. In this format, the Board would have one person whDm they could always contact. Obviously, any of the staff members would be available for the Board. i 3) Accountant Liasion. Since Daneen has been with the project froia close to its beginning, I believe that she could best represent to Boa Murphey what expenditures are necessary. Realistically, since Mr. Murphey became our accountant, this duty consists of gathering together bills, time sheets, mileage reimbursement forms, petty cash receipts, and purchase requests once every two weeks, not a huge time commitment. This position would be full -time (as it currently is now) and paid at a rate of $10 /hr with the same benefits as previously provided. The pay raise (from projected 1995 rat; of $9.50 /hr to $10 /hr) reflects the additional duties being assigned. COORDINATOR 2 POSITION: This would be a newly created position due to the elimination of one, overall PROJECT COORDINATOR (see ATTACHMENT I). See the original position description for a Legal Advocate (ATTACHMENT G) . The difference would be to provide legal advocacy duties in criminal court (arrests, hearings, sentencings). The additional duties that would be acquired are: 1) Law Enforcement Liasion: As (ou know, one of the most important aspects of my job as Project Coordinator was to establish a working relationship with as many of the officers as possible. I believe that one of the best aspects of Project P.E.A.C.E. has been our push to have a better mutual understanding between officers and advocates of our various job duties. Also, this duty would also encompass monitoring police reports coming into the Project P.E.A.C.E. office, charges filed against alleged perpetrators, and any training of officers on new laws and legislation. 2) Supervision of the 24 -hour crisis line: This position would oversee the scheduling of crisis advocates (both staff and volunteer) and act as a liasion between Project P.E.A.C.E. and Ambassador Communications which serves as our answering facility to ensure effective and efficient service. 3) Compilation�of statistics: Tha Coordinator 2 would also be in charge of compiling the monthly, quarterly, and yearly statistics which have been provided to the Board. { This would be full -time (replacing the full -time PROJECT COORDINATOR position) and paid at a rate of $10 /hr (as opposed to the $12.98/hr rate of the PROJECT COORDINATOR position) with the same benefits as those accorded the 'Coordinator 1 position. Michelle Cleveland is currently a half -time employee for Project P.E.A.C.E. She joined us in January of 1994 as primarily a back- up legal advocate in both civil and criminal court. Besides those duties, she also provided on -call advocacy for the crisis line, assisted in the collection of statistics, and has been our, liasion with the Northwest .Family Violence Forum. I would advise that Michelle be offered this full -time position to complete the consistency and knowledge of Project ;).E.A.C.E. that would be needed upon my leaving. t I COMMUNITY ORGANIZER /LEGAL ADVOCATE: See ATTACHMENT H for position description. A half -time position is currently being held by Michelle Cleveland (see above). Presently, that position is only a relief legal advocacy position, but, in this form, would become more of z community organizer. In g m tenure as Project Coord' Y � inator, I bec<tme increasingly 1 aware of the need for one person to focus on volunteer recruitment and fundraising /public education. As I have discussed at prior board meetings, I believe that we are reaching our peak in terms of money that cities will budget for this program. Other financial outlets, i such as additional public or private sources, must be located. The community's ever increasing needs in the area of domestic violence both reactive and proactive, will not cease just because cities cannot budget for higher amounts. Therefore, we need someone who can spend the time to locate and apply for these available monies to meet the community's needs. Also, you have heard me lament about thy necessity of recruiting and training more re volunteers. This too, takes a true commitment of time that one, overall project coordin cannot make. Without our volunteers, this program does not run, and, more than likely, does not exist. The more volunteers we have the less likely already existing volunteers will be to suffer burn out and leave. I think that it is essential to the survival of this project to have a position in which one of the top priorities is to focus on this rob p lem. Finally, whomever would be hired for this position must not only have experience in the field of domestic violence, they must also have experience in legal advocacy. This will enable the employee to act as a relief legal advocate for the co- coordinators should they take sick or vacation leave. i 7_7_;�CHW =mil 1 2, PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. PROGRAM PROPOSAL TWELVE -MONTH BUDGET - 1996 Coord. Coord. Coord. Personnel 53,976 21,632 21,632 10,712 Payroll taxes 4,500 Contract Serv. 4,500 Pagers 800 Parking /Mile. 5,400 Training 2,000 Rent 6,000 Telephone 1,800 Risk Ins. 3,300 Printing 1,000' Off.Supp. /Cop. 1,500 Memb. /Pub. 700 Accountant 1,200 5% Cont. 4,433 Volunteer App. 1,000 94,109 BC 50.5% MG 35.6% RO 12.9% 47,525 34,444 12,140 T(� , Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend or live -in partner. Findings by the U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop M. Medical expenses from domestic violence total at revealed that domestic violence is the leading cause of least S3 to S5 billion annually. Businesses forfeit another injury to women between ages 15 to 44. more common 5100 million in lost wages, sick leave, absenteeism and than automobile accidents, muggings and rapes non - productivity. (Domestic Violence For Health Care combined. Providers. 3rd Edition, Colorado Domestic Violence Other research has found that half of all women will Coalition, 1991) experience some form of violence from their partners :a Abusive husbands and lovers harass 74% of during marriage, and that more than one -third are battered repeatedly every year. employed battered women at work, either in person or o%er the telephone (Caroline Wolf Harlow, Female Although official estimates of domestic violence rely Victims ol'Crinte. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1991), largely on FBI, police and emergency room medical causing 20% to lose their jobs (Schecter & Gray, A reports, in fact, many women also report domestic Framework for Understanding and Empowering violence to friends• family, relatives. churches. Buttered Wooten, 1988). synagogues, physicians and nurses. These sources of information are not included in national crime sur%evs. to As violence a women becomes more severe In addition, most reports do not show the number of and more frequent in the home, children experience a violent incidents experienced by individual battered NXKi increase in physical violence by the mate batterer. women and their children. Hence, statistics do not (M. Strauss and R. Gelles, Plp'sical Violence in accurately reflect the amount of violence experienced American Families. 1990) in intimate relationships and in the home. M approximately I out of every 25 elderly persons is However, what the statistics do reveal about domestic victimized annually (Candace Heisler, Journal of violence is alarming. For example: ElderAhuse and Neglect. 1991). Of those who experience domestic elder abuse, 37% are neglected and .� There are at least 4 million reported incidents of 26�i are physically abused. Of those who perpetrate domestic violence against women every year. almost domestic elder abuse, 30% are the adult children of the 20% of these are aggravated assaults in the home. abused person. (National Aging Resource Center on (Angela Brown, Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing. Elder Abuse. 1990) December 1990) In 1991, only 17 states kept data on to In 1991, more than 90 women were reported domestic violence offenses. murdered every week. Nine out of ten „ ?`„ These reports were limited to murder, were murdered by men. (Senate rape, robbery, and serious bodily injury Judiciary Committee Report. Vio- and no other forms of domestic lenc•e Against Women: A Week violence. (Senate Judiciary Committee hi the Life of America, October Report, October 1992) 1992) :a Weapons are used in 30% to Injuries that battered women of domestic violence incidents. receive are at least as serious as (P. Claus & M. Ranel, Special injuries suffered in 90% of violent Report: Family Vio- felony crimes, yet under state lence,Bureau of Justice Statis- / laws, they are almost always tics,undated) ' classified as misdemeanors. (Joan Zorza, The Gender Bias Committee's m 15 to 25% of pregnant f: Domestic Violence Study, 1989) women are battered.(Evan Stark & Anne Flitcraft, 1992) ta. In nearly 31 of the states, under many circumstances, it is legal for a husband to rape his wife (National ta. In 95% of all domestic 4 '� Clearinghouse on Marital and Date violence assaults, crimes are ` Rape, 1993). In one study, 37% of the committed by men against t women who had been physically w battered by their husbands were also omen. Re rt to the Nation 1 on Crime and Justice. Bureau raped by the husbands. (Diane E. Revised Russell, Rape in Marriage. of Justice Statistics, 1983) ED., 1990) I to 22 to 35 % of women = t& Women are 10 times more who visit emergency rooms likely then men to be victims of are there for injuries related to i violent crime in intimate on -going abuse. (Journal of relationships.(U. S. Dept. of American Medical Associa- _ .;. `�._ Justice, Violence Against lion, 1990 !�; r 4, Women, January 1994 _ � r' HOUSE ^ PHOTO COURTESY O E Of RUTH D.C. .v vAAA� .J ivat.Aat %, LJ %. AA %� A Ak%,I V1 6%1..11• • • ts. Until recently, few states collected enough information to indicate how many crimes reported to the lice were committed against women and how man police g Y were committed against men. Crimes reported as ti aggravated assault by husband against wife were not distinguished from crimes reported as aggravated assault _ by an unknown assailant. (Domestic Crimes in the U.S. { ' Survey, Senate Judiciary Committee, 199 1) to Although more than one million women seek medical treatment each year for injuries caused by their x husbands, ex- husbands or boyfriends, doctors correctly identify the injuries as resulting from battering only 4% of the time. (E. Stark & A. Fliteraft, Medical Therapy as Repression: The Case of the Battered Woman, 1982) PffOTO BY THERESA C MADAM Why Don't Batterers Leave ? This is the more appropriate question, yet many people ask Yet, there are nearly three times as many animal why battered women stay or don't get help. The facts are: shelters in the United States as there are shelters for battered women (Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings, t& Although divorced and separated women compose 1990). only 7% of the population in the United States, they account for 75% of all battered women and report being ta- After being sheltered. 31% of abused women in battered 14 times as often as women still living with their New York City returned to their batterers primarily partners.(Patsy Klaus & Michael Rand, Special Report: because they could not locate longer -term housing Family Violence, Bureau of Justice, 1992) (Dwyer & Tully, 1989). ts. Victimizations by intimates and other relatives ts. Violent fathers use school records or the presence accounted for only 5% of all violent victimization against of children at school to track down the mothers (Lee men.(U. S. Dept. of Justice, Violence Against Women. Ann Hoff, Battered Women as Survivors, 1990). NCJ- 145325, January 1994) ts. Abusers keep or destroy documentation like birth ta. Currently, there are 2,000 battered women in America certificates and immunization records, thus preventing who are serving prison time for defending their lives or seriously delaying the family's receiving welfare against their batterers (Stacey Kabat, Remarks from benefits or housing assistance (Peter Jaffe, David Wolfe presentation at Harvard School of Public Health, June & Susan KayeWilson, Children of Battered Women, 1991). FBI statistics indicate that women convicted for 1990). killing their male partners are frequently sentenced to longer prison terms than are men. (Angela Browne, When ts, In the first year after a divorce, a woman's standard Battered Women Kill, 1987) of living drops by 73% while a man's improves by an average of 42% (Action Notes, 1989). to Up to 50% of all homeless women and children in this country are fleeing domestic violence (Elizabeth Schnei- der, Legal Reform Efforts for Battered Women, 1990). ,; 4 �.. �`?`ZZ';4;s'ra�^ -a�_._ W £ N r t z x RESEARCH SAl�ID STATISTICS _ E �.�" • - ....- .:;�...,.'� } cc !F 1 pkiersm A� Or mete rO � � CalrGr ..taDbQ>S�1w ay . & u x tescuetLS�d. s a tout dryfotmce tune aided t6a eEerla bf t)ie battaed''v®al)s ir+aver str .... ben brace: agencies wavypo�t tress ::ttatuttitrediaa 8 le a zl> s>z �we:>t m eoetai �ytna.,.nt�a r 1»rst>r gnat �� theoaiea adoptied t7rsomt acftma teas.. � ' �, ,� ai2»- based,. almtyatii tif ttatiedng bads ens its:aeletlf> goeatloos abonf sfcteuce � omen attt�'from > . tiacl�s• otht pathoia�r'af 3odividnats or fiaxodies W. t5e at>d.t peilcfa,` Hams amd t Which Jt: amused me ,m `m . � si x „ lmpott ant 8*ber ldaC maa�t <s ot.aos>eatta ptoieoce �,<tmseported. erm to andemtc stndax sue tLe ea� rorotastts �rfitrs»>t�<nc lack eii Tmowtetigr:thd: domesnc�loimeeJs a afore. 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Demm CO 8=1607/9 Tdephc=O i1 MISS2, roc OM 931-9231 4_7at..4s,rw t&33 million children in the United States, between ages 3 and 17 rT-Tie children of battered years, are yearly at risk of exposure to parental violence. (Peter Jaffe, w omen ' w ith David Wolfe & Susan Kaye Wilson, Children of Battered Women, 1990) the saine myths and 4 untruths about battering Which m. In general, 70% of men who abuse their female partners also confront their mothers. They inust i abuse their children. (Bowker, Arbitell & McFerron, "On The Relationship Between Wife Beating and Child Abuse," in Feminist which tells them, "It's not so Perspectives on Wife Abuse, Kersti Yllo & Michelle Bogard, eds.,1988) bad—dont worry, everything will ta.As violence against women becomes more severe and more fre- be all right. Meanwhile, every- in the home, children experience a 300 increase in physical thing theyfeel and have experi- violence by the male enced tells thein it is bad ... every- batterer. (M. Straus & - en entering thbik ivill not be till right. R Gelles, Physical Violence in American ishelters because of domestic Diana Onley Campbell, Families, 1990) violence, then it seents impekative NCADV VOICE. Fall 1991. Research shows that that rile reco dren tire, what they have survived, half of all women will experience some form of violence from their partners during mar and What it is they needfroin its. riage, that more than one -third of these women are battened repeated- ly every year. Children are often in the middle of this violence. ` Winter 1993 Special Edition on Children's Civil Rights. Woman Rhuse ... Child Rhose �.3 ter. Many parents minimize or deny the presence of children while the mothers are being assaulted. However, interviews with children of battered women reveal that they have seen and heard, and can describe detailed accounts of violent behavior that their mother or father never realized they had witnessed. Qaffe, _ Wolfe & Wilson, Children of Battered Women, 1990) H, Reports by battered mothers show that 87 of children witness the abuse. (Lenore Walker, The ° Battered Woman Syndrome, 1984) r za Events can be witnessed in many ways, not just ; by sight Children may hear their mother's screams f and crying; the abuser's threats, sounds of fist hit- ting flesh, glass breaking, wood splintering, cursing and degrading language. Children also witness the consequences of the abuse after it has occurred — their mother's bruises and torn clothes, holes in r walls, broken furniture, their mother's tears. They sense the tension in the house, in their mother. (National Center On Women and Family Law, The Ef Of Woman Abuse on Children, 1990) g ri Many fathers inadvertently injure children while throwing about furniture or other household objects when abusing their female partners. The youngest children sustain the most serious injuries, such as concussions and broken shoulders and ribs. (Maria Roy, Children In The Crossfire, 1988) 62% of sons over age 14 were injured r leiice their children experience its a result of living when they attempted to protect their moth- with an abusivefather. For instance, courts and ers from attacks by abusive male artners. Child Protective Senlices have penalized battertlif wonten (Maria Roy, Children In The Crossfire, 1988) f or Eight times as many women report using away. Fathers' rights groups have itsed statistics its a p ysical discipline on their children while with the batterer than when living alone or in reality, battered women strive to protect their children 1 a non - abusive relationship. (Lenore Walker, The Battered Woman Syndrome, 1984) despite their own terror, ' M , 5% to 25% of pregnant women are bat- . ed by their partners. Often, battered women leare abit- tered. (Evan Stark & Anne Flitcraft,1992) SaIlle tinte, niany of them return to the t � In a study of 1,200 White, Latina and African American pregnant women, one in because ' six reported physical abuse during pregnan- cy. Q. McFarlane, "Abuse During Pregnancy- chililren. It is always the abitser's responsibility to stop A Cross - Cultural Study of Frequency and abusive behavior. It is this behavior that entlangers chil- Severity on Injuries," 1991) dren of battered women and theirmothers. M Of children who witness their mothers being abused by their fathers, 40 suffer anxiety, 48% suffer depression, 539/ fi ► ►' ` ��± � act out with their parents, 0°'6 act out with siblings. (Pfout, Schopler & Henley, "Forgotten Victims Of Family Violence," in Social Work, July 1982) These children also suf- fer poor health, low self -esteem, poor impulse control, sleep- ing difficulties, and feelings of powerlessness. They are at high risk for alcohol and drug use, sexual acting out, ► '? " running away from home, isolation, loneliness, fear r r`•� and suicide. Qaffe, Wolfe & Wilson, Children of Battered Women, 1990) Caught in the Middle... f ter. Children's lives are frequently disrupted by moves to escape domestic violence. They lose considerable school time; flee home without books, money or changes of clothing; and live in the family car when shelters are unavailable. (Maria Roy, Children In The Crossfire, ]988) ;. ter. Interviews with children living in battered . • women's shelters show that, within a one -year period, 85% of these children had stayed twice with friends or vraroerr►+Flasac r►uwra relatives, and 75 %6 over age 15 had run away twice. (Maria Roy, Children In The Crossfire, 1988) to Joint custody results in much lower child custody ter. Since school records are not protected by law, vio- support awards which are not more likey to be paid. lent fathers use these records to track down the moth - In the end, mothers who bear the real financial burden ers or kidnap the children. As a result, many children of raising children in joint custody arrangements, are of battered women are kept out of school for security far worse off economically, which, hurts the children. reasons. (Lee Ann Hoff, Battered Women as Survivors, (Nancy Polikoff, The Women's Advocate, 1983) 1990; Jaffe, Wolfe & Wilson, Children of Battered Women, ?a. Abusive partners use children as pawns in custody 1990) fights to coerce their female partners to reconcile with ta, Many children of battered women who move to a them. Often, these coercive incidents occur during new school district are unable to enroll in school if they court- ordered visitation. (Barbara Hart, "Children of lack birth certificates, immunization records and other Domestic Violence: Risks & Remedies," in Protective paperwork that got left behind when they and their Services Quarterly, Winter 1993) mothers had to escape from home. Batterers also fre- ta More than 50% of child abductions result from quently destroy these documents as part of their con - domestic violence. (Geoffrey Greif &Rebecca Ha gar, trol of the family. (Joan Zorza, "Women Battering: A Y g Major Cause of Homelessness," in Clearinghouse Review, "Abduction of Children By Their Parents: A Survey of Special Issue, 1991. Also Jaffe, Wolfe & Wilson, 1990) the Problem," in Social Work, 1991) ti. Most of these abductions are perpetrated by fathers and their agents. Battering men use custodial access to w the children as a tool to terrorize battered women or to r ' retaliate for separation. (David F'uikelhor, Gerald «' , Hotaling & Andrea Sedlak,1990 as cited by B. Hart in • to 1992, theta wefe 2:tttiiifan re ease Protective Services Quarterly, 1993) Pam u ,'o! child abtue acid neglect ltt � t#n€ted States ti, Each year, in the United States, more than 350,000 feported 2Z°o Ph>tl children are abducted by parents. 54% of these abduc 7% tft"ed Saxtlal WO ".. lions are short manipulation around custody ��� invt>tved emtlEklpalYsefse orders; 46 %6 involve concealing the whereabouts of the B %=� �'othel'xsrEllch� child or taking the child out of state. Abduction causes abaftdtultrtent and tiaFlefxlelle�t mild to severe mental harm in 3 out of 10 children sub- �ro eted to it 8bU5e, 7993) s j (David Finkelhor, Gerald Hotaling & Andrea Sedlak,1990) k • ;nE1992 �26tclsldrEtftEtl,�8 to Leaving the abusive relationship does not guaran te5u>; of ptt1t51f.'a itt;glect,' tee safety for battered women and their children. : � =a {Nahcula[ Goat x Abusive men often escalate violence to recapture bat- tered women and children In fact, as many as 75% of visits to medical emergency rooms by battered women ' kt 1991; dutti frth8 , occur after they have separated from the violent part- 13.SGetf �f ir)t3lt�#y17e ner. (Evan Stark & Anne Flitcraft,1988)r t1Ydri t]tttal' M ter. Child abuse, whether by fathers or mothers, is like-, ly to diminish once the battened mother is able to gain Mo to 309e Q#a Offtatt rtlelt access to safety services and achieve separation from k7 Itilt3 extiuttESi ark' ere r y+ *y 9 .Itt� :A•. the violent father Dean Giles - Sims, " A Longitudinal ltee. _SChttetdeT.s Study of Battered Children of Battered Wives," in ix EIt1:>rfs Family Relations, 1985) N�nottu t o11tm NCADV, is a non- profst membership organization committed to ending violence against women and children. AGMW NCADV has a child advocacy task force, a special membership for youth under 18, and articles on children's Dm um civil rights in our special issue of the VOICE newsletter. For more information contact NCADV at P.O. Box V�tf2KE 18749, Denver, CO, 302IW49. Phonc 3t13r839 -1852. E -7 N...• A S"f, U.- PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. PROTECT, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, COMFORT, AND EMPOWER Project P.E.A.C.E it; a multi - municipal, governmental program serving the communities of Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Robbinsdale in northwest Hennepin county. The day -to -day operations and policy decisions are under the direction of the Project Coordinator. r PURPOSE: To provide maximum protection and advocacy for women who have been battered b their intimate partners or family members Y P Y in a non-judgemental environment which promotes respect for the woman and her individual circumstances. To create a uniform response, in accordance with existing and future state laws,;to domestic assault by making agencies, institutions, helping systems, and individuals in our communities more a - dare and responsive to the dynamics of abusive relationships. To reduce the number of incidents of violence against women in our communities by offering a support system for women who have been battered; denouncing violence as an acceptable response; holding assailants accountable for their assaultive behavior and offering educational and support systems to women who are trying the in to end t violence in their lives. PHILOSOPHY: Domestic violence,`or battering, is a series of tactics used to control and maintain power of one partner over another. These tactics consist of physical, sexual, and emotional violence, intimidation, blaming, threats of violence or retribution against the woman or children, isolation from friends and family, and economic abuse. Violence is a matter of choice and abusers are responsible for their behavior. No person makes another person be violent. No one deserves to be battered. Although battering often occurs between individuals in an intimate, sexual relationship, it may also occur in relationships s between siblings, roommates, P g , inmate , and parent /child. The root cause of violence against women, including battering, as with violence against other groups, is oppression. The oppression of women, or sexism, is directly related to the oppression of other groups in our culture which constitutes racism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism. Therefore, we, as an organization, will work to eradicate this oppression from our culture, insititutions, communities, and women's lives. Page Two SERVICES: r ! On -call advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide women who have been battered 'with information,.: support, referrals and advocacy within the legal, social service, medical, mental health, and court systems. ,On -call advocates respond to incidents of domestic abuse, listening to the woman's concerns and offering her assistance in obtaining available options. Legal advocates alsc provide assistance in filing Orders for Protection and assault charges, and accompaniment to both family and criminal court. Group Facilitators 16ad support groups for women who are either currently in, or have been involved in, a battering relationship. We have four groups that meet in various communities in the Northwest Hennepin area. We offer both afternoon and evening groups which meet every other week. Jail Visitors assist men who have been arrested for acts of domestic violence. These volunteers offer information regarding the court process, consequences for violent behavior, and options for changing violent and controlling behavior. This program is scheduled to begin December 1, 1993. t r r BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Spetch, Chief of Police Robbinsdale President Sherman Otto, Chief of Police Maple Grove Vice President Joel Downer, Captain Brooklyn Center Secretary Al Garber, Chief of Police Champlin Director ATTACHMENT 5 y ,j ' -t. r r S. - ,i y 'i ,. ), r •� _ r 4. 3 !'. / i raY. t / t t /` j i _ t ti 4. a� `c N. t 4 `` � •� f _ ,�', •'. :• - .. 1 � r ' f ' 'Jt ` r; r v ' ♦ r � �f i, , t = ^ •,r r 4 : w' i - F a ' � '.♦ r .* a _.e"r .r� �""_� C' -; t, .a •`, ` L• i a r . .�r a. Daneen L . 'Bergtand _. i local Address ;Permanent Address.( s 905 E. Main St. ` ' ' w 't " R.` R..' 'Box '•82A ; '. Floyd, ` IA 50435 i s .� 507- 387 -4100 .'� ,; M `', .,SIS- 398 -2492 l Objective: ' To obtain a -long =term position that utilizes my.work .experience 0s 'a women's.advocate and legal advocate at a battered women's shelter, . implements my ,education. in Women's . Studies, and allows further, advancement of -women's issues.and the empowerment of women. / J " ` Education_: t gachetor's �of Science, .Mankato State University,: 'Mankato, MN September 1988 June 1992 Majors:.. Women's_ Studies /English - Creative Writing G.P.A.: •3.8 Work 4 Experience: *CADA (Committee Against Domestic Abuse), Mankato; MN Internship - January March 1992. Relief Pool - March 1992 - present Women's Advocate - Responsibilities include answering crisis calls.from battered women, giving referrals to services for women and chidren, listening supportively, assisting with house meetings., Legal Advocate — Responsibilities include writing, filing, and .attending hearings for Orders For Protection, answering crisis calls, working with Legal Aid, county and city attorneys and_ advocating on women's behalf with law enforcement. *Prairie.River.Inc. .Mankato,.MN October 1991 -''June 1992 Personal Care Attendant .Responsibilities include assisting a woman of different ability .with her personal cares such as: - bathing; dressing, cooking; housekeeping,'transportation, "and social. activities } *Mankato State University Mankato, MN Spring quart er.1991 and 71992 Teaching - Assistant Responsibilities..include grading course-,. 1 work,, dealing with students`, assisting to writing of exams, r, ' r organinng speakers and panels. 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Interested in Interests: .implementing :journaling and creative writing programs for women and facilitating creative movement and body awareness and appreciation in'_relation to music ; References: Terri Taylor .Donna Langston Rick Robbins CADA MSU Box 64 MSU -P.O. Box '466 Women's Studies English Dept. Mankato, MN 56002 Mankato, MN 56001 Mankato, MN 56001 507 -625 -8688 .507- 389 -2077 •507- 389 -2117 2 r v r _�. `l. f ' t -` t ` .. > " t ry - a ,. t ` I + r . n, i , R .Y -..' .d :f�. 4 t ��• t r t :: � .i r t '. .. t! ,'w+ ��_ y A. ,rte i ;' '• . a ♦�. . r •'t :v �� '�' t �� • C.t >• 4 a •.t , i r S , aJ fat_ 1 r Ct ti.w w � \ Yt •�`. �_•" � t a c � s„ t s r �:• �f.. w + > =r `t - -` -•r�r •..� y + r -.r .. A .. .. ... .rL .•f .. 4 .. . - • ^ r ? r .. .1 N - PROJECT P. . ` E A.C.F. INTERVENTION PROJECT POSITION TITLE: a TITLE: CO- COORDINATOR STATUS: Full -time PAY RATE: $10 /hr, starting REVISED DATE: 11/94 POSITION SUMMARY: In consultation with the Board of Directors, this position provides legal advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Robbinsdale. This osit' p ion also rovides administrative duties for he overall P r t Project and its individual ro rams. P g DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides on -call advocacy services `co victims of domestic violence which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Responds to requests for intervention services; b. Assists victims in obtaining emergency housing and /or medical care; C. Supports victims in crisis; d. Works with victims on safety plans; e. Provides victims with information on alternatives and available resources and assistance; and f. Responds to concerns of on -call advocates regarding intervention services. 2. Provides legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Provides appropriate referrals to social service, welfare, or community resources; b. Assists victims in filin g for an Order for Protection or a formal complaint when no charge has been filed; C. Works with victims in preparation for civil and criminal court hearings; d. Accompanies victims to all court hearings; e. Arranges necessary transportation for victims and witnesses for all civil and criminal court appearances; f. Familiarizes victims with the criminal justice system and available legal resources; and Page Two g. Offers support as needed by victims throughout the court process with regular updates on case status. h. Informs victims of upcoming hearings and the disposition of said hearings. 3. Coordinates all existing and future educational /support groups which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Provides safe, private locations for educational/ support groups to meet; b. Supervises all groups facilitators; c. Provides for on -going training for group facilitators in areas of group work; d. Evaluates emerging needs in the community for the creation of new groups; e. Facilitates an educational /support group, as necessary. 4. Act as liasion between Project P.E.X.C.E. and the Board of Directors which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Attend all Board meetings, as requested; b. Update board members on the activities of Project P.E.A.C.E. C. Offer agenda items to the President of the Board, as needed; d. Update all staff members on results of board meetings; e. Assist the Board of Directors, as necessary. 5. Act as liasion between Project P.E.A.C.E. and the project's accountant which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Compile all billings, time sheats, reimbursement requests, and purchase requests in a timely manner for bi- weekly pay periods; b. Maintain an on -going record of-employee's accruel of compensatory time, vacation leave, and sick leave; c. Oversee employee's requests for compensatory time, vacation leave, and sick leave; d. Provide yearly budgetary proposals, with the assistance of the accountant and other staff members, for the Board of Directors. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT'D): 6. Conducts follow -up with victims as is necessary and appropriate. 7. Maintains accurate records and reports. I Page Three 8. Works in conjunction with other legal advocates in developing and implementing effective changes within the legal system. 9. Participates in social change activities, i.e., committees, action groups, training, etc. 10. Attends all staff meetings and in- service training sessions. 11. Maintains confidentiality. 12. Assists the Co- Coordinator in the administration of the Intervention Project as requested.,' 10. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as requested. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• 1. At least one year of experience in providing advocacy services to victims of domestic violence preferred. The following can be substituted for part /or all of the experience requirement at the discretion of the Program Coordinator: a. College credit in the areas of women's studies, sociology, criminal justice, psychology, and courses pertaining to the':study of law or the le al g /criminal justice system. 7 Y b. seminars or trainings on legal issues related to domestic violence, women "s issues, or the court system. C. Previous involvement in a relationship affected by domestic violence. 2. An understanding,of the power and control dynamics used in relationships.- affected by domestic violence. 3. An understanding�of the legal system, especially the civil and family court system. i t ti Page Four OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to relate to individuals of diverse social, racial economic, and cultural backgrounds. 2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 3. An understanding of and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence. 4. Ability to work without immediate supervision and make independent decisions in crisis situations. 5. Ability to work cooperatively with all program staff. 6. A valid Minnesota driver's license and reliable vehicle. 7. A flexible working schedule. MICHELLE LYNN - CLEVELAN . y . 125 Oak Grove Street. Namber 317 • MinaeapoU Minnesota 56403 • (612) 870 -4846 WORN F.M2219 DICE Legal Phone Advocate Highlights include: • Providing crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic abuse. • Directing clients to legal. medical and social services: providing referrals regarding resources available in the community including educational. housing and employment services. • Working in conjunction with other legal advocates to develop and implement effective changes within the legal system. 0 Assisting with training and supervision of volunteers and interns. Canvasser Highlights include: • Contacting individuals in- person to solicit funding for counseling services provided to survivors of sexual violence. • Discussing services and educating individuals about the realities of sexual violence. • Maintaining daily fund- raising quota. commissions from which comprised 100% of salary. Assistant Teacher Highlights - include: • Providing daily child care for twelve infants. • Reporting on mental and physical well -being of children to parents and center director. • Fostering an environment conducive to healthy child development. Merchandiser /Sales Associate Highlights include: • Selling junior women's clothing and accessories. • Maintaining consistent daily sales levels in a competitive environment. • Training new sales associates and managing a live- person sales staff. • Implementing sales campaigns and maintaining inventories. • Communicating problems on sales floor to management and advising solutions. Harriet Tubman Women's Shelter Minneapolis Minnesota August 1992 - August 1993 Highlights include: • Providing direct advocacy. support and case management services throughout the court process for victims of domestic abuse. • Completing volunteer training program and attending monthly inservices to further develop understanding of abuse issues. Portagc CountX LiteraME Council Stevens Point. Wisconsin October 1991 - March 1992 Highlights include: • Providing one- to-cne tutoring for a Hmong woman in order to !mprove her Eng!tsh writing skills for course work at a local technical college. • Participating in training for community volunteers teaching basic reading and writing skills to area adults. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts. December 1990 University of Wisconsin - Madison Major. English Major GPA: 3.0 Besponsible for 100% of college amens WORN IIISTORY Harriet Tubman Women's Shelter. Minneapolis. Minnesota September 1993 - Present 7 e Cradle Club Edina. Minnesota November 1992 - Present Hen_n_evin CounIy__Sexual Violence Center. Minneapolis. Minnesota Summer 1992 Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe: Minneapolis, Minnesota May 1992 - November 1992 Vanitv: Stevens Point. Wisconsin September 1991 - March 1992 H. C. Prange Comoanv: Madison. Wisconsin January 1991 - August 1991 REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REST PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. INTERVENTION PROJECT POSITION TITLE: TITLE: CO- COORDINATOR STATUS: Full -time PAY RATE: $10 /hr, starting REVISED DATE: 11/94 POSITION SUMMARY: In consultation with the Board of Directors, this position provides legal advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Robbinsdale. This position also provides administrative duties for the overall Project and its individual programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides on -call advocacy services to victims of domestic violence which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Responds to requests for intervention services; b. Assists victims in obtaining emergency housing and /or medical care; C. Supports victims in crisis; d. Works with victims on safety plans; e. Provides victims with information on alternatives and available resources and assistance; and f. Responds to concerns of on -call advocates regarding intervention services. 2. Provides legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Provides appropriate referrals to social service, welfare, or other community resources; b. Assists victims in filing for an Order for Protection or a formal complaint when no charge has been filed; C. Works with victims in preparation for civil and criminal court hearings; d. Accompanies victims to all court hearings; e. Arranges necessary transportation for victims and witnesses for all civil and criminal court appearances; f. Familiarizes victims with the criminal justice system and available legal resources; and Page Two g. Offers support as needed by victims throughout the court process with regular updates on case status. h. Informs victims of upcoming hearings and the disposition of said hearings. 3. Coordinates all oprations of the 24 -hour crisis line which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Provides, through contracting with an answering service, a 24 -hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence and law enforcement officers to access emergency assistance from crisis advocates; b. Oversees the scheduling of the 24 -hr crisis line; C. Supervises all crisis advocates; d. Provides on -going training for crisis advocates in areas of intervention and domestic violence; d. Evaluates, on a yearly basis, the functioning of both the 24 -hr crisis line and the contracted agency and provides a written report to the Board of the conclusions. r 4. Act as liasion between Project P.E.N.C.E. and law enforcement officers from all participating communities which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Schedule meetings with designated police department personnel, as necessary, to discuss any problems regarding law enforcement response to domestic assault incidents; b. Monitor all'`police reports of domestic assault, or domestic assault related, incidents; C. Provide yearly trainings on new laws and legislation regarding domestic violence and related offenses; d. Provide other trainings to law enforcement officers, as requested, on Project P.E.A.C.F. and /or domestic violence issues. 5. Compile statistics regarding the activities of Project P.E.A.C.E. which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly statistics on the number of calls received, number of arrests, breakdown of charges, number of shelter visits, home visits, hospitals runs, police department visits, number of orders for protection requested, number of orders for protection written and filed, the number of orders for protection granted or denied, breakdown of cities placing calls, breakdown of number of police reports received from each city, breakdown of number of arrests from each city; Page Three b. Prepare other statistics as requested by staff members or Board of Directors. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT'D)• 6. Conducts follow -up with victims as is necessary and appropriate. 7. Maintains accurate records and reperts. 8. Works in conjunction with other legal advocates in developing and implementing effective changes within the legal system. 9. Participates in social change activities, i.e., committees, action groups, training, etc. 10. Attends all staff meetings and in- service training sessions. 11. Maintains confidentiality. 12. Assists the Co- Coordinator in the administration of the Intervention Project as requested. 10. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as requested. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• 1. At least one year of experience in providing advocacy services to victims of domestic violence preferred. The following can be substituted for part /or all of the experience requirement at the discretion of the Program Coordinator: a. College credit in the areas of women's studies, sociology, criminal justice, psychology, and courses pertaining to the-study of law or the legal /criminal justice system. b. Seminars or trainings on legal issues related to domestic violence, women's issues, or the court system`. C. Previous involvement in a relationship affected by domestic violence. 2. An understandingof the power and control dynamics used in relationships affected by domestic violence. 3. An understanding of the legal system, especially the criminal justice system. Page Four OTHER QUALIFICATIONS• 1. Ability to relate to individuals of diverse social, racial economic, and cultural backgrounds.' 2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 3. An understanding of and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence. 4. Ability to work without immediate supervision and make independent decisions in crisis situations. 5. Ability to work cooperatively with all program staff. 6. A valid Minnesota driver's license and reliable vehicle. 7. A flexible working schedule. ek Lourdes Maria Santaballa 2741 Aldrich Ave. South #3 Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612)871 -9256 OBJECTIVE A career in a social change organization committed to the empowerment of oppressed people, especially women and children of color. RELATED EXPERIENCE - Independent Consultant: present. - Shelter Coordinator: Sojourner Shelter, Hopkins, MN; December 1992 -March 1994. - Women's Advocate: Sojourner Shelter, Hopkins, MN; July 1992 - December 1992. - Transitional Housing Consultant: Casa de Esperanza, St. Paul, MN; April 1992 -July 1992. - Battered Women's Action Day Organizer: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, St. Paul, MN; February 1992 -March 1992. -Legal Advocate: Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Mankato, MN; July 1991- February 1992. - Women's Advocate: Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Mankato, MN; October 1990 -July 1991. - previous employment in the areas of social service, college residence life, retail, food service in addition to above listed positions. SKILLS *Currently working on a consultant basis, providing such services as Spanish/English translation, grantwriting, community education, and fundraising. *Oversaw function of shelter for battered women and their children to assure quality advocacy services for the residents. Supervised, hired and terminated shelter staff. Responsible for maintaining 24 hour daily schedule. Acted as liaison to community advocacy program. Provided direct services to battered women and their children. *Worked with battered women and their children in both an in- shelter and out -of- shelter capacity; guided battered women through the legal process (both civil and criminal); assisted women with custody issues; helped women write and obtain Orders for Protection; advocated through child protection system; helped battered women define and meet goals to live free of violence; assisted with housing searches; provided support with childcare, parenting issues, and child advocacy; provided advocacy and translation to Latino women and children. *Coordinated efforts to begin a transitional housing program for battered women and their children, focusing specifically on Latinas and larger families. Efforts included networking with representatives of St. Paul's westside and Latino community, working with a realtor to find a specific site, promoting program to the community, and writing grants to various organizations to secure funding once the site had been chosen. *Organized a statewide lobby day at the capitol in St. Paul, which included promoting a statewide legislative agenda; organizing battered women, children of battered women, and advocates; and having a rally to honor battered women and their children who had been killed in the past year. *Helped restructure legal advocacy program serving nine rural counties to make abusers more accountable for their actions. Provided legal advocacy to battered women and their children to guide them through the legal process and work toward harsher penalty of their abusers. Worked for change in the legal system. A ATTACHMENT H PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. INTERVENTION PROJECT POSITION TITLE: TITLE: COMMUNITY ORGANIZER /LEGAL ADVO,ATE STATUS: Part -time (20 /hrs /wk), variably hours PAY RATE: $10 /hr REVISED DATE: 11/94 POSITION SUMMARY: In consultation with other Coordinators and the Board of Directors, this position provides community organization, including volunteer recruitment and fundraising, for a domestic violence intervention project in Northwest Hennepin County. The position also provides relief legal advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Robbinsdale. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Recruit volunteers for Project P.E.X.C.E. programs and office which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Advertising in local and metro'-wide newspapers, newlsetters, and weekly and monthly newspapers. b. Placing announcements in the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW) mailings. C. Posting advertisements in public places, such as shopping malls, supermarkets, laudromats, etc. 2. Provide training for all new volunteers in any of Project P.E.A.C.E.'s programs which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Training on Project P.E.A.C.E., its mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. b. Training in,crisis advocacy for domestic violence situations, e.g. finding shelt:rs, safe homes, and information regarding community resources. C. Training in legal advocacy which should include law enforcement, criminal, and civil responses. d. Training in the dynamics of domestic abuse relationships. Page Two 3. Educate the public regarding domestic violence, its impact on the community and appropriate responses which includes, but is not limited to the following's i a. Public service announcements oa for airplay on the radio and network or cable television. b. Presentations to civic or social organizations. C. Presentations to city councils,or committees. d. Preparation and planning of events surrounding Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 4. Implement fundraising strategies airaed at increasing funding for existing and future programs which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Locating and applying for available public and private monies. b. Creating an on -going relationship with community business which could result in donation3 of monies or services. C. Initiating Project P.E.A.C.E. avents, such as auctions, T -shirt or button sales, dinners, etc. 5. Provides on -call advocacy services - to victims of domestic violence, when necessary, which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Responds to requests for intervention services; b. Assists victims in obtaining emergency housing and /or medical care; C. Supports victims in crisis; d. Works with victims on safety plans; e. Provides victims with information on alternatives and available resources and assistance; and f. Responds to concerns of on -call advocates regarding intervention services. 6. Provides legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence, when necessary, which includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Provides appropriate referrals to social service, welfare, or other community resources; b. Assists victims in filing for an Order for Protection or a formal complaint when no charge has been filed; C. Works with victims in preparation for civil and criminal court hearings; d. Accompanies victims to all court hearings; e. Arranges necessary transportation for victims and witnesses for all civil and criminal court appearances; f. Familiarizes victims with the criminal justice system and available legal resources; and Page Three DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D , g. Offers support as needed by victims throughout the court process with regular updates on case status. 7. Conducts follow -up with victims as is necessary and appropriate. 8. Maintains accurate records and reports. 9. Works in conjunction with other legal advocates in developing and implementing effective changes - ,within the legal system. 10. Participates in social change activities, i.e., committees, action groups, training, etc. 11. Attends all staff meetings and in- sarvice training sessions. 12. Maintains confidentiality. 13. Assists other staff members in the administration of the Intervention Project as necessary. 10. Performs other duties and assumes ether responsibilities as requested, including general office and clerical support. EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE 1. At least one year of experience in providing advocacy services to victims of domestic violence preferred. The following can be .substituted for part /or all of the experience requirement at the discretion of the Program Coordinator: a. College credit in the areas of women's studies, sociology, criminal justi --e, psychology, and courses pertaining to the study of law or the legal /criminal justice system. b. Seminars or trainings on legal issues related to domestic violence, women's issues, or the court system'.. C. Previous involvement in a relationship affected by dowestic violence. 2. An understanding of the power and control dynamics used in relationships hip., affected by domestic violence. 3. An understanding of the legal system, especially the civil and family court,system. f Page Four 4. Experience in co; organizing, including volunteer recruitment, training, and public eiucation. 5. Successful exper�.ence in fundraising, including grant writing. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 7 1. Ability to relate to individuals of diverse social, racial economic, and cultural backgrounds. 2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 3. An understanding of and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence. 4. Ability to work without immediate supervision and make independent decisions in crisis situations. 5. Ability to work cooperatively with ill program staff. 6. A valid Minnesota driver's license and reliable vehicle. 7. A flexible working schedule. 6TT c- Ykb J PROJECT P.E.A.C.E. I YEAR END STATISTICS 1994 NO. OF CRISIS CALLS: „ 6322 CALLS TO THE CRISIS LINE ,, 301 . CALLS TO THE BUSINESS.LINE 2394 CALLS FROM POLICE OFFICERS 324 REFERRALS FROM COURT ,', 4 CALLS FOR INFORMATION (VIA PAGERS) 3786 NO. OF CALLS RESULTING IN ARRESTS: ;. 2O1 NO OF ARRESTS BASED ON POLICE REPORTS: 259 MISDEMEANOR ASSAULTS: 204 GROSS MISDEMEANOR ASSAULTS: 25' VIOL. OF OFPS: 19 FELONY ASSAULTS: 15 TERRORISTIC THREATS 2 FELONY DRUG: 2 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY:. 2 CRIMINAL SEXUAL 2 WEAPONS: 1 DWI: 2 STALKING: "JUVENILES: 5 � > k x a NO ';.OF,CONVICTIONS '(AS - OF` 31 -94) 235 NO. OF CALLS RESULTING IN HOME VISIT• 2 + , NO. OF CALLS RESULTING IN HOSPITAL RUN: F 9 y : NO.� OF CALLS' RESULTING ,IN SHELTER USE 2 NO. OF CALLS REQUESTING E% PARTE ORDERS /DFPS: 221 .��'�a 4 "' k 'k j , +., 9- - .-„a•� r s�r ` cwt f'�. °. - t>,51` ' y.- a. "x ��� 5'� ,. ,. NO. OF ACTUAL 'OFPS ;FILED: 2 0 6 NO. ; OF HOURS SPENT ..RRITING OFPS j y, p 232.5 HRS No OF:HOURS 'SPENT`AT OFP HEARINGS: 220.5`HRS * * DUE TO A CHANGE IN DATA .COLLECTION, THESE STATS REFLECTIVE FOR JULY THROUGH DECEMBER ONLY. s F r ` r +^ 'Vo >-k•. x ,, � s.-' � fi* ,.* ��' g:: 31 .„tea. 5' � *� � E� ixRT j � .. ; � ce' Page Two 1994 Statistics t NO. OF CALLS RESULTING IN RESPONSE TO THE P.D.: 0 SOURCE OF CALLS (NOT INCL. INFO CALLS) ANOKA:' 3 APPLE VALLEY: 2 BLAINE: 3 BLOOMINGTON: 6 BROOKLYN CENTER: 562 BROOKLYN PARK: 58 _ _CHAMPLIN: 170'; CHASKA:. 5 CHICAGO: .1 CRYSTAL: 18 DULUTH: 3 FRIDLEY:' 2' GOLDEN VALLEY: 3 HOPKINS: 10 MANKATO:. Z . MAPLE GROVE: MINNEAPOLIS: 258 NEW BRIGHTON.-- 114 NEW HOPE: " 1 PLYMOUTH:: i ROBBINSDALE. 130 ROCHESTER: 3 ST. ANTHONY: 1 ST.: LOUIS PARK: w ST: MICHAEL•` S • « ST. , PAIIL • � x � �,. ,�, � 3 S� z OURCES` UNKNOWN. i 30 TOTAL LENGTH OF TIME'ON CRISIS CALLS '(IN.HRS) (NOT INCLIIDING INFO & BIISINESS CALLS): Z 2 Z. 2, HRS { ' v { l sx 3 h } S y r 4, �, t ,.. ✓4p, 0 r , Page 3 1994 Statistics CITY BY CITY BREAKDOWN TOTAL NUMBER OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORT TO P.P S OFFICE: BROOKLYN CENTER:: CHAMPLIN: 234 MAPLE GROVE: 90 ROBBINSDALE: 132 37 TOTAL NUMBER OF ARRESTS REPORTED TO P.P.IS OFFICE: BROOKLYN CENTER: CHAMPLIN: 16 MAPLE GROVE: _ 39 ROBBINSDALE: 30 28 iv E . .;{ _ 1i •fit ` �,� � x, 7 S b. P, X wren t • -si -*{ _ G s . r. EVALUATION FORINI FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER City Commission Conducting Evaluation: Date of Evaluation: Applicant Organization /Program /Agency Name: Address City, State, Zip Contact Person: Phone Number Date Application Submitted: Budget Year Requested Score each statement based on the maximum points listed in parentheses next to each item. The higher the score, the more the actual request is equated to the statement. A total of 100 points is possible. For Y/N responses, select Y for yes or N for no. A. PROGRAIM OVERVIEW (20) (Y /N) 1. The application and supporting documents were submitted in a timely fashion for inclusion in the annual budget. (5) 2. The applicant has a realistic view of its resources and the organization is limited to its level of competence. The applicant indicates the availability of an effective staff, if applicable. (5) 3. The applicant has demonstrated the ability effectively to reach its target/demographical and geographical areas. (5) 4. ' The methodology employed to measure the organization's effectiveness is effective, clear, and concise. B. BUDGET (30) (10) 1. The total amount requested from the City of Brooklyn Center is reasonable given the overall organization's budget. (10) 2. The bud request is reasonable given the objectives of the proposal for the contractual services. (10) 3. The administrative and program service costs are in reasonable balance. (Y /N) 4. The use of volunteers is reasonable and cost effective. (Y /N) 5. Other funding sources have been explored. C. CONIlYIUNITY NEED (35) (10) 1. The applicant is meeting an important community need. (10) 2. The extent of this service does not overlap with services provided elsewhere in the community. (15) 3. The number of Brooklyn Center residents served is high in relation to the amount requested. D. ORGANIZATION NEED (20) (10) 1. The program is not viable without local government support. (5) 2. There are few, if any, alternate sources of funding available to the applicant. (5) 3. The organization's request does not create an ongoing, demand for funding in future budgets. TOTAL SCORE March 1994 SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION ON RESIDENTS SERVED BNooWyvx Pe-ace-make-p Cenfep-, O`1c. I� A Ray Of •More September 7, 1995 Ms. Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Dear Nancy: As per your letter, the following information is listed below for the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center. NUMBER OF BROOKLYN CENTER RESIDENTS SERVED BY THE PEACEMAKER PROGRAM: 1992 - 99- Brooklyn Center Residents 355 -Total number of offenses that occurred in Brooklyn Center. 1993 - �39- Brooklyn Center Residents 76 -North Minneapolis 176 -Total number of offenses that occurred in Brooklyn Center. 1994 - �55- Brooklyn Center Residents 72 -North Minneapolis 203 -Total number of offenses that occurred in Brooklyn Center. 1995 - (The following information is year -to -date through the month of August.) C45- Brooklyn Center Residents 159 -North Minneapolis 143 -Total number of offenses that occurred in Brooklyn Center, (year -to -date) - Estimated projection for 1995 should be 200 +. If you need any other information, please let me know. Thank you. Sincere y Kri HAll, Administrative Director 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Telephone: (612) 535-0995 B>-ooW yPA Pec%ce Gehfev�, �hc. September 12, 1995 Ms. Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Dear Nancy: y After reviewing Peacemaker statistics for the month of August, it appeared that the statistics for 1995 were incorrect. The correct data is listed below: 1995 - (The following information is year -to -date through the month of August.) 143 - Brooklyn Center Residents served by the program. 213 - Total number of offenses that occurred in Brooklyn Center. (year -to- date). - Estimated projection should be 300+ for 1995. - (1994 FULL statistical data is included with our application.) At our monthly Board Meeting today, Board Members emphasized that above the number of juveniles that are residents of Brooklyn Center, is the number of juveniles that actually offend in this city. Diverting these offenders from the court system directly reflects on Brooklyn Center statistical data of juvenile crimes per capita. Diverting the referrals improves the data and is a more accurate picture of juvenile activity. Thank you for passing this on to the appropriate people. Kris Hall Administrative Director 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Telephone: (612) 535 -0995 sokCY ASSIsr4 A F J 2 � 9oc9v C j w�` U n August 28, 1995 Ms. Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Dear Ms. Gohman: Enclosed please find the information you requested in your letter dated August 25, 1995. I have broken down client counts for zip codes 55428, 55429, and 55430 by program. Hopefully, this will make interpretation of CEAP's numbers a little easier. As you can see, a few of our programs base their statistics on number of visits; therefore, the numbers recorded are higher. Many of CEAP's services are provided on an ongoing or sporadic basis. I've outlined the basis for counts by each program, and have indicated whether or not these client counts are duplicated or unduplicated. There has been a change in classifying clients from 1994 to 1995. This change is reflected in the descriptions on the count sheets. The changes are not service changes, but merely changes in terminology. I hope that this information will provide a clearer picture of how many Brooklyn Center residents CEAP services, and what services they receive from LEAP. Unfortunately, many of our data collection processes duplicate client counts, but CEAP does need to track number of visits, as well as intensity of services. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your consideration of CEAP's proposal. Sincerely, Karen R Neis Director of Administration Enclosures 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard at CEAP WAY- Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • 566 -9600, Fax 566 -9604 1201 89th Ave. N.E., Suite 130, Blaine, MN 55434 . 783 -4930, Fax 783- 4700Wn BROOKLYN CENTER RESIDENTS SERVED BY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. ZIP CODES: 55428, 55429, 55430 M4- BASED ON ACTUAL ZIP CODE COUNT CLOTHING: This figure duplicated client count based on visits to the CEAP clothing closet. Clients are allowed up to two visits per month. 11,654 SENIOR PROGRAMS: Includes the "Meals at Your Door" program, the "Handiworks' chore program, and the "Friendly Visitor" program. This count is an unduplicated client count. 378 INTERVENTION: Includes "Family Situation Resolution' and other short term intervention services such as: use of CEAP food shelf, financial assistance, and referral services. May include some duplicated client counts, for families who use services on an ongoing basis. 7,166 ACT Includes "Family Partnerships ", " Family Foundations', and the McKnight Family Loan Program. Includes duplicated client count. Number is based on each visit with a client by zip code. 4,230 FAMILY PEER ADVOCATE PROGRAM (7/1/94 - 12/31/94) Outreach provided to School District 281. Unduplicated family count. 119 MEMORANDUM TO: Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager, City of Brooklyn Center FROM: Rita DeBruyn, Senior Program Coordinator DATE: September 6, 1995 SUBJECT: Brooklyn Center Residents Served by Five Cities Senior Transportation 199.4 Actual". - 94 persons 1995 Estimated - 100 persons Please call me if you need additional information - 537 -4534 Ext. 433. RD /iac cc /Kathy Flesher M M North Hennepin Mediation Program Inc. September 8, 1995 Nancy Gohman Assistant City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 -2199 Dear Ms. Gohman, In response to your August 25th letter, in 1994, we served 93 Brooklyn Center residents. To date in 1995, we have served 112 Brooklyn Center residents. Projecting this number for the next four months, conservatively, we will have served over 150 residents in 1995. We anticipate serving close to 200 Brooklyn Center residents in 1996. This increase is in part due to our involvement in Housing Court and Minnesota Department of Human Rights mediation cases. We are willing and able to handle more referrals from the city. Sincerely, G Veronica V. (Bonnie) Lukes Executive Director 3300 County Road 10 • Suite 212 • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • (612) 561 -0033 • Fax (612) 561 -0266 w NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Planning, Research, and Coordination of Human Services September 5, 1995 Nancy Gohman City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Dear Nancy, You recently requested information on the number of residents we had served from the City of Brooklyn Center. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is a joint powers organization, originally formed by nine of the fifteen cities in Northwest Hennepin County, including Brooklyn Center, to serve as each municipality's human services planning and coordinating department. In fulfilling this role our primary service is for policy makers and city staff and for service providers who serve people living in Brooklyn Center. While direct services are not are main purpose, we do administer a number of direct service programs which benefitted Brooklyn Center residents. We have resubmitted forms that show the number of residents served in 1994 through Surplus Commodities, the Emergency Services program, and Point Northwest for Runaway Youth. In addition, we have had articles on parenting tips published in city and local newspapers which have benefitted in Brooklyn Center residents who have read them. We have distributed numerous drawing books, tip cards, resource cards, and other materials to Brooklyn Center residents. We have disseminated directories of services to human service agencies, churches and other groups that serve Brooklyn Center residents to help them in doing their job. We have provided free forums on mental health issues and senior topics to which hundreds of residents have come, many of whom lived in Brooklyn Center. We have provided reports, research information and other data to policy makers and agencies to help plan for better services that both meet needs and carefully utilized resources. Our work with the human rights commissions related to bias response plans and diversity, with city planners on housing, with front line staff regarding resource information for making referrals for residents, with police departments on distribution of information, and other city staff help them in their jobs on behalf of Brooklyn Center as well. BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS 7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park MN 55428 (612) 493 -2802 While in some cases we do not have documented numbers of Brooklyn Center residents, we know that Brooklyn Center has been well represented in all services received both directly and indirectly. We hope that this answers the question you have asked and encourage you to contact us at any time for clarification. Thank you for our i. erest and support. Since y Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Planning, Research, and Coordination of Human Services June 1, 1995 Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN. 55430 Dear Nancy: Enclosed you will find our 1996 Application for Contributions as requested by the City of Brooklyn Center. If additional information is needed or there are questions on the information we provided, please do not hesitate to contact the agency. As a member of the joint powers agreement, our application for funding might be somewhat different from that of other agencies. I have attempted to denote this difference in the sections where it was applicable. Thank you for your on -going support. Sin ely, Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS 7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 493 -2802 APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (NON- PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM /AGENCY) DATE SUBMITTED: June 1, 1995 (Deadline is June 1 for consideration for the following fiscal year, January 1 to December 31.) APPLICANT PROGRAM /AGENCY NAME: _NW Hennepin Human Services Council ADDRESS: _- 7601 Kentucky Ave. N., Suite 101 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Brooklyn Park, MN. 55428 PHONE NUMBER: 612 -493 -2802 voice or TDD CONTACT PERSON: Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Generally describe the program /agency, including its mission, date established, services, and goals. Date established: 1972 Mission: The mission of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is to plan for and coordinate human services within the communities of northwest Hennepin County. Major Goals: * To promote and initiate the establishment of necessary human services as defined through an on -going needs assessment process.. • To coordinate existing services and foster communication among units of government and service providers. • To promote effective community awareness of services and special needs groups. Services: The Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council has provided two direct services to the communities of the northwest area. These direct services include: Surplus Commodities' distribution, and Emergency Services. In addition, the Council provides indirect services such as needs assessments, data collection and dissemination, preparation and distribution of service directories and cards, staff support for service provider networks, presentations on timely issues, lobbying and supportive efforts for needed services for the area, promotion of special needs groups, orientation.to the northwest area for new service providers, organizations and /or support of information -fairs, technical assistance to service providers, sponsoring of , trainin g .sessions and service on issues committees. The Council also administers Point NW, which serves families and children who are runaway, throwaway or homeless; CO -OP NW, a multi- sector housing, related services, 'Surplus Commodities was terminated by Congress at the end of 1994. jobs and training efforts, which also includes work in diversity inclusiveness in these communities; administers the Northwest Community Law Enforcement Project, the Enhanced Housing Initiative including Grades -R -Us, a tutoring project, and a Jobs Bank outreach project; Success by Six Northwest, an early childhood initiative, funded by United Way, which looks at barriers kids face to be successful in life and strategies to overcome those barriers; Family Services Collaborative which shares the purpose of the agency with a focus on redesigning systems and involving community representatives to a greater degree in the process. 2. Explain the areas of expertise of the program /agency, including a description of the range of staff capability. The Council has expertise in the areas of progam development, program administration, program evaluation, research, primary and secondary data analysis, service availability, service funding sources, lobbying, community organizing, and information dissemination. Key staff persons have extensive education and experience in program administration, program planning, research techniques, data analysis, verbal and written communication, community organizing, and fundraising. Resumes are included in the supporting documentation section of this report. 3. Describe the target group for services of the program /agency. The target groups for the direct service programs delivered by the Council are those persons and /or households who meet the income guidelines for the programs as defined by the contracting entity. Generally speaking, these persons and /or households are low- income. Applications are made for the programs and eligibility is determined through intake and verification processes as stipulated in program regulations. The target groups for the indirect services offered by the Council are broad and diverse. These include municipalities, Hennepin County Community Services Division, service providers, businesses, organizations and citizens of the northwest area. 4. Describe how the program is marketed, and to what geographical and demographical areas. Each of the programs delivered by the Council is marketed through varying techniques and to varying demographical areas. All programs are marketed to the fifteen communities of the northwest area. Examples of marketing efforts include: * Surplus Commodities distributions are marketed through newspaper announcements, flyers, posters, resource card distribution and church bulletins. * All Council programs have been marketed through cable TV programming, brochure and flyer distribution, press releases to local media sources. Two new agency brochures completed in 1988 have been utilized extensively for marketing purposes. A special marketing folder was created for distribution in 1990. The annual report is a major document produced annually. * Services are made known through networking activities, mailings, focus groups, annual reports, and directory and report distribution. * Services to municipalities are marketed through the development and presentation of localized municipal profiles. 5. Discuss the methodology employed in measuring the effectiveness of the program /agency. The effectiveness of the Council is measured in a variety of ways. Examples include: * Written data that is disseminated is accompanied by an evaluation form order for the receiver to assess the appropriateness and completeness of the data. Suggestions are made and often incorporated on the usefulness of the data. * The Surplus Commodities Program was evaluated regularily by the State of Minnesota. An audit is conducted annually to assess the operation of the program. * Hennepin County Community Services Division Managers are required to give feedback to the Council on the usefulness of the CSSA report produced by the Council. Feedback in the past years has been very favorable in terms of the quality of program- specific recommendations being made to the County. * All forums, presentations, and training sessions offered by the Council are evaluated in writing by the participants at the conclusion of the session. * The average percentage of overhead and administration costs for the direct services delivered by the Council is approximately ten percent. Contracts for the indirect services such'as Community Planning and the Community Social Services Act are 100% designated for the administrative costs of delivering the indirect services. BUDGET Dollar Amount Requested: Participating Municipality Contribution $ 9,987.00 CO -OP NW Contribution 5,426.00 Projected Total Program /Agency Budget $736,453.00 City Amount As % of Total Budget 2.00% % Of Total Budget For Overhead And 10% Administration Costs 6.& 7. List specific secured and anticipated sources of contributions available to the applicant. Project funds are secured for the Point NW for runaway youth from a wide variety of sources including foundations, churches, corporations and individuals. Some service fees are charged for some project work. Anticipated funds include municipal contributions, three contracts from Hennepin County (for Community Planning, CSSA, and Emergency Services as well as contracts for Pt. NW and a Hennepin County grant for the five -city NW Community Law Enforcement Project), and a McKnight grant for the jobs bank project. United Way has provided funding for Success By Six Northwest. Requests will be made to Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota for on -going funding in the areas indicated. All funds are anticipated at this point in the year for 1995. See attached budget sheets. 8. List in -kind contributions requested from the City. Posters from poster machine. Use of community room for meetings. Volunteer involvement. 2 This is the projected budget and is always flucuating depending on grants. The budget to Hennepin County is submitted mid - summer. This budget is consistent with the past two years and includes both operating and pass - through dollars used to support community and municipal activities in the Northwest Hennepin area. 9. Describe use of in -kind contributions, and include estimated value of each in -kind contribution. The Council receives a variety of in -kind contributions. Examples include free printing of flyers and posters to advertise the Council's Community events from several cities and from local printers. Specific contributions have been received by the Council in the past for the Community forums. These contributions have included folders, free speakers, beverages, space and door prizes. For 1994, the primary in -kind contributions were in the area of in -kind staff time which is included in section 9b. on use of volunteers and related impact on budget. 10a. Describe use of volunteers. The Council is very dependent upon the service of volunteers to deliver its services to the communities of the northwest area. The following numbers are the volunteer hours contributed to the Council in 1993: InOffice ........................... 850 hours Surplus Commodities .................1,560 hours CSSAprocess ........................ 704 hours Point NW ............................ 500 hours Success by 6 NW .....................1,800 hours CO -OP NW . .......................... hours 6,614 hours These hours are contributed by over 750 individuals who are recruited from all parts of the northwest area. Two major volunteer recognition events are sponsored by the Council annually. These include an annual potluck dinner and distribution of certificates to the volunteers of the Surplus Commodities program, and an annual dinner as part of the Annual Meeting, for the Advisory Commissioners who sponsor the CSS A process. Anew Invest Northwest awards process was also established in 1992 to recognize contributions by community members. 10b. Describe how the use of volunteers impacts your budget. Clearly, the use of volunteers in our organization is critical to our services. The additional clerical support would cost us approximately $8,500.00 without volunteer assistance. Our surplus commodities budget is only $6,200.00, yet we leverage over 1300 hours of help from over 150 people to distribute commodities. Volunteer host homes for Point NW saved approximately $1,800 in shelter costs in 1994. 11. Explain the community need for the proposed service, including a discussion of possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. Good information for all decision makers is increasingly more essential as resources become more limited and needs continue to grow. We are the only agency that serves as a source of data for cities, human service agencies and others to help toward quality decision making about human service programming. 12. Explain the community benefits including what you do for groups with special needs in the proposed service (if applicable). Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has a broad array of human services which have been described in this text. Accommodations are made for people with special needs. Examples include brailling the Advisory Commission packets and listing the availability of accommodations upon request on flyers or event brochures. 13. Describe how Brooklyn Center residents benefit from the services provided. Residents of Brooklyn Center receive financial assistance in the areas of emergency housing, transportation, food, utilities, fuel assistance and surplus commodities through direct service delivered by the Council. They also receive referrals to other services available in the community when they call the Council for information. They received service resource cards and other service information produced by the Council, and they benefit from new or expanded services available to the area as the result of the lobbying and coordination efforts of the Council. 14a. Discuss possible alternative sources for those services available within the community. 14b. Describe why those alternative services are not fulfilling the current needs. There also is no other organization available that specializes in the collection and dissemination of data or the assessment of needs specific to the northwest area of Hennepin County. Requests for information and data relative to the northwest has continued to increase every year. There are no alternative sources in the community for the direct services offered by the Council as we are the sole entity contracted to deliver these programs. The need for Surplus Commodities distribution, and for Emergency Assistance coordination continues to grow as evidenced by ever - increasing numbers of persons served. 15. State the total number of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined. Many of our activities are in- direct in nature. Our planning, research and coordinating functions helped many people from many cities and are our primary functions. Direct services represent only a small percent of our agency functions or represent programs for which we provide funds but contract out for the services. For 1994, in terms of direct services, we served 5,362 households for surplus commodities and provided approxi- mately 956 persons with emergency loans. We anticipate similar numbers in these direct services next year. 16a. State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined. In 1994, 1,234 Brooklyn Center residents received surplus commodities and $6,562.00 was provided in emergency services loans to Brooklyn Center residents. Eighty -three youth and families were served in Brooklyn Center in 1993, worth $30,000 in service. Projected total to be served next year. Emergency Services: Approximately 100 residents of Brooklyn Center are expected to receive emergency services through the Hennepin County contract administered by the Council in 1995. Approximately 100 youth and families will be served by the Point Northwest. These projections are based upon past program usage and area demographic trends. These are for the direct services only. The majority of our services are indirect and benefit Brooklyn Center residents via the establishment of various services and programs which we have helped to support. 16b. What percent of the total residents served are from Brooklyn Center? Brooklyn Center residents represent less than 10% of the total Northwest Hennepin population. 20.2% of Point Northwest services were for Brooklyn Center residents. 21% of Surplus Commodities expenditures and 10.2% of emergency services program expenditures went to residents of Brooklyn Center. Indirect services received by Brooklyn Center exceeded the percentage represented of the total population. 17. What would be the consequences to your program /agency of not receiving the amount requested? The Northwest Hennepin Human Council was founded under a Joint Powers Agreement by area municipalities to serve collectively where no one city felt capable of serving alone. Since the municipalities created the Council to coordinate human services issues on their behalf, the funding from municipalities forms the base of the organization's support. The Council could not leverage Hennepin County funds without the show of support of the municipalities and needs these dollars to fulfill its primary mission.. Si n g Date Title NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL PLANNING & CITIZEN POINT NU EMERGENCY SURPLUS SUCCESS SPEC PROJS TOTAL COORDINATION PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE FOOD BY SIX AGENCY $116,462 $5,426 $32,445 $13,200 $3,435 $42,014 $26,683 $239,665 SALARIES FICA 8,909 415 2,482 1,010 263 3,214 2,041 18,334 5,217 243 1,454 591 154 1,882 1,195 10,737 PERA :. 1,126 ' WORKERS COMP 559 25 149 61 16 193 123 UNEMP. COMP 1,276 83 439 231 135 799 400 3,363 18 I_ .HEALTH /DENTAL 7,317 643 2,581 300 21 3,813 3,926 18 601 ' ,LIFE INS /DISABILITY 927 80 258 169 46 397 250 2,127 SUPPLIES 2,000 200 350 200 480 1,000 300 4,530 450 200 100 160 300' 420 2,230 PHOTOCOPYING 600 2,350 FOOD & BEV. 1,000 150 150 50 100 400 500 1,600 0 0 0 500 0 0 2,100 AUDIT' 17 700 CONSULTING 1,800 900 0 0 D 0 15,000 1,650 150 450 300 102 450 450 3,552 MAINTENANCE /REPAIR 4,670 MILEAGE 1,380 250 640 150 50 1,100 1,100 POSTAGE 5,400 1,450 800 543 225 1,600 2,500 12,518 4,100 1,153 950 500 200 2,000 2,700 11,603 PRINTING 23,665 ' BLDG RENTAL 8,200 850 8,500 640 375 2,500 2,600 COMMUNICATIONS 1,900 450 2 205 200 800 600 7,075 3,865 0 0 0 0 0 595 4,460 LIABILITY INS. 1,962 TRAINING 850 314 150 165 33 250 200 3,500 300 500 300 120 685 700 6,105 EQUIP. RENTAL /PURL. 900 ANNUAL MTG 900 0 0 0 0 0 0 786 509 150 0 0 200 200 1,845 PUBLICATIONS /DUES 322,419 ' DIRECT SERVICES 0 0 175,000 52,419 0 0 95,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 p 0 STORAGE 3,868 DEPRECIATION 3,586 0 0 0 0 282 0 TOTALS $183,785 $14,041 $230,568 $71,134 $6,614 $63,880 $157,483 $727,505 REVENUE SOURCES: $489,156 00 HENNEPIN COUNTY $91,981 $14,041 S175,000 $71,134 $137,000 • $12,305 a $12,305 j.• HOMELESS PREVENTION �$91,804 $O $91,804 f....• MUNICIPALITIES SO $6,614 STATE $0 36;614 UNITED WAY S0 $62,000 $0 $62,000 '• • • OTHER. $43,263 $1,880 $20,483 $65,626 514,041 $230,568 $71,134 $6,614 $63,880 $157,483 $727,505 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury District Director Person to Contact: EO:TPA Telephone Number: 1- 800 -829 -1040 NORTHWEST HENNEPIN 312- 435 -1040 M±AN SERVICES COUNCIL 7601 KENTUCKY AVENUE N Refer Reply to: 93 -3070 ERCt,KLYN PARK Ili 55428 Date: November 9, 1 992 RE: LKEMPT STATUS EIN: 41- 1339329 This is in response to the letter, dated September 22, 1992, regarding Your status as an organization exempt from Federal income tax. Our records indicate that a ruling letter was issued in December, 1973, g ranting your organization an exemption from Federal income tax under the Provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Our records also indicate that your organization is not a private foundation but one that is described in Section 509(a)(1) & 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to you are deductible by donors in computing their taxable income in the manner and to the extent provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. If your gross receipts each year are normally $25,000 or more, you are required to file Form 990, Return of Organizations Exempt from Income tax by the fifteenth day of the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. You are not required to file Federal - income tax returns unless you are subject to the .tax on unrelated business income under Section 511 of the Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must file ar_ income tax return on F- 590 -T. If any question arises with respect to your status for Federal income tax purposes, you may use this letter as evidence of your exemption. This is an advisory letter. Sincerely yours, ?T Marilyn_ W. Day District Director 1995 DIRECTORY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES MUNICIPALITY DIRECTOR or ALTERNATE BROOKLYN CENTER Nancy Gohman - Assistant City Mgr. 29 votes City of Brooklyn Center city hall: 569 -3300 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 BROOKLYN PARK Sharon Feess 58 votes 5301 Hamilton Lane city hall: 424 -8000 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 566 -0103 CHAMPLIN Julia Whalen - City Administrator 19 votes 212 Elm Creek Road city hall: 421 -8100 Champlin, MN 55316 CORCORAN Bob Derus 5 votes c/o Corcoran City Hall city hall: 420 -2288 8200 Co. Rd. 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 CRYSTAL Jerry Dulgar - City Manager 24 votes City of Crystal city hall: 531 -1000 4141 N. Douglas Drive Crystal, MN 55422 DAYTON Shirley Slater - City Administrator 5 votes City of Dayton city hall: 427 -4589 16471 S. Diamond Lake Road Dayton, MN 55327 GOLDEN VALLEY Jeanne Andre - Administrative Asst. 21 votes City of Golden Valley city hall: 593 -8000 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 HANOVER Sue Vergin - City Clerk 1 vote City of Hanover city hall: 497 -3777 P.O. Box 406 Hanover, MN 55341 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (CON'T.) HASSAN No Official Representative 2 votes Carmen Hawkins is city hall: 428 -4100 representing Hassan unofficially. 13444 Hawkins Drive Rogers, MN 55374 MAPLE GROVE Gail Blackstone 43 votes Maple Grove City Hall city hall: 420 -4000 9401 Fernbrook Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 NEW HOPE Dan Donahue - City Manager 22 votes City of New Hope city hall: 531 -5100 4401 Xylon Avenue New Hope, MN 55428 OSSEO Lila Hedlund - City Councilmember 3 votes 216 - 7th Avenue S.E. city hall: 425 -2624 Osseo, MN 55369 Box 287 PLYMOUTH Kathy Lueckert - Assist. City Manager 28 votes City of Plymouth city hall: 550 -5000 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 ROBBINSDALE Russ Fawbush - Dir. of Parks & Rec. 14 votes City of Robbinsdale city hall: 537 -4534 4221 Lake Road Robbinsdale, MN 55422 ROGERS Gary Eitel - City Administrator 1 vote City of Rogers city hall: 428 -2253 12913 Main Street Rogers, MN 55374 PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER 1047 Jameson Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 (612- 488 -9229) OBJECTIVE: Program /project management. Skills include organizational development, fundraising, grants administration, strategic planning, research analysis, training, community /government/ public relations, conference planning. EDUCATION: M.A. Public Administration, 1984 Mankato State University B.A. Social Work /Criminal Justice, 1978 St. Cloud State University Reflection Leadership Program- 1986 -1987 Humphrey Institute Senior-Executive Seminar- 1986 Carnegie - Mellon University Leadership Training- 1981 -1982 St.Paul Chamber of Commerce Executive Management Seminar- 1980 -1981 United Way EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 1987 - Direct planning and research council which coordinates citizen input and assesses human services needs in a 15 city region. Involves technical assistance and consultation to services providers and decision- makers. Responsible for all fiscal and personnel management and overseeing direct services programs and outreach efforts. Independent Consultant 1986 -1987 Worked with the Public /Private Initiatives Project on collaborative projects, research and development of funding proposals; with Minnesota Department of Transportation facilitating quality circles and employee development p ent work; and with other non - profit agencies, organizations and foundations in areas of program development, conference planning, and grant reviews. Director, Interpreter Referral Center 1979 -1986 Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech Developed and implemented statewide program which assured the availability of interpreter services for hearing- impaired people in all situations. Responsible for personnel and fiscal management. Supervised staff, volunteers, interns and 120 contract suppliers. Raised funds for all program operations through competitive government grants and contracts, private foundations and corporate grants; negotiated contracts. Program generated $250,000 in income per year. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER Position involved extensive decision - making, strategic planning, research, legislative efforts and frequent interaction with key decision makers in industry, government and the community. Acting Executive Director /Assistant Director 1981 -1983 Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech Served as Acting Executive Director /Assistant Director, performing tasks of overseeing operations and staff. Supervised four programs and program staff. Worked with budget responsibilities and program planning and evaluation. Presented information for funding to potential funders. Information Services Coordinator 1979 Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech Coordinated the Information Services Program. Involved researching information and new developments in the field, responding to information requests, compiling statistical reports, writing newsletters, new releases and other publications. Interpreter 1978 -1979 St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute Worked as a sign language interpreter, interpreting in vocational classroom settings. Involved knowledge on a variety of subjects so as to be able to convey these ideas in sign language to students. Tutored students in specific classes. Counselor 1978 Petra Howard House Worked in a halfway house for emotionally- disturbed deaf adults. Emphasis was on teaching independent living skills such as money management, cooking, and problem solving. Correctional Counselor 1977 -1978 Ramsey County Pre -Court Services - Project Remand Responsible for monitoring sixty- person plus caseload of individuals pending sentencing. Assisted with financial and personal counseling and housing concerns. Conducted bail evaluations and reported to court daily. Position included serving as a liaison with the probation department, reporting on pre- sentence investigations. Research Assistant 1976 -1977 Human Rights Office Conducted research on specific areas pertaining to protected classes, working with charge filing process and laws applying to individuals' rights. Assisted with conducting workshops on affirmative action and equal employment opportunities. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Boy's Totem Town, group leader and individual counselor St. Cloud Area Learning Center, support services for students, surveys /research; Stearns County Social Services, friendly visitor for elderly with physical and mental difficulties: Student Ombudsman Services, student assistance; Minnesota Women's Meeting, Workshop Coordinator; Volunteer Probation Officer, five years working with juveniles. AWARDS Bush Summer Fellowship, 1996; Outstanding Individual Effort- St. Paul Convention Bureau, 1985; Recognition Award- Minnesota Foundation for Better Hearing and Speech, 1983; United Way-Appreciation Certificate, 19el; Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - miscellaneous awards over seven years including Outstanding Contribution Award, September 1986. PUBLICATIONS Training Manual for Establishing an Interpreter Referral Center, copyright 19e3 IRC Training Manual, copyright 1982 Interpreter Handbook, copyright 1982 "Projecting the Supply and Demand of Interpreter Services Statewide, five year projections." National RID Journal of Interoretation, Volume II,pp.59 -82, June 19e2. ADVISORY EXPERIENCES, past and present *St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Steering Committee *Minnesota Hospital Association *United Handicapped Federation Disabilities Awareness Task Force *American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, Board Vice President and member (6 years) *St. Mary's Junior College Training Program Internal /External Advisory Committees *Ramsey County Volunteer Corrections Advisory Board (4 years) *St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center MHHI Program, Citizens Advisory Committee *Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf committees (7 years) *United Way, Management Support Fund Advisory Committee WORK SKILLS DELINEATED Management /Organization Development Demonstrated skill through implementing new service program, developing all policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards. Responsible for all personnel functions: hiring, performance reviews, supervision. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER Fund - raising /Fiscal Management Raised all of program operating budget yearly ($120,000) through competitive grants; initiated an income - generating component to raise 1/3 of program budget; monitored all budget expenditures and oversaw program activities which generated $250,000 yearly. Contract Negotiations Negotiated service and budget contracts between program and major county departments, nursing homes, medical facilities, federal and state agencies to facilitate service delivery and generate income. Consultation /Training and Development Proficiency in public speaking developed through conferences, workshops and training sessions in areas of professional development. Numerous presentations made for corporations, agencies, hospitals and through university systems. Statewide consultation, technical assistance on program development. Research-Analysis Experience conducting surveys, needs assessments and applying program evaluation methods. Developed five year projections for supply and demand studies. Participated in national studies. Published manuals on program development and effective procedures. Conference Planning /Seminar Coordination Chairperson for statewide and regional conferences. Key role in two 9 Y national conferences. Experience with site selection negotiations and budget. Coordinated professional development seminars. Coordinated or supported specials eventss i.e. dinners, Governor's conference, rallies. Public Relations /Marketing Developed public service announcements for radio, television, newspaper articles. Wrote news releases, brochures and marketing materials. Legislative Work Drafted bills; involved in lobbying efforts including providing testimony on legislation pertaining to community served. SELECTED COURSEWORK SYNOPSIS (1977 -1987) * Hubert H. Humphrey Institute - nine month program - 1986 -1987 Reflective Leadership Education * Executive Management Seminar - nine months - through United Way of Minneapolis - 1980 -1981 See attached. PATRICIA SUSAN WILDER Carnegie - Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA - Senior Executive Seminar, 1986 Sessions: Economic Principles of Policy Analysis Strategic Planning Megatrends: Implications for Managers Lotus 1 -2 -3 Management of Information Resources Investment Analysis Decision- making in Complex Environments Productivity Analysis Artifical Intelligence and Expert Systems Cost- Benefit Analysis International Scene Reflections Strategic Management Financial Modeling /Analysis I,II, and III Spreadsheet Data Management Labor Relations in a Competitive Environment Approaches to Management Public Values and Executive Leadership Managing Meetings Structuring a Strategically Effective Organ. Women in Management Planned Organizational Change Stress Management Business /Government Relations Effective Media Interviews Developing A Culture of Excellence Quantative Analysis Developing Excellence through Teamwork for Non - Quantitive Trends in Information Technology Managers * Legislative internship - one quarter Legislative workshops - local and two -day session in Connecticut Lobbying for non - profit organizations - one day workshop with United Way * Visionary Leadership- Productive Design Inc. -2 days * Personnel Management * Marketing for Non - profits -2 days through United Way * Quality Training - 3M * Apple IIE Computer Training -one week, Cupertino, California. (IBM PC -XT exposure also) * Strategies for Success conference -2 days * The Art of Cross - Cultural Communication -2 days, San Diego, CA., 1985 * National Interpreters Training Consortium -240 hrs. -1978 * Other areas of training: Now to Train Adults; Effective Letter Writing; Planning for Program Evaluation; Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action; Creative Problem - Solving; Fund- raising(several); Self- employed Business Workshops.. * Organizational Development -NTL- Seminar held in Colorado, July 1987 5.5 days Resume of PATRICK A. PETERS 3925 Kentucky Avenue North Crystal MN 55427 (612)533 -6281 CAREER OBJECTIVE To secure a responsible, professional planning position that grants full use of my communication, research, organizational and project management skills as well as my creative abilities. The ideal position offers stimulating challenges and the potential for affecting change. PROVEN SKILLS Creative, personable, responsive, diplomatic and analytical; excellent speaking, writing and editing skills. Excel in ability to build consensus and to generate a product. Spreadsheet, database and word processing proficiency in DOS and Apple formats. Possess the initiative, ability and desire to perform in the best interests of the organization and community. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE April 1994 to Present; City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Planning Director, Community Development Department (Assumed duties of the Director in December, 1993).._ Direct all staff and activities relating to the planning and development of Brooklyn Park, Nfinnesota's sixth largest city. Manage professional planning and support staff. Maintain effective relationships with City Council, Planning Commission, citizens, land developers and city staff. - Provide leadership and direction in all current and long range planning projects, public relations, budget and division communications. - Organize public forums and author a variety of reports, articles, newsletters and studies. - Define and implement the Planning Department vision. Resume of Patrick A. Peters October 1991 to April 1994: City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Senior Planner, Community Development Department. - Directed all comprehensive planning efforts for the city. - Created procedures and directed public participation process for Trunk Highway 610 Corridor Land Use Study, developed plan format, managed land use planning operations and authored plan. - Created procedures for major commercial redevelopment effort, managed redevelopment process and authored Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Plan. - Supervised Associate Planners and clerical staff. July 1987 to October 1991: City of Sioux City, Iowa. Planner, Community Development Department. Independently managed all current land use planning efforts for this city of 82,000. Directed special studies leading to the adoption of various ordinances or policies, e.g., neighborhood commercial corridors, Planning Commission reorganization. Provided direction in extensive public participation effort to produce "VISION 2020 ", Sioux City's comprehensive /strategic plan. April 1986 to July 1987: Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Urbana, Illinois. Associate Planner. Provided professional planning support to various boards and commissions within Champaign County government in the administration of zoning, subdivision, planned development and flood hazard ordinances for this metropolitan planning agency serving 168,000 residents. September 1984 to April 1986: Delaware County Planning Board, Delhi, New York. Senior Planner_ Developed and administered a wide range of planning services to towns and villages throughout this rural, Catskill Mountain county of 47,000 residents. Previous work experiences in retail sales and management, office administration. Resume of Patrick A. Peters EDUCATION, HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS Master of Arts in Cultural Geography, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), August, 1984. - Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Graduate College, UNO - Distinguished Graduate Student Award, Geography/ Geology Department, UNO - Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Geology, UNO - Accepted into Geography Doctoral Program with Research Assistantship, University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska at Omaha, August, 1982. American Planning Association, Member PERSONAL INFORMATION Marital Status: Married to Kris for 10 years Children: Joseph 8; Celia 5 Date and Place of Birth: September 2, 1951; Oakland, Nebraska AVAILABILITY Within three to four weeks of job offer PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Furnished upon request NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ STAFF COORDINATION PLANNING PROGRAM /PROJECT COMMUNITY AND ADMINISTRATION COLLABORATIVES RESEARCH AND INITIATIVES NETWORKS/ TECHNICAL MOBILE HOME EMERGENCY POINT SURPLUS COMMITTEES ASSISTANCE/ PARKS PROJECT SERVICES W. COMMODITIES & PUBLIC CONSULTATION (ISLAND COMM.) FORUMS FOCUS GROUPS SURVEYS NEEDS ASSESS. -- A SENIOR SENIOR FAMILY — LEADERSHIP SERVICES AND SUCCESS CO -OP NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICES COMMITEE NETWORK CHILD BY 6 NORTHWEST COLLABORATIVE ABUSE NETWORK ADVISORY COMMISSION / LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENHANCED HOUSING & CULTURAL LEGISLATION (CITIZEN HSG. INIT. FAMILY SERV DIVERSITY PARTICIPATION) TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY SUBCOMMITTEES COMMUNITY HUMAN JOBS, COMMUNITY AWARENESS PUBLIC AWARENESS HOUSING SERVICES TRAINING INVESTMENT DEVELOP. ENTERPRISE AND PRINCIPLES ORGANIZ. ZONE EDUCATION Multi-organizational projects /contract relationships 2 Separate non - profit with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's support 3 United Way /Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council collaborative July 1994 MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NWHHSC CURRENT PROPOSED 1995 1996 1992 Contribution\ 1993 Contribution\ CITY Population Per Capita Request Population Per Capita Request Brooklyn Center 28,558 $ 9,710.00/.34 28,533 $ 9,987.00/.35 Brooklyn Park 57,688 19,614.00/.34 58,125 20,344.00/.35 Champlin 18,244 6,203.00/.34 18,565 6,498.00/.35 Corcoran 5,405 1,838.00/.34 5,498 1,924.00/.35 Crystal 23,839 8,105.00/.34 23,807 8,332.00/.35 Dayton 4,571 1,554.00/.34 4,740 1,659.00/.35 Golden - Valley 21,019 7,146.00/.34 21,029 7,360.00/.35 Hanover 331 113.00/.34 329 115.00/.35 Hassan 2,088 710.00/.34 2,177- 762.00/.35 Maple Grove 41,420 14,083.00/.34 42,682 14,939.00/.35 New Hope 21,874 7,437.00/.34 21,758 7,615.00/.35 Osseo 2,660 904.00/.34 2,638 923.00/.35 Plymouth 53,718 9,143.00/.34 55,137 9,649.00/.35 Robbinsdale 14,429 4,906.00/.34 14,410 5,044.00/.35 Rogers 730 248.00/.34 759 266.00/.35 TOTALS 296,637 $91,714.00 300,187 $95,417.00 2 1993 Projected Population from Metropolitan Council The city of Plymouth contributes funding to both NWHHSC and WHHSPB and divides its total contribution between the two organizations as both organizations serve residents of the city. Point Northwest for Runaway Youth A program of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7601 Kentucky Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 -1284 (612)493 -2802 1994 Total Clients Served Community Number Percent Client"Age Number Percent Brooklyn Center 98 20.2% 10 yrs. 7 1.4% Brooklyn Park 113 23.2% 11 yrs. 11 2.3% Champlin 68 14.0% 12 yrs. 20 4.1% Corcoran 0 0.0 13 yrs. 39 8.0% Crystal 33 6.8% 14 yrs. 62 12.8% Dayton 13 2.7% 15 yrs. 63 13.0% Golden valley 11 2.3% 16 yrs. 48 9.9% Hanover 0 0.0 17 yrs. 26 5.3% Hassan 0 0.0 18 yrs. 3 .6% Maple Grove 56 11.5% Sub -Total 279 New Hope 30 6.2% 19 -21 yrs. 5 1.0% Osseo 5 1.0% Others over 21 193 39.7% Plymouth 19 3.9% Others under 10 9 1.9% Robbinsdale 18 .3.7% Total 486 100.0% Rogers 8 1.6% Unknown 14 2.9% Total 486 100.0% Client by Gender Number Percent Client Race Number Percent Female 288 59.3% Caucasion 382 78.6% Male 195 40.1% African American 61 12.6% Unknown 3 .6 % Biracial 22 4.5% Total 486 100.0% Hispanic 6 1.2% Native American 0 0.0% Asian 11 2.3% Unknown 4 .8 % Total 486 100.0% 1/31/95 sdm results.pnw \pnw94eoy.rpt 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES UNDUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS - BROOKLYN CENTER 612 1,262 BROOKLYN PARK 369 991 CHAMPLIN 56 168 CORCORAN 14 53 CRYSTAL 375 821 DAYTON 19 52 GOLDEN VALLEY 272 696 MAPLE GROVE 83 277 NEW HOPE 295 564 OSSEO 68 159 PLYMOUTH 83 217 ROBBINSDALE 399 650 ROGERS 24 54 OTHER 8 25 TOTALS 2,677 5,989 * Households counted by whether they participated in the program in 1994, not by how many times they participated in 1994. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Emergency Services Program 1994 Utilization Rates by Northwest Municipalities 1994 Percent of 1994 Program Percent of Persons Persons Expenditures Program Served Served Expenditures Brooklyn Center 82 8.6% $6,562.00 10.2% Brooklyn Park 171 17.9% $14,995.00 23.3% Champlin 15 1.6% $1,402.00 2.2% Corcoran 2 0.2% $350.00 0.5% Crystal 97 10.1% $8,793.00 13.7% Dayton 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Golden Valley 8 0.8% $1,090.00 1.7% Hanover 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Hassan 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Home Free* 99 10.4% $3,109.00 4.8% Maple Grove 15 1.6% $1,345.00 2.1% New Hope 176 18.4% $17,412.00 27.1% Osseo 12 1.3% $946.00 1.5% Plymouth 9 0.9% $813.00 1.3% Robbinsdale 49 5.1% $4,514.00 7.0% Rogers 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Other ** 212 22.2% $1,830.00 2.8% Other * ** 9 0.9% $1,163.00 1.8% TOTAL 956 100.0% 1 $64,324.00 100.0% *Includes people in transition listing th Northwest Hennepin area as their home address. ** In 1994, 340 gas and food certificates were available to all Northwest residents using our five service agencies. * ** Includes all families moving out of the Northwest area. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Revised May 10, 1995 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES DUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS VALUE BROOKLYN CENTER 1,234 2,491 $11,723 BROOKLYN PARK 648 1,493 $ 6,156 CRYSTAL 603 1,448 $ 5,728 NEW HOPE 698 1,303 $ 6,631 ROBBINSDALE 905 1,492 $ 8,597 MAPLE GROVE 122 321 $ 1,159 CHAMPLIN 79 248 $ 750 OSSEO 124 250 $ 1,178 GOLDEN VALLEY 675 951 $ 6,412 PLYMOUTH 133 292 $ 1,263 ROGERS 53 92 $ 503 DAYTON 52 139 $ 494 CORCORAN 22 68 $ 209 OTHER 14 26 $ 133 TOTALS 5,362 10,614 $50,936 The total value of commodities distributed in 1994 was approximately $67,000.00. After each distribution, left -over commodities are given to the four participating Service Providers: PRISM, CEAP, CROSS, and NEAR. More than 2,000 families are served through the food shelves operated by these agencies. *Households counted by how many times they actually participated in the program in 1994. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council November 3,1994 1 These values were determined by averaging the values of the three different commodity packages distributed this year. 1994 TEFAP (SURPLUS) PROGRAM BY NORTHWEST MUNICIPALITIES UNDUPLICATED COUNT* OF HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS 1994 HOUSEHOLDS INDIVIDUALS BROOKLYN CENTER 612 1,262 BROOKLYN PARK 369 991 CHAMPLIN 56 168 CORCORAN 14 53 CRYSTAL 375 821 DAYTON 19 52 GOLDEN VALLEY 272 696 MAPLE GROVE 83 277 NEW HOPE 295 564 OSSEO 68 159 PLYMOUTH 83 217 ROBBINSDALE 399 650 ROGERS 24 54 OTHER g 25 TOTALS 2,677 5,989 Households counted by whether they participated in the program in 1994, not by how many times they participated in 1994. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Emergency Services Program 1994 Utilization Rates by Northwest Municipalities 1994 Percent of 1994 Program Percent of Persons Persons Expenditures Program Served Served Expenditures Brooklyn Center 82 8.6% $6,562.00 10.2% Brooklyn Park 171 17.9% $14,995.00 23.3% Champlin 15 1.6% $1,402.00 2.2% Corcoran 2 0.2% $350.00 0.5% Crystal 97 10.1% $8,793.00 13.7% Dayton 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Golden Valley 8 0.8% $1,090.00 1.7% Hanover 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Hassan 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Home Free* 99 10.4% $3,109.00 4.8% Maple Grove 15 1.6% $1,345.00 2.1% New Hope 176 18.4% $17,412.00 27.1% Osseo 12 1.3% $946.00 1.5% Plymouth 9 0.9% $813.00 1.3% Robbinsdale 49 5.1% $4,514.00 7.0% Rogers 0 0.0% $0.00 0.0% Other ** 212 22.2% $1,830.00 2.8% Other * ** 9 0.9% $1,163.00 1.8% TOTAL 956 100.0% $64,324.00 100.0% *Includes people in transition listing th Northwest Hennepin area as their home address. ** In 1994, 340 gas and food certificates were available to all Northwest residents using our five service agencies. * ** Includes all families moving out of the Northwest area. SOURCE: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Revised May 10, 1995 Point Northwest for Runaway Youth A program of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 7601 Kentucky Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 - 1284 (612)493 -2802 1994 Total Clients Served Community Number Percent Client Age Number Percent Brooklyn Center 98 20.2% 10 yrs. 7 1.4% Brooklyn Park 113 23.2% 11 yrs. 11 2.3% Champlin 68 14.0% 12 yrs. 20 4.1% Corcoran 0 0.0 13 yrs. 39 8.0% Crystal 33 6.8% 14 yrs. 62 12.8% Dayton 13 2.7% 15 yrs. 63 13.0% Golden Valley 11 2.3% 16 yrs. 48 9.9% Hanover 0 0.0 17 yrs. 26 5.3% Hassan 0 0.0 18 yrs. 3 .6% Maple Grove 56 11.5% Sub -Total 279 New Hope 30 6.2% 19 -21 yrs. 5 1.0% Osseo 5 1.0% Others over 21 193 39.7 Plymouth 19 3.9% Others under 10 9 1.9% Robbinsdale 18 3.7% Total 486 100.0% Rogers 8 1.6% Unknown 14 2.9% Total 486 100.0% Client by Gender Number Percent Client Race Number Percent Female 288 59.3. Caucasion 382 78.6% Male 195 40.1% African American 61 12.6% Unknown 3 .6 % Biracial 22 4.5% Total 486 100.0% Hispanic 6 1.2% Native American 0 0.0% Asian 11 2.3% Unknown 4 .8 % Total 486 100.0% 1/31/95 sdm results.pnw \pnw94eoy.rpt