HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/2024 - Human Services and Housing Funding Board - AGENDA - Regular MeetingHUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING FUNDING BOARD
SUMMARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 2024 5:30PM – 7:30PM
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HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING FUNDING BOARD
SUMMARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 2024 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
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1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA REVIEW
3. INTRODUCTIONS WITH NEW BOARD MEMBERS
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 1, 2024 Special Meeting
May 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
7. STAFF REPORTS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Competitive Funding Process Update
b. Human Services Priority Platform Update & Next Steps
10. OTHER BUSINESS (Board member concerns, Announcements)
11. NEXT MEETING
a. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 5:30pm | Location: TBD
12. ADJOURNMENT
May 10, 2024
Human Services & Housing Funding Board
c/o Adam Molzer
Social Sustainability Department
City of Fort Collins
222 Laporte Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Dear Members of the Board:
Thank you so much for recommending that our Fort Collins Kids Cafe proposal receive funding through
the Human Services Program. Your support means a great deal to all of us here at the Food Bank for
Larimer County and to the Fort Collins
families we serve.
The young boy who sent the note shown
here is just one of many program
participants who enjoy healthy afterschool
snacks as a result of this program. I am
especially happy that he chose to highlight a
pear. That feels like a win, since keeping the
focus on good nutrition has always been one
of my personal goals in the work we do at
the Food Bank.
City grant funding helps ensure the stability
of our Kids Cafe program, so we can
continue to provide pears and other snacks
to hungry students. This month, we’re also
launching our summer program, which
provides hundreds of lunches each day to
children who might not otherwise have a healthy lunch when school is out for the season.
Thank you, again, for everything that all of you do to help support the work of the Food Bank for Larimer
County and other community nonprofits.
Sincerely,
Amy Pezzani
Chief Executive Officer
FoodBankLarimer.org
Human Services & Housing Funding Board
SPECIAL MEETING DRAFT
May 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM
222 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins – Colorado River Room
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5 /1 /2024 – MINUTES Page 1
1. CALL TO ORDER
• At 4:10 PM the meeting was called to order by Pat Hastings.
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present
o Pat Hastings, Chair
o Olga Duvall, Vice Chair
o Erma Woodfin
o Lori Kempter
o Michaela Ruppert
o Mike Kulisheck
o Mike Nielsen
o Pat Hastings
• Board Members Excused
o Christine Koepnick
• Staff Members Present
o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Halley Pucker, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Tamra Leavenworth, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
• Community Members in Attendance
o Donna Lopez, Lutheran Campus Ministry at CSU
o Brad Rhoda, Outreach Fort Collins
o Michelle Gerard, Outreach Fort Collins
o Kyla Pfeif, Colorado Health Network (online)
o Runeela Taskeen, The Quarter Project (online)
o Dustin Barrington, L’Arche Fort Collins (online)
o Paula Ordaz, Fort Collins Rescue Mission (online)
o Mindy Vallejos, Denver Rescue Mission (online)
o Sharlene Johnson, Food Bank for Larimer County (online)
o Ann Lindgren, Turning Point & The Lotus Effect (online)
o Tim Pierz, Catholic Charities (online)
o Shayna Kefalas, Larimer County Partners (online)
o Annette Zacharias, Family Housing Network (online)
Due to the duration and extent of the human services preliminary grant review, the summary of the
meeting reflected in the minutes below may not include all details of the HSHF Board’s discussion. For
further information, details and insight, and video recording, resources are available by contacting the HSHF
Board staff liaison.
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3. AGENDA REVIEW
Adam Molzer reviewed the agenda. The Board accepted the agenda without modification.
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Guests from the public introduced themselves. No additional public comments.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None.
7. STAFF REPORTS
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – Human Services
Adam Molzer provided a review of the deliberations protocol and funding available ($920,287). Adam
reviewed the scorecard criteria and ranking spreadsheet. He noted that funding recommendations will
go before City Council in June and the grant cycle will begin October 2024.
Deliberations protocol has Board members begin at the top of the ranking list, with each proposal open
to further discussion. Funding recommendations will be made with a first and second motion, and
friendly amendments are permitted.
HS-43: United Way of Weld County – Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-19: Homeward Alliance – Murphy Center
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Mike Nielsen. Approved 7-0.
HS-34: The Family Center/La Familia – Childcare Scholarships & Family Support Services
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
HS-18: Homeward Alliance – Family Services
Motion by Lori Kempter to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
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HS-10: Crossroads Safehouse – Bilingual & Bicultural Victim Advocacy
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $28,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Friendly amendment by Erma
Woodfin to fund at $25,000 was declined. Approved 6-0. Lori Kempter recused herself from the vote.
Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is ~$762,000.
HS-26: Neighbor to Neighbor – N2N Rent Assistance Coordination
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $32,500. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 7-0.
HS-37: The Matthews House – Youth & Young Adults Transitioning to Independence
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 7-0.
HS-27: Outreach Fort Collins – Street-Based Homelessness Services Program Support
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $39,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-32: Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center – Childcare Scholarships for Low Income
Families
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-45: Volunteers of America – Handyperson Program
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $16,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
Discussion: The Board discussed the importance of this program and the volunteer coordination
involved.
HS-16: Food Bank of Larimer County – Fort Collins Kids Cafe
Motion by Olga Duvall at $22,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-4: CASA of Larimer County – Court Appointed Special Advocates
Motion by Erma Woodfin to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 7-0.
HS-36: The Matthews House – Family to Family Programming at the Community Life Center
Motion by Mike Nielsen to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-46: Volunteers of America – Home Delivered Meals Program
Motion by Michaela Ruppert to fund at $28,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-11: Disabled Resource Services – Disability Services for Independence
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is ~$490,000.
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HS-29: Project Self-Sufficiency – Career Pathways for Low-Income Single Parents
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $22,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-8: ChildSafe Colorado – Child Abuse Treatment Program
Motion by Erma Woodfin to fund at $35,000. Seconded by Mike Nielsen. Approved 7-0.
HS-33: The Crawford Advocacy Center – Fighting Child Sexual Abuse & Maltreatment
Motion by Lori Kempter to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-5: CASA of Larimer County – Family Connections
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
HS-3: Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County – Boys & Girls Clubs - Fort Collins
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-25: Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins – Meal Delivery Program
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-39: The Salvation Army – Rent and Utilities Program
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $18,000. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
Discussion: The Board expressed appreciation for the substantial portion of requested funding that
would be allocated directly towards rent and utility assistance.
HS-14: Family Housing Network – Sherwood House - Bridge Housing
Motion by Michaela Ruppert to fund at $16,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
Adam Molzer called for a short break at 5:21 PM and the meeting resumed at 5:39 PM.
HS-22: Larimer County Partners – Youth Mentoring and Prevention
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-6: Catholic Charities – Senior Support Services - Samaritan House Ft Collins
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $27,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-1: A Little Help – A Little Help for Older Adults in Fort Collins
Motion by Erma Woodfin to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 7-0.
HS-24: McBackpack – Working to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Fort Collins
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
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HS-44: Vindeket Foods – Vindeket Market
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $16,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-31: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center – Sexual Assault Intervention & Prevention Services
Motion by Erma Woodfin to fund at $21,500. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 7-0.
Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is ~$189,000.
HS-20: ISAAC of Northern Colorado – Housing in the Gaps: Safety Net for Unhoused Immigrant &
Refugee Families
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-2: Alianza NORCO – Navigation Programming for Immigrants by Immigrants
Motion by Michaela Ruppert to fund at $32,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-12: Elderhaus Adult Day Program – Direct Care for Fort Collins Residents Living with Disabilities
Motion by Erma Woodfin to fund at $27,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 7-0.
HS-30: Respite Care – Childcare Scholarships for Low-Income Families
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $19,000. Seconded by Mike Nielsen. Approved 7-0.
Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is ~$91,287.
HS-38: The Quarter Project – GEMS - Girls in Engineering, Math & Science
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 4-3. Opposed by
Michaela Ruppert, Mike Kulisheck, and Erma Woodfin.
Discussion: Some Board members felt funds could be better utilized by organizations addressing urgent
needs in the community. Other Board members advocated for the long-term investment of this
program, noting its growth and expansion over the years.
HS-42: United Way of Larimer County – Larimer Child Care Fund
Motion by Michaela Ruppert to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-7: Children’s Speech and Reading Center – Scholarships, Screens & Early Literacy
Motion by Lori Kempter to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-17: Fort Collins Rescue Mission – Nutritious Meal Program
Motion by Mike Nielsen to fund at $0. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
Discussion: Some Board members expressed concern that the majority of requested funds would go
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toward staff salary and benefits and would have liked to see more go toward food costs.
Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is ~$46,287.
HS-9: Colorado Health Network – CHN Connection Point - Integrative Care & Supportive Services
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $0. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Approved 6-0-1. Olga Duvall
abstained.
Discussion: Board members acknowledged the program’s value but voiced concerns regarding the
proportion of the program budget it sought in comparison to other applicants.
HS-13: Ensight Skills Center – Low Vision Rehabilitation Care and Support Program
Motion by Erma Woodfin to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Lori Kempter. Friendly amendment by Lori
Kempter requesting that $9,400 go toward direct client assistance, with the remaining $5,600
designated for staff salary. Accepted by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
Discussion: The Board discussed the importance of this program, especially for seniors, and how it
serves a unique role in the community.
HS-41: Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development – Connections Program
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-28: Poudre River Public Library District – Social Service Interventions for Unhoused Library
Customers
Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Michaela Ruppert. Approved 5-2. Opposed by
Lori Kempter and Mike Kulisheck.
Discussion: Some Board members discussed that having a social worker stationed at a public library is
considered one of the best practices in the nation, and that it would be particularly helpful for Fort
Collins given past incidents at the old town library. However, there were differing perspectives among
Board members, with some viewing it as a duplication of existing services while others emphasized the
increasing community need. Concerns were raised regarding the metric used to gauge success,
specifically the reliance on incident reduction. Additionally, the Board discussed the possibility of the
library incorporating the program into its base budget if the pilot proves successful, though some
members expressed reservations about its readiness for funding.
HS-15: Feeding Our Community Ourselves – Meal Exchange Program
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $0. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
HS-40: The Vegetable Connection – Feeding the Families
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $0. Seconded by Mike Nielsen. Approved 7-0.
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HS-23: Lutheran Campus Ministry at CSU – Student Housing Security Initiative
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $0. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Approved 7-0.
HS-35: The Lotus Effect – Fit to Fight
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $0. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Approved 7-0.
HS-21: L’Arche Fort Collins – I/DD Emergency Services Identification
Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $0. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is $1,287.
HS-34: The Family Center/La Familia – Childcare Scholarships & Family Support Services
Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $41,287. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 7-0.
Slate Proposals:
Motion by Pat Hastings to adopt the recommended funding slate for Human Services true dollars and
percentages as discussed and presented. Seconded by Erma Woodfin. Approved 6-0. Lori Kempter
recused.
Adam Molzer applauded the Board members for the work achieved in Housing and Human Services
over the last few months and weeks.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
Dianne Tjalkens will be joining the Board to share information about the HUD Consolidated Plan at the next
regular meeting on May 8, 2024.
Adam Molzer shared that a 360-review of the grant recommendation process will be presented at the next
regular meeting on May 8, 2024.
Adam Molzer mentioned that the Board may need to convene for a summer meeting to discuss the Human
Services Priorities Platform. Additionally, he noted that he would be seeking volunteers from the Board to
contribute to the project.
Pat Hastings announced that he will not be renewing his term on the Board, with his final meeting being
May 8, 2024.
11. NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, May 8, 2023 | 5:30 PM | Location: Foothills Activity Center
13. ADJOURNMENT
Pat Hastings adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM.
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Minutes were finalized and approved by the Human Services & Housing Funding Board on _______________.
Human Services & Housing Funding Board
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May 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM
241 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins – Foothills Activity Center DRAFT
5 /8 /2024 – MINUTES Page 1
1. CALL TO ORDER
• At 5:42 PM the meeting was called to order by Pat Hastings.
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present
o Pat Hastings, Chair
o Olga Duvall, Vice Chair
o Erma Woodfin
o Lori Kempter
o Michaela Ruppert
o Mike Kulisheck
• Board Members Excused
o Christine Koepnick
o Mike Nielsen
• Staff Members Present
o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Dianne Tjalkens, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Tamra Leavenworth, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
• Guests Present
o Jan Stallones
For further information, details and insight, and audio recording, resources are available by contacting the
HSHF-Board staff liaison.
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Adam Molzer reviewed the agenda. The Board accepted the agenda without modification.
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Board members introduced themselves, including the newest Board member, Jan Stallones, who will begin
her term in July and was attending as a guest to observe the meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 30, 2024 Special Meeting
Olga Duvall motioned to approve the April 30, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Erma Woodfin
seconded. Approved 6-0.
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Lori Kempter shared that she recently met with Nicole Armstrong, the Executive Director of The Matthews
House, who expressed gratitude for the funding awarded through the Competitive Process.
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7. STAFF REPORTS
Adam Molzer shared that the City will be hosting a Volunteer Engagement Summit on Thursday, August 29.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consolidated Plan and Community Needs Interview – Dianne Tjalkens, Social Sustainability
• Dianne Tjalkens provided a brief presentation about the HUD-required Consolidated Plan that must be
updated every 5 years in order for the City to continue receiving federal funds for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). She is
beginning to gather data and stakeholder feedback and wants to engage Boards and Commissions
related to this work. Dianne asked the Board to share what they believe are the most important needs
within the community, and their suggestions on how federal dollars would best be spent over the next 5
years. A variety of ideas were discussed by the Board, including service deficiencies in specific areas of
Fort Collins, affordable homeownership and homeowner assistance, and homelessness. Dianne has
begun distributing a community survey that Adam Molzer will soon send to the Board.
b. Competitive Funding Process Update and 360-Review
• Adam Molzer walked through the activities and follow-up that has occurred since the April 30 and May 1
funding deliberations meetings, as well as the timeline of activities ahead to complete the funding
process. He shared a brief analysis of the funding recommendations that the Board created, including
average amounts recommended for human service proposals.
• Adam Molzer facilitated the group through an examination of the 2024 competitive grant process to
gather feedback, critique, and ideas from the Board members. The group addressed the grant application
and questions, support materials, review meetings with the Affordable Housing Board and the human
service applications, housing presentations, the scorecard and criteria, the funding protocol, and the
deliberation meeting. Notes were documented by staff and will be considered as potential improvements
for the FY25 grant process.
c. Human Services Priority Platform – Subcommittee
• Adam Molzer would like to have at least two Board members join a subcommittee this summer to aid
him in examining different approaches to Human Service funding and the Competitive Process.
d. Recess for Summer
• The Board agreed to recess their meetings until September 2024 unless pressing business arises.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
• Since this is Pat Hastings final meeting, Adam Molzer shared that the Board would need to elect someone
to serve as Interim Chair. Erma Woodfin nominated herself to serve as Interim Chair. Pat Hastings
motioned to elect Erma Woodfin as Interim Chair. Michaela Ruppert seconded. Approved 6-0.
• Grantee Client Story: Adam shared a brief impact story submitted by Alianza NORCO in a recent report.
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11. NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 5:30pm | Location: TBD
13. ADJOURNMENT
Pat Hastings adjourned meeting at 7:42 PM.
Minutes were finalized and approved by the Human Services & Housing Funding Board on ____________________.
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Human Services Program Manager
Adam Molzer
HUD Con Plan &
Human Services
Priorities Platform
August Update
August 14, 2024
Headline Copy Goes HereThe Consolidated Plan
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Five-year planning document for the use of
federal dollars
Includes a needs assessment and market
analysis
•Housing
•Homelessness
•Community Development
Identifies priorities and sets goals
Earmarks resources
Headline Copy Goes HereResourcing the Plan
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Funding from HUD to Support Community Development
and Affordable Housing
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Purpose: Improve the physical, economic, and social conditions for low-
income people
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Purpose: Increase the supply of safe and sanitary housing affordable to
low-income people
How much?
• Approx $8.5 million over 5 years
• ~$1,100,000/yr CDBG
• ~$600,000/yr HOME
How Distributed?
• Competitive Process
• Council Approval
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Inputs used to determine
priorities for the Plan:
•Data Census, HUD, Colorado
DOH, CAHPS, PIT, Housing
Catalyst, PSD, MLS, CoFC, etc.
•Stakeholder Outreach
Interviews, listening session,
workshops & focus groups,
boards & commissions
•Community Outreach
Community questionnaire,
public meetings
Headline Copy Goes HereHuman Services Priorities Platform
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New Tool to Concentrate
Human Service Priorities
Focus Funding Interests
Influence Staff Work Plan Activities
Clarify City Role
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Current SSD Priorities & Concentrations 2016 Strategic Plan
•Inventory of Units
•Homeownership
•Special Populations
•Homelessness
Services
•Housing Counseling
•Rent Assistance
•People with
Disabilities
•Seniors
•People
Experiencing
Homelessness
•Specialized Care
•Access to Services
•Domestic Violence
•Child Abuse
•Sexual Abuse
•Prevention,
Outreach &
Intervention
•Access to Services
•Affordability
•Educator Workforce
•School Readiness
•Youth Development
•Food Insecurity
•Food Systems
Among Low-Income
Neighborhoods
Housing Stability
Care-Giving
Services
Mental &
Behavioral Health
Early Childhood
Education,
Childcare & Youth Healthy Food
•Self-Sufficiency
•Financial Stability
Financial Literacy
•Job Readiness
•Vocational Training
•Career Pathways
Workforce
Development
•Access to Physical
Activity
•Home Health Care
Affordability
•Healthcare Services
Physical Health
•Promote an Inclusive
Community
•Equal Access to
Basic Needs
Diversity, Inclusion
& Access
Headline Copy Goes HereCurrent State Future State
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HUMAN
SERVICES
PRIORITIES
PLATFORM
Current State Future State
CLEAR APPROACH
DATA-INFORMED
DEEPER INFLUENCE
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Project Process - 2024
COLLECT VOICES,
INSIGHTS & TRENDS PRIORITY SHIFT ENDORSEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
EQUITY FOUNDATION
Q1-2 Q3 Q4 Q4
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Analyze Existing Reports & Data
Review Regional Funding Interests
Examine the City’s Grant Award Trends
Additional Engagement
• Nonprofit Focus Groups
• Boards & Commissions
• Community & Resident Input
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Data Review
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
16 Reports / Data Sets Analyzed for Themes, Insights
and Equity Considerations
Local – Recent – Relevant
Capture insights and inputs from community members
7 Key Issues Identified with Multiple Sub-Components
Headline Copy Goes HereData Review
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■Fort Collins Resilient Recovery Plan
■Housing Strategic Plan
■Social Sustainability Gaps Analysis
2020
■Larimer County Community Health
Improvement Plan (CHIP)
■Health District Community Survey
■Fort Collins Equity Indicators
■City of Fort Collins Strategic Plan
■Homelessness Point-in-Time
Count
■Fort Collins HUD Consolidated
Plan
■Poudre River Public Library
Community Conversations Report
■Fort Collins Community Survey
2023
■Community Foundation of Northern
Colorado Regional Intersections
■Larimer County Root Cause Report
■American Community Survey
Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice
■Fort Collins Equity Plan 2023
■Homeward Alliance Community
Health Survey
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Regional Funder Review
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
7 Local Human Service Funders Interviewed and
Materials Analyzed
Will Identify Potential Gaps and Complimentary Funding
Bohemian Foundation City of Loveland
NoCo Community Foundation Kaiser Permanente
Larimer County Realities for Children
United Way of Larimer County
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Interviews
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
48 Interviews Completed To-Date (May-August)
Nonprofit, Housing and Human Service Leaders & Staff
Currently Distilling Out Themes and Insights
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City Funding Trends
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
Human Service Grants Continue to Move
Broader and Leaner
Demand For Services + Related Costs Increasing
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Number of Funding Requests & Awards
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Median Request-to-Award Disparity
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Focus Groups & Workshops
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
SSD Convened 9 Sessions (June-July)
Nonprofit, Housing and Human Service Leaders & Staff
Themes and Insights Identified
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Summer Sessions
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31 AttendeesThursday, June 6Nonprofit Listening Session
13 AttendeesThursday, June 20SSD Prioritization Workshop
21 AttendeesThursday, June 27Homelessness Focus Group
11 AttendeesThursday, July 11Children/Youth Focus Group
9 AttendeesThursday, July 18Affordable Housing Focus Group
11 AttendeesTuesday, July 23Seniors & Aging Focus Group
8 AttendeesThursday, July 25Disabilities Focus Group
12 AttendeesMonday, July 29Food Insecurity Focus Group
7 AttendeesWednesday, July 31Health (MH/BH/PH)
Focus Group
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Community Engagement
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
Community Questionnaire (300+) - Completed in April-June
City Council Questionnaire - August
Lived Experience Advisory Committee - Aug. 16
Boards & Commissions Super Issues Meeting – Sept. 9
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Next Steps
HUD Con Plan & Human Services Priorities Platform Update
September - City Staff will Draft HS Priorities Platform
and Draft Goals for HUD Con Plan
October - Public Meeting & Review of Drafts
November - Final Drafts Available
Endorsement Consideration by HSHF Board
December - City Staff will Build 2025 Funding Process with Revised
Priorities, Con Plan Goals, and HS Application