Navigate Affordable Housing Partners

EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE/OUTH FEEDING PROGRAM - WE WILL ASSIST FAMILIES IN WALKER COUNTY AVOID EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE BE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR RENT/MORTGAGE. THESE FAMILIES WILL PARTICIPATE IN GROUP BUDGETING CLASSES AND ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COUNSELING. WE WILL BE PROVIDING WEEKEND SNACKS AND SUMMER LUNCHES FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH IN WALKER COUNTY TO AVOID STARVATION AND HELP MEET THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS.

HOUSING PROGRAM - OUR HOUSING PROGRAM WILL UTILIZE THESE FUNDS TO ASSIST THOSE IN CULLMAN COUNTY WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MONETARY HARDSHIPS AND ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SHELTER, GAINING HOUSING THROUGH RAPID REHOUSING, AND RETAINING HOUSING THROUGH EVICTION PREVENTION. WE WILL ALSO USE A PORTION OF THESE FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH "STREET OUTREACH". THIS WILL INCLUDE FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS WHILE WE ARE ASSISTING WITH HOUSING NEEDS.

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM - THE SALVATION ARMY IS SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR OUR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES VITAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL CRISES. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP THE WORKING POOR AND THOSE OUT OF WORK AVOID HOMELESSNESS BY OFFERING RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE DURING TIMES OF NEED. AS POVERTY CONTINUES TO RISE ACROSS AMERICA, EXACERBATED BY SOARING INFLATION, MANY FAMILIES ARE GRAPPLING WITH TOUGH CHOICES BETWEEN BASIC NECESSITIES LIKE FOOD, GAS, AND HOUSING. FOR TOO MANY, THESE CHOICES COULD MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAVING A HOME OR BECOMING HOMELESS.

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM - PROVIDES CRITICAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO BOTH THE OUT-OF-WORK AND THE WORKING POOR WHO ARE EMPLOYED BUT STILL STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. OUR PROGRAMS GOAL IS SIMPLE YET VITAL: TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE CRISIS SITUATIONS AND AVOID HOMELESSNESS. THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT THROUGH RENTAL/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.

RURAL ALLIANCE FOR BASIC NEEDS - IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SMALLER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN PAGE, SHENANDOAH, AND WARREN COUNTIES IN ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, AND UTILITIES FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS. THIS NAVIGATE HOUSING GRANT WILL PROVIDE UP TO $100,000 IN TOTAL FUNDING, WHICH WILL BE ALLOCATED TO SMALLER PROJECTS OF NO MORE THAN $15,000 EACH. SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS WILL ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH UWNSV, DETAILING THE TERMS OF THE PARTNERSHIP, INCLUDING FUND UTILIZATION, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS. FUNDS AWARDED MUST BE FULLY EXPENDED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, WITH ALL RECEIPTS AND REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THIS DEADLINE TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY FOR FUTURE GRANT CYCLES.

YOUTH JOBS GRANT- THE CITY OF BESSEMER, AL, WILL UTILIZE THIS GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, HELPING THEM ACQUIRE VALUABLE SKILLS AND GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE. THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

THE SALVATION ARMY JACKSON CORPS - PARTICIPATING CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT IMMEDIATE HOMELESSNESS, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTE FUTURE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN OBTAINING AND KEEPING PERMANENT HOUSING. BY PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, THE SALVATION ARMY SEEKS TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM INITIALLY BECOMING HOMELESS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENTAL, MORTGAGE, SHELTER OR UTILITIES.

SECURITY UPGRADES - SAFETY AT HFCR IS CRITICAL TO OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND OUR TITUSVILLE NEIGHBORS. PROPERLY INSTALLED CAMERAS AND SURVEILLANCE WOULD NOT ONLY INCREASE THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT THE SCHOOL, BUT ALSO THAT OF OUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS AND OTHERS WITHIN THIS WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. LIGHTING AROUND THE SCHOOL WOULD ALSO INCREASE SAFETY IN AND AROUND THE BUILDING, AS WELL-LIT PARKING AREAS AND ENTRYWAYS DETER INTRUDERS AND ASSAILANTS. LIKEWISE, THE ADDITION OF BADGE SCANNERS AT SOME OF OUR ENTRANCES AND SECURITY FENCING THAT INCLUDES A BADGE SCANNER, WOULD MAKE OUTDOOR SPACES SAFER, AND WOULD ALSO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SOMEONE PROPPING A DOOR OPEN FOR CONVENIENCE, WHICH COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF THE BUILDING.

MHP'S CRITICAL NEEDS INITIATIVE -PER THE REQUESTED FUNDS, THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (MHP) WILL EXTEND ITS CRITICAL NEEDS INITIATIVE, BY PROVIDING THE NOTED ASSISTANCE TO THOSE HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE CONSIDERED VERY-LOW AND LOW INCOME (BETWEEN 30%-50% OF AMI). MHP WILL ONCE AGAIN NOT LIMIT ITS INTAKE TO THE CITY OF JACKSON BUT A ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER AREAS OF THE STATE AS WELL. THIS WILL PERMIT US TO ASSIST A WIDER NUMBER OF FAMILIES WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY EXPANDING OUTREACH. ASSISTANCE SHALL INCLUDE DEPOSITS, LATE FEES, APPLICABLE EVICTION OR COURT COSTS, AND OTHER SIMILAR EXPENSES.

VIRGINA GLEANING NETWORK - THE SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW (SOSA) HAS CREATED A COMMON SENSE WAY TO TARGET FOOD WASTE AT THE FARM LEVEL AND DELIVER IT TO THE TABLES OF AMERICAS HUNGRY. THERE ARE TWO MAIN POINTS OF LARGE VOLUME FOOD WASTE AT THE FARM LEVEL. 1. FIELD GLEANING: SOSA COORDINATES WITH THOUSANDS OF FARMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE THEN PLAN AND SUPERVISE FIELD GLEANING EVENTS WHERE OUR VOLUNTEERS GLEAN (PICK UP, DIG UP, OR GATHER) AND VOLUNTEERS THEN TAKE THIS FRESH PRODUCE DIRECTLY TO AGENCIES WORKING TO FEED HUNGRY NEIGHBORS IN THE LOCAL AREAS WHERE THE GLEANING EVENTS TAKE PLACE. 2. PRODUCE PACKING HOUSES: AFTER BEING HARVESTED, FRESH PRODUCE IS SENT TO A PACKING FACILITY WHERE IT UNDERGOES ANOTHER GRADE OUT PROCESS BEFORE IT IS PACKAGED FOR FINAL SHIPPING.

HOMESECURE: PRESERVING HOUSING STABILITY FOR ALL - WITH A MISSION TO END HOMELESSNESS THROUGH HOUSING, WE PROVIDE BOTH TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS, DAILY. ONE OF OUR PRIMARY GOALS IS TO ADDRESS THE GAP BY PREVENTING EVICTIONS DUE TO UNPAID RENT AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES STAY HOUSED. ADDITIONALLY, PACIFIC HOUSE COVERS THE SIGNIFICANT COST OF UTILITIES FOR OUR TENANTS, INCLUDING ELECTRICITY, GAS, AND WATER. THE NAVIGATE GRANT WOULD ALLOW US TO COVER THESE CRITICAL EXPENSES TO ENSURE THAT OUR PROPERTIES REMAIN SAFE AND OPERATIONAL, AND HELP US REDIRECT FINANCIAL RESOURCES TOWARD OTHER URGENT NEEDS, SUCH AS HOUSING MORE INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING SERVICES, PACIFIC HOUSE ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES, CHURCHES, AND THE COMMUNITY, AND SUPPORTS MEDICAL NEEDS THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH OPTIMUS HEALTH.

FINANCIAL AND SERVICE ASSISTANCE FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER - THE H2O FOUNDATION PROVIDES VITAL FINANCIAL AND SERVICE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES, ENSURING THEY CAN MAINTAIN CRUCIAL ACCESS TO WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES. SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 2004, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN A LIFELINE FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND DISABLED BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS UTILITY AGENCY CUSTOMERS, OFFERING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER BILLS. THE SPIKE IN COSTS CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE ESCALATING WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATES, COMPOUNDED BY THE IMPACT OF INFLATION, PLACING SIGNIFICANT STRAIN ON FAMILIES. AS A RESULT, THERE HAS BEEN A THIRTY-THREE PERCENT INCREASE IN HOUSEHOLD REQUESTS FOR SERVICES, PROMPTING THE FOUNDATION TO EXTEND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES BY MORE THAN FORTY PERCENT.

OLDER ADULT FOOD STABILITY PROGRAM - THE PERSONAL CARE SERVICE SERVES ROUGHLY 80 CLIENTS EACH MONTH. THESE CLIENTS, WHO ARE LIVING ON FIXED INCOMES, CONTINUE TO FEEL THE PRESSURE OF ELEVATED FOOD COSTS. THOUGH MANY RECEIVE NON-PERISHABLES THROUGH OUR SENIOR GROCERY DELIVERY INITIATIVE, THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PRODUCE, POULTRY, AND FISH IS LIMITED. THE 2024 NAVIGATE GIVES BACK GRANT WOULD EXTEND CLIENTS' ABILITY TO PURCHASE SUCH ITEMS BY PROVIDING $100 IN FOOD GIFT CARDS PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS. THIS FOOD ASSISTANCE WOULD BE AN ADDED BENEFIT OF THE PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM WHILE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING FOOD STABILITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD.

FRANCIS W. DAVIDSON CENTER FOR HOMELESSNESS - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO NOT ONLY HOUSE INDIVIDUALS , BUT ALSO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT WILL HELP FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS REMAIN IN HOUSING ONCE THEY MOVE IN. THE SERVICES INCLUDE ONE TO ONE CASE-MANAGEMENT, JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT WITH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, JOB FAIRS, HEALTH FAIRS AND LEGAL SERVICES VIA MS. CENTER FOR JUSTICE, HEALTH SCREENINGS VIA WEEMS MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND REHABILITATION WITH ALLIANCE. THE PROGRAM WILL ALSO ASSIST WITH RENT AND UTILITIES FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS FOR THOSE WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THEIR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.

ENDING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH FLEXIBLE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - WE ARE REQUESTING FUNDS TO ADMINISTER AND PROVIDE DIRECT, FLEXIBLE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF, OR EXPERIENCING, LITERAL HOMELESSNESS IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. CCEH HAS NEARLY A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE ADMINISTERING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FLEXIBLE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT THOUSANDS OF HOUSEHOLDS AT THE FRONT DOOR OF SHELTER.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR WORKING FAMILIES - CCSM WOULD PROVIDE UP TO ONE MONTH OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO WORKING FAMILIES FACING A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED AFTER THE CLIENT PARTICIPATED IN CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH INCLUDES BUDGETING AND GOAL SETTING.

SERVNG 911 - GOING TO BED HUNGRY AND WAKING UP WITHOUT POWER IS EXPERIENCED BY FAR TOO MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THOSE WITHOUT ENOUGH FOOD TO EAT, OR THE RESOURCES TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, HAVE BEEN OUR NEIGHBORS FOR A LONG TIME. AND THE FACES OF THOSE WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HUNGRY ARE NOT READILY IDENTIFIED. SERVING YOU MINISTRIES IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ESCALATING TRENDS IN THIS AREA THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED.

DEVELOPING AGENCY AND PATHWAYS TO HOPE FOR SURVIVORS - SEEKS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY ADDRESSING THE IMMEDIATE AND LONGER-TERM FINANCIAL NEEDS, CHALLENGES, AND BURDENS THAT OFTEN SEPARATE FEMALE SURVIVORS FROM SAFETY AND STABILITY FOLLOWING THEIR VICTIMIZATION. THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR PROGRAM WILL CONTRIBUTE TO LONG-TERM COMMUNITY GOALS TO: 1) IMPROVE LIFE OUTCOMES, SOCIO-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND SENSE OF SAFETY FOR MARGINALIZED VICTIMS; 2) REDUCE INCIDENCES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY; 3) REDUCE GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND VICTIMIZATION; 4) ENHANCE PUBLIC TRUST OF VICTIM SERVICE NETWORKS; AND, 5) INCREASE ENGAGEMENT WITH VICTIMS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

RENOVATION OF TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN BESSEMER - WE ARE REQUESTING $100,000 TO CARRY OUT MUCH-NEEDED REPAIRS TO TWO EXISTING HOMES LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR NEW CONSTRUCTION. WITH MINIMAL INVESTMENT, WE CAN HELP THESE LONG-TIME BESSEMER RESIDENTS, WHO ARE LMI, HAVE A SAFE AND ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE WHILE IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE AND DESIRABILITY OF THE ENTIRE BLOCK. THE IMPROVEMENTS WE PROPOSE FOCUS ON THE HOMES EXTERIORS. THEY INCLUDE NEW FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, AS WELL AS NEW ROOFING AND SIDING, ENSURING THESE HOMES REMAIN SAFE AND HABITABLE WHILE CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD.

HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SUPPORT - FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR HOUSING DEPOSITS, EVICTION PREVENTION, UTILITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY CUT OF PREVENTION, CHILDCARE, HOUSING APPLICATION FEES AND IDENTIFICATION FEES. WITH THE AWARD OF THE HMIS LEAD, WE ARE SEEKING FUNDS TO LEVERAGE AS MATCH FOR THIS AND OUR HMIS COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM. NAVIGATE FUNDS WILL BE USED ON AN EXTREMELY LIMITED BASIS FOR SALARIES AND CASE MANAGEMENT. WE ANTICIPATE HELPING AS MANY AS 125 FAMILIES WITH THESE FUNDS AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, THESE FUNDS HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF ALLOWING FAMILIES TO BREAK GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND SECURING SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, ADDRESSING THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, AND MINIMAL ASSISTANCE WITH MOTEL STAYS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHEN ALL OTHER RESOURCES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WORKING HOUSEHOLDS, EFFECTIVELY PREVENTING COURT ACTION, EVICTION, OR FORECLOSURE. IF AWARDED, THE NAVIGATE GIVES BACK GRANT FUNDING WILL FILL THE GAPS AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF TO FAMILIES WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN, OFFERING A BEACON OF HOPE IN CHALLENGING TIMES.

SUMMER SNACK INITIATIVE - WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS, THOUSANDS OF ALABAMA CHILDREN FROM HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW INCOMES LOSE ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL MEALS THEY RELY ON. FEEDING ALABAMA IS SEEKING $100,000 TO SUPPORT OUR SUMMER SNACK INITIATIVE. THIS INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL SNACKS TO SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN DURING THE EIGHT WEEK SUMMER BREAK WHEN SCHOOL LUNCH ACCESS IS LIMITED. FEEDING ALABAMA WILL PARTNER WITH VENDORS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE ACCESS TO SNACK SERVICE INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE AT PARTNER LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE. PARTNER LOCATIONS ARE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, PARKS AND REC CENTERS, YOUTH GROUPS, HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND YMCAS.

FULL PLATES FOR THRIVING COMMUNITIES - FEEDING CHILDREN: FEED MORES CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS AIM TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY DURING TIMES WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUCH AS AFTER SCHOOL, WEEKENDS, AND SUMMER VACATION. FEEDING FAMILIES: FEED MORES NETWORK OF 250 PARTNER AGENCIES AND MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO FOOD ACROSS OUR ENTIRE SERVICE AREA. FEEDING SENIORS: WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE SENIOR HUNGER AND IMPROVE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SENIORS, FEED MORES SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE MEALS ON WHEELS AND SENIOR COMMODITIES BOXES.

FOSTER CARE THE GRACE HOUSE WAY - GRACE HOUSE EXISTS AS A NECESSARY SAFE HAVEN, UNIQUELY EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND RAISE GIRLS IN FOSTER CARE WHO COME FROM DIFFICULT SITUATIONS AND FIND THEMSELVES WITH FEW OPTIONS. GRANT WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE GIRLS THAT LIVE IN OUR GROUP HOMES INCLUDING HOUSING, UTILITIES, FOOD, TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, BASIC TRANSPORTATION AND CRITICAL UTILITIES NEEDED FOR OUR CAMPUS SCHOOL (HOME SCHOOLING PROGRAM ON OUR CAMPUS) THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE GIRLS AND HELPS MEET CRITICAL NEEDS FOR THEM EVERY DAY.

2025 CARE BOX AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - OUR INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY BY ASSEMBLING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD BOXES AND PROVIDING FOOD RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE BOXES CONTAIN SHELF-STABLE ITEMS, AND FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, SUCH AS HOLIDAYS, THEY ALSO INCLUDE TURKEYS, CHICKENS, OR HAMS. THIS EFFORT IS DRIVEN BY A NETWORK OF CHURCH PARTNERS WHO IDENTIFY RECIPIENTS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND MANAGE THE DISTRIBUTION PROCESS, ENSURING THAT THE FOOD REACHES THOSE MOST IN NEED. THE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: FOOD PROCUREMENT; PACKAGING AND SUPPLIES; LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION; VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND SUPPORT.

WEATHERIZATION DEFERRAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM - THIS WILL ALLOW THE HOME TO RECEIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES, WHEN IT IS BROUGHT UP TO A STANDARD THAT CAN BE WEATHERIZED, AIDING IN ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY, HEALTH AND SAFETY. IF AWARDED FUNDING, APPCAA WILL BRAID THESE FUNDS WITH EXISTING FUNDING TO CONTINUE TO REPAIR/REHAB HOMES THAT MAY NEED ROOF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, UPGRADED ELECTRICITY, HOLES IN THE FLOORS REPAIRED, OR SIMILAR REPAIRS. WITH THE HELP OF $100,000 APPCAA WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE TO AT LEAST 5 ADDITIONAL HOMES.

FRESH PRODUCE: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BETTER HEALTH FOR ALL - LAST YEAR, THE FOOD BANK PROVIDED FOOD TO 148,200 VISITORS EVERY MONTH, ON AVERAGE ACROSS 12 MONTHS. THATS A 16% INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR'S MONTHLY AVERAGE. CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO WHOLESOME FOOD, WE'RE MAKING SURE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COMPRISE AN INCREASINGLY LARGE PORTION OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK. IN THE COMING YEAR, WE WILL ACQUIRE MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE, WITH ATTENTION PAID TO ACQUIRING VIRGINIA-GROWN PRODUCE, AND PROVIDE IT FREE TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF PANTRY AND PROGRAM PARTNERS.

CSBG/LIHEAP - THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR CITIZENS BY ASSISTING THEM IN BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT. SERVICES SUCH AS UTILITY ASSISTANCE HELPS THEM ACHIEVE THIS GOAL. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN COAHOMA COUNTY TO PAY HOME ENERGY BILLS AND OTHER ENERGY RELATED SERVICES SUCH AS PURCHASING AIR CONDITIONERS, HEATERS, ETC.

MEALS ON WHEELS & MORE - OUR MEALS ON WHEELS & MORE PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED IN 1972 TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. TO QUALIFY FOR OUR PROGRAM, THE RECIPIENT MUST BE HOMEBOUND (ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED) OR DRIVING IS LIMITED; BE PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY UNABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS; LIVE ALONE OR HAVE NO ONE IN THE HOME WHO IS WILLING OR ABLE TO PREPARE WELL-BALANCE MEALS AND BE REFERRED BY A DOCTOR/HOME HEALTH AGENCY/HOSPICE OR OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY. THESE FUNDS WILL HELP WITH THE RISING COST OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO ALLOW US TO MAINTAIN THE MEAL QUALITY AS WELL AS FREQUENCY.

FEEDING THE HUNGRY - THE COMMUNITY SOUP BOWL ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITIES IN TUSCALOOSA BY PROVIDING HOT MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK, TO FEED THE POOR, NEEDY, AND DISABLED. FOR 2024, THE COMMUNITY SOUP BOWL HAS AVERAGED 8000 MEALS A MONTH. WE ASK FOR THIS GRANT TO HELP WITH THE PURCHASES OF FOOD AND KITCHEN SUPPLIES. MEALS AT THE COMMUNITY SOUP BOWL ASSURE THAT OVER 395 PEOPLE HAVE AT LEAST ONE HOT AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL EACH DAY. WITH INFLATION RATES RISING, WE ARE SEEING NEW CLIENTS EVERY DAY. THE COMMUNITY SOUP BOWL HAS EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN FOOD DONATIONS BY RESTAURANTS, GROCERY STORES, AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.

COMMUNITY FOOD HUBS AND LIFE SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY FOOD HUB PROGRAM SERVES BETWEEN 2,600 AND 3,000 FAMILIES EACH MONTH, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE LIFE SERVICES PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HOLISTIC SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, OFFERING YOUTH AND FAMILY MENTORING. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT, EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WITH FUNDING FROM NAVIGATE GIVES BACK, CCDN AIMS TO EXPAND THESE PROGRAMS, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES SERVED MONTHLY AND ENHANCING THE MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS - CIRI IS REQUESTING SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR RENTAL RELIEF FOR: NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES, INCLUDING UKRAINIAN AND HAITIAN PAROLEES; SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND HOST FAMILIES PROVIDING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOMES FOR UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE MINORS.

A HAND UP - TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY TRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING BY CONNECTING THEM TO DONATIONS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE. FAMILIES, GROUPS, AND COMMUNITIES ARE MATCHED WITH A SPECIFIC HOUSEHOLD TO PROVIDE DONATIONS AND ASSIST WITH THE MOVE-IN PROCESS. THE PEOPLE CURRENTLY BEING HOUSED ARE MOVING FROM THE STREETS OR EMERGENCY SHELTERS INTO APARTMENTS OF THEIR OWN. MANY OF THEM HAVE VERY FEW POSSESSIONS, NO FURNISHINGS, AND ONLY OWN WHAT THEY CAN CARRY. THE GOAL OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO HELP THESE HOUSEHOLDS ON THEIR PATH TOWARDS TURNING THEIR UNITS INTO A TRUE HOME, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING THE BROADER COMMUNITY WITH A TANGIBLE WAY TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE WORK OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS.

RENTAL/HOUSING ASSISTANCE - WE ARE REQUESTING FUNDING TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. OUR STAFF IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE HOUSING, NEGOTIATE WITH LANDLORDS, PAY SECURITY DEPOSITS, SET UP UTILITIES, SOURCE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND OVERSEE THE MOVE-IN LOGISTICS. WE HELP CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF SIGNING LEASES AND THEIR RIGHTS AS TENANTS. TYPICALLY, IRIS PROVIDES THE SECURITY DEPOSIT AND THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF RENT AS PART OF THE SERVICES OFFERED IN THE INITIAL 90-DAY RESETTLEMENT PERIOD, AFTER WHICH CLIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PAY FOR RENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT OR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.

CRITICAL UTILITY AND HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - TARGETING THE COMMUNITIES OF ENSLEY, ENSLEY HIGHLAND, TUXEDO, AND WYLAM; RENEW BIRMINGHAMS CRITICAL UTILITY AND HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SEVERAL STRATEGIC APPROACHES: 1) PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH DELINQUENT LIVING EXPENSES, AND 2) HOME REPAIRS. THE CRITICAL UTILITY AND HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT 40 MINOR HOME REPAIR STIPENDS UP TO $1,000 AND 50 UTILITY ASSISTANCE STIPENDS UP TO $500 PER FAMILY. ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM ONE-TIME OVER A 12- MONTH PERIOD.

CRITICAL NEEDS SUPPORT - STEWPOT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH CRITICAL NEEDS EVERY DAY. WE NEED PARTICULAR HELP IN THESE AREAS: 1. FOOD ASSISTANCE, 2. TRANSITIONAL SHELTER, 3. GROCERY SUPPLEMENTS, 4. "TRAVEL BAGS", 5. PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, 6. PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE.

APARTMENT ADOPTION - RED MOUNTAIN GRACE STRIVES TO BE THE BEST OPTION OF HOUSING FOR FAMILIES TRAVELING TO BIRMINGHAM FOR LONG-TERM MEDICAL CARE, AND WE ARE ONE OF ONLY A FEW OPTIONS IN A CITY WITH SUCH A RENOWNED MEDICAL PRESENCE. THROUGH OUR APARTMENT MODEL WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, WHICH HAS BEEN PROVEN TO EXPEDITE AND IMPROVE RECOVERY FOR PATIENTS. RMG EXERCISES THIS THROUGH OUR SKILLED STAFF, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AS OUR CARE COORDINATOR, AND NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS AND APARTMENT ADOPTERS. THROUGH THE NAVIGATE GIVES BACK GRANT, RMG IS REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF OPERATING 4 ADDITIONAL APARTMENTS. BASED ON AVERAGE LENGTHS OF STAY, THESE UNITS WILL SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 40 FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR, WHO WOULD OTHERWISE INCUR THE FINANCIAL EXPENSE OF A HOTEL ROOM OR SLEEP IN THE WAITING ROOM OR CAR.

LGBTQIA+ HOUSING SOLUTIONS - CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO GRANT FUNDED HOUSING PROGRAMS IN HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA THAT ARE DESIGNATED TO SOLELY SERVE THIS POPULATION AND TO ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. WE ARE SEEKING TO CHANGE THAT AND ARE PROPOSING TO SERVE 25 HOUSEHOLDS IN HAMPTON ROADS WITH RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES AND TARGETED PREVENTION. ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS LGBT LIFE CENTER PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, IPV COUNSELING, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, SEXUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, VOCATIONAL TRAININGS, FOOD PANTRY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS.

WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR THRIVE COACHING FAMILIES - ONE VITAL COMPONENT TO OUR COACHING PROGRAM IS OUR ABILITY TO OFFER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. FAMILIES THAT ARE MEETING MONTHLY WITH THEIR THRIVE COACH, PRESENTING MONTHLY BUDGETS AND WORKING TOWARD GOALS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES: MONTHLY ACCESS TO A CLIENT-CHOICE FOOD MARKET AND QUARTERLY ACCESS TO A UTILITY BILL PAYMENT THROUGH OUR IN-HOUSE PARTNERSHIP WITH SERVING YOU MINISTRIES (SYM). AFTER THREE MONTHS OF ATTENDING COACHING MEETINGS; FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SUBSIDIES THAT HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF RENT. A GIFT OF $74,750 WOULD HELP PROVIDE GROCERIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENT SUBSIDIES AND GAS CARDS TO THESE FAMILIES AND GROCERIES TO 3,000 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS IN BIRMINGHAM.

JEM'S CASUAL KITCHEN MEALS - PROVIDES HOT MEALS TWICE PER WEEK AT NO COST TO CITIZENS WHO RESIDE IN THE WASHINGTON CLARKE AND COUNTY AREAS. THE COSTS OF PURCHASING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IS STEEP. WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND TO GROWING MORE OF OUR OWN FRESH FOODS TO COOK AND TO SHARE WITH PARTICIPANTS. WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND OUR MEAL SERVICE IN TWO WAYS: 1. OFFERING ONE SATURDAY MEAL EACH MONTH WHERE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND OTHERS WHO WORK ON WEEKDAYS COULD PARTICIPATE. 2. SAFELY TRANSPORTING MEALS TO THOSE WHO MAY BE SICK AND SHUT-IN.

WELSOME HOME TO JESSIE'S PLACE - THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON ENHANCING RESIDENTS' PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING BY REPLACING WORN, INSTITUTIONAL BEDROOM FURNITURE WITH NEW, DURABLE BEDROOM FURNITURE, INCLUDING BEDS, DRESSERS, AND CLOSET ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS. THROUGH ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING NEW FURNITURE, THIS PROJECT WILL ENSURE RESIDENTS HAVE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO REST, REFLECTION, AND GROWTH.

FLEX HOUSING FUND - ONE ROOF IS SEEKING TO SECURE FLEXIBLE FUNDING THAT CAN BE USED TO ASSIST A CLIENT IN RESOLVING THEIR HOUSING LOSS OR MAINTAINING THEIR HOUSING. BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE FLEX FUND PILOT PROJECT THIS PAST YEAR, ONE ROOF IS SEEKING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO HELP INCORPORATE THIS FLEX FUND AS A PERMANENT FORM OF ASSISTANCE WITHIN OUR COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM. WE ARE REQUESTING FUNDS FOR DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HOUSEHOLDS AS WELL AS A SMALL PORTION FOR THE COST OF A CASE MANAGER.

FAMILY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM - WE ADDRESS FAMILY AND INDIVIDUALS IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL NEEDS BY ASSISTING THEM WITH RENT/MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, AND MEDICAL PAYMENTS. CLIENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MUST ATTEND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASS LED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PARTNERS. ULTIMATELY THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE CLIENTS SAVING AND SPENDING HABITS, LEADING THEM TO A SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL SITUATION PREVENTING THEM FROM NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FUTURE.

FREE FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - MERCY DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES (MDM) LAUNCHED A MONTHLY FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN ENSLEY IN OCTOBER 2021 TO ENSURE VULNERABLE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS. WE ARE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING $81,459.68 TO FUND FOUR MONTHS OF FREE FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTIONS, PROVIDING 1,200 BOXES AND 31,200 MEALS. THE TOTAL ANNUAL COST FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $244,379.00.

EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PROGRAM - AIMS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO SECURING STABLE HOUSING, INCLUDING FINANCIAL INSECURITY, LACK OF SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND LIMITED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BRIDGE THAT GAP BY OFFERING EMERGENCY RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING START-UP SUPPORT, AND STABILIZATION SERVICES.

MOBILE GROCERY INITIATIVE - MERCY DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES (MDM) IS PREPARING TO LAUNCH THE MOBILE GROCERY INITIATIVE OCTOBER 2024 TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN BIRMINGHAMS UNDERSERVED URBAN COMMUNITIES. WE ARE REQUESTING $85,180 TO SUBSIDIZE FOUR MONTHS OF FOOD COSTS FOR THIS PROGRAM, WHICH WILL BRING FRESH, AFFORDABLE GROCERIES DIRECTLY TO NEIGHBORHOODS IN NEED.