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January 25, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAMILTON COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM.
The United Way of Greater Chattanooga is pleased to announce that Hamilton County agencies will receive $201,000 to supplement emergency assistance for utilities, rent, food and shelter for individuals and families during 2010.
The award was made by the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Other members of the Board include representatives from The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and United Way of America. A Local Board made up of social service agencies and volunteers from the community then determines how these funds are to be distributed among the local organizations that apply for funds. Under the terms of the award, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) have an approved accounting system, 3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter services, and 5) private voluntary organization must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.
In 2009, Emergency Food and Shelter funds were used by Chattanooga Human Services, Hamilton County Social Services, Salvation Army, Northside Neighborhood House, Family and Children’s Services, Catholic Charities, Room in the Inn, Samaritan Center, Episcopal Metropolitan Ministries, The Community Kitchen, and Interfaith Homeless Network to provide over 15,000 meals, 3,700 nights of lodging, as well as assistance with rent payments and utility bills.
Public or private voluntary organizations interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds may request an application form from United Way of Greater Chattanooga by emailing johnhayes@uwchatt.org. Questions may be addressed to John Hayes at (423) 752-0356 or johnhayes@uwchatt.org.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 18, 2010 by 4:30 pm.
Application for Phase 28 Emergency Food and Shelter Funding
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Agency’s Principal/Executive Director:
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Agency’s Contact for Application Questions (Name, Phone #, Email)
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Agency’s Contact for EFSP, if funded:
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Amount of EFSP Funding Requested by Program Area
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Number to be Served
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Amount Requested
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Served Meals |
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Other Food |
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Mass Shelter |
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Other Shelter |
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Supplies/Equipment (describe) |
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Repairs/Code (describe) |
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Rent/Mortgage Assistance |
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Utility Assistance |
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Administration |
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Agency’s Budget for the program areas being requested from EFSP:
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Provide a copy of the Agency’s most recent annual audit |
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Is Agency a non-profit or unit of government? |
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If non-profit, provide a roster of the Agency’s volunteer board |
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Applications must be received by close of business, February 18, 2010 at 630 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402 or by email to johnhayes@uwchatt.org by 4:30 pm on that date.
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