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The Point-in-time count numbers are collected on a single day of the year,the fourth <br />Thursday of January.The coordinated entry numbers indicated in our proposal are annual <br />numbers not single day representations. <br />4.Proposal Details #4:Partnerships page 9 at the end of the first paragraph you state "and <br />many others"...I really hate to nit-pick but what are the "many others"?In the second <br />paragraph,you mention Hope University as a partner.How can it be considered a "partner" <br />when it is part of HopeSource itself?JF <br />Merit Resources regularly works with and considers the organizations listed in the grant as <br />collaborativepartners in meeting the needs of vulnerablepopulations in our community.The <br />term partnership among social service providers in a community is a generally accepted term <br />that defines cooperation and inter-referral among agencies within that community. <br />Many others include any community agency that provides services needed for each <br />individual.It is impossible to list them all,they will depends on the needs of each individual <br />resident.This may include,but not limited to;DSHS,Bright Beginnings,YVCC,Work <br />Source,the Housing Authority,Comprehensive Healthcare,ASPEN,Public Health and <br />more. <br />Hope Universityis a specific component of our housing program,they are a part of Hope <br />Source,yes,but a valuablecomponent that is being highlighted as an additional partner. <br />5.Budget Narrative #1:Funding Utilization Page 14 <br />You state "Funds for the program would pay house rent and utilities for a two-year period <br />and would also help furnish the rental."Does this mean you have to come back every two <br />years and asked for assistance?Is there any way you can accumulate money to begin to <br />offset what you ask for and eventually (say 2-4 years)not come before our committee and <br />request funds?JF <br />Yes,there are currently no other funding resources available to fund this valuable Women's <br />Sober House project.Although some program income may be received from participants in <br />the sober house program,the program income is minimal and will not be sufficient to <br />support the program. <br />6.Budget Narrative #3:Sustainability Page 16 <br />Don't your clients pitch in to pay rent?Is there no DSHS-related entity (like the old <br />ADATSA)to receive money?Don't they work?JF <br />Yes,there is minimal program income,but the income is not sufficient to support the <br />program. <br />The ADATSA program was terminated approximately10 years ago and there are <br />currently no other funding sources to support the program except the possibility of ABD <br />which provides $197.00 per month to eligible individuals.