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2017 Request for Proposals Application Form
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: Women's Sober House
Project Site Name(s):
Project Site Address(s): TBD
Which fund source is this proposal for? (select one, see Section 1 of the RFP for details)
® Affordable Housing Funds
4 Homeless and Housing Assistance Funds
Total Project Costs (including other funding and resources): $67,431.00
Total Amount Requested (from Kittitas County Homeless Housing and Assistance or Affordable
Housing funds): $552,212.00
Time Frame for Utilization of Requested Funds: January 1 st 2018 to December 31 st 2019
City, Town or Unincorporated Area to be served: Ellensburg, WA
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of Applicant Organization: HopeSource
Mailing Address: 700 E Mountain View Ave #501
City, State, zip: Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 925-1448
Fax: (509) 925-1204
Email Address: ckelly@hopesource.us
Website: hopesource.us
Federal Tax Identification Number: 91-0814544
Type of Organization:
Government
■ Non -Profit
For -Profit
Local housing authority
Tribe
PROJECT CONTACTS
Name of Organization Director: Susan Grindle
Phone: (509) 925-1448
Email: skgrindle@hopesource.us
Project Contact Name: Emily Brown
Title: Therapeutic Courts Manager
Phone: (509)925-9821
Email Address: emilyb@meritresources.org
Fiscal Contact Name: Ariam Mehtsentu
Phone: (509) 925-1448
Email Address: amehtsentu@hopesource.us
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AUTHORIZATION
Acceptance of this application may be subject to subsequent compliance reviews, including a review
of the latest audit of financial statement. Preparation of an application does not guarantee that
applicants will receive funds. By signing this grant application form the undersigned certifies that all
information is accurate to the best of his/her knowledge.
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
PROPOSAL DETAILS
1. Applicant Profile and Qualifications: Tell us about your organization including the
purpose of your work, your goals, any history, and experience working in homeless
and/or affordable housing services, experience managing public funds, and anything
else that describes the organization's qualifications. (250 words max.)
Merit Resource Services is currently contracted with Greater Columbia Behavior Health
as one of a handful of publicly funded outpatient Behavioral Health Providers, serving
not only Kittitas County but Yakima, Benton and Franklin Counties. We have been a
Medicaid and other public funded outpatient substance use disorder provider for over 30
years. In 2017 we were dually licensed for mental health services. Our experience in
managing public funds include contracts with Medicaid, Criminal Justice Treatment
Account, State only, Federal Block Grant, Apple Health, Kittitas County, Yakima County,
Educational Services District 105, United States Federal Probation, Yakima Nation,
Washington State Division of Social and Health Services as well as a multitude of other
public and private contracts.
We currently provide the only men's sober housing program in Kittitas County, operating
since 2013. We can serve up to four residents at a time and provide a live-in house
monitor. Since starting the program, we have housed 49 men.
As an organization, for the past two years, we receive one-two requests each month for
women's housing. We currently refer them to HopeSource, but understand there is a
significant lack of resources for many single women with little chance of stability without
support.
We have partnered with HopeSource for the last two years on a Consolidated Homeless
Grant and have been an active participant in the Homeless and Affordable Housing
Network since inception.
2. Project Description Summary: Provide a brief summary the project being proposed and
a general description of how it will address homelessness or affordable housing in
Kittitas County. Be sure and indicate whether the proposal is intended to provide direct
client services or construction, maintenance, or improvement of housing facilities. (250
words max.)
We propose partnering with HopeSource and opening an Women's Sober House. Merit
will provide treatment and case management services, including referral to HopeSource
for Hope University and long-term housing assistance. HopeSource will manage the
facilities, they have the experience and can provide landlord support and maintenance.
This grant proposed, one year worth of rent for a home, administrative costs and
miscellaneous. We will be look for a three-four bedroom, two bath and utilities. Also
funding for an on-site (female) house monitor. Treatment and case management can be
funded through Merit Resource Services thus leveraging available dollars.
The project proposed is to house single women in need of alcohol/drug treatment and
possible mental health services. Residents must be actively engaged in treatment
services with Merit and willing to follow all housing rules and expectations, including
Hope University and Case Management services. Preference will be given to homeless
individuals.
An on-site house monitor will provide daily support and mentorship providing 24 hour
supervision. She will help make sure the house stays in good order and monitor rules
violations and report to the Case Manager.
House stay will be dependent on needs, but likely 90-180 days, with many needing less
time. Our goal is to get these women stabilized and connected with Hope University
and HopeSource and their case manager for resources and transition into long-term
affordable housing options.
3. County Priorities: Indicate which of the following priorities are being addressed by the
proposed project. (Select all that apply and give a brief 100 word description for each
selected.)
✓❑ Increase capacity and sustainability for homeless sheltering.
Additional 12 women sheltered per year, providing auxiliary services as needed to
prevent future homelessness. Kittitas County coordinated entry indicates on average
28 homeless single women request housing services and also self identify as having
substance use disorders.
0 Connect shelter clients to services to reduce homelessness.
It is well established that one of the nay causes of homelessness is behavioral health
issues including substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Merit Resources
Services has full service outpatient substance use disorder treatment available. These
services include: assessment, diagnosis, referral, outpatient treatment, intensive
outpatient treatment, case management, brief risk intervention and education. In
addition, Merit Resources Services can provide Mental Health counseling when
appropriate. Effective Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment will
reduce homelessness.
EJIncrease site-based rental vouchers for people who are homeless with wrap-
around case management through current partnerships.
L-1 New affordable housing development.
11 Increased access to rental vouchers.
Promotion of private landlord usage of Section 8 rental vouchers.
11 Programs which increase access to affordable home ownership.
4. Partnerships: List your key community partnerships for the proposed project and what
their role will be. (250 words max.)
Merit Resource Services has a rick history of collaboration and partnerships with many
community resources. Merit is experienced and knowledgeable in leveraging
community resources to benefit persons in need. In addition to HopeSource, Merit has
interacted with Kittitas Valley Healthcare, Community Health of Central Washington,
Central Washington University, Ellensburg School District, Kittitas County and many
others.
Hope Source: Housing experience/management of rental properties. Long-term
housing planning. Hope University including: budgeting, job skills/prep, etc.
5. Gaps and Duplication in Services: Describe how your proposed project fills a gap in
homeless and/or affordable housing services in Kittitas County. Include a description of
how the project is or isn't a duplication of current services. (250 words max.)
Currently, there is no housing for single women and specifically sober housing. We will
serve homeless individuals and those discharging from prison, jail and/or inpatient
treatment. We hope to provide stability while they start treatment, find employment and
transition to permanent affordable housing. No other program in our community is
providing service to his population.
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6. Sustainability: Describe your ability, experience, and resources to implement and
sustain the project during the term of the project. (250 words max.)
Merit Resource Services has experience providing a men's sober house since 2013.
We know we can help homeless individuals transition to stabilization and permanent
housing. We hope to do the same for women.
At this time we are looking at a one-year pilot program to serve up to 12 women.
Providing the services for the term of the project will not be a problem, we have staff in
place at this time to manage the project, other then the on-site house monitor would
need to be hired. This individual would be a women of long-term recovery who could
provide mentorship and verify compliance of women living in the home.
We have staff in place to provide case management in addition to their treatment and
possible mental health services.
Our goal for stabilization will include employment and at 90 days be in a position to
transition out to affordable housing, through work with HopeSource. Based on my
experience, some will transition earlier and others may take up to 180 days.
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7. Goals & Objectives: Use the Goals and Objectives Form below to fill in the following
table with your project's goals, measures, strategies, and objectives. See the examples
below for guidance and use as many forms as necessary.
Example #1:
GOAL: Increase number of people enrolled in health insurance by 25% by December 31, 2017.
Measures (How will you know you are making progress toward your goal?) Data Source
Number of new enrollees in health insurance
Strategy #1
(What will you do to achieve your goal?)
Measurable Objectives:
Strategy #2
(What will you do to achieve your goal?)
Measurable Objectives:
Strategy #3
(What will you do to achieve your goal?)
Internal tracking
sheet
Create promotional materials to distribute to local partners
advertising health insurance enrollment assistance.
• Promote the service with at least 5 community partners
each quarter through December 2017.
• Distribute at least 100 flyers around the community by
December 2017.
Offer health insurance enrollment assistance at local
community events.
• Attend at least 2 community events per quarter in both
Upper Kittitas County and Lower Kittitas County through
_ December 2017. _
Offer health insurance enrollment assistance appointments in
the office.
• Schedule at least 40 hours per month of open walk-in
assistance through December 2017.
Measurable Objectives: • Ensure staff availability for at least 25 scheduled
appointments each month through December 2017.
Example #2:
GOAL: Increase the number of trail systems available to the general public within the City of Ellensburg from 5
to 7 by December 2019.
Measures (How will you know you are making progress toward your goal?) I Data Source
Number of trail systems open to the public and clearly labeled I Trails report
Strategy #1 Establish public-private partnerships for funding trail
(What will you do to achieve your goal?) construction and maintenance.
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• Create tailored presentation about project by March 2017.
• Meet with at least 2 potential partners each quarter
Measurable Objectives:
through June 2018.
• Establish at least 2 primary public-private partnerships for
trails by December 2018.
Identify sites for new trail systems.
Strategy #2
(What will you do to achieveYourgoal?)
• Conduct site visits with partners of potential new sites by
Measurable Objectives:
March 2018.
• Identify pros and cons of potential new sites by June 2018.
• Solidify 2 new trail sites by December 2018.
Strategy #3
Build new trail systems.
(What will you do to achieve your goal?)
■ Create plans for construction of new trail systems by March
Measurable Objectives:
2019.
• Two new trail systems will be built by December 2019.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR
Fill out white sections only.
GOAL:
Serve 12 single women in 12 months.
Measures (How will you know you are making progress toward your
Transition women in 90 days to permanent housing.
Some will take less time, a few may take up to 180 days.
Data Source
Strategy #1:
Provide treatment for health stability -
(What will you do to achieve your goal?)
Measurable Objectives:
Admission to treatment, attendance and
compliance.
Case management as determined appropriate.
(Weekly, bi-weekly, etc.)
... ..........
Strategy#2: Refer to Hope University for educational services
(What will you do to achieve your goal?) { and Hope Source for long-term housing services.
Attendance and completion of Hope University classes.
Measurable Objectives:
Strategy #3:
(What will you do to achieve your goal?)
Measurable Objectives:
Compliance with HopeSource housing assistance
services.
On -Site house monitor to monitor residents and
provide mentorship. Weekly house meeting with
house monitor and case manager.
Attendance at weekly house meeting.
Number and scope of rule violations and/or lack
of.
*Use copies of the same form if you have more than 3 strategies for the same goal*
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BUDGET NARRATIVE
1. Funding Utilization: Describe how the funds will be used to support the proposed
project. For example, will the funds be used for staff time, supplies, consultants,
contractors, construction costs, direct customer services, etc.? (250 words max.)
The funding would be used primarily for the activity of staff and the lease payments on a
three bedroom home. Funds for the program would pay house rent and utilities for a two
year period and would also help furnish the rental. Beds and linens especially would be
purchased. Some donations may be available for other furnishing.
Funding would be utilized to compensate a House Monitor, .35 FTE, and administration
and maintenance/yard work. Direct case management of clients would be contributed In
Kind from other sources. money.
Merit Resources and HopeSource are requesting an initial grant award of $52,212 for a
two year grant period with a 5% annual increase. Total request equals $107,034.
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2. Other Support: Describe any monetary, in-kind, donations, grants, or other types of
support that will be used for the project. Include both guaranteed support and support
that may still be uncertain. (250 words max.)
Merit Resource Services has existing contracts with Greater Columbia Behavior Health
with Kittitas County funds to provide all levels of Substance Use Disorder treatment
services. In-kind services will include assessments, outpatient treatment, intensive
outpatient treatment, case management, mental health counseling, brief risk
interventions and education.
Unfortunately, these counseling services are mostly ineffective with single women that
are homeless with little or no stability in their home life. Funds for housing to provide a
stable home environment and mentoring is essential for this partnership to work
effectively.
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Sustainability: Describe how this project would or wouldn't be sustained if these
Homelessness Prevention and Affordable Housing funds were not available either
currently or in the future. (250 words max.)
At this time, the way the project is planned it would not be sustainable without county
funds. The rental fees for a house would make this project difficult to fund. Merit was
able to purchase a house and have provided services for men since 2013, sometimes
covering our costs with the help of resident rent, but more often receiving little to no
dollars from the residents depending on their stability.
Financial resources do not exist at this time to purchase another house or fund the rent
on a three bedroom home.
It is possible that after a couple years of providing the program, we could leverage
additional dollars from other resources and/or more rental income from residents. Due
to the nature of the population, full self -sufficiently will be difficult.
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4. Partial Funding: If this project were to receive only partial funding from this source,
how would the project be impacted? How would the proposal be adjusted for less than
the requested amount of funds? (250 words max.)
To start this program, we would need rental dollars for the year. Without that funding
there are no other dollars to rent a house. It may be possible to not have on-site house
monitoring, but we believe this would impact the ability to monitor compliance and the
project would lack valuable mentorship that has made an impact in the mens program.
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HOPESOURCE
601 W 5TH AVE
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Person to Contact: MRS. LUTES
Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-877-829-5500
Dear TAXPAYER:
This is in response to your request of Sep. 29, 2008, regarding your
tax-exempt status.
Our records indicate that a determination letter was issued in
MARCH, 1967, that recognized you as exempt from Federal income tax,
and discloses that you are currently exempt under section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our records also indicate you are not a private foundation within the
meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are described in
section(s) 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of
the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or
for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes
if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and
2522 of the Code.
If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number
shown in the heading of this letter.
Sincerely yours,
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