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Town of Chapel Hill Executive Summary |
Meeting Date: 09-08-2008 AGENDA #4j |
Title of Agenda Item: Project Homeless Connect Orange County Grant Award.
Background: In May 2007, the Council adopted a resolution that endorsed the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Orange County. Supported by a $3,500 grant from the Triangle United Way, the Town hosted and served as lead organizer for the first annual Project Homeless Connect Orange County on October 25, 2007. One hundred thirty-three guests were served, over 40 agencies provided services, hundreds of volunteers participated, and more than 40 groups and businesses donated clothing, food, personal care items, and other gifts for the guests. This year the Town has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Triangle United Way to implement the second Project Homeless Connect Orange County event on September 25, 2008. [Attached staff memorandum provides further information.]
Staff Recommendation(s): That the Council adopt the attached resolution and enact the budget ordinance to accept the grant from the Triangle United Way.
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