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Home My WebLink About2020 03.26 HHSC Agenda re�c � City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: City Council Chambers _ pi Agenda 300 E.Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction,AZ 85119 �RizoNr Health and Human Services apachejunctionaz.gov Commission P:(480)982-8002 Thursday, March 26,2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers Due to concerns over COVID-19 exposure and in accordance with the recommendations from the CDC we ask that you view meetings by means of Mediacom channel 11, CenturyLink Prism TV channel 8017 or by livestream at www.ajcity.net/iivestream. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Agenda 20-170 Consideration of approval of agenda. Sponsors: Heather Patel 5. Approval of Minutes 20-171 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 24, 2020. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: HHS Meeting Minutes 02242020 6. Public Hearings The following items are public hearings where members of the public are given the opportunity to speak. Once recognized by the Chairman,please come to the podium microphone and give your name and address. There is a five-minute time limit per speaker. 7. Old Business 20-152 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Empowerment Systems representatives Deke Beveridge and Braden Biggs. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: HHS Presentation-03232020 FY20 CORC Report- Empowerment overview City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 Health and Human Services Agenda March 26,2020 Commission 20-157 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Horizon Health and Wellness representative Cheri DeBree. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: City of AJ Presentation Copy HHW Health and Human Services 20-159 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Community Alliance Against Family Abuse representative Ray Villa. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: CAAFA AJ FY21 Non-Gov Funding CAAFA AJ HHS ppt March 2020 CAAFA AJ FY21 Gov Funding 20-160 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix representatives Russell St. John and John Patris-Browne. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: BGC presentation 20-161 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Apache Junction Community Development Corporation representatives Dave Waldron and Jim Duncan. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: AJCDC HHS presentation 2020 20-162 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Superstition Food Bank representatives Myra Garcia and Phil Tremonti. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: SCFB-AJ City HHS Presentation-2020- Final 20-163 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Genesis Project representative Trinity Cole. Sponsors: Heather Patel Attachments: Serving the Hungry and Homeless TC 8. New Business The Commission shall consider any business not yet considered.Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits public comments at this time. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Printed on 8/25/2026 Health and Human Services Agenda March 26,2020 Commission 20-166 Acknowledgement of Jennifer Miernicki's resignation from the commission. Sponsors: Heather Patel 20-174 Sponsors: Heather Patel 9. Information and Reports The chair at this time may announce information regarding activities involving Health and Human Services matters, such as, but not limited to attendance of commission members at community meetings or events, seminars or conferences, or upcoming events or conferences. 10. Staff Report Members of city staff may present information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the Health and Human Services Commission. 11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 20-173 Hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Sponsors: Heather Patel 12. Adjournment Copies of this agenda and additional information regarding any of the items listed above may be reviewed from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays, at the Department of Development Services, Planning Division, City Hall Complex, 300 East Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,Arizona, 85119-2889, telephone number is(480)474-5083. The City of Apache Junction invites and welcomes people of all abilities to use our programs, sites and facilities. Specific requests may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office at(480)474-2617 or TDD(480) 983-0095. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 Printed on 8/25/2026 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-170 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Consideration of approval of agenda. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-171 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 24, 2020. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: pi City Council Chambers v `= 300 E Superstition Blvd. -;- Meeting Minutes Apache Junction,AZ Health and Human Services 85119 Commission www.ajcity.net P: (480)982-8002 Monday, February 24,2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Erickson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present 4- Commissioner Borey Chairperson Erickson Commissioner Gerstner Vice Chair Daniels Heather Patel, Program and Resource Manager Barbara Kelly, Senior Administrative Assistant Jennifer Pena, City Clerk 4. Approval of Agenda 20-079 Consideration of approval of agenda. Commissioner Daniels moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Gerstner seconded the motion. Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson, Commissioner Gerstner and Vice Chair Daniels No: 0 5. Approval of Minutes 20-092 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of September 19, 2019 and December 19, 2019. Vice Chair Daniels moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Borey seconded the motion. Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson, Commissioner Gerstner and Vice Chair Daniels No: 0 6. Public Hearings 7. Old Business City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes February 24,2020 Commission 8. New Business 20-080 Election of chairperson and vice chairperson. Vice Chair Daniels moved to open the nominations for the chair person. Commissioner Gerstner seconded the motion. Yes: 4-Gerstner, Borey, Daniels, Erickson No: 0 Chair Erickson called for nominations for the chair. Vice Chair Daniels nominated Mary Erickson for the chair position. Chair Erickson called for nominations a second and third time. Chair Erickson called for a motion to close the nominations. Vice Chair Daniels moved to close the nominations. Commissioner Borey seconded the motion. Yes: 4- Erickson, Daniels, Borey, Gerstner No: 0 Chair Erickson called for a motion to approve the nomination of Mary Erickson as the chair. Vice Chair Daniels moved that Mary Erickson be approved for chair person. Commissioner Gerstner seconded the motion. Yes: 4- Daniels, Borey, Gerstner, Erikson No: 0 Chair Erickson called for a motion to open the nominations for vice chair. Vice Chair Daniels moved to open the nominations for the vice chairperson. Commissioner Borey seconded the motion. Approved in a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. Yes: 4- Daniels, Gerstner, Borey, Erickson No: 0 Chair Erickson called for nominations for the vice chair. Commissioner Gerstner nominated Sharleen Daniels for vice chairperson. Chair Erickson called for nominations a second and third time. Chair Erickson called for a motion to close the nominations. Vice Chair Daniels moved that the nominations for vice chairperson be closed. Commissioner Gerstner seconded the motion. Yes: 4-Gerstner, Borey, Daniels, Erickson No: 0 City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes February 24,2020 Commission Chair Erickson called for a motion to approve the nomination of Sharleen Daniels as vice chair. Commissioner Gerstner moved to approve Sharleen Daniels as vice chairperson.Commissioner Borey seconded the motion. Yes: 4-Gerstner, Borey, Daniels, Erickson No: 0 20-081 Presentation and discussion on compliance with Fiscal Year 2019-2020 agreements. Program and Resource Manager Patel gave a presentation on compliance with Fiscal Year 2019-2020 agreements. 20-077 Presentation and discussion on the applications submitted for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 funding. Program and Resource Manager Patel gave a presentation and the commission discussed the applications received for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 funding. Applications were received by the Apache Junction Community Development Corporation, the Boys and Girls Club, Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, Empowerment Systems, the Genesis Project, Horizon Health and Wellness, and the Superstition Food Bank. 20-082 Presentation, discussion and consideration of the need for an electronic system for application submittals, commission scoring process, and reporting. Vice Chair Daniels moved to proceed with the procurement of an online for award management. Commissioner Borey seconded the motion. Chair Erickson moved to amend the motion to proceed with the procurement of an online system for an award management and amend the city code to allow for electronic submission of applications and financial reporting and quarterly reporting. Vice Chair Erickson accepted the amendment to the motion.Commissioner Borey seconded the motion. Yes: 4-Gerstner, Borey, Daniels, Erickson No: 0 Vice Chair Erickson moved to proceed with the amended procurement that was proposed by Mary Erickson.Commissioner Gerstner seconded the motion. Yes: 4-Gerstner, Borey, Daniels, Erickson No: 0 Program and Resource Manager Patel gave a presentation on the need for an electronic system for application submittal, commission scoring process, and reporting. The commission and staff discussed the different needs of the commission and how an electronic system would benefit the commission, staff and applicants. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes February 24,2020 Commission 20-083 Presentation, discussion and consideration of proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 agreement for Health and Human Services. Vice Chair Daniels moved the proposed changes be accepted. Seconded by Commissioner Borey. Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson, Commissioner Gerstner and Vice Chair Daniels No: 0 Program and Resource Manager Patel gave a presentation on proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 agreement for Health and Human Services. The commission and staff discussed reporting requirements for city residents. They also discussed that it will be presented to the city council for approval at the end of March or beginning of April. 20-086 Presentation and discussion regarding quorum and attendance requirements of commission members. Chair Erickson discussed the need for commissioners to attend the meetings. The commission and staff discussed the importance of attendance due to the amount of items on future agenda. 20-084 Presentation and discussion on how the commission would like to recieve their agenda packets. The commission and staff discussed how they would like to receive their agenda packets. 20-085 Presentation, discussion and consideration of future meeting times and dates. Vice Chair Daniels moved that the Health and Human Services Commission hold regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm.Commissioner Gerstner seconded the motion. Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson, Commissioner Gerstner and Vice Chair Daniels No: 0 The commission and staff discussed future meeting dates and times. 9. Information and Reports 10. Staff Report 11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 20-093 Consideration of the next regular meeting date, time, purpose and location. Vice Chair Daniels moved that the Health and Human Services Commission hold a regular meeting on March 26th at 6:00 pm in the city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 4 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes February 24,2020 Commission Boulevard. Seconded by Commissioner Borey. Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson, Commissioner Gerstner and Vice Chair Daniels No: 0 12. Adjournment Chairperson Erickson adjourned the meeting at 7:19pm. Mary Erickson Chairperson City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 5 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Piz File ID: 20-152 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Empowerment Systems representatives Deke Beveridge and Braden Biggs. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 Empowerment Systems Inc . Deke Beveridge - Chief Executive Officer Braden Biggs - Director of Communications and Program Development empowerment systems , inc . a non-profit family of health education and wellness programs Proposal a og 1 n M* th cost • Outreach and Enrollment - $ 127480 • Covers work that occurs in both the Empowerment Systems (CORC Center) and all external locations. • Provides a central COMMUNITY-WIDE resource who can connect client clients to agencies. One person to help facilitate this role. • Ensures greater community presence to ensure clients and agencies needs are met and we are collaborating to provide access to services • Laundry Program - $3520 • Provides funding for 1 year (Pilot Program) - Total yearly cost = $4800 - $ 1280 difference is being/ has been subsidized by Empowerment Systems, partnerships and business/community donations. • Provides 50 vouchers per month (25/event) spread out between AJUSD, EmpSys, AJ Resource Center to be given to clients. lgempowerment X sUstems, inc. What' sincludedin Enrollment • ID Cards - • $ 12 - $ 16 a piece (Possibly more depending on requirement) • Vital Records (Price varies) - SSI Cards, Birth Certificates, Etc • Access and Application Assistance • SNAP, TANF, Marketplace, KidsCare, AHCCCS, AZ@Work, CARHA, Unemployment, Etc • Partnership Collaboration • Attends all Homeless Coalition meetings (AJ, CG, Pinal County) • Works with all agencies to ensure no duplication of services and no silo'ing is happening • Coordinates AJ Project Connect • Coordinates PIT Count Volunteers • Coordinates the Heat Relief Network lgempowerment 9 mtems, inc. How will we measure the impact • Empowerment Systems currently measures impact in our building through our monthly "CORC' Report *See attached document • We are developing measurement tools for the Laundry Program , it is a pilot so we are testing several options out • Our goal/intent is to be able to report back the outcome of our services rather than just number served . • IE: Did someone obtain employment because of their ID, etc empowerment C'% sUstems, inc. Duplication of services • Clients at the Community Resource Center may visit any agency and may overlap, HOWEVER there is no duplication of services. Our agencies work hand in hand to ensure that. empowerment �� sUstems, inc. Funding ask • We certainly understand funding is limited , we are hopeful that the commission would fully fund us as an agency who has never asked for funding, is providing a unique service as well as a new pilot program . • If the commission is not able to do that, we as that you provide the $ 12 ,480 for Outreach and Enrollment as it will have a far greater impact on the community in a variety of ways. empowerment �� sUstems, inc. Empowerment overview FY20 Empowerment Systems Client Services July 2019-June 2020 July August September October November December January February March April May June Assistor Services-All Locations I I I I #Appointments completed 71 62 59 74 66 50 67 67 2 0 0 0 #AHCCCS applicants(total people on the application) 371 293 278 314 280 230 316 338 1 0 0 0 #SNAP applicants(total people on the application) 374 318 278 318 277 272 324 356 1 0 0 0 #Marketplace Applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 2 14 68 12 20 0 0 0 0 #Kidscare applicants(total people on the application) 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 #Vital Records applicants(total people on the application) 1 1 0 0 0 0 #ID Card or Drivers Licences(total people on the application) 0 1 0 0 0 0 Number of comsumers apts assisted whose primary spoken Ianguarge is Spanish 22 12 34 48 6 13 32 0 0 0 0 0 Number of General Inquires about Health insurance(phone,Emails) 36 10 23 17 9 36 35 36 0 0 0 0 The Center Services-Numbers Served Appointments with CAHRA Homeless/Eviction/Utilites 24 23 29 24 6 9 11 23 0 0 0 0 Appointments with AZ@Work 11 4 4 3 2 4 19 6 0 0 0 0 Appointments with DES-Char 17 8 7 6 2 3 24 9 0 0 0 0 Employment Assistance-Self service AZ@Work 5 8 2 9 1 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 Unemploment weekly filing(self service) 0 5 0 5 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 Resume writing(not with AZ@work) 2 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Job Posting/Referrals 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 Copies/Priniter/Fax-for employment 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Bottle water 29 19 16 30 0 0 4 18 0 0 0 0 Center use- Computer,Phones,Fax,Copies/Printer 61 66 40 52 27 31 37 40 0 0 0 0 Doc for AHCCCS(not SNAP) 4 9 6 4 2 4 5 5 0 0 0 0 Doc for SNAP(not AHCCS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Food Assistant(Healthy Harvest or referral to Food Banks) 12 4 3 9 7 6 5 7 0 0 0 0 Community Resource referal (to CAHRA/SS/VA/Medicare/DES/Food Banks/DORA 6 11 1 11 4 0 11 11 0 0 0 0 Empowerment Information(Hours,location.Leasing 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 Health/Insurance Literacy(Info,make appointsments) 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 Vital Records/Drivers License/ID cards(info or make appointments) 0 4 0 0 0 0 Unemploment questions-how to file 2 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 CAHRA-Utility Assistance 0 0 0 0 0 2340 6372.1 9514.72 0 0 0 0 CAHRA-Emergency Shelter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAHRA-Eviction Prevention 0 0 0 0 0 0 1997.1 1844.25 0 0 0 0 CAHRA-Rapid Rehousing Assistance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DORA-Procedures completed (Topical Applic Fluroide Varnish/Prophylosix-adulVEvaluMion-Periodic&Limited/Posterior Resin M2/Images-Immoral-0itewing 2&4/Peridontal Mainte 0 307 178 303 192 144 241 0 1 0 0 0 0 Community Programs Healthy Harvest total Clients 195 1 226 239 198 1 230 308 261 264 Healthy Havest total Households 94 104 104 104 100 145 123 120 Health Harvest total box distributed 105 113 113 110 113 160 135 127 Health Harvest total gross weight 4175 5154 3992 2493 2749 3899 4830 2576 Volunteers Healthy Harvest number of volunteers 17 18 14 17 23 25 18 19 0 0 0 0 3/16/2020 1 Empowerment overview FY20 Empowerment Systems Client Services July 2019-June 2020 July August September October November December January February March April May June Healthy Harvest volunteer hours total(Volunteers x hours) 68 72 56 68 92 100 72 76 0 0 0 0 Healthy Harvest Volunteer value 1729.24 1830.96 1424.08 1729.24 2339.56 2543 1830.96 1932.68 0 0 0 0 Community Service number of volunteers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Community Service volunteer hours 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other number of volunteers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other volunteer hours 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Students Number of interns 5 5 5 5 2 8 8 Number of Health Fairs/Events(not including Healthy Harvest) 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 Number of Health Fair/Events interactions 0 0 40 0 0 40 230 Number of Community Education classes 0 1 6 2 0 6 7 Number of Community Education classes attendees 0 6 137 24 0 37 121 Number of CE Events 2 4 2 2 1 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 Number of CE attendees 134 711 186 184 63 171 179 0 0 0 0 0 Number of Certificates issued. 46 236 100 93 40 32 98 0 0 0 0 0 Empowerment for Life Foundation Turkey/Ham raffle 135 Literacy/Reading Kits Assistor Services-Apache Junction*Lorena&Renee/Deke&Braden See total#up top i #Appointments completed 25 17 16 13 12 14 12 8 2 0 0 0 #AHCCCS applicants(total people on the application) 118 69 73 50 7 47 35 20 1 0 0 0 #SNAP applicants(total people on the application) 121 72 73 54 4 42 43 38 1 0 0 0 #Marketplace Applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 9 5 12 20 0 0 0 0 #Kidscare applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Number of appointments assisted whose primary spoken languarge is Spanish 22 12 34 48 6 10 32 0 0 0 0 0 Number of General Inquires about Health insurance(phone,Emails) 36 10 23 17 9 36 35 36 0 0 0 0 Assistor Services-Creighton Resource Center*Lorena #Appointments completed 25 11 18 19 18 11 23 19 0 0 0 0 #AHCCCS applicants(total people on the application) 132 53 78 99 99 69 120 103 0 0 0 0 #SNAP applicants(total people on the application) 132 53 78 99 99 116 120 103 0 0 0 0 #Marketplace Applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 #Kidscare applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3/16/2020 2 Empowerment overview FY20 Empowerment Systems Client Services July 2019-June 2020 July August September October November December January February March April May June Assistor Services-WIC Roosevelt*Lorena #Appointments completed 15 12 7 20 18 11 11 17 0 0 0 0 #AHCCCS applicants(total people on the application) 82 55 36 101 93 53 61 98 0 0 0 0 #SNAP applicants(total people on the application) 82 55 36 101 93 53 61 98 0 0 0 0 #Marketplace Applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #Kidscare applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Assistor Services-Prue Heart *Lorena STARTED Dec 4,2019 #Appointments completed 0 0 0 0 0 4 10 12 0 0 0 0 #AHCCCS applicants(total people on the application) 5 47 65 0 0 0 0 #SNAP applicants(total people on the application) 5 47 65 0 0 0 0 #Marketplace Applicants(total people on the application) 3 0 _ 0 0 #Kidscare applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Assistor Services-Phoenix Christian Clinic *Lorena #Appointments completed 6 22 18 22 18 10 11 11 1 0 0 0 0 #AHCCCS applicants(total people on the application) 39 116 91 64 81 56 53 52 0 0 0 0 #SNAP applicants(total people on the application) 39 138 91 64 81 56 53 52 0 0 0 0 #Marketplace Applicants(total people on the application) 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #Kidscare applicants(total people on the application) 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Full Service How Many prescreenings were completed? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 How many ONLINE applications were completed? 71 66 59 66 62 48 63 67 0 0 0 0 Of ONLINE applications submitted,how many HOUSEHOLDS were new to SNAP 3 2 1 2 4 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 of ONLINE applications submitted,how many CLIENTS were new to SNAP 5 4 1 2 20 26 10 3 0 0 0 0 How many PAPER applications were completed? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 of the PAPER how many households were new to SNAP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 of the PAPER how many clients were new to SNAP 11 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 How many times were verification documents submitted to DES 36 34 20 32 21 13 11 20 2 0 0 0 How many times were copies of documents made for clients? 16 11 0 29 12 11 19 13 0 0 0 0 How many times were clients helped with contacting DES by phone? 24 20 19 17 10 6 15 10 0 0 0 0 How many home visits were completed? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Self Service #of times clients used agency computers to complete a benefits prescreening 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of times clients used specified agency resources for SNAP-related purposes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of time clients used specified agency telephones for SNAP-related purposes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of times clients used agency computers to submit a SNAP-only or SNAP combination application online(do not count non-SNAP applications) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of paper applications given to the public 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Information Distributed #of specific materials distributed during the month 80 151 351 180 01 01 01 20 45 0 0 0 #of times clients were educated on the benefits of SNAP participation and how to navigate the enrollment process 80 0 0 180 0 3 0 10 45 0 0 0 3/16/2020 3 Empowerment overview FY20 Empowerment Systems Client Services July 2019-June 2020 July August September October November December January February March April May June #of events your agency hosted or co-hosted(events can range from small community gatherins to full-scale,multi-agency health or benefits fairs) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 #of potentially SNAP-eligible persons with which contact was made during the event(s). "Contact"ranges from handing out a reinforcement item to appointment setting. 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of events your agency attended but did not host or co-host(events can range from small community gatherings to full-scale,multi-agency health or benefits fairs) 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 #of potentially SNAP-eligible persons with which contact was made during the event(s)."Contact"ranges from handing out a reinforement item to appointment setting. 5 5 3 180 0 0 0 0 77 0 0 0 #of times home visits were completed in order to provide information related to the benefits of SNAP enrollment and navigating the certification process 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coordination #of persons online during the live Partnership Webinar on the second Wednesday of the month. Count staff and volunteers. 1 1 0 2 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 if no one from your agency attended the live Partnership Webinar,enter the number of persons who viewed the recording of the presentation 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of staff or volunteers who attended a DES-facilitated training. Do not count the partnership webinar for this question 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 #of staff or volunteers who attended a SNAP-related training that was provided by any organization other than DES or ACAA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of times your agency's staff or volunteers provided SNAP-related training to other staff or volunteers of your agency 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of staff and volunteers who attended internal,SNAP-related training 0 0 01 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Creighton School Distric Partnership 7/10/2018 Creighton School Distric Partnership 7/10/2018 Creighton School Distric Partnership event 7/18/2019 3/16/2020 4 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-157 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Horizon Health and Wellness representative Cheri DeBree. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 I • MENTAL HEALTH FIRST A [ l) 1 in S Americans experience mental illness in anyone year PEOPLE WHO GET TREATMENT IN A GIVEN YEAR V of adults with /C mental illness Q of adults with MENTAL 6 4 �L, serious mental H EA LT H illness FIRST AI [) 51 50C,*r of youth (6-17) with a mental health condition nd Suicide is the 4 6 O/� 2nd leading Suicide cause of death R for people ages of people who die by 10-34 suicide have a diagnosed mental health condition The overall . ' ' suicide rate has USA increased 31% � � 0/ � since 2001 of people who die by suicide have Suicide is the experienced symptoms � 10th leading of a mental health cause of death condition in the U.S. Mental Health First Aid is an international training program where those trained in the program : ❖ Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions. �L� Mental Health Can identify multiple types of professional and First Aid u�s�a self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction . � :• Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress. IO :• Show increased mental wellness themselves - Morizon Health and Wellness Grant Plan � Training Focus on Apache Junction stakeholders and residents � 0 Apache Junction School Districts staff and students • Charter Schools staff and students h0 Boys and Girls Club staff and families � 0 First Responders • City Officials � Multi-Gen Center staff and members • RV Park residents • All Apache Junction residents upon request City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Piz File ID: 20-159 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Community Alliance Against Family Abuse representative Ray Villa. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 Community Alliance Against Family Abuse (CAAFA) Sources of Non-Governmental Funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Non-Governmental Funding Awarded To-Date Funder Amount AJ Mounted Rangers $1,500 Executive Council Charities $1,000 HenryW. Bull Foundation $5,000 In-N-Out Burger Foundation $4,000 Masonic Charities of Arizona $1,000 Mesa United Way $4,500 SRP $2,050 Sunrise Foundation $18,000 Thunderbirds Charities $10,000 United Way-Emergency Food and $2,000 Shelter Program Fundraising Events $1,430 General/Individual Donors $24,301 Outreach Office: Mailing Address: Telephone: 480-982-0205 879 N Plaza Drive #101 D P.O. Box 3778 Fax:480-982-0258 Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Apache Junction,85117 www.caafaaz.org " A �Y City of Apache Junction Health and Human Services Commission FY20/ 21 Funding Request Presentation March 26., 2020 FY2020/2021 HHS FundingRequest • $ 18,000 requested, to be reimbursed for services delivered to domestic and sexual violence survivors who provide proof of AJ residency • Last fiscal year: # served # of hours of services delivered AJ residents who provided proof of 28 369 residency (reimbursed by the City of AJ) AJ residents who were UNABLE to 51 1 ,963 provide proof of residency TOTAL 79 2,332 a`Ce Aga,S a 3 a` Reimbursement for Services to Verified AJ Residents The requested AJ HHS funding will be used to reimburse for the costs associated with delivering the following intervention services to verified AJ residents: • Domestic and sexual violence advocacy - case management, safety planning, supportive listening, advocating for victims within other agencies, information & referrals • Lay legal advocacy • Licensed Empowerment Counseling - Support groups & 1 -on-1 sessions • THRIVE - transition-in-place program similar to Rapid Rehousing (HHS funding would inly reimburse for advocacy/intensive case management, NOT financial assistance) • 24-hour crisis line All services delivered in the community or to residents of our crisis shelter. ell a` e Aga�s • 3 High-Quality Services ; Demonstrated Success • Total # of participants surveyed last year: 260 ■ 95 .4% reported now knowing how to assess and plan for their continued safety ■ 94.2% reported that CAAFA ' s services assisted with their emotional healing ■ 94.3% report satisfaction with the services CAAFA provided 00Ce Agal fps a 3 a` Additional Questions from HHS Commission Q: What additional funding do you receive from other sources? (Sources & Amounts) A: Please see handouts submitted with original application; provided again today. Q: Do you anticipate additional funding between now and July? A: No substantial funding expected between now and July; our major funders operate on the fiscal year or federal fiscal year. Likely to receive a couple smaller grants and individual/group donations before July. We do not anticipate ending the fiscal year with a budget surplus. Q: How will receipt (or lack of receipt) of this funding impact your agency & clients served? A: Receipt of funding at the level requested will = maintained service levels. Lack of receipt of funding may = reduction of services/less survivors from AJ served. a` e Aga�S a 3 Thank you ! a` Community Alliance Against Family Abuse (CAAFA) Sources of Governmental Funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Government Funding Awarded To-Date* Funder Amount AZ Department of Public Safety $545,469 AZ Department of Economic Security $386,351 AZ Department of Health Services $175,000 AZ Governor's Office of Youth, Faith & Family $186,918 AZ Criminal Justice Commission $10,500 Town of Gilbert $7,000 Town of Queen Creek $1,450 *City of Apache Junction funding not included Outreach Office: Mailing Address: Telephone: 480-982-0205 879 N Plaza Drive #101 D P.O. Box 3778 Fax:480-982-0258 Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Apache Junction,85117 www.caafaaz.org City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-160 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix representatives Russell St. John and John Patris-Browne. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 2020 Superstition Mountain Branch BOYS&GILLS CLUBS OF THE EAST VALLEY 00 5 Key Elements for Positive YJ �fr � �� • Ipmont Practices used in all area of our Club ■ Safety- both physical and emotional ■ Fun ■ Opportunities and Expectations ■ Supportive Adult Relationships ■ Recognition � 1 1 • YOUNG OUTCOME- PRIORITY PEOPLE WHO DRIVEN CLUB OUTCOMES NEED US HOST EXPERIENCE � Academic Success Graduate from hi4p SiC XNA Five Keyready for college, trade school. m iiitery or employment Elements � � Nigh-Yield ActivitFes Good Character you" deveiopmem & Citizenship 1 Be an engaged coven twoived in the community, register to i vole and rrKKm strong characlar 1 Targeted Regular i Healthy Lifestyles Programs Attendance Adopt a h ea" diet prwOce healthy lftGtyle choices and make a lifelong commitment to ftmess BOYS & GIRLS CLUI? - BOYS&GIRLS CLUBS OF THE EAST VALLEY Ac ide Power Hour/Kidz Lit reading program Age 6-18 .J Power Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners. Just for the Superstition Mountain Branch, from January 1 St, 2019 through December 31 St , 2019, there were 215 members that completed 8,417 hours of homework time. This included our Kidz Lit reading program through the summer and on breaks which focuses on reading and comprehending the words that were read. an— ■ ca t %" D :ess Other Academic Success Programs that are facilitated at our Club. Money Matters Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college. Career Launch Age 13-18 CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work. IN Computer Science Pathway All Ages The Computer Science Pathway, a key component of Boys & Girls Clubs' Education & STEM programming, invites youth and teens on a journey from their first encounter with code to creative computing C City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Piz File ID: 20-161 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Apache Junction Community Development Corporation representatives Dave Waldron and Jim Duncan. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 Administrative "The Backbone and Lifeline of the Corporation" PACHE ]UNCTION �\o $6�265 � n BJI Nul �� ' �l � `rwww.a achejunctioncdc.com _ F L P �'ti www.apachejunctioncdc.com rs ? 1SJ �� 71 ® Ell Project Requests, Volunteer Sign-ups, Donor payments b""ldino r®m.munety nrlde one brick at a tlnne } Expenses Insurance $2,500 Website/email $1,500 Postage $zoo Printing $800 � Supplies $11000 Misc. Other * $265 *Bank Charges & Registrations ilk _ A Full Year Annualized Community RevitaLization Project Website Went Live August 2019 •a RevitaLization Project Submit a Project Get Involved LEARN MUREX SUM81T VULUNTEERi 2 PACHE JUNCTION $7y250 • .1t-4 �N%o) C 7 1 Ell APACHE)UNCTION Is building community Dride one brick at a time Community Revitalization Projects Work with various groups to coordinate community projects, provid assistance and material as we can. ( O M M U N I T Y • • • • • • • • • • • • DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION building community pride one brick at a time $4?750 Community Revitalization ' The Apache Junction Community Development Corporation has teamed up with � the City of Apache Junction to help those in need of assistance in maintaining their property.Projects include light yard worti such as:weeding,ratting,small Household Hazardous Waste Transport tree/plant removal and garbage removal guidance.It you or someone you know is in need of help with such projects please visit Provide pick up service for citizens who can't bring these items to the drop off location, work with Public Works to ensure timely and fast drop off. www.apaE;hejunctioncdc.eom and view the guidelines. • • • • • • • • • •$2Y500 -' l Before After _�- For more information please contact - Fox Young 480-474-508G Projects" Make A Difference Day" Multiple� • • �y. JUNCTION $5?000 'i - H T / • DDD • AAA Q3 • 4 C 7 1 Ell building community pride one brick at a time Saturday October Make a Difference Day wr amp �600 -39 dF Saturday October 10, 2020 8:00 am to Noon MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY • rt _- = W O • v a - DOING GOOD f'' Join the City of Apache Junction,local nun-profits,your neighbors and friends to :.-. make a difference in your community by helping those in need.Volunteer today! `f '�� ` � APACHE]UNCTION C O M M U N I T Y 1 DEVELOPMENT '..,R CORPORATION Volunteer or _ ___ -- sJ .��. is � building community pride one bock at a time �, �� Together Nominate a Project y we Can Make Contact: Fox Young ,��,,: _ .�.:. . _- � Apache Junction (young@ajcity.net - f- The Best City 480-474-5086 APACHE ]UNCTION $5Y485 L' _ C L P k,•� H Q1, 12 � :OJH 7 1 0 Gll building community pride one brick at a time Playground Revitalization Projects Work with the Boys and Girls Club on revitalizing the Field of Dreams and with the AJUSD on track replacement. Q1 $1,200 / Q2 $2,100 / Q3 $700 / Q4 �� #10 Focal Point Brick Memorial Revitalization and Support. �95 . o� Q1 $135 / Q2 $ 135 / Q3 $90 / Q4 $ 135 Illegal Right of Way, Road Side Sign Removal Work with the City to pick up illegal bandit signs around AJ as needed, provide , transportation and disposal. - =- -- 1 $250 / 2 $100 / $ 40 / 4 $ 000 5Q Q Q3 3 Q 3 $C)C) midAPACHE )UNCTION E 0 WI WS U enx4j C(, o � po � a � ooc�building community pride one brick at $24YOOO Full Year Administrative $6,265 Projects Q1 $7085 / Qz $%885 / Q3 $3330 / Q4 $1 335 Questions . Thank You Apache Junction Community Development Corporation www.apachejunctioncdc.com 6 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Piz File ID: 20-162 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Superstition Food Bank representatives Myra Garcia and Phil Tremonti. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 El APA 0 CH E JUNCTION � 0 ® FOOD BANK � ooDo � AHOODBAN U RG March 26, 2020 Presentation to AJ Health and Human Services Commission Phil Tremonti, Board Treasurer Myra Garcia, Executive Director Robert Mohle, Board President INTRODUCTION: • WHO IS APACHE JUNCTION FOOD BANK (AJFB)? o AJFB started in Apache Junction in 1983. We are a tax-exempt organization incorporated under the name of Apache Junction Reach Out, Inc. o We changed our DBA to Superstition Community Food Bank (SCFB) to better represent the geography we serve. o We are the largest emergency food bank in the East Valley, sending more than 1.5 million pounds of food through our warehouse feeding almost 40,000 people a year. o We partner with the United Food Bank, St Mary's Food Bank, Feeding America, City of AJ and Pinal County. o Our Mission, "Together with our Volunteers and Partners, Apache Junction Food Bank, provides emergency food to qualified individuals and families in the East Valley communities with kindness, respect and dignity." o We do three things: ■ We provide food to area residents who are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, (10,000/person/family). ■ We refer to other community services as the need becomes known. ■ We educate: • Community Resource Library • Peer to peer (staff, volunteer and clients) education • Food quality and healthy eating focus 1 Superstition Community Food Bank 575 N Idaho Road, Suite#701, Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.ajfoodbank.org o Our service area is approximately 100 sq. miles (McDowell to the north, Ocotillo to the south, Ellsworth to the west and Queen Valley to the east). o We have ten-years left on our current lease for our building owned by Pinal County. YESTERDAY: • We distributed 1.6 million pounds of food to 36,600 people (43 lbs. per person.) o 60% (22,059) of the clients were Apache Junction residents. • In 2019, AJFB saw a loss of$163,000, due primarily to food inventory reduction. • We spent $309,020 in 2019 or$8.44 administrative cost/person and $74.39 food cost/person. • The city of Apache Junction granted AJFB $24,500 for your current fiscal year or$1.09 per person. • We operated with 125 volunteers/month from Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, providing a total of 17,957 volunteer hours for the year, plus a staff of 4.5 FTEs. • We expanded services from 4 days a week to 5 days. • We restructured our operations process to maximize capacity and to minimize costs. • We renovated our office space to separate our client service area and add additional office space, funded by Pinal County, AJFB and public donations. • We enhanced our board with new talented, diverse people to oversee and advise on our future growth (board member list attached). TODAY: • We expect an increase of 10% in Apache Junction residents due to: o Coronavirus o Economic downturn o Negative repercussions of increased in minimum wage. • SCFB budget for the year is $359,500 or$8.99 per person (a 6% increase). • Challenges: o Drop-in amount of food donated by grocers o Added liability due to new truck purchase. ■ The public funded 50% of the truck and the food bank reserve is funding the remainder. o Need to increase food from Food Drives and Walk-ins. o New Grants o Golf Outing and other fundraiser declines o Communications 2 Superstition Community Food Bank 575 N Idaho Road, Suite#701,Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.ajfoodbank.org • Other Programs: o Project Help o Education Program ■ Nutrition ■ Recipes ■ Survey of Needs • We are asking for$27,500 from this committee or$1.13 per Apache Junction resident served. TOMORROW • With the restructured operations, SCFB is planning to be able to handle any increase in needs from the 6,600 acres recently annexed by the city. • We will need additional refrigeration. • We may become a distribution center for United Food Bank. 3 Superstition Community Food Bank 575 N Idaho Road, Suite#701,Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.ajfoodbank.org Board of Directors Robert Mohle, President Shaunna Cooper, Secretary Phil Tremonti, Treasurer Retired from Medtronic HR WageWorks Retired CPA partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers Georga Humphreys Sharon Brown Gary Kloefkorn Retired Dietitian Retired from Honeywell Retired Architect/Contractor Linda Jett Laura Nguyen Megas Croll Retired Attorney Network Manager Regional Recruitment and Training Helen Kimble Megas Croll Gary Anderson MBA Marketing and Finance Regional Recruitment and Training Digital Marketing Greg Clute Tom Hall Jim Walker Chef Retired IT Executive Retired Superintendent of Schools Food Bank Staff Myra Garcia Jim Jones Hyo Lee MBA Executive Director Asst. Truck Driver Bookkeeper (Full time) (Part time) (Part time) Deborah Marcum Dan Rice Administrative Assistant Sr. Truck Driver (Part time) (Part time) 4 Superstition Community Food Bank 575 N Idaho Road, Suite#701, Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.ajfoodbank.org City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-163 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health and Human Services Commission funding from Genesis Project representative Trinity Cole. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 jwGen*esis 4 0 Pr t w� - ol.Ee c Serving the Hungry and Homeless FY20 Health and Human Service Funding Request Who is Genesis Project Genesis Project began in 2006 with a mission to feed, clothe and hydrate the needy and homeless in Apache Junction . Services offered Average • Hot meals • Food — 148 people per day, 7,224 • To go meals meals served per month in 2020 • Clothing, socks, shoes and 86,912 total meals in 2019 Hygiene items • Clothing/Hygiene — 38 people per Hydration day • Nursing Triage How we do it • Shower Vouchers • Private donations — individuals, local churches and clubs. Who we serve • Partnership with United Food Bank • Anyone who is hungry • Local grocery store pick ups. • Elderly, families, youth, those without housing. Community Needs * • Increase in the number of people fed • Access to free clothing and hygiene items • Heat relief • Safe space • Water storage and distribution • Community partnerships including the AJ Homeless Coalition *Apache Junction Strategic Plan on Homelessness What we will provide $ 121000 will provide : • Access to essential services for a minimum of 10 hours per week. • Access for heat relief for a minimum of 20 hours per week. • Access to safe community space for a minimum of 20 hours per week. • Expanded water storage and distribution access for a minimum of 20 hours per week. • Space for agencies to provide outreach services through the AJ Community Resource Center for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Why Genesis ? Proven Success How will it hurt? • Only agency who provides 0 If Genesis does not receive hot meals and essential support, the expansion of services in one convenient services may cease. location in AJ. 0 Genesis relies on donations • Only agency who offers for their operations budget. space for the AJ Community Resource Center which is a collaboration with the AJ Homeless Coalition. • Proven community partner. City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-166 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Acknowledgement of Jennifer Miernicki's resignation from the commission. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Piz File ID: 20-174 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 5/5/2020 Index: In Control: City Council Meeting City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard U 2 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. Piz File ID: 20-173 Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 3/26/2020 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commis Hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 8/25/2026