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Home My WebLink About2024 04.22 HHSC Agenda City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: City Council Chambers 300 E Superstition Blvd. Agenda Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Health and Human Services apachejunctionaz.gov Commission P:(480)982-8002 Monday,April 22,2024 5:00 PM City Council Chambers A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Consent Agenda 1. 24-326 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes from March 25, 2024. Sponsors: Jennifer Pena Attachments: 2024,03.25 HHSC Minutes-Draft E. 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. F. Old Business G. New Business The Commission shall consider any business not yet considered.Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits public comments at this time. 3. 24-185 Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Health and Human Services funding recommendations to presented to City Council at the May 20, 2024 Work Session. Attachments: Horizon Health and Wellness Brennan Scoring Rubric Danford Scorin Rubric Moeller Scorin Rubric Smithson Scorinq rubric Voisine Scorinq Rubric 2. 24-327 Presentation and discussion on the application submitted by Horizon Health and Wellness for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 funding. Attachments: Horizon Health and Wellness City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page t Printed on 312612025 Health and Human Services Agenda April 22,2024 Commission H. 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. 4. 24-102 Discussion on the duties of the commission. Attachments: Duties of the Commission 1. Staff Liaison's Report The City Clerk, members of City staff or those individuals designated by the Manager, may present information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the City. J. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose K. 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 City Clerk's Office located at 300 East Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction,Arizona, 85119, telephone number is(480) 982-8002. 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 2 Printed on 312612025 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. 1. File ID: 24-326 Sponsor:Jennifer Pena Agenda Date:4/22/2024 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commiss Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes from March 25, 2024. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 312612025 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: City Council Chambers Meeting Minutes 300 E Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction,AZ Health and Human Services 85119 Commission apachejunctionaz.gov P:(480)982-8002 Monday, March 25,2024 5:00 PM City Council Chambers A. Call to Order Chairperson Brennen called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Brennen led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. Roll Call Present 4- Commissioner Brennan Commissioner Moeller Commissioner Danford Commissioner Voisine Excused 3- Chairperson Mitchell Commissioner Smithson Commissioner Wood Staff present: Jennifer Pena, City Clerk Amy Greening, Administrative Assistant D. Consent Agenda Vice Chair Danford moved,seconded by Commissioner Moeller to approve the Consent Agenda. Yes: 4- Commissioner Brennan, Commissioner Moeller, Commissioner Danford and Commissioner Voisine No: 0 Excused: 3- Chairperson Mitchell, Commissioner Smithson and Commissioner Wood 1. 24-131 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 26, 2024. E. Public Hearings F. Old Business G. New Business City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes March 25,2024 Commission 2. 24-133 Presentation and discussion by Parks and Recreation on provided senior services. Parks and Recreation Director Liz Langenbach presented the history of senior services offered by the City. All services were previously managed by a non-profit, East Valley Adult Resources (EVAR), which is primarily funded by federal Area Agency on Aging (AAA)funds through Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC). The Health and Human Services Commission funded a small portion of costs, and the City provided the facility operations, office space and utilities via the Parks and Recreation department. EVAR gave notice in 2017 that they were no longer able to operate. At that time the City Council voted to continue services with Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation Coordinator JJ Underwood shared the current programs offered for seniors through Parks and Recreation including: home delivered meals, congregate meals at the Multi-Generational Center(MGC), transportation to and from the MGC, for shopping or medical trips and social programs. The participation numbers for last year were 30,721 meals served, 5,070 transportation trips and 4,470 people registered for social programs. The total annual cost for senior services is$368,250.00. The total annual funds received includes PGCSC/AAA Funds, grants/corporate partners, individual fees/donations and the City General fund totaling $368,250.00. Commission members inquired if the seniors have to be city residents to qualify for these services and if assistance is given regarding Medicare questions. Mr. Underwood stated they have to be city residents in order to use transportation services but all other programs offered are open to other residents. There is a representative that comes in to assist the seniors with Medicare questions. 3. 24-132 Interview of applicants for Health and Human Services funding for Fiscal Year 2025: Boys and Girls Club, Superstition Food Bank, Bigger Than Us, A New Leaf, Apache Junction CDC, Begin Again Homes, Horizon Health and Wellness and Desert Chapel. Presentations were shared by the local non-profit organizations that submitted funding applications for FY 2024-2025. Listed is the order in which the organizations presented: Boys and Girls Club of the Valley: Grants Director Maddie Roberti explained the requested amount of$35,000 is to fund staff for programming at the Superstition Mountain Club. Staff is a critical support for youth and families, leading youth through activities that support all four areas of the Priority Outcomes which includes: academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character/leadership and career pathways/workforce readiness. They serve over 350 youth, ages 5-18 and offer various programs to work towards these outcomes. The organization also provides healthy snacks and meals and is the 2nd largest meal provider for children, following behind the school districts in Arizona. Superstition Mountain Club Branch Director Angie Davis expanded on the programs offered and shared success stories from the organization. Various inquires from the Commission included: The percentage of children that are Apache Junction residents City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes March 25,2024 Commission Graduation rate Do they team up with the East Valley Institute of Technology(EVIT)? How much of the total Boys and Girls funding goes to this branch? How much of the annual fundraiser"Yesteryear"goes to the Superstition Mountain branch? Ms. Roberti and Ms. Davis responded that 95%of the children at this branch are Apache Junction residents. They currently do not have any seniors in their programs this year, but last year the few they had graduated from high school. The organization can refer youth to the EVIT programs if they are interested. The branch does receive a portion of funds from the parent organization of the Boys and Girls Club, but an amount was not specified. All funds from the Yesteryear annual event go to the Superstition Mountain Branch. Superstition Community Food Bank: Executive Director Erik Arriola shared the requested amount of$75,000 will be to assist with purchasing food for the Food Bank($50,000)and for a Student"Backpack" Food Program ($25,000)to feed children with food insecurities over the weekends. With the rise in the cost of food, the need for the Food Bank has increased dramatically. They served 42,414 people last year compared to 2 years ago they served 12,000. Various inquires from the Commission included: Will the backpacks be returned and re-used? The screening process for the backpack program How the schools were chosen for the backpack program How they deal with families and individuals that are hesitant to use the food bank Clarification on the percentage of the budget needed stated on the application Increased surrounding cities visiting the food bank Mr. Arriola explained they are hoping to re-use the backpacks if the students remember to return them. Parents can sign their child up for the program using the enrollment form at the 2 participating schools which are Four Peaks Elementary and Cactus Canyon Junior High. If a parent is unable to sign them up, a teacher or the child can sign themselves up. The district chose the 2 schools participating based on having students with the greatest need for assistance. The funding request percentage stated on the application is based on their full budget including in kind donations and volunteers. Apache Junction residents have increased visiting the food bank as well as the surrounding cities. Bigger Than Us: President/Director Jeremy Wood and Director/Treasurer/Secretary Chris Sutherland stated the requested amount of$15,000 will go towards a professional youth speaker that specializes in suicide prevention and anti-bullying in schools. They shared that their organization also provides training for First Responder Suicide Prevention. They showed a video about why they started their organization and a preview of the youth speaker they want to hire. Various inquires from the Commission included: What portion of the requested funds is going to the speaker? Are the kids followed up with after the speaker notifies you that they are at risk? The police department intervening for bullying at schools Will they still work with first responders since funds being requested are for the youth speaker? Do they work with elementary school age children? Are they currently active in Apache Junction schools? City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes March 25,2024 Commission How long have they been active in the City? Mr. Wood and Mr. Sutherland replied the speaker costs$5,000 per presentation and they are hoping to hire him to do 3 sessions. Each child is followed up with after the speaker labels them as"at risk"and they are directed to the appropriate place to receive help. The police department is not expected to intervene at the schools for bullying unless there is a physical assault. The school resource officer(SRO)will assist with mediation and educating children at the school for non-physical bullying incidents. They will keep working with first responders and training them as the funds being requested are in addition to other fund raising. They also provide some resources out of their pockets. They work with children in 6th - 12th grades and do not have the experience to assist with younger children at this time. They are active in Apache Junction schools through the SRO programs and are hoping to be invited to work with the schools more. They have been involved in the City for 3 years. A New Leaf: Director of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services Dana Martinez presented the requested $7,000 will be for emergency hotel stays, services, transportation and food for victims of domestic and sexual violence. She stated they have a domestic violence shelter in Apache Junction that accomodates 16 individuals. They offer crisis intervention and advocates for the following services: legal, empowerment, domestic and sexual violence. Last year the organization helped 93 Apache Junction residents with safe shelter and services. Various inquires from the Commission included: Residents needing assistance are moved to another city Confusion on statistics on the application for 2023 Where do the clients go after the shelter hotel stay? Are men placed in the same shelters as women? Why Apache Junction Police department has low utilization of this organization Are they able to help people beyond the funds being requested? Ms. Martinez explained most victims of domestic and sexual violence do not want to be in the same city that the abuse occurred so they are moved to other locations. Victims from other cities are housed in the Apache Junction shelter. It can vary where the clients will go after their shelter stay, some are able to move in with family and some are able to move back into their homes. Men are placed in the shelters if needed as the men's shelter is more for perpetrators. Apache Junction Police department would like to refer more victims to A New Leaf and they will be receiving more training on the process. The requested funds will go into a larger budget so they are able to accommodate more people if needed. Apache Junction Community Development Corporation Vice Chairman Gail Evans shared the requested amount of$7,400 is for administration fees (insurance for volunteers,website and cell phones), Make a Difference Day costs, various projects and equipment. They help Apache Junction home owners that are elderly, veterans or disabled with code violations to clean up their properties. Various inquires from the Commission included: How many code violations did they help with last year? What happens to properties after they help the home owners? Are any services donated to help with clean up efforts? How many residents did you serve in 2023? City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 4 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes March 25,2024 Commission Ms. Evans replied they helped with 9 code violations in 2023. After they have cleaned up the violations, they try to contact the resident's family for continued help or offer services for continued up keep of the homes. Some services have been donated such as a discount on dump fees and the dumpsters will be provided in certain situations. They do not track the number of residents they serve as sometimes its an entire neighborhood and it is difficult to keep a count. They also sort all supplies at a resident while doing a clean up and repurpose items if possible or sell items to a scrap guy. Begin Again Homes: Vice President Terralle Moore and Executive Director Sheryl Bigelow explained the requested amount of$12,550 is for various items as they are a newer non-profit. The fees include salaries, programs, marketing, operations, licensing and administration. The organization will provide emergency shelter and transitional housing for the general population which includes family's, senior citizens and veterans in Apache Junction. Various inquires from the Commission included: How long the hotel stays were What happens to the people they cannot help? The non-profits aspirational goals Do they help people with mental health issues? Does Pinal County provide any funding? What is the pre-screen for if they already have a housing voucher and who is doing pre-screening Do they help people financially with serious medical conditions? Mr. Moore and Ms. Bigelow responded the hotel stays vary between 2-4 weeks and they have an agreement with Motel 6 for$680/week. People they cannot help are referred to Pinal County Housing Department or Horizon Health. The organization has a goal to help as many people in need as they can, which requires landlord and property managers to have more education on accepting the vouchers. They do not offer services to people with mental health issues or sex offenders, as they want to help the general population that does not have these services offered as often. They do not receive any funding from Pinal County. The pre-screening is for emergency cases only, for people that do not have vouchers yet and Sheryl Bigelow does the pre-screening. They do offer financial help to people with serious medical conditions as Access covers most things. Horizon Health and Wellness: A representative was unable to come to the meeting. Desert Chapel: Lay leader David Tom and Paster Philip Tarasek presented the background of Desert Chapel United Methodist Church. The organization has been in Apache Junction since 1950 and has been feeding the hungry for over 20 years. They also provide clothing from their clothing closet which is donated items from the church members. Their facility for community meals and the clothing closet building are in need of several repairs and updates. They are requesting $101,808 to refurbish both buildings which includes: replacing 2 air conditioning units, repairing ceiling, painting the interior and exterior, and replacing items for the kitchen and dining area. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 5 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes March 25,2024 Commission Various inquires from the Commission included: Is there a screening process or paperwork to fill out in order to join the community meals? A penalty for how often they use the services Have they utilized the big box stores to see if they would donate any items? Do they have church members that are willing to volunteer to do some of the work? What is the biggest priority needed right away? Mr. Tom and Mr. Tarasek replied there is no screening process or paperwork to fill out for the public to use their services. The public can come as often as they want regardless of faith and there is no penalty. The church has received many discounted items and donated items from various companies over the years. The median age of volunteers at their organization is 70 so many are not able to do the work needed. A lot of repairs needed would have to be done by a professional due to the nature of them. The biggest priority right now would be to replace the air conditioning units. City Clerk Jennifer Pena explained the scoring rubric for determining the funding amounts and advised the Commission if they have any additional questions for the non-profits to send them to her and she will pass them along. Vice Chairman Danford asked if Horizon Health and Wellness is still requesting funding even though they were not at the meeting. Ms. Pena stated they are still requesting funds for a new refrigerator and shelving for their kitchen. H. Information and Reports Chairman Brennan announced the following community events taking place Saturday, April 6, 2024: Livin'on Mars is a free outdoor concert event from 5:30 PM -7:00 PM at Flatiron Park- 100 N Apache Trail. 19th Annual East Valley Firefighters Charity Ride from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM beginning at Superstition Harley Davidson -2910 Apache Trail. Earth Day Celebration and Ladybug Release from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Earth Heart Park-625 N Plaza Dr Commissioner Moeller shared the SlamU Professional Wrestling event on April 20, 2024 from 7:00 PM -9:00 PM at Imagine Prep Superstition - 1843 W 16th Ave I. Staff Liaison's Report Staff Liason Jennifer Pena had no report. J. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose City Clerk Jennifer Pena announced the next scheduled meeting for Health and Human Services Commission will be April 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the city council chambers, located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. At this meeting, the Commission will be discussing and considering the funding recommendations for the non-profits for FY 2024-2025. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 6 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes March 25,2024 Commission K. Adjournment Commissioner Moeller moved,seconded by Vice Chairperson Danford to adjourn the meeting. Chairperson Brennan adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Yes: 4- Commissioner Brennan, Commissioner Moeller,Commissioner Danford and Commissioner Voisine No: 0 Excused: 3- Chairperson Mitchell, Commissioner Smithson and Commissioner Wood Michael Brennan Chair HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Health and Human Services Commission Meeting of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the day of 2024. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this day of 2024. Jennifer Pena City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 7 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. 3. File ID: 24-185 Sponsor: Agenda Date:4/22/2024 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commiss Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Health and Human Services funding recommendations to presented to City Council at the May 20, 2024 Work Session. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 312612025 INANCE NO. 659:COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS EOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES These documents create the application for the funding request. There is no formal application. AGENCY NAME: rI € FILED FILED REQUIREDDOCUMENTS T YES NO Most recent audit report Most recent financial statement Detailed it r statement to include t it accounting for all previously received Cit funds if"applicable) I i Source and amount of funding received from all other sources(non- governmental agencies; membership fees and dues; "private contributions) Client service information lic I to Cityresidents t apply in all cases) V r f n- r fit st t (I f r i ti n Proof of corporate status to include copies f by-laws and Articles of Incorporation Source t of funding received from other governmental agencies Names and addresses f all current rs of agencyvo r i r Additional documentation as may be required by the City for processing of funding request: Staff review comments: Reviewed by, Ar-A_("Im 1 ate: SA arils and C mmissions H alth and Human Services C mmissi n\Check List per Ordinance 659.docx City of Apache Junction 3€0 East superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119• � www,opachejunctionoz.gov (480) 982 n HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance The City of Apache Junction Health and Human Services accepts applications requesting financial assistance for the support of health and human service needs within the City of Apache Junction serving city residents. The following r vi es instructions and eligibility information regarding the request for non-profit funding. Information on this program may be fend at bgp://www.acity.net/995/Health- Human-Services-Commission The commission was formed under city code Article § 2-11. This program is made possible under city code Article §2-14Request for Financial Assistance. e city code is available at htADL://www.a"cit(.net/614/Read-the-Cit -Code. Application January r city code, the request for financial assistance must be submitted to the city clerk's office during the month of January to be considered for the following fiscal year. All funding is subject to the execution of an agreement ith the city, the approval of a budget allocating funds tote program, and the city council's approval. Applications can be submitted in person to the City Clerk's Office or via e-mail to a acheiunctianaz g v. Eligible i valid, on-profit organization as qualified by the Internal ....revenue Service and as registered it the Arizona Secretaryof State, Arizona Corporation Commission or other appropriate state office. The applicant must provide a service or performwork on behalf of the city and its residents and demonstrate a presence within the community. City of Apache Junction 00 East Superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119 t www.apacheiunctionaz.gov • I )HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Required r Ordinance 1. Most recent audit report 2. Most recent financial statement Detailed expenditure statement to include detailed accounting for all previously received City funds if applicable) . Source and amount of funding received from all other sources(non-governmental agencies, membership fees and dues, private contributions) . Client service information as applicable to City residents y not apply in all cases) m Proof of non-profit status(IRS determination) . Proof of corporate status to include copies of by-laws and Articles of Incorporation 8. Source and amount of funding received from other governmental agencies 9. Names and addresses of all current board members of agency governing board Eligiblei i Programs and services affording health, public health, and human services care to all people, especially, to individuals of underprivileged conditions. Populations ley, handicapped, developmentally disabled, and otherspecial o ul bons. Priority r The Commission reserves the right to identify riority projects for funding. City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119* .. www.apachejLtnctionaz.gov * 1 982-8002 ., RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION i ci i Assistance Organization Information Provide c r d information on your agency to include d services currently begirt rcvi Horizon health and Wellness is a non-profit 501(c)(3)integrated health care agency licensed by the State f Arizona to provide an extensivearray t ti t, crisis i ,and residential i including pri r , behavioral health, and preventativehealthcare services in central and southern ri r mission i Provide integrated healt r that addresses the wholeperson and promotes llness using best practices to enhancethe qualityf life the individuals, families and communities ItWellness s offered healthcarei to central , and southern Arizona for over 40 years.Horizon's origins began in the late 1970's as the Behavioral Health Agency of Central Arizona. Horizont the name Horizonin 2000. In 2015 Horizon i rged with MountainIt ll to become Horizon Health Wellness, are known today. Horizon also values iving back to the communities partnerswe serve and to giveto the communitiesin many ways. Provide target o latio and demographic information on your current clientele to n l d located itl in the ache Junction. Horizon currently r xi t l clients in its 6 - Federally l° 1ed Health Centers located in ApacheJunction, Globe, Queen Creek, , Florence, Chandler, Phoenix f the 14,000 clientsi t l r in Apache Junction. j The fallowing are the demographics of the Apache Junction clients: % are female are male are under the age of 18 %_are aged 18 to 25 are aged 26 to 45 %are aged 46 to 59 r 4 City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.opacheiunctionaz.gov - f480) 982-W02 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Pro—vije—an—example of—a previous project success similar to at is being proposed and/or one that was successful with Health and Human Services funding support. Include how it was determined to be successful. —------------------- Horizon has received City of Apache Junction Health and Human Services funding in the past to operate this project which we are now asking for additional funding due to its success. Horizon Helps was a vision that was created during the COVID 19 pandemic-getting food to the people of Apache Junction that needed it. Horizon Helps in partnership with the Salvation Army provides food boxes to the individuals served at the Apache Junction clinic that are in need, the project is operated out of the lobby of the clinic, this project also includes a food pantry that is in the clinic where clients can come and get the food that they need. In addition, Horizon collaborated with Project Shower and AJ Cares during the pandemic to get groceries delivered to the elderly in Apache Junction, so this vulnerable population did not need to go to the grocery stores. Provide a detailed description of current partnerships within the community include the name of the projectlactivity and how your agency partnered to make it successful. ..........................................—-----------------Horizon currently partners with several community agencies to provide an array of services, once such partnership is with CAHRA- Horizon operates a homeless street outreach to that finds homeless community members living in parks, streets, vacant lots etc and works with them to get their basic needs met, The street outreach to often utilizes the hotel voucher funding from CAHRA to get the individuals off the street and in a safe place that ensures the housing support staff can work with the to find permanent housing, get enrolled in mainstream benefits and provide referrals for healthcare when and if needed. Another partnership that Horizon utilizes is with the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department. Our largest collaborative project is co-hosting the annual Earth Day Festival in Earth Heart Park where we commonly have over 4000 attendees. In addition, we have coordinated with the Parks and Rec department to provide their staff with Mental Health First Aid trainings. Horizon has also partnered with the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce often having staff volunteer at many of the Chamber's events throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- Does your agency have adequate capacity to comp lete the project being Yes' requested`?requested? .................... City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd#Apache Junction,A,Z 85119 www.cipachejunctionoz.gov # { ) 982-8002 RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION l Assistance Is the execution of this project dependent upon new staff funded through o this program? Are your board members listed on year ebs to ' Yes Yes Does your website include your mission and vision statements? o you have a strategicplan? Yes e you listed the www.21 I Arizonaorgebsite? Yes Yes Have you participated in a Project Connect event in the sty Have your participated in a Healthand Wellness Expo in the at Yes ve you participated in the Apache Junction Community Resource Center yes in the t? Provide your 501 03 Identification number and renewal ate.* renewal date required o you have current By Laws signed by the Board of Directors?* Yes o you have current cles of Incorporation signed by the Boardof Directors?* s Are you filed withthe Arizona Secretary of State or Arizona Corporation ---- Commission?* Yes *These items shall be submitted every five years to be held can file at the city.Should any document change or be updated, a new copy shall be submitted to the city within 10 working days. 6 City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstifion Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov « ( 0) 9 2 2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Problem What is the nature and extent of the problemto whiqbyqur trying aaddress?.n . . . Apache Junction population xi t I 43,431 per the World PopulationReview, with averagean l income of$64,653 and a poverty rate f 12.73%. UniversityArizona t show that Pinal County has a food insecurity t 13.9% within 6 adultst in 4 children affected. This is attributedto two factorsf which is the povertyrate the other is the limited I ti f grocery storesn i to the storesit i i l public transportation tin . The data, l that many individuals in the communitythe recommended intake fruits t Ies which cause nutrient deficiencies exacerbating r i disease. In children,food insecurity lack of nutrition affect development, academic performanceincrease tl health issues such as anxiety, depression r tii . Horizon currently _r t food pantryfor t i that come into r Apache Junctionli i to receive i f these membersnil hardships that limit the amount"and type of food that they can purchase. food pantryt Horizon operatesprovides fresht I t fruit and many other healthy items that are often very costlytpurchase. nt i it t r t ll r fri r t r t t ll area that is set aside for the food. We arein need of a larger refrigerator I i to storethe food to ensurethat we can continueto offer a varietyn to assistit i it as fresh possible long as possible. To whom is this ri Food Insecurity i affecting_ %of t population Junction. Many f these individuals families tHorizon outpatient li i in Apache Junctionto receive their healthcare. Most of these individuals ilies are low income living in subsidized housing, li i to paycheck and not able to affordthe freshivegetables healthyand i t the grocery store. insecurity is a risingissue withhigher cost of food, housing, utilities and other basic needs. Ir 7 City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd#Apache Junction,AZ 85119 + w,apachejun ti r z, - 0 932 2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request r Finan cialAssistance Wh VVrir t is i hat Grp.t reasons cr causes fur t rubleFood itr imembers of thecommunityi ivarious i r i t , t ti t i l I ti ; i t i it increases failingbehind_ r _ t a few of the reasons for the increasing amount of individuals and famili ling with food insecurity. How do you know this is a problem? Provide statistics that support your claim. If available, lease use statistics ll t...v.,froMycar roc : / r l l �cu iuri University fArizona reports Pinal County_ to have a 13.9% rate insecurity given # population. _of , this I I thatgetting l nutrients. r iHorizon is currentlyproviding i t produce to the communityi iongoing this 9 City of Apache Junction Get East Superstition Blvd.Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION sss t will h f t .. ., l m i w s ddr .. . If Horizon i unableti providing producei members, they will not have the means to obtain food. Thisr I issues i both individuals and chit it r ill continue to suffer the consequences of poor nutrition i lead to poor academic perfon-nance and higher mental health issues. Adults will-also suffer from the lack of nutrition whichto additional health issues. What between of exists and the solution? The gaps that cause food insecurity are the lack of financial resources, lack of transportationi t stores r many of the community member gap between what exists and the solutionis the financial means to expand the storage capability in the Horizonclinic lobby to store additional fresh fruitl t can grownbe in the garden. Members of the communityr ri i insecurity are already cominginto the Horizon clinici i rsolving both the transportation issue as well as providingrich in nutrients. City of Apache Junction 300 East Svp rsti i n Blvd#Apache Junction,AZ 85119 � www.apachejunctionoz.gov * ) 982-8002 )1'Wi RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION for FinancialAssistance s there kcal documentation which identifies this as a problem? The Pinal County Healthprovides t ri rates health concerns. A UniversityArizona the rate of food insecurity in Pinal County to be 13.9%whichis high. i t County Health Needs Assessment also poverty at a higher rate in Pinal County than the overall rate in Arizona. s the c t cr the commission identified this as e rc le Not that this writer is aware of however first responders including itCrisis team are aware that some families individuals they encounter have no food or City of Apache Junction i „,�. 1 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apacheiunctionaz.gov * (4 ) 93 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request r Financial Assistance Project What is the proposed project to dress the problemidentified eve? Please address the who what, r how. Horizoni _proposing t provide additional food resources including fruit vegetablesr in the gardenin Earth Heart Parkto the residents Junction, specifically clients i t l t outpatient clinic retrieve whatever items they need or-want. The lobby is open on Monday- ThursdayrFriday is availableduring these hours. Is this a best_Kactice or has it bee"roven successful in oth 1 ... Horizon has distributed r 265 pounds of produce during the last year at no cost to the residents of Apache Junction. This shows the programis successful and needed i the community. Is this a new or ntin in ro t? [Th�is""'is continuing project that we are hoping to expand so we can provide additional food to the community. h i this need to be addressed? Food Insecurity i i II the cost of healthyIt r tiv food is a need of the general population but specificallylow income people also haveI issues. ProvidingI t no cost to this I ti ill not only givethem food to eat but will assistt in maintainingtheir health increasing their health outcomesi lead to less cost overall to the healthsystem and to the individuals. City 300 east Superstition Blvd.Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz,gov - 48982-8002 Z HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Requestr Financial Assistance Who.� ill vouNserve.�...it this r Horizon plans to serve the overall population of Apache Junctiont will specifically focus on the clients that come into Horizon's Apache Junction outpatient clinic that have primary I i r I health issues. i _. _.u.. ills t.ur the am e ?_ . The fresh is providedl t r gardeners that plant and tend to the Earth Heart Park garden, the equipmentill be purchasingl last for a minimum years5-10 t which time will look r additional funding for replacement. Are wthere v cc un rtne tt11 r cot If I . Horizon volunteer gardeners that provide the labor to plant and maintainthe garden. We currently r rs with 10 of them beingMaster Gardeners. They provided l r hours ► . t City of Apache Junction 00 East Sup rsfif ion Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachelunctionaz.gov . (4 0) 982-8002 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request r Financial Assistance belowPlease complete the chart r the followingquestions r each component of r What are you ci to do l et resources do you eve to complete the ect Activities: hat specific actions will take place? Outputs: What is the direct product of the activities? t is the benefit or change as e result of the project? of e_toverl e of rc .. .. Goals: t is t Project Component Approach Input Activities Outputs Outcomes Goals e seiiti tr t en receipt ep i tl ivi nst ll ti f i ity to it ll purchasei ttr tore i ier t n install eiliti s se e r for let iti n l " tar equipment t r nr and install roduce when delivered Purchase and eiliti s deptt receipt Purchase o s do f il i to t t ll shelving o purchase funding f in e shelving shelving tar its install e s its nits ti l lei its eiliti lvi its install c other ciod items-, i I E ww ._ ......... 12 f y... City of Apache Junction 4i 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 351 E www.apacheiunctionaz.gov - (480) 32-8W2 FinancialHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Assistance Financial Information What is your Tax 1...... number? What is your Arizona Tax Privilege License number*?4 Does your agency have internal financial controls in place to track, report, Yes and account for all funs which promotes otes transparency? _ Is a certified a l c accountant responsible for your daily financials? Is a certified public accountant responsible for creating your monthly financial statements? ..lease provide most recent report. -attached Is a certified u lic accountant responsible le for your filing your taxes? When was your last 990 reported? Where can it be found? Copy attached Have you had an audit completed and when?* attache�` a o youhave an annual agency et Pleaseprovide, _ . attached o is responsible for creating your annual budget? *These items may be submitted every five years to be held on file at the city. Should any document change or be updated, a new copy shall be submitted to the city within 10 working days. Provide list of your annual fundraisers an ve e'a.mountraised Horizon currently o s not have any annual fundraisers Provide list of your funding sources and the average amount received, including membership dueand private contributions. City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd#Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.opachejunctionoz.gov # ( 80) 982-8W2 W14 RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION r Financial Assistance Please see Horizon's December 2023 income statement and annual financial statements in the attachments to see a full list of funders and amounts funded. These include the following grant funding e received in 2023 for various projects. Arizona Complete Health Care - $100,000 to rehab housing unit in Yuma Arizona Community Foundation - $10,000 for hotel vouchers for homeless $169,861 for homeless prevention services/shelter and street outreach $350,000 for HIV prevention and treatment SAMHSA- $1,000,000 for implementation of the Certified o nit} Behavioral Health Clinic model in Yuma, Az $1,000,000 for Medication AssistedTreatment Program in Florence, Az City of Apache Junction I* be"11 300 East Superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119 AssistanceHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Project Budget Please provide detailed budget by quarter for each itemized ease. Quarter I Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Total, Purchase 2777. - 77'7b 4 rfrm orator ase r .... e �. r 4 .� ........... � . 61 10 t percentage of the project budget is being requested? What percentage of your budget is the requested funding? %: City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd°Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov * (480) 982-8t 2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Narrative Pleaser vi .ea.detailed.w. _bud narrative foreach itemized Purchase and installation ri1 size refrigerator refrigerator— quote from ACE—2727.50—labor estimate of 2 hours at 25.00—50.00 .rare install of shelving —$450.00 for shelving i — _._-- w.--- _--- ----------------------------- _.- ._._._._. io L 16 E City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov * 4 }) 982-8002 Request HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Financial Assistance EvaluationProject How will you determine your project was successful in reaching year goals and what methods will e The act will be managed by the Chief Operating Officer that will oversee the purchasing and it ll i the equipment. We Will know that the project was successful by the number of pounds of produce we areI vi the community members. Project a minimumf two SMART Objectivesy completing the chart below. Direction of What is Target Degree of char the in e ltcn c ni efr pure _. _ _ ._. ..... umber of pounds Storage area for taw income ti;more erator ou of of produce reduce c taulati n off unds of rid sl lvin reduce r€ vided c ale educe ntaled itl rcvded in community unity unction provided monthscif ear f,4nding Completed p lic bons and documents can be submitted its person to the City Clerk's Office or via e-mail to Jennifer Pena (ipgfta@,a and to Jill Bright 17 Health and Human Services Scoring Rubric 2024 Problem Organization Statement Proposal Financial Evaluation Total Score Average Recommended Project Review Review Review Review Review Eligibility (Max 85 score Funding Amount Funding request (25 points) (15 points) (20 Points) (15 Points) (10 Points) (Yes/No) points) A New Leaf $7,000.00 Emergency shelter(hotel stay), Transportation,Emergency Essentials, Emergency Food 19 12 14 11 7 Yes 63 12.6 3,000 Apache Junction Community 200.00 Administration:various projects: Development Corporation $7, Equipment:MADD 17 12 15 11 6 Yes 61 12.2 4,000 Power Hour,Meditational Art, Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley $35,000.00 Academic Board Game Creationsm, Wee Deliver,MyFuture,Torch Club,and Career Launch Program 20 12 16 12 8 Yes 68 13.6 22,000 Superstition Food Bank $75,000.00 50K food,25K student backpack food program 20 12 16 12 8 Yes 68 13.6 36,000 Bigger Than Us $15,000.00 Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness engagements 14 12 15 11 3 Yes 55 11.0 5,000 Salaries,Operations,Licensing& Begin Again Homes $12,550.00 Business Fees,Administration, Marketing Programs 13 10 10 6 0 Yes 39 7.8 5,000 Horizon $3,227.50 Refrigerator and shelving for food pantry 16 10 13 9 4 Yes 52 10.4 2,000 Refurbish the facility-Pg 80 details: new HVAC system, ADA compliant bathrooms,roof/ceiling repairs,new Desert Chapel $101,808.00 kitchen equipment,new pantry, electrical upgrades,convert room for food storage. 20 13 17 14 6 Yes 70 14.0 3,000 Total Requested $256,785.50 80,000 Commissioner Name: Brennan 2024 HHSC Funding Applicants Populations Served Services Provided A New Leaf Low income,all ages,DV&sexual violence victims,children DV Shelter,Homeless shelter,youth residential programs,counseling,rental and utility assistance Apache Junction Community Development Corporation low income Elderly,Handicapped,developmentally disabled,special populations Community redevelopment,housing rehabilitation,neighborhood improvement Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Children,Teens Education focus on school success Superstition Food Bank Low Income,Homeless,adults,Elderly,families Food Bigger Than Us Youth,First Responders,Military,&Medical Professionals Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness, Begin Again Homes Homeless&near homeless adults,families,elderly,veterans Provide Gap,Housing,short-term emergency shelter, ; Horizon All ages,homeless,families Family medicine,emotional and behavioral health,addiction treatment,psychiatry,counseling Desert Chapel All ages,homeless,families,elderly A clothing closet,a food pantry,weekly community feed Health and Human Services Scoring Rubric 2024 Problem Organization Statement Proposal Financial Evaluation Total Score Average Recommended Project Review Review Review Review Review Eligibility (Max 85 score Funding Amount Funding request (25 points) (15 points) (20 Points) (15 Points) (10 Points) (Yes/No) points) A New Leaf $7,000.00 Emergency shelter(hotel stay), Transportation,Emergency Essentials, Emergency Food 25 15 20 15 10 Yes 85 17.0 7,000 Apache Junction Community 200.00 Administration:various projects: Development Corporation $7, Equipment:MADD 25 15 20 14 10 Yes 84 16.8 7,200 Power Hour,Meditational Art, Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley $35,000.00 Academic Board Game Creationsm, Wee Deliver,MyFuture,Torch Club,and Career Launch Program 21 15 18 15 4 Yes 73 14.6 0 Superstition Food Bank $75,000.00 50K food,25K student backpack food program 25 15 20 15 3 Yes 78 15.6 50,000 Bigger Than Us $15,000.00 Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness engagements 15 8 7 2 2 Yes 34 6.8 0 Salaries,Operations,Licensing& Begin Again Homes $12,550.00 Business Fees,Administration, Marketing Programs 25 14 20 15 0 Yes 74 14.8 12,570 Horizon $3,227.50 Refrigerator and shelving for food pantry 16 101 13 9 4 Yes 52 10.4 3,230 Refurbish the facility-Pg 80 details: new HVAC system, ADA compliant bathrooms,roof/ceiling repairs,new Desert Chapel $101,808.00 kitchen equipment,new pantry, electrical upgrades,convert room for food storage. 15 11 14 11 3 Yes 54 10.8 0 Total Requested $256,785.50 80,000 Commissioner Name: Danford 2024 HHSC Funding Applicants Populations Served Services provided A New Leaf Low income,all ages,DV&sexual violence victims,children DV Shelter,Homeless shelter,youth residential programs,counseling,rental and utility assistance Apache Junction Community Development Corporation Low income Elderly,Handicapped,developmentally disabled,special populations Community redevelopment,housing rehabilitation,neighborhood improvement Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Children,Teens Education focus on school success Superstition Food Bank Low Income,Homeless,adults,Elderly,families Food Bigger Than Us Youth,First Responders,Military,&Medical Professionals Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness, Begin Again Homes Homeless&near homeless adults,families,elderly,veterans Provide Gap Housing,short-term emergency shelter, Horizon All ages,homeless,families Family medicine,emotional and behavioral health,addiction treatment,psychiatry,counseling Desert Chapel All ages,homeless,families,elderly A clothing closet,a food pantry,weekly community feed Health and Human Services Scoring Rubric 2024 Problem Organization Statement Proposal Financial Evaluation Total Score Average Recommended Project Review Review Review Review Review Eligibility (Max 85 score Funding Amount Funding request (25 points) (15 points) (20 Points) (15 Points) (10 Points) (Yes/No) points) A New Leaf $7,000.00 Emergency shelter(hotel stay), Transportation,Emergency Essentials, Emergency Food 16 9 12 9 6 Yes 52 10.4 5,000 Apache Junction Community 200.00 Administration:various projects: Development Corporation $7, Equipment:MADD 14 9 13 9 6 Yes 51 10.2 5,000 Power Hour,Meditational Art, Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley $35,000.00 Academic Board Game Creationsm, Wee Deliver,MyFuture,Torch Club,and Career Launch Program 14 9 11 10 6 Yes 50 10.0 10,000 Superstition Food Bank $75,000.00 50K food,25K student backpack food program 15 9 13 9 6 Yes 52 10.4 20,000 Bigger Than Us $15,000.00 Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness engagements 4 3 4 3 4 Yes 18 3.6 7,000 Salaries,Operations,Licensing& Begin Again Homes $12,550.00 Business Fees,Administration, Marketing Programs 15 9 12 9 6 Yes 51 10.2 7,000 Horizon $3,227.50 Refrigerator and shelving for food pantry 13 9 11 8 4 Yes 45 9.0 3,000 Refurbish the facility-Pg 80 details: new HVAC system, ADA compliant bathrooms,roof/ceiling repairs,new Desert Chapel $101,808.00 kitchen equipment,new pantry, electrical upgrades,convert room for food storage. 14 11 14 11 7 Yes 57 11.4 23,000 Total Requested $256,785.50 80,000 Commissioner Name: Moeller 2024 HHSC Funding Applicants Populations Served Services Provided A New Leaf Low income,all ages,DV&sexual violence victims,children DV Shelter,Homeless shelter,youth residential programs,counseling,rental and utility assistance Apache Junction Community Development Corporation Low Income Elderly,Handicapped,developmentally disabled,special populations Community;redevelopment,housing rehabilitation,neighborhood improvement Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Children,Teens Education focus on school success Superstition Food Bank Low Income,Homeless,adults,Elderly,families Food Bigger Than Us Youth,First Responders,Military,&Medical Professionals Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness, Begin Again Homes Homeless&near homeless adults,families,elderly,veterans Provide Gap Housing,short-term emergency shelter, Horizon All ages,homeless,families Family medicine,emotional and behavioral health,addiction treatment,psychiatry,counseling Desert Chapel All ages,homeless,families,elderly A clothing closet,a food pantry,weekly community feed Health and Human Services Scoring Rubric 2024 Problem Organization Statement Proposal Financial Evaluation Total Score Average Recommended Project Review Review Review Review Review Eligibility (Max 85 score Funding Amount Funding request (25 points) (15 points) (20 Points) (15 Points) (10 Points) (Yes/No) points) A New Leaf $7,000.00 Emergency shelter(hotel stay), Transportation,Emergency Essentials, Emergency Food 2.0 0 Apache Junction Community 200.00 Administration:various projects: Development Corporation $7, Equipment:MADD 2.0 0 Power Hour,Meditational Art, Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley $35,000.00 Academic Board Game Creationsm, Wee Deliver,MyFuture,Torch Club,and Career Launch Program 5.0 10,000 Superstition Food Bank $75,000.00 50K food,25K student backpack food program 5.0 75,000 Bigger Than Us $15,000.00 Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness engagements 3.0 5,000 Salaries,Operations,Licensing& Begin Again Homes $12,550.00 Business Fees,Administration, Marketing Programs 1.0 0 Horizon $3,227.50 Refrigerator and shelving for food pantry 1.0 0 Refurbish the facility-Pg 80 details: new HVAC system, ADA compliant bathrooms,roof/ceiling repairs,new Desert Chapel $101,808.00 kitchen equipment,new pantry, electrical upgrades,convert room for food storage. 1.0 0 Total Requested $256,785.50 90,000 Commissioner Name:Smithson 2024 HHSC Funding Applicants Populations Served Services Provided A New Leaf Low income,all ages,DV&sexual violence victims,children DV Shelter,Homeless shelter,youth residential programs,counseling,rental and utility assistance Apache Junction Community Development Corporation Low income Elderly,Handicapped,developmentally disabled,special populations Community redevelopment,housing rehabilitation,neighborhood improvement Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Children,Teens Education focus on school success Superstition Food Bank Low Income,Homeless,adults,Elderly,families Food Bigger Than Us Youth,First Responders,Military,&Medical Professionals Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness, Begin Again Homes Homeless&near homeless adults,families,elderly,veterans Provide Gap Housing,short-term emergency shelter, Horizon All ages,homeless,families Family medicine,emotional and behavioral health,addiction treatment,psychiatry,counseling Desert Chapel All ages,homeless,families,elderly A clothing closet,a food pantry,weekly community feed Health and Human Services Scoring Rubric 2024 Problem Organization Statement Proposal Financial Evaluation Total Score Average Recommended Project Review Review Review Review Review Eligibility (Max 85 score Funding Amount Funding request (25 points) (15 points) (20 Points) (15 Points) (10 Points) (Yes/No) points) A New Leaf $7,000.00 Emergency shelter(hotel stay), Transportation,Emergency Essentials, Emergency Food 22 15 20 15 10 Yes 82 16.4 5,587 Apache Junction Community 200.00 Administration:various projects: Development Corporation $7, Equipment:MADD 25 14 20 15 10 Yes 84 16.8 5,185 Power Hour,Meditational Art, Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley $35,000.00 Academic Board Game Creationsm, Wee Deliver,MyFuture,Torch Club,and Career Launch Program 24 15 18 12 8 Yes 77 15.4 5,000 Superstition Food Bank $75,000.00 50K food,25K student backpack food program 25 15 19 13 8 Yes 80 16.0 46,000 Bigger Than Us $15,000.00 Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness engagements 20 12 12 3 8 Yes 55 11.0 10,000 Salaries,Operations,Licensing& Begin Again Homes $12,550.00 Business Fees,Administration, Marketing Programs 11 10 12 6 7 Yes 46 9.2 0 Horizon $3,227.50 Refrigerator and shelving for food pantry 20 13 16 11 6 Yes 66 13.2 3,228 Refurbish the facility-Pg 80 details: new HVAC system, ADA compliant bathrooms,roof/ceiling repairs,new Desert Chapel $101,808.00 kitchen equipment,new pantry, electrical upgrades,convert room for food storage. 21 15 10 13 8 Yes 67 13.4 5,000 Total Requested $256,785.50 80,000 Commissioner Name:Voisine 2024 HHSC Funding Applicants Populations Served Services Provided A New Leaf Low income,all ages,DV&sexual violence victims,children DV Shelter,Homeless shelter,youth residential programs,counseling,rental and utility assistance Apache Junction Community Development Corporation Low income Elderly,Handicapped,developmentally disabled,special populations Community redevelopment,housing rehabilitation,neighborhood improvement Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Children,Teens Education focus on school success Superstition Food Bank Low Income,Homeless,adults,Elderly,families Food Bigger Than Us Youth,First Responders,Military,&Medical Professionals Suicide prevention,Youth Cadet program training,Mental Health Awareness and Wellness, Begin Again Homes Homeless&near homeless adults,families,elderly,veterans Provide Gap,Housing,short-term emergency shelter, ; Horizon All ages,homeless,families Family medicine,emotional and behavioral health,addiction treatment,psychiatry,counseling Desert Chapel All ages,homeless,families,elderly A clothing closet,a food pantry,weekly community feed City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No.2. File ID: 24-327 Sponsor: Agenda Date:4/22/2024 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commiss Presentation and discussion on the application submitted by Horizon Health and Wellness for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 funding. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 312612025 INANCE NO. 659:COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS EOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES These documents create the application for the funding request. There is no formal application. AGENCY NAME: rI € FILED FILED REQUIREDDOCUMENTS T YES NO Most recent audit report Most recent financial statement Detailed it r statement to include t it accounting for all previously received Cit funds if"applicable) I i Source and amount of funding received from all other sources(non- governmental agencies; membership fees and dues; "private contributions) Client service information lic I to Cityresidents t apply in all cases) V r f n- r fit st t (I f r i ti n Proof of corporate status to include copies f by-laws and Articles of Incorporation Source t of funding received from other governmental agencies Names and addresses f all current rs of agencyvo r i r Additional documentation as may be required by the City for processing of funding request: Staff review comments: Reviewed by, Ar-A_("Im 1 ate: SA arils and C mmissions H alth and Human Services C mmissi n\Check List per Ordinance 659.docx City of Apache Junction 3€0 East superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119• � www,opachejunctionoz.gov (480) 982 n HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance The City of Apache Junction Health and Human Services accepts applications requesting financial assistance for the support of health and human service needs within the City of Apache Junction serving city residents. The following r vi es instructions and eligibility information regarding the request for non-profit funding. Information on this program may be fend at bgp://www.acity.net/995/Health- Human-Services-Commission The commission was formed under city code Article § 2-11. This program is made possible under city code Article §2-14Request for Financial Assistance. e city code is available at htADL://www.a"cit(.net/614/Read-the-Cit -Code. Application January r city code, the request for financial assistance must be submitted to the city clerk's office during the month of January to be considered for the following fiscal year. All funding is subject to the execution of an agreement ith the city, the approval of a budget allocating funds tote program, and the city council's approval. Applications can be submitted in person to the City Clerk's Office or via e-mail to a acheiunctianaz g v. Eligible i valid, on-profit organization as qualified by the Internal ....revenue Service and as registered it the Arizona Secretaryof State, Arizona Corporation Commission or other appropriate state office. The applicant must provide a service or performwork on behalf of the city and its residents and demonstrate a presence within the community. City of Apache Junction 00 East Superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119 t www.apacheiunctionaz.gov • I )HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Required r Ordinance 1. Most recent audit report 2. Most recent financial statement Detailed expenditure statement to include detailed accounting for all previously received City funds if applicable) . Source and amount of funding received from all other sources(non-governmental agencies, membership fees and dues, private contributions) . Client service information as applicable to City residents y not apply in all cases) m Proof of non-profit status(IRS determination) . Proof of corporate status to include copies of by-laws and Articles of Incorporation 8. Source and amount of funding received from other governmental agencies 9. Names and addresses of all current board members of agency governing board Eligiblei i Programs and services affording health, public health, and human services care to all people, especially, to individuals of underprivileged conditions. Populations ley, handicapped, developmentally disabled, and otherspecial o ul bons. Priority r The Commission reserves the right to identify riority projects for funding. City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119* .. www.apachejLtnctionaz.gov * 1 982-8002 ., RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION i ci i Assistance Organization Information Provide c r d information on your agency to include d services currently begirt rcvi Horizon health and Wellness is a non-profit 501(c)(3)integrated health care agency licensed by the State f Arizona to provide an extensivearray t ti t, crisis i ,and residential i including pri r , behavioral health, and preventativehealthcare services in central and southern ri r mission i Provide integrated healt r that addresses the wholeperson and promotes llness using best practices to enhancethe qualityf life the individuals, families and communities ItWellness s offered healthcarei to central , and southern Arizona for over 40 years.Horizon's origins began in the late 1970's as the Behavioral Health Agency of Central Arizona. Horizont the name Horizonin 2000. In 2015 Horizon i rged with MountainIt ll to become Horizon Health Wellness, are known today. Horizon also values iving back to the communities partnerswe serve and to giveto the communitiesin many ways. Provide target o latio and demographic information on your current clientele to n l d located itl in the ache Junction. Horizon currently r xi t l clients in its 6 - Federally l° 1ed Health Centers located in ApacheJunction, Globe, Queen Creek, , Florence, Chandler, Phoenix f the 14,000 clientsi t l r in Apache Junction. j The fallowing are the demographics of the Apache Junction clients: % are female are male are under the age of 18 %_are aged 18 to 25 are aged 26 to 45 %are aged 46 to 59 r 4 City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.opacheiunctionaz.gov - f480) 982-W02 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Pro—vije—an—example of—a previous project success similar to at is being proposed and/or one that was successful with Health and Human Services funding support. Include how it was determined to be successful. —------------------- Horizon has received City of Apache Junction Health and Human Services funding in the past to operate this project which we are now asking for additional funding due to its success. Horizon Helps was a vision that was created during the COVID 19 pandemic-getting food to the people of Apache Junction that needed it. Horizon Helps in partnership with the Salvation Army provides food boxes to the individuals served at the Apache Junction clinic that are in need, the project is operated out of the lobby of the clinic, this project also includes a food pantry that is in the clinic where clients can come and get the food that they need. In addition, Horizon collaborated with Project Shower and AJ Cares during the pandemic to get groceries delivered to the elderly in Apache Junction, so this vulnerable population did not need to go to the grocery stores. Provide a detailed description of current partnerships within the community include the name of the projectlactivity and how your agency partnered to make it successful. ..........................................—-----------------Horizon currently partners with several community agencies to provide an array of services, once such partnership is with CAHRA- Horizon operates a homeless street outreach to that finds homeless community members living in parks, streets, vacant lots etc and works with them to get their basic needs met, The street outreach to often utilizes the hotel voucher funding from CAHRA to get the individuals off the street and in a safe place that ensures the housing support staff can work with the to find permanent housing, get enrolled in mainstream benefits and provide referrals for healthcare when and if needed. Another partnership that Horizon utilizes is with the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department. Our largest collaborative project is co-hosting the annual Earth Day Festival in Earth Heart Park where we commonly have over 4000 attendees. In addition, we have coordinated with the Parks and Rec department to provide their staff with Mental Health First Aid trainings. Horizon has also partnered with the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce often having staff volunteer at many of the Chamber's events throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- Does your agency have adequate capacity to comp lete the project being Yes' requested`?requested? .................... City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd#Apache Junction,A,Z 85119 www.cipachejunctionoz.gov # { ) 982-8002 RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION l Assistance Is the execution of this project dependent upon new staff funded through o this program? Are your board members listed on year ebs to ' Yes Yes Does your website include your mission and vision statements? o you have a strategicplan? Yes e you listed the www.21 I Arizonaorgebsite? Yes Yes Have you participated in a Project Connect event in the sty Have your participated in a Healthand Wellness Expo in the at Yes ve you participated in the Apache Junction Community Resource Center yes in the t? Provide your 501 03 Identification number and renewal ate.* renewal date required o you have current By Laws signed by the Board of Directors?* Yes o you have current cles of Incorporation signed by the Boardof Directors?* s Are you filed withthe Arizona Secretary of State or Arizona Corporation ---- Commission?* Yes *These items shall be submitted every five years to be held can file at the city.Should any document change or be updated, a new copy shall be submitted to the city within 10 working days. 6 City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstifion Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov « ( 0) 9 2 2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Problem What is the nature and extent of the problemto whiqbyqur trying aaddress?.n . . . Apache Junction population xi t I 43,431 per the World PopulationReview, with averagean l income of$64,653 and a poverty rate f 12.73%. UniversityArizona t show that Pinal County has a food insecurity t 13.9% within 6 adultst in 4 children affected. This is attributedto two factorsf which is the povertyrate the other is the limited I ti f grocery storesn i to the storesit i i l public transportation tin . The data, l that many individuals in the communitythe recommended intake fruits t Ies which cause nutrient deficiencies exacerbating r i disease. In children,food insecurity lack of nutrition affect development, academic performanceincrease tl health issues such as anxiety, depression r tii . Horizon currently _r t food pantryfor t i that come into r Apache Junctionli i to receive i f these membersnil hardships that limit the amount"and type of food that they can purchase. food pantryt Horizon operatesprovides fresht I t fruit and many other healthy items that are often very costlytpurchase. nt i it t r t ll r fri r t r t t ll area that is set aside for the food. We arein need of a larger refrigerator I i to storethe food to ensurethat we can continueto offer a varietyn to assistit i it as fresh possible long as possible. To whom is this ri Food Insecurity i affecting_ %of t population Junction. Many f these individuals families tHorizon outpatient li i in Apache Junctionto receive their healthcare. Most of these individuals ilies are low income living in subsidized housing, li i to paycheck and not able to affordthe freshivegetables healthyand i t the grocery store. insecurity is a risingissue withhigher cost of food, housing, utilities and other basic needs. Ir 7 City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd#Apache Junction,AZ 85119 + w,apachejun ti r z, - 0 932 2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request r Finan cialAssistance Wh VVrir t is i hat Grp.t reasons cr causes fur t rubleFood itr imembers of thecommunityi ivarious i r i t , t ti t i l I ti ; i t i it increases failingbehind_ r _ t a few of the reasons for the increasing amount of individuals and famili ling with food insecurity. How do you know this is a problem? Provide statistics that support your claim. If available, lease use statistics ll t...v.,froMycar roc : / r l l �cu iuri University fArizona reports Pinal County_ to have a 13.9% rate insecurity given # population. _of , this I I thatgetting l nutrients. r iHorizon is currentlyproviding i t produce to the communityi iongoing this 9 City of Apache Junction Get East Superstition Blvd.Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION sss t will h f t .. ., l m i w s ddr .. . If Horizon i unableti providing producei members, they will not have the means to obtain food. Thisr I issues i both individuals and chit it r ill continue to suffer the consequences of poor nutrition i lead to poor academic perfon-nance and higher mental health issues. Adults will-also suffer from the lack of nutrition whichto additional health issues. What between of exists and the solution? The gaps that cause food insecurity are the lack of financial resources, lack of transportationi t stores r many of the community member gap between what exists and the solutionis the financial means to expand the storage capability in the Horizonclinic lobby to store additional fresh fruitl t can grownbe in the garden. Members of the communityr ri i insecurity are already cominginto the Horizon clinici i rsolving both the transportation issue as well as providingrich in nutrients. City of Apache Junction 300 East Svp rsti i n Blvd#Apache Junction,AZ 85119 � www.apachejunctionoz.gov * ) 982-8002 )1'Wi RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION for FinancialAssistance s there kcal documentation which identifies this as a problem? The Pinal County Healthprovides t ri rates health concerns. A UniversityArizona the rate of food insecurity in Pinal County to be 13.9%whichis high. i t County Health Needs Assessment also poverty at a higher rate in Pinal County than the overall rate in Arizona. s the c t cr the commission identified this as e rc le Not that this writer is aware of however first responders including itCrisis team are aware that some families individuals they encounter have no food or City of Apache Junction i „,�. 1 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apacheiunctionaz.gov * (4 ) 93 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request r Financial Assistance Project What is the proposed project to dress the problemidentified eve? Please address the who what, r how. Horizoni _proposing t provide additional food resources including fruit vegetablesr in the gardenin Earth Heart Parkto the residents Junction, specifically clients i t l t outpatient clinic retrieve whatever items they need or-want. The lobby is open on Monday- ThursdayrFriday is availableduring these hours. Is this a best_Kactice or has it bee"roven successful in oth 1 ... Horizon has distributed r 265 pounds of produce during the last year at no cost to the residents of Apache Junction. This shows the programis successful and needed i the community. Is this a new or ntin in ro t? [Th�is""'is continuing project that we are hoping to expand so we can provide additional food to the community. h i this need to be addressed? Food Insecurity i i II the cost of healthyIt r tiv food is a need of the general population but specificallylow income people also haveI issues. ProvidingI t no cost to this I ti ill not only givethem food to eat but will assistt in maintainingtheir health increasing their health outcomesi lead to less cost overall to the healthsystem and to the individuals. City 300 east Superstition Blvd.Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz,gov - 48982-8002 Z HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Requestr Financial Assistance Who.� ill vouNserve.�...it this r Horizon plans to serve the overall population of Apache Junctiont will specifically focus on the clients that come into Horizon's Apache Junction outpatient clinic that have primary I i r I health issues. i _. _.u.. ills t.ur the am e ?_ . The fresh is providedl t r gardeners that plant and tend to the Earth Heart Park garden, the equipmentill be purchasingl last for a minimum years5-10 t which time will look r additional funding for replacement. Are wthere v cc un rtne tt11 r cot If I . Horizon volunteer gardeners that provide the labor to plant and maintainthe garden. We currently r rs with 10 of them beingMaster Gardeners. They provided l r hours ► . t City of Apache Junction 00 East Sup rsfif ion Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachelunctionaz.gov . (4 0) 982-8002 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request r Financial Assistance belowPlease complete the chart r the followingquestions r each component of r What are you ci to do l et resources do you eve to complete the ect Activities: hat specific actions will take place? Outputs: What is the direct product of the activities? t is the benefit or change as e result of the project? of e_toverl e of rc .. .. Goals: t is t Project Component Approach Input Activities Outputs Outcomes Goals e seiiti tr t en receipt ep i tl ivi nst ll ti f i ity to it ll purchasei ttr tore i ier t n install eiliti s se e r for let iti n l " tar equipment t r nr and install roduce when delivered Purchase and eiliti s deptt receipt Purchase o s do f il i to t t ll shelving o purchase funding f in e shelving shelving tar its install e s its nits ti l lei its eiliti lvi its install c other ciod items-, i I E ww ._ ......... 12 f y... City of Apache Junction 4i 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 351 E www.apacheiunctionaz.gov - (480) 32-8W2 FinancialHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Assistance Financial Information What is your Tax 1...... number? What is your Arizona Tax Privilege License number*?4 Does your agency have internal financial controls in place to track, report, Yes and account for all funs which promotes otes transparency? _ Is a certified a l c accountant responsible for your daily financials? Is a certified public accountant responsible for creating your monthly financial statements? ..lease provide most recent report. -attached Is a certified u lic accountant responsible le for your filing your taxes? When was your last 990 reported? Where can it be found? Copy attached Have you had an audit completed and when?* attache�` a o youhave an annual agency et Pleaseprovide, _ . attached o is responsible for creating your annual budget? *These items may be submitted every five years to be held on file at the city. Should any document change or be updated, a new copy shall be submitted to the city within 10 working days. Provide list of your annual fundraisers an ve e'a.mountraised Horizon currently o s not have any annual fundraisers Provide list of your funding sources and the average amount received, including membership dueand private contributions. City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd#Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.opachejunctionoz.gov # ( 80) 982-8W2 W14 RequestHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION r Financial Assistance Please see Horizon's December 2023 income statement and annual financial statements in the attachments to see a full list of funders and amounts funded. These include the following grant funding e received in 2023 for various projects. Arizona Complete Health Care - $100,000 to rehab housing unit in Yuma Arizona Community Foundation - $10,000 for hotel vouchers for homeless $169,861 for homeless prevention services/shelter and street outreach $350,000 for HIV prevention and treatment SAMHSA- $1,000,000 for implementation of the Certified o nit} Behavioral Health Clinic model in Yuma, Az $1,000,000 for Medication AssistedTreatment Program in Florence, Az City of Apache Junction I* be"11 300 East Superstition Blvd-Apache Junction,AZ 85119 AssistanceHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Project Budget Please provide detailed budget by quarter for each itemized ease. Quarter I Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Total, Purchase 2777. - 77'7b 4 rfrm orator ase r .... e �. r 4 .� ........... � . 61 10 t percentage of the project budget is being requested? What percentage of your budget is the requested funding? %: City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd°Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov * (480) 982-8t 2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Request for Financial Assistance Narrative Pleaser vi .ea.detailed.w. _bud narrative foreach itemized Purchase and installation ri1 size refrigerator refrigerator— quote from ACE—2727.50—labor estimate of 2 hours at 25.00—50.00 .rare install of shelving —$450.00 for shelving i — _._-- w.--- _--- ----------------------------- _.- ._._._._. io L 16 E City of Apache Junction 300 East Superstition Blvd*Apache Junction,AZ 85119 www.apachejunctionoz.gov * 4 }) 982-8002 Request HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Financial Assistance EvaluationProject How will you determine your project was successful in reaching year goals and what methods will e The act will be managed by the Chief Operating Officer that will oversee the purchasing and it ll i the equipment. We Will know that the project was successful by the number of pounds of produce we areI vi the community members. Project a minimumf two SMART Objectivesy completing the chart below. Direction of What is Target Degree of char the in e ltcn c ni efr pure _. _ _ ._. ..... umber of pounds Storage area for taw income ti;more erator ou of of produce reduce c taulati n off unds of rid sl lvin reduce r€ vided c ale educe ntaled itl rcvded in community unity unction provided monthscif ear f,4nding Completed p lic bons and documents can be submitted its person to the City Clerk's Office or via e-mail to Jennifer Pena (ipgfta@,a and to Jill Bright 17 City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No.4. File ID: 24-102 Sponsor: Agenda Date:4/22/2024 Index: In Control: Health and Human Services Commiss Discussion on the duties of the commission. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 312612025 PARTICLE 2-11: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Section. 2-11-1 Creation 2-11-2 Membership and terms of office 2-11-3 Compensation and expenses 2-1.1-4 Officers 2-11-5 Duties 2-11-6 Meetings 2-11-7 Vacancies 2-11-8 Removal of members m § 2-11-5 DUTIES. The Health and Human Services Commission is hereby charged with the following duties: (A) To conduct public hearings to determine the needs of city residents with regard to public health needs,provision of human services and care of the elderly, handicapped and developmentally disabled; (B) To enhance the development of the public health through public forums, seminars and work with other agencies; (C) To review requests submitted by health and human service providers (non-profit agencies) for city funding and to make recommendations to the Council regarding that funding; (D) To assist in the development of health care facilities; and (E) To make recommendations to the Council regarding elderly health care and emergency transportation programs. (Prior Code, § 2-11-5) J §2-14-1 REQUESTS FOR NON PROFIT FUNDING. (A) Required documentation. Any non-profit agency submitting a request for an allocation or grant of city funds shall submit to the city specific documentation including,but not limited to, the following: 1. A copy of the agency's most recent audit report; 2. a certified copy of the agency's most recent financial statement; 3. detailed expenditure statements in order to provide a detailed accounting of all funds previously received from the city; 4. complete information on the source and amount of funding received from all other sources such as non-governmental agencies, 5. membership fees and dues, and private contributions; 6. client service information as it applies to residents of the city; 7. proof of non-profit status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service; 8. proof of corporate status to include copies of by-laws and articles of incorporation; 9. the source and amount of funding received from other governmental agencies; 10. the names and addresses of current board members; 11. and any other documentation as may be deemed necessary by the city. (B) Reporting requirements. Any non-profit agency receiving an allocation or grant of city funds shall be required to submit to the city, on a quarterly basis, a detailed accounting of the expenditure of city funds for the previous quarter, a written report outlining the agency's performance and accomplishments within the scope of work outlined in their contractual agreement with the city, and any other documentation as may be deemed necessary by the city in order to determine the agency's compliance with the provisions of the contract. (C) Contract required,procedure for distribution of funds. (1) All city funds allocated or granted to any non-profit agency shall be by means of a written contract based upon services to be provided to or work to be performed on behalf of the city and its residents in compliance with the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the use of public funds. (2) All city funds allocated or granted under the provisions of this section shall be released in equal quarterly installments or quarterly payments based upon a schedule of anticipated expenses which has been approved by the Mayor and Council. No subsequent quarterly allocation or grant shall be released until such time that the receiving agency has provided all of the required documentation for the previous quarter and has provided satisfactory evidence of compliance with the scope of work stipulated in their contract with the city. (D) Submittal of requests for funding. All funding requests submitted by non-profit agencies for the allocation or grant of city funds shall be submitted to the City Clerk's office during the month of January of each year. Requests so submitted shall not be subject to city funding unless approved by the Council and only following adoption of a final budget for the subsequent fiscal year. (Ord. 659,passed 1.1-3-1998) [L § 2-14-2 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. All requests for financial assistance shall comply with the following stipulations and conditions: (A) All requests shall be filed by or on behalf of a valid, non-profit organization as qualified by the Internal Revenue Service and as registered with the Arizona Secretary of State, Arizona Corporation Commission or other appropriate state office. The registration shall be current and documentation of such status and registration shall be provided at the time of the request. This article shall not apply to governmental or quasi-governmental jurisdictions; (B) All requests shall be submitted to the City Clerk during the month of January of each year in order to be eligible for consideration in conjunction with the subsequent fiscal year budget; (C) All requests received in accordance with division(B) above shall be referred to the appropriate city board or commission for purposes of review and recommendation to the Council; and (D) In those instances where a request is due to catastrophic circumstances or when the public health, safety and welfare is at risk, the requirements of this article may be waived by action of the Council. It is preferable, however, even in such instances, for the request to receive a review and recommendation from the appropriate city board or commission. (Prior Code, Art. 2-14)