TITLE
Title
BUDGET AMENDMENT: HIGH POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT ($16,305)
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Catherine Johnson and Toy Beeninga
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Family Justice Center was awarded a 2023 Annual Community Impact Grant in the amount of $16,305 from the High Point Community Foundation for Camp Hope.
Camp Hope is a specialized program that fosters pathways to hope and healing for youth impacted by domestic violence and trauma through evidence informed camping and year-round mentoring. This unique program focuses on creating intentional and long-lasting connections with children and families seeking services from the Family Justice Centers in Greensboro and High Point. This year is the eight summer that Guilford County has held Camp Hope at YMCA Camp Weaver. The program has grown exponentially since launching in 2017, increasing annually the numbers of child participants, connected families, youth and adult volunteers, community partnerships, and creative programming. 2024 will be our largest week of camp with 85 children participating in an overnight camp at YMCA Camp Weaver in August. The cost per child to attend overnight camp is $750. All children attend overnight camp at no cost. Camp HOPE is nearly 100% externally funded by local grants, individual donations, and corporate support from local businesses. In addition, the program is also heavily supported by community volunteers who contribute an average of 4,000 volunteer hours annually.
The High Point Community Foundation grant will provide funds to support the expenses associated with overnight camp and year-round programming.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Grant Projects Fund
FJC High Point Community Foundation
$16,305 in appropriation to project
$16,305 in Other Revenue
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Establish a grant project ordinance for FY2024 FJC High Point Community Foundation with $16,305 in Other Revenue and $16,305 in appropriation to the project.
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