Guilford County
File #: 2016-139    Version: 1 Name:
Type: New Business Status: Passed
File created: 3/31/2016 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/21/2016 Final action:
Title: CAMP HOPE AMERICA READINESS GRANT
Related files: 2024-469, 2016-277

TITLE

Title

CAMP HOPE AMERICA READINESS GRANT

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SPONSOR

Sponsor

Catherine Johnson

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BACKGROUND

Background

The Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC) is the recipient of the Camp HOPE America Readiness Grant 2017 from the Verizon Foundation in the amount of $10,000. The Camp HOPE America program was developed by the National Family Justice Center and is an evidence-based, dedicated camping and mentoring program focused on children and teens exposed to domestic violence. Grant funds will be used to support the training and preparation needed for the Guilford County FJC partnership to develop and launch a Camp HOPE program in Guilford County.

 

Training will be completed in the current fiscal year.

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BUDGET IMPACT

Budget Impact

 

Budget Ordinance Amendment

General Fund

$10,000 Increase in Appropriation to the Family Justice Center

$10,000 Increase in Other Revenue

 NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

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REQUESTED ACTION

Requested Action

Authorize staff to proceed with acceptance of the Camp HOPE America Readiness Grant in the amount of $10,000. Increase the appropriation to the Family Justice Center by $10,000 and authorize staff to take all necessary action to complete the execution of grant documentation.

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