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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