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individuals, and over 11,000 visits were made to the Drop-In Center, which specifically
<br /> serves the severe and persistent mentally ill.
<br /> Annabel Roberston, Executive Director, United Against Poverty (formerly Harvest Food
<br /> and Outreach Center), 1360 28`h Street, thanked the Board for their support of The Rapid
<br /> Employment Program (REP) and the Success Training and Employment Programs
<br /> (STEP), which make up their workforce development programs. She discussed the
<br /> tremendous success of these programs and the partnerships with approximately 30
<br /> employers in the community that assisted 44 families in becoming employed with almost a
<br /> million dollar impact on wages.
<br /> Chief Executive Officer Susan Buza, and Community Relations Specialist Kate Woodward,
<br /> 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Helpline, thanked the Board for their continued support
<br /> and explained that the agency served over 4,000 individuals from Indian River County, and
<br /> expressed concern about the 73 calls taken from individuals who were suicidal. She stated
<br /> that the 211 Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
<br /> Daisy Packer, Executive Director, Keep Indian River Beautiful (K.I.R.B.), 1245 35`h
<br /> Avenue, discussed an 84% increase in recycling programs over the last two years through
<br /> the store and the Bin Program. She expressed gratitude to the Board, and stated that
<br /> because of the funds that have been provided and the commitment to recycling in Indian
<br /> River County, they have been able to provide free bins to the community for the recycling
<br /> events.
<br /> QUASI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
<br /> 10:30 a.m.
<br /> • Administrator recommendations for Quasi Non-Profit OrIjanizations:
<br /> • Senior Resource - $800,000, an increase of$50,000, or 6.7%
<br /> • Senior Resource Grants - $ -0-, a decrease of$2,931,630
<br /> • Gifford Youth Achievement Center- $93,600, an increase of$3,600, or 4.0%
<br /> • Progressive Civic League - $12,185, same as last year
<br /> • Humane Society - $395,547, same as last year
<br /> • Treasure Coast Homeless Services - $15,270, same as last year
<br /> The total proposed budget for Quasi Non-Profit Agencies is $1,316,602, a decrease of
<br /> $2,878,030, or (68.6%).
<br /> Chairman Solari opened the floor for public comment.
<br /> Chief Executive Officer of the Senior Resource Association Karen Deigl, thanked the
<br /> Board and Staff for their support throughout the year, and spoke about being on track to
<br /> provide services to 1.2 million riders on the GoLine this year. She informed the Board that
<br /> as of July 1, 2016, the Community Coach is now in operation 7 days a week.
<br /> Director Godfrey Gipson, representing the Gifford Progressive Civic League, and Vice
<br /> Chairman, Gifford Youth Achievement Center (GYAC), thanked the Board and Staff for
<br /> their continued financial support and appreciation for providing services when needed.
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