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Attachment A P.O. Box 196o LIVE UNITED Vero Beach. FL 9:962-ig6o lei: 772•567.8900 UnitedWaVIRC.org ! r i;; � VolunteerindianRiverCounty.org August %, 2020 Way Center United Way of ud 836igthAvenue Vero Beach, FL 92960 Indian River County TO: Jason Brown, Administrator Indian River County FROM: Michael Kint, CEO United Way of IRC RE: REVISION 2 — Schedule A — UWIRC CARES Act Agreement Should United Way become a sub -grantee to manage a portion of the CARES Act funds to the community, the following are areas of need that could receive funding. Each area of funding would be associated with a need that has arisen as a direct result of COVID-19. • Broadband and other technology needs for families and nonprofits to provide and enhance distance learning & teleworking (e.g. — families with multiple children need multiple devices for schooling, nonprofits & volunteers mentoring children, etc.) • Mental Health needs are beginning to skyrocket. Areas of need include: expanding & enhancing telemedicine, cost of mental health visits, additions of mental health professionals, costs of behavioral health prescriptions, etc. • Legal assistance to renters and homeowners about to be displaced by landlords and financial institutions. • Upgrading and retrofitting facilities to more fully prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since mid-March, United Way's COVID-19 Community Response Fund has focused its funding in the following most critical areas (not an all-inclusive list). CARES Act funds will be used for these critical needs when our COVID-19 Fund monies are exhausted. • Food Supports (food banks & pantries, food delivery to seniors, emergency Meals on Wheels, food for the homeless and other food insecure populations, etc.) • Rental & mortgage assistance • Utility assistance • Special supports for children • Special supports for veterans • Child Care Scholarships for up to 2 months for those returning to work (150% to 300% of poverty) United Way will receive a 3% administrative fee for managing these CARES Act funds. NOTE: UWIRC would utilize an Unmet Needs Committee structure to research and prioritize needs, be part of the decision making process and review reports from those receiving CARES Act funding.