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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY STATE AGENCY FUNDING REQUEST <br />A. Program Cover Page <br />Agency: Treasure Coast Homeless Services Telephone: 772-213-9040 <br />Council <br />Contact Person: Rayme L. Nuckles Fax: 772-567-7791 <br />Title: Visionary Leader E -Mail: rayme(a)tchelpspot.org <br />Address: 2525 St. Lucie Ave, Vero Beach, FL <br />32960 <br />Website Address: www.tchelpspot.org <br />Program Title: Enhanced Services <br />I Agree - By checking the "I Agree" box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained in this <br />application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County <br />funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. <br />Name: Rayme L. Nuckles Title: Visionary Leader <br />t3net oescnDtion of the Drooram for Which funding Is reauestea: <br />We are requesting funds to support the hiring of additional staffing for Indian River County to help develop and bolster <br />county relations and enhance program delivery for the region after the passing of HB1365 which will increase the <br />workload of the homeless response system. Indian River County funding has already been paramount in allowing us to <br />recruit needed staff members for our resource center to support service delivery and accurate tracking and reporting of <br />existing programs. <br />This year, we have increased collaborative efforts to include beginning new programs within Indian River County such <br />as our Rapid Resolution Respite program in collaboration with the Indian River Hospital District and specific housing <br />measures for the Opioid Crisis in collaboration with Indian River County. We have additionally increased our efforts to <br />support Veterans through our Veteran focused programs, which has helped decrease Veteran homelessness in the <br />County by 53% according to 2024's Point -In -Time Count. We have additionally employed a Housing Navigator who has <br />worked diligently to support program operations in the county, and those served also are connected to a Healthcare <br />Navigator and legal aid services. <br />Further, with the passing of HB1365, we anticipate increased pressure on local systems to respond to homelessness. <br />This will likely include an increased cost burden to local counties as they work on implementing the bill. This request is <br />a first step to allow us to pre-emptively begin these efforts. Hired staff will focus heavily on street outreach and case <br />management. <br />To strengthen homeless outreach across Indian River County, the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council <br />proposes a dedicated outreach team collaborating with the IRC Sheriffs Office. This team would ensure immediate <br />response and on-site service connection, maximizing outreach effectiveness. By investing in a two additional positions <br />for Indian River County, you can ensure the continued success and growth of these vital programs as well as a <br />proactive response to changes required by the legislature. Allowing us to continue to optimize program delivery, and <br />ultimately empower us to serve even more individuals in need. Thank you for your continued consideration and suppor <br />bummary Keport <br />Amount requested from Indian River County for 2024/2025: $345,000.00 <br />Total Proposed Program budget for 2024/2025: $500,000.00 <br />Percent of total Program budget: 69% <br />Current Funding (2023/2024) $95,000.00 <br />Dollar increase / (decrease) in request: $250,000.00 <br />Percent increase / decrease in request: 263.16% <br />256 <br />