HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-261BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Bob Solari
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Joseph E. Flescher
Chairman
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District 2
District 5
Tim zorc
Susan Adams
District 3
Vice Chairman
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District 1
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Peter D. O'Bryan
District 4
November 20, 2018
To: JP Morgan Advancing Cities Challenge
Re: Letter of Support, United Against Poverty Advancing Cities Challenge Grant
Dear Friends,
The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners strongly supports United
Against Poverty's (UP) application for funds from the Advancing Cities Challenge grant
from J.P. Morgan/Chase.
The Board has supported UP, formerly known as Harvest Food and Outreach, with
grants of $34,205 annually since Fiscal Year 2013/2014. The Board has already
approved a grant to UP of $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. These grants support
the UP Rapid Employment Program.
UP provides a significant benefit to Vero Beach's economy. Their unique workforce
development program, Success Training for Employment (STEP), is designed for
individuals with significant barriers for employment. This program has re-engaged
many individuals into our local workforce (UP reports 301 to -date since their program's
inception).
United Against Poverty estimates that the New UP Center facility will expand the
number of STEP graduates from 100 to 300 per year. This will increase the available
workforce in Vero Beach ready for gainful employment. The Board believes that UP will
provide an increase in employment security and certainly add access to services to our
more vulnerable citizens.
The New UP Center will be a community asset that will benefit our county, our
employers and our citizens for years to come. Therefore, the Board encourages J.P.
Morgan/Chase to support UP's Advancing Cities Challenge grant application
Sincerely,`
Bob Solari
Chairman
1801 271h Street, Building A
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 226-1490