Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 3
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 3
To Allocate an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the District 3 ARP Interest Account to community based organizations to assist families with food and wellness
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Information Contact: Commissioner Nicole Massiah
Phone Number: 404.371.2425
PURPOSE:
To Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00 from the District 3 ARP Interest Account to community based organizations to assist families with food and wellness.
NEED/IMPACT:
During these uncertain times, many of our neighbors have been deeply affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Families are now facing unexpected hardship - struggling to cover basic needs, provide food for their children, and manage the emotional and psychological stress that comes with financial uncertainty.
This funding is being requested to provide critical support for these families - ensuring access to food, emotional wellness resources, and essential services that help them remain stable during this difficult period.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To allocate an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the District 3 ARP Interest Account.
The funding will be provided to Community Based Organizations (CBO) to help assist families during this difficult period:
• Beulah Baptist Church - $10,000.00
• Ray of Hope Christian Church - $5,000.00
• The Favor Church - $5,000.00
• New Life Community Ministries, Inc. - $5,000
• The Dream Center Church - $5,000.00
• The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church - $35,000.00
• Saint Philip AME Church - $5,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the District 3 ARP Interest Account and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents