City Council Study Session Summary 2017 07 11

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City Council Study Session Summary July 11,2017 Page 2 of 3 Revenues have grown over the past 10 years. In last 5 years all funds have been available in a pool fund. There have been $5 — $10 million in requests for the approximately $2 million available. Typically, agencies with longevity are looked at. There have been 113 awards to 43 agencies between 2009 — 2017. Amount awarded in total is in excess of $19m. With match funding, an estimated $50m has been invested in Boulder County non -profits as a result of Worthy Cause. Human service and community service based. Projects funded include: • Children and Youth • Health and Well-being • Housing and Homelessness • Basic Needs and Economic Well-being • Community Safety Housing and Homelessness is a big need along with children and youth. The "Housing First" model was discussed. Investments in Louisville total about $3m • Housing Authority • Community Food Share • Dental Aid • EFAA • Tru • Sister Carmen Community Outcomes include: • Increased and improved the type of services available • Increased number of clients able to be served • Strengthened connections and collaboration between providers • Strengthened providers — helped providers get a foothold The next steps: Worthy Cause is set to expire in 2018. Polling showed 79% are in favor of extending for 10 years. 82% were in favor of extending for 15 years. Discussion ongoing to decide whether or not to pool or give specific agencies more focus. It will be considered by the BOCC on August 15, 2017. Meals on Wheels, Mental Health Partners, Housing Authorities, Salud, are among the non -profits Boulder County is considering funding outside the pool. Mayor Muckle said those are very worthwhile causes but why they wouldn't be asked to apply like other agencies.