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CHOICE GRANTS
In 2004, voters in Santa Rosa passed Measure O, a quarter-cent Transaction and Use Tax to provide critical funding for gang prevention programming. Beginning in 2006, the Measure O CHOICE Grant Program has provided a variety of youth and parenting programs which focus on gang and anti-violence education, prevention and intervention, community safety, and a comprehensive array of social services in high need neighborhoods.
CYCLE IX CHOICE GRANT PROGRAM
CHOICE Cycle IX January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019
Measure O CHOICE Grant Program Cycle IX
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
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Agency/Contact |
Program Name |
Description of Program |
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Boys & Girls Club of Central Sonoma County Jennifer Weiss 707-528-7977 |
The Club at Juvenile Hall and REACH $120,000 |
These programs aim to mitigate the risky behavior of high risk youth through outreach, mediation, and intervention, along with life skills education and cognitive development programs to change the lives of youth. www.bgccsc.org |
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California Youth Outreach Gustavo Mendoza 707-478-3364 |
Gang Mediation and Intervention Services $120,000 |
Provides city-wide outreach to gang-involved youth to intervene and provide assistance to leave the gang lifestyle and make direct referrals to appropriate services. Outreach efforts include coordination with local law enforcement and probation. www.cyoutreach.org |
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Child Parent Institute Grace Harris 707-585-6108 |
Family Focused Prevention & Intervention $60,000 |
Utilizes the Triple Program, in partnership with the Roseland School District, to provide parent education and support to high-risk families, including community-based classes and in-home visits. www.calparents.org |
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Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County Vince Harper 707-544-6911 |
Roseland Strong Initiative $120,000 |
Continuum of integrated, place-based programs providing services in southwest Santa Rosa focusing on youth and family success, including building strong relationships with residents and connecting them to partners and the larger community. www.capsonoma.org |
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Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County (4Cs) Melanie Dodson 707-544-3077 |
Early Education Outreach Specialist $52,000 |
Position will conduct targeted, culturally competent outreach to families where they live with the goal of fully enrolling 4Cs preschools and child care subsidy programs. www.sonoma4cs.org |
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LandPaths Craig Anderson 707-544-7284 |
Bayer Farm Programs $64,700 |
Located in the Roseland area, the 2-acre farm and park provides opportunities for youth and families to learn about and grow native plant gardens, leadership development, and social, recreational, cultural, and community activities. www.landpaths.org |
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LifeWorks of Sonoma County Jill Royce 707-568-2300 |
El Puente (The Bridge) $65,000 |
Offers bilingual school programs, family counseling, and parent education for at-risk and gang-affiliated youth to help youth develop self-esteem by teaching personal and interpersonal skills and cultivating their sense of family, school, and community that will help them discover their own value. www.lifeworks.com |
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Social Advocates for Youth Katrina Thurman 707-544-3299 |
SAY Career and Life Readiness $120,000 |
Prevention and intervention workforce development services focusing on resolving present barrier(s) while utilizing a strength-based and trauma-informed approach in supporting the youth’s achievement for employment and educational goals. www.socialadvocatesforyouth.org |
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The Salvation Army Richard and Maria Lopez 707-586-2448 |
Double Punches Boxing Club $15,000 |
Outreach to youth at-risk to intervene in the cycle of gang recruitment with focused, pro-social activities and discipline-enhancing fitness development through the medium of boxing. www.doublepunches.com |
Archival CHOICE Grants
Resource Documents:
Community Safety Scorecard
CHOICE MINI GRANTS
The City of Santa Rosa provides
CHOICE Mini Grant Funding Request Form
FY 16-17 Measure O Mini-Grant Awards
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Agency |
Amount |
Description |
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1 |
Presbyterian Church of the Roses |
$5,000 |
Funding to support the Montgomery High School breakfast program. |
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2 |
Latino Service Providers |
$5,000 |
Funding to support the Student of the Quarter program and Youth Art and Writing Showcase. |
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3 |
Teen Health Advocacy Coalition |
$4,130 |
Funding for food and keynote speaker fees for the Teen Health Advocacy Coalition Conference focusing on mental health needs and resources for teens. |
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4 |
Forget Me Not Children’s Services |
$4,130 |
Funding for technology upgrades for youth participating in the program. |
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5 |
Latinos Unidos del Condado Sonoma |
$4,130 |
Scholarship funding for Latino youth to participate in the soccer program. |
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6 |
Community Child Care Council (4Cs) |
$2,480 |
Funding for activities and marketing and outreach materials for the Parent Café program. |
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7 |
Community Action Partnership – Youth Connections |
$4,130 |
Funding for shirts and marketing and outreach materials for the Youth Connections program. |
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8 |
Sonoma State University |
$4,130 |
Funding for food and shirt costs for participants attending the Latino Family Summit which serves youth and parents in Santa Rosa. |
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9 |
Black Oaks Soccer Club |
$5,000 |
Funding for soccer goal posts for Jennings and Jacobs Parks. |
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10 |
Community Action Partnership – Community Building Initiative |
$2,000 |
Funding for parent dinner with local experts and parents of the Roseland neighborhood; and Health Fair for students at Roseland University Prep. |
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11 |
Child Parent Institute |
$3,000 |
Funding for speaker fees for “Engaging Fathers” training for service providers. |
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12 |
LIME Foundation |
$5,000 |
Funding for workbooks and solar units for workforce development program for high school students. |
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13 |
Pivot Charter School |
$5,000 |
Funding for chromebooks for higher risk high school students in independent, alternative education program. |
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14 |
Roseland Elementary School |
$5,000 |
Funding for staff training and recess equipment as identified by students. |
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15 |
Steele Lane Elementary School |
$4,237 |
Funding for iPads and cases for teacher-led education projects and lessons for students. |
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Total |
$57,367 |
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FY 2014-15 Measure O Mini-Grants Awards
FY 2016-17 Measure O Mini-Grants Awards