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HSFA Applicants FY 02-02 Attachment II BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY FUNDING REQUESTS BIo Brothers Big Sisters of SF ~r~d the Peninsula - Mentorinq for At-Risk Youth For 44 years, the Big Brothers i~g Siste:*~ of San Francisco and the Peninsula has worked to improve the lives and futures of thousands of at-nsk children. The organization's major focus is on establishing mentorin§ relationships between adult volunteers and children. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides screening, orientation and training, and ongoing support and supervision for the matches. $23,250 was requested to support the further development of this program for Redwood City youth. Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula - Learninq Center Pro.qram The Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula provides a safe, positive, and fun place to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Morris clubhouse in the Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City supports children with homework, computer training and social interaction - helping youth develop self-esteem and confidence, especially in the academic arena. $10,000 was requested to support the Morris clubhouse's Learning Center and Computer Lab. Casa de Redwood - Senior Connections Provides Iow income elderly persons with housing facilities and services designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs. The "Better Living for Seniors" program promotes health, security, happiness, and usefulness in longer living by providing educational, social and recreational activities to enhance senior's lives. The program includes English as a second language classes, exercise classes, trips to the museum, zoo, and theatres, and employment through the Senior Companion progrem. $7,500 was requested to support the Better Living for Seniors program. Center for Domestic Violence Prevention - 24 Hr. Crisis and Support Lin~ CDVP services are designed to address the needs of victims of domestic violence as well as to prevent future occurrences of domestic violence. These services include: a residential shelter; a transitional house; legal services; counseling services; linkages to other social services; advocacy; a 24-hour crisis and support line; a comprehensive program of prevention services; and the Emergency Outreach Program which responds to every domestic violence case reported by any police Jurisdiction in the county. $22,000 was requested to support the 24 hour emergency crisis and support telephone services to victims and potential victims. The Center for Independence of the Disabled (CID) CID offers a variety of services including: Client assistance program; housing accessibility modification; financial benefits counseling; information and referral; community education and outreach; advocacy; Shopping Assistance for Someone who is Homebound (SASH); and volunteers in money management. $8,000 wes requested to help CID provide their overall programs to Redwood City residents. Community Education Center (CEC) The CEC, a nonprofit (licensed child care center), multicultural preschool program in Redwood City, provides a positive pre-school experience in English and Spanish for primarily Iow-Income families in the surrounding communities. The program lays a foundation for children to be successful in school, community, and life by nurturing children in a safe, accepting environment and encouraging families and the community to take an active role in their children's development. $30,000 was requested to support CEC's overall program. El Centro de Ltbertad/The Freedom Center- Students Makinq a Responsible Transition (SMART) The Freedom Center is a nonprofit outpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment center. It provides a safe place to begin the process of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, and relapse prevention. El Centro's S.M.A.R.T. (Students Making a Responsible Transition) program is an in-school prevention