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settings throughout their communities. $3,500 was requested to support transportation costs for RWC volunteers. Peninsula Family YMCA - Family Outreach for Counselin.q and Youth Services (FOCYS) Family Group The FOCYS program, established over 25 years ago, focuses on providing youth with decision-making skills and resiliency so they will be less likely to become further involved in the justice system. In addition, the program provides support to the families of youth referred so they can help create the conditions that will support the successful transition of their children from childhood to adulthood. $15,000 was requested to support the staffing of FOCYS' Redwood City Family Groups.. Raoe Trauma Services - Sexual Assault Services Rape Trauma Services of San Mateo County strives to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. RTS provides confidential services to children and adults who have been uirectly or Indirectly hurt by the trauma of sexual abuse, assault, or harassment. In addition to direct services, the organization works to prevent violence through educational workshops in the schools and the community. $20,000 was requested to expand program outreach and services in Redwood City. Salvation Army - Emer,qency Assistance Proqram In Redwood City, the Salvation Army has been serving the needs of the less fortunate since 1960. The Emergency Assistance Program provides weekly food boxes, motel vouchers, clothing and necessity vouchers and PG&E payments. Salvation Army also provides programs and guidance for senior citizens, youth and young adults and families. $12,000 was requested to support the Emergency Assistance Program. Samaritan House - Redwood Free Clinic Founded in 1974, Samaritan House is a community-based nonprofit organization with over 26 years of experience In meeting the needs of Iow-income residents of San Mateo County - primarily in San Mateo. In May, 2001, Samaritan House opened the Free Clinic of Redwood City to provide free healthcare services to Iow-income individuals and families who do not receive medical insurance through their Iow- wage jobs, cannot afford "out of pocket" healthcare expenses, and have no other access to healthcare services. $30,000 was requested to support this program. San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network ~IHN) - Rotatin.q Shelter and Day Center The San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) mobilizes the community to provide a rotating shelter in churches and synagogues for homeless families. Volunteers prepare and share home-cooked dinners with the guests, facilitate activities with the children and help with homework, remain at the site throughout the night, and prepare breakfast and a bag lunch. As a part of the program, IHN operates family day centers in Burllngame and at the Eisa Segovia Center for Woman, Families and Children in Menlo Park - providing a home-base for homeless families during the daytime as they seek further training, employment opportunities, counseling, childcare, etc. $10,000 was requested to support IHN's efforts to expand their rotating shelter program in Redwood City making it possible to expand the number of homeless Redwood City families they are able to serve. San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) - Transportation. Shelter Eauioment The San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) mobilizes the community fo provide a rotating shelter in churches and synagogues for homeless families. Volunteers prepare and share home-cooked dinners with the guests, facilitate activities with the children and help with homework, remain at the site throughout the night, and prepare breakfast and a bag lunch. $25,000 was requested to purchase a van for transporting families between the rotating shelter sites and the day centers and to purchase equipment for the creation of a second shelter rotation in the Redwood City/south county area. Service Leaaue of San Mateo County - Emerqency Assistance Pro.qram The program addresses the needs of Redwood City residents recently released from San Mateo County jails, their immediate families, and the families of those who are in custody who reside In Redwood City. $15,000 was requested to help Service League provide the basic needs of food, clothing, transportation, and temporary shelter to those who qualify. Service Leaeue of San Mateo County - Hope House Hope House provides a 180-day recovery program for women who are released from the San Mateo County Women's Correctional Center, and who have a desire to resolve their alcohol and/or drug