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260 - to determine if they are of benef�t to taxpayers, noting that much assistance is provided by volunteers at no cost to the C�ty Bob Henderson Chairman of the Board of Directors of PROBE, referred to the brochure distributed to Council and the audience describing � his organizat�on, noting that PROBE dtrects itself to obtaining re- turn on funds �nvested and that many volunteers are involved in its programs and services Jennie Childs, social service worker for PROBE, the Community Educa- tion Center CEC) and Target Education and Welfare Counc�l, Inc., described the kinds of assistance provided by those organizations. She urged Council support of the agencies so that needed services can continue to be provided. Frank Esposito, 2434 Oregon, read a statement concerning the plight of retirees in relation to inflation and increased taxes. Ne noted that Social Security benefits do not rise at the same rate as taxes. Mr. Esposito urged that Revenue Sharing Funds be used to reduce property taxes rather than to provide social services Zuma Francis 904 Cleveland, commented concerning the effect of increased property taxes on retirees, noting that �ncreasing numbers of senior citizens need assistance. Mrs. Francis urged financial support of"PROBE and the Senior Citizen Drop-In Center on Middle- field Road Sandra Cooperman, PROBE Auxiliary, requested that Revenue Sharing Funds be budgeted for the Senior Citizens Drop-In Center, 2555 � Middlefield Road, and described some of the programs and services provided by the Center. (NOTE Request was made in letter of Apr�l 26, 1977 from the Center Director, Sally A Salinas, that $9,675 be allocated from Revenue Sharing funds. Funds designated for the Center would be funneled through PROBE and no charge made for administration ) Nancy Bey, 304 Nevada Street, stated that good use is made of any funds allocated to PROBE and its associated agencies, call�ng atten- tion to the Senior Drop-In Center and membership in Northern California Food Network involving use of surplus food in nutrition pro9rams. Doris Gomez Sequoia Adult School, advised that PROBE assists people in the literacy program who are trying to learn to speak English by providing ch�ld care and transportation She urged support of PROBE. Eda Mae Spiller, 127 Cypress, Emergency Hunger Fund, advised that all funds contributed to that agency 90 directly to help needy people, since the all-volunteer staff works rent-free and utility- free from her garage Mrs. Spiller thanked Council for the�r support in the past and suggested Council is doing a good �ob in attempting to make the taxpayers' money go as far as possible in providrng assistance to, those who need it. Lois Turner, 267 West Oakwood, observed she is also d�stressed by ' 7ncreasingly high property taxes but believes it is her duty to l:e7p those in ��eed. Mrs Turner urged financial support of the social service agencies, particularly those offering benefits to senior citizens. Ad,7 Mtg - 2 - �/21/77 Budget