LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Delarian Wiggins
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDING ALLOCATION - CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELARIAN WIGGINS - DISTRICT 7
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve funding of $600 for Transitioning Thru Trauma to Triumph, $1,500 for My Brothers and Sisters,$500 for Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach and $500 for The Pensacola Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi from the City Council Discretionary Funds for District 7.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Section 3.28-3.33 of the Policies of the City Council, prior to any distribution of grant or sponsorship funds from the City Council Discretionary Funds, approval by City Council is required.
Transitioning Thru Trauma to Triumph is a nonprofit organization committed to offering assistance for families looking to successfully re-enter the world as a single family home after leaving/surviving a domestic violence relationship. In an effort to promote healthy living, prevent and end homelessness to such families, they offer resources such as education, counseling, advocacy and financial support. Funds will be used towards their annual School Supplies/Clothes Drive for school age residents of Moreno Court on August 8, 2023 from 2-6 pm.
My Brothers and Sisters strives to effectively strengthen family relationships and empower each individual family member, especially the youth, by utilizing mentoring and educational programs, various social events and the arts to promote strong family bonds. Funds will be used towards their annual Mother and Son Night Out on July 22, 2023.
Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach, Inc. came into existence in response to the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on students and families in Escambia County and its surrounding areas. The need for discounted and free quality tutoring services to help students cope with pandemic-related learning loss was strongly felt by the community, which was already familiar with Harmonic Learning Education and Training, LLC, a committed education provider in the City. Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach was established to address the increasing demand and provide additional services to families in need, who require more support beyond what the school currently offers. Its aim is to ensure that no more families are turned away when seeking assistance. Funding will be used to sponsor income qualified students’ tuition for summer learning opportunities.
The Pensacola Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is the local chapter of the Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi Incorporated. The fraternity was founded in 1911 on Indiana University’s campus when ten visionaries created an organization based on character and a specific ethos: achievement in every field of human endeavor. One endeavor the Chapter has undertaken is to improve the lives of youths in the area. As part of their program, a youth-oriented endeavor designed to promote mentoring, tutoring and college preparatory programs among local students that are traditionally underserved. Funding will be used to offset costs associated with their Spring Educational Trip to New Orleans to look at the various educational opportunities in the area and economic advances made by people of color in the post forced-labor eras.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-065 establishing the City Council Discretionary Fund Policy
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 6,273 District 7 Discretionary Funds
Actual: $ 600 Transitioning Thru Trauma to Triumph
1,500 My Brothers and Sisters
500 Harmonic Learning Advantage Outreach
500 The Pensacola Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
$ 3,100
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A balance of $6,273 is currently within the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account. Upon approval by City Council, a balance of $3,173 will remain in the District 7 Discretionary Fund Account.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
Yvette McLellan, Special Assistant to the Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PRESENTATION: No