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Home My WebLink AboutExhibit2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1710, Miami, Florida 33131 305,374,7200 f: 305.374,7003 1,6 HEALTH FOUNDATION - of south florlda December 23, 201.4 • Ms Lillian Blondet Director of Office of Grants Administration City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 331 30 Dear Ms Blondet; We are pleased to advise you that an Administrative Grant in the amount of $30,000 has been approved, and a check for that amount Is enclosed. These funds are for the project: Fil2play Magic in Miami, By endorsing and depositing this check, you warrant that there has been no change in your I,R fax classification as an organization described in Internal Revenue Service Code sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), You aso. agree to provide Health Foundation with a Final Report, Including a Budget Report,. .ypon completion of. the project. A guideline for ,efectrdsubrnission-df Final'Report can be found'on the Foundation's Web site:' 'www,hfsf.orci, under Grant Resources -Grantees, You will also receive an email with a link to the Final Report at the completion of your __ project time, period, The e-mall MI nave Instructions on hay‘? the_ Final Report and the Budget Report., We request that you track the Income/Poverty level and the Race/Ethnicity of your program participants In your Final Report, In addition, the success of your HFSF grant needs to be told not only in facts but in the stories of the clients served, City of Miami is encouraged to provide at least iwo stories of individuals who have benefited from the grant and have given permission for public dissernina lion. Although a press release is not required, should you receive press attention 9n your project we request that you inform the media representatives, of the Foundation's support of the project, We extend our best wishes to you for continued success, It is a pleasure to be among your supporters, Cordially, Peirl1,Wobd Vice-h'esident of Programand Community Investments Steven E. Marcus, Ed,D, President/CEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard LavIlia Chairman Loreen M. Chant Vice•Chalrwoman Arthur A, Finkle, CLU Secretary MEMBERS Richard B. Adams, Jr, Esq, Meid AkI(1, LW Luther Ereyystekb.P Sheldon D. Dagen, CPA Karen 13, Gilmore Philip Grossman, M.D., PACP, FACG,AGAF Susan Kelley Roderick K. King, MD, MPH, FAAP 'vette Motola, M,D., MPH, FACER rAAEM Claire MichOle Rice, PhD, Theo M.P,Tran, MA Stanley Wor ton, M.D. srArr Steven E. Marcus, EcI,D, President & CEO Kathy 1, Antleau, CPA Chief Financial Officer &Treasurer Shari L. Gataman Vice President of Communications Janisse R. Schoepp, MPH, PhD. Senior Program Officer and Director of Research & Policy Peter N. Wood, MPA Vice President of Programs & Community investments www.hfsf,org rg,.$ Project Title Fit2play Magic in Miami Purpose of grant request, Response: The purpose of this grant is to determine the effect of physicalactivity on preventing overweight and obesity among 6 to 12 year olds participating in the Fit2play Magic in Miami program at the City of Miami's Henderson Park, Fit2play Magic in Miami "is an evidence based Health, Wellness and Obesity Prevention Program intended to combat childhood obesity by increasing active living, sports development, and nutrition education. The outcomes will result in measurable and demonstrable improvements in child health, wellness and an overall improved lifestyle" (1). Grant funds will be utilized to hire staff to conduct standardized, quantifiable and measurable testing incorporated in the program to test health, fitness, wellness and academic performance. The data will be analyzed by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. (1) http://www,niiarnidade.o-ov/aar'ks/activities-after-school.as Reach/Need/Goals & Objectives Reach Estimated number of unduplicated individuals to be reached hi the course of this project. For an organizational capacity project, this would likely be your staff. Response: 30 kids, ages 6 through 12. Need Please describe the need to be addressed by the proposed project (include the current status or baseline information). Please limit your response to no .more than 200 words. Childhood obesity in Little Havana is the need which will be addressed in this project. Henderson Park is located in the Little Havana neighborhood in Miami, Florida which is 93.41% Hispanic. In the 2011 `Media Survey, is Childhood Obesity a Problem in your Community", 84% of Hispanics in Miami -Dade County reported it as a problem (2). According to the Center for Disease Control there are significant racial and age disparities in obesity prevalence among children and adolescents. In 2011-2012, obesity prevalence in Hispanics was 22.4% higher than any other race (3). Little Havana is a predominantly low-income neighborhood and "by most definitions, low- income people as a group engage in less physical activity and suffer from poorer health outcomes than the general population. Low-income people suffer disproportionately from health problems related to physical inactivity" (4), (1) http://www,miami dadematters org/mo dul es , php?op----mo di o ad&name---NS Indicator&file=indicator&lid--7 8 1 706 (2) wwvv,cdc.org (4) www,bms.org Goals & Objectives List the goals and objectives for the project. Please limit your response to no more than 200 words. The goals for this project are to: .Increase the physical activity of children through quality recreation activities; • Improve the health and wellness of children through a nutrition program that teaches healthy choices; o Improve school performance through quality homework assistance; • • Create opportunities for children to make friends, The Primary Outcome Measures are: 1. Anthropometric Measures (BMI, WC) 2, Clinical Measures (BP) 3, Physical Fitness 4. _Nutrition Knowledge Approach/Success Approach Describe the proposed approach you will employ to achieve project objectives and the rational for the selected approach. Please limit your response to no more than 200 words. City of Miami Recreation staff will implement the project as an intervention to encourage healthy habits in program participants at Henderson Park. By using the Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) evidence based curriculum, incorporating the instruction of a life sport and conducting family engagement nutrition workshops we accomplish the implementation of lifestyle changes by targeting health as an overall family issue, laying the foundation for sustainability of healthy habits in the present and future of the child. Ongoing training and staff evaluations will be conducted to ensure that the program is being administered with effectiveness and fidelity. Success How will you determine the success of your activities? Please limit your response to no more than 200 words. Program participants will be evaluated using pre, mid and post measurement tests, Participant's child's height and weight measurements are converted to a BMI age- and sex -adjusted percentile. Waist and hip circumference, along with bicep, tricep and shoulder blade skinfold measurements are collected to determine body fat distribution. Physical fitness assessments include a sit— and reach test, timed sit-up and push-up test, pacer test, and 400-meter run. The information will then be utilized by the University of Miami to assess the impact the program has on its participants, The results will serve as a tool for City staff and parents to provide insight on how the health of program participants can be successfully managed through the establishment of healthy habits andlifestyle 'changes. By incorporating the use of various outcome oriented active recreation components dedicated to the improvement of the quantity and quality of physical activity, success is guaranteed. ALT a.g of south Florida Master Budget or Year one Budget (for 1 year programs) Proposal Budget Form Organization: Project Title: City of Miami Department of Park Fit2Play Magic in Miami BUDGE1>=D OPERATING EXPENSES FUNDING SOURCE NAME OF FUNDING SOURCE: REVENUE & SUPPORT: EXPENSES: Salaries: Position & % by Funding Source : Park Manager - 25% Position & % by Funding Source : Certified Instructor 100% Position & % by Funding Source: Recreation Aide II - 100% Position & % by Funding Source_ Recreation Aide II -- 100% Position & % by Funding Source Benefits & % by Funding Source Rents & Leases Utilities Insurance Office Supplies & Copying Medical 1 Educational / Program Supplies Laboratory Fees Travel (Mileage / Other) Professional Fees: Univeristy of Miami School of Medicine Total Capital Items from Capital Budget form* Meetings / Seminars / Workshops (Project Related) Other (please specify): Indirect Costs ** $ $ 14,820.00 $ 6,911.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL EXPENSES $ 3,000.00 $ 5,269.00 $ FUNDING SOURCE $ 30,000.00 Change in Net Assets `Capital Expenditures over $500 must be detailed in the Capital Budget form. **Please refer to the indirect costs policy located on Health Foundation's website. in -kind Support must be reflected in the In -kind budget column_ FUNDING SOURCE FUNDING SOURCE IN -KIND COM General Funds $ 11,067.00 $ 6,933.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ $ $ $ 30,000.00 TOTAL $ 11,067.00 $ 14,820.00 $ 6,911.00 $ 6,933.00 $ $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ $ 4,000_00 $ 5,000.00 $ $ 3,000_00 $ 5,269_00 $ $ $ 60,000.00