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Anti-Pov rty Initiative Program
Fund!ng Request Form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Person: Michael Bryant
Title: Fresident/Director of Agape : nrichment Summer Academy
Phone number: 305.$O1.2552
Email Address: agape4@comcast.net
Name of Person completing this form: Michael Bryant & Andre Joyce
Legal Name of Organization: Agape 4
rphans Inrernational, Inc.
Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code): 3330 Frow Avenue, Ste A
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Executive Director of Organization: Michael Bryant
Executive Director email: agape4@comcast.net
Executive Director Contact Phone Numbe
305.801.2552
The organization is a registered and active State of Florida Corporation (select one):
uFor -profit organization
i" 1 Not -for profit organization {5
nLocal governmental unit
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State governmental unit
1(3)(c)}
nEducational and academic institution
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City of Miami department, agency and board
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ity of Miami
Anti-Pove y Initiative Program
Fundi rig Request Form
ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM/PROJECjT INFORMATION
Organization History and Background Inf rmation:
For ten years, Agape 4 Orphans International, Inc. of Coconut Grove, Florida has been at the forefront of youth
development. We have worked with over 500 plus children with disabilities, special needs and the disadvantaged.
Going forward, we are dedicated to ensuring that
1 of ouI community youth will have a greater access to summer
services and programs geared for children with sp
cial needs. This will help them contribute & shape our furtures.
Is your program/project providing direct services to residents of the City of Miami? YesE1No❑
Number of residents your entity will serve: 50
Frequency of Service: 7 weeks
Age Group Served: 5-18 of ages
Is your program/project impacting one o Miami's disadvantaged communities? Yes ENo []
Geographic Area Served (specific to t is project/program)
District Served (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, City ide) Citywide
Neighborhood/Community being ser ed: Coconut Grove
Program/Project Priority area (Select on ):
• Educational Programs for chit ren, youth and adults
Crime Prevention
ElElderly meals, transportation recreational and health/wellness related activities
l/ l At -risk youth or youth summ r job programs
n Transportation services and rograms
Job development, retention and training programs
n Homeless Services
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Exe
utive Summary
For ten years, Agape 4 Orphans Inte national, Inc. of Coconut Grove, Florida has
been at the forefront of youth develop ent. We have worked with over 500
disadvantaged young people that othe youth serving organizations have struggled to
reach. Going forward, we are dedicat d to ensuring that all of our community's young
people have greater access to prograris that will help them shape great futures.
One type of program that is desperately needed in our community is summer
programming with a strong academic omponent. Numerous studies show that most
youth lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation
skills over the summer months. Low income youth also lose more than two months in
reading achievement. As a matter of f ct, two-thirds of the ninth grade reading
achievement gap between disadvanta ed students and their more advantaged peers
can be explained by unequal access t summer learning opportunities during the
elementary school years.
To address this needl, Agape Summer
program called Summer Brain Gain.
activities to the typical summer camp
the average low-income U.S. student I
the average Summer Brain Gain partic
many of our camper actually experienc
Academy has developed and tested a new
ummer Brain Gain adds engaging, educational
xperience and is for youth ages 5 to 18. While
Est at least two months of learning last summer,
ipant did not experience learning loss. Moreover,
ed gains in learning especially in vital 21 st
century skills, like collaboration and critical thinking. This is very encouraging, given that
most youth experience significant summer learning loss.
To maximize our impact over the summer, Agape Enrichment Academy of Coconut
Grove, Florida is requesting funding from The City of Miami to implement Agape
Enrichment Academy Summer Services. To implement a full seven weeks successful
summer academy with all operational Cost to our institution, we request the amount of
$41,425.00. A detailed breakdown of how these dollars will be allocated can be found in
this proposal's Budget and Plan for Sustainability.
Agape 4 Orphans International, Inc. seeks to help our community's youth become
responsible, caring, productive citizens. Agape 4 Orphans International, Inc. of
Coconut Grove, Florida has the staff and tools necessary to see this vision come to
life. We thank you for considering this equest. Together, we can ensure that our
community's youth go on to have grea futures.
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Statement of Need
Now more than ever, community partners play a critical role in shaping the lives of
America's young people. Agape Enrichment Academy is a uniquely positioned to make
a significant difference. We engage the youth who need us most and provide programs
that will help youth develop positive outcomes and achieve great futures.
One type of program that is desperately needed across the nation is summer
programming with a•strong academic component. Numerous studies show that most
youth lose about two months of grade -level equivalency in mathematical computation
skills over the summer months. Low income youth also lose more than two months in
reading achievement. As a matter of fact, two-thirds of the ninth -grade reading
achievement gap between disadvantaged students and their more advantaged peers
can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities during the
elementary school years.
Our community faces these issues outlined in the national research. In Miami
Dade County,11.20% local dropout rate and other relevant statistics and
information demonstrating educational needs of local youth, including
demographic characteristics of the youth population served by Miami Dade
County, statistics from schools on standardized test scores, or other related data.
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Anti -Poverty Initiative
Program/Project Title: Agape Enrichm
y of Miami
rogram - Funding Request Fortin
nt Summer Academy 2020
Project/Program Description: Our summer
ervices provide programming for children with special needs.
We answer desperately the needs of services that are not
available during the summer months when the school ycarhas ended.
Agape Summer Academy uses Summer Brain Gain
and Starfall Sofeware for academic curriculum as it educational
component. This program provide two months of grade
level equivalency summer learning skills and services.
Program Start Date: June 15, 2020
Program End Date: August 4, 2020
Please describe how this program/project
Miami?
Please see attached page and propsal for Agape Enrichment
nd funding will alleviate poverty within the City of
Summer Academy. This will serve as our 4th
year providing summer services for children with special
needs and disabilities in Coconut Grove, Florida.
IMPACT AND PERFORMANCE:
Describe overall expected outcomes and performance
Please see attached page. All services is provided FREE
measures for this project/program:
for all who meets the application process.
Please attach additional pages to the back
of this packet, if the space above is not
sufficient
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Anti -Poverty Initiative Program -Funding Request Form.
Agape 4 Orphans International, Inc.
Attachment Page:
Describe Program: If granted the funding, the funds will be used for the following. In an effort
to meet the needs of disadvantage at risk students that are diagnosed as special needs. The
goal is to be able to be a resource to the parents, families, and community in order that they
become educated about the condition of Autism. This will help dispel any myths about the
condition.
One of the objectives of the program is to teach these individuals social skill along with
employment skills so that these individuals will be able to function in main society and feel
good about themselves. When this happens, the likelihood of these individuals depending on
social systems has been reduced, and they no longer have to depend totally on social
institutions.
Impact and Performance: The impact will be measured by making sure that a percentage of
these individuals meet specific benchmarks within a certain period of the course of the term for
the programs. The goals will be outlined by the consultants, and measured to make sure that
individuals in the project are meeting the defined goals. (E.G.) Outcome: Student will learn
social skills, Student will learn Coping Skills, and Student v ill learn how to utilize Anger
Management Skills. After student has completed the first 'module student will move to the
employment module. Student will be screened for job readiness, Student will be placed on a
job through a job developer, Student if employed will be monitored weekly by developer to
check on progress or lack of progress. All participant, successful at the completion of post-
secondary of this program will give an evaluation of the outcome of this summer project. Any
challenges that the student is having will be addressed bythe Job Developer/Job Coach. This
will be available at the report closure of poject to stakeholder at their request.
Ci y of Miami
Anti -Poverty Initiative rogram - Funding Request Form
FUNDING REQUEST INFORMATION:
Amount Requested: $ 41,425.00
Explain how the City of Miami Anti-Povert funding will be utilized:
The Agape Enrichment Summer Academy will uti ized all of the City Anti -Poverty funding for the sole purpose
outlined in this grant propsal attached. All applicants will receive all summer services for free. Our target goal is
at risk youth, children with special needs and low
ncome students referred by their social workers or teachers.
Itemize API funding related to expenditur
Personnel Salaries & Wages:
Personnel Benefits
Space Rental
Utilities (Electricity, Phone, Intern
Supplies:
Marketing:
Transportation (Participants):
Meals (Participants):
s below:
tl:
$ 9960.00
$0
$ 5200.00
$ 1300.00
$ 1570.00
$0
$ 4200.00
$0
Professional Services (List each): 4350.00 Occup/Phys: Therapist.
Other (please describe): 8136.00 camp swim storage & Computers
Other (please describe): 5504.00 Field Trips & Van Fuel pick up
Other (please describe): 1205.00 Cleaning Supplies and Background checks
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City of Miami
Anti -Poverty Initiative Program
Funding Request Form
To be completed by the lEntity/Recipient
By signing below you agree to the guidelines and stipulate that the informatiorovided on this form is
accurate and complete.
Completed by (Print & Sign): Michael Bryant���`�/��G��C�,�
Date: December 5, 2019
Additional Comments:
Please see attached documentation to support this request.
To be completed by District Commissioner/Mayor's Office
Recommended for funding: Yes No fl
Funding Recommendation:
Commission Meeting Date:
Additional Comments:
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Received by (Print & Sign):
Date: 4/13/20
Additional Comments:
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