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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitity of Miami 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 LI State governmental unit 1(3)(c)} nEducational and academic institution E City of Miami department, agency and board Page 1 of 5 Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com Last revised: September 16, 2019 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 Page 2of5 Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com Last revised: September 16, 2019 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. 6 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. C 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 Page 3 of 5 Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com Last revised: September 16, 2019 City of Miami 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 aee4of5 Return this form to: mtrevino@miamigov.com Last revised: September 16, 2019 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: rltiW gg. Wert qP-d'Ir 4 2.-0 Completed by (Print & Sgn): 7::;;;:e Date: J :4 /7_rsPTe To be completed by the Department r.,,, 71( Received by (Print & Sign): Date: 4/13/20 Additional Comments: Return this form to: mtrevino@rniamigov.com Last revised: September 16, 2019