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Evanston committee recommends $138,758 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds to two providers
Summary
The Social Services Committee voted to recommend city council approve a staff allocation of 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, directing $138,758 to Connections for the Homeless and the YWCA for homelessness prevention and related services.
The Evanston Social Services Committee voted Thursday to recommend that City Council accept a staff allocation of 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant funds totaling $138,758 to two local social-service providers, Connections for the Homeless and the YWCA.
Staff said the Emergency Solutions Grants program is a federal program limited to five eligible categories and carries strict administrative and reporting rules. Jessica (staff member) told the committee that 7.5% of ESG funding is reserved for administration and that no more than 60% of funds can be spent combined on street outreach and shelter operations, with the remaining funds available for homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing.
The recommendation reflects staff…
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