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City report: community services grants, dental assistance reopening and point-in-time homeless count volunteer opportunities
Summary
City representative reported community services block grant relief funds are available for rent, mortgage and utilities and a dental assistance program reopening; officials encouraged volunteers for the regional point-in-time homeless count.
A representative for the city reported Jan. 21 that community services block grant funds and other assistance programs are open and available to residents in need, and encouraged volunteers for the upcoming regional point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness.
The staff member said there is funding available for seniors (age 62+) on fixed incomes who are struggling with rent, and that a dental assistance program with a $3,000 maximum per qualifying applicant is reopening. The rent, mortgage and utility program also reopened this week and will pay first month rent and a month's deposit and can cover a couple of months of mortgage or rent and utilities depending on need, the staff member said.
The staff member also invited volunteers to participate in the annual regional point-in-time homeless count, which is administered regionally with Seminole County working with Orange and Osceola counties. Shifts are three hours and volunteers may sign up for one or multiple shifts. The staff member said volunteers are usually accompanied by county staff and the count focuses on daytime locations such as bus stops and laundromats.
The report closed with a request for nominations for one board seat representing a public interest group that deals with poverty; the city is seeking a candidate for that vacancy.
No formal action was taken; staff said the programs have reopened and encouraged residents to apply or volunteer as appropriate.
