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San Francisco DOS commission unanimously approves six grants and contracts, including veteran supports and HICAP funding
Summary
At a teleconference meeting, the DOS Commission approved six contract and grant items — SNAP-Ed, a veterans services grant to Swords to Plowshares, a Thriving in Place palliative care pilot, CARES Act acceptance, a MIPPA outreach contract, and a HICAP contract with Self Help for the Elderly — all by unanimous roll-call votes.
The San Francisco Department of Aging Commission unanimously approved six agenda items authorizing new grant agreements and contracts intended to sustain nutrition, veteran services, palliative care outreach and Medicare counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Votes at a glance
- SNAP-Ed (CalFresh Healthy Living) contract SP-20-21-006: $125,587 (approved unanimously). Staff said Self Help for the Elderly is the community partner; programming includes Tai Chi and other evidence-based activities transitioned to virtual platforms for the pandemic.
- Swords to Plowshares grant for supportive services and service connection for veterans: $657,818 plus 10% contingency (total $753,599), for the period 09/01/2020–06/30/2022 (approved unanimously). Commissioners…
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