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Community Action Partnership says county investment leverages federal/state funds to aid 1,700 people; warns federal program reauthorizations are uncertain
Summary
Kelly of Community Action Partnership told commissioners the agency served about 1,700 individuals last year and leveraged $85,500 in county support into nearly $400,000 of direct services. She urged engagement with federal representatives as CSBG and other HHS programs face reauthorization uncertainty.
Kelly, speaking for Community Action Partnership (CAP) and the Health Care for the Homeless program, gave the board an update on client volume, services and funding leverage. She said CAP served over 1,700 individuals and more than 1,000 families last fiscal year and that county support of $85,500 helped leverage nearly $400,000 in direct services (eviction prevention, utility assistance and similar programs).
Kelly described the leverage ratio as roughly 4.4 to 1 and noted the agency’s broader $2.5 million budget, which she said produces a 29:1 overall leverage ratio when community and state/federal funds are included. She said these investments make the organization able to secure additional grants and to respond during funding disruptions.
Kelly warned about federal appropriations uncertainty: several HHS funding streams, including CSBG and Head Start, had not been reauthorized in many years and a continuing resolution had delayed final appropriations. She said CAP drafted letters for the county’s congressional delegation to explain how a funding shortfall would affect local capacity.
Commissioners asked about funding from neighboring jurisdictions and internal operations. Kelly said Converse County provides support and that Douglas contributed $15,000 last year; she also described a recent collaborative opioid grant application with local partners. Commissioners praised CAP’s work and encouraged further outreach to the city for potential additional support.
Kelly concluded by asking the board to support CAP’s outreach to federal representatives; she said copies of a draft letter were available for the commissioners.
