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Council hears nonprofit presentations tied to Children’s Trust grant and considers subcontractor agreements
Summary
Five local nonprofit partners presented program outcomes and service metrics tied to a Children's Trust grant; staff introduced a Tab 17 resolution to approve subcontractor agreements and invoice-review criteria, and council members voiced support while asking about city oversight of grant funds.
At the Nov. 19 meeting multiple local nonprofits gave brief presentations on programs funded through the Children’s Trust grant that the City of Homestead accepted for services to families exposed to violence.
Start Off Smart (SOS) described victim‑advocacy services (VOCA and STOP VAWA grants), outreach (400+ survivors supported via VOCA), and the importance of renewing grants that ended in September. Susan Rubio Rivera of Mujer summarized nearly three decades of domestic‑violence work and said the organization had used CDBG funds for utility relief and attracted additional match funding. Amanda Altman of…
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