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West Chicago committee hears $30,000 senior-services request, weighs $20,000 youth workforce pitch and Sister Cities ask
Summary
The Public Affairs Committee reviewed funding requests from DuPage Senior Citizens Council (seeking $30,000), We Go Together for Kids (seeking $20,000, including a $10,000 workforce pilot) and a Sister Cities funding request (estimated $4,000–$5,000). Staff recommended consolidating community partner allocations and members gave direction to match prior funding levels and consider targeted increases if the budget allows.
City staff and community partners presented three community funding requests during the Public Affairs Committee meeting on Aug. 20.
Natasha Samuels, administration development manager for the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, told the committee the organization is celebrating its 50th year and provides Meals on Wheels, well-being checks, minor home repairs and pet-food deliveries to seniors. She said last year the program provided 10,390 meals in West Chicago to about 150 local seniors and asked the city for $30,000 to support local services.
"We're requesting $30,000 to support the services that we provide the city of West Chicago senior residents," Samuels said, laying out details of meal…
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