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at schools, and also collaborates with CPS, the DA's office, and others. Funds requested would be used for staff salaries and benefits. The Commission was informed by Ms. Gwiasda that since July 1, 2013, CALICO has conducted 28 interviews for children in Pleasanton. Commissioner Clare questioned whether CALICO worked with the PUSD nurses. Ms. Gwiasda advised that the organization works with the Police Department, which in turn provides training in the schools. Commissioner Roby discussed with Ms. Gwiasda how support is provided if the Police Department and other organizations didn't contact CALICO. Chairperson Berger was advised by Ms. Gwiasda that student interviews would be conducted at the CALICO location in San Leandro. Chairperson Berger confirmed with Ms. Gwiasda that visits are provided on a one-time basis per client. Commissioner Nagler questioned whether CALICO was the agency contacted for 100% of all Pleasanton cases and was advised that they are the contact for most cases. Ms. Gwiasda informed Commissioner Nagler that the organization had only recently learned that funding for the services provided by CALICO was available through the City's grant program. Commissioner Jhanwar was advised by Ms. Gwiasda that CALICO services all of Alameda County and has offices in San Leandro and Oakland. He was also advised that the CALICO Advisory Committee consists of representatives from various police and other agencies. Gloria Gregory. GitvServe of the Tri-Valley, Gib/Serve of the Tri-Valley — provided information about the services provided by CityServe, advising they are an alliance of local churches that collaborates on better ways to serve the community. She advised that a local dentist has expressed an interest in volunteering his services to those in the community who are in need. Ms. Gregory advised that a total of 17 member churches in the Tri-Valley are involved and are interested in providing long-tern solutions to various problems. She provided information on some of the services they have been able to provide to people in the community and helping them learn about and connect with local services and agencies. The Commission was advised that collaboration is a big part of what CityServe is doing. Commissioner Wright questioned whether funds requested were to hire an Executive Director who would help the organization pull things together. Ms. Gregory advised that to make CityServe efforts sustainable, funding was needed to help pay someone to lead the organization, so CityServe can be a player in meeting needs in the Tri-Valley area. Commissioner Wright noted that "Christ compassion in the program" was stated in the funding application and questioned how the organization interfaced with those from other faiths and whether they did any proselytizing. Ms. Gregory advised that the group did not proselytize and would provide services to all, and their intent was to meet human service needs in the Tri- Valley by being a major player. Human Services Commission March 5, 2015 Page 4