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Ms. Compton advised that Axis is seeking funding for a new program that would allow them to <br /> provide more nursing hours. Specifically, Axis hopes to add another nurse who would work <br /> with patients in making sure they receive and administer medications on time and as needed, <br /> Receiving funding for an additional nurse to provide this service this would free-up physicians' <br /> time. The funding would serve approximately 1,000 clients. <br /> Chairperson Wright noted that score evaluations made by Commissioners through <br /> ZoomGrants for this request had been relatively low but she thought it was a much needed <br /> service. She asked what Axis would do if funding was not received. Ms. Compton advised <br /> that $5,000 had been allocated from the City of Livermore and $7,500 from the City of Dublin <br /> for the project, and that Axis would do whatever they could to provide service with the funding <br /> they received. She advised Commissioner Hayes that Axis had looked for funding from any <br /> other sources. <br /> Gloria Gregory / CitvServe of the Tri-Valley— the Commission was advised that CityServe has <br /> been operating for seven years and is a resource for coordinating services and providing <br /> volunteers for non-profit groups to serve the neediest persons in the Tri-Valley area. The <br /> agency also provides aid to the homeless and near-homeless as well as a variety of other <br /> community resources. Funding requested would help pay for a Volunteer Coordinator who <br /> would help the organization to expand community outreach and enhance its current <br /> collaboration with other organizations. She noted that the agency is currently operated on an <br /> all-volunteer basis. <br /> Commissioner Rowland received confirmation that the funding requested would be used to pay <br /> for office personnel and to assist families in need. <br /> Chairperson Wright questioned whether receiving no funds from the City of Livermore would <br /> affect the program. She was advised it would not affect the program and that $10,000 had <br /> been awarded from the City of Dublin. <br /> Gina Gourley, East Bay Innovations / Student Employment Transition (SET) — advised that <br /> employment goals of students with developmental disabilities are not being met and SET is a <br /> new program to help prepare them by providing training and information. The funds requested <br /> would be used for staff and consultant expenses related to the program and job club, with <br /> successful strategies being shared with school staff and parents/families looking to prepare <br /> students for independence. Presentations at the events will be made by people with <br /> disabilities and will provide information about successful employments, etc. <br /> Chairperson Wright was advised that this would be a one-year project that EBI hopes, once <br /> established, will be continued by the local school district. She was also advised that EBI <br /> hopes that the Hancock bill will help make a difference. <br /> Victoria Emmons / Leanne Morgan, Hope Hospice / Grief Support Center— advised that Hope <br /> Hospice is celebrating 35-years of being able to provide service in Pleasanton. They <br /> discussed the grieving process and the services and coping skills provided by Hope Hospice. <br /> Human Services Commission <br /> April 8, 2015 <br /> Page 3 <br />