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Alison DeJunq — Eden l&R, Inc. / 2-1-1 Alameda County — provided details about the number <br /> of calls 2-1-1 received from Pleasanton residents. Ms. DeJung advised that 99% of all calls <br /> were from low-income families and housing concerns was the number one issue. She advised <br /> that 2-1-1 plays a critical role in disaster situations and the program is dependent on receiving <br /> funding from local cities. <br /> Natalie Brown — Hope Hospice / Grief Support Center and The Volunteer Program — thanked <br /> the Commission for past support. Ms. Brown advised that Hope Hospice has experienced a <br /> 50% increase in need and has submitted a grant for a new phone system. She also provided <br /> information about the volunteer support services that are being provided to patients. <br /> Commissioner Wright asked about help with HIPPA requirements and Commissioner Sedlak <br /> questioned whether they would be buying or leasing the phone equipment. <br /> Gloria Gregory, CityServe of the Tri-Valley — thanked the Commission for past support. Ms. <br /> Gregory advised that CityServe is the main source in the Tri-Valley for providing emergency <br /> shelter and they are a network for community collaboration, providing assistance to the <br /> homeless, when people are in danger of losing homes, providing students with school support, <br /> and helping by providing rent assistance to avoid eviction. <br /> Commissioner Wright asked Ms. Gregory about someone at the fairgrounds who was in need <br /> of an electric wheelchair and the various entities she was able to put together to help this <br /> person. <br /> Lenora Marlander— Legal Assistance for Seniors —thanked the City for their continued support <br /> of the program. Ms. Marlander provided information about services provided to local seniors <br /> and advised that representative from Legal Assistance meets with seniors at the Pleasanton <br /> Senior Center or at their homes to educate and provide services. <br /> At the end of presentations the Commission took a 10-minute break. <br /> Ms. Hopkins reviewed with the Commission the funding recommendations made by staff and <br /> advised that these had been made based on the needs within the community. She suggested <br /> the Commission first consider the funding requests made for Capital projects. <br /> Commissioner Roby confirmed with Ms. Hopkins the amount of funding available for Capital <br /> projects and Ms. Hopkins advised that when considering Capital projects the project should <br /> meet CDBG requirements. She also noted that Mr. Erickson had provided additional <br /> information on the Tri-Valley Haven Capital project and discussions that have taken place <br /> between the three (3) cities regarding the need for rehabilitation of other items and not just <br /> solar panels. Ms. Hopkins advised that staff from all three cities would be working with Tri- <br /> Valley Haven on this project. <br /> Commissioner Hayes questioned whether any of these projects could be phased and Ms. <br /> Hopkins advised that this would need to be done. <br /> Human Services Commission <br /> March 1, 2017 <br /> Page 5 <br />