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Commissioners were informed that Enjoy Life More has full and part-time employees and a large number of volunteers, all who work to better,serve adults with disabilities in the Tri -Valley by helping them achieve life-long independence by providing support that ensures participants in the program are able to integrate well into the community. Ms. Correia provided detailed information about the establishment of a monthly calendar for program participants and the activities that involve them in community programs, services and events. Commissioners were provided information about the 501(c)(3) background of Enjoy Life More, the clients being served from Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and San Ramon, and funding/donations being received for the programs. Commissioner Powers was provided information about daily activities that clients are able to participate in that include: 1) visits to the library, 2) helping at Open Heart Kitchen, 3) coffee trips to Characterz Cafe, 4) assisting with community clean-up, etc. Ms. Correia provided Commissioner Clare with information about transportation for participants and Commissioner Sedlak was advised that the timeframe for services provided is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ms. Correia also discussed with Commissioner Hayes the importance of volunteers helping to provide services. Commissioner Carlucci was advised that client's range in age from 18 -year and older and clients in the program are referred by Regional Center East Bay and by word-of-mouth promotion. Commissioner Sedlak was informed that participants are allowed to stay in the program indefinitely unless they feel they are no longer receiving any benefit from it or have achieved the ultimate goal of becoming independent. Commissioner Sedlak questioned Ms. Correia whether Enjoy Life More was considering submitting an application to the City of Pleasanton for funding and whether she has been informed about Zoomgrant. Mr. Ingram advised that staff has discussed this with Ms. Correia and would provide her with additional information. Commissioner Powers asked about the number of days each week that clients participate in the program and where the agency receives its current funding. She was advised that clients can participate five days per week, however, some clients work part-time so only join programs two or three days a week. Funding for the programs is received from East Bay Regional Center and private donations. Commissioner Carlucci noted that the programs offered seem to be learning while being recreational and suggested it would be helpful to provide information about job placement opportunities that have been achieved for clients. Ms Correia discussed the scope of the program and what is provided to clients through the Regional Center. Commissioner Gohil was advised by Ms. Correia that feedback from clients is received on a regular basis and surveys are conducted annually. Human Services Commission August 7, 2019 Page 2