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Narika / Counseling & Economic Empowerment Programs - Sanjay Singh and Bindu Fernandes — Mr. Singh advised that as a board member of Narika he had learned much more about domestic violence. Ms. Fernandes commented on services and workshops Narika provides indicating that funding would be helpful in helping them provide services to more people in the community and allow for community outreach and partnerships with other organizations. Commissioners were advised that Narika is working on the stigma about domestic violence, providing counseling and job mobility programs, and helping with religious and cultural issues by serving about 50 clients per week. Commissioner Parikh was provided details about the weekly series provided by Narika and the number of sessions in each series. Commissioner Rubino Brumm was advised by Ms. Fernandes that Pleasanton clients would be provided travel, food, and childcare vouchers to help them get to programs in the City of Fremont. Commissioner Hayes was informed by Ms. Fernandes that Pleasanton residents would learn about Narika through community events, meets and greets. partnerships, etc. Partners for Change Tri-Valley Poverty Alleviation / Partners for Change — Annie Corbett — commissioners were provided information about the efforts of Partners for Change and their work to help bridge financial class lines. Ms. Corbett commented on the 18-month program, the goal setting, achievements and long-term issues provided to help clients. She advised the program looks to address poverty through a whole family and helping them get out of poverty. Commissioner Lem asked Ms. Corbett about the demographics of the 30 people she had indicated are being served in the program. Ms. Corbet indicated they are primarily people of color and they have three families living in motels and others that are close to eviction. Sunflower Hill / Accessible Signage for Adults with Developmental Disabilities — Edie Nehls — commented on the opening of their new facility at Irby Ranch and hopes to be able to have commissioners visit within the next few weeks. Ms. Nehls advised that funding requested would be used for accessible signage they would like to add to the project. She provided information about the smart-board idea that will provide information to users once it is touched. Commissioner Powers questioned whether the signage had been seen in use in other areas and was advised by Commissioner Hayes she had seen it in use in a memory care facility and Ms. Nehls indicated she had seen it used in a Livermore furniture store. Commissioner Gohil was informed by Ms. Nehls that the warranty for this type of equipment is five years but the equipment is expected to last for 10-years or more. Chairperson Sedlak closed the meeting for scheduled agency presentations at 7:05 p.m. and opened it for other presentations at 7:06 p.m. NAMI Tri-Valley / National Alliance on Mental Health — Gwen Lewis & Rosemarie Thorne — provided details about the mental health programs evidenced as a best program run by peer Human Services Commission March 4, 2020 Page 3