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Workforce Development/Unemployment: A Pleasanton resident came in for rental assistance. During the process of working with the client, it was noted that the client needed a long term solution in order to build stability and to cover the cost of rent for the foreseeable future. While working on a budget with this client he was able to visually see his financial shortcoming and realized that by obtaining new employment he would increase his opportunity for successful and sustainable housing. As an action step of the care plan, the participant signed up at the Tri-Valley Career Center to attend several workshops which resulted in better employment. Beyond employment, the client also worked with the care coordinator to refine his budget and to look for more creative ways to supplement his income by utilizing local food pantries and similar resources as he transitioned into his new more permanent role at work. 14. Describe how your project/program is addressing the "Strategic Goals" and "Priority Needs" identified in the "City of Pleasanton U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 20202-2024 Consolidated Plan". Support public service programs for low income (80% AMI) residents: CityServe utilized subsidy funds to fill rental assistance gaps as needed and funds were available and then also worked with four other agencies in the Tri-Valley to piece together rental assistance needs for individuals by referring the individual to services. A deep dive of all rental assistance resources was done by staff so that we could have a better understanding of what resources were available and which resources had dried up. 11 households received rental assistance from CityServe. $22,667.97 funds (awarded by United Way), were given rental assistance support. An average of $2067 was spent per household. These funds helped bridge the gap as the client was working on other goals needed for stabilization. Overall, collaboration has been a key component to ensuring that clients are connected and reconnected to all opportunities. 15. Describe the original purpose for this grant. Will you spend your entire grant? If not, explain why your agency will not be able to spend the entire grant amount. The original Purpose for this funding is to assist 550 low income Pleasanton Sheltered Residents – The Family Stabilization program provides low income households with: 1) Crisis Prevention: Outreach, 2) Crisis Stabilization: Case Management, and 3) Community Support: Care Advocacy program. We feel the program's purpose is being met and we will utilize all the funding.