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Commissioner Detweiler questioned whether there was any collaboration between Faster Seals and the REACH and RADD programs and whether there was any duplication of services provided. Ms. Reeve provided resource details and opportunities provided by the different agencies. Axis Community Health, Sue Compton -thanked the Commission for its continued support of Axis and advised that its Women's Health Clinic project should be completed sometime in May. Ms. Compton advised that fiords were being sought for the health Care for Uninsured Pleasanton Families program so that medical care can be provided to uninsured and low-income Pleasanton families. The funds requested for this program would assist with the salary and fringe benefit costs for an Enrollment and Eligibility Specialist. Commissioner Rowland contirmcd that the requested amount would cover the salary cost for one person to work one day per week. Ms. Compton advised Commissioner Tenbrink that Axis has seen an increase in the number of people applying for services at the Center. Ms. Compton advised that the second funding request for Axis is for its Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services. The amount being requested is proportionate to the number of people served in each city in the "fri-Valley. Shc advised that the $38,000 requested is to assist with the renovation of the Behavioral Health Services building that would enable Axis to increase its capacity to provide affordable drug and alcohol recovery services. The Commission was advised by Ms. Compton that progress on the teen drug and alcohol program was being held up because of budgetary issues in Sacramento. Legal Assistance for Seniors, Francel D'Andrea/Attorney ,Terry Garin - offered thanks for past support and provided the Commission with details of the attorney services offered to seniors the second Monday of each month at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Ms. D'Andrea advised that the agency has noted an increase in senior abuse cases. Commissioners and staff discussed funding concerns with Ms. D'Andrea and were advised that Legal Assistance for Seniors will try to continue services at the Senior Center. Ms. D'Andrea advised that funds were also being sought through the City Grant program. Open I lean Kitchen, Linda McKeever - Ms. McKeever advised that Open Heart Kitchen serves hot meals to low and very low income Pleasanton residents Friday afternoons from 430-6:00 p.m. in the Trinity Church building. She discussed OHK's recent funding difficulties and the wonderful help received from the community. Ms. McKeever also advised that due to problems with the economy, local companies are now focusing their help locally, rather than internationally. She is excited at the changes she is seeing, especially with the youth volunteers. Commissioner Lambert advised that Boy Scout Troop 908 would be providing a concert to help OHK on March 7. 2009. I luman Services Commission Minutes March 4, 2009 Page 3