SRP 2018 APPLICATION_NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS_NAC HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES.PDF

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 /
12% Gaming Contributions Application
Date of Application: July 18, 2018
Organization Name: Native American Connections
Contact Person: Margot Cordova, Grants Manager
Email Address: m.cordova@nativeconnections.org
Phone: 602 -254-3247
Organization Mailing Address: 4520 N. Central Ave., Ste. 600 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Project Name: NAC Homeless & Residential Support Services
Grant Award Request: $50,000
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC
Grant program.
Native American Connections (NAC) is a leader in ending homelessness and improving housing
stability for men, women, homeless youth, and families with children. NAC provides permanent
supportive and affordable housing programs/services for formerly homeless and extremely low-
income men, women and families, along with emergency housing for homeless transition-age
youth. Each and every day, 1,200 people call an NAC housing community home, including 360
families with children/youth. NAC offers comprehensive Homeless/Residential Support Services
at no cost to its housing residents in order to strengthen individuals and families with
youth/children and prevent a return to homelessness by (1) addressing basic needs, (2)
increasing housing stability, and (3) supporting children and youth.
Beginning Date of Project: July 1, 2018 End Date of Project: June 30, 2019
Geographic Area to be served: Maricopa County
Please attach budget on how funds will be allocated.
Total Amount for Project: $736,280 Amount of 12% Request: $50,000
(No Multi-Year Request will be accepted)

If the amount of funding received is less than the amount needed for the project, do you
have other funds to complete the project? (Please Explain):
This project is a critical and significant component of NAC's affordable housing programs
serving individuals and families. As such, NAC historically has reinvested a portion of its
operating revenues into program support and development of new housing communities.
Grants and donations support (monetary, in-kind) from the community helps NAC stretch
revenues across multiple programs and allows for NAC to continue to take advantage of
opportunities to purchase sites for future development opportunities. This approach ensures
NAC's capacity to continue to create new housing to serve low-income families. However, NAC
also must continue to be mindful of the impact of any federal cuts and changes in HUD and
Medicaid funding may have on its revenue and its ability to fund gaps, maintain operating
reserves, and develop new housing communities.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
E Monthly
E Quarterly
X Lump Sum
List of any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past.
$200,000 Native American Community Service Center Capital Campaign 2011
$ 25,000 Patina Wellness Center 2015
$ 25,000 Patina Wellness Center 2016
$ 50,000 Homeless Support Services 2017
List any other 12 %Tribal Grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2018-2019.
$100,000 Tohono O'odham Nation for Patina Mountain Preserve
$20,000 Gila River Gaming Enterprises for Patina Mountain Preserve
$500,000 Gila River Indian Community for Patina Mountain Preserve
List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community (Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source:
NAC has not requested or received funds from any other SRPMIC source this year.
Funding for project/programs may be based on available funding. As such, if funding
were not available for the full the amount of request how would you prioritize funding.
1. Case Managers at permanent supportive and affordable housing communities
2. Resident Services Specialists at permanent supportive and affordable housing communities
3. Case Aides at housing communities
4. Education/Life Skills Manager at Homebase Youth Services
Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through or accept 12% funds
on your behalf? Maricopa County

By execution of the 12% Gaming Contribution Grant Application the undersigned agrees that
the information contained in the Application is true to the best of the Applicants knowledge.
The Applicant shall notify the SRPMIC if any information in this Application changes.
7-19-18
Date
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Name and Title
The Application shall be signed by the senior elected official of the local government, or in the
case of a non-profit entity, the Chief Executive Officer authorizes to commit the non-profit entity
to apply for, accept, and implement an award from the SRPMIC utilizing 12% Gaming
Contributions.

Homeless and Residential Support Services
NATI V E Amu:lc:AN CONNECTIONS
Project Summary: Native American Connections (NAC) is a leader in ending homelessness and improving
housing stability for men, women, homeless youth, and families with children. NAC provides permanent
supportive and affordable housing programs/services for formerly homeless and extremely low-income men,
women and families, along with emergency housing for homeless transition-age youth. Each and every day,
1,200 people call an NAC housing community home, including 360 families with children/youth.
NAC offers comprehensive Homeless and Residential Support Services at no cost to its housing residents in order
to strengthen individuals and families with youth/children and prevent a return to homelessness by (1)
addressing basic needs, (2) increasing housing stability, and (3) supporting children and youth.
NAC's Homeless and Residential Support Services are supported through grants and donations. A $50,000 grant
from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community would be applied towards project expenses including:
1. On-site Case Managers to facilitate enrollment in AHCCCS, Social Security, Social Security Disability, SNAP
benefits, and other public benefits along with job training programs, parenting classes, and Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program; Connect residents to other services as needed.
2. Residential Services Specialists to engage community partners and organizations to offer supportive
services, classes and activities at no cost on-site at NAC housing communities.
3. Case Aides to connect residents with emergency food pantry and access to household items
4. Education/Life Skills Manager at Homebase Youth Services
5. Volunteer and In-Kind Donation Manager to coordinate all donations of food, clothing and household items.
Average annual income across NAC's homeless housing programs ranges from a low of $1,436 for homeless
youth at its HomeBase emergency shelter to $8,542 for a formerly homeless adult living in a permanent
supportive housing community. In NAC's affordable "workforce" housing communities for low-income working
families, annual income ranges from $21,985 to $26,982 for a family of four. Families residing in NAC's
affordable housing communities earn between $12,000 and $27,000. Loss of jobs is common and if employed,
parents are often underemployed at low-wage jobs and need job training to secure livable-wage employment.
All household incomes are well below the Maricopa County's 2016 median household income of $55,576 (U.S.
Census Quick Facts, 7/1/17). This supports the critical need for assistance with education and employment. High
rates of behavioral health issues exist among residents including drug and alcohol abuse, and some families have
experienced homelessness. About 50% of families are female, single parent households.
In FY 2016-17, NAC's team helped 360 families increase family stability by providing access to emergency food,
hygiene and household items and connecting parents to financial literacy and job development activities. Over
460 children/youth benefited from afterschool/summer programs promoting health/ wellness and academic
success, including 198 summer program participants.
NAC's residential support services team works with homeless families coming into housing programs or
transitioning out of residential treatment programs. Most families lack household furnishings, linens, and
kitchen supplies. Families requiring basic needs assistance will receive access to on-site emergency food pantries
and food boxes; and other resources (e.g. hygiene items, clothing). Support services to increase housing stability
include: financial literacy and budgeting classes; family communication, positive parenting and Raise-a- Reader;
healthy cooking; job/ career development, community leadership, AA support groups. Adult family members
may also participate in traditional healing ceremonies such as sweat lodges and smudging.

Lastly, a key component is children/youth supportive services including summer youth programs. Each year, a
minimum of 100 school aged children participate in summer camps for eight weeks. The program also
recruits/selects 10 middle or high-school age youth to take on a leadership role under the guidance of NAC staff,
and serve as positive role models, as they work directly with younger youth on program activities, help with set
up/clean up, encourage attendance and help prepare meals from Kid's Cafe.
Native American Connections' mission of 'improving the lives of individuals and families," is evident in our
efforts to build the self-sufficiency and housing stability of our target population including low-income, working
poor, homeless or formerly homeless individuals and families with children. NAC's continuum of services
includes residential treatment, outpatient services, emergency housing for homeless youth, permanent
supportive housing (homeless), and affordable housing (individuals, families). The majority of all housing is made
possible through Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs, HUD Section 8 housing programs, and
Veteran Administration (VASH) housing vouchers.
Most residents come to NAC through its housing programs. Some connect with housing through the Patina
Wellness Center, NAC's residential treatment program. Regardless of how the resident engages with NAC, all
staff are focused on ensuring residents have access to basic needs and are connected to supportive services that
help to build self-sufficiency, maintain housing and prevent a return to homelessness.
Increasing the ability of individuals to gain and maintain employment at a livable wage is critical to increasing
housing stability. This includes helping homeless youth obtain a high school equivalency (HSE) or diploma. The
majority of youth participants at HomeBase Youth Services (60%) do not have a high school diploma or GED.
Without this, they may only ever be able to obtain entry level employment which could put their ability to
maintain housing at risk. To help residents and clients improve their income earning potential, NAC focuses on
specific efforts across all housing projects. A lead case manager will work with case managers, residential
services specialists and other NAC staff to identify residents and clients who may benefit from the following:
• Educational Advancement: Case Managers encourage and help coordination educational activities. High school
diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) prep and testing, literacy, and other options are explored and an
individualized, client-centered case plan is developed. Residents/clients receive referrals to HSE prep and test
resources from community partners.
• Job Preparation and Attainment: Case Managers work with residents/clients to assess job search and
attainment skills. Classes are taught on-site to prepare clients with employment skills beginning with soft skills
such as responsibility, reliability and appropriate workplace behavior. Clients learn to complete job applications
properly, create a resume, and receive assistance with job leads and references to community partners. NAC
offers access to on-site computers to complete on-line applications, and provides clothing appropriate for
interviews.
Impact: NAC's housing programs share common outcome measurements including:
1. 100% of individuals and families in need will have immediate access to food, clothing and hygiene items.
2. A minimum of 80% of residents will remain in housing for more than one year.
3. A minimum of 65% of homeless youth will exit HomeBase to permanent housing.
4. Less than 15% of residents will return to homelessness in the two years following exit from NAC housing.

Native American Connections
Residential Support Services
FYE 6/30/19
REVENUE
Grants:
Valley of the Sun United Way 135,000
Bank of America 30,000
Desert Financial Credit Union 10,000
ACF Summer Youth Fund 7,500
Executive Council Charities 2,500
Season for Sharing 10,000
Other Foundation/Corporate Grants 275,000
Individual Donations/Contributions 75,000
NAC General Operating Funds 191,280
In-Kind 250,000
TOTAL REVENUE 986,280
EXPENSES
Salary (see below) 325,100
ERE @30% 97,530
Traditional Consultants 11,000
Equipment 12,350
Information Technology 66,500
Program Supplies 60,000
Food and Food Service 105,000
Client Assistance (Transportation, Rental Assistance) 28,000
Operating Expenses 30,800
In-Kind 250,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 986,280
Salaries:
1 FTE Supportive Housing Supervisor
6.5 FTE Case Managers - On-Site
4 FTE Resident Services Specialists
2 FTE Case Aides
1 FTE Education/Life Skills Manager
0.5 FTE Volunteer/In-Kind Manager
0.25 FTE Housing Compliance Manager
0.25 FTE Cultural Counselor