SRP 2018 APPLICATION_UNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVE_FUND FOOD FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.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: 7/19/18
Organization Name: United States Veterans Initiative (U.S.VETS — Phoenix)
Contact Person: Michelle Jameson, Executive Director
Email Address: mjameson@usvetsine.org
Phone: 602-501-5548
Organization Mailing Address:
United States Veterans Initiative
3507 N. Central Ave., Suite 302
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Project Name: Food for Homeless Veterans
Grant Award Request: $100,000
Please provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant
program.
A core program of U.S NETS — Phoenix is the Veterans in Progress (VIP) transitional housing
program. Over 260 homeless veterans a year receive counseling, skills development, benefit
attainment, job finding, and job retention skills to increase chances of long-term success, all within
the framework of a therapeutic supportive housing model. Breaking the cycle of homelessness for
veterans requires addressing a variety of needs and connecting these heroes with services that are
often unique to the military experience. VIP is designed to retain veterans in the program while
assisting them with moving successfully from transitional to permanent housing; year after year,
at least 80% of the veterans exiting our program retain permanent housing.
We are pleased to share that this year, U.S.VETS — Phoenix has significantly increased its capacity
to serve more veterans in need. As of October 1s t, the VIP program will be adding 66 new beds,
which will double the number of veterans we are able to enroll. With this expansion comes an
increased food budget, up 96% from last year. You may recall from our proposal last year that in
June of 2016, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) cut the funding of 8 of
11 transitional programs in Maricopa County, putting many men, women and children back on the
streets. U.S.VETS-Phoenix was one of the eight transitional programs cut; thankfully U.S.VETS
did not have to put veterans out on the street, but we did sustain a significant cut to our VIP program
and a gap persists today. Approximately 20% of the $500,000 budget lost was food allowance for
our veterans. U.S.VETS serves veterans three meals per day 365 days a year, with a cost of
$351,522 per year. U.S.VETS has increased its foundation support to recuperate this funding loss,
and a $100,000 grant more will go a long way towards providing meals for more veterans in need.

U.S.VETS-Phoenix has been partnering with Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
(SRPMIC) since 2016 to assist veterans with community and veterans resources for tribal
members, attending tribal veteran resource events, and offering on-going support to veterans in
partnership with the SRPMIC Veterans Department. U.S.VETS also has the ability to house tribal
members at its facility and assist with VA benefit attainment, workforce connections, acquisition
of benefits and referrals, as well as providing a supportive environment for overcoming mental
and physical barriers. U.S.VETS recognizes American Indians serve in their country's armed
forces in greater numbers per capita than any other ethnic group, and they have served with
distinction in every major conflict for over 200 years. U.S.VETS has been partnering with Arizona
tribes to assist in bringing awareness regarding VA benefits, community resources and housing
options to their well deserving tribal veterans. A continued partnership between U.S.VETS —
Phoenix and SRPMIC would be an honor and our combined efforts will help transform the lives
of American Indian veterans that have sacrificed so much in service to our country.
Beginning Date of Project: 9/1/2018 End Date of Project: 8/30/2019
Geographic Area to be served: Maricopa County
Please attach budget on how funds will be allocated.
Total Amount for Project: $2,483,439 Amount of 12% Request: $100,000
(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):
Yes, we continually work with community resources to address our needs. We have various
partnerships with local churches that serve lunch every Friday to veterans on site. We have also
been able to more than double the number of foundation proposals submitted to help bridge the
gap.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
X Monthly
El Quarterly
I=1 Lump Sum
List of any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past.
U.S.VETS — Phoenix received a $50,000 grant in the 2017-18 fiscal year.
List any other 12 %Tribal Grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal
Governments in 2018-2019.

U.S.VETS has applied for a grant from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for a Veteran Service
Coordinator to provide increased excellence in service delivery to veteran clients. (April 2018)
List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Marieopa Indian Community
(Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source:
Casino Arizona has sponsored our STEPS for VETS 1m/5k/10k for May 2016 and May 2017,
totaling $2,000.00
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.
Food is our top priority for veterans, and as such, we will always find a way to make sure they do
not go hungry.
Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through or accept 12% funds on
your behalf?
City of Phoenix Office of Government Relations
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.
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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.

Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
United States Veterans Initiative - Phoenix Site
Fiscal Year 2019
Revenue SRPMIC Other Total Program
Contributions 159,346.32 $ 159,346.32
Special Events 27,500.00 $ 27,500.00
SRPMIC Grant 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
Veterans Administration 2,794,221.10 $ 2,794,221.10
U.S. Dept of HUD 66,880.00 $ 66,880.00
Call of Duty 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
United Health Care 8,855.00 $ 8,855.00
Direct Rents 249,180.00 $ 249,180.00
Program Rents/Fees 30,700.00 $ 30,700.00
In-Kind Contribuitons 36,500.00 $ 36,500.00
Other 14,150.00 $ 14,150.00
Total Revenue $ 100,000.00 $ 3,487,332.42 $ 3,587,332.42
Expense
Salary 1,188,639.47 1,188,639.47
Fringe Benefits 259,986.64 259,986.64
Professional Fees 5,800.06 5,800.06
Veterans Meal Costs 100,000.00 504,478.61 604,478.61
Veterans Specific Assistance 126,713.97 126,713.97
Space Cost 331,367.71 331,367.71
Utilities 225,584.97 225,584.97
Building Repair & Maintenance 92,098.62 92,098.62
Program Supplies 115,785.67 115,785.67
Office Expense 17,962.66 17,962.66
Postage & Shipping 1,449.96 1,449.96
In Kind Contributions 36,500.00 36,500.00
Printing & Copying 1,370.08 1,370.08
Equipment Rental & Rep & Mtnce 7,429.00 7,429.00
Dues, Subscriptions, Publications 5,650.63 5,650.63
Conferences & Meetings 2,520.00 2,520.00
Staff Training 4,778.95 4,778.95
Telephone, Data Communications 46,350.09 46,350.09
Insurance 57,410.96 57,410.96
Special Events 5,283.42 5,283.42
Vehicle Expenses/Mileage 29,683.86 29,683.86
Miscellaneous Expense 1,991.39 1,991.39
Adminstrative Expense 418,495.70 $ 418,495.70
Total Expense $ 100,000.00 $ 3,487,332.42 $ 3,587,332.42
Net Income (Loss)