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CSS BY 12% Gaming Contributions Application
Calendar Year 2021

About the Grant Program Application:

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 12% Gaming Grant Program (“Program”) application will serve to provide a
comprehensive review of the programming requests for Arizona cities, towns, counties, non-municipal public service
organizations, and non-profit organizations selected to apply for grant funding. It is not the intent of the Program to award
grants that would benefit individuals, be used as sponsorships, be used for religious activities, primarily fund the indirect or
administrative costs of a program/organization, or be used for the direct benefit of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community.

Date of Application: 9/23/2020
Organization Name: Native American Connections

Organization/Municipal Government Mailing Address:
4520 N. Central Ave., Ste. 600 Phoenix, AZ 85012

Organization History:

(Provide a brief summary of the origins of the organizations and any notable milestones and/or significant audit findings}

Native American Connections (NAC) has been improving community health/wellness and increasing housing
stability for individuals, youth, and families with children since 1972. NAC’s mission is “Improving the lives and
individuals and families through Native American culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing and
community development services. NAC also is a federally designated Urban Indian Organization as defined at 25
U.S.C § 1603(29) and has service contracts with two Indian Health Service (IHS) services areas: Phoenix Area (42
tribes) and Albuquerque (22 tribes), and 20 direct tribal contracts serving tribes in the Southwest. NAC
owns/operates 21 sites in the Greater Phoenix offering: integrated healthcare, including traditional healing;
affordable/ supportive housing (over 1,000 units/beds); and community development services to over 10,000
persons annually.

Community Health/Weliness

e Patina Wellness Center-licensed 70-bed residential substance abuse treatment facility (women and their dependent
children, starting Fall 2020)
Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness Center- licensed 55-bed residential SUD for men -opening Fall 2020.

e — Intensive/Standard Outpatient (SUD/co-occurring disorders) and General Mental Health programs offering:
psychoeducational groups; peer support; individual, couples and family therapy; case management.

¢ — Transition Age Youth (TAY) & Young adult SUD treatment services (ages 10-25). Intensive group treatment and home-
based individual & family therapy for youth and families with SUD and/or co-occurring disorders

¢ Traditional Healing. Native traditional healing practices and cultural enhancement activities are both core and
complementary interventions in promoting wellness and long-term recovery. These following practices are woven into
NAC’s Health/Wellness programs: Sweat Lodges, Smudging/Purification, Talking Circles, Songs/Drumming, Red Road
teachings, Native crafts, Storytelling.

Affordable and Supportive Housing

* 300 units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) for homeless, disabled, special populations (e.g. veterans)

530 units of affordable housing for individuals, families, youth (age 18-24), and older adults

120 SUD residential beds for men, women & their dependent children

25 emergency housing beds for homeless youth (ages 18-24}: Homebase program

28 recovery support and sober living housing beds:
© Pendleton Court (10 beds for women), Indian Rehabilitation (8 beds for men)
© Patina Mountain Preserve (10 beds for men) — opening Fall 2020

Community Development

NAC champions projects that strengthen the Native American community and celebrate its rich cultural history such as the
Native American Community Service Center 85,000 square foot Office Building (2007), co-owned/operated by NAC and
Phoenix Indian Center, and the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center (2017) -located in the former Phoenix indian boarding
school(1891-1990) - now bringing a new array of arts/cultural, education, health/wellness and nutrition, and community
economic development programs to Arizona.

NAC serves people of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, race, age, gender, orientation, while maintaining
cultural competence in meeting the needs of the Native American community, particularly by providing access to
traditional healing practices, cultural activities, and holistic/practice-based therapies available to persons
participating in any of NAC’s three core program areas.

NAC strategically plans for expansion/enhancement of its core programs. Recent accomplishments include:

e 6 completed award-winning projects in operation (July 2016-December 2019), and

¢ 3 projects in development/construction: Stepping Stone Ill (PSH for homeless populations); Dunlap Pointe (54
units of PSH for homeless veterans) and Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness Center.

Organization Structure: (Provide a list of current board members and key staff members)

NAC currently has 10 board members responsible for the general oversight and fiduciary responsibilities, including
six enrolled Native American tribal members comprising a majority (60%) of its board members. (See attached
board member list).

NAC's staffing infrastructure currently includes 158 job positions agency wide. Key staff involved with this project
includes Diana Yazzie-Devine, President/CEO and five other highly qualified members of NAC’s Administration,
Property Management, and Integrated Healthcare team members identified below:

Diana “Dede” Yazzie-Devine, MBA, LISAC, President/CEO

Worked with Native American urban and tribal communities since 1972. Employed as CEO since 1979

Sean Shabestari, MBA, CFO

30+years in corporate leadership management, finance, accounting, affordable housing development, corporate

acquisitions, budgeting, forecasting, marketing, analysis, GASB, FASB and corporate auditing; 10+ years at NAC

Joe Keeper (Cross Lake Band of First Nations), Director of Real Estate Development

17+years with Native American Connections; formerly with SRPMIC Housing Department.

Jennifer Jennings, Property/Asset Management Director

25+years in banking/finance and all areas of multi-and single-family property/asset management, including service

enriched low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) communities serving low-moderate income individuals and families.

Alyssa Paone, LPC, LISAC, Director of Quality/Compliance (April 2013-Present}

18+ years expertise in behavioral health, substance abuse, adolescent and family counseling, program

management, continuous quality improvement and clinical supervision

Danelle Trottier, MBA, Director of Operations-Patina Weliness Center (2016-Present).

19+ years expertise developing/planning, overseeing integrated healthcare and family service program operations.

John Gossett, Clinical Director, Patina Wellness Center (2018-Present).

20+ years expertise providing clinical direction and supervision in integrated healthcare program settings .

Do any conflicts of interest exist within the organization structure?
(i.e. family, professional or personal conflicts, SRPMIC representatives on board, etc.) None

Contact Person and Project Manager if different from Contact Person, and Title:

e Diana Yazzie-Devine, President/CEO or

e Margot Cordova, Grants Manager

Address: 4520 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone: (602) 254-3247 Fax: (602) 256-7356

Email Address: d.devine@nativeconnections.org or m.cordova@nativeconnections.or,

Project Name: Affordable/Permanent Supportive Housing & Traditional Healing Services

> Purpose of Request: NAC requests $50,000 to support its Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing
(PSH) communities, particularly those also focused on providing access to specialized Native American
cultural/traditional healing practices. This includes Dunlap Pointe, a new PSH community co-located in a North
Phoenix (Sunnyslope) campus adjacent to NAC’s new Patina Mountain Preserve Wellness Center (both
opening Fall 2020). Dunlap Pointe is a 54-unit secured PSH community focused on serving chronically
homeless veterans which will provide 24/7 supportive services tailored to their specific needs.

Provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant program. In the description
provide a summary of the relevant experience, administrative activity, and program development related to
the grant request.

Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing. 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 for formerly homeless and extremely low-income men, women and families, and
emergency housing for homeless transition-age youth. Each day close to 1,500 people call an NAC housing
community their home, including 360 families with children/youth. Native American families experience higher
levels of poverty and inequities (e.g. digital divide) compared to other households; for example, 35% of Native

Americans in Arizona lack access to a personal computer (Creating Vibrant Communities, 113" Arizona Town Hall,

2020 Report). NAC offers comprehensive Homeless/Residential Support Services at no cost to housing residents 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.

e Chronic Homelessness (Veterans). Dunlap Pointe is being developed to focus on serving chronically homeless
veterans — a subpopulation in great need of housing and supportive services. The January 2020 Point in Time
Count conducted by the Maricopa Association of Governments identified 494 veterans experiencing
homelessness, a slight increase over 2019. Previous studies by the National Alliance to End Homelessness
indicate as many as 70% of homeless veterans have substance use issues with 45% diagnosed with mental
illness including Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD). High rates of substance use and mental illness are
significant contributors to a veteran’s homelessness. Dunlap Pointe’s location and service array focus on
supporting veterans including providing trauma informed care. The Carl T. Hayden Veteran’s Administration
Medical Center is less than six miles from the project. The project also is located one mile from the VFW
Foreign Wars Post 9400, one of the most engaged VFW Post in Arizona through its offering of many programs
designed to support local veterans and the neighboring community. Dunlap Pointe’s offerings will include
identifying specific resources veterans will need beyond the partnership with the VA Hospital, including
connections to the Arizona Coalition for Military Families and the Military/Veteran Resource Network.
Residents will have access to onsite case managers to connect them with community services/resources
including: recovery services, trauma informed care and counseling, employment supports, mainstream
benefits, healthcare, transportation, food resources, social/community activities, and Native Americans will
have access to traditional/cultural healing services, including those available at the PMP Wellness Center.

What percentage of the grant request are Direct Costs of the programming and Indirect Costs, respectively?
Programming: 100%

Define the Project Category and/or relevant sub-category: (i.e. Education, Public Safety, Transportation,
Economic Development, Health Care, Social Services, or Cultural and Environment)
Social Services, Cultural/Environment, Health Care

Beginning Date of Project: January 2021 End Date of Project: December 2021

Geographic Area to be served: Maricopa County

** Attach Detailed Budget** (Provided)

Amount of Total Project: $1,577,545 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):

NAC’s Affordable/Permanent Supportive Housing programs and Traditional Healing Services are funded by a
variety of grants and donations (monetary, in-kind). NAC hopes to secure funding for these services from many
sources: Financial Institutions; Foundation/Corporate/Tribal grants; Valley of the Sun United Way; Season for
Sharing (AZ Republic/Gannett); Individual Donations/Contributions; General Operating Funds.

If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
€ Monthly
€ Quarterly
X Lump Sum

List any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past. If the organization has received funding through the
SRPMIC 12% Gaming Grant Program for five consecutive years, they will be required to submit a comprehensive
report of grant funding toward the stated program objectives and mission of the organization. In addition, you
will be asked to provide a formal presentation to the 12% Gaming Grant Committee prior to the awarding of
any additional funding.

Native American Community Service Center Capital Campaign $200,000 2011
$25,000 2015-16
Patina Wellness Center 625,000 2016-17
Homeless Support Services $50,000 2017-18
Homeless/Residential Support Services2 $ 25,000 2018-19
Patina Mountain Preserve (capital) $50,000 2019-20

List any other 12 % grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal Governments in 2020-2021.
e $25,000 Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation (Not approved)

® $25,000 AkChin for Peer/Recovery Support and Sober Living programs (pending)

List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (Enterprises
included) and identify the amount and the source:

e $5,000 Casino Arizona sponsorship-2016 (NAC Parade)

e $1,500 Casino Arizona sponsorship-2018 (NAC Parade)

Has your organization ever applied for and received any local, state or federal grants? If so, please detail.

NAC has received many local, state and federal grants since its inception; recent/current sources are:

e Local: City of Phoenix (Housing, Neighborhood Services); Maricopa County (Health, Human Services)
e Federal: HHS-SAMHSA, Indian Health Service, Administration for Native Americans; HUD

e State of Arizona: Department of Housing; Department of Health; AHCCCS; DES

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 (on-site)

2. Resident Services Specialists

3.

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.

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Signature for the Applicant Date

Diana Yazzie-Devine, President/CEO

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.

Native American Connections - Board of Directors - (3 Year-Terms)

As of 7-15-2020

BOARD MEMBER ADDRESS MEMBER DATE
Diana Yazzie Devine CEO Native American Connections
President 4520 N. Central Avenue, Suite 600

Phoenix, AZ 85012

\d.devine@nativeconnections.org
Roxann Gallagher Sacks Tiemey P.A 8/16/2014
Chairman 4250 North Drinkwater Boulevard, 4th Fl. 3rd term
Westem Shoshone Scottsdale, Arizona 85251-3693 8/16/2023
Tim Bruckner Alliance Bank of Arizona 1/20/2015
Vice Chairman 1E. Washington St. 2nd term
Member Phoenix, AZ 85004 1/20/2021
Paul Mountain Pinnacle West / Arizona Public Service 7/19/2016
Treasurer 400 N. 5th St. ist term

Phoenix, AZ 85004 7119/2022
Christopher Sharp ASU School of Social Work Office of American Indian Projec 9/19/2015
Secretary 330 S. Hardy Dr. 2nd Term
Mohave-Colorado River Tempe, AZ 85281 9/19/2021
Indian Tribe
Brian Greathouse Burch & Cracchiolo 4/19/2016
Member 702 E. Osborn Rd., Suite 200 ist term
Fond du lac Band of Phoenix, AZ 85011 4119/2022
MN Chippewa Tribe
Steve Gundersen Tallsalt Advisors, LLC 8/21/2008
Member 20802 N. Greyhawk Dr. #1186 4th term
Diné Scottsdale, AZ 85255 8/21/2023
Dana Schmidt Nationwide Insurance 5/16/2017
Member 8877 N. Gainey Center Drive ist term

Scottsdale, AZ 85255 5/16/2023
Cherie Murray, MD Banner Boswell Medical Center 1/4/2018
Member 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. 1st term
Colorado River Indian Tribe [Sun City, AZ 85351 1/4/2021
Michelle Hale Arizona State University - American Indian Studies 3/20/2019
Member P.O. Box 874603 ist Term
Navajo Phoenix, AZ 85287 3/20/2022

Native American Connections
Affordable/Supportive Housing & Traditional Healing Services
FY2021

REVENUE

Grants:

Wells Fargo Foundation (proposed)
Valley of the Sun United Way

Bank of America

Desert Financial Credit Union

ACF Summer Youth Fund

Season for Sharing

Other Foundation/Corporate & Tribal Grants
Individual Donations/Contributions
NAC General Operating Funds
In-Kind

TOTAL REVENUE

EXPENSES

Salary (see below)

ERE @30%

Traditional Consultants

Equipment

Information Technology

Program Supplies

Food and Food Service

Client Assistance (Transportation, Rental Assistance)
Facility Operations

Operating & Replacement Reserves
Operating Expenses

Permits/Fees

Move-In/SoftGoods, Van

Debt Service
Taxes/Insurance
In-Kind
TOTAL EXPENSES
Salaries:
4 FTE Case Managers (on-site)
4 FTE Resident Services Specialists
0.5 FTE Volunteer/In-Kind Manager
0.25 FTE Housing Compliance Manager

1 FTE Traditional Consultant

$200,000
$260,000
$40,000
$10,000
$7,500
$10,000
$490,000
$75,000
$235,045
$250,000
$1,577,545

$448,950
$134,685
$30,000
$12,350
$75,500
$60,000
$105,000
$78,000
$129,621
$18,900
$30,800
$30,080
$85,000
$70,029
$18,630
$250,000
$1,577,545